Few years on the Earth
Hira Mokariya 
The devastating eruption of Whakaari/White Island in 2019 remains one of New Zealand’s most tragic natural disasters. The catastrophic event claimed 22 lives and left 25 others severely injured. In the aftermath, legal battles ensued to determine accountability for the loss of life and suffering. Recently, a significant ruling by the High Court overturned the … Read more
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has arrested two church figures suspected of plotting to assassinate Metropolitan Tikhon Shevkunov, a senior bishop in the Russian Orthodox Church and a close associate of President Vladimir Putin. According to Russian authorities, the alleged plot was orchestrated by Ukraine’s GUR intelligence service, with the suspects recruited through the Telegram … Read more
The tragic death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson continues to be a deeply emotional and complex case as the legal process unfolds. Johnson, who was playing for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers, suffered a fatal neck injury when he was accidentally struck by an opposition player’s skate. His death sent shockwaves … Read more
In recent days, a federal employee’s response to an email sent by billionaire Elon Musk has sparked widespread discussion on social media. The email, sent under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), required employees to list the tasks they completed over the weekend. However, for one woman, this email represented something much deeper—a display of … Read more
Australia’s coffee culture has long been celebrated for its high standards, and in 2025, this reputation was further solidified as Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters in Sydney was named the world’s best coffee shop. The announcement came at the Madrid Coffee Festival in Spain, where the World’s 100 Best Coffee Spots were unveiled. Toby’s Estate took … Read more
A mysterious and deadly illness known as the ‘crying disease’ has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo, claiming the lives of 60 individuals and infecting over 1,000 people in the past few weeks. The outbreak has been reported in two remote villages in Equateur province—Boloko and Bomate—raising concerns among health officials and international experts. … Read more
The decision to rename the Americano as ‘Canadiano’ in several Canadian coffee shops stemmed from a wave of protests against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian exports. The movement was ignited by British Columbia-based Kicking Horse Coffee, which took to social media to encourage businesses to adopt a more patriotic name for the popular … Read more
Shin-Chan travelling to India is an exciting moment for fans of the beloved anime series. The 32nd feature film of the franchise, titled Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Cho Karei! Shakunetsu no Kasukabe Dancers (Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Magnificent! Scorching Kasukabe Dancers), will bring Shin-Chan and his friends to Indian cities like Delhi and Jaipur for … Read more
The South Korean police have launched an investigation into an incident involving a Japanese woman who allegedly kissed BTS member Jin without his consent during a free hug event. The incident, which occurred in June 2024, has sparked discussions about personal boundaries, fan behavior, and legal consequences for inappropriate actions. Authorities have summoned the woman … Read more
The Longships Lighthouse, located just over a mile off Land’s End, has been continuously emitting a loud beep due to a fault in its fog-sensing mechanism. While the alarm is meant to serve as a safety measure for sailors in foggy conditions, it has been going off even in clear weather, causing frustration among locals … Read more