Eight Hostel Employees Arrested in Laos After Tourists Suffer Alcohol Poisoning
vang vieng November 26, 2024 11:10Eight hostel employees have been arrested by the police in Laos after six tourists died from toxic alcohol consumption.
Eight hostel employees have been arrested by the police in Laos after six tourists died from toxic alcohol consumption.
President Trump announces plans to impose import tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China citing concerns over drug trafficking and illegal immigration.
Anne-Sofie and Freja, two young backpackers from Denmark, tragically passed away in Laos after consuming alcohol laced with methanol.
The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense reports seeing a Chinese balloon above the sea in the north of Taiwan, marking the first incident of its kind since April.
A series of deadly attacks in China have raised questions about the mental health support provided by the authorities. The incidents have shocked the nation, with experts highlighting the underlying societal issues at play.
Reports suggest that Russia is planning to divide Ukraine into three separate parts, with each part having different affiliations.
Many experts are trying to understand Putin's recent threat to use nuclear weapons amidst escalating tensions with the West.
President Biden has made the decision to supply Ukraine with a large quantity of antipersonnel mines in an effort to bolster the country's defenses against Russian aggression. This move comes as tensions continue to rise in the region.
The Hong Kong High Court has sentenced all 45 activists guilty of 'subversion' after holding unofficial primary elections for the pro-democracy opposition, violating the controversial national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020.
Several students from the Chinese elementary school Yongan Primary School were injured on Tuesday after a car crashed outside the school in the city of Changde, located in the Hunan province in central China.
EU Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell, 77, faced a setback during his latest meeting with EU foreign ministers. Borrell has been frustrated by the EU's stance on Israel, emphasizing more on the Palestinian cause.
A 21-year-old student has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out a stabbing attack at a education institution in Jiangsu province, China.
Norwegian fishermen caught 200 kilograms of halibut and a 7,800-ton American nuclear submarine in their nets off the coast of Norway, according to reports.
Incoming American President Donald Trump is considering appointing Senator Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State and lawmaker Matt Gaetz as his Attorney General.
Russian military is utilizing FPV-drones with kilometers-long cables to avoid Ukrainian jammers in the ongoing drone warfare.
A 22-year-old US military member, Jack Teixeira, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for leaking secret information online. Teixeira accessed and shared hundreds of classified documents, including information on the war in Ukraine.
An accident in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai has resulted in the death of 35 people and injuries to 43 others after a driver ran over a large number of people.
American senator Marco Rubio is being tipped as the new Secretary of State by President-elect Donald Trump, with strong views on China, Iran, and NATO.
Bhutan, a tiny country in the eastern Himalayas, aims to construct a new city called Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) to promote mindfulness and attract both spiritual residents and tourists.
Authorities in Henan province, China, have implemented strict measures to prevent thousands of students from undertaking a 60-kilometer bike tour to buy popular soup dumplings in Kaifeng.
Penguin Gus is recovering well after his unintended journey of almost 3,500 kilometers to Australia from Antarctica.
The new VT4 tank and similar vehicles from China aim to protect against drone attacks and electronic warfare with multiple layers of defense.
A BBC documentary sheds light on the mysterious beluga whale dubbed Hvaldimir which was found floating in a bay in Norway and was suspected to be a spy whale.
China has announced one of its most ambitious plans in years to reduce the debts of local governments in order to stimulate the economy. The move comes as the country grapples with a significant debt burden accumulated from past stimulus measures during the global financial crisis.
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates Donald Trump on his victory and calls for peaceful cooperation amidst expectations of renewed tensions in trade, technology, and the Taiwan issue.
China showcases its latest military innovation, the J-35A stealth fighter, designed for aerial combat and mission execution with enhanced radar evasion capabilities.
The leader of the Myanmar junta is visiting China for the first time, showcasing the tense relationship between the two countries.
The Chinese military leadership cautions soldiers about the dangers of dating apps and online gambling.
A recent investigation revealed that 'smart' airfryers sold in the UK have been requesting permission to listen in on users' conversations through a mobile app.
NATO Chief Rutte issued a warning during his visit to Germany, stressing that the frontline in Ukraine is shifting towards Western Europe. He also called on allies to increase defense spending.