A 90-year-old woman in South Korea has drawn national and international attention after being arrested and later sentenced for laundering money linked to her son’s drug trafficking activities. According to court proceedings in Incheon, the elderly woman handled hundreds of millions of won over multiple transactions, transferring funds at her son’s direction while he was […]
Recent archaeological excavations in the Yangtze River Delta, China, have revealed the complex socio-cultural practices of the Neolithic Liangzhu civilisation, dating back about 5000 years. Using remains from the Zhongjiagang site, researchers have found that human bones were routinely used as a source of functional and ritualistic objects like ‘skull cups’ and ‘skeleton masks’. Unlike […]
(AI image generated by ChatGPT) Mario Puzo is best known for The Godfather – one of those rare instances where the movies are almost as sublime as the book – but it’s not the only book he wrote on the Mafia. There is The Sicilian, which is part of The Godfather universe and even has […]
Decades after the end of the Second World War, a quiet and deeply moving tradition continues across parts of Europe. In Belgium and the Netherlands, local families have taken it upon themselves to care for the graves of American soldiers who died during the liberation of their countries. These are not relatives by blood, but […]
What began as a bizarre symbol of excess in a drug lord’s private zoo has turned into one of South America’s most unusual environmental crises. Deep in Colombia’s river systems, hundreds of hippos, descendants of animals once imported illegally by Pablo Escobar, now roam freely, far from their native Africa. Their numbers have surged over […]
The much-anticipated first look of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai has finally been unveiled on April 14, and it promises a full-blown dose of entertainment, romance, and signature comedy. Marking the return of veteran filmmaker David Dhawan, the film starring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur seems to carry all the ingredients of […]
UAE expands Nafis till 2040, adds monthly salary support and unlimited child allowance / Image: file In a significant move to strengthen Emirati employment in the private sector, the United Arab Emirates announced a major expansion of its flagship Nafis programme, extending benefits until 2040. The announcement was made under the directives of Sheikh Mohamed […]
Coastal road construction reveals ancient graves and 3,000-year-old burial secrets / Image: file A remarkable archaeological discovery has come to light in Oman, where construction work along a key coastal road in the Al Batinah region led to the unearthing of graves dating back nearly 3,000 years. The find was confirmed by the Oman Ministry […]
Who is Elfilea VTuber? Her streaming journey explored as she speaks out in Sykkuno controversy (Image via Getty) Elfilea, a small but growing VTuber, is now part of a serious online controversy linked to streamer Thomas Sykkuno. The issue started when another streamer, Mal Hemomal, shared a long public document with strong claims about him. […]
Who is Elfilea VTuber? Her streaming journey explored as she speaks out in Sykkuno controversy (Image via Getty) Elfilea, a small but growing VTuber, is now part of a serious online controversy linked to streamer Thomas Sykkuno. The issue started when another streamer, Mal Hemomal, shared a long public document with strong claims about him. […]
