SEATTLE: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will close permanently by 2045, with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates pledging to donate nearly all of his remaining wealth, worth over $100 billion, toward the cause. This accelerates the foundation’s original plan, which was to wind down operations two decades after Gates’s death. Founded in 2000, the foundation […]
ABU DHABI: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new Pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. He becomes the first pope to be born in the United States and also holds Peruvian citizenship, reflecting his long service in Latin America. The election was concluded on the second day of the papal conclave, […]
COLUMBIA: A woman from South Carolina recently made headlines after finding a $200,000 winning lottery ticket that had been sitting unnoticed in her handbag for several days. The winning scratch-off was purchased by her husband at a local convenience store and handed to her shortly after. The couple had forgotten to check the results until […]
Deloitte’s 2025 outlook calls this year a ‘pause period’ for generative AI, citing deepfakes, energy demands, and policy gaps. SYDNEY: Deloitte has labelled 2025 as a “gap year” for the generative AI sector, noting that while interest remains high, the pace of rollout and real-world adoption is showing signs of slowing. The global consultancy released […]
NEW YORK: Nicole Kidman surprised fans and fashion followers at the 2025 Met Gala by debuting a dramatic pixie cut. Known for her long, flowing hair, Kidman’s transformation was one of the most talked-about highlights of the evening. She paired the look with a tailored black gown that fit the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” […]
NEW DELHI: In a carefully planned operation following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Armed Forces have launched Operation Sindoor, carrying out precision strikes on nine terror-linked locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). These sites were identified as hubs from where terrorist activities against India were being planned and coordinated. The […]
Abu Dhabi: A senior economic delegation from Abu Dhabi has embarked on a strategic mission to Japan from May 6 to 9, 2025, to reinforce bilateral trade ties and explore new investment partnerships. Led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), the initiative includes over 80 entities across government, finance, innovation, and tourism […]
London: The British royal family led solemn commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a public celebration steeped in tradition, remembrance, and national pride. Held in central London, the commemorations featured a military parade, an aerial flypast by the Royal Air Force, and appearances by King Charles III, Queen […]
New York: Shah Rukh Khan marked a historic milestone at the 2025 Met Gala, becoming the first Indian male actor to attend the prestigious fashion event. Donning a regal black sherwani designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, the Bollywood icon embodied the gala’s “Tailored For You” theme with cultural pride and sartorial elegance. The ensemble featured Tasmanian […]
OMAHA, NEBRASKA: In a surprise announcement that left thousands of investors speechless, Warren Buffett said he will retire as CEO and chair of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2024. The 93-year-old billionaire, affectionately called the “Sage of Omaha”, made the statement during the company’s annual general meeting, following a five-hour Q&A session. Buffett declared […]
LONDON: The tragic killing of 16-year-old Ronan Kanda in a case of mistaken identity has now helped trigger a major change in UK knife laws. The British government has announced new legislation to curb online knife sales and impose tougher punishments on retailers who sell knives to under-18s — a move driven by the tireless […]
