US refuses to declare soldier who crossed into North Korea a 'prisoner of war'
The United States government has refused to classify its soldier Travis King as a prisoner of war (PoW) after he crossed into North Korea last month.
Aug 10, 2023
New Covid strain dubbed 'variant of interest' by WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday declared a new Covid strain called Eris as a variant of interest.
Aug 10, 2023
Fossil fuel sites in Australia releasing climate-damaging methane into atmosphere
An investigative report published by a global nonprofit on Tuesday has made worrying revelations about methane leaks.
Aug 09, 2023
Russia rewrites history schoolbook to praise Ukraine invasion and Putin
School students in Russia will now be studying chapters in their history book dedicated to President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
Aug 09, 2023
Study finds link between air pollution and antibiotic resistance in humans
The latest analysis of data obtained from more than 100 countries has revealed that air pollution is causing a rise in antibiotic resistance (AMR).
Aug 08, 2023
WHO issues fresh alert for contaminated cough syrup made in India
India-manufactured cough syrup has yet again been flagged by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Aug 08, 2023
Taliban bans girls over 10 years old from attending school: Report
In another massive blow to women's rights, the Taliban has banned little girls from getting an education.
Aug 07, 2023
Russian woman fined for 'sex is cool, but Putin's death is better' text on tote bag
A Russian woman named Aleksandra was slapped with a fine for sharing images of a tote bag.
Aug 07, 2023
Indian state erupts into violence weeks before G20 world leader summit
As India prepares to host the Group of 20 (G20) leaders in its capital, New Delhi, a different story is unfolding in the neighbouring state of Haryana.
Aug 04, 2023
Damage to Great Barrier Reef will be irreversible if emissions not reduced: Report
The damage to the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) caused by climate change will be irreversible by mid-century.
Aug 03, 2023
Japanese man who spent £12,480 so he can become a dog takes his first walk
Toko, the Japanese man who spent thousands of dollars so he could get a hyper-realistic dog costume, finally took his first walk as a dog.
Aug 03, 2023
Indian-origin man fired by US company for speaking to dying relative in Hindi
A 78-year-old Indian-American, Anil Varshney, has filed a lawsuit against a US firm, claiming that he was fired for speaking to his dying relative.
Aug 02, 2023
Vegan influencer allegedly 'dies of starvation'
A Russian social media influencer who used to promote a vegan diet and lifestyle has reportedly died of starvation.
Aug 02, 2023
Drunk airline passenger sexually assaults mother and teen daughter
Delta Air Lines is facing a $2 million lawsuit after a drunk passenger allegedly sexually assaulted a woman and her teenage daughter.
Aug 01, 2023
Taliban officials make a bonfire of musical instruments because music 'destroys society'
The religious police in Afghanistan burnt down dozens of musical instruments claiming that music could "corrupt" people.
Aug 01, 2023
Woman in India murdered for refusing to marry cousin
A 25-year-old woman died on Friday after being brutally hit by an iron rod in India's capital, New Delhi.
Jul 31, 2023
Denmark looking at legal means to ban burning of Quran
The Danish government may be looking at some legal means to ban protests that involve burning copies of the Quran.
Jul 31, 2023
Singapore hangs woman for trafficking 31 grams of heroin
Singapore executed a woman convicted of drug trafficking in 2018 despite pleas by human rights organisations to stop the hanging.
Jul 28, 2023
'Era of global boiling is here,' claims UN chief as high temperatures scorch earth
The United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, has time and again warned the world of the catastrophic consequences of global warming.
Jul 28, 2023
US govt in possession of non-human bodies and UFOs, claims former intelligence official
A former intelligence official and whistleblower, David Grusch, has made some explosive claims about aliens and alien vehicles in a US congressional hearing.
Jul 27, 2023
More than 50 pilot whales die in mass stranding in Western Australia
More than 50 pilot whales died after a mass stranding on a beach in Western Australia on Tuesday as authorities rushed to save the other stranded whales.
Jul 26, 2023
Singapore to execute woman for drug trafficking for the first time in nearly 20 years
Singapore is set to execute a woman convicted of drug trafficking in 2018.
Jul 26, 2023
Putin signs law banning sex change surgeries in Russia
It's no secret that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not a supporter of the LGBTQ community.
Jul 25, 2023
Oppenheimer sex scene angers India's Hindu nationalists
A sex scene in Oppenheimer has sparked controversy in India and has also reportedly hurt the sentiments of some people who claim to be proponents of Hinduism
Jul 25, 2023
Great Barrier Reef at risk as marine heatwave strikes Australian coast
The world is currently experiencing some of the warmest days. The month of June witnessed record-breaking temperatures, and July may still see warmer days.
Jul 24, 2023
Heatwaves pose risk to food security of entire planet, warn scientists
Climate change is causing record-setting temperatures to become more frequent. It has become the biggest threat to the survival of humanity.
Jul 21, 2023
Vegan diet has a much more positive impact on environment, study finds
A vegan diet causes less damage to the environment than a high-meat diet, claims a study conducted by researchers in the UK.
Jul 21, 2023
Two women in India stripped, paraded naked on street, video goes viral
In a horrific incident reported from India, two women were stripped off and paraded naked by a mob in the Indian state of Manipur
Jul 20, 2023
US soldier flees into North Korea, detained by authorities
A US Army soldier reportedly crossed the demarcation line into North Korea on Tuesday and is said to be in the custody of North Korean authorities.
Jul 19, 2023
Chinese foreign minister missing for 3 weeks amid affair scandal
Prominent people in China seem to have a history of disappearing from public life for long stretches.
Jul 19, 2023
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