Former US President Jimmy Carter Passes Away at 100
Former president Jimmy Carter, a global role model for humanitarian service after his presidency, passed away at the age of 100, the Carter Center reported. Carter, who served as a president in the US for the longest time, reached his 100th birthday this past October. Once a peanut farmer, he made an impact like few […]
Australia Imposes Social Media Ban For Under-16s
Australia has introduced landmark legislation making it illegal for social media platforms to allow users under the age of 16. Many observers have termed this the world’s strictest such measure. The law, set to be implemented next year, would impose heavy fines—for instance, as much as A$50 million—for technology firms that do not comply. Prime […]
South Korea wants North Korean troops out of Russia right now
South Korea has sent a strong message by summoning the Russian ambassador and demanding the “immediate withdrawal” of North Korean troops who are allegedly receiving combat training in Ukraine. Seoul’s intelligence agency claims that around 1,500 North Korean soldiers, some of whom are special forces, have already arrived in Russia. During his meeting with Ambassador […]
Northern Vietnam – Typhoon Yagi Wreaks Havoc, Claiming 59 Lives and Hundreds of Injuries
Local officials said the strongest storm to hit Asia this year, Typhoon Yagi, has claimed at least 59 lives and left hundreds injured in northern Vietnam. The report’s conclusion would be extremely tragic. The country’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development revealed on Monday that 44 of these fatalities were due to landslides. Making landfall […]
Trump and Harris Face Off in First Debate on September 10th
On September 10, the anticipated first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will be held. The network officially confirmed this event with an X (formerly Twitter) post after Trump stated on Thursday his desire to have several with his Democratic opponent ahead of the upcoming November election. “We think it’s essential that three debates […]
Biden Halts Re-election Campaign, Shifting White House Race
President Joe Biden ceased his effort to win a second term, answering questions about his endorsements by officially placing Kamala Harris, the Vice President, in the top spot for Democratic presidential aspirants who would succeed him. In a written statement issued on a Sunday, the 81-year-old President said that has counted among the “greatest honors” […]
Scrutiny on iPhone Manufacturer in India for Alleged Discrimination Against Married Women
The Indian central government has demanded a comprehensive review from the state of Tamil Nadu, following media exposures that Foxconn, an Apple supplier, was purportedly turning down married women for iPhone assembling roles. A probe conducted by Reuters implicated Foxconn in preventing married women from securing jobs at their primary iPhone factory in India, […]
Buenos Aires Erupts as Senate Passes Milei’s Economic Reforms
Argentina’s Senate narrowly greenlit President Javier Milei’s contentious economic reform package amidst fierce clashes between demonstrators and riot police outside Congress. Protesters in Buenos Aires, fearing the reforms would devastate millions of Argentines, hurled petrol bombs and stones, igniting vehicles. Local media depicted the tumultuous scene on Wednesday as a “battlefield,” reporting numerous injuries. The […]
North Korea Dispenses Garbage-Filled Balloons Across the South
North Korea has launched over 260 balloons laden with garbage into South Korea, leading to warnings for citizens to remain indoors. The South Korean military has urged people not to handle the white balloons or the attached plastic bags, which they reported to contain “unsanitary waste”. Discovered across eight out of nine provinces in South […]
Sir Paul McCartney Emerges as the UK’s First Billionaire Musician
Sir Paul McCartney has reached a monumental financial success, becoming the UK’s first musician to amass a billion-pound fortune, as revealed by the Sunday Times Rich List. At the age of 81, the iconic former Beatle has increased his net worth by £50m over the past year. His increase in wealth is attributed to extensive […]