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.
Category: Bizzare News
Man Arrested for Stealing Uniforms of...
After reportedly breaking into a high school clubroom in Chikusa Ward,Nagoya,Japan and taking uniforms and other belongings, a 43-year-old company employee was taken into custody on February 14.
Prison Sentence for ‘Found’ Gun
In addition to four years and five months in prison, Ridon Thomas Pilgrim Ramsey of Barbados has to repay $40,000 in fines for the firearm and ammunition he told police he found.
Deer Rescue from Frozen River
A deer strayed onto a frozen river and fell through the ice, but an animal rescue group on Long Island, New York, rescued it.In it’s Facebook page, the Strong Island Animal Rescue League described the rescue that took place at Southaven Park in Yaphank, Suffolk County.
‘Human Calculator’ Indian Kid Breaks Six...
Aaryan Shukla, a 14-year-old Maharashtra, India, prodigy, stunned a sizable crowd on the set of Guinness Book of World Records Italian TV series Lo Show Dei Record by setting the record for the fastest time to mentally add 50 five-digit numbers.In just 25.19 seconds, he completed that, which is almost one addition per 0.5 seconds.
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.
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.
Son’s Dislike of Chicken Nuggets Causes...
According to a tribunal, an Albanian criminal whose deportation was partially blocked due to his young son’s aversion of foreign chicken nuggets could nonetheless be ordered to leave the country.
Kamloops Fire Rescues Deer in...
After a deer got stuck on the ice of the South Thompson River Tuesday morning, Kamloops Fire Rescue personnel sprang into action to save the animal.To save young deer in Dallas, a neighbor called the fire department.
Pennsylvania Egg Theft
The theft of over 100,000 Pete & Gerry’s organic eggs in Pennsylvania is being looked investigated by authorities.According to the Pennsylvania State Police report, the eggs were taken from the back of a distribution trailer at approximately 8:40 p.m. on February 1st, which prompted the theft to be reported. The trailer was parked in Antrim Township, Pennsylvania.
Scotland Confirms No Cat Ban
Scottish authorities reassured cat owners that there will be no ban on cats in spite of a report that claimed cats were endangering wildlife.