The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has pardoned 57 Bangladeshi citizens who were convicted and sentenced to lengthy prison terms for staging a rare protest in the Gulf nation against their home country, UAE state media reported. The decision cancels the sentences of those convicted, and the pardoned … Read more
Portugal’s star forward Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed any speculation about ending his international career, expressing that recent criticism has only fueled his motivation. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Ronaldo made it clear that the notion of retiring from international football was never on his radar. “It never crossed my mind that my cycle … Read more
A devastating accident in China’s eastern Shandong province on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of eleven people, including six parents and five children, after a school bus lost control at a busy pedestrian junction. The incident, which occurred in Tai’an city, left disturbing scenes as bodies were seen lying on the road, with some trapped … Read more
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to make key announcements following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, as part of a state visit aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations. The visit coincides with Ramaphosa’s participation in the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, taking place later this week. This … Read more
Intense monsoon rains and floods in India’s southern states have resulted in at least 25 deaths, with thousands rescued and relocated to relief camps, disaster officials reported Monday. Telangana has recorded 16 fatalities, while Andhra Pradesh has seen nine deaths in the past two days. Y Nagi Reddy, director general of Telangana’s disaster response and … Read more
A beluga whale known as Hvaldimir, which gained notoriety as a suspected Russian spy, was found dead in Risavika Bay, southern Norway, on Saturday. The discovery was made by a father and son fishing in the area, according to The Independent, citing Norwegian public broadcaster NRK. Hvaldimir’s name is a blend of the Norwegian word … Read more
Chidimma Adetshina’s journey to the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 crown is a testament to resilience and determination. Born in Soweto, Adetshina’s path to success has been far from straightforward. Her bid for the Miss South Africa 2024 title was cut short due to allegations involving her parents and identity fraud, which led to her disqualification. … Read more