Brazil is adopting a Gross National Happiness Index. Like Bhutan, the intention is to measure societal progress beyond the conventional international economic yardsticks by giving emphasis to happiness, environmental balance, and sound governance.

Effective feedback enhances performance only when it's well-delivered and well-received. Mastering honest, credible, and constructive feedback fosters resilience, trust, and growth in high-stakes, team-dependent environments.

Global alliances are realigning as great powers pursue regional influence—smaller nations are adapting by balancing relationships based on self-interest rather than longstanding ideological commitments. The multipolar order weakens traditional partnerships while USAID cuts suit China.

Some scammers will now call you—pretending to be your bank; then ask you to verify your identity by reading out a one-time passcode that is sent out, which authorises a withdrawal from your account.

Banter, jokes and even swearing are commonly experienced within workplaces. They may be part of workplace cultures, but that doesn’t exempt them from crossing the line into unacceptable behaviour. Referencing policies and misconduct cases will help reinforce appropriate behaviours.

Drone technologies face increasing vulnerabilities to jamming and hijacking, prompting new methods of autonomous conflict. Fibre-optic drones are tethered directly to the pilot’s operating system, making the drone impervious to signal jamming and spoofing devices.

The Philippines is seeking international help on China by documenting and publicizing China’s aggressive actions. Manila also seems increasingly inclined to see its own security as connected to that of the broader region.

Parenting can be exhausting and consume available time. Exhausted and frustrated parents are not productive, nor particularly engaging and at risk of a breakdown. Parents especially need strategies for self-care and to create quality time.

Knowing how to raise mental health concerns with empathy, patience, and skill helps preserve relationships, strengthens communication, and ensures both partners are equipped to cope and thrive.

The ships may ‘accidentally’ drag their anchors for hundreds of kilometres harming critical cables. NATO is mapping the seabed and increasing its military presence on the surface and underwater. Shadow fleets fuel Russia’s war economy