Germany unveils sweeping economic reforms to revive growth
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced an ambitious package of labour and economic reforms aimed at reviving the country's sluggish economy, improving productivity and...
Delhi to phase out petrol scooters, three-wheelers in bid to curb air pollution
Delhi has announced one of its most ambitious clean mobility initiatives yet, unveiling a new electric vehicle (EV) policy that seeks to gradually phase...
Europe: Not embracing ACs faces test as record heatwaves intensify
As Europe grapples with an unprecedented spell of extreme heat, a long-standing reluctance to adopt air conditioning is increasingly coming under scrutiny. Temperatures have...
WhatsApp to introduce username feature to keep phone numbers private
WhatsApp is preparing to roll out one of its most significant privacy-focused updates by allowing users to reserve unique usernames before the feature is...
US heatwave threatens World Cup. Here’s why!
A severe heatwave sweeping across large parts of the United States and southern Canada is expected to disrupt Fourth of July celebrations marking America's...
Florida bars undocumented students from public colleges
Thousands of undocumented students in Florida could lose access to higher education after the state's Board of Education approved a new policy prohibiting their...
Europe’s overtourism crisis sparks anger as locals target big business
Growing protests against overtourism across several European countries are increasingly shifting their focus away from visitors and towards large corporations, real estate developers and...
King Charles to keep Buckingham Palace for State duties, not as royal residence
King Charles III has decided that Buckingham Palace will no longer serve as his primary London residence even after the completion of its extensive...
Hong Kong stages gradual comeback as ‘Financial Hub’
Hong Kong is showing clear signs of recovery after years of economic setbacks, with improving financial markets, renewed investor confidence and a revival in...