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American family brings unexploded shell as keepsake; Results in chaos at Israeli airport

Many netizens questioned whether things would be the same if it were an Israeli family doing the same thing at a US airport

Apr 29, 2022

UAE Visa Rules: New types of entry visa, expanded categories, less dependence on sponsors, Golden Visa easier [details]

From a five-year Green Visa to introducing new categories under the 10-year Golden Visa, the UAE Cabinet announced a slew of reforms to the relief of many families.

Apr 20, 2022

Sri Lanka economic crisis teaches important lessons; why PAK could be next [details]

Both nations share a number of similarities comprising the vicious circle of economic crisis, with the Chinese debt-trap being the most controversial one

Apr 6, 2022

Who is responsible for Sri Lanka's political and financial mess; all fingers point to Rajapaksa clan [here's why]

The spiralling economic crisis of the island nation has been in the making for long now. Experts blame chronic budget deficit, ill-advised taxation policies, and irregularities by the Rajapaksas further compounded by the pandemic.

Apr 4, 2022

China puts up sprawling Covid camps with rows of cramped metal boxes

Pandemic not over: Over 40% new Covid cases globally in areas neighbouring China; situation under watch

There has been a resurgence of Covid-19 cases globally in the past week with, notably, more than 40 per cent of cases appearing in areas surrounding China, according to China's National Health Commission (NHC)

Mar 20, 2022

Massive explosion in Pakistan Army's ammunition depot in Sialkot [details]

There have been unconfirmed reports that the ammunition depot was hit by an 'unidentified object.'

Mar 20, 2022

7.4-magnitude midnight quake jolts Japan, 2 killed, 92 injured; Total power shutdown in Tokyo

2 dead, 92 injured after 7.4-magnitude quake shook Japan violently on Wednesday close to midnight

Mar 17, 2022

Sessho Seki: Japan's killing stone splits into two; Fears of freed chaotic demon grip netizens

The stone, which is said to continuously spew poisonous gas, is believed to have been destroyed and its spirit exorcised by a Buddhist monk who scattered its pieces across Japan

Mar 10, 2022

Abaya not necessary; Saudi Prince hailed as champion of women's rights [details]

The police and judiciary in Saudi Arabia have always enforced a strict dress code, requiring women to wear abaya and sometimes even cover their hair and faces.

Feb 20, 2022

Indian Institute of Management - Ahemdabad

Four Indian B-schools rank among world's best in FT MBA Rankings 2022; ISB Hyderabad fares best [details]

As per the London-based business newspaper Financial Times World MBA Ranking 2022, the Indian School of Business (ISB Hyderabad) seems to have perfected the art of staying right on top.

Feb 16, 2022

Queen Elizabeth IIs 2017 Christmas Speech

Platinum Jubilee: Queen Elizabeth II is longest serving royal monarch; wants Camilla to be crowned alongside Charles

Queen Elizabeth II is the first British monarch to reign for seven decades. She acceded to the throne on February 6, 1952, at the young age of 25.

Feb 7, 2022

Brutally Ironic: Stranded pregnant NZ journalist seeks Taliban help when prevented from returning home

While seeking justification from New Zealand authorities for not approving her application, Bellis also said that when the Taliban offers you safe haven, you know your situation is messed up.

Jan 31, 2022

Mumbai boy scores rare 1600 in SAT, did not study a day prior but says no short-cuts to any exam [details]

Nearly two million students take the SAT exam every year and only a handful achieve the near perfect scores

Jan 24, 2022

Drone attack in Abu Dhabi: Two Indians among 3 killed [Details]

It is to be noted that the event occurred while Yemen's years-long conflict continues, and an Emirati-flagged warship was just captured by the Houthis

Jan 17, 2022

Gen Soleimani Assassination Anniversary: Major Israeli News Outlets Hacked, Here's the Link

The hack comes after Israel's former military intelligence chief publicly admitted his country was engaged in Soleimani's assassination in late December.

Jan 3, 2022

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