Asia and the Middle East
JUST IN: UK Intelligence Foils Assassination Plot Against Pope Francis In Iraq
Pope Francis Reveals How British Intelligence Foiled a Deadly Suicide Bomb Plot Targeting His Historic Visit to Iraq
A plot to assassinate Pope Francis during his historic visit to Iraq in March 2021 was thwarted thanks to a tip-off from … Continue Reading
Iranian Singer Arrested After Virtual Concert Without Hijab [VIDEO]
Singer’s Arrest Sparks Global Outcry as Iran Tightens Enforcement of Dress Codes Amid Ongoing Women’s Rights Struggles
Parastoo Ahmady Faces Detention Amid Renewed Crackdown on Women’s Rights
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmady has been arrested for performing a virtual concert on … Continue Reading
BREAKING: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached Over Martial Law Scandal
South Korea Plunged into Political Turmoil as President Yoon Suk Yeol is Impeached Over Martial Law Scandal; Constitutional Court to Decide His Fate in Historic Case
In a dramatic turn of events, South Korea’s National Assembly voted on Saturday to … Continue Reading
Six Dead, 30 Injured in India Hospital Fire
This tragic incident underscores the recurring issue of building fires in India, often attributed to inadequate firefighting infrastructure and lax enforcement of safety regulations.
Southern India – A devastating fire at a private hospital in southern India claimed the lives … Continue Reading
Popular Ex-Everton Player And China’s Ex-Football Coach Jailed for 20 Years in Bribery Scandal
Anti-Corruption Crackdown Rocks Chinese Football as Former National Football Coach and Officials Face Jail Terms
The former head football coach of China’s national men’s team, Li Tie, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for bribery, Chinese state … Continue Reading
Philippine Volcano Eruption Forces Hundreds to Evacuate as Ash Blankets Villages
Mount Kanlaon Erupts, Spewing Ash and Gas, Forcing Mass Evacuations and Prompting Authorities to Raise Alert Levels Amid Growing Safety Concerns
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – A massive eruption of Mount Kanlaon on Monday sent a towering plume of ash and gases … Continue Reading
UAE to Implement 15% Corporate Tax Starting January 2025
UAE to Enact 15% Corporate Tax in 2025, Moving Away from Tax Haven Status
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Monday that it will introduce a 15% tax on corporate profits, effective January 2025. This policy shift signifies a … Continue Reading
Three Nigerian Nationals Arrested in India for Cyber Fraud Worth N4.9m
Delhi, India – Indian police have apprehended three Nigerian nationals accused of running an elaborate online scam that defrauded a local woman of ₹2.62 lakh (approximately N4.9 million).
The suspects, identified as Lezhu John, Gibril Mohammed, and Egboola Ekena, were … Continue Reading
Tokyo Embraces 4-Day Workweek to Boost Family Time And Combat Low Fertility Rates
Tokyo’s Bold Move, Introducing a 4-Day Workweek to Combat Declining Birth Rates, Support Working Parents, and Foster Better Work-Life Balance
In a groundbreaking move, Tokyo is set to introduce a four-day workweek for government employees. This initiative aims to tackle … Continue Reading
Chinese Vessel Hijacked Off Somali Coast, 18 Crew Members Held
Armed Robbery at Sea Revives Concerns Over Maritime Security in Somali Waters after Hijackers Steal a Chinese Vessel And Hold 18 Crew Members Hostage
MOGADISHU, Somalia – A Chinese vessel with 18 crew members was hijacked off the northeastern coast … Continue Reading