On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
Iran fires missiles, US strikes Iran facility after reports of faltering peace talksIran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said it had targeted the headquarters of the US Navy's 5th Fleet in Bahrain and another country in ...
Iran's inflation hits highest level since World War II as unrest and sanctions biteIran is currently navigating a perilous economic landscape as inflation reaches alarming heights not seen since the aftermath of World War ...
An LNG glut is on its wayThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Qatar’s LNG exports have pushed gas prices higher, but the disruption could ultimat...
Quote of the day by Anne Hathaway: ‘We assume that we've come so far as compassionate citizens of the world if we…’ – ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ star highlights why awareness mattersActress Anne Hathaway urges people to look beyond news headlines. She highlights how easy it is to forget global conflicts and starvation d...
This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...
Movie dialogue of the day by actor Matthew McConaughey: ‘We used to look up at the sky, wonder at our place in stars. Now we look down, worry about our place in the dirt’; Interstellar movie line teaches us about the lost sense of wonderChristopher Nolan’s Interstellar explores humanity’s fading sense of curiosity through a dystopian future where Earth is collapsing under f...
A tale of two minorities: Why India never saw anti-Jainism like Europe's anti-semitismA comparison of Jains in India and Jews in Europe explores why one civilisation enabled coexistence while the other descended into exclusio...
Quote of the Day by Banksy: ‘People who get up early in the morning cause war…’Renowned anonymous street artist Banksy, known for provocative and politically charged works, challenges societal norms and authority. His ...
Biggest ever Super El Niño may be coming next month and it could be worse than the 1877 disaster that killed millions in India and ChinaForecasters warn a powerful Super El Niño, similar to the one causing the 1876-1878 famine, could develop in 2026. This event is linked to ...
Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi resetFor decades, China has used the powerful symbolism of food during landmark official events and when receiving distinguished foreign visitor...
History's most famous Halley's comet may need a new name, and the real discoverer was a monk nobody ever heard ofHalley’s Comet naming controversy is reshaping astronomy history after new medieval research revealed a forgotten discovery from nearly 1,0...
Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Perhaps we make too much of what is wrong and too little of…’ - Why you must remain hopeful in difficult times, explained by the longest-reigning monarch in British historyQuote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II suggests that dwelling too much on what is wrong in life can deepen negativity, as she once reflecte...
Gulf shipping standoff hits world’s most vulnerable farmersGlobal supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by international conflicts, are making essential farming inputs scarce and unaffordable for sm...
Donald Trump-Xi Jinping meeting date, venue: Key takeaways, highlights, what to knowDonald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday ahead of his meetings on Thursday and Friday. Trup and Xi Jinping are due to vi...
Quote of the day by Pope Gregory I: 'The universe is not rich enough to buy the vote of an...'Pope Gregory the Great, a pivotal figure in early Christianity, served as a government official before dedicating his life to faith. As Pop...