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Sarah Ferguson is at the centre of a fresh royal memoir mystery after reports claimed the former Duchess of York was close to securing a multimillion-dollar publishing deal. Fergusons spokesperson has now denied the claims, saying she has no plans to write a personal memoir. The reported book was said to cover Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Jeffrey Epstein and other senior royals. The denial comes as Earl Spencers controversial Princess Diana memoir continues to fuel royal drama.
A New York Episcopal priests sermon about Jesus Christ has sparked a major online backlash after excerpts went viral. Reverend Flourish Klink said they believe God is nonbinary and trans, and argued that Jesus was assigned male at birth but later transitioned after the resurrection. Klink presented these ideas as their own theological interpretation, not as a direct statement from the Bible. The sermon has since triggered a heated debate online, with critics challenging the interpretation and it
A bizarre mystery unfolded in New York as three men were reportedly caught on security cameras climbing out of a Manhattan sewer near the hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was staying during the UN General Assembly. The men emerged from a manhole around 4:30AM on Wednesday before leaving in vehicles. The NYPD says there is no indication they were connected to Netanyahu or any planned attack, but additional security sweeps were conducted with federal partners.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif used his UN General Assembly address to present Islamabads version of the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, thanking US President Donald Trump for his alleged timely intervention and claiming the US President helped save hundreds of millions of lives.Sharif also raised Kashmir, saying its resolution was necessary to prevent South Asia from returning to the brink of conflict, and brought up the Indus Waters Treaty. India has consistently rejected third-party med
Four Saudi cities hit within days. Ballistic missiles, drones, burning oil installations, dozens wounded. This is Saudi Arabia's reality as Houthi attacks intensify to their worst level since the US-Israeli war on Iran. And yet, when Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish foreign ministers met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the outcome was institutional talk under the Mecca Pact not military commitment. Pakistan's army chief has been in contact with Iran discussing the situation, but troops
Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, to the White House for tea on Friday. Cameras captured an unusual moment as Trump crouched slightly while greeting Peng Liyuan, prompting attention during the leaders high-profile meeting. The encounter came on the final day of Xis historic U.S. visit, which included bilateral talks, military flyovers and a lavish state dinner. Trump and Xi also discussed U.S.-China relations, artificial in
A striking photograph of Donald Trump, Melania Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has sparked intense online reactions. Body-language expert Sean Johns says Trumps compressed lips, jaw tension and posture appear to suggest what he describes as controlled anger, while he says Melania appears concerned. Social media users had their own dramatic interpretations, with some calling the image chilling and even comparing it to a horror-movie poster. But body language cannot establish what the three
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Germanys economic outlook is improving, with leading research institutes forecasting 1.3% growth in 2026, more than double their previous 0.6% estimate. Exports, government spending on defence and infrastructure, and the global AI boom are helping drive the recovery. The institutes also raised their 2027 forecast to 1.1%.But the rebound remains fragile. High energy prices and longstanding structural problems continue to weigh on Europes biggest economy, raising questions over whether Germans wil
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Donald Trump and Melania Trump appeared to slow their pace alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping during a walk at the US National Archives, prompting fresh attention on Xis health and physical condition. The footage itself provides no confirmed evidence of any serious illness. But it comes after Xi skipped a gala dinner during the BRICS summit in New Delhi, with reports citing claims that he was unwell. Beijing has not publicly explained his absence. The moment has also renewed scrutiny of the
Donald Trump ignored a barrage of questions from reporters as he posed with Xi Jinping, Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan at the White House, while Xi remarked that it was a very sunny day.Reporters pressed Trump on why he banned media from White House, but he did not respond. The moment came on the final day of Xis U.S. visit, which included bilateral talks, military pageantry, a state dinner and an extension of the U.S.-China trade truce.
A confrontation involving Chinese reporters, U.S. Secret Service personnel and White House journalists unfolded during President Xi Jinping's visit to the White House. Viral videos captured shouting, pushing and arguments over official government camera placement on the South Lawn during heightened security for the U.S.-China summit. Reports also suggested tensions inside the White House briefing room as security officials intervened to restore order during the high-profile diplomatic event.
India is expanding its arsenal of the Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon, or SAAW, after its use during Operation Sindoor. Designed to strike runways, taxiways, bunkers and hangars from standoff ranges of up to 100 km, the precision-guided weapon allows fighter aircraft to attack without flying directly over heavily defended targets.Shreya Chandra looks at the SAAWs capabilities, its reported role against Pakistani airbases including Rahim Yar Khan and Sargodha, and why the weapon fits into Indias growi
Pope Leo XIV has responded to the ongoing White House media-access dispute involving CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Asked about the Trump administrations restrictions on the outlets, Leo told reporters aboard his flight to France that they were welcome to cover him and stressed the importance of media coverage. His comments came as the affected journalists returned to the White House following a federal judges order blocking the ban.
Lebanese authorities have arrested a Syrian ISIS operative accused of plotting to assassinate Pope Leo XIV during his three-day visit to Lebanon last year.According to local media reports, the suspect allegedly monitored the popes route and searched for security weaknesses before the plan was thwarted by heavy security. He has since been transferred to Lebanons Military Tribunal.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif faced two pointed questions at the United Nations and did not answer either. As he entered the UN headquarters, a reporter asked when Pakistan would stop harbouring terrorists. On his way out, Sharif was asked directly: When will you prosecute Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed? Sharif walked away without responding on both occasions. The questions come as Indias NIA has named Hafiz Saeed as an accused in a supplementary chargesheet in the April 22, 2025 Pa
US President Donald Trump gave his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping the full presidential treatment a grand welcome, military honours and a White House state dinner. But behind the spectacle, major US-China disputes remain unresolved.Washington and Beijing extended their existing trade truce by two months, until January 10, 2027, while broader disagreements over tariffs, technology, Taiwan, rare earths and Iran remain on the table. So why did a summit surrounded by such extraordinary optics produ
Saudi Arabia is facing a surge in Houthi missile and drone attacks, with 73 people wounded and energy facilities hit. As Riyadh comes under fire, its Mecca Pact with Pakistan and Turkey faces a crucial test: will collective defence move beyond talks to action?Watch: https://youtu.be/WisosH07Uwk?si=8zVH0phqwwQhz0kn
As Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Xi Jinping, protesters outside the White House staged a very different welcome. Alongside Free Hong Kong chants and demonstrations critical of Beijing were protesters dressed as Winnie the Pooh.But why Pooh? The joke dates back to 2013, when Chinese internet users compared a photograph of Xi walking alongside Barack Obama to Winnie the Pooh and Tigger. More comparisons followed, including Xi with Shinzo Abe and a widely circulated 2015 image comparin
India is moving to procure more Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons, or SAAWs, after Operation Sindoor. With a range of around 100 km, the precision-guided weapon allows aircraft to strike targets while remaining away from heavily defended airspace. So why is India expanding its SAAW inventory, and what does it reveal about the IAFs preparations for future conflicts? Shreya Chandra has moreWatch: https://youtu.be/U4I9ghWUm-8

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