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Controversial Miss Universe executive body-shamed India's Rachel Gupta as well?
Nawat Itsaragrisil, the president of Miss Grand International (MGI) and vice president (Asiana) of Miss Universe, has been accused of insulting and body shaming contestants.
Freed Israeli hostage claims he was sexually assaulted in captivity
Rom Braslavski, a recently released Israeli hostage, has alleged that he was sexually assaulted during his time in captivity by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in Gaza.
Arizona dad, who watched porn while 2-year-old died, kills himself
Christopher Scholtes, a 38-year-old father from Arizona, United States, died by suicide on Wednesday. This was the same day he was supposed to report to prison for the death of his two-year-old daughter, Parker.
King Charles allows brother Andrew to keep war medal
King Charles has decided to allow his brother, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, to keep his South Atlantic medal, aka the Falklands medal.
Paris residents can win cemetery spots beside Jim Morrison-Oscar Wilde
The city of Paris has launched a unique lottery offering residents the chance to win burial plots in its historic cemeteries.
Why Zohran Mamdani, New York's mayor-elect, cannot become US president
Zohran Mamdani, who will soon take over as New York City's mayor, is making history as the city's first Muslim and youngest leader in over a century.
Louvre used 'LOUVRE' as password for security before $102M heist
The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum, was the target of a $102 million jewel heist on October 19.
Will Prince Harry lose royal title like his uncle Andrew?
Prince Harry could eventually lose his royal title, just like his uncle, King Charles's brother, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor (previously Prince Andrew).
Miss Universe executive calls Miss Mexico 'dumbhead'; contestants stage walkout
A number of contestants at the Miss Universe event have staged a walkout after an official from host nation Thailand publicly reprimanded Miss Mexico.
Shutdown effect: US may cut 10% flights at 40 airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will reduce air traffic at 40 major US airports by 10% starting Friday if a government shutdown, which has been the longest in American history, continues.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to sue man for groping her
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced her decision to press charges against a man who groped her during a public event.
'8 planes were downed': Trump changes claim on India-Pakistan conflict
United States President Donald Trump has once again claimed to have brokered peace between India and Pakistan. But this time he revised the number of fighter jets he claimed were shot down during the conflict from seven to eight.
'Only war if...': Pakistan warns Afghanistan ahead of truce talks
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stern warning to Afghanistan ahead of crucial peace talks in Turkey.
Trump claims America 'lost bit of sovereignty' after Mamdani's victory
United States President Donald Trump has slammed New Yorkers for electing Zohran Mamdani as their new mayor.
How Zohran Mamdani's wife quietly played role in his victory
Rama Duwaji, the wife of newly elected New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, played a pivotal role in his successful campaign.
'Not Sikhs': Pakistan denies Hindu pilgrims entry at Wagah border
Pakistan has denied entry to several Hindu pilgrims, who were traveling with a Sikh jatha, for the celebration of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birth anniversary at Nankana Sahib.
Zohran Mamdani's net worth, Indian connection: Everything about NYC mayor-elect
Democrat Zohran Mamdani was elected as the next Mayor of New York City on Thursday. At 34, he is also the youngest person to hold this position in over a century.
Ongoing government shutdown becomes longest in US history
The United States government shutdown, which began on October 1, has now entered its 36th day.
Trump, Modi in regular contact; trade talks ongoing: White House
The White House has confirmed that United States President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are in regular touch as trade talks between the two countries intensify.
Pakistan rejects Trump's nuclear testing claims
Pakistan has rejected United States President Donald Trump's claims that the country was secretly testing nuclear weapons.
India, Israel sign major defense deal to boost military cooperation
India and Israel have signed a major defense agreement to enhance technological cooperation and joint development of advanced weapon systems.
Challenge to Trump, Nehru mention: Highlights from Mamdani's victory speech
Democrat Zohran Mamdani has made history as the first Muslim South Asian immigrant mayor of New York City. He defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa.
Typhoon Kalmaegi claims 58 lives in Philippines; headed toward Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi, locally known as Tino, has wreaked havoc in the central Philippines, killing at least 58 people.
Trump cites 2 reasons as Democrats sweep first major elections
United States President Donald Trump has blamed his absence from the ballot and the ongoing government shutdown for the Republican Party's poor performance in local elections.
7 dead after cargo plane crashes at Kentucky airport
A United Parcel Service (UPS) cargo plane crashed during takeoff at the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday evening.
Zohran Mamdani becomes NYC's first Muslim mayor
Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani has won the 2025 New York City mayoral election.
Economists warn $70T inheritance boom will widen global inequality: Report
A report has warned that over the next decade, more than $70 trillion of inherited wealth will be passed down generations, widening inequality.
Former US Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84
Richard Bruce Cheney, who served as the 46th Vice President of the United States under President George W Bush from 2001 to 2009, died on Tuesday at the age of 84.
Mehul Choksi challenges extradition to India in Belgium's Supreme Court
Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi has challenged his extradition to India at the Supreme Court of Belgium.
Ex-Bangladesh minister blames CIA for Hasina's ouster in new book
Bangladesh's former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has made explosive allegations in a new book, claiming that the United States's Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was behind the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
NYC mayoral election: Trump threatens funding cuts if Mamdani wins
United States President Donald Trump has expressed support for Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race, urging voters not to elect front-runner Zohran Mamdani.
Top Israeli military lawyer arrested for leaking Palestinian abuse video
Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, Israel's military advocate general, has been arrested after she admitted to leaking a video of soldiers allegedly abusing a Palestinian detainee.
Courts halt deportation of Indian-origin man wrongfully jailed for 43yrs
Two United States courts have intervened to stop the deportation of Subramanyam Vedam, a 64-year-old Indian-origin man who was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years.
Canada rejected 74% Indian student visa applications in August 2025
Canada rejected a staggering 74% of Indian student visa applications in August 2025, according to official immigration data.
Yunus government scraps hiring music, dance teachers after Islamists protest
The interim government of Muhammad Yunus in Bangladesh has scrapped its plans to hire music and physical education teachers for government primary schools.
Indian-origin trucker who killed 3 in California crash was sober
Jashanpreet Singh, a 21-year-old Indian-origin driver who crashed his semi-truck, killing three people in California last month, was not inebriated, US investigators said, contradicting earlier reports.
Chinese airline's 'air aunties' hire draws widespread criticism
Shanghai-based Spring Airlines has sparked controversy with its recent job postings.
Russia launches 'doomsday missile' submarine amid US tensions
Russia has launched its latest nuclear-powered submarine, the Project 09851 Khabarovsk. The submarine is designed to carry the Poseidon underwater nuclear drone, a weapon dubbed the "doomsday missile."
Iran: Child bride faces execution unless $150,000 'blood money' paid
Goli Kouhkan, a 25-year-old woman from the Baluch ethnic minority in Iran, is facing execution by hanging for her husband's murder.
Memory problems rising sharply among young Americans, study warns
A decade-long study by the American Academy of Neurology has revealed a worrying trend of increasing memory and thinking problems among young adults in the United States.