Headlines- The United Nations warns that 800,000 people in Yemen have lost access to life-saving food aid due to the conflict's escalation, and hospitals are overcrowded with injured combatants.
- Since October 1, 20 attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have been reported, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. Two of these incidents were reported on Wednesday.
- Iran was accused by a U.S. official of lying about a cargo ship that sank on Wednesday and of attacking it, most likely with a missile.
- A cargo ship struck a naval mine on Wednesday while trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz via "an unauthorized and hazardous route," according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.
- Protests against the government in the capital of Albania Tirana turned violent on Wednesday, leaving several official buildings severely damaged and at least one on fire.
- After the arrest of a Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage by Russia's FSB security agency, Japan's Foreign Ministry summoned in Russia's ambassador on Wednesday.
Tag: Offbeat News
Florida Man Caught Driving Backwards on...
According to the sheriff’s office, a guy from Flagler County, Florida, United States, was caught driving backwards along State Road 100 last week, which led to an interesting encounter for law enforcement.
Golden Retriever Dog Rescued from Jock...
At around 5:05 p.m. on March 15, the Ottawa Fire Services ice rescue team received a 9-1-1 call reporting a golden retriever that had fallen through the ice near McBean Street in Richmond, Ottawa, Canada, and was having trouble keeping its head above water.
At West Philly SEPTA Station,Dog Rescued...
According to animal rescue group ACCT Philly, a dog was saved on Sunday from the SEPTA metro station at 63rd and Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after becoming entangled on top of a support pillar.
In California High School Storage Room,...
A badger was found hiding inside a campus storage closet on March 12, prompting California’s Madera Animal Control Officers to react to an extremely uncommon plea for help at Madera High School.
Two Men Accused of Smashing $200K...
A $200,000 woolly mammoth tusk at an exhibit in Branson, Missouri, is allegedly shattered by two men from California.The incident took place at the Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum.
Spanish Restaurant Chain ‘The Mafia Sits...
After the Italian government won in a lengthy court struggle, claiming that the company’s name was offensive, a prominent Spanish restaurant chain was ordered to change its name.
After Stealing of Puppy from...
Three women are being sought by Australian police after a young family’s pet was taken from outside a shopping center in Melbourne.
Thai Youth Raises Chickens and Ducks...
A thirty-year-old Thai man breeds happy laying hens and ducks and donates his eggs to cancer patients who are near death.In Moo 4, Pak Chaem Subdistrict, Huai Yot District, Trang Province, Thailand, Chatchanachai Nui Khao raises over 800 laying chickens and 2,400 ducks on an empty plot of ground close to his home.
Malaysian Man Holds Record for Having...
Malaysian Prathab Muniandy has ten more teeth than the typical human. This indicates that he has the most teeth in a person’s mouth (male) with a total of 42.
Just Before it Collapses, New Jersey...
A horrifying collapse happened minutes after four Jersey Shore police officers were captured on camera inspecting a house in Egg Harbor Township and attempting to calm a restless dog.