MINNEAPOLIS: US Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) was sprayed with an unidentified liquid by an attacker during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis on Tuesday, but she remained unshaken and continued addressing her constituents, AFP reported. Read More: US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar arrives in Islamabad The assailant, identified by police as 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak, jumped from the front row […]
US politics
Trump mixes up Greenland and Iceland in Davos speech
US President Donald Trump appeared to repeatedly refer to Greenland as “Iceland” during a speech to world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, prompting criticism and a swift denial from the White House. Read More: Trump says he won’t use force to take Greenland Speaking on Wednesday at the annual gathering in Switzerland, Trump […]
US Republican lawmaker slams Trump over handling of Venezuelan oil
WASHINGTON: Republican Representative Thomas Massie sharply criticised President Donald Trump on Tuesday over the administration’s handling of Venezuelan oil seized amid escalating tensions with Caracas. Massie accused Trump of selling “stolen” Venezuelan oil and using the proceeds for his own benefit rather than following constitutional procedures. Read More: US Senate rebukes Trump on Venezuela in war powers vote Massie’s […]
Machado hands Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump in symbolic gesture
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump during a White House meeting on Thursday, in a move aimed at influencing Washington’s approach to her country’s political future. Read More: Trump claims once again he resolved Pakistan-India conflict Machado described the meeting as “excellent” and said the […]
Trump denies Diddy presidential pardon request
Former President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that Sean “Diddy” Combs officially request a presidential pardon. According to a report by the New York Times, Trump confirmed the request arrived in writing but stated he has no plans to grant clemency to the music mogul. Read More: How many years in prison does Sean ‘Diddy‘ […]
Trump attributes hand bruising to aspirin use, dismisses health concerns
US President Donald Trump has said that large bruises visible on his right hand were caused by daily aspirin use and rejected claims that he had fallen asleep during public engagements, according to an interview published by The Wall Street Journal on Thursday. Addressing questions surrounding his health, Mr Trump said aspirin taken to thin […]
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor
Zohran Mamdani was ceremonially sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor on Thursday, vowing to pursue an ambitious democratic socialist agenda focused on easing the cost of living for working residents. Speaking on the steps of City Hall, he promised to prioritise affordability and economic justice. Read More: New York enters new era as Mamdani takes […]
US justice department faces delay in releasing Epstein files
The US Justice Department has disclosed that it must review around 5.2 million pages of files linked to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a process that is expected to delay the full public release of the documents well beyond an initial congressional deadline. Read More: New Epstein releases turn up more emails about […]
New York enters new era as Mamdani takes office
NEW YORK: As the new year begins, New York City is set to welcome a new mayor, with mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani taking office on Thursday and making history as the city’s first Muslim mayor, according to AFP. Read More: Pakistani-Americans celebrate Zohran Mamdani’s historic NYC Mayor win Mamdani will be sworn in just after midnight on New Year’s Eve […]
Trump unveils ‘America First 250’ aircraft design, sparks online debate
President Donald Trump triggered a wave of online reactions after unveiling the design of a new presidential aircraft dubbed “America First 250” through a rapid series of posts on his social media platform, Truth Social. Read More: Trump in spotlight as 2026 World Cup draw begins The posts appeared early on December 26, a day after […]