President Donald Trump tackled rumors surrounding his health, explaining that recent hand bruises were merely the result of his daily aspirin regimen. He dismissed allegations of dozing off during meetings as unfounded, emphasizing that his recent health evaluation was a CT scan rather than an MRI.
A viral clip of Sir Percy de Courcy dramatizes a truth long forgotten: gin and tonic was once vital medicine. Quinine in tonic warded off malaria, citrus prevented scurvy, and gin made it drinkable. More than a cocktail, it was a daily imperial tool, helping Britain maintain its tropical posts and safeguard personnel where disease, […]
President Donald Trump received lavish gifts in 2025. World leaders presented him with items like a $400 million jet and a gold samurai helmet. These gifts symbolized respect and admiration. A gold Rolex desk clock and an engraved ingot were also gifted. South Korea presented a replica gold crown. Apple CEO Tim Cook gifted a […]
“Russia deliberately brings war into the New Year -– launching more than two hundred attack drones against Ukraine overnight,” Zelenskyy said on social media, adding that the “targets were our energy infrastructure.” Russia on Wednesday claimed fresh gains in northeastern Ukraine, saying President Vladimir Putin has ordered the expansion of a so-called “buffer zone” along […]
A member of Iran’s security forces was killed during protests that erupted last week, state television reported on Thursday citing a regional official. “A 21-year-old member of the Basij from the city of Kouhdasht was killed last night (Wednesday) by rioters while defending public order,” the channel said, citing Said Pourali, the deputy governor of […]
Ras Al Khaimah welcomed 2026 with a record-breaking 15-minute drone and fireworks show, setting a Guinness World Record for the largest aerial phoenix. 2,300 drones, including 1,000 pyro drones, lit up the sky, while fireworks spanned six kilometers along the coastline. Thousands of residents and visitors enjoyed live performances, celebrating the emirate’s spirit, hospitality, and […]
Alaa Abd el-Fattah, once a symbol of Arab Spring idealism, now faces controversy in the UK after his release from Egyptian prison. His return ignited debate over old social media posts and the vetting process for his British citizenship. This episode highlights the complex challenges liberal democracies face when balancing humanitarian advocacy with national security.
New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has appointed lawyer Ramzi Kassem as the city’s chief counsel. Kassem, who previously represented an individual in an al-Qaeda-related terrorism case and advised the Biden administration on immigration policy, will bring his extensive legal experience to the role. He also co-founded a project focused on law enforcement accountability and has […]