Top 5 viral videos today: John Oliver on PM Modi, American vlogger in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan and more

The episode also scrutinized visuals from PM Modi’s interviews with various journalists. Titled “Indian Elections, Trump & Red Lobster,” the episode is set to be accessible on YouTube by Thursday. In a viral video, John Oliver encouraged viewers with friends and family in India to access alternative platforms to watch the episode, should it not be accessible through traditional channels.

Indian Elections – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver@iamjohnoliver pic.twitter.com/dVmP9IfHdm

— Rhydhimma (@rhydhimma) June 3, 2024

Malaysian parliamentary mix-up

During a session in the Dewan Rakyat on March 13, a light-hearted moment ensued when Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor, the deputy speaker of the lower house of the Malaysian parliament, inadvertently referred to Taylor Swift fans, commonly known as “Swifties,” as “striptease.”

Posted by @mothershipssg, the caption humorously notes, “his mind was really in a blank space.” Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil took the floor, acknowledging that while he wasn’t personally a Taylor Swift fan, some of his colleagues were enthusiastic followers of the pop star.

Fadzil confessed his allegiance to Siti Nurhaliza, a prominent Malaysian singer, affectionately known as a “Sitizoner.” He then pointed out Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan as a proud Swiftie, referencing Johan’s past social media post from November where he praised Swift’s album 1989 as one of her best. Ramli, appearing perplexed, interjected with, “YB, striptease?!” Fadzil swiftly corrected him, clarifying, “No, it’s Swiftie, Taylor Swift.”

 

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BJP headquarters abuzz with election day treats

On Tuesday at 8 am, a heartwarming scene unfolded at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi. A video capturing the moment showcased halwais diligently preparing pooris and an array of sweets, sending ripples of anticipation across social media platforms.

In the footage, several halwais could be seen expertly rolling out doughs and tossing them into sizzling hot oil to create the beloved Indian delicacy, poori. Sharing the delightful sight on X, ANI captioned the video, “Poori and sweets being prepared at the BJP headquarters in Delhi ahead of the Lok Sabha election results. Vote counting for #LokSabhaElections to begin at 8 am.”

#WATCH | Poori and sweets being prepared at the BJP headquarters in Delhi ahead of the Lok Sabha election results

Vote counting for #LokSabhaElections to begin at 8 am. pic.twitter.com/gf8XJaN8nT

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

American vlogger explores Taliban-controlled Afghanistan

Eli Snyder, an American travel vlogger, embarked on an extraordinary mission to traverse every corner of the globe, documenting his adventures for eager followers on Instagram under the handle @syndthexplorer. Presently, Snyder finds himself delving into the heart of Afghanistan, a nation under the sway of the Taliban.

The Taliban, formally recognised as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, embodies a potent blend of Pashtun nationalism and Islamic fundamentalism. In part six of Snyder’s gripping video series, he immerses himself in the streets of Mazar-i-Sharif, the country’s third-largest city, under Taliban rule. Reflecting on his encounters, Snyder recounts hiring a private taxi driver to explore the city’s attractions, only to find himself adhering to the strict schedules dictated by the Taliban’s presence.

Despite moments of unease, Snyder maintains a resilient spirit, describing his approach as “going with the flow” and “rolling with the punches.” However, beneath the surface, he acknowledges the stark reality of life under Taliban rule, particularly the sombering conditions endured by women and children.

Watch the video here.

Plane collision at Beja Air show

Amidst a breathtaking display of stunt planes in the Portuguese city of Beja on Sunday, tragedy struck when two planes collided mid-air. The Portuguese Air Force (PAF) confirmed that one of the aircraft crashed and erupted into flames, resulting in the untimely demise of its Spanish pilot.

The harrowing incident unfolded during the Beja Air Show, capturing the attention of spectators and organizers alike. @fl360aero shared a video of the collision on X, lamenting the loss with the caption, “Two Yak-52 aircraft of the Spanish-Portuguese Yakstars formation team collided during the Beja Air Show, Portugal. Unfortunately, one aircraft crashed resulting in the death of the pilot. The other pilot, Sucre, managed to land his plane.”

Two Yak-52 aircrafts of the Spanish-Portuguese Yakstars formation team collided during the Beja Air Show, Portugal.

Unfortunately, one aircraft crashed resulting in death of pilot.

The other pilot Sucre managed to land his plane. The incident occurred shortly after 4 p.m.… pic.twitter.com/bbZ8t7SZ7r

— FL360aero (@fl360aero) June 2, 2024

These videos had social media hooked on Tuesday.