In Syria, a big problem is getting bigger. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) recently lost control of some areas. This has put the safety of prisons and camps holding over 10, 000 Islamic State (IS) members and their families at risk. These places are packed with fighters, women, and ki
Emmanuel Macron's recent speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos took an unexpected turn, not because of his words, but because of his choice of eyewear. The French president sported a pair of dark, reflective aviator sunglasses indoors, sparking a wave of reactions online. The sunglasses, late
Swedish pension fund Alecta has made a big move. They've sold off most of their U. S. Treasury investments. Why? They're worried about the current state of U. S. politics. It's not looking stable, and that's a risk they don't want to take. This news comes from a report by Dagens Industri. They didn
In 2025, there was a drop in the number of journalists locked up around the world. However, the situation is still far from good. As of December 1, 330 journalists were in jail. This is a decrease from the record high of 384 in 2024. But why does this matter? China leads the way in jailing journali
Norway's Defence Minister, Tore Sandvik, has spoken out about the current state of NATO. He believes the alliance is facing tough times, especially with the ongoing dispute over Greenland. However, he insists that the main threat to NATO and its members is still Russia. Sandvik's comments come at a
Donald Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos was anything but subtle. He kicked things off by talking about Greenland, saying the U. S. should control it but wouldn't use force to make it happen. He argued that no other country could secure Greenland like the U. S. could. Trump also to
Audit committees are stepping up their game. With risks growing faster than ever, these groups are becoming more important. They are the ones making sure companies stay on track. The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) just launched a new center to help them. It offers tools, training, and support
In a significant move, Figure Technology Solutions has taken on a bigger role in managing the Provenance Blockchain. This change came after the community voted in favor of Figure's proposal in mid-January 2026. The company will now handle the community's directives for the Provenance Blockchain Foun
Knoxville is buzzing with a major construction project that's hard to miss if you drive on I-40. This isn't just any building; it's a big deal for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT). They're putting up a massive new structure right on their campus, smack dab between the Liberty Stree
In a major leap for optical technology, scientists in Germany have created a light switch that operates at mind-boggling speeds. This new device, made from incredibly thin layers of materials, can switch light on and off 10, 000 times faster than the transistors found in today's electronics. The tea
