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Japan, a country known for its incredible life expectancy and vibrant elderly community, has celebrated yet another milestone in longevity. Shigeko Kagawa, a 114-year-old retired physician from Nara Prefecture, has officially been recognised as Japan’s oldest living person, according to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.This honour comes after the passing of Miyoko Hiroyasu,…

The Saudi consulate is working closely with Swiss authorities to complete all necessary procedures for repatriating the deceased’s body/ Image: Lake Geneva Swimming Association A Saudi citizen has died after drowning in Lake Geneva, Switzerland, the Saudi Consulate General in Geneva confirmed on Sunday. The consulate issued an official statement saying it is closely coordinating…

A small aircraft crashed into the ocean near Oak Island Pier at approximately 7:30 pm on Saturday.Local authorities confirmed the sole occupant, the pilot, received treatment for minor injuries after being brought ashore. The aircraft was subsequently retrieved from the water.WECT received footage from a witness fishing on the pier, who recorded the incident. Her…

If you have a pet you can no longer keep, one zoo in Denmark is offering an unusual option.Aalborg Zoo is asking the public to donate small pets — not for rehoming, but to be used as food for its captive predators.Aalborg Zoo, located in northern Denmark, said in a Facebook post that the move…

Saudi Arabia has established a new Medical Referral Centre under the Ministry of Health/Representative Image TL;DR: Saudi Arabia has established a new Medical Referral Centre under the Ministry of Health to oversee, regulate, and coordinate all patient referral processes, both within the country and abroad. The centre is tasked with 15 key responsibilities, including managing…

The new National Anti-Narcotics Authority has been established to replace the existing General Department of Anti-Narcotics in the Ministry of Interior In a landmark move to reinforce its national drug control strategy, the UAE has established a new federal body, the National Anti-Narcotics Authority, through a decree-law issued by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al…

More than 3,200 unionised Boeing workers in the St. Louis area and Illinois walked off the job on August 4 after overwhelmingly rejecting a second contract offer from the aerospace giant. These workers, who are responsible for assembling key US military aircraft like the F-15 and F/A-18 fighter jets, argue that the proposed agreement falls…

Image: Instagram@/languageguy1 A hotel in Miami is under fire for allegedly hiring an Indian to be a receptionist and to check in guests virtually. The video, which is now going viral on social media, has sparked backlash, fueling concerns over job outsourcing amid heightened anti-immigrant sentiment.Originally posted by Pete Langs (@languageguy1) on TikTok and Instagram,…

A North Korean military guard post, left, and loudspeaker are seen from Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo) South Korea began dismantling loudspeakers broadcasting anti-North Korea messages along the border on Monday, according to the country’s defense ministry.The move is part of President Lee Jae-myung’s efforts to…

Hong Kong cancels passports, bans financial support for 16 overseas activists (AI Image) HONG KONG: Hong Kong authorities on Monday strengthened a crackdown on 16 overseas-based activists who were previously targeted by bounties on suspicion of endangering national security, implementing measures that include banning financial support to them and cancelling passports for most of them.The…