Pakistan has taken a historic and controversial step by approving a constitutional amendment granting lifetime immunity to the country’s president and the current army chief. Critics warn that this move significantly undermines democratic institutions and judicial independence, raising concerns about the consolidation of power in Pakistan’s military. Overview of the 27th Constitutional Amendment On Thursday,

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The European Commission has officially opened a major investigation into Google, focusing on whether the tech giant unfairly disadvantages media and news publishers in its search results. The probe seeks to ensure that Google adheres to the principles of fairness and non-discrimination required under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Background of the EU’s Google Probe

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Tokyo, Japan — November 12, 2025: Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked a diplomatic crisis with China after suggesting that Japan’s Self-Defence Forces (SDF) could intervene if a Chinese attack on Taiwan threatened Japan’s national security. The comments, made during a parliamentary session last Friday, mark a departure from Japan’s long-standing policy of

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Tokyo, Japan — November 12, 2025: Japan’s new prime minister Sanae Takaichi has ignited a serious diplomatic row with China after suggesting that Japan’s Self-Defence Forces (SDF) could intervene if a Chinese attack on Taiwan threatened Japan’s national security. Her remarks — made during a parliamentary session last week — marked a dramatic shift from

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Tokyo, Japan — November 13, 2025: Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi revealed on Thursday that she sleeps only two to four hours a night, even as she faces growing criticism for promoting a culture of overwork in a country already struggling with severe work-life imbalance. A Leader Who Rarely Sleeps Speaking before a legislative committee

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Manila, Philippines — November 13, 2025: Juan Ponce Enrile, one of the most influential and controversial figures in Philippine political history, has died at the age of 101. Known as the architect of martial law under former dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., Enrile’s long and tumultuous career spanned more than seven decades — from the darkest

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Caracas, November 11, 2025 — Venezuela has announced a large-scale military mobilization across land, sea, and air forces in response to what it calls an “imperialist threat” from the United States, following the arrival of America’s largest warship, the USS Gerald R. Ford, in the Caribbean Sea. Venezuela Responds to U.S. Military Presence in the

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Berlin, November 11, 2025 — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz celebrated his 70th birthday on Tuesday with a mix of political formality, personal warmth, and reflections on age and leadership. The celebration, held at Berlin’s iconic Reichstag building, brought together leading figures from Germany’s political, social, and cultural life — marking a significant milestone for one

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Berlin, November 12, 2025 — Germany is edging closer to a long-awaited agreement on its new military service model, a reform that has sparked intense political debate over the balance between voluntary enlistment and mandatory conscription. During a visit to Bundeswehr troops in Münster, Federal Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) hinted that a final decision

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Berlin, November 12, 2025 — Germany has commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Bundeswehr, its national armed forces, with a solemn public ceremony in front of the Reichstag building, symbolizing both the military’s deep ties to democracy and its growing importance in a world marked by renewed geopolitical tensions. A Historic Milestone for the Bundeswehr

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