War does not always end when history declares it over. In some cases, it lingers in the minds of those still fighting it. Deep in the jungles of the Philippines, one Japanese soldier continued a war that had officially ended decades earlier. His name was Hiroo Onoda, and his story remains one of the strangest…
Sandarsh Krishna (left) went missing inside Grand Canyon National Park. An unidentified man (right) found a backpack that might belong to Krishna. A 26-year-old Indian man, Sandarsh Krishna, was reported missing at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, prompting the park to seek public assistance in locating the person. Krishna went traceless inside the park…
Candace Owens is facing renewed backlash after quietly editing a controversial thumbnail linked to her latest episode. Critics claim the changes were subtle and failed to address the core issue, while supporters continue to defend her intent. The episode was also renamed and added to a series, raising further questions. The controversy has grown alongside…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that antisemitism in Britain is “growing, real and dangerous” following a series of recent violent incidents, including a stabbing attack in Golders Green that left members of the Jewish community injured.Starmer said the attack was “not isolated” but part of a wider pattern of hate-driven violence, adding that…
Saudi Arabia arrests 11,300 illegal residents in week-long crackdown/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s security authorities have arrested more than 11,000 people for violating residency, labour and border regulations during a nationwide crackdown over one week.The Ministry of Interior said the arrests were carried out between April 23 and April 29 through coordinated inspections involving multiple government…
An Indian-origin doctor has shared her experience of obtaining a driving licence in the UK, describing the process as significantly more rigorous compared to India.Sunita Sayammagaru wrote in a post on X that while obtaining a driving licence in India felt relatively easy, the UK system required a much higher level of skill and awareness.She…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said that the military forces have struck two “shadow fleet” oil tankers near the entrance to Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, highlighting Kyiv’s continued focus on disrupting Moscow’s energy network.“Our warriors continue to apply sanctions against the Russian shadow oil fleet, they hit two such vessels in the…
A 36-year-old man has been convicted after using a fake Tinder profile to send multiple men to his ex-partner’s home under false pretences.Asad Hussain, also known as Ash Hussain, was found guilty at Chester Crown Court of stalking involving serious alarm or distress, assault by beating, and failing to comply with a section 49 RIPA…
Britain is changing airline rules to avoid airport chaos this summer as Middle East tensions raise / Image: file The UK government is preparing for possible summer travel disruption by allowing airlines to cancel or combine flights in advance without losing valuable airport slots. The temporary move comes as global jet fuel markets remain under…
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Washington has the Strait of Hormuz under “totally control” and described the ongoing naval blockade as a “tremendous success.” However, a very large crude carrier (VLCC) operated by Iran’s National Iranian Tanker Company has reportedly evaded the US Navy and reached the Asia-Pacific, carrying over 1.9 million barrels…
A Chinese court ruled that companies cannot terminate employees just to replace them with artificial intelligence systems, as authorities juggle the need to stabilise the domestic labour market with a global race to develop AI technologies.The court decided that a tech firm in eastern China had illegally fired one of its workers after he refused…
An Indian-origin court interpreter who has lived in US for around 35 years has been released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after weeks of legal battle over her detention.53-year-old Meenu Batra who is known for interpreting Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu in Texas immigration courts, was freed on April 30 after being held since…
British-Indian Nuria Sajjad A woman has been charged in connection with a tragic car crash that killed two eight-year-old girls, including Indian-origin schoolgirl Nuria Sajjad, after a vehicle ploughed into a primary school celebration in London.49-year-old Claire Freemantle from Edge Hill in Wimbledon, faces two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and seven counts…
An Indian-origin man is in a critical condition after suffering severe burns while rescuing his sister from a fire that tore through a restaurant in Australia’s Adelaide Hills.47-year-old Baljeet Singh is being treated in the burns unit at the Royal Adelaide Hospital after sustaining burns to around 70 per cent of his body in the…
Four foreign nationals in New Jersey have been charged with illegally voting in US federal elections and making false statements in their citizenship applications.US Attorney Robert Frazer announced that David Neewilly, 73, of Atlantic County; Jacenth Beadle Exum, 70, of Bergen County; Idan Choresh, 43, of Monmouth County; and Abhinandan Vig, 33, also of Monmouth…
After giving away more than $26 billion since 2019, including roughly $7 billion in 2025 alone, MacKenzie Scott has continued to emphasise a message that runs counter to the scale of her philanthropy. In a 2025 essay published on Yield Giving, she highlighted the importance of everyday generosity, arguing that small, consistent acts of kindness…
A viral TikTok-style video featuring a fashion transition has sparked backlash after using audio linked to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.The controversy began after a clip circulated online showing three women in casual clothes standing in a room. Moments later, the video cuts to them dressed in party-style outfits. The transition is timed…
A former JPMorgan staffer who has accused a senior executive of sexual harrassment had taken advice from an online legal chatbot while describing similar allegations, according to reporting from The New York Post.Indian-origin Chirayu Rana, whose now-withdrawn lawsuit alleged that executive director Lorna Hajdini forced him into degrading sexual acts, is said to have used…
People often remember public figures not just for what they did, but also for how they made them feel. Princess Diana said, “I don’t go by a rule book … I lead from the heart and not the head” is a way of thinking that goes beyond what is expected of you in your job….
US President Donald Trump (AP photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: In a move steeped in geopolitical tension and personal irony, US President Donald Trump, whose grandfather emigrated from Germany, giving him one of the closest generational ties to the country of any modern American leader, has ordered the withdrawal of roughly 5,000 American troops from…
