Author: Rich Booth
An unexploded US bomb dating back to World War II caused chaos at Miyazaki Airport in Japan, resulting in the cancellation of almost 100 flights. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as the bomb created a large crater in a taxiway. The incident prompted authorities to cancel flights operated by major airlines connecting Miyazaki with cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Videos captured the explosion, showing debris flying into the air and leaving a significant crater on the taxiway. Despite the disruption, officials assured that there was no further danger and are investigating the cause of the sudden detonation. Miyazaki Airport,…
Tragic Bus Fire near Bangkok Leaves 23 Feared Dead A devastating incident unfolded near Bangkok as a bus carrying students caught fire, leaving at least 23 individuals feared dead. The bus, transporting 44 passengers for a school trip, erupted in flames in Pathum Thani province, a suburb north of the capital. Reports indicate that the students onboard were primarily of primary and young secondary school age. Authorities have been unable to confirm the exact number of fatalities, but based on survivor counts, they estimate 25 people may have perished. Social media footage captured the horrific scene, with the entire bus…
Four police officers in the Philippine capital region have been arrested for kidnapping foreign tourists for ransom, shocking the nation. The officers, along with armed civilian accomplices, abducted four tourists, beating them and demanding a hefty ransom for their release. Thanks to the quick thinking of two Chinese tourists who managed to escape and seek help, authorities were able to track down the kidnappers. The incident has raised serious concerns about the integrity of the police force, with Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos condemning the officers’ actions as a betrayal of public trust. This comes at a time when the country’s…
Get the latest breaking news alerts directly to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter Subscribe to our free breaking news emails now Indonesian President Joko Widodo revealed that 80% of the first phase of the country’s new capital is complete, with his office set to be operational once clean water is available next month. Construction progress was showcased by Widodo at the new presidential palace site in Nusantara, Borneo, with plans to inaugurate the city officially on the nation’s 79th Independence Day in August. The new capital, twice the size of New York City, aims to be a sustainable…
Get real-time breaking news alerts straight to your inbox with our free newsletter Sign up now for free breaking news emails Police in Japan are searching for vandals who defaced a Tokyo shrine honoring the country’s war dead by spray-painting the word “toilet” on it, potentially in protest against the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant. The incident, discovered early Saturday, involved a man appearing to urinate on the shrine and deface it on video, sparking outrage. The discharge of contaminated water from Fukushima has raised concerns globally, with neighboring countries like China imposing bans on…
A large network in Thailand aiding foreigners, mainly Russians, to stay long-term illegally has been dismantled by the police. Nearly 100 foreigners, mostly Russians, have been involved in operating businesses without proper permits. The scheme orchestrated by a Russian woman and a Thai partner involved over 270 companies in Phuket. Foreigners can only operate businesses in Thailand in partnership with a Thai national, with ownership capped at 49% to safeguard local interests. The defendants provided services for foreigners to obtain work permits through nominee companies. Nearly 100 foreigners, including 68 Russians, are facing charges for operating without permits, along with…
Get real-time breaking news alerts straight to your inbox – sign up now! Subscribe to our free breaking news emails A British climber and his guide are missing on Everest, while a climber from Kenya has tragically died. This adds to the recent loss of two Mongolian climbers on the mountain. Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui and his Sherpa guide have been missing above the Hillary Step since Wednesday. Rescuers found Kirui’s body about 62 feet below the peak, but his guide Nawang remains missing. Another British man, Daniel Paul Paterson, and his guide are also missing after an accident near the…