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
Trump's 250-foot arch up for key approval as federal staff seeks design changes
The NCPC recommended preliminary approval of Donald Trump's arch but said the design must be revised to comply with Washington's building-height law
Trump won't hesitate to give NATO allies 'tough love', says White House deputy press secretary
The White House said the US contributed more to NATO than any other member and defended Trump's push for allies to increase their support
NATO chief calls Trump ally clashes a 'family argument,' says he is '100% convinced' of alliance backing
Mark Rutte addresses concerns over Washington’s NATO role, highlighting the alliance’s strategic importance amid recent disputes among members
5 disputes push Trump toward scrapping US-Iran deal as clashes escalate
Donald Trump considers ending the agreement after disputes over nuclear talks, frozen assets and regional influence undermine US-Iran diplomacy
Trump brushes aside Air Force One switch scrutiny: 'You're probably on a dangerous flight'
President Donald Trump insisted his aircraft change was unrelated to security and pointed instead to routine precautions and ongoing threats
'Grab whatever you want': Trump told German guests swag in WH study could sell for 'thousands'
During their March meeting, Trump reportedly led Friedrich Merz into a study he called 'the Lewinsky room'
Charlie Kirk assassination suspect approached TPUSA staff hours before shooting, court hears
Robinson was allegedly on campus roughly four hours before Kirk was shot, strolling around the college in a T-shirt and shorts
Trump urged Todd Blanche to join July 4 military flyover despite FAA safety concerns: Report
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman sought FAA approval to fly his private F-5 Tiger II fighter jets during the July 4 military aerial parade
Michael Cohen says Trump’s ‘genuine empathy’ helped end their bitter feud
Cohen said a White House insider relayed Trump's empathy over the 'hell' he faced
'We didn't advertise': Doug Burgum reveals Reflecting Pool vandalism began as early as June 9
Interior secretary says officials withheld early vandalism reports to avoid inspiring 'copycat' attacks
Gavin Newsom mocks Trump Oval Office press briefings, says events packed with ‘7 sycophants’
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Donald Trump’s Oval Office media format, alleging limited scrutiny and supportive questioning
Trump demands 'loyalty' from NATO as chief struggles to keep US anchored to alliance
Trump suggested he might have skipped the upcoming NATO summit if Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan were not hosting it
Josh Shapiro fears Trump is pushing US toward 'tyranny' as president has amassed too much power
Josh Shapiro warned America is heading back to tyranny all over again
Mamdani's wife ditches America 250 for $3400 Islamic retreat on Spanish island
Rama Duwaji traveled to Spain for the sold-out Islamic retreat, where she is serving as an ‘artist in residence’, as per the report
Mike Johnson says 'many Mamdanis' are running for Congress: 'Barbarians are inside the gate'
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Democratic leaders privately know the insurgent left is gaining momentum but feel powerless to stop it
USS Constitution, world's oldest commissioned warship afloat, sails for America's 250th anniversary
Naval officers and crew continue to serve aboard the USS Constitution, which was launched in 1797
Video shows hundreds sheltering in USDA building, singing national anthem amid July 4 storm
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the crowd spontaneously broke into the national anthem while sheltering from severe weather
Trump goes off script after praising equal justice under law: 'I wasn't treated that well'
Trump inserted a personal aside while listing freedoms protected by the Constitution during America’s 250th anniversary celebration
Trump marks 250th anniversary by declaring country 'stronger, freer, richer, safer than ever'
'All over the world, they try and be like us. Nobody can be like us,' Trump said
DOGE ends on July 4 as agencies reverse Elon Musk-era workforce cuts and ramp up hiring
Over the first five months of 2026, USAJobs, the Office of Personnel Management-run site, reportedly listed more than 104,000 new positions