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Stephen A. Smith only speaks up about important societal issues only when it's politically acceptable
Stephen A. Smith is a politician as much as a sports media personality nowadays. There has been talk about him running for president, he’s cozied up to politicians and has made frequent appearances on political news channels. That’s why I believe his recent comments about Dr. Anthony Fauci and Kyrie Irving seem to be more about scoring political points, than an example of actual courage and conviction.On Thursday’s episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show titled "Did Fauci Lie to Us All?", Smith cal...
Hamas agrees to Trump’s plan to disarm in Gaza – The Latest
Donald Trump has declared a breakthrough in negotiations over the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces, but Israeli government officials have voiced scepticism over the deal.Lucy Hough speaks to Julian Borger, the Guardian’s senior international correspondent – watch on YouTube Continue reading...
Tough road for Trump: Why sanctions Bill for tariffs on Russian oil buyers may fail
Lawmakers from both parties, along with industry trade groups, have raised concerns over a section of the legislation that would allow Trump to impose hefty tariffs on countries that buy significant volumes of Russian oil and gas.
'Muslims can't regard country as deity': Islamic body objects to Vande Mataram Bill
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) opposed the amendment making alleged disrespect to Vande Mataram a punishable offence, calling it unconstitutional and against religious freedom. Spokesperson Dr.
Smithsonian America 250 exhibit features 3x more liberal items than conservative ones
A Smithsonian exhibit designed to commemorate America’s 250th birthday displays numerous objects linked to key points in the nation’s history, though it provides relatively little representation of Christianity or conservatism despite ample coverage for LGBT rights and racial justice movements, among other liberal causes, a Fox News Digital review of the exhibit's online catalog found.In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness is an exhibit curated by the Smithsonian Institution with the aim of dis...
Healey sets budget for late October, promising to ‘spread money and power’ around UK
Chancellor will have to find money for Burnham’s policies while sticking to fiscal rules as borrowing costs riseAndy Burnham’s government has set a date for a late October budget to “spread money and power” out of Westminster as the new prime minister pushes forward his tax and spending plans.Announcing an autumn budget for 28 October, the chancellor, John Healey, said Labour would stick to its fiscal rules with its agenda to give businesses and households stability for the future. Continue read...
Democratic Socialists of America activists signed pledge to support, defend 'Chinese socialism'
Multiple self-identified Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-linked individuals signed onto a statement extolling "Chinese socialism.""We, Friends of Socialist China, aim to support the People’s Republic of China and to promote understanding of Chinese socialism," the statement declares, in part."The global advance to socialism is indispensable if humanity is to survive and to flourish; humanity needs socialism in order to prevent climate breakdown, end poverty, establish global peace and wor...
The promise I made to Ismail al-Ghoul
He asked me to keep telling Gaza’s story. Two years after Israel killed him, I have not stopped.
US proposes stricter J-1 visa rules; Indian researchers, docs could be affected
Thousands of Indian researchers, doctors, professors and trainees heading to the US on J-1 exchange visitor visas could face stricter compliance requirements under a proposal by the Trump administration to tighten oversight of one of America's most widely used academic and cultural exchange programmes.
Russia hits Ukraine military cargo vessel near Odesa as Kyiv targets oil refinery
Russia claimed striking a vessel near Odesa carrying military cargo. Ukraine reported hitting Russia's Volgograd oil refinery and port infrastructure. Both nations are increasingly targeting logistics and supply chains. This escalation highlights the Black Sea's crucial role in the ongoing conflict. Ukraine also continues its campaign against Russian logistics targets.
Liberal court stuns with ruling that hands Trump major immigration win
A liberal-led federal appeals court handed President Donald Trump two immigration victories Wednesday, reversing separate district court orders that had delayed the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for migrants from South Sudan and Ethiopia.The judgments from the First Circuit Court of Appeals come after U.S. District Judges Brian Murphy and Patti Saris issued back-to-back orders temporarily blocking the Trump administration's termination of TPS for Ethiopia and South Sudan, respe...
'India always supportive of dialogue and diplomacy': Jaishankar speaks to Iran FM
NEW DELHI: India on Friday expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in West Asia, with external affairs minister S Jaishankar speaking to his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi and urging restraint amid growing regional tensions.
Trump defends $1.8bn slush fund that is holding up Todd Blanche confirmation
President calls for former personal defense lawyer to be ‘immediately approved’ as attorney generalDonald Trump has defended controversial plans for a $1.8bn slush fund even as they threaten to derail the nomination of his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche for US attorney general.Blanche “should be immediately approved” by the US Senate, the president declared in a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday morning, defending the payout scheme proposed by his officials in the Department of Ju...
Japan launches first centralised intelligence body since WWII
Japan has pushed for a sweeping intelligence reform and launched its first centralised intelligence body since World War II. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushes for sweeping security reforms in the face of growing regional threats.
House Democrat blasted after early release law freed inmates later charged with murder
A COVID-era prison release law championed by Rep. Nellie Pou, D-N.J., is facing renewed scrutiny after multiple inmates freed early under the program were later charged with murder.More than 7,000 inmates received an early release starting in November 2020 after then-Gov. Phil Murphy, D-N.J., signed legislation sponsored by Pou, then a New Jersey state senator.Under the law, state inmates were eligible for early release via "public health emergency credits" if they had less than one year remaini...
'Pak-trained Mujahideen turned guns inwards': MEA slams Islamabad over PoK crackdown
India condemned Pakistan's admission of training and arming militants who have turned against the state. The Ministry of External Affairs also criticized Pakistan's harsh crackdown on protesters in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Over forty civilians were reportedly killed during the violent suppression of peaceful demonstrations. India stated that Pakistan's actions exposed its disdain for the region's innocent inhabitants.
Iran strikes tankers under US escort in Hormuz strait as Trump gathers cabinet to discuss war
Energy prices have soared again since fighting between US and Iran resumed two weeks ago as conflict spreads across Middle EastMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIran said it struck two tankers trying to pass through the strait of Hormuz under the escort of the US military, as Donald Trump gathered his cabinet at to discuss the stalling war and rising prices as midterm election in the US loom.Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said they had hit two tankers trying to pass through the s...
Trump unloads on Cornyn, ties AG nomination fight to bitter Texas primary
President Donald Trump unleashed more fury on a Senate Republican he worked to oust who is standing in the way of his personal lawyer becoming the next attorney general.Trump unloaded on Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, over acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s stalled nomination Friday morning, a day after threatening to withdraw Blanche’s nomination from the Senate.He accused Cornyn of previously having no issue with the nearly $2 billion anti-weaponization fund, one of the issues that he and Sen....
How this African region became the hub of global jihad
For two decades, the world's war on jihadism has been told through the ruins of Kabul, the streets of Mosul and the deserts of Syria.
'Done by BJP goons': CJP's Dipke responds after injured Delhi cops' kin seek justice
Families of the injured Delhi Police officers are advocating for a discussion in Parliament regarding their pain. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke suggested a deliberate effort to target students amid the protests, expressing concern for the hurt officers while also questioning how students were being treated. The families presented proof of injuries and extensive damage, asserting that anti-social groups had incited the violence.