Why South Korea’s president suddenly declared martial law
South Korea’s president shocked the country on Tuesday night when, out of the blue, he declared martial law in the Asian democracy for the first time in nearly 50 years. Yoon Suk-yeol’s drastic decision – announced in a late-night TV…
China’s richest man blasts tech giants and government inaction in rare rebuke
China’s richest man has hit out at online shopping platforms, accusing them of starting price wars that have damaged a wide range of companies and industries as the country tackles an economic slump. And in extremely rare remarks that have…
North Korea’s Latest Missile Test Sparks Global Concern
Japan’s Coast Guard and Pyongyang say North Korea has fired what seemed to be a ballistic missile. Germany has described the launch as “illegal.” The launch came just hours after the US and South Korea called on Pyongyang to withdraw…
Historic Win: Rachel Gupta Becomes First Indian Miss Grand International
Rachel Gupta’s groundbreaking victory came on October 25 (Source: Instagram/Rachel Gupta) In a historic moment for Indian pageantry, 20-year-old Rachel Gupta from Jalandhar has become the first Indian to win the prestigious Miss Grand International 2024 crown. The groundbreaking victory…
Japan wants to host 2031 World Cup to boost women’s football
Japan wants to host the Women’s World Cup in 2031 to ignite the domestic game and cut the gap on Europe and North America, the country’s football chief said. In 2011 Japan won the competition but they have since been…
Pakistan make history at Asian Taekwondo Championship with 8 medals
Pakistani team awarded “Best Team” title, with Shahzaib recognised as “Best Athlete” of championship. Pakistan’s taekwondo team made history at the 6th Asian Open (Kyorugi) Taekwondo Championship in Indonesia, securing the championship title with an impressive tally of three gold,…
Bollywood Star Shah Rukh Khan Makes Triumphant Return with Award Win
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has told fans “it’s good to be back” after winning the best actor award at the International Indian Film Academy Awards. Khan was referring to his return to movies in 2023 after a hiatus lasting…
Rhea Singha Crowned Miss Universe India 2024, Sets Sights on Global Title
Rhea Singha will compete internationally in the Miss Universe 2024 contest after she won the Miss Universe India 2024. Rhea Singha, the Miss Universe India 2024 will compete internationally in the Miss Universe 2024 contest. The grand finale of Miss…
Meet the 70-Year-Old Malaysian Aiming to Be World’s Oldest Medical Graduate
In July 2024, the retired executive from Malaysia achieved a remarkable milestone by graduating from medical school, making him one of the world’s oldest medical school graduates. Mr Toh said that he never had great ambitions as a child to…
17-Year-Old UK Student Wins Silver For Team India At European Informatics Olympiad
The maths and computer whiz strongly believes that more girls should be involved in designing the technologies of the future and hopes to be role models to help override unconscious societal bias. A 17-year-old schoolgirl from London has won a…