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91-year-old woman scammed of more than $10K in Melbourne; cops release suspects’ photo, refer to them as of ‘Middle-Eastern appearance’

The Victoria Police released photos and details of three suspects who scammed a 91-year-old woman of more than $10K in Melbourne’s east last year. Cops said these three men are believed to be of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance. The elderly woman was contacted by one of them on March 3, 2025. The man told her he […]

Canadian-Indian worker seeks ‘special exemption’ to stay in Ontario amid mass layoffs: ‘My daughter’s already adapted to the culture’

As Algoma Steel plans to lay off around 1,000 workers in Ontario this March, Mayurkumar Lad is worried about more than just losing his job.The 38-year-old moved to Canada from India in 2022 with his wife and daughter. He has worked as an engineer at Algoma Steel since 2024 and applied for permanent residency through […]

Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK, backs Nigel Farage for UK PM: Who is he?

Nadhim Zahawi has delivered the biggest political shock of the year on the British right by quitting the Conservatives and joining Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. Speaking at a press conference in London, the former chancellor said Britain was at a “last chance saloon” moment and that the country now “really does need Nigel Farage as […]

Drink up, America: Why Trump wants Americans to drink whole milk | World News

A black-and-white image of Donald Trump wearing a milk moustache recently circulated online, deliberately echoing the iconic 1990s “Got Milk?” campaign. The image, shared through official channels and amplified by Trump allies, was more than a nostalgic visual. It signalled a clear shift in US food policy thinking, with whole milk once again being promoted […]

‘Working to boost Arctic security’: Nato chief amid US Greenland threat; Donald Trump claims credit for it too

Nato on Monday sought to project unity on Arctic security even as the alliance grapples with a fresh shock from Washington, as the US President Donald Trump has openly floated taking control of Greenland. Nato chief Mark Rutte said the bloc was working on concrete steps to strengthen Arctic defences amid rising Russian and Chinese […]

‘She might transition my son’: Elon Musk seeks custody from Ashley St. Clair | World News

Elon Musk has said he will file for full custody of the young son he shares with writer and online personality Ashley St. Clair, citing concerns over her recent public remarks on gender identity.Replying to a post on X, Musk said he intended to initiate custody proceedings “today”, arguing that statements made by St. Clair […]

‘Don’t trust the hygiene’: Catholic man refuses Eucharist from Indian woman in US, says being ‘holy’ doesn’t matter

A video posted by an American conservative Catholic user on X stirred a row after he said he refused to receive the Holy Eucharist from an Indian woman and the reason he provided was regarding the lack of hygiene. Mike also said he crossed the aisle to take the Eucharist from a White male priest.The […]

Dubai’s Palm Monorail halts service indefinitely: 5 best alternative routes to get around Palm Jumeirah

Dubai Palm Monorail Suspended Indefinitely for Maintenance: 5 Best Alternative Routes You Need to Know Dubai’s iconic Palm Monorail, the first monorail in the Middle East and a key people-mover on Palm Jumeirah Island, has suspended operations indefinitely for essential maintenance work, leaving locals and tourists alike in transit limbo as the route connecting the […]

Indian-origin gynecologist found guilty of medical malpractice in US; inserted same device into patients’ vagina without disinfecting

Indian-origin Dr Sanjeev Kumar, a gynecologic oncologist of Memphis in Tennessee, has been found guilty of 18 counts of adulteration of medical devices, sixteen counts of misbranding medical devices, and six counts of health care fraud. According to court documents, Dr Kumar submitted and caused his employees to submit fraudulent claims to Medicare and Medicaid […]

UAE content creators can now sell globally on Amazon under new Foundry agreement

Amazon launches Creators Foundry to help UAE influencers sell worldwide Dubai has once again positioned itself at the forefront of the global creator economy, with a major new initiative designed to help digital creators turn their influence into entrepreneurial success. On the sidelines of the fourth 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai, Creators HQ (the […]