TikToker Jailed for Blasphemy in Indonesia: Court Sentences Influencer to Nearly 3 Years
A court in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, has sentenced transgender TikTok influencer Ratu Thalisa to two years and ten months in prison for blasphemy and hate speech against Christianity. The verdict, delivered on March...
Pakistan Train Attack: Militants Ambush Passenger Train in Balochistan
In a recent escalation of violence, insurgents attacked a passenger train in southwestern Pakistan's Balochistan province, injuring the driver and prompting a firefight with security personnel. The train, en route from Quetta to Peshawar...
Hampi Tourist Attack: Safety Concerns Rise as Visitors Flee Temple Town
In a tragic incident near Hampi, Karnataka, an Israeli tourist and her Indian homestay host were gang-raped, and a male tourist was killed, leading to an exodus of visitors from the renowned temple town.
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Gender Inequality in Household Chores: What Bollywood and Government Data Reveal
What Happened?
A popular Bollywood film, released earlier this month, portrays the unequal distribution of domestic chores, particularly dishwashing, among Indian households. Around the same time, government statistics reaffirmed this reality, showing that an overwhelming...
Syrian Security Forces Executions: Dozens of Alawite Civilians Killed Amid Ongoing Conflict
Syrian security forces have been accused of executing dozens of Alawite civilians amid escalating clashes with loyalists of the ousted Assad regime. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that on March 7,...
Tropical Cyclone Alfred Nears Queensland: Latest Updates and Safety Warnings
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is approaching Queensland, Australia, with landfall expected near Brisbane between late Friday and early Saturday. The cyclone, currently a Category 2 storm, has already caused significant disruptions, including school closures and...
US Destroying World Order: Ukraine’s Ambassador to UK Warns of Global Consequences
Ukraine's ambassador to the United Kingdom, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, has accused the United States of "destroying" the international rules-based order by attempting to meet Russia "halfway."
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His remarks come amid escalating tensions between Kyiv and Washington...
Largest Iceberg Grounded South Georgia Island
The world's largest iceberg, designated A23a, has run aground near the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, raising concerns about potential impacts on the local ecosystem.
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What Happened?
Iceberg A23a, weighing nearly one trillion tonnes and measuring...
India Fighter Jet Deal: US F-35 vs Russia’s Su-57 – Which Will India Choose?
India is at a pivotal juncture in modernizing its air force, facing a strategic decision between acquiring advanced fighter jets from the United States or Russia. This choice will significantly influence India's defense capabilities...
Trump Tariffs Impact on Economy: How New Trade Policies Could Spark Economic Turbulence
President Donald Trump's recent imposition of tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico has sparked significant economic concerns and potential voter dissatisfaction. The 25% duty on general goods and 10% on energy products, effective...