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New Zealand Parliament Set to Debate Bill Restricting Social Media for Under-16s
Wellington | October 23, 2025 New Zealand’s parliament is preparing to debate a bill that would restrict social media access for children under the age of 16, as lawmakers seek to address concerns over the online safety and mental health of young people. Officials confirmed on Thursday that the legislation, introduced as a member’s bill, is part of ongoing efforts to prevent harm caused by social media platforms to minors. The proposed legislation would require social media companies to...
Saudi Arabia Abolishes Decades-Old Kafala Labour System, Impacting Over 2 Million Indians
New Delhi | October 23, 2025 Saudi Arabia has officially abolished the controversial kafala labour sponsorship system, a move hailed internationally as a major human rights milestone. The decision marks the end of a 50-year-old structure that critics long described as a form of modern-day slavery, affecting millions of migrant workers—among them nearly 2.3 million Indians. Under the kafala system, foreign workers were legally bound to their employers—known as kafeels—who exercised near-total...
Japan’s New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Plans Major Economic Stimulus to Ease Inflation Impact
Tokyo, October 22: Japan’s newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing a sweeping economic stimulus package aimed at easing the burden of inflation on households and boosting strategic industries. According to government sources familiar with the discussions, the package is expected to exceed last year’s $92 billion plan, underlining Takaichi’s commitment to what she describes as a “responsible proactive fiscal policy.” The proposed package, estimated at over 13.9 trillion...
Trump Hosts Diwali Celebration at White House, Praises PM Modi as ‘A Great Person’
Washington, October 22: US President Donald Trump hosted a grand Diwali celebration at the White House, extending festive greetings to the people of India and lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “a great person.” The event, marked by the lighting of a traditional diya in the Oval Office, was attended by several prominent dignitaries, including Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra, newly appointed US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Director of National Intelligence...
French Police Confident of Catching Louvre Thieves, But Lost Jewels May Be Gone Forever
Paris | October 21, 2025 French authorities are intensifying efforts to track down the culprits behind the daring Louvre robbery, but experts warn the stolen crown jewels may never be recovered. The audacious theft, which saw priceless royal treasures vanish from the world’s most visited museum, has exposed cracks in France’s museum security and sparked a wave of alarm across Europe’s cultural institutions. Law enforcement officials believe only a small circle of professional criminals...
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