1 / 6 Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra are some of the most popular actresses in Indian cinema. But this actress has cemented her position in the commercial cinema, along with developing an impressive net worth and owning an island. Recent roles 4 / 6 As of now, she has limited her appearances in movies and was last seen in Housefull 5. She charges around Rs 7 crore for movies and owns a 5BHK in Mumbai. Owning a private island 6 / 6 Moreover, Jacqueline bought a four-acre private island on the southern coast of Sri Lanka in 2012.

Trump raises prospect of ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba, says Rubio in talksUS President Donald Trump on Friday raised the prospect of a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, telling reporters at the White House that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was dealing with the issue at a “very high level.”“The Cuban government is talking with us, and they’re in a big deal of trouble,” Trump said as he left the White House for a trip to Texas. Marco Rubio is dealing on it and at a very high level,” he said. Axios reported this month that Rubio had been holding secret talks with the grandson of Cuba’s former leader. Trump mentioned the large Cuban community, saying a takeover of Cuba by the US could be “something good … very positive” for people who had been expelled from the country. “We have people living here that want to go back to Cuba, and they’re very happy with what’s going on,” he said.

A photo of the devastation caused by Israeli missile attacks on Tehran on March 1, 2026, amid the escalating tension between Israel and Iran. “If you hear a loud explosion or if sirens are activated, immediately seek cover,” the alert said. Certain groups, according to the advisory, are particularly vulnerable to attacks, including diplomats, humanitarian workers and foreign business personnel operating in high-risk zones. Back in Kenya, Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Roseline Njogu urged Kenyans in vulnerable countries to register with the nearest Kenyan Embassy or Consulate and update their next of kin through the diaspora. Meanwhile, the Iranian government has assured that Kenya is safe from the ongoing missile attacks amid escalating tensions involving the U.S. and Israel, noting that Kenya does not host a United States military facility capable of attacking Iran.

Zanzibar authorities seize drugs hidden in chocolates, biscuits, cashewsThe Zanzibar Drugs Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA), working alongside the Zanzibar Organised Crime Task Force (ZTOCTF), has uncovered new methods of smuggling narcotics through everyday consumer products. The seizure highlights criminals’ evolving tactics, using ordinary food and leisure items to distribute drugs, targeting children under 18 and young people, who form the nation’s future. “The flavours include grape ice, mango ice, bubble gum, watermelon ice, strawberry ice, peach ice, strawberry kiwi and many others,” he revealed. Investigations revealed that the drugs were imported by a Romanian national and distributed across Tanzania and neighbouring Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, and Malawi. Vehicles seized in connection with the crime include three cars: Toyota Town ICE, Toyota Harrier, and Toyota Alphard, and six TVS motorcycles.

1 / 6 Gold prices in India and around the globe are once again soaring high, after a dramatic crash a few weeks ago. As gold prices soar to new heights, attention has turned to Baba Vanga Gold predictions for the year 2026. But this price is once again stretching budgets of people interested in buying gold jewellery, raising the questions on whether gold price hike is temporary. If reports are to be believed online, Baba Vanga predicted a big worldwide financial crisis in 2026. Gold price jump 4 / 6 More extreme rumors suggest that gold prices could see an increase of 25% to 40%.

Following a highly publicized arrest that sparked intense debate over freedom of expression in the digital age, a prominent Kenyan content creator detained for allegedly issuing online threats against President William Ruto has announced their release from police custody. The Boundaries of Digital SpeechThe dramatic arrest triggered a firestorm across platforms like X and TikTok, where the creator commands a significant following. The Chilling Effect vs. DefianceWhile the release is a victory for the creator, the initial arrest serves as a stark warning to the broader content creation community. Human rights organizations continue to advocate for clearer legal definitions of online threats versus protected speech. The incident may embolden digital activists, framing their content as acts of resistance against state overreach.

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Iran's security chief Ali Larijani has just said on X that his country "will not negotiate with the United States". Larijani is the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council and was an adviser to the late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In his speech announcing the start of Operation Epic Fury against Iran early on Saturday, Donald Trump clearly laid out the prospect that US service members may fall in the days and weeks ahead. Now, US Central Command has confirmed that three US service members have been killed and five seriously wounded. If American deaths grow, Trump's comments could come back to haunt himThe joint US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran now has an American casualty count, after the Pentagon confirmed that three US military service members had been killed in action.

For two days now, Dubai residents have mainly stayed indoors as their city is hit by missiles and drones - part of an attack launched by Iran across the region in response to the latest massive and ongoing attack against it by US and Israel.

Israel and Hezbollah have been exchanging fire as the Iran conflict widens. The Israel Defense Forces has told residents of more than 50 villages in Lebanon to evacuate after Iran-backed Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel. Israel pledges to intensify attacks on Iran, as Trump says the US military campaign could last weeks. Israel tells residents of more than 50 villages in Lebanon to evacuateIsrael has told residents of more than 50 towns and villages in Lebanon to evacuate, as it warned of attacks. The US-Israeli war with Iran has entered its third day, with the conflict spreading to Lebanon overnight as Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire.

A Deadly Pattern? Kenya's Leaders Lost in Air Crashes 2nd March, 2026The nation is once again wrapped in grief following the tragic death of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno in a helicopter crash in Nandi County. His passing adds to a growing list of senior Kenyan leaders who have lost their lives in aviation accidents over the decades. In this digital feature, Jesse Rogers revisits the prominent political figures killed in similar crashes, examining the troubling pattern of air disasters involving public officials and the unanswered questions that continue to linger long after the wreckage is cleared.

Not all countries allow public holi 2 / 6 While Holi is widely celebrated in India, there are some countries where playing Holi in public can fall under legal restrictions. ---Advertisement---Saudi Arabia and restrictions 3 / 6 One such country is Saudi Arabia. Publicly playing with colours during Holi is therefore not allowed. Many people are unaware that throwing colours on the streets in Saudi Arabia can lead to legal action. 4 / 6 In Saudi Arabia, public celebration of non-Islamic religious events is not permitted.

Audio By VocalizePresident Ruto warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East poses a serious threat to global peace and security. Kenya has strongly condemned the recent strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, warning that the expanding conflict in the Middle East poses a serious threat to global peace and security. Through his official social media pages, President William Ruto said the regionalisation of the crisis risks destabilising not only the Middle East but also the wider international community. He went on to describe the current situation as both defining and perilous, underscoring the urgent need for restraint and dialogue among the parties involved. Ruto also called for urgent, inclusive multi-stakeholder engagement to de-escalate and restore stability in the region.

He said the US would likely try to protect shipping routes which, if effective, would prevent an oil price spike, but if the strait remained shut for a long period prices could go "much, much higher".

President William Ruto on Sunday expressed confidence that the country is on the path to achieving first-world status, insisting Kenya has the potential needed to compete with developed nations. Speaking during centenary celebrations at Alliance High School in Kiambu county, Ruto reiterated his administration's commitment to moving the country to a first-world status. The President said he has held talks with a number of first-world countries and that he's convinced Kenya is moving in the right direction. “There is absolutely no reason why Kenya cannot be as good as the countries in the first-world status,” he said. “As we develop the infrastructure, we are doing it because the education of the children of Kenya is central to the transformation of this country,” Ruto stated.