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From ‘I’m out’ to ‘system is broken’: Top takeaways from Kamala Harris’ first interview – post humilating Trump loss | World News

In her first extended interview since stepping down as vice president and ending her 2024 presidential campaign, Kamala Harris delivered a frank assessment of American democracy and her own political journey. Speaking with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show, Harris promoted her new memoir 107 Days while outlining what she sees as a broken political […]

‘System is broken’: Kamala Harris hints at stepping away from politics; rules out California governor run

In an extended interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, former US Vice PresidentKamala Harris revealed the reason behind her decision not to run for any political office, including the California governorship.Harris said she chose to step away from politics because she believes the system is “broken.” After years of working inside government, she […]

Ukraine-Russia war: What are Patriot missile systems—the defence system Kyiv will receive in US military aid

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP images) US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that Ukraine will receive Patriot missile systems as part of a new American military aid package, a move warmly welcomed in Kyiv as it faces relentless Russian drone and missile attacks.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly requested more Patriot systems in […]

In just six months, Dubai’s transport system carried more people than the entire US population | World News

Dubai Metro and taxis accounted for over 62% of public transport rides in the first half of 2025, with May being the busiest month at 68.8 million rides/ Image: File Dubai saw 395.3 million public transport rides in H1 2025, up 9% from 2024. Metro (36.5%) and taxis (26%) made up most of the ridership. […]

Kuwait reboots eVisa system with new rules for GCC residents: Key info for travellers | World News

Streamlined eVisa process aims to attract GCC-based travellers and boost regional tourism/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait reopened its improved e‑Visa portal in January 2025, allowing certain GCC‑based residents to apply online or obtain visa‑on‑arrival. Eligible applicants must hold a GCC residency of 6+ months, a valid passport, and work in specified professional categories such as doctors, […]

‘Complete collapse of the system’: Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez on massive blackout across Europe

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez on massive blackout across Europe A massive power outage swept across the Iberian peninsula of Europe on Monday, paralysing cities, halting trains, grounding flights and cutting mobile signals. The massive blackout affected millions across countries including France, Belgium, Spain and Portugal. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called it “a complete collapse […]

Bangladesh set to revive caretaker govt system

DHAKA: Political stakeholders in Bangladesh on Sunday reached a consensus on reinstating the caretaker govt system in Bangladesh that was abolished more than a decade ago.“We have all been part of a 14-year-long struggle to restore the caretaker govt system. At today’s discussions, we successfully reached an agreement on its reintroduction,” said vice-chairman of National […]

Federal Reserve System controversy: Jerome Powell denies extravagant spending; refutes claims

Russ Vought (Image: X) and Jerome Powell (AP image) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sent a letter on Thursday to White House Budget Director Russ Vought, responding to allegations that he mismanaged the renovation of the Federal Reserve Board’s Eccles Building and the 1951 Constitution Avenue facility.The letter comes amid growing speculation that the Trump […]

Middle East unrest: Khamenei calls fight against US and its ‘dog on a leash’ Israel ‘praiseworthy’; alleges plot to topple Iran’s system

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei (File photo) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday took a jab against US and Israel, declaring that fighting the United States and its “dog on a leash” Israel is “praiseworthy.”Khamenei also accused Israel of waging war with the broader goal of “overthrowing the system” in Iran, suggesting that Israel’s […]

‘How Epaminondas beat Spartans’: Elon Musk cites Greek history; launches ‘America Party’ to fight ‘uniparty system’ | World News

Elon Musk has announced the formation of ‘The America Party’, in a move aimed at disrupting what he calls America’s ‘uniparty’ political system, drawing philosophical inspiration from ancient Greek history. Taking to X, Musk invoked the legacy of Epaminondas, the Greek general credited with ending Spartan dominance at the Battle of Leuctra.He said the new […]