Myanmar to free 6,000 prisoners in annual amnesty
Myanmar's military government announced the release of approximately 6,000 prisoners and a reduction in sentences for others as part of a mass amnesty to...
Ghana: Fire destroys world’s biggest secondhand market
A massive cleanup operation is underway following a fire that devastated Kantamanto Market in Accra, Ghana, one of the world's largest secondhand clothing hubs....
$20,000 worth diamond from India was Jill Biden’s priciest gift in 2023
In 2023, US President Joe Biden and his his wife Jill Biden received numerous gifts from foreign leaders, including a $20,000 diamond—the most valuable...
Apple to pay $95 million to settle user privacy violation lawsuit on Siri
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that its Siri voice assistant violated users' privacy. A preliminary...
300k migrants crossed treacherous Darien Gap in 2024
In 2024, over 300,000 migrants traversed the treacherous Darien Gap into Panama—a 42% decrease compared to the record number who made the dangerous jungle...
Meghan Markle rents $6 mln mansion for new Netflix show
Meghan Markle recently announced her Netflix cooking show, With Love, Meghan, offering viewers an intimate glimpse into her domestic life. However, the Duchess of...
Singapore jet fuel imports reach multi-year highs
Singapore's jet fuel imports likely reached multi-year highs in December, with India emerging as the top supplier due to the closure of the arbitrage...
UK to tighten laws to fight people smugglers
Suspected people smugglers in Britain will face strict measures under new laws aimed at combating illegal migration and bolstering border security, the government announced...
UK: House prices saw 4.7% increases in 2024
UK house prices increased by approximately 4.7% in 2024, according to data from Nationwide, with the average home costing £269,426 by December. Despite affordability...