Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. His death followed a five-week stay in hospital a month earlier, where he suffered from a respiratory tract infection and double pneumonia. The cause of his...
In a significant diplomatic development, former U.S. President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during Pope Francis’ funeral at St. Peter's Basilica. This marks their first substantive dialogue since their contentious White House meeting...
World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill has raised alarms over the escalating debt crisis in emerging markets, exacerbated by recent U.S. tariffs. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded global economic growth forecasts for 2025 to 2.8%, citing trade...
The week of April 17–20, 2025, witnessed severe tornado outbreaks across the United States and parts of Europe, causing significant damage and loss of life. In the U.S., a three-day outbreak resulted in 153 tornadoes, including a large EF3 tornado that struck Lake...
The 2023–2025 global coral bleaching event has become the most extensive in recorded history, with approximately 84% of the world's coral reefs affected. This unprecedented event, announced by the International Coral Reef Initiative in April 2025, surpasses the...
India's job market is projected to grow by 9% in 2025, according to a report by foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME). The growth is primarily driven by the Information Technology (IT), retail, telecommunications, and Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance...
The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 forecasts the creation of 170 million new jobs by 2030, alongside the displacement of 92 million, resulting in a net increase of 78 million jobs globally. This growth is driven by advancements in technology,...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly automating tasks traditionally performed by interns, signaling a significant shift in the job market. A 2024 survey indicated that 70% of hiring managers believe AI can handle intern-level tasks, leading to a noticeable...
Glasgow has seen the completion of almost 6,000 purpose-built student rooms over the past decade, with the majority located in the city center. Since 2015, 20 student accommodation blocks have been built, addressing the growing demand for student housing....
The maximum compensation for individuals found to have experienced workplace discrimination has been increased following a recent vote by the States members. On Tuesday, the assembly voted to raise the compensation cap from £10,000 to £30,000. The proposal, put...
