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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. THE LAST time Iran was convulsed by nationwide protests, in 2022, the Arab world was transfixed. The Islamic Republic had spent decades building a network of powerful allies that came to dominate the region.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.The Trump administration’s attempts to shrug off exchanges of fire with Iran this week deepened concerns among Arab Gulf states that any deal to end the war will expose them to future conflict with a vengeful Iran.Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dismissed the attacks by Iran on ships in the Strait of Hormuz this week as “low harassing fire.” On Thursday, President Trump said Iran “trifled with us.”The efforts to play down the attacks came as the Trump administration tried to protect a fragile cease-fire and keep peace talks moving forward.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. LONDON—Prince Andrew, Duke of York, was preparing to board a flight to London in September 2010 when Jeffrey Epstein emailed asking to alter the pair’s plans for a quiet dinner in Buckingham Palace. The American financier, convicted in 2008 of soliciting a minor for prostitution, said he was accompanied by three women, including a Russian model.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. For decades only diehard royalists took Reza Pahlavi seriously. Iran’s regime, its opponents and Western diplomats dismissed the son of the last shah as the “Clown Prince".

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said Friday the Islamic Republic won’t back down in the face of fast-growing protests and threats from President Trump to intervene. New protests have been called for Friday, a day after the largest demonstrations in years swept through Tehran.

Most of the world has shown clarity in its response to America’s new National Security Strategy. Russia loves it, liberal Europeans are dismayed and the Gulf monarchies overjoyed.In the rest of Asia — and what, until now, Washington has called the Indo-Pacific—the dominant emotion is uneasiness. There are words, phrases and entire sections in the document that are exactly what we want to hear.

Meghan Markle may have walked away from royal duties five years ago, but if recent reports are to be believed, she’s far from done with royalty. The former actress and Duchess of Sussex is allegedly on a bizarre mission to rebrand herself as the most beloved royal—despite distancing herself from the very institution that once embraced her. From Hollywood to Buckingham Palace and back again, Meghan has spent years navigating the complexities of both stardom and monarchy. But now, sources claim she is using her royal title as a stepping stone to newfound influence in the U.S., leveraging multi-million-dollar deals, a brand-new lifestyle empire, and a carefully curated public image.

Kathmandu on Friday witnessed a tense situation after pro-monarchy protesters pelted stones, attacked the office of a political party, set fire to vehicles and looted shops in the Tinkune-Baneshwor area of Kathmandu. Two persons, including a TV cameraman, were killed and 110 others injured in the clashes between the security personnel and the pro-monarchy protesters. As the protest was organised on the call of Gyanendra Shah, Kathmandu Metropolitan City's (KMC) mayor Balendra Shah sent a letter to his residence at Nirmala Niwas at Maharjgunj on the outskirt of Kathmandu asking him to pay Nepali Rupees 7,93,000 as compensation against the damage. In the letter sent to the former monarch, copies of which were released to the media, the KMC said that the protest organised with the call of the former monarch had damaged various properties belonging to the metropolis and affected the environment of the capital city. Durga Prasai, who was the convener of Friday's agitation, had met Gyanendra Shah a day before and received instructions to stage the agitation demanding reinstatement of monarchy and a Hindu state.

King Charles III on Thursday was forced to cancel his appointments for the rest of the day and Friday after suffering «side effects» from his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said. «Following scheduled and ongoing medical treatment for cancer this morning, the king experienced temporary side effects that required a short period of observation in hospital,» the statement said. «His Majesty's afternoon engagements were therefore postponed,» the statement added, saying that the 76-year-old UK head of state had since returned to his home in Clarence House. «As a precautionary measure, acting on medical advice, tomorrow's (Friday's) diary programme will also be rescheduled.» The king had experienced temporary and relatively common side effects, the BBC reported, quoting sources, adding that it had been a very minor bump in his recovery.

Prince William praised the strength of the Princess of Wales after a turbulent year, offering a 43rd birthday wish on social media on Thursday that described her as an incredible wife and mother. The brief but cheerful message alluded to the past year, which was marked by illness and recovery that sidelined Kate, as she is commonly known, for extended periods. She had abdominal surgery, was diagnosed with cancer and underwent chemotherapy in the past 12 months.

King Charles III has admitted that he feels «slightly anxious» when wearing the St Edward's Crown during formal occasions, expressing concern that the heavy crown might «wobble.» Speaking in the upcoming documentary Coronation Girls, the King described the crown as weighing over two kilograms, making it “much heavier and taller” than he anticipated, as reported by AFP. As reported by AFP, he said, «The big one that you're crowned with, the St Edward's Crown, it weighs five pounds (more than two kilogrammes). It is much heavier and taller, so there's always that feeling of feeling slightly anxious, in case it wobbles.» The documentary, which is set to air on Boxing Day in Canada, follows the journey of 12 Canadian women who sailed to London in 1953 to witness the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. These women revisited Buckingham Palace in 2023, where they were unexpectedly greeted by King Charles.

The Trump Organization says it has leased its brand to two new real estate projects in Saudi Arabia just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Over the past month, we have witnessed a significant correction in Nifty50, marking the first double-digit correction in the last four years. During this period, many mid- and small-cap stocks have seen sharp declines of over 50%, which, although common during corrections, is concerning when it affects frontline stocks.

The wedding, held on May 19, 2018, at Windsor Castle's St. George's Chapel, saw Harry dressed in his Blues and Royals frock coat military uniform, complete with a beard. Military protocol traditionally requires servicemen in uniform to be clean-shaven, but Harry sought and received a special exemption from the Queen. This decision, Harry claimed, left William «livid.» «You put her in an uncomfortable position, Harold! She had no choice but to say yes,» William allegedly exclaimed upon learning of the Queen's approval. According to Harry, the issue escalated into a week-long argument, with William insisting he shave. Harry recounted his response, «For the love of God, Willy, why does this matter so much to you?» William reportedly replied, «Because I wasn't allowed to keep my beard.»

According to reports, the documentary will air on December 3 at 8.15 pm and will shed light into Harry and Meghan’s life in Montecito and their quest for relevance after they stepped down from the royal family back in 2020.

Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton is explained by a royal source. Prince William has reportedly been preparing for his eventual accession to the throne, causing drama with King Charles, who is reportedly envious of his son's popularity, according to a report by Cosmopolitan. According to Us Weekly, Queen Camilla desires that her husband hold onto the reins for as long as possible. The Queen loves her responsibilities and has always wanted to be queen, so she doesn't want to let it go so fast. Camilla is apparently not happy about giving Kate Middleton her responsibilities either, as the two have always had a tense relationship.

Instagram is experiencing technical glitches across the globe, with many netizens moving to X (formerly known as Twitter) to complain about the app not working.In a post on X, one user simply wrote: “Instagram stops working #instagramdown" with a meme attached.Also Read | THIS Royal family is 4x richer than Elon Musk and Bill Gates combined… its not the British monarchy Also Read | Donald Trump nominates Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary — Who is he?Tracking site Downdetector has noted over 740 user complaints about the app being affected since 10.34 am today (November 19).It also reported that around 40 per cent of users experienced server issues, 41 per cent had login issues, 14 per cent saw their feeds interrupted.There is no official statement on the glitch from Instagram or parent company Meta Platforms yet.Also Read | Delhi police arrest Chinese national in ₹100 crore online stock trading cyber fraud caseLast month too, thousands of Instagram users flagged an outage. People were unable to send or receive direct messages on October 29, according to data available on Downdetector.

Prince Andrew, and son, Prince William, King Charles appeared to be a lonely king on Sunday as he attended a crucial veterans' memorial event in London without his wife, Queen Camilla, who is battling a chest infection, as quoted in a report by the Daily Beast. In a shocking blow to the authority of the cancer-stricken king, William laid out plans for a radical shift in tone during his reign, subtly criticizing Charles in a move that would have been unimaginable prior to the king's cancer diagnosis. The contrast between William's and his father's fortunes was made all the clearer by the triumphant presence of Kate Middleton. Charles was already smarting from his brother, Andrew, comprehensively winning the so-called Siege of Royal Lodge this weekend.

Lidia Thorpe interrupted King Charles during a parliamentary reception on his visit to Australia, shouting accusations of historical wrongs committed against Indigenous Australians. «You committed genocide against our people. Give us our land back. Give us what you stole from us—our bones, our skulls, our babies, our people,» Thorpe declared, according to a viral video that captured the event. The 51-year-old senator was quickly escorted out by security personnel. Thorpe’s actions sent shockwaves through Parliament, where many lawmakers and dignitaries were present. Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who attended the event, referred to the senator’s outburst as «unfortunate political exhibitionism.» Later, Thorpe defended her actions, telling the BBC, «To be sovereign, you have to be of the land. He is not of this land.»

Australia are strangely viewed as 'let bygones be bygones'. Mega-level double standards have become so normalised that historic theft of land is seen as a tut-tut cliche.