Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is in hot water again. South Korea’s privacy watchdog has fined the social media giant a staggering $15.67 million for secretly collecting and sharing sensitive personal information of users without their permission. Here’s what happened: South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC)
In Pakistan’s Punjab province, officials are raising urgent concerns over the severe air pollution sweeping across the border from India. The smog is so bad that it’s forcing schools in Lahore, the provincial capital, to close down for several days. This situation has sparked a major push by Pakistani officials
On Monday, the Indian Army took a big step: for the first time since 2020, they patrolled a tense border area with China. This is one of five disputed spots along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) where both sides clashed severely in 2020, leading to the death of several
Earlier this year, India made history by sending several batteries of its powerful BrahMos missile to the Philippines, marking the first time it exported this highly-regarded defense system, co-developed with Russia. Now, an exciting new deal is in the works: Indonesia is looking to purchase the BrahMos missile from India,
An aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been arrested as part of an investigation into a serious security issue at the Prime Minister’s office. This news was reported by Axios, citing officials close to the situation. Netanyahu has strongly denied any involvement from his staff in this alleged
North Korea has just launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) called the Hwasong-19, which they say is the longest-range missile they have ever tested. This test is especially significant because it took place while the United States and South Korea were conducting large military exercises nearby, simulating attacks on
Did you know that there are about 25,400 US troops stationed in South Korea? This makes it the third-largest group of US soldiers stationed outside the country, right after Japan and Germany. But why are they there, where exactly are they based, and what are they doing? Let’s dive into
During the recent 16th BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, the world witnessed a significant moment in international relations. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke about Türkiye’s desire to join BRICS, an economic group that promotes respect for international laws and practical solutions. Türkiye, which applied to become a full member
India’s ambitious Tejas MK1A fighter jet program has hit a major snag, and experts say it’s because of the United States. The advanced Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas MK1A, produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), was supposed to take to the skies with engines from the US-based manufacturer, General Electric
