Few years on the Earth
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has confirmed that a Canadian citizen has been killed in Iran, attributing the death directly to the actions of Iranian authorities as the country continues to witness widespread anti-government protests. The confirmation comes amid one of the most violent periods of internal unrest in Iran in recent years, with … Read more
Chinese authorities have renewed urgent warnings against hiking the Aotai Line, a perilous mountain route in northwest China that has long been officially closed to the public, after three hikers died during an unauthorised crossing earlier this month. The incident, which involved five individuals attempting to traverse the trail in Shaanxi province, has once again … Read more
The sudden absence of giant pandas from Japan has created an emotional and cultural void, particularly in Wakayama Prefecture, where the animals were central to the identity of Adventure World amusement park and zoo. After the final four pandas housed at the park were returned to China in June 2025, staff were faced with the … Read more
The circulation of videos showing Iranian women lighting cigarettes with burning photographs of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has triggered intense international discussion, not only because of the provocative nature of the act but also because of what it reveals about the current state of dissent inside Iran. Shared widely across social media platforms, the … Read more
A short but harrowing video emerging from Iran has captured global attention, crystallizing the intensity of the country’s latest wave of unrest. In the clip, an elderly woman walks forward through a public space, blood visible on her mouth, as she confronts security forces and passers-by without hesitation. Her defiance is not expressed through slogans … Read more
In December, a quiet Buddhist temple in Japan’s Hyogo prefecture hosted a ceremony that drew international attention for its unusual subject: insects. The service was organised by Earth Corporation, one of Japan’s largest manufacturers of insect control products, to honour the countless insects used and killed during laboratory research. Around 100 employees gathered at Myohoji … Read more
The death of 14-year-old Muhammad Rafli Hamzah in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, has drawn renewed attention to the dangers faced by communities living alongside rivers that double as both lifelines and wildlife habitats. The teenager was attacked and killed by a crocodile while washing clothes in a river near his home, an activity that remains part … Read more
Manohara Odelia Pinot is an Indonesian-American model and actress whose life entered the global spotlight while she was still a teenager, following a highly publicised and deeply controversial association with a member of Malaysia’s Kelantan royal family. What was initially portrayed by regional media in 2008 as a glamorous union between a young Indonesian model … Read more
A serious national security concern has emerged following the detention of a 15-year-old boy from the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, accused of sharing sensitive information related to Indian Army deployments and security installations with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence and terror handlers operating from across the border. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, Punjab Police detained … Read more
Sharada Iyer, 52, an Indian woman residing in Muscat and sister of Malayalam playback singer Chitra Iyer, tragically lost her life in a trekking accident in Oman’s Jebel Shams region. The news has sent ripples of grief through her family, friends, and the broader Indian expatriate community in Oman. Known for her adventurous spirit, Sharada’s … Read more