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Watch: Trump’s ‘YMCA’ dance moves at US Navy’s 250th anniversary event steal the show; crowd goes wild

Shutdown or not, the show goes on — and so does the Trump dance. In Norfolk, Virginia, the Navy’s 250th anniversary bash turned into a spectacle Sunday when US President Donald Trump capped his speech with his trademark moves to ‘YMCA,’ sending a crowd of 10,000 roaring with delight.The shutdown has resulted in thousands of […]

Utah State Univ: Bomb squad destroys suspicious device before first TPUSA event since Charlie Kirk’s assassination; building now safe

A suspicious device was detonated by law enforcement at Utah State University on Tuesday afternoon, ahead of the first Turning Point USA event in the state since the assassination of the organisation’s founder, Charlie Kirk. The university had already implemented additional security measures amid heightened concerns. According to a statement from Utah State University, the […]

Who is Nigel Max Edge? Suspect identified and charged in North Carolina shooting; once accompanied ‘American Idol’ star to event

Authorities have charged a suspect after a gunman opened fire from a boat at a waterfront restaurant in Southport, North Carolina, on Saturday night, killing three and wounding at least five others.Nigel Max Edge, 40, faces three counts of first-degree murder and five counts of attempted first-degree murder in connection with the shooting at the […]

What’s the Rapture? Christian prophecy sparks online buzz about ‘end-time’ event – explained

As social media buzzes over claims that the Christian Rapture could happen this week, curiosity and scepticism are spreading online. The latest prediction comes from South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela, who said in a dream that Jesus will return on September 23 and 24, 2025, to take believers to heaven. The announcement has sparked viral […]

Teen coder made first millennial Catholic saint at youthful Vatican event

VATICAN CITY: A teenager who died of leukaemia in 2006 became the first Catholic saint of the millennial generation on Sunday, in a Vatican ceremony led by Pope Leo and attended by an estimated 70,000 young worshippers from dozens of countries. Carlo Acutis, a British-born Italian boy who died aged 15, learned computer code to […]

UAE: Dubai sets new Guinness World Record for largest mall run as 40,000 join month-long event | World News

Over 40,000 participants logged more than 120 million steps across nine Dubai malls during the month-long Mallathon event/ Image: WAM A month-long fitness initiative that transformed Dubai’s shopping malls into indoor running tracks has concluded with a global achievement: a new Guinness World Record for the most runners in a mall run event. The Dubai […]

UAE selected to host World Kickboxing Championships: First time event takes place outside Europe | World News

Abu Dhabi hosts 2025 World Kickboxing Championships at ADNEC, first outside Europe, featuring 2,000 athletes from 150 nations/Image: WAM Abu Dhabi has been chosen as the host city for the World Kickboxing Championships for Masters and Seniors, scheduled from 21st to 30th November 2025. The tournament, set to take place at the Abu Dhabi National […]

Kim Jong Un to visit China: First public appearance at multilateral event in 6 years; Russia also attending

Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jingpin (AP images) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit China next week for the first time in six years to attend a military parade, the two countries announced on Thursday. The visit will mark Kim’s first appearance at a major multilateral event with other world leaders […]

Ottawa Pride parade: Event scrapped after pro-Palestinian protesters block route; Mayor calls cancellation ‘deeply regrettable’

Ottawa Pride parade scrapped after pro-Palestinian protesters block route (Picture credit: X/@TrueEager) Ottawa’s annual Pride parade was cancelled on Sunday after pro-Palestinian activists blocked the route near Parliament Hill and issued demands to organisers.The group Queers for Palestine – Ottawa (Q4P) stopped the march with what they said was the permission of the parade’s grand […]

UFC cage fight 2026: Is Ivanka set to host the White House event – Here’s what Donald Trump wants

Ivanka Trump with her father, Donald Trump (Instagram: ivankatrump) President Donald Trump reportedly wants his daughter, Ivanka Trump, to participate in planning and organizing an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) cage fight on the White House lawn to commemorate America’s 250th Independence anniversary next year. This comes despite her having stepped back from politics.Since Trump’s reelection […]