Donald Trump’s environmental rollback: Provides regulatory relief to coal-fired plants; reverses Biden era rules to ‘national security’

US President Donald Trump is planning to reverse environmental regulations introduced during the Biden administration, announcing two years of regulatory relief for coal-fired power plants, chemical manufacturers and other industrial polluters.The decision, framed as a national security measure, was revealed through a series of presidential proclamations issued late on Thursday.The exemptions apply to a broad […]

‘Nothing to do with it’: Trump ducks question on appointing special prosecutor to Epstein case; White House press sec doubles down on denial

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leviatt and President Donald Trump (AP image) President Donald Trump on Wednesday sidestepped a direct question about whether he would appoint a special counsel to investigate the Jeffrey Epstein case, saying, “I have nothing to do with it,” according to CNN. The following day, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt […]

Federal Reserve System controversy: Jerome Powell denies extravagant spending; refutes claims

Russ Vought (Image: X) and Jerome Powell (AP image) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sent a letter on Thursday to White House Budget Director Russ Vought, responding to allegations that he mismanaged the renovation of the Federal Reserve Board’s Eccles Building and the 1951 Constitution Avenue facility.The letter comes amid growing speculation that the Trump […]

‘Outline of naked woman…’: WSJ report alleges Trump sent an unusual birthday letter to Epstein in 2003; US president threatens to sue, says ‘not his words’

A leather-bound birthday album created for Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003 has resurfaced in public discussion, drawing fresh attention after The Wall Street Journal reported it includes a letter bearing what appears to be Donald Trump’s signature.The gift was reportedly organised by Ghislaine Maxwell and featured messages from several of Epstein’s prominent associates.The MAGA […]

‘No gringo is going to give orders’: Brazil’s Lula slams US president over 50% tariff; claims Trump is ‘not the emperor of the world’

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday hit back at US President Donald Trump’s move to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, saying Brazil would not bow to foreign pressure and warning of reciprocal action.Lula expressed his disapproval, saying, “No gringo is going to give orders to this president,” according to news […]

‘Most consequential 3 seconds’: Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot recalls attempting to shut off flight’s engine mid-air; feared fatal end

Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson, recalls the most “consequential three seconds” of his life when he had pulled down levers that could cut off fuel to the engines in an Alaska Air Flight 2059, reports CBS News. He had reportedly been under the influence of “magic mushrooms” and lost sense of reality. Emerson boarded […]

Felix Baumgartner dies in paragliding crash – felt unwell before flight; Italy mourns

Image: Instagram@/therealfelixbaumgartner Austrian sportsman Felix Baumgartner, 56, also known as “fearless Felix” has lost his life in a paragliding accident in Italy, as per local media. Baumgartner reportedly was feeling unwell before takeoff and lost control of his aircraft on Thursday around 4.00 pm (local time) in Porto Sant’Elpidio, Marche. He reportedly crashed the craft […]

Indian student of Buffalo University slammed for derogatory social media comments, he says he never wrote them

An Indian student of New York’s Buffalo University was accused of making derogatory comments on social media. A major social media outrage began over some purported comment of one Aaditya Verma, whose various social media comments, all derogatory, went viral. One particular comment that enraged X users was on a Delhi University student whose body […]

A father’s tribute: Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed dedicates poem to Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan on first year as Defence Minister | World News

Sheikh Hamdan was appointed UAE Defence Minister on July 14, 2024, and took the oath of office four days later/ Image: Instagram Sheikh Mohammed marked Sheikh Hamdan’s first year as Defence Minister with a heartfelt Nabati poem. The tribute reflects deep mentorship and trust built over two decades. Sheikh Hamdan’s tenure is defined by defence […]

CEO caught ‘cheating’ at Coldplay concert: Andy Byron gushed about Kristin Cabot’s hiring, called her ‘exceptional’

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught with the HR of his company at a Coldplay concert in Boston. Astronomer CEO Andy Byron who was allegedly caught cheating with his colleague Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert in Boston showered praises on Cabot when she was hired the company in November 2024. The duo were seen […]