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Reporter’s Notebook: Call for for a free Iran echoes at the United Nations
Protesters gathered outside the United Nations while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the General Assembly, calling for Iran’s Islamic government to be removed and for a free, secular republic. Speakers accused the regime of terrorism, repression and killing its opponents, while urging the United States and other countries to apply greater pressure. The two-day rally,…
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Brad Smith to oversee Microsoft communications during leadership transition
Microsoft is moving its communications division from marketing into its Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs organisation, with vice-chair and president Brad Smith taking overall charge. The change follows chief communications officer Frank Shaw’s decision to leave later this year and reflects Microsoft’s effort to communicate more directly in an increasingly fragmented media landscape, particularly as…
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Arabella Kushner takes prominent role during Xi Jinping’s White House visit
Arabella Kushner, the 15-year-old granddaughter of President Trump, featured prominently at the White House during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit on Thursday. Dressed in a cream floor-length gown, she stood alongside senior officials including the Secretary of State and Vice President. Her prominent positioning was likely a deliberate diplomatic gesture intended to charm Xi…
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Unearthed clip exposes clash between El-Sayed and ex-GOP rival: ‘Muslims definitely hate you’
A resurfaced video shows Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, responding angrily to questions about whether his Muslim faith indicated links to the Muslim Brotherhood or support for Sharia law. At a 2018 gubernatorial forum, he rejected those claims, saying he would uphold the US and Michigan constitutions and arguing that Sharia law…
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Xsolla President’s New Book Reveals How Gaming Companies Can ‘Get Off That Hit-Driven Hamster Wheel’
Xsolla president Chris Hewish has published a new book titled “Durable Advantage: Five Pillars of the Modern Game Business,” unveiled at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne. The book addresses the gaming industry’s current challenges of layoffs and contraction by proposing a strategic framework built on five pillars: relationships, commerce, intelligence, trust and time. Hewish argues that…
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Republican senator skewers Xi as a ‘reptile’ after Trump fawns over Chinese leader and warns: ‘His God is himself’
President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House this week, praising him warmly and describing their relationship as a great friendship. However, the visit has sparked significant disagreement amongst Capitol Hill lawmakers, with some Republicans and Democrats expressing serious concerns about the engagement amid an ongoing trade war and geopolitical tensions.…
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Trump-Xi White House dinner serves pescatarian menu without red meat
President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a formal White House state dinner featuring an elegant menu described as pescatarian, with red meat notably absent. The choice contrasted with Trump’s well-known preference for fast food, while the event served as a diplomatic occasion celebrating US-China relations. The meal included yellow squash velouté, wild…
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Trump aide Natalie Harp discusses her White House role and influence
Natalie Harp, a 35-year-old executive assistant to President Trump, has given a rare interview to the Washingtonian magazine about her role working closely with the president. Known as the “human printer” for printing articles for Trump to read, Harp has become recognised in the West Wing for her dedication, working around the clock at the…
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Judge Tosses Donald Trump’s Lawsuit Against Des Moines Register And Pollster Ann Selzer
An Iowa judge has dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and pollster Ann Selzer over a 2024 pre-election poll that incorrectly showed Kamala Harris leading him in Iowa by three points. The judge ruled that election polling and reporting are political speech protected by the First Amendment, and rejected Trump’s claim that…
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Saudi foreign minister warns Houthi threat goes global as Trump holds fire
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister warned that Houthi attacks pose a wider international security threat, particularly to commercial shipping through the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. His comments followed Saudi claims that its air defences intercepted six ballistic missiles launched towards Taif and Yanbu, while Riyadh urged greater international cooperation amid reports that President…