Russian proverb of the day ‘Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth’ teaches us how to accept a gift with gratitude, humility instead of finding fault in it
Russian proverb of the day teaches us that a gift should be taken with gratitude without any complaint. Among the many proverbs shared across Europe, few have enjoyed such remarkable longevity as the saying, “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.” Although today it is familiar to English speakers, the proverb also has a […]
‘He did it to himself’: Girlfriend high on drugs stabs weed farmer boyfriend to death in Thailand
Woman arrested in Thailand for stabbing boyfriend (Image source: Bangkok Post) A 21-year-old British woman has been arrested in Thailand on suspicion of murdering her boyfriend, a 34-year-old cannabis farm operator, after police found his body with multiple stab wounds in a luxury rental home in Pattaya.Police were called to the property in Nong Prue […]
Quote of the day by Bill Clinton: “If you live long enough, you’ll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you’ll be a better person. It’s how you handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit, never quit.” | World News
Quote of the day by Bill Clinton (AI-generated image) In the spring of 1992, Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign was fighting for its life. Allegations about his personal conduct had dominated headlines for weeks, and political commentators openly speculated that his run was finished before the first primary votes were even counted. It was against that […]
‘Iran mourns 40,000 killed by Khamenei, not him’: Exiled crown prince calls funeral ‘propaganda’
Exiled crown prince of Iran speaks against Khamenei’s funeral Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has said the nation is “not mourning” the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, calling the week-long funeral ceremonies a “propaganda spectacle” funded by the Iranian people’s wealth.In a series of posts on X, Pahlavi addressed foreign representatives who have […]
America@250: The United States of Anxiety
TOI correspondent from Washington: When President Donald Trump asserted repeatedly in recent months that the United States has become the “hottest country in the world” little could anyone have imagined he meant it literally although some of his supporters attribute magical qualities to him.In record temperatures across parts of America, including his own anticipated 107F […]
Three acquitted of 2019 murder of Irish journalist Lyra McKee; family vows to keep fighting for justice
Irish journalist Lyra McKe Three men accused of murdering Irish journalist Lyra McKee during riots in Londonderry in 2019 were acquitted on Friday after one of the longest non-jury trials in recent Northern Ireland history, leaving her family devastated.According to the BBC, the prosecution had alleged that Peter Cavanagh, 38, Jordan Gareth Devine, 25, and […]
Pakistan: China’s pawn in the Middle East? : How Beijing ‘uses’ Pakistan to sell weapons
Understanding how Pakistan helps China in its weapons trade A profound shift is occurring in Middle Eastern security, largely out of the spotlight. Following the September 2025 strategic mutual defense pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, an agreement where an attack on one is considered an attack on both, Pakistan immediately deployed JF-17 fighter jets, […]
King Charles congratulates Trump, Americans on US’ 250th Independence Day, hails enduring UK-US ties
King Charles and Donald Trump King Charles III has congratulated US President Donald Trump and the American people on the 250th anniversary of American independence, describing the occasion as a “truly historic milestone” and expressing confidence that the longstanding partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States will continue to grow stronger.In a message […]
A Maine couple thought they were about to photograph a moose. Instead, a calf and a bear burst from the woods, and they had seconds to decide whether to intervene
Bear chases moose calf in Telos Township, Maine (Picture credit: Elvia J Malcolm) What began as a quiet fishing trip in the US state of Maine turned into a dramatic wildlife rescue when a couple found themselves watching a black bear chase a moose calf. With only seconds to react, the man drove his truck […]