US-Canada trade war pushes up toilet paper prices
A widening trade dispute between the United States and Canada could soon make an everyday household necessity more expensive for American consumers, with toilet...
Japan culls over 14,000 bears amid rise in deadly attacks
Japan has killed more than 14,000 bears in less than a year as authorities struggle to contain a sharp rise in encounters between bears...
Giant Cuttlefish numbers plunge 97% in South Australia
The population of giant Australian cuttlefish gathering along South Australia’s coast for their annual breeding season has fallen to its lowest recorded level, triggering...
800 kmph in 5.3 Seconds: China’s Maglev train breaks record
China’s experimental maglev train has set a new world record in short-distance acceleration after reaching a speed of 800 kmph from a standstill in...
Sri Lanka struggles with nearly 17,000 unresolved missing persons cases
Sri Lanka’s Office on Missing Persons (OMP) is currently dealing with nearly 17,000 active cases involving people whose whereabouts remain unknown, highlighting the continuing...
Global youth unemployment rises. Here’s why!
Global youth unemployment increased in 2025, reversing some of the modest gains recorded in labour markets after the Covid-19 pandemic, as slower economic growth,...
Japan slows AI adoption despite growing labour crisis. Read why!
Japan’s struggle with an ageing population, labour shortages and persistently weak productivity would appear to make the country an ideal candidate for rapid adoption...
Pakistan names first lunar rover Jinnah-1, to head for Moon’s south pole in 2029
Pakistan has formally named its first lunar rover Jinnah-1, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to expand its presence in space exploration....
11 injured after passenger train derails overturn in England
At least 11 people were injured after a passenger train derailed near Lewes in East Sussex, southern England, on Thursday, with three carriages overturning...