The Times of India

A New Jersey mother who initially planned to divide her estate equally among her four children changed her will in 2016, excluding both sons after their relationship deteriorated. Following her death in 2024, the sons challenged the decision, alleging that their sisters had influenced her. One daughter had been her sole caregiver since 1996. However, on October 16, 2026, a New Jersey appeals court upheld the revised will.

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated again, with Iran claiming that two oil tankers caught fire after striking naval mines while transiting the strategic waterway. Iranian state media said the vessels were carrying around 2 million barrels of crude oil and accused them of switching off their positioning and radar systems before attempting to use a route Tehran had not authorised. The incidents come amid escalating attacks on commercial shipping and a US blockade of Iranian ports. The

In Tulare County, California, the Changala family farm has embraced a transformative shift from dry-farmed wheat to solar energy. Driven by financial incentives, solar leases are now yielding significantly greater income compared to traditional crops. Facing water scarcity in the San Joaquin Valley, farmers are increasingly investing in solar technologies.

A chaotic stampede unfolded at the Sarada Park Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata due to a crowd surge, leading to injuries for at least 35 attendees, some in serious condition. Emergency services transported the injured to Calcutta Medical College and Hospital for immediate medical assistance. The West Bengal health minister, alongside other political leaders, responded by visiting the scene and the hospital.

Did the US ask Iran for permission to carry out a symbolic strike on Pickaxe Mountain? Irans state broadcaster IRIB claims Washington approached Tehran through back channels, seeking a limited attack with no Iranian retaliation. According to the report, Iran rejected the alleged proposal and placed its forces on high alert.The claim comes amid reports that the Pentagon is considering a strike on Pickaxe Mountain using the massive MOAB bomb. CNN has reported that US planners question whether the

Donald Trump's latest airport arrival has sparked a fresh wave of online mockery, with social media users zeroing in on the 80-year-old president's walk, legs and swollen ankles. A video filmed at Joint Base Andrews on October 16 has triggered a storm of reactions, with some users claiming to spot leg braces beneath his trousers and others sarcastically dubbing them his ionic legs. Journalist Aaron Rupar highlighted what he described as visible braces as Trump appeared to stagger across the tar

Military discussions are considering the use of the MOAB against Iran's nuclear facilities and military targets. However, the effectiveness of the MOAB is limited against deeply buried sites protected by reinforced concrete. Analysts highlight that the GBU-57 penetrator is better suited for such underground facilities, which require specialized weapons for effective targeting. While the MOAB has a strong psychological impact, its military utility against hardened targets is questionable.

A political rebellion is gathering force in Albania as a 25-year-old lawmaker once hand-picked by Prime Minister Edi Rama joins protesters demanding his resignation. Marjana Koceku has broken ranks as student-led demonstrations in Tirana spiral into violent clashes, with youths hurling rocks at police and riot squads unleashing tear gas and water cannons. The unrest is fuelled by allegations of government corruption, demands for education reform and fury over a luxury coastal resort project link

US President Donald Trump has blocked new sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia just two days before they were due to take effect, citing the national interest of the United States. In an executive order signed on October 16, Trump waived several sanctions, restrictions and duties under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation would have allowed Washington to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from major importers of Russian crude oil and gas, while also

In a recent Texas court case, a landlord's attempt to retain a couple's security deposit, along with demands for extra payments post-move-out, was contested. The tenants triumphed, though the court adjusted some damage estimates. Texas statutes mandate landlords to avoid withholding deposits for usual wear and tear and to furnish detailed deductions. The ruling underlines the necessity for landlords to adhere to security deposit regulations strictly.

Selma Blairs plane scandal has erupted into a fresh war of words, with the actresss publicist rejecting claims she tried to open an aircraft door and insisting she never intended to hurt anyone. In a statement issued on October 16, her team blamed a medical emergency aboard a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York, citing Blairs neurological condition, pseudobulbar affect. The Cruel Intentions star has pleaded not guilty to assault charges involving a police officer and a nurse following the