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Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is among some 60 female lawmakers petitioning for more women's toilets in the parliament building to match their growing representation in the legislature.

As of January 1, 2026, the cost of obtaining or renewing an Australian passport has risen to AU$422 for a standard 10-year document.

This year Grapevine will be at the heart of the FIFA World Cup, welcoming fans from around the globe just minutes from the action.

New photoes have emerged which shows moments before the ceiling of a Swiss bar caught fire.

Vietnam Airlines has officially inaugurated its direct service between Hanoi (HAN) and Cebu (CEB), marking a significant addition to the airline's expanding international network.

The CCRIF (Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) announced that it was set to make a payout of US$70.8 million to the government of Jamaica to cover damages from Hurricane Melissa.

Norway has officially launched a revolutionary nighttime rail service, the Midnight Aurora Route, designed to offer an unparalleled view of the heavens.

A new milestone reflecting Dubai's global leadership in customs innovation, Dubai Customs' innovative cross-border e-commerce platform has received widespread praise from the World Customs Organization (WCO), in a special trilingual report on it (French, English, and Spanish).

Families in India are increasingly undertaking birth tourism for a number of reasons.

The Banking Academy of Vietnam (BAV) and Vantage Foundation officially formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a signing ceremony held at the Banking Academy's headquarters in Hanoi on 16 December.

Senior executives from state-backed and nationally anchored energy companies will participate at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, highlighting the growing role of national energy champions in Libya’s upstream reopening.

Vantage Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting children and families in vulnerable circumstances through a recent collaboration with Team Building with Purpose, who ran a group corporate volunteering session on behalf of their charity partner, Starlight Children's Foundation Sydney.

Enlit Africa has released its 2026 programme, outlining a three-day agenda focused on policy, planning, technical implementation and investment across Africa’s power, energy and water sectors.

Jamaica faces an $8 billion-plus price tag to repair the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa.

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia in Banjul, The Gambia.

Tourism remains one of the most important engines driving Thailand's economy. Beyond generating revenue, it plays a vital role in job creation, nation branding, and even influencing investment decisions.