Latest

"Global ayahuasca empire's boom and bust: Charging for deception"

"Global ayahuasca empire's boom and bust: Charging for deception"

The first time Dalia* tried ayahuasca, she felt nothing. The second time, it transformed her. It was 2017, and she had traveled with a group of strangers to a lodge near Barcelona. Each person was seeking something—some were desperate to break free from addiction; others saw it as a

"Bali ferry disaster kills four, dozens unaccounted for"

"Bali ferry disaster kills four, dozens unaccounted for"

At least four people have died and dozens remain missing after a ferry carrying 65 individuals capsized en route to the Indonesian island of Bali, authorities reported. The incident occurred before midnight on Wednesday in the Bali Strait as the vessel traveled toward a port in the northern part of

"Tokara Islands in Japan experience 900 quakes in fortnight"

"Tokara Islands in Japan experience 900 quakes in fortnight"

More than 900 earthquakes have struck a remote island chain in southern Japan over the past two weeks, according to authorities, causing residents to lose sleep and raising concerns about future tremors. While no significant destruction has been reported, officials admit they cannot predict when the seismic activity will subside.

"Leaked call threatens upheaval for Thailand’s influential dynasty"

"Leaked call threatens upheaval for Thailand’s influential dynasty"

It was a call to someone she viewed as a longtime family ally. When Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra contacted Hun Sen, the influential former leader of neighboring Cambodia, she later explained the purpose was to de-escalate a conflict over a border disagreement. However, the conversation—curiously shared in its

"Ukraine summons US envoy as Washington minimizes paused arms delivery impact"

"Ukraine summons US envoy as Washington minimizes paused arms delivery impact"

US Pauses Some Weapons Deliveries to Ukraine, Prompting Concern in Kyiv Washington's move to suspend certain critical arms shipments to Ukraine sparked warnings from Kyiv on Wednesday, with officials saying the decision could weaken Ukraine's defenses against escalating airstrikes and ground advances. Ukraine stated that it

"Emma Raducanu dominates Wimbledon champ Marketa Vondrousova in impressive victory"

"Emma Raducanu dominates Wimbledon champ Marketa Vondrousova in impressive victory"

Emma Raducanu Triumphs Over Vondrousova in Wimbledon Second Round As another challenging Wimbledon fortnight began, Emma Raducanu had numerous obstacles to overcome. A lingering back injury limited her practice, and she has also faced undisclosed personal matters. Given these difficulties, her expectations for the tournament were modest. Despite the setbacks,

"Haiti retakes capital from gangs with drone strikes as quakes shake city"

"Haiti retakes capital from gangs with drone strikes as quakes shake city"

The earth beneath Jimmy Antoine’s apartment shuddered, and for a split second, he feared another natural disaster like the 2010 catastrophe that devastated Port-au-Prince. “The ground shook like in an earthquake. You tremble, thinking everything might collapse,” said the 23-year-old trainee mechanic, recalling how he and his neighbors rushed