Texas oil tycoon ordered to pay $1.1 billion after thrashing 2-year-old stepson, leaving him wheelchair-bound for life

A Texas oil heir has been ordered to pay a historic $1.1 billion to the young child he brutally beat, leaving him with severe injuries that require 24-hour care.34-year-old Charles Brooks Jr. will pay $291 million in compensatory damages and $810 million in punitive damages following a civil jury ruling in favour of Madison Ball,…

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Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dhar falls while welcoming Egyptian FM to Middle East peace talks, video goes viral

Screengrab from video posted on X Pak deputy PM falls (Screengrab from video posted on X) Screengrab from video posted on X Pak deputy PM falls (Screengrab from video posted on X) Screengrab from video posted on X Pakistan’s deputy prime minister, foreign minister Ishaq Dar fell on the red carpet on Sunday while receiving…

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Middle East crisis: Mediators gather in Pakistan for talks on ending month-long Iran war

Top diplomats from key regional powers gathered in Pakistan over the weekend to discuss ways to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, even as fighting continued with US-Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory missile and drone attacks by Tehran.Pakistan said foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt were participating in the talks…

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‘The Monkey Whisperer’: Florida man arrested for illegal trading of exotic animals, fined $60,000

A Florida man who called himself “The Monkey Whisperer” has been sent to prison after continuing to traffic exotic animals even while on probation for the same crime, US prosecutors have said.62-year-old Jimmy Wayne Hammonds from Parrish was sentenced to nine months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release, according to the…

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‘Women need to shut up!’: Christian nationalist duo spark massive outrage with shocking viral rant | World News

The digital landscape has erupted into a firestorm of controversy following a viral video on X (formerly Twitter). Joel Webbon, a Texas pastor leading Right Response Ministries, and co-host Wesley Todd are facing intense backlash over remarks targeting women’s roles in society and the church. The clip, highlighted by Right Wing Watch, captures the duo…

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Al-Baha goes dark: Saudi city observes ‘green hour’ to cut carbon emissions | World News

Al-Baha switched off non-essential lights in 28 buildings for one hour to promote energy conservation/Image: SPA Al-Baha turned off non-essential lights for an hour as part of a local drive to spread awareness about energy use and environmental protection.In Saudi Arabia, Al-Baha Municipality switched off lights across parts of the city on Friday as it…

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After Nepal ex-PM Oli, former minister Deepak Khadka arrested in Gen Z protests

Deepak Khadka (File photo/Facebook) Nepal’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on Sunday arrested former energy minister Deepak Khadka in connection with a case linked to last September’s Gen Z protests, an agency official said.Khadka was “arrested in a case relating to money laundering,” CIB spokesman Shiva Kumar Shrestha told AFP.The Department of Money Laundering Investigation will…

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Oman government takes over SalamAir, airlines to operate separately | World News

Oman has taken a major step in reshaping its aviation sector by acquiring SalamAir, with a focus on strengthening connectivity, improving efficiency and supporting long-term economic growth.The Government of the Sultanate of Oman has confirmed the completion of its acquisition of SalamAir, making it clear that both Oman Air and SalamAir will continue to operate…

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