China opens world’s highest bridge, breaking its own record
- 29-Sep-2025
HONG KONG: The world’s highest bridge opened in China on Sunday, taking the crown from another bridge in the same province. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge soars about 2,050 feet above a river and gorge in the southern Chinese province of Guizhou. It is more than twice as high as the Royal Gorge Bridge, which […]
World leaders react to US attack on Iran
- 22-Jun-2025
The reaction of world leaders after U.S. forces struck three Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday Iran time ranged from Israel lauding President Donald Trump’s decision to the U.N. calling for de-escalation and Iran and some other nations condemning the attacks. ISRAEL PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU, RECORDED STATEMENT: “Congratulations, President Trump. Your bold decision to target […]
World’s safest airlines for 2025 announced
- 16-Jun-2025
AirlineRatings.com, safety and product rating website for airlines, has released its list of the Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines and Top 25 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2025. The rankings are drawn from evaluations of 385 airlines worldwide. These rankings are based on several key factors, including serious fleet age and size, rate of incidents, fatalities, […]
A list of wealthiest cities in world 2025
- 25-May-2025
The global wealth map in 2025 is undergoing noticeable transformation, with established financial giants maintaining their lead while new contenders emerge rapidly. A fresh report by Henley & Partners, in collaboration with New World Wealth, spotlights the top global cities by millionaire population—where both traditional and emerging hubs are shaping the future of global wealth. […]
Global stocks rally on lower bond yields
- 16-Jan-2025
Stocks surged on Thursday, extending momentum from the previous session when data showed an easing in core US inflation that raised expectations for Federal Reserve cuts and sent global bond yields lower. Strong results from blue-chip companies across the world added fuel to the equities rally, and supported risk sentiment across a range of asset […]
WATCH: Blindfolded man cuts cucumber held in person’s mouth with chainsaw
- 19-Dec-2024
An Indian martial artist group set a bizarre but dangerous Guinness World Record with cucumbers and a chainsaw. According to Indian media reports, a group of skilled martial artists from “Bir Khalsa” has achieved a mind-boggling Guinness World Record. They made the record for cutting most slices of a cucumber held in a person’s mouth […]
Global economy finds new ways to keep growing
- 08-Jul-2024
The world economy is defying the Cassandras. Despite widespread predictions of a slowdown, global GDP growth is accelerating. The United States is still the star performer but as it flags other regions are picking up the slack. Risks of damaging geopolitical confrontations abound. But for now investors can bask in an ideal economic environment. “Steady […]
2024 could be world’s hottest year as June breaks records
- 08-Jul-2024
Last month was the hottest June on record, the EU’s climate change monitoring service said on Monday, continuing a streak of exceptional temperatures that some scientists said puts 2024 on track to be the world’s hottest recorded year. Every month since June 2023 – 13 months in a row – has ranked as the planet’s […]
US airline launches world’s first dog-friendly flights
- 26-May-2024
BARK, a dog toy company, signed a partnership with a jet charter service and launched BARK Air, the world’s first airline where the dogs are the VIPs. This US airline offers a luxurious travel experience for both dogs of all sizes and their owners. In the recent Instagram post, Bark Air shared the exciting news […]
International Labour Day being observed today
- 01-May-2024
International Labor Day is being observed today (Wednesday) with a renewed commitment to upholding workers’ rights. The theme of this year’s day is to ‘ensure workplace safety and health amidst climate change’. An official holiday is announced on this day in almost every country including Pakistan. Rallies and demonstrations are being organised by various trade […]