Viral Manga Prophecy Triggers Flight Cancellations, Shakes Japan Tourism Sector Ahead of Predicted Earthquake Date

Richard Pinrod1 day ago06 mins

TOKYO – Japan’s thriving tourism sector is currently grappling with an unexpected and unusual challenge: significant disruption to international travel attributed not to geopolitical events or natural disasters, but to a viral online rumor. The rumor, predicting a catastrophic earthquake on July 5, 2025, has gained widespread traction, particularly on social media, leading to real-world…

Odisha Police Officer’s ‘Break Legs’ Remark During Congress Protest Goes Viral, Sparks Controversy Amid Stampede Aftermath

Felicia Holmes6 days ago07 mins

BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA – A video purportedly showing a senior Odisha police officer instructing personnel to inflict severe injury upon protesters near the residence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has triggered significant public and political outcry. The footage, which rapidly circulated across social media platforms, captures the officer issuing directives to subordinates positioned near a…