George Clooney and Kamala Harris (File pics) Actor and Democratic donor George Clooney has said the Democratic Party made “a mistake” by nominating Vice President Kamala Harris as its presidential candidate, arguing that she faced an “impossible task” of running against her own record. Clooney, however, reiterated his earlier stance that President Joe Biden should […]
Widely recognised as the “City of Gold,” both Dubai and Johannesburg embody a radiant connection with the precious metal that has profoundly shaped their history, identity, and enduring global legacy. According to the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), Dubai accounts for nearly 15% of the world’s gold trade, symbolising modern opulence and global influence. Once […]
AI-generated illustration SNAP food benefits for around 42 million Americans could resume as early as Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday morning, after two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funds during the government shutdown. The action follows rulings on Friday by federal judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island directing […]
Makkah schools begin winter schedule with adjusted morning timings / AI-generated illustration As the chill of winter settles in, school mornings in Makkah are about to feel a little different. Beginning Sunday, November 2, 2025, the General Directorate of Education in Makkah has approved a winter timetable for all public and private schools, with the […]
US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) said that America could send troops to Nigeria or launch air strikes to stop killing of Christians. While talking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump responded to a question about whether he envisioned troops on the ground or air strikes in Nigeria, saying, “Could be. I […]
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu (AP) US President Donald Trump said Washington will “be involved” in the criminal trial of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming that the premier has been treated unfairly.“We’ll be involved in that to help him out a little bit because I think it’s very unfair,” Trump said in an interview […]
Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez (Image: X@/TeslaDogs) A mayor in Mexico’s western state of Michoacán was shot dead in a public plaza on Saturday, in front of dozens gathered for Day of the Dead celebrations. Authorities said Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, who had repeatedly appealed to President Claudia Sheinbaum for more resources to combat drug traffickers […]
Donald Trump & Energy Secretary Chris Wright (File photos) US President Donald Trump has ordered fresh tests of the American nuclear weapons system, sparking questions on whether the United States is preparing to resume nuclear explosions after more than three decades. The announcement was made on social media last week and followed by remarks ahead […]
It is an open secret that countries spy on each other. That’s probably why world leaders almost never talk about espionage in public. But over the weekend, it was the punchline of a joke between China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, and President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea.The joke revolved around two cellphones Xi gave […]
US President Trump defended his administration’s ICE raids and argued “they haven’t gone far enough” in a “60 Minutes” interview that aired Sunday night, his first sit-down with CBS News since suing the network. The interview was filmed Friday at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. He dismissed criticism of his immigration crackdown and blamed “the […]
