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Elon Musk, a father of 13 kids, has yet again made headlines after he quietly welcomed his 14th child. The world's richest man's growing family has sparked a lot of speculation, with his most recent child confirmed by longtime partner Shivon Zilis. After receiving a subtle social media post from his partner, Elon Musk seemed to confirm the birth of his most likely fourteenth child, as per a report.

Russia backed Trump who openly berated Zelensky on Friday and accused him of having «disrespected» the United States. Here are some key reactions from around the world, while Zelensky has thanked dozens of allies on social media for their «support».

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In the third gallery at Ishara Art Foundation in Dubai, you walk into a dimly-lit room with five suspended microphones. Instead of being listening devices, these mics have been transformed into speakers reciting poetry from across time and space—Hum Dekhenge by Faiz Ahmed Faiz, which has become a protest anthem in some Indian universities, a martyr’s song in Gondi, and a rendition of text by Nigerian poet-environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa.

The video, which surfaced on X (formerly Twitter), captures the commuter skillfully balancing on a single wheel while wearing a helmet and carrying a backpack. Despite the chaos of ORR’s bumper-to-bumper traffic, he appeared unphased as he glided past cars and buses. The clip, originally shared by user '@dipunair,' quickly gained traction online, racking up thousands of views and sparking a heated discussion.

Trump's initiative to slash spending, media outlets reported. It came a week after Elon Musk, the billionaire appointed by Trump to downsize the government, engineered a first mass email to the federal government's two million employees, ordering them to justify their work or risk being fired. The message, sent from the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the government's HR department, had created confusion among an already anxious workforce, as multiple federal agencies told staff to ignore it.

The spectacle didn’t just make waves at the event—it also set social media abuzz. Zuckerberg shared a video of the moment on Instagram, prompting a flurry of reactions from netizens. Among those who took notice was Lauren Sánchez, the fiancée of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Her comment on Zuckerberg’s post sparked additional intrigue, particularly given past internet speculation about a supposed connection between the Meta CEO and Sánchez. The rumors stemmed from a widely circulated clip where online users claimed that Zuckerberg had been caught glancing at Sánchez during Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony. The viral video of the birthday celebration begins with Zuckerberg making a grand entrance in a classic black suit. Within seconds, he enlists the help of two individuals who assist him in dramatically tearing off the suit, revealing a sparkling blue jumpsuit underneath. He then serenades Priscilla Chan, making the moment even more memorable.

Donald Trump is making all of Vladimir Putin’s dreams come true in Ukraine, but even at the Kremlin officials find the head-spinning turn of events hard to believe. Friday’s extraordinary Oval Office humiliation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy by the US leader and his vice president, JD Vance, exceeded anything Russia could have expected. The response out of Moscow was swift. Former President Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy chairman of Russia’s security council, said Trump told Zelenskiy “the truth to his face” before adding: “But it’s not enough — military aid should be stopped.” On the X social media platform, Medvedev called Zelenskiy an “insolent pig.”

Alia Bhatt just remove all pictures of her daughter Raha from Instagram? Fans were disappointed when they failed to find any pictures of the adorable little munchkin on Instagram. This development was noticed by eagle-eyed fans on social media such as X and Reddit. Some fans on the popular subreddit BollyBlindsGossip speculated that Alia and Ranbir may have requested photographers to refrain from capturing images of Raha altogether—similar to Kareena Kapoor Khan’s recent decision regarding her sons, Taimur and Jehangir Ali Khan. While the reason behind this choice remains unclear, many netizens have expressed their support for the couple’s decision. Several users on social media applauded the move, emphasizing the importance of protecting a child’s privacy. One user shared, “I’m not usually an Alia fan and often critique her, but I completely back this decision. The internet is full of creepy individuals, and as a parent, she has every right to take protective measures.” Another commenter added, “This is the right choice. I hope the paparazzi respect their wishes and stop following them around. Let’s give the child and her parents the space they deserve.”

Suresh Gopi on Saturday said he would convey the demands of the ASHA workers, who have been protesting seeking an increase in their honorarium and the provision of retirement benefits, to the central government. Speaking to reporters after visiting the protest venue in front of the Secretariat, Gopi, the Union Minister of State for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Tourism, said their agitation should not be undermined. «No one should belittle the cooperative system of any political ideology by ultimately dismissing it. Many political systems have harmed the people, and all of that will be brought to light,» he added. He also stated that if ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers feel insecure, he would take up the matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Health Minister. Gopi pointed out that since ASHA is a centrally sponsored scheme, it was designed with specific criteria, which the Prime Minister could be requested to review.

The viral clip, which has already amassed over three million views, features a poignant message: “Sometimes the things we take for granted are the very dreams of others.” This simple yet powerful sentiment has struck a chord with many viewers. While journeying down a quiet rural road flanked by lush fields, photographer Akash Upadhyay spotted an elderly couple riding their cycle cart. Captivated by their humble presence, he approached them and offered to take their pictures. The couple, radiating joy, eagerly accepted his invitation, their faces lighting up with smiles that conveyed pure happiness.

Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra & Mahindra Group, has urged that certain distinctive rock formations in Odisha be developed into a world-renowned tourist destination. On Thursday, the business magnate responded to a post on X (formerly Twitter) that compared these geological structures to the Grand Canyon, one of Arizona’s most famous natural landmarks. However, Mahindra expressed that the breathtaking formations in Odisha required no such comparison to be recognized for their beauty. «No need to compare it to the Grand Canyon. This is unique in its own way. Not sure if these pics are photoshopped, but even if they are to an extent, these formations are… the business tycoon wrote. He also appealed to the Odisha Tourism Department to make this scenic locale a global hot spot.

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Ojha, who recently contested the Delhi Assembly elections and lost to BJP’s Ravinder Singh Negi, took to social media to share a video of his stripped-down vehicle. His frustration was clear. «How can this happen in the national capital in broad daylight?» he asked.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India and the UK have restarted negotiations for a free trade agreement, which had been in limbo for almost a year due to the 2024 general elections in the two countries. Besides negotiating easier market access for various goods and services, the two sides are discussing a bilateral investment treaty and a social security agreement for expatriate workers and professionals.

In the last three-four months alone, new-age tech entrepreneurs including Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal; EaseMytrip and Optimo cofounder Prashant Pitti; Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas; Leverage CEO Akshay Chaturvedi and Mosaic Wellness CEO Revant Bhate have taken to platforms like LinkedIn and X to pitch job openings and watched their social media blow up. For Goyal, who has 814,000-plus followers on LinkedIn and another 705,000-plus on X, a controversial chief of staff job post in late-November brought in 18,000 applications, of which 30 received offers and 18 have since joined Zomato and other group companies like Blinkit, according to his February 5 update.

Elon Musk Friday heaped praises on US Vice President JD Vance and said he will one day follow in his boss Donald Trump's footsteps as «future president.» «Best VP ever and our future President,» Tesla CEO Musk posted on his social media platform X. Musk, the world's richest person and Trump's top donor during the 2024 presidential campaign, posted a similar message last week, saying: «Best VP ever and hopefully our future President.»

trade war, moving ahead to implement tariffs that could unsettle Wall Street, as per a report. Trump posted on Truth Social, that tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico would come into effect from March 4, reported Yahoo Finance. The president also declared an extra 10% tariff on China.

In a post on his Truth Social platform today (27 February), Trump said the proposed tariffs will go into effect as scheduled, as he continued accusing the two countries of allowing drugs to flow across their borders and into the US. «A large percentage of these drugs, much of them in the form of fentanyl, are made in, and supplied by, China,» the president said. Trump signals 25% tariffs on EU coming 'very soon' As a result, he added that China will also be handed an additional 10% tariff taking effect on the same day. This comes on top of the 10% levy imposed on Beijing this mo...

Uttarakhand High Court has asked the state government whether it can invite suggestions afresh on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and consider making amendments wherever necessary. A division bench of the high court comprising senior Justices Manoj Tiwari and Ashish Naithani posed the query on Thursday to Solicitor General Tushar Mehta while hearing two new petitions challenging the UCC's provisions regarding live-in relationships.

Canada's privacy watchdog has opened an investigation into X, the social media platform owned by billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, on whether its use of Canadians' personal data to train artificial intelligence (AI) models broke privacy rules.

Supreme Court chief justice with the defiant rejoinder: «John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it.»