India: Rapid metro expansion faces ridership challenge
India’s ambitious metro rail expansion, seen as a cornerstone of urban mobility reform over the past decade, is facing a major challenge as many...
US eases cannabis curbs for medical use
In a significant shift in American drug policy, the United States has moved to ease restrictions on cannabis for medical use, a decision expected...
US weighs raising refugee cap as admissions for South Africans may increase
The United States may raise its refugee admissions ceiling, currently set at a historic low of 7,500 for fiscal year 2026, in a move...
Iran war set to push condom prices up by 30% as supply chains face disruption
Condom prices across the world are likely to rise sharply in the coming months, with the largest global manufacturer warning of a potential increase...
UK announces lifetime cigarette ban for those born after 2008
In a landmark public health move, the United Kingdom has approved sweeping legislation that will permanently bar individuals born after 2008 from legally purchasing...
Myanmar junta expands sanitary pad ban, claims rebels using them for battlefield aid
Myanmar’s military regime has widened restrictions on the distribution of sanitary products in conflict-hit regions, claiming that such items are being diverted for use...
US Navy admits loss of $240 million Triton drone during Iran conflict
The United States Navy has confirmed the loss of one of its most advanced and expensive surveillance drones, an MQ-4C Triton, during operations linked...
Japan ends decades-old ban on lethal arms exports
Japan has scrapped its long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons, marking a historic departure from its post-World War II pacifist policy and signalling a...
India, Singapore move to firm up digital corridor, green shipping roadmap
India and Singapore are advancing plans to establish a comprehensive roadmap for collaboration on a digital maritime corridor and environmentally sustainable shipping, signalling a...