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‘It’s frustrating’: Kamala Harris slams prosecution of James Comey; cites Donald Trump’s ‘unrelenting’ drive to punish critics

Kamala Harris slams prosecution of James Comey (Picture credit: AP) Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has sharply criticised the federal indictment of former FBI director James Comey, warning that it reflects President Donald Trump’s drive to punish his political enemies.Speaking exclusively to CNN during a stop on her book tour in Washington, Harris said […]

‘About justice, not revenge’: Donald Trump slams James Comey following indictment, backs justice department; claims he ‘lied a lot’

US President Donald Trump defended his justice department and criticized James Comey on Friday, hours after the former FBI director was indicted for making false statements and obstruction in connection with his 2020 senate judiciary committee testimony.When asked whether the indictment was driven by justice or revenge, Trump said, “it’s about justice, not revenge. It’s […]

MAGA slams Angelina Jolie for ‘I don’t recognize my country’ comment in Spain: ‘We don’t…either’

Angelina Jolie said she doesn’t recognize her country anymore. Angelina Jolie came under MAGA fury after dissing her country in Spain as she said the US was facing “very, very heavy times”. “What do you fear as an artist and an American?” Angelina Jolie was asked at Spain’s San Sebastián film festival.In reply, Angelina said […]

‘Contrary to national interest’: Trump admin asks SC to revoke TPS for 300,000 Venezuelans; slams lower court order

Donald Trump and US Supreme Court (AP images) US President Donald Trump‘s administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to overturn deportation protections extended to roughly 300,000 Venezuelans living in the United States, accusing a lower court of issuing a “needless affront” by ruling otherwise.The case centers on Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s decision earlier […]

‘Bitten off more than he can chew’: UK spy chief says Putin not interested in peace; slams him for hollow claims | World News

UK spy chief says Putin not interested in peace; slams him for hollow claims UK secret intelligence service chief Richard Moore on Friday said there is “absolutely no evidence” that Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to negotiate peace in Ukraine, accusing him of deceiving the world with false promises of dialogue. In a parting […]

‘What an autocrat’: Colbert slams Trump after Jimmy Kimmel show suspension, calls it ‘blatant censorship’

Stephen Colbert has launched a fierce defence of Jimmy Kimmel after ABC abruptly suspended his late-night show, accusing President Donald Trump of pushing “blatant censorship”.Opening Thursday’s edition of The Late Show, Colbert declared to a stunned New York audience: “Tonight we are all Jimmy Kimmel.” He went on: “Yesterday after threats from Trump’s FCC chair, […]

‘Insult to victims’: US slams UN resolution on Palestine; calls it ‘gift to Hamas’ | World News

US slams UN resolution on Palestine, calls it ‘gift to Hamas’ The United States on Friday strongly opposed a United Nations General Assembly resolution backing Palestinian statehood, dismissing it as a move that would embolden Hamas and hinder peace efforts. The resolution, known as the ‘New York Declaration’, was adopted with 142 votes in favour, […]

‘He was a good man’: Donald Trump slams Jair Bolsonaro verdict; denies further sanctions on Brazil

Donald Trump talks to reporters US President Donald Trump on Thursday sharply criticized Brazil’s Supreme Court for sentencing former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months in prison for attempting to overturn the country’s 2022 election results. He called the ruling “very surprising” and made vague references to his own legal battles in […]

‘Dangerous precedent for Europe’: Zelenskyy slams Russia’s drones in Poland; urges joint response

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday warned that Russia’s overnight drone barrage, which sent multiple drones into Polish airspace, poses “an extremely dangerous precedent for Europe.”Zelenskyy said that at least eight Russian drones were “aimed toward” Poland during the overnight attack, forcing Warsaw to activate its air defences. “Moscow always pushes the boundaries of what […]

‘Blackmail’: Brazilian President Lula slams Trump’s 50% tariff; threatens retaliation

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday denounced what he called “tariff blackmail” after the United States imposed a 50 per cent import charge on Brazilian goods.“Tariff blackmail is being normalised as an instrument for market conquest and to interfere in domestic affairs,” Lula said during […]