Trump aide Josh Gruenbaum dropped from Ukraine, Iran roles: Here’s why he was sidelined

Russian President Vladimir Putin greet US President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff, centre left, Jared Kushner, second right and Josh Gruenbaum, the head of the Federal Acquisition (AP image) Josh Gruenbaum, a former adviser to Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, will no longer work with them on key foreign policy issues related to Russia-Ukraine or … Read more

Top 10 countries with the most skyscrapers in the world 2026: China, US, UAE and other leading nations | World News

Skyscrapers have become a kind of silent competition between nations. Not always planned that way, but it shows up clearly in skylines. Cities rising upward, faster than outward. The idea of “Top 10 countries with the most skyscrapers” is usually tied to urban growth, population pressure, and economic ambition. China dominates this space by a … Read more

‘Make Pluto a planet again’: Nasa Administrator Jared Isaacman calls for status restoration at US Senate hearing

Jared Isaacman (Image/AP) Nasa Administrator Jared Isaacman has reiterated his support for restoring Pluto’s status as a planet.Speaking during a US Senate hearing on Tuesday, Isaacman voiced strong support for reconsidering Pluto’s classification.“Senator, I am very much in the camp of ‘make Pluto a planet again,’” Isaacman said while responding to a question from Senator … Read more

Quote of the day by German philosopher Immanuel Kant: “One who makes himself a worm cannot complain afterwards if people step on him.” | World News

Quote of the day by Immanuel Kant (Image source: Wikipedia) For hundreds of years, people have thought about self-respect, dignity, and personal responsibility. One of the thinkers who looked deeply into these ideas was Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher whose work still has an impact on ethics, philosophy, and modern thought. His quote, “One who … Read more

As Trump nukes science, is India’s brain drain ready for ‘brain regain’?

TOI correspondent from Washington: He thinks diet soda kills cancer cells inside the body when consumed because it scorches grass when poured on it. He claims noise from windmills causes cancer. He most famously mused about injecting disinfectants into the body to kill the covid virus. Even in a presidency not known for scientific temper, … Read more

Why Japan is recruiting bodybuilders and MMA fighters for elderly care | World News

Japan’s rapidly ageing population is forcing a rethink of how the country supports its elderly, with some care providers turning to an unexpected workforce including bodybuilders and combat sports athletes. Companies such as Visionary have begun recruiting physically strong men to help with demanding caregiving tasks such as lifting, mobility support and daily assistance. The … Read more

Donald Trump to get Nobel Peace Prize in 2026? Committee says 287 candidates shortlisted

Secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee Kristian Berg Harpviken on Thursday said that over 287 candidates are shortlisted this year for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. US President Donald Trump is also likely among the nominees.Harpviken said 208 of the nominees are individuals and 79 are organisations, with several new names added this year.“Since I … Read more

‘They call Trump Nazi, Hitler & still attend’: Erika Kirk hits out at journalists for ‘ultimate hypocrisy’ at White House dinner

Donald Trump and Erika Kirk (Image/AP) CEO of Turning Point USA Erika Kirk has sharply criticised journalists following the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, accusing them of repeatedly labelling President Donald Trump with extreme terms such as ‘Nazi’ and ‘Hitler.‘In a video message posted on X and shared via her late husband … Read more