Politics
Nabeela Syed Wins Illinois Senate Seat After Costly Suburban Race
Nabeela Syed, who made history at 23, defeated Republican Darby Hills in Illinois Senate District 26 after a closely watched, high-spending campaign.
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Culture
From Mark Hanson to Hamza Yusuf: An American Journey of Faith and Learning
Raised in a Christian family, Hamza Yusuf embraced Islam in 1977 and went on to help establish the United States’ first accredited Muslim liberal arts college.
BY U. JOHN • Nov 4, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Bollywood
Shah Rukh Khan’s King Reportedly Secures ₹175 Crore Overseas Deal
Shah Rukh Khan’s King has reportedly secured a ₹175 crore overseas minimum-guarantee deal with Phars Films ahead of its December 24, 2026 release.
BY NEXTNOW360 EDITORIAL DESK • Oct 31, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Entertainment
Koffee With Karan Returns to JioHotstar for Its Final Season
Karan Johar’s celebrity chat show returns for a final season on JioHotstar after more than two decades as a fixture of Indian pop culture.
BY NEXTNOW360 INDIA DESK • Oct 19, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Entertainment
Alex Gibney’s Musk Warning Lands as His Elon Documentary Reaches Theaters
Alex Gibney’s documentary Musk is now in theaters, while the Oscar-winning filmmaker says Elon Musk’s influence reveals how money, technology and politics increasingly reinforce one another.
BY KATHY SMITH • Oct 19, 2026 • 2 MIN READHealth & Wellness
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Kenya Warns Against Viral Cetirizine Vaginal-Tightening Claim
Kenyan health authorities say cetirizine has no proven vaginal-tightening benefit and warn that inserting the oral allergy medicine may cause injury.
BY U. JOHN • Nov 6, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Health
New Menopause Study Tests What Radiofrequency Really Changes in Painful Sex
A new pilot study is putting tissue-level evidence behind the conversation about painful sex after menopause, while cautioning that early results do not yet prove treatment benefit.
BY NEXTNOW360 GLOBAL DESK • Oct 15, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Health & Wellness
AI Model Could Help Clinicians Find Untreated Substance Use Disorders Earlier
A Nature Mental Health study finds that interpretable machine-learning models could narrow screening efforts for untreated alcohol, opioid and cocaine use disorders.
BY KATHY SMITH • Sep 4, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Health & Wellness
Rashmika Mandanna Says She Is Ready to Return to Work After Hip-Injury Break
Rashmika Mandanna has signalled an imminent return to work, pairing the update with a home-life carousel from her recovery period.
BY NEXTNOW360 INDIA DESK • Aug 31, 2026 • 2 MIN READMiddle East
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UAE
Celebrity Chef Ishijyot Surri Opens a UAE Expansion Playbook With Cloud Kitchens
Indian chef Ishijyot Surri and investor Sameer Musale are establishing Maison Management in the UAE, starting with multi-concept cloud kitchens in Dubai.
BY NEXTNOW360 INDIA DESK • Aug 28, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
UAE
GISEC Global Moves to Expo City With a New ‘Cyber First’ Leadership Agenda
GISEC Global will convene more than 25,000 cybersecurity professionals in Dubai this month, adding a leadership summit and global quantum-readiness drill.
BY NEXTNOW360 GLOBAL DESK • Sep 3, 2026 • 2 MIN READCricket & Sports
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Pakistan Women’s U19 Stars Clinch National Title in Four-Run Thriller
Komal Khan’s Stars held off Fizza Fiaz’s Challengers by four runs in a tense national under-19 final in Karachi.
BY NEXTNOW360 PAKISTAN DESK • Sep 4, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Cricket
Pakistan Women Open Asia Cup With 35-Run Win as Muneeba Ali and Sadia Iqbal Lead Thailand Rout
Muneeba Ali’s half-century and Sadia Iqbal’s three-wicket spell gave Pakistan a winning start before Saturday’s India clash.
BY NEXTNOW360 PAKISTAN DESK • Sep 4, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Cricket
Jason Gillespie Criticises Pakistan’s Test Shake-Up as PCB Faces Fresh Selection Backlash
The former Pakistan coach says the team’s rapid squad changes have intensified scrutiny after England’s Lord’s victory.
BY NEXTNOW360 PAKISTAN DESK • Sep 4, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Cricket
Pakistan Overhauls Test Squad After Lord’s Loss, Releasing Rizwan and Six Others
Pakistan have released seven players and changed two backroom roles before the third England Test, naming five uncapped Test players among replacements.
BY NEXTNOW360 PAKISTAN DESK • Sep 1, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
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Current Affairs
Urbana Mosque Project Clears Final Hurdle Before Construction
The Urbana Muslim Association says it has secured county and state approval to begin construction of its planned mosque and community center near Urbana, Maryland.
BY U. JOHN • Oct 27, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Current Affairs
Jasdip Singh Jesse Honored for Autism Advocacy at Atlanta Gala
Dr. Jasdip Singh Jesse’s Atlanta award places autism advocacy, Sikh seva and community inclusion at the center of a high-profile philanthropic gathering.
BY KATHY SMITH • Oct 26, 2026 • 2 MIN READPerspective
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The New World Order: Davos, The Border, and the Return of American Strength
If there was any doubt that the era of globalist weakness is over, President Trump’s recent appearance in Davos shattered it. The event highlighted themes like The New World Order – Davos – The Border – and the Return of American Strength. Standing before the heads of state of Europe, he didn’t offer platitudes; he …
BY DR. JASDIP SINGH JESSE • Jan 26, 2026 • 5 MIN READ
Opinion
America Roars Back: The Venezuela Operation, The Petrodollar, and The Return of the Superpower
While the world’s power centers debate the United States’ recent operation in Venezuela, one message has been delivered loud and clear to Beijing, Moscow, and every capital in between: America is back. The events signify America Roars Back in what is being termed The Venezuela Operation. This sheds light on the dynamics of The Petrodollar …
BY DR. JASDIP SINGH JESSE • Jan 10, 2026 • 4 MIN READ
Opinion
Why We, the Legal Immigrants, Must Support Law Enforcement
We came here seeking opportunity, safety, and freedom within the framework of American law. However, unchecked undocumented immigration now overshadows that proud legacy. In fact, it is time for first-generation legal immigrants to take a stand against these issues. This crisis flouts our laws and contributes to rising incidents of crime and disorder. In this …
BY DR. JASDIP SINGH JESSE • Dec 16, 2025 • 4 MIN READWorld & Current Affairs
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Anthropic’s New Enterprise Safeguards Promise AI Security Without Giving Up Data Custody
Anthropic has introduced Enterprise Frontier Safeguards, allowing customers to retain AI activity data in their own cloud environments while using automated monitoring.
BY KATHY SMITH • Sep 1, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Pakistan
Pakistan’s External Debt Climbs to $135.1 Billion in 2025
Pakistan’s external debt reached $135.1 billion at the end of 2025, while key debt ratios improved, according to updated World Bank data.
BY U. JOHN • Nov 6, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
United States
AI Stocks Sink as US Election Puts Data-Centre Growth in Doubt
US technology shares suffered their sharpest sell-off in months on Thursday, November 5, as Democratic election gains intensified concerns over AI data-centre expansion.
BY U. JOHN • Nov 6, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
People & Ideas
West Hollywood’s Family Registry Tests the Limits of Recognition
West Hollywood’s new multi-partner domestic relationship registry offers limited local protections while raising broader questions about family, faith and care.
BY U. JOHN • Nov 6, 2026 • 2 MIN READLatest Stories
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Sania Mirza’s Father Debunks Viral Hyderabad Mosque Claim
Sania Mirza’s father has denied viral claims that the former tennis star donated Hyderabad land for a mosque, saying the widely circulated image with Mohammad Azharuddin was AI-generated.
BY NEXTNOW360 INDIA DESK • Oct 30, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
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