<p>Commonwealth leaders, ending a week-long summit in Samoa, said on Saturday (Oct 26) the time had come for a discussion on whether Britain should commit to reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade.</p>

<p>Slavery and the threat of climate change were major themes for representatives of the 56 countries in the group, most with roots in Britain's empire, at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting that began in the Pacific Islands nation on Monday.</p>

<p>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose country has long rejected calls for financial compensation for nations affected by slavery, said summit discussions were not "about money".</p>

<p>On slavery, the leaders said in a joint statement they had "agreed that the time has come for a meaningful, truthful and respectful conversation towards forging a common future based on equity".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The push for ex-colonial powers such as Britain to pay reparations or make other amends for slavery and its legacies has gained momentum worldwide, particularly among the Caribbean Community and the African Union.</p>

<p>The statement also made reference to "blackbirding", a term for people from places including the Pacific Islands being deceived, coerced or kidnapped to work on plantations in Australia and elsewhere.</p>

<p>Those opposed to reparations say countries should not be held responsible for historical wrongs, while those in support say the legacy of slavery has led to vast and persistent racial inequality.</p>

<p>The joint statement did not mention what form reparations should take.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/commonwealth-heads-to-defy-uk-on-slavery-reparations-of-24-trillion-770363"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Commonwealth heads to defy UK on slavery reparations of $24 trillion</strong></a></p>

<p>Starmer told a press conference the joint statement did two things: "It notes calls for discussion and it agrees that this is the time for a conversation.</p>

<p>"But I should be really clear here, in the two days we've been here, none of the discussions have been about money. Our position is very, very clear in relation to that," he said.</p>

<p>Professor Kingsley Abbott, director of the Institute of Commonwealth Studies at the University of London, said the statement was a sign of a potentially historic breakthrough on the issue.</p>

<p>"The commitment to conversations on reparatory justice wedges open the door for dialogue, and now the hard work really begins," said Abbott, who attended the summit.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;CHOGM Summit: King Charles Acknowledges 'Painful' Slavery Past Amid Calls For Reparations</strong></p>

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<p>The joint statement also referred to concern about "the severe consequences of the climate crisis, including rising temperatures and sea levels".</p>

<p>In a boost for Pacific Islands such as Tuvalu under threat from rising seas, they issued the Commonwealth's first Oceans Declaration, affirming that a nation's maritime boundaries should remain fixed even if climate change causes small island states to be submerged.</p>

<p>Fixing maritime boundaries means atoll nations can continue to reap the economic benefit of vast fishing grounds, even if populations must migrate as dry land area is significantly reduced. The declaration bolsters momentum for international law to recognise the perpetual statehood of sinking island states.</p>

<p>More than half of the Commonwealth's members are small nations, many of them low-lying islands at risk from rising sea levels caused by climate change.</p>

<h2><strong>New Chief&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The Commonwealth members selected Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey as the group's new secretary-general. Botchwey, a supporter of reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonialism, takes over from Britain's Patricia Scotland, who has been on the job since 2016.</p>

<p>King Charles and Queen Camilla, who both attended the summit, flew out of Samoa after a visit in which the monarch acknowledged the Commonwealth's "painful" history.</p>

<p>Before leaving, the royal pair attended a farewell ceremony in heavy rain in the village of Siumu.</p>

<p>Charles said in a speech to the summit on Friday that he understood "from listening to people across the Commonwealth how the most painful aspects of our past continue to resonate".</p>

<p>"It is vital, therefore, that we understand our history, to guide us towards making the right choices in the future," he said.</p>

<p>The king and queen's time in Samoa followed a six-day tour of Australia, where a large crowd turned out to see them at the Sydney Opera House. Charles also met with Indigenous elders in Sydney, after being heckled by an Indigenous senator in Canberra.</p>

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Commonwealth leaders, ending a week-long summit in Samoa, said on Saturday (Oct 26) the time had come for a discussion on whether Britain should commit to reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade.

Commonwealth leaders, ending a week-long summit in Samoa, said on Saturday (Oct 26) the time had come for a discussion on whether Britain should commit to reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade. Slavery and the threat of climate change were major themes for representatives of the 56 countries in the group, most with roots in Britain's empire, at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting that began in the Pacific Islands nation on Monday. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose country has long rejected calls for financial compensation for nations affected by slavery, said summit discussions were not "about money". On slavery, the leaders said in a joint statement they had "agreed that the time has come for a meaningful, truthful and respectful conversation towards forging a common future based on equity". The push for ex-colonial powers such as Britain to pay reparations or make other amends for slavery and its legacies has gained momentum worldwide, particularly among the Caribbean Community and the African Union. The statement also made reference to "blackbirding", a term for people from places including the Pacific Islands being deceived, coerced or kidnapped to work on plantations in Australia and elsewhere. Those opposed to reparations say countries should not be held responsible for historical wrongs, while those in support say the legacy of slavery has led to vast and persistent racial inequality. The joint statement did not mention what form reparations should take. Also read: Commonwealth heads to defy UK on slavery reparations of $24 trillion Starmer told a press conference the joint statement did two things: "It notes calls for discussion and it agrees that this is the time for a conversation. "But I should be really clear here, in the two days we've been here, none of the discussions have been about money. Our position is very, very clear in relation to that," he said. Professor Kingsley Abbott, director of the Institute of Commonwealth Studies at the University of London, said the statement was a sign of a potentially historic breakthrough on the issue. "The commitment to conversations on reparatory justice wedges open the door for dialogue, and now the hard work really begins," said Abbott, who attended the summit. Watch | CHOGM Summit: King Charles Acknowledges 'Painful' Slavery Past Amid Calls For Reparations × The joint statement also referred to concern about "the severe consequences of the climate crisis, including rising temperatures and sea levels". In a boost for Pacific Islands such as Tuvalu under threat from rising seas, they issued the Commonwealth's first Oceans Declaration, affirming that a nation's maritime boundaries should remain fixed even if climate change causes small island states to be submerged. Fixing maritime boundaries means atoll nations can continue to reap the economic benefit of vast fishing grounds, even if populations must migrate as dry land area is significantly reduced. The declaration bolsters momentum for international law to recognise the perpetual statehood of sinking island states. More than half of the Commonwealth's members are small nations, many of them low-lying islands at risk from rising sea levels caused by climate change. New Chief The Commonwealth members selected Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey as the group's new secretary-general. Botchwey, a supporter of reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonialism, takes over from Britain's Patricia Scotland, who has been on the job since 2016. King Charles and Queen Camilla, who both attended the summit, flew out of Samoa after a visit in which the monarch acknowledged the Commonwealth's "painful" history. Before leaving, the royal pair attended a farewell ceremony in heavy rain in the village of Siumu. Charles said in a speech to the summit on Friday that he understood "from listening to people across the Commonwealth how the most painful aspects of our past continue to resonate". "It is vital, therefore, that we understand our history, to guide us towards making the right choices in the future," he said. The king and queen's time in Samoa followed a six-day tour of Australia, where a large crowd turned out to see them at the Sydney Opera House. Charles also met with Indigenous elders in Sydney, after being heckled by an Indigenous senator in Canberra. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

'Time has come' for discussion on slavery reparations, Commonwealth leaders say

<p>Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, during his interview with Joe Rogan&nbsp;on Friday (Oct 25), said that he is completely committed to bringing Robert F&nbsp;Kennedy Jr, into his administration if he wins the United States presidential election on November 5 and returns&nbsp;to the White House.</p>

<p>Trump sat for a three-hour interview in Austin, Texas on Friday, which was then published to Rogan's social media channels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Robert F&nbsp;Kennedy Jr&nbsp;was the former independent presidential nominee, who later suspended his bid and endorsed the former US president.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-he-will-open-up-jfk-martin-luther-king-jr-assassination-files-if-gets-elected-770922"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Trump says he will open up JFK, Martin Luther King Jr assassination files if elected</strong></a></p>

<p>The podcaster asked the former president whether he was "completely committed" to bringing Kennedy Jr, into his administration.</p>

<p>"Oh, I completely am," Trump responded. "But the only thing I want to be a little careful about with him is the environmental. Because he doesn't like oil, I love oil and gas."</p>

<p>Trump added that he would like Kennedy to "focus on health, do whatever you want."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US Elections 2024: Donald Trump Makes Fries At McDonald's In Pennsylvania | WION Originals</strong></p>

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<p>He said that he had been pressured not to work with Kennedy Jr, citing "big Pharma" as one of the examples.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kennedy Jr has been involved in spreading scepticism about vaccines, rejecting the overwhelming consensus among scientists that the benefits of vaccinations outweigh the rare risk of side effects.</p>

<p>He further claimed pharmaceutical companies conspire to prevent health improvements because they make so much money selling drugs to people with chronic illnesses.</p>

<h2><strong>'Taiwan' in limelight</strong></h2>

<p>Trump also&nbsp;slammed Taiwan, which has been aligned with the US for a long time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump said, "You know, Taiwan, they stole our chip business. OK. They want us to protect and they want protection. They don't pay us money for the protection, you know? The mob makes you pay money, right?"</p>

<p>He further called Chinese President Xi Jinping "a brilliant guy, whether you like it or not."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, during his interview with Joe Rogan on Friday (Oct 25), said that he is completely committed to bringing Robert F Kennedy Jr, into his administration if he wins the United States presidential election on November 5 and returns to the White House.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, during his interview with Joe Rogan on Friday (Oct 25), said that he is completely committed to bringing Robert F Kennedy Jr, into his administration if he wins the United States presidential election on November 5 and returns to the White House. Trump sat for a three-hour interview in Austin, Texas on Friday, which was then published to Rogan's social media channels. Robert F Kennedy Jr was the former independent presidential nominee, who later suspended his bid and endorsed the former US president. Also read: Trump says he will open up JFK, Martin Luther King Jr assassination files if elected The podcaster asked the former president whether he was "completely committed" to bringing Kennedy Jr, into his administration. "Oh, I completely am," Trump responded. "But the only thing I want to be a little careful about with him is the environmental. Because he doesn't like oil, I love oil and gas." Trump added that he would like Kennedy to "focus on health, do whatever you want." Watch | US Elections 2024: Donald Trump Makes Fries At McDonald's In Pennsylvania | WION Originals × He said that he had been pressured not to work with Kennedy Jr, citing "big Pharma" as one of the examples. Kennedy Jr has been involved in spreading scepticism about vaccines, rejecting the overwhelming consensus among scientists that the benefits of vaccinations outweigh the rare risk of side effects. He further claimed pharmaceutical companies conspire to prevent health improvements because they make so much money selling drugs to people with chronic illnesses. 'Taiwan' in limelight Trump also slammed Taiwan, which has been aligned with the US for a long time. Trump said, "You know, Taiwan, they stole our chip business. OK. They want us to protect and they want protection. They don't pay us money for the protection, you know? The mob makes you pay money, right?" He further called Chinese President Xi Jinping "a brilliant guy, whether you like it or not." (With inputs from agencies)

Trump 'completely committed' to bring Robert F Kennedy Jr to his administration if returns to White House

<p>The Israeli army on Saturday said Hezbollah had fired around 80 projectiles targeting the country, just hours after Israel launched air strikes targeting military facilities in Iran.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As of 15:00 (12:00 GMT), approximately 80 projectiles that were fired by the Hezbollah terrorist organisation have crossed from Lebanon into Israel today," the army said in a statement.</p>

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The Israeli army on Saturday said Hezbollah had fired around 80 projectiles targeting the country, just hours after Israel launched air strikes targeting military facilities in Iran.

The Israeli army on Saturday said Hezbollah had fired around 80 projectiles targeting the country, just hours after Israel launched air strikes targeting military facilities in Iran. "As of 15:00 (12:00 GMT), approximately 80 projectiles that were fired by the Hezbollah terrorist organisation have crossed from Lebanon into Israel today," the army said in a statement. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience. More to follow...

Hezbollah retaliates: Fires about 80 projectiles at Israel, says army

<p>Canada on Thursday (Oct 24) said that it was significantly curbing immigration targets to "pause population growth".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Marc Miller, minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship, announced the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan, which will pause population growth in the short term to achieve well-managed, sustainable growth in the long term.</p>

<p>The announcement comes after the Canadian population surged to 41 million, which has majorly increased by an unprecedented wave of new arrivals.</p>

<p>Earlier, the immigration ministry had planned to let 500,000 new permanent residents settle in the country in 2025 and 2026.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-to-reduce-immigrants-in-the-country-government-source-says-770267"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Canada to reduce immigrants in the country, government source says</strong></a></p>

<p>However, the new targets were revised down to 395,000 next year and 380,000 for 2026. It set the 2027 target at 365,000.</p>

<p>“While it’s clear our economy needs newcomers, we see the pressures facing our country, and we must adapt our policies accordingly,” Miller&nbsp;said in a&nbsp;statement.</p>

<p>The ministry added that the plan further aims to ease pressure on housing, with Canadians consistently ranking the cost of renting or owning a home as a top concern.</p>

<p>The 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan is expected to result in a marginal population decline of 0.2 per cent in both 2025 and 2026 before returning to a population growth of 0.8 per cent in 2027.</p>

<p>A survey last month from the Environics Institute on public attitudes toward immigration found that “for the first time in a quarter century, a clear majority of Canadians say there is too much immigration.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Canada on Thursday (Oct 24) said that it was significantly curbing immigration targets to "pause population growth". Marc Miller, minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship, announced the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan, which will pause population growth in the short term to achieve well-managed, sustainable growth in the long term.

Canada on Thursday (Oct 24) said that it was significantly curbing immigration targets to "pause population growth". Marc Miller, minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship, announced the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan, which will pause population growth in the short term to achieve well-managed, sustainable growth in the long term. The announcement comes after the Canadian population surged to 41 million, which has majorly increased by an unprecedented wave of new arrivals. Earlier, the immigration ministry had planned to let 500,000 new permanent residents settle in the country in 2025 and 2026. Also read: Canada to reduce immigrants in the country, government source says However, the new targets were revised down to 395,000 next year and 380,000 for 2026. It set the 2027 target at 365,000. “While it’s clear our economy needs newcomers, we see the pressures facing our country, and we must adapt our policies accordingly,” Miller said in a statement. The ministry added that the plan further aims to ease pressure on housing, with Canadians consistently ranking the cost of renting or owning a home as a top concern. The 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan is expected to result in a marginal population decline of 0.2 per cent in both 2025 and 2026 before returning to a population growth of 0.8 per cent in 2027. A survey last month from the Environics Institute on public attitudes toward immigration found that “for the first time in a quarter century, a clear majority of Canadians say there is too much immigration.” (With inputs from agencies)

Canada says it will reduce new immigration by 21 per cent

<p>Around 30 students from a school at Tiruvottiyur in Tamil Nadu's Chennai were taken to a hospital on Friday (Oct 25) after experiencing uneasiness and throat irritation, reportedly due to a gas leak, officials said.</p>

<p>The incident caused panic among students and school authorities.</p>

<p>All the affected students are safe and are receiving medical treatment, said officials.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/explained-bhopal-gas-leak-unforgiving-aftermath-of-the-worlds-worst-industrial-disaster-39-years-on-665722"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Explained | Bhopal gas leak: Unforgiving aftermath of the world's worst industrial disaster, 39 years on</strong></a></p>

<p>National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) commander AK Chauhan said, "As of now, I cannot tell the exact cause." He added," We are yet to ascertain the exact cause. Our team came and assessed the situation, everything was normal, and we did not smell any gas or leakage from the AC."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, parents of affected children accused school authorities of not providing clear information about the situation.</p>

<p>"The school administration is not providing clear information. My child is still under hospital observation. She had throat irritation for the past three days, which we thought was minor, but today they admitted her," one parent said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Deadly Gas Explosion In Iran's Coal Mine Claims 51 Lives, 22 Trapped</strong></p>

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<p>Local police rushed to the scene and are investigating the source of the leak while monitoring the situation to prevent further risks.</p>

<p>Forensic experts and officials from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) have also arrived at the site.</p>

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Around 30 students from a school at Tiruvottiyur in Tamil Nadu's Chennai were taken to a hospital on Friday (Oct 25) after experiencing uneasiness and throat irritation, reportedly due to a gas leak, officials said.

Around 30 students from a school at Tiruvottiyur in Tamil Nadu's Chennai were taken to a hospital on Friday (Oct 25) after experiencing uneasiness and throat irritation, reportedly due to a gas leak, officials said. The incident caused panic among students and school authorities. All the affected students are safe and are receiving medical treatment, said officials. Also read: Explained | Bhopal gas leak: Unforgiving aftermath of the world's worst industrial disaster, 39 years on National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) commander AK Chauhan said, "As of now, I cannot tell the exact cause." He added," We are yet to ascertain the exact cause. Our team came and assessed the situation, everything was normal, and we did not smell any gas or leakage from the AC." Meanwhile, parents of affected children accused school authorities of not providing clear information about the situation. "The school administration is not providing clear information. My child is still under hospital observation. She had throat irritation for the past three days, which we thought was minor, but today they admitted her," one parent said. Watch | Deadly Gas Explosion In Iran's Coal Mine Claims 51 Lives, 22 Trapped × Local police rushed to the scene and are investigating the source of the leak while monitoring the situation to prevent further risks. Forensic experts and officials from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) have also arrived at the site. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

India: 30 students hospitalised after suspected gas leak at Tiruvottiyur school in Chennai

<p>X owner Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk and Putin continued to hold talks into this year, even as the Tesla CEO&nbsp;began to criticise the United States military support for Ukraine and became actively involved in the election campaign of Republican candidate and former US&nbsp;president Donald Trump, according to the Journal's intelligence sources.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The media report&nbsp;came less than two weeks&nbsp;ahead of the&nbsp;US presidential&nbsp;election.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musks-america-pac-under-fire-for-1-million-giveaway-doj-warns-of-potential-federal-law-violation-770218"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Elon Musk's America PAC under fire for $1 million giveaway; DOJ warns of potential federal law violation</strong></a></p>

<p>However, Musk's influence extends far beyond politics, through his social media platform X and his tech firm SpaceX. With the help of these platforms, he has megabucks government contracts and high-level security clearance to classified US information.</p>

<p>The Russian president once asked Musk to avoid activating his Starlink satellite internet service over Taiwan as a favour to Chinese President Xi Jinping, report WSJ citing&nbsp;two people who were briefed on the request.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His Starlink satellite internet service highlights a major aspect of Musk's influence. Notably, he gave Ukraine free access to his system after Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US Election 2024: Musk Makes Controversial Announcement</strong></p>

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<p>Musk's move was lauded as an important tool in Ukraine's ability to fight back against the Russian invasion.&nbsp;However, relations between Musk and Ukrainian authorities cooled down as the&nbsp;war progressed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The X owner, later, stopped funding the terminals for Ukraine and also prohibited its military's use of Starlink to control drones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In October 2022, Musk began posting a trail of Kremlin talking points about the war on social media platform X, which he presented as a plan for peace. However, his posts triggered major pushback from top officials in Kyiv and&nbsp;Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.</p>

<h2><strong>Kremlin denies report</strong></h2>

<p>Kremlin on Friday (Oct 25)&nbsp;denied the reports of Musk in talks with Putin.&nbsp;"It's all untrue, absolutely false information published in the newspaper," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


X owner Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Musk and Putin continued to hold talks into this year, even as the Tesla CEO began to criticise the United States military support for Ukraine and became actively involved in the election campaign of Republican candidate and former US president Donald Trump, according to the Journal's intelligence sources.

X owner Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Musk and Putin continued to hold talks into this year, even as the Tesla CEO began to criticise the United States military support for Ukraine and became actively involved in the election campaign of Republican candidate and former US president Donald Trump, according to the Journal's intelligence sources. The media report came less than two weeks ahead of the US presidential election. Also read: Elon Musk's America PAC under fire for $1 million giveaway; DOJ warns of potential federal law violation However, Musk's influence extends far beyond politics, through his social media platform X and his tech firm SpaceX. With the help of these platforms, he has megabucks government contracts and high-level security clearance to classified US information. The Russian president once asked Musk to avoid activating his Starlink satellite internet service over Taiwan as a favour to Chinese President Xi Jinping, report WSJ citing two people who were briefed on the request. His Starlink satellite internet service highlights a major aspect of Musk's influence. Notably, he gave Ukraine free access to his system after Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Watch | US Election 2024: Musk Makes Controversial Announcement × Musk's move was lauded as an important tool in Ukraine's ability to fight back against the Russian invasion. However, relations between Musk and Ukrainian authorities cooled down as the war progressed. The X owner, later, stopped funding the terminals for Ukraine and also prohibited its military's use of Starlink to control drones. In October 2022, Musk began posting a trail of Kremlin talking points about the war on social media platform X, which he presented as a plan for peace. However, his posts triggered major pushback from top officials in Kyiv and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Kremlin denies report Kremlin on Friday (Oct 25) denied the reports of Musk in talks with Putin. "It's all untrue, absolutely false information published in the newspaper," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk in 'regular contact' with Russian President Putin since late 2022: Report

<p>The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), also known as Kongra-Gel, claimed responsibility on Friday (Oct 25) for attacking a state-owned defence manufacturer's headquarters near Ankara.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The PKK attacked Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) on Wednesday, killing five people, and injuring 22 others. They stated that they targeted the industry because the arms it produced had killed "thousands" of Kurds, including women and children.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Attack planned 'long time ago'</strong></h2>

<p>In their statement, the rebel group said they planned the attack "a long time ago,"&nbsp;apparently rebuffing claims that the attack was an attempt to frustrate rumoured reconciliation efforts between the PKK and the Turkish government.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kurdish-rebel-group-pkk-claims-to-carry-attack-on-turkish-defence-firm-killing-5-people-770683"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Kurdish rebel group PKK claims deadly attack on Turkish defence firm</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Aim to create 'independent Kurdistan'</strong></h2>

<p>PKK is a militant Marxist-Leninist Kurdish separatist group, established in 1978, with the aim of creating a unified, independent Kurdistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It further aims to gain control of Kurdish areas of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey to advance Kurdish rights and recognition.</p>

<p>Moreover, their goal is to establish a confederation of semi-autonomous Kurdish regions.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Turkey Terror Attack: Explosion And Gunfire Rock Turkish Aerospace Industries HQ, 5 Killed</strong></p>

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<p>The PKK&nbsp;is banned as a terrorist organisation in Turkey, the United States and the United Kingdom, and has been fighting against the Turkish state since the 1980s for greater rights for the country’s significant Kurdish minority.</p>

<p>On Tuesday (Oct 22), a key ally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggested that the PKK's leader, Abdullah Ocalan, could be released from his life imprisonment in a Turkish prison if he publicly disbanded the organisation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), also known as Kongra-Gel, claimed responsibility on Friday (Oct 25) for attacking a state-owned defence manufacturer's headquarters near Ankara.

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), also known as Kongra-Gel, claimed responsibility on Friday (Oct 25) for attacking a state-owned defence manufacturer's headquarters near Ankara. The PKK attacked Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) on Wednesday, killing five people, and injuring 22 others. They stated that they targeted the industry because the arms it produced had killed "thousands" of Kurds, including women and children. Attack planned 'long time ago' In their statement, the rebel group said they planned the attack "a long time ago," apparently rebuffing claims that the attack was an attempt to frustrate rumoured reconciliation efforts between the PKK and the Turkish government. Also read: Kurdish rebel group PKK claims deadly attack on Turkish defence firm Aim to create 'independent Kurdistan' PKK is a militant Marxist-Leninist Kurdish separatist group, established in 1978, with the aim of creating a unified, independent Kurdistan. It further aims to gain control of Kurdish areas of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey to advance Kurdish rights and recognition. Moreover, their goal is to establish a confederation of semi-autonomous Kurdish regions. Watch | Turkey Terror Attack: Explosion And Gunfire Rock Turkish Aerospace Industries HQ, 5 Killed × The PKK is banned as a terrorist organisation in Turkey, the United States and the United Kingdom, and has been fighting against the Turkish state since the 1980s for greater rights for the country’s significant Kurdish minority. On Tuesday (Oct 22), a key ally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggested that the PKK's leader, Abdullah Ocalan, could be released from his life imprisonment in a Turkish prison if he publicly disbanded the organisation. (With inputs from agencies)

What is Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), the group behind attack on Turkish defence company?

<p>Illegal immigration from India to the United States has been a persistent issue. Recent data by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) showed that 2.9 million illegal immigrants were apprehended at the country's borders with Mexico and Canada in the fiscal year 2024 (October 1, 2023-September 30, 2024).</p>

<p>According to the data by the CBP out of the 2.9 illegal immigrants, 90,415 were Indians. Additionally, roughly 50 per cent of them were from the Indian state of Gujarat, reported Times of India citing sources in Indian agencies tracking illegal immigration.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added that 10 Indians were arrested every hour. Moreover, 43,764 were arrested at the US-Canada border in the north, which makes it the highest number of Indians caught at this border to date.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-seeks-mexicos-help-to-tackle-surging-migration-674180"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;US seeks Mexico's help to tackle surging migration</strong></a></p>

<p>However, it did show that there is a slight decline from the previous year's total of 3.2 million, and also in the number of Indians caught on the Mexico route.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In last fiscal year's report, the number of illegal Indian immigrants caught was 96,917.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"People have stopped using the donkey route via Mexico due to two key reasons. One is that they would be kept in Dubai or Turkey for some time before being taken to Mexico. US agencies, over the past few years, have been keeping sharp vigil on illegal immigrants staying in those countries and have broken links in the human smuggling chain," a source in the immigration network told TOI.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;WION Gravitas: Indian immigrants illegal in the US number around 500,000</strong></p>

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<p>The source added, "Gujaratis, too, began choosing Canada over Mexico as they could easily hire a taxi and cross over to the US. Recently, US authorities have tightened vigil on this border. Such immigrants are usually sent to Canada as most of them carry a Canadian visitor visa. However, the immigrants try again after some time on the same route."</p>

<p>They further reportedly said&nbsp;that the people caught at the border may be very few compared to those who actually manage to sneak into the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Illegal immigration from India to the United States has been a persistent issue. Recent data by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) showed that 2.9 million illegal immigrants were apprehended at the country's borders with Mexico and Canada in the fiscal year 2024 (October 1, 2023-September 30, 2024).

Illegal immigration from India to the United States has been a persistent issue. Recent data by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) showed that 2.9 million illegal immigrants were apprehended at the country's borders with Mexico and Canada in the fiscal year 2024 (October 1, 2023-September 30, 2024). According to the data by the CBP out of the 2.9 illegal immigrants, 90,415 were Indians. Additionally, roughly 50 per cent of them were from the Indian state of Gujarat, reported Times of India citing sources in Indian agencies tracking illegal immigration. It added that 10 Indians were arrested every hour. Moreover, 43,764 were arrested at the US-Canada border in the north, which makes it the highest number of Indians caught at this border to date. Also read: US seeks Mexico's help to tackle surging migration However, it did show that there is a slight decline from the previous year's total of 3.2 million, and also in the number of Indians caught on the Mexico route. In last fiscal year's report, the number of illegal Indian immigrants caught was 96,917. "People have stopped using the donkey route via Mexico due to two key reasons. One is that they would be kept in Dubai or Turkey for some time before being taken to Mexico. US agencies, over the past few years, have been keeping sharp vigil on illegal immigrants staying in those countries and have broken links in the human smuggling chain," a source in the immigration network told TOI. Watch | WION Gravitas: Indian immigrants illegal in the US number around 500,000 × The source added, "Gujaratis, too, began choosing Canada over Mexico as they could easily hire a taxi and cross over to the US. Recently, US authorities have tightened vigil on this border. Such immigrants are usually sent to Canada as most of them carry a Canadian visitor visa. However, the immigrants try again after some time on the same route." They further reportedly said that the people caught at the border may be very few compared to those who actually manage to sneak into the US. (With inputs from agencies)

10 Indians arrested every hour for trying to enter US illegally in last one year, reveals data

<p>Months ahead of the United States&nbsp;presidential election US President Joe Biden stepped down from being the Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris became the electoral saviour for the party, but the senior party strategists have reportedly expressed concern&nbsp;that the Democrats were overconfident about her path to victory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, as the election day approaches, it seems their concerns were well-founded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Democratic presidential nominee Harris did enjoy a surge of momentum and experienced a significant boost in the polls, compared to&nbsp;Biden.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Harris needs to attract voters from beyond the Democratic&nbsp;base while holding together the fragile coalition that helped Biden win in 2020.</p>

<h2><strong>Neck-and-neck race between Trump and Harris</strong></h2>

<p>The race is going neck-and-neck in the key swing states, but the poll numbers could be wrong.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamala-harris-obama-bring-star-power-to-georgia-urging-voters-to-reject-trumps-wannabe-dictatorship-770540"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Kamala Harris, Obama bring star power to Georgia, urging voters to reject Trump’s ‘wannabe dictatorship’</strong></a></p>

<p>According to the polling, Harris is likely to win the popular vote. But, it won't be enough. She has to win key battleground states to win&nbsp;the Electoral College.</p>

<p>Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are currently locked in a tight race for the popular vote, 48 per cent to 48 per cent, the final national poll by The New York Times and Siena College has found.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The result is not in support of Harris. This comes&nbsp;less than two weeks ahead of the presidential elections on November 5.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US Presidential Elections: Harris Rallies With Obama, Celebrities In Georgia</strong></p>

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<p>While this latest poll offers a glimpse of what is currently happening as the election approaches, the presidential election will be decided in the seven battleground states where Harris and Trump have devoted an overwhelming amount of their time and resources on campaigns, speeches, and rallies.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Months ahead of the United States presidential election US President Joe Biden stepped down from being the Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris became the electoral saviour for the party, but the senior party strategists have reportedly expressed concern that the Democrats were overconfident about her path to victory.

Months ahead of the United States presidential election US President Joe Biden stepped down from being the Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris became the electoral saviour for the party, but the senior party strategists have reportedly expressed concern that the Democrats were overconfident about her path to victory. Now, as the election day approaches, it seems their concerns were well-founded. Democratic presidential nominee Harris did enjoy a surge of momentum and experienced a significant boost in the polls, compared to Biden. However, Harris needs to attract voters from beyond the Democratic base while holding together the fragile coalition that helped Biden win in 2020. Neck-and-neck race between Trump and Harris The race is going neck-and-neck in the key swing states, but the poll numbers could be wrong. Also read: Kamala Harris, Obama bring star power to Georgia, urging voters to reject Trump’s ‘wannabe dictatorship’ According to the polling, Harris is likely to win the popular vote. But, it won't be enough. She has to win key battleground states to win the Electoral College. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are currently locked in a tight race for the popular vote, 48 per cent to 48 per cent, the final national poll by The New York Times and Siena College has found. The result is not in support of Harris. This comes less than two weeks ahead of the presidential elections on November 5. Watch | US Presidential Elections: Harris Rallies With Obama, Celebrities In Georgia × While this latest poll offers a glimpse of what is currently happening as the election approaches, the presidential election will be decided in the seven battleground states where Harris and Trump have devoted an overwhelming amount of their time and resources on campaigns, speeches, and rallies. (With inputs from agencies)

Democrats anxious about Kamala Harris' path to victory in US elections

<p>Tropical cyclone Dana made landfall on the intervening nights of Thursday (Oct 24) and Friday (Oct 25) between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra coasts in India's Odisha, and the process continued till 7:00 am (local time) on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pointing to the reasons behind the high frequency and intensity of cyclones across the world, Pushpendra Johari, senior vice president of sustainability&nbsp;at RMSI,&nbsp;a global geographic information system&nbsp;(GIS) consulting company, told WION that it is all because of climate change, adding that now the oceans are much warmer than it used to be before, which is causing more such events.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Johari recalled the last two Hurricanes, Helene and Milton, that hit the US state of&nbsp;Florida in the past two months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is all happening because of climate change. The oceans are much more warmer than they used to be and that is why more such events are happening. Moreover, it is not just happening in the Indian oceans, but there have been two hurricanes in a very short span of time in the Atlantic, that is hurricanes Helene and Milton. It is happening across the globe, wherever the ocean water is warming, it is causing more events," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-dana-odishas-zero-casualty-mission-proves-successful-with-no-lives-lost-770635"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Cyclone Dana: Odisha's ‘Zero Casualty Mission’ proves successful with no lives lost</strong></a></p>

<p>Shifting to the cyclone situation in India, Johari&nbsp;said &nbsp;"The Bay of Bengal has had more cyclone events but the frequency has now increased a little bit. There was a time when the average was about two to three events per year, but it is increasing now."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Cyclone Dana&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Cyclone Dana made landfall in Odisha early Friday, leading to heavy rainfall and strong winds across coastal regions. Initially, it came with a speed of 110 kmph.&nbsp;However, later, it weakened to a cyclonic storm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).</p>

<p>The IMD reported that Cyclone Dana, after making landfall, is likely to continue moving northwest across north Odisha, weakening into a deep depression over the next six hours.</p>

<h2><strong>Cyclone's impact in Odisha</strong></h2>

<p>The IMD has further issued a red alert for a few districts including, Bhadrak, Balasore, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj districts, expecting continued downpours through Saturday (Oct 26)&nbsp;morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, over 500,000 people have been evacuated&nbsp;to shelters, according to&nbsp;Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The state is making extensive preparations to tackle the cyclone by setting up 5209 cyclone shelters.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Cyclone Dana: Coastal Districts Witness Heavy Rainfall</strong></p>

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<p>However, an elderly woman died at a cyclone shelter in Odisha's Kendrapara district of suspected cardiac arrest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, the Highest Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said that there has been power disturbance, house damage and agricultural land has also been affected.</p>

<h2><strong>Cyclone's impact in Kolkata&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>One person has died in the Indian city of Kolkata in the aftermath of a cyclone, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kolkata has evacuated approximately 200,000 people from low-lying areas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Only one person died in this natural disaster. The man died at his residence while conducting some cable-related work. It is quite unfortunate. The postmortem examination will give us a clear picture. If required we (the state government) will help the family," said Banerjee.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Bulk impact in Odisha'</strong></h2>

<p>RMSI Senior VP&nbsp;Johari&nbsp;further highlighted the impact of cyclone Dana in Odisha and West Bengal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Bulk impact is going to be there in Odisha. Our estimate is that the impact would be somewhere about 3,000 million of damage, in terms of infra, buildings and everything in Odisha," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Referring to the condition in West Bengal, he said that the least impact of the cyclone would be in West Bengal as it lies on the outer band.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If we look at WB, its trajectory is still such that, there will be winds in West Bengal. Only the least impact band is going to be there. There is going to be a lot of rain, there could be potential for floods but as far as the impact of wind is considered, it won't have much impact," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Johari&nbsp;continued, "However, the impact could come in form of a flood. Odisha will experience 110 kmph, and West Bengal may experience 80 kmph as it is on the outer band."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Further, there is going to be a decent impact on electricity, according to RMSI estimates, Johari said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There is going to be a lot of tree fall as a result of that, many polls can also get uprooted, which could lead to electric power disruption in a lot of ways," he added.&nbsp;</p>


Tropical cyclone Dana made landfall on the intervening nights of Thursday (Oct 24) and Friday (Oct 25) between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra coasts in India's Odisha, and the process continued till 7:00 am (local time) on Friday.

Tropical cyclone Dana made landfall on the intervening nights of Thursday (Oct 24) and Friday (Oct 25) between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra coasts in India's Odisha, and the process continued till 7:00 am (local time) on Friday. Pointing to the reasons behind the high frequency and intensity of cyclones across the world, Pushpendra Johari, senior vice president of sustainability at RMSI, a global geographic information system (GIS) consulting company, told WION that it is all because of climate change, adding that now the oceans are much warmer than it used to be before, which is causing more such events. Johari recalled the last two Hurricanes, Helene and Milton, that hit the US state of Florida in the past two months. "This is all happening because of climate change. The oceans are much more warmer than they used to be and that is why more such events are happening. Moreover, it is not just happening in the Indian oceans, but there have been two hurricanes in a very short span of time in the Atlantic, that is hurricanes Helene and Milton. It is happening across the globe, wherever the ocean water is warming, it is causing more events," he said. Also read: Cyclone Dana: Odisha's ‘Zero Casualty Mission’ proves successful with no lives lost Shifting to the cyclone situation in India, Johari said "The Bay of Bengal has had more cyclone events but the frequency has now increased a little bit. There was a time when the average was about two to three events per year, but it is increasing now." Cyclone Dana Cyclone Dana made landfall in Odisha early Friday, leading to heavy rainfall and strong winds across coastal regions. Initially, it came with a speed of 110 kmph. However, later, it weakened to a cyclonic storm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD reported that Cyclone Dana, after making landfall, is likely to continue moving northwest across north Odisha, weakening into a deep depression over the next six hours. Cyclone's impact in Odisha The IMD has further issued a red alert for a few districts including, Bhadrak, Balasore, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj districts, expecting continued downpours through Saturday (Oct 26) morning. So far, over 500,000 people have been evacuated to shelters, according to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The state is making extensive preparations to tackle the cyclone by setting up 5209 cyclone shelters. Watch | Cyclone Dana: Coastal Districts Witness Heavy Rainfall × However, an elderly woman died at a cyclone shelter in Odisha's Kendrapara district of suspected cardiac arrest. Moreover, the Highest Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said that there has been power disturbance, house damage and agricultural land has also been affected. Cyclone's impact in Kolkata One person has died in the Indian city of Kolkata in the aftermath of a cyclone, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said. Kolkata has evacuated approximately 200,000 people from low-lying areas. "Only one person died in this natural disaster. The man died at his residence while conducting some cable-related work. It is quite unfortunate. The postmortem examination will give us a clear picture. If required we (the state government) will help the family," said Banerjee. 'Bulk impact in Odisha' RMSI Senior VP Johari further highlighted the impact of cyclone Dana in Odisha and West Bengal. "Bulk impact is going to be there in Odisha. Our estimate is that the impact would be somewhere about 3,000 million of damage, in terms of infra, buildings and everything in Odisha," he said. Referring to the condition in West Bengal, he said that the least impact of the cyclone would be in West Bengal as it lies on the outer band. "If we look at WB, its trajectory is still such that, there will be winds in West Bengal. Only the least impact band is going to be there. There is going to be a lot of rain, there could be potential for floods but as far as the impact of wind is considered, it won't have much impact," he said. Johari continued, "However, the impact could come in form of a flood. Odisha will experience 110 kmph, and West Bengal may experience 80 kmph as it is on the outer band." Further, there is going to be a decent impact on electricity, according to RMSI estimates, Johari said. "There is going to be a lot of tree fall as a result of that, many polls can also get uprooted, which could lead to electric power disruption in a lot of ways," he added.

Cyclone Dana: What's causing high frequency of massive storms across globe?

<p>The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) on Friday (Oct 25) claimed responsibility for the attack on a state-run Turkish defence firm in Ankara on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The PKK took to&nbsp;Telegram and said, "The act of sacrifice at TAI campus in Ankara at around 15:30 local time on Wednesday was carried out by a team of the immortals battalion" of the PKK," referring to Turkish Aerospace Industries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Wednesday's attack in Turkey killed five people and injured 22.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the attack, the Turkish government said that they had proof that the PKK, which is listed as a terror group by Ankara and its Western Allies, was behind the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-retaliates-with-airstrikes-on-32-pkk-targets-in-iraq-syria-after-deadly-terror-attack-on-tusas-770204"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Turkey retaliates with airstrikes on 32 PKK targets in Iraq, Syria after deadly terror attack on TUSAS</strong></a></p>

<p>On Thursday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan chaired a security meeting in Istanbul soon after he landed from Russia where he was attending the BRICS Summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further said the attack targeted "the survival of our country."</p>

<h2><strong>Turkey responds by dropping bombs at PKK targets</strong></h2>

<p>In retaliation, the Turkish warplanes dropped bombs on PKK targets in Iraq and Syria, hours after the group attacked the Turkish industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Blast At Turkey's Aerospace Industries HQ; 2 Terrorists Neutralised, SWAT Teams Deployed</strong></p>

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<p>Turkey's Ministry of National Defence said 47 targets were “destroyed” in the aerial offensive on Wednesday, without providing details on the locations that were hit. It said “all kinds of precautions” were taken to prevent civilian harm.</p>

<p>The ministry added “59 militants … were neutralised”, a term usually used to mean killed in the strikes.</p>

<p>Further, Defence Minister Yasar Guler said that Turkish forces struck 29 targets in northern Iraq and 18 in northern Syria.</p>

<p>The PKK has its headquarters in the Kandil Mountains in northern Iraq.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) on Friday (Oct 25) claimed responsibility for the attack on a state-run Turkish defence firm in Ankara on Wednesday. The PKK took to Telegram and said, "The act of sacrifice at TAI campus in Ankara at around 15:30 local time on Wednesday was carried out by a team of the immortals battalion" of the PKK," referring to Turkish Aerospace Industries.

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) on Friday (Oct 25) claimed responsibility for the attack on a state-run Turkish defence firm in Ankara on Wednesday. The PKK took to Telegram and said, "The act of sacrifice at TAI campus in Ankara at around 15:30 local time on Wednesday was carried out by a team of the immortals battalion" of the PKK," referring to Turkish Aerospace Industries. Notably, Wednesday's attack in Turkey killed five people and injured 22. Following the attack, the Turkish government said that they had proof that the PKK, which is listed as a terror group by Ankara and its Western Allies, was behind the attack. Also read: Turkey retaliates with airstrikes on 32 PKK targets in Iraq, Syria after deadly terror attack on TUSAS On Thursday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan chaired a security meeting in Istanbul soon after he landed from Russia where he was attending the BRICS Summit. He further said the attack targeted "the survival of our country." Turkey responds by dropping bombs at PKK targets In retaliation, the Turkish warplanes dropped bombs on PKK targets in Iraq and Syria, hours after the group attacked the Turkish industry. Watch | Blast At Turkey's Aerospace Industries HQ; 2 Terrorists Neutralised, SWAT Teams Deployed × Turkey's Ministry of National Defence said 47 targets were “destroyed” in the aerial offensive on Wednesday, without providing details on the locations that were hit. It said “all kinds of precautions” were taken to prevent civilian harm. The ministry added “59 militants … were neutralised”, a term usually used to mean killed in the strikes. Further, Defence Minister Yasar Guler said that Turkish forces struck 29 targets in northern Iraq and 18 in northern Syria. The PKK has its headquarters in the Kandil Mountains in northern Iraq. (With inputs from agencies)

Kurdish rebel group PKK claims deadly attack on Turkish defence firm

<p>A huge explosion&nbsp;took place&nbsp;at the&nbsp;headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) near Ankara on Wednesday (Oct 23), followed by firing in a terrorist attack that killed at least four people and injured&nbsp;14 others, Turkey's interior minister said.</p>

<p>The interior minister condemned the attack,&nbsp;saying that&nbsp;two terrorists were neutralised. There were also reports of hostages being taken.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The minister called the incident&nbsp;a "terrorist attack".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Two terrorists were neutralised in the terrorist attack targeting the Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAŞ) Ankara Kahramankazan facilities. Unfortunately, we have 3 martyrs and 14 injured in the attack," Turkey's interior minister Ali Yerlikaya said in a post on X.</p>

<p>The Turkish media later reported that the toll had risen to four.</p>

<p>TUSAS is one of Turkey's most important defence and aviation companies. It produces KAAN, the country's first national combat aircraft, among other projects.</p>

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<p>"A terrorist attack was carried out against the TUSAS facilities in Kahramankazan, Ankara. Unfortunately, we have martyrs and injured people," Yerlikaya had said in a previous post.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-cable-car-collision-in-antalya-kills-1-7-injured-while-over-40-still-stranded-710866"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Turkey: One killed, 7 injured in cable car collision at Antalya; over 40 still stranded</strong></a></p>

<p>Turkish news agencies reported that two out of three shooters were neutralised and SWAT teams have been deployed to free the hostages.</p>

<p>According to media reports, a loud explosion occurred at the site. The reports also highlighted footage of an exchange of gunfire there.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the cause of the reported gunfire and the explosion remained unclear yet. Meanwhile, some media reports are calling it a "suicide attack".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the deadly incident, emergency services were dispatched to the site, state-owned Anadolu Agency reported.</p>

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<p>The television images showed a damaged gate and a nearby clash in a parking lot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several photographs and videos posted on social media showed pictures of attackers but WION could not verify their authenticity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report by Al-Monitor citing Turkey's HaberTurk TV said that the workers took shelter on site.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The attack was carried out by multiple assailants who arrived at the compound in a taxi, Anil Sahin, a well-connected defence industry researcher, told HaberTurk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, the footage from IHA showed a heavily damaged yellow cab reportedly involved in the initial explosion.</p>

<h2>Turkey ‘will break the dirty hands reaching out’ towards it: Erdogan</h2>

<p>Reacting to the attack, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was attending the BRICS meeting in Kazan, Russia, said Turkey ‘will break the dirty hands reaching out’ towards it.</p>

<p>“Our nation should know that the dirty hands reaching out to Turkey will definitely be broken; no structure, no terrorist organisation, no evil focus targeting our security will be able to achieve their goals,” he said in a post on X.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler blamed the Kurdish militant group PKK for the attack.<br />
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The PKK, or Kurdistan Workers’ Party, is a militant organisation founded in the late 1970s advocating for Kurdish autonomy and rights in Turkey. It has been involved in an armed conflict against the Turkish state since the 1980s. Ankara&nbsp;has launched extensive military operations against PKK&nbsp;on its bases in southeastern Turkey and northern Iraq.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A huge explosion took place at the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) near Ankara on Wednesday (Oct 23), followed by firing in a terrorist attack that killed at least four people and injured 14 others, Turkey's interior minister said.

A huge explosion took place at the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) near Ankara on Wednesday (Oct 23), followed by firing in a terrorist attack that killed at least four people and injured 14 others, Turkey's interior minister said. The interior minister condemned the attack, saying that two terrorists were neutralised. There were also reports of hostages being taken. The minister called the incident a "terrorist attack". "Two terrorists were neutralised in the terrorist attack targeting the Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAŞ) Ankara Kahramankazan facilities. Unfortunately, we have 3 martyrs and 14 injured in the attack," Turkey's interior minister Ali Yerlikaya said in a post on X. The Turkish media later reported that the toll had risen to four. TUSAS is one of Turkey's most important defence and aviation companies. It produces KAAN, the country's first national combat aircraft, among other projects. Türk Havacılık ve Uzay Sanayii AŞ. (TUSAŞ) Ankara Kahramankazan tesislerine yönelik terör saldırısı gerçekleştirilmiştir. Saldırı sonrası maalesef şehit ve yaralılarımız bulunmaktadır. Şehitlerimize Allah’tan rahmet; yaralılarımıza acil şifalar diliyorum. Gelişmelerden kamuoyu… — Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) October 23, 2024 × "A terrorist attack was carried out against the TUSAS facilities in Kahramankazan, Ankara. Unfortunately, we have martyrs and injured people," Yerlikaya had said in a previous post. YENİ BİLGİ-1 Türk Havacılık ve Uzay Sanayii AŞ. (TUSAŞ) Ankara Kahramankazan tesislerine yönelik terör saldırısında 2 terörist etkisiz hale getirilmiştir. Saldırıda maalesef 3 şehidimiz, 14 yaralımız var. Şehitlerimize Allah’tan rahmet; yaralılarımıza acil şifalar diliyorum.… — Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) October 23, 2024 × Also read: Turkey: One killed, 7 injured in cable car collision at Antalya; over 40 still stranded Turkish news agencies reported that two out of three shooters were neutralised and SWAT teams have been deployed to free the hostages. According to media reports, a loud explosion occurred at the site. The reports also highlighted footage of an exchange of gunfire there. However, the cause of the reported gunfire and the explosion remained unclear yet. Meanwhile, some media reports are calling it a "suicide attack". Following the deadly incident, emergency services were dispatched to the site, state-owned Anadolu Agency reported. Watch | Nigeria Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills More Than 100 And Injures Dozens × The television images showed a damaged gate and a nearby clash in a parking lot. Several photographs and videos posted on social media showed pictures of attackers but WION could not verify their authenticity. A report by Al-Monitor citing Turkey's HaberTurk TV said that the workers took shelter on site. The attack was carried out by multiple assailants who arrived at the compound in a taxi, Anil Sahin, a well-connected defence industry researcher, told HaberTurk. Moreover, the footage from IHA showed a heavily damaged yellow cab reportedly involved in the initial explosion. Turkey ‘will break the dirty hands reaching out’ towards it: Erdogan Reacting to the attack, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was attending the BRICS meeting in Kazan, Russia, said Turkey ‘will break the dirty hands reaching out’ towards it. “Our nation should know that the dirty hands reaching out to Turkey will definitely be broken; no structure, no terrorist organisation, no evil focus targeting our security will be able to achieve their goals,” he said in a post on X. Meanwhile, Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler blamed the Kurdish militant group PKK for the attack. The PKK, or Kurdistan Workers’ Party, is a militant organisation founded in the late 1970s advocating for Kurdish autonomy and rights in Turkey. It has been involved in an armed conflict against the Turkish state since the 1980s. Ankara has launched extensive military operations against PKK on its bases in southeastern Turkey and northern Iraq. (With inputs from agencies)

Terror attack at Turkish Aerospace Industries in Ankara; 4 killed, 14 injured

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