THE BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi hosted defence attachés, their families, and dignitaries from over 20 countries on January 13.
The event focused on fostering unity and intercultural dialogue.
Delegates from nations including Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, and Switzerland were welcomed with traditional garlands and roses. They visited the Prayer Dune, offering prayers for global peace.
Attendees viewed The Fairy Tale immersive show, which showcases the temple's development, and explored ancient sub-fossil oaks from the Czech Republic.
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Brahmaviharidas Swami, head of the Mandir, addressed the gathering, emphasising peace and harmony.
Captain Harpreet Singh Luthra thanked the Mandir for its role in strengthening India-UAE relations.
The evening ended with discussions on peace and harmony over a vegetarian dinner.
Hackers exploiting weak Gmail passwords in latest wave of attacks.
Google says most users still rely on outdated password security.
Passkeys and non-SMS two-factor authentication now critical for account safety.
Salesforce database breach linked to phishing and scam attempts.
Users urged to act immediately by changing passwords and upgrading security.
Google confirms passwords at risk
Google has confirmed that Gmail accounts are being targeted by hackers, with compromised passwords behind a significant number of successful intrusions. The company has warned that most users must now change their passwords to secure their accounts.
Recent reports suggest all 2.5 billion Gmail users may be at risk after a breach involving Google’s Salesforce database. Hackers are exploiting this exposure by posing as Google support staff in emails and phone calls, sometimes using AI tools to make the scams more convincing.
Google’s security recommendations
Even before this latest spate of attacks, Google had urged account holders to strengthen security by moving away from passwords alone. The company recommends:
Adding passkeys and making them the default login option.
Using two-factor authentication (2FA) methods other than SMS.
Regularly updating passwords and ensuring they are unique.
Google data shows that only 36% of users regularly update their passwords, leaving the majority at risk.
How hackers exploit passwords
Most attacks involve fake sign-in pages designed to steal login credentials. Some also trick users into sharing 2FA codes or bypass 2FA entirely. Once a password is compromised, hackers can attempt to use it across multiple platforms, putting Amazon, PayPal and other accounts at risk.
Experts recommend creating strong, unique passwords stored in a standalone password manager—not one built into Chrome or other browsers.
Ongoing phishing attempts
According to PC World, although passwords were not leaked in the Salesforce breach, customer and company names were exposed, increasing the risk of phishing. Users have reported scam calls and emails from people impersonating Google staff.
On Reddit, some account holders have already described suspicious emails and spoofed error messages, highlighting new phishing methods circulating online.
How to stay secure
Google urges users to take immediate steps:
Change your Gmail password now if you have not done so this year.
Add a passkey and always use it as the default method of sign-in.
Switch to an authenticator app for 2FA instead of SMS.
Avoid signing in via emailed links—always go directly to your Google account and review activity under Security settings.
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Kim Kardashian and North West leaving Pierluigi restaurant in Rome amid backlash over the 12-year-old’s outfit
North West’s punk-inspired look in Rome has divided fans online
Photos show the 12-year-old wearing a corset, wig and platform boots
Kim Kardashian criticised for allowing her daughter to appear “too grown”
Kanye West has previously objected to North’s social media presence
Kim Kardashian is under scrutiny once again, this time over her daughter North West’s fashion choices. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star was photographed with her 12-year-old in Rome, where North’s colourful punk outfit and corset drew criticism from fans. The incident has reignited conversations about parenting, celebrity culture, and the exposure of children to adult fashion trends on platforms like TikTok.
North West’s blue wig and corset look has divided opinion among Kardashian fans onlineX/Africanize
Why is North West’s outfit causing controversy?
North West, the eldest child of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, was spotted leaving the upscale Pierluigi restaurant in Rome with her mother. She wore a blue ombré wig styled into pigtails, a black corset top layered over a mini-skirt, steampunk platform boots, and a leather heart-shaped bag.
While some young fans praised the bold fashion statement, many social media users called it “inappropriate” for a 12-year-old. On X, one fan wrote: “The corset, the wig, the heels – can she be a child?” Another suggested a toned-down version would have been more age-appropriate, saying: “A black shirt with the corset over it would have been cute and age appropriate.”
Kim Kardashian with daughter North West, whose latest TikTok performance has sparked debateX/@Antunes1
What are people saying about Kim Kardashian’s parenting?
Critics argue that Kardashian is encouraging her daughter to adopt an adult image too soon. On Reddit, users accused the star of “blurring boundaries” between being a mother and being a friend, particularly as North is featured prominently on their joint TikTok account.
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The backlash intensified after a TikTok video showed North dancing with her mother to the track If Looks Could Kill by Destroy Lonely. The lyrics, which contain sexual references and explicit language, shocked many viewers. North’s outfit and the song’s content left some questioning why Kardashian allowed the performance to be uploaded online.
One comment read: “She’s just a baby, this is disturbing at 12.” Another added: “I couldn’t imagine letting my child dress this way and post it for the internet, who is this really for?”
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How has Kanye West reacted?
Kanye West has publicly voiced concerns about his daughter’s image and online presence in the past. The rapper has criticised Kardashian for allowing North to appear on TikTok, at times threatening legal action over what he described as lack of parental control.
West, who divorced Kardashian in 2022, has repeatedly said he does not want his children exposed to social media trends or music he considers inappropriate. His frustrations have resurfaced alongside renewed attention to North’s outfit, adding a whole other layer to the ongoing co-parenting tensions between the former couple.
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Is this a pattern with Kardashian family children?
The Kardashian-Jenner family is known for pushing boundaries in fashion, from Kim’s daring red-carpet looks to Kendall and Kylie’s trendsetting outfits. Now, fans say the next generation is following suit.
Kim Kardashian and North West speak onstage during The Daily Front Row's Seventh Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards at The Beverly Hills HotelGetty Images
North, born in 2013, is the most visible of Kardashian’s four children: Saint (2015), Chicago (2018) and Psalm (2019). With regular appearances on TikTok, photoshoots, and high-profile family trips, she is already seen as a budding style icon. However, the debate around her latest appearance highlights the fine line between expression and age-appropriateness when it comes to celebrity children.
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'These offences have often been misunderstood by professionals, resulting in victims not getting the support they deserve,' said home secretary Yvette Cooper.(Photo: Getty Images)
UK POLICE will be trained to recognise the signs of honour-based abuse and victims encouraged to come forward as part of a new crackdown, the government said on Tuesday (26), prompting praise from survivors and campaigners.
Recent statistics showed that police in England and Wales have recorded 2,755 honour-based abuse offences, defined as crimes or incidents committed to defend the "honour" of a family or community.
"For too long, these devastating crimes which include honour-motivated killings, female genital mutilation and forced marriage have been allowed to happen in the shadows," the government said in a statement.
Police will be trained to spot the signs of honour-based abuse so they can "step in and support victims as soon as possible".
The Home Office will also pilot a study looking at how widespread the crime is and launch a community awareness campaign to encourage victims to come forward.
"These offences have often been misunderstood by professionals, resulting in victims not getting the support they deserve," said home secretary Yvette Cooper.
"Make no mistake - we will use everything at our disposal to make sure perpetrators face justice and victims are protected," she added.
The charity Karma Nirvana and 22 other organisations welcomed the move, which will also include the introduction of a new legal definition of honour-based abuse.
"Alongside investment in awareness, training, and the national helpline, this change... has the potential to save countless lives and protect future generations," said Natasha Rattu, executive director of Karma Nirvana.
The mother of Fawziyah Javed, who was murdered by her husband as she planned to leave their marriage, also praised the plan.
"I am pleased that the government has listened to our calls for a statutory definition of honour-based abuse, and that this change has been made in Fawziyah's memory," said Yasmin Javed.
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British media reported that Northumbria Helicopter confirmed one of its aircraft, a G-OCLV model, was involved in the incident during a flying lesson. (Photo credit: X)
THREE people were killed and another was seriously injured after a helicopter crashed in a field during a flying lesson near Ventnor on the Isle of Wight on Monday, police said.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said they could not provide further details about those involved and would not comment on the circumstances of the crash.
British media reported that Northumbria Helicopter confirmed one of its aircraft, a G-OCLV model, was involved in the incident during a flying lesson.
Earlier, police said the helicopter came down in a field near the seaside resort town.
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance sent a critical care team, including a doctor and specialist paramedic, to the scene.
A spokesperson for the service said one person was airlifted to hospital.
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Parts of the UK have experienced record-breaking August bank holiday heat
Wales records hottest August bank holiday temperature at 29.6C.
Northern Ireland also breaks bank holiday record with 24.5C.
Notting Hill Carnival revellers enjoy 28C in London.
Remnants of Hurricane Erin to bring wet and windy weather this week.
UK set for one of its hottest summers on record, despite harvest concerns.
Hottest bank holiday on record
Parts of the UK have experienced record-breaking August bank holiday heat, with Wales and Northern Ireland both seeing their highest-ever temperatures for the holiday.
Hawarden, on the Welsh border near Chester, reached 29.6C, the highest August bank holiday temperature recorded in Wales. In Northern Ireland, Magilligan saw 24.5C, setting a new benchmark.
England’s peak came in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, at 29.3C, while London basked in highs of 28C during the Notting Hill Carnival. Scotland, which did not observe the bank holiday, saw its warmest temperature at 27.1C in Charterhall, in the Borders.
Change in weather on the way
The Met Office confirmed that this summer is already tracking among the UK’s hottest on record, with four heatwaves declared. However, the heat will be short-lived.
The remnants of Hurricane Erin are expected to sweep across the country, bringing wet and windy conditions. By late Monday, Northern Ireland and Scotland’s Western Isles were forecast to see winds of up to 40mph, with heavy rain following into England and Wales.
Cooler days ahead
While East Anglia and the South East may still reach 27C on Tuesday, forecasters predict a sharp drop by Friday, with temperatures expected between 16C and 19C.
The unsettled weather should bring much-needed rain after an exceptionally dry summer. South Farnborough in Hampshire, for instance, has recorded no measurable rainfall this month, and much of southern England has seen less than 1mm.
Wider impact of extreme weather
The prolonged dry conditions have caused significant strain on agriculture, with experts warning the UK could be heading towards one of its poorest harvests on record. The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has noted hosepipe bans for millions, some expected to remain in place through winter.
Scientists caution that while linking climate change to individual events is complex, the succession of four heatwaves following an unusually warm spring suggests global warming is amplifying the intensity, frequency, and duration of hot spells in the UK.