A strong 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck southwest China’s Guangxi region on Monday, killing 2 people, damaging buildings, disrupting transport, and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate, according to Chinese authorities.The quake struck near Liuzhou city in Guangxi at a shallow depth, intensifying tremors across nearby areas, the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC) said.Residents rushed out of…
Fake police scam targets UK pensioners as TSB warns of rising fraud cases / Image: @BBC A growing scam involving criminals posing as police officers and bank investigators is leaving elderly Britons thousands of pounds out of pocket, prompting fresh warnings from banks, fraud experts and UK authorities.High street lender TSB has issued an urgent…
London commuters brace for 4 days of tube strike disruption / Image: File London is preparing for another week of major travel disruption after talks between Transport for London (TfL) and the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) failed to stop planned Tube strikes. The industrial action is now officially set to go ahead across…
Across Japan, something unusual is happening in plain sight. Entire neighbourhoods have houses that still stand, but nobody lives inside them anymore. Windows stay closed for years. Gardens grow wild, and paint fades slowly in the weather and over time. Reportedly, Japan has around 9 million vacant homes, a figure that keeps increasing. It feels…
Elon Musk has once again ignited debate on X after posting a message that referred to what he calls the “woke mind virus”. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO replied to a viral graphic of his earlier quote, “I vowed to destroy the woke mind virus,” with the line, “The woke mind virus killed my son.”…
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan (AP file photo) A classified high-level Pakistani diplomatic telegram has surfaced, strongly indicating an alleged US-backed conspiracy to topple the Imran Khan-led government in Islamabad, according to Drop Site news report.The secret diplomatic cipher, dated March 7, 2022, is being cited as evidence of alleged American involvement in the political…
A quiet moment inside a digital archive search has led to something that experts are calling a major literary breakthrough. Researchers studying a medieval manuscript in Rome reportedly stumbled upon what appears to be the oldest surviving English poem. The discovery was not made during an excavation or field study, but through digitised pages viewed…
The idea of the happiest cities in the US often comes up in surveys, lifestyle reports, and even casual travel discussions. But happiness here doesn’t seem to follow one fixed rule. It’s not just about money or size; sometimes it’s safety, sunshine, or just a slower rhythm of life. Cities like Fremont, California, Scottsdale, Arizona,…
The story of an Indian princess believed to have become a Korean queen around 48 AD continues to fascinate readers even today. According to ancient tradition, a young woman known as Suriratna is said to have left her homeland in India and sailed across the sea to the Korean peninsula. There, she is believed to…
The administration of US President Donald Trump is increasingly viewing Cuba as a potential security threat after classified intelligence suggested Havana had acquired more than 300 military drones and discussed possible drone warfare scenarios involving American targets, according to a report by Axios.The report, citing classified intelligence and senior US officials, said Cuban authorities had…
The Baha’i community in India has been deeply distressed by the war in Iran, which has seen an uptick in persecution of Iranian Baha’is. Many Indian Baha’is originally came from Iran and continue to have relatives in that country.With the Islamic Republic regime tightening its grip and brutally crushing any internal opposition during the conflict,…
White House on Sunday released a fact sheet on US President Donald Trump’s visit to China, outlining agreements on trade, investment and the Iran crisis but making no mention of Taiwan despite the issue dominating discussions during Trump’s meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.According to the fact sheet, the two countries agreed to establish new…
Police launch probe after fatal robbery attack in UK’s East Belfast A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man, who was attacked by robbers in an apartment building in East Belfast. Nicholas, also called Nicky, Gordon, died after sustaining severe injuries as a result of being assaulted by intruders inside the…
Stephen Colbert (File photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: American late-night television, that unique, risque institution where presidents are mocked, celebrities flattered and the audience applauds on cue, is preparing for a funeral. After 33 years, CBS is pulling the plug on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, with its eponymous host taking his final bow…
Media attention on Pakistan owing to its hosting of the US-Iran peace talks notwithstanding, a report said that the country’s military is “shockingly losing to militants it once nurtured,” after India’s western neighbour topped the Global Terrorism Index 2026.Released on March 30, the index placed Pakistan at the top of the list of countries most…
AI-generated image depicting a young Briton moving to Australia. Like countless young people dreaming of a fresh start abroad, 23-year-old Tom Cowan also left home searching for better opportunities, brighter days and the promise of a more secure future.But while many Britons move to Australia chasing sunshine, beaches and a relaxed lifestyle, the Welshman’s journey…
London: Man held after van injures pedestrian during protests over removal of flags in Birmingham A man was arrested in London after a van struck a pedestrian following an incident linked to the removal of flags on lampposts in Birmingham. The incident took place on Thursday night, leaving a man in his 30s with broken…
Reed Jobs, the son of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, is looking to expand investments in British healthcare startups through his oncology-focused venture firm as he pushes efforts to improve cancer treatment and early detection.Jobs, 34, runs San Francisco-based venture firm Yosemite, which manages more than $1 billion in assets and backs companies developing cancer…
US President Donald Trump; Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian Iranian media reported on Sunday that the United States “offered no tangible concessions” in its latest response to Tehran’s proposed agenda for negotiations aimed at ending the war that began with joint US-Israeli strikes on February 28 and has remained paused since April 28.“The United States, offering…
A 23-year-old Councillor has become the youngest Indian-origin mayor in the history of the United Kingdom after being officially appointed Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood.The appointment was confirmed during the council’s Mayor Making Ceremony held at Fairway Hall in Borehamwood on May 13.Tushar Kumar studied Political Science at King’s College London and previously served as…
