One of India’s largest private universities has suspended classes after an unverified allegation that a female student was raped on campus set off protests that descended into violence. Police say they have registered a case and are trying to verify whether last week’s alleged rape at Lovely Professional University (LPU) did happen. The university has…
The 48th WorldSkills Competition took place in Shanghai recently, where nine US competitors from the SkillsUSA team showcased their skills against the best of the best from across the world from September 22-27, 2026. Among them was Elizabeth Brown, a 22-year-old cooking competitor from Missouri who won the competition. Brown showcased world-class culinary technique, speed…
Stocks fell Monday alongside a jump in bond yields and erratic oil trading as geopolitical upheaval remained front and center for traders. The S&P 500 ended lower by 0.7% and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.9% as oil prices rose, pushing Brent crude oil back above $106 per barrel. Earlier in the day, Brent rose beyond…
An evicted elderly disabled woman, who has become symbolic of Spain’s housing crisis, will be able to return to her home in Madrid, according to her lawyer. Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years on 23 September. She was admitted to hospital after the eviction….
Leftover bread became dessert, yesterday’s rice became a new meal and vegetable scraps found their way into hearty soups. What began as necessity eventually became culinary tradition. Here are 10 beloved foods with surprisingly resourceful beginnings. Source link
A first aid kit is something that everyone should have at home, whether it’s a small, portable one or a large kit with hundreds of pieces. First aid kits are essential when it comes to treating small, non-hospital injuries like burns, scrapes and wounds, but they’re also great to take with you on vacations or…
A surprise inspection by the Indonesian Ombudsman at Cibinong Prison in Bogor, West Java, revealed apartment-like units located just outside the main detention blocks. Officials said the residences appeared to house inmates. The BBC’s Liza Tambunan explains what they found inside. Source link
Locals in Bangkok have transformed a flooded street in front of a shopping mall into a temporary floating market during flooding in the city. Bangkok was declared a disaster-affected zone after continuous heavy rains caused widespread flooding in the Thai capital. As sellers waded through floodwaters to sell produce like fish and vegetables from floating…
The Malaysian government has started repatriating around 5,000 asylum seekers from Myanmar, under a controversial deal agreed with Myanmar’s military ruler Min Aung Hlaing. Three ships from the Myanmar navy are scheduled to leave Malaysia later today carrying the first 1,476 returnees. Human rights groups have condemned the repatriation, saying the returnees face violence, persecution…
There is a big difference between wanting a baby and being ready for the life that comes after one. Couples often spend months talking about baby names, nursery ideas and what their child might look like. But some of the most important conversations are about things that are far less exciting: money, work, responsibilities and…
