Namibia to launch real‑time digital payments inspired by India’s UPI
Namibia has formally announced plans to deploy a real‑time digital payments infrastructure modelled on India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), marking a major milestone in...
Staying in California? 5 new laws get rolled out from July
California residents and visitors should take note: beginning July 1, 2025, five notable state laws officially enter into effect, aimed at strengthening consumer protections,...
Man dies after being sucked into plane engine at Italy airport
In a terrifying incident on the morning of July 8, 2025, air traffic at Milan–Bergamo’s Orio al Serio Airport was brought to a standstill...
June heatwave cause around 2300 deaths in Europe
A severe heatwave that engulfed much of Europe from late June through early July is estimated to have claimed approximately 2,300 lives across a...
Shanxi: China’s coal boom faces reckoning for green future
Shanxi, China’s coal powerhouse, is now at the epicenter of a defining industrial and environmental transformation. Once called the nation’s “coal heartland,” the province...
China widens visa-free program to 74 nations to revive tourism
China has significantly broadened its visa‑free entry policy, granting citizens from 74 countries the ability to stay up to 30 days without a visa—a...
Greece temporarily closes Acropolis amid extreme heatwave
Greek authorities have implemented emergency measures this week as a powerful heatwave again grips the nation, pushing daily highs well above 40 °C (104 °F) in...
UAE launches nomination‑based golden visa: Lifetime residency for Rs 23.3 Lakh
The United Arab Emirates has unveiled a groundbreaking nomination‑based pathway to its prestigious Golden Visa, offering selected Indian and Bangladeshi nationals the opportunity to...
Elon Musk sees $15 billion wealth decline as Tesla shares drop
Elon Musk, the world’s richest individual, experienced a significant setback in his personal fortune after Tesla stock plunged approximately 7% on Monday, erasing roughly...