Iran president dies in chopper crash: What next for Iran?
Ebrahim Raisi, once near the top of power in the Islamic Republic and expected to rise further, met a different fate when he died...
Tourist spot: Japan blocks iconic Mt Fuji view
A group of tourists weave their way through the crowd, wheeling their bulky luggage in search of the perfect photo spot. They gather on...
UK: Soon, no free Windsor Castle admission for locals
It has been announced that Windsor Castle will no longer offer free admission to local residents. The Royal Collection Trust will end this long-standing...
Canada turns down plan to decriminalize hard drugs
The Canadian government has turned down Toronto's request to decriminalize the small-scale possession of hard drugs, citing public safety concerns and lack of political...
Can Georgia protests save nation’s future?
Georgia is in trouble. After years of relative calm, this small, stunningly beautiful country, nestled between the pale beaches of the Black Sea and...
Can countries cope up with falling birth rates?
With birth rates continuing to decline in both nations, it is tempting to use the term "timebomb." However, demographers, the experts in population change,...
Dublin-New York portal reopens but with limited hours
A live video "portal" connecting Dublin and New York has reopened after a temporary closure due to instances of "inappropriate behaviour." The continuous live...
Criminals barred from changing names in BC
Canada’s westernmost province, British Columbia, will now prevent individuals who have committed serious crimes from changing their names. This decision follows revelations that a...
Climate crisis making economic crisis worse
The economic impact of climate change is six times worse than previously believed, with global warming poised to reduce wealth on a scale comparable...