Few years on the Earth
Hira Mokariya 
In an astonishing feat of human endurance, a Japanese man sleeps 30 minutes a day and has done so for the past 12 years, all in an effort to “double” his life. Daisuke Hori, a 40-year-old entrepreneur from Hyogo prefecture in western Japan, has adopted this unconventional sleep routine, challenging the conventional wisdom that humans … Read more
The threat of an Oct. 7-like attack looms large over Israel, according to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Speaking from the site of a recent deadly shooting in the West Bank, where three police officers lost their lives, Smotrich issued a stark warning about the potential for another catastrophic event unless Israel takes decisive action. His … Read more
The recent polio outbreak in Gaza has raised alarms, prompting the United Nations (UN) and its partners to embark on a critical mission: administering 1.3 million polio doses to 640,000 children in just three days. This unprecedented effort is essential to contain the virus and protect the region’s vulnerable population. The urgency of this campaign … Read more
The recent deaths of six Hamas hostages, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, have sparked a fierce political clash, with former President Donald Trump condemning President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump, known for his direct and unfiltered criticism, took to Truth Social to express his outrage, claiming that the tragic outcome was a result … Read more
The Boeing Starliner spacecraft, currently docked at the International Space Station (ISS), has been generating an unexpected sound that has captured the attention of NASA astronauts and mission control. This “strange” sonar-like ping was first reported over the weekend by NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who are aboard the ISS as part of … Read more
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), has found itself in the crosshairs of governments around the world. Brazil’s recent decision to suspended Elon Musk-owned X platform marks a significant moment in the platform’s global journey, but it is not an isolated incident. This blog explores the growing list of countries that … Read more
Pacific leaders remove Taiwan from a key communique following complaints from China, marking a significant diplomatic development in the Pacific region. The move has drawn criticism from Taiwan, which condemned China’s actions as a “rude and unreasonable” intervention that undermines regional peace and stability. The Pacific Islands Forum, a bloc of 18 nations, includes three … Read more
The world was captivated by the story of Hvaldimir, the beluga whale that sparked global intrigue with its mysterious origins and unusual behavior. Recently, the captivating saga of this whale took a sorrowful turn as reports confirm that Hvaldimir has been found dead in Norway. The whale, known for its purported connection to a Russian … Read more
On Saturday, the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East witnessed a tragic helicopter crash event that has left the world in shock. A helicopter carrying tourists near the Vachkazhets volcano crashed, resulting in the death of at least 17 people. This heartbreaking incident has cast a shadow over the region known for its stunning volcanic … Read more
UK should give its UNSC seat to India, according to former Singaporean diplomat Kishore Mahbubani, who believes that India has rightfully earned its place as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Mahbubani, a former president of the UNSC, argues that the United Kingdom, once a dominant global power, should step aside … Read more