Ghana parliament passes tough anti-LGBTQ+ bill
The Parliament of Ghana has approved a controversial bill that seeks to impose stricter penalties on homosexuality and activities linked to the LGBTQ+ community,...
War leaves Iranians trapped between economic collapse
Months after the US-Israel conflict with Iran pushed the country into one of its worst crises in recent years, ordinary Iranians are now struggling...
Israel declares southern Lebanon as combat zone amid escalating tensions
Israel has declared a vast stretch of southern Lebanon a “combat zone” and urged civilians to immediately evacuate northward, signalling a major escalation in...
Highly contagious ‘vomit bug’ spreads across US
A highly contagious stomach virus commonly referred to as the “vomit bug” is rapidly spreading across several parts of the United States, raising concerns...
Rio de Janeiro: Favelas emerge as new tourist hotspots
Once widely regarded as no-go zones marked by violence and poverty, Rio de Janeiro’s sprawling favela communities are now attracting more international visitors than...
Ferrari enters electric era with $640,000 “Luce”
Luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari has officially entered the electric vehicle segment with the unveiling of its first fully electric model, a high-priced supercar...
Japan: Cat obsession fuels a multi-billion-dollar “Catnomics” boom
Japan’s long-standing affection for cats has evolved into a powerful economic engine, transforming into a multi-billion-dollar industry now widely referred to as “catnomics,” according...
In the hills of Hangzhou, the race begins for China’s most coveted green tea
On the mist-covered hills on the outskirts of Hangzhou, the annual Longjing tea harvest has begun, marking one of the most anticipated seasons for...
Measles outbreak in Bangladesh leaves hundreds of children dead
A devastating measles outbreak sweeping across Bangladesh has claimed the lives of more than 500 children since March, while suspected and confirmed cases have...