Asia and the Middle East
80-Year-Old Model Makes History as Miss Universe Korea Finalist
Choi Soon-hwa Becomes Oldest Ever Contestant in Miss Universe KoreaCompetition
In an inspiring turn of events, 80-year-old Choi Soon-hwa has defied age barriers to qualify for the finals of the Miss Universe Korea competition. The South Korean fashion model, born … Continue Reading
IDF Eliminates Another Senior Hezbollah Leader in Beirut Strike
Beirut Targeted By IDF Following Death of Former Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) killed senior Hezbollah intelligence officer Hassan Khalil Yassin in a precision strike in Beirut’s Dahieh district on Saturday. The strike came just hours … Continue Reading
Nepal Floods: Death Toll Rises to 104 After Monsoon Rains Ravage Country
The Kathmandu Valley witnessed its highest rainfall since 1970, according to Nepal’s weather bureau, which has warned of further dangers as the monsoon season continues.
Kathmandu, Nepal – Residents of Nepal’s flood-hit capital returned to their homes on Sunday to … Continue Reading
Who Was Hassan Nasrallah? The Hezbollah Leader Killed in Israeli Airstrike
Hezbollah Confirms Death of Leader Hassan Nasrallah in Israeli Airstrike
BEIRUT, LEBANON- Hezbollah has confirmed the death of its long-serving leader Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, after Israel claimed responsibility for killing the 64-year-old in an airstrike on Beirut. Nasrallah, a … Continue Reading
Catastrophic Floods Claim 66 Lives in Nepal as Rescue Efforts Intensify
Intense Rainfall In Nepal Triggers Catastrophic Flooding and Landslides Across Kathmandu Valley
KATHMANDU, NEPAL- At least 66 people have lost their lives and 69 others are reported missing in Nepal due to severe flooding and landslides triggered by relentless rainfall. … Continue Reading
Saudi Arabia Puts 198 to Death in 2024, highest in 3 decades
Saudi Arabia Sets Record for Highest Number of Executions in Over Three Decades
Saudi Arabia has announced the highest number of executions in over three decades, with 198 people put to death in 2024. The Gulf monarchy has been under … Continue Reading
Thailand Becomes First in Southeast Asia to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Thai king Signs a New Era of Equality as Thailand Joins Taiwan and Nepal in Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage
In a historic move, Thailand has officially legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality. King … Continue Reading
World’s Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate Acquitted in Japan After 56 Years
Iwao Hakamada was arrested in 1966 while working at a miso processing plant in Shizuoka, west of Tokyo.
Tokyo, Japan – Iwao Hakamada, the world’s longest-serving death row inmate, has been acquitted by a Japanese court after spending more … Continue Reading
Lusail University in Qatar Launches Fully Funded Scholarships for Nigerian Students, Others
Study in Qatar with All Expenses Covered: Applications Open for Lusail University’s 2025 Scholarship Program
Lusail University in Qatar has announced a fully funded scholarship opportunity for international students for the 2025 academic year. The scholarship program will cover all … Continue Reading
Monkeys Foil Sexual Assault Attempt on 6-Year-Old Girl in India
In a shocking and unprecedented incident, a group of monkeys allegedly intervened to save a six-year-old girl from an attempted sexual assault in Baghpat, a city in India.
The girl, a UKG student, was lured away from her home by … Continue Reading