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<p>US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday (Nov 30) that he recently spoke with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The revelation comes amid the sharpest tension in years between Washington and Caracas. The call was reportedly brief, and Trump refused to reveal whether it "went well or badly". While talking to reporters aboard Air Force One, he said, "I wouldn't say it went well or badly. It was a phone call", offering little detail beyond the acknowledgement itself.</p><h2><strong>What did Trump-Maduro talk about?</strong></h2><p>The New York Times reported days earlier that the two leaders discussed conditions for a potential face-to-face meeting, while the Wall Street Journal said the call touched on possible amnesty should Maduro were to step down. On Sunday, Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin, while appearing on CNN's "State of the Union" talk show, said that the US has offered Maduro the chance to leave his country for Russia or elsewhere.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signals-new-push-to-choke-off-venezuelan-drug-flow-says-land-crackdowns-are-coming-very-soon-1764292863262"><strong>Trump signals new push to choke off drug flow, says land crackdowns against Venezuela are coming 'very soon'</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Attack or anti-narcotics operation?</strong></h2><p>Caracas, meanwhile, has accused the United States of preparing for an attack. Venezuelan officials point to an expanding deployment of US naval and air assets in nearby waters, as well as statements from Washington claiming Venezuelan airspace is now effectively closed. US officials, however, insist that the build-up was part of a sweeping anti-drug operation launched in September, aimed at shutting down trafficking routes.</p><p>Trump has framed the mission as a crackdown on what Washington calls the "Cartel of the Suns," a group it claims is run by Maduro and senior figures in Venezuela’s security forces. The US has even offered a $50 million reward for Maduro’s capture. However, Venezuelan officials and experts say the cartel is more rumour than fact and insist that it refers to the corruption of senior officials by criminal gangs.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/xi-jinping-backs-nicolas-maduro-blasts-us-meddling-as-warships-circle-venezuela-1764051446049"><strong>Xi Jinping backs Nicolas Maduro, blasts US meddling as warships circle Venezuela, vows to protect Caracas' sovereignty</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Venezuela seeks OPEC's help</strong></h2><p>Inside Venezuela, the government is moving to shore up political support abroad. Maduro has formally asked Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to intervene and help "stop this (American) aggression, which is being readied with more and more force." In a letter to the group, Maduro alleged Washington "is trying to seize Venezuela's vast oil reserves, the biggest in the world, by using military force," Maduro wrote in the letter.</p>

US President Donald Trump confirmed he held a call with Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. Reports suggest they discussed conditions for a future meeting and potential amnesty if Maduro stepped down. Here's all you need to know.

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday (Nov 30) that he recently spoke with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The revelation comes amid the sharpest tension in years between Washington and Caracas. The call was reportedly brief, and Trump refused to reveal whether it "went well or badly". While talking to reporters aboard Air Force One, he said, "I wouldn't say it went well or badly. It was a phone call", offering little detail beyond the acknowledgement itself. What did Trump-Maduro talk about? The New York Times reported days earlier that the two leaders discussed conditions for a potential face-to-face meeting, while the Wall Street Journal said the call touched on possible amnesty should Maduro were to step down. On Sunday, Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin, while appearing on CNN's "State of the Union" talk show, said that the US has offered Maduro the chance to leave his country for Russia or elsewhere. Also read | Trump signals new push to choke off drug flow, says land crackdowns against Venezuela are coming 'very soon' Attack or anti-narcotics operation? Caracas, meanwhile, has accused the United States of preparing for an attack. Venezuelan officials point to an expanding deployment of US naval and air assets in nearby waters, as well as statements from Washington claiming Venezuelan airspace is now effectively closed. US officials, however, insist that the build-up was part of a sweeping anti-drug operation launched in September, aimed at shutting down trafficking routes. Trump has framed the mission as a crackdown on what Washington calls the "Cartel of the Suns," a group it claims is run by Maduro and senior figures in Venezuela’s security forces. The US has even offered a $50 million reward for Maduro’s capture. However, Venezuelan officials and experts say the cartel is more rumour than fact and insist that it refers to the corruption of senior officials by criminal gangs. Also read | Xi Jinping backs Nicolas Maduro, blasts US meddling as warships circle Venezuela, vows to protect Caracas' sovereignty Venezuela seeks OPEC's help Inside Venezuela, the government is moving to shore up political support abroad. Maduro has formally asked Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to intervene and help "stop this (American) aggression, which is being readied with more and more force." In a letter to the group, Maduro alleged Washington "is trying to seize Venezuela's vast oil reserves, the biggest in the world, by using military force," Maduro wrote in the letter.

<p>US President Donald Trump confirmed he held a call with Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. Reports suggest they discussed conditions for a future meeting and potential amnesty if Maduro stepped down. Here's all you need to know.</p>

Trump confirms secret call with Maduro. What was really said?

<p>Former IPS officer and former Punducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi on Sunday (Nov 30) reiterated her demands for fixing accountability for Delhi's worsening air pollution crisis. She suggested that the government should prepare a white paper on the reasons behind the air crisis, the responsibility of past governments, and the challenges in solving the prevailing crisis in Delhi-NCR.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In her latest post, she outlined a two-part suggestion to tackle air pollution. The first part seeks accountability and causes of the present situation, while in the second part Bedi advised preparing a detailed future roadmap to deal with toxic air, "where do we go from here to halt the decline? And reverse the crisis. What are the immediate, short-term, and long-term measures and by whom? &nbsp;And How? With proposed timelines," she said in a post on X.</p><p><br>On Saturday, the former police officer voiced serious concern about the national capital's deteriorating AQI, saying she could not watch her city "Suffer", describing the capital's condition as "Choking and gasping" after a steep decline in past years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She emphasised that to come to a solution "it demands feet on the ground", and that "officers need to walk the streets daily at 9 AM, before they go to offices" to witness the crisis themselves so they can work towards coordinated solutions instead of waiting for reports."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The social worker advocated for banning air purifiers in government offices and resistance to public expense "How officials who are working in offices with purifiers, driving in a car with purifiers, and living in a house with purifiers know the air quality outside? Also, all at official costs?" she wrote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"How about the installation of air purifiers in govt offices and residences at govt cost get banned? Or else how will they breathe polluted air to know what happens? Further, it inhibits their going to the field and checking hot spots," she added.</p><h2>Kiran Bedi’s appeal to Prime Minister</h2><p>Previously, Bedi had directly appealed to the Prime Minister, drawing on her experience working with him. She praised his ability to overcome obstacles and motivate people to meet deadlines efficiently.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In her post, she wrote, “Sir, forgive me for requesting once more. During my tenure in Puducherry, I witnessed how effective your Zoom meetings were, how you ensured timely performance on several national tasks and inspired everyone to achieve their targets.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Bedi urged Prime Minister Modi to conduct monthly virtual meetings with the Chief Ministers and Chief Secretaries of the states surrounding Delhi to monitor progress on controlling pollution. She said such meetings would reassure the public, as they would feel the issue is under his direct supervision.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For the past two weeks, Delhi’s Air Quality Index has fluctuated between the ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ categories despite the implementation of anti-pollution measures.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Kiran Bedi had directly appealed to Prime Minister Modi, urging him to intervene to resolve the persistent air crisis in the national capital.

Former IPS officer and former Punducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi on Sunday (Nov 30) reiterated her demands for fixing accountability for Delhi's worsening air pollution crisis. She suggested that the government should prepare a white paper on the reasons behind the air crisis, the responsibility of past governments, and the challenges in solving the prevailing crisis in Delhi-NCR. In her latest post, she outlined a two-part suggestion to tackle air pollution. The first part seeks accountability and causes of the present situation, while in the second part Bedi advised preparing a detailed future roadmap to deal with toxic air, "where do we go from here to halt the decline? And reverse the crisis. What are the immediate, short-term, and long-term measures and by whom? And How? With proposed timelines," she said in a post on X. On Saturday, the former police officer voiced serious concern about the national capital's deteriorating AQI, saying she could not watch her city "Suffer", describing the capital's condition as "Choking and gasping" after a steep decline in past years. She emphasised that to come to a solution "it demands feet on the ground", and that "officers need to walk the streets daily at 9 AM, before they go to offices" to witness the crisis themselves so they can work towards coordinated solutions instead of waiting for reports." The social worker advocated for banning air purifiers in government offices and resistance to public expense "How officials who are working in offices with purifiers, driving in a car with purifiers, and living in a house with purifiers know the air quality outside? Also, all at official costs?" she wrote. "How about the installation of air purifiers in govt offices and residences at govt cost get banned? Or else how will they breathe polluted air to know what happens? Further, it inhibits their going to the field and checking hot spots," she added. Kiran Bedi’s appeal to Prime Minister Previously, Bedi had directly appealed to the Prime Minister, drawing on her experience working with him. She praised his ability to overcome obstacles and motivate people to meet deadlines efficiently. In her post, she wrote, “Sir, forgive me for requesting once more. During my tenure in Puducherry, I witnessed how effective your Zoom meetings were, how you ensured timely performance on several national tasks and inspired everyone to achieve their targets.” Bedi urged Prime Minister Modi to conduct monthly virtual meetings with the Chief Ministers and Chief Secretaries of the states surrounding Delhi to monitor progress on controlling pollution. She said such meetings would reassure the public, as they would feel the issue is under his direct supervision. For the past two weeks, Delhi’s Air Quality Index has fluctuated between the ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ categories despite the implementation of anti-pollution measures.

<p>Kiran Bedi had directly appealed to Prime Minister Modi, urging him to intervene to resolve the persistent air crisis in the national capital.</p>

Delhi air crisis: Kiran Bedi seeks white paper to fix accountability; demands banning air purifiers in govt offices

<p>The Indus Valley Civilisation flourished in the northwestern regions of South Asia, comprising portions of India and Pakistan, 3,500 to 5,000 years ago. &nbsp;Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were its main cities, and it was known for its advanced urban planning, the street layouts and drainage system. However, it declined suddenly, and archaeologists have never been able to conclusively find the reason. A new study, published Thursday (November 27) in the journal Communications Earth &amp; Environment, states that decades-long droughts likely spelt doom for the Indus Valley Civilisation. "Successive major droughts, each lasting longer than 85 years, were likely a key factor in the eventual fall of the Indus Valley Civilisation," the team stated.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As the water started drying up, the population shifted to regions where water sources were still present and accessible. This led to a gradual decline in the number of people who inhabited the Indus Valley, ultimately leading to its demise. The researchers point to one particular drought that extended for 100 years, 3,500 years ago, coinciding with "widespread deurbanization and cultural abandonment of major [cities]."</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/indian-scientists-stumble-upon-37-000-year-old-bamboo-fossil-with-strange-marks-it-changes-things-for-asia-1764322533921"><strong>Indian scientists stumble upon 37,000-year-old bamboo stem with strange marks in Manipur. It changes things for Asia</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Global simulations show rivers dried up, rainfall patterns changed</strong></h2><p>The researchers relied on three different global climate simulations to understand how the climate has changed over thousands of years. They analysed how rainfall and temperature witnessed shifts between 3,500 and 5,000 years ago. They also determined how rivers, streams and other bodies of water in the region changed over time, and that settlements consistently moved to stay close to water sources. Surprisingly, they found droughts slammed the region in all three simulations. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The consistent decline in rainfall from 5000 to 3000 years ago in all three simulations shows that multi-century droughts, monsoon weakening, or winter rainfall shifts are real, persistent signals and not artefacts of a single model," Hiren Solanki, a doctoral student at the Indian Institute of Technology at Gandhinagar, and lead author of the study, said. To be fully sure of their results, the team also looked at previous studies to gauge the growth speed of stalagmites and stalactites in caves, since less precipitation means slower growth. They also looked at sedimentary deposits in lakes. These studies matched their research and strengthened the new research on the fall of the Indus Valley Civilisation.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Indian scientists in Gujarat have found that the Indus Valley Civilisation faced multiple droughts, one after the other, that lasted for decades. One of them went on for 100 years, and ultimately led to the demise of one of the most advanced civilisations. 

The Indus Valley Civilisation flourished in the northwestern regions of South Asia, comprising portions of India and Pakistan, 3,500 to 5,000 years ago. Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were its main cities, and it was known for its advanced urban planning, the street layouts and drainage system. However, it declined suddenly, and archaeologists have never been able to conclusively find the reason. A new study, published Thursday (November 27) in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, states that decades-long droughts likely spelt doom for the Indus Valley Civilisation. "Successive major droughts, each lasting longer than 85 years, were likely a key factor in the eventual fall of the Indus Valley Civilisation," the team stated. As the water started drying up, the population shifted to regions where water sources were still present and accessible. This led to a gradual decline in the number of people who inhabited the Indus Valley, ultimately leading to its demise. The researchers point to one particular drought that extended for 100 years, 3,500 years ago, coinciding with "widespread deurbanization and cultural abandonment of major [cities]." Also Read: Indian scientists stumble upon 37,000-year-old bamboo stem with strange marks in Manipur. It changes things for Asia Global simulations show rivers dried up, rainfall patterns changed The researchers relied on three different global climate simulations to understand how the climate has changed over thousands of years. They analysed how rainfall and temperature witnessed shifts between 3,500 and 5,000 years ago. They also determined how rivers, streams and other bodies of water in the region changed over time, and that settlements consistently moved to stay close to water sources. Surprisingly, they found droughts slammed the region in all three simulations. "The consistent decline in rainfall from 5000 to 3000 years ago in all three simulations shows that multi-century droughts, monsoon weakening, or winter rainfall shifts are real, persistent signals and not artefacts of a single model," Hiren Solanki, a doctoral student at the Indian Institute of Technology at Gandhinagar, and lead author of the study, said. To be fully sure of their results, the team also looked at previous studies to gauge the growth speed of stalagmites and stalactites in caves, since less precipitation means slower growth. They also looked at sedimentary deposits in lakes. These studies matched their research and strengthened the new research on the fall of the Indus Valley Civilisation.

<p>Indian scientists in Gujarat have found that the Indus Valley Civilisation faced multiple droughts, one after the other, that lasted for decades. One of them went on for 100 years, and ultimately led to the demise of one of the most advanced civilisations.&nbsp;</p>

Indus Valley Civilisation died a slow death - Scientists reveal what really led to its fall

<p>A new product from Donald Trump's business empire hits the market, as Eric Trump, the second son of the US president, launched Trump Vodka ahead of the upcoming holiday season in the United States. &nbsp;Eric Trump shared a photo of a Trump Vodka bottle, alongside the US national flag. The Spirit bottle also has an American flag printed on it with "The Great American Spirit" Inscribed in Yellow.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"So excited to announce that @trumpvodka is available for pre-orders!" Eric posted on X, adding that the liquor is available for pre-orders on the Trump Vodka website.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So excited to announce that <a href="https://twitter.com/TrumpVodka?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@trumpvodka</a> is available for pre-orders! Head over to <a href="https://t.co/f8aooUgClC">https://t.co/f8aooUgClC</a> to get your hands on the first bottles! Cheers! 🇺🇸🍸 <a href="https://t.co/YddPIyOMqD">pic.twitter.com/YddPIyOMqD</a></p>&mdash; Eric Trump (@EricTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricTrump/status/1994514563916820544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-trump-interfering-in-honduran-elections-ex-president-juan-orlando-hernandez-pardoned-tito-asfura-receives-big-backing-1764394566585"><strong>Is Trump interfering in Honduran elections? Ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez pardoned, Tito Asfura receives BIG backing</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The announcement instantly created a buzz online with mixed reactions from social media users. One user wrote, "When it comes to milking things, the Trump administration hands down got the best hands for the job."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Highlighting the irony, another user said, "President doesn’t drink. Son launches vodka . Only the Trumps could pull that off".</p><h2>Why doesn't Donald Trump drink?</h2><p>The US president maintained that he is a teetotaler, he has never had alcohol, smoked or used drugs. In multiple interviews, including one with CNN in 2018, Donald Trump explained why he avoids alcohol, saying, “I’m not a drinker. I can honestly say I never had a beer in my life… I don’t drink.” In a 2016 interview with The Washington Post, he repeated, “I never had a glass of alcohol… Can you imagine if I had what a mess I’d be?”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump highlighted a deeply personal reason for his abstinence, the struggles of his older brother, Freddy Trump, who battled alcoholism and died young. “He had a problem with alcohol … he would tell me, ‘Don’t drink. Don’t drink.’”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-hints-at-running-2028-us-presidential-polls-with-ai-generated-photo-what-this-means-1764394222571"><strong>Trump hints at running 2028 US presidential polls with AI-generated photo - What this means</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Because of that, Trump adopted total abstinence, no alcohol, smoking, or drugs, &nbsp;a decision he says shaped his life and success.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The US president's successful business family operates through the Trump Organisation, with ventures spreading across real estate, luxury hotels, golf courses, and commercial properties.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Their portfolio also includes branding deals, licensing agreements, hospitality services, and various consumer products, reflecting a broad business empire built around high-visibility assets and global name recognition.</p>

Although Donald Trump has consistently described himself as a teetotaler who has never drunk alcohol, smoked, or used drugs, his son Eric Trump has introduced a vodka label with marketing built around patriotic themes.

A new product from Donald Trump's business empire hits the market, as Eric Trump, the second son of the US president, launched Trump Vodka ahead of the upcoming holiday season in the United States. Eric Trump shared a photo of a Trump Vodka bottle, alongside the US national flag. The Spirit bottle also has an American flag printed on it with "The Great American Spirit" Inscribed in Yellow. "So excited to announce that @trumpvodka is available for pre-orders!" Eric posted on X, adding that the liquor is available for pre-orders on the Trump Vodka website.

<p>Although Donald Trump has consistently described himself as a teetotaler who has never drunk alcohol, smoked, or used drugs, his son Eric Trump has introduced a vodka label with marketing built around patriotic themes.</p>

Vodka with patriotic flavour: Trump family unveils new liquor brand while US president says he doesn’t drink

<p>In a lighthearted yet inspiring moment, Indian Army soldiers were recently seen enjoying a game of cricket in the snow, reminding everyone that joy can be found even in the toughest conditions. A video shared on the Indian Army’s official Instagram account shows soldiers playing with a makeshift cricket kit. Snowballs replaced cricket balls, and a shovel stood in for a bat.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Despite the freezing temperatures and lack of proper equipment, the soldiers’ energy and enthusiasm were impossible to miss. Their laughter echoed through the snowy landscape, showing how sports can lift spirits anywhere.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-we-have-moved-on-ben-stokes-resets-tone-ahead-of-pink-ball-test-in-brisbane-1764396342290"><strong>‘We have moved on’: Ben Stokes resets tone ahead of pink-ball Test in Brisbane</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The video caption read, “Where the cold bites hardest, their laughter echoes the loudest,” perfectly capturing the scene. Within just four hours of posting, the reel had been viewed nearly 2 million times, clearly striking a chord with viewers.</p><p><br>Fans flooded the comments with praise and admiration. One person wrote, “The fact that despite all the hardships, they are still enjoying and making the best memories!” Another commented, “This video made my morning so happy.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Actor Anupam Kher also joined in, leaving a simple, “Jai Ho!” Many viewers also paid respect to the soldiers, with one asking, “Make a prayer for the unknown soldiers who are fighting for you. It’s the least we can do for them.”</p><p><br>The reel is more than just a fun clip; it highlights the resilience and positivity of the soldiers. Even in extreme conditions, they find ways to stay active, enjoy themselves, and create lasting memories. Cricket, a sport beloved across India, becomes a symbol of their determination and spirit in this unique setting.</p><p><br>This video is a reminder of the human side of life in the armed forces. While the soldiers are trained to face serious challenges, they also make time for simple joys like sports. Moments like these connect the public to the army, showing that behind the uniform are people who laugh, play, and celebrate life, no matter where they are.</p>

Despite the freezing temperatures and lack of proper equipment, the soldiers’ energy and enthusiasm were impossible to miss. Their laughter echoed through the snowy landscape, showing how sports can lift spirits anywhere.



In a lighthearted yet inspiring moment, Indian Army soldiers were recently seen enjoying a game of cricket in the snow, reminding everyone that joy can be found even in the toughest conditions. A video shared on the Indian Army’s official Instagram account shows soldiers playing with a makeshift cricket kit. Snowballs replaced cricket balls, and a shovel stood in for a bat. Despite the freezing temperatures and lack of proper equipment, the soldiers’ energy and enthusiasm were impossible to miss. Their laughter echoed through the snowy landscape, showing how sports can lift spirits anywhere. Also read | ‘We have moved on’: Ben Stokes resets tone ahead of pink-ball Test in Brisbane The video caption read, “Where the cold bites hardest, their laughter echoes the loudest,” perfectly capturing the scene. Within just four hours of posting, the reel had been viewed nearly 2 million times, clearly striking a chord with viewers. Fans flooded the comments with praise and admiration. One person wrote, “The fact that despite all the hardships, they are still enjoying and making the best memories!” Another commented, “This video made my morning so happy.”

<p>Despite the freezing temperatures and lack of proper equipment, the soldiers’ energy and enthusiasm were impossible to miss. Their laughter echoed through the snowy landscape, showing how sports can lift spirits anywhere.</p>

WATCH: Indian army’s snow cricket reel takes internet by storm

<p>In a video circulated on social media, US President Donald Trump said that the word "India" is not allowed anymore. He said the only people who want to use the term are Indians. “You’re not allowed to use the word ‘Indian’ anymore. The only ones that want you to do it are the Indians. I will never tell you to change," the American president said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-suspect-had-a-relationship-with-partner-forces-fbi-is-probing-national-guard-shooting-as-act-of-terror-did-suspect-have-cia-link-kash-patel-1764254919905">'Suspect had a relationship with partner forces': FBI is probing National Guard shooting as act of terror. Did suspect have CIA link?</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The term "India" is used in America to describe Native American communities. But at present, tribal members only use it, and others argue that it is outdated and rooted in racism.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The term "Indian" stems from Christopher Columbus's error in believing he had reached India. Trump has a long and uneasy history with Native American tribes. He often positions himself as their defender, despite long-running disputes with them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-does-third-world-nations-mean-will-indians-be-affected-by-trump-administration-s-new-green-card-crackdown-1764327519839">What does 'Third World' mean? Will Indians be affected by Trump administration's new green card crackdown?</a></p>

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<p>In April this year, organisations condemned Trump's threat to block a new stadium in Washington, DC, unless the local NFL team returned to its old name, the Redskins. The name was dropped in 2020 after years of complaints that it was a racial slur.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-1-200-to-each-affected-house-38-5-million-for-residents-aid-hong-kong-govt-after-building-fire-kills-55-leaves-hundreds-homeless-1764243371424">‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I may put a restriction on them that if they don’t change the name back to the original ‘Washington Redskins,’ and get rid of the ridiculous moniker, ‘Washington Commanders,’ I won’t make a deal for them to build a Stadium in Washington.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-white-house-has-recieved-report-on-macron-s-plan-to-assassinate-me-candace-owens-another-big-claim-as-her-show-goes-off-air-1764165691510">‘White House has received report on Macron’s plan to assassinate me’: Candace Owens’ ANOTHER BIG CLAIM as her show goes off air</a></p>

The term India is used in America to describe Native American communities. But at present, tribal members only use it, and others argue that it is outdated and rooted in racism.



In a video circulated on social media, US President Donald Trump said that the word "India" is not allowed anymore. He said the only people who want to use the term are Indians. “You’re not allowed to use the word ‘Indian’ anymore. The only ones that want you to do it are the Indians. I will never tell you to change," the American president said. Also read: 'Suspect had a relationship with partner forces': FBI is probing National Guard shooting as act of terror. Did suspect have CIA link? The term "India" is used in America to describe Native American communities. But at present, tribal members only use it, and others argue that it is outdated and rooted in racism. The term "Indian" stems from Christopher Columbus's error in believing he had reached India. Trump has a long and uneasy history with Native American tribes. He often positions himself as their defender, despite long-running disputes with them. Also read: What does 'Third World' mean? Will Indians be affected by Trump administration's new green card crackdown?

<p>The term "India" is used in America to describe Native American communities. But at present, tribal members only use it, and others argue that it is outdated and rooted in racism.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

‘Not allowed to use the word ‘Indian’ anymore, only Indians want to use it’: Donald Trump

<p>In a major boost to New Delhi's global standing, India has attained "major power" status on the Asia Power Index-2025, powered by its strong economic growth and military capability based on its performance in Operation Sindoor. The country has secured third place in the world ranking, only behind the United States and China, which stand at first and second place respectively. The annual Asia Power Index measures resources and influence to rank the relative power of states in Asia.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As per the latest standings released by the Australia-based think tank Lowy Institute, the top five nations in terms of comprehensive power this year are the United States, China, India, Japan and Russia. The United States has retained its position as the most powerful country in Asia; however, its overall power has declined significantly since the launch of the Asia Power Index in 2018.<br><br>Meanwhile, India’s western neighbour, Pakistan, did not find a place in the top ten. It ranked at number 16 on the list.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/defence-ministry-to-seek-20-rise-in-allocation-in-upcoming-budget-report-1764337131263"><strong>Defence Ministry to seek 20% rise in allocation in upcoming budget: Report</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The rankings also pointed out that there remain gaps in India's ambitions and the reality of continued limits on its influence, especially in comparison to its northern neighbour, China. New Delhi stood at the third point with a score of 40 behind the US (80.40) and China (73.5). It has widened its small lead over Japan, with its score rising by 0.9 points in 2025.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Other major observations of the rankings are that India stands at the brink of attaining military superpower status if it crosses the score of 40. India was ranked among middle powers in the Asia Power Index-2024 with a comprehensive power score of 38.1, which increased marginally to reach the threshold of a “major power”.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: ‘</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-absolutely-no-problem-tejas-is-among-safest-aircraft-in-the-world-hal-chief-after-dubai-crash-1764328481797"><strong>Absolutely no problem; Tejas is among safest aircraft in the world’: HAL chief after Dubai crash</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Moreover, India has also witnessed its first time rise in rankings for economic relationship since the Index began in 2018. Lowly institute in its report stated, “India's economic and military capabilities have both increased in the 2025 edition of the Asia Power Index. Its economy has continued to grow strongly and made small gains in terms of its geopolitical relevance — defined in terms of international leverage, connectivity, and technology. India's military capability has also improved steadily.”</p><h2>Impact of Operation Sindoor</h2><p>The Index attributed India's rise in military capability to Operation Sindoor, which was launched on May 7, 2025, in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. Indian Armed Forces responded with precision strikes targeting nine terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Institute observed, “For the most part, these gains were from improved expert appraisals of its capability, which were likely influenced by India’s performance in Operation Sindoor, launched in May 2025, which added to India’s recent combat experience."</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

India’s rise is attributed to its robust economic growth and its strong military performance during Operation Sindoor. The country has also surpassed China, becoming the leading destination for inward investment.

In a major boost to New Delhi's global standing, India has attained "major power" status on the Asia Power Index-2025, powered by its strong economic growth and military capability based on its performance in Operation Sindoor. The country has secured third place in the world ranking, only behind the United States and China, which stand at first and second place respectively. The annual Asia Power Index measures resources and influence to rank the relative power of states in Asia. As per the latest standings released by the Australia-based think tank Lowy Institute, the top five nations in terms of comprehensive power this year are the United States, China, India, Japan and Russia. The United States has retained its position as the most powerful country in Asia; however, its overall power has declined significantly since the launch of the Asia Power Index in 2018. Meanwhile, India’s western neighbour, Pakistan, did not find a place in the top ten. It ranked at number 16 on the list. Also Read: Defence Ministry to seek 20% rise in allocation in upcoming budget: Report The rankings also pointed out that there remain gaps in India's ambitions and the reality of continued limits on its influence, especially in comparison to its northern neighbour, China. New Delhi stood at the third point with a score of 40 behind the US (80.40) and China (73.5). It has widened its small lead over Japan, with its score rising by 0.9 points in 2025. Other major observations of the rankings are that India stands at the brink of attaining military superpower status if it crosses the score of 40. India was ranked among middle powers in the Asia Power Index-2024 with a comprehensive power score of 38.1, which increased marginally to reach the threshold of a “major power”. Also Read: ‘Absolutely no problem; Tejas is among safest aircraft in the world’: HAL chief after Dubai crash Moreover, India has also witnessed its first time rise in rankings for economic relationship since the Index began in 2018. Lowly institute in its report stated, “India's economic and military capabilities have both increased in the 2025 edition of the Asia Power Index. Its economy has continued to grow strongly and made small gains in terms of its geopolitical relevance — defined in terms of international leverage, connectivity, and technology. India's military capability has also improved steadily.” Impact of Operation Sindoor The Index attributed India's rise in military capability to Operation Sindoor, which was launched on May 7, 2025, in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. Indian Armed Forces responded with precision strikes targeting nine terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Institute observed, “For the most part, these gains were from improved expert appraisals of its capability, which were likely influenced by India’s performance in Operation Sindoor, launched in May 2025, which added to India’s recent combat experience."

<p>India’s rise is attributed to its robust economic growth and its strong military performance during Operation Sindoor. The country has also surpassed China, becoming the leading destination for inward investment.</p>

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<p>A health influencer wanted to promote his weight loss programme and wanted to show its effects on himself. But for that, he needed to first achieve a body weight that he could visibly get rid of in front of his followers. So he started a "food marathon" and started eating 10,000 calories a day. His meals included high-calorie foods such as pizza, burgers, chips, and more. He showed off his food on social media. However, his body could not take it and had a heart attack in his sleep, Ostorozhno Novosti channel reported. Russian content creator Dmitry Nuyanzin was on a spree to gain and then lose 25 kgs. For this, he started gobbling cakes and pizzas and pastries every day. The 30-year-old said in a video,"I am currently gaining weight for my weight-loss course, and this is my 10,000-calorie diet. For breakfast, I have a plate of pastries and half a cake."</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/is-doom-scrolling-your-daily-ritual-depression-and-anxiety-are-waiting-for-you-1764335398106"><strong>Is doom-scrolling short videos your daily ritual? Depression and anxiety are waiting for you</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Nuyanzin was promoting a weight-loss programme</strong></h2><p>His lunch included "800 grams of dumplings with mayonnaise". He snacked on crisps and then had a burger and two pizzas for dinner. This was all a way to put on weight. On October 21, he talked about his weight loss programme. "Friends! My WEIGHT LOSS COURSE is starting very soon, where you can win awesome prizes and, most importantly, build a beautiful body, learn how to eat well, and enjoy working out! I'll be losing weight with my students, so it'll be doubly exciting!"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One day he cancelled training sessions with clients as he felt unwell. He told his friends about it and was going to see a doctor. But before he could do so, his heart "stopped beating in his sleep", his friends and family told the channel. When he started the challenge, Nuyanzin weighed a little over 92kg. By 18 November, he was 105kg. While it seems the high-calorie diet resulted in his heart collapsing, the official cause of his death has not been revealed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

A 30-year-old fitness influencer, Dmitry Nuyanzin, died after eating a high-calorie diet for several days. This was part of a challenge where he planned to gain 25 kgs and then drop them all. But this proved fatal as he died after his heart stopped beating in his sleep. 

A health influencer wanted to promote his weight loss programme and wanted to show its effects on himself. But for that, he needed to first achieve a body weight that he could visibly get rid of in front of his followers. So he started a "food marathon" and started eating 10,000 calories a day. His meals included high-calorie foods such as pizza, burgers, chips, and more. He showed off his food on social media. However, his body could not take it and had a heart attack in his sleep, Ostorozhno Novosti channel reported. Russian content creator Dmitry Nuyanzin was on a spree to gain and then lose 25 kgs. For this, he started gobbling cakes and pizzas and pastries every day. The 30-year-old said in a video,"I am currently gaining weight for my weight-loss course, and this is my 10,000-calorie diet. For breakfast, I have a plate of pastries and half a cake." Also Read: Is doom-scrolling short videos your daily ritual? Depression and anxiety are waiting for you Nuyanzin was promoting a weight-loss programme His lunch included "800 grams of dumplings with mayonnaise". He snacked on crisps and then had a burger and two pizzas for dinner. This was all a way to put on weight. On October 21, he talked about his weight loss programme. "Friends! My WEIGHT LOSS COURSE is starting very soon, where you can win awesome prizes and, most importantly, build a beautiful body, learn how to eat well, and enjoy working out! I'll be losing weight with my students, so it'll be doubly exciting!" One day he cancelled training sessions with clients as he felt unwell. He told his friends about it and was going to see a doctor. But before he could do so, his heart "stopped beating in his sleep", his friends and family told the channel. When he started the challenge, Nuyanzin weighed a little over 92kg. By 18 November, he was 105kg. While it seems the high-calorie diet resulted in his heart collapsing, the official cause of his death has not been revealed.

<p>A 30-year-old fitness influencer, Dmitry Nuyanzin, died after eating a high-calorie diet for several days. This was part of a challenge where he planned to gain 25 kgs and then drop them all. But this proved fatal as he died after his heart stopped beating in his sleep.&nbsp;</p>

Russian fitness influencer dies after purposely gaining 25 kgs for weight loss challenge

<p>Scientists have revealed that doom-scrolling short-form content can have a major impact on the brain, triggering health issues such as depression and anxiety. A new study analysed data across social media platforms, analysing 98,299 participants across 71 studies to understand how watching Reels and TikTok affect us. This included both youths and adults, with researchers analysing their engagement patterns and various cognitive and mental health indicators. What they found was not shocking, considering how such content has carved a vast space in our lives.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to the study, endlessly watching short-form content can cause poor mental health, depression, anxiety, stress, and loneliness. Higher SFV consumption also affected cognitive health and was linked to poorer attention span in a majority of subjects. "The continuous cycle of swiping and receiving new, emotionally stimulating content has been proposed to trigger dopamine release, creating a reinforcement loop that contributes to patterns of habitual use and greater emotional reliance on digital interactions," the study states.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientist-warns-next-big-disaster-hidden-volcano-ethiopia-hayli-gubbi-1764228500671"><strong>World is not ready for its next big disaster, scientist warns - ‘Nobody’s watching...’</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Addiction to short videos affects health</strong></h2><p>The researchers wrote in the study that such content has "transformed social media platforms, with features like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts fostering their widespread adoption." Besides entertainment, "SFVs are increasingly used in education, political campaigns, advertising, and consumerism." However, the problem lies with the interface that lets users endlessly scroll through videos, raising "concerns about addiction and negative health implications."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"This habitual engagement may be associated with heightened stress and anxiety, as some users report difficulties disengaging and regulating their emotions in offline settings." Experts have already called out the ill effects of doomscrolling right before bedtime, and this study also reiterated it. "Consumption of SFVs in the hours before bedtime has been linked to disrupted sleep quality due to the blue light emitting from electronic devices, which may inhibit the production of melatonin and serotonin," the authors wrote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

If you are someone who watches Reels and TikTok endlessly, then be warned. This habit-forming activity has been linked not only to declining cognitive health but can also trigger anxiety and depression. More reasons to quit doom-scrolling.

Scientists have revealed that doom-scrolling short-form content can have a major impact on the brain, triggering health issues such as depression and anxiety. A new study analysed data across social media platforms, analysing 98,299 participants across 71 studies to understand how watching Reels and TikTok affect us. This included both youths and adults, with researchers analysing their engagement patterns and various cognitive and mental health indicators. What they found was not shocking, considering how such content has carved a vast space in our lives. According to the study, endlessly watching short-form content can cause poor mental health, depression, anxiety, stress, and loneliness. Higher SFV consumption also affected cognitive health and was linked to poorer attention span in a majority of subjects. "The continuous cycle of swiping and receiving new, emotionally stimulating content has been proposed to trigger dopamine release, creating a reinforcement loop that contributes to patterns of habitual use and greater emotional reliance on digital interactions," the study states. Also Read: World is not ready for its next big disaster, scientist warns - ‘Nobody’s watching...’ Addiction to short videos affects health The researchers wrote in the study that such content has "transformed social media platforms, with features like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts fostering their widespread adoption." Besides entertainment, "SFVs are increasingly used in education, political campaigns, advertising, and consumerism." However, the problem lies with the interface that lets users endlessly scroll through videos, raising "concerns about addiction and negative health implications." "This habitual engagement may be associated with heightened stress and anxiety, as some users report difficulties disengaging and regulating their emotions in offline settings." Experts have already called out the ill effects of doomscrolling right before bedtime, and this study also reiterated it. "Consumption of SFVs in the hours before bedtime has been linked to disrupted sleep quality due to the blue light emitting from electronic devices, which may inhibit the production of melatonin and serotonin," the authors wrote.

<p>If you are someone who watches Reels and TikTok endlessly, then be warned. This habit-forming activity has been linked not only to declining cognitive health but can also trigger anxiety and depression. More reasons to quit doom-scrolling.</p>

Is doom-scrolling short videos your daily ritual? Depression and anxiety are waiting for you

<p>3I/ATLAS is set to fly by Jupiter on March 16, 2026, and this is where its "most remarkable" anomaly might come to the fore. The interstellar comet will be 53.445 million kilometres from the gas giant at its closest point, or perijove. This is almost identical to the planet's expected Hill radius at the time, 53.502 million kilometres. The Hill radius is the region around Jupiter, or any cosmic body, inside which its gravity dominates that of the bigger object, in this the Sun. Any small object placed outside this radius will be removed from Jupiter by the Sun’s gravity. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says this is quite a coincidence, and might be exactly when the object's "most remarkable anomaly" might come to light.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-will-be-thrown-off-course-by-jupiter-as-it-exits-the-solar-system-1764147641279"><strong>3I/ATLAS will be thrown off-course by Jupiter as it exits the solar system</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Loeb says if at perijove, "the rare coincidence between the perijove distance of 3I/ATLAS and the Hill radius materialises," then it could be a sign of "technological signature." Being at this point, it could release "technological devices as artificial satellites of Jupiter." This could potentially happen at the planet's Lagrange points L1 and L2 on the Hill sphere, where orbital corrections and fuel requirements are minimal."</p><h2><strong>3I/ATLAS non-gravitational acceleration and Jupiter's Hill radius?</strong></h2><p>He says the "coincidence between the perijove distance and the Hill radius" based on the diameter of Jupiter’s orbit around the Sun has a statistical likelihood smaller than 0.00004. Loeb states that the non-gravitational acceleration observed when 3I/ATLAS was near the Sun could have something to do with it. Maybe it needed this acceleration "to achieve this match." In this case, "the rare coincidence will constitute the most remarkable anomaly of 3I/ATLAS," he says.</p><p>More clarity will be gained on the perijove distance and Jupiter's Hill radius in the coming months, particularly by the spacecraft Juno, Juice or Psyche.<br>&nbsp;</p>

3I/ATLAS is likely to pass very close to Jupiter Hill radius in March next year, and at this point, it could release tiny objects that might get caught in the planet gravity. If it does achieve this match, then that would be the biggest anomaly noted till now

3I/ATLAS is set to fly by Jupiter on March 16, 2026, and this is where its "most remarkable" anomaly might come to the fore. The interstellar comet will be 53.445 million kilometres from the gas giant at its closest point, or perijove. This is almost identical to the planet's expected Hill radius at the time, 53.502 million kilometres. The Hill radius is the region around Jupiter, or any cosmic body, inside which its gravity dominates that of the bigger object, in this the Sun. Any small object placed outside this radius will be removed from Jupiter by the Sun’s gravity. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says this is quite a coincidence, and might be exactly when the object's "most remarkable anomaly" might come to light. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS will be thrown off-course by Jupiter as it exits the solar system Loeb says if at perijove, "the rare coincidence between the perijove distance of 3I/ATLAS and the Hill radius materialises," then it could be a sign of "technological signature." Being at this point, it could release "technological devices as artificial satellites of Jupiter." This could potentially happen at the planet's Lagrange points L1 and L2 on the Hill sphere, where orbital corrections and fuel requirements are minimal." 3I/ATLAS non-gravitational acceleration and Jupiter's Hill radius? He says the "coincidence between the perijove distance and the Hill radius" based on the diameter of Jupiter’s orbit around the Sun has a statistical likelihood smaller than 0.00004. Loeb states that the non-gravitational acceleration observed when 3I/ATLAS was near the Sun could have something to do with it. Maybe it needed this acceleration "to achieve this match." In this case, "the rare coincidence will constitute the most remarkable anomaly of 3I/ATLAS," he says. More clarity will be gained on the perijove distance and Jupiter's Hill radius in the coming months, particularly by the spacecraft Juno, Juice or Psyche.

<p>3I/ATLAS, comet or alien spaceship? Turns out, we are not ready to give this interstellar object the clean chit. A scientist says it is strange that it will pass exactly near Jupiter's Hill radius. At this point, it could release objects that will get caught in the planet's gravity.&nbsp;</p>

3I/ATLAS could display its 'most remarkable anomaly' near Jupiter - Rare coincidence at perijove

<p>Indian scientists have discovered a bamboo stem from the Ice Age that continued to thrive while the others died as they couldn't endure the harsh cold in Europe and other colder regions. Researchers from the Birbal Sahni Institution of Palaeosciences (BSIP) found an intact bamboo stem with thorn marks in the Chirang River in Manipur’s Imphal Valley. The 37,000-year-old stem is the earliest thorny bamboo fossil found in Asia, and can reveal the continent’s botanical history, and possibly alter it. It is rare to find bamboo fossils since its hollow stems and fibrous tissues decay pretty quickly. The only way to learn about the history of bamboo is to compare modern species with their habitats.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientist-finds-earliest-evidence-that-rig-veda-verses-influenced-civilisations-outside-india-1755591662063"><strong>Scientist finds earliest evidence that Rig Veda verses influenced civilisations outside India</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Finding the marks on the bamboo stem was completely unexpected</strong></h2><p>But when researchers from the institute stumbled upon this bamboo with scars all over it during a field survey, they knew that they had found something rare. The nature of the unusual markings wasn't clear initially. A detailed analysis was carried out to understand the bamboo species and what those marks could be. Scientists from the autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) found that the marks were left behind by thorns the bamboo once had. The stem was also assigned to the genus Chimonobambusa. Not only was there a bamboo stem fossil, but it was one with fossilised thorn marks.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They then compared the stem with living thorny bamboos such as Bambusa bambos and Chimonobambusa callosa to learn about how it defended itself and its place in the ecological chain. The thorns act as a way for bamboos to protect themselves against herbivores. This is the first fossil evidence that bamboos in Asia had already developed thorniness during the Ice Age. The discovery points to the fact that the warm and humid conditions of Northeast India were a haven for bamboo at a time when other regions were too cold, where bamboos perished.</p><p>The research was published in the journal Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology and carried out by Harshita Bhatia, Pushpa Kumari, NH Singh and Gaurav Srivastava.</p>

A fossilised bamboo stem from the Ice Age has been found in Manipur, which throws light on how the warm and humid conditions of Northeast India supported plant life at a time when other regions proved too cold and killed the bamboos.

Indian scientists have discovered a bamboo stem from the Ice Age that continued to thrive while the others died as they couldn't endure the harsh cold in Europe and other colder regions. Researchers from the Birbal Sahni Institution of Palaeosciences (BSIP) found an intact bamboo stem with thorn marks in the Chirang River in Manipur’s Imphal Valley. The 37,000-year-old stem is the earliest thorny bamboo fossil found in Asia, and can reveal the continent’s botanical history, and possibly alter it. It is rare to find bamboo fossils since its hollow stems and fibrous tissues decay pretty quickly. The only way to learn about the history of bamboo is to compare modern species with their habitats. Also Read: Scientist finds earliest evidence that Rig Veda verses influenced civilisations outside India Finding the marks on the bamboo stem was completely unexpected But when researchers from the institute stumbled upon this bamboo with scars all over it during a field survey, they knew that they had found something rare. The nature of the unusual markings wasn't clear initially. A detailed analysis was carried out to understand the bamboo species and what those marks could be. Scientists from the autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) found that the marks were left behind by thorns the bamboo once had. The stem was also assigned to the genus Chimonobambusa. Not only was there a bamboo stem fossil, but it was one with fossilised thorn marks. They then compared the stem with living thorny bamboos such as Bambusa bambos and Chimonobambusa callosa to learn about how it defended itself and its place in the ecological chain. The thorns act as a way for bamboos to protect themselves against herbivores. This is the first fossil evidence that bamboos in Asia had already developed thorniness during the Ice Age. The discovery points to the fact that the warm and humid conditions of Northeast India were a haven for bamboo at a time when other regions were too cold, where bamboos perished. The research was published in the journal Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology and carried out by Harshita Bhatia, Pushpa Kumari, NH Singh and Gaurav Srivastava.

<p>A fossilised bamboo stem from the Ice Age has been found in Manipur, which throws light on how the warm and humid conditions of Northeast India supported plant life at a time when other regions proved too cold and killed the bamboos.</p>

Indian scientists stumble upon 37,000-year-old bamboo stem with strange marks in Manipur. It changes things for Asia

<p>Air pollution continues to be a major concern in India, with winter months making the problem worse, especially in northern cities. A recent study from Climate Trends shows that even when some sources of pollution drop, factors like weather and geography keep smog levels high. The situation highlights how structural and long-term solutions are needed to tackle this ongoing crisis.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Even in 2025, a major drop in farm fires did not improve Delhi’s air. This shows that local pollution sources, combined with weather patterns, are driving severe winter smog in the national capital. Cold temperatures, calm winds and the flat terrain of the Indo-Gangetic plain trap pollutants close to the ground, making it difficult for the air to clear naturally.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/are-you-a-green-card-holder-find-out-what-can-put-your-status-at-risk-and-how-you-can-protect-it-1764309366704"><strong>Are you a Green Card holder? Find out what can put your status at risk and how you can protect it</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Lack of rain and weak Western Disturbances worsen smog</strong></h2><p>No rainfall since October, and weak winter weather systems have further reduced the natural washing out of pollutants. This has accelerated early smog formation, leaving millions exposed to unhealthy air earlier in the season than usual.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>A decade-long view: Indian cities struggle with air quality</strong></h2><p>A decade-long analysis of air quality across India, from 2015 to 2025, shows that no major city has achieved safe AQI levels in their annual averages. Delhi remained the most polluted city, with AQI still around 180 in 2025. Northern cities like Lucknow, Varanasi, and Ahmedabad consistently recorded high and unhealthy AQI levels. Other cities, including Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Chandigarh, and Visakhapatnam, showed moderate but still unsafe air quality. Even Bengaluru, which had the cleanest air among major metros, could not consistently reach the ‘good’ category.</p><h2><strong>Why systemic solutions are needed</strong></h2><p>The data make it clear that India’s air pollution problem is national, persistent, and structural. It is driven by urbanisation, traffic, industry, and seasonal factors, all of which combine to make winter smog a recurring issue in North India. Experts stress that only systemic, science-based policy measures can reduce pollution levels sustainably and protect public health across the country.</p>

A recent study from Climate Trends shows that even when some sources of pollution drop, factors like weather and geography keep smog levels high. The situation highlights how structural and long-term solutions are needed to tackle this ongoing crisis.

Air pollution continues to be a major concern in India, with winter months making the problem worse, especially in northern cities. A recent study from Climate Trends shows that even when some sources of pollution drop, factors like weather and geography keep smog levels high. The situation highlights how structural and long-term solutions are needed to tackle this ongoing crisis. Even in 2025, a major drop in farm fires did not improve Delhi’s air. This shows that local pollution sources, combined with weather patterns, are driving severe winter smog in the national capital. Cold temperatures, calm winds and the flat terrain of the Indo-Gangetic plain trap pollutants close to the ground, making it difficult for the air to clear naturally. Also read | Are you a Green Card holder? Find out what can put your status at risk and how you can protect it Lack of rain and weak Western Disturbances worsen smog No rainfall since October, and weak winter weather systems have further reduced the natural washing out of pollutants. This has accelerated early smog formation, leaving millions exposed to unhealthy air earlier in the season than usual. A decade-long view: Indian cities struggle with air quality A decade-long analysis of air quality across India, from 2015 to 2025, shows that no major city has achieved safe AQI levels in their annual averages. Delhi remained the most polluted city, with AQI still around 180 in 2025. Northern cities like Lucknow, Varanasi, and Ahmedabad consistently recorded high and unhealthy AQI levels. Other cities, including Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Chandigarh, and Visakhapatnam, showed moderate but still unsafe air quality. Even Bengaluru, which had the cleanest air among major metros, could not consistently reach the ‘good’ category. Why systemic solutions are needed The data make it clear that India’s air pollution problem is national, persistent, and structural. It is driven by urbanisation, traffic, industry, and seasonal factors, all of which combine to make winter smog a recurring issue in North India. Experts stress that only systemic, science-based policy measures can reduce pollution levels sustainably and protect public health across the country.

<p>A recent study from Climate Trends shows that even when some sources of pollution drop, factors like weather and geography keep smog levels high. The situation highlights how structural and long-term solutions are needed to tackle this ongoing crisis.</p>

Why North India struggles with air pollution every winter

<p>The death toll from the inferno that tore through a residential estate for almost two days has gone up to 128. As firefighting efforts ended after a gruelling over 36 hours, officials confirmed on Friday (Nov 28) that at least 128 people have been killed, making it the city’s deadliest fire since the 1940s. Many who lived in the sprawling Wang Fuk Court complex remain unaccounted for, Security Secretary Chris Tang told the media. The massive death toll comes as a major point of outrage comes to light: none of the fire alarms across all eight towers functioned properly.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-high-rise-inferno-kills-94-search-teams-break-into-final-flats-all-details-here-1764296177514"><strong>Hong Kong high-rise inferno kills 94, search teams break into final flats. All details here</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Rescue efforts continue</strong></h2><p>Speaking at an afternoon briefing, Tang said search teams were still combing through damaged units and stairwells where smoke had pooled thick enough to blind rescuers in the early hours of the blaze. He offered condolences to families who, as of now, are still waiting for news—some for more than two days. The scale of loss, he admitted, may rise further.</p><h2><strong>Faulty fire alarms contributed to the deadly fire</strong></h2><p>Hong Kong’s fire service chief, Andy Yeung, on Friday (Nov 28) confirmed that investigators had checked the estate's infrastructure and found widespread alarm failures. "We discovered that the alarm systems in eight buildings were malfunctioning... We will take enforcement actions against the contractors responsible," he said.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-high-rise-fire-continues-to-burn-at-least-44-killed-hundreds-still-unaccounted-for-1764211027685"><strong>Hong Kong high-rise fire continues to burn; death toll rises to 55, hundreds still unaccounted for</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Investigation launched</strong></h2><p>Authorities have launched a full investigation. The estate was wrapped in bamboo scaffolding and plastic mesh for renovations, a possible factor in how quickly the fire moved. Hong Kong’s anti-corruption agency has opened a probe into the project, and three men have been arrested over foam packaging allegedly left at the site.</p><p>The tragedy is the deadliest since 1948, when a blaze triggered by an explosion killed at least 135 people. But officials fear the toll may still rise. City leader John Lee earlier said 279 people had not been accounted for; although authorities later made contact with some, the figure has not been updated.</p>

The death toll from the Hong Kong housing estate inferno has climbed to 128, making it the city’s deadliest fire in nearly eight decades. Fire crews finally extinguished the blaze on Friday after more than 36 hours.

The death toll from the inferno that tore through a residential estate for almost two days has gone up to 128. As firefighting efforts ended after a gruelling over 36 hours, officials confirmed on Friday (Nov 28) that at least 128 people have been killed, making it the city’s deadliest fire since the 1940s. Many who lived in the sprawling Wang Fuk Court complex remain unaccounted for, Security Secretary Chris Tang told the media. The massive death toll comes as a major point of outrage comes to light: none of the fire alarms across all eight towers functioned properly. Also read | Hong Kong high-rise inferno kills 94, search teams break into final flats. All details here Rescue efforts continue Speaking at an afternoon briefing, Tang said search teams were still combing through damaged units and stairwells where smoke had pooled thick enough to blind rescuers in the early hours of the blaze. He offered condolences to families who, as of now, are still waiting for news—some for more than two days. The scale of loss, he admitted, may rise further. Faulty fire alarms contributed to the deadly fire Hong Kong’s fire service chief, Andy Yeung, on Friday (Nov 28) confirmed that investigators had checked the estate's infrastructure and found widespread alarm failures. "We discovered that the alarm systems in eight buildings were malfunctioning... We will take enforcement actions against the contractors responsible," he said. Also read | Hong Kong high-rise fire continues to burn; death toll rises to 55, hundreds still unaccounted for Investigation launched Authorities have launched a full investigation. The estate was wrapped in bamboo scaffolding and plastic mesh for renovations, a possible factor in how quickly the fire moved. Hong Kong’s anti-corruption agency has opened a probe into the project, and three men have been arrested over foam packaging allegedly left at the site. The tragedy is the deadliest since 1948, when a blaze triggered by an explosion killed at least 135 people. But officials fear the toll may still rise. City leader John Lee earlier said 279 people had not been accounted for; although authorities later made contact with some, the figure has not been updated.

<p>The death toll from the Hong Kong housing estate inferno has climbed to 128, making it the city’s deadliest fire in nearly eight decades. Fire crews finally extinguished the blaze on Friday after more than 36 hours.</p>

Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in 77 years: Firefighting efforts end with at least 128 dead; alarms failed in all 8 towers

<p>President Donald Trump on Thursday night (Nov 27 ) threatened to suspend immigration from what he called “Third World countries” in the wake of a Washington DC shooting of two National Guard soldiers by an Afghan who entered the US as a migrant. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is a 29-year-old who entered under a US resettlement programme following the chaotic 2021 US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. One of the two injured soldiers later died while the other is fighting for life. While it is not clear if Trump would impose a full immigration suspension, his announcement is similar to what he did in 2017. Soon after starting his first term, Trump issued a sweeping travel ban targeting largely Muslim-majority nations, causing significant disruption at airports, family separations, and legal battles. Here is what unfolded in 2017 and its aftermath. But first, let's look at his latest threat.</p><h2>Trump's latest 'reverse migration' threat: What did he say?</h2><p>On Truth Social, Trump wrote: “I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the US system to fully recover.”<br>Blaming the previous administration of Joe Biden, Trump added he would “terminate all of the millions of Biden illegal admissions, including those signed by Sleepy Joe Biden’s Autopen,” and “remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country.”</p><p>He also said the US would end all federal benefits and subsidies to non-citizens, “denaturalise migrants who undermine domestic tranquillity,” and deport any foreign national deemed a public charge, a security risk, or “non-compatible with Western Civilisation.”</p><p>“Only REVERSE MIGRATION can fully cure this situation,” he concluded, while also sharing an image of the chaotic evacuation of some Afghan civilians in 2021.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-demands-review-of-afghan-immigrants-after-dc-shooting-1764240926003/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-demands-review-of-afghan-immigrants-after-dc-shooting-1764240926003/embed</a></p><h2>Trump triggers memories, alarm among immigrant communities</h2><p>Trump's pronouncements are reviving a nightmare for migrant communities, refugee-rights groups and legal advocates. If a broad migration pause similar to 2017 is imposed, hundreds of thousands of lives will be disrupted. Years of resettlement efforts would be undone. Debates over immigration, security, and civil rights would be reignited on the streets, screens and courts of America.</p><h2>What happened in 2017? The Trump ‘Muslim travel ban’ and its immediate impact</h2><p>In January 2017, soon after assuming his first term in office, Trump signed Executive Order 13769, barring travel from seven predominantly Muslim countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen (note that Afghanistan was not included at the time). The order also paused the US Refugee Admissions Programme for four months, and indefinitely stopped Syrian refugee resettlement. Touted as a security measure, the ban’s abrupt rollout caused widespread confusion among government agencies, airlines, airports, passengers, visa-holders and visa-seekers.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-will-permanently-pause-migration-from-all-third-world-countries-donald-trump-1764305958909">I will PERMANENTLY PAUSE migration from all third world countries: Donald Trump</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Hundreds of travellers were detained or denied boarding at American airports nationwide within hours of the executive order.<br>Nearly 90,000 people were affected by visa revocations and restrictions, with airports becoming battlegrounds of arguments and protests. An estimated 60,000 visas were revoked. Many lawful permanent residents from the seven countries were initially barred from entering the US.</p><h2>Airport chaos and protests after ‘Muslim travel ban’</h2><p>The ban was seen as an Islamophobic action, with major airports including JFK, Dulles, O’Hare, LAX and San Francisco seeing large-scale disruptions. Even lawful visa holders were detained for hours, often without rightful access to lawyers, with critics calling it the ‘Muslim ban’.</p><p>Lawyers and community groups mobilised to assist many stranded travellers, even as thousands of protesters gathered outside airports and government buildings. They demanded that stranded individuals be admitted. Even after lengthy vetting, many asylum-seekers, refugees, students and families were denied entry.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-the-animal-that-shot-will-pay-very-steep-price-trump-issues-warning-to-suspect-after-2-national-guard-shot-near-white-house-1764217175279">All immigration requests for Afghan nationals 'stopped indefinitely', says USCIS</a></p><h2>Trump's 'Muslim ban' faced legal battles and led to order revisions</h2><p>Legal challenges were filed soon in local and federal courts, which issued temporary restraining orders within days. This essentially blocked the enforcement of the initial order in many places. By March 2017, the administration was forced to rework the policy with a new executive order. Presidential Proclamation 9645 in September 2017 modified the list of affected countries, removing Sudan and later Chad. Later, North Korea and certain Venezuelan officials were added to the travel ban. In June 2018, the US Supreme Court upheld this final version in a 5–4 decision, bowing to presidential authority over matters of national security and immigration.</p><h2>Revocation of the Muslim ban in 2021</h2><p>After the chaos that continued for several years, Democratic President Biden, who defeated Trump in the 2020 elections, rescinded all versions of the travel ban on his first day in office in January 2021. This, in practice, reinstated visa processing for previously barred nations.<br>But the damage had been done.&nbsp;</p><p>Many families - mostly Muslim ones - continued to face visa backlogs, months of uncertainty, separation, and economic or psychological hardship. Communities affected by the ban reported lasting damage in trust, social stability and mental health, according to reports.</p>

Trump’s threat to halt immigration from “Third World countries” is reviving horrible memories of his 2017 'Muslim travel ban'. His executive order caused chaos, protests, legal battles and long-lasting family disruptions. Here is a total recall

President Donald Trump on Thursday night (Nov 27 ) threatened to suspend immigration from what he called “Third World countries” in the wake of a Washington DC shooting of two National Guard soldiers by an Afghan who entered the US as a migrant. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is a 29-year-old who entered under a US resettlement programme following the chaotic 2021 US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. One of the two injured soldiers later died while the other is fighting for life. While it is not clear if Trump would impose a full immigration suspension, his announcement is similar to what he did in 2017. Soon after starting his first term, Trump issued a sweeping travel ban targeting largely Muslim-majority nations, causing significant disruption at airports, family separations, and legal battles. Here is what unfolded in 2017 and its aftermath. But first, let's look at his latest threat. Trump's latest 'reverse migration' threat: What did he say? On Truth Social, Trump wrote: “I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the US system to fully recover.” Blaming the previous administration of Joe Biden, Trump added he would “terminate all of the millions of Biden illegal admissions, including those signed by Sleepy Joe Biden’s Autopen,” and “remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country.” He also said the US would end all federal benefits and subsidies to non-citizens, “denaturalise migrants who undermine domestic tranquillity,” and deport any foreign national deemed a public charge, a security risk, or “non-compatible with Western Civilisation.” “Only REVERSE MIGRATION can fully cure this situation,” he concluded, while also sharing an image of the chaotic evacuation of some Afghan civilians in 2021. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-demands-review-of-afghan-immigrants-after-dc-shooting-1764240926003/embed Trump triggers memories, alarm among immigrant communities Trump's pronouncements are reviving a nightmare for migrant communities, refugee-rights groups and legal advocates. If a broad migration pause similar to 2017 is imposed, hundreds of thousands of lives will be disrupted. Years of resettlement efforts would be undone. Debates over immigration, security, and civil rights would be reignited on the streets, screens and courts of America. What happened in 2017? The Trump ‘Muslim travel ban’ and its immediate impact In January 2017, soon after assuming his first term in office, Trump signed Executive Order 13769, barring travel from seven predominantly Muslim countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen (note that Afghanistan was not included at the time). The order also paused the US Refugee Admissions Programme for four months, and indefinitely stopped Syrian refugee resettlement. Touted as a security measure, the ban’s abrupt rollout caused widespread confusion among government agencies, airlines, airports, passengers, visa-holders and visa-seekers. Also read: I will PERMANENTLY PAUSE migration from all third world countries: Donald Trump Hundreds of travellers were detained or denied boarding at American airports nationwide within hours of the executive order. Nearly 90,000 people were affected by visa revocations and restrictions, with airports becoming battlegrounds of arguments and protests. An estimated 60,000 visas were revoked. Many lawful permanent residents from the seven countries were initially barred from entering the US. Airport chaos and protests after ‘Muslim travel ban’ The ban was seen as an Islamophobic action, with major airports including JFK, Dulles, O’Hare, LAX and San Francisco seeing large-scale disruptions. Even lawful visa holders were detained for hours, often without rightful access to lawyers, with critics calling it the ‘Muslim ban’. Lawyers and community groups mobilised to assist many stranded travellers, even as thousands of protesters gathered outside airports and government buildings. They demanded that stranded individuals be admitted. Even after lengthy vetting, many asylum-seekers, refugees, students and families were denied entry. Also read: All immigration requests for Afghan nationals 'stopped indefinitely', says USCIS Trump's 'Muslim ban' faced legal battles and led to order revisions Legal challenges were filed soon in local and federal courts, which issued temporary restraining orders within days. This essentially blocked the enforcement of the initial order in many places. By March 2017, the administration was forced to rework the policy with a new executive order. Presidential Proclamation 9645 in September 2017 modified the list of affected countries, removing Sudan and later Chad. Later, North Korea and certain Venezuelan officials were added to the travel ban. In June 2018, the US Supreme Court upheld this final version in a 5–4 decision, bowing to presidential authority over matters of national security and immigration. Revocation of the Muslim ban in 2021 After the chaos that continued for several years, Democratic President Biden, who defeated Trump in the 2020 elections, rescinded all versions of the travel ban on his first day in office in January 2021. This, in practice, reinstated visa processing for previously barred nations. But the damage had been done. Many families - mostly Muslim ones - continued to face visa backlogs, months of uncertainty, separation, and economic or psychological hardship. Communities affected by the ban reported lasting damage in trust, social stability and mental health, according to reports.

<p>Trump’s threat to halt immigration from “Third World countries” is reviving horrible memories of his 2017 'Muslim travel ban'. His executive order caused chaos, protests, legal battles and long-lasting family disruptions. Here is a total recall</p>

'REVERSE MIGRATION only can...': Trump threatens to suspend immigration from ‘Third World’. What happened with the ‘Muslim Ban’ of 2017?

<p>On November 27, thousands of angry people gathered outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. They were shouting, demanding answers, refusing to leave. An Afghan news outlet had just reported something shocking: Imran Khan, Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister, might be dead. Nobody had seen or heard from him in four weeks. No family visits, no lawyer meetings, no phone calls. Complete silence. The rumour spread like wildfire, and suddenly Pakistan's military government had a crisis on its hands. They rushed to deny it, but the damage was done. The question everyone asked was simple: if Imran Khan is alive, why are you so afraid to show him?</p><p>This wasn't the first time death rumours about Khan had circulated, but this time felt different. Court orders allowing weekly family visits were simply ignored. His wife, his party leaders, even his lawyers had no idea whether he was alive or dead. Jail officials had no explanation. Punjab's senior police officers stayed silent. For a government that claims to be in control, the panic was obvious. And the man behind this secrecy is General Asim Munir, Pakistan's Army Chief, who controls the entire country but is absolutely terrified of one prisoner.</p><p>The hatred between Munir and Khan is deeply personal, and it goes back years. Asim Munir isn't like other Pakistani generals. Most come from elite military families and train in British or American academies. Munir's father was a school principal and mosque imam who fled Jalandhar during Partition. Young Munir studied first in an Islamic madrasa, memorised the entire Quran, and became a Hafiz-e-Quran. He didn't attend Pakistan's prestigious Military Academy but graduated from a lesser-known training school. Ramanathan Kumar, who led the Pakistan desk in India's intelligence agency R&amp;AW from 2015 to 2020, told The Indian Express that Munir is Pakistan's first "mullah general". He's a product of General Zia-ul-Haq's Islamic era, when beards grew longer and Quranic verses appeared on army notice boards. Today, Munir quotes Islamic teachings in fluent Arabic during speeches, presenting himself as a religious warrior leading a holy army.</p><p>But in 2018, when Munir became ISI chief, Pakistan's most powerful spy agency, religion didn't stop him from making enemies. He reportedly wanted to investigate corruption allegations against Bushra Bibi, Imran Khan's wife. Khan, who was then Prime Minister, was furious. He forced the Army Chief at that time, General Bajwa, to remove Munir from the ISI after just eight months, the shortest tenure ever. Munir was humiliated, sent off to command a regular corps in Gujranwala. For someone who had controlled Pakistan's deadliest intelligence network, this was an insult he would never forget.</p><p>The tables turned dramatically in November 2022 when Munir became Army Chief, just three days before his planned retirement. Within months, Imran Khan was ousted from power through a no-confidence vote that many believe the army orchestrated. By August 2023, Khan was behind bars on corruption charges his supporters call completely fake. Since then, he's been locked up for over 840 days, and Munir has made sure Khan stays there.</p><p>But here's the twist that makes this story explosive. Despite controlling Pakistan's entire military machine, Munir is terrified of Khan. Why? Because Khan isn't just a politician or former cricket hero. He's a Pathan, a Pashtun, and he represents something guns and tanks cannot defeat. Pakistan has always been dominated by Punjabis who run the army, government, and economy. Pathans have felt pushed aside for decades, angry since the 1970s about being treated as second-class citizens in their own country. That resentment has only grown worse. Today, many Pashtuns are joining Baloch separatists, openly challenging what they see as Punjabi military oppression.</p><p>Imran Khan has become the living symbol of Pathan resistance. When the November 27 death rumours spread, the reaction proved exactly what Munir fears most. Thousands instantly mobilised. If Khan had actually been killed, experts warned that riots could erupt from Khyber to Kandahar. Indian filmmaker Abhilash Badli told India Today that the regime fears even a thirty-second video of Khan could trigger nationwide protests. If a government is scared to show a prisoner's face, something is seriously wrong.</p><p>The situation is getting worse for Munir. Pakistan recently bombed Afghanistan, killing civilians in Khost and Paktika. They've forced millions of Afghan refugees back in freezing weather. Pashtuns on both sides of the border are calling it Punjabi aggression. Meanwhile, targeted killings in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have become routine. Militants hijacked the Jaffar Express train, killing sixty-four people. The country is falling apart, and Munir knows releasing Khan could cause an explosion he cannot control.</p><p>Munir recently gave himself sweeping powers through a constitutional amendment, becoming Chief of Defence Forces with lifetime immunity. He's legally untouchable now. Yet one imprisoned man keeps him awake at night. Khan's party said it perfectly: a powerless and insecure dictator pretending to be a general cannot silence a nation awakened by truth.</p><p>The brutal irony is that jailing Khan has backfired completely. Instead of breaking his spirit, it's made him a martyr. His popularity keeps growing. For Munir, Khan is like a bone stuck in the throat—impossible to swallow, impossible to remove. This battle reveals Pakistan's deepest wound: Punjabi military control versus Pathan pride, an old dictator versus a new generation's rage. And right now, the general with all the power is losing to the prisoner with nothing but his voice.</p>

Here's the twist that makes this story explosive. Despite controlling Pakistan's entire military machine, Munir is terrified of Khan. Why? 

On November 27, thousands of angry people gathered outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. They were shouting, demanding answers, refusing to leave. An Afghan news outlet had just reported something shocking: Imran Khan, Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister, might be dead. Nobody had seen or heard from him in four weeks. No family visits, no lawyer meetings, no phone calls. Complete silence. The rumour spread like wildfire, and suddenly Pakistan's military government had a crisis on its hands. They rushed to deny it, but the damage was done. The question everyone asked was simple: if Imran Khan is alive, why are you so afraid to show him? This wasn't the first time death rumours about Khan had circulated, but this time felt different. Court orders allowing weekly family visits were simply ignored. His wife, his party leaders, even his lawyers had no idea whether he was alive or dead. Jail officials had no explanation. Punjab's senior police officers stayed silent. For a government that claims to be in control, the panic was obvious. And the man behind this secrecy is General Asim Munir, Pakistan's Army Chief, who controls the entire country but is absolutely terrified of one prisoner. The hatred between Munir and Khan is deeply personal, and it goes back years. Asim Munir isn't like other Pakistani generals. Most come from elite military families and train in British or American academies. Munir's father was a school principal and mosque imam who fled Jalandhar during Partition. Young Munir studied first in an Islamic madrasa, memorised the entire Quran, and became a Hafiz-e-Quran. He didn't attend Pakistan's prestigious Military Academy but graduated from a lesser-known training school. Ramanathan Kumar, who led the Pakistan desk in India's intelligence agency R&AW from 2015 to 2020, told The Indian Express that Munir is Pakistan's first "mullah general". He's a product of General Zia-ul-Haq's Islamic era, when beards grew longer and Quranic verses appeared on army notice boards. Today, Munir quotes Islamic teachings in fluent Arabic during speeches, presenting himself as a religious warrior leading a holy army. But in 2018, when Munir became ISI chief, Pakistan's most powerful spy agency, religion didn't stop him from making enemies. He reportedly wanted to investigate corruption allegations against Bushra Bibi, Imran Khan's wife. Khan, who was then Prime Minister, was furious. He forced the Army Chief at that time, General Bajwa, to remove Munir from the ISI after just eight months, the shortest tenure ever. Munir was humiliated, sent off to command a regular corps in Gujranwala. For someone who had controlled Pakistan's deadliest intelligence network, this was an insult he would never forget. The tables turned dramatically in November 2022 when Munir became Army Chief, just three days before his planned retirement. Within months, Imran Khan was ousted from power through a no-confidence vote that many believe the army orchestrated. By August 2023, Khan was behind bars on corruption charges his supporters call completely fake. Since then, he's been locked up for over 840 days, and Munir has made sure Khan stays there. But here's the twist that makes this story explosive. Despite controlling Pakistan's entire military machine, Munir is terrified of Khan. Why? Because Khan isn't just a politician or former cricket hero. He's a Pathan, a Pashtun, and he represents something guns and tanks cannot defeat. Pakistan has always been dominated by Punjabis who run the army, government, and economy. Pathans have felt pushed aside for decades, angry since the 1970s about being treated as second-class citizens in their own country. That resentment has only grown worse. Today, many Pashtuns are joining Baloch separatists, openly challenging what they see as Punjabi military oppression. Imran Khan has become the living symbol of Pathan resistance. When the November 27 death rumours spread, the reaction proved exactly what Munir fears most. Thousands instantly mobilised. If Khan had actually been killed, experts warned that riots could erupt from Khyber to Kandahar. Indian filmmaker Abhilash Badli told India Today that the regime fears even a thirty-second video of Khan could trigger nationwide protests. If a government is scared to show a prisoner's face, something is seriously wrong. The situation is getting worse for Munir. Pakistan recently bombed Afghanistan, killing civilians in Khost and Paktika. They've forced millions of Afghan refugees back in freezing weather. Pashtuns on both sides of the border are calling it Punjabi aggression. Meanwhile, targeted killings in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have become routine. Militants hijacked the Jaffar Express train, killing sixty-four people. The country is falling apart, and Munir knows releasing Khan could cause an explosion he cannot control. Munir recently gave himself sweeping powers through a constitutional amendment, becoming Chief of Defence Forces with lifetime immunity. He's legally untouchable now. Yet one imprisoned man keeps him awake at night. Khan's party said it perfectly: a powerless and insecure dictator pretending to be a general cannot silence a nation awakened by truth. The brutal irony is that jailing Khan has backfired completely. Instead of breaking his spirit, it's made him a martyr. His popularity keeps growing. For Munir, Khan is like a bone stuck in the throat—impossible to swallow, impossible to remove. This battle reveals Pakistan's deepest wound: Punjabi military control versus Pathan pride, an old dictator versus a new generation's rage. And right now, the general with all the power is losing to the prisoner with nothing but his voice.

<p>Here's the twist that makes this story explosive. Despite controlling Pakistan's entire military machine, Munir is terrified of Khan. Why?&nbsp;</p>

The bone in the throat: Munir's unwinnable war against Imran Khan

<p>Pakistani propaganda accounts on social media on Thursday (Nov 27) tried to malign WION's standing as a trustworthy news source by circulating a digitally manipulated video of India's Chief of the Army Staff, Gen Upendra Dwivedi. A fact check of the video has now been carried out by India's Press Information Bureau. PIB stated that the video was "digitally altered" by "Pakistani propaganda accounts". The AI-manipulated video shows the COAS supposedly talking about the alleged custodial death of Sonam Wangchuk, which neve happened.</p><h2><strong>Fake video tries to target India using WION's reputation for nefarious purposes</strong></h2><p>The doctored video, an apparent deepfake, appears to show COAS Dwivedi voice his "deep regret" at the alleged "passing of Sonam Wangchuk when he was in state custody". This is a blatant lie: Wangchuk is alive and has been in National Security Act (NSA) detention since September 2025 over violent protests demanding Statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh. Four people were killed and over 90 were injured in these protests.</p><p>You can check WION's coverage of Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi's speech at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue on Thursday (Nov 27) here.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-long-peace-is-declining-indian-army-chief-warns-of-fractured-world-order-1764228695803"><strong>'Long peace is declining': Indian Army Chief warns of fractured world order</strong></a></p>

<h2>Video meant to spread 'misinformation and undermine faith in the Indian Armed Forces</h2><p>In its factcheck, the PIB stressed that the "fake video has been created using AI technology. The Chief of the Army Staff has made NO such statement". It added that “These videos are intended to spread misinformation and undermine faith in the Indian Armed Forces.”</p>

<p>Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, has filed a plea over his arrest, and the case is due for hearing in the Supreme Court on December 8.</p><h2><strong>WION flagged the fake video first</strong></h2><p>A day before the PIB factchecked the AI manipulated video WION had flagged the doctored video.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 FAKE VIDEO ALERT 🚨<br><br>An AI-generated deepfake using the WION logo is being circulated as real footage of Indian Army Chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi.<br><br>WION has not produced, aired, or posted this video.<br><br>Do not engage - report it. <a href="https://t.co/PhH0VPlt93">pic.twitter.com/PhH0VPlt93</a></p>— WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1994077263189692577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistani?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistani</a> propaganda accounts are circulating a digitally altered video of Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, in which he appears to be talking about the custodial death of Sonam Wangchuk.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PIBFactCheck?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PIBFactCheck</a><br><br>❌ This <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fake?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fake</a> video has been created using <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AI</a> technology.… <a href="https://t.co/dGFUR2m1Kd">pic.twitter.com/dGFUR2m1Kd</a></p>— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) <a href="https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1994060764907491353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A doctored AI video of Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi was circulated by Pakistani propaganda accounts using a fake WION clip to claim he commented on Sonam Wangchuk’s death. PIB has confirmed the video is fake, and WION had flagged it first. Scroll for the full report.

Pakistani propaganda accounts on social media on Thursday (Nov 27) tried to malign WION's standing as a trustworthy news source by circulating a digitally manipulated video of India's Chief of the Army Staff, Gen Upendra Dwivedi. A fact check of the video has now been carried out by India's Press Information Bureau. PIB stated that the video was "digitally altered" by "Pakistani propaganda accounts". The AI-manipulated video shows the COAS supposedly talking about the alleged custodial death of Sonam Wangchuk, which neve happened. Fake video tries to target India using WION's reputation for nefarious purposes The doctored video, an apparent deepfake, appears to show COAS Dwivedi voice his "deep regret" at the alleged "passing of Sonam Wangchuk when he was in state custody". This is a blatant lie: Wangchuk is alive and has been in National Security Act (NSA) detention since September 2025 over violent protests demanding Statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh. Four people were killed and over 90 were injured in these protests. You can check WION's coverage of Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi's speech at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue on Thursday (Nov 27) here. Also read | 'Long peace is declining': Indian Army Chief warns of fractured world order

<p>A doctored AI video of Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi was circulated by Pakistani propaganda accounts using a fake WION clip to claim he commented on activist Sonam Wangchuk’s alleged ‘death’. PIB has confirmed the video is fake, and WION had flagged it first. Scroll for the full report.</p>

Fake news alert: Pakistani propaganda accounts try to use AI to smear Indian Army Chief and drag WION into it

<p>A green card, or Permanent Resident Card, allows immigrants to live and work permanently in the United States. While it’s a significant milestone on the path to US citizenship, it’s important to know that holding a green card doesn't guarantee permanent residency. Various actions or circumstances can result in the loss of residency and lead to deportation. Let's take a look at the key reasons when a Green Card can be revoked and the potential consequences.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One of the most common ways Green Cards are revoked is through fraud or misrepresentation during the application process. This includes providing false information, submitting altered documents, or hiding critical details.</p><h2>Examples of fraud</h2><ul><li><strong>Marriage for Immigration:</strong> If USCIS finds that a marriage was not real but was instead arranged to secure a Green Card, they can revoke your status.</li><li><strong>Fake Documents:</strong> Submitting counterfeit papers or using another person’s identity can result in the loss of your Green Card. <strong>Removing key facts:</strong> Failing to disclose crucial information like past immigration violations or a criminal record could have serious consequences.</li></ul><p>What happens next? If fraud is discovered, you may be placed in removal proceedings and face deportation.</p><h2>Criminal activities can lead to Green Card revocation</h2><p>Certain crimes can cause the revocation of your Green Card. US immigration law differentiates between offenses, with some more likely to lead to deportation than others.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Types of crimes that could endanger your Green Card</p><ul><li><strong>Aggravated felonies: </strong>These serious crimes, such as murder, drug trafficking, and rape, can lead to immediate deportation and ineligibility to return.</li><li>Crimes of Moral Turpitude (CIMT): Crimes such as fraud, theft, and assault are considered morally wrong. Multiple CIMTs or one committed within five years of obtaining a green card can lead to revocation.</li><li>Drug-related offenses: Convictions related to drug trafficking or possessing significant amounts of illegal substances can trigger deportation.</li><li>Consequences: Serious criminal convictions can result in removal from the U.S., with limited ability to challenge the decision.</li></ul><h2>Abandoning your Green Card for Too long?</h2><p>To maintain your Green Card, you must maintain the US as your primary residence. If you leave for extended periods without the proper paperwork, you risk abandoning your status.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key points about abandoning Permanent Residency</strong></p><ul><li>Long-term absence: If you stay outside the US for more than one year without a reentry permit or returning resident visa, USCIS may view this as abandonment of residency.</li><li>Intent to return: Even shorter absences could be problematic if USCIS believes you no longer intend to live in the US, especially if you have ties to another country like owning property or working abroad.</li><li>Pro tip: To maintain continuous residence, keep strong ties to the US, like filing taxes, keeping a US driver’s license, or owning property.</li></ul><h2>&nbsp;Missed an address change?</h2><p>It might seem like a small issue, but failing to notify USCIS of your address change can lead to complications, particularly if you are involved in any legal or investigative matters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>How to Update Your Address</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Online form AR-11: </strong>This is the easiest and quickest way to update your address.</li><li><strong>Paper form: </strong>You can also mail a physical form, but this takes longer.</li><li><strong>Why it’s important:</strong> While not reporting your address change may not directly cause revocation, it could complicate other legal matters and may be viewed as negligence in maintaining residency.</li></ul><h2>National security violations</h2><p>Green Card holders involved in activities that threaten US national security may face immediate revocation of their status. This can include participation in terrorism or espionage.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Examples of security violations</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Terrorism:</strong> Membership in a terrorist organisation or providing support to one can result in the loss of your Green Card and deportation.</li><li><strong>Espionage or treason:</strong> Engaging in spying or attempting to overthrow the U.S. government can result in revocation and criminal charges.</li><li><strong>Consequences: </strong>Those involved in such activities can face criminal prosecution and permanent removal from the US</li></ul><h2>Can you be deported even after getting your Green Card?</h2><p>Engaging in immigration fraud after receiving a green card can still result in revocation. This includes helping others obtain Green Cards fraudulently or being involved in illegal activities.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Post-Green Card fraud examples</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Aiding immigration fraud:</strong> Assisting others in unlawfully obtaining visas or green cards can result in revocation of your own.</li><li><strong>Identity theft:</strong> Using stolen identities for immigration benefits can also lead to deportation.</li><li><strong>Consequences: </strong>Engaging in fraud after obtaining your green card may result in a lifetime ban from reentering the US.</li></ul><h2>Health problems could Be the reason you lose your Green Card</h2><p>Certain health-related issues, especially those that pose a risk to public safety, can lead to inadmissibility and Green Card revocation. This includes untreated infectious diseases or mental health disorders that could endanger others.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tip: </strong>Green Card holders should stay up-to-date on public health requirements and get regular health checkups to avoid issues.</p><h2>Protect your Green Card status</h2><p>Green Card holders must be aware of the various conditions that can lead to the loss of permanent residency. Criminal activities, fraud, prolonged absences, and failure to meet residency conditions are just a few ways a Green Card can be revoked. By following the rules, maintaining ties to the US, and seeking legal advice when needed, you can safeguard your Green Card status and continue on the path to US citizenship.</p>

Are you a Green Card holder? Find out what can put your status at risk and how you can protect it

A green card, or Permanent Resident Card, allows immigrants to live and work permanently in the United States. While it’s a significant milestone on the path to US citizenship, it’s important to know that holding a green card doesn't guarantee permanent residency. Various actions or circumstances can result in the loss of residency and lead to deportation. Let's take a look at the key reasons when a Green Card can be revoked and the potential consequences. One of the most common ways Green Cards are revoked is through fraud or misrepresentation during the application process. This includes providing false information, submitting altered documents, or hiding critical details. Examples of fraud Marriage for Immigration: If USCIS finds that a marriage was not real but was instead arranged to secure a Green Card, they can revoke your status. Fake Documents: Submitting counterfeit papers or using another person’s identity can result in the loss of your Green Card. Removing key facts: Failing to disclose crucial information like past immigration violations or a criminal record could have serious consequences. What happens next? If fraud is discovered, you may be placed in removal proceedings and face deportation. Criminal activities can lead to Green Card revocation Certain crimes can cause the revocation of your Green Card. US immigration law differentiates between offenses, with some more likely to lead to deportation than others. Types of crimes that could endanger your Green Card Aggravated felonies: These serious crimes, such as murder, drug trafficking, and rape, can lead to immediate deportation and ineligibility to return. Crimes of Moral Turpitude (CIMT): Crimes such as fraud, theft, and assault are considered morally wrong. Multiple CIMTs or one committed within five years of obtaining a green card can lead to revocation. Drug-related offenses: Convictions related to drug trafficking or possessing significant amounts of illegal substances can trigger deportation. Consequences: Serious criminal convictions can result in removal from the U.S., with limited ability to challenge the decision. Abandoning your Green Card for Too long? To maintain your Green Card, you must maintain the US as your primary residence. If you leave for extended periods without the proper paperwork, you risk abandoning your status. Key points about abandoning Permanent Residency Long-term absence: If you stay outside the US for more than one year without a reentry permit or returning resident visa, USCIS may view this as abandonment of residency. Intent to return: Even shorter absences could be problematic if USCIS believes you no longer intend to live in the US, especially if you have ties to another country like owning property or working abroad. Pro tip: To maintain continuous residence, keep strong ties to the US, like filing taxes, keeping a US driver’s license, or owning property. Missed an address change? It might seem like a small issue, but failing to notify USCIS of your address change can lead to complications, particularly if you are involved in any legal or investigative matters. How to Update Your Address Online form AR-11: This is the easiest and quickest way to update your address. Paper form: You can also mail a physical form, but this takes longer. Why it’s important: While not reporting your address change may not directly cause revocation, it could complicate other legal matters and may be viewed as negligence in maintaining residency. National security violations Green Card holders involved in activities that threaten US national security may face immediate revocation of their status. This can include participation in terrorism or espionage. Examples of security violations Terrorism: Membership in a terrorist organisation or providing support to one can result in the loss of your Green Card and deportation. Espionage or treason: Engaging in spying or attempting to overthrow the U.S. government can result in revocation and criminal charges. Consequences: Those involved in such activities can face criminal prosecution and permanent removal from the US Can you be deported even after getting your Green Card? Engaging in immigration fraud after receiving a green card can still result in revocation. This includes helping others obtain Green Cards fraudulently or being involved in illegal activities. Post-Green Card fraud examples Aiding immigration fraud: Assisting others in unlawfully obtaining visas or green cards can result in revocation of your own. Identity theft: Using stolen identities for immigration benefits can also lead to deportation. Consequences: Engaging in fraud after obtaining your green card may result in a lifetime ban from reentering the US. Health problems could Be the reason you lose your Green Card Certain health-related issues, especially those that pose a risk to public safety, can lead to inadmissibility and Green Card revocation. This includes untreated infectious diseases or mental health disorders that could endanger others. Tip: Green Card holders should stay up-to-date on public health requirements and get regular health checkups to avoid issues. Protect your Green Card status Green Card holders must be aware of the various conditions that can lead to the loss of permanent residency. Criminal activities, fraud, prolonged absences, and failure to meet residency conditions are just a few ways a Green Card can be revoked. By following the rules, maintaining ties to the US, and seeking legal advice when needed, you can safeguard your Green Card status and continue on the path to US citizenship.

<p>Learn how fraud, crime, long absences, and other violations can lead to the revocation of your Green Card. Protect your status by staying informed</p>

<p>Two years ago, when residents of a small Italian town watched a mysterious halo of red light in the skies, no one could explain it. Now the same phenomenon has returned and was seen once again on November 17. The ring was seen floating above Possagno, located in the foothills of the Italian Alps. Photographer Valter Binotto took a photo of the UFO-like structure in 2025 after capturing it in his lens in 2023 as well. It measured approximately 200 kilometres across and was around 100 kilometres above the ground. While some might quickly link it to extraterrestrial forces, Binotto has a perfect explanation. He says the halo is what is called ELVEs, a rare lightning–related phenomenon. It is so rare that NASA did not spot one until 1990. So to see it in the same location twice is somewhat of an atmospheric miracle.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/portugal-tsunami-waves-roll-clouds-beach-heatwave-1751367271740"><strong>150km-long feature in Portugal appeared to be tsunami waves. It turned out to be...</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>How are ELVEs, the red halo seen in Italy, formed?</strong></h2><p>ELVEs, or "emission of light and very low–frequency perturbations due to electromagnetic pulse sources", are formed because of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP). When extremely powerful lightning bolts shoot EMP through the upper atmosphere, they clash with a part of the ionosphere, located 80–644 kilometres above the ground. The electromagnetic radiation excites charged particles of nitrogen, triggering the red halo glow. Scientists say this is similar to how solar particles create auroras following a collision with Earth's magnetic field.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Why did Possagno have two rare red halos?</strong></h2><p>Witnessing the rare phenomenon twice in Possagno has nothing to do with anything special being present there. ELVEs spread for several kilometres and at high altitude. So a strike in one place means they will be visible from hundreds of kilometres away also. The latest one was from a storm above Ancona, 280 kilometres away. The one in 2023 originated 300 kilometres away in Vernazza.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Photographing ELVEs is not easy since the halo only lasts for one thousandth of a second. Binotto says he sets up his camera and hits record as soon as the conditions are right. The camera is set up to capture extremely high–framerate videos. He later scans through and chooses the frames in which the ELVEs can be seen.</p>

Possagno in Italy was covered by a strange red halo glowing in the dark skies a few days ago. A photographer captured it and had also seen it at the same place two years ago. The mysterious sight lasts for only one thousandth of a second.

Two years ago, when residents of a small Italian town watched a mysterious halo of red light in the skies, no one could explain it. Now the same phenomenon has returned and was seen once again on November 17. The ring was seen floating above Possagno, located in the foothills of the Italian Alps. Photographer Valter Binotto took a photo of the UFO-like structure in 2025 after capturing it in his lens in 2023 as well. It measured approximately 200 kilometres across and was around 100 kilometres above the ground. While some might quickly link it to extraterrestrial forces, Binotto has a perfect explanation. He says the halo is what is called ELVEs, a rare lightning–related phenomenon. It is so rare that NASA did not spot one until 1990. So to see it in the same location twice is somewhat of an atmospheric miracle. Also Read: 150km-long feature in Portugal appeared to be tsunami waves. It turned out to be... How are ELVEs, the red halo seen in Italy, formed? ELVEs, or "emission of light and very low–frequency perturbations due to electromagnetic pulse sources", are formed because of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP). When extremely powerful lightning bolts shoot EMP through the upper atmosphere, they clash with a part of the ionosphere, located 80–644 kilometres above the ground. The electromagnetic radiation excites charged particles of nitrogen, triggering the red halo glow. Scientists say this is similar to how solar particles create auroras following a collision with Earth's magnetic field.

<p>Possagno in Italy was covered by a strange red halo glowing in the dark skies a few days ago. A photographer captured it and had also seen it at the same place two years ago. The mysterious sight lasts for only one thousandth of a second.</p>

200km rare red halo seen over small Italian town for a second time. It was ELVEs

<p>The United Arab Emirates has quietly tightened its visa rules for Pakistanis, suggest reports. On Thursday (Nov 27) a senior Interior Ministry official told a Pakistani Senate committee on Thursday that the UAE has stopped issuing most categories of visas to Pakistani passport holders, and at one point came even close to enforcing a near-complete ban.</p><h2><strong>UAE to ban visas for Pakistanis?</strong></h2><p>No. On Thursday, Additional Interior Secretary Salman Chaudhry, while briefing the Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights, said the UAE and Saudi Arabia had "stopped short of imposing a ban on the Pakistani passport" altogether. However, he explained that the step was eventually paused. He warned that if either nation chose to move ahead, reversing such a decision would be immensely difficult.</p><p>He said that for now, only two types of Pakistani passports are still being accepted in the UAE: diplomatic and blue official passports. Ordinary Pakistani travellers hold green passports, which means millions are effectively locked out unless they qualify under government service.</p><h2><strong>But why did UAE limit visas for Pakistanis?</strong></h2><p>Backing Chaudhary, Committee chairperson Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri revealed that the tightening was linked to concerns in the Gulf over Pakistanis "getting involved in criminal activities," particularly low-level fraud and visa misuse. She added that in recent months, only a few visas have been issued that too "after much difficulty".</p><p>The UAE hosts one of the largest Pakistani expatriate populations, a workforce that sends home billions in remittances. This visa halt could thus potentially hit families and Pakistan's foreign reserves at the same time.</p><h2><strong>When Pakistanis begging in the UAE led to Visa ban</strong></h2><p>The Pakistan-UAE visa friction is not new. Earlier this year, it was reported that UAE visas had been "unofficially closed" for Pakistanis. This was reportedly done over concerns that Pakistanis were engaging in begging rather than seeking legitimate jobs.</p><p>In July, after rejections spiked, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi raised objections with UAE authorities, and assurances were given that approvals would speed up. In April, the ambassador even announced that Pakistanis would soon qualify for a five-year visa. Those assurances now seem to have faded. Work visas reportedly remain open for the moment, but uncertainty hangs over visit visas for ordinary Pakistanis.&nbsp;</p>

The UAE has sharply limited visas for Pakistani passport holders, and for now, only those with diplomatic or blue official passports are getting approval. Millions who hold green passports appear to be shut out. Here's why.

The United Arab Emirates has quietly tightened its visa rules for Pakistanis, suggest reports. On Thursday (Nov 27) a senior Interior Ministry official told a Pakistani Senate committee on Thursday that the UAE has stopped issuing most categories of visas to Pakistani passport holders, and at one point came even close to enforcing a near-complete ban. UAE to ban visas for Pakistanis? No. On Thursday, Additional Interior Secretary Salman Chaudhry, while briefing the Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights, said the UAE and Saudi Arabia had "stopped short of imposing a ban on the Pakistani passport" altogether. However, he explained that the step was eventually paused. He warned that if either nation chose to move ahead, reversing such a decision would be immensely difficult. He said that for now, only two types of Pakistani passports are still being accepted in the UAE: diplomatic and blue official passports. Ordinary Pakistani travellers hold green passports, which means millions are effectively locked out unless they qualify under government service. But why did UAE limit visas for Pakistanis? Backing Chaudhary, Committee chairperson Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri revealed that the tightening was linked to concerns in the Gulf over Pakistanis "getting involved in criminal activities," particularly low-level fraud and visa misuse. She added that in recent months, only a few visas have been issued that too "after much difficulty". The UAE hosts one of the largest Pakistani expatriate populations, a workforce that sends home billions in remittances. This visa halt could thus potentially hit families and Pakistan's foreign reserves at the same time. When Pakistanis begging in the UAE led to Visa ban The Pakistan-UAE visa friction is not new. Earlier this year, it was reported that UAE visas had been "unofficially closed" for Pakistanis. This was reportedly done over concerns that Pakistanis were engaging in begging rather than seeking legitimate jobs. In July, after rejections spiked, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi raised objections with UAE authorities, and assurances were given that approvals would speed up. In April, the ambassador even announced that Pakistanis would soon qualify for a five-year visa. Those assurances now seem to have faded. Work visas reportedly remain open for the moment, but uncertainty hangs over visit visas for ordinary Pakistanis.

<p>The UAE has sharply limited visas for Pakistani passport holders, and for now, only those with diplomatic or blue official passports are getting approval. Millions who hold green passports appear to be shut out. Here's why.</p>

UAE 'stops short' of banning Pakistanis but tightens visa rules for them. What pushed Dubai this far?

<p>Hours after the tragic National Guard shooting near the White House on Wednesday (Nov 26), US President Donald Trump was quick to blame his predecessor Joe Biden's administration, saying that the suspect came to the US in 2021 "on those infamous flights". However, reports now suggest that the shooter, identified as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was actually granted US asylum under the Trump administration.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sarah-beckstrom-one-of-the-national-guards-shot-near-white-house-dies-trump-says-other-soldier-in-very-bad-shape-1764290615212"><strong>Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guards shot near White House dies; Trump says other soldier ‘fighting for life’</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Trump blames Biden</strong></h2><p>The US President along with his FBI, CIA and Homeland Security heads, along with other senior appointees all sought to blame Biden. They insisted that Lakanwal had been granted unvetted access to the United States because of lax asylum policies in the wake of the chaotic final US withdrawal from Afghanistan under the Biden administration. However, the truth is far from that.</p><h2><strong>Who allowed Lakanwal into the US?</strong></h2><p>According to AfghanEvac, a group that helped resettle Afghans in the United States after the military withdrawal, all the evacuees undergo "some of the most extensive security vetting" of any migrants. It noted that Lakanwal was not granted asylum under the Biden admin but was given the approval in April 2025, under the Trump administration. AfghanEvac also noted that Lakanwal would have been eligible to request permanent residency in April 2026, a year after getting the asylum.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-national-guardsman-shot-by-rahmanullah-lakanwal-near-white-house-id-d-as-andrew-wolfe-1764222427397"><strong>US National Guardsman shot by Rahmanullah Lakanwal near White House ID'd as Andrew Wolfe</strong></a></p><p>The suspect, identified by law enforcement sources as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, reportedly fled Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover in 2021. CNN said his fingerprints matched an asylum applicant of the same name. The information was also confirmed by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem who in a social media post refused to "utter this depraved individual's name," saying, "he should be starved of the glory he so desperately wants" confirmed the gunman arrived in the US on September 8, 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome.</p>

Trump sought to blame Biden for the White House shooting suspect’s entry into the US, but reports show otherwise. Turns out Trump administration granted Rahmanullah Lakanwal asylum. Scroll down for the details.

Hours after the tragic National Guard shooting near the White House on Wednesday (Nov 26), US President Donald Trump was quick to blame his predecessor Joe Biden's administration, saying that the suspect came to the US in 2021 "on those infamous flights". However, reports now suggest that the shooter, identified as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was actually granted US asylum under the Trump administration. Also read | Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guards shot near White House dies; Trump says other soldier ‘fighting for life’ Trump blames Biden The US President along with his FBI, CIA and Homeland Security heads, along with other senior appointees all sought to blame Biden. They insisted that Lakanwal had been granted unvetted access to the United States because of lax asylum policies in the wake of the chaotic final US withdrawal from Afghanistan under the Biden administration. However, the truth is far from that. Who allowed Lakanwal into the US? According to AfghanEvac, a group that helped resettle Afghans in the United States after the military withdrawal, all the evacuees undergo "some of the most extensive security vetting" of any migrants. It noted that Lakanwal was not granted asylum under the Biden admin but was given the approval in April 2025, under the Trump administration. AfghanEvac also noted that Lakanwal would have been eligible to request permanent residency in April 2026, a year after getting the asylum. Also read | US National Guardsman shot by Rahmanullah Lakanwal near White House ID'd as Andrew Wolfe The suspect, identified by law enforcement sources as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, reportedly fled Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover in 2021. CNN said his fingerprints matched an asylum applicant of the same name. The information was also confirmed by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem who in a social media post refused to "utter this depraved individual's name," saying, "he should be starved of the glory he so desperately wants" confirmed the gunman arrived in the US on September 8, 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome.

<p>Trump sought to blame Biden for the White House shooting suspect’s entry into the US, but reports show otherwise. Turns out Trump administration granted Rahmanullah Lakanwal asylum. Scroll down for the details.</p>

Trump says Biden let National Guard killer into US, but docs show he signed the asylum papers. All deets inside

<p>Federal agencies, including ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), are now arresting individuals, particularly spouses of US citizens, during routine Green Card interviews at USCIS offices in San Diego, according to several media reports. Immigration lawyers have shared that their clients are being handcuffed and arrested during these interviews despite having followed all required procedures to apply for permanent residency.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>An attorney Saman Nasseri said that ICE has recently been arresting people who have overstayed their visas during these interviews. He said that several of his clients were arrested without prior criminal history or arrests. "None of my clients have any arrests or criminal history. These are cases where individuals entered the country legally, but their visas have expired. All of them are married to US citizens and are going through the normal immigration process," Nasseri was quoted as saying to The New York Times.</p><h2>ICE arrests in San Diego</h2><p>Another immigration attorney, Habib Hasbini, confirmed similar incidents and suggested that the arrests appear to be limited to the San Diego USCIS office so far. "The first incident occurred on November 12, just before a memo from ICE was issued. Since then, I've received several calls from individuals arrested in the same facility," Hasbini was quoted as saying to CBS8. Hasbini also urged people with upcoming Green Card interviews to attend them but advised them to be prepared for the possibility of arrest. He stressed that missing the interview could lead to the case being considered abandoned, and ICE may still arrest individuals who are out of status.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/how-this-popular-namibian-politician-came-to-be-named-adolf-hitler-my-father-probably-did-not-1764303273660"><strong>How this popular Namibian politician came to be named Adolf Hitler - 'My father probably did not...'</strong></a></p><h2><strong>What is Warrant of Arrest?</strong></h2><p>Attorney Tessa Cabrera shared the case of one of her clients, a Mexican national who had been in the US since 2002. He was arrested during his Green Card interview after his US citizen daughter filed an application for his permanent residency. Cabrera explained that after the immigration officer left the room, two ICE officers entered, asked for the man's name, and placed him in handcuffs. The client was later transported to the Otay Mesa Detention Center.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Cabrera said ICE officers provided her with a "Warrant for Arrest", which said that the individual was subject to detention due to being out of status and potentially removable under immigration law. An ICE spokesperson defended the agency’s actions, in an interview to CBS8, saying, "We enforce federal immigration laws through targeted operations that focus on national security, public safety, and border security." The spokesperson continued, “Individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States, including those who are out of status, may be arrested, detained, and removed at federal sites such as USCIS offices, in accordance with US immigration law.”</p>

Green Card interview or arrest? US federal agencies arresting applicants during USCIS interviews

Federal agencies, including ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), are now arresting individuals, particularly spouses of US citizens, during routine Green Card interviews at USCIS offices in San Diego, according to several media reports. Immigration lawyers have shared that their clients are being handcuffed and arrested during these interviews despite having followed all required procedures to apply for permanent residency. An attorney Saman Nasseri said that ICE has recently been arresting people who have overstayed their visas during these interviews. He said that several of his clients were arrested without prior criminal history or arrests. "None of my clients have any arrests or criminal history. These are cases where individuals entered the country legally, but their visas have expired. All of them are married to US citizens and are going through the normal immigration process," Nasseri was quoted as saying to The New York Times. ICE arrests in San Diego Another immigration attorney, Habib Hasbini, confirmed similar incidents and suggested that the arrests appear to be limited to the San Diego USCIS office so far. "The first incident occurred on November 12, just before a memo from ICE was issued. Since then, I've received several calls from individuals arrested in the same facility," Hasbini was quoted as saying to CBS8. Hasbini also urged people with upcoming Green Card interviews to attend them but advised them to be prepared for the possibility of arrest. He stressed that missing the interview could lead to the case being considered abandoned, and ICE may still arrest individuals who are out of status. Also Read: How this popular Namibian politician came to be named Adolf Hitler - 'My father probably did not...' What is Warrant of Arrest? Attorney Tessa Cabrera shared the case of one of her clients, a Mexican national who had been in the US since 2002. He was arrested during his Green Card interview after his US citizen daughter filed an application for his permanent residency. Cabrera explained that after the immigration officer left the room, two ICE officers entered, asked for the man's name, and placed him in handcuffs. The client was later transported to the Otay Mesa Detention Center. Cabrera said ICE officers provided her with a "Warrant for Arrest", which said that the individual was subject to detention due to being out of status and potentially removable under immigration law. An ICE spokesperson defended the agency’s actions, in an interview to CBS8, saying, "We enforce federal immigration laws through targeted operations that focus on national security, public safety, and border security." The spokesperson continued, “Individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States, including those who are out of status, may be arrested, detained, and removed at federal sites such as USCIS offices, in accordance with US immigration law.”

<p>ICE has started arresting visa overstays during Green Card interviews at USCIS offices in San Diego, raising concerns among immigration attorneys about the impact on spouses of US citizens</p>

<p>Adolf Hitler Uunona, a Namibian politician, was re-elected for the fifth time in a local election to retain his seat in a small northern constituency. His name definitely is the first thing that catches the eye since he shares it with the infamous German dictator who killed millions of Jews. According to Euro News, Uunona has represented Ompundja in the Oshana region since 2004 as a member of the South West Africa People's Organisation, or SWAPO. The 59-year-old is clearly aware of his controversial name, but says it has never been a problem. He usually goes by the name Adolf Uunona and says changing it is not an option now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Uunona is quite a contrast to German dictator Hitler and enjoys immense popularity in his constituency comprising 5,000 residents. In 2020, he won 85% of the votes. The official count for the latest election has not been released yet. In an interview with German newspaper Bild in 2020, Uunona clarified that he had “nothing to do” with Nazi ideology. "It wasn't until I was growing up that I realised: This man wanted to subjugate the whole world," Uunona said. “I have nothing to do with any of these things."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He said the name was given to him by his father, although "he probably did not understand" it had such a global meaning. In another interview with the Namibian press, he said that as a child, it was a "totally normal name." He wants everyone to know that just because he is named Hitler, that doesn't mean he has "Adolf Hitler's character or resemble that of Adolf Hitler of Germany."</p><p>Namibia was once a German colony and was later passed on to South African control before becoming independent in 1990. However, Germanic names are still quite popular in the country.</p>

A Namibian politician, who has won a local election for the fifth straight time, shares his name with German dictator Adolf Hitler. He says his father gave him this name, and as a child, he didn't know anything about it.

Adolf Hitler Uunona, a Namibian politician, was re-elected for the fifth time in a local election to retain his seat in a small northern constituency. His name definitely is the first thing that catches the eye since he shares it with the infamous German dictator who killed millions of Jews. According to Euro News, Uunona has represented Ompundja in the Oshana region since 2004 as a member of the South West Africa People's Organisation, or SWAPO. The 59-year-old is clearly aware of his controversial name, but says it has never been a problem. He usually goes by the name Adolf Uunona and says changing it is not an option now. Uunona is quite a contrast to German dictator Hitler and enjoys immense popularity in his constituency comprising 5,000 residents. In 2020, he won 85% of the votes. The official count for the latest election has not been released yet. In an interview with German newspaper Bild in 2020, Uunona clarified that he had “nothing to do” with Nazi ideology. "It wasn't until I was growing up that I realised: This man wanted to subjugate the whole world," Uunona said. “I have nothing to do with any of these things." He said the name was given to him by his father, although "he probably did not understand" it had such a global meaning. In another interview with the Namibian press, he said that as a child, it was a "totally normal name." He wants everyone to know that just because he is named Hitler, that doesn't mean he has "Adolf Hitler's character or resemble that of Adolf Hitler of Germany." Namibia was once a German colony and was later passed on to South African control before becoming independent in 1990. However, Germanic names are still quite popular in the country.

<p>A Namibian politician, who has won a local election for the fifth straight time, shares his name with German dictator Adolf Hitler. He says his father gave him this name, and as a child, he didn't know anything about it.</p>

How this popular Namibian politician came to be named Adolf Hitler - 'My father probably did not...'

<p>A private wedding video from Iran is going viral for showing the stark difference between the elite and the common people. According to Iran International English, the video shows Fatemeh Shamkhani, the daughter of Ali Shamkhani, a close adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. The wedding happened sometime in mid-2024. The wedding took place at the luxurious Espinas Palace Hotel in Tehran, where the bride wore a western-style gown. Fatemeh is seen in a low-cut, strapless gown and a long-train veil. She is not wearing any other head covering, which women in Iran are typically expected to. Several wedding guests can also be seen in western outfits and no head covering. A woman in a blue dress, most likely her mother, accompanies her to the altar and is also seen without a hijab.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>People reacted to the video, with some surprised to see the bride wearing a plunging neckline in Iran. “Amazing how such attire revealing even for the West can be worn in Iran,” a user wrote. Another wrote, “No offense but how is she allowed to wear that.” “The main point is they preach completely opposite to public and they doing it,” one user mentioned. Meanwhile, some others pointed out that the women are not required to follow the dress code in front of their husbands and fathers.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Shamkhani family is involved in shipping and oil industry</strong></h2><p>The video shows significant class and moral divides between those ruling the country and the general public. Besides, the lavish wedding was also called out on social media by people who pointed out the daily struggles of the common man to make ends meet. Shamkhani is a former commander of the regime’s Revolutionary Guards and a key power broker in Iran. He has direct communication with Khamenei himself. He was also involved in cracking down on protests against Iran's morality laws. The Shamkhani family also controls a vast shipping empire, and his son, Hossein Shamkhani, runs an oil empire that accounts for a significant portion of Iranian and Russian crude oil exports.<br>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A video purportedly showing the wedding of the daughter of Ali Shamkhani, a top advisor to Iran&#39;s Supreme Leader, has sparked widespread reactions on social media. <br>Users are criticizing the Islamic Republic officials’ hypocrisy and double standards, pointing to the lavish nature… <a href="https://t.co/Dk5y9Vvgqy">pic.twitter.com/Dk5y9Vvgqy</a></p>&mdash; Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) <a href="https://twitter.com/IranIntl_En/status/1979667329077137619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Iran has witnessed the return of the morality police on the streets to ensure public adherence to Islamic dress codes, especially for women's headscarves. In 2022, the country witnessed widespread protests after Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman, died in police custody after being arrested by the Guidance Patrol on 13 September 2022 for "improperly" wearing the hijab while visiting Tehran from Saqqez. Meanwhile, the economic divide in the country has also increased, with the rich becoming richer. According to Forbes magazine, in 2020, the number of wealthy people grew by 21.6% in Iran as compared to a global average of 6.3%.&nbsp;</p>

A leaked video of the wedding of Fatemeh Shamkhani, the daughter of Ali Shamkhani, a close adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, is going viral on social media. The bride can be seen in a strapless, low-cut gown and no head cover, creating a controversy.

A private wedding video from Iran is going viral for showing the stark difference between the elite and the common people. According to Iran International English, the video shows Fatemeh Shamkhani, the daughter of Ali Shamkhani, a close adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. The wedding happened sometime in mid-2024. The wedding took place at the luxurious Espinas Palace Hotel in Tehran, where the bride wore a western-style gown. Fatemeh is seen in a low-cut, strapless gown and a long-train veil. She is not wearing any other head covering, which women in Iran are typically expected to. Several wedding guests can also be seen in western outfits and no head covering. A woman in a blue dress, most likely her mother, accompanies her to the altar and is also seen without a hijab. People reacted to the video, with some surprised to see the bride wearing a plunging neckline in Iran. “Amazing how such attire revealing even for the West can be worn in Iran,” a user wrote. Another wrote, “No offense but how is she allowed to wear that.” “The main point is they preach completely opposite to public and they doing it,” one user mentioned. Meanwhile, some others pointed out that the women are not required to follow the dress code in front of their husbands and fathers. Shamkhani family is involved in shipping and oil industry The video shows significant class and moral divides between those ruling the country and the general public. Besides, the lavish wedding was also called out on social media by people who pointed out the daily struggles of the common man to make ends meet. Shamkhani is a former commander of the regime’s Revolutionary Guards and a key power broker in Iran. He has direct communication with Khamenei himself. He was also involved in cracking down on protests against Iran's morality laws. The Shamkhani family also controls a vast shipping empire, and his son, Hossein Shamkhani, runs an oil empire that accounts for a significant portion of Iranian and Russian crude oil exports.

<p>A leaked video of the wedding of Fatemeh Shamkhani, the daughter of Ali Shamkhani, a close adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, is going viral on social media. The bride can be seen in a strapless, low-cut gown and no head cover, creating a controversy.</p>

Netizens react as leaked video shows Iranian politician's daughter in low neckline gown: 'No offense but...'

<p>Fire crews spent Friday (Nov 28) searching the last flats of a Hong Kong housing estate gutted by the city's worst fire in almost eight decades, as the death toll climbed to at least 94. With dozens in hospital, many still remain missing. The blaze that tore through Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on Wednesday night, burned for more than 36 hours. Officials say the fire was contained to four blocks within the eight-tower estate, which holds nearly 2,000 units.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signals-new-push-to-choke-off-venezuelan-drug-flow-says-land-crackdowns-are-coming-very-soon-1764292863262"><strong>Trump signals new push to choke off drug flow, says land crackdowns against Venezuela are coming 'very soon'</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Search and rescue efforts ongoing</strong></h2><p>Search teams, as per an AFP report citing deputy director of fire services Derek Armstrong Chan, plan to force entry into every flat by 9 am (0100 GMT) in response to 25 pending calls for help.</p><p>More than 50 people have been hospitalised due to the fire, with at least 12 of the injured in critical and 28 in serious condition. Among the 94 dead are a 37-year-old firefighter and two Indonesian domestic workers.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-high-rise-fire-continues-to-burn-at-least-44-killed-hundreds-still-unaccounted-for-1764211027685"><strong>Hong Kong high-rise fire continues to burn; death toll rises to 55, hundreds still unaccounted for</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Fire still burning?</strong></h2><p>AFP, citing its reporter present at the scene, reports that thick smoke, falling sparks, can still be seen occasionally. It adds that with the charred scaffolding still crumbling down, firefighters continue to hose the structure to prevent reignition.</p><h2><strong>Investigation launched</strong></h2><p>Authorities have launched a full investigation. The estate was wrapped in bamboo scaffolding and plastic mesh for renovations, a possible factor in how quickly the fire moved. Hong Kong’s anti-corruption agency has opened a probe into the project, and three men have been arrested over foam packaging allegedly left at the site.</p><p>The tragedy is the deadliest since 1948, when a blaze triggered by an explosion killed at least 135 people. But officials fear the toll may still rise. City leader John Lee earlier said 279 people had not been accounted for; although authorities later made contact with some, the figure has not been updated.</p>

At least 94 people are dead after Hong Kong’s worst fire in nearly 80 years tore through Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. More than 50 are hospitalised, many critical, and dozens are still missing. All updates here.

Fire crews spent Friday (Nov 28) searching the last flats of a Hong Kong housing estate gutted by the city's worst fire in almost eight decades, as the death toll climbed to at least 94. With dozens in hospital, many still remain missing. The blaze that tore through Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on Wednesday night, burned for more than 36 hours. Officials say the fire was contained to four blocks within the eight-tower estate, which holds nearly 2,000 units. Also read | Trump signals new push to choke off drug flow, says land crackdowns against Venezuela are coming 'very soon' Search and rescue efforts ongoing Search teams, as per an AFP report citing deputy director of fire services Derek Armstrong Chan, plan to force entry into every flat by 9 am (0100 GMT) in response to 25 pending calls for help. More than 50 people have been hospitalised due to the fire, with at least 12 of the injured in critical and 28 in serious condition. Among the 94 dead are a 37-year-old firefighter and two Indonesian domestic workers. Also read | Hong Kong high-rise fire continues to burn; death toll rises to 55, hundreds still unaccounted for Fire still burning? AFP, citing its reporter present at the scene, reports that thick smoke, falling sparks, can still be seen occasionally. It adds that with the charred scaffolding still crumbling down, firefighters continue to hose the structure to prevent reignition. Investigation launched Authorities have launched a full investigation. The estate was wrapped in bamboo scaffolding and plastic mesh for renovations, a possible factor in how quickly the fire moved. Hong Kong’s anti-corruption agency has opened a probe into the project, and three men have been arrested over foam packaging allegedly left at the site. The tragedy is the deadliest since 1948, when a blaze triggered by an explosion killed at least 135 people. But officials fear the toll may still rise. City leader John Lee earlier said 279 people had not been accounted for; although authorities later made contact with some, the figure has not been updated.

<p>At least 94 people are dead after Hong Kong’s worst fire in nearly 80 years tore through Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. More than 50 are hospitalised, many critical, and dozens are still missing. All updates here.</p>

Hong Kong high-rise inferno kills 94, search teams break into final flats. All details here

<p>US President Donald Trump said Thursday (Nov 27) that the US "very soon" would step up its efforts to stop the flow of Venezuelan drug trafficking "by land." The move could sharpen tensions with Venezuela, which has long accused Washington of using anti-narcotics operations as a cover to force regime change. Speaking to US troops via video from Mar-a-Lago on Thanksgiving, Trump claimed great success in stopping narco-terrorism via the sea route.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/xi-jinping-backs-nicolas-maduro-blasts-us-meddling-as-warships-circle-venezuela-1764051446049"><strong>Xi Jinping backs Nicolas Maduro, blasts US meddling as warships circle Venezuela, vows to protect Caracas' sovereignty</strong></a></p><h2><strong>What did Trump say about Venezuela?</strong></h2><p>Speaking during a Thanksgiving video call with American troops, Trump said maritime trafficking from Venezuela had already been largely curbed. "We've almost stopped — it's about 85 per cent stopped by sea," he said. "And we'll be starting to stop them by land also. The land is easier, but that's going to start very soon," he told service members.</p><p>Washington, in recent days, has sent a large deployment of US military to the region, carrying out a number of airstrikes on alleged "narco-terrorist" boats in the international waters there. Washington so far has announced strikes only in international waters, under an anti-drug campaign named Southern Spear. Public statements show that more than 20 operations have been conducted in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, resulting in at least 83 deaths. The US has not released evidence that those targeted were drug traffickers.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sarah-beckstrom-one-of-the-national-guards-shot-near-white-house-dies-trump-says-other-soldier-in-very-bad-shape-1764290615212"><strong>Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guards shot near White House dies; Trump says other soldier ‘fighting for life’</strong></a></p><p>Officially, the mission targets transnational crime and narcotics shipments. Venezuelan officials, however, maintain that the operation is a pretext for regime change and the removal of President Nicolás Maduro, whom the US labels a drug trafficker. Maduro rejects the accusation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Trump said the US will soon boost efforts to block Venezuelan drug trafficking by land, claiming that trafficking via sea routes was already about 85 per cent stopped.

US President Donald Trump said Thursday (Nov 27) that the US "very soon" would step up its efforts to stop the flow of Venezuelan drug trafficking "by land." The move could sharpen tensions with Venezuela, which has long accused Washington of using anti-narcotics operations as a cover to force regime change. Speaking to US troops via video from Mar-a-Lago on Thanksgiving, Trump claimed great success in stopping narco-terrorism via the sea route. Also read | Xi Jinping backs Nicolas Maduro, blasts US meddling as warships circle Venezuela, vows to protect Caracas' sovereignty What did Trump say about Venezuela? Speaking during a Thanksgiving video call with American troops, Trump said maritime trafficking from Venezuela had already been largely curbed. "We've almost stopped — it's about 85 per cent stopped by sea," he said. "And we'll be starting to stop them by land also. The land is easier, but that's going to start very soon," he told service members. Washington, in recent days, has sent a large deployment of US military to the region, carrying out a number of airstrikes on alleged "narco-terrorist" boats in the international waters there. Washington so far has announced strikes only in international waters, under an anti-drug campaign named Southern Spear. Public statements show that more than 20 operations have been conducted in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, resulting in at least 83 deaths. The US has not released evidence that those targeted were drug traffickers. Also read | Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guards shot near White House dies; Trump says other soldier ‘fighting for life’ Officially, the mission targets transnational crime and narcotics shipments. Venezuelan officials, however, maintain that the operation is a pretext for regime change and the removal of President Nicolás Maduro, whom the US labels a drug trafficker. Maduro rejects the accusation.

<p>Trump said the US will soon boost efforts to block Venezuelan drug trafficking by land, claiming that trafficking via sea routes was already about 85 per cent stopped.</p>

Trump signals new push to choke off drug flow, says land crackdowns against Venezuela are coming 'very soon'

<p>At least 33 people have been killed in Thailand as the country was hit by severe floods and torrential rain. Amid this, a video has been circulating showing the dramatic moment captured by a drone showing a family being rescued from the rooftop of their nearly-submerged house in Hat Yai, southern Thailand. As per the TPBS, the family of 5 had smashed through the roof of their house to avoid the rising waters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The footage showed an area engulfed in flood, with only the roofs of the houses visible. A boat was seen heading to a house. On the roof, a family of 5 people was seen with a few things they could have saved in the flood. The rescue team on the boat was seen saving the family. The zoom-out version of the video showed the entire area, buildings, and vehicles almost underwater.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A dramatic moment captured by a drone showed a family being rescued from the rooftop of their nearly-submerged house in Hat Yai, southern Thailand, which is experiencing heavy flooding.<br><br>According to local broadcaster TPBS, the family of 5 had smashed through the roof of their… <a href="https://t.co/hSjMo2rwma">pic.twitter.com/hSjMo2rwma</a></p>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1994012609843220793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The footage showed an area engulfed in flood, with only the roofs of the houses visible. A boat was seen heading to a house. On the roof, a family of 5 people was seen with a few things they could have saved in the flood. 

At least 33 people have been killed in Thailand as the country was hit by severe floods and torrential rain. Amid this, a video has been circulating showing the dramatic moment captured by a drone showing a family being rescued from the rooftop of their nearly-submerged house in Hat Yai, southern Thailand. As per the TPBS, the family of 5 had smashed through the roof of their house to avoid the rising waters. The footage showed an area engulfed in flood, with only the roofs of the houses visible. A boat was seen heading to a house. On the roof, a family of 5 people was seen with a few things they could have saved in the flood. The rescue team on the boat was seen saving the family. The zoom-out version of the video showed the entire area, buildings, and vehicles almost underwater.

<p>The footage showed an area engulfed in flood, with only the roofs of the houses visible. A boat was seen heading to a house. On the roof, a family of 5 people was seen with a few things they could have saved in the flood.&nbsp;</p>

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