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TOI correspondent from Washington: Denmark is changing Greenland’s name to Epstein Island so Trump will stop talking about it, a Danish comedian joked earlier this week. But it’s no laughing matter now. The “MAGA” drive to acquire the Danish affiliate, “the easy way or the hard way” is very much on the cards after US…
Happiness means different things to different people. For someone craving sugar, it might be a bar of chocolate. For someone with a burning stomach, it could be a chilled lemonade. For someone having a bad day, maybe it is a beer. For a hungry beast, it could be a deep-fried chicken leg, dripping with oil….
A short video showing a woman without a hijab burning a photograph of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to light a cigarette has spread rapidly across social media, becoming one of the most striking protest images linked to the latest wave of unrest associated with Iran. The act brings together several taboos under the…
The guest list at the White House took an unexpected turn on Friday — and no, it wasn’t another oil baron. Standing quietly along the East Room wall, applauding President Donald Trump, was Tucker Carlson, the once–Fox News kingmaker now better known for sparring with the MAGA movement than marching in step with it. Thinner,…
US President Donald Trump turned a routine White House press conference into an unscripted comedy beat on Friday when he read out a private handwritten note from Secretary of State Marco Rubio — live on television. Seated between Vice President JD Vance and Rubio during a meeting with oil and gas executives, Trump casually announced…
At least four people were killed and dozens remained missing after a landfill collapsed in the central Philippines, triggering a major rescue operation that was continuing into Saturday, according to local authorities. The incident occurred shortly after 4 pm on Thursday at a private landfill in Binaliw, a mountainous area on the outskirts of Cebu…
Sultan Haitham grants a royal pardon to 334 inmates, citizens and expatriates, ahead of Accession Day/Image: ONA In a move highlighting his humanitarian approach, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued a royal pardon to 334 inmates, including Omani citizens and expatriates, as Oman marks the anniversary of his accession to the throne on…
Etihad Makes Aviation History: First-Ever Direct Flights Link UAE and Luxembourg Abu Dhabi, January 10, 2026: In a major expansion of international air links, Etihad Airways has announced the launch of direct flights between Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates and Luxembourg in Europe. This will mark the first time a Middle Eastern airline…
Iran’s former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi on Saturday said that he is preparing to return home. He linked the possible move to the ongoing mass protests against the country’s clerical leadership.Pahlavi, who has lived in exile in the United States for five decades, announced the move in a video message and a post on X,…
Brendan Kane Debunks Social Media Myths at 1 Billion Followers Summit: 5 Real Growth Strategies Revealed At the world’s largest content economy gathering, Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers Summit, global social media strategist Brendan Kane delivered a reality check for creators who are tired of chasing fleeting virality and illusions. The bestselling author took the stage…
