Charlie Kirk assassination: Ilhan Omar under fire for ‘inappropriate’ comments; Donald Trump reacts

Ilhan Omar and Charlie Kirk (AP images) Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar has drawn widespread backlash after calling people who are honoring slain conservative leader Charlie Kirk “full of s***.” Speaking at an event, Omar said Kirk was a “hateful man” and accused his supporters of “rewriting history.”“I do believe those of you interested in rewriting […]

‘What an autocrat’: Colbert slams Trump after Jimmy Kimmel show suspension, calls it ‘blatant censorship’

Stephen Colbert has launched a fierce defence of Jimmy Kimmel after ABC abruptly suspended his late-night show, accusing President Donald Trump of pushing “blatant censorship”.Opening Thursday’s edition of The Late Show, Colbert declared to a stunned New York audience: “Tonight we are all Jimmy Kimmel.” He went on: “Yesterday after threats from Trump’s FCC chair, […]

Bringing your family to Saudi Arabia: Saudi Family Visit Visa eligibility, requirements, application, and extension explained | World News

The Saudi Family Visit Visa allows residents to invite immediate family members for 30 to 90 days, extendable online via Absher/ Representative Image When planning to bring your loved ones to Saudi Arabia for a short-term visit, understanding the family visit visa process is essential. This visa allows residents and citizens of Saudi Arabia to […]

Where Will Gazans Go? – The New York Times

new video loaded: Where Will Gazans Go? By Josh Holder, Laura Salaberry, Christina Thornell and Nikolay Nikolov•September 18, 2025 Josh Holder of The New York Times, who has been using satellite images to track the destruction in Gaza, describes how there are few viable places to flee. Source link

‘Important first step’: UK deports Indian national to Paris; first under new migrant treaty with France

The UK has carried out its first deportation under a new returns treaty with France, with home secretary Shabana Mehmood calling it an “important first step” in efforts to curb illegal English Channel crossings. “This is an important first step to securing our borders. It sends a message to people crossing in small boats: if […]

Nepal protesters delete social media presence as police probe closes in

With Nepal slowly regaining normalcy after the deadly Sept 8-9 protests that left more than 70 people dead, police have turned their focus to identifying those behind the violence. The crackdown has triggered a ‘digital retreat’ among many protesters, who are deleting social media accounts or going silent online to avoid detection.Nepal police said they […]

Taliban internet ban spreads across Afghanistan provinces

JALALBAD: A Taliban crackdown to “prevent immorality” is spreading across Afghanistan, with more provinces losing access to fibre-optic internet after the country’s leader imposed a complete ban on the technology.It’s the first time a ban of this kind has been imposed since the Taliban seized power in Aug 2021, and leaves govt offices, the private […]

Trump repeats claim he stopped India-Pak war | India News

LONDON: US President Donald Trump repeated his claim at a press conference at Chequers, the UK PM’s official country retreat, that his intervention had stopped the brief India-Pakistan conflict earlier this year, a claim refuted umpteen times by India.Trump, speaking on the final day of his state visit to Britain, said he personally had stopped […]

‘This is what Charlie wanted’: Erika Kirk named CEO and board chair of Turning Point USA; will succeed late husband

Erika Kirk’s speech. (Image: X/TPUSA) Turning Point USA, the conservative nonprofit co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk, announced on Thursday that Erika Kirk, his wife, has been unanimously elected as the organisation’s new CEO and board chair.“The Turning Point Board has unanimously elected Erika Kirk as the new CEO and Chair of the Board. In […]

UN’s top official in Syria is stepping down after 7 years of conflict and tumult | World News

UN’s top official in Syria is stepping down after 7 years of conflict and tumult The official who steered the UN’s diplomacy in Syria for nearly seven turbulent years announced Thursday that he is resigning. Geir Pedersen, who has held diplomatic posts for decades for the world body and his native Norway, told the U.N. […]