AI boom may push up iPhone prices as Apple faces rising chip costs
Apple may soon increase the prices of its iPhones, iPads and Mac computers as the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom drives up the cost...
India: Ladakh villages turn to automated ice reservoirs for water security
In the high-altitude deserts of Ladakh, where farming has long depended on glacial meltwater, communities are increasingly turning to technology-driven solutions to overcome worsening...
Spain: Valencia gears up to host gay games 2026
Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city, is preparing to welcome thousands of athletes and visitors from across the globe as it hosts the 2026 Gay Games,...
Canada: Population decline continues as immigration slowdown takes effect
Canada's population has continued to shrink for the third straight quarter, reflecting the impact of the federal government's efforts to reduce the number of...
Rising housing costs, mortgage rates leave millions of Americans stuck
Soaring housing costs, elevated mortgage rates and growing economic uncertainty are making homeownership increasingly unattainable for millions of Americans, according to a new report...
Conflicting claims over Strait of Hormuz closure raise concerns
Fresh uncertainty has emerged in the Gulf region after Iran claimed it had once again suspended maritime traffic through the strategically crucial Strait of...
UK’s proposed social media ban for under-16s sparks privacy concerns
The United Kingdom’s proposed ban on social media access for children under the age of 16 has triggered a fresh debate over online safety,...
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...