Donald Trump reveals what first lady Melania thinks about new $300 million White House ballroom: ‘If you ask her, she’d say…’

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump revealed first lady Melania Trump is now supportive of his plan to replace the East Wing with the new $300 million ballroom, even though she was not “fully onboard” when the idea was first raised. The MAGA chief spoke about the renovation during an interview on Fox News, offering new […]

Weakening Typhoon Fung-wong exits Philippines after displacing 1.4 million

[ad_1] Philippine coast guards clear fallen trees in Virac (Image credits: AP) MANILA: A weakening Typhoon Fung-wong departed the Philippines over the South China Sea on Monday morning, after its driving winds and heavy rain killed at least two people and forced more than a million to evacuate.Fung-wong, with a footprint that spanned nearly the […]

UAE: Sharjah Islamic Bank issues $500 million, five-year sukuk amid robust global demand | World News

[ad_1] Sharjah Islamic Bank completes $500 million, five-year Sukuk, reflecting strong global investor confidence/Image: WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has reinforced its standing in global capital markets with the successful issuance of a US$500 million senior unsecured Sukuk. The transaction, completed during a period of heightened market volatility and year-end liquidity pressures, highlights the bank’s […]

Indian engineer in Abu Dhabi wins Dh25 million Big Ticket jackpot | World News

[ad_1] An Indian expat in Abu Dhabi won Dh25 million, unaware at first due to missed calls/Representative Image Saravanan Venkatachalam was behind the wheel, oblivious to the calls buzzing on his phone, when fortune found him. An Indian engineer in Abu Dhabi, he had just won Dh25 million in the Big Ticket jackpot for November’s […]

Who receives SNAP? Data reveals who’s most at risk as 42 million Americans lose food aid under Trump administration

[ad_1] As the MAGA administration tightens its grip on the federal government, over 42 million Americans could soon face delays or cuts in their food assistance if the shutdown continues, putting one of the nation’s most vital lifelines in jeopardy. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, provides crucial help to […]

A solid gold toilet is up for auction. Starting price: $10 million

[ad_1] FILE – This Sept. 16, 2016 file image made from a video shows the 18-karat toilet, titled “America,” by Maurizio Cattelan in the restroom of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. (AP Photo, File) LONDON: For sale: The world’s most valuable toilet, a lavatory literally worth its weight in gold. Sotheby’s announced […]

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed launches AED100 million UAE volunteering ecosystem | World News

[ad_1] Sheikh Mohammed launches AED100 million UAE Volunteering Ecosystem to create 10,000 jobs and expand nonprofits/Image: X Driven by the UAE’s enduring spirit of unity and generosity, a new national vision is taking shape to empower community participation and social development. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched an ambitious framework designed […]

‘Storm of the century’: Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica risking 1.5 million people; PM orders evacuations

[ad_1] A man rides a bicycle ahead of the forecast arrival of Hurricane Melissa in Kingston, Jamaica (AP image) Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is expected to bring catastrophic destruction to Jamaica. UN weather officials warned on Tuesday that it could be the worst storm to hit the island this century.According to the World […]

How big tech went from banning Trump to funding his $300 million White House ballroom

[ad_1] In a dramatic turnaround, technology giants that once de-platformed Donald Trump are now among the principal donors financing his $300 million White House ballroom. The 90,000-square-foot venue, which will replace the historic East Wing, has sparked debate over corporate influence, historic preservation, and political optics.The ballroom is now more than a luxury venue—it is […]

Who is Timothy Mellon, the mystery donor who gave Trump $130 million to Trump to pay soldiers during shutdown?

[ad_1] Timothy Mellon is Trump’s secret multi-billionaire friend who donated money to Pentagon so that soldiers get their pay during the ongoing lockdown. President Donald Trump announced earlier that he has a friend who loves the military and the country so much that he would donate a fortune so that the soldiers get their pay […]