Tokyo’s Hello Kitty theme park closed for ‘terrorist’ security alert

Instagram, owned by Meta, has introduced Teen Accounts in Singapore with enhanced safety features such as limited contact options and filtered content. These private accounts for teenagers include restrictions on tagging and a 60-minute daily usage limit. Parents can monitor their teens' activity and set usage parameters, including a Sleep Mode that silences notifications overnight. Full Article

In 2024, the education technology industry underwent a transformative period, redefining the intersection of education and technology. The key shifts included the widespread integration of AI tools like ChatGPT, personalized learning becoming a reality, a focus on skills-based learning over traditional credentials, and the maturity of remote learning models. Lessons learned included the importance of AI integration, data-informed design, flexibility in learning journeys, and prioritizing accessibility. Moving forward, the industry must maintain a focus on...

The flow of aid into Gaza is expected to increase gradually, with 600 truckloads of aid, including fuel, allowed daily during the six-week ceasefire, according to International Rescue Committee chief David Miliband in London. The IRC is prioritizing water, sanitation, child protection, and healthcare in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of safe delivery amid security threats. Miliband also highlighted the need for sustained funding for a large-scale humanitarian response in Gaza, as global governments have shown...

The long ride from the international airport to Yogyakarta on the Indonesian island of Java offers a transition from rural rice-paddy plains to the bustling urban chaos of the city. Yogyakarta is a culturally rich and intellectually stimulating place, with a vibrant culinary scene featuring warungs serving traditional dishes and upscale restaurants offering classic Javanese cuisine. The city's UNESCO World Heritage site, the Cosmological Axis, showcases a blend of animist, Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim beliefs,...

In the lead-up to President Donald Trump's second term inauguration, China made strategic overtures to U.S. allies like Japan and the European Union. A Japanese delegation visited China to stabilize relations, while a Chinese military delegation visited Japan to enhance understanding and trust. Both nations have been working to mend ties amid historical and territorial disputes, with high-level visits signaling a move towards détente. China also reached out to the EU, emphasizing their partnership and...

India's Hindutva groups are filing lawsuits against mosques across the country, claiming they were built over temples, causing interreligious tensions and threatening secularism. The Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi and the Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura are among the targeted sites, with violent riots erupting in Sambhal over a court-ordered survey. Despite laws protecting places of worship, challenges to mosques are mounting in multiple states, reminiscent of the Babri Masjid dispute, raising concerns about potential conflict...