Category: International

The French government has announced a ban on disposable e-cigarettes starting next year, citing growing concerns about youth nicotine addiction and environmental waste. The decision follows months of debate in Parliament, where health experts warned about the rising number of…

In a major policy shift, the U.S. government has announced new visa reforms aimed at attracting skilled professionals from around the world, particularly in technology, healthcare, and renewable energy sectors. The revised policy, set to take effect early next year,…

Australia has begun construction of what is expected to become the world’s largest solar farm in the Northern Territory. The “SunLink Project” will cover over 12,000 hectares and generate up to 20 gigawatts of power—enough to supply electricity to both…

California is once again grappling with severe drought conditions, despite experiencing record rainfall earlier this year. Experts say rising global temperatures and overuse of groundwater have worsened the crisis. The U.S. Drought Monitor reported that over 70% of California’s land…

The UK government has introduced a new Artificial Intelligence Regulation Bill in Parliament, designed to safeguard citizens’ privacy and protect jobs while fostering innovation. The legislation, one of the first of its kind in Europe, emphasizes transparency, ethical data usage,…

The U.S. federal government shutdown, which began October 1, 2025, continues into its second week after Congress failed repeatedly to pass a continuing resolution. This is the 21st federal shutdown in U.S. history and the third under President Trump. Negotiations…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its 2025 growth forecast for Asia upward to 4.5%, a 0.6 percentage point increase from its April estimate, underscoring Asia’s continued role as a growth driver in the global economy. The revised outlook…

At the 2025 IMF–World Bank meetings, South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago stressed that global debt levels are not just a concern for emerging markets, but threaten developed economies too. He indicated that the G20 must prioritize debt sustainability…

U.S. President Donald Trump reignited fears of a full-blown trade war by threatening to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. The threat followed China’s imposition of tighter export controls on rare earth elements, which are critical components for advanced manufacturing…

GITEX 2025, widely billed as the world’s largest technology and AI event, was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in Dubai. The 45th edition of the expo brings together global tech leaders, startups, innovators, and governments…