Veteran Telugu Actor Pavala Syamala Dies At 75 After Cardiac Arrest
Veteran Telugu film actress Pavala Syamala has passed away at the age of 75 after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest. The respected actress died on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, bringing to an end a career that spanned several decades in…
Taiwanese Actor Wang kai Found Dead At Home in Taipei At 43
Taiwanese actor Wang Kai has died at the age of 43 after he was found unresponsive at his home in Taipei, Taiwan. Authorities discovered the actor, whose real name was Wang Chien-lung, at his residence in Taipei’s Da’an District on…
Rihanna pays heartfelt tribute to Barbados legend Sir Garry Sobers
Global music icon Rihanna has paid a heartfelt tribute to Barbados National Hero, Sir Garry Sobers, describing him as a lasting source of inspiration whose legacy will never be forgotten. Honouring the legendary cricketer, Rihanna said Sir Garry’s impact extends…
Indian students in Canada face PG work permit rejection over programme eligibility
Thousands of students, mostly from India, who enrolled in a business management diploma programme offered through Portage College and the Canadian Institute of Osteopathic Therapy in Calgary, are facing uncertainty as they have been unable to obtain a post-graduation work…
How South Korea Rose from Poverty to a Global Economic and Cultural Powerhouse
In 1960, South Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world, with an economy largely dependent on agriculture. At the time, its income per person was lower than that of several African countries, including Ghana. The country was…
Fire in Bangkok pub kills at least 27, dozens injured
At least 27 people have died and 63 others have been injured, including 22 critically, after a massive fire tore through the popular Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district just before midnight. According to Thai authorities,…
Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74
Qatar’s former emir, who revolutionised Qatar out of its Bedouin background to a regional powerhouse, has died at the age of 74, the nation’s Amiri Diwan, its top government body, said on Sunday. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani ruled…
China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes
A court in eastern China has sentenced a former city official to death for taking more than 2.2bn yuan ($325m; £243m) in bribes over 30 years. Yang Youlin, who served in various positions in Nanjing city from 1993 to 2023,…
Philippines braces for protests as impeachment trial for vice-president Sara Duterte begins
The Senate has put in place security and crowd-control arrangements for the first day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, including preparations for possible protest actions outside the chamber, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said. In a chance…
Former South Korea Coach Hong Myung-bo Leaves for U.S. Amid Backlash After World Cup
Former South Korea national football team coach Hong Myung-bo has traveled to the United States following intense public backlash over the country’s disappointing performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hong resigned shortly after South Korea’s group-stage elimination, taking responsibility…