Mining firms blow cold on India's plan to dig deep for coal
Reopening shuttered underground coal mines is a key pillar of India's plan to boost its energy security, but few firms show interest due to poor technology and safety risks
Pakistan's digital ID card keeps millions locked out
From migrants to trans people, many adults still don’t have the NADRA agency's CNIC card, excluding them from jobs and vital public services
Europe's monkeypox outbreak sparks fears of anti-LGBTQ+ backlash
With most of Europe's monkeypox cases reported among gay and bisexual men, LGBTQ+ campaigners fear the outbreak could fuel homophobia
RFU to vote on restricting transgender participation in women's game
World Rugby instituted a ban on transgender players competing at the elite level of the women's game last year, citing safety concerns
Cuba approves law change that opens door to gay marriage, other family rights
The new code would legalize same-sex marriage and civil unions, allow same-sex couples to adopt children, and promote equal sharing of domestic responsibilities
Thousands join Budapest Pride march in sweltering heat
Hungary's government have stepped up policies targeting LGBTQ rights, drawing EU condemnation
WHO declares global health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
With more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox recorded in more than 75 countries and five deaths in Africa, the viral disease has been deemed a moderate risk globally
Tunisians struggle to buy basics as prices rise, economy crumbles
The inflation diaries: Many rely on state-subsidised pasta to survive as food, fuel, and rent prices hit the poor and middle-class alike
Inflation-hit Zimbabweans forced to find side hustles to survive
The inflation diaries: Galloping price rises and shortages of fuel are reviving painful memories of hyperinflation in Zimbabwe
Interest rate hikes add to Polish families' inflation pains
The inflation diaries: As Poland hikes interest rates to tame rising prices, families face higher mortgage repayments