At least 280,000 people are missing in the war between Russia and Ukraine, according to the list maintained by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The figure includes both Ukrainians
North Korea has convened a rare ruling party congress in Pyongyang, its first since 2021 and only the fourth in 45 years, signaling a potential recalibration of its foreign and defense policies
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China’s ambition to dominate the emerging field of brain-computer interfaces is rapidly taking shape, with one Shanghai-based start-up already reporting early human trials just a few years after its founding. NeuroXess, which
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by Durga Velayutham The so-called White Flag incident has been used for years to accuse former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his brother, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, of ordering the killing of surrendering LTTE leaders.
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Bill Gates abruptly pulled out of India’s AI Impact Summit on Thursday, hours before he was scheduled to deliver a keynote address, citing a desire to avoid distractions after the recent release
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China’s relentless anti-corruption drive has entered a new and more personal phase, widening scrutiny beyond officials themselves to examine where their children live, study, and build their futures. In a shift that
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An embarrassing mix-up involving a robotic dog at one of India’s most prominent technology gatherings has ignited controversy, highlighting the intense pressure nations face to demonstrate homegrown innovation in an era defined
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The Indian government is considering stricter regulations on social media, focusing on age-based access and the rising threat of deepfakes, as Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed on Tuesday. Speaking at a
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Nepal heads to the polls on March 5 in one of the most consequential elections since the end of its civil war, a vote born not from routine constitutional timing but from
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A new Israeli government-backed settlement plan is drawing sharp criticism from rights groups and international observers, who say it would effectively expand the municipal reach of Jerusalem into the occupied West Bank
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Soon after the historic cricket match between India and Pakistan concluded in Colombo, a barrage of claims circulating on social platforms and in fringe commentary ignited controversy across South Asia’s cricketing and
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Digital Tools in Modern Education: In the 21st century, cellphones, educational apps, and online platforms have become integral components of modern education. Students now access lectures, tutorials, practice exercises, and even global
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For decades, the race to space was defined by national rivalry. Today, it is increasingly shaped by two of the world’s richest men. The intensifying competition between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos
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Concerns over the powerful role of social media in shaping children’s understanding of gender identity have moved to the centre of public debate in Britain, following stark warnings from Baroness Cass, the
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A quiet but consequential realignment is unfolding across West and Central Africa. As traditional security partners scale back their presence and resources, analysts say China is moving to fill what many describe
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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a sweeping victory in the 12 February 2026 elections, securing 212 of 300 parliamentary seats. This victory represents not merely a change of government. It is
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