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South Korea calls on X to protect minors from Grok deepfakes

South Korea calls on X to protect minors from Grok deepfakes

Governments worldwide are moving to restrict or investigate Grok over concerns about non-consensual sexual deepfakes

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‘Opportune time' to deepen strategic mutual trust with African Union: China’s top diplomat
14.01.2026

‘Opportune time' to deepen strategic mutual trust with African Union: China’s top diplomat

'There can be no global modernization without the modernization of Africa,' Wang Yi says after visiting African Union headquarters in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Lesotho

Malaysia to be directly involved in next Sumud Gaza mission: Premier
14.01.2026

Malaysia to be directly involved in next Sumud Gaza mission: Premier

'We will mobilize all efforts to help and defend the rights of the Palestinian people. Justice can no longer be delayed, for the sake of a dignified and independent Palestine,' says Anwar Ibrahim

Russia rejects ‘attempts to blackmail’ Iran’s partners amid Trump’s 25% tariff plans
13.01.2026

Russia rejects ‘attempts to blackmail’ Iran’s partners amid Trump’s 25% tariff plans

Moscow says it condemns ‘subversive external interference’ in Tehran’s ‘domestic political processes,’ adds US threats of new military strikes ‘categorically unacceptable’

Bangladesh sets motion for general elections with maiden overseas postal voting
13.01.2026

Bangladesh sets motion for general elections with maiden overseas postal voting

Of estimated 12 to 15 million expatriates, some 772,542 overseas voters register for Feb. 12 general elections

Russian diplomat who died in Greek Cypriot Administration alleged to be spy
13.01.2026

Russian diplomat who died in Greek Cypriot Administration alleged to be spy

Independent researcher claims deceased embassy staffer was captain in Russian military intelligence