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South Korea's $101 Billion Bet: AI and Semiconductors Get Mega-Fund Boost
South Korea directs its new 150 trillion won Public Growth Fund to AI, semiconductors, and batteries, with over 30 trillion won to be invested next year.
Seoul's Bold North Korea Plan: Why Sanctions Relief Could Reshape the Peninsula
South Korea's Unification Minister vows to lead policy, arguing sanctions have lost bite and proposing a new financial system to reengage North Korea.
Balochistan's Alarming Shift: Why Women Are Now Targets of Enforced Disappearance
Human Rights Council of Balochistan documents nine cases in 2025, revealing a systematic pattern of abduction and torture by Pakistani security forces.
North Korean Troops Cross Border 10 Times: Why November's Incursions Raise Alarms
South Korean lawmaker reveals 10 border crossings by North Korean troops in November, amid ongoing military construction and stalled diplomatic talks.
South Korea's New Mobile Rule: Why Facial Recognition Is Now Mandatory
South Korea will require facial recognition to open new mobile numbers from 2026 to combat identity theft and voice phishing scams causing billions in damage.
Korean Peninsula Crisis: President Lee Urges Preemptive Action Amid Rising Tensions
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urges patience and proactive measures to ease hostilities with North Korea, citing unprecedented military barriers and hostile rhetoric.
From Refugee to Leader: Barham Salih's UNHCR Election Amid Global Crisis
Former Iraqi President Barham Salih, once a refugee himself, is elected UN High Commissioner for Refugees to lead the agency during a severe funding and displacement crisis.
How Stablecoins Became Africa's Financial Lifeline Amid Inflation Crisis
As inflation soars, Africans turn to USDT and USDC to protect savings and enable payments. Discover how stablecoins are reshaping personal finance.
UN Urges Restraint Amid US-Venezuela Tensions Over Oil and Land
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges US and Venezuela to de-escalate tensions, respect international law, and preserve regional stability.
PM Modi's Ethiopia Triumph: 90-Second Ovation Reveals Deepening India-Africa Ties
PM Modi's historic address to Ethiopia's Parliament earned a 90-second standing ovation, highlighting a new strategic partnership and deep-rooted historical ties.
Bangladesh Crackdown: Yunus Advisor Orders Police to Arrest Awami League on Sight
Bangladesh's Home Advisor directs police to arrest Awami League members immediately, without checking for registered cases, amid escalating political tensions.
US Approves $10B Taiwan Arms Sale Amid Rising China Tensions—What's Next?
The US approves a $10B+ arms package for Taiwan, triggering a sharp Chinese rebuke and escalating military-diplomatic tensions with Japan and the Philippines.
India-Kenya Ties: A 2,000-Year Bond Built on Trust and Shared History
Indian High Commissioner Adarsh Swaika highlights the deep-rooted, trust-based partnership between India and Kenya, spanning over two millennia of people-to-people connections.
How Modi's Ethiopia Visit Sparks New Economic Momentum for India
Indian diaspora highlights fresh opportunities in floriculture, leather, and climate tech following PM Modi's visit, strengthening India-Ethiopia economic ties.
South Korea's AI Boost: 10,000 Nvidia GPUs for Startups and SMEs
South Korea begins allocating 10,000 Nvidia GPUs to SMEs, startups, and AI projects in February, part of a $947M investment to build a sovereign AI platform.
India's Lifeline to Sri Lanka: How Operation Sagar Bandhu Delivers Hope Amid Floods
India delivers over 1,134 tonnes of aid to Sri Lanka, including food, medicine, and bridge components, as part of its ongoing humanitarian mission Operation Sagar Bandhu.
The Art of Sport: How Russia Blends Athletic Victory with Creative Mastery
A new TV BRICS documentary series explores Russian sports through an artistic lens, linking wrestling to sculpture and equestrian events to music for global viewers.
Global Petition Demands Action: Over 500,000 Urge G7 to Halt China's Organ Harvesting
Over half a million people worldwide petition G7 nations to condemn and stop China's forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience, including Falun Gong.
Nepal's Political Comeback: How Oli Secures Third Term Despite PM Ouster
Ousted as PM in September, KP Sharma Oli defeats rival Ishwor Pokharel to secure a third consecutive term as chair of Nepal's UML party, tightening his grip.
India Reaffirms Healthcare Support to Kabul Amid Afghan Minister's Visit
India commits to sending medicines, vaccines, and a CT scanner to Afghanistan while discussing long-term healthcare cooperation during the Afghan Health Minister's visit to New Delhi.
Fresh Clashes Erupt: Afghanistan and Pakistan Trade Fire in Kunar
Fresh border clashes erupt between Afghan and Pakistani forces in Kunar, escalating tensions amid suspended trade and failed diplomatic talks.
Bangladesh's Heritage Crisis: Why 450+ Liberation War Sculptures Remain Vandalised
Over 450 sculptures commemorating Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War remain damaged after political unrest, with accusations of historical erasure.
M23 Rebels Withdraw from Uvira: A Strategic Retreat or a Peace Gambit?
M23 rebels begin withdrawal from strategic Uvira city, calling it a trust-building measure for Doha peace talks, but DRC government dismisses the move as a diversion.
Bangladesh Press Crackdown: How a Terror Law Is Silencing Journalists
Amnesty International condemns the arrest of journalist Anis Alamgir under Bangladesh's Anti-Terrorism Act, calling it a misuse of law to silence dissent ahead of elections.
Seoul and Abu Dhabi Forge AI Alliance: Inside the Stargate Project Deal
South Korean ministers met UAE counterparts to advance cooperation in AI, semiconductors, and energy, building on the Stargate project agreement from November's summit.