China to send youngest ever astronaut, mice to next space mission
China is set to send one of its youngest ever astronauts into space this week, along with a small contingent of four laboratory mice,...
17-year-old Australian cricketer dies after ball struck his neck
A tragic accident on Tuesday in suburban Melbourne claimed the life of a promising 17-year-old cricketer from the Ferntree Gully Cricket Club. The boy...
Indonesia: New Capital ‘Nusantara’ faces risk of becoming a ‘Ghost Town’
In the heart of Borneo’s forest, a pristine multilane highway opens onto the shimmering façade of a winged-eagle topped palace — the symbol of...
Allegations of violence, abuse and neglect in Victorian childcares jumped in 2024-25
A sharp rise in reports of violence, neglect and sexual misconduct in the childcare sector in Victoria has revealed serious concerns about the safety...
Trump-owned Truth Social to start users betting on elections
In a strategic shift reshaping its business model, Donald Trump’s social-networking platform Truth Social — operated under his company Trump Media & Technology Group...
Hurricane Melissa tears through Jamaica and slams Cuba
A furious force of nature roared across the Caribbean this week as Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba after ravaging Jamaica, setting off alarm...
Amazon announces lay-off of upto 30,000 corporate staff
Global e-commerce giant Amazon has initiated a fresh round of workforce reductions, set to affect up to 30,000 of its corporate employees. The move...
Indian man wins record ₹240 crore in UAE lottery
A 29-year-old Indian expatriate residing in Abu Dhabi has become the inaugural winner of the UAE Lottery’s top prize — a massive Dh100 million...
Earthquake collapse buildings in Turkey, residents flee in panic
A strong earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale hit the western Turkish province of Balıkesir late Monday, centred near the town of Sındırgı,...