There is a particular kind of clarity that comes from watching a superpower bluster. From where we stand in Pakistan, a nation that has lived under the long, unpredictable shadow of American foreign policy for decades, the current confrontation between Washington and Tehran carries a familiar and deeply instructive weight. We have seen this script […]
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American Exceptionalism in Contemporary Global Politics
American exceptionalism is the belief that the United States holds a unique position among nations, shaped by its distinct history, founding ideals, and political system rooted in democracy, freedom, and liberty. It suggests that America is not only different but carries a special responsibility to act as a model for others, often described metaphorically as […]
Hollywood stars gather for an all-winners celebration at the American Film Institute Awards
If the American Film Institute Awards stands for anything, it’s that everyone in the room – from Leonardo DiCaprio and Ryan Coogler to Timothée Chalamet and Ariana Grande – leaves feeling like a winner. That spirit was on full display Friday as the AFI Awards gathered its 2026 honorees for an invitation-only luncheon in Beverly […]
Tidal wave of Chinese tea brands place bets on winning over American tastebuds
Amanda Wang, co-founder of the Chinese fast-growing beverage chain Ningji Lemon Tea, made four research trips to the US before launching Bobobaba, designed to cater specifically to American tastes. With colourful, Instagram-friendly drinks filled with fruit pieces, boba pearls and cute logos, Wang, whose Chinese brand is backed by Tencent and ByteDance, is among an […]
Eddie Murphy to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute
Eddie Murphy is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI’s board of trustees said Friday. The award will be handed out at a gala tribute in Los Angeles, at the Dolby Theatre, on April 18. “Eddie Murphy is an American icon,” said Kathleen Kennedy, who chairs the institute’s board […]
Justin Baldoni’s legal battle with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds takes a downturn
American actor and director Justin Baldoni faced a setback in his legal battle with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. The director of ‘It Ends with Us’ saw his defamation countersuit against the couple formally dismissed by Judge Lewis Liman after Baldoni’s team failed to file an amended complaint, as reported by The New York Post. […]
American Mayer becomes three-weight world champion
Mikaela Mayer outpointed Mary Spencer in Canada to become a unified light-middleweight and a three-division world champion. The 35-year-old American produced a dominant performance at the Montreal Casino, outboxing the hometown favourite over 10 rounds. Judges scored the contest 100-90, 98-92 and 98-92 as Mayer claimed the WBA crown and the vacant WBC and WBO […]
First American airline flight in 22 years arrives in Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH: The first American airline flight to arrive in Saudi Arabia since 1997 landed in Jeddah on Wednesday carrying 168 Hajj pilgrims. The Miami Air chartered flight from Ohio touched down at King Abdulaziz International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, a General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) spokesperson and the airport tweeted. The first flight of […]
American paradox: Deficit widens even as economy grows
President Donald Trump likes to take credit for the US economy, with historic low unemployment and few signs of rising prices, but his promises that surging growth would pay for massive tax cuts are falling flat. After an initial bounce in 2018 and in the first three months of 2019, the economy is expected to […]
Sri Lanka police wrongly ID American Muslim activist as attacks suspect
Sri Lankan police have been left red-faced after wrongly identifying a female American Muslim activist as a suspect in the deadly Easter bombings. On Thursday, police issued a flyer with the names and photos of six people — three men and three women — wanted in connection with attacks that killed over 250 people. Among […]