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Prince William and Kate Middleton to visit India after her cancer remission? Here's why it matters
Prince William and Kate Middleton are set to visit India for the 2026 Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Mumbai on November 17. The visit marks the royal couple's first joint overseas trip since 2022 and their return to India nearly a decade after their previous visit together in 2016. It also holds significance for Princess Kate, as it marks another important step in her gradual return to international royal engagements following her cancer diagnosis.
US aviation chaos to continue on Sunday as thousands of flights remain cancelled
Air travel disruption across the United States is expected to continue well into Sunday, November 15, after a technical failure in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) air traffic control communications system triggered widespread flight cancellations and delays. Thousands of passengers remain stranded at airports as airlines struggle to restore normal operations following the nationwide disruption. FAA chief Bryan Bedford said on Saturday (local time) that flight schedules were unlikely to return to normal until late Sunday. The agency is continuing efforts to stabilise operations and
Three oil tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz? Iran's Navy blames naval mines
Three oil tankers reportedly caught fire after striking naval mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz, according to statements issued by Iran's naval forces. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy claimed that two vessels attempting to cross the strategically important waterway without authorisation exploded and caught fire after hitting mines. In a separate statement, the Armed Forces' Navy reported that another tanker had met a similar fate east of the strait.
Indian student jailed for 30 years in UK for online child sexual abuse; 70 victims aged 11-17 identified
A 27-year-old Indian student has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the UK after grooming and sexually exploiting dozens of children through social media and online gaming platforms. Bilal Kazi was described by British authorities as a "serial online groomer" who posed as a teenage boy to gain the trust of girls, blackmailing them into sharing explicit photographs and videos.
Who could replace Jensen Huang at Nvidia? Meet 3 Indian-origin CEOs who have emerged as potential contenders
Three Indian-origin technology leaders, Sanjay Mehrotra, Nikesh Arora and Thomas Kurian have emerged as potential contenders to replace Jensen Huang. as the chief executive of Nvidia. The Micron Technology CEO, Palo Alto Networks chief and Google Cloud head are reportedly among the names being discussed as the artificial intelligence chipmaker begins its search for a permanent successor to its co-founder.
US intelligence unsure if Jensen Huang's lover Alice Huang is a Chinese spy in new twist to Nvidia scandal
While Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia CEO after 33 years with the company following explosive allegations of having an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, US intelligence now stands unsure whether the woman is actually linked to intelligence agencies in Beijing.
US intelligence unsure if Jensen Huang's lover Alice Huang is a Chinese spy in new twist to Nvidia scandal
While Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia CEO after 33 years with the company following explosive allegations of having an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, US intelligence now stands unsure whether the woman is actually linked to intelligence agencies in Beijing.
Xi Jinping vows 'historic mission' to bring Taiwan under China's control: 'No chance of independence'
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday reiterated Beijing's commitment to bringing Taiwan under Chinese control, declaring that the "complete reunification" of the country is an "unwavering historical mission" of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) and will inevitably be achieved. Xi made the remarks at a ceremony in Beijing marking the 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen, a prominent Chinese nationalist leader revered on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Xi also serves as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission.
Democrat Scott Colom wins historic Mississippi Senate race, becomes first Black senator since Reconstruction
Democrat Scott Colom has defeated Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's closely contested US Senate race, becoming the state's first Black senator since the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. His narrow victory marks a significant political shift in a state that has been dominated by white conservatives for generations.
Nvidia may remove CEO Jensen Huang after second alleged affair comes to light: Report
The board of American semiconductor giant Nvidia is reportedly considering the removal of its co-founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, following revelations about two alleged extramarital relationships, including one involving a businesswoman suspected by US intelligence officials of having links to Chinese intelligence services.
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- Prince William and Kate Middleton to visit India after her cancer remission? Here's why it matters
- US aviation chaos to continue on Sunday as thousands of flights remain cancelled
- Three oil tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz? Iran's Navy blames naval mines
- Indian student jailed for 30 years in UK for online child sexual abuse; 70 victims aged 11-17 identified
- Who could replace Jensen Huang at Nvidia? Meet 3 Indian-origin CEOs who have emerged as potential contenders
