Headlines- Two days after catastrophic flash flood struck the border between China and Nepal, rescue workers have resumed searching for hundreds of people who are still missing.
- At least 538 people killed and another 1,300 went missing on Wednesday after landslides caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet.
- Iran's President Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf met with Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister to discuss ongoing efforts to defuse the situation in the region.
- According to Iran's security chief, Moshen Rezaei, his country is preparing together a list of conditions to submit to the United States in order to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- In an attempt to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, further escalating his conflict with Canada and its prime minister.
- Mazloum Abdi, the leader of the now-dissolved Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), has been named presidential advisor by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Month: February 2025
Radio Offers Connection for Long-Time Afghan...
Besmillah Miakhil purchased his first item a radio when he arrived in Pakistan four decades ago as a refugee. Miakhil, who is now 88, says broadcasts help him to stay in touch with Afghanistan, his home country.
Myanmar Military Torches Nearly 200 Homes...
Myanmar junta forces torched nearly 200 homes in the northwestern region of Sagaing, the latest incident in a campaign to punish communities that support insurgents that has seen more than 100,000 homes burned since a 2021 coup, residents and a monitoring group said on Wednesday.
World’s Tallest Man Got Specially Designed...
Traveling the world, the “World’s Tallest Man” Sultan Kösen, who is 2.51 meters (8 ft.) tall and resides in Mardin,Turkey, is hoping to continue traveling the world with the help of his specially designed size 60 shoes from Germany.
Thai Ridgeback
Originating in Thailand, the Thai Ridgeback is a very intelligent dog. This breed, which was once employed for their excellent hunting abilities, is now a family dog.Archaeological records from Thailand, which date back around 360 years, mention the Thai Ridgeback Dog as an ancient breed.
Malaysian Gay Couples Dream of Saying...
Malaysia remains one of the most difficult places in Southeast Asia for LGBTQ+ individuals, where homosexuality is criminalized under colonial-era laws and further penalized by Sharia courts for Muslims.
Cyberbullying Aims to Embarrass,Enrage and Frighten...
Bullying that takes place through digital technology is known as cyberbullying. Social media, messaging apps, gaming platforms, and mobile devices can all be used for it. It is a pattern of behavior meant to frighten, enrage, or embarrass the victim.
Along Ukraine’s Frontlines,Anxiety Builds as Russian...
As Russian forces advance on the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk in the east, there are reports of heavy fighting. Pavlohrad’s citizens are becoming increasingly anxious as they worry their city to be the next target, a hundred kilometers down the road.
Harsh Siberian Winter Cripples North Korea
Bitter cold in North Korea has forced schools to close, hospitals go into emergency mode and water supplies to be disrupted as pumps freeze over, residents in the country told Radio Free Asia.
Argentina’s Sarandí Canal Appeared Red
In the Avellaneda district of Argentina, a waterway visible from the Buenos Aires-La Plata highway, the Sarandí Canal looked bright red on Febuary 6.Residents voiced their concern about the pollution they are exposed to.
Peruvian Inca Orchid
The Peruvian Inca Orchid, an intelligent and elegant dog, is a loyal companion and a good hunting dog. The most common orchids are hairless, though there are coated varieties as well.