Japan to allow divorced parents to share child’s custody
In a historic move, Japan's parliament has voted to amend its custody laws, which previously mandated sole custody arrangements following divorce. This reform will...
Boeing blowout to cost $200m to United Airlines
United Airlines has attributed a significant financial setback of $200 million to Boeing, impacting its earnings in the first quarter of the year. This...
China: Private firm introduces ‘unhappy leaves’ for those who are not happy to work
Yu Donglai, the founder and chairman of Pang Dong Lai, has introduced a novel concept called "unhappy leave" for his employees, aimed at fostering...
Canada hands title over 200 islands to Haida Nation
After prolonged negotiations, the province of British Columbia has acknowledged this intrinsic bond by agreeing that the title to over 200 islands off Canada’s...
Poorest countries got worse due to Covid pandemic
The World Bank has issued a stark warning about the severe repercussions of the pandemic on the world's most impoverished nations, highlighting a disturbing...
Italy: Free wine in restaurant if you give up phones
Al Condominio, a unique Italian restaurant located in the northern city of Verona, is enticing diners with an innovative offer: a free bottle of...
US to end gun sales without background checks
The Biden administration has announced a significant tightening of regulations around firearm sales, targeting the so-called "gun show loophole" that has previously allowed thousands...
UK: Universal credit to make disabled people ‘poorer’
According to a recent report, the ongoing implementation of universal credit (UC) in the UK is projected to have a detrimental financial impact on...
UK: Weather-related insurance claims hit record high £573m
In 2023, the UK experienced a significant increase in weather-related home insurance claims, surging by over a third from the previous year to reach...