The Taliban have ordered a ban on smartphone use for government officials, citing concerns over productivity and leaks. The directive, issued by military courts, mandates phone destruction and legal punishment for violators. Analysts suggest this could foreshadow broader restrictions on the general population.
Le ministre Sébastien Lecornu a ordonné des "dépistages inopinés et obligatoires" de stupéfiants pour les membres des cabinets ministériels et hauts fonctionnaires, afin de lutter contre le narcotrafic et les vulnérabilités qu'il engendre.
Le Premier ministre français a ordonné des dépistages de stupéfiants inopinés et obligatoires pour les membres des cabinets ministériels et certains fonctionnaires, afin de lutter contre le trafic de drogue et d'exiger exemplarité.
Le Premier ministre français exige des dépistages de drogues inopinés et obligatoires pour les membres des cabinets ministériels et les titulaires d'emplois à décision gouvernementale. Ces tests, y compris pour une consommation privée ponctuelle, visent à prévenir les vulnérabilités exploitables par des groupes criminels ou d'ingérence. Les résultats positifs ou le refus entraîneront des sanctions disciplinaires.
Le Premier ministre français a ordonné des dépistages de stupéfiants inopinés et obligatoires pour les membres des cabinets ministériels et certains fonctionnaires, afin de renforcer la lutte contre le trafic de drogue.
Federal authorities arrested five men accused of plotting a mass casualty attack at the "UFC Freedom 250" event at the White House. The alleged plan involved using explosive-laden drones and snipers to target attendees and government officials, aiming to "jumpstart" a revolution.
A Pakistan Air Force training aircraft crashed during a routine mission near Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Monday, killing Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah and Lieutenant Taha Abbasi. This incident follows a recent Pakistan Army Aviation helicopter crash and highlights a pattern of military aircraft accidents in Pakistan.
Three high-ranking officials in Hunan's emergency management system are under investigation for serious violations following a deadly fireworks factory explosion in Liuyang that killed 37, injured 51, and left 1 missing.
Canada's government has introduced legislation to ban social media for children under 16 unless platforms prove they are safe. A digital safety commission will be created to oversee the new rules.
Australian government officials are raising concerns about the nation's growing reliance on Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service, citing risks to law enforcement and national security. Documents reveal assessments of "availability risks due to the offshore nature of Starlink" and "significant control" by private operators over networks, potentially exceeding national regulatory capacity.
Around 10,000 protesters in South Korea demand a re-run of local elections due to a ballot shortage that prevented some voters from casting ballots, leading to the resignation of the National Election Commission head.
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) announced a ban on central and local government officials from attending the 18th Straits Forum in Xiamen, calling it a CCP united front platform. While the KMT will attend, officials like Taitung County Magistrate Rao Ching-ling will be denied permission to travel to China.
The number of female local government officials at Grade 5 or higher has surpassed 10,000 for the first time, reaching 10,518 out of 27,139 officials in this category. The overall proportion of women in local government also rose to 52.0%.
The White House Correspondents' Association has rescheduled its annual dinner for July 24, three months after the April 25 event was postponed due to a shooting incident. The gathering, which will feature enhanced security, was halted when a gunman breached a checkpoint outside the ballroom where President Trump and cabinet members were present.
Hundreds of business leaders and government officials from South Korea and 50 African nations attended a forum in Seoul to boost economic cooperation and industrial partnerships. The event, a sideline to the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting, focused on shared prosperity and joint growth, with discussions on supply chains and critical minerals.
Fukuoka Prefecture's internal investigation into mutual aid funds used for political party tickets revealed a decade-long practice influenced by convention and deference to the assembly. The prefecture has issued a directive on conduct and will establish an anonymous consultation service to prevent recurrence.
India's central government is reviewing toll exemption rules for national highways, potentially ending fee-free crossings for senior government officials. A committee recommended changes, promoting FASTag Annual Passes as an alternative.
The ICAC is investigating Angela Jones-Blayney, Gail Connolly, and Roxanne Thornton for allegedly subverting hiring processes at City of Parramatta Council to benefit friends and associates, with evidence showing plans to replace existing staff with their preferred candidates.
An overheated chemical tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, California, poses a risk of explosion, prompting the evacuation of 50,000 residents. Officials are working to cool the tank containing methyl methacrylate, a flammable chemical, while a crack may be relieving pressure.
The UK Treasury, led by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, rejected a proposal to cut VAT on public EV charging from 20% to 5%. This decision came despite support from the Department for Transport and pressure from EV operators, who argue the disparity unfairly penalizes drivers without home charging. HMRC is appealing a tribunal ruling that favored the lower rate.
A columnist expresses "Mamdani Mayoral Envy" for New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, praising his progressive policies and actions, contrasting him with perceived ineffective leadership elsewhere, particularly in Philadelphia.
Argentina is set to repay its outstanding debt to China's central bank by mid-2026, settling a currency swap that has provided financial support. The repayment marks the winding down of a lifeline amid geopolitical competition between the US and China.
Operation Epic Furious, an RPG by The Secret Handshake, satirically critiques the Trump administration through a nostalgic gaming lens, sparking public engagement and commentary on free speech and US policies.
Nigel Farage, Reform Party leader, faces a UK parliamentary probe for not declaring a 5M pound crypto gift from Christopher Harborne before taking office, amid UK efforts to ban crypto political donations over foreign influence concerns.
