Massive Attack’s concert in Singapore faced a police investigation following a display of the Palestinian flag on stage, according to a statement released by Singapore authorities. The British band concluded their performance by raising the flag as the audience cheered, triggering reports over a possible breach of strict local laws governing foreign national emblems. Police … Read more
President Donald Trump stated on July 27, 2026, that the United States is having “good talks” with Iran and sees a chance for a deal, while warning that U.S. air strikes will resume if negotiations fail. According to Reuters, the diplomatic opening follows an abrupt U.S. suspension of a two-week bombing campaign, though regional drone … Read more
Iran will halt its own military attacks as long as the United States maintains its latest pause on air strikes, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday. According to the senior Iranian source, Tehran’s position remains attack for attack, meaning that if the U.S. air strikes stop, Iran will also halt its operations, and … Read more
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, to discuss ongoing economic reforms and market access. According to a U.S. Treasury statement issued Wednesday, Bessent welcomed Islamabad’s push to implement fiscal consolidation and prepare for a return to international capital markets, though the … Read more
Twenty-nine countries signed an agreement on Thursday to establish the World AI Cooperation Organization, a new intergovernmental body aimed at fostering international collaboration and global governance for artificial intelligence. The signing ceremony took place in Shanghai, China, involving nations including Russia, Belarus, Serbia, Cuba, Brazil, and Venezuela, alongside 10 African and 12 Asian countries. Establishing … Read more
Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz an “inviolable red line” and threatened to strike regional infrastructure across the Gulf if the United States follows through on plans to attack Iranian facilities. The warning, issued by Iranian military officials, follows five consecutive nights of U.S. strikes and a naval blockade intended to force the reopening … Read more
Thousands of Indonesian free meals kitchen operators are reporting significant financial losses following the government’s decision to scale back President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship nutrition program. The National Nutrition Agency (NNA) has implemented a moratorium on the addition of 13,000 new kitchens as part of a broader efficiency drive, leaving many operators who had already invested … Read more
China’s foreign ministry has formally demanded that European nations cease their criticism regarding the South China Sea, warning that continued involvement could jeopardize bilateral trade and diplomatic cooperation. The warning follows a joint statement by several European countries—supported by the European Union—which declared that China’s extensive maritime claims in the region lack a legal basis. … Read more
SK Hynix shares jumped 14% during their Nasdaq debut on July 10, following a $26.5 billion share sale. The South Korean chipmaker opened at $170 per American Depositary Receipt (ADR), significantly above the $149 offering price. This move provides the company with direct access to U.S. capital markets and funds for future factory construction, signaling … Read more
Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina plans to return to Bangladesh from exile in India around December to face legal proceedings, including a death sentence issued in her absence. Hasina, who served as prime minister for 20 years, stated she intends to surrender to the court despite significant personal safety risks, according to a Reuters … Read more