India-Singapore Strategic Partnership: A New Era Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam highlights deepening bilateral ties, exploring collaborative opportunities in digital, sustainability, and manufacturing sectors.
UN Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire, Calls for Urgent Aid UN agencies push for massive humanitarian relief in Gaza, addressing critical needs after months of conflict and devastating impact on civilians.
Sudan-Egypt Diplomatic Talks: Strengthening Regional Ties Sudanese and Egyptian leaders discuss joint mechanisms, regional challenges, and cooperation in strategic meeting focused on bilateral relations.
UNICEF Receives $1.5M to Support Sudanese Refugee Children UNICEF secures critical funding to provide education and mental health support for Sudanese refugee children in Libya amid ongoing humanitarian crisis.
South Korea's $30M Digital Innovation Project with ASEAN South Korea launches five-year digital transformation initiative to boost technological infrastructure and AI solutions in Southeast Asian nations.
Multiple Earthquakes Strike Tibet in January 2025 Series of seismic events hit Tibet, with magnitudes ranging from 4.2 to 4.7, following devastating 7.1 magnitude quake in January
World Bank Boosts Lebanon's Water Infrastructure $257.8M financing project to improve water supply for 1.8 million people in Greater Beirut and Mount Lebanon region
Taiwan's Global Diplomatic Strategy Gains Momentum Taiwan leverages overseas communities to expand international presence amid shifting global political landscapes and reduced interference.
Spain's €10M Donation to Lebanese Army Bolsters Stability Spanish FM announces crucial financial support for Lebanese Armed Forces, emphasizing humanitarian aid and regional peace efforts
Ukraine-Russia Clash Intensifies Before Trump's Inauguration Ukraine and Russia exchange massive missile and drone strikes, escalating tensions as Trump prepares to enter the White House.
Poland's EU Presidency: Ambassador Delphin's Bold Support EU Ambassador Herve Delphin endorses Poland's strategic leadership during its Council presidency, highlighting the nation's pivotal role in 2025.
South Africa Mine Rescue: 246 Survivors, 78 Bodies Recovered Dramatic rescue operation at abandoned Stilfontein gold mine reveals massive illegal mining incident with hundreds of miners trapped underground
EU Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Hope for Peace European leaders praise historic ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, marking potential breakthrough in long-standing conflict
Gaza Ceasefire: Guterres Hails Critical Peace Breakthrough UN Secretary-General welcomes historic Gaza hostage release deal, calling it a crucial first step towards ending months of devastating conflict.
UN Chief Guterres: Hope Amid Global Challenges in 2025 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sees potential for progress despite global conflicts, technological risks, and climate change threats.
Uganda Alerts: Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania Sparks Concern Uganda heightens border surveillance as Tanzania reports Marburg virus outbreak with eight deaths, triggering regional health emergency.
OPEC Forecasts Strong Oil Demand Growth in 2026 OPEC predicts robust global oil demand increase to 106.63 million bpd in 2026, driven by Asian economic growth and non-OECD markets.
Greek PM Selects Tassoulas as Presidential Nominee Prime Minister Mitsotakis proposes Parliament Speaker Constantine Tassoulas for Greece's presidential role, highlighting political experience
South Korea's Yoon: Impeached President Detained Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested and taken to detention centre after 10-hour questioning over martial law allegations.
India-France Submarine Collaboration: INS Vagsheer Induction French Embassy celebrates strategic partnership with India through INS Vagsheer submarine project, highlighting bilateral defence cooperation and technological achievements.
GERB-UDF Proposes Three-Party Coalition Government in Bulgaria Bulgaria's largest parliamentary force GERB-UDF seeks to form a coalition government, presenting Rosen Zhelyazkov as Prime Minister nominee.
Romania Expands NATO Presence in Eastern Europe Romania bolsters military deployment to Slovakia and Bulgaria, enhancing NATO's Eastern Flank deterrence strategies in 2025.
US Connected Cars Rule: Impact on South Korean Automakers US finalizes rule on connected cars, addressing national security concerns and creating opportunities for South Korean automotive industry
Kazakhstan Tightens Financial Regulations Against Illegal Activities Kazakhstan introduces strict new financial rules targeting drug trafficking, digital asset circulation, and illegal transactions to enhance financial security.
Baloch Protester Killed: Human Rights Crisis in Turbat Tragic death of Jahanzaib during peaceful protest exposes dangerous risks faced by activists demanding justice in Balochistan
Pakistan's Cybercrime Crisis: Low Conviction Rates Revealed Pakistan struggles with cybercrime, recording only 3.16% conviction rate despite 639,564 complaints filed since 2020.
India-Philippines Diplomatic Ties: Bilateral Cooperation Boost MoS Pabitra Margherita meets Philippines Foreign Affairs Secy Manalo, strengthening bilateral relations and cultural exchanges
Vanuatu's Port Vila CBD Locked Down After Devastating Quake Over 200 businesses remain closed in Port Vila following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake, leaving hundreds unemployed and awaiting infrastructure restoration.
Cambodia-Indonesia Unite for Heritage Tourism Preservation Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites join forces to enhance sustainable tourism management through landmark cooperation agreement
US, South Korea, Japan Conduct Joint Air Drills Against NK Threat Trilateral military exercise involving B-1B bombers and fighter jets strengthens regional defense against North Korean missile provocations.
Japan Tourism Soars: Record Visitors & Spending in 2024 Japan breaks tourism records with 36.87 million foreign visitors in 2024, driven by weak yen and strategic tourism initiatives.
Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak Strikes Tanzania WHO reports 8 deaths in suspected Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania's Kagera Region, warns of high transmission risk
Russia Launches Massive Missile Strike on Ukraine Intense missile attack by Russia targets Ukrainian cities, following Ukraine's largest strike deep into Russian territory.
Singapore's 10 New Friendly Streets Transform Urban Mobility Singapore plans to create 10 pedestrian-friendly streets by 2026, enhancing safety and accessibility for seniors and families across residential areas.
Yoon Suk Yeol: Martial Law Controversy in South Korea South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol detained, defends martial law decree in handwritten letter amid impeachment and insurrection charges.
NZ-UAE Free Trade Deal Boosts Economic Ties New Zealand signs landmark Free Trade Agreement with UAE, opening significant export opportunities in Middle Eastern market
Pakistan's 2024 Polio Crisis: 71 Cases Reported Nationwide Pakistan faces significant polio challenges with 71 wild poliovirus cases in 2024, highlighting urgent need for nationwide vaccination efforts.
South Korea: PM Han Criticizes Yoon's Martial Law Move Impeached PM Han calls Yoon's martial law declaration 'wrong' as President faces detention and investigation for controversial actions.
Slovak PM Fico Refuses Kyiv Visit Amid Gas Transit Dispute Slovak PM Robert Fico declines meeting in Kyiv, proposes alternative location over security concerns and gas transit contract issues.
TikTok Executive Reveals Forced Oath to China's Socialist System Ex-TikTok employee alleges mandatory pledge to China's interests, raising national security concerns and potential platform ban
