India Halts WhatsApp Usernames Rollout Over Anonymity and Fraud Concerns

The Indian government has ordered Meta-owned WhatsApp to freeze the rollout of its highly anticipated unique usernames feature in its largest global market, demanding that the platform justify the security implications of the update or face official action. The directive, issued via an IT ministry letter, gives WhatsApp just three days to respond and halts […]

Xi Jinping Escalates Military Purges, Stripping Six Top Generals of Lawmaker Status

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Wednesday to strengthen and modernise the military and to stamp out corruption within the ruling Communist Party. Xi underscored the importance of a “strong military” in a speech to political and military leaders as well as Chinese Communist Party members gathered at the Great Hall of the People for […]

Saudi Arabia Qiwa Platform Overhauls Rules for Expired Work Permits, Visas, and Premium Residencies

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has extended the grace period until the end of 2026 for employers to rectify the status of expatriate workers whose work permits have expired for more than 12 months. According to the Saudi Gazette, the new grace period also applies to workers who have not been […]

Gadi Eisenkot Formally Launches Campaign to Unseat PM Netanyahu, Vowing to End “October 7 Government”

Israel’s former army chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot on Tuesday announced the start of his electoral campaign as he bids to take over the seat of prime minister from veteran leader Benjamin Netanyahu. Four months ahead of the planned polls, Eisenkot held his first electoral meeting, where he declared that “Israel deserves to open a […]

IMF Praises Sri Lanka’s Economic Reforms Despite Middle East Crisis | IMF Seventh Review 2026

IMF Praises Sri Lanka’s Economic Reforms Despite Middle East Crisis: In late June, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Evan Papageorgiou visited Colombo to review Sri Lanka’s economic progress amid ongoing challenges. The team assessed how the country’s prompt policy actions during the Middle East war helped maintain macroeconomic and social stability, thanks […]

US Agrees to ‘Stand Down’ After Exchange of Strikes With Iran, Raising Hopes for De-Escalation

US Agrees to ‘Stand Down’ After Exchange of Strikes With Iran, Raising Hopes for De-Escalation Washington Signals Pause in Military Action After Direct Confrontation With Iran A Powerful Opening Hook After days of heightened military tensions that pushed the Middle East to the brink of a wider conflict, the United States has announced that it […]

Iran and Oman Launch Joint Strait of Hormuz Committee Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Iran and Oman Launch Joint Strait of Hormuz Committee Amid Rising Regional Tensions Tehran and Muscat Deepen Maritime Cooperation as Strategic Waterway Remains Under Global Spotlight A Powerful Opening Hook As geopolitical tensions continue to shape the Middle East, Iran and Oman have taken a significant diplomatic step by holding the first meeting of their […]

Iranian official issues ‘serious warning’ to Bahrain

Russia vs Ukraine: What is Happening Now The War is Getting Worse with Drone Attacks and Fighting on the Front Lines: A New Phase in the War It has been than four years since Russia started a full-scale attack on Ukraine. Now the war is entering a phase. What is happening on the battlefield shows […]

Russia vs Ukraine: The Latest Developments That Could Change the War

Russia vs Ukraine: The Latest Developments That Could Change the War Escalating Drone Strikes, Frontline Battles, and Global Pressure Signal a New Phase in the Russia–Ukraine Conflict A Powerful Opening Hook More than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the conflict is entering another critical chapter. The latest battlefield developments suggest […]

Canada Unveils ‘AI for All’ Strategy to Create 250,000 Jobs and Power the Next Tech Revolution

Canada Unveils ‘AI for All’: Ambitious National AI Strategy Aims to Create 250,000 Jobs and Transform the Economy Ottawa Bets Big on Artificial Intelligence as Canada Launches Sweeping National AI Strategy A Powerful Opening Hook Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant vision it’s at the center of the global economic race. With countries pouring […]