International News
On August 15, 2025, the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina, erupted as Alfie “The Axe Man” Davis pulled off one of the biggest upsets in MMA history, defeating Gadzhi Rabadanov to claim the 2025 PFL Lightweight World Tournament Championship. As a +700 underdog, Davis defied expectations with a razor-close unanimous decision victory, earning the … Read more
In July 2025, Sarah Shaw, a New Zealand mother living in Washington state, and her six-year-old son, Isaac, faced a harrowing ordeal when they were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a brief trip to Canada. Their release on August 15, after nearly four weeks in a Texas detention center, sparked relief … Read more
In the heart of Kaifeng, Henan, under a vibrant red and gold awning, 62-year-old Zhao Mei, known as Granny Wang, commands a stage that buzzes with hope and laughter. Her daily matchmaking show at a local theme park draws hundreds, eager for love or just a lively spectacle, but it masks a deeper trend: China’s … Read more
On August 16, 2025, Israel announced plans to relocate Palestinians from combat zones to southern Gaza, signaling a new military offensive targeting Gaza City, the enclave’s largest urban center. As someone who’s followed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through news and conversations with friends in humanitarian work, this development feels like a gut punch, echoing the pain … Read more
On August 13, 2025, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sent shockwaves across the border with a fiery warning to India, vowing that not “even one drop” of Pakistan’s water would be taken and promising a “lesson” India would never forget. This escalation, following similar threats from Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir and former Foreign Minister … Read more
On August 15, 2025, a historic summit in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin sent ripples across global trade and diplomacy, particularly for India. Just days after threatening punitive tariffs on nations importing Russian oil, Trump’s surprising announcement that no new tariffs would be imposed offered India—a country reliant on … Read more
On August 16, 2025, the United Center in Chicago roared to life as UFC 319 delivered a night of unforgettable fights, headlined by a middleweight title clash between champion Dricus Du Plessis and undefeated challenger Khamzat Chimaev. The event marked the UFC’s return to Chicago since 2019, and it didn’t disappoint, with jaw-dropping knockouts, gritty … Read more