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An extraordinarily loud boom shook parts of South Carolina on Thursday, with witnesses across the state reporting a noise like a deafening thunderclap, or a huge explosion. But what caused it? While residents and internet sleuths quickly came up with theories, experts just as quickly dismissed them, leaving a mystery that lingered a day later. … Read more
Faisalabad-born influencer opens up about breaking stereotypes, online bullying, creator industry Adnan Zafar, the skincare and makeup influencer popularly known on social media as Ken Doll, spoke to BBC News about his invitation to Huda Beauty’s exclusive event in London, opening up about his confidence, boundary-breaking content, and rise to fame. Ken Doll discussed his experience … Read more
Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak continues in DR Congo, with additional cases reported in Uganda People walk , after Uganda closed its borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo, as authorities intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain, at the Mpondwe border post, in Kasese district, Uganda, May 28, 2026. … Read more
Russia’s FSB says ISIS-K is recruiting militants and Central Asian migrants working in Russia. ISIS-K recruitment stretching from Central Asia into migrant communities inside Russia demonstrates how Afghanistan is increasingly functioning as regional hub for extremist mobilization, manpower generation and cross-border terrorist networking. PHOTO: APP The Vilayat Khorasan branch of the Islamic State is actively … Read more
In a speech to military leaders from the region, To Lam said that distrust and a lack of respect for established rules had created a culture of “the big fish swallowing the small fish.”
The regulation would have required all publicly traded companies to disclose whether they faced significant risks from climate change and its effects.
Millions flock to Seoul skincare clinics for laser therapy, Botox, anti-ageing treatments Cindy Gu from the U.S. receives a skin consultation at Lienjang Clinic in Seoul, South Korea, April 29, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji Mexican Maria Zu first visited Seoul eight years ago to tour the cafes and parks of the South Korean capital, but spent … Read more
Following the cut, petrol price was fixed at Rs381.78 and HSD at Rs380.78 per litre nationwide People wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station in Peshawar. Photo: Reuters/ File The federal government on Friday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs22 per litre, saying the move was … Read more
[ China’s government has ordered a New York Times reporter to leave the country, and the Trump administration has responded by revoking the visa of a U.S.-based Chinese state media journalist, in a diplomatic tit-for-tat with implications for press freedoms and U.S.-China relations. The expulsion order in February of the Times reporter, Vivian Wang, is … Read more
UNICEF says 77 children were killed or injured in a week in Lebanon despite ceasefire efforts Children play outside Camille Chamoun Sports City stadium, turned into a temporary shelter in Beirut, Lebanon, May 8, 2026. REUTERS Eleven children have been killed or injured on average every 24 hours in Lebanon over the last week, the … Read more