New Zealand’s foreign minister expressed surprise at China’s one-year travel ban on four New Zealand lawmakers following their visit to Taiwan. This marks the first time such a restriction has been imposed on them. Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao of Taiwan posed for a group photo with New Zealand lawmakers Maureen Pugh, Duncan Webb, Laura McClure,...
A Sherpa guide named Dawa Sherpa defied the odds by surviving alone on Mount Everest for a week after going missing. On May 29, Dawa was last seen descending the mountain. However, he never made it to the base camp, although his client managed to reach safety. The climbing season was winding down, and he...
A remarkable story of survival recently unfolded on Mount Everest. Dawa Sherpa, a 52-year-old Sherpa guide, was found alive nearly a week after going missing on the mountain. He survived without food, water, or supplemental oxygen, prompting rescuers to describe his survival as miraculous. Dawa disappeared on May 29 while descending Everest, having turned back...
A buffalo with a unique hairstyle is attracting attention for its resemblance to former President Donald Trump. This albino buffalo, named ‘Donald Trump,’ has become popular at Bangladesh’s national zoo due to its blond hair tuft, which many believe looks like the president’s signature hairstyle. The buffalo first caught public attention when a local farmer...
Since the resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2021, the country has faced severe economic decline and social challenges. The regime has displaced prior improvements, affecting various aspects of life for Afghans. Economic Challenges The Afghan economy has struggled under Taliban rule, with significant downturns noted across multiple sectors. Malnutrition rates have sharply increased,...
An explosion in northeastern Myanmar’s Kaung Tup village resulted in many fatalities on Sunday. The incident, reported to be accidental, occurred in a warehouse storing explosives for mining and quarrying. This area is under the control of the Ta’ang National Liberation Army. The explosion took place around noon, leaving large sections of the village devastated....
A spokeswoman for Taiwan’s President, Lai Ching-te, criticized the actions of Beijing after a New York Times reporter was expelled from China. This move followed Mr. Lai’s video appearance at a Times DealBook summit in New York. The reporter, Vivian Wang, based in Beijing, was expelled in February. Wang was not part of the DealBook...
Ukrainian Denials Over Drone Strikes Ukraine refuted Russia’s claims of a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility. Simultaneously, Kyiv intensified assaults on Russian energy targets, prompting Moscow’s accusations. Escalation in Energy Sector Attacks Ukraine’s military reported successful drone strikes on the Saratov oil refinery in Russia’s southwest, igniting a significant fire. This...
Heavy rains threatened the ongoing search efforts for two missing individuals in a flooded cave in Laos on Sunday. This follows the successful rescue of five people trapped underground for over a week. Finnish diver Mikko Paasi, an early international responder, mentioned to The Associated Press that rainwater had filled the cave up to its...
A suicide attack on a passenger train in Pakistan resulted in the deaths of at least 23 individuals and injuries to approximately 70 others. The incident occurred in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province, reports The Associated Press. The explosive-laden vehicle detonated near a railway line, causing two train cars to overturn and catch fire....