Vivek Ramaswamy’s reaction to Zohran Mamdani’s win in the NYC mayoral poll is a rebuke to the GOP. GOP leader and Ohio Governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy reacted to the win of fellow Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani in the New York mayoral election and said the Republican Party needs to learn two important things from the…
Zohran Mamdani (left), Ghazala Hashmi and Aftab Pureval (agencies) Three Muslim candidates of Indian-origin – Zohran Mamdani, Aftab Pureval and Ghazala Hashmi – helped the Democrats deliver Donald Trump his first major political setback since his return to power last November. The trio won key elections in New York City, Cincinnati and Virginia, giving Democrats…
When most people think of fossils, they imagine delicate bones carefully uncovered with brushes and small tools. However, a recent discovery in Patagonia, Argentina, challenged that perception. In the Río Negro province, paleontologists unearthed the remains of a colossal dinosaur, a newly identified titanosaur so massive that its fossilised bones actually cracked the road during…
The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs will hold Salat Al-Istisqa on 8th November in 125 mosques/Representative Image Kuwait is set to witness a rare gathering of the faithful on 8th November, as the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs calls on citizens and residents to participate in Salat Al-Istisqa, the prayer for rain. The…
SalamAir’s mOVemore membership offers fixed fares, priority check-in, 20kg baggage, and flexible monthly flight packages/Image: SalamAir Oman’s low-cost carrier, SalamAir, has unveiled a groundbreaking flight subscription programme, mOVemore, designed to offer frequent travellers predictable pricing, convenience, and enhanced travel benefits across domestic and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) routes. The initiative promises to transform the travel…
A viral video shows a Grand Mosque officer confronting pilgrims near the Kaaba, sparking controversy/Representative Image A brief video has ignited intense debate online after showing a security officer confronting pilgrims near the Holy Kaaba in Makkah. The footage, lasting less than a minute, has drawn attention to both the challenges faced by mosque security…
Mizkif sues ex Emiru and Asmongold after abuse allegations damage his Twitch career (Image via: @realmimzkif & @emiru.jpg & @asmongold/Instagram) Matthew “Mizkif” Rinaudo, one of Twitch’s most well-known streamers and a founding member of the OTK content group, has filed a federal lawsuit that’s now shaking the online entertainment world. On November 4, Mizkif formally…
Zohran Mamdani celebrated his historic New York City mayoral win the same way he campaigned: Loudly, defiantly and with a flair that underlined his Indian heritage. Addressing thousands of cheering supporters in Brooklyn, the newly-elected mayor began with a quote from India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, telling the crowd: “A moment comes but rarely…
Zohran Mamdani scripted history on Tuesday (local time) — and not just for one reason. The 34-year-old Democrat became the first Muslim, first Indian-origin, first South Asian and the youngest-ever mayor of the New York City. In the election, which drew over two million voters, Mamdani defeated Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and former governor Andrew…
An Indian man in Jeddah was fatally shot by Ethiopian traffickers during an illicit drug dispute/Image: Saudi MOI An Indian resident has died in Jeddah after being shot during a financial dispute over the purchase of illicit substances, Saudi authorities have confirmed. Two Ethiopian nationals were implicated in the incident, and investigations indicate that both…
Democrat Ghazala Hashmi on Tuesday won the lieutenant governor’s race in United States’ Virgina, defeating John Reid. Ghazala is the first Indian American and First Muslim to win statewide office in Virginia.Hashmi is a former college professor who won the nomination after prevailing in a crowded June Democratic primary.As lieutenant governor, Hashmi will preside over…
Democrat Abigail Spanberger has become the governor of Virginia, making history as the first woman to lead the state after reclaiming the governor’s mansion from Republicans on Tuesday.The former congresswoman and ex-CIA officer defeated Virginia’s Republican lieutenant governor, Winsome Earle-Sears, as reported by CBS News. The Virginia race drew national attention, seen by many as…
Asmongold and Deshae Frost (Image via Asmongold TV| YouTube & Getty Images) In a dramatic turn for the streaming community, popular creator Deshae Frost has finally responded after fellow streamer Asmongold accused him of photoshopping his revenue figures. Frost had publicly claimed to have earned roughly $300,000 in one month on Twitch, streaming for over…
Indian-origin MAGA supporter Dinesh D’Souza has sparked outrage online after comparing Zohran Mamdani’s possible mayoral victory in New York City to the September 11 terrorist attacks.In a post on X, the right-wing commentator wrote, “We didn’t see 9/11 coming and when we did it was too late. We’ve seen this guy coming for a while….
UAE residents feel tremors after 4.6-magnitude quake near Musandam / AI-generated illustration A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck south of Musandam, Oman, on Tuesday, 4 November 2025 at about 16:40 local time (4:40pm), the National Seismic Network of the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and regional media reported. The quake shallow, at roughly 5–10 km…
King Charles III crowns Sir David Beckham Knighthood Former England football captain David Beckham was formally knighted by King Charles III in a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to sport and charitable causes. The 50-year-old football icon described the moment as the “proudest” of his…
Air Arabia launched weekly direct flights linking Ras Al Khaimah and Kazan, Russia, enhancing UAE–Russia connectivity/Image: WAM In a move that strengthens ties between the United Arab Emirates and Russia, Air Arabia has inaugurated its first direct flight from Ras Al Khaimah to Kazan. The new service reflects both the emirate’s ambitions as a global…
The royal reckoning has finally caught up with Prince Andrew. After King Charles formally stripped his younger brother of his remaining royal titles and privileges, the once-powerful Duke of York has lost not only his position but also his residence at Royal Lodge, Windsor. But the fallout extends beyond him. His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, who…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt found herself under pressure on Tuesday when reporters repeatedly asked why President Donald Trump had undergone an MRI during a recent visit to Walter Reed Military Medical Center last week. Leavitt offered little clarity, saying only that she would “check back,” while insisting the president remained in “optimal physical…
Recent reforms to the H-1B visa system will benefit international students rather than restrict them, according to prominent Indian American immigration attorney Aparna Dave.Speaking at the “Diaspora at the Crossroads: Law, Policy and Opportunities” conference in Bethesda, Maryland, earlier this week, Dave said the new executive orders from the Trump administration mark a positive shift…
