Foreign Minister Apologizes: Passport Crisis
If you thought the long queues in Sri Lanka were a thing of the past, think again! The island nation is experiencing déjà vu as a new queue stretches out the door of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, rivaling the infamous lines for fuel and gas during the 2022 economic crisis. This time, it’s […]
17th Paralympic Games Kick Off Gloriously in Paris
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have opened in the French capital, with a stunning Opening Ceremony taking place outdoors for the first time in history. Athletes from a record 184 delegations paraded in the iconic Place de la Concorde and along the Champs-Élysées in front of thousands of fans. Fighter planes flew overhead, leaving red, […]
Telegram Founder’s Arrest Stirs Diplomatic Storm: Russia Criticizes France
French authorities have taken Telegram founder Pavel Durov into custody as part of a broader probe into allegations of “complicity” in illegal transactions and possession and distribution of explicit images involving minors, according to a statement from the Paris prosecutor’s office on Monday. Meanwhile, relations between Moscow and Paris have reached the lowest point following […]
Bus Fare Dodging Hits Hard: New York City’s $600 Million Revenue Loss
In New York City, nearly one million bus riders—about half of all passengers—board without paying the fare every weekday. This significant loss in revenue is a major financial challenge for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which is already under severe financial strain. The issue of fare evasion on buses has worsened recently. Before the pandemic, […]
Selfies and Smiles Punishable? – Be Cautious
North Korea’s table-tennis silver medalists are facing potential disciplinary action for their cheerful interactions with competitors at the Paris Olympics. Kim Kum-yong and his partner Ri Jong-sik are under scrutiny after being photographed smiling and posing with athletes from South Korea, an adversary nation, as well as with the gold medalists from China. Daily NK, […]
Wallets of Presidential Hopefuls
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has taken transparency to a whole new level by publishing the asset declarations of all 39 presidential candidates on its official website. Starting at the top of the wealth chain, we have the tycoon Dilith Jayaweera, who’s decided to run under the Communist Party of […]
NASA to Use SpaceX for Safe Return of Astronauts After Boeing’s Starliner Hits Snags
NASA has decided to call in SpaceX to rescue two astronauts who have been marooned on the International Space Station (ISS) since early June. The astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams originally rode into orbit on a Boeing spacecraft that ran into a slew of midflight issues. Now, they’ll hitch a ride back to Earth […]
Jaffna’s River- Singapore-Style?
Jaffna, nestled in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province, has a serious water problem. Picture this: thirsty fields, salty wells, and rice paddies praying for rain like it’s a miracle cure. It’s a classic case of water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink—unless you enjoy your water with a pinch of salt! President Ranil Wickremesinghe […]
It’s Official: Kamala Harris Wins Democratic Presidential Nomination
The four-day gathering of Democrats in Chicago came to a historic end when Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the party’s nomination for president in the November 5th election. In her acceptance speech on Thursday night, Vice President Kamala Harris positioned herself as a pragmatic leader ready to unite Americans with a “new way forward.” […]
8-Year-Old’s ATM Adventure: Girl’s Brilliant ATM Button Move
An 8-year-old girl in Quzhou, China, had a bit of an adventure after her dance class. Separated from her grandfather, she wandered around until she stumbled upon an ATM kiosk. Instead of just using it to check her balance, she discovered it had an emergency button. With a touch of the button, she was connected […]