Taliban bans smartphones for officials, orders destruction of devices
In a sweeping move that has sparked concerns over growing restrictions in Afghanistan, the Taliban administration has imposed a ban on the use of...
Brexit reshaped Scotland’s politics. Read how!
A decade after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, Brexit continues to cast a long shadow over Scotland’s political landscape, fundamentally...
Commercial sale of cannabis linked to higher usage
A major international review of cannabis policies across the world has found that the commercialisation of cannabis, rather than its decriminalisation, is associated with...
Canada: Refugee policy faces fresh scrutiny as deportation fears mount
Canada’s refugee and immigration policies have come under renewed scrutiny following allegations by advocacy groups that asylum seekers arriving at the country’s borders are...
Jaguar Land Rover drops plan for EV only factory
Luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has revised its ambitious electrification strategy, abandoning plans to convert its Halewood manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom...
Pakistan to remove tax on sanitary products after campaign against ‘Period Poverty’
In a significant policy shift aimed at improving menstrual health and gender equality, the Pakistan government has announced plans to abolish the sales tax...
Sri Lanka emerges as new hub for global cyber scam
Sri Lanka is witnessing a sharp increase in cybercrime activities as international scam syndicates, largely driven by Chinese criminal networks, shift their operations to...
Half of World’s children face multiple climate threats: UNICEF
A new report by UNICEF has revealed that nearly half of the world's children are now exposed to at least three overlapping climate and...
Attacks on schools and students rise sharply worldwide
Violence targeting educational institutions, students and teaching staff has increased dramatically across the world, with a new international study revealing a 40% rise in...