India’s 750 million youth demand a new future

Nearly 750 million Indians under the age of 30 represent a demographic force capable of reshaping the country’s economic and political landscape. Larger than the combined populations of the United States and the European Union, this generation represents a huge workforce, consumer market and political force. But its enormous size is colliding with limited opportunities Continue Reading

France Enacts Assisted Dying Law

France’s new assisted dying law has come into force after years of political and social debate. President Emmanuel Macron signed the law on August 18, and it was published in the Official Gazette on August 19. The law allows French citizens and permanent legal residents aged 18 or above to seek medical assistance in dying […]Continue Reading

UN: 97% Gaza Farmland Damaged in Israeli Attacks

A joint study by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and UNOSAT found that roughly 97% of the cropland in the Gaza Strip has been destroyed by Israeli military actions, leaving only 3% of it arable or accessible to Palestinian farmers. Since October 2025, there has been a more than 25% decrease in cultivated land. […]Continue Reading

Linking Tarique Rahman’s India Visit to Hasina Extradition Is ‘Extremely Rude and Arrogant’: Veena Sikri

Bangladesh’s intention to connect Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s planned diplomatic visit to India with the extradition demand of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina has shocked former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri. In an interview with Indian news agency ANI, Ms. Sikri stated that a recent social media post by Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs was Continue Reading

UAE Suspends All Trade with Iran

The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice. Abu Dhabi announced the decision on Wednesday amid rising regional tensions following allegations that Iran launched two ballistic missiles. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said regional tensions had reached a level that Continue Reading