Namibia’s founding father, Sam Nujoma, has been described as “a giant among leaders,” with the country’s President, Nangolo Mbumba, emphasizing that he has left behind “the most precious gift of… freedom.” Addressing a sizable audience at Heroes’ Acre, the final resting place of the nation’s most esteemed figures, he spoke just before Nujoma’s interment in…
In a heated confrontation at the White House, Donald Trump confronted Volodymyr Zelensky, urging the Ukrainian leader to negotiate with Russia, stating, “or we are out.” During what was intended to be a precursor to signing a minerals agreement, the two leaders frequently interrupted one another in front of the media. Initially, relations soured due…
A dramatic family feud reminiscent of the popular series “Succession” has erupted within one of Singapore’s wealthiest families. Property magnate Kwek Leng Beng has leveled accusations against his son, alleging a scheme to orchestrate a boardroom coup. Mr. Kwek has submitted legal documents alleging that his son, Sherman, is attempting to seize control of the…
In a remarkable medical procedure, doctors in Delhi have successfully operated on a 17-year-old boy to excise a “parasitic” twin that was connected to his abdomen, marking a significant milestone in surgical intervention. A parasitic twin is an underdeveloped conjoined twin that depends entirely on the host twin for survival. Cases of this condition are…
Singapore‘s largest bank has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 4,000 positions over the next three years. The decision is attributed to artificial intelligence’s increasing capabilities in performing tasks traditionally handled by human employees. A spokesperson for DBS informed the BBC that the workforce reduction will occur through natural attrition as temporary and contract…
India and the United Kingdom are set to resume free trade discussions on Monday, nearly a year after the negotiations were halted in anticipation of general elections in both nations. Jonathan Reynolds, the UK’s business and trade secretary, has arrived in Delhi for a two-day meeting with his Indian counterpart, Piyush Goyal, to initiate discussions…
Aircraft travelling between Australia and New Zealand have been rerouted due to a significant military exercise being conducted by China in adjacent waters, which is reported to include live fire activities potentially. Three Chinese naval ships in the Tasman Sea have raised alarms in Australia and New Zealand, prompting Australia to describe the situation as…
In the early hours of Thursday, a passenger train derailed after colliding with a herd of elephants close to a wildlife reserve in central Sri Lanka. In a tragic incident in Habarana, located east of the capital, Colombo, six elephants lost their lives, although passengers on board reported no injuries. Two injured elephants were being…
A man has received a 10-year prison sentence following his conviction for the attempted murder of Japan‘s former prime minister, Fumio Kishida, in 2023. Ryuji Kimura, 25, launched a pipe bomb at Prime Minister Kishida as he made his way towards a gathering for a speech during an election event in Wakayama. Kishida emerged unscathed…
Authorities in Australia have made the difficult decision to euthanise approximately 90 false killer whales that were rescued following a mass stranding on a secluded beach in Tasmania. Experts at the scene have reported that the intricate conditions have rendered any rescue attempts unfeasible. A pod of 157 whales has beached near Arthur River, located…
