Headlines- Sheik Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, the prime minister of Qatar, will visit Tehran on Thursday and meet with several Iranian officials to discuss ways to de-escalate tensions.
- According to a notice on a Treasury Department website, the US has imposed sanctions on the Palestine Action group and designated it as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist.
- A huge flash flood in Nepal ravaged villages, killing at least 160 people and leaving hundreds more missing for.
- At least one person was killed and over a dozen people were injured on Wednesday when a person crashed a car into a crowd in the northwest French city of Caen.
- Wildfires that sweft through several Algerian provinces claimed the lives of twelve people..
Tag: Offbeat News
Chinese Man Sets Record for Upside-Down...
With a total of 33 hula hoops spun while suspended upside down, Yan Yanjia (China) broke the record by hanging on his feet like a bat.Last November, in Guilin, Guangxi, China, his effort broke the previous record by ten.
Online Community Mourn Death of Jackie...
As the online community mourn tragic death of Jackie the bald eagle, donations to the Ojai Raptor Center, Los Angeles, California, continue on Monday. The 14-year-old eagle, one half of the celebrated wildlife couple Jackie and Shadow, was broadcast to millions of people through live nest cameras installed by Friends of Big Bear Valley.
A 725 kg Horse Rescued...
A 725 kg (1,600-pound) horse that got stuck in a Forsyth County creek bed on August 4 was set free by the Forsyth County Fire Department and Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services of Georgia, United States.
Kittens Tossed from Car Led to...
Valentina Tobon Henao, a 25-year-old Brookhaven resident, is accused of animal cruelty after witnesses saw her toss three kittens from a moving car on August 5. Around 2:30 p.m. on that day, Brookhaven Police officers responded to a report of typical animal cruelty in the area of Peachtree Road and Osborne Road.
After Infirm Man in Car Steals...
On August 6, a social media user shared a security camera footage of a mentally disturbed man driving, parking, and stealing a large quantity of underwear while wearing a mask, shorts, a patterned shirt, and a baseball cap hiding his face, Channel 7 News, Thailand reports.
Nude Dinning in South Florida Garnered...
The nude dining experience at a restaurant in South Florida is garnering attention.C.L.A.S.S. Soiree Steakhouse, located at 121 N. 20th Ave. in Hollywood in Southern Broward County, hosts an event on the first Monday of each month where patrons are permitted to enjoy a mouthwatering dinner without wearing any clothing.
Helicopter Rescued Horse After Rider ...
A coordinated helicopter operation involving multiple Northern California emergency response teams saved a horse that had become stuck high in the Granite Chief Wilderness in the Tahoe National Forest after its rider was tossed during the Tevis Cup endurance race on August 1.
Two Tourists Hospitalized After Rogue Camel...
When a ride on Broome’s Cable Beach went wrong on Saturday, a rogue camel bucked off two tourists, injuring them and sending them to the hospital.Red Sun Camels, the tour operator, called the event, which was captured on camera and shared online, a “one-off incident” when two tourists were flung to the ground, Perth Now reports.
Guiness World Records Title for Fastest...
On June 28, Tommy Cherry of the United States won the Guinness World Records title for fastest time to solve a 3x3x3 rotating puzzle cube while blindfolded. He did so in an astonishingly quick 11.56 seconds.
Bear Removed from Car by Colorado...
Colorado’s Manitou Springs Police Department (MSPD) officers helped in the release of a bear that had become stuck in a car on July 29. Manitou Springs Fire Department (MSFD) crews were dispatched to a home in an attempt to remove a bear that had become stuck inside a car.