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...
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...