El presidente boliviano Rodrigo Paz declaró un estado de emergencia tras 50 días de protestas, informó la BBC.
More than 300 Umrah pilgrims remain stuck in Lahore since Wednesday after a private foreign airline canceled their flight to Jeddah at the last minute. Passengers dressed in ihram and holding boarding passes learned of the abrupt change due to a reported technical fault with the aircraft.
The Estonian Government Office spent nearly €160,000 on ten crisis management training courses for senior public managers, mostly held at a spa near Tallinn with accommodation, meals and spa services included. Five three-day sessions at LaSpa in Laulasmaa last year cost close to €70,000, according to a Delfi report.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged Saturday to push bilateral trade past $20 billion within five years. The leaders made the announcement during a joint news conference in New Delhi after delegation-level talks.
Safe Catch rolled out lightly breaded Fish Nuggets made from sustainably wild-caught pollock, targeting the freezer aisle as a high-protein alternative to chicken nuggets. Each serving packs 18 grams of protein and uses avocado oil instead of seed oils.
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas issued a statutory direction Saturday mandating a stricter 50 mg/Nm³ particulate matter emission standard for dozens of polluting industries across Delhi-NCR. The rule targets stack emissions, a key driver of the region's poor air quality.
Guyana's government praised ExxonMobil and Chevron on Thursday for pledging deeper involvement in the nation's booming oil and gas sector. Officials highlighted the companies' focus on local jobs and sustainable development during the fifth Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration accepted a New Drug Application from Teva Pharmaceuticals and Medincell for TEV-'749, an investigational once-monthly injectable olanzapine for adult schizophrenia patients. The therapy could eliminate the need for mandatory post-injection observation required by current long-acting olanzapine options.
Apple's iPhone 17 now sells for 75,909 rupees on Flipkart with Axis Bank or Flipkart SBI credit card cashback, undercutting expectations in India's competitive market. The iPhone 16 edges lower at 60,472 rupees after combined flat and card discounts, prompting buyers to weigh upgrades in cameras, battery and displays for 2026 purchases.
British Columbia's latest budget forecasts a record $13.3 billion deficit for 2026/27, worsening by $3.1 billion from last year's projection. The Business Council of British Columbia says the plan fails to curb spending or boost private sector growth amid sharp tax hikes.
Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Economy Rövnəq Abdullayev participated in the 14th Meeting of Ministers of Economy and Trade of the Organization of Turkic States in Türkistan, Kazakhstan. Ministers signed a Joint Communiqué and a trade cooperation memorandum, and selected Azerbaijan to host the next gathering.
Flat prices across England fell 0.5 percent in December, with inner London seeing the sharpest declines amid a leasehold system plagued by exploitative charges and building safety fears. Experts warn the crisis threatens urban housing for essential workers like nurses and teachers.
New Jersey fencing specialists at Navigator Stone & Fence recommend composite, vinyl, steel and aluminum options that last 30 years or more, slashing annual maintenance costs to $50 from wood's $200. These materials resist rot, warping and insects without the constant staining and sealing traditional fences require.
India's IT staffing market surges amid a shortage of senior talent in generative AI, cloud architecture and DevSecOps. TeamLease, Quess Corp and global players like Randstad top the list of agencies serving enterprises in 2026.
Tata Motors upgraded the Punch EV with 65 kW DC fast charging on its 40 kWh variant, cutting charge time from 20% to 80% to 26 minutes. The model now includes standard 360-degree cameras, ventilated seats on higher trims and a lifetime unlimited-kilometer battery warranty.
Tata Motors unveiled the 2026 Punch EV facelift on Tuesday, packing a larger 40 kWh battery for up to 468 km range and fresh styling cues. Prices start at 9.69 lakhs rupees ex-showroom, targeting compact electric SUV buyers in India.