Shumeet Banerji, an Indian-origin member of the BBC’s board, has resigned, citing “governance issues” at the top of the corporation. Banerji also said in a letter that he was “not consulted” about the events leading up to the resignations of Director General Tim Davie and BBC News chief executive Deborah Turness.Banerji confirmed his resignation on […]
A neurosurgeon who happens to share a name with one of the world’s most notorious criminals has fired back after being dragged into a political row by mistake. Dr Jeffrey Epstein, a respected Long Island doctor, was publicly implicated by Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett to be the late sex trafficker and pedophile during a speech. This […]
Larry Summers, the former president of Harvard University, is under fire as newly released flight logs show he vacationed on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in 2005, alongside Ghislaine Maxwell. While Summers’ spokesperson maintained that the trip occurred before Epstein’s first arrest, revelations of additional flights on Epstein’s plane and correspondence with the notorious pedophile have […]
In a recent social media stir, New York’s incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, sparked controversy with a plane selfie that caught the ire of conservative pundit Laura Loomer. Loomer seized the opportunity to challenge Mamdani’s authenticity as a self-proclaimed socialist, suggesting his travel choices contradicted his political stance. New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani found himself on […]
Indian-origin Nikki Haley’s son, Nalin Haley, stirred a row after suggesting that naturalised citizens should not be allowed to hold public office in the United States. The debate began when the 24-year-old claimed that only those born in the United States should be eligible to run for public office, saying the country “needs leaders who […]
US transportation secretary Sean Duffy drew flak after suggesting that air travel would improve if passengers simply “smartened up” and dressed better.Speaking on Fox Business, Duffy promoted a new campaign urging travellers to “bring civility back” to airports. He said passengers should “be nice, say please, say thank you,” and even suggested a return to […]
American politics has seen angry words, wild speeches and theatrical showdowns, but a sitting president accusing lawmakers of behaviour “punishable by death” has jolted Washington in a way few statements do. A video released by six Democratic lawmakers urging US service members to reject unlawful orders has triggered President Donald Trump’s most explosive and punitive […]
Saad Al-Madi, jailed for critical tweets, returned to Florida after Saudi Arabia lifted his travel ban/Image: X Saad Al-Madi, a 75-year-old retired engineer and dual US-Saudi citizen, has finally returned home to Florida after spending nearly two years under restrictions in Saudi Arabia. His release and the lifting of a long-standing travel ban come amid […]
Conservative commentator Bill Mitchell again weighed in on the H-1B row inside the MAGA base, taking aim at Republicans who claim the United States is “bringing Indians here as store clerks” on work visas. Mitchell said the argument is both false and harmful to the MAGA movement, claiming that “a store clerk can’t get an […]
Eric Swalwell (House Representative), a long-time critic of US President Donald Trump, has formally entered the California governor’s race, intensifying an already crowded Democratic contest to succeed Gavin Newsom. Announcing his campaign on his website, the seven-term Bay Area Congress member said he is running “with fresh ideas and tremendous heart” and later discussed his […]
