Los Angeles tops US pollution list. Read worst-air rankings in 2026!
Los Angeles has once again emerged as the US city with the worst air pollution, topping a new national ranking that paints a worrying...
AI push triggers job cuts at four tech giants, thousands laid off in early 2026
A fresh wave of layoffs sweeping across the global technology sector has signalled a dramatic shift in corporate priorities, with some of the world’s...
Neglect raises alarm over Everest flood warning system, thousands in Nepal at risk
A multi-million-dollar early flood warning system set up to protect thousands living in Nepal’s Everest region has reportedly fallen into disrepair, raising serious concerns...
India: Rapid metro expansion faces ridership challenge
India’s ambitious metro rail expansion, seen as a cornerstone of urban mobility reform over the past decade, is facing a major challenge as many...
US eases cannabis curbs for medical use
In a significant shift in American drug policy, the United States has moved to ease restrictions on cannabis for medical use, a decision expected...
US weighs raising refugee cap as admissions for South Africans may increase
The United States may raise its refugee admissions ceiling, currently set at a historic low of 7,500 for fiscal year 2026, in a move...
Iran war set to push condom prices up by 30% as supply chains face disruption
Condom prices across the world are likely to rise sharply in the coming months, with the largest global manufacturer warning of a potential increase...
UK announces lifetime cigarette ban for those born after 2008
In a landmark public health move, the United Kingdom has approved sweeping legislation that will permanently bar individuals born after 2008 from legally purchasing...
Myanmar junta expands sanitary pad ban, claims rebels using them for battlefield aid
Myanmar’s military regime has widened restrictions on the distribution of sanitary products in conflict-hit regions, claiming that such items are being diverted for use...