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Trump orders removal of White House 'witness tree': 200-year-old magnolia, planted by Andrew Jackson, cut down

The Magnolia Jackson tree dubbed "the witness tree" has been removed from the White House grounds on the orders of US President Donald Trump. The tree which was located in the South Portico of the White House has seen 39 US presidents come and go and was believed to be the oldest tree on the White House grounds.

7 Life-Changing Books Every Person Should Read Before 30

Broaden perspectives and inspire personal growth. Here are seven life-changing books that every person should consider reading before turning 30.

Pushpa star Allu Arjun confirms next film with Atlee: Report

Entertainment Pushpa 2 star Allu Arjun is on a high. After the success of his film, Allu has now signed a new film with director Atlee and production house Sun Pictures.

Traders increase fed rate cut bets to five

The stampede in global markets gathered momentum Monday, and investors piled into safe-haven assets as the fallout from US President Donald Trump's tariffs deepened. The carnage in financial markets has analysts betting on five Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, up from just two last month

Oil prices recover from 4-year low

Oil prices recovered on Tuesday, but took a hit on Monday along with broader global markets. On Monday crude prices dropped 3 percent to their lowest in four years, as trade tensions between the US and China spark recession fears. Copper prices fell sharply, while gold saw a volatile session. Investors are concerned about global demand and its impact on commodity markets.

Why Bill Gates' children will inherit 'less than 1%' of his wealth?

Business & Economy | World | Gates shares three children with his ex-wife Melinda Gates: Daughter Jennifer (28), son Rory (25), and youngest daughter Phoebe (22).

Global retaliation raises US recession odds

Will Trump budge on tariffs? According to the betting app Polymarket, the chances are pretty bleak, unless it's Israel. The platform also sees a 65 percent chance of a US Recession in 2025. This marks a sharp increase from just 38 percent last week.

Markets: the second worst chart for President Trump

Asian stocks rebound after their worst day on record, but Chinese shares look set for another rough start due to the ongoing trade spat. On 'black monday', waves of volatility shook markets anew. Stocks, bonds and commodities were whipsawed by another deluge of headlines around President Trump's trade war that only reinforced the clouds hanging over the outlook for investors.

Markets flash eerie echoes of 1987's 'black monday' crash

Markets flash eerie echoes of 1987's 'black monday' crash. The mayhem is already signalling another 'black monday. ' The carnage in financial markets unleashed by President Trump's tariffs is continuing unabated as equities get pummeled. US Stock futures show the over 11 trillion Dollar wipeout since Trump's first day in office isn't over.

THIS website shows every photo of you ever posted on the internet

You can now see every photo of you ever posted on the internet. An AI-based website can fetch all of them at the click of a button. Science & Tech Trending

7 Surprising Foods That Help Lower Cholesterol Naturally

Dietary changes can help lower cholesterol naturally, and some foods are particularly effective at reducing LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Here are 7 foods that help do that.

Impact of Trump's tariffs on Indian rarnings

Indian tech stocks faced a meltdown as the impact of tariffs have dimmed outlook for the sector. But is the sell-off just numbers on a screen or will it impact jobs and investments in the export services sector? That's what this next report decodes...

Scientists claim to have resurrected dire wolf. 'First successfully de-extincted animal'

Science & Tech | World | Trending Out of 46 specimens, an international study conducted by more than 50 experts attempted to decode the dire wolf genome

Ukraine boosts firepower with new Bohdana Howitzers capable of 42km strikes

Ukraine is rapidly scaling up its military firepower with the production of 20 domestically built Bohdana howitzers every month. These NATO-standard, self-propelled artillery systems are being used in precision strikes against Russian positions, with a powerful range of up to 42 kilometers. As the war continues, Ukraine’s focus on indigenous defense manufacturing grows stronger.

UK welcomes first baby born from womb transplant in landmark medical breakthrough

Discover UK's first womb transplant success story, marking a medical breakthrough with the birth of baby Amy Isabel Davidson, offering new hope for uterine infertility.

INIOCHOS 2025: Global air forces join Greece for advanced live-fly combat drills

INIOCHOS 2025, Greece’s premier live-fly combat exercise, is underway with participation from 14 nations including the U.S., France, Israel, and Qatar. Hosted by the Hellenic Air Force, the biennial drills aim to sharpen operational readiness and integrate lessons from modern air combat scenarios. The skies over Greece are set for intense multinational training and coordination.

India: Two dead, eight injured after SUV driver rams into pedestrians

India news | As the incident followed, locals present at the time of the incident caught the driver of the SUV and handed them to police. The incident happened in Jaipur

Kinshasa flooding: Hundreds of homes and buildings damaged

Rising number of fatalities caused by landslides and flash floods in eastern Congo Authorities reported that many more people were still missing after severe rains wrecked structures, killing more than 200. Dozens of survivors are being treated at a nearby hospital for injuries they sustained during the storm.

Saudi Arabia unveils global film ambitions with major Riyadh studio launch

Saudi Arabia is making a bold move onto the world film stage with the announcement of five major productions under its new Riyadh-based studios. Turki Alalshikh revealed a high-profile slate of epic films aimed at positioning the kingdom as a global cinema powerhouse. With state-of-the-art infrastructure and world-class ambitions, Saudi Arabia is staking its claim in international filmmaking.