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

Charlie Kirk trolls Doug Emhoff for hugging daughter Ella at DNC, Internet calls him 'weird'

Charlie Kirk faced backlash for posting a photo of Doug Emhoff side-hugging his daughter Ella at the DNC

Aug 20

DNC crowd thunders with 'lock him up' chants as Hillary Clinton mentions Trump's 34 felony counts

Hillary Clinton's DNC speech citing Donald Trump's NY criminal conviction ignited 'lock him up' chants against the ex-POTUS, flipping the script from 2016's 'lock her up' uproar

Aug 20

Jasmine Crockett rips Trump at DNC with 'born with a silver spoon' remark as she compares him to Harris

Rep Jasmine Crockett compared Kamala Harris' middle-class upbringing and positive achievements with Donald Trump's controversial past

Aug 20

Jamie Raskin warns Vance how Trump's ex-VP Mike Pence was treated: 'They tried to kill your predecessor'

Jamie Raskin warned JD Vance about the risks of being Donald Trump's running mate, citing the experience Mike Pence had during January 6 Capitol riot

Aug 19

Candace Owens faces backlash from conservatives for spewing outlandish conspiracy theories about Jews

Candace Owens was criticized for antisemitic remarks, falsely linking Jews to JFK's assassination and promoting conspiracy theories

Aug 19

Harris calls Trump a 'coward' without naming him during campaign stop before DNC convention

The Trump campaign retorted by calling her a 'coward' for avoiding the media

Aug 19

Democrats troll Trump with 'Project 2025 HQ' projection on his Chicago building ahead of DNC

Democrats projected messages on Chicago's Trump Tower regarding Donald Trump, JD Vance, and Project 2025 ahead of the Democratic National Convention

Aug 19

Kamala Harris' new Doritos video sparks meme fest amid accusations of staged purchase

Kamala Harris recently made a pit stop at Sheetz on August 18 during her campaign trail in Pennsylvania to buy a packet of Doritos

Aug 19

Donald Trump portrays DNC as Communist rally in latest attack on Kamala Harris

Donald Trump seemingly referred to the upcoming DNC in Chicago on August 19 as a 'communist rally' and shared an AI-generated image on X

Aug 18

8 US politicians who have tattoos: From Sarah Palin to John Fetterman

While most politicians are known to be discreet, some don't shy away from mixing personal expression with public service

Aug 18

WaPo columnist Taylor Lorenz alters her story on Joe Biden 'war criminal' post after editing claims

Taylor Lorenz backpedaled on her claim that her 'war criminal' post about Joe Biden was edited, saying it was an 'obvious meme reference'

Aug 18

7 richest Trump family members in 2024: From Ivanka’s fortune to Donald Trump’s Truth Social

In 2024, the Trump family's wealth showcased significant disparities, with Donald Trump topping the list with a net worth of $7.5 billion

Aug 18

Don Lemon urges Trump to say Kamala Harris’ name correctly as he teaches the right pronounciation

Don Lemon criticized Trump for mispronouncing Kamala Harris' name, urging him to say 'Comma-la'

Aug 18

Tim Walz turns to 'Runza' to win over Nebraska voters after receiving backlash over 'White guy tacos'

Tim Walz said, 'Do you think JD Vance knows one damn thing about Nebraska, no, he's going to be here next week'

Aug 17

Vance mocked for 'holding a dog leash weird' after he takes his German Shepherd on campaign in viral video

JD Vance's viral dog-walking video, intended to humanize him, backfired, with experts finding fault with his leash-handling skills

Aug 17

Trump getting distracted by box of Cheerios at Bedminster presser sparks mockery

Trump got distracted by a Cheerios box, while criticizing Kamala Harris on the economy

Aug 17

'Swifties for Trump' trend explodes online after viral video sparks speculation

A viral video has exploded across cyberspace, amassing 1.2 million views so far, claiming Taylor Swift's fans were rallying for Donald Trump

Aug 17

Taylor Swift

Melania Trump's finances revealed: Huge earnings from GOP fundraiser and NFT sales

Former first lady Melania Trump earned substantial income from various sources, as detailed in her husband Donald Trump's financial disclosure report

Aug 16

Trump campaign mocked for 'scraping the bottom of the barrel' by rehiring once-fired Corey Lewandowski

Donald Trump's campaign reinstated Corey Lewandowski amid close competition with Kamala Harris, despite his past controversies

Aug 16

5 times Melania Trump disagreed with Donald Trump on key issues: From immigration to LGBTQ+ rights

When Donald Trump was president, Melania Trump did not always agree with his stance on a number of issues

Aug 16

Nancy Mace says Kamala Harris 'doesn't know what a woman is' while she keeps mispronouncing VP's name

Rep Nancy Mace faced backlash after making controversial remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris during a CNN segment on August 15, 2024

Aug 16

Harris' team mocks glitchy Trump-Elon Musk interview by resharing ex-POTUS' old Truth Social post

Kamala Harris' team trolled Donald Trump by resharing his old Truth Social post mocking Ron DeSantis after his glitch-filled interview with Elon Musk

Aug 13

Aly Raisman 'gutted' for Jordan Chiles after gymnast stripped of bronze medal at 2024 Paris Olympics

Retired gymnast Aly Raisman called stripping of Jordan Chiles' Olympic bronze medal 'heartbreaking', claiming she should not have given it back

Aug 13

Elon Musk’s staffers cast doubt over tech mogul’s claim ‘massive DDoS attack’ delayed Trump interview

DDoS attacks are currently the most common cyber threat, mostly affecting industries like gaming, e-commerce, and telecommunication

Aug 13

Donald Trump's campaign accuses EU of attempting to ‘meddle in US presidential election’

Donald Trump's campaign accused the EU of meddling in US elections after an official warned Elon Musk about harmful content before ex-POTUS interview

Aug 13

Donald Trump says Kamala Harris 'looked very much like' Melania Trump on TIME cover

Donald Trump told Elon Musk that Kamala Harris looked like his wife Melania on the TIME cover but mocked the VP and mispronounced her name

Aug 12

Top 10 moments from 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony: From Tom Cruise's stunt to Golden Voyager act

Top moments from the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony on August 11 ranged from Tom Cruise's daring stunt to gravity-defying piano performance

Aug 12

Tom Cruise's MI-style stunt at Olympics closing ceremony panned as 'predictably boring and so American'

Tom Cruise's stunt at the 2024 Paris Olympics has disappointed many of his fans

Aug 12

JD Vance uses ‘beautiful’ wife Usha to defend Trump against racist tag despite ex-POTUS’ Nick Fuentes ties

In 2022, Trump faced widespread criticism for a dinner he had with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and Nick Fuentes

Aug 12

Kanye West

Ann Coulter gives bizarre reason to vote for Trump in 2024 despite calling him an 'awful person'

Ann Coulter criticized Trump but said she would vote for him in November due to trust in his running mate, JD Vance, for border wall construction

Aug 11

WATCH: JD Vance insinuates Tim Walz doesn’t love his wife as he tries to flip ‘weird’ label

JD Vance deflected the 'weird' label by criticizing Tim Walz's 'awkward' behavior with his wife at the recent Philadelphia rally

Aug 11

8 Trump family members who allegedly underwent costly plastic surgeries: From Melania to Ivanka

The Trump family has reportedly spent nearly a million dollars on cosmetic procedures, including hair transplants, rhinoplasties, and veneers

Aug 11

LeBron James makes big announcement on LA Olympics participation after being named MVP of Paris Games

After winning gold and MVP at the 2024 Paris Olympics, LeBron James weighed in on his participation in the 2028 LA Games

Aug 11

Donald Trump derides Imane Khelif after Olympic gold, claims she 'evolved from man to a woman'

Imane Khelif Khelif defeated Yang Liu of China in the women's final welterweight division, displaying the best performance of her career

Aug 11

'Trump knows nothing about service': Tim Walz claps back at ex-POTUS over military record debate

Tim Walz attacked Donald Trump for 'knowing nothing about service' after ex-president calls him a 'disgrace' over his military record controversy

Aug 10

Kamala Harris adopts Trump's popular policy with proposal to end taxes on tips, Internet calls her 'fake'

Kamala Harris said, 'We will continue to fight for working families, including to raise the minimum wage and eliminate taxes on tips'

Aug 10

10 times Candace Owens stirred controversy: From downplaying Holocaust to defending Kanye West

Conservative commentator Candace Owens has made headlines multiple times for her contentious remarks about celebrities and political figures

Aug 10

Kanye West

'It's time for a woman president': Jesse Ventura endorses Kamala Harris as 'men have screwed it up enough'

Jesse Ventura, who led Minnesota from 1999 to 2003, is an independent voter who was a part of Robert F Kennedy Jr's camp

Aug 10

Eric Trump claims ‘Kamala Crash’ foreshadows a ‘storm’ if Harris wins 2024 presidential election

Eric Trump claimed the market plunge happened because Kamala Harris was put on a pedestal after initially being laughed at

Aug 10

George Floyd's brother explains why he endorsed Kamala Harris-Tim Walz after intitial suprise at VP pick

George Floyd's brother Philonise Floyd endorsed Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for the 2024 race, praising Walz's leadership and commitment to justice

Aug 9

Tim Walz roasts Trump over rally crowd size as Harris' Arizona campaign event draws massive turnout

Tim Walz's comments indirectly mocked Trump, who had recently complained about the size of Kamala Harris’ rally at a Mar-a-Lago press conference

Aug 9

Simone Biles' height comparison with other Team USA gymnasts: From Jordan Chiles to Sunisa Lee

Simone Biles, at 4 feet 8 inches in height, is the shortest in the USA gymnastics team when compared to her teammates

Aug 9

WATCH: Kamala Harris' response when asked about Donald Trump's latest criticism of her

Donald Trump said, 'I think she's worse than Biden because he got forced into the position, she was there long before'

Aug 9

Fact Check: Is Donald Trump right about Kamala Harris not 'passing her bar exam'?

During a live stream with Adin Ross, GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump claimed that his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, never passed her bar exam

Aug 9

JD Vance eyeliner mystery: Wife Usha reveals truth behind those 'smokey eyes'

The speculation began after photojournalists and critics noted JD Vance's notably long eyelashes and striking blue eyes

Aug 8

Kamala Harris flips the script as she takes questions from reporters after JD Vance’s bizarre airport stunt

Kamala Harris faced the press for the first time as the Dem presidential nominee after Trump and JD Vance called out her lack of media appearances

Aug 8

10 funny moments from 2024 Paris Olympics: From 'Bob the Cap Catcher' to Snoop Dogg's pin

From horses on a flight to nonchalant medal-winning athletes, here are some moments from the 2024 Paris Olympics you shouldn't miss

Aug 8

Tim Walz stops speech midway to aid rallygoer affected by harsh heat, Internet calls him 'America’s dad'

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz halted his speech midway to help a rallygoer in the extreme heat weather and urged people to take care of each other

Aug 8

Taylor Swift fans call Tim Walz a 'certified Swiftie' as resurfaced post sparks enthusiasm for Dem ticket

A two-year-old tweet from Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' VP pick, has delighted Taylor Swift fans, many of whom are hopeful for a Democratic victory

Aug 8

Taylor Swift

JD Vance's 'Entourage' reference sparks meme fest after awkward encounter with Kamala Harris

JD Vance stirred controversy by posting a photo of himself and his campaign team on the tarmac in front of Vice President Kamala Harris' Air Force Two

Aug 8