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A woman who was presumed dead and scheduled for cremation at the Wat Rat Prakhong Tham Buddhist temple near Bangkok, Thailand, was discovered to be alive by temple staff. Pairat Soodthoop, the temple’s general manager, reported hearing a faint knock from the coffin just before the ceremony. Upon opening the coffin, he found the 65-year-old […]

The International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR), a prominent organization focused on encryption, has canceled the announcement of its leadership election results due to a key management issue. An official with the organization allegedly misplaced an encrypted key required to unlock the election results, making it impossible to access the final verdict. The IACR employs

Tanzania has announced the cancellation of its upcoming Independence Day celebrations, which are scheduled for December 9, as funds will instead be redirected towards rebuilding infrastructure damaged during unrest following the recent election. Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba made this statement amid opposition calls for public gatherings on this date to protest alleged killings that occurred

UK’s Indo-Pacific Minister Seema Malhotra has defended new immigration proposals during her visit to India, amid concerns regarding an increase in foreign students applying for asylum after their studies. The proposed reforms would require some migrants to wait up to 20 years for permanent settlement in the UK, while extending the qualifying period for indefinite

Lee Soon-jae, a renowned South Korean actor, passed away at the age of 91, as confirmed by his agency. With a career that spanned over 70 years across various media, Lee was affectionately called the “national TV dad” for his significant roles portraying wise, older characters. Noteworthy among his performances were his roles as a

An incident involving a dump truck occurred on Interstate 70 in Columbus, Ohio, last Thursday, resulting in the collapse of a highway sign. The vehicle struck the overhead signage while traveling along the highway. Footage from the Ohio Department of Transportation captured the truck coming to a stop shortly after the collision. As of now,

Russia and Ukraine engaged in overnight drone strikes, resulting in at least five fatalities. Officials in Kyiv reported that a significant Russian drone attack in the city resulted in two deaths and six injuries. The strikes damaged at least two residential buildings, leading to fires and disrupting essential services like electricity and water. In response,

A recent study from Maulana Azad Medical College in Delhi suggests that playing music during general anaesthesia may reduce the need for anaesthetic drugs and improve recovery times. Conducted with 56 adults undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the study highlighted that patients listened to calming instrumental pieces through headphones. This practice appears to allow for lower doses

Morgan Geyser, aged 23, was recently apprehended by Illinois police after allegedly fleeing a group home in Madison, Wisconsin, where she had been residing following her conviction for the 2014 stabbing of a classmate. The incident was reportedly connected to Geyser’s belief in Slender Man, an online fictional character. She was captured at a truck

Belgium is set to experience significant disruptions this week due to a three-day national strike organized by unions. The action is a response to Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s proposals aimed at reducing the country’s debt by altering labor laws, as well as reforming unemployment benefits and pensions. Various sectors, including teachers, medical personnel, and