For the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022, Ukraine is easing its strict wartime travel restrictions on men. A new regulation, effective August 29, 2025, will allow men aged 18 to 22 to leave the country freely until they turn 23. The move marks a significant shift from the blanket ban that […]
South Korea has enacted nationwide legislation banning smartphone use in school classrooms, with lawmakers passing the bill on Wednesday, August 26, 2025, to address growing concerns about smartphone addiction among students, as per a report by BBC. The measure, approved by 115 out of 163 lawmakers present, aims to improve academic performance and social interactions […]
Secretary of state for justice Shabana Mahmood UK government could introduce new laws to bar Criminals in England and Wales from pubs, sports grounds and concerts under new government plans, aimed at giving judges powers to impose tougher community sentences.Secretary of state for justice Shabana Mahmood said “should remind all offenders that, under this government, […]
Ajman Police banned all electric scooters on public roads immediately, citing safety risks and traffic violations, with fines for offenders/Representative Image In a decisive move to curb traffic violations and ensure public safety, Ajman has enforced a complete ban on the use of electric scooters on public roads. This follows repeated violations and growing concerns […]
AI image used for representative purpose The US Justice Department has opposed the provision of toothbrushes to detained migrants at a Manhattan ICE facility, asserting that the teeth-cleaning tools could be used as dangerous “weapons”. Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton claimed a judge’s order on Wednesday to improve conditions at a makeshift jail located at […]
Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi (AP) The United States blocked Afghanistan’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to Pakistan, Dawn reported. Muttaqi was scheduled to visit Pakistan on August 4 as part of recent efforts to improve ties between Kabul and Islamabad. The initiative followed Pakistani deputy PM and foreign minister Ishaq Dar’s earlier […]
Bahrain’s Ministry of Labour announced a near-total compliance rate of 99.96%/Representative Image TL;DR: Bahrain enforces a summer midday work ban from 12 noon to 4pm between June 15 and September 15, aimed at protecting outdoor workers from heat-related health risks. This regulation, under Ministerial Resolution No. (3) of 2013 and amended by Resolution No. (11) […]
Hours after the US President slapped an additional 25 per cent on India, bringing the total to 50 percent, Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose secondary sanctions. During a press interaction, US President Donald Trump was questioned about why India was being singled out for purchasing oil from Russia when many other countries do […]
Senator Aisha Wahab (Image credits: X @SenAishaWahab) A California lawmaker is leading a bold push to ban companies from using personal data collected from phones, laptops, and other devices to secretly hike prices- an AI-driven tactic increasingly under fire from consumer advocates and lawmakers alike. Senator Aisha Wahab, a Democrat from Fremont, has introduced legislation […]
Shrimp fishing season started in Kuwait/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait officially started its shrimp fishing season in its economic zone from 1 August, allowing licensed boats to harvest shrimp until early 2026. Shrimp are marine decapod crustaceans, valuable both commercially and ecologically, with Kuwait focusing on penaeid species like Penaeus semisulcatus and Metapenaeus affinis. Authorities strictly […]
