Who Is Minahil Malik? The Pakistani Influencer Whose Alleged Private Video Was Leaked
Now, amid this news spreading like wildfire, an old controversy involving another Pakistani TikToker, Minahil Malik, has resurfaced online. But who is Minahil Malik? Here is everything you need to know about the Pakistani social media influencer and the controversy revolving around her.
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Did Oprah Winfrey not open her private road for tsunami evacuations in Hawaii?
American host Oprah Winfrey is at the centre of a social media storm, after claims that she blocked a private road on her Maui property during a tsunami evacuation. There was speculation that the route could have offered residents a faster escape route, as they scrambled to move to higher ground. Winfrey, however, has denied the claims. Here's what really happened read more Online users accused American host Oprah Winfrey of blocking access to a private road on her Maui property that could have offered residents a faster escape route during the evacuation. File image/Reuters As tsunami warnings rippled across the Pacific following a massive 8.8‑magnitude earthquake off Russia's eastern coast, American host Oprah Winfrey unexpectedly found herself at the centre of a social media storm. Online users accused the media icon of blocking access to a private road on her Maui property that could have offered residents a faster escape route during the evacuation. Posts on platforms such as X and TikTok claimed Winfrey either refused to open the road or was slow to do so as thousands scrambled to move to higher ground. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Winfrey has since dismissed the allegations, insisting that efforts to open the road to the public started soon after the tsunami warning was issued and denying any suggestion she had withheld access. Here's a closer look at how the claims spread and what actually happened. What were the claims? In the hours after the tsunami warning, social media erupted with posts accusing Winfrey of refusing to open a private road that runs through her Maui property. Many viral posts referred to it as the 'Oprah road', a route named after the American host, which connects the coastal town of Wailea to the elevated region of Kula, could have drastically reduced traffic congestion during evacuations. 'Look at this. I think they're trying to open Oprah's road. C'mon Oprah, save us… Everybody trying to get in. Cops trying to open it. Nope, still closed,' a man said in one widely shared video, in which the gates to the road could be clearly seen. Why hasn't Oprah opened her road? This could save lives… — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 30, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD According to one user on X, the private road was eventually opened, allowing evacuees to reach safer ground. The opening itself became a talking point online, with another X user claiming it only happened after widespread public outcry. 'BREAKING: Following INTENSE public pressure, Oprah's private road has been OPENED to those escaping the tsunami WELL DONE, EVERYONE! It should've been opened HOURS ago, but if you're in Wailea on Maui and need to get to higher ground, USE OPRAH'S ROAD NOW! Haleakala Ranch Rd, Maui, HI,' the user wrote. 🚨 BREAKING: Oprah HAS NOT opened her private road from Wailea to Kula, Hawaii, which would allow coastal folks to reach higher ground quickly, locals tell me OPEN THE ROAD, @OPRAH! Roads on Maui are GRIDLOCKED as people try to escape the incoming Tsunami 'I'm stuck with my… — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) July 30, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD ** ALSO READ | What caused 8.8 earthquake in Russia's Kamchatka?** Oprah denies the claims about blocking the road Winfrey's representatives swiftly moved to counter the accusations, calling them 'false and misleading.' According to Nicole Nichols, a spokesperson for Oprah Winfrey, the television host's team acted promptly upon learning of the tsunami threat. She stated that Winfrey's representatives immediately contacted both local law enforcement and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that evacuation routes, including the road in question, were accessible. 'Any reports otherwise are false,' Nichols told AFP, emphasising that the property owner and her staff prioritised public safety and worked directly with the relevant authorities to facilitate evacuation operations. Despite the online outrage directed at Winfrey, it turns out the road at the centre of the controversy does not legally belong to her. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD ALSO READ | Why Russia earthquake set off tsunami alerts across US Why it wasn't Oprah's call to open the road Although widely referred to online as 'Oprah's road,' the route isn't actually owned by Oprah Winfrey. The private road belongs to Haleakala Ranch, a 30,000-acre property that stretches from Maui's southern shoreline to its upcountry region. The ranch has been family-owned since the late 1800s, The Guardian reported. Winfrey holds an easement agreement with the ranch, which allows her to use and maintain the road. As part of that agreement, she paved it, but she doesn't control public access. According to Winfrey's spokesperson, the decision to open the road rested with Haleakalā Ranch. Ranch president Scott Meidell confirmed they consulted with Winfrey's land management team during the process. Waves slam into a seawall off Waikiki beach in Honolulu, Hawaii on Wednesday after authorities downgraded earlier tsunami warnings. Reuters Meidell said the ranch contacted Maui's fire department and emergency management officials shortly after 3 pm, and the road was opened around 5 pm Ranch staff helped evacuate about 150–200 vehicles, with the final convoy escorted by 7 pm. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Maui County later confirmed in a public advisory that the road was open, though further evacuations weren't needed beyond that point. This isn't the first time Winfrey has faced scrutiny over the same road. In 2023, during the Maui wildfires, false claims again surfaced suggesting she blocked public access. At the time, she and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson launched the People's Fund for Maui, pledging $10 million. The fund had raised nearly $60 million by April 2024. Even earlier, in 2019, she had granted the county permission to use the road during a brushfire alert, though it ultimately wasn't needed. With input from agencies
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German TikToker dancing in Kerala mundu stopped by Bengaluru cops mid-performance: 'First time being taken to station'
German Tiktoker Noel Robinson, known for his street dance videos in which he shows off his afro, was recently detained by police in India. According to a video shared by the content creator, the cops took him to the police station for about 15 minutes after 'too many people' gathered where he was shooting his video. He said he had to pay a fine after being detained. German TikToker Noel Robinson was taken to the police station by Bengaluru cops. (Instagram/@noel) 'This was my first time being taken to the Police Station!! I was scared they would send me to prison but luckily everything was fine! I'm Safe and I love India!!' Robinson wrote as he posted the video. In the clip, he is seen shooting for a video while wearing traditional Indian attire. Within moments, he is stopped by police and taken away in a vehicle. The latter part of the clip shows him at the police station, eventually walking out after getting released. The TikToker says that the police told him he was being detained for shooting without permission. In an update in the comments section of his video, Robinson said that the incident could have happened to him anywhere in the world. 'Don't be sorry guys! This could have happen in every Country! It's Not about India!! One Little experience like that won't Take away my love for India.' What did social media say? An individual stated, 'Sorry from Karnataka.' Another remarked, 'The arrest is not the problem; everyone is subject to the law. The issue is how they handle him. How can they push someone this hard?' A third expressed, 'Not a big mistake by the police. It's common in every country. Those uneducated Indians in the comments go abroad and dance in public. At least in 15 minutes, he is out of the station without a case.' A fourth wrote, 'Why is that dude pushing him at the back?' Who is Noel Robinson? Noel Robinson started posting his videos on social media to promote his dance classes. However, he soon gained loyal followers, which later increased to millions. His unique dancing style turned him into a German superstar with fans all over the world. What is his dancing style? During his conversation with Red Bull last year, he said he started freestyling but mainly likes Hip-hop. 'Hip-hop is my main thing, but I started out with freestyle. I went to dance school to learn choreography, which is especially important for videos. In 2022 I added afro.' Why does Noel Robinson pop out his afro? He started this move during the pandemic, when he was confined to his home and couldn't shoot his dance videos outside. 'I made a video in which I let my hair pop out of my hood to a sound, and suddenly it had 40m views. That was briefly my thing during the time when I couldn't do anything outside.' He later included his hair as a part of his signature style. When Bengaluru cops interrupted Ed Sareen, detained Younes Zarou: Earlier this year, the cops interrupted Ed Sheeran's performance during his +-=÷x 2025 India Tour. The police stopped him while he was performing on the street in Karnataka. Later, the singer clarified that it was not a surprise performance and he had 'permission to busk.' In a separate but recent incident, another German TikToker, Younes Zarou, faced intervention from Bengaluru police after a large crowd gathered when he announced his visit to Church Street. Zarou is known for his eye-catching illusion videos and public stunts.
News18
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This ‘In-Flight Service' On A California Train Has The Internet Cracking Up
Last Updated: Food and drinks are not allowed on Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) trains, which is why the scene immediately grabbed attention. Commuters on a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train in California, US, were treated to an unusual scene over the weekend. A group dressed like airline staff rolled a snack cart through a Red Line BART train and gave out pretzels, drinks and hand wipes in what looked like a fun prank. The moment, captured in videos that surfaced on social media, brought smiles to both riders and viewers online. Food and drinks are not allowed on BART trains, which is why the scene immediately grabbed attention. BART Air Beverage Service The videos showed three people dressed as flight attendants. They wore coordinated outfits and moved through the train with a snack trolley. According to SF Gate, in one TikTok video, a woman in a navy-blue suit and a small, flight-style hat can be seen handing out treats using tongs. The cart had a sign that read 'Flight Attendants in Training." It also features a British voiceover of a fake airline ad. In another clip titled 'BART Air beverage service" posted on Reddit, a man wearing an ascot is seen serving snacks while another member of the team walks behind with a microphone. 'Thank you for cooperating with our wonderful flight attendants team," the red-haired prankster said in a video with audio, as per the report. He then introduces his colleagues. To one, he jokingly refers to as 'a 10-year veteran of the force", while the woman is described as 'dishonourably discharged from United Airlines." Internet In Splits The videos took off on TikTok and Reddit. One TikTok clip had over 86,000 likes and 20,000 shares. People shared varied reactions in the comments section to the hilarious prank. A user commented, 'I love weird people who are just trying to make other people smile," while another added, 'May the snack distribution service find us all." Another person said, 'This is cute. More of this!!!" 'BART looks like an exciting train to ride!" someone else wrote. What Did BART Officials Say? While the act clearly went against BART's no-food-and-drink rule, officials didn't express concern. Instead, they appreciated the light-hearted nature of the prank. 'We think this clever, fun and engaging. We love it. Videos like this showcase our clean and safe system and that riding BART is fun," Alicia Trost told SF Gate. Trost said she hopes the people behind the prank 'slide into our DMs" so BART can collaborate with them. As of now, the people behind the act remain unknown. Buzz Staff A team of writers at bring you stories on what's creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
