Chinese AI firms support local large language model development in emerging markets
Inside the smart exhibition hall of Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecommunications operator, a digital human supported by a Chinese tech company delivers live demonstrations of core business services and interprets financial…
Pakistan Gets Cybersecurity Boost With New Framework Approval
The federal cabinet has approved the Pakistan Information Security Framework 2026 (PISF 2026), introducing a unified approach to information security and cybersecurity standards across Pakistan. The framework is designed to…
Saudi Arabia-Türkiye-Pakistan joint defense agreement reflects shifting Mideast security dynamics
The recently signed Makkah Joint Defense Agreement among Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan underscores a significant shift in Middle East security dynamics, analysts say, as regional powers seek greater autonomy…
As conflict in the Middle East intensifies, India’s relationship with Israel deepens
An Amnesty International report reveals that the country is now a key part of Israel’s weapons supply chain. Plus, Assam floods, student anger spreads and a song to put in…
China to strengthen ecological protection for more resilient ecosystems by 2030
China will step up efforts to strengthen ecological conservation during the 2026-2030 period as it continues to pursue green modernization, according to a recently issued development plan. The plan, jointly…
Makkah Agreement sends a powerful message
Not long ago, a Gulf state signing a regional defense pact that does not involve the US would have been seen in Washington as diplomatic theater — a reluctant hedge,…