FIFA faces backlash after tripling World Cup Final ticket prices to nearly $33,000
World football’s governing body FIFA has sparked outrage among fans and politicians after sharply increasing the price of premium tickets for the 2026 FIFA...
Singapore to cane school bullies under new anti-bullying rules
Singapore has announced tough new anti-bullying measures that will allow schools to cane male students involved in serious bullying cases, including cyberbullying, in a...
US proposes sweeping immigration overhaul, may scrap green card lottery
A new immigration proposal in the United States is set to significantly reshape how foreign nationals obtain permanent residency, with plans to eliminate the...
Japan brings massive wildfire under control after 11-day battle
One of the largest wildfires to hit Japan in decades has been brought under control after an intense 11-day firefighting operation in the country’s...
India–New Zealand FTA emerges as model for proposed Canada-India trade pact
The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand is increasingly being viewed as a template for shaping a potential trade...
Nepal records sharp rise in press freedom violations
Nepal marked World Press Freedom Day with a series of events and renewed calls to safeguard journalists’ rights, even as a new report highlighted...
Over 300 families displaced after ashfall from Mayon Volcano
More than 300 families have been displaced in the Mayon Volcano region of the Philippines after heavy ashfall triggered by renewed volcanic activity forced...
Santa Marta climate talks may mark turning point in global push to phase out fossil fuels
A landmark international climate gathering in Colombia is being seen as a potential starting point for a coordinated global effort to move away from...
London schools turn to virtual reality to help students cope with stress
Schools across London have begun experimenting with virtual reality (VR) technology as an innovative way to tackle rising levels of stress and anxiety among...