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India scales back plan to remove stray dogs from Delhi streets

India’s Supreme Court has scaled back an earlier order to remove all stray dogs from the streets of Delhi, a decision welcomed by animal welfare advocates. The original plan required all strays in the capital region to be confined to shelters after sterilization and vaccination, with the aim of......

Morocco debates stray animal law: Feeding bans spark controversy

The Moroccan government is navigating heated public discussion over Draft Law No. 19.25, which aims to regulate the management of free-ranging animals. While the law introduces humane practices such as Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR), it controversially bans the feeding, sheltering, or treating of......

Moroccan household debt declines slightly in 2024, government workers remain most indebted

Moroccan households saw a modest reduction in their debt burden in 2024, with the average debt-to-income ratio falling to 34%, down from 35% in 2023. The findings come from the 2024 annual financial stability report, jointly published by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the Insurance and Social Welfare Control......

'Japanese First' party gains ground with anti-immigration rhetoric and economic

The Sanseito party, a far-right political movement that began on YouTube, has emerged as a surprising force in Japan’s latest upper house elections, drawing national attention with its hardline stance on immigration and populist economic pledges. Campaigning under the slogan "Japanese First,"......

French court revokes parental rights over alleged plan to sacrifice son in Moroccan desert

A court in Bordeaux has stripped a French couple of their parental rights following allegations that they planned to sacrifice their five-year-old son during a trip to Morocco’s desert. While the court partially acquitted them of criminal conspiracy charges, both parents received suspended sentences......

California couple under investigation as 21 children are taken into custody amid surrogacy scandal

Authorities in California have taken custody of 21 children connected to a Los Angeles-area couple as investigations continue into allegations of child abuse and claims that the couple misled surrogate mothers across the U.S. Children removed from the home Fifteen of the children were removed from......

Morocco advances law to protect stray animals and address public safety concerns

Morocco has intensified its efforts to address the issue of stray animals, particularly dogs, with the government approving a draft law aimed at protecting the animals while safeguarding public health and safety. The announcement follows increasing concerns over the risks posed by strays in public spaces. During......

Starmer defends leadership amid growing Labour rebellion over welfare plan

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his leadership and dismissed criticism suggesting he is ignoring concerns within his party, as tensions rise over proposed welfare reforms. Speaking at the NATO summit in The Hague, Starmer addressed mounting opposition from Labour lawmakers, some of......

Spain expands access for assistance dogs across public spaces

The Spanish government has enacted a significant decree allowing individuals who require assistance dogs to access all public spaces in Spain, ranging from swimming pools to supermarkets. This new regulation, approved by the cabinet under the Ministry of Social Rights, ensures that disabled individuals......