In a significant development, the Saudi Ministry of Education has given the green light to incorporate earth and space sciences into the secondary school curriculum, starting from the academic year 1445 (2023-24), as reported by media outlets citing local sources.

Saudi Arabia launches Earth and Space Science studies for secondary students

Taking the prize as the world's slowest student, Arthur Ross, a 71-year-old man completed his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia (UBC), after an incredible 54-year journey.

'UBC finally graduates its slowest student:' Arthur Ross, 71, completes degree after 54 years

The teachers unions have urged the UK government to resume previous negotiations now that an independent review has recommended a 6.5 pay increase for teachers in England, per school teachers, and the review body has determined that this increase is necessary to keep teachers in the profession.

UK: Education union leaders urge govt formal talks

More than 80 percent of South African children around the age of 10 have trouble reading and understanding what they read at the same time, an international study shows.

Study reveals 81% of South African 10-year-olds can't read properly

Indian Ministry of Education’s Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT) is working to develop underrepresented technical and scientific terminology in 10 Indian regional languages.

India: Govt to publish dictionaries of regional languages with scientific, technical terms

The United Kingdom Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak expected to continue his bid to make maths education compulsory until 18, as he believes that Britain possesses an inherent “anti-maths mindset” which is costing the country.

PM Sunak wants to make maths education mandatory until 18 in UK. Here’s why

What works for one may not for another. This is especially true when it comes to mental health problems like depression and antidepressants. These drugs that can make a person's life significantly better often come with serious side effects.

Artificial Intelligence helps 'solve the mystery,' match medicine to patient, aid in treatment of depression

Sofia logs in to class on a laptop in Kabul for an online English course run by one of a growing number of educational institutes trying to reach Afghanistan's girls and women digitally in their homes.

Afghan girls turn to online classes despite poor internet as Taliban shut down schools

The schools reopened in Afghanistan on Tuesday for the new academic year but classes were not held because students were unaware and thousands of girls were not allowed to enter.

Afghanistan: Schools start without classes as students remain unaware, girls barred

Two years later and still the negative ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic just keep on coming. Now, a new study has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic not only affected our physical health but also had detrimental effects on our mental health and even our relationships; this was found to be especially true for young adults.

Study finds 'dramatic decline in mental well-being’ of young people, especially during Covid pandemic

Vikram Chandra explains the good, bad, and ugly sides of AI, and how while AI has the potential to change our lives for good, it could also perhaps lead to human extinction within our lifetime.

The India Story | The good, bad, and ugly of AI

Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his administration had stepped up their efforts to address the thousands of child marriage cases that had been reported in the state.

EXPLAINED | Crackdown on child marriage in India's Assam: What really happened?

It's a familiar site every day to see kids as young as five or six carrying a heavy-leather backpack loaded with textbooks. Earlier it was considered fine, but children in Japan are speaking out, complaining that their backpacks are so heavy that they leave them with sore backs and shoulders.

'Sore backs and shoulders': Japanese kids as young as six complain of 'too heavy' backpacks

In order to improve the quality of school education, the Indian government is working on replacing the old educational structure of 10+2 system by 5+3+3+4 system. WION tells you more in this report.

WION Dispatch: India's new '5+3+3+4' education format

The Taliban Ministry of higher education has now ordered private universities to not allow its female students to take University level entrance examinations. Highlighting its policy of restricting women from attaining higher education, a letter from the ministry addressing institutions in the northern provinces of Afghanistan including Kabul say that institutions which will not observe the rules would face legal action.

Afghanistan: Taliban underscores its resistance against women's education

People with poor literacy face more mental health problems such as loneliness, depression and anxiety, according to a review of studies which used data from nine countries, including India.

Poor literacy linked to worse mental health problems: Study

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) and other Indian academia have to make a major contribution in emerging countries by focusing on providing free education and low-cost certification in technical courses, said representatives of academia and research groups.

IITs, Indian academia can offer open-source online education to G20 emerging nations, say experts

A new study has revealed that a certain class of antidepressants can make patients emotionally "blunt" or dull. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) which happen to be the most commonly prescribed antidepressants, target serotonin or the "feel-good" chemical that as per scientists appears to affect mood, emotions, appetite, and digestion.

Study reveals the relationship between antidepressants and 'emotional blunting'

Military veterans in the United States can now avail of free treatment when stuck in an “acute suicidal crisis”. Free treatment, including inpatient care of up to 30 days, and outpatient care of up to 90 days will now be available to them.

US army veterans can now avail free 'suicide help'

The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to bear the educational expenses of the children of police personnel killed in militancy-related incidents in the Union territory.

India: J&K gov't promises free education to children of martyred police officers

The US, UK and UN have criticised the Taliban's ban on Afghanistan women from universities. The Taliban have banned female students from private and public universities in Afghanistan. Girls are already banned from secondary school education in the country.

US, UK and UN criticise the Taliban's ban on Afghan women from universities

Afghanistan’s Taliban government banned women from attending university, disregarding warnings from the US and inflicting yet another blow to half its population’s educational rights.

Taliban bans women from universities in Afghanistan

You would think that well-qualified MPs would score high on standardised tests taken by 10-year-old school children, however, a mock exam conducted at an event in UK's Westminster proved otherwise.

Exams 'do not help children’s learning': UK MPs score lower than the average 10-year-old

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing a possible impeachment threat over the "Farmgate" scandal. In the latest update, Ramaphosa delayed a scheduled appearance in parliament to answer questions from lawmakers. Watch this video to know more.

‘Farmgate’ Corruption Scandal: Ramaphosa delays parliament appearance

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