Trump – Modern Stupor Mundi wannabe
PRESIDENT Donald Trump wants to be a modern Stupor Mundi or wonder of the world. The last Stupor Mundi was the celebrated German Holy Roman Emperor and crusader...
Farewell Aga Khan
PRINCE Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, hereditary Imam of the world’s 12-15 million Shia Ismaili Muslims, died recently in Lisbon, Portugal. What a life he led....
Solving Mideast problem Trump style
THE Great White Father in Washington has spoken. Let mere mortals hark and obey. President Donald Trump has described Gaza as a “mess” that needs to be “cleaned...
Hail the new king
THIS exciting week, the man who would be king of everything made his first pronouncements. Greenland should be purchased by the United States. Canada should sel...
What is happening in Syria?
SYRIA is the mother of all mysteries. Even the Romans could not figure out all the intrigues, plots, factions, coups and assassinations that were common there. ...
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Yamal starts for Spain in crucial World Cup clash with Saudi Arabia
Spain recall the 18-year-old Barcelona star to face Saudi Arabia after a goalless draw against Cape Verde in their World Cup opener.
Vance hopes US and Iran can reset ties at historic talks
US Vice President JD Vance says he hopes Washington and Tehran can reset their relationship at the start of historic talks in Switzerland.
Colombia’s runoff election opens with stark choice for voters
Colombians vote in a polarised presidential runoff between a hard-right Trump-backed lawyer and a leftist senator.
Police detain five suspects in missing teenage girls case
Police detain five local men linked to the disappearance of two teenage girls rescued in an operation in Machang.
