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Explosion In Thai Fireworks Factory, Leaving 23 Dead

17Jan

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Explosion In Thai Fireworks Factory, Leaving 23 Dead

A massive explosion ripped through a fireworks factory in central Thailand. It left at least 23 people dead and several injured. The incident occurred in a remote area of Suphan Buri province, approximately 120 kilometers north of Bangkok. In Suphan Buri, Thailand, a devastating explosion at a fireworks factory has claimed the lives of at least 23 people, as reported by provincial officials on Wednesday. The incident occurred in the afternoon, and authorities from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation are actively working to secure the site and assist those affected. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, and rescue workers on the scene have not found any survivors so far. Conflicting information has surfaced, with provincial authorities contradicting the ...

Indian Sports Journalist Sushant Mehta Faces Boycott Call

16Jan

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Indian Sports Journalist Sushant Mehta Faces Boycott Call

Indian sports journalist Sushant Mehta is under fire as a social media trend called "Boycott Sushant Mehta" gains momentum. The controversy arose after an old video of him making anti-Islamic comments surfaced on a platform called X. Indian sports journalist Sushant Mehta is facing a boycott call on Twitter after an old video of him making anti-Islamic comments on his show went viral. The social media trend, tagged as "Boycott Sushant Mehta," gained traction on Monday. In the video, Mehta is seen allegedly making remarks about Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) in response to an old stand-up comedy act by Indian comedian Munawar Faruqui, where Faruqui discussed Hindu gods. S Mehta is known for hosting a show on his YouTube channel called Sports Yaari. It focuses on discussing t...

Iran Launches Missile Strikes in Iraq and Syria

16Jan

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Iran Launches Missile Strikes in Iraq and Syria

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard launched missiles at targets in Iraq and Syria. They claimed they were against "anti-Iranian" groups. The US condemned the attacks as "reckless" and tensions remain high in the region. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has conducted missile strikes targeting what it claims were Israeli "spy headquarters" in Iraq's Kurdish region and alleged ISIL (ISIS) sites in northern Syria. The IRGC stated that it aimed to defend its security and counter-terrorism. This attack on Iraq and Syria comes at a wrong time when the world is already facing a biggest humanitarian crises in the region. The attack in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region. It resulted in at least four deaths and six injuries, according to the r...

Gaza Timeline: Ongoing Conflict in Gaza Enters 100 Days

14Jan

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Gaza Timeline: Ongoing Conflict in Gaza Enters 100 Days

The conflict has been ongoing for the past 100 days between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. As of January 1, 2024, Israel signals the intention to withdraw some troops from Gaza. On January 11, 2024, the International Court of Justice hears opening statements in a case where South Africa accuses Israel of a state-led genocide campaign. For the past 100 days, Israel and Hamas have been engaged in a conflict in Gaza. It all began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas gunmen entered southern Israel from Gaza, causing chaos and resulting in the death of 1,200 people. In response, Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes on Gaza and imposed a total siege on the enclave. The situation escalated on October 8 when Lebanon's Hezbollah joined the conflict with cross-border shelling attacks against Israel. O...

Former NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Ties the Knot

13Jan

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Former NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Ties the Knot

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern quietly exchanged vows with her longtime partner, Clarke Gayford, during a private ceremony on Saturday. The intimate affair was held near Ardern's hometown of Waikato. Ardern, 43, and Gayford, 45, have been a couple since 2012. In a joyful celebration, former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have officially gotten married in a private ceremony at Craggy Range Winery on the beautiful east coast of North Island. Originally planning to tie the knot in 2022, the couple faced delays due to Covid restrictions. This news comes just a few months after Ardern's surprise resignation in November 2023. In her final speech in parliament last January, she humorously urged her partner, "Let's finally get mar...