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US President Donald Trump pictured in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US on February 25, 2025. — ReutersIt is a measure of how divided the US has become that rarely in its history has one seen a president being the object of so much adulation among his supporters and of such intense dislike among his opponents. The divisions were not provoked by Trump; they were already there as were many other problems which he exploited to come to power. There is far too much focus on Trump’s character and persona. But he is much more than…
Sam Thompson posts cryptic message after Zara McDermott splitSam Thompson playfully teased about single life in a cryptic post as his ex, Zara McDermott, moved on with a new romance.The 32-year-old Made In Chelsea star, who parted ways with McDermott in December following five years of relationship, took to his official Instagram account to share a teasing post in Harry Potter style. It is pertinent to mention that after the split Thompson has remained single, while McDermott was linked to Lucien Laviscount earlier in March and recently spotted on a dinner date with singer Louis Tomlinson as she confirmed their…
EXPLAINERNine months in space can permanently alter the body, leaving astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore with possible long-term health effects.It was a mission that lasted far longer than planned. United States astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore went to space on board the Boeing Starliner Calypso on June 5, 2024. They were meant to spend eight days on the International Space Station (ISS). But as the spacecraft was approaching the station, its thrusters malfunctioned, and NASA ordered the astronauts to remain on the ISS while figuring out how to bring them back. That lasted nine months, or…
The Yemeni Houthi group said, on Tuesday, that it will not go to calm regarding the targeting of Israeli shipping ships in the Red Sea …
Police escort Armaghan, prime suspect in Mustafa Amir’s murder case, during an appearance before SHC on February 18, 2025. — YouTbe/Geo News/ScreengrabAn anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Karachi on Tuesday extended the physical remand of Armaghan Qureshi, the key accused in the Mustafa Amir abduction and murder case, till March 24. The accused subjected his friend, Amir, to horrific torture at his residence in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) before burning him alive in the Hub area of Balochistan on January 6 this year. At the outset of today’s hearing, the investigating officer produced the accused before the ATC judge on…
Members of the US Capitol Police standby as demonstrators gather near federal lawmakers’ offices during a protest against US President Donald Trump’s adviser billionaire Elon Musk’s campaign to push out tens of thousands of federal workers, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, February 25, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: The Trump administration has admitted for the first time that it dismissed nearly 25,000 recently hired federal workers and says it is now working to reinstate them after a court ruled the mass firings were likely unlawful.The filings state that federal agencies are working to bring all of them back after a judge…
Meghan Markle is ridiculed for ‘trying too hard’ to celebrate an Irish holiday.The Duchess of Sussex, who turned to her Instagram Stories to post green waffles from St Patrick’s Day, is called out for ‘cheap’ move.Writing for Express, Francis Miller says: “Rather than mark the event with traditional soda farls or wheaten side, the Duchess whipped up a batch of American-style breakfast waffles coloured radioactive-green for the family – because what better way to honor Irish history and culture than with a bottle of food coloring.”He adds: “For the kids Archie and Lilibet, the Duchess served up what looked like…
David Foster talks about his fear of taking stairs Musician David Foster admits he is terrified of taking the elevators.Speaking with the Wall Street Journal, the Grammy-winning musician revealed that he manages to stay fit with ample exercises. “I try to go to the gym three times a week,” he said. “Also, I literally never take an elevator. It’s claustrophobia.”Foster added that he has only “been in an elevator five times” as an adult. “Three of those were for surgeries in the hospital. I was drugged, so it was okay,” he explained. “The other two times were extraordinary circumstances.”Foster added that…
Facebook introduces simplest way for users to make money online Meta has launched a new monetisation feature on Facebook, enabling creators to earn from public story views, the company announced.The feature is available to creators already enrolled in Facebook’s content monetisation programme and allows them to generate revenue from existing content.“For example, if a user posts a cooking tutorial or reel and shares part of it as a story, they can now earn money from story views,” Meta explained.Creators can also monetise everyday content they share via stories, with earnings based on performance rather than a fixed view count, according…
QuotableMouin Rabbani, Middle East analyst, breaks down Israel’s latest airstrikes on Gaza.Read moreMouin Rabbani, a Middle East analyst, discusses the new wave of Israeli air strikes on Gaza, and whether this is a one off or the beginning of a larger campaign. Published On 18 Mar 202518 Mar 2025