As US President Donald Trump deploys the National Guard to Portland and Chicago in search of unrest, local residents have countered with humor, none more striking than a protester in Portland, Oregon, who showed up in an inflatable frog costume.Dubbed the “Portland Frog,” the demonstrator has since gone viral, with videos and photos flooding social…
Sonakshi and Zaheer Spotted Enjoying Every Moment in Abu Dhabi Bollywood stars Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal recently traded red carpets for sand dunes and skyscrapers during their October 2025 visit to Abu Dhabi as part of the UAE’s ‘Visit Abu Dhabi’ campaign. Their journey wasn’t just about sightseeing—it was about discovering a city where…
Clashes in Pakistan over ‘Gaza March’ Massive protests by the hardline Islamist group Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) escalated into violent clashes across multiple cities on Friday and Saturday, leaving at least 11 people dead and dozens injured. Demonstrators marched towards Islamabad in what they called a “Gaza March” to express solidarity with Palestinians and planned to…
Gulf drivers enjoy potential fuel savings as OPEC+ announces November oil production boost, sending global prices down over 3% / Illustration generated using AI Good news for Gulf residents! The OPEC+ alliance, which includes key Gulf oil producers like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait, has announced a modest increase in oil production. This move…
UN Security Council members on Friday raised concerns over rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela, with Russia sharply criticising Washington’s recent military actions in the Caribbean, reports news agency Reuters.Russia’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia, told the 15-member council that Venezuela had reason to fear the United States was ready to…
The heavy rains in central and southeastern Mexico caused the flood, triggering landslides, damaging homes and highways, and leaving at least 28 people dead, authorities said Friday. Videos on social media from different parts of the affected areas showed streets turned into rivers carrying away vehicles and houses almost completely covered in water. In one…
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Friday announced the arrest of a man accused of threatening conservative commentator Benny Johnson in a copycat plot reportedly inspired by the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Authorities arrested George Isabel Jr for threatening Benny Johnson’s children shortly after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Attorney General Pam Bondi said. Isabel…
Qatar will build an Air Force facility at US’ Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, defense secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday.Hegseth made the announcement at the Pentagon alongside Qatari Defense Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, noting that the agreement will allow Qatari pilots to train alongside US personnel. ‘Qatar Great Ally,…
The White House budget office announced Friday that mass layoffs of federal employees have begun, as US President Donald Trump’s administration increases pressure on Democrats amid a government shutdown entering its 10th day.Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought confirmed on X that “RIFs have begun,” referring to reduction-in-force plans to shrink the federal…
Melania Trump announced she opened a channel of talk with Putin and the efforts led by her office secured the release of eight Ukrainian children. First Lady Melania Trump Friday made a rare announcement in which she said she opened a private channel of communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin since she wrote him a…