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Republican ‘betrayer’? Curtis Silwa faces backlash for comedy skit with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former Republican rival Curtis Sliwa appeared together in a comedy sketch at a charity gala, drawing criticism from some within the Republican Party. The staged parody, which played on Sliwa's fondness for cats, led to accusations of betrayal and questioned loyalty from party insiders and former Governor David Paterson.
'India a better mediator than Pakistan': Israeli envoy on Middle East war
Israel's envoy dismisses Pakistan's mediation efforts in the Middle East conflict, favoring India as a 'better mediator.' She highlighted significant military gains against Iran's proxies and internal instability within Iran. The envoy also emphasized a dual-track US strategy of diplomacy and military pressure, ruling out compromise on Iran's nuclear program.
'Fabricated': Pentagon rejects report that Pete Hegseth attempted defence investments before US-Israel attacked Iran
A report alleged a broker explored defense investments before US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Sean Parnell, assistant to US War Secretary Pete Hegseth, has vehemently denied these claims. He stated the allegations are false and fabricated. Parnell demanded an immediate retraction of the report. Secretary Hegseth and the Department of War maintain their commitment to ethics and regulations.
Iran strikes fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker at Dubai port; spill risk flagged
A Kuwaiti crude oil tanker anchored off Dubai was targeted in a direct Iranian attack, igniting a fire and damaging its hull. This incident, involving drone strikes, follows a pattern of attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf. Dubai authorities are managing the blaze, with all 24 crew members reported safe.
Sustained war in Iran depletes high-end missile stocks of US
Ballistic missile defence calls for firing at least twice at each target, given the doctrine of shoot-shoot-look, in which crews launch two times and then check the result. That implies at least 2,400 interceptors fired over the course of the war, and perhaps many more, since sometimes additional missiles are needed to defend against incoming projectiles.
A 35-year-old ‘crypto bro’ helped Pakistan win over Trump’s world
The prestigious guest list made the event look more like a state visit than a ceremony for a non-binding stablecoin agreement that is exploratory in nature and doesn’t involve a major financial commitment. A group photo showed the 32-year-old son of Trump adviser Steve Witkoff flanked by Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Artemis II in pictures: NASA’s next moon mission like you have never seen before
Over 50 years after Apollo's last mission, NASA is now just 48 hours away from bringing humans back to the moon with Artemis II. This historic 10-day mission marks the first crewed launch of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft as it takes four pioneering astronauts around the moon. In this photo story, we take a look at how the crew and rocket got to this point of being ready to launch by looking back at all the hard work and challenges that occurred during the uncrewed Artemis 1 foundations in 2022, through the high-pressure survival training of the crews and the com
Man fatally stabbed near mobile pot dispensary in Bronx late-night attack
A 35-year-old man was fatally stabbed late Saturday night in the Bronx, found collapsed next to a brightly colored mobile cannabis dispensary. Responders arrived at the scene on Webster Avenue to find the victim with a chest stab wound. He was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital and pronounced dead. The investigation into the stabbing is ongoing.
Indian worker killed in Kuwait after Iranian drone attack on major power and water desalination plant
An Indian worker lost his life and a key service building at a major power and desalination plant sustained heavy damage following Iranian strikes on Sunday evening. Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said. The ministry's spokesperson said the attack targeted a service structure within the facility, resulting in the worker's death and "significant material damage" to the site. Emergency and technical teams were rushed in immediately under the country's approved response plans, news agency ANI reported.
Israel blocks senior Catholic leaders from Jerusalem church on Palm Sunday ‘first time in centuries,’ access restored
For the first time in centuries, senior Catholic leaders were blocked from Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, sparking global outrage. Israeli authorities cited security concerns amid the Iran conflict, while church leaders and international figures, including Macron, Meloni, and US Ambassador Huckabee, condemned the decision. The incident highlights growing tensions over religious access and wartime restrictions in the city.
RECENT NEWS
- Republican ‘betrayer’? Curtis Silwa faces backlash for comedy skit with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani
- 'India a better mediator than Pakistan': Israeli envoy on Middle East war
- 'Fabricated': Pentagon rejects report that Pete Hegseth attempted defence investments before US-Israel attacked Iran
- Iran strikes fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker at Dubai port; spill risk flagged
- Sustained war in Iran depletes high-end missile stocks of US
