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Who is Paul Kapur? Donald Trump’s Indian-origin pick confirmed for South & Central Asia diplomatic role; all you need to know

The US Senate has confirmed Indian-origin academic S Paul Kapur as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, replacing Donald Lu. His confirmation came through a vote on October 7, despite the ongoing government shutdown.The White House confirmed the appointment in a post on X, stating, “Paul Kapur, of California, as Assistant […]

2025 Kia Sportage launches in UAE: Prices, features, and why it’s the top SUV pick this year | World News

Thinking of a new SUV? 2025 Kia Sportage brings hybrid power, smart Tech and UAE-friendly prices The 2025 Kia Sportage arrives as a tech-forward compact SUV with a refined 2.5-litre petrol engine, a plug-in hybrid option, roomy interior comforts and a full slate of driver tech and it’s already available in the UAE with competitive […]

‘Why assume?’ Pete Buttigieg on Kamala Harris’ reasoning for VP pick snub; ‘surprised’ he was her initial top choice

Pete Buttigieg and Kamala Harris (File photo) Former US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg — revealed by Kamala Harris as her initial first choice for running mate before she ultimately selected Minnesota governor Tim Walz — said he was “surprised” by the disclosure, arguing that it is wrong to assume Americans would not vote for a […]

Big revelation: Kamala Harris says Tim Walz wasn’t her first pick for VP-running mate. It was…

Kamala Harris has disclosed that the running mate she eventually chose in 2024 was not her preferred option. In her forthcoming memoir 107 Days, she writes that she had another candidate at the top of her list but concluded the pairing would be too risky for the American electorate. She says the decision reflected her […]

Trump’s judge pick: US President’s ex-defence lawyer approved for court of appeal; whistleblower claims denied

Emil Bove, who defended Donald Trump in three out of four criminal cases after the US president’s first term, has been confirmed by the US Senate for a lifetime seat on a federal appeals court. In one of the narrowest votes of recent times, the Senate approved Bove’s appointment to the US Court of Appeals […]

‘Glamor posting?’: Anjani Sinha, Trump’s Indian-origin pick grilled in Senate, he knows nothing about Singapore

Dr Anjani Sinha, Trump’s pick for Singapore envoy, fumbled at the Senate confirmation hearing as he was grilled. Dr Anjani Sinha, an Indian-born Florida surgeon and businessman, whom President Donald Trump picked for the post of US ambassador to Singapore, was grilled at the Senate confirmation as he appeared to know nothing about Singapore. He […]

Watch: Starmer scrambles to pick up Trump’s papers as UK-US trade deal signed at G7 Summit; ‘Had no choice,’ UK PM explains

In an unexpected moment of political choreography, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was seen crouching on the floor to retrieve documents spilled by US President Donald Trump during a joint announcement of a new UK-US trade deal at the G7 summit in Canada.The two leaders had just declared the official signing of the much-anticipated […]

Nitesh Tiwari chooses Rajkumar Hirani as his pick to direct Chhichhore : Bollywood News

National Award-winning filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari recently appeared on Komal Nahta’s Game Changers podcast, sharing his journey from IIT to filmmaking. He discussed the challenges of making Chillar Party and how he convinced Aamir Khan to play a father of two daughters in Dangal. Nitesh Tiwari chooses Rajkumar Hirani as his pick to direct Chhichhore In […]

‘Excuse me, I didn’t pick you’: Trump cuts off CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins over security question

US president Donald Trump on Tuesday snubbed CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins during a press briefing as she questioned him after officials inadvertently included a journalist in a sensitive group on Signal messaging app shortly before launching attacks on Yemen’s rebel Houthis.During a meeting with ambassadors at the White House, Collins tried to press Trump on […]

Kash Patel: Donald Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel targeted by Iranian hackers | World News

Indian-American lawyer Kash Patel, selected by US President-elect Donald Trump to lead the federal bureau of investigation (FBI), was recently informed by the bureau that he was the target of an Iranian hacking operation, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. Hackers likely gained access to some of Patel’s communications.Alex Pfeiffer, Trump’s transition spokesman, declined […]