Sepideh Qolian, on of Iran's most prominent women activist has described the torture and interrogation that has been taking place in Iran's notorious Evin prison.

Iran: Jailed activist Sepideh Qolian writes letter describing brutality in prison

When customs officials are on the prowl to make a bust, you'd imagine illegal shipments of gold nuggets or silver pieces are on their radar. But the Philippines's government machinery is now on alert to crack down on smugglers trying to bring in, wait for it, onions!

Philippines: Onions cost more than chicken, are even being smuggled in

Canada has imposed sanctions on four Sri Lankans including former presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa and his brother Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The sanctions were imposed on Tuesday (January 10) for committing what Canada called "gross and systematic violations of human rights" during the country's civil war.

Canada imposes sanctions on ex-presidents of Sri Lanka

Wheat has been an immensely important crop for humankind. It was wheat that enabled humans to transform from hunter-gatherers to food producers and turned them from a non-dominant species to rulers of the planet.

Scientists discover 'holy grail' wheat gene

Major US grocery chain Trader Joe's has been accused and sued for misleading and endangering customers by sale of dark chocolates which the lawsuit says contain high level of heavy metals.

US: Trader Joe's sued for not disclosing heavy metals' presence in dark chocolates

The Mega Millions jackpot has crossed the USD 1 billion mark as no one won the previous pot that contained USD 940 million on Friday night, NBC news reported citing game officials.

US: No winners since Oct. 14, Mega Millions jackpot prize money crosses $1 billion mark

Record-breaking floods in Australia's northwest have resulted in many communities getting isolated, Australia's weather forecaster said on Sunday (January 8). Severe weather system Ellie has created an emergency situation in Kimberly, an area in the state of Western Australia which is about the size of California.

‘Record-breaking’ floods leave Western Australia communities isolated, defence aircraft deployed for rescue

Japan on Sunday (January 8) tightened border controls further for travellers coming from mainland China. All such incoming travellers will now have to present proof of being Covid negative.

Japan makes Covid test must for travellers from China, orders quarantine for those found infected

Two days of fierce winds and heavy rain has left thousands in California without power. Utility crews were working on Friday (January 6) to restore electricity. The region is preparing for stormy weather as it heads into the weekend.

California: Thousands without power as stormy weather lashes region

The search for alien life has been the preoccupation of mankind for several centuries. There can always be an obscure planet hundreds of lightyears away that could harbour life but there are worthy candidates in our Solar System itself.

Does Saturn's moon have alien life under ice layer? We may be able to find out without landing on it

All of us encounter scary events at some point in our lives. Some events affect us deeply and we are unable to do anything that reminds us of the traumatic event.

Scientists have found where scary memories 'live' in our brains

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro has been controversial during his tenure in Brazil's highest office. Now reports that the former Brazilian president left the presidential palace in a 'wrecked' state is further damaging his image after he flew to the US days before the inauguration of Lula to avoid presence at the event after having lost the election.

Bolsonaro ‘wrecked’ Brazil’s iconic presidential palace before leaving: Report

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