US Government shutdown: Will the Statue of Liberty go dark? Here’s what’s happening

[ad_1] The United States government officially shut down at 12.01 am Wednesday (October 1), leaving citizens with a lot of questions, including whether the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island will be open or not. And the answer is yes, both of them will be open during the partial government shutdown, the Department of the […]

Iran: What’s next as UN sanctions snap back?

[ad_1] The Iranian flag (Image credits: AP) Iran is once again facing crippling international sanctions on its weapons trade, oil exports, international banking, and much more under the snapback mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal.The accord, concluded between Iran on one side and the US, France, Germany, the UK, Russia and China, as well as […]

What’s the Rapture? Christian prophecy sparks online buzz about ‘end-time’ event – explained

[ad_1] As social media buzzes over claims that the Christian Rapture could happen this week, curiosity and scepticism are spreading online. The latest prediction comes from South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela, who said in a dream that Jesus will return on September 23 and 24, 2025, to take believers to heaven. The announcement has sparked […]

Afghanistan: What’s at stake as Taliban cut internet?

[ad_1] Afghan girls looking at empty screen (AI-Generated Image) Concerns are growing in Afghanistan over tightening Taliban restrictions on fiber-optic internet access.The war-torn nation’s northern Balkh province confirmed a fiber-optic internet shutdown on Tuesday after Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada imposed a complete ban on the technology. There are reports of severe disruption in other parts […]

Trump lands in UK: Trade, Ukraine war and meeting with King Charles – what’s on the agenda

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump touched down in London on Tuesday for a historic second state visit to the United Kingdom, marked by royal pageantry, trade deals and political controversy.Trump, who will be hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, described the monarch as “an elegant gentleman” […]

Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson had ‘furry’ fixation; ‘OwO what’s this’ tied to online cartoon meme

[ad_1] Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, appeared to have a fixation on the “furry” subculture, according to social media activity. An account on the website FurAffinity.net, known for sexualised cartoon animal characters, matched a username Robinson reportedly used on gaming and online platforms, friends told the Daily Mail.Investigators also discovered a […]

From ‘Bella ciao’ to ‘notices bulges owo what’s this’: Meaning of Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson’s cryptic messages

[ad_1] 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination, left cryptic messages on bullet casings. Charlie Kirk’s suspected shooter Tyler Robinson left several messages engraved on the bullet casings, shedding light into the 22-year-old’s mind who was becoming political and intolerant of Charlie Kirk’s ideologies. The messages range from anti-fascism messages to meme references. Three […]

Crisis in Japan? Shigeru Ishiba steps down as PM – what led to it and what’s next

[ad_1] Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on Sunday that he will resign, bowing to mounting pressure from within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) after successive election defeats left his government in a weakened state. His 11-month tenure will end with the party preparing for another leadership contest in the coming weeks, throwing Japan […]

Trump’s alleged letter, Bill Clinton’s note & more: Jeffrey Epstein ‘birthday book’ out; what’s in it?

[ad_1] Donald Trump with Jeffrey Epstein (AP image) US President Donald Trump came under renewed scrutiny on Monday after the House Oversight Committee released more records from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, including a leather-bound album titled ‘The First Fifty Years’. The 2003 birthday compilation, prepared by Ghislaine Maxwell for Epstein’s 50th birthday, includes a sexually suggestive […]

‘Your childlike curiosity’: In a surprise dump, Clinton’s note released in new Epstein files. What’s written in it?

[ad_1] The House Oversight Committee on Monday night released a new batch of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein, including pages from the financier’s notorious “birthday book” that appear to contain a handwritten note from former US President Bill Clinton.The surprise document dump, led by the GOP-controlled panel, came just hours after Epstein’s estate turned over […]