Government committed to maintain full security during elections

Kathmandu, Nov 20: The government held discussions with over 100 registered political parties on preparations and security for the upcoming elections. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Sushila Karki at Singha Durbar on Wednesday, included representatives from more than 100 parties. The government emphasized its commitment to creating a safe and fear-free environment, while some parties raised security concerns. Communications and Information Technology Minister Jagadish Kharel said the government invited 115 of the 125 registered parties, with over 100 attending. He noted that such broad dialogue on elections is unprecedented in Nepal. The Prime Minister briefed the parties on election preparations, efforts to boost the morale of security personnel, and the work of the Election Commission. Most parties expressed readiness for elections and stressed the need for free, fair, and impartial voting, which the government assured it would support. Security concerns raised by a few parties will be addressed by the government. Regarding an incident in Bara involving CPN-UML leaders, Minister Kharel said that although the event was regrettable, vigilance by the Home Ministry and security forces prevented serious damage, and the situation has now stabilized. He affirmed that such incidents will not disrupt the elections. After the meeting, CPN leader Barshaman Pun stated that his party is fully prepared for elections and has already registered on Mangsir 1. He added that the main challenges lie not with smaller parties, but with the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML, whose leaders are still adjusting to being out of government. Pun urged these parties to create an atmosphere of trust and address their hesitations so the elections can proceed smoothly. The government’s dialogue with such a large number of parties underscores its determination to ensure a secure, transparent, and participatory electoral process in Nepal. People’s News Monitoring Service.
https://mypeoplesreview.com/2025/11/20/government-committed-to-maintain-full-security-during-elections/

Saif Ali Khan makes major real estate move; buys commercial offices worth Rs. 30.75 crores in Mumbai

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has added yet another prime asset to his real estate portfolio, this time in Mumbai’s thriving commercial district of Andheri East. According to property registration documents, the actor has purchased two office units in the Kanakia Wallstreet building for a total consideration of Rs. 30. 75 crore. Saif Ali Khan makes major real estate move; buys commercial offices worth Rs. 30. 75 crores in Mumbai The combined area of the newly acquired offices measures 5, 681 sq ft and includes six dedicated parking spaces. The seller of the property is Apiore Pharmaceutical, a US-based pharma company, as reflected in the registration filings. The deal was arranged by Volney, a real estate advisory and investor network firm. The transaction was officially registered on November 18, 2025, with a stamp duty of Rs. 1. 84 crore and a registration fee of Rs. 60, 000. Industry experts note that Andheri East has rapidly emerged as one of Mumbai’s busiest commercial corridors, attracting corporates, global enterprises, and creative firms due to its improved connectivity and infrastructure. Volney’s founder, Rohan Sheth, described the area as a market that combines accessibility with strong rental prospects, adding that it continues to draw long-term investors. Saif’s new commercial investment also places him among several high-profile names who have recently secured space in the vicinity. Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited, recently leased a 1, 294 sq. ft. office in the nearby Chandivali area for a five-year period, with total rent valued at Rs. 2. 33 crore. Additionally, the same building previously housed leased offices where Hrithik Roshan and Rakesh Roshan acquired three commercial units earlier this year for about Rs. 31 crores through HRX Digitech LLP. Beyond his latest acquisition, Saif Ali Khan is already known for his premium residential and commercial holdings across Mumbai. He currently resides in a high-end apartment in Bandra West, a property he purchased nearly a decade ago for Rs. 24 crores. Records also show that he bought a sprawling 6, 500 sq. ft. apartment in April 2012 for Rs. 23. 50 crore from Satguru Builders, further cementing his presence in the city’s luxury real estate landscape. With his latest investment, the actor continues to strengthen his position not just in cinema but also in Mumbai’s top-tier property market. Also Read: Dining with the Kapoors Trailer: Netflix brings together Bollywood’s first family for a grand tribute to Raj Kapoor BOLLYWOOD NEWS LIVE UPDATES.
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/saif-ali-khan-makes-major-real-estate-move-buys-commercial-offices-worth-rs-30-75-crores-mumbai/

Kash Patel’s Girlfriend Alexis Wilkins Receives FBI SWAT Security Amid ‘Hundreds’ of Vile Death Threats, Scrutiny Over Government Jet Rides

The girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel has been assigned a security detail composed of FBI agents from the bureau’s Nashville field office’s SWAT team an arrangement that comes as the country singer has been subject to a torrent of sexually graphic and violent threats made on social media and over the phone, the New York Sun can confirm. Country singer Alexis Wilkins, 27, who is based in Nashville and Washington, receives “hundreds of credible threats” in light of her relationship with Mr. Patel, whom she has dated for three years, an FBI spokesperson tells The Sun. Many of the messages, which The Sun has reviewed, are sexually graphic and violent in tone and intent, and the FBI believes they are credible and put Ms. Wilkins’s safety at risk. In a direct message sent to Ms. Wilkins over social media, one person threatens to “put my whole shaft through the back of your throat.” That same social media user sends a second message to Ms. Wilkins saying, “can’t wait to celebrate your death, especially if im (sic) the one causing it. One post from a now-suspended account on X “doxxed” Ms. Wilkins, who the account calls “PATEL ZIONIST JEW GIRLFRIEND,” which included her address and information related to her relatives. MSNOW was first to report on Ms. Wilkins’s security detail, which is composed of members of the FBI Nashville’s SWAT team, though the newly re-named liberal media outlet did not mention the death threats. MSNOW claims that the unprecedented security arrangement is raising concerns that assigning law enforcement specialists to Ms. Wilkins’s detail could potentially delay local officials from responding to other developments “such as mass shootings or terror attacks.” Ms. Wilkins has been in the spotlight in recent weeks after filing several defamation lawsuits against shock-jock podcasters like ex-FBI agent Kyle Seraphin and RiftTV CEO Elijah Schaffer who have accused her of being an Israeli honeypot. She was also flown in a private government plane regularly used by Mr. Patel to accompany him to a wrestling event in Pennsylvania, where she was booked to sing the national anthem. The trip itself, made during the government shutdown, drew fresh scrutiny to Mr. Patel’s overall use of the private plane for personal reasons. Though he is mandated by Congress to fly on planes equipped with secure communications technology, and must reimburse the government for the cost of a commercial ticket if he uses the jet for personal travel, the trip reportedly triggered criticism from within the Trump administration, including from Attorney General Pam Bondi, which she has since denied. In October, Mr. Seraphin alluded to Ms. Wilkins’s security detail on his X account after responding to a post of hers accusing him of generating “fake outrage.” “One of us has an FBI security detail despite not being part of the government or even married to someone in the government,” Mr. Seraphin wrote in an October 31 post on X. Not since J. Edgar Hoover has the FBI had an unmarried director, making the security detail assigned to Ms. Wilkins more unique. Former FBI Director Christopher Wray’s wife, Helen, reportedly received a security detail during his time in the bureau, MSNOW reported. Earlier this month, Mr. Patel went on his personal X account to defend Ms. Wilkins, calling her a “rock-solid conservative and a country music sensation” and his “partner in life.” “Attacking her isn’t just wrong it’s cowardly and jeopardizes our safety,” Mr. Patel wrote on X. An attorney from the Binnall Group, the law firm representing Ms. Wilkins did not respond to a request for comment from The Sun.
https://www.nysun.com/article/kash-patels-girlfriend-alexis-wilkins-receives-fbi-swat-security-amid-hundreds-of-vile-death-threats-scrutiny-over-government-jet-rides

Trump-backed American Bitcoin received $100M investment from political critic

The Scaramuccis have revealed that they committed a $100 million investment to American Bitcoin, a Trump family-linked mining company, despite their sour relationship with President Donald Trump. American Bitcoin is a mining company backed by the Trump family and has big ambitions in the crypto industry, specifically focusing its business on Bitcoin.

Fortune reported that the $220 million funding round was led by Solari Capital. Other notable backers include Tony Robbins, Charles Hoskinson (the co-founder of Cardano), Grant Cardone, and Peter Diamandis.

Solari Capital, an investment firm led by AJ and Anthony Scaramucci, reportedly contributed more than $100 million in the July funding round for American Bitcoin. This is significant due to the Bitcoin mining company’s ties to Donald Trump’s sons.

Anthony Scaramucci, AJ’s father and the founder of SkyBridge Capital, also made a smaller personal investment, though he did not disclose the exact amount. Anthony is well-known for his brief tenure as White House Communications Director under Donald Trump and for being openly critical of the former president afterward. However, both he and his son have invested in American Bitcoin, citing their belief in Bitcoin’s power despite their dissatisfaction with Trump.

AJ Scaramucci has even closer ties with American Bitcoin’s president, Matt Prusak, who was his roommate at Stanford Business School. According to Fortune, Prusak informed AJ that American Bitcoin was being spun off from Hut 8, prompting AJ to seize the opportunity.

### American Bitcoin’s Operations

American Bitcoin was launched by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., in partnership with Hut 8. Under the deal, Hut 8 contributed “substantially all” of its Bitcoin mining equipment in exchange for 80% of the company’s shares, while the Trump family reportedly holds the remaining stake.

Following a reverse merger in September, American Bitcoin began trading on the Nasdaq. According to its filings, the company operates mining facilities in locations such as Niagara Falls, Canada, and Texas, housing tens of thousands of mining rigs.

As of mid-November 2025, American Bitcoin reported holding 4,004 BTC, worth roughly $415 million at that time.

### Funding Details and Future Plans

A regulatory filing cited by Cryptopolitan revealed that American Bitcoin raised the full $220 million through a private share placement. Approximately $10 million of that amount was paid in Bitcoin instead of cash. The reported average “cost” per share was about $104,000 per Bitcoin equivalent, according to the same filing.

American Bitcoin stated that it plans to use a portion of the capital to acquire additional mining equipment and to build up its Bitcoin treasury. Eric Trump described American Bitcoin as a means to profit from Bitcoin without purchasing it directly, calling it a “proxy play.” This strategy is similar to that of Michael Saylor’s company, which buys massive amounts of Bitcoin and allows investors to gain exposure by owning the company’s stock.

Additionally, the Trump family’s publicly traded media business has announced plans to raise $2.5 billion to build a Bitcoin treasury.

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https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/bitcoin/trump-backed-american-bitcoin-received-100m-investment-from-political-critic/

Political reporter who had alleged romantic relationship with RFK Jr speaks out

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The political reporter who reportedly had an alleged romantic relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the campaign trail is speaking out about what she said happened between them.

She loved his eyes, “blue as the flame.” She admired his insatiable appetites and his “particular complications and particular darkness,” The Times profile began. “But she said ‘I love you’ only after he said it first. He called her ‘Livvy’ and wrote her poems. He said he wanted her to have his baby. He promised to take a bullet for her.”

She told The Times she hasn’t spoken with Kennedy in over a year and declined to weigh in on his job in the Trump administration. On what came over her, she joked, “Maybe it was the vaccines.”

A representative for Kennedy did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. A spokesperson previously denied any sort of physical relationship had occurred and said he had only met Nuzzi once.

Nuzzi has maintained that she never had a physical relationship with him but did engage in “personal” communications. Kennedy remains married to actress Cheryl Hines.

The alleged “sexting” scandal led to the end of Nuzzi’s engagement to Politico’s then-chief Washington correspondent and Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza (he has since left the outlet).

New York Magazine dismissed Nuzzi following the revelations and conducted a probe that concluded it found “no inaccuracies nor evidence of bias” in her work.

In September, Vanity Fair announced it had hired Nuzzi as the magazine’s West Coast editor.

Meanwhile, Cheryl Hines refused RFK Jr.’s offer to fake separation during the heated presidential campaign.
https://www.foxnews.com/media/political-reporter-who-had-alleged-romantic-relationship-rfk-jr-speaks-out

BBC director-general and UK news chief both resign over Trump speech editing scandal

**BBC Director-General Tim Davie Resigns Amid Controversy Over Edited Trump Speech**

The BBC director-general, Tim Davie, resigned on Sunday following criticism over the broadcaster’s editing of a speech by former President Donald Trump, which many said was misleading.

Davie, 58, who has been at the helm of the BBC since September 2020, stepped down after five years leading the corporation. His departure comes amid growing controversy surrounding a BBC Panorama documentary about Trump’s January 6, 2021 speech, delivered shortly before the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Critics argued that the documentary’s edit was misleading because it omitted a key section of Trump’s speech where he urged supporters to protest peacefully.

The speech at the center of the dispute featured Trump saying, “I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard.” However, the version aired by the BBC reportedly excluded this line, while retaining the phrase “fight like hell.”

In a letter to staff, Davie stated that his resignation “is entirely my decision.” He acknowledged that “overall the BBC is delivering well, but there have been some mistakes made and as director-general I have to take ultimate responsibility.”

Davie added that he is “working through exact timings with the board to allow for an orderly transition to a successor over the coming months.”

The resignation of Davie follows that of Deborah Turness, head of BBC News and Current Affairs, who also stepped down amid the controversy. Turness said the situation “has reached a stage where it is causing damage to the BBC, an institution that I love,” adding, “As the CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs, the buck stops with me.”

Pressure on the BBC intensified after excerpts from a whistle-blower dossier were published by The Telegraph. The dossier, compiled by Michael Prescott, a communications advisor hired by the BBC to review its editorial standards, criticized various aspects of the broadcaster’s coverage. Specific concerns included the Trump edit, reporting on transgender issues, and alleged anti-Israel bias in the BBC’s Arabic service.

In response to the allegations of bias, Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt described the BBC as “100% fake news” and a “propaganda machine” in an interview.

Speaking to The Telegraph, Leavitt said: “This purposefully dishonest, selectively edited clip by the BBC is further evidence that they are total, 100% fake news that should no longer be worth the time on the television screens of the great people of the United Kingdom.”

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https://www.foxnews.com/media/bbc-director-general-uk-news-chief-both-resign-over-trump-speech-editing-scandal

Jeremy Renner Denies Chinese Filmmaker’s Allegations of Harassment and Threatening to Call ICE

Jeremy Renner has denied allegations that he harassed Chinese filmmaker Yi Zhou and threatened to call the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency on her.

A representative for the Hawkeye actor told Variety, “The allegations being made are totally inaccurate and untrue.” In an additional statement to People, Renner’s spokesperson called the claims “false, outrageous, and highly defamatory,” suggesting that Zhou’s accusations were made in retaliation after he “rejected her romantic advances” and declined to promote her projects.

Yi Zhou claimed that she worked with Renner on the documentary *Chronicles of Disney* and an animated film, during which they began a romantic relationship. In one of her Instagram posts, Zhou wrote, “He convinced me of his sincerity, saying he had been single for a long time and open to a long-term relationship. I believed in him, in the power of love and in the possibility of redemption.”

According to Zhou, their alleged relationship took a troubling turn while working on one of their projects. She told the Daily Mail, “I was discussing the documentary logistics, then he drank a bottle of wine alone and got angry and yelled for two hours.” Concerned for her safety, Zhou explained, “I had to share my location with my team, my parents, and Disney colleagues in case something happened to me, so they would know where I was.” She added, “I had to lock myself in a room to be safe, praying he would not come into the room at night as he was really angry. I did not say a word, I was so scared for my life.”

Zhou further alleged that when she confronted Renner privately about his past misconduct and asked him to behave properly and respect her as a woman and filmmaker, he threatened to call ICE on her. “This act deeply shocked and frightened me,” she said.

In a statement to People, Zhou described herself as “frauded by love” and claimed that Renner “forced himself on me the first day we met.”

Following these allegations, Renner’s legal team sent Zhou a cease and desist letter on November 7, threatening legal action. The letter demands that she stop making “defamatory communications” and refrain from republishing “false, fabricated and salacious lies.”

Despite the legal warning, Zhou continues to post about the situation on her Instagram account.
https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/treyalston/jeremy-renner-denies-yi-zhou-allegations

Palworld community manager points to a new problem with GTA 6’s delay: ‘Expect to see many games swerve to avoid the 2027 awards season’

If you feel like we’ve been here before, well done for being perceptive—because we have. Rockstar announced yesterday that GTA 6 is getting delayed again, now scheduled for November 19. That date feels like an eternity away for eager fans.

Unsurprisingly, GTA 6 fans have had very… *normal* reactions to the news. After the last delay, it seems like most have gone through all the stages of grief and reached acceptance, or something close to it:

> “Nothing wrong with delaying a game. Nothing at all. But why keep giving dates with so much confidence when they know it needs more time to polish?”

Among fans trying to rationalize another delay, voices from within the gaming industry have shared support, thinly veiled threats, and even some theories about the timing of the GTA 6 news.

“Interestingly, just a little industry knowledge for all you gamers: a Nov 19 launch puts them outside the nomination window for most game awards in 2026,” says Palworld’s Communications Director, Bucky, in a social media post.

> “Intentional or not? Either way, expect to see many games (especially AAA ones) swerve to avoid the 2027 awards season.”

I’m not convinced the delay has anything to do with missing the 2026 game awards schedule, though I wouldn’t want to go up against Mewgenics in a fight. Still, the fact that GTA 6 will now likely fall into the 2027 awards window could cause more headaches than benefits.

It was already clear that everyone wanted to steer clear of GTA 6’s launch — well, all except for Devolver, but go off, I guess. GTA 6 won’t just monopolize people’s time and wallets; it’s going to dominate the awards season as well.

It’s starting to feel like Baldur’s Gate 3 all over again. God help our souls.
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/palworld-community-manager-points-to-a-new-problem-with-gta-6s-delay-expect-to-see-many-games-swerve-to-avoid-the-2027-awards-season/

Laura Lemens Boy Dies: Veteran International TV Comms Exec & PR Was 67

**Laura Lemens Boy, Renowned Press Relations Expert and Women’s Advocate, Dies at 67**

Laura Lemens Boy, a well-known figure in international TV press relations and a dedicated women’s advocate, has passed away at the age of 67. Her family and friends confirmed her passing in a statement shared after a long illness. “A woman whose kindness, integrity and humanity touched so many, she leaves behind a luminous and indelible memory,” they wrote.

Lemens Boy spent decades shaping the communications landscape of the global television industry, working for many years with RX France, the organizers of MIPCOM, on the Cannes conference and market in several capacities. Although born in the UK, she spent most of her professional life in Paris, France.

Among her many achievements at MIPCOM, Lemens Boy co-founded the International Mentoring Breakfast For Women In Entertainment, an event that has run for the past 13 years through her organization MédiaClub’Elles. She continued to support the mentoring event actively and was even interviewed about it for the MIP Daily newsletter in October, though she was unable to attend in person.

MIPCOM Cannes and MIP London Director Lucy Smith, a fellow Brit and friend of Lemens Boy for more than three decades, shared a heartfelt tribute on LinkedIn:
“She was one of the first people I met over 30 years ago when I arrived in Paris, fresh out of college, following my French musician boyfriend (now my husband and father of our son!). Laura adopted me like a big sister. We bonded as two down-to-earth, straight-talking girls with Northern roots, navigating our way through the expectations of Parisian life.”

Smith described Lemens Boy as “a trailblazer in supporting women in the industry,” highlighting her key role in numerous events at the MIP markets in Cannes, including the annual MédiaClub’Elles international mentoring breakfasts and various press events. “Many in Cannes will miss her unique, elegant and fabulous presence. Her exceptional ability to engage with people, relate to them and put them at ease was second to none. She sparkled at every occasion, oozing confidence,” Smith added.

Jérôme Chouraqui, founder of French TV industry group MédiaClub, also paid tribute:
“Laura was elegance personified. Always kind, always fair, always attentive, with that unmistakable so British accent. She took a genuine interest in others and had a way of seeing the best in everyone around her. Her career, her values, and her energy inspired entire generations of professionals,” he wrote, expressing that her passing had left him “deeply saddened.”

A funeral for Laura Lemens Boy was held today in Paris. She is survived by her husband and son.
https://deadline.com/2025/11/laura-lemens-boy-dead-international-tv-comms-exec-was-67-1236606439/

ASTS Quantitative Stock Analysis

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