<p>US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 16) took a jibe at popular singer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/taylor-swift">Taylor Swift</a>, saying that she doesn't look hot after he said that he hates her.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The US president took to Truth Social, and posted, "Has anyone noticed that, since I said &ldquo;I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,&rdquo; she&rsquo;s no longer &ldquo;HOT?&rdquo;</p>
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<p>Earlier in 2024, Trump hit out at Taylor Swift over her endorsement of then Vice President Kamala Harris, saying, "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!" It comes days after Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential elections, in an Instagram post.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them,&rdquo; Swift wrote in the post.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos,&rdquo; the popstar added at the time.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mosque-visit-soccer-ball-and-new-friendships-trump-wraps-up-middle-east-trip-qatar-uae-saudi-arabia-see-pics-9076445">Mosque visit, soccer ball and new friendships: Trump wraps up Middle East trip | See pics</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>Another hit at Bruce Springsteen</strong></h2>
<p>Trump in another post on Friday, hit out at American singer-songwriter and guitarist Bruce Springsteen, calling him "highly overrated" and he's not a talented guy.&nbsp;</p>
<p>He further slammed Springsteen for supporting former President Joe Biden, as Trump called him "Crooked Joe Biden, a mentally incompetent FOOL, and our WORST EVER President."</p>
<p>"I see that Highly Overrated Bruce Springsteen goes to a Foreign Country to speak badly about the President of the United States. Never liked him, never liked his music, or his Radical Left Politics and, importantly, he&rsquo;s not a talented guy &mdash; Just a pushy, obnoxious JERK, who fervently supported Crooked Joe Biden, a mentally incompetent FOOL, and our WORST EVER President, who came close to destroying our Country," Trump said in his post.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/blake-lively-responds-to-justin-baldonis-claims-about-intimidating-taylor-swift-9072209">Blake Lively responds to Justin Baldoni's claims about intimidating Taylor Swift</a></strong></p>
<p>The US president continued, "If I wasn&rsquo;t elected, it would have been GONE by now! Sleepy Joe didn&rsquo;t have a clue as to what he was doing, but Springsteen is &ldquo;dumb as a rock,&rdquo; and couldn&rsquo;t see what was going on, or could he (which is even worse!)?"</p>
<p>Trump further slammed the singer, saying, "This dried out &ldquo;prune&rdquo; of a rocker (his skin is all atrophied!) ought to KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT until he gets back into the Country, that&rsquo;s just &ldquo;standard fare.&rdquo; Then we&rsquo;ll all see how it goes for him!"</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/human-remains-found-near-taylor-swifts-mansion-does-usa-have-a-new-serial-killer-9075821">Human remains found near Taylor Swift's mansion: Does USA have a new serial killer?</a></strong></p>
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The US president took to Truth Social, and posted, "Has anyone noticed that, since I said “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,” she’s no longer “HOT?” WORLD ENTERTAINMENT

US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 16) took a jibe at popular singer Taylor Swift, saying that she doesn't look hot after he said that he hates her. The US president took to Truth Social, and posted, "Has anyone noticed that, since I said “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,” she’s no longer “HOT?” Earlier in 2024, Trump hit out at Taylor Swift over her endorsement of then Vice President Kamala Harris, saying, "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!" It comes days after Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential elections, in an Instagram post. “I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them,” Swift wrote in the post. “I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos,” the popstar added at the time. Also read: Mosque visit, soccer ball and new friendships: Trump wraps up Middle East trip | See pics Another hit at Bruce Springsteen Trump in another post on Friday, hit out at American singer-songwriter and guitarist Bruce Springsteen, calling him "highly overrated" and he's not a talented guy. He further slammed Springsteen for supporting former President Joe Biden, as Trump called him "Crooked Joe Biden, a mentally incompetent FOOL, and our WORST EVER President." "I see that Highly Overrated Bruce Springsteen goes to a Foreign Country to speak badly about the President of the United States. Never liked him, never liked his music, or his Radical Left Politics and, importantly, he’s not a talented guy — Just a pushy, obnoxious JERK, who fervently supported Crooked Joe Biden, a mentally incompetent FOOL, and our WORST EVER President, who came close to destroying our Country," Trump said in his post. Also read: Blake Lively responds to Justin Baldoni's claims about intimidating Taylor Swift The US president continued, "If I wasn’t elected, it would have been GONE by now! Sleepy Joe didn’t have a clue as to what he was doing, but Springsteen is “dumb as a rock,” and couldn’t see what was going on, or could he (which is even worse!)?" Trump further slammed the singer, saying, "This dried out “prune” of a rocker (his skin is all atrophied!) ought to KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT until he gets back into the Country, that’s just “standard fare.” Then we’ll all see how it goes for him!" Also read: Human remains found near Taylor Swift's mansion: Does USA have a new serial killer?

'Taylor Swift no longer HOT': Trump slams American singer, claims he's the reason behind it

<p>A video of Pakistan&rsquo;s former foreign minister, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bilawal-bhutto-zardari">Bilawal Bhutto Zardari</a> giving a speech has been making rounds on social media, with netizens making a comparison of Zardari with &lsquo;Rosesh Sarabhai&rsquo;, a popular character of TV series "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai".&nbsp;</p>
<p>The resemblance between Zardari and Rosesh has shocked netizens, as people find it quite hilarious.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In the video, Rosesh is seen reciting one of his famous quirky poem, and Bilawal Bhutto was giving a speech at the 16th session of the Pakistan National Assembly.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The tone, their voice modulation and the style of delivery - everything matched just perfectly.&nbsp;</p>
<p>People on social media started reacting to it, with hilarious comments.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/india-news/who-is-bilawal-bhutto-zardari-the-man-behind-the-blood-threat-to-india-9008031">Who is Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the man behind the 'blood threat' to India?</a></strong></p>
<p>One of the users commented, "Still Rosesh is better", while another said, "He is a premium quality dubbing artist.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Another user commented on Instagram, "Please don&rsquo;t insult Rosesh Sarabhai."&nbsp;</p>
<p>One user also took a jibe at Bhutto, saying, "Rosesh would be a far better politician though."</p>
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<p>Indian comedian Zervaan J Bunshah, who posts funny content on Instagram, also posted a video, imitating Bhutto's speech in a hilarious way.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/asaduddin-owaisi-strongly-hits-out-at-bilawal-bhutto-over-blood-will-flow-remark-9011156">'His mother was killed by...'; Asaduddin Owaisi strongly hits out at Bilawal Bhutto over 'blood will flow' remark</a></strong></p>
<p>Bunshah was dressed in a black suit just like a delegate and was seen mimicking Bhutto as it seemed he was apparently addressing the other members of Pakistan&rsquo;s assembly.</p>
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<p>&ldquo;That one random Pakistani reel," read the title of the clip. &ldquo;Bilullu is delulu," the caption read.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Bhutto has been quite popular among social media since the India-Pakistan engaged in conflict over the last three weeks.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/another-admission-of-supporting-terrorists-bilawal-bhutto-says-pakistan-has-a-past-days-after-ishaq-dar-backed-trf-9024913">Bilawal Bhutto says 'Pakistan has a past' in big admission of supporting terrorists, days after backing Pahalgam attackers</a></strong></p>
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Rosesh is seen reciting one of his famous quirky poem, and Bhutto was giving a speech at the 16th session of the Pakistan National Assembly. India News trending pakistan

A video of Pakistan’s former foreign minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari giving a speech has been making rounds on social media, with netizens making a comparison of Zardari with ‘Rosesh Sarabhai’, a popular character of TV series "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai". The resemblance between Zardari and Rosesh has shocked netizens, as people find it quite hilarious. In the video, Rosesh is seen reciting one of his famous quirky poem, and Bilawal Bhutto was giving a speech at the 16th session of the Pakistan National Assembly. The tone, their voice modulation and the style of delivery - everything matched just perfectly. People on social media started reacting to it, with hilarious comments. Also read: Who is Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the man behind the 'blood threat' to India? One of the users commented, "Still Rosesh is better", while another said, "He is a premium quality dubbing artist.” Another user commented on Instagram, "Please don’t insult Rosesh Sarabhai." One user also took a jibe at Bhutto, saying, "Rosesh would be a far better politician though." View this post on Instagram A post shared by R I K I (@contactriki) Indian comedian Zervaan J Bunshah, who posts funny content on Instagram, also posted a video, imitating Bhutto's speech in a hilarious way. Also read: 'His mother was killed by...'; Asaduddin Owaisi strongly hits out at Bilawal Bhutto over 'blood will flow' remark Bunshah was dressed in a black suit just like a delegate and was seen mimicking Bhutto as it seemed he was apparently addressing the other members of Pakistan’s assembly. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zervaan J Bunshah (@bunshah) “That one random Pakistani reel," read the title of the clip. “Bilullu is delulu," the caption read. Bhutto has been quite popular among social media since the India-Pakistan engaged in conflict over the last three weeks. Also read: Bilawal Bhutto says 'Pakistan has a past' in big admission of supporting terrorists, days after backing Pahalgam attackers

Pakistan's Bilawal Bhutto reminds people of 'Rosesh' from Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, netizens crack up | WATCH

<p>An American-Lebanese man, who was found guilty of attempting to kill novelist <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/salman-rushdie">Salman Rushdie</a>, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Friday (May 16), the maximum for an attempt to murder.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Hadi Matar, 27, was convicted in February for stabbing Rushdie on stage during a 2022 lecture in western New York.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The brutal attack left the popular author blind in one eye and seriously injured as he was stabbed over a dozen times in the head and torso.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/author-and-novelist-salman-rushdies-attacker-hadi-matar-sentenced-to-25-years-in-prison-for-2022-stabbing-case-9076514">Salman Rushdie's attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2022 stabbing case</a></strong></p>
<p>Matar stabbed him multiple times while he was preparing to deliver a lecture on a stage at the Chautauqua Institution in New York State. During the stabbing, he also wounded another man on stage.&nbsp;</p>
<p>While reading from his forthcoming memoir, he said "I was seated at stage right. Then, in the corner of my right eye &ndash; the last thing my right eye would ever see &ndash; I saw the man in black running toward me down the right-hand side of the seating area. Black clothes, black face mask. He was coming in hard and low. A squat missile."&nbsp;</p>
<p>At that time, Matar's legal team sought to prevent witnesses from characterizing Rushdie as a victim of persecution following Iran's 1989 fatwa calling for his murder over supposed blasphemy in "The Satanic Verses."</p>
<p>The Booker Prize-winning author of The Satanic Verses and Midnight's Children spent 18 days in the hospital and three weeks in rehab after the knife attack.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/want-him-to-leave-earth-salman-rushdie-criticises-elon-musks-views-on-freedom-of-speech-8729370">&lsquo;Want him to leave Earth&rsquo;: Salman Rushdie criticises Elon Musk&rsquo;s views on freedom of speech</a></strong></p>
<p>The Indian-born British-American author had received life-threatening injuries and underwent emergency surgery.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Why was Rushdie attacked?&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>It is believed that Rushdie was attacked because of his infamous novel The Satanic Verses, however, it's not confirmed.&nbsp;</p>
<p>He was attacked 33 years after Iran's then-leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, issued a fatwa against him over the publication of The Satanic Verses in 1988.&nbsp;</p>
<p>A year later the ex-Iranian leader had called upon Muslims to kill the novelist and anyone involved in its publication for blasphemy. Following this, the author spent years hiding under death threats from Iran.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/life-fun/culture/5-reasons-to-read-salman-rushdie-at-least-once-in-your-lifetime-1722845868190">5 Reasons to Read Salman Rushdie at Least Once in Your Lifetime</a></strong></p>
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The brutal attack left the popular author blind in one eye and seriously injured as he was stabbed over a dozen times in the head and torso. WORLD

An American-Lebanese man, who was found guilty of attempting to kill novelist Salman Rushdie, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Friday (May 16), the maximum for an attempt to murder. Hadi Matar, 27, was convicted in February for stabbing Rushdie on stage during a 2022 lecture in western New York. The brutal attack left the popular author blind in one eye and seriously injured as he was stabbed over a dozen times in the head and torso. Also read: Salman Rushdie's attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2022 stabbing case Matar stabbed him multiple times while he was preparing to deliver a lecture on a stage at the Chautauqua Institution in New York State. During the stabbing, he also wounded another man on stage. While reading from his forthcoming memoir, he said "I was seated at stage right. Then, in the corner of my right eye – the last thing my right eye would ever see – I saw the man in black running toward me down the right-hand side of the seating area. Black clothes, black face mask. He was coming in hard and low. A squat missile." At that time, Matar's legal team sought to prevent witnesses from characterizing Rushdie as a victim of persecution following Iran's 1989 fatwa calling for his murder over supposed blasphemy in "The Satanic Verses." The Booker Prize-winning author of The Satanic Verses and Midnight's Children spent 18 days in the hospital and three weeks in rehab after the knife attack. Also read: ‘Want him to leave Earth’: Salman Rushdie criticises Elon Musk’s views on freedom of speech The Indian-born British-American author had received life-threatening injuries and underwent emergency surgery. Why was Rushdie attacked? It is believed that Rushdie was attacked because of his infamous novel The Satanic Verses, however, it's not confirmed. He was attacked 33 years after Iran's then-leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, issued a fatwa against him over the publication of The Satanic Verses in 1988. A year later the ex-Iranian leader had called upon Muslims to kill the novelist and anyone involved in its publication for blasphemy. Following this, the author spent years hiding under death threats from Iran. Also read: 5 Reasons to Read Salman Rushdie at Least Once in Your Lifetime

Salman Rushdie's attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2022 stabbing case

<p>Russian and Ukraine officials held direct talks in Istanbul, Turkey on Friday (May 16) for the first time in more than three years, trying to make negotiations for bringing lasting peace.&nbsp;</p>
<p>However, there was no sign of a major breakthrough, according to a Ukrainian source. The source added that Russian delegation demanded that Kyiv give up land under its control.</p>
<p>Notably, neither Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky nor Russia President Vladimir Putin were involved in the talks. While US President Donald Trump also skipped the talks.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-insists-ukraine-russia-peace-wont-happen-until-he-and-vladimir-putin-get-together-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-in-turkey-9073995">Trump insists Ukraine-Russia peace won't happen until he and Putin 'get together'</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>What all happened during the talks?&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Biggest prisoner swap</strong></h3>
<p>Ukraine and Russia agreed to a large-scale prisoner swap during the two hour long talks, the head of Ukraine&rsquo;s delegation said in an interview.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;We discussed an exchange of 1,000 for 1,000. We are also working on other modalities for this exchange,&rdquo; Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov told Suspilne.</p>
<p>&ldquo;(The exchange will take place) in the near future; we already know the date, but we will not disclose it yet,&rdquo; he added.</p>
<p>If it happens, it will be the biggest prisoner swap in more than three years of the Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/volodymyr-zelensky-to-skip-first-direct-peace-talks-with-russia-in-turkey-after-vladimir-putin-snub-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-turkey-9073834">Zelensky to skip first direct peace talks with Russia in Turkey, cites Putin's no-show&nbsp;as&nbsp;'unserious'</a></strong></p>
<h3><strong>'Each country to present vision of ceasefire'</strong></h3>
<p>While, Russia confirmed the prisoner swap, saying that each country will &ldquo;present its vision of a possible future ceasefire."&nbsp;</p>
<p>Further, Kremlin added that the discussions will continue after &ldquo;each side will present its vision of a possible future ceasefire, detailing it in writing.&rdquo;</p>
<h3><strong>Russia's new 'unacceptable demands'</strong></h3>
<p>A Ukrainian official accused Russia of introducing new "unacceptable demands" for Kyiv to withdraw its forces from huge swathes of territory, the official said on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>WATCH | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-war-us-secy-of-state-marco-rubio-insists-on-face-to-face-meeting-between-trump-putin-9073843">Ukraine war: US Secy of State Marco Rubio insists on 'face-to-face' meeting between Trump &amp; Putin</a></strong></p>
<h3><strong>Zelensky, Macron, Merz, Starmer and Tusk talks to Trump</strong></h3>
<p>Zelenskyy, French president Emmanuel Macron, German chancellor Friedrich Merz, British prime minister Keir Starmer and Polish prime minister Donald Tusk held a telephone call with US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This came after the Russian and Ukrainian officials held peace talks in Istanbul.&nbsp;</p>
<p>All leaders agreed that the Russian position in peace talks was &ldquo;unacceptable&rdquo; and had discussed the matter with US president Donald Trump.</p>
<p>Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov also said that a ceasefire as well as potential direct talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelensky were also discussed during the talks.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-putin-cracks-up-at-imbrahim-anwars-second-wife-remark-9074116">Putin's riddle: For whom is the third chair in Kremlin Palace? Malaysian PM decodes- Watch</a></strong></p>

Neither Ukrainian President Zelensky nor Russia President Vladimir Putin were involved in the talks. While US President Donald Trump also skipped the talks. WORLD

Russian and Ukraine officials held direct talks in Istanbul, Turkey on Friday (May 16) for the first time in more than three years, trying to make negotiations for bringing lasting peace. However, there was no sign of a major breakthrough, according to a Ukrainian source. The source added that Russian delegation demanded that Kyiv give up land under its control. Notably, neither Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky nor Russia President Vladimir Putin were involved in the talks. While US President Donald Trump also skipped the talks. Also read: Trump insists Ukraine-Russia peace won't happen until he and Putin 'get together' What all happened during the talks? Biggest prisoner swap Ukraine and Russia agreed to a large-scale prisoner swap during the two hour long talks, the head of Ukraine’s delegation said in an interview. “We discussed an exchange of 1,000 for 1,000. We are also working on other modalities for this exchange,” Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov told Suspilne. “(The exchange will take place) in the near future; we already know the date, but we will not disclose it yet,” he added. If it happens, it will be the biggest prisoner swap in more than three years of the Russia-Ukraine war. Also read: Zelensky to skip first direct peace talks with Russia in Turkey, cites Putin's no-show as 'unserious' 'Each country to present vision of ceasefire' While, Russia confirmed the prisoner swap, saying that each country will “present its vision of a possible future ceasefire." Further, Kremlin added that the discussions will continue after “each side will present its vision of a possible future ceasefire, detailing it in writing.” Russia's new 'unacceptable demands' A Ukrainian official accused Russia of introducing new "unacceptable demands" for Kyiv to withdraw its forces from huge swathes of territory, the official said on condition of anonymity. WATCH | Ukraine war: US Secy of State Marco Rubio insists on 'face-to-face' meeting between Trump & Putin Zelensky, Macron, Merz, Starmer and Tusk talks to Trump Zelenskyy, French president Emmanuel Macron, German chancellor Friedrich Merz, British prime minister Keir Starmer and Polish prime minister Donald Tusk held a telephone call with US President Donald Trump. This came after the Russian and Ukrainian officials held peace talks in Istanbul. All leaders agreed that the Russian position in peace talks was “unacceptable” and had discussed the matter with US president Donald Trump. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov also said that a ceasefire as well as potential direct talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelensky were also discussed during the talks. Also read: Putin's riddle: For whom is the third chair in Kremlin Palace? Malaysian PM decodes- Watch

'BIGGEST prisoner swap in over 3 years': What was discussed during Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey

<p>As AI taking over almost everything, now hackers have been impersonating senior US officials through AI-generated voice messages to break into the online accounts of current and former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/us-1">US</a> officials.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned the government officials to stay alert, expressing concerns over the potential ripple effect.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The FBI, however, has not identified the hackers yet. The hackers have been sending texts and voice messages to their targets, including federal and state officials, since April.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-under-assassination-threat-again-ex-fbi-director-under-investigation-after-posting-8647-heres-why-9073730">What does '8647' mean? Ex-FBI Director under fire after post calling for 'assassination' of Trump</a></strong></p>
<p>They try to build a rapport with them, the bureau&rsquo;s public advisory read.</p>
<p>The FBI is concerned, saying that access to government or personal accounts could be used to target other government officials or their associates and contacts.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Contact information acquired through social engineering schemes could also be used to impersonate contacts to elicit information or funds,&rdquo; the FBI said.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kash-patel-donald-trumps-fbi-pick-spends-more-time-in-night-club-than-office-9029834">'Both blessing &amp; curse': FBI boss Kash Patel spends more time in nightclubs than office and people are relieved, here's why</a></strong></p>
<p>The statement did not mention which senior US officials have been targeted so far, but said that "many" of the targets of the scheme are &ldquo;current or former senior US federal or state government officials and their contacts.&rdquo;</p>
<p>It still remains unclear what is the goal behind the attempt made by hackers. Such AI tools have now made it quite easy for scammers to impersonate people about anyone.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Once they hack into their email or social media accounts, they can take over the target's identity.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The FBI alerted that members of the public should be skeptical of unsolicited content featuring public officials.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-international-student-deportations-indian-student-akshar-patels-case-exposes-how-govt-checks-criminal-databases-9018238">REVEALED: Indian student Akshar Patel's case exposes how Trump govt checks into FBI criminal databases for deportations</a></strong></p>

The hackers have been sending texts and voice messages to senior US officials, including federal and state officials, impersonating former officials, since April. WORLD

As AI taking over almost everything, now hackers have been impersonating senior US officials through AI-generated voice messages to break into the online accounts of current and former US officials. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned the government officials to stay alert, expressing concerns over the potential ripple effect. The FBI, however, has not identified the hackers yet. The hackers have been sending texts and voice messages to their targets, including federal and state officials, since April. Also read: What does '8647' mean? Ex-FBI Director under fire after post calling for 'assassination' of Trump They try to build a rapport with them, the bureau’s public advisory read. The FBI is concerned, saying that access to government or personal accounts could be used to target other government officials or their associates and contacts. “Contact information acquired through social engineering schemes could also be used to impersonate contacts to elicit information or funds,” the FBI said. Also read: 'Both blessing & curse': FBI boss Kash Patel spends more time in nightclubs than office and people are relieved, here's why The statement did not mention which senior US officials have been targeted so far, but said that "many" of the targets of the scheme are “current or former senior US federal or state government officials and their contacts.” It still remains unclear what is the goal behind the attempt made by hackers. Such AI tools have now made it quite easy for scammers to impersonate people about anyone. Once they hack into their email or social media accounts, they can take over the target's identity. The FBI alerted that members of the public should be skeptical of unsolicited content featuring public officials. Also read: REVEALED: Indian student Akshar Patel's case exposes how Trump govt checks into FBI criminal databases for deportations

CAUTION! Hackers mimicking US officials by using AI-voice messages, FBI warns they are trying to break into systems

<p>During a refugee program initiated by US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/donald-trump-0">Donald Trump</a>, 59 white South Africans landed in the US on May 12, as Trump stressed that there has been racial discrimination against Afrikaners.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As they arrived at the Dulles International Airport, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau welcomed them, saying, "We respect what you have had to deal with these last few years."</p>
<p>&ldquo;We respect the long tradition of your people and what you have accomplished over the years,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-halts-all-federal-funding-to-terrible-south-africa-invites-farmers-to-us-assures-rapid-citizenship-8831883" rel="dofollow">Trump halts all federal funding to 'terrible' South Africa; invites farmers to US, assures 'rapid citizenship'</a></strong></p>
<p>Earlier on Monday, Trump during a news conference, reiterated that white people have been facing systematic violence since the end of apartheid, or white minority rule, in South Africa.</p>
<p>However, some critics argued that Trump's decision is racially selective and politically driven.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The US president also claimed that the Afrikaner farmers were being targeted through violent attacks and dispossession of land. In March, Trump took to Truth Social, stressing that South Africa is being "terrible" to farmers in their country, adding that South African farmers are invited into the US.&nbsp;</p>
<p>He also stopped all federal funding to South Africa in a big move.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Trump in a bold statement on Truth Social, said that they are "confiscating their land and farms and MUCH WORSE THAN THAT".&nbsp;</p>
<p>"South Africa is being terrible, plus, to long-time Farmers in the country. A bad place to be right now, and we are stopping all Federal Funding," Trump said.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/trump-strengthens-us-uae-ties-with-ai-partnership-and-200-billion-in-deals-9074664">Trump strengthens US-UAE ties with AI partnership and $200 billion in deals</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>South Africa prez calls them 'cowards'</strong></h2>
<p>South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa called the group of 59 people "cowards", saying "they'll be back soon".</p>
<p>Ramaphosa further said those who wanted to leave were not happy with efforts to address the inequities of the apartheid past, terming their relocation a "sad moment for them".</p>
<p>"As South Africans, we are resilient. We don't run away from our problems. We must stay here and solve our problems. When you run away you are a coward, and that's a real cowardly act," he added.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-insists-ukraine-russia-peace-wont-happen-until-he-and-vladimir-putin-get-together-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-in-turkey-9073995">Trump insists Ukraine-Russia peace won't happen until he and Putin 'get together'</a></strong></p>

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau welcomed them, saying, "We respect what you have had to deal with these last few years." WORLD

During a refugee program initiated by US President Donald Trump, 59 white South Africans landed in the US on May 12, as Trump stressed that there has been racial discrimination against Afrikaners. As they arrived at the Dulles International Airport, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau welcomed them, saying, "We respect what you have had to deal with these last few years." “We respect the long tradition of your people and what you have accomplished over the years,” he said. Also read: Trump halts all federal funding to 'terrible' South Africa; invites farmers to US, assures 'rapid citizenship' Earlier on Monday, Trump during a news conference, reiterated that white people have been facing systematic violence since the end of apartheid, or white minority rule, in South Africa. However, some critics argued that Trump's decision is racially selective and politically driven. The US president also claimed that the Afrikaner farmers were being targeted through violent attacks and dispossession of land. In March, Trump took to Truth Social, stressing that South Africa is being "terrible" to farmers in their country, adding that South African farmers are invited into the US. He also stopped all federal funding to South Africa in a big move. Trump in a bold statement on Truth Social, said that they are "confiscating their land and farms and MUCH WORSE THAN THAT". "South Africa is being terrible, plus, to long-time Farmers in the country. A bad place to be right now, and we are stopping all Federal Funding," Trump said. Also read: Trump strengthens US-UAE ties with AI partnership and $200 billion in deals South Africa prez calls them 'cowards' South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa called the group of 59 people "cowards", saying "they'll be back soon". Ramaphosa further said those who wanted to leave were not happy with efforts to address the inequities of the apartheid past, terming their relocation a "sad moment for them". "As South Africans, we are resilient. We don't run away from our problems. We must stay here and solve our problems. When you run away you are a coward, and that's a real cowardly act," he added. Also read: Trump insists Ukraine-Russia peace won't happen until he and Putin 'get together'

Trump offers refuge to white South Africans — President Ramaphosa slams them as ‘cowards’

<p>Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ishaq-dar">Ishaq Dar</a>&nbsp;fell for a fake news report, while he was praising the Pakistan Air Force during his address in the Senate, as he claimed that the UK-based Telegraph newspaper wrote "Pakistan Air Force is the undisputed king of the skies."</p>
<p>However, it turned out to be embarrassing for him, as he cited a fake news headline, which was AI-created and was being shared on social media.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Not just India's Press Information Bureau&rsquo;s Fact Check unit, but Pakistan's local Dawn news also fact-checked it, revealing that it's "false".</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wion-updates-on-fake-news-indian-govt-fact-checks-ai-generated-video-of-eam-jaishankar-apologising-9055700">WION Updates on Fake News | Indian govt fact-checks AI-generated video of EAM Jaishankar apologising</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>PIB fact check reveals</strong></h2>
<p>The PIB factcheck unit revealed that an image has been circulating on social media, claiming to show the front page of UK-based newspaper "The Daily Telegraph", featuring a headline, "Pakistan Air Force: The undisputed king of the skies&rdquo;.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The image was AI-generated and the claim made in the picture was fake, PIB stated in a post on X.</p>
<p>"The image being circulated is AI-generated. The Daily Telegraph has NEVER carried any such article," PIB Factcheck stated.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/does-nsa-ajit-doval-has-a-facebook-account-pib-fact-checks-viral-claims-amid-indo-pak-tensions-9051989">Are you receiving updates from NSA Ajit Doval's Facebook account? PIB Fact checks viral posts amid Indo-Pak tensions</a></strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">An image circulating on social media claims to show the front page of UK-based newspaper The Daily Telegraph, featuring a headline that reads: "Pakistan Air Force: The undisputed king of the skies&rdquo; dated 10th May 2025<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PIBFactCheck?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PIBFactCheck</a><br><br>✔️This claim is <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/false?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#false</a><br><br>✔️The image being&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/8hxskb5aM4">pic.twitter.com/8hxskb5aM4</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Pakistan-media fact-checks it&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Pakistan-based Dawn newspaper's iVerify team also fact-checked Ishaq Dar's claim and revealed that the Daily Telegraph has not published any such report.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It stated that the information shared by Pakistan's deputy PM was "false" and The Daily Telegraph has not published any such report suggesting Pakistan Air Force as the "King of the Skies".</p>
<h2><strong>BJP leader calls it "head scratchingly stupid"</strong></h2>
<p>Following the fact checks, BJP leader, Rajeev Chandrasekhar took to X, calling it "head scratchingly stupid stuff from Paks overfed, overmedalled Generals."</p>
<p>Further, he also took Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi into the spat, saying that apart from Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi's Congress operates on the sole promise that people are fools.</p>
<p>"I have said this before and cant help say this again - Apart from Pak Army, only one other organizatn operates on sole premise of "people are fools so lets just lie" - that is Rahuls Congress," he added.&nbsp;</p>
<p>BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya also joined Chandrashekar and said Pakistan&rsquo;s propaganda is quickly falling apart, exposing a web of lies and desperation.</p>
<p>"In a blatant attempt to save face, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar misled the country&rsquo;s Senate by claiming that The Telegraph had declared the Pakistan Air Force as the &ldquo;Undisputed King of the Skies.&rdquo; The claim was so outrageous that even Dawn, Pakistan&rsquo;s own leading newspaper, felt compelled to fact-check and debunk it," he said.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indo-pak-war-atm-closed-for-2-3-days-in-india-pib-fact-check-reveals-truth-behind-viral-whatsapp-message-amid-india-pakistan-tensions-9051720">ATM closed for 2-3 days in India? PIB Fact Check reveals truth behind viral WhatsApp message amid Indo-Pak tensions</a></strong></p>

Not just India's Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit, but Pakistan's local Dawn news also fact-checked it, revealing that it's "false". India news pakistan

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar fell for a fake news report, while he was praising the Pakistan Air Force during his address in the Senate, as he claimed that the UK-based Telegraph newspaper wrote "Pakistan Air Force is the undisputed king of the skies." However, it turned out to be embarrassing for him, as he cited a fake news headline, which was AI-created and was being shared on social media. Not just India's Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit, but Pakistan's local Dawn news also fact-checked it, revealing that it's "false". Also read: WION Updates on Fake News | Indian govt fact-checks AI-generated video of EAM Jaishankar apologising PIB fact check reveals The PIB factcheck unit revealed that an image has been circulating on social media, claiming to show the front page of UK-based newspaper "The Daily Telegraph", featuring a headline, "Pakistan Air Force: The undisputed king of the skies”. The image was AI-generated and the claim made in the picture was fake, PIB stated in a post on X. "The image being circulated is AI-generated. The Daily Telegraph has NEVER carried any such article," PIB Factcheck stated. Also read: Are you receiving updates from NSA Ajit Doval's Facebook account? PIB Fact checks viral posts amid Indo-Pak tensions An image circulating on social media claims to show the front page of UK-based newspaper The Daily Telegraph, featuring a headline that reads: "Pakistan Air Force: The undisputed king of the skies” dated 10th May 2025#PIBFactCheck ✔️This claim is #false ✔️The image being… pic.twitter.com/8hxskb5aM4 — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 16, 2025 Pakistan-media fact-checks it Pakistan-based Dawn newspaper's iVerify team also fact-checked Ishaq Dar's claim and revealed that the Daily Telegraph has not published any such report. It stated that the information shared by Pakistan's deputy PM was "false" and The Daily Telegraph has not published any such report suggesting Pakistan Air Force as the "King of the Skies". BJP leader calls it "head scratchingly stupid" Following the fact checks, BJP leader, Rajeev Chandrasekhar took to X, calling it "head scratchingly stupid stuff from Paks overfed, overmedalled Generals." Further, he also took Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi into the spat, saying that apart from Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi's Congress operates on the sole promise that people are fools. "I have said this before and cant help say this again - Apart from Pak Army, only one other organizatn operates on sole premise of "people are fools so lets just lie" - that is Rahuls Congress," he added. BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya also joined Chandrashekar and said Pakistan’s propaganda is quickly falling apart, exposing a web of lies and desperation. "In a blatant attempt to save face, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar misled the country’s Senate by claiming that The Telegraph had declared the Pakistan Air Force as the “Undisputed King of the Skies.” The claim was so outrageous that even Dawn, Pakistan’s own leading newspaper, felt compelled to fact-check and debunk it," he said. Also read: ATM closed for 2-3 days in India? PIB Fact Check reveals truth behind viral WhatsApp message amid Indo-Pak tensions

Embarrassment for Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dar: Not just PIB, Pak-local media also fact-checks his false claim

<p>After taking over the presidency, US President Donald <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/trump">Trump</a>&nbsp;has been hell-bent on trying to get a new deal over Iran's controversial nuclear programme. His obsession with not allowing Iran to have nuclear weapons has been making headlines for months now.&nbsp;</p>
<p>US and Iran officials have been holding indirect talks over the nukes concern as Trump is pushing hard to make Iran sign a deal.&nbsp;</p>
<p>On Tuesday, the US president bashed Iran, calling it the "most destructive force" in the Middle East, and accused it of causing unthinkable suffering to the Middle Eastern nations.&nbsp;</p>
<p>During his visit to Saudi Arabia, Trump also criticised Iran for tearing down the region and funding bloodshed abroad.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/us-sanctions-over-20-companies-for-facilitating-iranian-oil-shipments-to-china-9067037">US sanctions over 20 companies for facilitating Iranian oil shipments to China</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>How it started - Let's go back to 2018</strong></h2>
<p>The suspicions arose when Iran was found to have secret facilities in 2002. Following this, an agreement was made, called the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which Iran and almost all other countries signed.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As per the agreement, countries can use non-military nuclear technology for medicine, agriculture and energy, but does not allow the development of nuclear weapons.</p>
<p>Later, all the further nuclear talks goes back to 2018, when Trump unilaterally withdrew the US from the Iran nuclear deal and sent a letter to Iranian leadership, proposing talks. However, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected it, calling it Trump's tactic to present additional demands.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Cut to 2015, the US along with other nations - China, France, Germany, Russia, the UK, the US, and the EU - signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), with Iran to limit its nuclear programme, and in exchange offered sanctions relief.&nbsp;</p>
<p>According to the deal, Iran agreed to limit its uranium enrichment to 3.67 per cent purity. It is the level, suitable for civilian nuclear power generation but far below the 90 per cent enrichment needed for weapons-grade uranium.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Iran has been reiterating that its nuclear program is for civilian purposes only. However, many countries and the global nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are not convinced.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-most-destructive-force-in-middle-east-trump-bashes-iran-for-causing-unthinkable-suffering-9065701">'Iran MOST DESTRUCTIVE force in Middle East': Trump bashes Iran for causing unthinkable suffering</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>Trump against Iran nukes - Reasons explained</strong></h2>
<p>In 2018, Trump withdrew the US from the JCPOA, also known as the Iran nuclear deal, and reimposed economic sanctions, which infuriated Tehran.&nbsp;</p>
<p>He also criticised the deal as "defective at its core". Not just that, the US president also warned Iran of military action if the talks do not succeed.</p>
<h3><strong>'Funding terror groups'&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>The US president accused Iran of using financial relief from the deal to fund terrorist groups, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis running and military operations in the Middle East.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>'Maximum pressure campaign'</strong></h3>
<p>Trump then launched a "maximum pressure" campaign aimed at crippling Iran&rsquo;s economy and pushing it for a new agreement.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>'Most destructive force'</strong></h3>
<p>Trump sees Iran as a major destabilising force in the Middle East, calling it the "most destructive force". He believes that if Iran will develop nuclear weapons, it would increase the risk of nuclear proliferation.&nbsp;</p>
<p>At last, Trump's push for opposing Iran to have nuclear weapons is majorly because of regional stability, the potential for increased US security threats and Iran's aid to terror groups.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/talk-to-us-or-risk-regime-collapse-top-iranian-officials-pressured-khamenei-to-allow-us-iran-nuclear-talks-8952627">&lsquo;Talk to US or risk regime collapse&rsquo;: Top Iranian officials pressured Khamenei to allow US-Iran nuclear talks</a></strong></p>

Trump bashed Iran, calling it the "most destructive force" in the Middle East, and accused it of causing unthinkable suffering to the Middle Eastern nations. WORLD

After taking over the presidency, US President Donald Trump has been hell-bent on trying to get a new deal over Iran's controversial nuclear programme. His obsession with not allowing Iran to have nuclear weapons has been making headlines for months now. US and Iran officials have been holding indirect talks over the nukes concern as Trump is pushing hard to make Iran sign a deal. On Tuesday, the US president bashed Iran, calling it the "most destructive force" in the Middle East, and accused it of causing unthinkable suffering to the Middle Eastern nations. During his visit to Saudi Arabia, Trump also criticised Iran for tearing down the region and funding bloodshed abroad. Also read: US sanctions over 20 companies for facilitating Iranian oil shipments to China How it started - Let's go back to 2018 The suspicions arose when Iran was found to have secret facilities in 2002. Following this, an agreement was made, called the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which Iran and almost all other countries signed. As per the agreement, countries can use non-military nuclear technology for medicine, agriculture and energy, but does not allow the development of nuclear weapons. Later, all the further nuclear talks goes back to 2018, when Trump unilaterally withdrew the US from the Iran nuclear deal and sent a letter to Iranian leadership, proposing talks. However, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected it, calling it Trump's tactic to present additional demands. Cut to 2015, the US along with other nations - China, France, Germany, Russia, the UK, the US, and the EU - signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), with Iran to limit its nuclear programme, and in exchange offered sanctions relief. According to the deal, Iran agreed to limit its uranium enrichment to 3.67 per cent purity. It is the level, suitable for civilian nuclear power generation but far below the 90 per cent enrichment needed for weapons-grade uranium. Iran has been reiterating that its nuclear program is for civilian purposes only. However, many countries and the global nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are not convinced. Also read: 'Iran MOST DESTRUCTIVE force in Middle East': Trump bashes Iran for causing unthinkable suffering Trump against Iran nukes - Reasons explained In 2018, Trump withdrew the US from the JCPOA, also known as the Iran nuclear deal, and reimposed economic sanctions, which infuriated Tehran. He also criticised the deal as "defective at its core". Not just that, the US president also warned Iran of military action if the talks do not succeed. 'Funding terror groups' The US president accused Iran of using financial relief from the deal to fund terrorist groups, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis running and military operations in the Middle East. 'Maximum pressure campaign' Trump then launched a "maximum pressure" campaign aimed at crippling Iran’s economy and pushing it for a new agreement. 'Most destructive force' Trump sees Iran as a major destabilising force in the Middle East, calling it the "most destructive force". He believes that if Iran will develop nuclear weapons, it would increase the risk of nuclear proliferation. At last, Trump's push for opposing Iran to have nuclear weapons is majorly because of regional stability, the potential for increased US security threats and Iran's aid to terror groups. Also read: ‘Talk to US or risk regime collapse’: Top Iranian officials pressured Khamenei to allow US-Iran nuclear talks

Trump's nuclear crusade: Here's how US vs Iran row begin over nuclear deal - EXPLAINED

<p>US President Donald <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/trump">Trump</a>&nbsp;is planning to celebrate his 79th birthday and the US Army's 250th anniversary in one huge celebration, that will reportedly include parades, tanks, cannons and warplanes.&nbsp;</p>
<p>His birthday celebration will cost somewhere between $25 million to $45 million in taxpayers dollars, Reuters reported citing US officials.</p>
<p>The twin celebration will include as many as 25 tanks rolling through Washington, 6,500 troops, and around 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft moving to Washington, to mark Trump's birthday and Army's anniversary.</p>
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<p>The cost will also depend on whether there will be a massive parade or not. However, these estimated costs do not include what the Beltway would have to bear post celebration, including trash pickup and road repairs from the weight of the tanks.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The official further said that the Army is planning on sending about two dozen M1 Abrams tanks for the celebration.</p>
<p>Earlier Reuters reported that Trump's plan would include more than 6500 troops, about 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft moving to Washington.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The parade will also feature thousands of soldiers who will be housed in Trump's government office buildings in Washington DC, according to new Army planning documents received by USA Today. One of the Defence Department officials said, &ldquo;Bring your sleeping bags.&rdquo;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boeing-747-8-jumbo-whats-inside-qatars-400m-luxury-airplane-for-donald-trump-9064216">'Flying palace': What's inside Qatar's $400M luxury airplane for Donald Trump</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>Critics react</strong></h2>
<p>After Trump's plan went viral, critics started slamming the administration, calling such a parade &nbsp;an authoritarian display of power that is wasteful, given the mission of Trump and Elon Musk&rsquo;s "so-called Department of Government Efficiency."</p>
<p>Such military parades in the US are rare, while it is usual in other countries during victories celebration in battle, or showcasing military might.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-homeland-secretary-kristi-noem-to-get-50-million-private-jet-what-we-know-about-her-luxury-demand-9073068">Trump's homeland secretary Kristi Noem to get $50 million private jet? What we know about her luxury demand</a></strong></p>

His birthday celebration will cost somewhere between $25 million to $45 million in taxpayers dollars, Reuters reported citing US officials. WORLD trending

US President Donald Trump is planning to celebrate his 79th birthday and the US Army's 250th anniversary in one huge celebration, that will reportedly include parades, tanks, cannons and warplanes. His birthday celebration will cost somewhere between $25 million to $45 million in taxpayers dollars, Reuters reported citing US officials. The twin celebration will include as many as 25 tanks rolling through Washington, 6,500 troops, and around 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft moving to Washington, to mark Trump's birthday and Army's anniversary. Also read: Trump’s Qatar visit: US inks deals worth more than $240 billion with Qatar, Boeing lands record deal The cost will also depend on whether there will be a massive parade or not. However, these estimated costs do not include what the Beltway would have to bear post celebration, including trash pickup and road repairs from the weight of the tanks. The official further said that the Army is planning on sending about two dozen M1 Abrams tanks for the celebration. Earlier Reuters reported that Trump's plan would include more than 6500 troops, about 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft moving to Washington. The parade will also feature thousands of soldiers who will be housed in Trump's government office buildings in Washington DC, according to new Army planning documents received by USA Today. One of the Defence Department officials said, “Bring your sleeping bags.” Also read: 'Flying palace': What's inside Qatar's $400M luxury airplane for Donald Trump Critics react After Trump's plan went viral, critics started slamming the administration, calling such a parade an authoritarian display of power that is wasteful, given the mission of Trump and Elon Musk’s "so-called Department of Government Efficiency." Such military parades in the US are rare, while it is usual in other countries during victories celebration in battle, or showcasing military might. Also read: Trump's homeland secretary Kristi Noem to get $50 million private jet? What we know about her luxury demand

'Huge military parade, 50 aircraft and more': Trump's birthday celebration cost REVEALED | Know his detailed plan

<p>Days after US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/donald-trump-0">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;said that the Defence Department is getting a "luxury airplane" as a gift from Qatar, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made a request for her own private jet.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The US Coast Guard had to make a last-minute change to its 2025 budget to secure a $50 million new plane for Noem, Illinois Rep. Lauren Underwood said on Wednesday during a hearing of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I was horrified last Friday when we received a last-minute addition to your spend plan for Fiscal [Year] &lsquo;25: A new $50 million Gulfstream 5 for Secretary Noem&rsquo;s personal travel coming from the Coast Guard budget,&rdquo; Underwood told acting Coast Guard Chief Admiral Kevin Lunday. &ldquo;She already has a Gulfstream 5, by the way. This is a new one.&rdquo;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/qatar-a-lago-banner-seen-near-trumps-palm-beach-home-amid-controversy-over-400-mn-qatari-jet-9069570">'Qatar-a-Lago' banner seen near Trump's Palm beach home amid controversy over $400-mn Qatari jet: See pics</a></strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My committee just received a last-minute addition to the Coast Guard&rsquo;s spend plan: $50 million for a new Gulfstream 5 jet for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem&rsquo;s personal use. She already has a Gulfstream 5, by the way, but she wants a new one paid for with your taxpayer dollars.<br><br>We&hellip;</p>
&mdash; Rep. Lauren Underwood (@RepUnderwood) <a href="https://twitter.com/RepUnderwood/status/1922718959695958505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p>&nbsp;When Underwood asked Lunday about whether they got any request from the Trump administration, the admiral dodged the question.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;Meeting the needs of our Coast Guard men and women that are doing frontline operations is my top operational priority, and it&rsquo;s a top operational priority of the secretary,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;She&rsquo;s been clear with that to me, and I know she testified to that effect before the subcommittee last week.&rdquo;</p>
<p>However, Lauren concluded her statement by saying that she didn't hear the admiral answer the question.</p>
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<p>&ldquo;I just want to note that I didn&rsquo;t hear the admiral answer the question about whether he was directed to purchase this new Gulfstream 5,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;And I just want to note that as I conclude my time.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Days back, US President Donald Trump said that the Defense Department is getting a gift "free of cost." Calling it a "very public and transparent transaction", Trump said that a 747 aircraft will "replace the 40-year-old Air Force One, temporarily."</p>
<p>However, the news of the offer drew immediate criticism from Democrats and advocates of good government including Republicans, who warned it was a conflict of interest that could influence presidential decisions.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boeing-747-8-jumbo-whats-inside-qatars-400m-luxury-airplane-for-donald-trump-9064216">'Flying palace': What's inside Qatar's $400M luxury airplane for Donald Trump</a></strong></p>

When Illinois Rep. Underwood asked Lunday about whether they got any request from the Trump administration, the admiral dodged the question. WORLD

Days after US President Donald Trump said that the Defence Department is getting a "luxury airplane" as a gift from Qatar, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made a request for her own private jet. The US Coast Guard had to make a last-minute change to its 2025 budget to secure a $50 million new plane for Noem, Illinois Rep. Lauren Underwood said on Wednesday during a hearing of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security. “I was horrified last Friday when we received a last-minute addition to your spend plan for Fiscal [Year] ‘25: A new $50 million Gulfstream 5 for Secretary Noem’s personal travel coming from the Coast Guard budget,” Underwood told acting Coast Guard Chief Admiral Kevin Lunday. “She already has a Gulfstream 5, by the way. This is a new one.” Also read: 'Qatar-a-Lago' banner seen near Trump's Palm beach home amid controversy over $400-mn Qatari jet: See pics My committee just received a last-minute addition to the Coast Guard’s spend plan: $50 million for a new Gulfstream 5 jet for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s personal use. She already has a Gulfstream 5, by the way, but she wants a new one paid for with your taxpayer dollars. We… — Rep. Lauren Underwood (@RepUnderwood) May 14, 2025 When Underwood asked Lunday about whether they got any request from the Trump administration, the admiral dodged the question. “Meeting the needs of our Coast Guard men and women that are doing frontline operations is my top operational priority, and it’s a top operational priority of the secretary,” he said. “She’s been clear with that to me, and I know she testified to that effect before the subcommittee last week.” However, Lauren concluded her statement by saying that she didn't hear the admiral answer the question. Also read: Trump welcomed in UAE with traditional 'hair flip' Al-Ayyala dance: Here's more about it | WATCH “I just want to note that I didn’t hear the admiral answer the question about whether he was directed to purchase this new Gulfstream 5,” she said. “And I just want to note that as I conclude my time.” Days back, US President Donald Trump said that the Defense Department is getting a gift "free of cost." Calling it a "very public and transparent transaction", Trump said that a 747 aircraft will "replace the 40-year-old Air Force One, temporarily." However, the news of the offer drew immediate criticism from Democrats and advocates of good government including Republicans, who warned it was a conflict of interest that could influence presidential decisions. Also read: 'Flying palace': What's inside Qatar's $400M luxury airplane for Donald Trump

Trump's homeland secretary Kristi Noem to get $50 million private jet? What we know about her luxury demand

<p>Days after India launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pakistans">Pakistan's</a> terror attack in Pahalgam, a former Pentagon official said that Pakistan went running to try to achieve a ceasefire like a "scared dog".&nbsp;</p>
<p>Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin said that India targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) with precision, adding that it was able to blunt Pakistan's response.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"India won this both diplomatically and militarily. The reason why India won diplomatically is that all attention is now on Pakistan's terrorist sponsorship, Rubin said, while speaking to the news agency ANI.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-line-of-beggars-begins-wherever-pakistan-stands-indias-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-slams-pak-for-imf-bailouts-india-pakistan-tensions-9072336">'Line of beggars begins wherever Pakistan stands': India's defence minister slams Pak for IMF bailouts amid crippling economy</a></strong></p>
<p>"Pakistan went running to try to achieve a ceasefire like a scared dog with its tail between its legs" after India put their airfields out of commission, Rubin said.&nbsp;</p>
<p>He added that Pakistan cannot run away from the reality that it &ldquo;lost very, very badly&rdquo;.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-govt-revokes-security-clearance-for-turkish-ground-handling-firm-celebi-airport-services-after-operation-sindoor-9072657">Turkey under fire for siding with Pakistan, Indian govt revokes security clearance for Turkey's Celebi Airport Services</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>Pakistani army attending terrorists' funeral</strong></h2>
<p>The official further noted that the Pakistani officials attended the funeral of terrorists, which shows that there is no difference between a terrorist and a member of Pakistani armed forces.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"The fact that Pakistani officers in uniform attended the funeral of terrorists shows that there is no differentiation between a terrorist and a member of the ISI or the Pakistani armed forces. Basically, the world is going to demand that Pakistan extract the rot from its own system," he said.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;Diplomatically, India changed the conversation, militarily, Pakistan is shocked,&rdquo; he added.</p>
<p>He continued to slam Pakistan and said that they every time start the war and yet convince themselves that somehow they won.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"Pakistan has started every single war with India and yet convinced itself that somehow it has won. It's going to be very different...to convince themselves that they won this 4-day war," he said.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/operation-sindoor-how-made-in-india-weapons-led-the-charge-during-strikes-against-pakistan-9072040">Operation Sindoor: How made-in-India weapons led the charge during strikes against Pakistan</a></strong></p>

Former Pentagon official said that India targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan with precision, adding that it was able to blunt Pakistan's response. WORLD india news

Days after India launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation to Pakistan's terror attack in Pahalgam, a former Pentagon official said that Pakistan went running to try to achieve a ceasefire like a "scared dog". Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin said that India targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) with precision, adding that it was able to blunt Pakistan's response. "India won this both diplomatically and militarily. The reason why India won diplomatically is that all attention is now on Pakistan's terrorist sponsorship, Rubin said, while speaking to the news agency ANI. Also read: 'Line of beggars begins wherever Pakistan stands': India's defence minister slams Pak for IMF bailouts amid crippling economy "Pakistan went running to try to achieve a ceasefire like a scared dog with its tail between its legs" after India put their airfields out of commission, Rubin said. He added that Pakistan cannot run away from the reality that it “lost very, very badly”. Also read: Turkey under fire for siding with Pakistan, Indian govt revokes security clearance for Turkey's Celebi Airport Services Pakistani army attending terrorists' funeral The official further noted that the Pakistani officials attended the funeral of terrorists, which shows that there is no difference between a terrorist and a member of Pakistani armed forces. "The fact that Pakistani officers in uniform attended the funeral of terrorists shows that there is no differentiation between a terrorist and a member of the ISI or the Pakistani armed forces. Basically, the world is going to demand that Pakistan extract the rot from its own system," he said. “Diplomatically, India changed the conversation, militarily, Pakistan is shocked,” he added. He continued to slam Pakistan and said that they every time start the war and yet convince themselves that somehow they won. "Pakistan has started every single war with India and yet convinced itself that somehow it has won. It's going to be very different...to convince themselves that they won this 4-day war," he said. Also read: Operation Sindoor: How made-in-India weapons led the charge during strikes against Pakistan

'Ran like a scared dog': Ex-Pentagon official slams Pakistan, says it 'lost very badly' and India won 'diplomatically, militarily'

<p>US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 15) made a U-turn on mediating the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/india-pakistan-ceasefire-0">India-Pakistan ceasefire</a> as he claimed a few days back. India, however, rejected the claims made by Trump, saying that the talks were held between the two nations' Director Generals of Military Operations.&nbsp;</p>
<p>During his visit to Qatar, Trump while addressing US soldiers and officials, flipped his stance on the India-Pakistan issue.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"I don't want to say I did, but I sure as hell helped settle the problem between Pakistan and India last week, which was getting more and more hostile, and all of a sudden, you'll start seeing missiles of a different type, and we got it settled," he said.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mea-briefing-india-pakistan-jk-donald-trump-india-pakistan-ceasefire-operation-sindoor-live-9065048">&lsquo;Our policy has not changed&rsquo;: MEA says J&amp;K is 'bilateral issue' between India, Pakistan - Did India dismiss Trump&rsquo;s ceasefire claim?</a></strong></p>
<p>Noting the ongoing tariff issue, he then said that the US officials talked to India and Pakistan about trade.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"I hope I don't walk out of here and two days later find out that it's not settled, but I think it is settled, and we talked to them about trade. Let's do trade instead of, and Pakistan was very happy with that, and India was very happy with that, and I think they're on the way..." Trump added.</p>
<p>He further noted that India and Pakistan have been fighting for about "1000 years in all fairness". "So I said, you know. I could settle that up. I could settle; let me settle it up, and let's get them all together."</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-line-of-beggars-begins-wherever-pakistan-stands-indias-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-slams-pak-for-imf-bailouts-india-pakistan-tensions-9072336">'Line of beggars begins wherever Pakistan stands': India's defence minister slams Pak for IMF bailouts amid crippling economy</a></strong></p>
<p>"I'm not sure about settling. That's a tough one. They've been fighting for a long time... It was really going to be escalating out of control," Trump added.</p>
<p>On Tuesday, India directly rejected Trump's claims that the US brokered the recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday (May 13) said that the ceasefire understanding was reached directly between the two countries without any third-party involvement.</p>
<p>Without naming Trump, Jaiswal said, &ldquo;We have a long-standing national position that any issues pertaining to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have to be addressed by India and Pakistan bilaterally. That stated policy has not changed.&rdquo;</p>
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During his visit to Qatar, US President Donald Trump while addressing US soldiers and officials, flipped his stance on the India-Pakistan issue. WORLD india news pakistan

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 15) made a U-turn on mediating the India-Pakistan ceasefire as he claimed a few days back. India, however, rejected the claims made by Trump, saying that the talks were held between the two nations' Director Generals of Military Operations. During his visit to Qatar, Trump while addressing US soldiers and officials, flipped his stance on the India-Pakistan issue. "I don't want to say I did, but I sure as hell helped settle the problem between Pakistan and India last week, which was getting more and more hostile, and all of a sudden, you'll start seeing missiles of a different type, and we got it settled," he said. Also read: ‘Our policy has not changed’: MEA says J&K is 'bilateral issue' between India, Pakistan - Did India dismiss Trump’s ceasefire claim? Noting the ongoing tariff issue, he then said that the US officials talked to India and Pakistan about trade. "I hope I don't walk out of here and two days later find out that it's not settled, but I think it is settled, and we talked to them about trade. Let's do trade instead of, and Pakistan was very happy with that, and India was very happy with that, and I think they're on the way..." Trump added. He further noted that India and Pakistan have been fighting for about "1000 years in all fairness". "So I said, you know. I could settle that up. I could settle; let me settle it up, and let's get them all together." Also read: 'Line of beggars begins wherever Pakistan stands': India's defence minister slams Pak for IMF bailouts amid crippling economy "I'm not sure about settling. That's a tough one. They've been fighting for a long time... It was really going to be escalating out of control," Trump added. On Tuesday, India directly rejected Trump's claims that the US brokered the recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday (May 13) said that the ceasefire understanding was reached directly between the two countries without any third-party involvement. Without naming Trump, Jaiswal said, “We have a long-standing national position that any issues pertaining to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have to be addressed by India and Pakistan bilaterally. That stated policy has not changed.” Also read: Trump welcomed in UAE with traditional 'hair flip' Al-Ayyala dance: Here's more about it | WATCH

'Don't want to say I did...': Trump takes U-turn on mediating India-Pak ceasefire claim

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