French President Macron signed a law banning the bee-killing pesticide acetamiprid after a petition by over two million people. The Constitutional Council ruled it risks human health. The law, called the Duplomb law, aims to protect the environment despite criticism from farmers and politica
New Delhi [India], August 12: The AVPN Global Conference 2025, Asia's largest network of social and impact investors known for fostering dialogues and launching key social impact initiatives to address critical issues in the Asia-Pacific region, will be held in Hong Kong for the first time f
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday has given Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267, demanding discussion in the Upper House on the constitutional and electoral implications of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar, alleging the process
Israel is set to swelter under one of its most intense heatwaves in decades, with forecasters warning of exceptional and possibly historic temperatures early this week.
China is quietly gaining control over global communications through undersea cables and data centers, posing security risks to the West. TikTok is also accused of collecting user data for Beijing. Experts warn the West must act quickly to protect its technology and privacy.
The new US-Pakistan mining deal in Balochistan risks increasing violence and repression in the region. Experts warn it prioritizes geopolitical rivalry with China over the rights of the Baloch people, who reject foreign exploitation without their consent, fearing more displacement and milita
US President Trump supports Netanyahu's plan to take over Gaza, focusing on humanitarian aid but not opposing military expansion. The move faces international criticism and risks a costly occupation. Mediators seek a ceasefire and hostage release, while global tensions rise over the conflict
Afghanistan faces a major crisis as 1.5 million migrants, nearly half women and girls, are forcibly deported from neighboring countries in 2025. The UN warns of increased risks like poverty and violence, while the caretaker government denies these concerns, claiming women's rights are protec
India is staring at a disconnect between formal education and employability, with policymakers and industry leaders warning that without urgent reforms, the country risks turning its demographic dividend into a liability.
Human Rights Watch said the world has failed to act against Taliban abuses since 2021, urging the UN to set up an independent body to investigate violations. It warned that global inaction is worsening Afghanistan's crisis and risks legitimizing Taliban rule.