Billboard will launch a dedicated India edition in 2026 to showcase the country's diverse music scene, reflecting India's rapid growth in streaming and international music influence.

Australian singer John Williamson criticized anti-immigration protesters for using his iconic song 'True Blue' to promote division, stating it is meant for all Australians, not political agendas. His comments highlight a broader debate on the use of national symbols and unity in Australia.

SOCAN and Music Canada are pushing for new regulations and licensing for AI firms using Canadian music, citing risks to creators' income and copyright protections.

Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have found monumental rock art dating back more than 12,000 years, providing rare insight into early human societies and environmental changes in the Arabian Peninsula.

Ian Watkins, ex-Lostprophets frontman and convicted sex offender, was killed in a prison assault at HMP Wakefield. Police have arrested two inmates in connection with the murder.

A city in central Japan has proposed a two-hour daily limit on personal smartphone use to address health concerns, sparking a nationwide debate on digital well-being and personal freedom.

Hundreds of thousands of Sudanese refugees, primarily women and children, are enduring a dire humanitarian crisis in Chad's desert camps, grappling with rising malnutrition and a severe lack of medical care.

An analysis of popular candies like M&Ms reveals a complex global supply chain with a significant, often overlooked, environmental and social price tag, prompting calls for industry-wide accountability.

As the October 2025 expiration of the JCPOA nuclear deal looms, Iran's advancing nuclear capabilities are triggering geopolitical alarms and sending shockwaves through global energy and investment portfolios.

The sudden resignation of French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu after less than a month in office has triggered a rise in government bond yields in both Europe and the United States, signaling global market jitters over political instability in France.

In West Africa, a severe shortage of mental health services has prompted an innovative solution: training hairdressers to act as frontline mental health supporters.

A group of former USAID staff, dubbed the 'lifeboat crew,' has secured independent funding to save nearly 80 humanitarian programs after the agency's sudden closure by the Trump administration.

Former Children’s Commissioner Baroness Anne Longfield told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry that the government must formally apologize for "avoidable mistakes" that led to an "explosion in vulnerability" among children during the pandemic.

A personal account of a visually impaired youth navigating employment and support highlights the tension between new UK government job initiatives and stricter proposed benefit reforms.

Photographers Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky have launched a major visual series documenting cumbia’s journey from its Colombian roots across six countries, highlighting its cultural significance.