Rights groups accuse Bangladesh’s interim government of gagging dissent voices

DHAKA: International and domestic rights groups on Thursday accused Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh’s interim government of gagging dissent voices, particularly launching a crackdown on supporters of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina.“Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel peace laureate, is increasingly using the recently amended counterterrorism law to arrest alleged supporters of the deposed […]

Trump receives urgent note from Rubio on Mideast peace deal during antifa roundtable

US secretary of state Marco Rubio (AP) WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump was holding a roundtable event with conservative influencers about antifa Wednesday when secretary of state Marco Rubio, standing in the back corner of the White House’s Blue Room, caught his eye. He had news for Trump, he said, but it would have to wait […]

‘Awaits the peace President’: Israel invites Donald Trump to address parliament; calls him ‘greatest friend’

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu (AP) Israeli parliament’s (Knesset) speaker Amir Ohana has invited US PresidentDonald Trump to deliver an address before the Knesset, calling him “the greatest friend and ally of the Jewish people in modern history.”In a post on X on Friday, Ohana shared a letter sent to the White House inviting Trump […]

Did Vivek Ramaswamy compare the Holy Trinity with Hinduism? Controversy erupts as Nikki Haley’s son says: ‘My Sikh grandparents never…’

Nikki Haley’s son clashes with Vivek Ramaswamy over Holy Trinity, Hinduism. At the Montana event of Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA, Vivek Ramaswamy faced an uncomfortable question on his faith Hinduism. He tackled it well as he said he’s not running to be a pastor of Ohio but the Governor of Ohio and asserted that […]

Drone plot foiled: Belgian PM Bart De Wever targeted in a jihadist-Iispired attack; 3 arrested

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever was the target of a foiled jihadist-inspired plot involving drone-mounted explosives aimed at attacking politicians, according to government sources cited by AFP on Thursday. The revelation came shortly after federal prosecutors announced the arrest of three suspects in connection with the case.The attack […]

Candace Owens row: Screenshot war begins as Josh Hammer ‘reluctantly’ drops his last message with Charlie Kirk

Josh Hammer replies to Candace Owens’ conspiracy theory on Charlie Kirk assassination. The row over Candace Owens’ conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk’s assassination turned murky with Charlie Kirk’s friend Josh Hammer releasing his last chats with Charlie Kirk to counter Candace’s claims that are now going viral on social media. Over a week, Candace broke […]

Hasan Piker collargate: Twitch Streamer denies shock collar use after dog’s viral yelp. Netizens ain’t buying it

Prominent Twitch streamer Hasan Piker has found himself at the centre of a growing controversy after a clip from his October 7 livestream went viral, showing his dog Kaya yelping as he scolded her for moving out of the camera frame. The moment has triggered widespread accusations of animal cruelty, with viewers alleging that Piker […]

H-1B: List of new restrictions proposed by White House after $100,000 visa fee

Trump administration is working on new immigration restriction rules. The Donald Trump administration is pushing for a major overhaul of the H-1B visa program, going beyond the initial shock of the $100,000 fee that is now mandatory for all companies that want to file H-1B petition to hire staff from foreign countries. The proposals, formally […]

‘From can’t shutdown to shutdown’: Donald Trump blasts Chuck Schumer over ‘every day gets better’ remark – GOP rallies behind

Chuck Schumer (left), Donald Trump (File – agencies) US President Donald Trump criticised Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday over his recent remarks that “every day gets better” for Democrats amid internal divisions and a government shutdown which now has entered ninth day.Speaking to reporters during a cabinet meeting on Thursday, Trump responded to […]

9-day mid-term break in the UAE starting October 13: Your ultimate guide to local adventures and getaways | World News

UAE students enjoy a 9-day mid-term break from October 13; explore local attractions, short getaways, and family-friendly activities/ Illustrative image generated using AI Starting October 13, 2025, students across the UAE will enjoy a well-deserved 9-day mid-term break, courtesy of the Ministry of Education’s newly introduced academic calendar. This extended pause offers families a perfect […]