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Indian billionaire Ratan Tata, who recently passed away, left a substantial portion of his £91 million fortune to his German shepherd, Tito, ensuring "unlimited care" for his pet. Tata’s will also includes generous provisions for his butler and cook, overlooking his siblings in this heartfelt...
A six-year-old girl in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, reportedly escaped an attempted assault when a group of monkeys intervened, scaring off the alleged attacker. The incident, which occurred on September 20, has prompted a police investigation and renewed discussions on child safety in the region...
A brave nurse at a private hospital in Bihar, India, fended off a gang-rape attempt by a drunken doctor and his associates. After inflicting injuries on the attacker with a blade, she escaped and reported the incident to the police, leading to the arrest of the assailants. In a shocking...
A Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed near Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on July 24, 2024, killing 18 of 19 people on board. The plane skidded off the runway during takeoff and caught fire. The sole survivor, the pilot, was hospitalized. Authorities are investigating the cause. On...
China cracks down on influencers flaunting luxury lifestyles on social media, banning accounts like Wang Hongquan's on Douyin amid economic slowdown. Authorities aim to curb materialistic influences on youth and societal discontent. Chinese authorities are cracking down on online influencers...
North Korea retaliated against South Korea by launching 260 balloons filled with trash and manure. Amid escalating tensions, Seoul urges residents to stay indoors. Kim Jong Un's retaliation follows South Korean activists' leaflet scattering over North Korea. In a retaliatory move, North Korean...
Two Malaysian military helicopters collided mid-air during a routine training exercise, resulting in the loss of all 10 crew members on board. The incident occurred near the naval base in Lumut, where the aircraft were rehearsing for the upcoming 90th-anniversary parade of the Royal Malaysian...
Vietnamese property developer Truong My Lan, 67, received a rare sentence of death for embezzling billions over 11 years from Saigon Commercial Bank. This marks a severe verdict in Vietnam, where very few women face capital punishment for white-collar crimes. The case revealed Truong's...
A powerful earthquake, the strongest to hit Taiwan in 25 years, rocked the island nation, causing widespread devastation and leaving thousands without power. The earthquake, measured at magnitudes ranging from 7.2 to 7.7 by various monitoring agencies, struck the eastern county of Hualien during...
In the foothills of the Himalayas, a disturbing tale unfolds as villagers in Nepal's Hokse village share harrowing stories of kidney exploitation. Two men, Kanchha and Ram, reveal wide scars, testimonies of their kidney-selling ordeal driven by financial desperation. Hokse, dubbed "Kidney...
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