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BBC Chair Tries to Calm Political ‘Firestorm’ Over Trump Edit

Stung by accusations of liberal bias and threatened by a president’s lawsuit, the BBC’s chair apologized again on Monday to a parliamentary committee for failing to swiftly acknowledge misleading editing in a documentary about President Trump. But he said the British broadcaster had unjustly become a political football. “There is a kind of firestorm around […]

Gaza peace summit: Hamas says hostage release to ‘begin on Monday’; Trump – Sisi to chair the meet

Relatives and families of hostages rejoice announcement of Gaza truce (AP) A senior Hamas official has confirmed that the release of 48 hostages, mostly Israelis, held in Gaza is scheduled to begin on Monday morning, under the terms of a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States.“According to the signed agreement, the prisoner exchange is […]

‘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 […]

‘Not journalism’: Controversy over Newsday’s bloodstained chair cartoon on Charlie Kirk; newspaper apologises

Newsday’s bloodstained chair cartoon on Charlie Kirk sparks row Long Island’s daily newspaper, Newsday, issued an apology on Sunday after facing a wave of backlash over a political cartoon depicting the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.The cartoon, which ran in Saturday’s edition, showed an empty chair stained with blood under a tent labelled “Charlie […]

‘He would’ve been upset’: Chalie Kirk show goes live without him. His chair remains empty

Charlie Kirk show was live Friday morning without him. Charlie Kirk’s show went live Friday morning as his killer, Tyler Robinson, was taken into custody on several charges, including aggravated murder. “Charlie would’ve wanted us to be here. He would’ve been upset if we weren’t here. We’ve left his chair open and empty, because nobody […]

‘He wants to stay where he is’: Trump rules out treasury secretary Scott Bessent for Fed Chair; considers Warsh and Hassett instead

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent (Image credits: AP) US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is no longer being considered to replace Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve, after Bessent expressed his desire to remain in his current role.“I love Scott, but he wants to stay where he is,” […]

‘Surprised he was appointed’: Trump forgets he first named Powell Fed chair; blames Biden for keeping him on

US President Donald Trump has never concealed his mounting disdain for Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, but his latest remark earlier last month drew attention, as he expressed surprise over Powell’s “appointment”, seemingly forgetting that he was the one who originally appointed him to the role in 2018.“I was surprised he was appointed,” Trump said […]

Fed chair on edge: Who is Jerome Powell, leading the US Federal Reserve since 2018? Why Trump wants to fire him and end his streak

US President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, signalling that he might remove him from the role if re-elected. Trump has long criticised Powell over interest rate hikes and now claims the top central banker is obstructing economic growth. Who is Jerome Powell? Why does Trump want him […]

Donald Trump says he won’t fire ‘total stiff’ Fed chair Jerome Powell before term ends in 2026

Donald Trump says he won’t fire Fed chair Jerome Powell (File photo) US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he will not remove Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve board chairman before his term ends in May 2026 while describing the central banker as “a total stiff” and repeating calls for the Fed to lower […]

Donald Trump says he has ‘no intention of firing’ Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amid rate dispute

US president Donald Trump on Tuesday said he does not plan to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, even as he renewed his call for the central bank to lower interest rates. Speaking at a White House event, Trump tried to ease market concerns sparked by speculation about Powell’s future. “I have no intention of […]