Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have agreed to immediately activate the collective defence commitments under the Mecca Defence Alliance, marking the first operational implementation of the trilateral security pact signed earlier this year. The decision was taken during an emergency meeting of the Alliance's Strategic Political and Defence Committee in Riyadh following escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia and its holy sites. Under the joint statement, the three countries agreed to ensure the...

Climate change, declining river inflows, and human activities are causing the Caspian Sea to shrink rapidly, threatening biodiversity, regional economies, and millions of livelihoods Caspian Sea Shrinking Raises Global Environmental Concerns The Caspian Sea, the world's largest inland water body, is shrinking at an alarming rate due to a combination of climate change and human activities. Scientists warn that the continued decline in water levels could severely impact biodiversity, fisheries,...

Over 95% of listed companies reportedly use deceptive online practices known as dark patterns. Here's what they are, the 13 dark patterns identified by the CCPA, and how regulators like IRDAI are responding. What Are Dark Patterns? Dark patterns are deceptive design techniques used on websites, apps and digital platforms to manipulate users into making decisions they would not ordinarily make. These practices often pressure users into sharing personal data, making purchases, subscribing to...