Category: World

Kyoto: Japan’s Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Tuesday officially declared his candidacy for president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), setting the stage for a high-stakes contest to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Speaking at a press conference after a cabinet meeting, Koizumi said he had informed his supporters over the weekend of his decision to run. He stressed the need for party unity and emphasized that addressing pressing public concerns—such as rising prices—must remain the LDP’s top priority. According to reports from NHK, Koizumi…

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Manoj Singh, Ex ACS, UP Govt Lucknow: The U.S. government’s debt pile has grown so large it now overshadows nearly every other economic debate. At over $34 trillion, with interest payments rivalling defense spending, Washington’s fiscal trajectory is increasingly under scrutiny by investors, credit agencies, and rival economies. In this climate, two old and new havens—gold and Bitcoin—are being thrust into discussions about how to navigate or even offset the consequences of America’s debt spiral. The Case for Gold Revaluation The U.S. officially values its gold reserves at $42.22 per…

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Kathmandu: What began as a routine travel vlog has turned into a viral chronicle of political unrest. Harry, a British traveler and motorbike vlogger behind the YouTube channel WeHateTheCold, has unexpectedly become an internet sensation after capturing raw, unfiltered scenes from the Gen Z-led protests in Nepal. Known for documenting motorcycle journeys rather than political upheavals, Harry stumbled into the protests after a sudden curfew left him stranded near Kathmandu’s parliament complex. With his camera rolling, he filmed dramatic clashes that have since been viewed millions of times across social…

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Tirana: In a groundbreaking move, Albania has introduced the world’s first artificial intelligence–generated government minister, with the aim of making public administration fully transparent and free from corruption. Prime Minister Edi Rama unveiled the new virtual minister, named “Diella”—meaning Sun—while presenting his cabinet this week. Since January, Diella has been operating as a digital assistant, guiding citizens on how to access government services online. “Diella is the first cabinet member who is not physically present but created through artificial intelligence,” Rama said, according to Euro News. The AI minister has…

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Beijing/Washington: Human rights experts have warned that the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) campaign against Falun Gong practitioners and Shen Yun Performing Arts in the United States represents a direct challenge to American sovereignty, not merely a cultural dispute. William L. Saunders, chair emeritus of the Federalist Society’s Religious Liberties Practice Group and director of the Center for Human Rights at The Catholic University of America, told The Epoch Times that the CCP’s harassment of practitioners in the U.S. goes far beyond influence operations. “It’s very serious, because it violates the…

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Paris: A French official confirmed that President Emmanuel Macron strongly condemned recent Israeli airstrikes in Doha, Qatar, in a meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. These strikes, which targeted Hamas leadership in a residential area, were called “unacceptable” by Macron, who also reaffirmed France’s support for Qatar’s sovereignty and security. The meeting, held in Paris, followed Israel’s Tuesday airstrikes, an unprecedented military operation within the territory of a major U.S. ally and mediator in Gaza truce talks. While Hamas claimed its negotiating delegation survived, the…

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New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) once again emphasized its strong advisory against Indian nationals joining the Russian Army, following yet another instance of young men being tricked by agents and sent to the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine war against their will. Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, addressing media inquiries, stated, “We have observed reports regarding recent recruitment of Indian nationals into the Russian army. Over the past year, the government has repeatedly emphasized the risks and dangers of this course of action, warning Indian citizens accordingly. We have…

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Kathmandu: Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah has called on Gen Z protesters to “be patient” and “not panic” as Nepal navigates its political crisis. The mayor’s comments come as the youth-led movement has rallied support behind former Chief Justice Sushila Karki to lead the country’s interim government. The political turmoil was triggered by a nationwide youth protest that began as a reaction to a government ban on social media. The protests have since escalated into a broader movement against political stagnation and corruption, ultimately leading to the resignation of Prime Minister…

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Seoul: The Bank of Korea (BOK) has warned that U.S. trade policy is projected to lower the nation’s economic growth by 0.45 percentage points in 2025. This warning comes after a late July agreement between Seoul and Washington, where the U.S. agreed to impose a 15% tariff on South Korea, a reduction from the initially planned 25%, in exchange for a $350 billion investment pledge in the U.S. According to the BOK’s recent biannual monetary policy report, the full impact of these tariffs, which was limited in the first half…

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