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Who is Ferdinand Marcos Jr.? Dictator's Son Frontrunner in Philippines Election, Projecting 'Unifying Brand'

With the offers of a "unifying brand" of leadership, majority of the younger generation has supported Marcos Jr in his endeavor to become the next president.

May 6, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

Philippines Presidential Election 2022: Leading Candidates, Date, Time, Results and Key Details

The candidate who has taken clear lead in the opinion polls is Ferdinand Marcos Jr, 64, known as Bongbong Marcos.

May 6, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

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Chinese Liaoning Aircraft Carrier Strike Group Sails Close to US Naval Base in Japan

China's Liaoning aircraft carrier sailed through waters close to Japan's Okinawa Prefecture. The carrier was guarded by five destroyers and a frigate.

May 5, 2022

By Prabhat Ranjan Mishra

Canadian Actor Deported, Banned from Bali After Posting Video of Himself Dancing Naked on Sacred Mountain

Jeffrey Craigen posted a video of himself doing the Haka on top of Mt. Batur - a sacred mountain in Bali, Indonesia.

Apr 30, 2022

By Manthan C.

Dramatic Moment Prisoners are Swapped in Istanbul as Russia Hands Over Trevor Reed in Exchange for Convicted Drug Dealer [WATCH]

The video taken at Istanbul airport shows the two prisoners walking past along with security personnel as they stop before being swapped.

Apr 28, 2022

By R. Ghosh

Israeli Airstrikes Inside Damascus Kill 5 Syrian Soldiers; Tel Aviv Says It Targets Pro-Iranian Militias

Syria said that Israel fired surface-to-surface missiles that targeted an ammunition depot near Damascus.

Apr 27, 2022

By Prabhat Ranjan Mishra

Singapore Executes Malaysian Man For Smuggling 40 Grams of Heroin; Rejects Mental Health Grounds

Nagaenthran Dharmalingam was caught by Singaporean officers carrying 43 grams of heroin from Malaysia in 2009.

Apr 27, 2022

By Prabhat Ranjan Mishra

Newborn Dies After Slipping from Nurse's Hands, Staff Told Parents Baby was a Stillborn

The parents filed a complaint after the deceased infant's mother saw the baby alive after the delivery.

Apr 27, 2022

By Manthan C.

Chilling Moment Suicide Bomber Blows off Van Carrying 3 Chinese Nationals in Pakistan in Targeted Terror Attack [GRAPHIC]

A chilling surveillance TV footage has emerged that shows a white van moving slowly on a road on the premise of the University of Karachi when a powerful bomb rips through it.

Apr 26, 2022

By R. Ghosh

FILA CEO Cris Albert Found Dead in Singapore; Cause of Death Reported as Unnatural

Singapore media reported that Fila Philippines CEO Cris Albert was found unconscious in her room and pronounced dead at the scene.

Apr 26, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

Malaysian Man Kills Cat After Having 'Unnatural Sex' with It in Children's Playground, Faces 20 Years in Prison

The man was charged with Section 377 of the Penal Code that prohibits carnal intercourse with an animal.

Apr 26, 2022

By Manthan C.

China Readying the Launch of Third Aircraft Carrier; Tension Escalates in The Disputed Waters

The Chinese Navy Military released a video that hints at the possible launch of a third aircraft carrier, boosting the Asian power's military capability.

Apr 26, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat