World’s unhappiest countries in 2026: Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Lebanon among least happy nations | World News

[ad_1] The latest global happiness rankings paint a difficult picture, especially at the lower end of the list. Countries like Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and Lebanon appear to be facing deep-rooted challenges that go beyond simple economic concerns. The data, which measures overall life satisfaction along with several social indicators, shows scores dipping below 4 for many […]

Top 10 countries with the highest water quality: Germany, UK, Italy and other top-ranked nations ranked globally | World News

[ad_1] Water quality has emerged as one of the vital aspects that define how a country is able to successfully manage its environment, infrastructure, and health. In various developed nations around the world, access to clean and pure drinking water is not left to chance. Rather, various aspects such as water sources and environmental protection […]

A ‘lake’ so huge it outsizes Japan and touches five nations

[ad_1] At first glance, the Caspian Sea appears as an ocean stretching endlessly to the horizon, lapping the shores of five nations. Yet scientists classify it not as a sea, but as Earth’s largest lake, an immense inland body spanning roughly 371,000 square kilometres, surpassing Japan in size. Straddling Europe and Asia, it borders Russia, […]

Bangladesh invites 13 nations, including India, to BNP govt swearing-in; who’s on the list

[ad_1] BNP chairman Tarique Rahman (AP) Bangladesh is set for a change in leadership as the newly elected government of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by chairperson Tarique Rahman, prepares to take oath on Tuesday.Ahead of the swearing-in, chief adviser of the interim government Muhammad Yunus has invited leaders from 13 countries to attend the […]

US shields Venezuelan oil revenue as Trump signs executive order for investment in the nation’s oil sector

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an executive order meant to declare a national emergency and safeguard Venezuelan oil revenue held in US accounts, taking another step to control future sales of Venezuelan oil.The executive order effectively blocked the oil revenue from the Latin American country’s creditors and prevented its seizure to satisfy […]

Oman National Day 2025: A new book ‘Oman Odyssey’ showcases the nation’s heritage on the world stage | World News

[ad_1] Oman Odyssey book/Image: ONA In celebration of Oman’s National Day, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, unveiled the highly anticipated book Oman Odyssey. Published by the acclaimed Assouline as part of their travel series, the book offers an immersive journey through Oman’s rich history, […]

‘State sponsors of wrongful detention’: Trump to sign order protecting Americans abroad; penalise nations detaining US citizens

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump The Donald Trump administration is set to issue an executive order as early as Friday establishing a state sponsors of wrongful detention designation for countries that illegally detain US nationals.The move is aimed at holding foreign governments accountable and protecting Americans traveling abroad from wrongful imprisonment or hostage situations, reported […]

‘Egregious’: Russia’s attack on Ukraine receives backlash- Here’s what nations said

[ad_1] Russia launched a major air attack early Thursday on Kyiv, including a rare strike on the city centre, that killed at least 18 people and injured 48 others, sparking backlash from different countries. In the Ukraine attack, Russian missiles also damaged European Union diplomatic offices, authorities said. The bombardment, involving drones and missiles, marked […]

United Nations: UN says workers’ health ‘severely impacted’ by rising heat

[ad_1] GENEVA: Rising global temperatures are having an ever-worsening impact on the health and productivity of workers, the United Nations said Friday, urging immediate action to tackle the dangers of heat stress.Extreme heat is posing growing challenges in the workplace, the UN’s health and climate agencies said, as they issued guidance for governments, employers and […]

Middle east tensions: Netanyahu’s ‘greater Israel’ comments spark criticism; Arab nations slam ‘delusional claims’

[ad_1] Arab nations have critised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over remarks apparently endorsing the idea of an expanded “Greater Israel”, warning that such comments threaten their sovereignty at a particularly volatile moment for the Middle East.The term refers to a biblical interpretation of Israel’s borders during the reign of King Solomon, stretching beyond the […]