Zara

Dozens of political and civil society activists are calling on the international community to formally recognise the killings of the Hazara people as a genocide. The appeal seeks official acknowledgment of persecution suffered by the Hazara minority, and supporters argue that international recognition would be a step toward justice and protection for the community.

Major fast-fashion retailers, including Uniqlo and Zara, are launching clothes-mending and repair offerings aimed at Gen Z shoppers. The brands are betting that repair services appeal to younger consumers' interest in sustainability and making garments last longer, while building loyalty in a competitive retail market.