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On January 27, 2025, Keen Software House launched Space Engineers 2 Alpha on Steam Early Access. The game’s first phase focuses on Creative Mode, allowing players to build and experiment with spacecraft using an improved 25cm grid system. The developers aim to refine core mechanics before adding more complex gameplay elements. Built on the new VRAGE3 engine, Space Engineers 2 offers enhanced physics, dynamic fractures, ray tracing, and global illumination. These upgrades create a more immersive experience while improving the way structures break and interact in space. The Alpha version lets players construct custom ships, space stations, and structures. Advanced…

Ubisoft named “Most Dedicated Publisher” for its commitment to accessibility. “Star Wars Outlaws” wins AAA Excellence Award for its inclusive features. “Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown” recognized for its innovative “memory shards” feature. Call of Duty and Diablo IV also honored for accessibility improvements. GAConf highlights progress but acknowledges challenges in the industry. Ubisoft emerged as the biggest winner at GAConf 2024, securing multiple awards for its accessibility initiatives. The event, dedicated to recognizing efforts in making video games more inclusive, awarded the French gaming giant the prestigious “Most Dedicated Publisher” title. GAConf, an organization committed to enhancing accessibility…

BBC presenter Scott Mills revealed the UK Eurovision 2025 entry is chosen. The announcement was made on BBC Radio 2’s Scott Mills Breakfast Show. The selection process involved UK record labels, publishers, and songwriters. David May and Andrew Cartmell led the selection efforts. The UK entry and artist will be officially revealed in March. BBC Radio 2 presenter and Eurovision commentator Scott Mills hinted that the United Kingdom’s entry for Eurovision 2025 has been finalized. During a segment on his breakfast show, Mills shared that he had listened to the selected song. He described it as “good” but refrained from…

DeepSeek AI Assistant tops U.S. App Store, surpassing ChatGPT. Groundbreaking AI model created with lower-cost hardware. NVIDIA’s stock hit as DeepSeek reduces demand for high-performance GPUs. Global appeal due to free access and localization features. DeepSeek reshapes AI cost dynamics, sparking competition with OpenAI. In a groundbreaking development, Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has disrupted the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. With its innovative DeepSeek-R1 model and AI assistant, the company has redefined cost-efficiency and performance, shaking the foundations of tech giants like OpenAI and NVIDIA. DeepSeek, founded in 2023 in Hangzhou, China, was an underdog until its revolutionary model DeepSeek-R1 debuted.…

Drone attack on El Fasher’s only functional hospital kills over 70, injures dozens. WHO chief condemns attack; calls for end to violence against healthcare facilities. Saudi Arabia and UN denounce violations of international law in Sudan. RSF and Sudanese military blame each other as clashes intensify. Over 28,000 killed, millions displaced since Sudan’s civil war erupted in April 2023. A drone attack on the Saudi Teaching Maternal Hospital, the only operational hospital in El Fasher, North Darfur, left over 70 dead and 19 injured on Friday, 24 January. The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed the toll,…

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 34 Indian fishermen, seizes three trawlers in Mannar waters. Arrests occurred during routine patrols to curb illegal fishing on January 25 and 26. Fishermen’s associations demand the release of detainees and retrieval of seized boats. Tamil Nadu fishermen often detained for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line. 41 Indian fishermen released earlier this week by Sri Lankan authorities. The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 34 Indian fishermen and seized three trawlers off the coast of Mannar district for alleged illegal fishing. The arrests occurred on January 25 and 26 during routine patrols aimed at protecting Sri…

President Trump orders 90-day suspension of foreign assistance worldwide. USAID halts programs in India, affecting health, education, and clean energy. Rohingya refugee aid in Bangladesh exempt from the suspension. Military financing for Israel and Egypt remains unaffected. The suspension raises concerns about global health and development programs. The US government has suspended nearly all foreign assistance globally, following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025. The decision halts existing aid and pauses new disbursements for 90 days, pending a review of foreign aid programs’ alignment with the current administration’s policy. The suspension will affect vital…

Farmers conducted tractor parades across Punjab on Republic Day under the SKM banner. Key demands include legal guarantees for MSP, debt waivers, and withdrawal of agriculture policies. Parallel protests by KMM targeted corporate-owned malls and silos to support small traders. Talks with the government are scheduled for February 14 in Chandigarh. SKM leaders warned of nationwide agitation if demands are not met. Farmers from various organizations, led by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), organized tractor parades across Punjab on India’s 76th Republic Day. These demonstrations were aimed at drawing attention to unresolved demands such as a legal guarantee on the…

President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the national flag in New Delhi. PM Modi paid tribute at the National War Memorial. States celebrated with parades, cultural events, and development-focused announcements. Bihar pledged 12 lakh jobs and 34 lakh employment opportunities by year-end. Assam witnessed panic after loud sounds, with ULFA (I) claiming responsibility for “blasts.” India celebrated its 76th Republic Day on Sunday, 26 January, with a grand parade along New Delhi’s iconic Kartavya Path, connecting Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate. President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the national flag, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute at the National War Memorial. The event,…

China’s Lunar New Year travel rush has reached its peak. It marks the beginning of the world’s largest annual human migration. Over the 40-day travel period, which began on January 14, an estimated 9 billion trips are expected. The majority of these trips will be made by car. The travel surge is set to climax over the weekend. Millions of travelers will return to their hometowns to celebrate the most significant holiday on the Chinese calendar. The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, falls on January 29 this year. It ushers in the Year of the Snake…