Over 1,000 death-row inmates at Iran's Ghezel Hesar Prison enter their third week of hunger strike against executions, with some sewing their lips shut in protest of unfulfilled promises.
The Southeast Asia Queer Arts and Justice Summit convenes over 70 LGBTQ+ artists and activists across the region to advance 'artivism' as a strategic tool for human rights advocacy and policy influence within ASEAN.
AEW Dynamite from Denver featured the Mile High Madness match and advanced storylines toward Revolution on March 15, with MJF vs. Adam Page confirmed as a Texas Deathmatch for the AEW World Championship.
Weather Network forecasts a volatile spring for Canada with cool, wet conditions through April followed by a potential abrupt shift to hot, dry weather in May, raising concerns about flooding and wildfires.
Vehicle owners in Piauí have until Friday to pay 2026 IPVA with a 10% discount. Over 400,000 vehicles must pay the tax, with payment possible until March 31 without the discount.
Daily walkthrough for NYT Strands puzzle #722 with theme "Strike a chord," featuring guitar-related words and the spangram GUITAR.
Daily walkthrough for NYT Strands puzzle #722 with theme 'Strike a chord,' featuring guitar-related words and solving strategy tips.
World Bank study reveals workers with advanced digital skills earn 19% more across Europe and Central Asia, yet 44% of adults lack basic digital competency, deepening inequality tied to education, income, gender and geography.
Major Indian banks alert customers to possible service disruptions on February 12 as nationwide Bharat Bandh strike protests new labour reforms. Banks remain open but warn of limited operational impact.
The LEC Versus 2026 regular season concluded with eight teams qualified for playoffs, culminating in finals at Barcelona's Olympic Arena from February 27 to March 1, marking a major esports event for the city.
South Korea and Taiwan led emerging Asian equities higher Wednesday, with Thailand extending gains on political stability and new economic stimulus measures.
Florists share practical advice on selecting vases that extend flower life, from stem care to vessel shape, with recommendations for various arrangement styles and home settings.
Peru's 2026 Carnival season runs February-March across multiple regions with traditional celebrations, cultural dances, and ancestral rituals. PROMPERÚ promotes the festivities to boost tourism and showcase regional cultural diversity.
Human rights activists report over 6,100 deaths from Iran's violent crackdown on protests, while the US deploys a carrier strike group to the Persian Gulf amid escalating regional tensions.
An all-India bank strike by UFBU on January 27 disrupts services at major public sector banks like SBI and PNB, though banks remain officially open. Unions demand early implementation of five-day workweek for employees.
Indian public sector banks including SBI and PNB face disruption as unions strike for five-day work week implementation. Services like cash deposits, withdrawals, and cheque clearances are expected to be affected.
Bank unions called an all-India strike on January 27, 2026, demanding a five-day work week. Major banks like SBI and PNB warned of service disruptions despite no official RBI holiday.
All banks across India are closed on Monday, 26 January for Republic Day, a national holiday. The closure is part of a long weekend, with online banking and ATM services remaining available.
Peru's Ministry of Education begins digital enrollment for 2026 school year starting January 19, with a structured timeline through March. The free process covers multiple regions with specific UGEL jurisdictions participating.
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt announced his candidacy for Los Angeles mayor at a rally for Palisades fire victims, vowing to 'expose the system' and end 'business as usual' in city politics.
Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt officially launched his 2026 Los Angeles mayoral campaign at a wildfire accountability protest, criticizing city leadership as 'fundamentally broken' and pledging to expose political failures.
Actor Bipasha Basu champions strength training for women, debunking myths about bulking while highlighting benefits like fat loss, bone health, and injury prevention.
Corinthians secured Copa Libertadores group stage entry via Copa do Brasil victory and will be in pot 2, while Palmeiras as pot 1 seed faces various possible group combinations in March's draw.
TAP Air Portugal launches new weekly service between Porto and Terceira starting March 2026, while increasing Porto-Funchal flights from 14 to 18 weekly frequencies.
The Cleveland Browns will retain Deshaun Watson through 2026 due to salary cap constraints, not performance expectations, while evaluating rookie QBs Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel for the future.
