In an effort to help residents outside the confines of their rooms, virtual reality has been implemented in a handful of Australian nursing facilities. For some, the project's COVID-19 isolation of residents over the past two years has been a "game-changer," It is now hoped that more centers will utilize the technology.

Australian care homes receive help through virtual reality

People are designed to deal with both criticism and positive responses but criticism can last longer than praise. How can one deal with it?

Criticism can last longer than praise – how to deal with it?

Security forces have destroyed terrorist hideout in Nadihal area of Bandipora after LeT hybrid terrorist was arrested today. Watch the drone footage of the operation.

India: Drone footage of terrorist hideout destroyed in Kashmir's Bandipora

At least 13 people died and several were wounded after chlorine gas leaked at Jordan's port.

Chlorine gas leak at Jordan's port kills 13

With digital payments increasing, it may be possible for all of us to go cashless now. But, imagining a life without currency was impossible even five years ago. Cash was made available everywhere by the ATM. Did you realise that ATM has just turned 55?

As ATM turns 55, thank this woman for your PIN number

Almost 200 pride participants and LGBTQ+ activists have been detained after participating in a banned pride march in Istanbul.

Istanbul: Cops crackdown on pride march at Taksim Square

During a traditional event in Colombia involving a bullfight, many were injured after a stand collapsed. Tragically, four people were killed as well.

Four killed after stands collapsed at bullfighting ring in Colombia

After two years of COVID-19 restrictions, thousands of people took part in a colourful Pride Parade on Saturday (June 25) in Santiago de Chile and Lima, Peru to demand equal rights and an end to violence against the LGBTQ+ community.

Thousands participate in Pride parade in Peru & Chile

An initiative in Western Australia is allowing people to create art out of marine rubbish. A fishing boat catches ropes, nets, plastic and wood off Abrolhos Islands and the rubbish is collected to create art.

Art from marine rubbish – what these artists are making out of ropes, nets, plastic

Dubai has launched seven smart applications for residents to book animals for sacrifice. This comes ahead of Eid-al-Adha which falls in July this year. Authorities are trying to avoid waiting period for customers and overcrowding during Covid-19.

Ahead of Eid-al-Adha, people in Dubai can book animals through smart apps

About 200 km south of Stockholm, on the Swedish island of Gotland, one of the nation's main roadways is pulsating with wireless electric energy.

How does a smart road work? Wireless electric road charging for EVs in Sweden

Residents of Mexico City achieved a new Guinness World Record after participating in the world's largest boxing class.

Mexico City residents break Guinness World Record

With her 1985 smash "Running Up That Hill," British singer and songwriter Kate Bush topped the UK singles chart.

Kate Bush tops the UK charts with 1985 hit

As a warm-up for the big day, the Westminster Kennel Club held an agility test during a press preview of the famous dog show on Thursday (June 16).

Sneak Peak of 146th Annual Westminster Dog Show

Drone package delivery takes off in Israel’s Tel Aviv. The technology is capable of flying several metres. Drones can deliver containers from one place to another. Drones can land at a special mailing distribution facility that automatically intercepts package and distributes it to mailbox. The technology also sends an email to recipient informing them about their delivery. A link would enable recipients to open mailbox when in close proximity.

Israel: Delivery drones in Tel Aviv can automatically intercept packages

Chilean swimmer Barbara Hernandez said she received a Guinness world record after swimming between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans in Southern Chile.

Chilean swimmer breaks world record, swims one nautical mile in 15.3 seconds

North Korea revealed that it was facing an acute enteric epidemic. However, officials did not elaborate what the disease was, but enteric refers to the gastrointestinal tract.

North Korea sends aid to 800 families suffering from 'unidentified disease'

Protesters in India set fire to train coaches as protests against Agnipath Scheme raged for a second day. Demonstrations against new military scheme are spreading across various parts of India.

Trains set on fire in protest against Agnipath scheme in India

Hong Kong’s famed Jumbo Floating Restaurant was towed away on June 14 after the operators said the business was suffering losses since 2013. People gathered to bid final goodbye to the buoyant behemoth which had opened up in 1976.

Hong Kong’s floating restaurant, popular tourist attraction, towed away

Exhibition of rare artifacts from American businessman Jim Irsay's collection. From sports to politics, Irsay's artifacts go on show.

From Steve Jobs' letters to Sylvester Stallone's 'Rocky' shoes, rare artifacts on display

Auto-rickshaw drivers line up outside petrol pumps in Sri Lanka as the country is undergoing an economic crisis. One among them is Deepthi, who says that she has to often sleep in her auto-rickshaw due to the economic condition.

Sri Lanka crisis: The auto-rickshaw drivers who line up outside petrol pumps

Stars of 'Top Gun: Maverick' - Jon Hamm, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly and others recount their favourite moments from the film that has Tom Cruise returning in his iconic role Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell. The film is a sequel of 1986 film 'Top Gun' which started Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer and Anthony Edwards in key roles.

'Top Gun: Maverick' stars list their favorite moments from film

Two men were seen hugging each other for 24 hours. The performance is called 'study of a hug' and was seen in Croatia's Zagreb. Croatia is a Catholic country and LGTBQ issues remain highly divisive in the society.

Why these men hugged for 24 hours in Croatia

A 23-year-old Argentine young man is mining cryptocurrencies. Sebastian Carsorio is making extra money after getting overwhelmed by economic situation. He works repairing appliances at recycling foundation. He made over 180,000 dollars after he started mining cryptocurrencies. With his profit, he invested in property.

This young Argentine is making money by mining digital currency

An underground shelter in Finland is not just a shelter but a sports facility too. This underground shelter has bunkers, toilets and blast-proof walls. Built in 2003, the emergency shelter can accommodate nearly 6,000 people. It can even withstand a nuclear attack, as per reports.

Russia’s neighbour Finland has an underground shelter that turns into sports facility

Indigenous Mapuche women gathered in the Chilean Coastal Town of Puetro Saavedra, are aiming to break world record by producing 1km long colourful loom weaving

Indigenous Mapuche weavers are aiming to break world record

A group of indigenous women in Bolivia have created an app to inform women users of their rights and protect them from domestic violence

How this app is saving women from domestic violence

The Ukraine war grabbed the spotlight in Cannes as a protester painted in Ukrainian colors was ejected from the red carpet. She ripped off her gown revealing the words ‘Stop Raping Us’.

‘Stop Raping Us’: Protester in Ukrainian colors strips off at Cannes Film Festival

Officials have discovered a tunnel linking US & Mexico. It is suspected that the tunnel was used to smuggle drugs. The tunnel runs from Mexico to a warehouse in California. The tunnel reportedly has rail & ventilation systems, electricity & reinforced walls. US authorities said it was unknown how long the tunnel had been operating. The owner of the property said he was unaware of the tunnel’s existence

This secret drug tunnel was used to smuggle drugs

UK has unveiled a rainbow-coloured 50p coin to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Pride UK movement. The coin is designed by LGBTQ+ activist & artist Dominique Holmes.

UK unveils Pride coin to mark 50th anniversary

The nationwide curfew in Sri Lanka was lifted on Sunday as people gathered to celebrate the Buddhist festival. Sri Lankans were seen celebrating Vesak, a Buddhist festival amid the ongoing economic and political crisis in the country. People hoped that the festival will unite Sri Lankans.

Sri Lanka lifted nationwide curfew to celebrate this festival

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