In a move that has sparked significant conversation, President Joe Biden recently declared the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) ratified, calling it the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This declaration, made in the final days of his presidency, has caused waves in political circles and among activists. What is the ERA?The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) … Read more
The Funan Techo Canal in Cambodia, a $1.7 billion project funded in part by China, is designed to connect the Mekong River to the Gulf of Thailand. Spanning 180 kilometers, this canal aims to reduce Cambodia’s dependence on Vietnam for maritime access, potentially reshaping regional trade routes. While hailed as a key economic initiative, the … Read more
A groundbreaking discovery of “dark oxygen” production in the depths of Earth’s oceans has stunned scientists and sparked debates over its implications for deep-sea mining, marine ecosystems, and even the search for extraterrestrial life. Initial findings show that metal nodules, rich in cobalt, nickel, and manganese, can generate oxygen in complete darkness, challenging our understanding … Read more
Indonesia is gearing up to regulate social media access for minors, with plans to introduce a minimum age requirement. The initiative, announced by Communications Minister Meutya Hafid, aims to enhance child protection in the country’s rapidly expanding digital space. Key highlights of the announcement: This regulation reflects a global push to balance technological access with … Read more
Blood money, or “diya” in Islamic law, represents a fascinating intersection of criminal justice, compensation, and reconciliation in Sharia jurisprudence. This traditional system, which predates Islam but was refined under Islamic law, continues to influence legal frameworks in many Muslim-majority countries today. Why in News: Indian nurse Nimisha Priya faces imminent execution in Yemen after … Read more
