Algeria struggles with acute water shortage
On June 8th, frustration over prolonged water shortage erupted in Tiaret, a drought-stricken town in central Algeria. Protesters, wearing balaclavas, blocked roads and set...
Seoul airport shut as N. Korea continues to send rubbish-filled balloons
Takeoffs and landings at Incheon International Seoul Airport in South Korea were disrupted for about three hours due to balloons filled with rubbish launched...
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle can’t travel to Australia. Here’s why!
Following their recent "quasi-royal" trip to Nigeria, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are gearing up for a world tour. However, their rumored visit to...
Human smuggling network: Over 400 migrants brought into US
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reportedly identified over 400 migrants smuggled into the United States from Central Asia and other regions by...
Artwork becomes Harry Potter’s most expensive item ever sold
An original watercolor artwork has set a new record as the most valuable Harry Potter item ever sold, fetching $1.9 million (£1.5 million) at...
Washington DC: Abraham Lincoln wax statue melts amid sweltering heat
A six-foot-tall wax statue of American leader Abraham Lincoln began to melt in the sweltering heat of Washington, D.C., over the weekend, eventually losing...
EXPLAINED: Protests against Kenya’s controversial tax proposals?
Protests against an unpopular finance bill proposals have resulted in the deaths of at least five people in Kenya, with part of the parliament...
Tasmania launches ‘odd jobs’ offer to promote tourism
Tasmania has introduced a humorous "odd jobs" initiative to increase tourism during its winter season. The Australian island state offers people the chance to...
World’s largest music labels sues AI start-ups over copyright infringement
The world's largest record labels are suing two AI start-ups over alleged copyright infringement in a potentially significant case. Record labels Companies such as...