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Fatal Fire Claims 12 Lives in Residential Building in Southern China's Shantou
Dec 10, 2025 01:56 pm CST
A devastating fire erupted in a four-storey residential building in Shantou, Guangdong province, resulting in 12 fatalities. The blaze, which affected an area of 150 square metres, was extinguished within an hour but left significant casualties. This incident follows China's recent campaign addressing fire hazards in high-rise buildings, prompted by last month's deadly Hong Kong fire that claimed 160 lives.
JD Vance Dismisses Viral Restaurant Photo Sparking Marriage Rumors with Wife Usha
Dec 10, 2025 01:28 pm CST
US Vice President JD Vance responds to a viral image allegedly showing tension between him and his wife Usha at a restaurant. The photo, which sparked widespread speculation online, is just the latest incident drawing attention to the Second Couple's relationship, following earlier controversies about religious differences and immigration policy contradictions.
Trump Claims Birthright Citizenship Originally Intended for Children of Slaves, Not Wealthy Immigrants
Dec 10, 2025 12:27 pm CST
President Trump defends his executive order against birthright citizenship, arguing the 14th Amendment was created for children of slaves following the Civil War, not for wealthy immigrants seeking US citizenship. The Supreme Court is set to rule on this controversial issue next summer, with significant implications for immigration policy and constitutional interpretation.
400 Immigrant Children Held Beyond Legal Detention Limit: Reports of Poor Conditions and Medical Neglect
Dec 10, 2025 12:24 pm CST
Court filings reveal hundreds of immigrant children detained beyond the legal 20-day limit, with some held for over five months. Advocates document concerning conditions including contaminated food, insufficient medical care, and injuries at detention facilities, prompting possible judicial intervention.
Trump Intervenes as Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict Intensifies Despite Previous Ceasefire Efforts
Dec 10, 2025 12:23 pm CST
President Trump has announced plans to personally intervene in the escalating Thailand-Cambodia border conflict that has entered its third day of fighting, despite his previous successful ceasefire brokering in July. Both nations report military and civilian casualties as Thailand aims to diminish Cambodia's military capabilities while Cambodia claims to be taking defensive actions only. Hundreds of thousands of civilians have been evacuated from border regions as diplomatic tensions rise between the Southeast Asian neighbors.
Heroic Father Drowns While Saving 7-Year-Old Son in Lake Perris Kayak Accident: The Importance of Life Jacket Safety
Dec 10, 2025 11:56 am CST
A 54-year-old father sacrificed his life to save his seven-year-old son after their kayak capsized at Lake Perris State Recreation Area in California. Neither was wearing a life jacket despite state regulations requiring them for children under 12. The tragic incident highlights the critical importance of water safety equipment while participating in recreational water activities.
Dangerous Side Effects: Chinese Woman Hospitalized After Unregulated Weight Loss Injections Cause Severe Health Complications
Dec 10, 2025 11:49 am CST
A 28-year-old Chinese woman experienced life-threatening complications, including vomiting blood and digestive tract damage, after using unregulated weight loss injections containing illegally sourced semaglutide. Despite losing 5kg in four days, she required emergency hospitalization, raising serious concerns about unsafe weight loss products and treatments circulating in the market.
Raghuram Rajan Claims US Tariffs on India Linked to Trump's Ego, Not Russian Oil Imports
Dec 10, 2025 10:53 am CST
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan suggests that the Trump administration's 50% tariffs on Indian goods were primarily motivated by India's refusal to credit Donald Trump for the May ceasefire with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, rather than India's Russian oil purchases. While Pakistan received only 19% tariffs after publicly praising Trump's role, India maintained the ceasefire resulted from direct military communications. Rajan's comments have sparked significant backlash on social media, with many users defending India's stance as protecting national interests over political appeasement.
US Implements Social Media Vetting for H-1B Visas: Indian Applicants Face Appointment Delays Until March 2026
Dec 10, 2025 10:37 am CST
The US State Department's new social media vetting policy has caused significant disruptions for H-1B visa applicants from India, with appointments being rescheduled from December 2025 to March 2026. This enhanced screening requires applicants to maintain public social media profiles for review, as part of broader immigration restrictions under the Trump administration that also include increased visa fees and heightened security measures.
Global Study Reveals Over 1 Billion Women Experienced Childhood Sexual Violence in 2023
Dec 10, 2025 10:29 am CST
A comprehensive study published in The Lancet journal reveals alarming global statistics on violence against women, with over 1 billion women worldwide having experienced childhood sexual violence and 608 million facing intimate partner violence in 2023. The research highlights South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa as regions with the highest prevalence, with India reporting 23% of women experiencing intimate partner violence and 30% suffering childhood sexual abuse. These forms of violence are directly linked to serious mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, self-harm, and schizophrenia.