How Powerful is Mohammed bin Salman? Comparing Saudi Crown Prince’s Influence to Other Gulf Royals In the modern Gulf, a region once viewed as a sleepy backwater of oil princes and ceremonial monarchs has become a powerhouse of economic transformation, shifting alliances, ambitious visions and intense personality-driven leadership. At the center of this transformation stands […]
Fire outside BBL stadium (Screengrabs) A scary moment stole the spotlight in Australia during a high-profile Big Bash League (BBL) 2025–26 Qualifier when a small fire broke out outside Perth’s Optus Stadium on Tuesday. The incident happened while the Perth Scorchers were taking on the Sydney Sixers in a crucial playoff match featuring big stars […]
Sajid Nadiadwala is all set to unveil the much-awaited trailer of O’Romeo tomorrow, bringing together two creative powerhouses, actor Shahid Kapoor and filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj. The newly released poster showcases Shahid Kapoor in a rugged, raw, and strikingly intense avatar, perfectly reflecting the dark and dramatic world envisioned by Vishal Bhardwaj. Shahid Kapoor starrer O’Romeo […]
Collective Artists Network today announced its first content slate, focused on bringing India’s vast and layered history to screen through deeply researched narratives and contemporary storytelling tools. The slate features eight history-inspired titles across theatrical films and web series, and marks the first major release under Collective Studios, the company’s newly launched unified content studio […]
Finland is slowly making a name for itself as an innovator, albeit a low-key one, regarding wireless electricity transmission, which aims to transmit power via the airwaves without having to use cables, sockets, or connectors. Although the concept remains more than a little exotic-sounding, scientists from Finland are slowly but surely pushing the boundaries of […]
Car Repairs Delayed? Oman Now Forces Insurers to Pay You Cash for Every Extra Day In a significant shake-up of Oman’s motor insurance landscape, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has introduced sweeping reforms that now mandate compensation from insurers if car repairs aren’t completed on time, a first in the Gulf region and a major […]
Israel seizes UNRWA compound in Jerusalem (Image credit: X) Israeli forces demolished buildings inside a United Nations Palestinian refugee agency compound in East Jerusalem on Tuesday, after seizing the site last year. The demolition, which UNRWA has called illegal, included several large structures previously used for storing aid. Israel claims the compound doesn’t have immunity […]
Ramadan 2026 in Dubai: How Will Salik, Parking, School and Work Hours Change Your Life? As Ramadan 2026 approaches, with the holy month expected to begin around February 18, 2026, residents and visitors in Dubai and across the UAE are preparing for not just spiritual observance but a series of practical changes to daily routines. […]
One of the biggest discoveries made in the world of gems has come to light in Sri Lanka, and it is known by the name of ‘Star of Pure Land.’ This natural purple star sapphire weighs 3,536 carats, making it one of the biggest gems of its time. The discovery has been revealed for the […]
US President Donald Trump TOI Correspondent from Washington: Flames from US President Donald Trump’s inflammatory approach to Europe over Greenland is now spreading to the Indian Ocean. In a sudden pivot on Monday, the MAGA boss questioned the United Kingdom returning to Mauritius the island of Diego Garcia, which hosts a US military base. India […]
