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‘No US government official will attend’: Trump to boycott G20 in Johannesburg, calls event in South Africa a ‘total disgrace’

US President Donald Trump on Friday said that no American government official would attend the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, calling it a “total disgrace” and citing South Africa’s treatment of white farmers. The summit was set for November 22 and 23, and the announcement overrode plans for Vice President JD Vance to attend in […]

Kentucky official lures New York companies with ‘Bourbon’ day after telling residents they can’t vote for or against Mamdani

Kentucky official lured NYC businesses with ‘Bourbon’ and asked them to relocate to Kentucky. Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams placed his pitch to New York businesses that they should relocate to Kentucky to escape from Zohran Mamdani‘s administration. “NYC companies: had a day or two to reassess? Come to a place that is not […]

Saudi Arabia: Viral video of security officer at Grand Mosque sparks public outcry and official action | World News

A viral video shows a Grand Mosque officer confronting pilgrims near the Kaaba, sparking controversy/Representative Image A brief video has ignited intense debate online after showing a security officer confronting pilgrims near the Holy Kaaba in Makkah. The footage, lasting less than a minute, has drawn attention to both the challenges faced by mosque security […]

‘Enraged’ Kash Patel ‘fires’ official who supervised FBI’s aviation units amid row over his visit to girlfriend

Kash Patel fired a senior FBI official amid row over his flying to his girlfriend’s performance on a $60m FBI jet. FBI director Kash Patel apparently grew angry over the official whose one of the jobs was to supervise FBI’s aviation units — after his latest visit to his girlfriend Alexis Wilkins’ performance in Pennsylvania […]

Trump-Putin Second Summit Called Off for Now, Says U.S. Official | Udaipur Kiran

Washington, October 22 (Udaipur Kiran): The planned second summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which was expected to take place in Budapest, has been put on hold. A senior administration official confirmed on Tuesday that no meeting between the two leaders is scheduled in the near future. The development comes […]

Watch: Chicago official shoved and handcuffed by ICE at hospital; Mayor condemns agents ‘abusive tactics’

A Chicago alderperson was shoved and handcuffed by the federal immigration agents while she was questioning them at a Humboldt Park Medical Centre on Friday.While sharing details, Alderman Jessie Fuentes said that she was at Humboldt Park Health following a report of immigration agents at the facility. When she questioned the agents about having a […]

‘List of words to avoid’: US energy department bans use of ‘climate change’, ‘green’ in official communications; cites administrative priorities

The US energy department (EERE) has added “climate change,” “green,” and “decarbonization” to its expanding “list of words to avoid” within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The listed terms are central to EERE’s mission, which serves as the government’s largest investor in technologies aimed at reducing heat-trapping emissions that contribute to climate […]

‘Followed into bathroom, recorded’: Trump official assaulted at UNGA; White House calls attacker ‘deranged leftist’

A Trump administration official was physically assaulted by a “deranged leftist” inside the United Nations Thursday afternoon during the UN General Assembly, Fox News Digital reported.The official, serving in international relations for the Department of Health and Human Services, was in New York supporting HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr and the department’s leadership team […]

Saudi Arabia enables online Air Rifle Ownership Transfers via official government portal, Absher | World News

The new Absher service lets users transfer air rifle ownership remotely, eliminating in-person visits to weapons shops or government offices/ Image:X @Absher In a significant step towards simplifying firearms regulation and advancing digital governance, Saudi Arabia has introduced an online service enabling the transfer of air rifle ownership through the Absher platform. The service removes […]

UAE opens call for creatives to design official 54th Eid Al Etihad merchandise | World News

Celebrate unity—design official merchandise for the 54th Eid Al Etihad. Apply by October 17, 2025/Image: WAM In a bid to spotlight the nation’s creative talent and foster community participation, the Eid Al Etihad Team has launched a country-wide open call inviting artists, designers, creative businesses, and manufacturers to contribute original merchandise concepts for the upcoming […]