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Receive Real-Time Breaking News Alerts!Sign Up Now! Bangladesh’s most notorious executioner, Shahjahan Bhuiyan, has passed away at the age of 74, just a year after being released from prison. Known for hanging criminals, including serial killers, Bhuiyan was rushed to the hospital with chest pain and later died while undergoing treatment. Having served a 42-year prison sentence for robbery and murder, Bhuiyan became a hangman at Dhaka’s top jail. He executed at least 26 criminals, but reports suggest the number could be as high as 60, including prominent politicians charged with war crimes. Landlord and Sister of Bangladesh’s hangman wait…
Tragedy struck in South Korea as a powerful explosion at a lithium battery factory claimed the lives of 22 people, with one worker still missing. The fire in Hwaseong city caused workers to lose consciousness and perish within seconds due to toxic smoke from stored lithium batteries. Rescue efforts are ongoing to find the missing worker, with human remains and personal effects being recovered for identification. Authorities are conducting a joint investigation to determine the cause of the accident, with most victims being temporary workers at the plant. The identities of the deceased, including Chinese and Laotian nationals, are being…
Sign up for free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox Subscribe to our breaking news emails for the latest updates The Indian government dismisses the head of the National Testing Agency amid allegations of exam irregularities that have led to protests nationwide. Subodh Kumar Singh was relieved from his position on Saturday, with a committee appointed to review operations and suggest exam reforms. The National Testing Agency, responsible for conducting college admission and government job exams, faced controversy over the NEET medical entrance test. Concerns arose over leaked papers, with over 2.4 million students competing for limited seats. After…
Get Instant Breaking News Alerts! Sign up for our free breaking news emails. China has introduced the death penalty in judicial guidelines for staunch supporters of Taiwanese independence. The new guidelines, announced on Friday, intend to severely punish individuals advocating Taiwan independence and inciting secession crimes according to Chinese law. Activities like promoting Taiwan’s international memberships or military contacts with foreign nations will be penalized, ranging from prison sentences to the death penalty. The move is seen as a response to Taiwan’s new leader, who has pushed for the acceptance of Taiwan’s de facto independence from China. Taiwan’s president Lai…
Get real-time breaking news alerts by signing up for our newsletter Sign up now! Severe weather in China has caused at least nine deaths and 15 missing individuals due to landslides and floods. The southern provinces have been hit by heavy rainfall, while a drought caused by a heatwave affects the north. In Fujian, four deaths and two missing individuals are reported due to landslides. Thousands have been evacuated, with power outages affecting Meizhou. Rescue efforts are underway, with helicopters and teams aiding affected areas. Economic losses are estimated at over $45m. Flash flood warnings have been issued in various…
Get Real Time Breaking News Alerts Sign up for our Free Breaking News Emails The death toll from a train accident in West Bengal, India, reached 10 after a six-year-old girl passed away. The incident involved a freight train colliding with a stationary passenger train, causing injuries to at least 60 passengers of the Kanchanjunga Express. An investigation by Indian Railways is underway to determine the cause of the accident, with focus on signaling and safety issues. Despite initial reports blaming the freight train driver, it was later revealed that the automatic signaling system was malfunctioning. Railway workers inspect the…
Receive Real-Time Breaking News Alerts Straight to Your Inbox Sign Up for Free Breaking News Emails A court in southern China has sentenced MeToo activist Sophia Huang Xueqin to five years in prison for state subversion. Her co-accused, Wang Jianbing, received a three-and-a-half-year sentence. Despite plans to appeal, they were both found guilty of inciting subversion of state power. The activists, arrested in 2021 before Huang’s UK departure for studies, ran afoul of the Chinese government for organizing social discussions. They faced severe restrictions, indicating the suppression of dissent and civil movements by authorities. Amnesty International condemned the convictions, lambasting…
Get Real-Time Breaking News Alerts! Sign Up For Our Free Breaking News Emails An advertisement by Coca-Cola in Bangladesh sparked controversy for distancing itself from Israel amid ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The ad aimed to dispel misinformation and boost sales affected by a boycott campaign in Muslim countries. The commercial, which aired during a cricket match between India and Pakistan, depicted a shopkeeper clarifying Coca-Cola’s origins to a customer who had stopped consuming the beverage due to its alleged ties to Israel. The ad was met with backlash and threats of intensified boycotts, leading Coca-Cola to pull it.…
Get real-time breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox – sign up now!Sign up for our free breaking news emails today An advertisement by Coca-Cola in Bangladesh caused controversy due to its association with Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Gaza. Despite denying any ties to funding military operations, Coca-Cola faced a backlash in Bangladesh, with sales dropping by 23%. The ad, aimed at dispelling misinformation, showed a shopkeeper defending Coca-Cola’s origins to a customer who had stopped consuming the product due to its alleged links to Israel. The commercial received criticism for its portrayal in the wake of the…
Tragic Case of Autistic Child’s Murder in Malaysia: Parents Charged With Negligence The parents of Zayn Rayya Abdul Matiin, a 6-year-old autistic child found dead near a stream in Malaysia, have been charged with negligence. The young boy went missing and was discovered with injuries to his neck and body. This led to a murder investigation, resulting in the arrest of his parents – Zaim Ikhwan Zahari and Ismanira Abdul Manaf. The parents pleaded not guilty to the charges carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison or a hefty fine. They are currently undergoing legal proceedings, with their…