Have you ever thought about how artificial intelligence sees different countries? This study dived into that question by giving four language models, or LLMs, different national identities, like being American or British. Each LLM got a unique nationality persona and was asked to rate countries. Gue
It's a big shift for Canadians—TikTok just got the boot! The Canadian government has told TikTok to wrap up its business operations in the country. Why? They're worried about national security risks from TikTok's parent company, ByteDance. This isn't a total ban, though; just a shutdown of the app's
Ever since the Middle Ages, international trade finance has been a key part of global business. It all started with local merchants and bankers creating their own unique financial assets. Over time, this system became more centralized, with leading trading centers like Antwerp, Amsterdam, and London
Ukrainian soldiers clashed with North Korean troops near the Russian border in Kursk on Monday, marking the first confrontation involving the newly deployed foreign fighters. Andriy Kovalenko, a member of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, revealed that some of the 10, 000 North Korean
In 2025, a unique film project called "Waiting for Godard" will hit the screens. This movie, directed by Vu Minh Nghia, dives into Vietnam's film industry changes, focusing on what happened after the Vietnam Feature Film Studio was sold in 2017. The studio's closure left many veteran filmmakers jobl
Taipei welcomed the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) this week with a spotlight on cash and opportunities. The event, running Nov. 5-8, aims to boost local and Asian creators to the global stage. Sue Wang, deputy minister at Taiwan's Ministry of Culture, shared her vision: "We're setting big goal
On a bustling Tuesday, the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and Singapore's MediaCorp shook hands during the kickoff of the Taiwan Creative Content Fest. Leading the exchange were TAICCA's chair, Homme Tsai, and MediaCorp's chief content officer, Virginia Lim. Their agreement aims to boost fi
You might have heard about the upcoming US presidential election, but what about soccer players who’ve given politics a shot? While many athletes transition to coaching or commentating, some have ventured into the political scene with impressive results. Let's explore ten soccer greats who’ve made t
Elon Musk, a billionaire turned right-wing propagandist, has become a political juggler, balancing U. S. and international interests. Once a Democrat and LGBTQ ally, Musk now champions far-right causes, making him a complex figure. He deals with powerful leaders like Putin and relies on U. S. subsid
A tragic incident unfolded in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, where a powerful Russian glide bomb struck a residential building, leading to a heartbreaking loss. The bomb, weighing 500 kilograms (1, 100 pounds), caused significant damage, with at least 35 people sustaining injuries. Among th
