King Charles III Marks Two Years on the Throne
By Mudassar Ali
King Charles III has marked his second anniversary as monarch with a series of public engagements across the UK. Crowds gathered in Windsor, Cardiff, and...
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UK Universities Face Funding Shortfall as Overseas Student Numbers Dip
By Mudassar Ali
Several leading UK universities are warning of a funding gap after a decline in overseas student enrolments, particularly from China and India. With tuition fees...
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Scotland Pushes Ahead with Renewable Energy Expansion
By Mudassar Ali
Scotland has announced the completion of the world’s largest floating wind farm off the coast of Aberdeenshire. The project, capable of powering 300,000 homes, is...
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London to Introduce “Tourist Tax” in 2026
By Mudassar Ali
London has announced plans to introduce a £2.50 per night “tourist tax” on hotel stays from 2026. The levy will be used to fund city...
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UK Economy Shows Modest Growth Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
By Mudassar Ali
The UK economy has shown modest signs of growth in the second quarter of 2025, with GDP rising by 0.4%. The improvement is largely driven...
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NATO Confirms Rutte’s Participation in Washington Summit on Ukraine
By Mudassar Ali
NATO has confirmed that the treaty organisation's Secretary General, Mark Rutte, will also be in Washington on Monday for a summit on Ukraine. Earlier Sunday,...
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Portugal’s Algarve Named Best Beach Destination Again
By Mudassar Ali
Portugal’s Algarve has been crowned Europe’s best beach destination for the fifth consecutive year at the World Travel Awards. Known for its golden sands, dramatic...
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Tech Start-Ups See Record Venture Capital Funding in Europe
By Mudassar Ali
European tech start-ups attracted record venture capital investment in the first half of 2025, with funding surpassing €50 billion. Sectors such as fintech, health tech,...
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EU and Africa Agree on New Trade Partnershipv
By Mudassar Ali
The EU and the African Union have signed a landmark trade partnership agreement aimed at boosting economic cooperation and reducing dependency on external markets. The...
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Farmers Protest Across Europe Over New Environmental Rules
By Mudassar Ali
Farmers across several EU countries, including France, the Netherlands, and Spain, have staged mass protests against stricter environmental regulations. The new rules, aimed at reducing...
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Iran Seeks Improved Relations with Gulf Neighbours
By Mudassar Ali
Iran has signalled its willingness to improve ties with Gulf countries, calling for new trade and security arrangements. At a regional summit in Oman, Iranian...
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Qatar’s Airline Industry Surges Ahead of FIFA Legacy Projects
By Mudassar Ali
Qatar Airways has reported record profits for 2025, boosted by strong post-pandemic travel demand and new routes to Asia, Africa, and South America. The airline’s...
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Israel and Turkey Strengthen Energy Partnership
By Mudassar Ali
Israel and Turkey have signed a new energy cooperation agreement, focusing on natural gas exports and renewable energy projects. The deal will see Israel increase...
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UAE Invests Heavily in Green Hydrogen Technology
By Mudassar Ali
The United Arab Emirates has committed $10 billion towards developing green hydrogen infrastructure, aiming to become a global leader in renewable energy exports. The move...
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Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Project Expands with Futuristic Airport
By Mudassar Ali
Saudi Arabia has announced the construction of a state-of-the-art airport to serve NEOM, its $500 billion mega-city. The new hub, set to open in 2027,...
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Budget Airlines Expand Routes Across Asia
By Mudassar Ali
Low-cost carriers are rapidly expanding their networks across Asia, offering affordable flights to previously underserved destinations. Airlines from Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines have launched...
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Iran Seeks Improved Relations with Gulf Neighbours
By Mudassar Ali
Iran has signalled its willingness to improve ties with Gulf countries, calling for new trade and security arrangements. At a regional summit in Oman, Iranian...
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Israel and Turkey Strengthen Energy Partnership
By Mudassar Ali
Israel and Turkey have signed a new energy cooperation agreement, focusing on natural gas exports and renewable energy projects. The deal will see Israel increase...
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Pakistan’s Start-Up Scene Attracts Record Investment
By Mudassar Ali
Pakistan’s start-up ecosystem has secured record funding in the first half of 2025, with venture capital inflows surpassing $500 million. Fintech and e-commerce companies are...
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South Korea’s K-Pop Industry Faces Regulation Over Artist Welfare
By Mudassar Ali
South Korea’s Ministry of Culture has proposed new regulations aimed at improving the welfare of K-pop artists, following growing criticism of the industry’s treatment of...
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Posts published in “Tonga”

Unknown Distress Signal Sent From Tonga, New Zealand Sends Two Ships

By Mudassar Ali on January 18, 2022

The United Nations has detected a distress signal of unknown origin from Tonga. The balance of the massive volcanic eruption also remains unclear on Tuesday.…

NATO Confirms Rutte’s Participation in Washington Summit on Ukraine
By Mudassar Ali
NATO has confirmed that the treaty organisation's Secretary General, Mark Rutte, will also be in Washington on Monday for a summit on Ukraine. Earlier Sunday,...
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NASA Unveils New Plans for Lunar Base by 2030
By Mudassar Ali
NASA has unveiled detailed plans to establish a permanent lunar base by 2030, marking a new chapter in human space exploration. The Artemis programme aims...
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Wall Street Hits Record High Despite Economic Uncertainty
By Mudassar Ali
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have hit record highs, driven by strong performance in the technology sector and optimism over artificial intelligence-driven growth. However, economists...
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Tech Giants Face Fresh Antitrust Scrutiny in Washington
By Mudassar Ali
The US Department of Justice has launched a new investigation into several technology giants over alleged anti-competitive practices. The inquiry is focused on concerns that...
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California Wildfires Spread Amid Record Heatwaves
By Mudassar Ali
Massive wildfires have once again swept across California, fuelled by record-breaking heatwaves and prolonged drought. Thousands of residents have been evacuated from areas north of...
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IMF and Ukraine Reach Deal on New $8.2 Billion Settlement
By Mudassar Ali
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached an agreement with Ukraine on a new settlement worth approximately $8.2 billion, equivalent to around €7.1 billion. The...
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Massive Data Breach Exposes Millions of Users Worldwide
By Mudassar Ali
A major global tech company has confirmed a data breach affecting more than 200 million users. Personal information, including emails and passwords, was leaked onto...
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Global Stock Markets Wobble Amid Economic Uncertainty
By Mudassar Ali
Global stock markets have experienced sharp volatility, with European and Asian indices dropping in response to concerns about slowing economic growth in China. Wall Street...
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Budget Airlines Expand Routes Across Asia
By Mudassar Ali
Low-cost carriers are rapidly expanding their networks across Asia, offering affordable flights to previously underserved destinations. Airlines from Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines have launched...
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Tech Start-Ups See Record Venture Capital Funding in Europe
By Mudassar Ali
European tech start-ups attracted record venture capital investment in the first half of 2025, with funding surpassing €50 billion. Sectors such as fintech, health tech,...
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ChatGPT Reportedly Gets Parental Controls After Boy’s Death
By Mudassar Ali
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, wants to give parents more insight into how their teenagers use the AI model. It announced this after a boy...
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Massive Data Breach Exposes Millions of Users Worldwide
By Mudassar Ali
A major global tech company has confirmed a data breach affecting more than 200 million users. Personal information, including emails and passwords, was leaked onto...
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Tech Start-Ups See Record Venture Capital Funding in Europe
By Mudassar Ali
European tech start-ups attracted record venture capital investment in the first half of 2025, with funding surpassing €50 billion. Sectors such as fintech, health tech,...
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Small Businesses Turn to AI for Efficiency Gains
By Mudassar Ali
A growing number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are adopting artificial intelligence tools to streamline operations and cut costs. From automated bookkeeping to chatbots...
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Tech Giants Face Fresh Antitrust Scrutiny in Washington
By Mudassar Ali
The US Department of Justice has launched a new investigation into several technology giants over alleged anti-competitive practices. The inquiry is focused on concerns that...
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Labour Faces Internal Revolt Over Welfare Bill Vote
By Mudassar Ali
Labour is facing a significant internal rebellion ahead of the vote on the controversial welfare bill, which proposes major reforms to Universal Credit and Personal...
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Threads and Instagram Users are Getting Posts About Politics Again
By Mudassar Ali
Threads and Instagram users may soon again see posts about politics from accounts they don't follow. "Our goal is to introduce political recommendations in a...
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US Presidential Race Heats Up as Campaigns Enter Final Stretch
By Mudassar Ali
The 2024 US presidential race is entering its final stretch, with both leading candidates intensifying their campaigns ahead of the November election. Key battleground states...
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Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Re-elected
By Mudassar Ali
Democratic Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has been re-elected, US media predict. Should Republicans regain the House majority during these midterms,...
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Poll: Most Germans Don’t Want Laschet as Chancellor
By Mudassar Ali
Many Germans do not see in Armin Laschet the new Chancellor of Germany. 71 percent disagree with his claim to the position, according to a...
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