Riya Peter

About Author

Riya is a Trending News Writer for MEAWW. She has been covering the latest developments in US politics since 2023, ranging from the 2024 presidential election campaigns to Donald Trump's unceasing trials and the impact of regional wars on US politics. Beyond the world of politics, Riya is a music enthusiast and avid reader. When not immersed in her journalistic pursuits, she finds joy in indulging in her favorite pastime - binge-watching shows and movies.

Area of Interest

With a Master of Arts in International Relations and Politics, Riya is a fervent aficionado of international relations. Her interests lie in the nuanced realms of conflict and security within American and European politics. With a particular emphasis on Europe's evolving dynamics and its stance on secularism, Riya aims to delve deep into the heart of these ever-changing landscapes

Previous Experiences

Riya was an adjunct fellow at the SCO Friendship and Cooperation Center in Tajikistan, where she provided valuable perspectives on military, diplomacy, and politics in South Asian countries. Beyond her fellowship, Riya brings experience in web content writing and editing, adding a multifaceted dimension to her portfolio

LATEST

'Wasting time and taxpayer money': Fani Willis criticized over appeal against dismissal of six counts in Trump's Georgia election case

Fulton County DA Fani Willis filed a cross-appeal to reverse a ruling that dismissed six counts against Trump and his co-defendants in the Georgia election case

May 23

5 ways Michael Cohen’s testimony could blow the lid off Trump team's key arguments in hush money trial

Donald Trump's defense lawyers hoped Michael Cohen’s testimony in the hush money trial would fall apart because of past lies

May 23

Internet labels Trump a 'drama queen' for claiming he 'nearly escaped death' in FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago

Donald Trump made the claim after newly revealed documents about the FBI's Mar-a-Lago raid mentioned the potential use of deadly force

May 23

'Political gamesmanship': Ohio GOP faces backlash as Biden receives warning about his appearance on state ballot for presidential election

Biden's spot on Ohio's ballot is at risk due to a law requiring nominations 90 days before the election, conflicting with the DNC's timing

May 23

Hush money trial: Internet swats Trump's claim of Judge Juan Merchan 'making it difficult' for him to testify

Trump didn't testify at the hush money trial, blaming Judge Merchan's unfavorable rulings and claiming the prosecution had no case

May 22

'Just a vile man': Outrage as Trump attacks Colombia-born Judge Juan Merchan by saying 'take a look at where he comes from'

Donald Trump attacked Judge Juan Merchan, who was born in Bogota, Columbia, and relocated to Queens in New York City when he was six years old

May 22

'This sickens me to my core': Trump's post featuring campaign video with Nazi Germany's 'unified Reich' headline shocks Internet

Donald Trump posted a video on Truth Social referencing a 'unified Reich,' a term tied to Nazi Germany, but his team said it wasn't a campaign video

May 21

6 reasons why Donald Trump is being advised against testifying in the hush money trial

Donald Trump is urged not to testify in the hush money trial to avoid the legal risks of his uncontrolled nature and poor track record

May 21

‘Needs cash for attorney fees’: Trump trolled even as Biden campaign’s fundraising trails ex-POTUS for the first time

In April, Biden and the DNC raised $51 M, trailing Trump's $76 million

May 21

'Big mouth': Trump trolled as he claims 'we're going to win New York' amid hush money trial

Trump criticized the New York court system as 'corrupt' before claiming he could win the state in November

May 20

'His words mean nothing': Internet rejects Trump's suggestion that Judge Juan Merchan can regain 'respect' by dismissing hush money case

Donald Trump suggested that his hush money trial judge could regain respect by dismissing the case and claiming he did not do anything wrong

May 20

5 highlights from Joe Biden’s Morehouse commencement address: From protests to enticing Black voters

This was President Biden's first appearance on a college campus amid widespread unrest and anti-Israel protests.

May 20

'Does he need a stamp on forehead?': Rudy Giuliani ripped for complaining he wasn't served Arizona indictment 'stylishly'

Giuliani, indicted in Arizona's fake electors' case, criticized the unstylish way he was served the indictment notice during his birthday party

May 20

'Hateful President': Biden blasted as he tells Black Morehouse College graduates Trump and his GOP allies 'don't see you in the future'

Biden warned Black students of Morehouse College that Trump and his allies did not want them to be a part of America's future

May 20

'Brainless phony': Internet rips Biden for questioning whether Trump will fill Supreme Court vacancies with 'anybody who has a brain'

Biden, at NAACP dinner, questioned if Trump would appoint competent Supreme Court judges if re-elected, criticizing past picks

May 19

'Petty and childish': Internet fumes as several Morehouse College students turn their backs on President Biden during commencement speech

During Biden's address at Morehouse College, several students turned their backs on the president, protesting his stance on Israel's actions in Gaza

May 19

‘Is there any deeper hole to fall into?’ Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked as Lauren Boebert and other Republicans denounce hearing drama

Marjorie Taylor Greene engaged in a war of words with Democratic Rep Jasmine Crockett and commented on her 'fake eyelashes'

May 19

5 insane moments from chaotic House Oversight Committee meeting

A House Oversight Committee meeting on May 16 devolved into chaos with personal attacks between Jasmine Crockett and Marjorie Taylor Greene

May 19

'The hypocrisy is incredible': Biden slammed as he claims Trump is 'running for revenge' while urging Atlanta voters to oppose ex-prez

Joe Biden remarked that Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid wasn't geared towards leading the nation

May 19

‘You caused half of the inflation’: Internet bashes Trump as he calls out Biden for blaming ‘economic disaster’ on shrinking Snickers bars

Trump criticized his Democratic opponent for blaming 'corporate greed' as the reason behind continuing high prices

May 19

‘Cake, ice cream and subpoenas were served’: Rudy Giuliani trolled as he denies reports indictment ‘interrupted’ his 80th birthday bash

Several media outlets reported that the indictment notice quashed the celebratory mood of Rudy Giuliani's birthday party

May 18

'Dangerous and delusional': Internet blasts Trump for falsely claiming he won Minnesota in 2016 and 2020

As opposed to Donald Trump's claims, President Joe Biden won Minnesota in 2020 while Hillary Clinton emerged victorious in the state in 2016

May 18

8 Democrats demanding Justice Samuel Alito recuse himself from Trump cases after flag controversy

Congressional Democrats demanded Justice Samuel Alito recuse himself from 2020 election cases for flying an inverted American flag in his yard in 2021

May 18

'Donnie sounds scared': Internet mocks Trump as he demands White House apology for 'sham' hush money trial

Donald Trump renewed his criticism against Joe Biden's administration, reiterating that hush money trial was politically motivated

May 18

Internet mocks 'gullible' Rep Lauren Boebert as she defends 'pretty' Trump for sleeping in court, claims he's praying

At a House committee meeting, Rep Lauren Boebert argued that Trump's demeanor at the time did not imply he was asleep during the court proceedings

May 17

'Nonsense': Internet disagrees as Jasmine Crockett calls Marjorie Taylor Greene 'racist' over remarks on fake eyelashes

Rep Jasmine Crockett accused Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene of racism for criticizing her appearance during a heated House Oversight meeting

May 17

'The man is completely delusional': Internet slams Trump for claiming Nikki Haley's primary voters are 'all coming to me'

Donald Trump dismissed concerns about losing Nikki Haley's primary voters, claiming she had very few of them

May 17

'Go do your real job': Internet blasts Matt Gaetz as he repeats Trump's 'stand back and stand by' call to extremists at his trial

Matt Gaetz echoed Donald Trump's 'stand back and stand by' call to far-right groups after joining ex-POTUS in court for hush money trial

May 17

‘Freaking cry baby’: Trump sparks mockery as he claims Xi Jinping and Putin are plotting damage while he’s been ‘sitting in an icebox’

Trump complained he was stuck inside the cold hush money trial courtroom while Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin were plotting to 'do damage'

May 17

Michael Cohen reveals names of three press contacts he used for positive Trump stories, Internet calls them 'trifecta of traitors'

Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen disclosed contacts with journalists to push positive stories about ex-POTUS and himself

May 16

'Can't keep his trap shut': Trump trolled as he accidentally admits to being part of hush money NDA outside court

Standing outside the Manhattan courtroom, Donald Trump publicly admitted that he was part of the non-disclosure agreement with Stormy Daniels

May 16

'He didn’t even have Presidential dog': Internet slams Trump for being 'curious' about Kristi Noem's butchered dog at private fundraiser

At a private fundraiser in Manhattan, Donald Trump referenced the recent controversy surrounding Kristi Noem's dog killing, offering praise despite the criticism

May 16

'Little boot licker': Internet furious as Mike Johnson stands by decision to attend Trump hush money trial and calls it 'atrocity'

Mike Johnson staunchly defended accompanying Donald Trump to the hush money trial, calling the case as an 'atrocity' that kept ex-POTUS away from the campaign trail

May 16

'That's contempt of court': Outrage as Rep Jim Jordan blames hush money trial lead prosecutor of being obsessed with Donald Trump

Jim Jordan argued that hush money trial prosecutor Matthew Colangelo was aiding Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's 'politicized persecution' of Donald Trump

May 16

'Starting the excuse not to show up': Internet slams Trump as Biden camp hits back at ex-prez for 'playing games' by accepting third debate

Joe Biden's team criticized Donald Trump's unilateral third debate announcement after agreeing to two debates, accusing him of 'playing games'

May 15

'You reap what you sow': Internet apathetic as report claims Joe Biden fears Hunter Biden may serve prison time in gun case

Joe Biden is reportedly anxious with fear of possible prison sentence for Hunter Biden in the gun case trial set to start on June 3 as per close advisers

May 15

Stormy Daniels' attorney reveals actress wore bulletproof vest to Trump hush money trial, Internet calls it 'horrifying'

Stormy Daniels' lawyer revealed she wore a bulletproof vest due to security fears traveling to her testimony in Trump's hush money trial in NYC

May 14

Ron DeSantis raising money for Trump campaign but internet can't stop talking about his fawning sycophancy

Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for former President Donald Trump in Florida and Texas

May 14

What's inside Ashley Biden's diary as first daughter confirms content's authenticity in written testimony

The diary, which was reportedly stolen from the first daughter, contains references to her sexual trauma

May 14

'Cry louder': Trump trolled for slamming 'corrupt' judge after Michael Cohen testifies in hush money trial

Trump called Judge Juan Merchan 'corrupt' and accused him of keeping him away from his presidential campaign

May 13

Internet weighs in as Michael Cohen testifies about Trump's 'sign-off' revealing ex-president's intimate role in hush money scheme

Michael Cohen testified about episodes revealing Trump's direct involvement in personally approving hush money payments to quash sex scandal stories

May 13

'He isn't above the law': Internet disagrees as Greg Abbott slams Trump's 'kangaroo court' trial saying voters should decide his fate

Texas Gov Greg Abbott accused Judge Juan Merchan of being 'partisan' and called to free Donald Trump from the trial as it's hampering his campaigning

May 13

'Unhinged' Trump mocked as he calls on Biden to return donations of 'antisemites and American-haters' behind campus protests

During a New Jersey rally, Donald Trump claimed the people who funded the campus uprisings were funding Joe Biden's reelection campaign

May 13

'What took so long': Internet divided as WABC radio boss says Rudy Giuliani's behavior 'makes it very hard not to terminate him'

John Catsimatidis fired Rudy Giuliani days after suspension due to his behavior violating company policy about discussing the 2020 election on air

May 13

'Disgusting old man': Lindsey Graham slammed for comparing Gaza war to Hiroshima and Nagasaki and asking Israel to 'do whatever' to win

Lindsey Graham likened Israel's war in Gaza to US nuclear strikes on Japan during World War II, urging to supply more bombs to Israel

May 13

‘The charade continues’: Donald Trump sparks mockery as he reveals Melania’s brutal response to his Biden impression

Donald Trump recounted making Melania understand that he was just imitating his successor

May 12

'Pot calling the kettle black': Internet mocks Joe Biden for labeling Donald Trump 'clearly unhinged' after 2020 election defeat

Joe Biden said, 'He's not only obsessed with losing in 2020, but he's also clearly unhinged, just listen to what he's telling people'

May 12

‘Thoughtful response’: Internet split as RFK Jr backtracks on support for ‘full-term’ abortions after pressure from campaign

Only last week, RFK Jr had stated abortion should rest in the hands of the women and not the government

May 12

Celebrities who won’t vote for Joe Biden this November: From Michael Rapaport to Kid Rock

Here's a look at the celebrities who have decided to support Donald Trump over Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential election

May 12

‘Crookedest man on the planet’: Internet blasts Trump as report claims he may owe more than $100M in taxes over IRS audit

Donald Trump reportedly claimed substantial financial losses on his 92-storey tower along the Chicago River twice

May 11