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Kohinoor back in spotlight after NYC mayor's remark

Mamdani’s remark on Kohinoor revives questions over empire, loot and justice

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King Charles III, standing next to Queen Camilla, interacts with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a state visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla on April 29, 2026, in New York City.

Vikas Khanna on battling racism in Western kitchens

On Dine With The Stars podcast, celebrated chef reflects on discrimination and prejudice

Celebrated Indian chef Vikas Khanna opens up on racism in US, Priyanka Chopra and why it's a game of guts as an immigrant

Jimmy Kimmel slammed for ‘expectant widow’ Melania joke

Online outrage at Kimmel’s Melania remarks amid weapons scare at Trump-attended dinner

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Wartime exit: Why US Navy chief’s departure matters now

Leadership change underscores wider overhaul of military command

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan speaks, as President Donald Trump listens, at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club, Dec. 22, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla.

Cost of war, case for peace: Why US-Iran deal is urgent

Hormuz crisis and economic strain show escalation is no longer sustainable

The closure — or even partial obstruction — of the Strait of Hormuz has halted oil and gas shipments, driven sharp price increases, and intensified global inflationary pressures while disrupting supply chains.

Indian-origin woman held after 35 years in US

Interpreter’s arrest in Texas raises questions over immigration rules and due process

Meenu Batra was detained by ICE on March 17 after spending 35 years in the US.

Starmer under fire: Mandelson scandal deepens

Senior official quits as UK PM faces fresh calls to resign over envoy scandal

In this file picture, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, right, talks with Britain's ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson during a welcome reception at the ambassador's residence on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 in Washington.

Did Hegseth read Pulp Fiction Bible verse at Pentagon?

Pentagon prayer remarks echo Pulp Fiction monologue, stir debate on faith in war

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on April 16, 2026.

US optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran

Pakistan pushes talks while sporadic attacks underline fragile calm

An Israeli policeman looks on as behind a firefighter extinguishes a blaze in a vehicle following a projectile impact in southern Tel Aviv.

2 days to US-Iran talks in Pakistan? Trump thinks so

US Vice President Vance says Iran has made some progress in nuclear negotiations

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press outside the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 13, 2026.

The UAE as a model in the face of Iranian aggression

Security, diplomacy and resilience combine in a time of crisis

The UAE model combines defensive firmness, diplomacy, and economic resilience to absorb shocks and protect national sovereignty without being drawn into an uncalculated, full-scale confrontation.

‘I’m not a fan’: Trump calls Pope Leo 'weak on crime'

Trump rebuke deepens rift with Vatican over Iran, war and US foreign policy

Trump slams Pope Leo XIV as ‘very liberal’ over Iran nuclear comments

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