US Ends Sanctions Waiver for Chabahar Port: India Grapples with $370 Million Investment and Strategic Crossroads Summary As of 29 September 2025 the United States has revoked a seven-year sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port, removing legal protection for entities involved in the port’s development, operation or use. The move — announced under the Iran […]
Why HR must do more to support carers of people with cancer Summary One in nine employees is juggling paid work with caring for someone with cancer, and an estimated 1.5 million people in the UK are in this position. Carers face unpredictable appointments, disrupted sleep, extra household tasks, emotional strain and financial pressure — […]
BCLC Needs Targeted Action Against Rising Problem Gambling Summary A new internal report obtained under freedom of information reveals problem gambling is rising in British Columbia, with online sports bettors identified as a particularly high‑risk group. The Ipsos July 2024 research shows worrying shifts in behaviour and beliefs among bettors — more secrecy about losses, […]
South Korea expects 1M more Chinese visitors via new visa-free policy Summary South Korea introduced a temporary visa-free scheme on 29 September 2025 allowing Chinese tour groups of three or more, organised by government-designated travel agencies, to enter visa-free for up to 15 days. The programme runs until 30 June 2026, and authorities expect it […]
JNPA Launches India’s First Electric Heavy Truck Fleet with Swappable Batteries Summary The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has launched India’s first fleet of electric heavy trucks with swappable batteries at the Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal. The initial induction is 50 trucks, with plans to scale to 80 by the end of the year and […]
South Korea expects 1M more Chinese visitors via new visa-free policy Summary South Korea introduced a visa-free entry scheme for Chinese tour groups of three or more on 29 September 2025. Groups organised by government-designated travel agencies can stay up to 15 days under the scheme, which runs until 30 June 2026. The government projects […]
Macau casinos reopen following 33-hour closure due to Super Typhoon Ragasa Summary Macau’s casinos reopened after a 33 hour suspension imposed as Super Typhoon Ragasa reached Signal No. 10 on 24 September. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) coordinated the reopening once conditions eased. This was the first casino suspension in Macau this year and […]
GAO Report Shows the Pentagon is Unprepared to Help Personnel with Gambling Disorders Summary The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) found the Pentagon has not implemented concrete solutions to help service personnel with gambling disorders. While identification and process steps have been updated, the GAO says no one has been assigned to lead the effort. […]
JNPA Launches India’s First Electric Heavy Truck Fleet with Swappable Batteries Summary The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has introduced India’s first fleet of electric heavy trucks equipped with swappable batteries. The flagged-off deployment at the Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal started with 50 EV trucks, planned to rise to 80 by the end of the […]
New UK Report Underlines the Hidden Dangers of Skins Gambling Summary The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has published a report highlighting the scale and risks of skins gambling, especially for young people. The research finds dozens of unregulated skin-gambling sites accessible from the UK, with adolescent boys making up a large […]
