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11 hurt as teen opens fire outside school in western Turkey

A teenager opened fire outside a high school in western Turkey on Tuesday, wounding 11 pupils, before being detained in the country's third such shooting in six months, officials said.

In Bangladesh, Pakistan's Jinnah photo stirs anger

Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah died nearly eight decades ago, but his photograph has become the centrepiece of a fresh battle over history at Bangladesh's top university.

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Afghan medical students in Pakistan hope court stops college expulsions

Dozens of Afghans studying to be doctors in Pakistan hope a court hearing on Friday will overturn an order by the country's medical board for them to be expelled from colleges and universities and sent home.

Empty benches as schools reopen in Venezuela's quake-hit Guaira

Schools in Venezuela's quake-scarred coastal state of La Guaira were deserted on Tuesday, a day after the start of the new school year, with many parents opting to keep children home for fear of further deadly tremors.

Kuwait schools restore classroom routines after remote learning

Students returned to Kuwait’s public and private Arabic schools on September 14 as educators prepared to address learning gaps and rebuild classroom routines after months of online education.

Expert proposes phased digital reform for Arab business schools

Arab university business schools need to reform their teaching, administration and use of data together to prepare graduates for changing markets, according to management education expert Prof Dr Mohammed Abdulwahab al-Azzawi.

South Korea aims to save seniors lost in digital age

A little cheer rose for 79-year-old Hwang Sun-hee after she managed to place an online order at a training session in South Korea, which has one of the world's starkest digital divides for seniors.

Fragrance Creators Association Names Ivanna Yang Vice President, Government Affairs

Veteran advocate across biotechnology, sustainability, and consumer products joins the national voice of fragrance as Washington redraws chemicals, trade, and innovation policy

DR Congo school fire stampede death toll rises to 26: UNICEF

A fire and stampede at a school in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killed at least 26 children, the UN children's agency said on Friday, with some pupils leaping from windows on high floors to escape the carnage.

Fragrance Creators Association Announces Sarah Erickson André as Vice President & General Counsel

Refocused role embeds legal, governance, and risk insight across FCA's work, powering its policy and advocacy agenda and strengthening industry-wide risk management.

Praying for rain as fires, haze plague Indonesian Borneo

Wildfires ravaging the Indonesian part of Borneo island are choking communities as far away as Malaysia with putrid haze, testing the resources and resolve of those having to endure them.

Dossier Joins the Fragrance Creators Association

Fragrance Creators Adds Its Newest Member as the Category's Expansion Draws a New Generation of Companies Into Industry Advocacy

Learnis: A New International Network for Transformative Education is Born.

Three groups of companies from Italy, Spain and the United States unite in a new corporate network structure, strong of a 20-year shared method that converges under one masterbrand - Learnis, Your transformative education.

Southern Vision Investment Becomes Strategic Investor in AVi8 Airways

Long-term strategic partnership to build AVi8 into Southeast Asia's dedicated ACMI-Charter platform. Investment terms will be disclosed in official fillings at a later time.

AELF Expands Global Commercial Team

Yong Kang "YK" Tay and Kevin Phelan join to grow lessor's marketing reach.

Philadelphia Festival Revisits the Signing and Legacy of the U.S. Constitution

Philadelphia is marking its role in the creation of the U.S. Constitution with a public event at the National Constitution Center, revisiting the document signed at Independence Hall on Sept. 17, 1787.

Philippines holds drills to safeguard students from armed intruders

As an alarm reverberated throughout a Philippine high school on Thursday, students scrambled behind locked doors and police swept corridors in a drill aimed at preparing for an attack once unthinkable in the Southeast Asian country.

Costa Rica Makes History as First Latin American Country to Launch English Learning as a National Initiative with Open English

The company was selected as Costa Rica's strategic partner for its innovative hybrid model, combining AI with live instruction from real teachers, to deliver up to 2 million free licenses over four years to residents aged 15 and older, with a focus on expanding employment opportunities.

Back-to-school in Cuba a grim day with shortages of everything

Cuban children began the new school year Tuesday with shortages of teachers, food and uniforms -- and often no electricity -- as the island endures a crippling US pressure campaign.

Even at Elysee, phones are handed in, Macron tells French pupils

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday told high school pupils that phones and social networks were "not good" for them, arguing that even at the Elysee presidential palace attendees were asked to give up their devices before meetings.

Tamil Nadu and NUS agree to expand postgraduate and research links

Guidance Tamil Nadu and the National University of Singapore have signed an agreement covering exchanges, industry projects, scholarships and advanced study.

Rural Tamil Nadu students present 64 technology projects at IIT-M research park

Students from 13 rural training centres presented coding, robotics and digital projects in Chennai after a statewide competition drew 482 submissions.

Maharashtra Accepts Tribal Students’ Demands After 17-Day Protest

Tribal students suspended a hunger strike after Maharashtra provided written, time-bound commitments on recruitment, residential schools and other demands.

College Values Debate Puts Harvard and Columbia Under Parental Scrutiny

A discussion by Sean Duffy and Rachel Campos-Duffy about whether their daughter should apply to Harvard has renewed debate over campus culture, family values and how parents choose universities.

Apprenticeship Awards Name Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Finalists

Featuring 14 categories, the awards recognise both the achievements of apprentices and the vital role played by employers and training providers in developing future talent — a true showcase of the region’s apprenticeship success stories.

Former Surbiton Teacher Barred Indefinitely for Sexual Misconduct

James Thomas, who taught at a school in Surbiton, has been banned from teaching indefinitely by a tribunal panel however he has never been criminally prosecuted

PSBB K.K. Nagar Pair Wins Madras Quiz

PSBB KK Nagar students win The Hindu Madras Quiz, celebrating Chennai's history and culture with engaging questions and a new book launch.

State Seeks Tips After Vandalism at Maui High Restroom Project

Unknown people caused "thousands" of dollars in damage at Maui High School restroom construction site.

Alpha1 AI Expands Support for Federal Agencies

Scholar, Spark and Resolve are already advancing agency-focused workforce learning, institutional knowledge and guided problem-solving, with broader expansion planned in the coming months.

India police used excessive force during protests: Amnesty

Indian police used excessive force, including electric shock devices and pellet guns, against youth-led protests that forced the education minister to resign last month, Amnesty International said Monday.

Blowing in the wind, humble balloon gets green makeover

A global symbol of parties and celebrations but an environmental headache, the humble balloon is undergoing a green revolution thanks to UK researchers.

Swedish police name 17-year-old girl as victim in school sword attack

Swedish police revealed that a 17-year-old female student was the fatal victim in a sword attack at a high school where widespread tributes were paid Saturday.

One dead, three wounded after sword attack at Swedish high school

One person died and three were wounded after a sword-wielding attacker entered a high school in the town of Fagersta in central Sweden Friday, police said, adding the suspect had been arrested.

Fragrance Creators Association Announces Promotion of Emily Cruz to Manager, Executive Operations and Events

In her expanded role, Cruz will lead executive coordination and member outreach - underscoring the association's nimble structure, which prioritizes direct member engagement and ready access to its expertise.

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