A Halloween-themed social media post by the White House started a row after it appeared to confuse two Black political leaders while trying to mock Democrats.The post on social media platform X featured “Halloween costume inspiration” images comparing President Donald Trump and vice president JD Vance with their Democratic rivals, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer…
Nina Lin banned on Twitch again after new viral clips sparks backlash (Image via Getty) Streamer Nina Lin has been banned on Twitch again after new clips of her went viral online. Her Twitch page now shows the message, “This channel is temporarily unavailable due to a violation of Twitch’s Community Guidelines or Terms of…
Billie Eilish had a message for the ultra-rich — and she delivered it straight to their faces. The 23-year-old Grammy-winning pop star used her acceptance speech at the Wall Street Journal Innovator Awards in New York on Wednesday night to call out billionaires, urging them to share their wealth. Eilish received the Music Innovator Award…
While JD Vance faced criticism for distancing from wife’s religion, Erika Kirk was slammed for cosying up with the Vice President. Vice President JD Vance came under a lot of fire Thursday after he sided with Christianity and expressed his wish that his Hindu wife Usha Vance who, according to JD is not a very…
Royal robes, swan keepers, and gold-embossed letters may soon be relics of the past if Prince William has his way. The future king is quietly sketching plans to modernise the monarchy, trimming away its “ridiculous” and “totally outdated” traditions to make the royal family more relatable to ordinary Britons. He has made it clear that…
Shirish V. Dáte, an Indian-origin journalist and veteran White House correspondent for HuffPost, has become one of Washington’s most recognisable media figures for his fearless questioning and sharp accountability journalism. Born in Pune, India, in 1964 and raised across the United States, Dáte’s career spans more than three decades across major outlets including the Associated…
Impersonator Zohran Mamdani Israel’s satire show Eretz Nehederet, often described as the country’s version of Saturday Night Live (SNL), has poked fun at New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani.The parody mixes Jewish greetings with pro-Palestinian slogans and terrorist jargon.The sketch aired on Channel 12 on Wednesday. It ridiculed Mamdani’s recent Jewish New Year message,…
Germany has officially scrapped its fast-track citizenship program, a move that has stirred debate across Europe and gone viral on social media. Introduced in 2024 to attract highly skilled professionals, the program allowed qualified foreign nationals to apply for citizenship after just three years of residency—instead of the usual five. But after drawing fewer than…
Inside the UAE’s billionaire club and their wealth journeys / AI-generated Illustration Ever wondered how many millionaires you’re brushing shoulders with at Dubai Mall or how many billionaires are quietly running empires from those shimmering Marina penthouses? The UAE isn’t just attracting wealthy tourists; it has become a full-time home for a fast-growing club of…
UAE launches Dh4.7 billion endowment district with hospital, schools, university, 2,000 homes, supporting global health/Image: X In a major move to advance health, education, and social development worldwide, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has unveiled a permanent endowment district valued…
Dubai’s GDRFA wins global AI award for smarter services / Image: AI World Series Awards If you’ve ever wished government services were as fast and smooth as your favourite app, Dubai just turned that wish into reality. In a proud moment for the UAE, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has been…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a press conference Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Kerem Yücel//Minnesota Public Radio via AP) Donald Trump’s second-term immigration crackdown looks like a reboot of his first — louder, harder, and wrapped in the language of “law and order.” The latest shake-up at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
US defense secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that the US military carried out another strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean. According to Hegseth, the boat was carrying drugs, and all four people on board were killed. The action is part of the Trump administration’s ongoing campaign against drug cartels operating in…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif Wednesday threatened to “obliterate” the Afghan Taliban and push them back to the caves in case of any future terror attack in his country, as relations between the two neighbouring nations hit rock bottom after peace talks failed. Asif issued the warning on social media soon after the four-day…
Dubai’s Halloween scene has blossomed into a high-fashion spectacle where fantasy and luxury merge under desert skies. From rooftop catwalks and masquerade dinners to influencer-hosted beach parties, the emirate’s Halloween nights are now curated experiences driven by style, brand activations and social-media moments. These lavish events reflect Dubai’s rising status as a global influencer hub…
Emirates’ pilots now rely on live weather intelligence and AI-powered forecasts, helping them make quicker, smarter decisions mid-flight/ Image: Emirates Ever since the rise of modern jetliners, turbulence has been the great leveller of air travel, a sudden reminder that no matter how advanced aviation gets, the skies still have a mind of their own….
A coalition of Indian American and Hindu diaspora organisations across the United States has strongly condemned New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for what it described as “Hinduphobic actions and statements.” In an open letter dated October 10, 2025, the groups accused Mamdani of promoting “bigotry and bias” against Hindus, citing multiple incidents spanning…
During a recent episode of Flagrant, the hit comedy podcast hosted by Andrew Schulz, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani shared a personal story about his family’s exile and return to Uganda — only for the conversation to take a sharply comedic turn. As Mamdani described how his family fled Idi Amin’s regime in…
Kerala nurses Abhijith Jees (left) and Ajeesh Nelson (right) saved a passenger’s life mid-air during their first-ever flight to the UAE. (Photo: Response Plus Medical) A life saved at 35,000 feet What began as a hopeful journey turned into a life-saving moment for two young nurses from Kerala. Abhijith Jees, 26, from Wayanad, and Ajeesh…
Qatar extends Hajj 2026 registration with new health requirements, QR10,000 deposit, and a 4,400 quota/Representative Image Each year, millions of Muslims embark on the sacred Hajj pilgrimage, a six-day spiritual journey in Mecca held annually in Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar. As preparations intensify for the 1447 AH (2026) Hajj season,…
