Want to Live Longer? Scientists Closer to Delaying the Aging Process

Getting old and dying are natural phases of human life. But scientists from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) are one step ahead in delaying the aging process.

Jul 22, 2020 01:27 PM EDT

Indian Navy and US Warships Hold Joint Naval Drills in the Indian Ocean

The Indian ocean is possibly another flashpoint in the making as China wants to expand its geopolitical influence to engulf the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean. Countries in the Indo-Pacific are now allying to stop the communists in expanding their grip.

Jul 22, 2020 01:23 PM EDT

Afghan Girl Kills Two Taliban Fighters, Shoots Several More After They Murdered Her Parents

The teenage girl immediately emerged from their house and open fired with an AK-47. The girl and her younger brother are now transfered to a safer place after the security forces feared that the group might come back in retaliation.

Jul 22, 2020 02:36 AM EDT

Two Italian Teens Pay Bitcoins to Watch Livestream of Children Being Tortured and Murdered

The two teenagers have also been sending explicit images to each other, with one even bragging about his access to the dark web. Both are currently facing charges for distribution of child pornography.

Jul 21, 2020 02:42 PM EDT

US Sanctions 11 More Chinese Companies Over Human Rights Violations as Tensions Between Giants Rise

Several Chinese companies have been sanctioned by the United States for human rights violations of its Muslim Uighur communities by enforcing forced labor. Beijing has replied by saying the US is overextending its authority and interfering with domestic affairs.

Jul 20, 2020 11:05 PM EDT

China Blows Up Dam to Release Flood Waters, Aims to Reduce Further Damages and Loss of Lives

Rising waters across eastern and central China have wreaked havoc. More than 140 people have been missing, some have been presumed dead due to the disaster. Since the beginning of July, more than 24 million residents have been affected as stated by the Ministry of Emergency Management. As a response to the flooding, China’s strategy was to discharge water from dams and embankments by blasting them.

Jul 20, 2020 07:12 PM EDT

COVID-19 Symptoms: Mouth Rash Observed in 29% of COVID-19 Patients from Spain

Based on the findings of the examinations that were published in the JAMA Dermatology journal, six out of the 21 patients or 29% of the patients were found to have mouth rash. In addition, the research letter also noted that the patients who had the said symptoms were around 40 to 69 years old and 66% of them were women.

Jul 20, 2020 01:40 PM EDT

6 Unexplored Places on Earth You'll Love to Visit

Despite the increasing number of tourists, there are still some places in the world that is left untouched. Some is for scientific reasons while some are for geological reasons, here are some of the unexplored placed on Earth.

Jul 20, 2020 11:35 PM EDT

Nelson Mandela: 10 Mind-Blowing Facts You Probably Don't Know About Former South African President

Former South African President Nelson Mandela had done so many great things for Africa and for the Black community. But despite all the publicity and being featured in movies and book, there are still things that the public doesn't know about him.

Jul 20, 2020 10:13 AM EDT

Hong Kong's New Security Law Threatens Political Freedom, Teacher Arrested Over Differing Views

Beijing's new security law in Hong Kong threatens political freedom and stifles anti-government protesters and individuals. Educators and teachers are also affected as schools implement new legislation and arrest those who share different views.

Jul 20, 2020 07:00 AM EDT

Arson Investigated as Possible Cause of Nantes Cathedral Blaze

Officials stated the flames tore down the cathedral’s grand organ and blew out stained glass windows of the 15th-century building in Nantes. A prosecutor claimed on the scene that the fire incident is considered as a criminal act. According to Pierre Sennes, three fires had been established at the site.

Jul 18, 2020 01:14 PM EDT

Russian Hacking Groups Accused of Trying to Steal COVID-19 Vaccine Data

The race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19 is getting fiercer, as some countries are getting close to the finish line. Now the US, the UK and Canada are accusing Russian hackers of trying to undermine them and steal COVID-19 vaccine data.

Jul 18, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

Deadly Border Encounters Engulf China-India Himalayan Border as Beijing Continues International Conquest

The Indian government has accused China of furthering its agenda and desires of conquering territories in the disputed border. Recent deadly clashes have taken the lives of multiple military troops.

Jul 18, 2020 08:49 AM EDT

Kim Yo Jong Gets Probed by North Korea for Demolishing South Korea's Liaison Office

Officials in Seoul are keen to make Kim Yo Jong account for the destruction of the liaison office that was demolished a month ago when she warned about the balloons.

Jul 17, 2020 10:17 AM EDT

Why is China Interested in Controlling the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea?

What part do these islands in the SCS play in the communists’ grand strategy? As time goes by, Beijing depends on this speck of island to own the SCS.

Jul 17, 2020 04:29 PM EDT