Tag: ban

Leveling the Playing Field: Australia’s Ban on Debit Card Surcharges

Pacific Piumi Fernando - October 16, 2024

Australia is set to introduce a ban on debit card surcharges, a move that is expected to save consumers...

Supermodel Naomi Campbell banned from charity work after mismanagement scandal

Commonwealth Entertainment Vinoja De silva - September 27, 2024

Naomi Campbell, the iconic supermodel known for her trailblazing work in the fashion industry, has recently found herself at...

Australia’s Social Media Ban: A Battle for Young Minds

Pacific Piumi Fernando - September 21, 2024

Australia (Commonwealth) The Australian government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, recently announced plans to impose a social media...

Fishy Business: Hilsa Shortage Looms Over Durga Puja

Asia Hafsah Zuhar - September 12, 2024

As West Bengal prepares for its largest annual celebration, Durga Puja, the state faces a looming crisis: a potential...

Puberty blockers ban not unlawful

Commonwealth Healthcare S De Silva - August 1, 2024

Healthcare (Commonwealth Union) – The High Court has ruled that the emergency ban on puberty blockers, introduced by the...

Foreign research ban to be lifted despite India’s concern

Asia Hafsah Zuhar - July 8, 2024

Colombo: From next year Sri Lanka has decided to lift a ban on visiting foreign research ships imposed after strong...

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Understanding LGBTQ+ ban ramifications

Africa Warsha De Silva - February 29, 2024

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Ghana's parliament has recently passed a highly contentious Anti-LGBTQ+ bill following nearly three years of...

The maritime authority in Australia has prohibited a third vessel from…

Commonwealth Maritime and Trade Wasana Nadeeshani - November 24, 2023

(Commonwealth) _ The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has taken decisive action by imposing a prohibition on a third...

A grim outcome for the Canadian plastic ban

Canada and Caribbean Hafsah Zuhar - November 21, 2023

According towitnessesa court decision that quashed the legal foundations of Canada's plastic regulations might not spell the end of the government's...

UK to ban…

Europe S De Silva - September 13, 2023

Europe UK (Commonwealth Union) – New regulations have been introduced to classify nitrous oxide as a Class C substance,...

Scotland may ban single-use vapes…

Europe S De Silva - September 7, 2023

Europe UK (Commonwealth Union) – Scotland is considering the prohibition of single-use vapes in a bid to safeguard public...

How rice export band will affect…

Commonwealth Diaspora Warsha De Silva - July 27, 2023

Diaspora (Commonwealth Union) _ US wholesalers are witnessing a sharp increase in demand for non-basmati rice varieties, particularly Sona...

Singapore distressed by Malaysia’s ban on chicken exports!

Asia Sarojini P - June 1, 2022

Singapore (CU)_ Malaysia's protectionist step comes at a time when countries globally are grappling with skyrocketing food costs, spurred...

CFC ban gave humans a fighting chance

Environment Veronica Elishya - August 20, 2021

(CU)_It has been a known fact that the ozone layer is the gas which protects the planet Earth from...

Saudi Arabia Threatens 3-year Travel Ban for Citizens Who Visit ‘Red List’ Countries…including India

Commonwealth Travel Michael Alfonsia - July 28, 2021

At this stage of the pandemic no one can be too careful. Countries and governments are making strict decisions...

Over 40 countries impose UK ban

Europe Michael Alfonsia - December 22, 2020

London, UK (CWBN)_ Increasing fears over the new strain of the Covid-19 virus triggered a fresh spectrum of travel...