Earth will reach its farthest point from the Sun on July 6, a yearly astronomical event known as aphelion. At around 152.1 million kilometres from the Sun, the planet will be about 5 million kilometres farther away than it is in early January. Yet, despite this greater distance, the Northern Hemisphere will remain firmly in…
Candace Owens is facing renewed criticism after a viral interview clip resurfaced in which she reflected on Charlie Kirk’s personal life and claimed he never found the love he had long wanted. Her remarks also referenced his widow, Erika Kirk, prompting backlash on social media. Critics accused Owens of making unverified personal claims during a…
Today’s quote of the day is widely attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military leader and emperor who reshaped Europe in the early nineteenth century. The line reads, “The world suffers a lot. Not because the violence of bad people. But because of the silence of the good people.” It circulates constantly online, usually without…
This Thai proverb reminds us that good work should be done without seeking attention. The ultimate act of goodness is doing something noble when no one is watching. Such kind works done in shadows do not cry for attention, for reward. And this timeless Thai saying invokes a religious image as it refers to the…
‘The monkey is a gazelle in its mother’s eyes’ At first glance, the proverb sounds almost humorous. How can a monkey possibly resemble a graceful gazelle?Yet for centuries, Arabic speakers have repeated the saying “القرد بعين أمه غزال” (Al-qird bi-‘ayn ummihi ghazal) to express one of the most universal truths about human relationships: affection often…
Visuals from the funeral Image source: Iran International Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new Supreme Leader, was conspicuously absent from the funeral of his wife Zahra Hadad-Adel, who was killed in the February 28 US-Israeli strike on Ali Khamenei’s residence.The funeral was held on Wednesday at Farhang High School in Tehran and attended by her father, Gholam-Ali…
Who Is Tou Lue Vang? Sex Abuser Facing Deportation Pardoned in Minnesota A Hmong immigrant scheduled for deportation following a conviction for child sexual abuse has been granted a full pardon by the Minnesota Board of Pardons. The controversial decision was criticised by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and federal immigration officials, who accuse…
In this photo, taken from video, a firefighter exits the charred remains of an Econo Lodge motel in Wooster, Ohio A fast-moving fire tore through a motel in Ohio in the early hours of Wednesday, killing three people of Indian-origin who were trapped inside a room.Flames were already shooting through the roof when firefighters arrived…
H-1B visa holders laid off from their jobs with only 60 days to find a new employer are going through a difficult time in the US. A former international student from India, Maya, shared the hardships H-1B visa holders in the US are facing after a layoff. These visa holders have 60 days to find…
The release of Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed has sparked furious public backlash over an immigration loophole / Image – file The release of Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed has reignited anger over a legal loophole that prevents his deportation despite serious sexual offence convictions.The release of Shabir Ahmed, the convicted leader of…
Indian student denied entry to the US over WhatsApp group? A viral post urged international students to execise caution before they join any WhatsApp grpup, citing a case of an Indian student being denied entry to the US over WhatsApp activity. The post did not detail what exactly happened but claimed that a student who…
Wildfires ripped through southern France on Thursday, scorching a combined area of 1,210 hectares of land as strong winds and tinder-dry conditions left by Europe’s recent heatwave fuelled rapidly spreading blazes.Hundreds of firefighters, supported by water-bomber aircraft and emergency vehicles, were deployed across the affected regions as authorities raced to contain the fires, Reuters reported.The…
