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It’s Not Just a Video Game Character, Meet the ‘Snout-Poking’ Bandicoot
NEED TO KNOWThe long-nosed bandicoot's name comes from the term "pandi-kokku," which translates to "pig rat" in the language TeluguThese nocturnal marsupials are native to Australia and New Guinea...
IAEA: Ukraine, Russia agree to ‘localized ceasefire’ at nuclear plant
Ukraine and Russia have both agreed to implement a "localized ceasefire" at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant to enable repairs on the site's "last remaining backup power line," the...
Surgeon of Influencer Who Died After Cosmetic Surgery Allegedly Admits She Did Not Have Medical Degree: Reports
NEED TO KNOWItalian influencer Yulia Burtseva died at age 38 after a cosmetic procedure on Jan. 4 in Moscow, RussiaBurtseva’s surgeon allegedly admitted that she did not have a...
Strike action to hit Germany next week amid civil servants pay row
Public sector workers are set to go on strike across Germany from next week, as unions seek to increase pressure in an ongoing wage dispute.Authorities and university clinics are...
IDF spokesperson: We are ready for any scenario in light of increasing regional unrest
As regional tensions rise, the IDF reassures the Israeli public that it is fully prepared for any scenario, urging reliance on official channels for updates.IDF issued a statement on...
Kia Expands the K4 Lineup With a New Sportswagon Variant for Europe
Kia continues to broaden its global compact car strategy with the introduction of the K4 Sportswagon, a new wagon body style that completes the K4 family in Europe. The...
Asia’s fifth Disneyland park is coming to Thailand
Thailand is laying the groundwork for what could become the fifth Disneyland in Asia.The Thai government has reportedly proposed building a Disneyland-style theme park inside the Eastern Economic Corridor,...
Major tunnel between German and Danish islands delayed until 2031
The Fehmarn Belt Tunnel linking Germany and Denmark is now expected to open no earlier than 2031, pushing the ambitious cross-border project at further behind schedule.The lowering of the...
IDF strikes Hamas, Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza in response to ceasefire violations
At this time, the IDF did not name the targeted terrorists. However, Hamas-affiliated sources reported that the IDF killed targets in homes belonging to the al Huli and al...
Israel denies report it moved Gaza withdrawal line
Israel's military on Friday rejected a report that it moved the yellow line of demarcation further into the Gaza Strip, thereby expanding the area under its control.Nor had troops...
Syrian President al-Sharaa to visit Germany for talks with Merz
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected in Berlin on Monday for a two-day visit centred on thorny issues including the repatriation of Syrian refugees living in Germany and ongoing...
Record number of tourists flock to Spain’s beaches, historic cities
Spain attracted more foreign visitors last year than ever before, with some 97 million guests visited the country, 3.5% more than in 2024, says Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu.Spending by...