Ruins of the sanctuary site at Ithaca, where archaeologists uncovered evidence of long-standing worship linked to Odysseus. A remarkable archaeological discovery on the Greek island of Ithaca is reigniting one of history’s oldest debates: was the story of Odysseus rooted in reality? Excavations at a site known as the “School of Homer” have uncovered what…
Tech billionaire, Tesla CEO, and X owner Elon Musk has reignited the global debate around COVID-19 vaccine safety after sharing a deeply personal account of his experience with both the virus and its vaccine. In a post on X that has since garnered over 15 million views, Musk claimed that contracting the original Wuhan strain…
Kick streamer Clavicular walked out of a 60 Minutes Australia interview after being questioned about his association with Andrew Tate. Visibly frustrated, he accused the interviewer of making things “political” before abruptly ending the conversation. The incident quickly went viral, with fans calling him “insecure.” This marks his second recent walkout, following a similar clash…
A US lawmaker’s remarks about Indian workers at 7-Eleven stores triggered an online debate, with reactions ranging from MAGA support to criticism from progressives over his comments and personal ties.Texas congressman Brandon Gill is facing backlash after a video of him criticising the hiring of Indian workers went viral on X. In the clip, Gill…
Sykkuno went viral after a fake “sorry not sorry” Instagram screenshot spread online, leading many to believe he had responded to serious allegations. The post was later proven fabricated, but the damage was done as fans reacted strongly. With no official statement from him, speculation continues to grow, highlighting how quickly misinformation spreads when audiences…
Kuwait has enacted significant changes to its citizenship law, empowering the government to grant and revoke nationality with greater authority. The new decree tightens eligibility criteria, particularly for naturalisation and marriage-based applications, while reinforcing strict rules against dual nationality. These reforms aim to safeguard national identity and address past irregularities, ensuring citizenship is granted strictly…
Saudi Arabia stops Makkah access without permit, suspends Umrah visas / Image: file Saudi Arabia has enforced sweeping new restrictions ahead of Hajj 2026, halting entry into Makkah without official permits and suspending Umrah visas as authorities prepare for one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings.The move, led by the Ministry of Hajj and…
US President Donald Trump. (AP photo) Iran on Monday mocked US President Donald Trump by ridiculing his blockade announcement earlier that day with a meme that said ‘Break an enemy blockade by blockading their blockade.’Along with the meme, Iran also took a dig at Trump by writing in his style. “I have, believe me, 100…
US President Donald Trump on Monday slammed Pope Leo XIV, calling him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy”, escalating tensions between the White House and the Vatican.Trump criticised the pontiff’s stance on global issues, particularly accusing him of being soft on Iran’s nuclear ambitions and opposing US military actions abroad. He also took…
Image used for representative purposes Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps asserted their sweeping control over the Strait of Hormuz, even as it signalled that civilian maritime traffic remains permitted under regulated conditions.In a statement, quoted by AFP, the Guards’ naval command said, “All traffic… is under the full control of the armed forces,” accompanied by…
