Yashwi Thakur

[ad_1] Ted Cruz says he was with Trump when Musk started attacking the latter on social media Senator Ted Cruz described witnessing Donald Trump's anger while Elon Musk launched a scathing online attack against the US President on Thursday, likening his position to that of a child amidst parental discord."I was sitting in the Oval as this unfolded. Trump was pissed. He was venting," the Republican senator disclosed on his podcast "Verdict with Ted Cruz" Friday, quoted by the New York Post."I was sitting there, and the tweets were coming…. Elon was saying some really harsh things," he added.Cruz, who maintains close friendships with both former associates, further described their widely publicised separation this week as "incredibly painful." "These are two men whom I know very well, they're both good friends of mine," he said.He expressed his discomfort with the […]

[ad_1] A team of inmates from Dubai Police Central Jail took fifth place at the first online edition of the Asian inmate chess championship. Photo: Dubai Police via The National A team of inmates from Dubai Police’s Correctional and Penal Institutions has earned fifth place in the first-ever Asian Inmate Chess Championship, a virtual tournament overseen by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). The milestone highlights the transformative power of chess as a tool for rehabilitation and reintegration.The tournament brought together 23 teams from eight countries across Asia. Representing the UAE, Dubai’s eight-member team was selected through an intense internal qualifier involving 40 inmates. The selection and training were carried out in collaboration with the Dubai Chess and Culture Club, which provided mentorship and strategic guidance throughout the process.“The team placed fifth overall, demonstrating a high level of preparation and strategic […]

[ad_1] 5 Proud Boys sue US government over January 6 prosecutions Five leaders of the far-right Proud Boys group are suing the US government for $100 million, claiming their constitutional rights were violated during their prosecution for involvement in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.The lawsuit, filed Friday in Florida, accuses FBI agents and federal prosecutors of political bias and misconduct. The men, Henry "Enrique" Tarrio, Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl, and Dominic Pezzola, argue they were targeted because of their support for US President Donald Trump.All five were convicted for plotting or participating in the riot, which aimed to block the certification of former President Joe Biden’s 2020 election win. They were sentenced to prison, with Tarrio receiving 22 years, the longest sentence among them, after being found guilty of seditious conspiracy and other charges.Earlier this year, Trump […]

[ad_1] White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed ABC News correspondent Terry Moran (File photos) White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed ABC News correspondent Terry Moran over a now-deleted series of social media posts criticising senior adviser Stephen Miller and US President Donald Trump. "Last night, in a since-deleted post, so-called 'journalist' @TerryMoran went on a rampage against Stephen Miller and called President Trump 'a world class hater.' This is unhinged and unacceptable," Leavitt wrote on X. "We have reached out to @ABC to inquire about how they plan to hold Terry accountable," she added.The controversy erupted after Moran posted sharp criticism of Miller- describing him as defined more by animosity than intellect. He alleged that Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff for policy, was not just the ideological engine behind Trumpism, but a figure whose antagonistic […]

[ad_1] King Charles (File photo) King Charles is reportedly "livid" about potentially missing a cherished Christmas tradition this year.Recent reports from The Sun indicate a shortage of pheasants at Sandringham Estate, potentially affecting the winter shooting schedule. This activity is traditionally one of the monarch's preferred holiday pursuits."King Charles III is livid, frustrated and disappointed, reflecting both his deep personal attachment to the cherished family tradition and his broader commitment to his royal heritage," British royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital."He's also annoyed that the mishap reflects rather poorly on the management of Sandringham, which he inherited from his mother, Queen Elizabeth II," she further said."The shoot gathers his extended royal family and guests, reinforcing bonds while upholding a long-standing aristocratic tradition. The root of the problem is that Charles has always opposed importing birds from elsewhere, preferring […]

[ad_1] US ambassador Pete Hoekstra (Image credits: AP) The American ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra defended US border practices, rejecting Ottawa’s recent travel warning that advised Canadians to prepare for possible phone searches and detentions when entering the United States.Hoekstra told The Canadian Press that while some Canadians may have had negative experiences, these are isolated incidents and not reflective of broader US policy.“If a Canadian has had a disappointing experience coming into the United States, I’m not denying that it happened, but I’m saying it’s an isolated event and it is not a pattern, ”Hoekstra said. “Searching devices and all of that is not a well-founded fear. We don’t do that. America is a welcoming place.”In April, the Canadian government updated its travel advisory, warning citizens about potential scrutiny at US ports of entry, including searches of electronic devices. […]

[ad_1] Indian expats lose over Dh1,400 due to Nepal’s sudden enforcement of NOC rule for UAE-bound travellers. Some Indian residents of the UAE have unexpectedly lost more than Dh1,400 each or faced significant travel stress after Nepal began strictly enforcing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) requirement from the Indian embassy for re-entry to the Emirates.As reported by Khaleej Times, this rule, though not new, has recently been implemented more rigorously due to concerns about human trafficking and tax evasion.Dubai resident Manu Palerichal, CEO of CLA Emirates, recounted a stressful experience during his Eid break trip to Nepal. “As soon as we landed in Nepal on Thursday, an immigration officer informed us that we need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Indian embassy when returning to the UAE,” he told Khaleej Times.“No one had informed us about this beforehand… fellow […]

[ad_1] FBI director Kash Patel issued a statement Saturday night as immigration-related protests flared for a second night in Paramount, a suburb of Los Angeles. Patel warned that anyone who assaults law enforcement officers, including federal agents, would face jail time.“Hit a cop, you’re going to jail… doesn’t matter where you came from, how you got here, or what movement speaks to you. If the local police force won’t back our men and women on the thin blue line, we @FBI will.” Patel wrote in a post on X.The warning came following the unrest over federal immigration enforcement raids which led to clashes between protesters and agents. Demonstrators reportedly surrounded federal vehicles outside a Home Depot, which was being used as a staging area. Federal agents in gas masks deployed flash-bang grenades and tear gas to disperse the crowd, and […]

[ad_1] JD Vance, Gavin Newsom (C) and Donald Trump (R) Federal immigration raids in Los Angeles sparked a second day of unrest Saturday, prompting a wave of sharp political reactions as clashes between protestors and law enforcement escalated in the suburb of Paramount. Federal agents deployed flash-bang grenades, shut down sections of a freeway, and arrested over 100 individuals, as demonstrators rallied near a Home Depot staging area used by immigration officials.US President Donald Trump authorised the deployment of 2,000 national guard troops to the area, slamming California governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass for what he called a failure to control “riots and looters.”"If Governor Gavin Newscum... and Mayor Karen Bass... can't do their jobs... then the Federal Government will step in and solve the problem... the way it should be solved!!!" Trump posted on Truth […]

[ad_1] Hamdan bin Zayed meets Noura Al Mazrouei and recognises her efforts in transforming date kernels into innovative food products/ Image: Instagram-emiratesroyalfamily From pastries to pasta, rice, energy drinks, cosmetics, and even kohl , Emirati innovator Noora Al Mazroui is creating an entire product line from a single item: date pits.The 60-year-old UAE national has made it her mission to prove that no part of the palm tree should go to waste , especially not the stone-like pit found at the heart of every date.“The palm tree begins with a pit and ends with a pit,” Al Mazroui told Khaleej Times.It started with a question: Why throw the pits away?Al Mazroui’s journey began decades ago, inspired by her upbringing and her deep connection to nature.In the 1980s, she and her husband received a plot of farmland from the late Sheikh […]