TikTok and YouTube remove 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia as new social media restrictions begin

Social media platforms TikTok and YouTube have deactivated approximately 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under the age of 16 in Indonesia, marking one of the biggest enforcement actions since … Read More

Strait of Hormuz Escort Operations Paused After Commercial Ship Hit in Suspected Attack Near Oman

Global concerns over maritime security have resurfaced after the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) temporarily suspended its escort operations through the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a … Read More

European Leaders Praise Keir Starmer’s Legacy as Trump and Russian Officials Criticize Departing UK Prime Minister

As British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his departure on Monday, reactions from across the world highlighted the contrasting views surrounding his time in office. While many European leaders praised … Read More

Switzerland Confirms US-Iran Talks Called Off After JD Vance Cancels Planned Visit

Planned talks between the United States and Iran, which were scheduled to take place today at the scenic Burgenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland, have been officially called off. The Swiss … Read More

Google Faces New UK Rules Allowing Publishers to Opt Out of AI Search Features

The United Kingdom has introduced new regulations that will require Google to offer publishers more control over how their content is used in artificial intelligence-powered search experiences. The move comes … Read More

Where Is China? Absence of Top Officials Sparks Questions at Asia’s Biggest Defence Summit

As delegates, defence leaders, and security experts gathered in Singapore for the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, one question echoed throughout the venue: Where is China? The Shangri-La Dialogue is widely regarded … Read More

China confirms attack on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties reported

China has confirmed that an oil products tanker carrying Chinese crew members was targeted in an incident in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns over maritime safety in one … Read More

China welcomes Iranian envoy in Beijing ahead of anticipated Trump visit

In a move that signals rising diplomatic activity, Wang Yi held talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Beijing on Wednesday, according to state media reports. Araqchi’s brief visit … Read More

NATO signals shifting balance as Europe responds to Trump’s pressure on military cooperation and base agreements

NATO says Europe is responding to Trump’s message on defense cooperation European allies have clearly “gotten the message” from US President Donald Trump and are now taking stronger steps to … Read More