Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
A Taiwanese man died of suspected lead poisoning after using the same rusty thermos for over ten years, despite visible signs of metal degradation. Taiwanese media recently reported the tragic death of a man whose severe lung infection was exacerbated by heavy metal poisoning. The man reportedly started experiencing health problems about a year ago, and blood tests showed that he was suffering from heavy metal poisoning. While trying to discover the source of the contamination, doctors learned that the man had been using the same thermos on a daily basis for the last 10 years. Upon examining the container, they discovered rust had formed inside of it, which hadn’t prevented the...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
An elderly resident in northeastern China has earned the nickname “Iron Man of his residential complex” for creating a unique lift that he has used for the past five years. However, after his ingenious invention gained attention online and captivated many internet users, local authorities in Huludao, Liaoning province, along with the residential committee, urged him to dismantle it, as reported by the Liaoshen Evening News. The silver-haired innovator, known as Wang, constructed his lift – a design reminiscent of a cable car – in 2020 when he could no longer tolerate climbing up the stairs to reach his fifth-floor home. Wang dedicated an entire year to the...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Shwe Zin Win
Meet the Tribe That Never Exceeds 99 Members: One Must Die When a Baby Is Born – In the heart of northern Kenya, along the shimmering shores of Lake Turkana, lives a mysterious and ancient tribe with a population that has never risen above 99. Meet El Molo, a community deeply rooted in spiritual tradition, where the birth of a child must be balanced by the d£ath of an elder. The El Molo – also known as Elmolo, Dehes, Fura-Pawa or Ldes – are among Kenya’s smallest and most isolated ethnic groups. With just 99 members at any given time, their way of life has sparked global intrigue. What sets them apart is a unique and chilling belief: for every baby born, one...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Shwe Zin Win
Gwyneth Paltrow has proven that her Montecito, CA, mansion really has become a place where she can cut loose and shed her inhibitions—and her clothing—by sharing a risque clip of herself cooking topless inside her picture-perfect abode. The 52-year-old actress turned wellness guru marked the start of the weekend in a very laid-back fashion, by throwing some ingredients on the stove (and her top on the floor), a moment that she captured in a cheeky video posted to her Instagram account. While the video began with a scantily clad Paltrow standing topless in front of the stove, with her back to the camera, the majority of it was focused on a much more wholesome pursuit:the...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Zarni Kyaw
Bill and Melinda French Gates back in 2011 dropped half a million dollars just to rent a house in Wellington, Florida—for four months. Why? Their then-teenage daughter, Jennifer Gates, was training to become one of the top show jumpers in the country. And while that alone sounds like a rich-kid fairytale, the next chapter is pure billionaire. By 2016, Bill Gates had completed what one observer summed up perfectly to Daily Mail: "He gobbled up properties like Pac-Man." According to property records, Gates didn't just buy a home—he strategically snapped up nearly an entire street in the exclusive equestrian village. Starting with a $8.7 million horse farm purchase in 2013, he...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Aye Myat Thu
Joshua Van impressed many people with his skills in the Octagon on Saturday night. The 23-year-old stretched his MMA record to 14-2 by knocking out Bruno Silva at UFC 316. Post-fight, Joshua Van has earned even more fans by making sure his mother is looked after. Footage showing ‘The Fearless’ celebrating buying a new home for his family went viral on Monday. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC) 23-year-old prospect buys mom a house after UFC 316Joshua Van stood with flowers waiting to surprise his mom with the house he had bought her. All of their family and friends gathered beside a massive balloon display that read, ‘Welcome home’. Confetti flew into the...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
More than 1.5 million eligible Singaporean adults will receive up to $850 cash via the GST Voucher scheme, and about 690,000 seniors will receive up to $450 in MediSave top-ups in August. They will receive $850 in cash if they are 21 or older in 2025, have an assessable income of up to $39,000 in the latest assessment year, and own at most one property whose annual value is up to $21,000 in 2024. Those who meet this same age and income criteria but whose property’s annual value is over $21,000 but no more than $31,000 will get $450 instead. Singaporeans who own more than one property are not eligible for the payout. Eligible recipients will automatically receive their payments via...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Zarni Kyaw
AN Italian expatriate has triggered heated online discussions after boldly claiming that Singapore’s cost of living is actually quite reasonable, contrary to widespread local complaints about rising expenses. Andrea Fassi, a sales professional who has called Singapore home for four years, recently shared his controversial perspective in an Instagram video that quickly went viral among netizens. “Everyone keeps moaning about expensive living costs here,“ Fassi stated in his post. “But honestly, except for the CBD area and some specific locations, daily necessities remain quite affordable for most people.” The Italian backed up his argument with a...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
Sushmita Sen was allegedly molested by THIS actor while shooting an intimate scene, walked away from the set in tears, never worked with him again, his name is… Mithun Chakraborty, often affectionately referred to as Mithun Da, is a celebrated figure in Bollywood and India. Known as the original 'Disco Dancer,' Mithun has carved out a niche for himself through exceptional character performances and a range of unique films. Born on June 16, 1950, he has had a fascinating journey, both in his personal and professional life. Early Life and Education Mithun Chakraborty was born on June 16, 1950. He completed his early education at Oriental Seminary and earned a B.Sc. in Chemistry from...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Zarni Kyaw
Elon Musk net worth: The world’s richest person, Elon Musk, saw his net worth increase modestly after he expressed regret about remarks made against US President Donald Trump. Forbes' real-time billionaire tracking system indicated that Elon Musk's fortune increased by $191 million to $411.4 billion, according to an ET report. This uptick occurred shortly after his acknowledgement that certain previous posts directed at Trump might have been ‘gone too far’. Musk wrote on X on Wednesday: "I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far." Subsequently, Reuters reported that Elon Musk had contacted Trump via telephone prior to...