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Iranian Rapper Sentenced to Death for Making Songs Critical of Regime

Toomaj Salehi, 33, was handed the death penalty on the charge of "corruption on Earth" by the Islamic Republic Revolution Court of Isfahan on Wednesday, April 24.

Apr 25, 2024

By Manthan C.

Chinese Tourist Dies After Falling into Active Volcano in Indonesia While Posing for Photo on the Edge

Huang Lihong, a Chinese tourist, fell 250 ft into the active volcano while posing for a photo for her husband at the Ijen Crater in Banyuwangi, East Java on Sunday, April 20.

Apr 22, 2024

By Manthan C.

Indian Biker Dies After Nilgai Crossing Highway Pierces His Chest with Horn During Collision

The biker's chest was pierced by the animal's horn when it collided into him on the national highway.

Apr 16, 2024

By Manthan C.

Two-Year-Old Girl Mauled to Death by Stray Dogs; Residents Blame Civic Authorities for Menace

The toddler and her elder sister were attacked by a pack of stray dogs while they were playing on the road outside a construction site, where their father was working.

Apr 15, 2024

By Manthan C.

Who is Truong My Lan? Vietnam's Female Real Estate Tycoon gets Death Sentence in Country's Largest Financial Fraud worth $12.5 Billion

Real estate tycoon Truong My Lan has been sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, involving $12.5 billion which is nearly 3% of Country's GDP in 2022. Her scheme, which included bribing officials and controlling a bank illegally, highlights the country's ongoing battle against corruption.

Apr 11, 2024

By Anshul Panda

South Korean President Yoon Meets Leader of Doctor's Strike but Fails to Strike a Deal

The prolonged walkout by thousands of trainee doctors across the nation is placing growing pressure on South Korea's healthcare system.

Apr 5, 2024

By R. Ghosh

Who is Fu Bao? Giant Panda gets Teary-eyed Farewell, as She Leaves to China from South Korea

Fu Bao, the beloved panda, bid farewell amidst tears at South Korea's Everland park before departing for China, leaving behind cherished memories. Her departure highlights global conservation efforts, while her legacy lives on through her mother and the nation's first panda twins

Apr 5, 2024

By Anshul Panda

Indian Man Stabs Girlfriend to Death After She Refused to Stop Working and Get Married to Him

The 35-year-old man turned himself over to the police after fatally stabbing his 42-year-old girlfriend over the rejected marriage proposal.

Apr 1, 2024

By Manthan C.

Indian Woman Kills Brother's Toddler After He Stops Her From Meeting Boyfriend

Maya Pareek, 21, killed her nephew in a fit of rage after her brother, the victim's father, stopped her from meeting her boyfriend.

Mar 27, 2024

By Manthan C.

Indian Woman Fakes Kidnapping, Sends Father Photo of Herself Tied Up to Extort Him So She Could Study Abroad with Friend

With the help of a friend, the woman clicked pictures of her hands and feet tied at their Indore flat, and sent them to her father, and demanded a ransom of Rs 30 lakh.

Mar 22, 2024

By Manthan C.

Taiwanese Student Amputates His Own Legs After Being Persuaded by His Friend for $1.3M Insurance Payout, Gets Only $7K

The student, identified as Zhang, immersed his feet in dry ice for 10 hours to intentionally get a frostbite, which required amputation.

Mar 20, 2024

By Manthan C.

Indian Ice-Cream Seller Caught on Video Masturbating, Tainting Falooda with Semen, Arrested

The ice cream vendor was arrested and booked for committing an indecent act in public.

Mar 20, 2024

By Manthan C.

New York Super Strikers vs Rajasthan Kings Live Streaming: How to Watch Legends Cricket Trophy 2024 Final Online in India, US and UK

The New York Super Strikers vs Rajasthan Kings LCT 2024 final will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, Sri Lanka.

Mar 19, 2024

By R. Ghosh

Pilot, Co-Pilot of Indonesian Airline Fall Asleep for 30 Minutes on Flight with 153 Passengers on Board, Veer Off Path

The pilot and co-pilot of a Batik Air flight from South East Sulawesi to Jakarta fell asleep for nearly 28 minutes mid-flight, causing the plane to veer off course.

Mar 11, 2024

By Manthan C.

Miss World 2024 Live Streaming: Date, Venue, Contestants, Host and How and Where to Watch the Event Online

The event will be co-hosted by Indian filmmaker Karan Johar and Miss World 2013 Megan Young from the Philippines.

Mar 9, 2024

By R. Ghosh

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