For decades, George Soros has been the American right’s favourite villain — a billionaire bogeyman blamed for everything from migrant caravans to climate protests. But with Donald Trump back in the White House and preparing to wield the power of the federal government against his ideological opponents, the conflict has entered a new and dangerous […]
In a move that has stirred strong reactions online, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Diwali message has come under fire for not mentioning Hindus, the community at the festival’s heart. The official greeting, shared on X (formerly Twitter), extended “warm wishes to the many communities” celebrating Diwali but made no reference to Hindus. The […]
Sanae Takaichi has made history by becoming Japan’s first female Prime Minister, following her election as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and approval by parliament. Known for her socially conservative views, nationalist stance, and admiration for former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Takaichi inherits a complex political landscape. She must address economic […]
Image: X@/Gerashchenko_en A massive Russian strike on energy infrastructure left thousands without power in Ukraine’s northern Chernihiv region on Tuesday, according to the country’s energy ministry. The regional capital and northern areas suffered a total blackout, with repair crews unable to begin work due to continued drone attacks.“Emergency crews in Chernihiv region are unable to […]
Over 7,000 Christians have reportedly been killed in Nigeria in 2025, with hundreds more kidnapped or displaced, as per Congressman Riley Moore/ Image: X Amid rising reports of violence against Christians in Nigeria, US Congressman Riley Moore, the Republican representative for the state of West Virginia, called for urgent diplomatic action in response to reported […]
The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight across the US, offering up to 20 meteors per hour for stargazers / Photo credit: NASA / Twitter [@NASA] Tonight, stargazers across the United States have a cosmic treat: the Orionid meteor shower peaks, offering up to 20 shooting stars per hour. From New York to Los Angeles, the […]
Benjamin Netanyahu (File photo) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday told parliament that Israeli forces had dropped 153 tonnes of bombs on Gaza in response to what Israel described as a breach of the ceasefire by Hamas.Speaking to members of the Knesset during the winter session, Netanyahu said: “One of our hands holds a […]
From left, Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani participate in a mayoral debate, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo) New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani continues to hold a double-digit lead in the race, but his advantage over Andrew M. […]
Emirati-Jordanian poet Najah Al Masaeed opens up about losing millions to a sophisticated scam, vowing justice through official channels / Image Credit: @najah_almasaeed The Arab world was left stunned this week after Emirati-Jordanian poet and television personality Najah Al Masaeed revealed that she had fallen victim to a massive financial scam, losing what she described […]
Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro (ANI image) Tensions between Colombia and the United States have escalated sharply after Colombian President Gustavo Petro labeled US President Donald Trump as “rude and ignorant” and accused him of doing “to Latin Americans what Hitler did to the Jews.”The latest flare-up follows Trump’s announcement on Sunday to end all […]
