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Artisan Beats, Korean Hip-Hop Pioneer, Dies at 47

Artisan Beats, born Seo Jae-min and recognised as a first-generation figure in Korean hip-hop, passed away on February 17 at the age of 47. The news was confirmed...

February 26, 2026

UAE Enters Top Three in Global Residence Index 2026

The United Arab Emirates has, for the first time, secured a position among the world’s top three best countries to live in, according to the Global Residence Programme...

February 26, 2026

World Bank Flags Global Gaps in Women’s Economic Rights

Laws intended to guarantee equal economic opportunities for women are only half-enforced globally, according to the latest Women, Business and the Law report released by the World Bank...

February 26, 2026

Lascaux Cave Discovery Revealed 17,000-Year-Old Paintings

In September 1940, a chance discovery by four teenagers in southwestern France led to one of the most significant archaeological finds of the twentieth century. Eighteen-year-old Marcel Ravidat,...

February 26, 2026

Modi Conferred Knesset Speaker Medal in Israel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Speaker of the Knesset Medal, Israel’s highest parliamentary honour, during his visit to Jerusalem. The award recognises his personal leadership in...

February 26, 2026

Japan to Deploy Missiles on Yonaguni by 2031

Japan has announced plans to deploy medium-range surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni Island by March 2031, signalling a significant reinforcement of its southwestern defence posture amid rising regional tensions....

February 26, 2026

OpenAI Appoints Arvind KC as Chief People Officer

OpenAI has appointed Indian-origin executive Arvind KC as its Chief People Officer, strengthening its leadership team amid intensifying global competition for artificial intelligence talent. The move comes as...

February 26, 2026

India–Israel FTA Talks Begin in New Delhi

The first round of negotiations for the India–Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) commenced in New Delhi on 23 February 2026 and will continue until 26 February. The discussions...

February 25, 2026

Sachin Tendulkar Named UN Global Road Safety Champion

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has been designated a ‘Global Champion for Road Safety’ by the United Nations, joining a group of prominent international figures advocating safer roads. The...

February 25, 2026

India Abstains from UN Ukraine Ceasefire Resolution

India abstained from voting in the United Nations General Assembly on a draft resolution seeking an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The vote was...

February 25, 2026

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