Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were the subject of a new book by royal author Tom Bower, according to the first part of its serialisation published by The Times. A lengthy excerpt of Betrayal: Power, Deceit and the Fight for the Future of the Royal Family detailed claims about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s…
A man shot and killed by Dallas police earlier this week was a familiar figure in North Texas law enforcement and part of the security detail for US Rep. Jasmine Crockett, CBS News Texas reported, citing sources.Multiple law enforcement sources told CBS News Texas the man, known publicly as Mike King, used aliases while running…
Iranian state media has released new video footage showing part of the IRGC’s drone arsenal displayed inside a large underground tunnel, under Khamenei’s posters.Another Iranian state media outlet released footage showing drones being launched by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as part of its ongoing military campaign against US and Israeli targets. The Kharg…
Dubai’s Global Village remains closed; Eid fireworks celebrations cancelled / Image: file Dubai’s popular cultural attraction Global Village will not host its traditional Eid Al Fitr fireworks celebrations this year, as the destination remains closed until further notice amid precautionary safety measures announced by authorities.The announcement comes just days before the expected Eid holidays, disappointing…
For nearly three decades the art world has been engaged in a strange cultural ritual. People stand in front of walls, stare at them with unusual seriousness and try to interpret the joke someone left behind during the night. A rat with a placard. A policeman embracing another policeman. A child reaching for a red…
Iran is considering allowing a limited number of oil tankers to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, provided that the oil cargo is traded in Chinese yuan, CNN reported quoting an Iranian official.Tehran is working on a new plan to manage the flow of tankers through the key maritime corridor amid escalating tensions in…
Iranian state media has released new video footage showing part of the IRGC’s drone arsenal displayed inside a large underground tunnel, under Khamenei’s posters.Another Iranian state media outlet released footage showing drones being launched by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as part of its ongoing military campaign against US and Israeli targets.On Saturday, the…
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump (File photo) Vladimir Putin couldn’t make an offer Donald Trump would not refuse? During a phone call with Trump this week, Putin proposed that Russia take custody of Iran’s enriched uranium as part of a broader deal linked to end the ongoing war, while leveraging the shifting dynamics in the…
An explosion damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on Saturday, Sky News reported, citing Dutch media.Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema said she believed the overnight blast was a targeted attack against the Jewish community.Police and fire services responded quickly to the incident, and the damage to the school was reported to be limited.It is…
An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed 12 medical workers at a healthcare centre, Lebanese health authorities said on Saturday.According to officials, the strike hit a clinic in the town of Burj Qalawiya, killing doctors, paramedics and nurses working at the facility. Another strike in the town of Sawaneh killed two paramedics affiliated with Hezbollah…
UAE residents urged to stay alert as authorities flag rising wiper malware attacks / Image: File The UAE has issued a fresh cybersecurity alert, warning residents, businesses and organisations about the growing risk of “wiper malware”, one of the most destructive forms of malicious software capable of permanently deleting data and crippling systems.The warning was…
Representational image (Assocaited Press photo) Flight operations across the Washington DC region resumed on Friday (local time) after a temporary ground stop triggered by reports of a strong chemical smell at a major air traffic control facility.Transportation secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the development in a post on X, saying, “The ground stop is over and…
Security patrols in Madinah arrested a Filipino domestic worker over a child’s fatal stabbing/Representative Image A tragic incident in Saudi Arabia’s Madinah region has led to the arrest of a Filipino domestic worker accused of killing a child inside his home. Authorities say the suspect was taken into custody soon after the attack, and the…
Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi (ANI photo) Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday sharply criticised the United States over its stance on Russian crude oil, claiming Washington was now “begging” countries, including India, to buy Russian oil after earlier pressuring them to halt such imports.In a post on X, Araghchi said, “The…
Snippet of video shared (Image/X@IsraelWarRoom) Israel has claimed that Iran attempted to bomb a school in Israel as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate.The video was shared on X by Israel War Room. The security camera footage showed cluster bombs from an Iranian missile falling inside the premises of a school in central…
Erika, a self-professed frequent flyer, was allegedly subjected to size discrimination by a Southwest gate agent, who tried to force the Nebraskan to purchase an extra seat due to her full figure ahead of a recent flight to Las Vegas.“The agent said something like, ‘Are you interested in extra room?’” Erika, a hairdresser, recalled in…
A social media spat between Indian-American leaders over H-1B visas has gained more attention when Stephen Horn, a former January 6 rioter and journalist, reacted to it. Horn commented on X, saying: “Hindu Indians are big mad that a Christian Indian isn’t using his position in American politics to shill for more Indians. Refraining from…
A small Roman glass bottle discovered in western Turkey has provided the first direct chemical proof that ancient physicians used human feces as a medicinal ingredient. The vial, dating back about 1,900 years, contained dark brown residue that scientists later identified as human excrement mixed with thyme oil. Researchers say the mixture closely matches treatments…
Eleven Indian nationals have been charged in the United States for allegedly taking part in a scheme that staged armed robberies at convenience stores so that store clerks could falsely claim to be crime victims on immigration applications. According to US prosecutors, the accused face one count of conspiracy to commit visa fraud. Several of…
Canada has announced targeted measures to help rural employers address labour shortages while ensuring Canadians remain first in line for available jobs. The measures can be implemented as early as April 1, 2026, and aim to support essential businesses and local economies in rural communities facing tight labour markets.Strong local businesses and a reliable workforce…
