The Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol near sunset in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (AP Photo) WASHINGTON: The US government shutdown entered its 35th day on Tuesday, matching a record set during Donald Trump’s first presidency, as his administration warned of potential chaos at airports going into one of the busiest travel…
Actress Sydney Sweeney has spoken out for the first time about the storm surrounding her viral American Eagle campaign, which drew both fierce criticism and unexpected praise from political leaders. The ad, featuring the tagline “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,” sparked accusations of promoting “whiteness” and eugenics. Now, Sweeney says the experience was “surreal,” after…
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…
Former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has openly backed mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, casting his vote while wearing a “Hot Girls for Zohran” T-shirt. De Blasio shared a smiling photo of himself at the polling station and posted on X: “One of the happiest votes I ever cast! What a beautiful day for…
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi slammed vice president JD Vance for his recent comments about his wife’s Hindu background, saying they contribute to a growing atmosphere of prejudice and anti-Hindu sentiment in the United States.“At a time when Hindu and Indian-American communities are confronting a climate of rising prejudice, talk of mass deportations, and growing anti-Hindu…
On the eve of the city mayoral election, billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk fired a potent warning to New York’s electorate: backing Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa would indirectly hand victory to Democratic socialist frontrunner Zohran Mamdani. Musk voiced his endorsement of former governor Andrew Cuomo in a post on X, writing: “Bear in mind that…
An urgent warning has been issued to the public after several Portuguese Man O’ War, also nicknamed “Floating Terrors,” were discovered on a popular Welsh beach. The Port Talbot Coastguard confirmed sightings at Aberavon Beach and urged visitors to remain cautious and avoid contact as reported by The Sun. Similar reports have recently emerged from…
Few political figures in modern American history have inspired a comparison as enduring as Dick Cheney’s to Darth Vader. The analogy was first popularised during his tenure as vice president under George W. Bush, when Cheney emerged as the intellectual and strategic force behind America’s post-9/11 foreign policy. Commentators, critics, and even Cheney himself helped…
Dubai Municipality invites villa residents to enter a Dh300,000 sustainable garden competition, closing 21 December 2025/Representative Image Dubai is calling on its residents to rethink their gardens not just as personal retreats but as contributions to the city’s environmental future. The new edition of “The Most Beautiful Sustainable Home Garden in Dubai” offers an opportunity…
Pilgrims from Muslim-minority countries can now register for Hajj 1447 AH (2026) through Nusuk Hajj/Representative Image The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has formally opened registration for Hajj 1447 AH, offering pilgrims from Muslim-minority countries a direct, fully digital pathway through the official Nusuk Hajj platform. For the first time, eligible participants can complete every…