Epstein files opened: Woman reported Jeffrey’s interest in ‘child pornography’ to FBI in 1996; recalled seeing Trump at NY office

A woman in 1996 had filed a complaint with the FBI regarding Jeffrey Epstein’s interest in “child pornography,” however, the agency never publicly acknowledged her report. Maria Farmer has long said she contacted federal investigators nearly a decade before authorities began a full investigation into the convicted sex offender’s abuse. Some observers even questioned her […]

How Canada’s Indian Act tax rules are confusing shoppers: ‘Indigenous people should be proud to get tax exemption’

Canadian resident Ethan Macleod was Christmas shopping in Gatineau, Quebec. He was more than 500 kilometres from his home in the Cree Nation of Mistissini and he was hoping to find good holiday deals.But he discovered that not all stores honoured the Indian Act tax exemptions for Indigenous shoppers.Under section 87 of the Indian Act, […]

Request accepted: Egypt lifts travel ban on activist Alaa Abdel Fattah; played key role in 2011 uprising

Pro-democracy activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah (left) hugs his mother, Laila Soueif, as he arrives at his home, after a presidential pardon, in Cairo on Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil) Egypt’s attorney general lifted a travel ban on prominent Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, his lawyer Khaled Ali told AFP on Saturday, following a request […]

How Russiagate ruined Cambridge scholar Svetlana Lokhova’s life | World News

In early 2017, Svetlana Lokhova was a young mother and Cambridge-trained historian living in England when she woke up to a media storm she could not understand. Journalists were suddenly describing her as a Russian spy who had allegedly conducted an affair with a senior US official. Within days, her name became entangled in the […]

Bangladeshi national Zahid Hasan indicted for running three fake ID websites, earned $2.9 million; faces up to 125 years

A Bangladeshi man was charged in the United States for operating illegal online marketplaces that sold digital templates of false identity documents, including passports, social security cards, and Montana driver’s licences, authorities said.29-year-old Zahid Hasan of Dhaka faces a nine-count federal indictment unsealed in the District of Montana. He is charged with six counts of […]

‘Hit ISIS in southern Syria’: Jordan confirms participation in Op Hawkeye Strike; over 70 targets struck

This photo provided by the U.S. Air Force shows a U.S. Airman preparing an A-10 Thunderbolt II for flight from a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in support of Operation Hawkeye Strike. (U.S. Air Force/DVIDS via AP) Jordan confirmed Saturday that its air force took part in […]

Who is Short Mouth Sun? Korean mukbang streamer quits streaming after admitting to illegal injection treatment

Who is Short Mouth Sun? Korean mukbang streamer quits streaming after admitting illegal injection treatment (Image via Getty) Mukbang YouTuber Short Mouth Sun, whose real name is Kim Mi-kyung, has stopped all her online and TV work after admitting she received medical injections from someone without a license. She shared the news directly with her […]

‘Indian running cover for a Jew’: Internet reacts to Vivek Ramaswamy defending Democratic rival Amy Acton

Republican Ohio governor candidate and Indian-American leader Vivek Ramaswamy defended his Democratic rival Amy Acton after a social media post attacked her Jewish religion. The exchange took place on X, where a social media user mocked both candidates in Ohio: “Ohio is cooked. Your choices for Governor are the Jewish covid lady and Vivek. Heads […]

CashNasty and AMP Chrisnxtdoor banned from Twitch after Adidas sponsored NBA Creator Cast stream

CashNasty and AMP Chrisnxtdoor banned from Twitch after Adidas sponsored NBA Creator Cast stream (Image via Getty) Cassius “CashNasty” and Christopher “Chrisnxtdoor” were banned from Twitch on December 19, 2025. The news spread fast online. The update first came from the automated X account @StreamerBans. Both streamers lost access to their official Twitch channels at […]

Trump praises Indian-origin AI adviser Sriram Krishnan for leading US AI race against China | World News

US President Donald Trump has praised Indian-origin tech expert Sriram Krishnan for his role in shaping the White House’s artificial intelligence strategy and strengthening the US position against China. The remarks were made during a brief exchange at the White House Christmas Party. The clip has since circulated widely online.The praise followed the rollout of […]