Artemis II mission rekindles Moon race: What is future of space governance
The successful completion of NASA’s Artemis II mission has marked a historic return of humans to deep space after more than five decades, reigniting...
Fifa rejects blame over soaring transport costs at 2026 World Cup
World football’s governing body FIFA has pushed back against criticism from Mikie Sherrill over sharply increased transport fares during the upcoming 2026 World Cup,...
Pakistan brokers fragile US–Iran ceasefire amid war, but peace talks falter
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, brokered by Pakistan after weeks of escalating conflict involving Israel, briefly raised hopes of de-escalation...
Energy crunch hits Singapore; turns down Its cooling culture
Singapore, a nation long associated with its extensive reliance on air-conditioning to combat tropical heat, has directed government employees to raise office temperatures to...
Canada’s assault-style gun buyback scheme faces resistance
More than three decades after a mass shooting reshaped Canada’s national conversation on gun control, the country is grappling with fresh challenges in implementing...
India faces looming farm crisis due to fertiliser shortage amid Iran war
India’s agricultural and farm sector is staring at a potential crisis as disruptions in global fuel supplies, triggered by escalating tensions in West Asia,...
Iran recruits children as young as 12 amid intensifying war with US
Amid escalating hostilities in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, reports indicate that Iranian authorities have begun recruiting children as young...
Russian army makes almost no territorial gains in Ukraine since 2023
Russia’s military advance in Ukraine has slowed to a near standstill, with new analysis indicating that Moscow’s forces made almost no territorial gains in...
Artemis II mission may cost over $4 billion per launch
The United States’ ambitious return to the Moon through NASA’s Artemis programme comes with a staggering price tag, with estimates suggesting that each mission,...