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‘Free Balochistan’: Who is Tommy Robinson? Controversial far-right activist who gained support from Elon Musk

British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has drawn fresh attention online after he posted on X “Free Balochistan”. The post, shared with his more than one million followers on X (formerly Twitter), is the latest in a series of controversial statements from the 42-year-old figure known for his inflammatory views, […]

Illegal Mexicans or legal Indians: Controversial poll resurfaces as LA burns, ‘Be very careful what you wish for’

In a recent social media poll, Americans said they would prefer illegal Mexicans over legal Indians. As Los Angeles burns amid anti-ICE protests, a controversial poll resurfaced on social media in which Americans chose illegal Mexicans over legal Indians. As many of the LA rioters are Mexicans and they waved Mexico flags in their protest, […]

Donald Trump Jr’s reply to controversial question: ‘Is that OK for your dad to have a meme coin?’

Donald Trump Jr comments on his father’s memecoin $TRUMP. Donald Trump Jr was grilled on CNBC as he was asked about his opinion on his father President Donald Trump having a memecoin ($TRUMP) in his name. Memecoins have no value and no expectation of financial return, though they are considered as cryptocurrency. The memecoin, according […]

Why Mexico’s Judicial Election is a Controversial Experiment

On June 1, Mexico will become the only country in the world to elect all of its judges and magistrates. Emiliano Rodriguez Mega, a New York Times reporter based in Mexico City, breaks down why this new approach is so controversial. Source link

Cory Booker makes controversial ‘Nazi’ gesture at convention, Elon Musk reacts

US senator Cory Booker (Video grab from X @nicksortor) A gesture made by US senator Cory Booker at the California Democratic convention on Saturday is drawing widespread comparisons to a similar move by Elon Musk earlier this year, and now, Musk himself has weighed in.Booker concluded his speech to delegates with an extended-arm gesture that […]

Right-wing, anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson released early from prison: Why was his jail term controversial?

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, after being released from jail (Photo: X) Far-right activist Tommy Robinson was released early from prison on Tuesday after a high court judge reduced his sentence for contempt of court by four months.Robinson’s real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. He was serving an 18-month jail term for breaching a court order that […]

Controversial British YouTuber hates on Indians; claims they can’t speak English, lie in interviews

Racist UK YouTuber makes unsubstantiated claims about Indians in a viral X post. British YouTuber Miles Routledge, known as “Lord Miles” and for his racist comments, trolling on social media, again targeted Indians and claimed that Indians abroad lie in interviews. Sharing an anecdote, the authenticity of which remains questionable, the YouTuber wrote that he […]

Head of controversial US-backed Gaza aid group resigns

AP file photo WASHINGTON: The head of a controversial US-backed group preparing to move aid into the Gaza Strip announced his abrupt resignation Sunday, adding fresh uncertainty over the effort’s future.In a statement by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), executive director Jake Wood explained that he felt compelled to leave after determining the organization could […]

South Africa’s Malema vows to keep chanting controversial song | World News

South Africa’s Malema vows to keep chanting controversial song (Photo: AP) South Africa’s firebrand opposition leader on Saturday vowed to keep using controversial chants that featured in a contentious White House meeting between the US and South African presidents.During talks in Washington on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump ambushed his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa […]

Who are Ismail Royer and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf? Donald Trump’s controversial ‘jihadist’ appointments to Religious Liberty Commission

File photo: Shaykh Hamza Yusuf (left) and Ismail Royer (Picture credit: Zaytuna college, Religious Freedom Institute) US President Donald Trump on Friday appointed Ismail Royer and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf to the White House’s newly formed Advisory Board of Lay Leaders under the Religious Liberty Commission. The announcement comes amid growing scrutiny from critics like conservative […]