Sri Lanka struggles with nearly 17,000 unresolved missing persons cases
Sri Lanka’s Office on Missing Persons (OMP) is currently dealing with nearly 17,000 active cases involving people whose whereabouts remain unknown, highlighting the continuing...
Global youth unemployment rises. Here’s why!
Global youth unemployment increased in 2025, reversing some of the modest gains recorded in labour markets after the Covid-19 pandemic, as slower economic growth,...
Japan slows AI adoption despite growing labour crisis. Read why!
Japan’s struggle with an ageing population, labour shortages and persistently weak productivity would appear to make the country an ideal candidate for rapid adoption...
Pakistan names first lunar rover Jinnah-1, to head for Moon’s south pole in 2029
Pakistan has formally named its first lunar rover Jinnah-1, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to expand its presence in space exploration....
11 injured after passenger train derails overturn in England
At least 11 people were injured after a passenger train derailed near Lewes in East Sussex, southern England, on Thursday, with three carriages overturning...
Estonia: Home cafes turn private gardens into summer meeting places
Every summer, ordinary homes across Estonia undergo a remarkable transformation as private gardens, garages, courtyards and even bedroom windows become temporary cafes, offering visitors...
India: Aditya-L1 sheds light on mystery of Sun’s super-hot corona
Indian scientists studying data from the country’s first dedicated solar mission, Aditya-L1, have made an important breakthrough in understanding one of astronomy’s most puzzling...
Lithium-ion battery fires emerge as growing concern for air travel
The growing use of smartphones, laptops, power banks, smartwatches and other battery-powered gadgets is creating a new safety challenge for the aviation industry, with...
Australia offers rare conservation success amid extinction crisis
Australia’s endangered wildlife is facing an unprecedented conservation challenge, but the recovery of one of the country’s most unusual marsupials is offering a rare...