Starmer appoints Gordon Brown, Harriet Harman as advisers in post-election shake-up after Labour defeat

Starmer appoints Labour veterans as advisers After Labour’s heavy losses in the 2026 local elections, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has turned to senior party veterans to steady the situation, appointing former PM Gordon Brown and ex-deputy leader Harriet Harman to key advisory roles.In a surprise move, Gordon Brown has been appointed as special envoy on […]

Iran Appoints New Commander-in-Chief Amid Rising Tensions

Tehran, March 1: Iran has appointed Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi as its new Commander-in-Chief amidst escalating tensions following recent military operations. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) targeted several Iranian leaders, including General Mohammad Pakpour, in operations under “Operation Roaring Lion.” According to Iranian media reports, Vahidi has been named the new head of the Islamic […]

Dubai Metro: UAE’s Etihad Rail operator Keolis appoints Yoen Dupuis as CEO ahead of passenger service launch | World News

Yoen Dupuis named Keolis CEO to drive UAE’s National Etihad Rail Services / Image: file If you’ve taken the Dubai Metro or Tram lately, you’ve experienced Keolis’s clockwork precision. Now, the global leader in shared mobility is entering a fresh chapter. The group has officially appointed Yoen Dupuis as the new CEO for its Middle […]

‘A new era’: Zohran Mamdani appoints al Qaeda detainee’s lawyer Ramzi Kassem as NYC chief counsel – who is he?

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday announced the appointment of lawyer Ramzi Kassem as New York City’s chief counsel, the city’s top legal position. Kassem, whose past legal work includes representing Ahmed al-Darbi in an al–Qaeda–related terrorism case, will assume the role when Mamdani takes office on January 1.“Welcome to A New Era, Ramzi […]

Meet Mora Namdar: Trump appoints beauty salon owner to oversee US passport and visa approvals | World News

Donald Trump has appointed Mora Namdar as Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, placing her in charge of US passport issuance and visa approvals. The role gives Namdar significant authority over who is allowed to enter or remain in the United States, at a time when immigration and travel rules are again a central […]

Coal India Appoints B. Sairam as CEO

New Delhi, December 26 (Udaipur Kiran) – Coal India Limited (CIL), the country’s largest coal-producing company in the public sector, has appointed Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) B. Sairam as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The decision was taken during the company’s board meeting held on Friday. CIL informed the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) that […]

Who is Anand Varadarajan? Starbucks appoints Indian national as chief technology officer

Starbucks said on Friday it appointed an Indian national Anand Varadarajan as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective January 19. The move supports CEO Brian Niccol’s push for a tech revamp in stores to make labour more efficient. Varadarajan will replace Deb Hall Lefevre, who stepped down in September, after which Starbucks named Ningyu Chen […]

First American Pope appoints Bishop Ronald Hicks as New York’s next archbishop | World News

Bishop Ronald Hicks speaks during a news conference, Thursday, Dec.18, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy) Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Ronald A. Hicks as the next Archbishop of New York, placing one of the United States’ most influential Catholic archdioceses under new leadership at a moment of institutional transition and political strain. […]

UAE President appoints four new Assistant Governors at Central Bank | World News

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed appointed four experienced leaders as Assistant Governors at CBUAE/Image: CBUAE In a significant move aimed at strengthening the leadership of the UAE’s financial sector, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing four new Assistant Governors at the Central Bank of the […]

Saudi Arabia appoints Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan as new grand mufti | World News

Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan appointed as Saudi Arabia’s new Grand Mufti by royal decree/Image: X Saudi Arabia has appointed Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan as its new Grand Mufti, the highest religious position in the Kingdom, succeeding the late Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh who passed away in September. This appointment by […]