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Turkish Man Sets New Guinness Record for Longest Axe Throw at 183 Feet | WATCH

02 Feb 2025 15:00 PM IST

Osman Gurcu set a new Guinness World Record with an axe throw of 183 feet, surpassing the previous record. Despite challenges, he persisted and achieved his goal. Gurcu plans to pursue more records, including basketball and dart-related feats.

Nepal Envoy Takes Holy Dip at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

02 Feb 2025 04:27 AM IST

The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 began in Prayagraj on January 13 and will continue until February 26.

Dragon Oil Strikes Major Discovery at East Crystal Well

01 Feb 2025 23:21 PM IST

Dragon Oil has successfully completed initial drilling at the East Crystal well in the Gulf of Suez, yielding over 2,000 bpd.

Myanmar Faces Deepening Crisis as Civil War Escalates

01 Feb 2025 12:43 PM IST

Myanmar remains embroiled in a devastating civil war four years after the military seized power, with escalating violence and global concerns over human rights violations.

Russia Strikes Odesa, Damages Historic Buildings, and Injures Seven

01 Feb 2025 11:57 AM IST

Russian missiles struck Odesa’s historic center, damaging landmarks and injuring seven people. President Zelenskyy condemned the attack and urged stronger air defenses

WHO Warns of ‘Immense’ Health Crisis in Gaza

31 Jan 2025 23:54 PM IST

The WHO has raised concerns over Gaza's dire health situation, citing severe shortages in medical facilities, beds, and essential resources

Myanmar Military Extend Emergency for Another Six Months

31 Jan 2025 17:17 PM IST

Myanmar’s military government has extended emergency rule for another six months, pushing back promised elections yet again as resistance forces continue to control vast regions of the country.

Sri Lanka’s Car Prices Surge as Import Ban and Taxes Bite

31 Jan 2025 13:22 PM IST

Sri Lankans face skyrocketing car prices and challenges due to import restrictions, high taxes, and a weak currency.

Taiwanese Surgeon Performs a Vasectomy on Himself, Ignites Online Debate

31 Jan 2025 02:35 AM IST

Chen, a specialist in eyelid, nose, and breast augmentation surgeries, previously worked with burn patients before opening his own plastic surgery clinic in Taipei.

Alex Soros Meets Muhammad Yunus After US Cuts Aid to Bangladesh

30 Jan 2025 17:28 PM IST

Alex Soros met Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka, marking their second meeting in three months. The OSF delegation expressed support for Bangladesh's interim government while global scrutiny over OSF’s influence continues.

Japan’s Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate Seeks $1.3M Compensation

30 Jan 2025 17:06 PM IST

Iwao Hakamada, 88, the world’s longest-serving death row inmate, is seeking over $1.3 million in compensation from the Japanese government after spending four decades in confinement for a crime he did not commit.