Frederick Forsyth, in Icon, explains a cold, vital truth about nations and what holds them together: “An icon. Not a religious painting, but a symbol. He stands for something. All nations need something, some person or symbol, to which they can cleave, which can give a disparate mass of varied people a sense of identity […]
WELLINGTON: Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese announced a wide-ranging royal commission into antisemitism, weeks after two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish holiday event at Bondi Beach, killing 15 people.The commission will investigate the nature, prevalence and drivers of antisemitism generally as well as the circumstances of the Bondi mass shooting, Albanese told reporters in Canberra […]
UDAIPUR is set to witness another royal wedding as singer Stebin Ben and actress Nupur Senon will tie the knot on 11 January. The wedding will be an intimate affair, attended only by close family members and friends. Following the recent wedding of an American businessman’s daughter in Udaipur, this event will also follow a […]
His Majesty Sultan Haitham granted a Royal pardon to 247 prisoners, supporting families during National Day 2025/Image: ONA In a gesture reflecting compassion and social responsibility, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, has issued a Royal pardon for 247 prisoners, including both citizens and expatriates, coinciding with the celebrations of National Day […]
Oman will showcase 45 vessels, including GCC navies, Royal Navy, and royal yachts at Qurum Beach/Image: X Muscat’s Qurum Beach will become the stage for an extraordinary maritime spectacle on November 21, 2025, as the Royal Navy of Oman leads a large-scale Fleet Review. The event will showcase 45 vessels from Oman and allied Gulf […]
On the occasion of King Charles’s birthday, the divorce that ended his marriage to Diana, Princess of Wales remains one of the most resonant events in modern royal history. More than a personal rupture, the breakdown of the marriage exposed the monarchy to intense public scrutiny, altered how the institution manages scandal, and shaped the […]
The Royal Saudi Air Force conducts Tornado missions, including combat, night flights, refueling, and rescue drills/Image: SPA The Royal Saudi Air Force and the Royal Saudi Air Defense Force are actively taking part in a large-scale aerial warfare and missile defense exercise held in the United Arab Emirates, alongside forces from several allied and friendly […]
The royal reckoning has finally caught up with Prince Andrew. After King Charles formally stripped his younger brother of his remaining royal titles and privileges, the once-powerful Duke of York has lost not only his position but also his residence at Royal Lodge, Windsor. But the fallout extends beyond him. His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, who […]
Andrew, the former duke of York Newly unsealed court documents reveal that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor — the brother of British monarch King Charles III and formerly the Duke of York — remained in contact with Jeffrey Epstein months after the convicted sex offender’s July 2009 release from prison, even expressing a wish to “catch up […]
For decades, the British royal family cultivated an image of untouchable prestige, a dynasty that seemed to rise above scandal, even as cracks quietly formed beneath the crown. But in the shadows of that glittering empire lived a young woman whose story would pierce the heart of royal immunity. Her name was Virginia Roberts Giuffre, […]
