Australia has taken a big step to protect young people online. A new law now stops kids under 16 from using popular social media sites. In just one month, nearly 5 million accounts linked to Australian teens have been shut down. This shows the law is working, at least a little. The law affects big
Germany's DEG, a big name in development finance, has just made its first move into India's debt fund scene. They've put $25 million into Vivriti Asset Management's fund, which is based in GIFT City. This isn't just any fund—it's all about helping small businesses and women entrepreneurs get the loa
France is in the middle of some serious political drama. Two groups, the far-right National Rally and the hard-left France Unbowed, are trying to pass no-confidence votes against the government. But don't expect them to succeed. These votes are mostly just a big protest against the EU's new trade de
China has decided to keep a helpful tax rule going. This rule gives people money back on their taxes if they buy a new home within a year of selling their old one. The government has said this will be in place from January 1, 2026, until December 31, 2027. This tax break is a big deal for people wh
India's central bank is taking a wait-and-see approach. The governor, Sanjay Malhotra, recently shared that the country's interest rates are in a neutral zone. This means they're not too high or too low. The bank's next move will depend on how the economy grows and how prices change. In a chat with
China's push for green energy is making waves, both on land and in the sea. Wind farms, those giant spinning structures, are doing more than just generating electricity. They're giving marine life a helping hand. In 2025, renewable energy became the world's top electricity source, and China led the
Japan's finance chief, Satsuki Katayama, recently met with U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. They talked about the yen's recent drop in value. The yen hit a one-year low. Both leaders shared worries about this sudden fall. This meeting happened in Washington. It was during a bigger meeting ab
China and Europe are feeling the bite of colder-than-usual temperatures this winter. This chill is causing a stir in the global market for liquefied natural gas (LNG). Experts predict that China's demand for LNG could rise significantly due to the cold snap. The weather forecast suggests that parts
China and the EU have taken a big step forward in their electric vehicle (EV) trade dispute. The European Commission has asked Chinese companies to share their plans. They want to know about future investments and how many cars they will send to Europe each year. This could help lower the high taxes
Australia recently made headlines by blocking under-16s from major social media platforms. Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been vocal about this move. They've even removed over half a million accounts in just one month. But Meta isn't just sitting back. They're asking Australia
