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What is TikTok Ownership Controversy?

Popular video sharing platform TikTok is facing a potential ban in the United States after the House of Representatives passed a bill recently. The move, initiated by US...

March 28, 2024

How is China helping Sri Lanka’s economic recovery?

China, being Sri Lanka’s largest bilateral creditor, has recently pledged to assist in the restructuring of the island nation’s external debt. This support is crucial for Sri Lanka...

March 28, 2024

Thailand Passes Landmark Bill for Marriage Equality

Recently, Thailand’s parliament has approved a marriage equality bill, bringing the country closer to becoming the third territory in Asia to legalise same-sex unions. The bill, which was...

March 28, 2024

US and UK Sanction China Over Alleged Cyber Spying

US and UK uncover sanctions offered against hackers backed by the Chinese state over recent malicious attacks that took place. In order to counter cyber threats, the United...

March 27, 2024

UN Adopts First Global Resolution on Artificial Intelligence

On March 24, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the first global resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The resolution, sponsored by the United States and co-sponsored...

March 25, 2024

Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Package averting Shut-down

On March 24, 2024, US President Joe Biden signed into law a long-awaited $1.2 trillion funding package passed by Congress, keeping federal agencies running through September and averting...

March 25, 2024

Australia’s SSN-AUKUS Submarine Program

Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States entered into a trilateral security partnership called AUKUS to build nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Australian Navy. The program, known...

March 23, 2024

Simon Harris: Ireland’s New Prime Minister

Simon Harris is an Irish politician who is the current favourite to become Ireland’s next Prime Minister (Taoiseach) following the surprise resignation of Leo Varadkar. Harris, 37, is...

March 23, 2024

Operation Indravati

Operation Indravati is an ongoing evacuation mission launched by the Indian government to rescue its nationals from Haiti, a Caribbean nation grappling with widespread gang violence and political...

March 22, 2024

IMF to disburse $1.1 billion to Pakistan

Pakistan has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the release of $1.1 billion from a $3 billion bailout package. The funds, which are...

March 21, 2024

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