Toyoake, Japan Proposes Two-Hour Daily Smartphone Limit
The municipal government of Toyoake, Aichi Prefecture, has proposed a groundbreaking ordinance that would recommend all 69,000 residents limit their...
Equatorial Guinea: Baltasar Engonga, Ex-Official in Sex Tape Scandal, Jailed for 8 Years
Baltasar Ebang Engonga, a nephew of Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, has been sentenced to eight years in prison...
Kim Jong Un Joins Putin and Xi at Beijing Military Parade
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will attend a military parade in China next week to mark the 80th anniversary...
FBI: Minneapolis School Shooting That Killed 2 Children Investigated as Anti-Catholic Hate Crime
A horrific shooting at a Catholic church school in Minneapolis has left two children dead and 17 people injured, with...
German Cabinet Passes Voluntary Military Service Bill, Paving Way for Future Conscription
In a significant move to strengthen its national defence, Germany's cabinet has passed a draft bill introducing voluntary military service....
Taylor Swift’s Engagement Ring Sparks Jewelry Trends and Ethical Debates
Pop superstar Taylor Swift has officially announced her engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce, sending fans and jewelry experts into...
The Magazine Cover That Wasn’t: Inside the Fashion Industry’s Melania Trump Dilemma
If you’re conversant with the world of high fashion, you’d agree with me that a magazine cover is the ultimate...
Here’s Why Nigeria Is Implementing a Six-Month Raw Shea Nut Export Ban
Nigeria has announced a sweeping six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts, a strategic move aimed at transforming...
How User-Generated Content Became Fashion & Beauty’s Most Powerful Currency
In today's digital world, the most compelling brand stories aren't necessarily only told by creative directors; they're filmed in the...
FEMA Suspends Staff After Open Letter Criticizing Trump Administration
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has reportedly suspended a number of its employees who signed an open letter...
South Korea Enacts Nationwide School Smartphone Ban
South Korea has enacted groundbreaking nationwide legislation banning the use of mobile phones and smart devices during class hours in...
Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador Over Antisemitic Arson Attacks
In an unprecedented diplomatic move, Australia has expelled Iran's ambassador and three diplomatic officials after intelligence agencies uncovered Iranian-directed antisemitic...
France Gives Back Skull of Beheaded King Toera to Madagascar
In a landmark restitution ceremony at France's Culture Ministry in Paris, the skull of King Toera - a Malagasy monarch...
ICE Agents Struggle with Stress and Morale Under Trump’s Migrant Policies
Under President Donald Trump's intensified immigration enforcement policies, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) faces mounting internal challenges despite unprecedented...
Botswana Declares National Public Health Emergency Over Cholera Outbreak
Botswana has declared a public health emergency in response to a critical shortage of essential medicines and medical equipment. In...
