Philippine coastguard ship ‘heading for disputed South China Sea reef’
The Philippines is sending a new coastguard vessel to strengthen its hold over a disputed reef in the South China Sea, according to...
Croatia to reintroduce compulsory military draft as regional tensions soar
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia will reintroduce a two-month compulsory military service starting January 1 next year, the country's Defense Minister Ivan Anusic...
Video shows fire at home of ex-Bangladesh ruling party politician, not Bengali Hindu cricketer
Mehedi Hasan, police chief of Narail district told AFP the house in the video belongs to Mashrafe."It was attacked and burned on Aug...
Hear the ‘rave’-like sounds of a healthy soil
There’s a pretty secret soil “rave” going on just underneath your feet. Healthy soil creates a din of sound that human ears can’t...
Mexico’s truth commission reveals new evidence of ‘death flights’ during 1965-1990 ‘dirty war’
MEXICO CITY (AP) — More evidence has emerged that Mexican authorities disposed of the bodies of dissidents in “death flights” during the country's...
The world’s longest railway tunnels
Click here to read our updated list of the longest railway tunnels in the worldExploring the Longest Railway Tunnels WorldwideSeikan Tunnel, JapanThe 53.85km...
the world’s first hydrogen-powered train
Innovations in Hydrogen-Powered Train TechnologyAs the world looks to curb carbon emissions, rail operators’ continued focus on diesel has put a spotlight on...
North Korea to partially reopen tourism after nearly 5 years
North Korea will be partially resuming international tourism this year after nearly half a decade, according to tourist operators.The Beijing-based tourism agency, Koryo...
Ukraine’s swift push into the Kursk region shocked Russia and exposed its vulnerabilities
A daring Ukrainian military push into Russia’s Kursk region has seen Kyiv's forces seize scores of villages, take hundreds of prisoners and force...
Old photo of Zelensky visiting eastern Ukraine falsely linked to Kyiv’s offensive in Russia
AFP also reported in May 2022 that Zelensky visited the country's war-ridden east for the first time since the Russian invasion, on a trip...
