Among the charred ruins of Pacific Palisades, Jeff Ridgway walks his dog Abby as if nothing has happened. Unlike the tens of thousands of people driven out by the wildfires, this janitor refused to evacuate. He has been holed up in his home in this upscale Los Angeles neighborhood for a week now, after defending … Read more
Donald Trump has not yet returned to the White House but is already thrusting himself to the front of international stage as he once again shatters diplomatic niceties. As only the second former president elected to a non-consecutive term, Trump is at least a known quantity to world leaders. Even his knack for unpredictable behavior … Read more
Iran and European powers said they held “frank and constructive” talks on Monday about Tehran’s nuclear programme, just a week before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office. It was the second round of such talks in less than two months, following a discreet meeting in Geneva last November between Tehran and the three European powers, … Read more
The dental industry is no stranger to competition, but few have made a mark as profound as Dentzz. This global dental provider, with clinics in Mumbai, Dubai, and Delhi, has gained recognition for its advanced procedures and high praise from its patients. A closer look at patient reviews reveals that Dentzz’s commitment to personalised care, … Read more
Search teams looking for people killed in devastating Los Angeles blazes moved from house to house Monday, as firefighters girded for hurricane-force winds that could spark further flare-ups. As the disaster entered its seventh day, with more than 90,000 people still displaced and swathes of America’s second biggest city in ruins, the first glimmers of … Read more
As Los Angeles is gripped by wildfires that resemble a Hollywood disaster movie, the city’s vast entertainment industry is already counting the costs of yet another drastic setback that its workers can ill-afford. Actors, crew, writers and producers have lost their homes; film and television productions have been temporarily halted; and calls are mounting for … Read more
NSW Roads Minister John Graham asked drivers to check their eligibility for toll relief on the Service NSW website. Pixabay The New South Wales government has revealed that AU$140 million in toll relief remains unclaimed as of Jan. 13 and has urged drivers to check if they qualify for the rebates. Motorists who spent more … Read more
A new study has revealed that there was a notable uptick in Australians taking up second jobs or “side hustles” to meet the lifestyle they desire, amid the soaring cost of living. The demand for part-time or contract jobs has been on the rise, with an estimated 986,400 people (6.6% of employed individuals) now doing … Read more
In the shadow of Seoul’s centuries-old Gwanghwamun Gate, young businesswoman Shin Ji-young wears a rainbow headband and waves a flag criticising South Korea’s impeached president alongside thousands of protesters. A divide has emerged among South Korea’s youth since Yoon Suk Yeol declared a bungled martial law decree last month and hunkered down at his residence … Read more
With its soldiers trained in France and high-profile endorsements from the French and Ukrainian presidents, the “Anne of Kyiv” brigade was supposed to be a flagship unit for Ukraine’s army. But just months after being created, it finds itself fighting two enemies — Russians across the battlefield and an internal scandal that has shocked the … Read more
