El presidente boliviano Rodrigo Paz declaró un estado de emergencia tras 50 días de protestas, informó la BBC.
Millions of Indian farmers wait anxiously for the 22nd installment of Rs 2,000 under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana as February draws to a close without an official release date. Media reports point to a possible crediting on February 24, though the Agriculture Ministry has offered no confirmation.
Riverside County health officials declared a measles outbreak in the county's western area, urging residents to verify vaccination status as cases emerge. Closures at Moreno Valley Mall due to fire safety violations compound local disruptions alongside multiyear construction on the 91 Freeway.
A McLaren F1 supercar valued at HK$160 million turned heads on Hong Kong streets this week. Photos of the rare 1990s machine navigating city traffic spread quickly online, stunning onlookers.
Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities drew crowds and an award at two major Eastern European travel fairs this week. The Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board set up pavilions in Budapest and Belgrade to pitch the country's beaches, ancient sites and new direct flights.
Andhra Pradesh's EAGLE Team has set a 2026 roadmap to ramp up anti-drug operations by targeting financial networks and expanding surveillance technology. Inspector General Ravikrishna announced the plan Saturday while reviewing a year of successes that eradicated ganja cultivation statewide.
Americans rank freedoms and liberties as the leading reasons for national pride, according to a new Pew Research Center survey of more than 30,000 people across 25 countries. Some 22% named those values first, outpacing mentions of the economy or the American dream.
University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers predicts Generation Z will become the richest cohort in history, and the wealthiest in the world's richest nation. He warns the key issue is whether that wealth spreads broadly or concentrates among a few AI entrepreneurs.
Government colleges and hospitals in Kolkata have pressed the Kolkata Municipal Corporation to relocate stray dogs from their campuses following a Supreme Court order. KMC officials say they lack the shelters needed to comply.
JD Sports plans to close its last two Hip Store locations in Manchester and Leeds before the end of June 2026. The Manchester outlet on Thomas Street will shut on June 28, with the Leeds branch closing soon after.
Aliko Dangote welcomed NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari and top executives at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals on Saturday. The group toured the facility amid talks on refining capacity and energy security.
A 15th-century statue of a bearded saint clutching a book has returned to public view in Milan after restoration under the Duomo's 'Adopt a Statue' program. The work, once positioned outside the iconic cathedral, now stands behind glass at a transport company's headquarters.
Orlando-area residents are calling out drivers ignoring turn signals on State Road 408, foot-long Publix receipts and a damaging dip at a Seminole County Circle K. Complaints poured in through a local venting column, highlighting everyday frustrations on roads and in stores.
Vodafone Idea rolled out a Rs 398 prepaid plan under its Non-Stop Hero series, delivering 84GB total data over 28 days to heavy users. The pack includes unlimited voice calls and 300 SMS messages.
India and Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding on critical minerals and rare earths after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in New Delhi. Modi hailed the deal as a major step toward supply chain resilience.
Corporate policyholders in Nigeria collected about 70% of the N1.85 trillion in insurance claims paid out from 2020 to 2024. The figure, roughly N1.25 trillion, highlights the heavy reliance on business risks in a market where most individuals lack coverage.