Metro Rail staff threaten service suspension from Feb 21
Metro Rail staff threaten service suspension from Feb 21

Permanent employees of the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), which operates the metro rail service, have given a deadline of February 20 to finalize the job regulations. In a press statement on Monday, they announced that if the comprehensive job regulations are not formulated, the...

Dubai Summit: CJ stresses global cooperation in AI regulation
Dubai Summit: CJ stresses global cooperation in AI regulation

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Thursday stressed the need for global cooperation in regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies in a bid to address the challenges of a rapidly changing world. As we look to the future, we must also consider the global nature of...

‘Japan’s most dangerous zoo’ in Sapporo faces closure over illegal expansions
‘Japan’s most dangerous zoo’ in Sapporo faces closure over illegal expansions

The Sapporo municipal government plans to issue a closure order for North Safari Sapporo, a zoo that has been expanding illegally for nearly 20 years. The order, issued under the City Planning Law, will require the removal of all zoo buildings, including animal enclosures and offices. According to...

Indonesia moves closer to lifting iPhone 16 sales ban, says investment minister
Indonesia moves closer to lifting iPhone 16 sales ban, says investment minister

Indonesia is on the verge of finalizing a deal with Apple Inc. that could lead to the lifting of the ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country, according to Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani. Speaking with Bloomberg News on Tuesday, Roeslani expressed confidence that the issue could be resolved within...

EU's new common charger rules come into force
EU's new common charger rules come into force

New European Union regulations requiring all new smartphones, tablets, and cameras to use a universal charger have officially come into effect. The change, which took place on Saturday, mandates that all devices sold in the 27-nation bloc must be equipped with a USB-C portthe EUs chosen standard...

Canada regulator sues Rogers over alleged misleading unlimited data claims
Canada regulator sues Rogers over alleged misleading unlimited data claims

Canadas antitrust watchdog has filed a lawsuit against Rogers Communications Inc., accusing the telecom giant of misleading consumers about its so-called unlimited data phone plans, reports Reuters. The Competition Bureau alleges that Rogers advertisements falsely implied its plans offered...