February 16, 2026

Labour’s New EV Mileage Tax Hits Rural Drivers Four Times More Than Londoners

Labour's 3p-a-mile tax on electric vehicles will cost drivers in England's south-west nearly four times more than those in London. The tax aims to recover lost fuel duty but risks slowing EV adoption outside cities.

February 16, 2026

UK House Sellers Face 11-Year High Competition; Japan GDP Grows 0.1% in Q4

UK housing market heats up with record competition among sellers, keeping prices steady at £368,019. Meanwhile, Japan narrowly avoids recession with weak 0.1% GDP growth in Q4 2025.

February 16, 2026

Europe Sees Rising Boycotts of Israeli Goods Amid Gaza Crisis, Workers and States Unite

Across Europe, protests and boycotts against Israeli goods are growing fast. Workers refuse to handle Israeli products while some countries ban imports from settlements. Pro-Israel groups fight back with lobbying and legal moves. The battle shows no signs of slowing down.

February 16, 2026

Karnataka's FASTag Toll Collections Cross ₹11,000 Crore in Three Years

Karnataka has earned over ₹11,000 crore through FASTag toll payments from 2022 to 2025. Electronic Toll Collection now covers over 98% of tolls, slashing cash use and easing highway travel.

February 16, 2026

RCC Work to Begin on Diamer-Basha and Dassu Dams in 2026: WAPDA

WAPDA notifies RCC work to begin this year on Diamer-Basha and Dassu hydropower projects. Construction on both dams advances swiftly to meet deadlines.