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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

Lindsey Graham says Nobel Prize should be changed to 'Trump Prize'

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
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

May 28, 2026
Spielberg and Obama comments fuel growing mainstream UAP conversation

Dan Bongino says Democrats have 'lost the middle class completely'

May 26, 2026
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

May 26, 2026
Even as critics warn Trump may be giving too much away, Republicans increasingly appear focused on the Iran deal

Hormuz mine scare sparks US 'self-defense' strikes as Trump admin insists diplomacy still alive

May 26, 2026
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

May 25, 2026
Actress defends free speech and peaceful protest during Trump’s second term

‘Like nothing happened’: Tourists flock to White House day after deadly shooting

May 25, 2026
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

May 25, 2026
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

May 25, 2026
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’

May 25, 2026
Patton Oswalt said Donald Trump targets both critics and supporters, warning that anyone who works with him eventually 'gets destroyed'

Mike Johnson hails Trump as ‘the only one’ who could bring Iran to negotiating table

May 24, 2026
Mike Johnson expressed optimism about the development, calling it a sign of strong leadership and saying the US is now more secure under Trump

Jim Acosta takes Trump's favorite cognitive test and boasts 'I totally aced it'

May 24, 2026
The segment on ‘The Jim Acosta Show’ centered on Trump’s years-long habit of touting his performance on the MoCA test as proof of his intellect

Don Lemon urges White House press corps to 'have a backbone' against Trump

May 24, 2026
Don Lemon urged reporters to speak up as he highlighted how former late-night host Stephen Colbert’s competitors and colleagues supported him

Piers Morgan warns Trump Iran strike plan would unleash ‘mayhem’ amid war fears

May 24, 2026
Piers Morgan urged Donald Trump to avoid a potential US-Israel strike on Iran, warning escalation could intensify regional instability and conflict

Megyn Kelly says Trump’s MAGA is now a ‘tiny group’ with cult-like loyalty

May 24, 2026
Megyn Kelly claimed Donald Trump supporters quickly became pro-war on Iran after backing his earlier anti-war promises

'South Park' creators mock Trump with crude portrayal after WH backlash: ‘We’re not gonna stop’

May 23, 2026
Trey Parker said White House outrage pushed writers to go harder on Trump
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