Few years on the Earth
A serious injury sustained by a Beijing resident after Hand-Feeding Ill Pet Snake has drawn renewed attention to the risks associated with keeping venomous animals in domestic settings. The man, identified by Chinese media as Huang, lost his thumb following a severe envenomation from a long-nosed viper, a species widely regarded as one of the … Read more
A series of viral videos circulating widely on social media platforms in late December has placed Pakistan at the center of an intense online debate over cultural respect, foreign conduct, and the role of law enforcement. The clips, allegedly filmed in Islamabad, show a Chinese man engaging in behavior that many viewers have described as … Read more
A devastating fire at the Werdha Damai retirement home in Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province in Indonesia, has claimed the lives of at least 16 people, most of them elderly residents. The blaze, which broke out late on Sunday, has drawn national attention to fire safety standards in care facilities housing vulnerable populations. … Read more
Two young women from Telangana, who had travelled thousands of miles to the United States to pursue higher education and build professional careers, lost their lives in a tragic road accident in California, sending waves of grief through their families, home villages, and the wider Indian diaspora. The victims were identified as Pullakhandam Meghana Rani, … Read more
A dramatic and deeply unsettling incident at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah has drawn widespread attention after footage surfaced online showing a man attempting to take his own life from an upper level of Islam’s holiest site. The attempt, which occurred in the presence of worshippers, was thwarted by the swift response of Saudi security forces, … Read more
Ageing is often discussed in terms of loss, of beauty, energy, relevance, or confidence. Yet the life and public image of Chuando Tan offer a striking counter-narrative. Based in Singapore, Tan is a model, photographer and style icon whose youthful appearance and disciplined lifestyle have drawn global attention, particularly after he went viral in his … Read more
The quiet mountain forests of Miyagi Prefecture became the scene of a tragic and deeply unsettling incident in December when an elderly hunter lost his life under harrowing circumstances. Mitsuo Kato, an 89-year-old resident of Sendai City, was found dead while checking traps he had set in a familiar forested area of Yamato Town. What … Read more
Public prosecutors in Japan have indicted a Tokyo-based advertising company, its president, and senior executives in a tax evasion case that has drawn national attention due to the involvement of a high-profile social media influencer. Solarie, an advertising firm operating in Tokyo, along with its president Reika Kuroki, widely known online as influencer Reika Miyazaki, … Read more
In the early hours of a quiet night in southern Kazakhstan, a festive centerpiece meant to symbolize celebration and community became the focal point of a reckless driving incident that quickly drew public attention. A late-night joyride through the central square of Saryagash ended abruptly when a speeding car slammed into the town’s main Christmas … Read more
The killing of 16-year-old Rayan Muhammad Abdul Qader Abu Mualla in the occupied West Bank has intensified scrutiny of Israeli military operations and their consequences for Palestinian civilians, particularly minors. The teenager was shot dead during an Israeli army raid in the northern West Bank town of Qabatiya on Saturday, an incident that has since … Read more