South Korea legalizes tattoo industry after unanimous vote
[Source] Tattoo artists in South Korea will soon be able to work legally for the first time after lawmakers voted 195 to
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Travellers to India now need to complete this online form 72 hours before their arrival
If you are travelling to India soon, be aware that there are new arrival requirements in place. International visitors to the country
Russia targets Ukraine’s natural gas facilities in biggest attack of the war
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched its biggest attack of the war overnight against natural gas facilities run by Ukraine’s state-owned Naftogaz
Behind the Gen Z protesters who want to force Madagascar’s president from power
Thousands of people in Madagascar have taken to the streets in different parts of the country for the past week in the
March for 1968 Mexican student massacre eclipsed by support for Gaza
The annual march to commemorate the 1968 Tlatelolco massacre of protesting students in Mexico’s capital has been eclipsed by demands to bring
Munich airport temporarily shut after drone sightings in the area
MUNICH (AP) — Munich airport was temporarily shut down late Thursday after a string of drone sightings in the area, the latest
Ancient Egyptian sick notes and invoices go on show
About 3,500 years ago, a craftsman called Panebu was recorded as off work – because he had been bitten. The note about
Chinese tourists still subject to South Korean immigration rules, contrary to online claims
After South Korea granted visa-free entry to Chinese tour groups in late September 2025, Korean-language social media posts falsely claimed all Chinese
Colombian soldiers find solace in ‘furry force’ emotional support dogs
BOGOTA. Colombia (AP) — At the Central Military Hospital in Bogota, an unusual unit patrols the hallways with a mission unlike any
Tens of thousands rally in Spain as Israel halts Gaza aid flotilla
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Spain against the Israeli navy’s violent halt of the Gaza aid flotilla, state broadcaster RTVE
Putin does not rule out attacks on Ukrainian nuclear power plants
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to strike Ukrainian nuclear power plants if Ukraine does not cease its alleged attacks on the
UN warns of potential ‘ethnically driven’ atrocities in Sudan’s el-Fasher
At least 91 people have been killed in Sudan’s besieged city of el-Fasher in attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
EU leaders struggle to reach agreement on the use of Russian assets
European Union leaders mulled a proposal to use billions of euros in Russian assets to finance a reparations loan for Ukraine during
Israel says Gaza flotilla halted completely as activists hail success
The Israeli Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it had prevented the Global Sumud Flotilla from breaking through the naval blockade of the
Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda, opposition leader says
Two Kenyan human rights activists have gone missing in Uganda after reportedly being abducted by armed men while attending opposition leader Bobi
‘Area of interest’ found in search for girl who vanished 52 years ago
A volunteer team using cadaver detection dogs to search for the body of a British child who disappeared in Australia more than
Old videos falsely shared as impact of deadly Philippines quake
After a powerful earthquake struck central Philippines on the night of September 30, posts recirculated old videos purporting to show the intensity
Nearly 50 European leaders meet for talks on Ukraine war, economy
Close to 50 European leaders are invited to a meeting in Copenhagen on Thursday focused on the war in Ukraine and European
Foodies Visiting Italy This Fall Will Love Rick Steves’ Recommended Festivals
Italy is known for its vibrant dining culture and endless tourist ventures, which is why it comes as no surprise that several
Irish citizens on intercepted Gaza flotilla boats
It is understood at least seven Irish citizens have been detained after the Israeli navy intercepted a number of boats carrying aid
French troops board oil tanker linked to Russian ‘shadow fleet’
French soldiers have boarded an oil tanker believed to be part of Russia’s “shadow fleet”, used to evade sanctions imposed because of
IAEA warns of nuclear risk as Zaporizhzhya turns to diesel generators
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expressed concern on Wednesday over the prolonged power outage at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant
Four Caribbean nations sign deal allowing citizens to move freely without visas or work permits
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Four Caribbean nations are making it easier for their citizens to pack up and move to neighboring countries
German government plans tougher penalties for foreign agents
Anyone caught acting as an agent for another country in Germany will face up to 10 years in prison or double the
At least 25 killed as a church under construction collapses on worshippers in Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — At least 25 people were killed when a church under construction collapsed on Wednesday in Ethiopia’s Amhara
Colombia unveils new ‘Miranda’ rifle to replace Israeli Galil
The rifle is made of 85% nationally manufactured components, with the goal being to reach full domestic manufacturing capabilities over the next
Former Congolese president sentenced to death for war crimes
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and treason. The charges
IDF Oct. 7 probe finds military acted professionally, appropriately to defend Kibbutz Nir Am
The probe’s findings found that soldiers acted appropriately, fighting with courage, and seeking to join the frontlines, in order to prevent terrorists
AI-generated images misrepresented as Hong Kong’s preparation for Super Typhoon Ragasa
Super Typhoon Ragasa swept through the Philippines, Taiwan and southern China in late September, killing more than two dozen people across the
Music Lessons Have NOT Been Banned In Hamburg Because Muslims Consider Them Haram — The German News Report Is About A Joint Statement Against Intolerance and Exclusion
Did the public school system in Hamburg, Germany ban music lessons to avoid offending Muslims who view them to be forbidden or
Australia PM concerned about China’s reported pause on BHP iron ore purchases
MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday he was concerned about a report that China’s state iron ore buyer
IDF chief vows focus on defeating Hamas in Gaza
IDF chief vows focus on defeating Hamas in Gaza | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Israel News/Defense News IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen.
Woman convicted in world’s ‘largest’ Bitcoin seizure
A woman has been convicted in what is believed to be the world’s “single largest” Bitcoin seizure, said London’s Metropolitan Police. Zhimin Qian,
710 Memorial non-profit to mark anniversary through livestream of Oct. 7 messages
The livestream will feature messages from WhatsApp groups in kibbutzim along the Gaza border communities, emergency standby squads, families from the Negev,
Serbia arrests 11 for allegedly placing pig heads and other racial hatred acts in Europe
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia this week arrested 11 people suspected of spreading racial hatred in European countries on the instructions from
As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of worsening droughts
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Droughts have withered crops in Peru, fires have scorched the Amazon and hydroelectric dams in Ecuador have struggled
3 Students Dead, 38 Trapped in Rubble After Boarding School Collapses During Prayer Time
NEED TO KNOW Three students have reportedly died, while a further 38 remain missing, after a boarding school in Indonesia collapsed on
Photo of Indian opposition leader with controversial Indian preacher is manipulated
A manipulated image appearing to show India’s opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sitting with controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik — a wanted
IDF Oct. 7 probe finds IDF failed to defend Kibbutz Gevim, terrorists failed to infiltrate kibbutz
The military singled out the efforts of the kibbutz’s security coordinator for his role in preventing the terror infiltration by continuing to
Visuals from Myanmar falsely linked to Cambodia-Thailand border conflict
Cambodia and Thailand engaged in five days of deadly fighting in July and tensions remain high two months later, but images and