Hurricane Irma has caused widespread destruction across the Caribbean, reducing buildings to rubble and leaving at least nine people dead. The small island of Barbuda is said to be “barely habitable”. Officials warn that St Martin is almost destroyed, and … read more

AFP : North Korea nuclear test 10 times more powerful than Hiroshima: Japan Japan Wednesday again upgraded its estimated size of North Korea’s latest nuclear test to a yield of around 160 kilotons — more than ten times the size … read more

Global outrage over Myanmar’s treatment of its Rohingya Muslims is being fuelled by “a huge iceberg of misinformation”, Aung San Suu Kyi said on Wednesday, after the UN led calls for her government to end violence that has forced 146,000 … read more

AFP : Monster Hurricane Irma slammed into the island of Barbuda early on Wednesday as it barreled its way across the Caribbean packing ferocious winds and potential for towering coastal surges. The eye of the rare Category Five storm made … read more

AFP : Farmhand-turned-fighter Ala Uddin abandoned the Rohingya Muslim militants battling Myanmar’s army once he realised they were armed with little more than clubs and machetes — a mismatch that has nonetheless drawn scores to the nascent cause. Armed with … read more

Outspoken journalist’s murder sparks outcry in India Indian activists, politicians and journalists demanded a full investigation Wednesday into the murder of Gauri Lankesh, a newspaper editor and outspoken critic of the ruling Hindu nationalist party whose death has sent shockwaves … read more

Know the Amazing Health Benefits of Watermelon Seeds Nothing says summer more than a juicy, bright red slice of watermelon. Enjoying this chilled fruit as a refreshing snack on a hot day or at an annual family picnic is one … read more

Physical Signs of Depression That Most People Don’t Know Feeling sad from time to time is a normal part of life, but being depressed is a very different thing. It can cause a variety of symptoms – both emotional and … read more

Angry army wives protest in Paris over military working conditions Several hundred women married to French soldiers are holding a demonstration in Paris to denounce the “deplorable working conditions” in the army. The protest was organised by the group Angry … read more