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

Bono's Golden Globes moment with Diddy that still 'makes him shudder' resurfaces amid rapper's arrest

U2's Bono dodged a kiss from Diddy at the 2014 Golden Globes, and the moment still makes him uncomfortable

Oct 7

Melania claims husband Donald Trump wants to make women’s ‘life better’, Internet says she’s ‘in denial’

Melania Trump touted Donald Trump's vision for a safe, prosperous life for women

Oct 7

Melania Trump shares 'cute' nickname for Barron and it is a nod to his dad

Melania Trump's nickname for Barron reflects the interests he shares with his father Donald Trump, including his love for golf

Oct 7

Paramedic recounts Trump’s calls to family after July assassination attempt, hails ‘deeply rooted bond’

Paramedic Sally Sheri recounted Trump’s resilience and deep family bond after surviving an assassination attempt in Butler in July

Oct 6

Uma Thurman calmed her nerves around 'macho filmmaker' Paul Schrader after learning he's a 'huge' Swiftie

Uma Thurman confessed she was nervous about working with Paul Schrader at first but became comfortable after learning he was a 'huge' Taylor Swift fan

Oct 6

Taylor Swift

Donald Trump ripped for blasting gongs and opera music during 'moment of silence' for Corey Comperatore

On his return to Butler, Pennsylvania, Donald Trump arranged a tribute for Corey Comperatore, who was killed during the first assassination attempt

Oct 6

Lewis Hamilton severs ties with Diddy, deletes pics with rapper amid probe despite 'brotherly' bond

Lewis Hamilton reportedly has deleted all social media photos featuring him and Diddy despite once tagging their connection as 'brothers'

Oct 6

Outrage as Elon Musk's mother Maye Musk allegedly encourages followers to commit voter fraud

Elon Musk's mother Maye's post attracted significant backlash, with users tagging the FBI to report her alleged promotion of illegal voting practices

Oct 6

Anti-Israel protester sets himself ablaze during demonstration outside White House in horrifying video

Samuel Mena Jr took a drastic step by setting his left arm on fire to mark the first anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war

Oct 5

'Counting On' alum Jason Duggar marries Maddie Grace in fall-themed wedding a month after engagement

Jason Duggar and Maddie Grace exchanged vows in front of 300 guests against the backdrop of the picturesque hills of Newport, Tennessee

Oct 5

Vietnam War veteran gifts Trump his Purple Heart for taking bullet during Butler assassination attempt

A Vietnam War veteran gave Donald Trump his Purple Heart at a North Carolina event, praising the courage he showed after the assassination attempt

Oct 5

Fact Check: Did Justin Bieber sue Ellen DeGeneres for allegedly 'misusing him' as minor?

A YouTube video claimed that Justin Bieber filed a lawsuit against Ellen DeGeneres following the arrest of the singer's former mentor, Diddy

Oct 5

Outrage as Kamala Harris praises Dick Cheney during Wisconsin rally with his daughter Liz Cheney

Kamala Harris said, 'I also want to thank your father, vice president Dick Cheney, for his support, and what he has done to serve our country'

Oct 5

Trump caught on tape mocking firefighter Corey Comperatore’s widow, Internet says ‘he has zero empathy’

Trump, in a leaked tape, joked about the widow of a firefighter killed during the assassination attempt on him at a Pennsylvania rally in July

Oct 4

Diddy slams Lindsay Lohan and Jessica Simpson for promoting Proactiv in old clip despite 'not using it'

Diddy ranted in a slurred voice how Lindsay Lohan and Jessica Simpson don't deserve credit for their skincare endorsements

Oct 4

Donald Trump under fire over advice to Melania on writing her pro-choice views in memoir

Melania Trump's stance on abortion rights is at stark odds with the Republican ideology

Oct 4

Trump rants about teleprompter failure after device malfunctions at Michigan rally, calls it ‘dangerous’

Trump veered off-script at a Michigan rally after a teleprompter malfunction, leading to a rambling speech about the device's failure

Oct 4

Fact Check: Are the viral photos of Taylor Swift with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs real?

After Diddy's arrest, social media has been flooded with resurfaced photos of the rap mogul with many celebrities, Taylor Swift being the latest

Oct 4

Taylor Swift

JD Vance explains his 'Jim Halpert' expression during VP debate, Internet calls him 'smart as whip'

Senator JD Vance clarified that his viral expression during the VP debate was not an intentional nod to the camera like Jim Halpert from 'The Office'

Oct 3

GOP Rep Mike Collins' digitally altered photo of chiseled JD Vance leaves Internet in stitches

Mike Collins shared a digitally altered image of JD Vance, enhancing his appearance after his successful vice presidential debate against Tim Walz

Oct 3

King Charles steals hearts as he shows off Samoan dance moves at Commonwealth reception

King Charles tried out Samoan dancing with former rugby player Freddie Tuilagi at a Commonwealth Diaspora of the United Kingdom event on October 2

Oct 3

Rashee Rice’s mother caught on camera allegedly stealing neighbor’s package of Chappell Roan records

Marsha Kearney, mother of NFL player Rashee Rice, was caught on camera allegedly stealing a package of limited-edition Chappell Roan records

Oct 3

Ivanka Trump accused of seeking 'brownie points’ for dad as she provides aid to Hurricane Helene victims

Ivanka Trump visited Hickory in North Carolina to distribute food, emergency supplies, and 300 Starlink devices to victims hit by Hurricane Helene

Oct 3

JD Vance trolled over 'weird' admission Trump consulted Mar-a-Lago gardener before choosing him as VP pick

JD Vance revealed Trump consulted a Mar-a-Lago gardener before choosing him as VP, highlighting Trump's openness to feedback

Oct 2

Brittney Griner slams 'new' WNBA fans for yelling 'racial slurs' at players, trolled as a 'drama queen'

The WNBA made the allegations a day after her team, the Phoenix Mercury, was eliminated from the playoffs

Oct 1

WATCH: Harris' epic response to Matt Barnes about potential of becoming 'first Black woman as president'

Appearing on Matt Barnes' 'All The Smoke' podcast taped last week, the Democratic presidential nominee stated, 'I eat no for breakfast!'

Oct 1

Kevin Hart tries to distance himself from Diddy when asked about 'hosting' parties for jailed rapper

Kevin Hart's attempt to distance himself from Sean 'Diddy' Combs comes as videos showing him at one of the rapper's parties resurfaced

Oct 1

Trump accuses Biden of 'leaving Americans to drown' amid Hurricane Helene, ignores own aid withholding

Donald Trump accused Joe Biden of neglecting Hurricane Helene victims despite withholding disaster aid to California and Puerto Rico during his presidency

Oct 1

Biden clashes with reporter on being asked why he wasn't 'commanding' Hurricane Helene efforts

President Joe Biden recently clashed with a reporter when asked whether he was commanding Hurricane Helene response efforts

Sep 30

Sabrina Carpenter hints at her role in NYC Mayor Eric Adams' indictment during Madison Square Garden show

Sabrina Carpenter's music video of 'Feather', which got a Brooklyn priest in serious trouble, may have ties to Eric Adams' federal corruption probe

Sep 30

Kris Kristofferson once thought he would never 'live past 30' before transforming his partying lifestyle

Kris Kristofferson, 88, who died in Hawaii, overcame alcoholism inspired by family and his role in 'A Star is Born'

Sep 30

Zachary Levi endorses Trump in a 'career suicide' move despite past criticism of ex-POTUS

The 'Shazam!' star endorsed Donald Trump at a Michigan event with Robert F Kennedy Jr, acknowledging it may harm his acting career

Sep 30

Laura Loomer blasts Marjorie Taylor Greene for neglecting hurricane-hit Georgians to attend football game

Laura Loomer criticized Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene for attending a football game instead of helping Hurricane Helene victims in Georgia

Sep 30

Trump admits he 'hated' to pay overtime to employees, Internet calls him 'a complete cheating con man'

At a Pennsylvania rally, Donald Trump admitted he 'hated' paying his workers overtime and would instead hire new employees

Sep 29

Princess Charlotte opts for secret non-royal identity at school to blend in as normal pupil

Prince William and Kate Middleton ensure Princess Charlotte leads a normal life in school, adopting a casual name without formal titles

Sep 29

Katy Perry's response after fan grabs her from behind earns her 'kindest person' title online

Katy Perry was holding an open pizza box containing a quarter of the slices when she had an awkward encounter with a young fan

Sep 29

Diddy's lawyer levels racism allegations, claims Feds are trying to 'take down a successful Black man'

Marc Agnifilo appeared in the documentary 'The Downfall of Diddy: The Indictment' and held the feds responsible for Diddy's arrest

Sep 29

Melania Trump slammed as ex-aide reveals former FLOTUS' scheme of licensing personal photos for profit

Stephanie Winston Wolkoff accused Melania Trump of profiting from personal photos while responding to her interview with Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt.

Sep 29

Trump links fly to illegal immigration during Wisconsin rally, Internet says 'he's losing his mind'

Donald Trump doubled down on his opposition to illegal immigration, using a fly that landed on stage as a bizarre metaphor

Sep 28

Melania Trump's memoir tops best-seller list ahead of release amid family's history of manipulating sales

Melania Trump's memoir becoming a best-seller on Amazon before its release brings focus on previous bulk-order allegations against the Trump family

Sep 28

Madonna's stepmom Joan Ciccone spent last days in agony while caring for singer's Parkinson's-stricken dad

Madonna's stepmother, Joan Ciccone, died at 81 from cancer, having spent her final days caring for the singer's father, who suffers from Parkinson's

Sep 28

Watch wild video of Florida man kayaking through his flooded living room amid Hurricane Helene

Matt Heller was seen paddling his kayak inside his house in a viral TikTok video, where the water had flooded up to four feet

Sep 28

Fact Check: Is Joe Biden planning to buy Olivia Newton-John's California ranch for post-White House life?

The late Olivia Newton-John lived on her 12-acre Santa Ynez estate with her husband, John Easterling, until her death from breast cancer in August 2022

Sep 28

WATCH: Trump boasts of 'good relationship' with Putin in front of Zelensky whose reaction says it all

Donald Trump faced backlash for boasting about his 'good relationship' with Vladimir Putin during a press conference with Volodymyr Zelensky

Sep 27

Tim Walz's meeting with Alex Soros sparks MAGA fury, Internet says 'he is a servant for elite'

Tim Walz faced criticism after he met with Alex Soros, billionaire financier George Soros' son, at his fancy New York City apartment this week

Sep 27

Trump claims he predicted Eric Adams will be 'indicted within a year', Internet says 'game recognize game'

Donald Trump said he predicted Mayor Eric Adams' indictment, linking it to Adams' opposition to the Biden administration's migrant policies

Sep 27

Lauren Boebert clashes with reporter over mid-interview fact-check, Internet dubs her 'totally classless'

Lauren Boebert clashed with a reporter during an interview, engaging in a heated exchange over topics such as climate change and border issues

Sep 27

What is Waffle House Index? Internet in frenzy over alarming signs as Hurricane Helene approaches Florida

Waffle House closed locations in Tallahassee and Crawfordville, FL, ahead of Hurricane Helene, highlighting the Waffle House Index for storm severity

Sep 27

Biden calls Harris 'boss' and JD Vance 'secretary' at gun control event, Internet says 'time to retire'

This incident marked yet another gaffe from Joe Biden as he faced scrutiny over his leadership and communication skills nearing the end of his term

Sep 26

Diddy's downfall eerily predicted by TV show 'Supernatural' over a decade ago surprises Internet

Diddy's fall from music mogul to being arrested over serious sex trafficking charges echoed a 2010 prediction in the TV show 'Supernatural'

Sep 26