Sri Lanka Rescues Crew of Second Iranian Ship as Regional Conflict Expands
Sri Lanka rescues 2nd Iranian vessel EEZ after IRIS Dena sinking (87 dead). Jayathissa: “Safeguard lives.” Conflict expands Indian Ocean.
World
Politics
Nepal To Hold First Election Since Deadly Gen Z Protests, Pitting Young Reformers Against Veteran Politicians
Nepal votes March 5 post-2025 uprising (77 dead). Balendra Shah (rapper/mayor) challenges KP Oli comeback. 19M voters, first woman interim PM Karki.
Business
Global Markets Tumble as Iran Conflict Sparks Oil Surge, Safe-Haven Rush Reverses
Global Markets Tumble as Iran Conflict Sparks Oil Surge, Safe-Haven Rush Reverses
Science & Tech
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.3 Instant, Curing AI ‘Preachiness’ While Promising GPT-5.4 Is Coming Soon
OpenAI GPT-5.3 Instant eliminates AI preachiness, 26.8% fewer hallucinations. GPT-5.4 coming sooner than expected. Direct answers no disclaimers.
Special Reports
The Calm Before the Storm: How WFP’s February 2026 Anticipatory Actions Are Rewriting the Humanitarian Rulebook
Feb 2026: WFP gave 6,500 Cox’s Bazar families 5,000 taka pre-flood via bKash. Global activations despite 40% budget cuts threaten Somalia/Nigeria programs.
Travel & History
Global Civilizations & Cultural Heritage: Tourism, Preservation & Governance
A structural analysis of world civilizations, UNESCO heritage governance, repatriation debates, tourism economies, sustainability challenges, and cultural diplomacy systems shaping global exchange.
Edu. & Research
Global Education Systems Explained: Access, Research & Innovation
Global education systems and research institutions form the foundation of economic growth, innovation, and social mobility. This in-depth analysis examines governance models, access inequality, funding structures, academic freedom, AI integration, and the future of global knowledge economies.