Mahfuj Alam, a newly appointed advisor to Bangladesh’s interim government, has sparked controversy by removing the portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the nation’s founding father, from the Banga Bhaban presidential palace. Critics condemn the act as a blatant display of disrespect towards the country’s first president and its constitution, which mandates the display of... Read More
Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended pending an investigation into a video circulating on social media. The video appears to show Coote making derogatory comments about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, calling him “arrogant” and using offensive language. The incident allegedly stems from a 2020 match between Liverpool and Burnley where Klopp... Read More
Tens of thousands of cyclists in China embarked on nightly rides between Zhengzhou and Kaifeng, turning the highway into a rolling street festival. What began as a spontaneous adventure, fueled by social media and celebrated as youthful energy, was swiftly shut down by authorities citing traffic and safety concerns as the crowds swelled. Read More
Gen Z is driving a new dating trend called “throning,” where partners are chosen for their social status and flaunted on social media to gain validation and envy. Experts warn that this pursuit of external approval can lead to shallow relationships and emotional strain, potentially jeopardizing genuine connection and long-term happiness. Read More
A jeweler in Kanpur, India, poisoned his wife and three children, leading to their deaths, before attempting suicide at a railway station. Mukesh Verma, the accused, was apprehended by police who were alerted by neighbors. Verma later confessed to the crime. The motive behind the tragic incident is currently under investigation. Read More
Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves awarded El Salvador President Nayib Bukele with the nation’s highest honor, recognizing his success in reducing violence despite controversial tactics. Bukele’s methods, which have drawn criticism for curtailing civil liberties, have nonetheless yielded a significant drop in El Salvador’s homicide rate. Read More
An Austrian study has revealed a dramatic decline in fruit farming, with the number of fruit trees plummeting from 35 million in 1930 to just 4.2 million in 2020. The study blames climate change, citing extreme weather events like frosts, heatwaves, and floods as major factors. Read More