Sara Duterte criticizes President Marcos Jr.'s leadership, announcing her 2028 presidential bid while highlighting her commitment to the nation. Despite facing impeachment threats, her candidacy gains traction amid discussions on foreign policy shifts and governance styles.

An open letter signed by 80 film professionals criticizes Berlinale for its silence on the Gaza War, accusing the festival of censorship against artists opposing Israel’s actions. Director Tricia Tuttle defends the festival, highlighting its commitment to human dignity and global issues, amid calls for institutions to recognize art's political dimensions.

WordPress.com has launched an AI assistant to help users edit content, adjust styles, and create images, enhancing web design and prototyping efficiency. The feature, aimed at small businesses and bloggers, requires manual activation and complements human creativity rather than replacing professional designers.

Indonesia is tightening control over its nickel industry to develop a domestic EV supply chain amid shifting global battery demands. Despite strategic positioning between the US and China, the nation faces environmental and social challenges due to mining activities, along with investment uncertainties highlighted by project delays and regulatory crackdowns.

Unilever teams up with Google Cloud for an AI-driven cloud migration, aiming to enhance demand generation and consumer engagement for brands like Dove and Hellmann’s. This strategic move is part of a larger industry trend toward AI-focused transformations in marketing and data infrastructure, with Unilever's stock nearing a 52-week high amid positive market reactions.

Outgoing Bangladesh chief adviser Yunus, in his farewell address, proposed enhancing regional economic ties among India’s Northeast, Nepal, and Bhutan. Amid strained India-Bangladesh relations, his tenure saw criticism over minority protection and limited foreign policy achievements.

India is pushing for indigenous AI development in defense to reduce reliance on foreign models and ensure system trustworthiness, as highlighted at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. DRDO introduces governance tools like the ETAI framework to enhance the resilience of AI systems, aiming to integrate AI into defense capabilities with a focus on edge deployment and battlefield use.

Unity Technologies is set to unveil Unity AI, a tool allowing game development via natural language prompts, at the Game Developer Conference in March 2026. Partnering with Scenario and Layer AI, Unity aims to streamline game creation, emphasizing AI-driven innovation in its strategy.

Cohere announces Tiny Aya, a new family of open-source multilingual AI models for offline and edge device use, at the India AI Summit. Covering over 70 languages, these models aim to enhance accessibility in resource-limited areas.

The National Crime Agency warns that tech advancements, including AI and encrypted messaging, are exacerbating online child sexual abuse risks. Officials urge stronger regulations and collaboration to safeguard children online.