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

'Game over': Internet mocks Nikki Haley as Koch network halts her funding after defeat in South Carolina Republican primary

In an email, Koch-aligned group Americans for Prosperity CEO Emily Seidel pointed at Nikki Haley's inability to gain momentum in her presidential race

Feb 25

Internet blasts Donald Trump as he declares himself a 'proud political dissident' in fiery CPAC speech

At CPAC, Trump declared himself a 'political dissident' and asserted that voting for him was the only way to escape Biden's 'fast track to hell'

Feb 25

'Reasonable': Internet supports RNC member Henry Barbour as he floats draft resolution to bar party from paying Trump's legal bills

RNC member Henry Barbour submitted resolutions to block Trump's legal fees coverage and maintain primary race neutrality

Feb 25

8 takeaways from Donald Trump's victory over Nikki Haley in South Carolina Republican primary

Here are some key takeaways from Donald Trump's fourth consecutive win over Nikki Haley in his bid to achieve victory in the 2024 presidential election

Feb 25

'Doubt it': Internet skeptical as Donald Trump declares Biden will be 'fired' in November following easy victory in South Carolina

Donald Trump declared his confidence to defeat Joe Biden in November while delivering his South Carolina victory speech

Feb 25

'Why should she stop': Internet divided as Nikki Haley vows to 'keep fighting' despite losing South Carolina Republican primary to Donald Trump

Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley secured 39.2% votes in the state's GOP primary held on February 24, 2024, while Donald Trump received 60.1% votes

Feb 24

'Racist and insulting': Internet blasts Trump for saying his criminal indictments boosted his appeal to Black voters

Donald Trump claims four criminal indictments against him boosted the support of Black voters who see him as a victim of discrimination

Feb 24

'Ugliest trick in the book': Trump shredded for praising Tim Scott amid VP speculation, calls him 'greatest surrogate'

Donald Trump praised Sen. Tim Scott and said, 'He ran and he did fine, and then when he got out he endorsed me and he's a surrogate'

Feb 24

Nikki Haley predicts US will have a female President and Trump won’t win general election, Internet says ‘neither will she’

Nikki Haley's prediction came two days before the GOP primary in her home state, South Carolina, where she is trailing behind Trump

Feb 24

'He's broke': Internet mocks Donald Trump for asking judge to delay enforcing $83.3M E Jean Carroll defamation case verdict

On February 23, Donald Trump's legal team filed a motion for a 30-day delay in enforcement of the E Jean Carroll defamation case verdict

Feb 23

'He isn't known for his honesty': Internet skeptical as Donald Trump 'strongly supports' IVF after Alabama court ruling

The Republican frontrunner took to his Truth Social platform on Friday, February 23 to express his support ahead of the South Carolina GOP primary on February 24

Feb 23

'Does he realize he's practically invisible?' Dean Phillips mocked over his openness to being Nikki Haley's running mate on a 'unity ticket'

Democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips is open to being Nikki Haley's VP pick and states US must be served by a bipartisan ticket

Feb 23

'Disappointing': Tim Scott faces online backlash as he urges Nikki Haley to drop out of 2024 presidential race for the good of nation

Tim Scott urged Nikki Haley to end presidential bid 'for country's good,' highlighting her hindrance in Biden-Trump dialogue

Feb 23

Fox News host sparks memefest after saying Black people will back Trump because ‘they love sneakers’

Internet users ridiculed Raymond Arroyo's remark connecting Black voters' backing of Donald Trump to the former president's gold sneakers

Feb 23

'Liar and a fraud': Mike Johnson slammed for criticizing Joe Biden's 'election year gimmicks' to use executive authority at border

Mike Johnson's initial support for immediate executive actions shifted, accusing Joe Biden of surrendering the border

Feb 23

'Dark ages': Internet divided as Joe Biden slams Alabama Supreme Court's 'outrageous and unacceptable' frozen embryo ruling

According to President Biden, the court's decision is a "direct result of the overturning of Roe v Wade"

Feb 22

'Bad idea': Internet split as Biden campaign trolls Trump's 'weakest operation in recent history' after being outraised

Joe Biden's re-election campaign raised over $42 million in January fundraising and trolled Donald Trump for lagging

Feb 22

'Not credible': Jamie Raskin slammed for calling Biden impeachment a 'product of Russian disinformation'

Raskin claims GOP impeachment inquiry against Biden is driven by Russian disinformation after FBI informant indicted

Feb 22

'This billionaire needs help': Internet divided as Trump leadership PAC spends nearly $3M on legal battles

Trump PAC spent $3M on legal fights in January amid mounting penalties in civil fraud cases

Feb 22

'Enough delays': Internet slams Donald Trump for asking judge to delay enforcing $355M NY civil fraud decision for one month

Trump seeks one-month delay in $355 million penalty enforcement in NY civil fraud case, citing need for orderly post-judgment process

Feb 21

'Out of 195 countries': Internet mocks Biden after he claims 9 heads of state have said he has ‘got to win’ presidential election in November

Speaking at a San Fransisco fundraiser, President Joe Biden claimed that foreign leaders are urging him to defeat Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election

Feb 21

Internet weighs in as Nancy Pelosi shares theory about why Donald Trump 'constantly caters' to Vladimir Putin

Nancy Pelosi recently slammed Donald Trump over his continued allegiance to Vladimir Putin and the inconsiderate remarks he made after Alexei Navalny's death

Feb 20

'Spot on as always': Internet agrees as Michael Cohen claims Trump is 'for sale' after racking up more than $500M in legal bills

'We need to be very careful about him as a potential president because he is for sale', said Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen

Feb 20

Internet divided as Nancy Pelosi labels Donald Trump's response on Alexei Navalny's death 'beneath dignity of human being'

Nancy Pelosi said, 'You wonder, what does Putin have on Donald Trump that he always has to be beholden to him, his buddy in vileness'

Feb 20

Donald Trump’s legal woes: Here's how much he owes in penalty and how much he will have to pay

Donald Trump will have to pay more than what the courts ordered in civil fraud ruling penalties

Feb 20

Internet furious as Donald Trump compares himself to Alexei Navalny in tirade about 'grossly unfair' court rulings

Donald Trump said Alexei Navalny's 'sudden' death has made him 'more aware of what is happening in his own country'

Feb 19

'Joe Biden is way overdue': Internet weighs in as Ronald Reagan's daughter says cognitive tests for presidential candidates are a 'good idea'

Ronald Reagan's daughter said cognitive tests for presidential contenders are a 'good idea' amid concerns about Biden and Trump's fitness

Feb 19

'He's just jealous': Internet divided as Ron DeSantis accuses Nikki Haley of appealing to 'very liberal' Democrats

Ron DeSantis argued that the majority of 'conservative populist voters' of the current GOP do not support Nikki Haley

Feb 19

'Sow fear and division': Internet slams Trump as he hails truckers boycotting NYC as 'great patriots' after $355M fraud verdict

A Trump-supporting truck driver recently shared a video claiming around ten of his colleagues started refusing loads to the Big Apple

Feb 19

'Nothing but self-serving': Internet slams Rashida Tlaib for urging Democrats to vote against Biden over support for Israel

Rashida Tlaib calls for Michigan Democrats to vote against Biden in protest over his handling of Israel-Hamas war

Feb 18

'Just say no': Internet weighs in as Nikki Haley won't say she'll back Trump if he wins GOP nomination despite earlier pledge

"I would support him [Trump] because I am not going to have a President Kamala Harris," Nikki Haley had stated in 2023

Feb 18

‘Hope they all get fired’: Internet bashes Trump-supporting truckers for refusing to drive to NYC after $355M fraud ruling against ex-POTUS

Trump-supporting truckers have refused to drive to New York City after the former president was slapped with a $355M fine in a fraud case

Feb 18

Internet divided as Donald Trump predicts exodus of businesses from NY due to ‘total sham’ $355M civil fraud ruling

'As a result of this decision, businesses are going to leave New York state, taking thousands of jobs with them,' said Donald Trump

Feb 18

5 key takeaways from Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial verdict after he’s asked to pay $355M in penalty

After a months-long trial, Judge Arthur Engoron also barred Donald Trump from serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation for three years

Feb 18

'Mr Loser': Internet slams Trump as ex-POTUS launches another attack on E Jean Carroll at Michigan rally

'Who the hell is she? Who is the woman? It's so unfair what's happening in our country,' Donald Trump said at the rally

Feb 18

'Pathetic man': Donald Trump slammed for launching sneaker line a day after judge's $355M ruling against him

Donald Trump said, 'This is something I've been talking about for 12 years, 13 years, and I think it's going to be a big success'

Feb 17

Internet disagrees as Joe Biden insists House GOP's impeachment inquiry should be dropped after FBI source is accused of lying

Joe Biden called the impeachment inquiry 'outrageous' after Alexander Smirnov was accused of making false statements to the FBI about the POTUS and his family

Feb 17

'Strong response': Joe Biden lauded for claiming 'Putin is responsible' for Alexei Navalny's death in jail

Joe Biden said, 'What has happened to Navalny is yet more proof of Putin's brutality, no one should be fooled, not in Russia, not at home'

Feb 17

'Absolutely spot on': Internet lauds Joe Biden's new campaign ad blasting Trump's 'shameful' comments on NATO

Biden campaign released new campaign ad highlighting Trump's remarks against NATO allies hours after death of Putin critic Alexei Navalny

Feb 17

‘Political warfare’: Internet disagrees as New York AG Letitia James says ‘justice has been served’ while lauding $355M ruling against Trump

NY AG Letitia James said, 'The scale and the scope of Donald Trump's fraud is staggering… and so too is his ego'

Feb 16

'Gotta pay your bills': Internet mocks Trump over his outburst against NY judge and AG after $355M civil fraud trial judgment

Donald Trump took to Truth Social, and labeled New York judge Arthur Engoron as 'crooked' and AG Letitia James 'corrupt'

Feb 16

'Proven liar': Jamie Raskin slammed for seeking end to Biden impeachment after FBI informant's indictment

Rep Raskin urged House Republicans to end Biden's impeachment inquiry over FBI informant's debunked claims

Feb 16

'He's an idiot': Internet mocks Donald Trump for claiming 'there is no crime' even if guilty in hush-money trial

Donald Trump said, 'This is just a way of hurting me in the election because I'm leading by a lot that nobody's ever seen before'

Feb 16

Internet suspects ‘propaganda message’ as Trump says Putin preferring Biden over him to win US election is a compliment

'He wants Biden because he's going to be given everything he wants, including Ukraine,' said Donald Trump

Feb 16

'Another circus': Internet divided as Special Counsel Robert Hur to testify on Joe Biden's report before House panel

Special counsel Robert Hur set to testify on Joe Biden's classified documents handling as GOP demanded interview transcripts with the President

Feb 15

Internet calls out GOP after FBI source charged with providing false info on Bidens which Republicans cited in POTUS impeachment inquiry

An FBI source was charged with giving false information on Joe and Hunter Biden and this undermines the GOP's impeachment inquiry

Feb 15

'That settles everything': Internet mocks Donald Trump as he claims he 'purposely' mixed up Nikki Haley and Nancy Pelosi

Trump claims mixing up the names of Nikki Haley and Nanci Pelosi was intentional rules out Haley's VP position

Feb 15

Donald Trump doubles down on threat to withhold NATO protection over unpaid dues, Internet calls it 'bad idea'

Trump threatened to withhold NATO protection from allies who fail to meet the alliance's defense spending requirement of at least 2% of their GDP

Feb 15

'Reverse psychology': Internet skeptical as Putin says he prefers Biden over Trump in 2024 election

Speaking to a Russian state television, Putin stated the sitting US president was more experienced than the former president

Feb 15

7 ways in which Fani Willis hearing could be pivotal in Trump's 2020 Georgia election interference case

The Thursday, February 15, hearing is predicted to reveal more details about Fulton County DA Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade's relationship

Feb 15