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Danish war veteran who lost both legs in Afghanistan says he feels ‘betrayed’ by Trump’s Nato remarks: ‘Helped America after 9/11’

A Danish war veteran who lost both his legs while fighting alongside US forces in Afghanistan has spoken of his anger and sense of betrayal after US President Donald Trump recently said America had “never needed” its Nato allies.Martin Aalholm, who was badly injured by an improvised explosive device (IED) blast while serving in Helmand […]

Billie Eilish roasted on social media after ‘stolen land’ remarks at Grammys: ‘Return your $14 million LA mansion’

At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 1, 2026, singer Billie Eilish used her acceptance speech to make a political statement that went viral online. Eilish won the Song of the Year award for “Wildflower,” which she co‑wrote and performed with her brother Finneas O’Connell.During her speech on stage, Eilish said, […]

‘Went to Punjab to pledge Canada…’: Row over Tim Uppal’s deportation remarks as extortion fears grow

A political row erupted around Canadian Conservative deputy leader Tim Uppal after his comments on deportation and extortion invited criticism online.This comes amid growing fears that organised extortion continues to rise across Canada.Uppal posted on X that he and fellow Conservatives had questioned the Immigration Minister over the Liberal government’s “failure” to issue deportation orders […]

MAGA influencer weighs in on Indians ‘smell’ remarks after viral Japan street video: ‘Every culture despises them’

A US conservative influencer aligned with the MAGA movement faced backlash after commenting on a viral Japanese street interview that mentioned Indians in the context of food smells.Andrew Branca, a right-wing commentator, posted on X: “Every culture I’ve ever encountered that has had any meaningful exposure to Indians utterly despises them.” His remark came in […]

Rubio says US won’t govern Venezuela, clarifies Trump’s ‘run the country’ remarks

The United States will not take a day-to-day role in governing Venezuela, secretary of state Marco Rubio said on Sunday, clarifying President Donald Trump’s earlier comments that US would “run” the country following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.Rubio said the US would continue to enforce an existing “oil quarantine” on sanctioned Venezuelan tankers and use […]

After Venezuela, is Greenland next target? Trump’s remarks spark unease in the Arctic

The US bombardment of Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolás Maduro, has sent fresh shockwaves far beyond Latin America — all the way to Greenland — where Donald Trump’s latest remarks are being read as an ominous signal of what could come next.Trump, in Florida, said, “We need Greenland for national security, not […]

‘Reckless & inflammatory threats’: Iran writes to UNSC after Trump remarks; warns US of escalation

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, has formally written to the UN Security Council and UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemning the “reckless and inflammatory threats” made by US President Donald Trump. Tehran also warned that the United States would bear full responsibility for any consequences or escalation that might arise […]

‘Go back to India’: Nick Fuentes unleashes anti-India, racist slurs against Vivek Ramaswamy following AmFest remarks

Far-right activist Nick Fuentes has once again launched a racist attack on Vivek Ramaswamy following the Republican leader’s AmFest speech and asked him to “go back to India.”Indian-Origin Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy at AmFest has challenged notions of American identity, urging conservatives to focus on values and ideals instead of ancestry or lineage. He also […]

‘If foreigners came to India and condemned Hindu-ness…’: Indian-origin venture capitalist defends JD Vance’s ‘Christian nation’ remarks

Indian-origin venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani came out in support of vice president JD Vance after the MAGA leader said that America will always be a Christian nation.Motwani posted on X after Vance’s speech at the Turning Point USA AmericaFest event. She praised the vice president and said she “loved” his address. She quoted a […]

Scott Bessent doubles down on Trump’s H-1B remarks, but there’s a catch: ‘Come to US, train workers, then go home’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday explained President Donald Trump’s new approach to the H-1B visa programme, saying it is designed to bring skilled foreign workers to the United States temporarily — not to replace American jobs.Bessent told Fox News that Trump’s plan of bringing in skilled foreign workers focuses on knowledge transfer rather than […]