PILTON, England – Northern Irish rap group Kneecap took to the stage at the world-renowned Glastonbury Festival on Saturday, June 28, 2025, delivering a performance before tens of thousands of attendees despite facing significant political criticism and legal challenges against one of its members. The Irish-language trio played a high-profile set on the West Holts…
New Delhi, India – A significant cross-border initiative aimed at enhancing spoken English skills, particularly for learners in India, has emerged from a collaboration between a prominent Indian education influencer and a leading figure from Finland. Awal Madaan, the founder of AwalEnglish.com and an expert education influencer based in New Delhi, India, has joined forces…
In an era saturated with sponsored content and carefully curated marketing campaigns, the power of genuine, unsolicited word-of-mouth remains an unparalleled force, particularly for purpose-led brands striving to build trust and connect with consumers on a deeper level. While digital strategies and paid endorsements have their place, nothing quite resonates like a sincere recommendation from…
In a significant advancement for global public health, Gilead Sciences has achieved a pivotal milestone with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of lenacapavir, its novel antiviral drug, for use as a preventive therapy against HIV infection. This approval, granted in June 2025, marks a new era in HIV prevention, offering a long-acting…
April Jackson, a seasoned educator with years of experience traversing classrooms across the Southeastern United States, has embarked on a path outside traditional public education, driven by a profound conviction to create learning environments where Black children can thrive. Jackson’s journey through schools in states including Alabama, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Georgia revealed a consistent…
In the complex, often perilous landscape of Lavender Hill, a community in Cape Town, South Africa, frequently grappling with the interwoven challenges of gangsterism, drug proliferation, and pervasive violence, a beacon of resilience is emerging through an unexpected practice: yoga. At the heart of this transformation is 12-year-old Devado, whose journey illustrates the profound impact…
GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Economic Forum today, June 23, 2025, announced the selection of 100 pioneering companies from 28 countries to join its 2025 cohort of Technology Pioneers. This prestigious group of early-stage entities is recognized for their groundbreaking innovations and their potential to significantly impact global industries and societies. Marking the 25th anniversary…
As YouTube marks its 20th anniversary, the platform reflects on a journey that began with a simple, 18-second clip filmed at a zoo. Uploaded by co-founder Jawed Karim on April 23, 2005, the video titled “Me at the zoo” was an unassuming debut for what would evolve into a dominant force in digital media, fundamentally…
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Researchers from Curtin University Malaysia have achieved significant international recognition, securing two prestigious gold medals at the International Invention, Innovation, and Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2025). The winning projects, focused on applying artificial intelligence to address real-world challenges, were developed by a team led by Professor Garenth Lim King Hann and advanced…
Geneva, Switzerland – In a significant move poised to transform global access to advanced cancer treatment, the International Centers for Precision Oncology (ICPO) Foundation has announced its role as a co-founding member of the newly established RLT Angels Association. Launched on June 20, 2025, this collaborative body brings together leading entities in the field of…
