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  • Mud-ering the mood: Ex-girlfriend’s clay ambush on bride disrupts Vietnamese wedding

    Mud-ering the mood: Ex-girlfriend’s clay ambush on bride disrupts Vietnamese wedding

    A joyous wedding ceremony in Vietnam turned into a shocking spectacle when the groom’s ex-girlfriend stormed the ceremony, hurling clay at the bride. The incident, which quickly went viral on Vietnamese social media, showed the bride preparing to walk down the aisle when she was suddenly covered in clay. In the shared video, the groom and bride are seen walking…

  • Chinese woman’s regret after discovering husband’s debt due to her inflated dowry request

    Chinese woman’s regret after discovering husband’s debt due to her inflated dowry request

    A Chinese woman’s tearful confession on a foreign website ignited a social media storm. After eight years of marriage, she discovered that her husband’s significant monthly dowry debt repayments were due to her actions. The woman’s confession video was posted while she was driving. She shared that she had been married to her husband for eight years. She had observed…

  • Billionaire’s reckless driving leads to car crash, killing two (video)

    Billionaire’s reckless driving leads to car crash, killing two (video)

    A catastrophic car crash occurred on the island of Sardinia, Italy, resulting in a fiery collision involving a red Ferrari and a blue Lamborghini. The incident, which happened on Monday, October 2, was triggered by the two luxury cars attempting to overtake a large white van, leading to a collision that flipped all three vehicles. Tragically, the wealthy occupants of…

  • Uterus upheaval: Chinese woman’s constipation conundrum takes unexpected turn

    Uterus upheaval: Chinese woman’s constipation conundrum takes unexpected turn

    A 35 year old woman from Hubei province, China, who had been suffering from constipation for a decade, was shocked to find her condition linked to her uterus rather than her digestive system. Hospitalised due to heavy rectal bleeding, a detailed examination revealed an abnormal growth in her uterus, rather than a blockage in her digestive tract, as the cause…

  • Forked-up flight: Aussie passenger’s shocking Bangkok to Moscow attack with a twist (video)

    Forked-up flight: Aussie passenger’s shocking Bangkok to Moscow attack with a twist (video)

    A man described as ‘Australian’ found himself in a harrowing situation when he allegedly attacked a fellow passenger on a flight from Bangkok to Moscow. Alexey Fursov reportedly stabbed the passenger with a fork, causing injuries to the victim’s chest, shoulder, and back during what has been described as a frenzied attack. Dramatic footage from the flight shows the 35…

  • Nose-picking proves ‘snot’ a joke: China man’s shocking health ordeal

    Nose-picking proves ‘snot’ a joke: China man’s shocking health ordeal

    Constant nose-picking proved harmful to health, as revealed by the shocking case of a 33 year old man from China. The Chinese man, Zeng, is a habitual nose picker. This caused his face to swell to the point where he couldn’t open his eyes. The swelling started with a minor inflammation of the nose and rosy cheeks on the morning of…

  • Russian attack on Ukrainian village during funeral leaves 51 dead (video)

    Russian attack on Ukrainian village during funeral leaves 51 dead (video)

    Russian military forces launched a fatal attack on the village of Hroza, located in Ukraine’s eastern Kharkiv region, killing at least 51 individuals, including an eight year old boy. The tragic event occurred when villagers were attending a funeral service for a resident, a soldier who had fallen defending the country against Russia’s invasion. Interfax Ukraine, the local news agency,…

  • Vietnamese husband’s surprise birthday party touches hearts online

    Vietnamese husband’s surprise birthday party touches hearts online

    A heartfelt gesture by a loving husband has warmed hearts online. Despite their modest means, he managed to throw a surprise birthday party for his wife. This event, filled with warmth and love, was reported on the Vietnamese website saostar.vn and has since gone viral on social media. The surprise birthday party video captured an emotional and adorable moment between…

  • Father’s daring rescue saves child from watery dock gap at Italian harbour (video)

    Father’s daring rescue saves child from watery dock gap at Italian harbour (video)

    An eight year old child lost his balance and fell into a small gap in the dock in Salerno, Italy, resulting in a distressing event. The boy’s father lost no time in jumping into the water to save his child in a heart-stopping act of parental love and instinct. As a terrible twist of fate, their adventure took a terrifying…

  • Flash flood in Sikkim, India, claims ten lives, 82 missing

    Flash flood in Sikkim, India, claims ten lives, 82 missing

    A sudden downpour over the Lhonak Lake in India’s northeastern Sikkim state resulted in a catastrophic flash flood, claiming at least ten lives with 82 people still unaccounted for. The deluge swept through the Teesta River, submerging vast areas and causing widespread damage. Local authorities initially reported five fatalities with three more bodies recovered later. However, the BBC put the…

  • Chinese bride’s sombre pout sets social media abuzz with forced marriage debate

    Chinese bride’s sombre pout sets social media abuzz with forced marriage debate

    A newlywed couple from Ju’matien, Henan, China, is under online scrutiny after photos of the bride’s sombre expression during post-nuptial rituals went viral on social media. The images, capturing the groom’s jovial demeanour contrasted with the bride’s seemingly forced participation, were shot at the groom’s residence following their wedding ceremony. The bride’s lack of enthusiasm during the post-wedding photoshoot sparked…

  • Tragic wedding convoy crash in China, seven fatalities (video)

    Tragic wedding convoy crash in China, seven fatalities (video)

    A catastrophic car accident occurred recently that involved a wedding convoy and a large garbage truck, resulting in seven fatalities, including the pregnant bride. The shocking event unfolded near a petrol station in Huanan in the Heilongjiang province, China, and sparked an ongoing police investigation. The accident, which occurred on October 3, involved a seven-seater off-road vehicle suddenly veering into…

  • Croc courtship gets ‘snappier’ at Koorana Crocodile Farm as mating season leaps ahead in Queensland, Australia

    Croc courtship gets ‘snappier’ at Koorana Crocodile Farm as mating season leaps ahead in Queensland, Australia

    In a rather ‘snappy’ turn of events, the crocodile mating season at the Koorana Crocodile Farm in Queensland, Australia, has kicked off earlier than its usual schedule this year. The farm’s owner, John Lever, is attributing this unconventional phenomenon to the frequent flyovers of military helicopters. The farm, which plays host to a colossal population of over 3,000 crocodiles, happens…

  • Royal revelation: Johor Crown Prince shares harrowing encounter at Siam Paragon shooting

    Royal revelation: Johor Crown Prince shares harrowing encounter at Siam Paragon shooting

    Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, the Crown Prince of Johor, a state in southern Malaysia revealed the shooting at the Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok was “the worst experience I have ever gone through.” Tunku Ismail, speaking from a hotel near the crime scene shooting in the Thai capital, was with his family to watch a football match between his team,…

  • Fish store shocker: Customer buys out entire stock, sets them free in Singapore river

    Fish store shocker: Customer buys out entire stock, sets them free in Singapore river

    A customer left a fish store employee astounded after spending more than 400 Singapore dollars to buy all the fish in the store, only to release them all into a river. The unusual event was reported by local media, following the account of the fish store’s worker. The male customer walked into the store and stated his intention to purchase…

  • Malaysian woman dies after refusing to remove charm needles found throughout her body

    Malaysian woman dies after refusing to remove charm needles found throughout her body

    A shocking medical case in Malaysia recently came to light, involving a severely ill 60 year old woman who was found to have charm needles embedded all over her body, including her eyes, face, neck and chest. The woman, despite medical advice to remove the needles, refused, leading to her unfortunate death. The unusual case was shared by a doctor…

  • Viral video in Vietnam: Father’s tearful farewell to daughter at wedding tugs at heartstrings

    Viral video in Vietnam: Father’s tearful farewell to daughter at wedding tugs at heartstrings

    A heartrending video has gone viral in Vietnam’s online world, showing a father crying in the corner after giving his daughter away at her wedding. The video was shared on the docnhanh website, bringing tears to the eyes of many viewers. The video depicts a crowded wedding ceremony. The father of the bride is seen sitting quietly in a corner,…

  • China SCE Group defaults on dollar bonds, triggers financial turmoil

    China SCE Group defaults on dollar bonds, triggers financial turmoil

    China SCE Group, a Xiamen-based property developer, announced today that it defaulted on its dollar bonds following a non-payment on a syndicated loan, triggering an event of default. The company joins numerous other Chinese property developers who are undergoing a similar financial crisis, defaulting on their offshore debt and kicking off a restructuring process. In its official filing, SCE stated…

  • Venice tourist bus tragedy: 21 lives lost in devastating crash (video)

    Venice tourist bus tragedy: 21 lives lost in devastating crash (video)

    A devastating bus crash near the tourist city of Venice, Italy, claimed at least 21 lives and left 18 injured. The bus believed to be hired for transporting tourists, collided with a bridge railing before plunging onto a railway track below, in the Mestre district yesterday. The deceased in the bus crash included the Italian driver, five Ukrainians, and one…

  • Colombian woman ends 20-year affair with ghost after she sees his ugly face

    Colombian woman ends 20-year affair with ghost after she sees his ugly face

    A Colombian woman revealed her 20-year love affair with a ghost ended when she finally saw its ugly face. The woman, Paula Flores, shared her supernatural love story on the national TV show Sin Carreta, broadcasted on Canal 1. Flores revealed that her relationship with the ghost began during her childhood and led to romantic nights together for two decades.…

  • Wedding day drama: Bride’s hidden career as porn star leaves groom in a reel shocker

    Wedding day drama: Bride’s hidden career as porn star leaves groom in a reel shocker

    A 32 year old Japanese woman suffered a shocking revelation on her wedding day when a close friend exposed her past as a porn star, a secret she had never divulged to her husband. The surprising disclosure left her husband taken aback during their wedding celebrations. The alleged former porn star, known by the pseudonym, Mizuki, met her boyfriend and…

  • Saw X film editor’s realistic horror sounds draw police to his home

    Saw X film editor’s realistic horror sounds draw police to his home

    In an unexpected turn of events, a film editor working on the horror movie franchise Saw X found himself the subject of a police visit after neighbours mistook the realistic sound effects for actual torture. The unconventional incident, involving Steve Forn, occurred as he was designing the chilling sound effects for a particularly gruesome scene in the upcoming 2023 sequel.…

  • Unmasking drama: Upset spectator disrupts Ultraman in Chinese theatre

    Unmasking drama: Upset spectator disrupts Ultraman in Chinese theatre

    An unexpected disturbance unfolded during an Ultraman performance at the Zhangxing Theatre in the city of Huozhou, Jiangxi province, China, on September 28. A visibly upset man interrupted the show, expressing his discontent and confusion over a Japanese character being featured on a Chinese stage. The incident, captured on video, depicts the disgruntled individual not only shouting but also physically…

  • Evergrande chairman in troubled waters: Offshore asset investigation makes waves

    Evergrande chairman in troubled waters: Offshore asset investigation makes waves

    China Evergrande Group‘s Chairman is currently under investigation, suspected of moving assets offshore amidst the property developer’s ongoing struggle to complete unfinished projects, according to The Wall Street Journal’s report on Monday. Evergrande, burdened with liabilities exceeding US$300 billion (11 trillion baht), has been endeavouring to secure approval from creditors to restructure its offshore debt. However, the situation became more…

  • China’s rise as global superpower lauded by Thai-Chinese Cultural Council president

    China’s rise as global superpower lauded by Thai-Chinese Cultural Council president

    Pinit Jarusombat, the president of the Thai-Chinese Cultural and Relationship Council (TCCRC), has acknowledged China’s ascension to the ranks of global superpower in terms of technology and economic might. The statement was made in light of the upcoming National Day of China, marking the 74th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China’s establishment. Pinit appraised China’s development, pointing out the significant…

  • Vietnamese model Ngoc Trinh’s motorcycle stunt sparks safety concerns on social media (video)

    Vietnamese model Ngoc Trinh’s motorcycle stunt sparks safety concerns on social media (video)

    Vietnamese model and entrepreneur, Ngoc Trinh, stirred controversy on social media with a video clip of her doing a motorcycle stunt. Despite riding in a sparsely populated area, the model faces criticism for her hazardous manoeuvres, including lifting both hands off the handlebars and posing for the camera. Ngoc Trinh, a well-known figure in Vietnam’s entertainment industry, has faced several…

  • Ankara explosion classified as terror attack leaves two police injured

    Ankara explosion classified as terror attack leaves two police injured

    An explosion in Ankara, Turkey’s capital, left two police officers injured on the morning of today. The Interior Ministry of Turkey later classified the incident as a terrorist attack. The explosion occurred in the heart of Ankara, where state institutions, various ministries, and the Turkish parliament are located. The parliament was due to convene that day after a summer recess.…

  • Reddit user’s video sparks debate over mysterious 514 scribbled by food delivery rider

    Reddit user’s video sparks debate over mysterious 514 scribbled by food delivery rider

    A recent video posted on Reddit by a user named @yellowenthusiastt sparked a heated debate, revolving around the puzzling number 514 written by a food delivery rider outside her house. The woman, who had ordered food online, was left bewildered by this random act, which led to a flurry of speculation among netizens. The video shows the food delivery rider,…

  • Airline employee accused of molesting teen at Suvarnabhumi Airport

    Airline employee accused of molesting teen at Suvarnabhumi Airport

    A male airline employee from a famous airline tricked a 15 year old boy into a bathroom at Suvarnabhumi International Airport before the victim’s mother learned of the incident and filed a complaint. The police are urgently pursuing the suspect to take legal action. At 12.30pm today, a reporter was informed about an incident involving a male employee from a…

  • Chiang Mai airport’s 24/7 operation boosts hopes for tourism rebound

    Chiang Mai airport’s 24/7 operation boosts hopes for tourism rebound

    The tourism sector is gearing up for an influx of foreign visitors as Chiang Mai Airport prepares to operate round-the-clock from November. This move is expected to open up the northern region to more international tourists arriving on direct flights. Sittipong Wongsomboon, general manager of Northern Smile Travel, stated that the average hotel occupancy rate for September had dipped to…

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