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101-Year-Old Jiang Yueqin Surprises Netizens with ‘Unhealthy’ Reverse Lifestyle: Stays Up Till 2am Watching TV, Enjoys Late-Night Snacks, Yet Thrives with All Natural Teeth

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Jiang Yueqin

In an era dominated by wellness checklists, early bedtimes, calorie tracking and strict daily regimens, the story of a 101-year-old woman from eastern China has captured global attention for doing almost everything “wrong” yet ageing remarkably well. Jiang Yueqin, a centenarian from Wenzhou in Zhejiang province, has become an unlikely symbol of healthy ageing precisely … Read more

Alex Honnold Free-Solos Taipei 101 Without Ropes or Safety Equipment

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Alex Honnold

Alex Honnold, one of the world’s most renowned and controversial climbers, has once again pushed the boundaries of human endurance and mental discipline by scaling Taipei 101, a 101-story skyscraper in Taiwan, without ropes, harnesses, or any form of safety equipment. Rising 508 meters above Taipei’s skyline, the steel-and-glass tower is among the tallest buildings … Read more

Kim Jong Un Surprises Internet with Cheerful Tour of Newly Renovated Onpho Hot Spring Resort

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Kim Jong Un

North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un once again found himself at the center of global attention after state media released footage of him touring the newly renovated Onpho Hot Spring Resort. While inspections of construction projects and public facilities are a routine part of Kim’s highly choreographed public appearances, this particular visit stood out … Read more

26-Year-Old Indonesian Influencer Lula Lahfah Found Dead in Apartment

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Lula Lahfah

The death of Indonesian influencer and content creator Lula Lahfah has drawn widespread attention across social media and entertainment circles in Indonesia and beyond. Lahfah, who was 26 years old, was found dead on January 23 in an apartment building located in the Dharmawangsa neighborhood of South Jakarta. Authorities confirmed that the discovery was made … Read more

18-Year-Old Syafiq Ridhan Ali Razan Found Dead Inside Ravine After Vanishing During Hike on Mount Slamet

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Syafiq Ridhan Ali Razan

An 18-year-old hiker who disappeared during a climb on one of Indonesia’s most challenging mountains has been found dead after an extensive search operation that lasted more than two weeks. The discovery of Syafiq Ridhan Ali Razan’s body brought a tragic conclusion to a case that drew national attention and underscored the dangers associated with … Read more

28-Year-Old Domestic Worker Charged After 4-Month-Old Boy Suffers Brain Haemorrhage

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Domestic Worker

A 28-year-old domestic worker has been formally charged in Hong Kong following the hospitalisation of a four-month-old baby boy who suffered a severe brain haemorrhage, a case that has drawn intense public attention after details circulated widely on social media. The charge comes amid allegations of child abuse at a private residence in Sheung Shui … Read more

28-Year-Old Indian Man Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances at Electric Daisy Carnival in Phuket

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Electric Daisy Carnival

The sudden death of a 28-year-old Indian national at an internationally renowned music festival in Thailand has raised serious questions and drawn widespread attention from authorities, festivalgoers, and diplomatic officials alike. Jain Saksham, who had travelled to Phuket to attend the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), was pronounced dead in the early hours of January 18 … Read more

2 Infants Die, 55 Children Hospitalized After Incident at Unlicensed Jerusalem Daycare

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Daycare

The deaths of two infants and the hospitalization of more than 50 other babies and toddlers have shocked Israel and raised urgent questions about safety, oversight, and enforcement in the country’s childcare system. The incident occurred at an unlicensed private daycare centre operating out of an apartment building in the ultra-Orthodox neighbourhood of Romema in … Read more

Al-Qaeda Leader Bilal Hasan al-Jasim Killed in US Strike in Northwest Syria

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Bilal Hasan al-Jasim

United States forces have carried out a targeted strike in northwest Syria that killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, an al-Qaeda leader whom American officials say was directly connected to an Islamic State operative responsible for a deadly ambush that killed three Americans late last year. The operation forms part of a broader and intensified US military … Read more

11 Missing After Passenger Plane Vanishes Over Indonesia’s Bulusaraung Mountains

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Indonesia

A regional passenger aircraft carrying 11 people vanished from radar in Indonesia on Saturday, triggering a large-scale search-and-rescue operation in one of the country’s most challenging terrains. The turboprop ATR 42-500, operated by Indonesia Air Transport, was flying a chartered mission from Yogyakarta to South Sulawesi when contact was lost while the aircraft was approaching … Read more