White House says Joe Kent was not involved in Iran operation talks (Picture credit: AP) White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday sought to contain the fallout from Joe Kent’s resignation over the Iran war. She said the former National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) chief was not involved in any discussions related to the US…
UAE President orders nationwide release of 1,440 inmates to mark Ramadan 2026/Image: X As Ramadan commences, the UAE has announced a nationwide prisoner release, with 1,440 inmates set to leave correctional institutions following a directive from the President. The move also includes the settlement of financial penalties linked to their sentences. President His Highness Mohamed…
You’ll feel the spotlight on you today, and yes, you’ve earned it. The Sun supports recognition, and Jupiter adds goodwill, so honour and social approval are likely, even from people who usually stay quiet.Business persons may get orders quickly from different places. Calls, messages, and enquiries can come in bursts. Keep your phone charged and…
Valkyrae faced backlash after discussing her brother’s death and their strained relationship during a livestream. While some criticized her tone, many viewers empathized with her experience of complicated grief. She later addressed the reaction, saying the past few days had been frustrating and emotional, and urged grace and understanding for those coping with difficult family…
US President Donald Trump issues big warning to Iran regime (AP photo) In the middle of the Middle East chaos, US President Donald Trump on Friday struck yet another strong tone against the hostile Iran regime and invoked a near-declaratory warning against what he called “deranged scumbags”. Referring to the American military’s massive operation against…
Once defeated candidates reclaim campaign gifts… Indian democracy has finally matured and now comes with a refund policy. Across parts of Telangana, defeated candidates in the municipal elections reportedly visited voters to reclaim campaign cash and gifts, unless the voters could prove that they exercised their constitutional right in favour of the gift-bearing political Santa….
MacKenzie Scott donated $26 billion over the past seven years, including a record $7.2 billion in 2025, a pace of giving that makes her the third-largest philanthropist of all time by total lifetime donations, according to Forbes. Scott is a novelist and the former spouse of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. She has distributed the funds…
Commercial airlines have suspended most regional services across the Middle East after joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Tehran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering a sharp escalation in tensions and widespread airspace closures that have crippled travel through key Gulf hubs.Iran retaliated with waves of missiles, sending projectiles and interceptors over major Gulf…
Given the current situation in the Middle East, Dubai Global Village has cancelled its annual Eid Fireworks in 2026. Eid Al Fitr in the UAE is expected to begin around March 19, 2026, depending on the sighting of the moon. It’s an important update for travellers planning to visit Dubai during the holidays. Global Village…
Ayush Mhatre bat-check chaos (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A bizarre and slightly comical moment took place during the IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings when young batter Ayush Mhatre walked in to bat at No. 3. What should have been a routine start quickly turned into chaos, even before he faced a…