'Felt close to death': Indian seafarers detained in Iran return home
The crew members, whose ship was seized in December, got their release order a day before the war began. Source link
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Singapore’s 96-hour visa-free transit: Who is eligible and how it works |
Singapore permits qualified international visitors to enter the nation for up to 96 hours without a visa, under its Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF), as per the official site. This program is intended for people who are passing through Singapore on their way to or from a third location. As long as they fulfil the particular…
Winter storm grips US as millions face power outages and disruption
A severe winter storm has brought heavy snow, and freezing temperatures to Americans across the United States. The National Weather Service has warned of dangerously cold wind chills with night-time temperatures falling below -20C in some cities. Calling the storms “historic,” President Donald Trump on Saturday approved federal emergency disaster declarations in South Carolina, Virginia,…
Anthropic CEO vows to challenge supply chain risk designation in court
Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of Anthropic, during a Bloomberg Television interview in San Francisco, Dec. 9, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei confirmed that the U.S. government declared his company a supply chain risk on Thursday and said it has “no choice” but to challenge the designation…
China’s population falls for fourth straight year
China’s population fell for the fourth straight year in 2025 as its birth rates sunk to a record low, despite the government rolling out a spate of incentives to boost them. The country’s population fell 3.39 million to reach 1.4 billion by the end of 2025, marking a quicker decline than the previous year, government…
Why McDonald’s burgers don’t rot: The real reason isn’t any chemical |
Undoubtedly, you’ve encountered numerous social media posts that claim that the hamburgers served at McDonald’s never decay and attribute this property to some kind of chemicals or preservatives added. Such a theory may sound plausible; however, it is actually a false perception that can be easily explained by natural reasons related to common food science…
Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations, Trump says
“I have determined that The Trump Kennedy Center, if temporarily closed for construction, revitalization, and complete rebuilding, can be, without question, the finest performing arts facility of its kind, anywhere in the world,” he wrote on Truth Social. Source link
Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda ditched the honeymoon for a buddymoon in Thailand: What it is and why you need one too
For decades, the standard post-wedding move for Indian couples was a secluded, “just the two of us” getaway. But as anyone who has survived a three-day big fat Indian wedding knows, the transition from 500 guests to total isolation can be a bit of a shock.Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda just proved that the coolest…
How state treatment of benefits may change
People affiliated with the 50501 movement march through downtown Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, April 19, 2025 Dominic Gwinn | Afp | Getty Images There’s a push to end taxes on Social Security benefits to help retirees keep more money in their pockets. That includes not only federal levies that may apply to that income, but also state…
Cactus Fruit: How to safely cut and eat this spiky fruit without getting hurt |
Cactus fruit, also called prickly pear, may look intimidating at first glance, but beneath its spiky surface, it has a sweet and refreshing taste. Cactus fruit is a common sight in America, especially in Mexican dishes, but it is slowly gaining traction due to its distinct taste and health benefits. Yet, before you take a…