Sotheby’s returns Buddha jewels to India after global outcry
In a significant development hailed as a major cultural victory, British auction house Sotheby’s has returned a prized collection of sacred jewels — believed...
Here’s why Australians celebrate Christmas twice a year
As much of the world swelters through peak summer in July, Australia finds itself in the depths of winter — and increasingly, in the...
EU to launch biometric system for non-EU travellers from October
The European Union is set to begin implementing its long-awaited biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) starting October this year, marking a significant shift in how...
Report finds most nations falling short on COP28 renewable energy pledge
A major new analysis by the Ember climate think‑tank, published 31 July 2025, reveals that despite the ambitious commitments made during COP28 in Dubai,...
Australia expands under‑16 social media ban to include YouTube
Australia has officially moved to include YouTube in its pioneering law prohibiting individuals under 16 from operating social media accounts — a reversal of...
Russia witness 8.8 magnitude earthquake; world’s strongest in 14 years
A colossal magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck the seabed near Russia’s far‑eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, 2025, making it the largest earthquake in the world...
Shanghai: Gang arrested for selling fake Labubu dolls worth $1.7 million
Shanghai authorities have uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated counterfeit operation manufacturing and distributing fake Labubu plush toys and Crybaby figurines, popularly sold at roughly...
US: Groups announce to boycott Walmart, McDonald’s
A national boycott targeting Walmart, McDonald’s and Lowe’s is poised to begin on August 1 and will extend throughout the month, following a series...
Australia’s first homegrown orbital rocket crashes just seconds after liftoff
Australia’s historic bid to launch its first domestically produced orbital-class rocket ended in a short but significant flight. On July 30, 2025, the Eris TestFlight 1 —...