The Royal Thai Police (RTP) estimate that 10,000 foreign nationals will be rescued from call scam centres in Myanmar as authorities ramp up a crackdown on transnational crime syndicates near the Thai border.
A Delta Air Lines plane flipped upon arrival at Toronto’s Pearson Airport and ended up on its roof Monday, injuring 17 people.
The airport confirmed on X that an “incident” occurred with the Delta flight from Minneapolis and that 76 passengers and four crew are accounted for. The accident happened about 2.15pm and flights at the airport, which handles more passengers than any other Canadian airport, were grounded for around two and half hours. Two runways will remain closed during the investigation.
FOTIAOQIANG, also known as “Buddha Jumps over the Wall”, is a renowned Fujian dish with a rich history and complex preparation. Legend suggests the aroma of the dish’s stew caused a meditating Buddha to leap over a temple wall, inspiring the name. Traditionally reserved for elite banquets, it combines luxury ingredients like abalone, sea cucumber, and aged wine, creating a harmonious and flavourful broth. The dish requires days of preparation, making it rare and often only available by reservation.
Kuthodaw Pagoda, nestled in the heart of Mandalay, Myanmar, stands as one of the world's most significant Buddhist monuments. Revered for its spiritual and historical importance, it is home to the world's largest book—a collection of 729 marble slabs meticulously inscribed with the entire Pali Canon of Theravāda Buddhism. This awe-inspiring site serves as a timeless testament to Myanmar’s deep-rooted devotion to Buddhism.