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 […]

‘Outline of naked woman…’: WSJ report alleges Trump sent an unusual birthday letter to Epstein in 2003; US president threatens to sue, says ‘not his words’

A leather-bound birthday album created for Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003 has resurfaced in public discussion, drawing fresh attention after The Wall Street Journal reported it includes a letter bearing what appears to be Donald Trump’s signature.The gift was reportedly organised by Ghislaine Maxwell and featured messages from several of Epstein’s prominent associates.The MAGA […]

‘No gringo is going to give orders’: Brazil’s Lula slams US president over 50% tariff; claims Trump is ‘not the emperor of the world’

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday hit back at US President Donald Trump’s move to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, saying Brazil would not bow to foreign pressure and warning of reciprocal action.Lula expressed his disapproval, saying, “No gringo is going to give orders to this president,” according to news […]

Felix Baumgartner dies in paragliding crash – felt unwell before flight; Italy mourns

Image: Instagram@/therealfelixbaumgartner Austrian sportsman Felix Baumgartner, 56, also known as “fearless Felix” has lost his life in a paragliding accident in Italy, as per local media. Baumgartner reportedly was feeling unwell before takeoff and lost control of his aircraft on Thursday around 4.00 pm (local time) in Porto Sant’Elpidio, Marche. He reportedly crashed the craft […]

Indian student of Buffalo University slammed for derogatory social media comments, he says he never wrote them

An Indian student of New York’s Buffalo University was accused of making derogatory comments on social media. A major social media outrage began over some purported comment of one Aaditya Verma, whose various social media comments, all derogatory, went viral. One particular comment that enraged X users was on a Delhi University student whose body […]

A father’s tribute: Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed dedicates poem to Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan on first year as Defence Minister | World News

Sheikh Hamdan was appointed UAE Defence Minister on July 14, 2024, and took the oath of office four days later/ Image: Instagram Sheikh Mohammed marked Sheikh Hamdan’s first year as Defence Minister with a heartfelt Nabati poem. The tribute reflects deep mentorship and trust built over two decades. Sheikh Hamdan’s tenure is defined by defence […]

CEO caught ‘cheating’ at Coldplay concert: Andy Byron gushed about Kristin Cabot’s hiring, called her ‘exceptional’

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught with the HR of his company at a Coldplay concert in Boston. Astronomer CEO Andy Byron who was allegedly caught cheating with his colleague Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert in Boston showered praises on Cabot when she was hired the company in November 2024. The duo were seen […]

Watch: New footage shows Travis Decker, accused of killing 3 daughters in Washington, days before their disappearance; looked ‘nervous and fidgety’

Newly acquired video footage from the Wenatchee police department shows Travis Decker, 32, the fugitive father, accused of killing his three young daughters, just days before their disappearance.The footage captures Decker speaking with a police officer and another individual on May 27. Decker rear-ended another vehicle at a red light, and the second person in […]

Voting age to be lowered to 16 across UK: Government

The voting age will be lowered to 16 across the UK in time for the next general election, govt has confirmed, bringing UK-wide elections in line with Scotland and Wales.Around 1.5 million 16- and 17-year-olds will be eligible to vote in all UK elections once the elections bill becomes law. Currently the voting age for […]