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Trump NATO Criticism Sparks Outrage in UK and Europe

Asian TribuneJanuary 23, 2026

(Based on BBC News report) US President Donald Trump sparked strong criticism from British and European leaders after claiming that NATO troops “stayed a little off the front lines” during the Afghanistan war. Trump made the comments during a recent interview on Fox News, where he questioned the reliability of NATO allies in future conflicts,...

World Economic Forum LIVE: Trump Signs Documents Formally Establishing ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza

Indika SuriarachchiJanuary 22, 2026

Former United States President Donald Trump has formally signed documents to establish a new international body titled the “Board of Peace” for Gaza, during a live session at the World Economic Forum (WEF). The signing ceremony, broadcast live to a global audience, marks a symbolic step in what organisers described as an effort to introduce...

EU Parliament Set to Suspend Approval of US Trade Deal as Markets Slide

Indika SuriarachchiJanuary 21, 2026

STRASBOURG — The European Parliament is preparing to suspend approval of the US–EU trade deal reached in July, sources close to the European Parliament’s international trade committee said, amid escalating tensions between the two economic powers. The decision is expected to be announced in Strasbourg on Wednesday, marking a major setback for the deal that...

OpenAI Rolls Out Age Prediction on ChatGPT to Protect Minors

Indika SuriarachchiJanuary 21, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI is rolling out a new age prediction feature on ChatGPT that estimates whether an account likely belongs to someone under 18, a move aimed at increasing safety for younger users as the company prepares to allow mature content on the popular AI chatbot. The technology uses behavioural and account-level signals —...

UK to Consult on Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Indika SuriarachchiJanuary 21, 2026

LONDON — The British government has announced plans to consult on whether social media should be banned for children under the age of 16 in the UK. The consultation aims to gather views from parents, young people and civil society to assess the effectiveness of a ban and whether stronger age verification systems should be...

Iran’s Protests Explained: Internal Crisis and Global Geopolitical Impact

Indika SuriarachchiJanuary 21, 2026

The Venezuela Shock: How Unilateral Power is Redefining World Politics

Asian TribuneJanuary 14, 2026

Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Goods from Countries Trading with Iran

Asian TribuneJanuary 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from countries that maintain commercial relations with Iran, escalating Washington’s economic pressure on Tehran. According to President Trump, the new tariff will take effect immediately. The announcement was made via a post on his Truth Social account, where he...

US Still Weighs Military Strikes on Iran as Diplomacy Remains an Option, White House Says

Asian TribuneJanuary 13, 2026

The administration of US President Donald Trump has stated that military strikes against Iran remain under consideration, even as diplomacy continues to be emphasised as the preferred first choice in Washington’s response to the escalating crisis in Tehran. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that President Trump is exploring “many options” in response...

BRICS Naval Wargames Highlight Strategic Ties — But India Chooses to Sit Out

Asian TribuneJanuary 12, 2026

South Africa has begun hosting joint BRICS naval exercises, drawing attention to the increasing geopolitical importance of the bloc’s military cooperation — even as one of its founding members, India, opted not to participate. The weeklong drills, named “Will for Peace 2026,” kicked off in Simon’s Town, South Africa, bringing together warships from China, Russia...