By TOI World Desk The Taliban has freed American citizen Faye Hall, who was detained earlier this year along with two British nationals and their Afghan interpreter. Hall thanked former President Trump for her release and highlighted the struggles of Afghan women imprisoned by the Taliban. The Reynolds couple remains in Taliban custody. Source:: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/who-is-faye-hall-american-woman-freed-from-taliban-custody-in-afghanistan/articleshow/119738951.cms
By TOI World Desk A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, releasing energy equivalent to over 300 atomic bombs and causing more than 1,600 deaths. Aftershocks may persist due to ongoing tectonic activity. Communication blackouts and civil strife hinder damage assessment. India has extended humanitarian aid through ‘Operation Brahma’, while nearby Thailand also reported fatalities. Source:: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/myanmar-earthquake-released-energy-of-334-atomic-bombs-us-geologist/articleshow/119738106.cms
By TOI World Desk An 18-year-old woman from a rural family in China, working in a furniture store, lives in an office toilet to avoid high rent. She spends just 50 yuan per month, saving most of her earnings for future stability. Her resilience and practical approach have garnered attention on social media. Source:: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/soaring-rents-how-this-chinese-woman-manages-to-live-on-just-7-a-month/articleshow/119738777.cms