In New York Pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with New York police after which the NYPD raised its mobilization alert level to three, where four is the highest. Protesters wearing Palestinian headscarves and holding placards storm down storm downtown Manhattan. Take a look.

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<p>Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets in New York City on Monday (Dec 25) chanting “Christmas is cancelled here.” Some protesters clashed with the police officers and injured one, said the New York Police Department (NYPD), adding that several arrests were made following the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Christmas is cancelled here’</strong></h2>

<p>The crowd of about 500 demonstrators raised slogans including “Long live the intifada,” using the Arabic word for “rebellion” or “uprising,” reported the New York Post. Some protesters were seen throwing fake blood on the Nativity scene – which celebrates the birth of Jesus – chanting “Christmas is cancelled here.”</p>

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<p>The protest began at the News Corporation Building on 6th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan around 2:00 pm (local time), according to the local media reports. The building is home to newsrooms and media organisations including Fox News, The Post and the Wall Street Journal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The building has been at the centre of several demonstrations since the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-pro-palestinian-protesters-disrupt-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-662128">pro-Palestinian</a> activist group, Within Our Lifetime, earlier this month shared a map which included newsrooms in NYC, businesses and landmark buildings saying that each of these locations is “an office of an enemy of both the Palestinian people and colonized people all over the world.”</p>

<p>From there, the protesters marched to Rockefeller Centre Christmas Tree where people were enjoying the holidays. “While Ur Shopping Bombs are Dropping,” read one of the signs carried by the demonstrators.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Clashes and arrests</strong></h2>

<p>As the day progressed, several scuffles were reported amid the ongoing protest prompting the NYPD to reportedly request&nbsp;for a Level Three mobilisation to deal with the pro-Palestinian demonstrators.</p>

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<p>The NYPD measure ranges from Level 1 to Level 4, indicating the severity of the situation may involve a request for additional resources, personnel or equipment to effectively handle the situation.</p>

<p>According to the NYPD, one officer sustained minor injuries during the demonstration.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the number of people arrested was not immediately known, the New York Post citing law enforcement said at least six people have been arrested in connection with the protest on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the media report, the six arrests – four for disorderly conduct, one for menacing and one for graffiti – took place near Grand Central Station and Union Square, as protesters and cops clashed.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Christmas sombre in Bethlehem</strong></h2>

<p>Amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group in Gaza, Palestinian Christians held a sombre Christmas vigil in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Saturday (Dec 23) where they once believed Jesus was born.</p>

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<p>This comes as Palestinians in the biblical place of Jesus Christ’s birth have this year decided to forego Christmas celebrations in solidarity with the Gazans as the war rages on.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The normally bustling Bethlehem on Christmas Eve was compared to a ghost town as festive lights and Christmas tree decorated the city’s Manger Square were missing and so were the thousands of tourists who gather each year to mark the holiday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets in New York City on Monday (Dec 25) chanting “Christmas is cancelled here.” Some protesters clashed with the police officers and injured one, said the New York Police Department (NYPD), adding that several arrests were made following the incident.

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets in New York City on Monday (Dec 25) chanting “Christmas is cancelled here.” Some protesters clashed with the police officers and injured one, said the New York Police Department (NYPD), adding that several arrests were made following the incident. ‘Christmas is cancelled here’ The crowd of about 500 demonstrators raised slogans including “Long live the intifada,” using the Arabic word for “rebellion” or “uprising,” reported the New York Post. Some protesters were seen throwing fake blood on the Nativity scene – which celebrates the birth of Jesus – chanting “Christmas is cancelled here.” ALSO READ | Egypt comes out with peace plan to end war, as Israel's Netanyahu hell-bent on destroying Hamas The protest began at the News Corporation Building on 6th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan around 2:00 pm (local time), according to the local media reports. The building is home to newsrooms and media organisations including Fox News, The Post and the Wall Street Journal. The building has been at the centre of several demonstrations since the pro-Palestinian activist group, Within Our Lifetime, earlier this month shared a map which included newsrooms in NYC, businesses and landmark buildings saying that each of these locations is “an office of an enemy of both the Palestinian people and colonized people all over the world.” From there, the protesters marched to Rockefeller Centre Christmas Tree where people were enjoying the holidays. “While Ur Shopping Bombs are Dropping,” read one of the signs carried by the demonstrators. Clashes and arrests As the day progressed, several scuffles were reported amid the ongoing protest prompting the NYPD to reportedly request for a Level Three mobilisation to deal with the pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Content warning: The visuals may be disturbing to some users. It may contain some profanity as well. Viewer discretion is advised. WION is not responsible for the content of the video. 🚨#BREAKING: NYPD Calls for Level Three Mobilization Amidst Numerous Fights Between Pro-Palestine Protesters and Police at a Large Protest⁰ 📌#Manhattan l #NewYork Currently, the New York Police Department has requested a Level Three mobilization for a large protest that is… pic.twitter.com/j2ZAUvERF3 — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) December 25, 2023 × The NYPD measure ranges from Level 1 to Level 4, indicating the severity of the situation may involve a request for additional resources, personnel or equipment to effectively handle the situation. According to the NYPD, one officer sustained minor injuries during the demonstration. While the number of people arrested was not immediately known, the New York Post citing law enforcement said at least six people have been arrested in connection with the protest on Monday. According to the media report, the six arrests – four for disorderly conduct, one for menacing and one for graffiti – took place near Grand Central Station and Union Square, as protesters and cops clashed. Christmas sombre in Bethlehem Amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group in Gaza, Palestinian Christians held a sombre Christmas vigil in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Saturday (Dec 23) where they once believed Jesus was born. ALSO READ | ‘We feel sad’: Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, marks sombre Christmas Eve amid Gaza war This comes as Palestinians in the biblical place of Jesus Christ’s birth have this year decided to forego Christmas celebrations in solidarity with the Gazans as the war rages on. The normally bustling Bethlehem on Christmas Eve was compared to a ghost town as festive lights and Christmas tree decorated the city’s Manger Square were missing and so were the thousands of tourists who gather each year to mark the holiday. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Christmas is cancelled here’: Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police in NYC, several arrested

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<p>Palestinian detainees held in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli military have alleged torture and beatings at the hands of the army. However, the Israeli forces have denied the accusation, saying that the hostages were treated "&nbsp;in accordance with international law".&nbsp;Meanwhile, a shooting incident&nbsp;in a mall in Colorado Springs, Colorado has claimed the life of one person, while another two were critically injured. In other news, in Serbia, police in Belgrade had to intervene after the protesters turned violent, smashing windows of the city hall.&nbsp;</p>

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Palestinian detainees held in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli military have alleged torture and beatings at the hands of the army. However, the Israeli forces have denied the accusation, saying that the hostages were treated " in accordance with international law".

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<p>For nearly seven decades, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), a joint organisation between the United States and Canada which is responsible for tracking everything flying in and around the two countries, has also been fulfilling its mission to track when you will receive your present from Santa Claus on Christmas.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Track Santa on his journey across the world</strong></h2>

<p>In continuation of its decades-long tradition of tracking Santa’s whereabouts and helping children around the world find out when his reindeer-powered, present-filled sleigh is coming to their town, NORAD’s Santa tracker is now live.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 3-D, interactive website at www.noradsanta.org shows Santa and his reindeer on their imagined worldwide delivery route. It also allows users to learn about different cities across the world and features interactive games, videos, and educational content to engage children.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How did this Christmas tradition begin?</strong></h2>

<p>The story of how the tracker came to be dates to 1955 when a Colorado newspaper advertisement printed a phone number to connect children with Santa but accidentally directed them to the hotline for the military centre.</p>

<p>A child then dialled the unlisted phone number of the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) Operations Center in Colorado Springs in the US state of Colorado, believing she was calling Santa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To avoid disappointing the children calling, NORAD's director of operations at the time, Colonel Harry Shoup, ordered his staff to check the radar to see where Santa might be and update the children on his location.</p>

<p>From there, a tradition which is now in its 68th year, began.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Santa Tracker has since become a global phenomenon, with people around the world eagerly awaiting its launch each year.</p>

<h2><strong>How does it work?</strong></h2>

<p>The Santa tracking operation begins on Christmas Eve when radar stations pick up an infrared signal emanating from Rudolph, Santa’s favourite “Red Nose” reindeer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Like every year,&nbsp;NORAD also continued the tradition of setting up a temporary call centre out of its base in&nbsp;Colorado&nbsp;to answer children's burning questions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Major General Allan M Pepin, who is in the midst of coordinating his first mission with NORAD’s Santa Tracker, in an interview with Reuters, said how he takes this task seriously, especially as a grandfather to a two-year-old.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“For me now, as a grandfather to a two-year-old, this is my first time doing it, first time inside this headquarters. So it’s my honour to participate in the same way because we know this can bring smiles to people and there’s one thing you can not have enough of - a kid smiling, parents smiling, and bringing that family together for this special time.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the US Army official, the planning starts months in advance and includes civilians, military from the command, and many volunteers from the community and sponsors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The planning for the next year also begins as soon as this year’s Christmas ends, he told Reuters, adding, “That’s how important this is for the community.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


For nearly seven decades, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), a joint organisation between the United States and Canada which is responsible for tracking everything flying in and around the two countries, has also been fulfilling its mission to track when you will receive your present from Santa Claus on Christmas.

For nearly seven decades, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), a joint organisation between the United States and Canada which is responsible for tracking everything flying in and around the two countries, has also been fulfilling its mission to track when you will receive your present from Santa Claus on Christmas. Track Santa on his journey across the world In continuation of its decades-long tradition of tracking Santa’s whereabouts and helping children around the world find out when his reindeer-powered, present-filled sleigh is coming to their town, NORAD’s Santa tracker is now live. ALSO READ | ‘We feel sad’: Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, marks sombre Christmas Eve amid Gaza war The 3-D, interactive website at www.noradsanta.org shows Santa and his reindeer on their imagined worldwide delivery route. It also allows users to learn about different cities across the world and features interactive games, videos, and educational content to engage children. How did this Christmas tradition begin? The story of how the tracker came to be dates to 1955 when a Colorado newspaper advertisement printed a phone number to connect children with Santa but accidentally directed them to the hotline for the military centre. A child then dialled the unlisted phone number of the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) Operations Center in Colorado Springs in the US state of Colorado, believing she was calling Santa. To avoid disappointing the children calling, NORAD's director of operations at the time, Colonel Harry Shoup, ordered his staff to check the radar to see where Santa might be and update the children on his location. From there, a tradition which is now in its 68th year, began. ALSO READ | Scientists develop wireless charger that can be fitted inside human body, dissolve later The Santa Tracker has since become a global phenomenon, with people around the world eagerly awaiting its launch each year. How does it work? The Santa tracking operation begins on Christmas Eve when radar stations pick up an infrared signal emanating from Rudolph, Santa’s favourite “Red Nose” reindeer. Like every year, NORAD also continued the tradition of setting up a temporary call centre out of its base in Colorado to answer children's burning questions. Major General Allan M Pepin, who is in the midst of coordinating his first mission with NORAD’s Santa Tracker, in an interview with Reuters, said how he takes this task seriously, especially as a grandfather to a two-year-old. ALSO READ | Ukrainians to officially celebrate Christmas on December 25 for the first time, in snub to Russia “For me now, as a grandfather to a two-year-old, this is my first time doing it, first time inside this headquarters. So it’s my honour to participate in the same way because we know this can bring smiles to people and there’s one thing you can not have enough of - a kid smiling, parents smiling, and bringing that family together for this special time.” According to the US Army official, the planning starts months in advance and includes civilians, military from the command, and many volunteers from the community and sponsors. The planning for the next year also begins as soon as this year’s Christmas ends, he told Reuters, adding, “That’s how important this is for the community.” (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A massive caravan of migrants originating from Central America, Venezuela, Cuba, and various other nations was making its way through Mexico towards the US border&nbsp;on Sunday (Dec 25). This unprecedented procession, consisting of approximately 6,000 individuals, including numerous families with young children, underscored the apparent shortcomings in the collaborative efforts of the Biden administration and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's government to curb the escalating flow of migrants seeking entry into the United States.</p>

<p>The Christmas Eve caravan commenced its journey from Tapachula&nbsp;near Mexico's southern border with Guatemala&nbsp;just days before Secretary of State Antony Blinken's scheduled visit to Mexico City.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Blinken will travel to Mexico on December 27 and will be joined by Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall. US State Secretary "will discuss unprecedented irregular migration in the Western Hemisphere and identify ways Mexico and the United States will address border security challenges, including actions to enable the reopening of key ports of entry across our shared border," the State Department said in a press release.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Despite previous attempts by Mexican authorities to dissuade such migrations by employing tactics where security forces observe and wait for the caravan to tire out, the current caravan's sheer size indicated a persistence of migrant flows that has been challenging to curb.</p>

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<p>Individuals within the caravan, such as Cristian Rivera from Honduras, expressed their frustrations, citing prolonged waiting periods without resolution.</p>

<p>“We’ve been waiting here for three or four months without an answer," Rivera said adding, “Hopefully with this march, there will be a change and we can get the permission we need to head north.”</p>

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<p>López Obrador reportedly confirmed US officials' request for Mexico to enhance efforts in impeding migrants at its southern border. In return, he insisted on increased US development aid for migrants' home nations and the easing or removal of sanctions on Cuba and Venezuela.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A massive caravan of migrants originating from Central America, Venezuela, Cuba, and various other nations was making its way through Mexico towards the US border on Sunday (Dec 25).

A massive caravan of migrants originating from Central America, Venezuela, Cuba, and various other nations was making its way through Mexico towards the US border on Sunday (Dec 25). This unprecedented procession, consisting of approximately 6,000 individuals, including numerous families with young children, underscored the apparent shortcomings in the collaborative efforts of the Biden administration and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's government to curb the escalating flow of migrants seeking entry into the United States. The Christmas Eve caravan commenced its journey from Tapachula near Mexico's southern border with Guatemala just days before Secretary of State Antony Blinken's scheduled visit to Mexico City. Blinken will travel to Mexico on December 27 and will be joined by Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall. US State Secretary "will discuss unprecedented irregular migration in the Western Hemisphere and identify ways Mexico and the United States will address border security challenges, including actions to enable the reopening of key ports of entry across our shared border," the State Department said in a press release. Also Read | Ukraine detains top defence official amidst allegations of $40mn fraud Despite previous attempts by Mexican authorities to dissuade such migrations by employing tactics where security forces observe and wait for the caravan to tire out, the current caravan's sheer size indicated a persistence of migrant flows that has been challenging to curb. Also Read | In UK, more than 560,000 young people jobless due to mental health issues Individuals within the caravan, such as Cristian Rivera from Honduras, expressed their frustrations, citing prolonged waiting periods without resolution. “We’ve been waiting here for three or four months without an answer," Rivera said adding, “Hopefully with this march, there will be a change and we can get the permission we need to head north.” In May, President Lopez Obrador agreed to receive migrants rejected by the US, including those from Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba, who did not adhere to specific migration rules. However, the effectiveness of this deal in curbing post-pandemic migration looks insufficient, given the renewed surge in migrant numbers. As the US heads for presidential polls early next year, the migrant crisis along the country's borders remains the most debated issue. Watch | MV Chem Pluto attacked in Arabian Sea, was enroute Mangalore from Jubail, Saudi Arabia | WION × López Obrador reportedly confirmed US officials' request for Mexico to enhance efforts in impeding migrants at its southern border. In return, he insisted on increased US development aid for migrants' home nations and the easing or removal of sanctions on Cuba and Venezuela. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, on Monday (Dec 25) rejected the Pentagon’s claim of Iran attacking&nbsp;a chemical ship off India coast&nbsp;as “baseless”. This comes after the&nbsp; United States military reportedly accused Iran of&nbsp;drone attack on the Japanese-owned “Israel-affiliated” chemical tanker MV Chem Pluto, off the coast of India.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Baseless’</strong></h2>

<p>“These repetitive accusations are rejected as baseless,” Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said at a briefing, adding that Washington should instead face accusations for its role in Israel’s war on Gaza.</p>

<p>He added, “Such claims are aimed at projecting, distracting public attention, and covering up for the full support of the American government for the crimes of the Zionist regime (Israel) in Gaza.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-pentagon-accuses-iran-for-drone-attack-on-israel-affiliated-chemical-tanker-off-indian-coast-672986">Pentagon accuses Iran of drone attack on 'Israel-affiliated' chemical tanker off Indian Coast</a></strong></p>

<p>Tehran’s foreign ministry spokesperson also slammed British Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s “repetitive” and “threadbare” remarks for branding&nbsp;Iran a “malign influence in the region and the world” and urged a “set of deterrent measures against” it.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>US military's accusations against Iran</strong></h2>

<p>Pentagon, speaking on the incident told WION that the drone was “fired from Iran.” Notably, it is the first time that Washington&nbsp;directly accused Tehran of targeting ships.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The attack, as per US officials, occurred at approximately 10:00 am &nbsp;(local time) in the Indian Ocean, 200 nautical miles off India's Gujarat coast.</p>

<p>It said that the “motor vessel CHEM PLUTO, a Liberia-flagged, Japanese-owned, and Netherlands-operated chemical tanker” was hit by “a one-way attack drone fired from Iran.”</p>

<p>In a statement to WION, the Pentagon said “No U.S. Navy vessels were in the vicinity. U.S. Naval Forces Central Command remains in communication with the vessel as it continues toward a destination in India.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added, “This is the seventh Iranian attack on commercial shipping since 2021.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tanker-in-bab-al-mandab-strait-attacked-by-missiles-from-houthi-controlled-yemen-gunmen-on-speedboats-669295">Tanker carrying jet fuel from India hit by missiles from Houthi-controlled Yemen, gunmen on speedboats</a></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, the United Kingdom-based maritime security firm, Ambrey said that the ship was “Israel-affiliated” and was en route from Saudi Arabia to India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Wall Street Journal citing the Dutch company operating the vessel said that it had connections to Israeli shipping tycoon Idan Ofer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The recent attack off the Indian coast came amid a flurry of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by the Yemen-based Iran-backed Houthi rebels amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The militant group had warned that they would target all ships heading to Israel, regardless of their nationality, and warned international shipping companies against dealing in Israeli ports.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Indian Navy&nbsp;to investigate incident</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian Navy said that it responded to a request for assistance by dispatching an aircraft and a warship to ensure the safety of the involved ship and its crew. Indian Defence officials reportedly said, “As per inputs received, the fire has been extinguished but it has affected its functioning.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/mv-chem-pluto-attacked-in-arabian-sea-was-enroute-mangalore-from-jubail-saudi-arabia-wion-673293">MV Chem Pluto attacked in Arabian Sea, was enroute Mangalore from Jubail, Saudi Arabia</a></strong></p>

<p>They added, “The ICGS Vikram was deployed on the patrol of the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone when it was directed towards the merchant ship in distress. All crew are safe which includes around 20 Indians.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian Navy is “now investigating whether the drone used to attack the vessel was launched from long range or from a nearby vessel. The vessels operating in the area where the attack took place are being checked.”</p>

<p>The latest incident follows a similar suspected drone attack on an Israeli-owned cargo ship in the Indian Ocean last month.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, on Monday (Dec 25) rejected the Pentagon’s claim of Iran attacking a chemical ship off India coast as “baseless”. This comes after the United States military reportedly accused Iran of drone attack on the Japanese-owned “Israel-affiliated” chemical tanker MV Chem Pluto, off the coast of India.

An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, on Monday (Dec 25) rejected the Pentagon’s claim of Iran attacking a chemical ship off India coast as “baseless”. This comes after the United States military reportedly accused Iran of drone attack on the Japanese-owned “Israel-affiliated” chemical tanker MV Chem Pluto, off the coast of India. ‘Baseless’ “These repetitive accusations are rejected as baseless,” Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said at a briefing, adding that Washington should instead face accusations for its role in Israel’s war on Gaza. He added, “Such claims are aimed at projecting, distracting public attention, and covering up for the full support of the American government for the crimes of the Zionist regime (Israel) in Gaza.” ALSO READ | Pentagon accuses Iran of drone attack on 'Israel-affiliated' chemical tanker off Indian Coast Tehran’s foreign ministry spokesperson also slammed British Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s “repetitive” and “threadbare” remarks for branding Iran a “malign influence in the region and the world” and urged a “set of deterrent measures against” it. US military's accusations against Iran Pentagon, speaking on the incident told WION that the drone was “fired from Iran.” Notably, it is the first time that Washington directly accused Tehran of targeting ships. The attack, as per US officials, occurred at approximately 10:00 am (local time) in the Indian Ocean, 200 nautical miles off India's Gujarat coast. It said that the “motor vessel CHEM PLUTO, a Liberia-flagged, Japanese-owned, and Netherlands-operated chemical tanker” was hit by “a one-way attack drone fired from Iran.” In a statement to WION, the Pentagon said “No U.S. Navy vessels were in the vicinity. U.S. Naval Forces Central Command remains in communication with the vessel as it continues toward a destination in India.” It added, “This is the seventh Iranian attack on commercial shipping since 2021.” ALSO READ | Tanker carrying jet fuel from India hit by missiles from Houthi-controlled Yemen, gunmen on speedboats Meanwhile, the United Kingdom-based maritime security firm, Ambrey said that the ship was “Israel-affiliated” and was en route from Saudi Arabia to India. The Wall Street Journal citing the Dutch company operating the vessel said that it had connections to Israeli shipping tycoon Idan Ofer. The recent attack off the Indian coast came amid a flurry of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by the Yemen-based Iran-backed Houthi rebels amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza. The militant group had warned that they would target all ships heading to Israel, regardless of their nationality, and warned international shipping companies against dealing in Israeli ports. Indian Navy to investigate incident The Indian Navy said that it responded to a request for assistance by dispatching an aircraft and a warship to ensure the safety of the involved ship and its crew. Indian Defence officials reportedly said, “As per inputs received, the fire has been extinguished but it has affected its functioning.” ALSO WATCH | MV Chem Pluto attacked in Arabian Sea, was enroute Mangalore from Jubail, Saudi Arabia They added, “The ICGS Vikram was deployed on the patrol of the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone when it was directed towards the merchant ship in distress. All crew are safe which includes around 20 Indians.” The Indian Navy is “now investigating whether the drone used to attack the vessel was launched from long range or from a nearby vessel. The vessels operating in the area where the attack took place are being checked.” The latest incident follows a similar suspected drone attack on an Israeli-owned cargo ship in the Indian Ocean last month. (With inputs from agencies)

Tehran rejects ‘baseless’ US claim about Iran targeting chemical tanker off Indian coast

<p>A woman in the US state of North Carolina was charged with the murder of her 10-year-old son after his decomposing body was found by the police who said that the child was starved to death.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian woman identified as Priyanka Tiwari, 33, was arrested after a 911 call prompted&nbsp;the police to respond to a call to her house in Morrisville around 5:35 pm (local time) Wednesday (Dec 20).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colorado-mall-shooting-one-dead-two-critically-injured-in-fight-between-two-groups-673244">Colorado mall shooting: One dead, two critically injured in fight between two groups</a></strong></p>

<p>When officers arrived they were met with a gruesome scene where they found the 10-year-old boy unresponsive and began performing CPR but could not revive the child. The police later determined that a significant amount of time had passed since the child’s death due to the state of the body.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police said that the boy’s body was in a state of decomposition. The investigators&nbsp;found almost no food in the home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police also said the boy had lost an enormous amount of weight in the month before his death. The warrants alleged that she had allegedly been starving the boy, but did not say for how long.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police believe abuse and neglect were contributing factors in the boy’s death, while the official cause of death remains unknown.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;Tiwari, “unlawfully, willfully, and feloniously did of malice aforethought kill and murder (her son),” said the arrest warrant, as per American media reports. “Without the autopsy, we don’t know how the child passed away,” said Morrisville Police Chief Pete Acosta, as quoted by WRAL.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/alleged-kingpin-of-gujarat-trafficking-case-linked-to-grounded-nicaragua-bound-flight-with-303-indians-report-673310">Alleged kingpin of Gujarat trafficking case linked to grounded Nicaragua-bound flight with 303 Indians: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>The local police chief said officers had been called to that home eight times this year, although he said one of them was a 911 misdial, reported CBS News.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Acosta also said that most were welfare check requests for Tiwari and “Usually it was someone from India.” He added, “I’m assuming it was a family member who had not been able to reach her in several days.”</p>

<p>According to the police chief, officers first went to the home in March when Tiwari was experiencing a mental health crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 33-year-old was taken into custody on Thursday (Dec 21) morning and charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of negligent child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury, reported Law&amp;Crime citing records.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During a brief court hearing on Thursday, a judge ordered Tiwari to be held without bail. She is scheduled for her next court appearance on January 11.</p>

<h2><strong>What about Tiwari’s husband?</strong></h2>

<p>On March 30, Acosta said her Tiwari’s husband asked police to follow him into the house so he could collect his belongings.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-at-least-68-killed-in-gaza-strip-following-israeli-strike-on-refugee-camp-673239">Israel-Hamas war: At least 68 killed in Gaza Strip following Israeli strike on refugee camp</a></strong></p>

<p>“He was leaving, leaving the home, and so we followed him over there,” said the local police chief. He added, “He went and got several bags and left there was no issues.”</p>

<p>Priyanka’s husband also had a domestic violence protective order against her.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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A woman in the US state of North Carolina was charged with the murder of her 10-year-old son after his decomposing body was found by the police who said that the child was starved to death.

A woman in the US state of North Carolina was charged with the murder of her 10-year-old son after his decomposing body was found by the police who said that the child was starved to death. What happened? The Indian woman identified as Priyanka Tiwari, 33, was arrested after a 911 call prompted the police to respond to a call to her house in Morrisville around 5:35 pm (local time) Wednesday (Dec 20). ALSO READ | Colorado mall shooting: One dead, two critically injured in fight between two groups When officers arrived they were met with a gruesome scene where they found the 10-year-old boy unresponsive and began performing CPR but could not revive the child. The police later determined that a significant amount of time had passed since the child’s death due to the state of the body. The police said that the boy’s body was in a state of decomposition. The investigators found almost no food in the home. The police also said the boy had lost an enormous amount of weight in the month before his death. The warrants alleged that she had allegedly been starving the boy, but did not say for how long. The police believe abuse and neglect were contributing factors in the boy’s death, while the official cause of death remains unknown. Tiwari, “unlawfully, willfully, and feloniously did of malice aforethought kill and murder (her son),” said the arrest warrant, as per American media reports. “Without the autopsy, we don’t know how the child passed away,” said Morrisville Police Chief Pete Acosta, as quoted by WRAL. ALSO READ | Alleged kingpin of Gujarat trafficking case linked to grounded Nicaragua-bound flight with 303 Indians: Report The local police chief said officers had been called to that home eight times this year, although he said one of them was a 911 misdial, reported CBS News. Acosta also said that most were welfare check requests for Tiwari and “Usually it was someone from India.” He added, “I’m assuming it was a family member who had not been able to reach her in several days.” According to the police chief, officers first went to the home in March when Tiwari was experiencing a mental health crisis. The 33-year-old was taken into custody on Thursday (Dec 21) morning and charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of negligent child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury, reported Law&Crime citing records. During a brief court hearing on Thursday, a judge ordered Tiwari to be held without bail. She is scheduled for her next court appearance on January 11. What about Tiwari’s husband? On March 30, Acosta said her Tiwari’s husband asked police to follow him into the house so he could collect his belongings. ALSO READ | Israel-Hamas war: At least 68 killed in Gaza Strip following Israeli strike on refugee camp “He was leaving, leaving the home, and so we followed him over there,” said the local police chief. He added, “He went and got several bags and left there was no issues.” Priyanka’s husband also had a domestic violence protective order against her. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Indian woman charged with murder after police find her 10-year-old son’s decomposing body

Chinese regulators announced on Friday a wide range of rules aimed at curbing spending and rewards that encourage video games, dealing a blow to the world's biggest games market, which returned to growth this year.

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The US Presidential race is heating up. Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is catching up to former US President Donald Trump in the polls. Haley has pulled four points of frontrunner trump in primary polls in New Hampshire. The question is could Haley become the first female and first Indian-American president of the US?

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<p>After former Republican member Adam Kinzinger&nbsp;mentioning about Donald Trump’s body odour,&nbsp; #TrumpSmells and #TrumpStinks has started to trend&nbsp;on social media platform X.</p>

<p>It all started on December 16 when the 45-year-old posting on&nbsp;X urged his followers to "wear a mask" while they are around the former president.</p>

<p>“I’m genuinely surprised how people close to Trump haven’t talked about the odour,” he said.</p>

<p>“It’s truly something to behold.&nbsp;Wear a mask if you can,” he added.</p>

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<p>He, however, never described how Trump smelled.</p>

<p>The incident drew a sharp retort with Trump's spokesperson issuing a statement calling Kinzinger an "unemployed fraud" who has "disgraced his country."</p>

<p>The spokesperson may have been alluding&nbsp;to an incident that took place in 2019, when a fart-like noise was heard during Adam Kinzinger’s interview with Republican Eric Swalwell. The episode went viral instantly, and it was labelled "Fartgate."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the post garnered attention and triggered a meme fest on social media, with many mocking how bad Trump’s body odour could have been.</p>

<p>Days later, hashtags #TrumpSmells and #TrumpStinks soon started flooding social media, with one user sharing a series of photos showing people near Donald Trump who are seemingly in discomfort due to a nasty smell.</p>

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<p>Comedian Kathy Griffin also jumped in on the issue during an interview with Trump’s niece and writer Mary Trump, describing the former president scent as "like body odour with a kind of scented makeup product".</p>

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“Donald has a distinct smell that doesn’t really get enough press.”<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrumpSmells?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrumpSmells</a> <a href="https://t.co/zsvzcytwdH">pic.twitter.com/zsvzcytwdH</a></p>
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<p>As one user wrote, "I can't believe we didn't see it before. Everyone tried to warn us that #TrumpSmells," as they shared a video of the Japanese Prime Minister shaking hands with Donald Trump.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Given what we’ve been hearing about <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/trumpFunk?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#trumpFunk</a> lately…maybe, just maybe, donald trump always sits like he’s on a toilet is because he’s always literally shitting in his pants. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/trumpSmells?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#trumpSmells</a> <a href="https://t.co/NmTR5jSxHv">pic.twitter.com/NmTR5jSxHv</a></p>
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<p>Whereas another user accused Trump of sitting like he is "on the toilet."</p>

<p>"Given what we’ve been hearing about #trumpFunk lately…maybe, just maybe, Donald Trump always sits like he’s on a toilet is because he’s always literally s---ing in his pants. #trumpSmells," they wrote along with a series of photos.</p>

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After former Republican member Adam Kinzinger mentioning about Donald Trump’s body odour, #TrumpSmells and #TrumpStinks has started to trend on social media platform X.

After former Republican member Adam Kinzinger mentioning about Donald Trump’s body odour, #TrumpSmells and #TrumpStinks has started to trend on social media platform X. It all started on December 16 when the 45-year-old posting on X urged his followers to "wear a mask" while they are around the former president. “I’m genuinely surprised how people close to Trump haven’t talked about the odour,” he said. “It’s truly something to behold. Wear a mask if you can,” he added. I’m genuinely surprised how people close to Trump haven’t talked about the odor. It’s truly something to behold. Wear a mask if you can — Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇮🇱 (@AdamKinzinger) December 16, 2023 × He, however, never described how Trump smelled. The incident drew a sharp retort with Trump's spokesperson issuing a statement calling Kinzinger an "unemployed fraud" who has "disgraced his country." The spokesperson may have been alluding to an incident that took place in 2019, when a fart-like noise was heard during Adam Kinzinger’s interview with Republican Eric Swalwell. The episode went viral instantly, and it was labelled "Fartgate." Meanwhile, the post garnered attention and triggered a meme fest on social media, with many mocking how bad Trump’s body odour could have been. Days later, hashtags #TrumpSmells and #TrumpStinks soon started flooding social media, with one user sharing a series of photos showing people near Donald Trump who are seemingly in discomfort due to a nasty smell. They have been trying to tell us that #TrumpSmells the whole time. pic.twitter.com/19UZFmjnkg — Alex Cole (@acnewsitics) December 22, 2023 × Comedian Kathy Griffin also jumped in on the issue during an interview with Trump’s niece and writer Mary Trump, describing the former president scent as "like body odour with a kind of scented makeup product". Kathy Griffin’s description of Donald Trump causes Mary Trump to cringe on her podcast… “Donald has a distinct smell that doesn’t really get enough press.”#TrumpSmells pic.twitter.com/zsvzcytwdH — Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline) December 23, 2023 × As one user wrote, "I can't believe we didn't see it before. Everyone tried to warn us that #TrumpSmells," as they shared a video of the Japanese Prime Minister shaking hands with Donald Trump. I can't believe we didn't see it before. Everyone tried to warn us that #TrumpSmells pic.twitter.com/JanpG4CZo0 — Alex Cole (@acnewsitics) December 23, 2023 × Given what we’ve been hearing about #trumpFunk lately…maybe, just maybe, donald trump always sits like he’s on a toilet is because he’s always literally shitting in his pants. #trumpSmells pic.twitter.com/NmTR5jSxHv — Kenny BooYah! 🖖🏾 (@KwikWarren) December 23, 2023 × Whereas another user accused Trump of sitting like he is "on the toilet." "Given what we’ve been hearing about #trumpFunk lately…maybe, just maybe, Donald Trump always sits like he’s on a toilet is because he’s always literally s---ing in his pants. #trumpSmells," they wrote along with a series of photos. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Trump smells’, ‘Trump stinks’ trends on X after former Republican member’s dig on ex-president

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In the small town of Fort Morgan, Colorado migrants are building quiet lives far from big cities like New York, Chicago and Denver. Some migrants have described their stay at Fort Morgan as Soul healing. Let's take a look.

Fort Morgan migrant community a home for everyone

Iran has rejected all US allegations of its involvement in planning attacks on Commercial vessels. The attacks were carried out by Yemen's Houthis in the Red Sea as per the media reports. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister kept on emphasizing Houthi's Independent actions and capabilities of carrying out the attacks.

Israel-Hamas War | US: Iran's intelligence critical for Houthi attacks

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