China’s foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning (Image credit: Ministry of Foreign AffairsPeople’s Republic of China website) China on Friday has welcomed Russia’s decision to become the first country to officially recognise the Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan, as reported by AFP. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said in a statement that China aims to pursue a…
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani identifies as ‘an American who was born in Africa’; college application stirs controversy Democratic socialist New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani identified himself as both “Asian” and “Black or African American” on his 2009 application to Columbia University, the New York Times reported on Thursday. The 33‑year‑old, then a…
After the split verdict was announced in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal trial for sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, clearing him of the most serious charges, the music mogul turned to his family and said, “I’m coming home, baby!” However, Combs is still behind bars. Despite the mixed outcome, with convictions on two of the five…
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi/ Image: WAM In a strong display of enduring Gulf unity and fraternity, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain at his residence in…
The UAE now holds $2.49 trillion in sovereign wealth and public pension assets, ranking third globally and first in the Middle East/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates now holds the world’s third-largest portfolio of sovereign wealth and public pension assets, according to the Global SWF 2025 mid-year report. With a combined total of $2.49 trillion…
Democratic socialist, and Trump-labelled “communist”, Zohran Mamdani is drawing fresh attention for his family’s property ties, including his mother Mira Nair’s long-held $2 million Chelsea loft where his political journey quietly began.The New York City mayoral candidate has shaped his political identity around pledges to overhaul the city’s housing system, pushing for rent freezes, tax…
How does Trump plan to celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day US President Donald Trump laid out an ambitious blueprint to mark America’s 250th year of independence, saying the festivities would stretch from this Fourth of July through to 2026 and reach what he called “extraordinary” levels.Posting on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump said he would…
Trump blasts at Zohran Mamdani at America250 rally US President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani during his speech at the America250 rally held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Thursday evening. Speaking to a large crowd gathered to kick off a yearlong celebration of the United…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s chief of air staff Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu paid an official visit to the US to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation after army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir recently undertook a similar tour. This was the first visit by a serving Pakistan air force (PAF) chief in over a decade, an indication of…
A 10-year-old boy in Dubai used the Dubai Police Smart App to report his father’s abuse, leading to swift intervention and ongoing support/ Image: File In a heartbreaking yet courageous act, a 10-year-old boy in Dubai recently reported his father for repeated physical abuse, utilizing the Dubai Police smart app to seek help. The boy,…