If you like international and eclectic news, come and join me at @worldwithoutus (Link for Lemmy = worldwithoutus).
I've also started helping out at @worldnews, (Link for Lemmy = worldnews), @movies, (Lemmy = movies), and am a ghost at @13thfloor (Lemmy = 13th Floor).
Aadujeevitham: The migrant story shining a light on Gulf states' exploitation of workers (www.bbc.com)
A Malayalam-language film that depicts the plight of impoverished Indians seeking jobs in the Middle East has been drawing throngs to cinemas....
Iran warns Israel, US of ‘severe response’ in case of retaliation (www.aljazeera.com)
Iranian military chief says overnight attack ‘achieved all its goals’, adding that US bases are under threat if it backs Israeli retaliation....
Google Contract Shows Deal With Israel Defense Ministry (time.com)
Somali pirates release hijacked Bangladeshi ship (www.bssnews.net)
Somali pirates has released hijacked Bangladeshi cargo vessel MV Abdullah and all 23 crew members after keeping hostage for 32 days, an official of the owner company of this ship said....
What all youtube channels can you recommend so that i don't fall behind on movies and series trailers ? (sh.itjust.works)
EDIT : I am using pipepipe which is a really good client for youtube without ads and bullshit but with added features like downloading anything, beyter search etc. Adding this because a comment told me the downvotes were because it feels like i’m seeking ads ....
Biden vows G7 response, ‘ironclad’ US support for Israel after Iran attacks (www.aljazeera.com)
US President Joe Biden has condemned Iranian attacks on military facilities in Israel, pledging a coordinated Group of Seven (G7) diplomatic response while highlighting the United States’s help in taking down “nearly all” of the attacking drones and missiles....
I'm seeing more microblog posts
Is anyone else? One of the reasons I was interested in /kbin over other options was this feature, but I don't remember seeing them on subscribed or all. Is this new? I'm kind of intimidated by it but ultimately know I want to interact. I'm seeing some cool stuff! It's all on magazines I have subscribed to.
A Family’s Disappearance Rocked New Zealand. What Came After Has Stunned Everyone (longform). (slate.com)
The title of this piece is very clickbaity but the article is quite interesting....
Israel requests to convene the Security Council, in the face of "a flagrant violation" of "sovereignty, of international law" "a concrete threat to the peace and security of the entire region." (mbin.grits.dev)
Heat wave causes havoc in Mali, kills 100 people (africanperceptions.org)
Mali is among the countries currently suffering extreme heat with some areas hit by a temperature of 48,5°C, has recorded more than 100 deaths, victims of the heat wave. Malian meteorologists say the city Southwestern di Kayes recorded the hottest day in African history on April 4, 2024....
Woman killed in Sydney stabbing attacks was trying to save her baby (www.theguardian.com)
Ash Good, who died in shopping centre stabbing spree after handing over infant for treatment, hailed as an ‘incredible mother’
Sydney stabbing: seven people dead, including attacker shot by police at Bondi Junction shopping centre (www.theguardian.com)
Six people have been killed and numerous others injured, including some in critical condition, after a man went on a stabbing spree at a Westfield shopping centre in the Sydney suburb of Bondi Junction. The attacker was shot dead after being chased by a lone police officer who was on duty on an unrelated matter....
Iran launches drones toward Israel in retaliatory attack after consulate strike in Syria (www.cbsnews.com)
Iran on Saturday evening launched drones toward Israel in a retaliatory attack, the Israeli military said....
Iran launches attack against Israel with drones 'hours away' from Israeli soil (www.theguardian.com)
Bet there's a real story like this out there somewhere (sh.itjust.works)
staring rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
What's the most interesting traditional or formal politeness behaviour or table manners in your culture? Or for any service personnel, in your restaurant?
I love all the ritualized behaviour, secret meanings and unexpected taboos - standing up when someone of higher status stands, elaborate rules for serving and eating, tapping the table to thank the server, never refuse a toast from a superior, stuff like that....