Who is Manu Raju? Indian-American journalist who faced off with Marco Rubio on US-Iran conflict

Who is Manu Raju? Indian-American journalist who faced off with Marco Rubio on US-Iran conflict

CNN journalist Manu Raju, the network’s chief congressional correspondent, gained attention an exchange with US secretary of state Marco Rubio during a press briefing in Washington, DC. Indian-American Raju’s questioning focused on Rubio’s explanation of why the United States joined military action against Iran — and the exchange went viral on social media.At a press…

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Indians too much more patriotic than whites: Row over ‘100% Indian Boy Scouts’ at Frisco Council meeting

Indians too much more patriotic than whites: Row over ‘100% Indian Boy Scouts’ at Frisco Council meeting

The bi-monthly meetings of Frisco Council has dominated headlines in the last few weeks and there was no exception after March 3 meeting as well as social media influencer, whistleblower Marc Palasciano posted a photo of Boy Scouts to complain what he called the ‘Indian takeover’ but it backfired as many Americans pointed out that…

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Khamenei’s farewell ceremony postponed as US, Israel-Iran conflict intensifies on Day 5

Khamenei’s farewell ceremony postponed as US, Israel-Iran conflict intensifies on Day 5

Iran has postponed a state funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that had been scheduled for Wednesday evening in Tehran, citing expectations of an exceptionally large public turnout, state television reported.“The farewell ceremony for the martyred Imam has been postponed. The new date will be announced later,” Iran’s local media reported, as cited by AFP….

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‘I feel abandoned’: Indian-American CEO stranded in Dubai says India rescuing citizens but US doing nothing

‘I feel abandoned’: Indian-American CEO stranded in Dubai says India rescuing citizens but US doing nothing

An Indian-American CEO of SardineAI, a US-based startup, said US is not doing anything to rescue its citizens stranded in Middle East and it’s difficult to watch other countries like the UK, France, Italy, India repatriating their citizens while the US government abandoned their citizens. “I am a proud US citizen and founder of a…

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Sealed for 2,600 years, Italy’s ancient tomb finally opened to reveal jewellery, ritual vessels and human remains | World News

Sealed for 2,600 years, Italy’s ancient tomb finally opened to reveal jewellery, ritual vessels and human remains | World News

Sealed for 2,600 years, Italy’s ancient tomb finally opened to reveal jewellery, ritual vessels and human remains (Image source: Canva) Archaeologists have opened a tomb that remained sealed for nearly 2,600 years, offering a rare look into ancient burial traditions and social structures. Findings like this are important because sealed tombs often keep things like…

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‘Such a scary time’: How stranded passengers in Dubai used cabs, cash and detours to flee Iran crisis

‘Such a scary time’: How stranded passengers in Dubai used cabs, cash and detours to flee Iran crisis

Commercial airlines have suspended most regional services across the Middle East after joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Tehran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering a sharp escalation in tensions and widespread airspace closures that have crippled travel through key Gulf hubs.Iran retaliated with waves of missiles, sending projectiles and interceptors over major Gulf…

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Eid Al Fitr 2026: Saudi Arabia announces Eid Al Fitr 2026 public holidays for government and private sectors | World News

Eid Al Fitr 2026: Saudi Arabia announces Eid Al Fitr 2026 public holidays for government and private sectors | World News

Saudi Arabia sets official Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday / Image: File Saudi Arabia has officially announced the Eid Al Fitr 2026 public holidays for employees across the government, private and non-profit sectors, giving millions of workers clarity on their break at the end of Ramadan. The decision was confirmed by the Ministry of Human…

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Uae Residents Return Home: UAE residents return home on 3 exceptional Etihad Rail trains from Saudi border | World News

Uae Residents Return Home: UAE residents return home on 3 exceptional Etihad Rail trains from Saudi border | World News

Etihad Rail operates special services from Ghuweifat to Abu Dhabi amid regional disruptions / Image: file In a historic and rare move, the UAE’s national railway network transformed from a freight giant into a lifeline for citizens and residents. While Etihad Rail is primarily known for transporting sulfur and heavy goods across the desert, it…

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Dubai Airport issues warning over fabricated, digitally altered videos circulating online | World News

Dubai Airport issues warning over fabricated, digitally altered videos circulating online | World News

Dubai Airport/Representative Image Dubai International Airport has issued a warning after misleading videos claiming incidents at the airport began spreading on social media. Authorities say the clips are digitally manipulated and false, urging the public to depend on official updates and avoid sharing unverified material that could lead to legal consequences. Airport authority says circulating…

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Japan’s ‘snow monsters’: The frozen giants of Zao that only appear for weeks and locals say they’re slowly disappearing | World News

Japan’s ‘snow monsters’: The frozen giants of Zao that only appear for weeks and locals say they’re slowly disappearing | World News

Japan’s ‘snow monsters’: The frozen giants of Zao that only appear for weeks and locals say they’re slowly disappearing (Image source: Canva) In the depths of winter, the forests of the Zao Mountain Range transform into something almost surreal. The trees no longer resemble trees. They rise in bulky, twisted shapes, layered in thick white…

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Texas bar shooting: Suspect Ndiaga Diagne previously posted misogynistic, antisemitic and racist remarks, praised Islamic revolution — report claims

Texas bar shooting: Suspect Ndiaga Diagne previously posted misogynistic, antisemitic and racist remarks, praised Islamic revolution — report claims

A Sunday night crowd at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden had gathered for drinks and live music when gunfire shattered the routine hum of the bar. Within minutes, panic replaced party chatter — and a 53-year-old man with a trail of incendiary online posts was dead after a shootout with police.The man, identified as Ndiaga Diagne,…

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Was the US attack on Iran predicted just days before? Ex-CIA officer John Kiriakou’s shocking warning | World News

Was the US attack on Iran predicted just days before? Ex-CIA officer John Kiriakou’s shocking warning | World News

Looking back, John’s warning now appears to have foreshadowed the US strike/ Youtube As Washington and Tehran trade strikes in the aftermath of Operation Epic Fury, attention has turned to comments made just days before the offensive by former CIA officer John Kiriakou, who publicly suggested that a US attack on Iran was imminent. On…

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Kash Patel fires FBI agents with Iran expertise days before Tehran strike, also ousts members who investigated Trump: Report

Kash Patel fires FBI agents with Iran expertise days before Tehran strike, also ousts members who investigated Trump: Report

FBI Director Kash Patel fired a dozen FBI agents and staff last week for their role in the classified documents investigation of Donald Trump, targeting an elite counter-espionage unit that investigates threats from foreign adversaries and specialises in Iran, where the US, along with Israel, launched a strike.The firings came as Patel claimed, without evidence,…

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‘4 days without a plan’: Trump admin slammed as it issues helpline number for Americans stranded in Middle East

‘4 days without a plan’: Trump admin slammed as it issues helpline number for Americans stranded in Middle East

The Donald Trump administration Tuesday pushed through the messaging that they are actively trying to rescue hundreds of Americans stranded in the Middle East, four days after the crisis began. The State Department said it was actively securing military aircraft and charter flights for American citizens who wish to leave the Middle East. “We’ve been…

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