A grim report shows 2025 was deadly for journalism, with 128 reporters killed worldwide. Over half died in the Middle East, many in Gaza. Hundreds more remain jailed, prompting warnings that attacks on the press are rising as "impunity" deepens.

2025 deadliest year for journalists in recent memory, IFJ report finds

As per the report, between 2020 and 2024, the five largest Pentagon defence contractors — Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, General Dynamics, and Northrop Grumman — alone secured $771 billion in contracts.

'War and weapons' over welfare? Report exposes Pentagon's $2.4 trillion 'wealth transfer' to private contractors

The UN has released its “Trends in Maternal Mortality 2000–2023” report, revealing deeply concerning data on maternal deaths worldwide. Nigeria tops the list, while India recorded an average of 52 maternal deaths daily. Countries like DR Congo and Pakistan also reported high figures. The report sheds light on urgent gaps in healthcare access and highlights the need for stronger maternal care systems globally.

UN reports: Nigeria has highest number of maternal deaths

An investigation has found that rape culture exists in over 1,600 primary schools across the UK and Ireland, where students aged five to 11 have anonymously shared allegations of sexual violence and harassment. These reports include incidents of inappropriate behaviour, such as sexual harassment and physical assault.

Report reveals rape culture in UK and Ireland primary schools

Bangladesh's Constitution Reform Commission has submitted its report to interim government Chief Muhammad Yunas, proposing the removal of the state principles of secularism, socialism, and nationalism. The three principles are among the four enshrined as fundamental principles of state policy in the country's constitution. Under the new proposals, only democracy remains unchanged.

Bangladesh commission report proposes dropping 'secularism' and 'socialism' from constitution

Australian champion cyclist Rohan Dennis admits lesser charge after wife's death: Report

Golf: PGA Tour-LIV merger rumors premature - Report

Is Kamala Harris friendly with Iranian operative Elahi, a supporter of Hezbollah? New report reveals...

Putin has two secret sons with his gymnast lover Kabaeva: Report

The final report on the Grenfell disaster will get published today (Wednesday), six years after the inquiry began hearing evidence about what led to the deaths of 72 people in a fire in 2017.

What led to Grenfall tower fire? Final Inquiry report released

Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Accused Sanjay Roy married four times, molested another woman before crime

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (May 22) announced that the general election will be held on July 4 and that the King has granted the dissolution of parliament. Who has the best plan for the UK economy, this question was put to voters who believe that Labor party's Starmer has a better plan for the country than in the incumbent Rishi Sunak for the future. Earlier, Sunak had said that the general elections in the United Kingdom will be held in the second half of 2024. Watch in for more details!

UK General Elections 2024: UK PM Rishi Sunak announces elections on July 4

Ben Houchen recently said the Conservatives were “fighting like rats in a sack” and needed to urgently unite ahead of the general election. Watch to know more.

UK: Tories should not fight like rats in a sack says Ben Houchen

In a fresh blow to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, another Conservative Member of Parliament defected to the Labour Party on Wednesday (May 8), becoming the second to do so recently. In her statement emailed by Labour, Elphicke said, "Under Rishi Sunak, the Conservatives have become a byword for incompetence and division." Watch in for more details!

UK: Labour meltdown after Tory MP's defection

Nearly 282 million people in 59 countries and territories experienced high levels of acute hunger in 2023 a worldwide increase of 24 million from the previous year. This is according to the latest Global report on the food crisis.

Global Food Crisis 2024 report: 1 in 5 people in need of urgent action

A new report by the US House select committee on China raises concerns about American Investment in Chinese companies. The report alleges that over $6.5 billion from US financial institutions including major players like MSCI and Blackrock flowed into 63 Chinese firms in 2023.

US funding China's 'abuses'? US investments in China under scrutiny

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's approval rating takes a hit, approval ratings hit an all-time low. Watch this report to know more.

Trouble mounts for UK PM Sunak, approval ratings hit an all-time low

Rishi Sunak's 'eat out to help out policy' is once again under the radar. In the latest reports claim Sunak spent more than $2.5 million on focus groups to promote his campaign. While UK government's top medical advisers say they were not consulted about the scheme.

UK: PM Sunak spent $2.5M on focus groups to sell 'Eat Out' scheme: Report

Exclusive: Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari says IAF keeping watch on Indo-Pacific developments

There's a visible uptick in child marriages in Bangladesh. Data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics say that 41.6% of women in Bangladesh in 2023 were married off before they even turned 18. This figure is based on a survey conducted over 300,000 households.

Report: 41.6% Bangladeshi women are child brides

Finland once again tops the World Happiness Report. The country is topping the list for the seventh year in a row.

World Happiness Report: Finland remains the world's happiest country for the seventh year in a row

The 2024 World Happiness Report is out, and for the seventh year in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world.

World Happiness Report 2024: Report highlights

European startups are facing a funding crunch. Venture capital funding in the region has plummeted by over 50% in the past two years, dropping from $130 billion in 2021 to $62 billion in 2023. This funding shortfall is forcing many young companies to get creative with their financing strategies.

European startups turn to complex convertible debt deals

Germany's military, the Bundeswehr, lacks personnel and equipment, despite a special modernization fund created two years ago, the parliament's commissioner for the armed forces said in a report presented on Tuesday.

Germany facing shortage of personnel, equipment says report

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