Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Uncertainty Looms Over Fate of 24 Hostages Still Held in Gaza as Ceasefire Deadline Approaches

More than 16 months after they were seized by militants during Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, the fate of 24 hostages still held in Gaza remains uncertain. As negotiations continue for a potential second phase of the Israel-Hamas...
Skype

Microsoft to Retire Skype After 14 Years, Paving the Way for Teams

Microsoft Corp. is officially bringing the curtain down on Skype, the internet calling and chat service that was once synonymous with online communication. Acquired by Microsoft nearly 14 years ago in a high-profile $8.5 billion deal, Skype was a revolutionary...
mongolia

Mongolia’s Government Confronts Economic Challenges Amid Global Uncertainty

Following Mongolia’s 2024 parliamentary elections, the newly formed coalition government faces the formidable challenge of sustaining economic growth while navigating global economic uncertainties. With a solid export performance and an expansionary fiscal policy fueling optimism, structural vulnerabilities in agriculture, energy,...
Cambodia- Vietnam Trade

Cambodia’s Trade with Vietnam Grows, but Economic Imbalances Persist

Cambodia’s trade with Vietnam has surged in recent years, with bilateral trade expanding by over 20 per cent in 2024. However, the trade relationship remains deeply imbalanced, with Cambodia continuing to export primarily raw materials while importing higher-value manufactured goods....
Donald Trump -Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Zelensky to Sign Landmark Mineral Deal with Trump in Washington Amid Security Talks

Historic Agreement to Give U.S. Access to Ukraine’s Mineral Wealth in Exchange for Past Aid and Security Guarantees Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit the White House on Friday to sign a highly anticipated mineral deal with U.S....
Xi jinping - Vladimir putin

Putin Proposes Massive Military Budget Cuts with the US, but China Remains Reluctant

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Monday that he has agreed to the possibility of Russia and the United States significantly reducing their military budgets. According to Putin, talks are underway between the two nations to cut defense spending by...
SpaceX

Elon Musk Calls for Early Deorbit of ISS, Challenging NASA’s Plans

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has stirred controversy by calling for the early deorbit of the International Space Station (ISS), urging that it be retired within two years—far ahead of NASA’s current plan to maintain the station until 2030. In a...
 Altay main battle tank (MBT)

Turkey’s Altay Main Battle Tank Set to Enter Service in 2025: A Milestone in Defense Manufacturing

Turkey’s Expanding Defense Industry Turkey has been making significant strides in defense manufacturing, positioning itself as a global leader in unmanned aerial vehicles, stealth fighter jets, and now, main battle tanks. The upcoming induction of the Altay main battle tank (MBT) marks...
Denmark Defense , Arctic

Denmark’s Defense Overhaul: A Response to US Shifts and Russian Threats

Copenhagen Rethinks Defense Strategy Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty Denmark’s decision to significantly increase defense spending marks a historic shift in its military strategy, one driven by a dual threat: Russian aggression in Eastern Europe and uncertainty surrounding US commitment to NATO...
Crimea has been burning for three consecutive days following a successful strike by Ukrainian forces

Three Years Since the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Trump Calls War ‘Avoidable,’ Sparks Controversy

A Divided Response to Trump’s Negotiation Efforts Three years have passed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Now, U.S. President Donald Trump, who has begun negotiations with Russia to end the war, has sparked...
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