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A highly classified whistleblower complaint alleging wrongdoing by Tulsi Gabbard has remained within her agency for about eight months without being shared with Congress. The delay has prompted questions in Washington about classification rules and oversight procedures for whistleblower complaints involving senior intelligence officials. Reporting by The Wall Street Journal established that the complaint was…

Did Trevor Noah just admit to insider trading on the Grammys stage? The ‘potato’ joke explained During the 2026 Grammys in Los Angeles, host Trevor Noah delivered an unscripted line that rippled far beyond the room. While welcoming viewers, Noah dropped the word “potato,” then added: “If you had me saying ‘potato’ on Polymarket, you…

Andrew Tate has reignited influencer boxing controversy by backing a potential Misfits Boxing fight between Bryce Hall and streamer Clavicular with a seven-figure offer. Clavicular, who previously mocked boxing and dismissed fighting as pointless, quickly changed course once money was involved. Hall accepted immediately, turning online taunts into serious negotiations. A potential influencer boxing bout…

File photo: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina (Picture credit: ANI) A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to a total of 10 years in prison in two separate corruption cases linked to alleged irregularities in the allocation of residential plots under the Purbachal New Town government project near Dhaka.According to news…

Are You Breaking Dubai Metro Rules? Fines Range from Dh100 to Dh2,000! (Representative Image) Dubai’s ultra-modern Metro system is known for being fast, clean and efficient but breaking the rules can cost commuters from Dh100 to a hefty Dh2,000. As the city’s public transport usage surges, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reinforced a…

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to sue comedian Trevor Noah after, while hosting the 68th Grammy Awards, Noah suggested that Trump had visited Epstein Island with former US President Bill Clinton.During the telecast, while announcing the Song of the Year award, Noah said, “There you have it, song of the year! Congratulations, Billie…

British envoy to US Peter Mandelson (AP file photo) Former British ambassador to the United States and former minister Peter Mandelson resigned from the Labour Party on Sunday, saying he did not want to cause it “further embarrassment” after newly released US documents renewed scrutiny of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Mandelson, 72,…

Trump H-1B Visa Overhaul: Impact on Indian Professionals and US Tech Sector A once-strategic partnership between the United States and India, long built on mutual economic benefit, innovation and people-to-people ties, is now straining under sweeping immigration and trade policies implemented under former President Donald Trump’s administration. Policies such as the drastic H-1B visa fee…

Did Bryan Johnson Knowingly Engage with Jeffrey Epstein? Tech CEO’s Defence Under Fire Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, best known for his longevity and brain-interface ventures, has ignited a fresh social-media firestorm by revealing a long-buried encounter with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, prompting both support and fierce backlash online. Johnson’s candid admission, buried…

Ramadan 2026: February 18th or 19th? When will the crescent moon be sighted and the month of fasting begins With just weeks to go before the holy month of Ramadan 2026 in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and much of the Islamic world, Muslims are closely watching the skies and the lunar calendar…