Rachel Morgan News Editor 
The ASEAN Global Exchange for Mobility and Scholarship (ASEANGEMS) has expanded its reach to offer over US$25 million in academic incentives, a fivefold increase from its US$5 million valuation at launch just one year ago. Managed by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), the digital portal serves as a centralized gateway for students and researchers to … Read more
Events are underway in Co Mayo today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Catholic Basilica in Knock. The site, which has served as a central Marian Shrine for millions of pilgrims since 1976, is hosting a day of thanksgiving that includes a special Mass, guided tours, film screenings, and panel discussions. … Read more
The rollout of E20 fuel—petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol—has sparked a significant debate across India regarding pricing and vehicle compatibility. While government officials maintain the policy is intended to reduce national reliance on imported crude oil, critics and industry voices have challenged the assumption that blending ethanol results in cheaper fuel for consumers. … Read more
Forcible Removal at Jantar Mantar Delhi Police forcibly transferred activist Sonam Wangchuk to a government hospital on Saturday, abruptly ending his 20-day hunger strike. While authorities justify the move as a medical necessity backed by a court directive, party leadership is decrying the action as an abduction designed to crush their momentum just 48 hours … Read more
Unregistered pesticides are entering South Africa via illicit channels from Zimbabwe and Mozambique, creating food safety risks as these chemicals infiltrate the food chain. According to toxicologist Dr. Gerhard Verdoorn, these substances—specifically terbufos and aldicarb—have been linked to cases of poisoning, including incidents involving 23 children. Illicit Distribution and Food Contamination The supply chain for … Read more
Anti-migrant protests in South Africa have triggered a mass departure of foreign workers, disrupting essential services and threatening the stability of Africa’s largest economy. Authorities have processed around 67 000 migrants for repatriation in recent weeks, while Zimbabwe reports almost 100 000 of its citizens have returned since late May, according to government data. The … Read more
The Union government has granted in-principle approval to extend the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) from Modipuram to the Himalayan foothills of Haridwar and Rishikesh. This proposed 150-km corridor aims to integrate major pilgrimage sites into the high-speed Namo Bharat rail network, potentially reducing travel time from Delhi to Rishikesh to under three hours, … Read more
Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno has introduced a seven-step strategy to curb violence in Indonesian schools, including Islamic boarding schools, or pesantrens. The plan, unveiled during a Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) discussion in Yogyakarta on Friday, aims to create a secure ecosystem for students by implementing formal protection policies, establishing dedicated safety teams, … Read more
A long-standing dispute over municipal property taxes has reignited between Jerusalem city authorities and Churches, prompting Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to appeal to Pope Leo XIV and other international leaders. Christian leaders warn that the application of Israel’s Arnona property tax to their institutions could threaten the future of their charitable and religious missions … Read more
American political discourse regarding the U.S.-Israel alliance is increasingly polarized, as candidates from both parties face internal pressure to define their stance on the U.S.-Israel alliance. Recent rhetoric from political figures, including Rahm Emanuel, highlights a shift where criticism of Israeli government policy is frequently blurring into broader anti-Jewish sentiment, according to reports from The … Read more