Month: October 2023
Turkey and Japan to spearhead global peace
Turkiye (Turkey) and Japan, which stand out as two countries that embrace the understanding of humanitarian diplomacy, will jointly undertake the role of being an effective actor in the international arena for regional and global stability. On the occasion of Turkey’s 100th anniversary since its founding on Oct. 29, the Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin
France Arrests Kuzmichev
French police have arrested Russian billionaire Alexei Kuzmichev, one of the co-founders of the Alfa Group who is targeted by EU sanctions, on suspicion of tax fraud and violating sanctions. Two yachts worth more than five million euros ($5.3 million) owned by Kuzmichev, who claims to have family ties in France, were seized by the
Women forces in Russia to Join Wagner
Women have so far taken few frontline combat roles in Ukraine, though there is a strong tradition of female snipers and other combat troops serving in Soviet forces during the Second World War. A Russian mercenary group is attempting to recruit women for combat roles in Ukraine. It is part of a group of mercenary
Facebook Algorithms contributed to the deaths in Tigray
Facebook is a popular and a major source of information for many Ethiopians. But its role in allegedly spreading hate speech increasingly came under the spotlight during the conflict between federal government and allied forces on the one side and Tigrayan forces on the other. The conflict ended almost a year ago following a peace
WeChat app banned in Canada
WeChat is one of the most used apps in the world. It is ubiquitous in China and also popular in Southeast Asia and within Chinese diaspora communities. The Chinese-owned app is sometimes referred to as the “everything app” – like WhatsApp, Facebook, Amazon and Tinder all in one. However Western governments have security concerns about
Moscow might confiscate EU assets
European Union leaders have supported a proposal to use billions of euros in windfall taxes from Russian assets tied up in the West to rebuild Ukraine. The assets have been frozen since February 2022 when the West introduced a raft of sanctions to cripple Russia’s ability to finance the war against Ukraine, most notably by
Renaming of the disputed area in south China sea
The West Philippine Sea is the term used by Manila to describe the eastern parts of the South China Sea that are within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and territorial waters. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla last week proposed renaming the West Philippine Sea as the “Sea of Asia” when his department files a case
Saudi Arabia -Sri Lanka tourism sector
Saudi Arabia continues to collaborate with other member countries of the organization to craft a strategy with clear objectives for a prosperous future in global tourism. Saudi Arabia’s dedication to advancing global tourism is further underscored by its selection to host the 26th session of the World Tourism Organization in 2025, marking the first time
paid subscriptions on Facebook and Instagram
Facebook and Instagram are launching subscriptions in most of Europe that will remove adverts from the platforms. Users will be given the choice either to continue using the platforms for free – and have their data collected or to pay and completely opt out of targeted ads by removing them. The subscription tier will be
US action on AI safety
An executive order from President Biden requires Artificial Intelligence (AI) developers to share safety results with the US government. The White House has announced what it is calling “the most significant actions ever taken by any government to advance the field of AI safety.” It places the US at the centre of the global debate