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Man Robs Bank Of $140, Eats $20 Mexican Food, Leaves Rest In Tip: 'Took From Rich, Gave To Poor'

Michael Robinson, 35, robbed a bank in Utah for $140, then used the money to buy Mexican food and left the rest of the money as a tip to the waiter.

Published on: 15.01.2026 14:00
3 Gulf Nations Convinced Trump To "Give Iran A Chance": Saudi Official

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman led efforts to talk US President Donald Trump out of an attack on Iran, fearing "grave blowbacks in the region", a senior Saudi official said.

Published on: 15.01.2026 13:47
Iran-US Tension LIVE: Iran Vows To Defend Itself Amid US Threats

Iran said that it will defend itself "against any foreign threat," the country's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday.

Published on: 15.01.2026 13:05
US Moves Carrier Strike Group To Middle East Amid Iran Tensions: Report

The US it is redeploying a carrier strike group from the South China Sea to the US Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, which includes the Middle East. The development comes amid the rising tensions between US and Iran.

Published on: 15.01.2026 12:16
'Bullet Won't Miss This Time': Iran's Assassination Threat To Trump

Iran issued a chilling threat against US President Donald Trump on Wednesday. A warning aired on Iranian state-run TV, which played clips of Trump's 2024 assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.

Published on: 15.01.2026 11:36
T-Rex, Biggest Land Predator Ever, Took 40 Years To Reach Full Size: Study

There is no question that Tyrannosaurus rex got big. In fact, this fearsome dinosaur may have been Earth's most massive land predator of all time. But the question of how quickly T-rex achieved its maximum size has been a matter of debate.

Published on: 15.01.2026 11:28
Newborn Baby's Finger Severed Instead Of Umbilical Cord In Chinese Hospital

A midwife accidentally severed an infant's finger during a caesarean operation on December 25 in China's Jiangsu province.

Published on: 15.01.2026 10:52
Iran Brings In Iraqi Militia To Crack Down On Protesters Amid US Threats

Foreign militia, in the guise of Shia pilgrims, are reportedly entering Iran to help crush the nationwide unrest against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei's regime.

Published on: 15.01.2026 10:40
Opinion: Opinion | Air Bases To Ships, This Is How Iran May Really Respond If Trump Strikes

To understand why the Gulf is so nervous, it is worth spelling out what Iran is pointing at. The US maintains a dense military presence across the region. That is what may come under Iranian fire.

Published on: 15.01.2026 10:32
'More Positions Than Kama Sutra': UK PM Mocks Tories On Policy U-Turn

His remark came in defence of his government against criticism over repeated U-turns on mandatory digital ID cards for workers in Britain.

Published on: 15.01.2026 10:22
When Boston Was Shocked By Deadly Molasses Flood On This Day In 1919

Over 106 years ago, Boston's North End faced one of the most bizarre and tragic disasters in history. On January 15, 1919, a storage tank holding 2.3 million US gallons of molasses suddenly burst, claiming 21 lives and injuring around 150 people.

Published on: 15.01.2026 09:39
Would Trump Meet Zelensky At World Economic Forum In Davos? What He Said

US President Donald Trump said that Ukraine - not Russia - is holding up a potential peace deal, rhetoric that stands in marked contrast to that of European allies, who have consistently argued Moscow has little interest in ending its war in Ukraine.

Published on: 15.01.2026 09:20
Russia Expels UK Diplomat Accused Of Being Undercover Spy

Russia on Thursday said it was expelling a United Kingdom diplomat whom it accused of being an undercover spy. The Russian foreign ministry said it had summoned Britain's charge d'affaires in this matter.

Published on: 15.01.2026 09:11
What Is Savak? A Look At Iran's Dreaded Shah-Era Secret Police Amid Protests

Weeks of nationwide anti-government protests in Iran against the ever-deepening economic crisis, which has shown no signs of improvement in years, have brought renewed focus on the nation's pre-revolution history, notably Savak.

Published on: 15.01.2026 08:58
Iran Says Protester Erfan Soltani Not On Death Row Amid Trump's Threats

Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old Iranian man arrested during the anti-government protests in Karaj near the capital, Tehran, has not been sentenced to death, according to state media.

Published on: 15.01.2026 08:43
Wikipedia Turns 25, A Look At The Journey Of Largest Online Info Resource

Wikipedia, the world's largest online information resource, turned 25 on Thursday, marking a quarter century of making trustworthy, human-powered knowledge accessible worldwide.

Published on: 15.01.2026 08:42
How America's Weight-Loss Revolution Could Supercharge Earnings Of Airlines

A 10% reduction in average passenger weight could lead to a 2% decrease in total aircraft weight, resulting in fuel cost savings of up to 1.5%.

Published on: 15.01.2026 08:41
Delhi-Bound IndiGo Flight Escapes Iran Airspace Just Minutes Before Closure

A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight narrowly escaped the Iranian airspace before Tehran suddenly shut its airspace amid the spiralling unrest in the country.

Published on: 15.01.2026 08:15
Bomb Inside Recorder To Suicide Bombing: Assassination Attempts On Khamenei

Iran's intelligence ministry states that foreign countries, including Israel and the US, are trying to weaken their country by plotting an attack on Khamenei, according to The Times of Israel.

Published on: 15.01.2026 07:56
Left Iran At 9, Found Dead In London Hotel At 31: The Tragic Story Of Princess Leila Pahlavi

Princess Leila Pahlavi was the youngest daughter of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran

Published on: 15.01.2026 07:52

News from Arabic Countries

European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US hit wall over future

France sends 15 soldiers, Germany 13. Norway, Sweden also participating to bolster security on Arctic island.

Published on: 15.01.2026 13:54
What’s behind anti-US chants, from Iran to South America

“Down with America” has been among the chants heard in global protests from Iran to Latin America.

Published on: 15.01.2026 13:34
Banana republics are making a comeback in Latin America

From Peru to Venezuela, insecurity and militarised politics are eroding democratic legitimacy.

Published on: 15.01.2026 13:32
Video: AI toys in spotlight amid concerns over child safety

AI-powered toys that can talk back to you are on display at Asia’s biggest toy show.

Published on: 15.01.2026 13:05
Ukraine targets the ships Russia uses to beat US sanctions on its oil

As Ukraine expands its attacks on Russia's oil and gas, a look at the effectiveness of the strategy

Published on: 15.01.2026 12:50
‘Frustration & despair’ in Gaza as US announces ceasefire phase 2

Hind Khoudary says there is ‘frustration and despair’ in Gaza over the US announcement of phase 2 of a ceasefire plan.

Published on: 15.01.2026 12:38
Gaza’s ceasefire moves to next phase, but is it working?

The US has announced the Gaza ceasefire is moving to phase two, but did Israel and Hamas abide by phase one?

Published on: 15.01.2026 12:26
Trump on the future of Gaza: In his own words

A compilation of what Trump envisions for the future of the Gaza Strip.

Published on: 15.01.2026 12:08
Israel carries out raids and demolitions, arrests dozens across West Bank

One Palestinian man is shot and wounded, and at least 80 people are detained in mass overnight raids.

Published on: 15.01.2026 12:00
Israel uses Somaliland to make it “seen as a regional power”

“The new connection between Israel and Somaliland is part of this idea that Israel has to be seen once more ..."

Published on: 15.01.2026 11:59
ICE officer shoots Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis: What we know

ICE-related shooting in Minnesota occurred one week after Renee Nicole Good was shot dead by federal officer.

Published on: 15.01.2026 11:06
Who is Nickolay Mladenov, the diplomat tasked with ‘disarming Gaza’?

Ex-UN envoy to lead the Israeli-decimated Palestinian enclave's "Board of Peace" as phase two talks begin.

Published on: 15.01.2026 11:01
Lebanese fear US has given green light for Israeli escalation

Israel has attacked south Lebanon dozens of times recently, as locals fear a renewed military escalation.

Published on: 15.01.2026 10:46
EU-Latin America trade deal: Who wins?

The EU and the Mercosur trading bloc of five Latin American nations seal a sweeping trade pact.

Published on: 15.01.2026 10:35
Was Nicolas Maduro ‘flooding’ the US with fentanyl, as White House claims?

Trump administration's claim that abducted Venezuelan leader is behind gangs sending drugs to US do not stack up.

Published on: 15.01.2026 10:27
Protests after man shot during US federal raid in Minneapolis

Protests erupted in Minneapolis after a federal immigration agent shot a Venezuelan man in the leg after a traffic stop.

Published on: 15.01.2026 09:46
Construction firm in spotlight after deadly Thailand crane collapses

Dashcam video captured the moment a crane collapsed in Thailand, killing two people.

Published on: 15.01.2026 09:33
Japan, Philippines sign new defence pacts amid surging China tensions

One deal allows the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel and other supplies when their forces stage joint training.

Published on: 15.01.2026 09:18
Russia unlikely to risk ‘reputation failure’ by intervening in Iran unrest

A former Russian diplomat and analysts decode Moscow's muted response to protests and political tension.

Published on: 15.01.2026 09:12
Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus Era

How Bangladesh’s interim government has fared in steering the country to this point?

Published on: 15.01.2026 08:49
Trump suspends immigrant visas for 75 countries: Who’s affected?

The suspension will take effect on January 21 but does not apply to visitors or short-term visa holders.

Published on: 15.01.2026 08:49
Musk’s Grok to bar users from generating sexual images of real people

The billionaire's platform has been inundated with Grok-produced sexualised images, including of children.

Published on: 15.01.2026 08:47
Five US lawmakers investigated over warning troops about illegal orders

Five US legislators say they are under investigation by the Department of Justice over a video released in November.

Published on: 15.01.2026 08:26
Wary of Israeli appropriation, Palestine lists 14 sites with UNESCO

Palestinian Authority submits files for Gaza’s Old City and West Bank landmarks to UNESCO World Heritage list.

Published on: 15.01.2026 08:03
Morocco and Senegal celebrate advancing to the AFCON final showdown

Senegal will now face host nation Morocco in the final, following Morocco's penalty shootout triumph over Nigeria.

Published on: 15.01.2026 08:02