Indian-origin man, Rohitbhai Patel, charged with hit-and-run in Georgia; 3-year-old killed after wandering out of apartment at midnight

Indian-origin man, Rohitbhai Patel, charged with hit-and-run in Georgia; 3-year-old killed after wandering out of apartment at midnight

An Indian-origin man has been arrested in Georgia for running over three-year-old Maxence (in photo). A three-year-old kid, Maxence, was run over by a speeding car on a Georgia road post-midnight after the kid wandered out of his family’s apartment. 67-year-old Rohitbhai Patel, an Indian-origin man from Snelville, who was behind the wheel, was arrested…

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From sleeping in a car to Ivy League: California teen earns admission to 65 elite colleges with 4.4 GPA | World News

From sleeping in a car to Ivy League: California teen earns admission to 65 elite colleges with 4.4 GPA | World News

Lamont Newell, a 17-year-old student from South Los Angeles, has drawn national attention after earning admission to 65 colleges while overcoming homelessness and family hardship. The valedictorian of Verbum Dei Jesuit High School graduated with a 4.4 GPA and has chosen to attend Columbia University on a reported full-ride scholarship to study industrial engineering. According…

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A 5,000-year-old man-made island discovered underwater in Scotland may be older than Stonehenge | World News

A 5,000-year-old man-made island discovered underwater in Scotland may be older than Stonehenge | World News

A historical construction lying in the depths of Loch Bhorgastail provides information about human existence more than 5,000 years ago. The structure, which appears to be just a small island made of stone nowadays, used to be a wooden structure carefully erected by Neolithic individuals. The age of this ancient structure makes it older than…

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Indian businessman in Portugal says he only hires Indians because Portuguese workers are ‘too expensive’

Indian businessman in Portugal says he only hires Indians because Portuguese workers are ‘too expensive’

An Indian business owner in Portugal said in a street interview that he mainly hires Indian workers because Portuguese employees are “too expensive” and communication is easier with people from India.Asked whether he only hires Indians, the man replied: “Yes.” He said Portuguese workers cost more and described language as a barrier when dealing with…

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Philippine House Impeaches VP Sara Duterte Amid Graft Allegations | World News

Philippine House Impeaches VP Sara Duterte Amid Graft Allegations | World News

Philippine House votes to impeach VP Sara Duterte for a second time (Image credit: AP) An overwhelming majority of the Philippine House of Representatives voted on Monday to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte over allegations of graft, corruption, bribery, misuse of state funds, and an alleged assassination threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, throwing her…

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Meet Jessica Watson: The 16-year-old sailor who survived brutal oceans alone for 210 days after a terrifying cargo ship collision | World News

Meet Jessica Watson: The 16-year-old sailor who survived brutal oceans alone for 210 days after a terrifying cargo ship collision | World News

Before Jessica Watson became one of the most recognised teenage sailors in the world, her dream nearly collapsed in the middle of the ocean. During the very first night of a sea trial before her historic voyage officially began, her 34-foot yacht, Ella’s Pink Lady, collided with a massive 63,000-ton bulk carrier, as reported by…

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Hantavirus scare: British passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship to isolate for 45 days

Hantavirus scare: British passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship to isolate for 45 days

Hantavirus scare on cruise ship Twenty British nationals evacuated from the virus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius have begun quarantine at a specialist isolation facility in the UK after being flown out of Tenerife amid fears over a hantavirus outbreak linked to the vessel.According to a BBC report, the passengers arrived at Manchester Airport aboard a…

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Dubai Smart Bus Station: Dubai launches first AI-powered smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates with 24/7 digital services | World News

Dubai Smart Bus Station: Dubai launches first AI-powered smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates with 24/7 digital services | World News

Dubai introduces world’s first fully integrated AI smart bus station for commuters / Image: file Dubai has taken another major step in its smart mobility journey with the launch of its first fully integrated smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates. The new station, unveiled by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), combines artificial…

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Why are Greek island houses painted blue and white: The surprising history has more to do with survival than beauty | World News

Why are Greek island houses painted blue and white: The surprising history has more to do with survival than beauty | World News

The famous blue and white houses of the Cyclades are a brilliant example of functional design. This aesthetic was born of necessity, rather than artistic choice. Although today’s travellers might think these colours honour the Greek flag or echo the Aegean Sea, their true origins lie in survival needs. This architectural style developed due to…

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Heathrow hit by Iran war: Passenger traffic drops 5% in April, Middle East traffic plunges over 50%

Heathrow hit by Iran war: Passenger traffic drops 5% in April, Middle East traffic plunges over 50%

Britain’s Heathrow Airport London’s Heathrow Airport experienced a sharp decline in passenger traffic in April, with the ongoing Iran conflict leading to disruptions across global aviation networks.The UK’s busiest airport said around 6.7 million passengers travelled through its terminals during the month — a 5 per cent decline compared to the same period last year,…

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UK nurse who faked qualifications to get senior NHS job ordered to repay £278 of £51,000 fraudulently earned | World News

UK nurse who faked qualifications to get senior NHS job ordered to repay £278 of £51,000 fraudulently earned | World News

A nurse who secured senior NHS roles using fake qualifications and fabricated work experience has been ordered to repay just £278 despite fraudulently earning more than £51,000.Tanya Nasir, 47, from Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire, was jailed for five years in 2024 after falsely presenting herself as a highly experienced senior nurse to obtain positions she was…

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US Passenger Evacuated from Hantavirus-hit Cruise Tests Positive but Asymptomatic | World News

US Passenger Evacuated from Hantavirus-hit Cruise Tests Positive but Asymptomatic | World News

A Spanish passenger is sprayed with disinfectant by Spanish government officials before boarding a plane after disembarking from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius at Tenerife airport in the Canary Islands (Photo credit: AP) A US passenger evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship has tested positive for the virus, American health officials confirmed on Sunday,…

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Who is Amos Yee? Controversial Singapore YouTuber assaulted by Yuji Itadori cosplayer outside anime convention

Who is Amos Yee? Controversial Singapore YouTuber assaulted by Yuji Itadori cosplayer outside anime convention

Controversial Singaporean YouTuber Amos Yee was reportedly assaulted outside the Doujima anime convention in Singapore by an 18-year-old dressed as Yuji Itadori. Videos online showed the cosplayer punching and kicking Yee during the altercation. The incident came after convention organisers banned Yee from entering the event. Following the attack, Yee blamed the organisers for escalating…

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“Trying to ruin the life of Erika”: Laura Loomer accuses Candace Owens of pushing “bankrupt” lies while harassing Erika Kirk

“Trying to ruin the life of Erika”: Laura Loomer accuses Candace Owens of pushing “bankrupt” lies while harassing Erika Kirk

Candace Owens and Laura Loomer reignited their public feud on X with a series of deeply personal accusations. Loomer accused Owens of living a luxurious lifestyle while falsely claiming financial struggles, while Owens responded with harsh remarks about Loomer’s mental health and public reputation. The argument later escalated when Loomer brought Erika Kirk into the…

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‘Not like Covid’: Indian-American scientist says there is no need to panic over Hantavirus in US

‘Not like Covid’: Indian-American scientist says there is no need to panic over Hantavirus in US

Indian-origin scientist Jay Bhattacharya has urged Americans not to panic over the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship near Spain’s Canary Islands, insisting the situation is “not Covid” and is unlikely to spiral into a large-scale public health crisis.Speaking on CNN’s ‘State of the Union’ on Sunday, the acting Director of the US Centers…

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