Following the massive underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga that triggered a tsunami and blanketed the country in ash on Saturday Jan. 15, Tonga’s Olympic flag-bearer has raised more than $400,000 in relief through a fundraising campaign.
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An Underwater Volcano Erupted Near Tonga, Triggering A Tsunami And Blanketing Entire Islands In Ash
An extremely powerful underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga triggered a tsunami and blanketed the Pacific Island country in ash, causing what authorities called an “unprecedented disaster.”
Novak Djokovic Has Been Deported From Australia Over Public Health Risks For Not Getting Vaccinated
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia after a court rejected his attempt to restore his visa.
Canada Has Banned LGBT Conversion Therapy
Canada has banned conversion therapy, a widely discredited practice that claims to be able to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
After A 30-Year Break Due To Civil War, Somalia Is Finally Holding Public Film Screenings Again
Somalis enjoy first public screening in three decades at Somalia’s National Theatre on Sept. 22, symbolizing hopes for a cultural revival in the war-torn country.
This “Squid Game” Actor Has Become The First Korean Person To Win A Golden Globe Award
Korean Actor O Yeong-su has brought home the country’s first-ever Golden Globe with his portrayal of Player 001 in the Netflix hit series “Squid Game”.
This Saudi Princess Who Was Jailed By The Royal Family For Three Years Without Charge Has Been Freed
A Saudi princess who was jailed for three years by the royal family without any charges has been released, along with her daughter, who had been detained with her.
Kazakhstan’s President Told Troops To “Shoot To Kill” Anti-Government Protesters And At Least 164 People Are Dead
At least 164 people have been killed, more than 2,000 people injured and almost 10,000 people have been arrested as part of anti-government protests that broke out in Kazakhstan last week.
The Heroic Rat That Was Awarded A Gold Medal For Sniffing Out 71 Mines In Cambodia Has Died
Magawa, a rat that was awarded a gold medal for his job detecting mines in Cambodia, has died at age eight.
Serbian Tennis Star Novak Djokovic Won’t Get Deported From Australia For Refusing To Get Vaccinated
A court in Australia has ordered Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic be released from immigration detention after the 34-year-old was denied entry upon his arrival in the country last week over vaccination concerns.
Brazil Held A Surfing Festival For Dogs And All The Dogs Did A Great Job
Dozens of dogs competed with their humans in a Surf Dog Festival in the coastal city of Natal in Brazil on Nov. 27, 2021.
This South Korean Actress And Model Has Died At Age 29
Kim Mi-soo, a South Korean actress, has died at the age of 29, her agency said on Wednesday Jan. 5.