November 16, 20240 Comments

‘Need a change’: Sri Lanka’s leftist win sparks hopes, bridges old divides | Elections News

Colombo, Sri Lanka – Abdul Rahuman Seyyadu Sulaiman, 56, wanted to be heard. As Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake left the polling station at the Abeysingharama Temple in Maradana, Colombo, on Thursday, Sulaiman called out to him, urging him to stop and listen to his grievances. The police quickly accosted Sulaiman and asked him to leave the venue. “I want [Dissanayake] to listen to the woes of my people,” Sulaiman

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November 13, 20240 Comments

Deadly Zhuhai car attack sparks questions in China

A car attack that killed 35 people in China has sparked questions about a recent spate of public violence, as officials continue to censor discussion on the incident. On social media, many are discussing the social phenomenon of “taking revenge on society”, where individuals act on personal grievances by attacking strangers. Police said the driver who ploughed into crowds at a stadium in the southern city of Zhuhai on Monday

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November 12, 20240 Comments

Convulsing cat in Thai TV drama sparks abuse concerns

People in Thailand are accusing a high-profile television drama of potentially abusing animals after a cat was shown convulsing on the ground. Concerned viewers of Thai drama “The Empress of Ayodhaya” questioned what was done to the animal to make its performance so convincing, with some suggesting potential mistreatment. Despite the show’s producers scrambling to reassure audiences of the cat’s safety, a boycott campaign has gained traction on social media.

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