Kris Thomas

WILDLIFE

A Runaway Ostrich Choked Traffic on a Highway, Then Was Strangled to Death

The ill-fated bird was a remnant of the short-lived ostrich meat industry in Pakistan.
Kris Thomas
10.28.21
Drugs

This Weed Influencer Was Arrested for Farming Marijuana. He’s Not Giving Up.

Cannabis has a rich history on the island nation of Sri Lanka, but traditional methods of cultivation are being erased from existence.
Kris Thomas
10.27.21
Sex

For These Buddhist Monks, Sex Ed Starts With Safe Masturbation

“You'd think that it would be awkward, but it turns out it's the opposite.”
Rimal Farrukh
Kris Thomas
10.26.21
India

Indian Students Get Beaten by Indian Mob After Pakistan’s Historic Cricket Win

The Indian cricket team’s only Muslim player was also massively trolled and called a “traitor” after his team lost to Pakistan.
Kris Thomas
10.25.21
kashmir

These Indians Have Declared War on Superman and Wonder Woman

A new animated movie with America’s favorite superheroes has some Indians asking, “who’s funding such propaganda films?”
Kris Thomas
10.21.21
violence

6 Deaths, 450 Arrests and Mass Protests. It Started With a Facebook Post.

This is not the first time Bangladesh has seen anti-Hindu violence triggered by social media posts.
Kris Thomas
10.20.21
COVID-19

Two Dead After 12 Inmates Tried to Get Drunk on Hand Sanitizer

Sri Lanka’s Department of Prisons has since banned the COVID-19 protection measure. “We are giving soap instead.”
Kris Thomas
10.19.21
rich

The $100 Billion Club Was Exclusively American and French. Until Now.

India’s Mukesh Ambani is bringing much needed diversity to the mega-billionaire list.
Kris Thomas
10.15.21
migrants

An Athlete Went to Europe for a Competition. He Disappeared, Like Many Before Him.

“Donald was appointed to protect the rest of the team and bring them back safely. But in the end, he was the one who vanished.”
Kris Thomas
10.14.21
Travel

North Korea’s Passport Is Apparently More Powerful Than These Countries

The totalitarian kingdom has some flex over some countries in South Asia.
Kris Thomas
10.13.21
conflict

900 Detained After 7 ‘Targeted Killings’ in the World’s Most Militarized Zone

Fear and anxiety has crept into the minds of Kashmiris once again.
Kris Thomas
10.11.21
Policing

Police Say They’re ‘Too Busy’ to Assist Abused Children on National Children’s Day

Authorities in Sri Lanka often don’t take domestic abuse seriously, according to activists.
Kris Thomas
10.8.21
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