Amidst the calls for protests in Zimbabwe, a storm was brewing. The air crackled with tension as citizens awaited their moment to make their voices heard. The target of their discontent? President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The stage was set for a national protest that aimed to apply pressure on the president to step down. However, what

In the heart of Myanmar’s bustling city of Mandalay, amidst the chaos and devastation caused by a catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake, lies a glimmer of hope that refuses to be extinguished. The BBC’s Burmese Service delves into the poignant narratives of families and valiant rescuers as they navigate through the rubble-strewn streets, searching for signs

A major earthquake struck Myanmar, causing over 2,000 deaths and structural collapses. While earthquakes are common in Southeast Asia due to the movement of tectonic plates, neighboring countries like Thailand and China do not usually experience such devastation from quakes. However, a surprising event unfolded when an unfinished high-rise building in Bangkok collapsed despite being

A Cornell University graduate student, Momodou Taal, found himself at the heart of an international controversy that ultimately led to his decision to leave the United States. The unfolding events began when Mr. Taal’s US visa was revoked due to his active participation in on-campus protests against Israel during the Israel-Gaza conflict. Amid escalating tensions

In the aftermath of Sudan’s devastating civil war, Khartoum stands as a somber testament to the fierce battles that once raged through its streets. The city, once a bustling hub of commerce and government activity, now lies in ruins – a stark reminder of the violent power struggle that tore through its very heart. As

At least 73 million people held their breath as menacing storm clouds loomed over the central United States. The National Weather Service Prediction Center sounded the alarm, cautioning residents about an impending onslaught of severe weather on Sunday. The Unforgiving Nature’s Wrath Roaring winds ripped through neighborhoods, leaving a path of chaos and destruction in

Mandalay, once hailed as the illustrious “city of gold,” adorned with sparkling pagodas and Buddhist sanctuaries, now lies shrouded in a haunting aura of death and despair. The recent seismic upheaval that rattled the region has transformed Myanmar’s former royal capital into a somber landscape where the air resonates with the stench of decay. Unfolding

Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have embarked on an extraordinary journey that took them far beyond the bounds of Earth’s atmosphere. Their mission, initially planned for a mere eight days to the International Space Station, transformed into a nine-month odyssey filled with challenges, discoveries, and moments of awe. Life Back on Earth As

— Marine Le Pen’s Dramatic Courtroom Exit “Incredible.” The single word that escaped Marine Le Pen’s lips as she briskly exited a Paris courtroom spoke volumes. The leader of France’s National Rally knew the gravity of the situation before the judge even finished delivering the verdict – a five-year ban from seeking office due to

— Family Support: A Lifeline In 2019, a historic court ruling in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu paved the way for Srija, a transgender woman, to legally marry her non-trans husband, Arun. This groundbreaking union marked the first registered marriage between a trans woman and a non-trans man in Tamil Nadu. According to Srija,