Author: Tanjid Osman

In a small village on Japan’s Shikoku Island, something strange and touching is happening. The village is called Nagoro, but the world now knows it as the Village of Dolls. Once, around 300 people lived here. But over the years, most left in search of work in big cities. Babies stopped being born. The last child born in the village came into the world 19 years ago. Now, only about 25 to 30 people remain. Yet, if you walk through the village, it won’t feel empty. Schools, clinics, roads, and fields all seem full. Look again — you’ll see they’re…

Tuvalu Still Fights to stay above water as climate change threatens its future. Tuvalu is a small country in the Pacific Ocean. It sits on nine low islands. Most of the land is only a few meters above the sea. For years, Tuvalu has faced big problems. The sea is rising, and the land is sinking. This puts homes, food, water, and life in danger. A Risk That Has Not Gone Away The risk to Tuvalu is still very real. Saltwater keeps harming crops. Drinking water is not always clean. Big storms and floods happen more often. The land shakes,…

The trial of hip-hop mogul Sean Diddy Combs has officially begun in a New York federal court. The rapper, producer, and entrepreneur faces allegations of failing to pay millions of dollars in taxes over several years. According to prosecutors, Combs is accused of evading more than $10 million in taxes by hiding income and submitting false financial documents. The case centers around his earnings from music, endorsements, and various business ventures. Combs’ defense team argues that any discrepancies were due to accounting errors and insists that he has always made a good faith effort to comply with tax laws. The…

Electric scooters have rapidly gained popularity as an eco-friendly, convenient, and fun mode of transportation. Whether commuting to work, running errands, or just enjoying a weekend ride, adults are increasingly turning to electric scooters for their ease of use and efficiency. However, not all electric scooters are created equal. For adults especially, key factors such as battery range and ride comfort can make all the difference in choosing the right model. Finding the Best electric scooter for adults means looking beyond just speed or style. You want a scooter that offers a long-lasting battery to cover substantial distances on a…

An Indian Space Mission faced failure on Sunday, May 18, after a rocket error forced scientists to stop the flight. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) had launched the EOS-09 satellite early in the morning, but the rocket carrying it failed mid-journey. The launch took place at 5:59 AM from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The rocket, named PSLV-C61, was supposed to place the EOS-09 satellite into a sun-synchronous polar orbit 524 kilometers above the Earth. At first, the launch looked like a success. The rocket cleared the first and second stages without any trouble. But…

A Filipino climber passes away while trying to climb Mount Everest, Nepal’s tourism department has reported. This news was shared by the Kathmandu Post, one of Nepal’s leading newspapers. The climber’s name was Philip Santiago. He was 45 years old. On Wednesday at 8 PM local time, or 14:15 GMT, Philip reached Everest’s fourth camp, called Camp 4. This camp is very high, at 7,900 meters (25,919 feet) above sea level. Philip became very tired and weak while climbing to Camp 4. Unfortunately, he died there because of extreme exhaustion. His body is still at Camp 4. The weather on…

Tensions between India and Pakistan have remained high despite a ceasefire agreement. In the past few days, clashes have occurred again. During this time, Turkey openly supported Pakistan. This has led to demands in India to take action against Turkey. A group called Swadeshi Jagaran Manch has asked the Indian government to put economic sanctions on Turkey. The group has also requested that Indian tourists avoid visiting Turkey. They want Indian people to stop buying Turkish products as a form of protest. Turkey is the only country that openly stood with Pakistan during the recent four-day conflict. Reports say that…

Nintendo might increase the price of its new Switch 2 console in the United States. The company shared this possibility after releasing a lower-than-expected sales forecast for the upcoming year. The decision will depend on trade conditions and tariffs. Nintendo expects lower shipment numbers Nintendo plans to ship about 15 million units of the Switch 2 during the year ending in March. Analysts expected around 16.8 million, so the company’s goal is lower than what the market had hoped for. The announcement caused concern among investors. Nintendo also predicts a yearly profit of 320 billion yen, or about 2.2 billion…

In a tense interview on CNN, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif defended his country’s position after India launched strikes in response to a terror attack in Kashmir. He was questioned about Pakistan’s possible ties to terrorism and asked to provide proof for claims of downed Indian jets. The conversation showed deep mistrust between the two nations and raised fears of a wider conflict. Background to the Clash The interview followed a deadly terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. India blamed groups in Pakistan for the attack. They claimed that nine terrorist camps were hit in a counter-strike. These sites, India said,…

Kenya has made a firm stand against wildlife trafficking, with the sentencing of four individuals, including three foreigners, for attempting to smuggle over 5,000 live garden ants out of the country. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), which is responsible for conserving and managing the nation’s wildlife, has expressed its approval of the decision, reinforcing its commitment to protecting all species—no matter how small. The Crime and Conviction The four individuals—two Belgian nationals, one Vietnamese citizen, and a Kenyan national—were arrested last month in Nairobi and Naivasha, a lakeside town located near Lake Naivasha. They were found with more than 5,000…