UK set to ban tobacco sales for a ‘smoke-free’ generation. Will it work? | Health News
Britain is set to impose tough measures to stub out smoking, which has emerged as one of the biggest causes of cancer deaths in the…
Palestinian Prisoner’s Day: How many are still in Israeli detention? | Israel War on Gaza News
Every year, April 17 marks Palestinian Prisoner’s Day, a day dedicated to the thousands of Palestinian prisoners in Israel. Campaigners use the day to call…
How well could Iran defend itself against a potential Israeli attack? | Military News
Tehran, Iran – Israel has pledged to “exact a price” from Iran in response to missile and drone attacks launched by Tehran in retaliation to…
Iran attacks Israel with over 300 drones, missiles: What you need to know | Explainer News
EXPLAINERIran has launched a massive aerial attack on Israel, two weeks after a deadly strike on its consulate in Syria. Iran unleashed a barrage of…
Are more European nations finally moving to recognise Palestine statehood? | Israel War on Gaza News
The premiers of Spain and Ireland are set to meet on Friday to discuss a collective plan to recognise Palestinian statehood. This meeting comes as…
Why are some countries decriminalising drugs? | Health News
In late March, Malawi’s government legalised the production of a particular strain of cannabis for some industrial and medicinal purposes. The government plans to grant…
After a year of war in Sudan, what is the situation now? | Conflict News
It has been nearly one year since war broke out in Sudan, causing a devastating humanitarian crisis and bringing long-existing political and ethnic tensions into…
‘Don’t touch my constitution!’ Togolese resist reforms ahead of election | Elections News
Tensions are rising in Togo over major constitutional reforms ahead of delayed parliamentary elections. The constitutional reboot was approved by lawmakers last month but resubmitted…
Why has Arizona re-enacted a 160-year-old abortion ban? | Women’s Rights
Arizona’s Supreme Court has ruled that a 160-year-old law that places a near total ban on abortions may go back into effect in 14 days.…
Why are British farmers pleading for a universal basic income? | Agriculture News
A new lobby group in the United Kingdom is calling for a universal basic income (UBI) for all British farmers amid concerns that government funding…
‘Let states decide’: How Donald Trump’s position on abortion has changed | Donald Trump News
Trump did not call for a national abortion ban, disappointing anti-abortion activists. How has his stance changed? After months of speculation about his position amid…
Eid Mubarak: Hear greetings in different languages | Religion News
The first day of Eid will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10. Here is how to wish someone a blessed Eid in various languages around…
Mexico to Iran, why are attacks on embassies so controversial? | Politics News
EXPLAINERInternational law decrees that embassies are ‘inviolable’. Recent attacks on embassies have breached that understanding, prompting anger. Mexico and Ecuador are locked in a diplomatic…
What is a Godzilla anyway? The 70-year-old monster behind the movies | Arts and Culture News
It’s Godzilla season again with last weekend’s worldwide theatrical release of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. This is the second time Godzilla and King…
What’s behind the latest US sanctions on Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa? | Corruption News
In March, the United States imposed new sanctions on 11 Zimbabwean individuals, including President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his wife, and other officials, following allegations of…
Why are thousands protesting against Netanyahu’s government in Israel? | Israel War on Gaza News
Thousands of demonstrators have gathered outside government buildings throughout Israel, nearly six months into the war on Gaza, which has killed more than 32,000 Palestinians.…
How will the Baltimore Key Bridge debris be cleared? | Explainer News
EXPLAINERA temporary route for vessels has opened in Baltimore following the collision of a cargo vessel with a major bridge last week. The first vessel…
Who is Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu who won big in Turkey local elections? | Elections News
The opposition in Turkey has claimed a big victory over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party (AK Party) in local elections…
What is the economic cost of Baltimore’s bridge collapse? | Shipping News
The collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore earlier this week has led to the suspension of vessel traffic at the Port of Baltimore, one…
Senegal election results: Who is Diomaye Faye, tipped to be next president? | Elections News
Early results from Sunday’s presidential elections in Senegal show opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye is in the lead, prompting his supporters to celebrate on the…