Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s leader, has emerged from the post-pandemic period with a stronger strategic position than in previous years. His country is now a de facto nuclear power, its economy
At least 15 United Nations peacekeepers have been killed in clashes with M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking one of the deadliest attacks on UN forces in recent
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The Sri Lankan Navy assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154 during a change-of-command ceremony on 26 January. Commodore KMH Bettage of the Sri Lankan Navy succeeded Commodore Haytham Khalil of
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has won a seventh term in office, solidifying his three-decade-long rule of the former Soviet republic. According to state media exit polls released on Sunday, Lukashenko secured a
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by Our Correspondents in Washington DC and in Colombo In a surprising turn of events, a leaked internal email from the Trump Administration has revealed tensions within the U.S. government over foreign
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Editorial Marco Rubio, as the first individual of Cuban descent to assume the esteemed position of U.S. Secretary of State, now occupies a unique moment in history. His appointment not only holds
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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has updated its assessment on the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, stating with “low confidence” that the virus likely originated from a laboratory leak in China. This
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As reported by MIT Technology Review, the race for the next major energy breakthrough is shifting underground, with researchers and companies exploring vast deposits of natural hydrogen buried deep within the Earth.
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The MIT Technology Review has reported a groundbreaking achievement in artificial intelligence by Chinese startup DeepSeek. Despite stringent U.S. sanctions restricting advanced semiconductor exports, the company has unveiled DeepSeek R1, an open-source
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has overturned a controversial Biden-era rule, paving the way for Wall Street banks to expand their cryptocurrency offerings. The Financial Times reported on Friday that
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In one of the most expensive environmental projects in the UK’s history, a £100 million ($130 million USD) bat tunnel is being constructed as part of the HS2 high-speed rail project, after
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An American tech billionaire has made waves in London’s luxury real estate market, purchasing the Holme mansion, widely known as “London’s White House,” for a staggering £139 million ($177 million USD). According
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In a pivotal move within the Trump administration, Susie Wiles, the newly appointed chief of staff and dubbed “the ice maiden,” has successfully thwarted Elon Musk’s attempts to secure a permanent office
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As the war between Russia and Ukraine enters another year, the fate of Ukraine hangs in the balance. Russia’s offensive has gained significant momentum, with Russian forces capturing more Ukrainian territory in
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In a rare glimpse into life within the reclusive “hermit kingdom,” personal belongings of North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine have revealed the surprising influence of South Korean popular
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Tomas, a migrant attempting to cross into Poland from Belarus, describes his perilous journey through the so-called “Death Zone” as “hell, where they shoot from both sides.” This harrowing account sheds light
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