Politics

In a chilling escalation of digital authoritarianism, the Indian government has reportedly banned the YouTube channel of renowned Islamic academic and debater Mohammad Hijab—a move that starkly illustrates the rising intolerance for dissent in Modi’s India. This action—undertaken in the wake of the devastating Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives—reveals not just a response to a security crisis, but a deliberate ideological assault against Muslim voices who challenge the narrative of the Hindu supremacist state.

Elon Musk has come under widespread criticism for amplifying misleading claims about so-called “Muslim grooming gangs” in the UK. His X account, which boasts 212.7 million followers, has been accused of giving a platform to some of the most discredited and fringe right-wing media outlets, intensifying narratives that have raised concerns within the British Muslim community.

Elon Musk's involvement in South America and Europe, is multifaceted, intertwining his business interests with regional political dynamics, possibly related to him being a military contractor via launch provider services at SpaceX to the US military. This engagement may be seen as part of a broader strategy to counter Chinese influence, support Israeli interests and secure valuable natural resources for his enterprises, particularly lithium, essential for the battery technology used in Tesla's electric vehicles.

In this article , we take a closer look at the upcoming cabinet of President-elect Donald Trump, who is poised to return to the White House after securing victory in the 2024 presidential election.