Headlines- After an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the weekend that set it on fire and left a crew member missing, the United States launched several waves of strikes on Iran on Sunday.
- Antonio Guterres, the secretary-general of the United Nations, voiced his "deep concern" over the escalating attacks in Iran and warned "catastrophic consequences" on a global scale if parties resume "full-scale hostilities."
- Iran has denounced the latest wave of American attacks on its territory, claiming that they have "rendered futile" all of the past few months' diplomatic efforts..
- In order "to continue degrading their ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships" in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday that its forces had carried out more strikes against Iran.
- A bar fire in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, claimed at least 27 lives and injured over 60 more.
Month: January 2025
World Record:Most Martial Arts Sword Cut
Using his customized blade, a Swiss martial artist and expert swordsman sliced through rice straw matting 100 times in a minute, breaking a Guinness World Record.Alex Gueffroy, 35, attempted to break the record for the most martial arts sword cuts in a minute using a sword that was custom made by bladesmith Reto Zürcher.
Beware of Sextortion
Sextortion is a type of online abuse in which a cybercriminal seduces a victim into an intimate video or audio chat with the intent of forcing them to pose nude or obtaining intimate images from them. The cybercriminal may use various channels, including instant messaging apps, SMS, online dating apps, social media platforms or pornographic …
Ethnic Rebels Seize Key Airport in...
Ethnic rebels on Monday seized an airport in northern Myanmar near the Chinese border, cutting off a supply channel for a key military base in the region, according to residents and rebel sources.
Half Marathon Reward Cow
In northeastern China, a half-marathon surprised many by declaring that the winner would get a cow as a reward. Additional incentives were ducks, hens, and wild fish. Many people took notice of these odd awards. Others expressed a desire to attend the event. The event was held on December 3.
Chinook
According to the Chinook Club of America (CCA), the Chinook (pronounced Sha-Nook) was created in New Hampshire in the early 1900s by explorer and sled dog-driver Arthur Walden.
Myanmar Military Kills 19 in Air...
The Myanmar military killed 19 people including 14 members of an insurgent militia in an air attack on a rebel position, the militia said, as the junta presses on with operations aimed at recovering territory it lost last year.
Steps to Protect From Cyber Trolling
Amnesty International provide some important steps how to protect you from cyber trolling: Threats of violence, discrimination, harassment, doxxing (disclosing personal or identifying documents), and the unauthorised sharing of sexually explicit and private images are just a few examples of the various ways that abuse can be committed online.
Azawakh
Originating in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, the Azawakh is a West African sighthound (type of hound dog).This lean and well-muscled hound dog for well over a thousand years, has been pursuing gazelle across the scorching Saharan sands.
Bergamasco Shepherd
The Bergamasco Shepherd is an excellent dog are renowned for being highly intelligent, autonomous, and skilled herders.
Pull Ups Record
In Guangdong, 44-year-old Xie Ting officially attempted to set the record for the most pull-ups in a minute, earning the female equivalent of the title.