Epstein Obtained Objects From Islam’s Holiest Site for His Island ‘Mosque’
Jeffrey Epstein’s messages cast light on an unusual building on his private island and show how his connections helped him secure tapestries from Mecca for it.
Month: April 2026
A.I. Helps Online Ad Businesses Boom
Google and Meta are enjoying a digital ad boom, as artificial intelligence automates marketing and drives record sales.
Scientists Unveil ‘Long Lost’ Map for Smell
The odor receptors in the nose are not distributed at random but organized in a precise spatial pattern, two new studies reveal.
Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence
[The exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years.
Preity Zinta rejects ‘trophy’ label, wins hearts with response to fan
Actor earns praise after gracefully shutting down fan’s well-meaning but reductive comment Preity Zinta, Bollywood actor and co-owner of the Punjab Kings, went viral this week for rejecting the “trophy” label, gracefully responding to a fan’s comment on how women are perceived and earning widespread praise. A video recently surfaced showing Zinta running toward fans after … Read more
Ultra-Orthodox protesters storm military police chief’s home in southern Israel
Haredi men chant ‘we will die and not enlist’ as army resumes arrests of draft evaders after lull in Iran war Ultra-Orthodox protesters stormed the residence of Israel’s military police chief late Tuesday, amid growing tensions over the arrest of draft evaders. According to Israeli Army Radio, a group of Haredi protesters broke into the … Read more
Iran’s Guards seize wartime power, blunting Supreme Leader’s role
Mojtaba Khamenei remains at apex of system, but sources say his role is largely to legitimise decisions People ride motorcycles near a billboard featuring an image of Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 20, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Two months into a war started by … Read more
Crypto could raise remittances to $50b, says ECAP chairman
[ PCC-led reforms to formalise cryptocurrency; digital licensing may cut crypto costs to 1% KARACHI: Cryptocurrency could significantly boost Pakistan’s remittance inflows if it evolves into a stable digital payment medium, projecting annual inflows to rise from $38 billion to $50 billion, said Chairman of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) Malik Muhammad Bostan. … Read more
King Charles promotes US-UK unity
Britain’s King Charles gestures on the day he addresses a joint meeting of Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Photo: REUTERS WASHINGTON: Britain’s King Charles told the US Congress on Tuesday that despite an age of uncertainty and conflict in Europe and the Middle East, the UK and the … Read more
SBP raises Rs512b amid strong demand
[ KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised over Rs512 billion through the auction of Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs), reflecting strong participation from banks amid increased interest rates. According to the auction result released on Tuesday, the central bank received total bids worth Rs906.4 billion across multiple tenors, against which it accepted Rs499.4 billion … Read more
