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ICJ Opens Genocide Case Against Myanmar Military

ICJ Opens Genocide Case Against Myanmar Military

THE HAGUE, Netherlands The International Court of Justice has formally opened a landmark genocide case against Myanmar’s military, placing the country’s powerful armed forces under renewed global scrutiny over their treatment of the Rohingya Muslim minority. The proceedings, which began…

Royal Navy Tests First Crewless Helicopter Proteus

Royal Navy Tests First Crewless Helicopter Proteus

LONDON, United Kingdom  The Royal Navy has entered a new era of military aviation after successfully testing its first full-size crewless helicopter, a landmark moment that signals how autonomous technology is beginning to reshape modern warfare. The aircraft, known as…

European Troops Land in Greenland Amid US Purchase Row

European Troops Land in Greenland Amid US Purchase Row

NUUK, Greenland & LONDON European troops have arrived in Greenland amid escalating tensions with the United States over the strategic Arctic territory, marking a significant development in transatlantic relations. The deployment comes as the US continues to push for increased…

X Blocks Grok AI Deepfakes Following UK Pressure

X Blocks Grok AI Deepfakes Following UK Pressure

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has imposed new restrictions on its AI chatbot Grok after mounting pressure from UK regulators and global authorities over the creation of sexually explicit and non‑consensual deepfake…

US and Taiwan Sign Historic $500 Billion Chip Deal

US and Taiwan Sign Historic $500 Billion Chip Deal

WASHINGTON, United States The United States and Taiwan have signed what officials are calling a historic semiconductor agreement valued at up to $500 billion, a deal aimed at reshaping global chip supply chains, expanding advanced manufacturing in the US, and…

UK Unveils £45bn Northern Powerhouse Rail Project

UK Unveils £45bn Northern Powerhouse Rail Project

LONDON, United Kingdom The UK government has officially unveiled its ambitious £45 billion Northern Powerhouse Rail project, a transformative initiative aimed at upgrading rail connections across northern England and boosting regional economic growth. Announced this week by senior ministers, the…

US Suspends Immigrant Visas for 75 Selected Nations

US Suspends Immigrant Visas for 75 Selected Nations

WASHINGTON, United States In a sweeping move that will reshape legal immigration to the United States, the U.S. government has announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026. The decision, announced by…

Trump Signals Support for Protesters in Iran Conflict

Trump Signals Support for Protesters in Iran Conflict

WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly signaled his support for ongoing protests in Iran, urging demonstrators to continue their efforts against Tehran’s leadership while suggesting that assistance from the United States may be forthcoming. Trump’s comments come amid the…

Trump: Iran Requests Meeting Amid Growing Protests

Trump: Iran Requests Meeting Amid Growing Protests

Washington, United States Former U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran has requested a meeting with Washington as nationwide protests inside the country continue to grow, marking a potential diplomatic opening amid one of the most volatile periods in recent U.S.–Iran…