The Start-up Blink has released the Global Start-up Ecosystem Index 2021. The US, the UK, Israel, Canada and Germany are in the top five spots this year too and continue their lead.
Nepal's Parliament passed the country's first Citizenship Amendment Bill, which was under discussion for more than two years as it could not forge a consensus among political parties.
Prime Minister of Italy, Mario Draghi has stepped down from his post after key coalition parties withdrew their support for his government on measures tackling the high cost of living.