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.
Tag: Guiness World Records
After Donating More Than 30 Gallons...
Dan Ryan of United States has donated the Red Cross more than 30 gallons (113.562 liters) of blood, which is the same as 344 Coca-Cola cans.
World Record Holder for Loudest Shout...
With a reading of 122.4 dB, Canberra, Australia resident Joseph McGrail-Bateup broke the record for the loudest shout by a single person (male).
Record-Breaking Artwork Created by Animal Lovers...
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) made headlines this May when they attempted a crazy record. A collaborative, unique art installation—a record-breaking painting by numbers—has drawn visitors of all ages, thanks to the UK-based science-led conservation charity.
Nepalese Athlete Sets World Record for...
In an incredibly short time of 44.71 seconds, 31 year old Nepalese athlete Hari Chandra Girl set a record mark for walking 100 steps while walking on hands.
After Planting More Than 45,000 Mangroves...
On April 30, Canadian Antoine Moses worked nonstop for about twenty-four hours in order to disseminate a record-breaking 47,460 saplings and claim himself as the person who planted the most mangrove trees in a single day.
Indian Man Set World Record...
Sunil Joseph, a 57-year-old Indian man with a lifelong love of collecting, set a Guinness World Record with his collection of 858 different paper cups.
Thai Skydiver Set Record for Highest...
Tanaboworn Sirikunakornkun from Thailand, also known as “Super Toom,” claimed a record for the highest altitude landing of a skydive/parachute jump when he landed 5,442 meters (17,854 feet) above sea level on Chile’s Ojos del Salado, the highest active volcano in the world.
Marathon Runner Claimed Guinness World Record...
At the TCS London Marathon on April 26, Simon Fannon, a marathon runner from the United Kingdom, claimed the Guinness World Records title for the longest scarf crocheted while running a marathon after creating an 18-foot-3-inch (5.59-meter) multicolored scarf while competing.
The World’s Shortest Model Graduated and...
At 72 cm (2 ft 4 in), American Wildine Aumoithe holds a Guinness World Record as the world’s smallest professional model and non-mobile woman (2023). She’s graduating from Liberty University in Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design.
World Record Holder by Using Neck...
On January 9, a bus weighing 9,860 kg (21,737 lb) was carried over a 20-meter course by Aruba resident Egmond Molina, 49, broke the record for the largest vehicle hauled by the neck.