Eren Waris
SENIOR POLITICAL NEWS WRITER at MEAWW — Eren has spent over 12 years navigating the shifting landscapes of international, regional, and local news outlets. His career began in feature reporting before he transitioned into the high-stakes world of investigative journalism and editorial leadership. Outside the newsroom, Eren is an avid reader and a lead guitarist. He often finds both perspective and peace in the mountains of Kashmir — a landscape he truly believes is heaven on earth. [Old bylines: Umar Mushtaq and Umar Dewani] Past: Hindustan Times | Asian Age | HuffPost | Kashmir Life | Kashmir Observer | Kashmir Reader | Srinagar Observer
Latest From Eren Waris
‘Terribly written': Scott Bessent blasts Washington Post's Trump $250 bill story
Scott Bessent defended the Trump-themed bill as patriotic planning
Martina McBride says ‘misleading’ nonpartisan pitch led her to quit Trump's Freedom 250
Martina McBride explained that she had 'asked lots of questions' before signing on and was assured the event was nonpartisan
Spencer Pratt rejects Trump and Hollywood endorsements for ‘moms and animal lovers’ votes
'I don't want anybody to endorse me except for the moms and the animal lovers in LA — that's my entire vote,' Spencer Pratt said
Video shows dramatic Blue Origin rocket explosion as Bezos faces setback
Jeff Bezos vowed Blue Origin will rebuild after massive New Glenn blast
‘She’s lying’: Joe Biden's ex-aides accuse Jill of rewriting debate fallout with 'stroke' comment
In a recent interview, Jill Biden suggested she feared her husband was 'having a stroke' during his 2024 presidential debate against Donald Trump
‘Paxton is going to win easily’: Megyn Kelly rejects Cook report on Texas race
Kelly says Texas voters will back Ken Paxton despite Cook warning
Lindsey Graham says Nobel Prize should be changed to 'Trump Prize'
Graham's praise for Trump drew scrutiny as Iran talks remain stalled
Spencer Pratt opposes Trump-style ICE raids across city but supports removal of violent offenders
Spencer Pratt stressed his campaign focuses on a federal-land treatment facility for homeless people battling substance abuse
Paramount-CNN merger sparks fears over David Ellison’s alleged ‘sweeping changes’ favoring Trump
Critics accused CBS of softening coverage of Donald Trump and warned David Ellison could push CNN toward a more pro-administration stance
Steven Spielberg tells Michelle Obama why he believes aliens could already be on Earth
Spielberg and Obama comments fuel growing mainstream UAP conversation
Dan Bongino says Democrats have 'lost the middle class completely'
Dan Bongino said Democrats think working-class voters will start supporting them 'if they go out and do the Ruben Gallego and drop a few F-bombs'
'Give him space': GOP rallies behind Trump as Iran deal critics grow louder
Even as critics warn Trump may be giving too much away, Republicans increasingly appear focused on the Iran deal
‘Don’t know what that sentence means’: Lawmaker puzzled by Trump’s Abraham Accords plan for Iran
Jake Auchincloss says Trump’s proposal makes little diplomatic sense
‘Every day is a gift to Iran’: Bolton warns of ‘catastrophic loss’ as Trump’s peace talks drag on
Former Trump adviser warns ceasefire is giving Iran time to recover
Hormuz mine scare sparks US 'self-defense' strikes as Trump admin insists diplomacy still alive
A senior official said that two Iranian boats were seen laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting US forces to eliminate both IRGC vessels
Sally Field warns democracy is ‘fragile’ in emotional ‘60 Minutes’ appeal
Actress defends free speech and peaceful protest during Trump’s second term
‘Like nothing happened’: Tourists flock to White House day after deadly shooting
Tourists said the White House felt normal less than a day after deadly shooting
Iran’s supreme leader hiding in secret bunker, relying on maze of couriers amid peace talks
Most Iranian leaders don't see daylight, spending weeks inside highly fortified bunkers
GOP Sen Thom Tillis blasts Pete Hegseth over Iran deal after ‘obliterated’ claim
Tillis questioned why Iran may keep nuclear material after Pentagon victory claims
Patton Oswalt says Bill Maher tried to ‘placate’ Trump: ‘You can’t do that with him’
Patton Oswalt said Donald Trump targets both critics and supporters, warning that anyone who works with him eventually 'gets destroyed'