An extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line connecting Kanazawa and Tsuruga in central Japan opened on Saturday, establishing bullet train services in Fukui Prefecture for the first time and carrying hopes for a tourism boost in areas hit by the New Y…
Influencer demands free meal in exchange for social media post – but gets brutally shut down
By Maisie Bovingdon A popular eatery has gained praise for their response to an ‘entitled’ social media influencer demanding a free meal. Influencers have made the practice of promoting trips, eateries and other products a common trend on their platfor…
“I cannot in good conscience endorse Trump”: US ex Vice Prez Pence
Washington, DC [US], March 16 (ANI): Former Vice President Mike Pence made a surprising declaration on Friday (local time), stating that he “cannot in good conscience,” endorse presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump, CNN reported. This statement marks a …
Chinese State media faces harassment from authorities amid Hebei blast coverage
Beijing [China], March 16 (ANI): Chinese media, typically perceived as conduits for Beijing’s narrative, found themselves thrust into an unfamiliar role as authorities intervened physically while several state media reporters were covering a deadly bla…
India condemns all forms of religiophobia…: Ruchira Kamboj as UN adopts resolution on ‘Measures to combat Islamophobia’
New York [US], March 16 (ANI): India has strongly condemned all forms of religiophobia, be it anti-Semitism, Christianophobia, or Islamophobia as it stands against all anti-Hindu, anti-Buddhist, and anti-sikh sentiments, the country’s permanent represe…
Abia Govt sets up panel to review emergence of some traditional rulers
An administrative panel of inquiry has been set up by the Abia State government to review the recognition and issuance of staff of office to some traditional rulers on May 9, 2023 by the last administration. The panel which was inaugurated by Abia Stat…
Tesla Hit with $42 Million Verdict: Indiana Jury Finds Elon Musk’s EV Giant And Employ Liable in Ford Truck Crash Case
An Indiana jury on Friday ruled EV giant Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and one of its employees are partly liable for a 2017 crash involving a company-owned Ford truck and a motorcyclist. The electric vehicle manufacturer and the employee, Kyle Kaszuba, have bee…
“People of Himachal waiting to give befitting reply to state govt in elections”: Anurag Thakur
Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 16 (ANI): Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that BJP wants the Lok Sabha elections to be held as soon as possible adding that the people of Himachal are waiting to give a befitting reply to the state governmen…
‘Squid Game’ actor O Yeong-Su convicted of sexual misconduct
Los Angeles [US], March 16 (ANI): Actor O Yeong-Su, best known for his role in ‘Squid Game’, has been convicted of sexual misconduct over allegations he hugged and kissed a woman on the cheek against her wishes. O was sentenced to up to eight months in…
Climate activists set to block traffic in 10 German cities
Climate activists planned to block traffic in 10 cities across Germany on Saturday as part of their campaign demanding stronger action by the government to tackle the threat posed by Earth’s warming. Last Generation, one of the most prominent climate g…