What do Zohran Mamdani, Elon Musk and Arnold Schwarzenegger have in common? At first glance, not much – unless you count their ability to grab America’s attention. Yet all three have thrown a spotlight on one of the country’s strangest constitutional quirks: who gets to become President.In the wake of his landslide victory in New […]
An Indian man in Jeddah was fatally shot by Ethiopian traffickers during an illicit drug dispute/Image: Saudi MOI An Indian resident has died in Jeddah after being shot during a financial dispute over the purchase of illicit substances, Saudi authorities have confirmed. Two Ethiopian nationals were implicated in the incident, and investigations indicate that both […]
The US carried out another strike at an alleged drug vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people, as part of a months-long maritime campaign now totalling at least 66 deaths.Defense secretary Pete Hegseth shared a video of the strike on his X. “Today, at the direction of President Trump, the Department of War carried […]
Democrat Abigail Spanberger has become the governor of Virginia, making history as the first woman to lead the state after reclaiming the governor’s mansion from Republicans on Tuesday.The former congresswoman and ex-CIA officer defeated Virginia’s Republican lieutenant governor, Winsome Earle-Sears, as reported by CBS News. The Virginia race drew national attention, seen by many as […]
The Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol near sunset in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (AP Photo) WASHINGTON: The US government shutdown entered its 35th day on Tuesday, matching a record set during Donald Trump’s first presidency, as his administration warned of potential chaos at airports going into one of the busiest travel […]
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt found herself under pressure on Tuesday when reporters repeatedly asked why President Donald Trump had undergone an MRI during a recent visit to Walter Reed Military Medical Center last week. Leavitt offered little clarity, saying only that she would “check back,” while insisting the president remained in “optimal physical […]
Recent reforms to the H-1B visa system will benefit international students rather than restrict them, according to prominent Indian American immigration attorney Aparna Dave.Speaking at the “Diaspora at the Crossroads: Law, Policy and Opportunities” conference in Bethesda, Maryland, earlier this week, Dave said the new executive orders from the Trump administration mark a positive shift […]
In a sharp escalation ahead of New York’s mayoral election, US President Donald Trump called Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani a “self-professed Jew hater,” adding that “any Jewish person who votes for him is stupid.” The remarks, posted on Trump’s Truth Social account just as voting began, have injected fresh controversy into a closely watched race […]
Oman’s National Day, from 20–21 November 2025, celebrates 1650 Portuguese expulsion with parades, fireworks, and traditions/Representative image Oman will mark National Day with its first-ever formal two-day holiday starting in 2025, commemorating the historic 1650 expulsion of Portuguese forces that restored the nation’s ports and sovereignty. More than a public holiday, it is a celebration […]
The royal reckoning has finally caught up with Prince Andrew. After King Charles formally stripped his younger brother of his remaining royal titles and privileges, the once-powerful Duke of York has lost not only his position but also his residence at Royal Lodge, Windsor. But the fallout extends beyond him. His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, who […]
