India has cemented its position as the largest gaming market globally, boasting an impressive user base of 568 million gamers and over 9.5 billion gaming app downloads in 2023. With a burgeoning
In this part of South Asia the process of paying for goods and services can feel like a jarring step back in time. There are no swift scans of QR codes or
President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu has created a new government agency focused on cyber security, President’s Office announced yesterday. Under Article 116 of the Constitution, which grants the President authority over executive agencies,
In a review in The Telegraph, the political thriller “2054” by Elliot Ackerman and James Stavridis is described as envisioning a future world reshaped by the development of artificial superintelligence, known as
Russian President Vladimir Putin secured a resounding victory in his re-election bid, clinching over 80% of the votes and extending his tenure for another six years in the country’s recent three-day presidential
In the bustling heart of the Indian Ocean, a surge in visitors has reshaped the Maldives, turning its picturesque coral atolls into an exclusive haven coveted by Russia’s ultrawealthy. Despite lacking diplomatic
After a four-year vetting process reminiscent of the Byzantine imperial system for selecting competent leaders, Singapore has elevated Lawrence Wong, an American-educated economist, to become the city-state’s next prime minister. Mr. Wong,
A recent survey conducted by the Washington-based Pew Research Center (PRC) has illuminated concerning trends regarding global democracy. The study, spanning 24 countries and encompassing 30,861 respondents, reveals a sobering decline in
For the partners of Alholul Pvt Ltd, launching a Spa Ceylon franchise in this island nation’s capital was supposed to be a path to entrepreneurial success. But it turned into an ordeal
China’s move to sharply increase military spending and abandon its longstanding commitment to the “peaceful unification” of Taiwan has set off alarms across the Asia-Pacific, propelling neighboring countries to pour more money