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US, ASEAN hold first ministerial meeting on artificial intelligence

Hanoi, May 21 -- US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Jacob Helberg hosted the inaugural ASEAN - US AI Ministers Roundtable on the margins of Asia Tech x Singapo... Read More


"Justice will be served": White House declares America's "enemies neutralised" as Trump targets Maduro, Castro, Khamenei

Washington, May 21 -- In a major development amid geopolitical friction surrounding the conflict between Iran and the United States, alongside upgraded American legal manoeuvres targeting Cuba's polit... Read More


Pacific Climate campaign wins global backing at UN

Fiji, May 21 -- Global civil society groups and Pacific climate advocates have welcomed a landmark United Nations General Assembly resolution reinforcing that climate action is a legal obligation and ... Read More


France confronts enduring legacy of slavery, 25 years on from Taubira Law

France, May 21 -- This month's anniversary of the Taubira Law comes as French MPs move to formally repeal the "Code Noir" - a collection of royal decrees from the 17th and 18th centuries which regulat... Read More


Israel's Security Minister triggers diplomatic crisis with footage showing abuse of pro-Palestinian activists

Nigeria, May 21 -- Footage of Israeli forces abusing Gaza flotilla activists arrested on international waters has triggered a diplomatic crisis. The footage was shared on X by Israel's far-right nati... Read More


CROP Taskforce established on Middle East crisis as Pacific faces energy threat

Fiji, May 21 -- Pacific Islands Forum senior officials have begun work on a regional response mechanism to address the growing energy crisis linked to instability in the Middle East, following a decis... Read More


Trump faces rising voter anger over inflation, economy and Iran war: New poll

New Delhi, May 21 -- A majority of American voters now view the cost of living as the country's biggest economic issue, according to a new Fox News national survey conducted between May 15 and 18, 202... Read More


Trump faces rising dissatisfaction over inflation, economy and Iran war: New poll

New Delhi, May 21 -- A majority of American voters now view the cost of living as the country's biggest economic issue, according to a new Fox News national survey conducted between May 15 and 18, 202... Read More


Nissan Tekton set for debut on July 9. Top 5 things you must know

India, May 21 -- Nissan Tekton has been making headlines for quite some time, since the Japanese car manufacturer announced its renewed India strategy, under which the OEM is emphasising increasing th... Read More


Odisha, Japan's Prefecture Tottori set to become 'sister states'

Bhubaneswar, May 21 -- Japan's Tottori Prefecture is set to forge a sister-state partnership with Odisha following discussions between Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Japan's Consul General in K... Read More