Senegal passes bill doubling jail term for same-sex relations
Senegal’s parliament has approved a controversial bill that significantly toughens penalties for same-sex relations, increasing the maximum prison sentence to 10 years and introducing...
China’s extended Lunar New Year holiday spurs record migration
As China ushers in the Year of the Horse this week, officials are placing new hope in an extended, nine-day Lunar New Year holiday...
Japan bets big on turning Hokkaido into a global semiconductor hub
Japan is mounting its most ambitious industrial revival in decades as it seeks to transform Hokkaido—traditionally an agricultural stronghold—into a centre for cutting-edge semiconductor...
Security alarms sound in Nigeria after mass kidnapping of over 300 at Catholic school
In a shocking escalation of violence, more than 300 students and teachers were abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State, Nigeria, triggering...
Death sentence for Sheikh Hasina: What happened and what comes next?
A special tribunal in Bangladesh has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death, finding her guilty of crimes against humanity in connection with...
Iran launches cloud-seeding campaign amidst unprecedented drought
Iranian authorities have initiated cloud-seeding operations in a desperate bid to induce rainfall, as the country grapples with its most severe drought in decades,...
Buxton: This small town wish to reform immigration system in UK
In the tranquil spa town of Buxton, a £100m redevelopment scheme has sparked intense debate about the town’s future – but it is not...
Allegations of violence, abuse and neglect in Victorian childcares jumped in 2024-25
A sharp rise in reports of violence, neglect and sexual misconduct in the childcare sector in Victoria has revealed serious concerns about the safety...
Istanbul Airport Tops Global Rankings, Dethrones Singapore’s Changi in 2025 Survey
In a surprising turn in the global aviation landscape, Istanbul Airport has clinched the top position in the 2025 Travel + Leisure rankings, surpassing...