Trump says his $5,000 dividend checks for every American adult are ‘100 percent’ happening
The president claims he can dole out the money without congressional approval, despite Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson saying otherwise
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Trump shares his Air Force One playlist with reporters: ‘I want to make you happy’
President Trump shared his personal playlist with reporters on Air Force One, telling the journalists that he wanted to make them “happy.”
President seeks more UK support in education, investment, technology - Prothom Alo English
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban.BSSPresident Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today, Monday urged the United Kingdom (UK) to enhance cooperation in Bangladesh's education, human resource d...
Maharashtra govt. orders probe into land transfer to Premier Automobiles over six decades ago
Following allegations of cattle-grazing land allotted for industrial purpose in 1960s turning into premium real estate in alleged land use violation, the Maharashtra Revenue Department has constituted a nine-member Special Investigation Team (SIT), headed by the Konkan Divisional...
CM Bhagwant Mann tells Centre to check Gujarat, not defame Punjab on drugs
Ahead of the BJP's proposed 'Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatras' in the state, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday accused the BJP-led Centre of 'defaming' Punjab over drug abuse and asked it to check drug supplies in Gujarat instead.
घरवालों का तो छोड़ो, उम्मीदवार को नहीं मिला खुद का वोट! राजस्थान निकाय चुनाव में चौंकाने वाला रिजल्ट
Rajasthan Local Body Elections Results 2026: राजस्थान के शहरी निकाय चुनाव में एक ऐसा नतीजा सामने आया है, जिसने हर किसी का ध्यान खींच लिया. बालोतरा जिले की सिणधरी नगरपालिका के वार्ड नंबर 3 से चुनाव लड़ रहे राष्ट्रीय लोकतांत्रिक पार्टी (RLP) के प्रत्याशी ओम प्रकाश को एक भी वोट नहीं...
Mohsin Naqvi set to overhaul PCB, Aqib Javed and Wahab Riaz likely to go
The Pakistan Cricket Board is set for a major shake-up, with chairman Mohsin Naqvi expected to take some tough calls in the coming days, including changes to the national selection committee and the release of former Test cricketer Aqib Javed from his duties as senior selector.
Yemen's Houthis attack Saudis, seize crucial Red Sea islands
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have tightened their grip on a key shipping route, capturing two strategic Red Sea islands. The closure of another global transport route is the latest ripple effect of the US war with Iran.
Columbia Gives Big Money to Pro-Israel Groups — But Not to Pro-Palestine Ones - The Intercept
As Columbia University ramped up its crackdown on pro-Palestine protesters over the past three years, the Ivy League institution was paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to pro-Israel groups, according to a review of tax filings. Recipients of the cash included the American Is...
Unions move to back political cash reforms after Farage’s £72M haul
Trade unions have not yet reached agreement — but a joint statement could come as soon as Tuesday.
BRICS highlights opposition to tariffs
Opposition to US tariffs formed a point of consensus among the otherwise divergent interests at the BRICS summit, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi touted the bloc’s “coming of age.”
France apologizes to US after human-rights dispute
© Getty Images / Chesnot France has backed down in a diplomatic fight with the US, expressing regret for publicly questioning Washington’s commitment to human rights after the dispute threatened to derail Paris’ choice of ambassador.
Left-leaning opposition edges ahead in Swedish election
FILE PHOTO: People getting ready to cast their votes in Swedish general election in Stockholm. © Getty Images / Narciso Contreras Sweden’s center-left bloc has increased its lead to three seats over right-wing ruling parties, with 95% of the ballots counted in Sunday’s general el...
Trump says the only AI guardrails the U.S. needs is him as president - PBS
Trump says the only AI guardrails the U.S. needs is him as president PBS
What It Was Like to Know Gloria Steinem - Time Magazine
I was a 33-year-old organizer when I first met Gloria Steinem in 2007. Despite being a women’s studies major in college, I had not fully grasped Gloria’s role in supporting grassroots women's organizations. She had created the Ms. Foundation for Women to do just that, to fund an...
Immigrants express relief after Sweden Democrats suffer election setback
STOCKHOLM, Sept 14 - Immigrants in Sweden expressed relief on Monday after voters dealt the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats, whose rise helped drive the country's politics sharply to the right on immigration, their first setback in a parliamentary election.
Frank Chikane denies taking ANC to court over Johannesburg mayoral bid - IOL
Frank Chikane has rejected claims that he is taking the ANC to court over its Johannesburg mayoral candidacy, as the party battles ongoing problems with its election candidate lists.
RONALD LAMOLA | Brics solidarity on show at summit - TimesLIVE
What happens if we do not emerge with a declaration? How do we communicate this to the people of South Africa? What would be our message given that the May foreign ministers’ meeting had failed to reach consensus, leading to renewed scepticism among commentators who described the...