Sunday, April 26
Kumail Nanjiani has addressed an internet rumour claiming he was having an affair with Michelle Obama, calling it absurd and false. Speaking on the So True podcast, he said the claim even reached his wife, Emily V. Gordon, despite the fact he has never met Obama. Nanjiani treated the episode with humour while firmly shutting it down.
Karoline Leavitt's quiet announcement of her second pregnancy highlights the unusual intersection of political power and motherhood. While pregnancy is common, its open presence in high office remains rare, exposing how political systems often penalize bodies requiring flexibility. This moment underscores the slow adaptation of institutions to realities millions navigate daily.
Bahrain’s Golden Residency reflects the Gulf’s wider shift toward long-term settlement, offering a 10-year renewable visa focused on affordability, work freedom and livability. Positioned alongside UAE and Saudi reforms, Bahrain stands out for lower entry thresholds, tax-free income, strong expat integration and a business-friendly environment, making it a practical option for investors, professionals, families and retirees seeking stable Gulf residence.
Myanmar is holding its first general election since the 2021 military coup, which the junta claims restores democracy. Critics, however, view it as a sham to legitimize military rule amid a brutal civil war. With major opposition parties banned and leaders jailed, the election is highly contentious, lacking genuine competition and free expression.
Editors' Council president Nurul Kabir stated that a segment of the interim government permitted the vandalism of Prothom Alo, The Daily Star, and Chhayanaut following radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi's death. These attacks followed prior announcements, with arrests revealing clear political affiliations, raising concerns about the government's inaction.
