Category: World

Famous rapper Jay-Z was seen with his wife Beyoncé and daughter Blue Ivy after serious accusations were made against him. A woman who had already accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of assaulting her when she was just 13 years old updated her lawsuit to include Jay-Z, saying he participated in the assault too.

In response, Jay-Z called the allegations “crazy” and “terrible.” He believes they are part of an attempt to extort money from him. Despite the controversy, Jay-Z and his family attended an event at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood where Blue Ivy shined in her gorgeous gown. The family looked happy together, and Beyoncé praised Blue Ivy’s work in a new movie.

Jay-Z has denied the accusations and said they hurt his family. He feels sad that they have to explain these upsetting claims to their children. Just before this event, he filed to dismiss the lawsuit and asked for the woman’s identity to be revealed publicly.

Toronto: After a tense time between India and Canada, an important Indian diplomat was seen with Canadian leaders at an event in late November. India’s consul general, Masakui Rungsung, attended a celebration for Hindu Heritage Month in Surrey, British Columbia (BC), on November 29. There were also big names like BC Premier David Eby, Deputy Premier Niki Sharma, and other local and federal leaders.

Among the federal MPs were Sukh Dhaliwal and Randeep Sarai from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party. Recently, Dhaliwal tried to pass a motion in the House of Commons to recognize the violent attacks on Sikhs in 1984 as “genocide,” but it didn’t pass.

The event was organized by Kamal Sharma, an entertainment figure, who mentioned, “I love to bring everyone together. I’m happy it worked out.” He has been organizing these celebrations since 2022, when Canada’s Parliament officially recognized Hindu Heritage Month. This year, due to recent tensions, he wanted not just the community to join but leaders as well.

Sharma highlighted that the special thing about this event was that people from all religions were represented, not just Hindus. This gathering was significant because there has been little contact between Indian officials and Canadian leaders since a diplomatic spat began in October.

At that time, Canada told India that six of its diplomats were “persons of interest” in a serious investigation. India responded by withdrawing its officials and sending back some Canadian diplomats. This tension grew worse after Prime Minister Trudeau mentioned in September that there were serious allegations involving Indian agents linked to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a pro-Khalistan activist in Surrey, three months prior

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is getting ready to testify in court about corruption charges. This is a big deal because it’s the first time an Israeli prime minister has had to do this. Netanyahu has been accused of accepting expensive gifts like cigars and champagne from a rich Hollywood producer and giving special treatment to media owners who helped him get good press.

Netanyahu, who is 75 years old, strongly denies these charges. He claims that they are unfair and part of a plot to remove him from power. He complained, “I’ve waited eight years to share my truth and fight these ridiculous accusations.”

As he gets ready for court, many people are protesting outside. Some are angry at Netanyahu, including families of hostages from Gaza, while others support him. Signs at the protests call him a “Crime Minister.”

Even though Netanyahu is facing serious charges, Israeli law allows him to stay in power. However, these troubles have caused a divide in the country, with many people calling for his resignation. Netanyahu’s supporters believe he is being unfairly treated.

His court sessions will last a long time—six hours a day, three days a week for several weeks. Critics are worried that he won’t be able to manage important government duties while dealing with this trial, especially since Israel is dealing with a war and threats from other countries.

On Sunday, December 8, a young Thai pop singer named Ping Chayada sadly passed away at the age of 20. She had been experiencing pain in her neck and shoulders and sought help through massage therapy.

In her last message to her 22,000 followers, Ping explained that her first massage felt fine. However, after going back for more sessions, she started feeling much worse. After one massage where her neck was twisted, she had awful pain that made it hard to lie down. Ping loved massages and thought the pain was normal. After seeing a different therapist who pressed too hard, her condition got worse, causing swelling and bruising.

Eventually, Ping started to feel electric shocks in her fingers and noticed that her right arm was getting weak. She wrote, “I want to leave this as a lesson for anyone who really likes massage. I will recover. I’m in so much pain. I want to work now. But now I’m just waiting for the right time.”

Over the following weeks, Ping’s health got worse, leading to her hospitalization on November 6. She was diagnosed with septicemia (blood poisoning), which caused her death. The local health chief announced that an autopsy would reveal the exact cause. All seven massage therapists at the place where she received treatment were licensed, and an investigation is ongoing to ensure that they followed proper Thai massage techniques.

The Risks of Massage Therapy

While massages usually have very low risks, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says there have been rare cases of serious problems, like blood clots or nerve injuries. These are more likely with deep tissue massages or for older people.

Dr. Thiravat Hemachudha, an expert at Rangsit University, warned that neck massages could be dangerous and even lead to paralysis. He mentioned a study by 177 American neurologists, who found 55 patients aged 21 to 60 who became paralyzed after neck therapy. Dr. Thiravat explained that neck massages could affect blood flow to the brain and that he has treated patients who believed neck tilting would make their muscles stronger.

Washington: Tulsi Gabbard, chosen by President Donald Trump to be the Director of National Intelligence, met important Senators at Capitol Hill to discuss her nomination. Gabbard, 43, who is Hindu-American and served as a Democrat representative for Hawaii for eight years, expressed full support for Trump’s views on Syria after recent events in the country. Many experts and lawmakers are cautious about her views on Syria, especially since she visited Bashar Assad in 2017, who was recently removed from power.

If her nomination is approved by the Senate, she would be the first Hindu American to lead the U.S. intelligence agencies, including the CIA and FBI. Gabbard met with Senators like Mike Rounds, James Lankford, and Lindsey Graham, who praised her leadership. Senator Rounds described their meeting as excellent, and Gabbard thanked him for his time.

Senator Rand Paul congratulated her, recognizing her military service and commitment to American rights. Senator Lindsey Graham acknowledged their differences in foreign policy but called her smart and capable. Senator Eric Schmitt commented that Gabbard brings a fresh perspective to Washington, which could be beneficial.

Gabbard, a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve with three deployments, represented Hawaii in Congress for eight years and has held several important positions. She made history in 2018, being the first Hindu to swear into the U.S. House of Representatives using the Bhagavad Gita.

She was born in American Samoa and is proud of her Hindu roots, but she is not of Indian descent. Gabbard’s spiritual background comes from the Brahma Madhva Gaudiya Sampradaya, a tradition promoting Vaishnava teachings. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence was established after the September 11 attacks to manage the country’s intelligence agencies and advise the president on security matters.

Donald Trump has always known how to grab attention. Now that he is running for president again, he is combining his political life with selling products. Trump is promoting things like perfumes, watches, sneakers, and even digital trading cards, all linked to his brand.

Recently, he shared a photo with Jill Biden, the First Lady, to promote his new line of Trump perfumes called “Fight, Fight, Fight.” He said these perfumes represent winning and make great Christmas gifts. He even joked that they are “a fragrance your enemies can’t resist!”

Unlike his 2016 campaign, when his sons tried to run the family business separately, Trump is now directly involved in selling products. He is taking advantage of the excitement from his election win, offering fun products like $299 “Trump Crypto President” sneakers and $119 “Victory” cologne. There’s not much information on where these items are made, and once you buy, you can’t return them.

In the past, many of Trump’s products were made in countries like India, Mexico, and China, which went against his policy of encouraging American-made goods. These days, Trump creates licenses for companies to use his name, allowing them to sell products and pay him royalties.

His 2023 financial report shows earnings from a book related to his son and from a Bible endorsed by a country singer. Recently, some companies selling Trump products have been set up in Wyoming to keep their owners’ names private. This raises questions about where the money is going and how it may influence Trump, especially as he spends time at Mar-a-Lago.

With all these new products coming out, people wonder if Trump will continue to sell items that link to big moments in his presidency. It seems like he’s in a hurry to make money off these opportunities, ignoring past norms and traditions.

Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old man, was arrested on Monday because he is a person of interest in the murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. This tragic event happened in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday.

Mangione, who grew up in Maryland, has a strong education background. He went to Gilman School in Baltimore, where he was the top student and an athlete. After that, he studied at the University of Pennsylvania to focus on computer game design. He also worked as a head counselor at a program for high school students at Stanford University in 2019.

Luigi’s family is wealthy, owning real estate and rehabilitation centers. He has lived in San Francisco and Honolulu and has no serious criminal record, just a minor trespassing citation in Hawaii.

His Manifesto Against Corporations

Luigi was carrying a manifesto that attacked corporate America when he was arrested. A police officer shared that the manifesto suggested Luigi thought violence was the only way to make a change. He mentioned feeling bad about the trauma caused but believed killing Thompson was necessary. There were also engravings on bullet casings he left behind that said, “Deny, defend, depose.”

Luigi’s Online Presence

On social media, Mangione identified himself as being from Towson, Maryland. Reports say his family owns a country club and a radio station, and he has a cousin in local government. His posts included criticisms of artificial intelligence and concerns about how smartphones affect children. He also admired Ted Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber, calling his book about society very insightful.

Overall, this tragic story raises questions about violence and its connection to angry feelings towards corporations.

Rajender Meghwar is making history as the first Hindu officer in the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP). He is a young man from Pakistan’s Hindu community, which is a minority in the country. Rajender believes that being in the police allows him to help people directly, something he thinks is harder to do in other government jobs.

In Pakistan, nearly 2% of the population, which is over 240 million people, are Hindus. Rajender has been assigned to work as an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Gulbarg, a large area in Faisalabad, which is one of the biggest cities in Pakistan.

Rajender comes from Badin, which is a rural and economically challenged area in Sindh province. He successfully passed a tough exam called the Civil Services Examination (CSE) to join the police force. He feels that working as a police officer will allow him to make a big difference for Hindus and other minority groups, something he believes is very hard to do in other government jobs.

This is also important because it’s the first time a Hindu has been given such a key role in Faisalabad since the Punjab Police was formed. In related news, another young woman named Roopmati, who is also from the Hindu community, has passed the civil services exam and hopes to work in the foreign ministry to show a positive side of Pakistan.