SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The world’s smallest known snake, feared extinct for nearly two decades, has been rediscovered on the Caribbean island of Barbados, rekindling hope for the conservation of one of the planet’s most elusive reptiles. The Barbados threadsnake (Tetracheilostoma carlae), which grows to a maximum length of just 10 centimeters (about…
Kochi, Kerala – One year after its executive committee’s resignation following significant controversies and allegations, the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) is gearing up for a hotly contested election for its new governing body. The race for the coveted presidential post has intensified, with six prominent personalities filing their nominations after superstar Mohanlal, the…
Sarasota, Florida – A couple from Connecticut has been arrested and subsequently released on bail after allegedly engaging in a sexual act aboard a JetBlue flight from New York to Sarasota, Florida, in full view of underage children. The incident, which occurred on July 19th, has led to a travel ban for both individuals on…
Eastern Cape, South Africa, July 24, 2025 – Stefan Wiesner, a Swiss billionaire and the owner of one of South Africa’s largest wildlife reserves, was tragically trampled to death by an elephant on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, within his own private game reserve in the Eastern Cape province. The incident has sent shockwaves through the…
Gaza Strip, July 24, 2025 – The Palestinian militant group Hamas has claimed responsibility for a significant attack on Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, with its armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, reporting that 25 Israeli soldiers were either killed or injured in the assault. While independent verification remains challenging amidst the ongoing conflict, the…
Saint-Tropez, France, July 24, 2025 – Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon was recently spotted enjoying a sun-drenched vacation in Saint-Tropez, France, alongside her boyfriend, German financier Oliver Haarmann. The Oscar-winning actress, 49, captivated attention in a charming white one-piece swimsuit featuring delicate scalloped trim, showcasing her effortless style during the romantic escape. Photographs from the French…
Kochi, Kerala, July 24, 2025 – In ongoing diplomatic and humanitarian efforts to secure the release of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who is on death row in Yemen, representatives of prominent Yemeni Sufi scholar Sheikh Habib Umar bin Hafiz held fresh discussions last night with the family of the deceased Talal Abdul Mahdi. The crucial…
New Delhi, July 24, 2025 – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing it of failing in its duty regarding the revision of voter lists in Bihar and alleging widespread manipulation across various constituencies. Gandhi’s sharp criticism came during a press conference where he declared…
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, July 24, 2025 – Thousands of devotees across Kerala converged at riverbanks, beaches, and temple ghats from the early hours of Thursday, July 24, 2025, to perform the annual Karkidaka Vavu Bali Tharpanam rituals. Despite heavy monsoon rains in many parts of the state, a significant rush was observed at all major centers,…
Bangkok/Phnom Penh, July 24, 2025 – The long-simmering territorial dispute between Thailand and Cambodia erupted into deadly violence on Thursday, leaving more than 10 civilians and soldiers dead and prompting a severe downturn in diplomatic relations. Both Southeast Asian neighbors accused each other of initiating the clashes, which involved heavy weaponry and even air power,…
