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13 Dead, Hundreds Injured After Toxic Gas Tank Explodes at Jordan's Aqaba Port [VIDEO]

A container carrying chlorine snapped from a crane and exploded upon impact at the Jordan port on Monday.

Jun 29, 2022

By Manthan C.

Singapore Toddler Dies of Coronavirus; First COVID-19 Death In Country Under 12 Years Old

Encephalitis due to COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Enterovirus infections are reported to be the cause of the death of the toddler.

Jun 27, 2022

By Prabhat Ranjan Mishra

Fuschia Anne Ravena of Philippines Wins the World's Largest Beauty Pageant for Transgender Women

Fuschia Anne Ravena of Cebu became the third Filipina to win the world's largest beauty pageant Miss International 2022.

Jun 27, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

Bitcoin Heading to Zero, China Warns Investors; Blames US For Volatility in BTC Value

Chinese Communist Party claimed that Bitcoin is nothing more than a string of digital codes and it will return to its original value, which is utterly worthless.

Jun 27, 2022

By Prabhat Ranjan Mishra

Who Is Louise Araneta-Marcos? Philippines New First Lady Will Remain Number One Adviser to Bongbong Marcos

The new first lady of the Philippines, "Liza" Marcos said that she will not be a part of her husband's government but observers say she will hold major sway.

Jun 27, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

China Pushes US Back on Maritime Freedom in Taiwan Strait, Says Washington Endangers Peace

Chinese Military officials have said that a US maritime plane flying through the Taiwan Strait is disrupting the peace of the region.

Jun 25, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

Taiwan Indicts Two Retired Officers for Developing a Spy Network for China

The two officers had assisted a Hong Konger with links in Central Military Commission of China to connect with senior officers in Taiwanese military.

Jun 25, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

Afghanistan Earthquake: 255 Killed, Over 500 Injured After 6.1 Magnitude Quake Hits South-East Afghanistan; Videos Show Terrible Devastation (WATCH)

At least 255 people were killed after a powerful earthquake jolted Afghanistan's Paktika and Khost province on Wednesday.

Jun 22, 2022

By Prabhat Ranjan Mishra

Dead Lizard Found Inside Snack at Popular Food Outlet in India, Under Investigation by Health Department [VIDEO]

Video footage of the shocking discovery is now being circulated on social media.

Jun 21, 2022

By Manthan C.

Hong Kong's Iconic Floating Restaurant Jumbo Kingdom Sinks in South China Sea While Being Towed from Main City [WATCH]

According to a statement from the company, water started entering the 260-feet long vessel and it gradually sank.

Jun 21, 2022

By R. Ghosh

ALL PLAY, NO SEX: Qatar Bans Sex for Single Fans at 2022 FIFA World Cup; One-Night Stands Can Lead to 7 Years in Jail

Given this situation, FIFA itself has warned all fans visiting Qatar to be on their best behavior.

Jun 21, 2022

By R. Ghosh

An oil tanker unloads crude oil at a crude oil terminal in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, China July 4, 2018.

China Oil Imports From Russia Soar To a Record, Surpass Top Supplier Saudi Arabia

In May, Beijing's crude oil imports from Russia jumped to 55% from a year earlier, according to the Chinese General Administration of Customs.

Jun 20, 2022

By Reuters

John Albert Laylo: Philippine Attorney On Vacation Fatally Shot in Philadelphia; Suspect Still at Large

A Philippine government lawyer was shot dead in Philadelphia while he was travelling to the airport with his mother in an Uber they were on a vacation

Jun 20, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

Who Is General Jo Kyong-chol? Brutal North Korean General Called "Angel of Death" Promoted to The Strongest Decision Making Forum

North Korean leader Kim has promoted a feared general to the Central Military Commission in a move to warn the top executives of all ranks to shape up.

Jun 19, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

Huge Fire Breaks Out in Singapore's Gul Drive Warehouse; No Injuries Reported

A massive fire involving waste materials and measuring 20m by 40m was extinguished by the SCDF firefighters at Singapore's Gul Drive in 2 hours

Jun 18, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

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