Tech mogul Bill Gates said he never went to Jeffrey Epstein’s island, where some of the late financier’s sex crimes occurred. But over a four-year span, Epstein made a concerted effort to lure him and his family members to the Caribbean destination, emails show.The correspondence reflects an enduring friendship between Epstein and Gates’ key science…
Indian-origin billionaire Dr Shamsheer Vayalil has announced a Dh1 million humanitarian support package for families affected by the recent Emirates Road crash that killed seven workers and injured nine others.Dr Vayalil is a radiologist, businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of Burjeel Holdings, a leading healthcare group in the Middle East, with…
Ebola outbreak (Image credit: AP) Hours after the Indian government issued a travel advisory asking citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has announced that India has sent emergency medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.In a post…
In a hugely provocative statement, Abdul Basit, former high commissioner of Pakistan to India, has said that striking Indian cities like New Delhi and Mumbai should be Islamabad’s “default move” if the country comes under attack from the US.“America won’t attack Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. Even if we believe that in a hypothetical situation, America attacks…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi battles for the ball with Egypt’s Mostafa Zico. (AP Photo) Egypt forward Mostafa Ziko launched a scathing attack on the match officials after his side’s heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to defending champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, claiming the refereeing was unfair and alleging that “the tournament is fixed.“Egypt…
At ‘Ramayana’s Pratham Sankalp event, Ranbir Kapoor touched Sunny Deol and Kumar Vishwas’s feet, winning hearts online. Ranbir, Sai Pallavi and Sunny shared heartfelt moments with media. Starring Ranbir, Sai Pallavi, Yash and Sunny, the Rs 4,000 crore epic releases in two parts—Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027. Ranbir Kapoor‘s ‘Ramayana’ has been the talk of…
Representative image (AI-generated) With close to 25 million births annually in the country, the discussion, when it comes to maternal health, has moved to building healthier generations from merely survival. The Times Future of Maternity 2026 summit, held recently in New Delhi, brought this shift into sharp focus. Organised by Times Internet and Pregatips, the…
Cain Clark and Caleb Velasquez, teen shooters of San Diego mosque, died from self-inflicted wounds. 17-year-old Cain Clark and 18-year-old Caleb Velasquez have been identified as the shooters who went on a rampage outside a San Diego mosque Monday. Both of them died from self-inflicted wounds. According to reports, Clark was a standout wrestler and…
Samantha Prabhu shares a heartwarming message to former brother-in-law, Akhil Akkineni, ahead of his film release. (Image Credit: Instagram) Samantha Ruth Prabhu‘s marriage with Naga Chaitanya may have come to an abrupt end, but that has not come in the way of her friendship with brother-in-law Akhil Akkineni. The actress, who is reportedly expecting her…
TOI correspondent from Washington: One day US President Donald Trump declares that prolonged negotiations with Iran are “boring.” The next day he predicts a breakthrough agreement “within a week.” On another, he hints that military action remains very much on the table.In between, according to an explosive new report by Axios, Trump unleashed a profanity-laced…