Germany’s Digital Affairs Minister Karsten Wildberger has indicated support for introducing a social media age restriction for children, similar to Australia’s recent law, in an interview with dpa in Berlin. He emphasized the importance of enabling children to experience healthy development without the pressures and distractions of social media.

Yakutsk, a major city in eastern Russia, is widely recognized as the coldest city on Earth where a large population lives year-round. Despite having more than 350,000 residents, the city regularly experiences extreme winter conditions, with average January temperatures hovering around −41°F. In January 2023, temperatures in Yakutsk dropped to an astonishing −80°F (−62.7°C), marking the coldest

A protest rally was held at Dhaka University, where hundreds of Bangladeshi students gathered to voice accusations against India, labeling it a "safe haven for terrorists." The demonstration focused on demanding the extradition of individuals believed to be in India who are responsible for the murder of Usman Hadi.

UK police have introduced a magnetic blue light hijab to support Muslim women officers while enhancing on-duty safety. The innovative design allows emergency lights to be securely attached to the hijab without compromising religious attire, enabling officers to perform their duties safely and effectively.

Pakistan has urged the international community to take notice of recent attacks on religious minorities in India, highlighting incidents of vandalism during Christmas and violence targeting Muslims, and called for measures to protect the fundamental rights of vulnerable communities.

New York is set to enter a historic chapter as mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani prepares to take office, becoming the city’s first Muslim mayor. The young leader, who rose to prominence on a Democratic Socialist platform, will begin his four-year term on Thursday amid high public expectations and intense political scrutiny. His leadership will test whether the energy and idealism that powered his

Mark Zuckerberg has attempted to ease tensions with neighbors near his Palo Alto estate by gifting noise-canceling headphones, boxes of doughnuts, and bottles of sparkling wine after years of disruption caused by ongoing construction work.

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has approved a record $785 billion (122.3 trillion yen) budget for the next fiscal year, aiming to balance pro-growth fiscal policies with concerns over the country’s ballooning debt.

Northern Canada has recorded its lowest temperature in more than two decades, with the mercury plunging to an extreme –55.4°C on December 22, marking the region’s coldest reading since 1999.

Starting early 2026, tenants in the UAE will have the option to pay rent on a monthly basis rather than issuing large, upfront checks. This change comes through a collaboration between Property Finder and Keyper, aiming to simplify rental payments across the country.