CHINA: A shocking incident in Lanzhou, China, on 12 September drew widespread online attention after a dashcam captured a seemingly selfless act turning ugly. A woman in the passenger seat of a car noticed an elderly man, estimated to be around 80 years old, stumbling across the road while carrying heavy bags. Since he was…
USA: Marine biologist Nan Hauser has recounted an extraordinary encounter in the Cook Islands, where a humpback whale appeared to shield her from danger. While diving, she noticed the whale behaving unusually, pushing and nudging her for about ten minutes instead of swimming away. At first she feared it was being aggressive, but then she…
CHINA: In one of the strangest travel hacks to emerge from China, a passenger repeatedly dined for free at Xi’an International Airport’s first-class VIP lounge without ever boarding a plane. The man purchased a fully refundable Eastern China Airlines first-class ticket, which granted him access to the lounge, then simply changed his flight date after…
SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan announced at the United Nations General Assembly that Riyadh will provide $90 million in emergency aid to the Palestinian Authority. The pledge underscores Saudi Arabia’s role as a key regional donor and highlights its ongoing support for Palestinian institutions at a time of deepening humanitarian and…
SHARJAH: A powerful blast ripped through a residential neighborhood in Sharjah, shattering windows and damaging walls across multiple buildings. The sudden explosion startled residents and prompted a large emergency response, with firefighters, police, and municipal crews rushing to the scene. Authorities cordoned off the affected area while assessing the structural integrity of nearby homes and…
UK: A BBC Watchdog investigation has revealed alarming hygiene lapses in the ice served at major fast-food chains in the United Kingdom. Testing of ice from 30 outlets, including McDonald’s, Burger King, and KFC, found that more than half of the samples contained fecal bacteria, with several showing significant contamination levels. The findings raised public…
PAKISTAN: Pakistani actress Saima Qureshi has ignited a heated public discussion after sharing candid remarks about second marriages during a recent interview. Known for her long career in television dramas, Qureshi spoke openly about the social and emotional realities of marrying again, challenging deeply held cultural expectations. Her comments quickly went viral, drawing both praise…
SAUDI ARABIA: Following a directive by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, authorities in Riyadh have imposed a freeze on all residential and commercial rent hikes, marking a sweeping policy aimed at stabilizing the cost of living in Saudi Arabia’s capital. The move applies across the city and comes amid rising public concern about affordability for…
PAKISTAN: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif used his address at the United Nations General Assembly to accuse India of launching strikes on Pakistani territory and deliberately targeting civilians. He said Pakistan had offered a fair and transparent inquiry into the incidents, but claimed India rejected the proposal. The speech reflected a heightened level of tension…
MUSCAT: Meeting “the one” from another country may seem like a dream, but for foreign workers in Malaysia, marrying a local could turn into serious legal trouble. In 2023, the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) clarified that foreigners holding a Temporary Employment Visit Pass (PLKS) are not allowed to marry locals, as doing so would automatically…
