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Quote of the day by Ronald Reagan: “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things” | World News

Quote of the day by Ronald Reagan (AI-generated image) Two hundred rangers scaled a sheer French cliff face under gunfire on the sixth of June, 1944, to take out German gun positions above Omaha Beach. Forty years later, Ronald Reagan stood at that same cliff, Pointe du Hoc, to mark the anniversary, and it is […]

English woman claimed she gave birth to rabbits and Britain’s most respected doctors believed every word: The story of history’s greatest medical hoax | World News

In the autumn of 1726, an extraordinary claim gripped Britain and left even some of the country’s most respected physicians baffled. A poor woman from Surrey named Mary Toft insisted she had given birth not to a baby, but to rabbits. The bizarre story quickly spread beyond her village, attracting surgeons, scientists and even the […]

The Chinese treasure fleet (1525): One of history’s greatest strategic mistakes | World News

By the beginning of the 15th century, China possessed the most formidable navy that had ever existed. This fleet, known as the Treasure Fleet, was under the command of Admiral Zheng He and made journeys into the Indian Ocean, travelling to East Africa and even the Middle East. It was a clear indication of the […]

This little-known country is 93% forest and the world’s greatest treasure for the environment | World News

Hidden away on the northeastern coast of South America is a country so green and lush that it seems like something out of a fantasy world. Suriname, a country often forgotten on the world stage, is literally overrun by the forces of nature. While other countries are struggling to maintain their natural environments, Suriname is […]

World’s tallest Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge cuts travel time from 2 hours to 2 minutes and makes ‘Greatest Places 2026’ list | World News

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge has been a focal point for international interest since its opening in September 2025. Situated high above the Beipan River, the bridge has a height of around 2,050 feet, making it the tallest bridge in the world. While the bridge’s height is impressive, the impact it has had on the […]

Forbes’ 250: Who are the 11 Indian Americans recently named America’s Greatest Innovators?

Meet the 11 Indian Americans Who Just Made Forbes’ Most Powerful Innovators List In a striking testament to the evolving face of American ingenuity, 11 Indian Americans have been honoured among Forbes’ 250 America’s Greatest Innovators, a list released as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations, spotlighting those whose ideas and leadership have […]

‘Excited to be girl mom’: Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces second pregnancy; calls it ‘greatest Christmas gift’

Karoline Leavitt (AP image) White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Friday that she is expecting a baby girl, due in May 2026, calling the news “the greatest Christmas gift we could ever ask for.” The 28-year-old shared the announcement in an Instagram post alongside a photo of herself standing next to a Christmas […]

‘Greatest scandals of all time’: Scott Bessent rips NYT for alleged Trump’s ‘fake’ health report; publication hits back

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent launched a sharp attack on The New York Times at the paper’s own DealBook Summit in New York City on Wednesday, accusing it of running “distorted” coverage of President Donald Trump’s health while failing to confront questions about former President Joe Biden’s decline.In an onstage exchange with Times journalist Andrew […]

‘Islamist terrorism is the greatest threat to United States’: DNI Tulsi Gabbard warns of ‘rising extremism’ | World News

The USA’s Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says Islamist terrorism remains the most serious threat facing the United States today. In an interview with ABC, published on 15 November 2025, she warned that the threat has evolved from large, organised groups abroad to include lone-wolf attackers radicalised online. She said the lessons she learned […]

‘Awaits the peace President’: Israel invites Donald Trump to address parliament; calls him ‘greatest friend’

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu (AP) Israeli parliament’s (Knesset) speaker Amir Ohana has invited US PresidentDonald Trump to deliver an address before the Knesset, calling him “the greatest friend and ally of the Jewish people in modern history.”In a post on X on Friday, Ohana shared a letter sent to the White House inviting Trump […]