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Sundance Film Festival 2027 Sets Boulder Debut Dates: Jan 21-31
Sundance Film Festival 2027 will run Jan 21-31 in Boulder, Colorado, marking its first edition after leaving Park City, Utah.
Pakistan's Sikh, Hindu Sites Sold & Occupied as Minorities Shrink: Report
Report reveals historic gurdwaras and temples in Pakistan sold or forcibly occupied, as minority populations decline and properties are neglected.
3.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bhutan at Shallow, Dangerous Depth
A shallow 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck Bhutan, raising risks of strong aftershocks and damage due to the country's high seismic zone.
South Korea's Baby Boom: Births Jump 6.8%, Highest Growth in 15 Years
South Korea sees a 6.8% surge in births, the highest pace since 2010, as marriages rebound and social perceptions on childbirth shift.
5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Third Significant Tremor This Week
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan at 80km depth, following tremors of 4.0 and 5.7 this week. Shallow quakes pose greater danger.
Zelensky Thanks G7 for "Unequivocal Support" on Ukraine War Anniversary
Ukrainian President thanks G7 leaders for reaffirming support and stresses need for coordinated security guarantees and recovery plan.
Taiwan Tracks 28 Chinese Warplanes as Tensions Flare in Taiwan Strait
Taiwan's defense ministry reports 28 PLA aircraft sorties, with 22 crossing the Taiwan Strait median line, amid rising regional tensions.
Japan Protests China's Export Ban on Defence Firms, Demands Withdrawal
Japan lodges strong protest against China's export ban on 20 defence-related entities, calling it "intolerable" and demanding immediate withdrawal.
Bangladesh Appoints Md Mostaqur Rahman as New Central Bank Governor
Bangladesh appoints entrepreneur Md Mostaqur Rahman as central bank governor for a 4-year term, succeeding Ahsan H Mansur amid government changes.
EU Tightens Import Rules on Chinese Baby Formula Ingredient After Recalls
EU imposes stricter controls on arachidonic acid oil from China after global infant formula recalls linked to bacterial toxin cereulide.
Brazil Approves R$7 Billion Tax Breaks to Lure Global Data Centre Investments
Brazil's Chamber approves a special tax regime for data centres, offering R$7 billion in waivers to attract digital infrastructure investment with green energy mandates.
3.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tibet at 50km Depth
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake hit Tibet at a depth of 50km, following a recent 3.7 magnitude shallow quake in the seismically active region.
Triple Earthquake Tremors Rattle Myanmar, Shallow Depth Raises Risk
Three earthquakes, including a magnitude 4.4 event, struck Myanmar at shallow depths, raising risks of stronger shaking and potential damage.
Nepal Deploys 3 Lakh Security Personnel for March 5 Parliamentary Polls
Nepal deploys over 300,000 security personnel to ensure peaceful House of Representatives elections on March 5, with focus on countering misinformation.
John Davidson Breaks Silence on BAFTA Tics: "A Wave of Shame"
Scottish activist John Davidson explains his involuntary tics at the BAFTAs, apologizes to Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo, and calls for greater understanding.
Zelenskyy Urges Trump: "Stay on Our Side" as Ukraine War Enters 5th Year
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls on Donald Trump to keep the US aligned with Ukraine against Russia, marking four years of invasion.
Putin Demands Intensified Anti-Terror Fight, Warns of Nuclear Provocations
At FSB meeting, Putin calls for heightened vigilance against terror, sabotage, and warns of potential nuclear provocations by adversaries targeting Russia.
FATF Warns of Soaring Cyber Fraud Fueling Global Money Laundering Risks
FATF report warns cyber-enabled fraud is a top crime, driving money laundering & terror financing risks globally. Urges stronger standards & cooperation.
South Korea Eases Visa Rules, Expands Regional Airports to Boost Tourism
South Korea unveils new tourism measures: easier visas for China & ASEAN, regional airport expansion, and a target of 30 million foreign visitors by 2030.
South Korea Aims for 30 Million Tourists by 2030, President Lee Urges Nationwide Revamp
President Lee Jae Myung calls for upgraded services & infrastructure to spread tourism beyond Seoul and attract 30 million foreign visitors by 2030.
Nepal Deploys 338,000 Security Forces for High-Stakes March 5 Elections
Interim PM Sushila Karki assures voters as Nepal deploys army and police for elections, with 3,680 polling stations deemed "highly sensitive."
South Korea Sees Fastest Birth Rate Growth in 15 Years, Fertility Hits 0.8
South Korea's births grew 6.8% in 2025, the fastest pace since 2010, with the total fertility rate recovering to 0.8 for the first time in four years.
Trump Claims He Averted India-Pakistan Nuclear War, Saving 35 Million Lives
Trump claims Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said 35 million would have died without his intervention in India-Pakistan conflict. India denies US role.
UN Security Council Condemns Sudan Violence, Warns of War Crimes
UN Security Council condemns violence in Sudan, warns attacks on aid may be war crimes, and demands ceasefire and humanitarian access.
US Visa Fee Hike Threatens Indian Doctors' Pathway Amid Physician Shortage
Congressional hearing debates $100,000 H-1B fee hike, risking rural hospital recruitment of foreign-trained doctors, including many from India.