Germany’s response to the July 2026 attack in Berlin illustrates a gap between identifying a terrorism threat and taking effective preventive action, according to an analysis published in the latest issue of
French troops stationed in Ivory Coast are set to begin their withdrawal this month, marking a significant reduction in France’s military footprint in the region and signaling a shift in Western influence
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The number of active US venture capital (VC) firms has plummeted by more than 25% since its peak in 2021, reflecting a major shift in the industry as financial backers increasingly concentrate
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has unveiled the Wonsan Kalma beach resort, a sprawling new tourist destination on the country’s east coast, as North Korea prepares to reopen its borders for tourism
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Russian cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have shared heartfelt New Year’s greetings with citizens on Earth, wishing for happiness, health, and peace while encouraging kindness and connection during the festive
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Senegal will remove all foreign military forces from its territory starting in 2025, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced in a national address. The move marks a significant shift in the country’s defense
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Hungary is set to forfeit €1.04 billion ($1.07 billion) from its frozen European Union funds, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. The lost funds are part of €6.3 billion withheld by Brussels
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Switzerland has officially implemented a ban on face-covering garments, including niqabs, burqas, and balaclavas, in public spaces as of January 1, 2025. Those violating the law will face fines ranging from 100
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The US Secret Service is grappling with a significant shortage of experienced agents, leaving the agency underprepared to handle mounting security demands. According to the Washington Post, nearly 40% of current agents
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The year 2024 witnessed a considerable amount of pessimism surrounding the future of electric vehicles (EVs), particularly in Western markets. Despite the doom and gloom forecasts, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported
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Chaos erupted near Trump Tower in Las Vegas today as thick smoke billowed into the sky following loud explosions that sent shockwaves through the area. Videos quickly surfaced on social media, showing
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by Luxman Aravind Did you see that? Did you really listen, or were you simply hearing the words? Is President Dissanayake, the supposed alchemist of change, slowly exposing his inadequacies, blaming everyone
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by Our Political Affairs Correspondent in Colombo Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa and former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa have been summoned by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to appear for an inquiry in
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The right-wing Italian newspaper Libero has reignited debate over Italy’s fascist past after it named Benito Mussolini its “Man of the Year.” The announcement, accompanied by a front-page image of a bronze
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China is ramping up its efforts to challenge Boeing and Airbus’s dominance in the global aviation market, using its state-developed C919 passenger jet as a flagship project. The C919, a centerpiece of
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French President Emmanuel Macron admitted responsibility for the political divisions stemming from his decision to dissolve parliament and hold snap elections last summer. In his annual New Year’s address, Macron reflected on
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