Ministers in England dropped plans to scrap affordable housing quotas for private developers on sites with 10 to 49 homes after a consultation showed overwhelming negative feedback from housing experts.
A University of Washington study mapped landslide exposure for 6.5 million Americans, revealing that over half live in eastern states due to population density. The research highlights a significant urban-rural gap in risk and recovery capabilities, with rural areas facing greater vulnerability.
Fi has released the Fi Ultra, a new dog tracker utilizing T-Mobile's T-Satellite and Starlink service for continuous tracking, even beyond cell tower reach. The device offers advanced features but has a shorter battery life compared to older models.
Gang violence in Haiti, led by groups like Gran Grif, is spreading from Port-au-Prince into rural areas, causing massacres, displacement, and the collapse of state authority. The Guardian reconstructed a March 29 attack in Jean-Denis, where at least 70 civilians were killed and thousands fled, highlighting the crisis's expansion.
India ranks 11th globally with an estimated 1.7 million digital nomads, primarily millennials and Gen Z, reversing traditional urban migration. Enabled by rapid digitalization, this shift allows professionals to work remotely from rural areas, though it presents infrastructure and logistical challenges.
The OECD warns the UK faces diesel shortages, especially in rural areas, due to the Iran conflict. It forecasts modest UK growth but notes risks to energy supplies and higher food prices.
China's State Council has released the "15th Five-Year Plan for Accelerating Agricultural and Rural Modernization" (2026-2030), outlining a roadmap to boost rural development and contribute to national modernization. The plan emphasizes quality over quantity in agricultural development and technological self-reliance.
Gujarat's Halpati Housing Scheme offers Rs 1.2 lakh to Talaviya and Nayak families of the Halpati community for home construction in southern districts. No income limit applies. Applications are offline and free.
Lee Won-taek, a candidate for governor of Jeonbuk Province for the Democratic Party, pledged to expand the rural basic income program to all 'myeon' (township) areas in the province's cities and counties experiencing population decline. The current pilot program in Sunchang and Jangsu counties would be extended to the remaining 12 cities and counties.
A new joint venture has been proposed with the objective of pooling spectrum resources to enhance satellite capacity.
China wants artificial intelligence to become a new engine of growth, powering everything from factory upgrades to scientific discovery. But outside the country’s technology hubs, the economic benefits promised by AI may be harder to realise. Recent studies suggest that AI will widen regional divides. Big cities with deep pools of talent, capital and innovative firms are best placed to adopt the technology, while smaller cities and rural areas may struggle to keep up. According to analysts, the...
A poverty alleviation program using the 'graduation approach' has shown remarkable success in Baidoa, Somalia, helping displaced families increase income and escape extreme poverty despite challenging conditions and violence.
