‘Good thing you can’t kill him twice’: Social media trolls JD Vance after visit to Pope Francis’ grave

“Murderers always return to the scene of the crime.” That’s what some social media users said after US vice president JD Vance visited the tomb of Pope Francis, just weeks after meeting the late pontiff hours before his sudden death.The visit took place during a Vatican Mass for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, the […]

Emmanuel Macron hiding a cocaine pouch in viral video? French media calls claims ‘absurd conspiracies’

The white pouch in front of Emmanuel Macron that Macron hid seconds later became the object of social media curiosity. A video of French President Emmanuel Macron hiding a white pouch of something went viral with wild claims that it was a cocaine pouch. But French media slammed the social media rumors and called them […]

Who is the ‘owner of Canada’? Did Mark Carney stutter? Social media buzz over Trump meeting

Mark Carney’s viral expression during his meeting with President Donald Trump. The meeting between President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House was the most anticipated amid the ongoing US-Canada strife and Trump’s dogged persistence to make Canada the 51st state of the US.Mark Carney was stern in delivering the […]

Elon Musk calls Nazi accusations ‘outrageous,’ says media engaged in character assassination: ‘I’m difficult to kill, so …’

Elon Musk, head of Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), lashed out at media critics and denied allegations of white supremacist sympathies in a Fox News interview released Friday. “It’s an outrageous thing to claim that I’m a Nazi,” Musk said, suggesting that if his detractors could “press a button” to kill him, “they […]

Australia’s left-leaning labor party wins elections as PM Anthony Albanese eyes second term: Media projections

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (File photo) secures second term as per media projections Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to secure victory in the country’s general election on Saturday, as indicated by media projections, in a contest influenced by economic concerns and US President Donald Trump’s trade policies.With 40 per cent of votes […]

PBS chief calls Donald Trump’s order to cut public media funds ‘unlawful’

Paula Kerger, President and CEO at PBS (Image: AP) Paula Kerger, president & CEO of US public broadcasting service (PBS) on Friday criticised President Donald Trump for his latest executive order which seeks to cut federal funding for PBS and National Public Radio (NPR). Paula called it “blatantly unlawful” and a threat to their ability […]

Trump’s attacks on media test US press freedom rules

President Donald Trump made an other move against the US media on Thursday May 1, 2025, when he signed an executive order seeking to cut funding to public news outlets NPR and PBS.Both outlets have previously said Trump’s effort to cut such funding would have a “devastating impact” on US citizens who rely on them […]

US reaching out to China for tariff talks: Beijing state media | World News

BEIJING: United States officials have reached out to their Chinese counterparts for talks on vast tariffs that have hammered markets and global supply chains, a Beijing-backed outlet said on Thursday citing sources.Punishing US tariffs that have reached 145 percent on many Chinese products came into force in April, while Beijing has responded with fresh 125 […]

‘Enemy of the people’: Donald Trump lashes out at ‘sick media’ over reports of lowest 100-day approval rating for president in 80 years

Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack against major media outlets on Monday, denouncing them as “the enemy of the people” after several polls reported the lowest 100-day presidential approval rating in over 80 years.In a fiery post on his Truth Social platform, Trump slammed news outlets naming a few […]