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‘Calling me Ivanka’: Amy Poehler targets Pam Bondi in new ‘SNL’ Cold Open sketch; mocks Epstein files, ICE agents

The opening of this week’s “Saturday Night Live” featured host Amy Poehler and Tina Fey portraying Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem, respectively.The sketch opened with a parody of Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Senate hearing this week, where she faced questions about the indictment of former FBI director James Comey, and files linked to Jeffrey Epstein, […]

‘Deeply concerned’: Sikh groups object to Pete Hegseth’s ‘no-beard’ rule; says it targets religious exemptions | World News

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth (Pic credit: AP) Sikh minorities in the US military voiced strong objections to defense secretary Pete Hegseth’s announcement mandating stricter grooming standards, including a ban on beards, long hair, and other personal expressions. “The Sikh Coalition, a group that has advocated for Sikhs in the military who want to wear […]

‘Our great country at stake’: Donald Trump accuses FBI of lying over agents’ role in January 6 riot; targets ex-chief Christopher Wray

Donald Trump accuses FBI of lying over agents’ role in January 6 riot (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Saturday launched a fresh attack on the FBI, claiming that hundreds of undercover agents were secretly present during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot — contradicting public statements made by the bureau’s former director […]

Russia-linked disinfo campaign targets Moldovan election | World News

Moldovan polls (Pic credit: AP) CHISINAU: Ahead of Moldova’s parliamentary elections on Sunday, deepfake videos and unsubstantiated accusations targeting pro-EU President Maia Sandu are spreading online, with analysts warning the country has become Moscow’s “testing ground” for information warfare in Europe.The vote is seen as crucial in deciding whether the EU candidate country of some […]

Operation Gideon’s Chariots B: IDF airstrike targets Hamas weapons depot in Gaza City – Video

Visuals released by Israel Defence Forces (Image/X@IDF) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday released video footage of an airstrike targeting a Hamas weapons storage facility in Gaza City, as its troops continued to expand operations across the Strip.In a post on X, the army confirmed that the strike, carried out on Wednesday by the […]

Second warning: Zohran Mamdani again pledges to arrest Netanyahu if elected; also targets Putin

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, has doubled down on his vow to order the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he sets foot in the city.Mamdani said he would instruct the police to enforce an International Criminal Court warrant.Speaking to The New York Times, Mamdani described Netanyahu […]

‘Not surrendering’: NYC Mayor Eric Adams targets Zohran Mamdani; dismisses exit rumors

New York City mayor Eric Adams on Friday reaffirmed that he will not step down from his reelection bid, emphasising his commitment to the race amid reports suggesting that he has been approached about a potential role in a future Trump administration.“I am in this race. And I am the only one who can beat […]

‘Will be legitimate targets’: Vladimir Putin warns of direct attacks in Ukraine; blames Western forces for conflict

Russian president Vladimir Putin said on Friday that any Western forces sent to Ukraine would be a “legitimate” target for Moscow’s military, following Kyiv’s allies’ pledge to deploy troops if a peace deal is reached.“If some troops appear there, especially now during the fighting, we proceed from the premise that they will be legitimate targets,” […]

Russia launches 574 drones, 40 missiles at Ukraine: 1 dead, US-owned Flex factory among targets; Zelenskyy eyes direct talks with Putin, Trump

Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks of the year on Ukraine overnight, firing 574 drones and 40 ballistic and cruise missiles, the Ukrainian Air Force said Thursday. The strikes mostly targeted western regions, where Western-supplied military aid is believed to be stored and distributed.At least one person was killed and 15 others injured, […]

‘Take a drug test’: Donald Trump targets Elizabeth Warren; sparks Social Security debate at White House

Donald Trump and Elizabeth Warren (AP images) President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Senator Elizabeth Warren “has got to take a drug test” in response to her claims that he is trying to cut Social Security.Trump made the remarks during a White House event marking the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, where […]