Megan Stalter: Comedy’s Rom-Com Darling and Fashion’s Next Muse
Megan Stalter speaks about her latest project, Too Much—a Netflix romantic comedy series from Lena Dunham—with the giddy glow of someone describing a love story of her own. And in a way, it is. The partnership began with a digital…
Silk & Forever: Why Kanjivaram Rules the Bridal Realm
For centuries, the Kanjivaram saree has held court as the ultimate symbol of bridal elegance in South India, its lustrous silk threads weaving a timeless tale of tradition, craftsmanship, and cultural pride. Born in the temple town of Kanchipuram in…
President Trump Reacts to Deadly Israeli Hospital Strike in Gaza
On Monday, Israeli airstrikes hit the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists and several medical workers. The incident has drawn international condemnation and a direct response from former U.S. President Donald Trump. The…
Between Markets and Mandates: India’s Russian Oil Balancing Act Faces American Pressure
Washington DC/New Delhi – A familiar script is playing out once again in global geopolitics: oil, diplomacy, and the shadow of war. Former U.S. President Donald Trump, now a central figure in the 2025 Republican campaign, made headlines on Saturday…
Judge Halts Trump-Era Deportations to South Sudan Over Legal Violations
In a significant immigration ruling, U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy has ordered the Trump administration to retain custody of a group of immigrants who were recently deported to South Sudan. The decision follows claims that the Department of Homeland Security…
Trump’s Gulf Visit Blurs Lines Between Diplomacy and Business
Former President Donald Trump has embarked on a high-stakes tour of the Middle East from May 13 to 16, visiting Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Qatar—three economic powerhouses in the Gulf. This marks his first foreign tour…
Judge Halts Trump’s Federal Downsizing Plan, Citing Legal Overreach
A California federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking former President Donald Trump’s sweeping effort to reduce the size of the federal workforce and reorganize 21 government agencies—a move seen as a major setback for the administration’s second-term…
How White Sox Fan ‘Bob’ Defied the Odds to Become the First U.S. Pope
In a stunning turn of events, Robert Francis Prevost, known simply as “Bob” to his friends, has made history as the first American pope, adopting the papal name Leo XIV. A mild-mannered cardinal from Chicago, Prevost’s rise to the papacy…
Israel’s Rhetoric on Iran: The Perils of Pushing Towards Unnecessary War
As tensions simmer between Israel and Iran, Israeli leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu are aligning with figures such as Donald Trump to dismantle the JCPOA nuclear agreement. While Netanyahu’s rhetoric has shifted to suggesting “fixing” the deal, the underlying objective appears…
Fait Accompli: France and Britain Push for Deep Missile Strikes on Russia Ahead of Trump Presidency
In a last-ditch effort to escalate military action in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are reportedly lobbying the Biden administration to authorize deeper missile strikes into Russian territory. According to The Telegraph, high-level talks…
Taiwan’s Air Defense Crisis: A Call for Urgent Upgrades
Retired Taiwanese Navy Captain Lu Lishi, a leading expert on Taiwan’s military, has raised an alarming warning in his latest report, “Taiwan’s Imminent Air Defense Crisis.” Lu argues that Taiwan’s Air Force and air defense systems are in dire need…
Heading for Degeneracy? The Decline of the Royal Navy and Its Eroding Power Projection
Once the world’s most formidable naval force, the British Royal Navy—a symbol of Britain’s maritime dominance and its once-sprawling empire—is now grappling with a crisis of capability and identity. Despite recent pledges to reassert its presence “East of the Suez…
The Vulnerability of U.S. Pacific Command Facilities to Missile Strikes: North Korea’s Strategic Advantage
The U.S. Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), headquartered in Hawaii, oversees military operations across 52% of the Earth’s surface, encompassing South and Southeast Asia, Oceania, the Far East, and parts of the Arctic. With its jurisdiction covering several critical U.S. allies, including…
Russia’s Air Defense Strategy: A Key Factor in Preventing U.S. Military Action Against North Korea?
In a revealing interview from August 12, 2017, Evgeny Kim, a senior fellow at the Centre for Korean Studies of the Institute of Far Eastern Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences, discussed Russia’s role in deterring potential U.S. military…
U.S. General Warns of Risks of Military Defeat in Potential North Korean Conflict
A report submitted to the U.S. Congress by General Jan-Marc Jouas, former deputy commander of U.S. Forces Korea, has raised alarming concerns over the U.S. military’s ability to succeed in a potential conflict on the Korean Peninsula. The report suggests…
The Mask Is Off: Trump’s Intentions for War with Iran
In a stunning display of duplicity, President Donald Trump has made it clear that he intends to dismantle the Iran nuclear deal by October, regardless of the facts. The plan is brazen and premeditated: claim Tehran is violating the agreement,…
Josh Barro Returns to Business Insider as Senior Editor
Josh Barro is making his return to Business Insider as senior editor, where he will oversee the site’s commentary team and continue writing his thought-provoking columns on politics, business, and the economy. The announcement is set to be made on…
Chafee’s Fundraising: A Campaign on Life Support
When it comes to campaign fundraising, former Rhode Island governor and Democratic presidential hopeful Lincoln Chafee stands out—not for his success, but for his abysmally low numbers. Chafee, who transitioned from Republican to independent before declaring as a Democrat, raised…
Yes to Dual Loyalty, No to War with Iran
Criticizing Jewish or Israeli opponents of the Iran nuclear deal often comes with accusations of anti-Semitism. Critics are branded as perpetuating the “dual loyalty” trope—an antiquated notion suggesting that Jews have divided allegiances. But in today’s globalized world, where people…
Grayson Slams Governor Scott’s Planned Parenthood Investigation
In a fierce rebuke of Florida Governor Rick Scott, Congressman Alan Grayson has accused the state’s health regulators of targeting women’s healthcare in a politically motivated investigation of Planned Parenthood clinics. The Orlando Democrat, currently campaigning for a U.S. Senate…