The world's oldest living person, Spain's Maria Branyas Morera, who was born in the US and lived through two world wars, has died at the age of 117, her family said. "Maria Branyas has left us. She died as she wished: in her sleep, peacefully and without pain," her

It has been quietly making its case for being one of the best places in the world to live, with multiple cities listed in 2024's Global Liveability Index and Smart City Index. When it comes to the world's best country rankings, Scandinavia typically tops the charts. We're

Most likely, you'll never have to deal with a gunshot wound. Some paramedics even go their whole careers without treating one. Treatment and recovery for a gunshot wound depend on the size of the bullet, where the bullet enters your body, and how soon you seek medical care. Prompt

Adults aged 18-60 years should aim for at least 7 hours of sleep each day, a new report has revealed. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the daily recommended hours of sleep vary significantly across age groups.  How much one should sleep according

Japan’s total population marked the 15th straight year of decline, according to government data released Wednesday, dropping by more than a half-million people as the population ages and births remain low. Births in Japan hit a record low of 730,000 last year. The 1.58 million

India is poised to remain the most populous country in the world throughout the 21st century, according to the UN's World Population Prospects 2024 report released recently. The report anticipates that India will reach its population peak in the early 2060s with approximately 1.7

Saving money regularly can help improve sleep, a new report suggests. Putting a monthly amount aside, however small the sum, also helped people to relax and be more optimistic about the future, the study by academics at Bristol University found. Regular savers on low incomes have

Archaeologists have discovered evidence that shows how Indigenous oral traditions were able to pass down knowledge over 500 generations, the journal Nature Human Behaviour reported on Monday. Miniature fireplaces with protruding trimmed wooden artifacts smeared in fat were found in a

Nearly 2,000 children die every day from health problems linked to air pollution, which is now the second biggest risk factor for early death worldwide, a report said Wednesday. Exposure to air pollution contributed to the deaths of 8.1 million people -- around 12 percent of all

Apex Footwear Limited is humbled to have been recognised at the Retail Asia Awards 2024, held on June 11 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore. Apex was honored in two categories: “Footwear Retailer of the Year - Bangladesh” and

Wearing white seamless dress of Ihram, hundreds of thousands of Hajj pilgrims flock to Makkah from all over the world.  More than 1.3 million pilgrims have already arrived in the holy city. Most of these pilgrims came directly to Makkah via Jeddah from their home countries while

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah inaugurated on Monday Nusuk Wallet, the first international digital wallet of its kind in the world to serve Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah introduced the digital wallet in cooperation with the Saudi National

Acting Minister of Tourism Evtim Miloshev addressed Bulgaria's labor shortage, particularly acute in the tourism sector, highlighting the need for an estimated 27,000 workers for the upcoming summer season.  While acknowledging the presence of refugees and unemployed

Cyclone 'Remal' has strengthened into a severe cyclonic storm and is expected to hit the coasts of Bangladesh and West Bengal by Sunday midnight, with winds of 110-120 kmph and gusting up to 135 kmph, according to the Meteorological Department. The cyclone is anticipated to

Iran’s parliament approved changes to the working week for all government employees on Wednesday that would establish a 40-hour working week with a Friday-Saturday weekend. The legislation, which still requires a green light from constitutional watchdog the Guardian Council,

Mistine, No.1 Cosmetics brand in Thailand since 1988, is scheduled for grand opening at Jamuna Future Park in the capital on May 17.  Founded over 36 years ago, Mistine is dedicated to providing consumers with high-quality, innovation and cutting-edge technologies cosmetic

Spending too many nights trying to fall asleep — or worrying there aren’t enough ZZZs in your day? You’re not alone. Nearly one-third of American adults say they don’t get the recommended seven to nine hours a night. Some of the major causes: Stress, anxiety and

Owning a pair of reading glasses might help people increase their earnings by a third, according to new research. The study, conducted in Bangladesh, is the first to examine the impact of having a decent pair of spectacles, and researchers found monthly median earnings among one group

Have you ever imagined, what will happen if you take an Uber ride and receive a bill worth crores? Well, an Uber customer was recently left stunned when he received a bill of 7.66 crore after taking a seemingly routine auto ride in the early hours of Friday. Yes! You read that right.

At least 63,285 people have perished or disappeared on migration routes around the world between 2014 and 2023, with most deaths caused by drowning, the UN migration agency said on Tuesday. A report published by the International Organization for Migration on its Missing Migrants