Vietnamese Tycoon Races to Raise $9 Billion to Escape Execution for Orchestrating World’s Largest Bank Fraud
Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old Vietnamese property tycoon, is facing execution after being convicted for masterminding the world’s biggest bank fraud. She was sentenced to death for embezzling billions of dollars through her secret control of Saigon Commercial Bank. However, she has one chance to avoid execution: raise $9 billion. The court found that Truong […]
Florida Woman Sentenced to Life for Locking Boyfriend in Suitcase, Leading to His Death
A Florida woman, Sarah Boone, has been sentenced to life in prison for the tragic 2020 murder of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr. The incident began as a night of drinking and a supposed game of hide-and-seek but ended in Torres’ suffocation and death. During the evening, Torres hid in a suitcase as part of […]
Nigerian Man Allegedly Assaults Wife in Public in India, Crowd Intervenes and Hands Him to Police
On December 2, 2024, a horrifying incident took place in Chander Vihar, Delhi, where a Nigerian man allegedly assaulted his wife in public. Witnesses reported that the attack was so severe that the woman collapsed unconscious on the street. Videos of the scene have been circulating on social media, showing the woman lying on the […]
France Hands Over 3,500 Ancient Artefacts to Ethiopia
France has taken an important step by returning about 3,500 ancient artefacts to Ethiopia after they were sent to Paris for study decades ago. The handover started on November 30 with a ceremony held at the National Museum in Addis Ababa. At the event, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot presented three prehistoric tools to Ethiopia’s […]
US Approves $385 Million Arms Sales to Taiwan Despite China’s Objections
The United States has approved arms sales worth $385 million to Taiwan, reinforcing its support for the island amid rising tensions with China. The deal includes spare parts for F-16 fighter jets, radar systems, and tactical communication equipment. Taiwan, a self-governed island, relies heavily on the US for military support due to its lack of […]
Okonjo-Iweala reappointed for second term as DG of World Trade Organization
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second term, which will begin on September 1, 2025. The World Trade Organization made the announcement on Friday, sharing the news through a post on X (formerly Twitter). Okonjo-Iweala, who was the former Nigerian Minister of Finance, made history […]
Man Arrested and Charged for Viral TikTok Videos Featuring Non-Consensual Recordings of Women
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in Manchester for filming and sharing videos of women without their consent. The man, from Bradford, was taken into custody on suspicion of stalking and harassment after reports surfaced of women being followed, filmed, and harassed during nights out in Manchester city center. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) started an […]
Former British PM Boris Johnson blames the Church of England for obesity crisis and calls obese children “fatsos”
The UK’s obesity crisis has once again come into focus, with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson sparking heated debates about its causes. In a series of blunt statements, Johnson blamed a combination of inactive lifestyles, overeating, and even the Church of England for the nation’s growing weight problem. Johnson began by reflecting on his own […]
US Embassy in Kyiv Instructs Staff to Shelter Amid ‘Major Airstrike’ Threat from Russia After Biden Approves Ukraine’s Missile Strikes on Russia
The US embassy in Kyiv has issued a warning to its staff to shelter in place due to a potential air attack from Russia on November 20. The alert comes after President Joe Biden gave Ukraine permission to use long-range missiles against Russian targets, which has raised tensions. In a message posted on its website, […]
South African Couple Convicted of Murdering Ex-Boyfriend for Insurance Money
In a shocking case of greed and deception, a South African couple has been convicted of murdering the wife’s ex-boyfriend to claim a large insurance payout. The Pretoria High Court found Sibusiso and Lerato Mahlangu guilty of premeditated murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and three counts of fraud. The plot began on January 2, 2022, […]