A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook Thailand and Myanmar on Friday, causing a high-rise under construction in Bangkok to collapse, officials confirmed. Authorities are still assessing potential casualties. Dramatic Collapse Caught on Video Footage shared across social media captured the terrifying moment the multi-story building crumbled near Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market, sending up a massive cloud […]
Stock Market Update: Asian Shares Drop as Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Auto Imports
Asian Markets React to U.S. Tariff Hike on Imported Cars Asian stock markets tumbled on Thursday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on auto imports. The move, aimed at boosting U.S. manufacturing, has sent shockwaves through global markets, particularly affecting Japanese and South Korean automakers. Japan’s Nikkei 225 Falls as Auto Stocks […]
South Korea Wildfires: At Least 18 Dead in Nation’s Worst-Ever Blaze
Historic Fires Claim Lives and Destroy Cultural Heritage At least 18 people have died and 19 others have been injured as devastating wildfires continue to spread across southeastern South Korea, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. Unprecedented Disaster Wreaks Havoc Acting President Han Duck-soo called the crisis “unprecedented”, stating that these fires […]
Bollywood Actress Rhea Chakraborty Vindicated After Media Trial Over Sushant Singh Rajput’s Death
Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty has been officially cleared of any involvement in the tragic death of Sushant Singh Rajput, after years of intense media scrutiny, public shaming, and a legal battle. India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has confirmed to a Mumbai court that the actor died by suicide, and neither Chakraborty nor her family […]
Japan Court Orders Dissolution of Controversial Unification Church, Tied to Abe Assassination
A Tokyo court has ordered the dissolution of the Unification Church, also known as the “Moonies,” following its controversial role in the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022. The decision comes after the alleged assassin claimed to have been motivated by grievances against the church, blaming it for financially ruining his […]
Indian Comedian Kunal Kamra Refuses to Apologize for Controversial Joke that Sparked Political Outrage
Kunal Kamra’s Stand-Up Show Angers Maharashtra PoliticiansIndian comedian Kunal Kamra is standing firm after facing backlash for jokes made during a stand-up comedy show that provoked outrage among supporters of a prominent Maharashtra politician. The viral clips of Kamra’s jokes, some of which targeted Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, stirred significant controversy. The Shiv […]
Papua New Guinea Blocks Facebook to Combat Fake News and Pornography
Papua New Guinea has imposed a sudden ban on Facebook starting this Monday, describing it as a “test” aimed at limiting the spread of fake news, hate speech, and pornography. The unexpected move has sparked backlash from opposition members and political critics, who argue that the action infringes on human rights. Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili […]
At Least 18 Dead in South Korea’s Worst Wildfires in History
Seoul, South Korea (March 26, 2025) – South Korea is grappling with its deadliest wildfires in history, which have claimed at least 18 lives and left 19 others injured. The catastrophic fires, now ravaging the southeast region, continue to burn uncontrollably despite widespread efforts to contain them. According to the Ministry of the Interior and […]
China Rejects US Efforts to Divide Sino-Russian Relations, Calls Strategy “Doomed to Fail”
Beijing has dismissed US attempts to weaken ties between China and Russia, stating that such efforts are “doomed to fail.” The response came on Thursday after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that Washington aims to dilute relations between the two nuclear-powered neighbors. US Strategy to Weaken China-Russia Ties In an interview with conservative […]
Japanese Woman Under Investigation for Kissing BTS’s Jin at Fan Event
A Japanese woman who unexpectedly kissed BTS’s Jin during a fan event last year is now under investigation by South Korean police for public sexual harassment. Incident at BTS Jin’s Fan Event The controversial incident occurred in June 2023 at Jin’s first public event in Seoul after his military discharge. The event, attended by thousands […]