Worlds Archives - Page 2 Of 4

Meet the Roblox creator behind Free Republic of Verdis, the ‘world’s smallest country’ with 400 citizens and its own passports | World News

In one of Europe’s most unusual geopolitical developments, a young digital designer has turned an unclaimed border region into a self-proclaimed nation. Daniel Jackson, a 20-year-old originally from Australia, declared himself president of the Free Republic of Verdis, located on a 125-acre patch of land wedged between Croatia and Serbia along the Danube River. This […]

World’s Boiling River stuns the world with deadly heat and Amazon mystery challenging science | World News

Hidden deep within the Amazon rainforest, the Shanay-timpishka in Peru, more famously known as the Boiling River, is one of Earth’s most extraordinary natural wonders. This river is no ordinary body of water—it maintains extreme temperatures so high that they can reach 210°F (100°C), enough to boil living animals alive and inflict severe burns within […]

Dubai launches world’s first AI-powered ‘Emirati family’: What is its purpose? Find out! | World News

The first character, introduced as “The Girl,” invited the public to vote on her name: Dubai, Mira, or Latifa/ Image: X In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Dubai has unveiled a virtual Emirati family powered by artificial intelligence, aimed at enhancing the city’s digital outreach and supporting its smart transformation strategy. Developed by Digital Dubai, the project […]

World’s oldest baby: Boy born from 1994 embryo in 2025; Ohio couple celebrates IVF milestone

A baby born in Ohio may have broken a world record, after developing from an embryo that was frozen for over 30 years before being successfully transferred. Lindsey and Tim Pierce welcomed their son last Saturday through embryo adoption, using one of a set of embryos donated back in 1994. The embryo that led to […]

World’s richest YouTuber MrBeast receives custom 400 million subscribers Play Button, but fans are disappointed; here’s why | World News

YouTube sensation Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has set a historic milestone by becoming the first individual creator to surpass 400 million subscribers on his main channel. According to Forbes report, world’s richest content creator MrBeast’s position achieved on June 1, 2025, this feat cements as one of the most influential digital creators worldwide. […]

Russia’s earthquake highlights Pacific Ring of Fire risks: Why this seismic zone is the world’s deadliest | World News

The Pacific Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped seismic belt encircling the Pacific Ocean, is one of Earth’s most active geological regions. Home to hundreds of millions of people, it stretches across bustling megacities and remote mountain towns, uniting them under a common geological destiny. Shaped by powerful tectonic plate movements, it is responsible for some […]

World’s first rare blood group found in Bangalore woman, marking a historic medical discovery | World News

In a historic medical breakthrough, researchers have discovered a previously unknown blood group in a 38-year-old woman from Kolar district, Karnataka. This extraordinary finding came to light when she was admitted for cardiac surgery and her blood type was found to be incompatible with all available O-positive donor units, despite being categorised as O Rh+. […]

Saudi Arabia to hosts world’s biggest comedy festival: Kevin Hart, Russell Peters among 50+ top comedians | World News

Tickets for the Riyadh Comedy Festival, running September 26 to October 9, will be available starting August 1 on Webook.com/ Image: X In a landmark move reflecting its ambitious Vision 2030 economic diversification plan, Saudi Arabia is set to host the world’s largest comedy festival from September 26 to October 9, 2025, in Riyadh’s vibrant […]

Henley Passport Index 2025: UAE Passport now among world’s most powerful, ranks 8th globally | World News

UAE passport ranks among the world’s strongest, offering broad global access in 2025/ Image: File TL;DR UAE ranks 8th globally, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 184 countries. It’s the only country in the Middle East to make it into the Henley Passport Index Top 10. The UAE jumped 34 places in 10 years, the […]

World’s major courts take growing role in climate fight

PARIS: The world’s top court is poised to tell governments what their legal obligations are to tackle global warming, and possibly outline consequences for polluters that cause climate harm to vulnerable countries.Wednesday’s highly anticipated advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice comes in the wake of landmark international decisions that experts say together have […]