A solid gold toilet is up for auction. Starting price: $10 million

FILE – This Sept. 16, 2016 file image made from a video shows the 18-karat toilet, titled “America,” by Maurizio Cattelan in the restroom of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. (AP Photo, File) LONDON: For sale: The world’s most valuable toilet, a lavatory literally worth its weight in gold. Sotheby’s announced Friday […]

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed launches AED100 million UAE volunteering ecosystem | World News

Sheikh Mohammed launches AED100 million UAE Volunteering Ecosystem to create 10,000 jobs and expand nonprofits/Image: X Driven by the UAE’s enduring spirit of unity and generosity, a new national vision is taking shape to empower community participation and social development. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched an ambitious framework designed to […]

‘Storm of the century’: Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica risking 1.5 million people; PM orders evacuations

A man rides a bicycle ahead of the forecast arrival of Hurricane Melissa in Kingston, Jamaica (AP image) Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is expected to bring catastrophic destruction to Jamaica. UN weather officials warned on Tuesday that it could be the worst storm to hit the island this century.According to the World Meteorological […]

How big tech went from banning Trump to funding his $300 million White House ballroom

In a dramatic turnaround, technology giants that once de-platformed Donald Trump are now among the principal donors financing his $300 million White House ballroom. The 90,000-square-foot venue, which will replace the historic East Wing, has sparked debate over corporate influence, historic preservation, and political optics.The ballroom is now more than a luxury venue—it is a […]

Who is Timothy Mellon, the mystery donor who gave Trump $130 million to Trump to pay soldiers during shutdown?

Timothy Mellon is Trump’s secret multi-billionaire friend who donated money to Pentagon so that soldiers get their pay during the ongoing lockdown. President Donald Trump announced earlier that he has a friend who loves the military and the country so much that he would donate a fortune so that the soldiers get their pay on […]

What will Donald Trump call his $250 million ballroom? Here’s what the US president said

A ton of speculation swirled over how the MAGA chief would name his new venture after demolishing a perfectly fine historic building. Now, it is clearer than ever what the title of $250 million ballroom will be.US President Donald Trump is expected to name his new White House ballroom after himself, senior administration officials have […]

‘Crazy people bashing Indian immigrants’: Manhattan Institute researcher says Indians will save govt $1.7 million over 30 years

Amid indian bashing on social media, researcher claims Indians are the most economically beneficial immigrants for the US. Daniel Di Martino, a researcher of the Manhattan Institute, pushed back the anti-Indian rhetoric of social media triggered by Diwali celebrations and the recent California crash caused by an Indian driver, and claimed that Indians are the […]

UAE’s haunted Al Qasimi Palace up for sale: Would you buy this spooky mansion for AED 25 million? | World News

Ras Al Khaimah’s haunted landmark ‘The Al Qasimi Palace’ listed up for sale by the original owner. Image: Ras Al Khaimah tourism One of the UAE’s most talked‑about landmarks – the long‑abandoned Al Qasimi Palace, better known for decades as Ras Al Khaimah’s “haunted” mansion, has been listed for sale at AED 25 million. The […]

Watch: Louvre robbers make daring escape in broad daylight with $100 million worth of jewels

New footage has emerged showing the thieves who stole $100 million worth of jewels from the Louvre making a slow getaway in broad daylight in front of French peopleThe video shows two men — one wearing a neon vest and another in a motorcycle helmet — in the basket of a lift, slowly lowering to […]

Watch: Louvre robbers make daring escape in broad daylight with $100 million worth of jewels

New footage has emerged showing the thieves who stole $100 million worth of jewels from the Louvre making a slow getaway in broad daylight in front of French peopleThe video shows two men — one wearing a neon vest and another in a motorcycle helmet — in the basket of a lift, slowly lowering to […]