MANILA, Philippines – Activists in Timor-Leste released a manifesto warning that transnational crime syndicates are trying to infiltrate state institutions through corruption and illicit financial flows. The 26-page document, titled “Manifesto for the Defence of Timor-Leste,” circulated this week in Portuguese and Tetum. It alleges that officials allowed private aircraftContinue Reading

Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative firebrand and one of Donald Trump’s closest political allies, was gunned down on September 10 while hosting a Turning Point USA campus event. The killing shocked America’s right-wing movement — and raised questions about its direction without one of its youngest, most dynamic, and polarizingContinue Reading

The buzz around the iPhone 17 has officially hit overdrive. Apple CEO Tim Cook has promised an “awe-dropping” reveal on September 9, sending the rumor mill into a frenzy. Every tech site and social feed is now flooded with “leaks” about the company’s next flagship, though Cupertino has—as always—kept completelyContinue Reading

Smartphones may have defined the past two decades, but Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks their dominance is fading. Speaking about Meta’s long-term strategy, he said the future belongs to devices that blend seamlessly into daily life—specifically, smart glasses powered by augmented reality. Meta has invested billions into AR platforms, bettingContinue Reading