Singapore watchdog bans aircon ad claiming it can ‘save the Earth’ after greenwash complaint, in first ruling of its kind in Asia

[ad_1] An advertisement by a Singapore consumer electronics company that claims consumers can “save Earth” by buying its energy-efficient airconditioners has been banned by the country’s advertising watchdog for greenwashing. In…

‘Extreme violence’: Greece bans all football fans from top league

[ad_1] The crackdown comes after years of clashes between ultras and police forces, but fans blame the government for failing to address “a deep social problem”. ADVERTISEMENT Greece has introduced…

PwC bans staff from flying business class to cut carbon footprint

[ad_1] PwC PwC has told its senior staff to stop flying business class as it looks to reach its net zero target by the end of the decade. The Big Four accountancy reportedly…

UK bans airline adverts over ‘misleading’ environmental claims

[ad_1] [1/4]The logo of airline company Air France is seen inside the Terminal 3 at Orly Airport, near Paris, France, July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights LONDON,…

FAAN bans ‘Ghana Must Go’ travel sacks at Nigerian Airports

[ad_1] The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has instituted a ban on the use of travel sacks, colloquially known as ‘Ghana Must Go,’ by passengers at all airports across…

UK bans SUV ads which ‘disregarded’ environmental impact

[ad_1] Adverts for a Toyota SUV have been banned in the UK on environmental grounds as Paris looks to push big cars out of the city with higher parking fees.…

TikTok bans videos promoting Osama bin Laden’s ‘letter to America’

[ad_1] A 21-year-old letter from Osama bin Laden blasting the US for its support for Israel went viral on social media, as young Americans said it revealed a truth they…

Italy bans lab-grown meat in nod to farmers

[ad_1] The government has hailed the new law, which came as a farmers’ group scuffled with two MPs. [ad_2] Source link

Malawi’s President Chakwera bans himself and his cabinet from foreign travel

[ad_1] Money-saving measures are announced by President Lazarus Chakwera following IMF funding. [ad_2] Source link

Nepal bans TikTok over threat to ‘social harmony’ and ‘family structure’

[ad_1] Nepal’s government is no fan of TikTok. Dado Ruvic/Reuters Nepal’s government announced an immediate ban on TikTok.  Authorities last week tightened control over all social media with new rules…