January 21, 2026

Australians Unite in Kindness and Remembrance on Bondi Attack National Day of Mourning

Thousands of Australians will perform mitzvah acts of kindness Thursday to honor Bondi terror attack victims. A memorial service will be held at Sydney Opera House with leaders attending.

January 21, 2026

Telangana Raids 190 Medical Shops Over Illegal Antibiotic Sales in AMR Crackdown

Telangana Drugs Control Administration raided 190 medical shops for selling antibiotics without prescriptions. Showcause notices issued, strict action warned as AMR threat grows.

January 21, 2026

UAE to Extend Paid Maternity Leave to 95 Days for Government Employees

UAE lawmakers propose 95 days paid maternity leave for government staff, adding flexible work options and stronger domestic abuse laws. No private sector change yet.

January 21, 2026

Semipalatinsk: Earth's Most Nuked Zone Haunts Kazakhstan with Radiation Legacy

Semipalatinsk in Eastern Kazakhstan saw 456 nuclear tests by the Soviets between 1949-1989. Over 1.5 million locals faced radiation risks. Atomic Lake, a nuclear crater lake, remains dangerously radioactive decades later.

January 21, 2026

UAE Lawmakers Demand Review of High Medicine Prices, Seek Tougher Controls and Local Drug Production

The UAE faces rising medicine prices as lawmakers push for a review of pharmaceutical pricing. Officials admit gaps in enforcement and plan reforms focusing on local manufacturing and transparency.