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Former Trump loyalist and top MAGA activist Steve Bannon once again became a centre of mockery on social media after making a dramatic prediction about the 2028 US presidential election.Speaking at a Conservative event on Thursday, the former Donald Trump strategist warned supporters that a Democratic victory could have harsh consequences for people in the…

For billions of years, the Moon has been Earth’s steadfast companion, influencing tides, stabilising our planet’s tilt, and shaping the evolution of life. Yet precise laser measurements reveal an astonishing truth: the Moon is drifting away from Earth by about 3.8 centimetres each year. This seemingly minor movement is, in fact, a window into the…

Former US President Joe Biden delivered one of his strongest attacks yet on MAGA chief Donald Trump during a speech in Omaha on Friday, accusing the president of damaging America’s institutions and mocking his remodel of the White House. Speaking at a Nebraska Democratic Party gala, the former president told supporters he believed Trump’s actions…

Rama Duwaji, the 28-year-old artist who will become New York’s youngest first lady when Zohran Mamdani takes office in January, has spent years expressing fierce political views through her art. Duwaji kept a low public profile during Mamdani’s campaign. However, her illustrations and posts reveal firm positions on American foreign policy and Israel’s actions in…

Vivek Ramaswamy thanked US President Donald Trump for endorsing his bid to become Ohio’s next governor — but the response online showed how divided the Republican base remains over his candidacy.Ramaswamy posted a message on X soon after Trump’s endorsement, writing: “Thank you, Mr President, for securing our border & making America safer. Now it’s…

Fujairah enforces certified guides to boost mountain safety / Image credit: File The Emirate of Fujairah is rolling out a major regulatory change to professionalize and secure its bustling adventure tourism sector. Starting next season, the Fujairah Adventure Center has announced a strict new policy: no individual or group will be allowed to lead mountain…

Newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani became the centre of an internet debate after a video from his victory speech went viral. In the clip, Mamdani is seen raising his arm several times and waving to supporters. Some social media users claimed the movements resembled a Nazi salute, similar to the hand gesture…

File photo: A woman who fled el-Fasher, after Sudan’s paramilitary forces killed hundreds of people in the western Darfur region, rests at a camp in Tawila, Sudan. (Pictire credit: AP) Until Thursday, violence by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against Sudanese civilians was ongoing.However, on Thursday afternoon, the paramilitary group led by General Mohammed Hamdan…

Chinese President Xi Jinping (left), Uyghur activist protesting oppression (file – agencies) China’s influence over global academia came under sharp scrutiny this week after The Guardian revealed that Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) in the UK had suspended research into forced labour involving Uyghurs in China – a move later reversed after widespread criticism and legal…

In Chicago on Wednesday morning, the first children had just arrived at the Rayito de Sol early learning center, and staff members were getting ready for the day. Suddenly, agents from United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), some wearing balaclavas pulled over their faces, stormed in and arrested one of the teachers. A father…