Unesco is choosing new director who will face big funding shortage after US exit

[ad_1] The Unesco logo hangs from a podium in Paris (Image credits: AP) PARIS: An Egyptian antiquities professor and ex-tourism minister is facing off against a Congolese economist who promoted schooling in refugee camps in a race to become the new director of Unesco. Whoever wins will inherit a world body reeling from the Trump […]

‘Resign or be fired’: Trump administration ousts Eisenhower library director; refused to gift sword to King Charles

[ad_1] The director of the Dwight D Eisenhower Presidential Library has resigned following a dispute with the Trump administration over plans to gift a sword from the library’s collection to King Charles during Trump’s recent state visit, as reported by CBS News. Todd Arington said he was told to either “resign or be fired.” He […]

Historic first: Saudi Arabia appoints Dr. Munira Al-Mahashir as Eastern Province’s first female Director of Education | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia Appoints First Woman to Lead Education in Eastern Province Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan has issued a decision appointing Dr. Munira bint Badr Al-Mahashir as Director General of Education for the Eastern Province, a move that marks the first time a woman has held this senior regional post. Who is Dr. Munira […]

Former FBI director James Comey indicted: Donald Trump-appointed prosecutor files charges of false statements, obstruction

[ad_1] Former FBI director and longtime Donald Trump critic James Comey has been indicted on two counts, US media reported Thursday, marking the latest escalation in the president’s campaign of legal action against political adversaries. Comey faces charges of making false statements and obstruction of justice. The indictment follows Trump’s public call earlier this week […]

Charlie Kirk assassination: Why is Kash Patel under fire? Trump defends FBI director as probe faces scrutiny

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump came to the defence of FBI director Kash Patel on Saturday, praising his handling of the investigation into the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Trump’s statement came amid Patel facing mounting criticism from within the bureau and from political allies.“I am very proud of the FBI,” Trump said in […]

‘Wasn’t Kash Patel born and raised Hindu?’: FBI director slammed for his ‘see you in Valhalla’ message for Charlie Kirk

[ad_1] Kash Patel became emotional as he said he would meet Charlie Kirk in ‘Valhalla’. FBI director Kash Patel was called cringe and a dork for his message for Charlie Kirk at the FBI press conference Friday where the agency revealed the name of Kirk’s shooter and the details of how the FBI nabbed him […]

Charlie Kirk shot dead: FBI director Kash Patel says person detained from scene released; investigation continues

[ad_1] Well-wishers pay their respects at a makeshift memorial at the national headquarters of Turning Point USA shown after the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, the co-founder and CEO of the organization, during a Utah college event Wednesday. Federal Bureau of Investigation director Kash Patel on Wednesday said that the subject in custody has been […]

‘False villainization’: Hindu American Foundation director speaks up on Peter Navarro’s ‘Brahmin’ attack

[ad_1] Hindu American Foundation director Suhag A Shukla said Peter Navarro’s Brahmin statement was a slur. President Donald Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro recently made a snide remark amid the ongoing trade war and said Brahmins are making profits as India continues to buy oil from Russia. A major row broke out over whether he […]

CDC row: Jim O’Neill replaces Susan Monarez as new acting director; White House says she was ‘not aligned with president’s agenda’ | World News

[ad_1] Jim O’Neill replaces Susan Monarez as new acting director of CDC Jim O’Neill, deputy secretary of Health and Human Services, has been appointed acting director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Washington Post reported. His appointment follows a leadership crisis at the agency after President Donald Trump removed CDC […]

Ex-Trump aide back at NSA: Joe Francescon named deputy director; no senate nod needed

[ad_1] Joe Francescon, a former defense and national security official in the first Trump administration, has been appointed as the new deputy director of the national security agency (NSA), news portal Politico reported on Thursday.The announcement comes months after a major leadership overhaul at the NSA, which included the dismissal of former deputy Wendy Noble […]