US government shutdown: Trump to meet Russell Vought; eyeing to cut ‘Democrat agencies’
President Donald Trump announced plans to cut "Democrat Agencies" and fire federal workers during a government shutdown, citing an "unprecedented opportunity." He mentioned Project 2025, a conservative plan to radically…
Days after firing BLM supporters in FBI, director Kash Patel fires trainee for displaying gay pride flag, calls it ‘inappropriate’
FBI Director Kash Patel dismissed an agent trainee for displaying a gay pride flag, citing an "improper political message" and poor judgment. The dismissal, which occurred during a government shutdown…
UAE banks stops SMS OTP, moves to app-based approvals for all transfers; what customers need to know
Emirates NBD is phasing out SMS and email OTPs, transitioning to app-based verification through its ENBD X mobile app starting November 1, 2025. This Central Bank-mandated shift aims to significantly…
Epstein is ‘greatest blackmailer ever’: Commerce secretary makes bombshell claims, suggests he may have traded videos for leniency
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick alleged Jeffrey Epstein's high-profile associates participated in illicit activities and were likely blackmailed with compromising videos, possibly traded for his lenient 2008 sentence. This contrasts…
