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<p>Former CIA officer James Lawler made shocking revelations on Pakistani nuclear scientist AQ Khan, saying "certain Pakistani Generals and leaders were on his payroll." Lawler, who is credited with dismantling the infamous Pakistani scientist's nuclear smuggling network across the world, stated that the United States was suspicious about Khan's activities but was unaware of the scale of his outward trafficking.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lawler, who served as head of the CIA's Counter-Proliferation Division, in an interview with the News agency ANI said, “We were very slow. We thought it was serious that he was supplying Pakistan, but we did not imagine he was going to turn around and become an outward proliferator.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-says-it-was-not-informed-about-geneva-talks-as-zelensky-calls-for-more-steps-to-end-the-war-putin-tump-zelenskyy-russia-ukraine-1763981817604"><strong>Russia says it was not informed of Geneva Talks; strikes Kharkiv amid ongoing peace efforts</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>AQ Khan, who is considered as father of Pakistan's nuclear weapon programme, was also an architect of a global nuclear black market network that illegally supplied the atomic weapon technologies and operational knowledge to many countries, including Iran, North Korea, and Libya.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Divulging details of covert operations, Lawler described Khan as 'Merchant of Death' and revealed that they had to use covert entities that presented themselves as supplier of nuclear technology to infiltrate AQ Khan's networks.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“If I want to want to defeat proliferation and proliferators, I need to become a proliferator," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lawler said the turning point came when, after 9/11, Washington decided to confront Pakistan with &nbsp;“absolutely incontrovertible evidence” of AQ Khan's activities.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/keeping-indus-waters-treaty-in-abeyance-is-real-threat-to-regional-stability-says-pakistan-deputy-pm-dar-narendra-modi-shehbaz-sharif-1763743891601"><strong>Keeping Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance is 'real threat' to regional stability, says Pakistan Deputy PM Dar</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>George Tenet, who was CIA director at the time, personally apprised then Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf of AQ Khan's operations of running an illegal nuclear smuggling network across the world. According to Lawler, Musharraf reacted furiously over sabotage and placed Khan under years-long house arrest, leading to the closure of his proliferation network.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The ex-intelligence officer also advocated for stronger Indo-US cooperation, cautioning that a nuclear conflict in South Asia would leave "only losers" and result in global devastation.</p>

Divulging details of covert operations, Lawler described Khan as 'Merchant of Death' and revealed that they had to use covert entities that presented themselves as supplier of nuclear technology to infiltrate AQ Khan's networks.

Former CIA officer James Lawler made shocking revelations on Pakistani nuclear scientist AQ Khan, saying "certain Pakistani Generals and leaders were on his payroll." Lawler, who is credited with dismantling the infamous Pakistani scientist's nuclear smuggling network across the world, stated that the United States was suspicious about Khan's activities but was unaware of the scale of his outward trafficking. Lawler, who served as head of the CIA's Counter-Proliferation Division, in an interview with the News agency ANI said, “We were very slow. We thought it was serious that he was supplying Pakistan, but we did not imagine he was going to turn around and become an outward proliferator.” Also Read: Russia says it was not informed of Geneva Talks; strikes Kharkiv amid ongoing peace efforts AQ Khan, who is considered as father of Pakistan's nuclear weapon programme, was also an architect of a global nuclear black market network that illegally supplied the atomic weapon technologies and operational knowledge to many countries, including Iran, North Korea, and Libya. Divulging details of covert operations, Lawler described Khan as 'Merchant of Death' and revealed that they had to use covert entities that presented themselves as supplier of nuclear technology to infiltrate AQ Khan's networks. “If I want to want to defeat proliferation and proliferators, I need to become a proliferator," he said. Lawler said the turning point came when, after 9/11, Washington decided to confront Pakistan with “absolutely incontrovertible evidence” of AQ Khan's activities. Also Read: Keeping Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance is 'real threat' to regional stability, says Pakistan Deputy PM Dar George Tenet, who was CIA director at the time, personally apprised then Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf of AQ Khan's operations of running an illegal nuclear smuggling network across the world. According to Lawler, Musharraf reacted furiously over sabotage and placed Khan under years-long house arrest, leading to the closure of his proliferation network. The ex-intelligence officer also advocated for stronger Indo-US cooperation, cautioning that a nuclear conflict in South Asia would leave "only losers" and result in global devastation.

<p>Divulging details of covert operations, Lawler described Khan as 'Merchant of Death' and revealed that they had to use covert entities that presented themselves as supplier of nuclear technology to infiltrate AQ Khan's networks.</p>

Pak generals were on ‘Merchant of Death’ AQ Khan’s payroll, reveals ex-CIA spy who helped dismantle global nuke black market

<p>President Donald Trump says Americans will soon see the full payoff from his sweeping tariff plan, claiming that the real financial impact has yet to be counted. In a Truth Social post, Trump on Sunday (Nov 24) insisted that the United States has already made "hundreds of billions of dollars" from tariffs imposed on foreign countries, but argued that the true gains remain obscured because many businesses stockpiled goods before the tariffs took effect.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/kash-patel-blows-up-at-fbi-swat-team-for-not-playing-bodyguard-for-girlfriend-alexis-wilkins-1763970099758"><strong>Kash Patel blows up at FBI SWAT team for not playing bodyguard for girlfriend Alexis Wilkins</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Nations stockpiling to escape Trump tariffs?</strong></h2><p>According to Trump, companies purchased large inventories early to avoid the higher costs, but those supplies are now running out. He said that once buyers can no longer rely on pre-tariff stock, tariff payments will surge. " That heavy inventory purchase is now, however, wearing thin, and soon Tariffs will be paid on everything they apply to, without avoidance, "predicting that "the amounts payable to the USA will SKYROCKET, over and above the already historic levels of dollars received. These payments will be RECORD SETTING, and put our Nation on a new and unprecedented course," he said.</p><p>Once again referring to America s the "hottest" country in the world, he claimed that “Tariff POWER will bring America National Security and Wealth the likes of which has never been seen before.”</p>

<h2><strong>Congressional estimates don't agree</strong></h2><p>According to The Independent, projections suggest a more modest outcome. The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that the deficit would be reduced by around 3 trillion dollars, roughly 1 trillion less than the administration initially projected, The Independent reported.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-meeting-with-trump-won-t-melt-zohran-mamdani-new-york-mayor-elect-says-potus-still-a-fascist-1763957168723"><strong>One meeting with Trump won't melt Zohran Mamdani? New York Mayor-elect says POTUS still a 'fascist'</strong></a></p><p>Trump argued that the tariff revenue will deliver economic power and national security benefits unmatched in US history, while accusing critics of siding with "hostile foreign interests." He also said he is awaiting an upcoming Supreme Court decision tied to the policy, calling the matter "urgent and time sensitive" to continuing his agenda.<br>&nbsp;</p>

US President Donald Trump claims Americans will soon see massive returns from his tariff strategy, saying businesses can no longer dodge costs by stockpiling goods. He predicts revenue will skyrocket. Scroll for full story.

President Donald Trump says Americans will soon see the full payoff from his sweeping tariff plan, claiming that the real financial impact has yet to be counted. In a Truth Social post, Trump on Sunday (Nov 24) insisted that the United States has already made "hundreds of billions of dollars" from tariffs imposed on foreign countries, but argued that the true gains remain obscured because many businesses stockpiled goods before the tariffs took effect. Also read | Kash Patel blows up at FBI SWAT team for not playing bodyguard for girlfriend Alexis Wilkins Nations stockpiling to escape Trump tariffs? According to Trump, companies purchased large inventories early to avoid the higher costs, but those supplies are now running out. He said that once buyers can no longer rely on pre-tariff stock, tariff payments will surge. " That heavy inventory purchase is now, however, wearing thin, and soon Tariffs will be paid on everything they apply to, without avoidance, "predicting that "the amounts payable to the USA will SKYROCKET, over and above the already historic levels of dollars received. These payments will be RECORD SETTING, and put our Nation on a new and unprecedented course," he said. Once again referring to America s the "hottest" country in the world, he claimed that “Tariff POWER will bring America National Security and Wealth the likes of which has never been seen before.”

<p>US President Donald Trump claims Americans will soon see massive returns from his tariff strategy, saying businesses can no longer dodge costs by stockpiling goods. He predicts revenue will skyrocket. Scroll for full story.</p>

Trump promises Americans 'RECORD SETTING' tariff payoff coming soon, predicts unprecedented amount money for the US

<p>It appears that the display of those stones by Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asim Munir to US President Donald Trump in September has led to some real business deals between the two countries, focused on rare earths. Since Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presented what media reports described as mineral samples in late September, the groundwork for a full-fledged minerals trade has begun.</p><h2>What did Munir show Trump?</h2><p>At the time of the Oval Office meeting, many netizens mockingly referred to Munir as a 'salesman'. Reports said he had shown Trump geological specimens of rare earth or critical minerals, though US sources did not confirm the exact nature of the colourful stones. The symbolic intent was clear: to highlight Pakistan’s mineral potential directly to Trump, &nbsp;when the US was seeking rare earths critical for its key industries and defence.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-cozying-up-with-trump-repeats-anti-india-rhetoric-1754909040774/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-cozying-up-with-trump-repeats-anti-india-rhetoric-1754909040774/embed</a></p><h2>First shipment of Pakistan's enriched critical minerals sent to the US</h2><p>Now, recent reports have said that Pakistan has shipped enriched critical minerals including antimony, copper concentrate, and rare earth elements to the US. This is the first tangible development under the new US–Pakistan minerals cooperation framework, moving beyond diplomatic signalling to real trade.</p><p>Earlier, Pakistan’s Frontier Works Organization and US Strategic Metals inked a deal covering the extraction and export of rare earth metals, alongside plans for value-added processing in Pakistan. A poly-metallic refinery would process critical minerals into intermediate and finished products for American buyers. The multi-hundred-million-dollar cooperation suggests that the US is looking at Pakistan as a supplementary source of critical minerals.</p><p>Separately, US-listed Nova Minerals has signed a strategic MoU with Pakistani company Himalayan Earth Exploration (HEE). The focus is on exploration, technology transfer, capacity building, and trade in high-tech metals including antimony, gold, and rare earth elements. The initial investment could run into hundreds of millions of dollars, according to Nova’s CEO.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/pakistan-army-chief-or-shopkeeper-asim-munir-ridiculed-for-rare-earth-minerals-photo-op-with-trump-watch-1759380620882">Pakistan Army chief or shopkeeper? Asim Munir ridiculed for rare earth minerals photo-op with Trump. Watch</a></p><h2>Rare earths and critical mineral capacity of Pakistan</h2><p>Pakistan could emerge as a significant supplier of critical minerals for the US and beyond. Rare earth element concentrations are estimated up to 1,400 mg/kg in parts of the northern Himalayan and Karakoram belts. Light rare earths more abundant than heavy ones at roughly three to one ratio. Pakistan also holds significant quantities of antimony, copper, gold, tungsten, lithium, cobalt, and other strategic minerals. Most of these resources remain untapped, with an estimated total mineral wealth of up to US$68 trillion.</p><h2>Should India be worried about US–Pakistan rare earths cooperation?</h2><p>Indian strategic and official circles are closely monitoring the growing US–Pakistan minerals cooperation. A sustained minerals corridor linking Pakistan and the US could boost Pakistan’s economic capacity and create a strategic safeguard for the US to secure these assets. India, meanwhile, has its own mineral cooperation frameworks with the US, so a major shift in US focus towards Pakistan is unlikely in the near term.</p><p>Diversifying critical mineral supply chains is a strategic priority for the US. Pakistan’s emerging minerals sector offers an attractive supplementary source for the US. For Pakistan, the partnership promises technology transfer, foreign investment, and trade opportunities in value-added mineral processing.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-asim-munir-shehbaz-sharif-great-people-says-he-can-quickly-solve-afghanistan-pakistan-conflict-1761460929371">Trump calls Asim Munir, Shehbaz Sharif 'great people,' says he can 'quickly solve' Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict</a></p><h2>Pakistan still faces hurdles in rare earths trade</h2><p>Environmental concerns, regulatory gaps, and limited processing capacity remain challenges for Pakistan in exploration and refining of rare earths.&nbsp;</p><p>But if Pakistan overcomes these, the cooperation with US could evolve into a stable mineral supply chain with lasting strategic significance.&nbsp;</p>

Pakistan-US rare earths trade has begun in earnest, couple of months after Asim Munir showed a case full of stones to Trump. What are the key deals? Should India worry?



It appears that the display of those stones by Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asim Munir to US President Donald Trump in September has led to some real business deals between the two countries, focused on rare earths. Since Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presented what media reports described as mineral samples in late September, the groundwork for a full-fledged minerals trade has begun. What did Munir show Trump? At the time of the Oval Office meeting, many netizens mockingly referred to Munir as a 'salesman'. Reports said he had shown Trump geological specimens of rare earth or critical minerals, though US sources did not confirm the exact nature of the colourful stones. The symbolic intent was clear: to highlight Pakistan’s mineral potential directly to Trump, when the US was seeking rare earths critical for its key industries and defence. https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-cozying-up-with-trump-repeats-anti-india-rhetoric-1754909040774/embed First shipment of Pakistan's enriched critical minerals sent to the US Now, recent reports have said that Pakistan has shipped enriched critical minerals including antimony, copper concentrate, and rare earth elements to the US. This is the first tangible development under the new US–Pakistan minerals cooperation framework, moving beyond diplomatic signalling to real trade. Earlier, Pakistan’s Frontier Works Organization and US Strategic Metals inked a deal covering the extraction and export of rare earth metals, alongside plans for value-added processing in Pakistan. A poly-metallic refinery would process critical minerals into intermediate and finished products for American buyers. The multi-hundred-million-dollar cooperation suggests that the US is looking at Pakistan as a supplementary source of critical minerals. Separately, US-listed Nova Minerals has signed a strategic MoU with Pakistani company Himalayan Earth Exploration (HEE). The focus is on exploration, technology transfer, capacity building, and trade in high-tech metals including antimony, gold, and rare earth elements. The initial investment could run into hundreds of millions of dollars, according to Nova’s CEO. Also read: Pakistan Army chief or shopkeeper? Asim Munir ridiculed for rare earth minerals photo-op with Trump. Watch Rare earths and critical mineral capacity of Pakistan Pakistan could emerge as a significant supplier of critical minerals for the US and beyond. Rare earth element concentrations are estimated up to 1,400 mg/kg in parts of the northern Himalayan and Karakoram belts. Light rare earths more abundant than heavy ones at roughly three to one ratio. Pakistan also holds significant quantities of antimony, copper, gold, tungsten, lithium, cobalt, and other strategic minerals. Most of these resources remain untapped, with an estimated total mineral wealth of up to US$68 trillion. Should India be worried about US–Pakistan rare earths cooperation? Indian strategic and official circles are closely monitoring the growing US–Pakistan minerals cooperation. A sustained minerals corridor linking Pakistan and the US could boost Pakistan’s economic capacity and create a strategic safeguard for the US to secure these assets. India, meanwhile, has its own mineral cooperation frameworks with the US, so a major shift in US focus towards Pakistan is unlikely in the near term. Diversifying critical mineral supply chains is a strategic priority for the US. Pakistan’s emerging minerals sector offers an attractive supplementary source for the US. For Pakistan, the partnership promises technology transfer, foreign investment, and trade opportunities in value-added mineral processing. Also read: Trump calls Asim Munir, Shehbaz Sharif 'great people,' says he can 'quickly solve' Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict Pakistan still faces hurdles in rare earths trade Environmental concerns, regulatory gaps, and limited processing capacity remain challenges for Pakistan in exploration and refining of rare earths. But if Pakistan overcomes these, the cooperation with US could evolve into a stable mineral supply chain with lasting strategic significance.

<p>Pakistan-US rare earths trade has begun in earnest, couple of months after Asim Munir showed a case full of stones to Trump. What are the key deals? Should India worry?</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Asim Munir showed Trump those stones. Now, Pak-US rare earths trade is on. Should this worry India?

<p>Kash Patel, US President Donald Trump's FBI director, is under fresh scrutiny after an explosive confrontation with his own security team at the National Rifle Association's annual convention in Atlanta. According to a New York Times report, Patel erupted when members of an FBI SWAT unit assigned to protect his girlfriend, 27-year-old singer Alexis Wilkins, stepped away from their posts after determining she was safe.</p><h2><strong>Patel goes berserk</strong></h2><p>According to the report, Patel had arranged for an entire SWAT team from the bureau’s Atlanta field office to shadow Wilkins at the conference, where she sang the Star Spangled Banner. Current and former officials told the Times the level of protection she received was "highly unusual," with one calling it a glaring misuse of government resources.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-meeting-with-trump-won-t-melt-zohran-mamdani-new-york-mayor-elect-says-potus-still-a-fascist-1763957168723"><strong>One meeting with Trump won't melt Zohran Mamdani? New York Mayor-elect says POTUS still a 'fascist'</strong></a></p><p>Christopher O’Leary, a former Marine and FBI agent who once led high-risk missions, said "The assignment of SWAT-qualified special agents to guard his girlfriend are indicative of his lack of leadership experience, judgment and humility"</p><h2><strong>Mad in love?</strong></h2><p>The controversy follows another report, from MS Now, which found Patel had diverted officers from Nashville’s SWAT unit – Wilkins’ hometown – to protect her earlier this month. Officials quoted in the story called the decision unprecedented and warned it could weaken responses to emergencies, including mass shootings.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-defends-trump-s-quiet-piggy-insult-calls-criticism-deliberate-deception-to-wage-war-on-president-1763625900001"><strong>White House jumps to defend Trump’s 'quiet piggy' insult, says 'you have to be able to take it'</strong></a></p><p>Agents in Salt Lake City were also ordered to protect Wilkins at a September event despite having just worked extended hours after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the Times said. "There is no legitimate justification for this. This is a clear abuse of position and misuse of government resources," O’Leary told MS Now. "She is not his spouse, does not live in the same house or even in the same city."</p><p>Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell blasted Patel on X, saying the director refused similar protection for democratic lawmakers facing threats. "Can only conclude he wants us dead," he wrote.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I don’t want anything to happen to <a href="https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FBIDirectorKash</a> or his girlfriend. Protect her if she’s threatened. <br><br>It’s just F’d up that he REFUSES to protect me and my kids from MULTIPLE specific death threats.  Same for other Dem colleagues.  Can only conclude he wants us dead. <a href="https://t.co/nI4etRdLVi">https://t.co/nI4etRdLVi</a></p>&mdash; Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) <a href="https://twitter.com/RepSwalwell/status/1990445187844464863?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Patel has faced a string of scandals over his personal use of taxpayer resources, including a $60 million government jet trip to watch Wilkins perform. Wilkins has defended the security, posting screenshots of violent threats she received, including messages wishing for her death.&nbsp;</p>

Kash Patel is facing blowback again after reportedly erupting at FBI SWAT teams he had ordered to guard his girlfriend at events, sparking accusations of abusing power and misusing resources. Scroll for full story.

Kash Patel, US President Donald Trump's FBI director, is under fresh scrutiny after an explosive confrontation with his own security team at the National Rifle Association's annual convention in Atlanta. According to a New York Times report, Patel erupted when members of an FBI SWAT unit assigned to protect his girlfriend, 27-year-old singer Alexis Wilkins, stepped away from their posts after determining she was safe. Patel goes berserk According to the report, Patel had arranged for an entire SWAT team from the bureau’s Atlanta field office to shadow Wilkins at the conference, where she sang the Star Spangled Banner. Current and former officials told the Times the level of protection she received was "highly unusual," with one calling it a glaring misuse of government resources. Also read | One meeting with Trump won't melt Zohran Mamdani? New York Mayor-elect says POTUS still a 'fascist' Christopher O’Leary, a former Marine and FBI agent who once led high-risk missions, said "The assignment of SWAT-qualified special agents to guard his girlfriend are indicative of his lack of leadership experience, judgment and humility" Mad in love? The controversy follows another report, from MS Now, which found Patel had diverted officers from Nashville’s SWAT unit – Wilkins’ hometown – to protect her earlier this month. Officials quoted in the story called the decision unprecedented and warned it could weaken responses to emergencies, including mass shootings. Also read | White House jumps to defend Trump’s 'quiet piggy' insult, says 'you have to be able to take it' Agents in Salt Lake City were also ordered to protect Wilkins at a September event despite having just worked extended hours after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the Times said. "There is no legitimate justification for this. This is a clear abuse of position and misuse of government resources," O’Leary told MS Now. "She is not his spouse, does not live in the same house or even in the same city." Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell blasted Patel on X, saying the director refused similar protection for democratic lawmakers facing threats. "Can only conclude he wants us dead," he wrote.

<p>Kash Patel is facing blowback again after reportedly erupting at FBI SWAT teams he had ordered to guard his girlfriend at events, sparking accusations of abusing power and misusing resources. Scroll for full story.</p>

Kash Patel blows up at FBI SWAT team for not playing bodyguard for girlfriend Alexis Wilkins

<p>The Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas or Martyrdom Day is observed annually on 24th November. This day commemorates the sacrifice of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadar, whose actions deeply shaped the course of Sikhism. He laid down his life to safeguard a core human right: the freedom to practice one's religion or faith without interference.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Guru Tegh Bahadar's bravery underscored the need to uphold one's principles and protect the rights of others. The event stands as a significant milestone in Sikh history and a lasting emblem of the Sikh values of courage, conviction, and compassion.</p><h2>7 facts about the ninth Sikh Guru you should know</h2><h3>1. Early life of Guru Tegh Bahadar</h3><p>Born in Amritsar in 1621 as Tyaga Mal, Guru Tegh Bahadur was the youngest son of Guru Hargobind. Renamed after showing bravery in battle, he mastered Sikh traditions, archery, and horseback riding, and studied scriptures like the Vedas and Upanishads. He married Mata Gujri in 1632. Growing up in the Sikh spiritual centre shaped his future as a revered leader.</p><h3>2. Stay at the ancestral village</h3><p>In the 1640s, Guru Hargobind’s family, including Guru Tegh Bahadur and Mata Gujri, moved to the prosperous village of Bakala. After Guru Hargobind’s death, Tegh Bahadur stayed there with his mother and wife. This peaceful period marked an important transition, as Bakala later became the place where he would be recognised and elevated as the ninth Sikh Guru.</p><h3>3. Guruship&nbsp;</h3><p>After Guru Har Krishan died in 1664, confusion arose as many in Bakala claimed guruship. Trader Baba Makhan Shah Labana identified the true Guru by testing his vow of 500 coins, which only Tegh Bahadur detected. A Sikh congregation formally appointed him the ninth Guru, with Diwan Durga Mal presiding over the ceremony, ending the uncertainty.</p><h3>4. Works Of Guru Tegh Bahadur</h3><p>Guru Tegh Bahadur made significant contributions to Sikh scripture. He enriched Sikh scripture with 116 shabads and 15 ragas, including the Shloks in the Guru Granth Sahib. Additionally, his followers, known as bhagats, created 782 bani compositions related to Sikhism. Guru Tegh Bahadur's writings explore themes like God’s nature, human conduct, suffering, dignity, service, and liberation. His contributions provide profound insights into Sikh philosophy and continue shaping Sikh spiritual thought.</p><h3>5. Journey&nbsp;</h3><p>To spread Guru Nanak’s (the first Sikh guru) teachings, Guru Tegh Bahadur travelled widely across India, visiting cities such as Dhaka, Mathura, Assam, Agra, and Varanasi. He established wells and langars to aid the poor, and many places he visited became historic Sikh sites. His message attracted followers, including Mughal opponents, ultimately contributing to the circumstances that led to his execution in 1675.</p><h3>6. Martyrdom&nbsp;</h3><p>Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed in Delhi in 1675 by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb for refusing to accept Aurangzeb's rule, forced conversion and defending religious freedom. The sites of his execution and cremation are now revered as Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib and Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib. Additionally, the contributions of Guru Tegh Bahadur to the Sikh holy book, Guru Granth Sahib, are highly valued. His resistance preserved the dignity of oppressed communities and inspired generations to uphold justice. His sacrifice is commemorated annually on November 24.</p><h3>7. Memorials&nbsp;</h3><p>Guru Tegh Bahadur defended oppressed communities, founded Anandpur Sahib, and protected Kashmiri Pandits from Mughal persecution. After his martyrdom, shrines like Sis Ganj Sahib and Rakab Ganj Sahib were built in his honour. His companions, Bhai Mati Dass, Bhai Sati Das, and Bhai Dayala, were also martyred. His sacrifice profoundly shaped Guru Gobind Singh, who later formed the Khalsa to resist tyranny.</p>

Guru Tegh Bahadar's bravery underscored the need to uphold one's principles and protect the rights of others. The event stands as a significant milestone in Sikh history and a lasting emblem of the Sikh values of courage, conviction, and compassion.

The Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas or Martyrdom Day is observed annually on 24th November. This day commemorates the sacrifice of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadar, whose actions deeply shaped the course of Sikhism. He laid down his life to safeguard a core human right: the freedom to practice one's religion or faith without interference. Guru Tegh Bahadar's bravery underscored the need to uphold one's principles and protect the rights of others. The event stands as a significant milestone in Sikh history and a lasting emblem of the Sikh values of courage, conviction, and compassion. 7 facts about the ninth Sikh Guru you should know 1. Early life of Guru Tegh Bahadar Born in Amritsar in 1621 as Tyaga Mal, Guru Tegh Bahadur was the youngest son of Guru Hargobind. Renamed after showing bravery in battle, he mastered Sikh traditions, archery, and horseback riding, and studied scriptures like the Vedas and Upanishads. He married Mata Gujri in 1632. Growing up in the Sikh spiritual centre shaped his future as a revered leader. 2. Stay at the ancestral village In the 1640s, Guru Hargobind’s family, including Guru Tegh Bahadur and Mata Gujri, moved to the prosperous village of Bakala. After Guru Hargobind’s death, Tegh Bahadur stayed there with his mother and wife. This peaceful period marked an important transition, as Bakala later became the place where he would be recognised and elevated as the ninth Sikh Guru. 3. Guruship After Guru Har Krishan died in 1664, confusion arose as many in Bakala claimed guruship. Trader Baba Makhan Shah Labana identified the true Guru by testing his vow of 500 coins, which only Tegh Bahadur detected. A Sikh congregation formally appointed him the ninth Guru, with Diwan Durga Mal presiding over the ceremony, ending the uncertainty. 4. Works Of Guru Tegh Bahadur Guru Tegh Bahadur made significant contributions to Sikh scripture. He enriched Sikh scripture with 116 shabads and 15 ragas, including the Shloks in the Guru Granth Sahib. Additionally, his followers, known as bhagats, created 782 bani compositions related to Sikhism. Guru Tegh Bahadur's writings explore themes like God’s nature, human conduct, suffering, dignity, service, and liberation. His contributions provide profound insights into Sikh philosophy and continue shaping Sikh spiritual thought. 5. Journey To spread Guru Nanak’s (the first Sikh guru) teachings, Guru Tegh Bahadur travelled widely across India, visiting cities such as Dhaka, Mathura, Assam, Agra, and Varanasi. He established wells and langars to aid the poor, and many places he visited became historic Sikh sites. His message attracted followers, including Mughal opponents, ultimately contributing to the circumstances that led to his execution in 1675. 6. Martyrdom Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed in Delhi in 1675 by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb for refusing to accept Aurangzeb's rule, forced conversion and defending religious freedom. The sites of his execution and cremation are now revered as Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib and Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib. Additionally, the contributions of Guru Tegh Bahadur to the Sikh holy book, Guru Granth Sahib, are highly valued. His resistance preserved the dignity of oppressed communities and inspired generations to uphold justice. His sacrifice is commemorated annually on November 24. 7. Memorials Guru Tegh Bahadur defended oppressed communities, founded Anandpur Sahib, and protected Kashmiri Pandits from Mughal persecution. After his martyrdom, shrines like Sis Ganj Sahib and Rakab Ganj Sahib were built in his honour. His companions, Bhai Mati Dass, Bhai Sati Das, and Bhai Dayala, were also martyred. His sacrifice profoundly shaped Guru Gobind Singh, who later formed the Khalsa to resist tyranny.

<p>Guru Tegh Bahadar's bravery underscored the need to uphold one's principles and protect the rights of others. The event stands as a significant milestone in Sikh history and a lasting emblem of the Sikh values of courage, conviction, and compassion.</p>

Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas 2025: 7 facts about the ninth Sikh guru you should know

<p>Laptops are back, with better AI chips that enable online work without having to download software for once heavy-duty tasks like video and music production. The global laptop market is slowly recovering after turbulence. The new generation of AI processors is reviving consumer interest. But there are hurdles: Prices are up as production costs is rising due to supply chain constraints, component shortage, and geopolitical tensions.&nbsp;</p><h2>Laptop shipments fell sharply in 2022-2023 after pandemic boom</h2><p>After many years of struggle that saw big players like IBM, Sony and Toshiba exiting the PC market in the 2010s, there was a boom during the Covid pandemic, accelerated by work from home. As the lockdowns ended, personal laptops saw one of the steepest corrections in the industry’s recent history. In 2024, the market stabilised with a modest annual growth of about 1.3 per cent. According to a Canalys estimate, total PC shipments (out of which up to 85 per cent are laptops), rose to roughly 255 million units in 2024, up nearly 4 per cent. This broke an eight-quarter streak of declines. Lenovo, HP and Dell together accounted for more than 60 per cent of these shipments. This was helped by continuing patterns of hybrid work, and as fleets of devices purchased in the pandemic's early years crossed their refresh cycle.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-saudi-talks-trump-says-us-is-negotiating-advanced-chip-exports-to-saudi-1763534319813/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-saudi-talks-trump-says-us-is-negotiating-advanced-chip-exports-to-saudi-1763534319813/embed</a></p><h2>The rise of so-called 'AI PCs'</h2><p>The biggest hype in recent years has been around AI processors from Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, and Apple that incorporate dedicated neural processing units (NPUs) on laptops. Intel’s Core Ultra chips, AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 series, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite, and Apple’s M4 processors all include NPUs. New models like the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i, HP Spectre x360 AI, Asus Vivobook S 15 (Snapdragon X Elite), and Apple MacBook Air M4 highlight this shift to AI computing. They enable hardware acceleration for on-device AI tasks, like real-time video enhancement, noise filtering, and other productivity tasks, reducing reliance on cloud computing. A Gartner forecast showed that AI-capable PCs will account for roughly 31 per cent of global PC shipments in 2025, and more than half by 2026, with laptops leading the adoption.</p><p>Available data from 2025 shows AI-equipped laptops are in high demand compared to traditional models. Business buyers bought in bulk as they prepare for Windows 10’s end of support in October 2025 on many earlier PC models. Many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have been advertising AI features as “future-proof” for productivity, security, and device-local workloads. Enterprise orders reportedly increased by more than 10 per cent year on year.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vikram-chip-at-semicon-india-2025-india-fired-first-shot-in-global-chip-wars-here-is-why-it-s-not-just-another-science-story-1756812544584">Vikram chip at Semicon India 2025: India fired its first shot in global 'chip wars'. Here is why it's not just another science story</a></p><h2>Laptop resurgence also comes with higher prices: Chip wars and battery shortages</h2><p>A parallel trend is the higher cost of laptops. The average selling prices (ASPs) are up, driven by factors of geopolitics and the global contest for semiconductors and rare earths. As a result, ASPs rose from about 720 US dollars in 2021 to about 820 US dollars in 2024. AI-capable components like NPUs, advanced memory, and power-efficient displays led to higher cost of production than previous models. The export restrictions from countries like China and the US, part of the chip war, led to supply chain issues. Logistics bottlenecks continue to add to the cost of buying laptops. Besides the chips, the contest for critical minerals behind the high-performance lithium batteries is also weighing on the prices. Demand for lithium and cobalt is particularly tight.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-could-change-ai-google-gemini-is-performing-strong-even-without-nvidia-gpus-1763599705063">‘Could change AI’: Google Gemini is performing strong even without Nvidia GPUs</a></p><h2>How geopolitics is affecting price of laptops</h2><p>Laptops are among items where geopolitical uncertainty is strongly felt in pricing. The US tariff war with China and other countries prompted some laptop makers to pull shipments forward and diversify production locations, raising costs. Apple, HP and Dell shifted some production to Vietnam and India. Currency fluctuations and rising labour costs in Asian manufacturing hubs are adding to the retail prices of laptops.</p><p>As a result of these factors, premium and mid-range laptop prices rose in 2024. Data from 2025 suggests the trend will continue, as AI models are dominating sales. This is strangely leading to an interesting situation. While laptops are now rebounding, many lower-income customers are either postponing upgrades or refurbishing older laptops. The used-laptop market grew by more than 9 per cent in 2024.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/these-chips-make-apple-iphone-air-the-most-power-efficient-mobile-ever-1757443441511">These chips make Apple iPhone Air the most power-efficient mobile ever</a></p><h2>What does the future look for laptops?</h2><p>For the foreseeable future, the demand for laptops is going to be steady if not astronomical, but it's not always going to be pocket-friendly for the middle or lower-income consumers. Industry remains cautiously optimistic, offering AI-driven features. The Windows 11-only PC era is here, since Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10. This means enterprises will have to buy new models. Shipment volumes are stabilising in spite of the geopolitical headwinds. Laptops have suddenly become more relevant in an era increasingly defined by intelligent computing.</p>

Global laptop sales are seeing a slow rebound, helped by the advent of AI chips. But politics can hold back this revival, as prices rise due to supply chain strains largely brought about by chip wars, tariff tensions and rare earths competition. Here's a situation report

Laptops are back, with better AI chips that enable online work without having to download software for once heavy-duty tasks like video and music production. The global laptop market is slowly recovering after turbulence. The new generation of AI processors is reviving consumer interest. But there are hurdles: Prices are up as production costs is rising due to supply chain constraints, component shortage, and geopolitical tensions. Laptop shipments fell sharply in 2022-2023 after pandemic boom After many years of struggle that saw big players like IBM, Sony and Toshiba exiting the PC market in the 2010s, there was a boom during the Covid pandemic, accelerated by work from home. As the lockdowns ended, personal laptops saw one of the steepest corrections in the industry’s recent history. In 2024, the market stabilised with a modest annual growth of about 1.3 per cent. According to a Canalys estimate, total PC shipments (out of which up to 85 per cent are laptops), rose to roughly 255 million units in 2024, up nearly 4 per cent. This broke an eight-quarter streak of declines. Lenovo, HP and Dell together accounted for more than 60 per cent of these shipments. This was helped by continuing patterns of hybrid work, and as fleets of devices purchased in the pandemic's early years crossed their refresh cycle. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-saudi-talks-trump-says-us-is-negotiating-advanced-chip-exports-to-saudi-1763534319813/embed The rise of so-called 'AI PCs' The biggest hype in recent years has been around AI processors from Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, and Apple that incorporate dedicated neural processing units (NPUs) on laptops. Intel’s Core Ultra chips, AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 series, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite, and Apple’s M4 processors all include NPUs. New models like the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i, HP Spectre x360 AI, Asus Vivobook S 15 (Snapdragon X Elite), and Apple MacBook Air M4 highlight this shift to AI computing. They enable hardware acceleration for on-device AI tasks, like real-time video enhancement, noise filtering, and other productivity tasks, reducing reliance on cloud computing. A Gartner forecast showed that AI-capable PCs will account for roughly 31 per cent of global PC shipments in 2025, and more than half by 2026, with laptops leading the adoption. Available data from 2025 shows AI-equipped laptops are in high demand compared to traditional models. Business buyers bought in bulk as they prepare for Windows 10’s end of support in October 2025 on many earlier PC models. Many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have been advertising AI features as “future-proof” for productivity, security, and device-local workloads. Enterprise orders reportedly increased by more than 10 per cent year on year. Also read: Vikram chip at Semicon India 2025: India fired its first shot in global 'chip wars'. Here is why it's not just another science story Laptop resurgence also comes with higher prices: Chip wars and battery shortages A parallel trend is the higher cost of laptops. The average selling prices (ASPs) are up, driven by factors of geopolitics and the global contest for semiconductors and rare earths. As a result, ASPs rose from about 720 US dollars in 2021 to about 820 US dollars in 2024. AI-capable components like NPUs, advanced memory, and power-efficient displays led to higher cost of production than previous models. The export restrictions from countries like China and the US, part of the chip war, led to supply chain issues. Logistics bottlenecks continue to add to the cost of buying laptops. Besides the chips, the contest for critical minerals behind the high-performance lithium batteries is also weighing on the prices. Demand for lithium and cobalt is particularly tight. Also read: ‘Could change AI’: Google Gemini is performing strong even without Nvidia GPUs How geopolitics is affecting price of laptops Laptops are among items where geopolitical uncertainty is strongly felt in pricing. The US tariff war with China and other countries prompted some laptop makers to pull shipments forward and diversify production locations, raising costs. Apple, HP and Dell shifted some production to Vietnam and India. Currency fluctuations and rising labour costs in Asian manufacturing hubs are adding to the retail prices of laptops. As a result of these factors, premium and mid-range laptop prices rose in 2024. Data from 2025 suggests the trend will continue, as AI models are dominating sales. This is strangely leading to an interesting situation. While laptops are now rebounding, many lower-income customers are either postponing upgrades or refurbishing older laptops. The used-laptop market grew by more than 9 per cent in 2024. Also read: These chips make Apple iPhone Air the most power-efficient mobile ever What does the future look for laptops? For the foreseeable future, the demand for laptops is going to be steady if not astronomical, but it's not always going to be pocket-friendly for the middle or lower-income consumers. Industry remains cautiously optimistic, offering AI-driven features. The Windows 11-only PC era is here, since Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10. This means enterprises will have to buy new models. Shipment volumes are stabilising in spite of the geopolitical headwinds. Laptops have suddenly become more relevant in an era increasingly defined by intelligent computing.

<p>Global laptop sales are seeing a slow rebound, helped by the advent of AI chips. But politics can hold back this revival, as prices rise due to supply chain strains largely brought about by chip wars, tariff tensions and rare earths competition. Here's a situation report</p>

Rebound of the laptop: AI chips fuel sales recovery but geopolitics, shortages and high costs can hurt this boom

<p>A sharp drop in night temperatures has ushered in the harshest phase of winter across Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Ladakh, with several stations in the Kashmir Valley recording sub-zero temperatures and higher reaches experiencing severe freezing conditions.</p><p>Pulwama and Shopian emerged as the coldest places in the Kashmir Valley, both dipping to minus 5.1 and minus 5 degrees, while the famous tourist resort of Pahalgam in South Kashmir's Anantnag recorded the temperature at minus 4. Pampore was at minus 4.5, and North Kashmir's Baramulla district was at minus 4 degrees. The iconic ski resort of Gulmarg, however, remained relatively warmer at minus 1.9 degrees.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/justice-surya-kant-takes-oath-as-53rd-chief-justice-of-india-1763959219471"><strong>Justice Surya Kant takes oath as 53rd Chief Justice of India</strong></a></p><p>The mercury took an abrupt dip along the Srinagar–Leh highway, with the high-altitude Zojila Pass recording a bone-chilling minus 16, the lowest temperature reported across J&amp;K and Ladakh today.</p><p>Srinagar city recorded minus 3.2, over three degrees below normal for this time of the year, while Srinagar Airport was slightly colder at minus 3.6 degrees.</p><p>In contrast, the Jammu region remained comparatively milder. The winter capital, Jammu, recorded a minimum of 10 degrees, while Katra (base camp for Vaishno Devi) and Kathua both logged 9.2 degrees. Hill stations like Batote were at 5.5 degrees and Bhaderwah at 0.5 degrees. Banihal on the Jawahar Tunnel axis dipped to minus 1.2 degrees.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/red-fort-blast-case-shaheen-got-new-pan-card-made-applied-for-renewal-of-passport-1763961602527"><strong>Red Fort blast case: Shaheen got new PAN card made, applied for renewal of passport</strong></a></p><p>Ladakh continued its deep freeze, with Drass recording minus 10.3 degrees, followed by Nyoma at minus 11.8 degrees. Leh city recorded the minimum at minus 8.2, while Kargil was marginally colder at minus 8.6 degrees.</p><p>The Meteorological Department has forecast mainly dry weather over the next few days, with little chance of snowfall till November 30. Night temperatures are likely to drop further across Kashmir and Ladakh, intensifying the cold wave conditions.</p>

The mercury took an abrupt dip along the Srinagar–Leh highway, with the high-altitude Zojila Pass recording a bone-chilling minus 16, the lowest temperature reported across J&K and Ladakh today.

A sharp drop in night temperatures has ushered in the harshest phase of winter across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, with several stations in the Kashmir Valley recording sub-zero temperatures and higher reaches experiencing severe freezing conditions. Pulwama and Shopian emerged as the coldest places in the Kashmir Valley, both dipping to minus 5.1 and minus 5 degrees, while the famous tourist resort of Pahalgam in South Kashmir's Anantnag recorded the temperature at minus 4. Pampore was at minus 4.5, and North Kashmir's Baramulla district was at minus 4 degrees. The iconic ski resort of Gulmarg, however, remained relatively warmer at minus 1.9 degrees. Also read | Justice Surya Kant takes oath as 53rd Chief Justice of India The mercury took an abrupt dip along the Srinagar–Leh highway, with the high-altitude Zojila Pass recording a bone-chilling minus 16, the lowest temperature reported across J&K and Ladakh today. Srinagar city recorded minus 3.2, over three degrees below normal for this time of the year, while Srinagar Airport was slightly colder at minus 3.6 degrees. In contrast, the Jammu region remained comparatively milder. The winter capital, Jammu, recorded a minimum of 10 degrees, while Katra (base camp for Vaishno Devi) and Kathua both logged 9.2 degrees. Hill stations like Batote were at 5.5 degrees and Bhaderwah at 0.5 degrees. Banihal on the Jawahar Tunnel axis dipped to minus 1.2 degrees. Also read | Red Fort blast case: Shaheen got new PAN card made, applied for renewal of passport Ladakh continued its deep freeze, with Drass recording minus 10.3 degrees, followed by Nyoma at minus 11.8 degrees. Leh city recorded the minimum at minus 8.2, while Kargil was marginally colder at minus 8.6 degrees. The Meteorological Department has forecast mainly dry weather over the next few days, with little chance of snowfall till November 30. Night temperatures are likely to drop further across Kashmir and Ladakh, intensifying the cold wave conditions.

<p>The mercury took an abrupt dip along the Srinagar–Leh highway, with the high-altitude Zojila Pass recording a bone-chilling minus 16, the lowest temperature reported across J&amp;K and Ladakh today.</p>

Kashmir shivers as intense cold wave grips valley, Zojila temp dips to minus 16

<p>Indian women’s cricket team’s vice-captain Smriti Mandhana’s husband-to-be and music composer Palash Muchhal had to be taken to the hospital on Sunday evening after his condition deteriorated due to a viral infection and increased acidity. According to reports, Palash’s condition was not considered serious, and he was discharged shortly after receiving treatment, returning to the hotel the same evening.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The news comes hours after it was reported that Palash and Smriti’s wedding ceremony had to be called off on Sunday after her father suffered a medical emergency.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Smriti Mandhana’s wedding celebration halted</h2><p>Smriti and Palash were scheduled to marry on Sunday. However, the wedding had to be postponed indefinitely after Smriti’s father, Srinivas Mandhana, developed chest-pain symptoms resembling a heart attack at the venue.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>An ambulance was rushed to the spot, and he was admitted to a local hospital soon after. The sudden emergency brought the festivities to a complete halt as Smriti refused to proceed with her wedding in her father’s absence.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Doctors later confirmed that he suffered symptoms of angina pectoris, a condition associated with coronary heart disease.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“He suffered angina around 1.30 pm and was admitted to our hospital at 2.15 pm. He is currently in the Intensive Care Unit… we will run further tests on Monday before deciding whether angiography is required,” said Naman Shah, neuro physician and chairman of Sarvhit Hospital and Clinical Research Centre.</p><h2>Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s wedding</h2><p>The couple’s wedding was being considered as one of the most anticipated events in Indian sports this year. The wedding, according to Smriti’s team, has been postponed indefinitely and will now be rescheduled once the family comes out of this medical emergency. Reports state that the doctors are expected to reassess Srinivas Mandhana’s condition on Monday before determining further treatment.</p>

Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchchal's wedding on Sunday came to an abrupt halt after the cricketer's father was rushed to the hospital due to a medical emergency. Palash too had to be taken to a hospital due to a viral infection and a case of acidity. 

Indian women’s cricket team’s vice-captain Smriti Mandhana’s husband-to-be and music composer Palash Muchhal had to be taken to the hospital on Sunday evening after his condition deteriorated due to a viral infection and increased acidity. According to reports, Palash’s condition was not considered serious, and he was discharged shortly after receiving treatment, returning to the hotel the same evening. The news comes hours after it was reported that Palash and Smriti’s wedding ceremony had to be called off on Sunday after her father suffered a medical emergency. Smriti Mandhana’s wedding celebration halted Smriti and Palash were scheduled to marry on Sunday. However, the wedding had to be postponed indefinitely after Smriti’s father, Srinivas Mandhana, developed chest-pain symptoms resembling a heart attack at the venue. An ambulance was rushed to the spot, and he was admitted to a local hospital soon after. The sudden emergency brought the festivities to a complete halt as Smriti refused to proceed with her wedding in her father’s absence. Doctors later confirmed that he suffered symptoms of angina pectoris, a condition associated with coronary heart disease. “He suffered angina around 1.30 pm and was admitted to our hospital at 2.15 pm. He is currently in the Intensive Care Unit… we will run further tests on Monday before deciding whether angiography is required,” said Naman Shah, neuro physician and chairman of Sarvhit Hospital and Clinical Research Centre. Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s wedding The couple’s wedding was being considered as one of the most anticipated events in Indian sports this year. The wedding, according to Smriti’s team, has been postponed indefinitely and will now be rescheduled once the family comes out of this medical emergency. Reports state that the doctors are expected to reassess Srinivas Mandhana’s condition on Monday before determining further treatment.

<p>Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchchal's wedding on Sunday came to an abrupt halt after the cricketer's father was rushed to the hospital due to a medical emergency. Palash too had to be taken to a hospital due to a viral infection and a case of acidity.&nbsp;</p>

Smriti Mandhana wedding: Groom-to-be Palash Muchhal rushed to hospital amid cricketer’s father’s medical emergency

<p>Sam Altman’s blockchain company, “Tools for Humanity,” has made a startling demand from its staff. The company's flagship “solution” is something it calls the Orb, a spherical eyeball scanner. It basically verifies whether whoever is on the other side is a human through the crypto platform Worldcoin. The Orb sounds pretty confusing about its job, but the people tasked with working on it and other products have it all laid out pretty clearly, and that is complete devotion to the company. According to Business Insider, the company’s CEO, Alex Blania, told the staff at an all-hands conclave that they need to be fully devoted to their job, or quit. They have reportedly been told to work weekends "for the good of humanity." BI reported, "We will neither fail, nor will we be an average outcome, and that’s what we want and that’s all I care about every day and all you should care about every day, and nothing else should matter."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At the all-hands, Blania said, "We don’t care about politics, we don’t care about DEI, we don’t care about anything, we just care about how we can achieve the mission through merit, performance, and excellence." And if you are not prepared for it, and "care about something else, you should just not be here. It’s as simple as that."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>"We work weekends for humanity"</strong></h2><p>Tools for Humanity’s "team values" also talk about how the project is "important for humanity", and for that, it is crucial that the employees "work weekends and are always on call". A TV screen broadcasting a video at the company’s former office in San Francisco in February was seen by Business Insider. It read, “We believe this is a once-in-a-lifetime project and that success is important for humanity. Therefore, we work weekends, we’re always on call, and we push as hard as our circumstances allow us to. As a result, we defy the odds, get to escape velocity and succeed on the mission."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Altman's Orb has failed to take-off</strong></h2><p>Orb was launched two years ago to get two billion people to sign up in this time period. However, it has largely been a failure as Altman's product has only managed about 17.5 million subscribers. Meanwhile, the news of the staff being asked to be at the beck and call of the company on all days, at all hours, is inviting criticism, making it a double dud for Altman.</p>

Tools for Humanity, Sam Altmans technology company focused on developing tools for digital identity and blockchain, is asking its staff to be available to work weekends and answer calls at all hours. If they cannot do so, they should not be here. 

Sam Altman’s blockchain company, “Tools for Humanity,” has made a startling demand from its staff. The company's flagship “solution” is something it calls the Orb, a spherical eyeball scanner. It basically verifies whether whoever is on the other side is a human through the crypto platform Worldcoin. The Orb sounds pretty confusing about its job, but the people tasked with working on it and other products have it all laid out pretty clearly, and that is complete devotion to the company. According to Business Insider, the company’s CEO, Alex Blania, told the staff at an all-hands conclave that they need to be fully devoted to their job, or quit. They have reportedly been told to work weekends "for the good of humanity." BI reported, "We will neither fail, nor will we be an average outcome, and that’s what we want and that’s all I care about every day and all you should care about every day, and nothing else should matter." At the all-hands, Blania said, "We don’t care about politics, we don’t care about DEI, we don’t care about anything, we just care about how we can achieve the mission through merit, performance, and excellence." And if you are not prepared for it, and "care about something else, you should just not be here. It’s as simple as that." "We work weekends for humanity" Tools for Humanity’s "team values" also talk about how the project is "important for humanity", and for that, it is crucial that the employees "work weekends and are always on call". A TV screen broadcasting a video at the company’s former office in San Francisco in February was seen by Business Insider. It read, “We believe this is a once-in-a-lifetime project and that success is important for humanity. Therefore, we work weekends, we’re always on call, and we push as hard as our circumstances allow us to. As a result, we defy the odds, get to escape velocity and succeed on the mission." Altman's Orb has failed to take-off Orb was launched two years ago to get two billion people to sign up in this time period. However, it has largely been a failure as Altman's product has only managed about 17.5 million subscribers. Meanwhile, the news of the staff being asked to be at the beck and call of the company on all days, at all hours, is inviting criticism, making it a double dud for Altman.

<p>“Tools for Humanity," Sam Altman's technology company focused on developing tools for digital identity and blockchain, is asking its staff to be available to work weekends and answer calls at all hours. If they can't do so, “they shouldn't be here.”&nbsp;</p>

'Work weekends for the good of humanity', Altman's Orb startup tells staff

<p>New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Sunday (Nov 23) defended his astonishingly warm meeting with President Donald Trump, saying the sudden display of friendliness does not change his long-held view that Trump is a "fascist" and a "despot". During an interview, Mamdani said his political stance remains unchanged despite the unexpectedly cordial White House encounter that unfolded on Friday.</p><h2><strong>Mamdani still believes Trump is a 'fascist'</strong></h2><p>Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Mamdani insisted, "Everything that I've said in the past, I continue to believe." He said, "I'm not coming into the Oval Office to make a point or make a stand. I'm coming in there to deliver for New Yorkers."</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-insults-woman-journalist-calls-her-piggy-as-epstein-questions-hit-nerve-watch-viral-video-1763519933553"><strong>Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Trump-Mamdani feud</strong></h2><p>The pair had spent months exchanging bitter public attacks before Mamdani's sweeping election victory earlier this month. Trump repeatedly mocked the Democratic socialist, once calling him a "100% Communist Lunatic," and threatening to deport him. Meanwhile, Mamdani had accused the president of dismantling American democracy and waging a "war on working people."</p><p>But their first face-to-face meeting shocked observers. Originally expected to occur behind closed doors, the session was opened to the press after what aides described as unexpectedly smooth discussions. Cameras captured Trump grinning beside Mamdani and fielding questions as though the two were longtime allies.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-wasn-t-on-my-charts-trump-to-help-solve-sudan-war-but-only-because-saudi-prince-told-him-to-act-1763619253947"><strong>'Wasn't on my charts': Trump to help solve Sudan war, but only because Saudi prince&nbsp;told&nbsp;him&nbsp;to&nbsp;act</strong></a></p><p>At one point, reporters asked Mamdani if he still believed Trump was a fascist. Before he could answer, Trump cut in, telling him, "That's ok, you can just say it. It's easier, it's easier than explaining it."</p><p>Mamdani told NBC that "After President Trump said that, I said, 'Yes'," adding that neither man shied away from their disagreements during their talk.</p>

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<p>"What I appreciated about the conversation that I had with the president was that we were not shy about the places of disagreement, about the politics that has brought us to this moment," he said. "And we also wanted to focus on what it could look like to deliver on a shared analysis of an affordability crisis for New Yorkers".<br> </p>

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani called President Donald Trump a fascist after their surprisingly friendly White House meeting. He said their cordial exchange does not change his views. Scroll for full story.

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Sunday (Nov 23) defended his astonishingly warm meeting with President Donald Trump, saying the sudden display of friendliness does not change his long-held view that Trump is a "fascist" and a "despot". During an interview, Mamdani said his political stance remains unchanged despite the unexpectedly cordial White House encounter that unfolded on Friday. Mamdani still believes Trump is a 'fascist' Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Mamdani insisted, "Everything that I've said in the past, I continue to believe." He said, "I'm not coming into the Oval Office to make a point or make a stand. I'm coming in there to deliver for New Yorkers." Also read | Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video Trump-Mamdani feud The pair had spent months exchanging bitter public attacks before Mamdani's sweeping election victory earlier this month. Trump repeatedly mocked the Democratic socialist, once calling him a "100% Communist Lunatic," and threatening to deport him. Meanwhile, Mamdani had accused the president of dismantling American democracy and waging a "war on working people." But their first face-to-face meeting shocked observers. Originally expected to occur behind closed doors, the session was opened to the press after what aides described as unexpectedly smooth discussions. Cameras captured Trump grinning beside Mamdani and fielding questions as though the two were longtime allies. Also read | 'Wasn't on my charts': Trump to help solve Sudan war, but only because Saudi prince told him to act At one point, reporters asked Mamdani if he still believed Trump was a fascist. Before he could answer, Trump cut in, telling him, "That's ok, you can just say it. It's easier, it's easier than explaining it." Mamdani told NBC that "After President Trump said that, I said, 'Yes'," adding that neither man shied away from their disagreements during their talk.

<p>New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani called President Donald Trump a fascist after their surprisingly friendly White House meeting. He said their cordial exchange does not change his views. Scroll for full story.</p>

One meeting with Trump won't melt Zohran Mamdani? New York Mayor-elect says POTUS still a 'fascist'

<p>Israel on Sunday (Nov 23) announced that it had killed Hezbollah's military chief Haytham Ali Tabatabai in an airstrike on Beirut. The Israeli military and Hezbollah confirmed that the strike hit an apartment building in the Haret Hreik district of the capital's southern suburbs. The strike killed five people and wounded 28, according to Lebanon’s health ministry.</p><h2><strong>Who was Haytham Ali Tabatabai?</strong></h2><p>Tabatabai, as per AFP, is the most senior Hezbollah commander killed by Israel since a ceasefire took effect in November 2024 to halt more than a year of fighting. The US Treasury had previously offered a $5 million reward for information on Tabatabai, who once oversaw Hezbollah’s operations in Yemen and Syria.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-says-geneva-talks-a-significant-step-vows-no-peace-deal-without-full-ukrainian-sovereignty-1763947339091"><strong>US says Geneva talks a 'significant step,' vows no peace deal without full Ukrainian sovereignty</strong></a></p><p>The Israeli military said it had "eliminated the terrorist Haytham Ali Tabatabai", describing him as the group’s chief of general staff. It was the fifth Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs since the ceasefire began, and comes a week before Pope Leo XIV is due in Lebanon. Israel insisted it remains committed to the truce.</p><p>The Lebanese health ministry, in a statement, said that four of its fighters had been killed in the attack, but did not reveal the identities of those killed. Hezbollah later said four of its fighters were among the dead. Hezbollah said that "the great commander" Tabatabai was killed in "a treacherous Israeli attack".</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-insults-woman-journalist-calls-her-piggy-as-epstein-questions-hit-nerve-watch-viral-video-1763519933553"><strong>Trump insults journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit a nerve. Watch viral video</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Israel won't allow Hezbollah to "rebuild"</strong></h2><p>This comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel "will not allow Hezbollah to rebuild its power" and urged the Lebanese government to "fulfil its commitment to disarm" the group. His office said he had ordered the attack. "In the heart of Beirut, the IDF (Israeli military) attacked the Hezbollah chief of staff, who had been leading the terrorist organisation's build-up and rearmament," Netanyahu's office said in a statement.</p><p>Defence Minister Israel Katz in a separate statement warned that "Anyone who raises a hand against Israel will have his hand cut off," vowing continued "policy of maximum enforcement".</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Israel says it has killed Hezbollah’s military chief Haytham Ali Tabatabai in an airstrike on Beirut, the most senior commander eliminated since the 2024 ceasefire. Scroll for full story.

Israel on Sunday (Nov 23) announced that it had killed Hezbollah's military chief Haytham Ali Tabatabai in an airstrike on Beirut. The Israeli military and Hezbollah confirmed that the strike hit an apartment building in the Haret Hreik district of the capital's southern suburbs. The strike killed five people and wounded 28, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Who was Haytham Ali Tabatabai? Tabatabai, as per AFP, is the most senior Hezbollah commander killed by Israel since a ceasefire took effect in November 2024 to halt more than a year of fighting. The US Treasury had previously offered a $5 million reward for information on Tabatabai, who once oversaw Hezbollah’s operations in Yemen and Syria. Also read | US says Geneva talks a 'significant step,' vows no peace deal without full Ukrainian sovereignty The Israeli military said it had "eliminated the terrorist Haytham Ali Tabatabai", describing him as the group’s chief of general staff. It was the fifth Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs since the ceasefire began, and comes a week before Pope Leo XIV is due in Lebanon. Israel insisted it remains committed to the truce. The Lebanese health ministry, in a statement, said that four of its fighters had been killed in the attack, but did not reveal the identities of those killed. Hezbollah later said four of its fighters were among the dead. Hezbollah said that "the great commander" Tabatabai was killed in "a treacherous Israeli attack". Also read | Trump insults journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit a nerve. Watch viral video Israel won't allow Hezbollah to "rebuild" This comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel "will not allow Hezbollah to rebuild its power" and urged the Lebanese government to "fulfil its commitment to disarm" the group. His office said he had ordered the attack. "In the heart of Beirut, the IDF (Israeli military) attacked the Hezbollah chief of staff, who had been leading the terrorist organisation's build-up and rearmament," Netanyahu's office said in a statement. Defence Minister Israel Katz in a separate statement warned that "Anyone who raises a hand against Israel will have his hand cut off," vowing continued "policy of maximum enforcement".

<p>Israel says it has killed Hezbollah’s military chief Haytham Ali Tabatabai in an airstrike on Beirut, the most senior commander eliminated since the 2024 ceasefire. Scroll for full story.</p>

Hezbollah’s top commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai killed in Beirut airstrike, Israel claims responsibility

<p>The White House on Sunday (Nov 23) hailed new peace talks in Switzerland as a "significant step" toward ending the war in Ukraine, while stressing that any agreement would "fully uphold" and protect Ukraine’s sovereignty. A joint statement from Washington and Kyiv said negotiators had produced an updated version of the peace framework after hours of closed-door discussions in Geneva. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio led the American delegation, meeting Ukrainian and European officials to narrow differences over how the war, now in its fourth year, could be brought to a close.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-gets-sanction-relief-ukraine-loses-donbas-and-military-strength-trump-s-28-point-peace-plan-revealed-1763694117263"><strong>Russia gets sanction relief, Ukraine loses Donbas and military strength: Trump's 28-point peace plan revealed</strong></a></p><p>President Donald Trump has set a November 27 deadline for Kyiv to accept a deal. A previous draft, revealed earlier this month, drew outrage in Ukraine for requiring the country to give up occupied territory, scale back its military forces, and forfeit its NATO ambitions — long-standing red lines for President Volodymyr Zelensky and his government.</p><h2><strong>'Respectful' talks</strong></h2><p>Sunday’s joint statement suggested that some of those demands may have been softened. "As a result of the discussions, the parties drafted an updated and refined peace framework," said the nations, adding that “The talks were constructive, focused, and respectful, underscoring the shared commitment to achieving a just and lasting peace”. It noted that the negotiators made “meaningful progress” and agreed on clear steps ahead. "The discussions showed meaningful progress toward aligning positions and identifying clear next steps. They reaffirmed that any future agreement must fully uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty and deliver a sustainable and just peace."</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-28-point-russia-ukraine-peace-plan-full-breakdown-and-key-takeaways-explained-1763701554886"><strong>Trump's 28 point Russia-Ukraine peace plan, full breakdown and key takeaways | Explained</strong></a></p><p>Both sides emphasised that Ukraine’s sovereignty must be fully upheld in any final arrangement, a shift in tone from earlier drafts that appeared to favour Russian territorial claims. In its statement, the White House said Rubio and his team reaffirmed that “ensuring that Ukraine's sovereignty, security, and future prosperity remain central to the ongoing diplomatic process."</p>

US has hailed peace talks with Ukraine in Switzerland as a significant step toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war, with Washington and Kyiv saying they made real progress on a revised peace framework. Both sides now insist Ukraine’s sovereignty must be protected. Scroll for full story.

The White House on Sunday (Nov 23) hailed new peace talks in Switzerland as a "significant step" toward ending the war in Ukraine, while stressing that any agreement would "fully uphold" and protect Ukraine’s sovereignty. A joint statement from Washington and Kyiv said negotiators had produced an updated version of the peace framework after hours of closed-door discussions in Geneva. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio led the American delegation, meeting Ukrainian and European officials to narrow differences over how the war, now in its fourth year, could be brought to a close. Also read | Russia gets sanction relief, Ukraine loses Donbas and military strength: Trump's 28-point peace plan revealed President Donald Trump has set a November 27 deadline for Kyiv to accept a deal. A previous draft, revealed earlier this month, drew outrage in Ukraine for requiring the country to give up occupied territory, scale back its military forces, and forfeit its NATO ambitions — long-standing red lines for President Volodymyr Zelensky and his government. 'Respectful' talks Sunday’s joint statement suggested that some of those demands may have been softened. "As a result of the discussions, the parties drafted an updated and refined peace framework," said the nations, adding that “The talks were constructive, focused, and respectful, underscoring the shared commitment to achieving a just and lasting peace”. It noted that the negotiators made “meaningful progress” and agreed on clear steps ahead. "The discussions showed meaningful progress toward aligning positions and identifying clear next steps. They reaffirmed that any future agreement must fully uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty and deliver a sustainable and just peace." Also read | Trump's 28 point Russia-Ukraine peace plan, full breakdown and key takeaways | Explained Both sides emphasised that Ukraine’s sovereignty must be fully upheld in any final arrangement, a shift in tone from earlier drafts that appeared to favour Russian territorial claims. In its statement, the White House said Rubio and his team reaffirmed that “ensuring that Ukraine's sovereignty, security, and future prosperity remain central to the ongoing diplomatic process."

<p>US has hailed peace talks with Ukraine in Switzerland as a significant step toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war, with Washington and Kyiv saying they made real progress on a revised peace framework. Both sides now insist Ukraine’s sovereignty must be protected. Scroll for full story.</p>

US says Geneva talks a 'significant step,' vows no peace deal without full Ukrainian sovereignty

<p>A promotional advertisement in Goa has turned into a ich escalation so much that police had to intervene on Sunday (Nov 23). The ad was a part of a four-day programme with the title: “Tales of Kamasutra and Christmas Celebrations". The event was scheduled to take place from December 25 to 28, but local groups objected sharply, saying the theme was inappropriate.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rubio-calls-meeting-with-ukrainian-delegates-productive-and-meaningful-zelensky-calls-out-russia-for-starting-the-war-1763926991652">Rubio calls meeting with Ukrainian delegates ‘productive and meaningful’; Zelensky calls out Russia for ‘starting the war’</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Following this, a Goa-based NGO filed a complaint about the event. A poster of the programme had been circulating online, prompting the police to respond publicly. The Goa Police, on X, announced that they had taken note of the issue and instructed the organisers to cancel the event. The police also instructed authorities to remove all online advertisements linked to the programme.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We have promptly taken cognizance of this matter and have directed organisers to not go ahead with the event. Organisers have also been directed to remove the advertisements from social media. Additionally, police stations have been directed to maintain vigil over upcoming events in their jurisdiction," the Goa Police wrote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-zero-gratitude-from-ukraine-trump-s-rants-about-inherited-russia-ukraine-war-slams-europe-amid-talks-on-peace-plan-1763910698890">'Zero gratitude from Ukraine': Trump rants about inherited Russia-Ukraine war</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The event was being promoted under the name of the Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh Foundation. The controversy gained momentum after Arun Pandey, founder of the NGO ARZ (Anyaya Rahit Zindagi), filed a formal complaint with the Crime Branch.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“It is really unfortunate that in the name of OSHO, Christmas, Meditation......Goa is being advertised as Sex Destination! I have lodged a written complaint with Goa Crime Branch. Hoping that strict action will be taken against the advertisers &amp; organisers,” Pandey wrote on X.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also raed: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-may-include-ukrainian-perspective-says-zelensky-on-us-peace-plan-as-western-allies-meet-in-geneva-to-discuss-it-1763909990194">'May include Ukrainian perspective', says Zelensky on US peace plan</a></p>

The event was being promoted under the name of the Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh Foundation. The controversy gained momentum after Arun Pandey, founder of the NGO ARZ (Anyaya Rahit Zindagi), filed a formal complaint with the Crime Branch.

A promotional advertisement in Goa has turned into a ich escalation so much that police had to intervene on Sunday (Nov 23). The ad was a part of a four-day programme with the title: “Tales of Kamasutra and Christmas Celebrations". The event was scheduled to take place from December 25 to 28, but local groups objected sharply, saying the theme was inappropriate. Also read: Rubio calls meeting with Ukrainian delegates ‘productive and meaningful’; Zelensky calls out Russia for ‘starting the war’ Following this, a Goa-based NGO filed a complaint about the event. A poster of the programme had been circulating online, prompting the police to respond publicly. The Goa Police, on X, announced that they had taken note of the issue and instructed the organisers to cancel the event. The police also instructed authorities to remove all online advertisements linked to the programme. "We have promptly taken cognizance of this matter and have directed organisers to not go ahead with the event. Organisers have also been directed to remove the advertisements from social media. Additionally, police stations have been directed to maintain vigil over upcoming events in their jurisdiction," the Goa Police wrote. Also read: 'Zero gratitude from Ukraine': Trump rants about inherited Russia-Ukraine war The event was being promoted under the name of the Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh Foundation. The controversy gained momentum after Arun Pandey, founder of the NGO ARZ (Anyaya Rahit Zindagi), filed a formal complaint with the Crime Branch. “It is really unfortunate that in the name of OSHO, Christmas, Meditation......Goa is being advertised as Sex Destination! I have lodged a written complaint with Goa Crime Branch. Hoping that strict action will be taken against the advertisers & organisers,” Pandey wrote on X. Also raed: 'May include Ukrainian perspective', says Zelensky on US peace plan

<p>The event was being promoted under the name of the Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh Foundation. The controversy gained momentum after Arun Pandey, founder of the NGO ARZ (Anyaya Rahit Zindagi), filed a formal complaint with the Crime Branch.</p>

‘Kamasutra and Christmas’: Controversial ad in Goa sparks outrage online, probe launched

<p>A new Amazon Prime documentary, <i>The Age of Disclosure,</i> claimed that former US president George HW Bush (president from 1989 to 1993) was privately notified about an alien encounter at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico in 1964, according to a report in the New York Post.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The documentary includes an interview with astrophysicist Eric Davis, who claimed that the late president privately spoke to him about the incident in 2003. However, no physical evidence was provided to substantiate the account.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Davis previously served as a scientific adviser to the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), established by Congress in 2007 at the request of the late Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV). According to the report, Bush, a former Navy aviator and CIA director, allegedly said that three unidentified craft approached the base, with one landing and enabling a non-human entity to communicate with Air Force personnel and CIA officials. When he sought additional details, he was reportedly told he lacked the “need-to-know.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"One of them landed on the tarmac and a non-human entity deboarded the craft that landed and interacted with uniformed Air Force and civilian CIA personnel," said Davis. “And when [Bush] asked for more details, he was told that he did not have a need-to-know,” he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The report added that the documentary, released on Amazon Prime on Friday, also includes testimonies from Hal Puthoff, a former AATIP member and a physicist, who claimed that multiple types of extraterrestrial beings have been recovered.</p><h3>Military personnel were injured after coming into contact with alien</h3><p>An immunologist and cancer researcher at Stanford University, Gary Nolan, described that military personnel claimed injuries sustained after coming into contact with unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), including "horrific" burns and internal scarring.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The director of the documentary released on Amazon Prime, Dan Farah, expects that the film will lead the UFO disclosure movement and encourage a president to publicly admit the existence of extraterrestrial life. "I think this film puts us in a different place. It sets the table for a president to step to the microphone and more comfortably tell all of humanity that we're not alone in the universe," he told the media outlet.</p>

The documentary includes an interview with astrophysicist Eric Davis, who claimed that the late president privately spoke to him about the incident in 2003. However, no physical evidence was provided to substantiate the account.

A new Amazon Prime documentary, The Age of Disclosure, claimed that former US president George HW Bush (president from 1989 to 1993) was privately notified about an alien encounter at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico in 1964, according to a report in the New York Post. The documentary includes an interview with astrophysicist Eric Davis, who claimed that the late president privately spoke to him about the incident in 2003. However, no physical evidence was provided to substantiate the account. Davis previously served as a scientific adviser to the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), established by Congress in 2007 at the request of the late Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV). According to the report, Bush, a former Navy aviator and CIA director, allegedly said that three unidentified craft approached the base, with one landing and enabling a non-human entity to communicate with Air Force personnel and CIA officials. When he sought additional details, he was reportedly told he lacked the “need-to-know.” "One of them landed on the tarmac and a non-human entity deboarded the craft that landed and interacted with uniformed Air Force and civilian CIA personnel," said Davis. “And when [Bush] asked for more details, he was told that he did not have a need-to-know,” he added. The report added that the documentary, released on Amazon Prime on Friday, also includes testimonies from Hal Puthoff, a former AATIP member and a physicist, who claimed that multiple types of extraterrestrial beings have been recovered. Military personnel were injured after coming into contact with alien An immunologist and cancer researcher at Stanford University, Gary Nolan, described that military personnel claimed injuries sustained after coming into contact with unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), including "horrific" burns and internal scarring. The director of the documentary released on Amazon Prime, Dan Farah, expects that the film will lead the UFO disclosure movement and encourage a president to publicly admit the existence of extraterrestrial life. "I think this film puts us in a different place. It sets the table for a president to step to the microphone and more comfortably tell all of humanity that we're not alone in the universe," he told the media outlet.

<p>The documentary includes an interview with astrophysicist Eric Davis, who claimed that the late president privately spoke to him about the incident in 2003. However, no physical evidence was provided to substantiate the account.</p>

Did former US President George Bush have knowledge of 1964 alien encounter? New documentary makes big claims

<p>Severed body parts of a minor girl were discovered this week along the Kundli–Manesar–Palwal Expressway (KMP) green belt near Udepuri village in the Manesar, Gurugram district of Haryana on Wednesday evening. It led the police to suspect the killing was linked to a “black-magic ritual".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to a report in News 18, officials confirmed that the remains included a decapitated head and a left leg. Forensic teams also recovered chopped hair and braided strands at the site. Investigators believe the victim, thought to be between six and ten years old, may have been killed as part of a ritual sacrifice.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A senior investigating officer added that the injuries indicated the body parts were separated using a sharp weapon, likely in one or two strikes. Blood traces on the recovered parts indicated that they were possibly placed deliberately on the ground as part of a ritual.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The remains of the young girl were discovered by a farmer on Wednesday evening and who later alerted the cops. Investigators suspected that the murder took place three to four days before the recovery. In response to the incident, a murder case has been filed with the Gurgaon Police against unidentified suspects.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to a report by the HT, a senior police officer, who wished to remain unidentified, said, "The recovery of chopped braids and chopped hair of the severed head strongly indicates that the girl, estimated to be six to 10 years old, was probably murdered as a sacrifice during some black magic ritual.”</p><h3>The investigation is still underway</h3><p>The officer confirmed that there were traces of bloodstains on the severed parts, which were likely formed by pouring blood on them. “The body was severed with a very sharp weapon, and parts of it were disposed of in the green belt along the KMP by the killer after reaching the spot,” he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Officers familiar with the investigation said Monday’s autopsy will shed more light on how the girl was killed, the type of weapon used, and the number of blows. Gurugram police spokesperson Sandeep Turan said teams are collecting both human and technical intelligence to identify the victim and track down the suspect.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Officials added that nearby police stations and adjoining districts have been alerted to report any similar discoveries. A murder case has been filed against unknown persons at the Bilaspur police station shortly after the remains were found.</p>

A senior investigating officer confirmed that the injuries indicated the body parts were separated using a sharp weapon, likely in one or two strikes. Blood traces on the recovered parts indicated that they were possibly placed deliberately on the ground as part of a ritual.

Severed body parts of a minor girl were discovered this week along the Kundli–Manesar–Palwal Expressway (KMP) green belt near Udepuri village in the Manesar, Gurugram district of Haryana on Wednesday evening. It led the police to suspect the killing was linked to a “black-magic ritual". According to a report in News 18, officials confirmed that the remains included a decapitated head and a left leg. Forensic teams also recovered chopped hair and braided strands at the site. Investigators believe the victim, thought to be between six and ten years old, may have been killed as part of a ritual sacrifice. A senior investigating officer added that the injuries indicated the body parts were separated using a sharp weapon, likely in one or two strikes. Blood traces on the recovered parts indicated that they were possibly placed deliberately on the ground as part of a ritual. The remains of the young girl were discovered by a farmer on Wednesday evening and who later alerted the cops. Investigators suspected that the murder took place three to four days before the recovery. In response to the incident, a murder case has been filed with the Gurgaon Police against unidentified suspects. According to a report by the HT, a senior police officer, who wished to remain unidentified, said, "The recovery of chopped braids and chopped hair of the severed head strongly indicates that the girl, estimated to be six to 10 years old, was probably murdered as a sacrifice during some black magic ritual.” The investigation is still underway The officer confirmed that there were traces of bloodstains on the severed parts, which were likely formed by pouring blood on them. “The body was severed with a very sharp weapon, and parts of it were disposed of in the green belt along the KMP by the killer after reaching the spot,” he added. Officers familiar with the investigation said Monday’s autopsy will shed more light on how the girl was killed, the type of weapon used, and the number of blows. Gurugram police spokesperson Sandeep Turan said teams are collecting both human and technical intelligence to identify the victim and track down the suspect. Officials added that nearby police stations and adjoining districts have been alerted to report any similar discoveries. A murder case has been filed against unknown persons at the Bilaspur police station shortly after the remains were found.

<p>A senior investigating officer confirmed that the injuries indicated the body parts were separated using a sharp weapon, likely in one or two strikes. Blood traces on the recovered parts indicated that they were possibly placed deliberately on the ground as part of a ritual.</p>

Gurugram horror: Severed remains of minor girl found near KMP expressway, police suspect 'black-magic ritual'

<p>John Kiriakou, a former CIA officer who once led a counterterrorism operation in Pakistan, said that the former Prime Minister Imran Khan's political party had sent him a letter. It has asked him to apologise to Pakistan for saying that the country can never win a war from India. He reacted to the letter during a podcast with internet personality Julian Dorey, expressing his amusement at the letter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-osama-bin-laden-dressed-as-woman-pakistan-can-t-win-war-with-india-imran-khan-s-party-demands-apology-from-ex-ex-cia-officer-for-his-statements-1763812519281"><strong>‘Osama bin Laden dressed as woman’, 'Pakistan can’t win war with India’: Imran Khan’s party demands apology from ex-CIA officer for his statements</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This was after a series of claims he made in an interview with the Indian news agency ANI, where he said that the White House had "expected India to strike back after the 2001 and 2008 attack" by Pakistan. He also talked about how Al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden escaped from the Tora Bora mountains into Pakistan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-open-to-reconcilation-with-mtg-she-would-have-never-survived-primary-without-me-trump-1763839779343"><strong>‘Open to reconcilation with MTG’, ‘she would have never survived primary without me’: Trump</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“We knew we had Bin Laden cornered. We told him to come down the mountain,” Kiriakou said. Bin Laden asked for time until dawn, claiming he needed to evacuate women and children.</p>

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<p>“But then,” Kiriakou said, “Osama bin Laden dressed as a woman and escaped under the cover of darkness in the back of a pickup truck into Pakistan," he added.</p><p><br><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-woman-alleges-sexual-exploitation-by-man-she-met-on-social-media-for-5-years-on-pretext-of-marriage-1763832054216"><strong>Bihar woman alleges sexual exploitation by man she met on social media for 5 years on pretext of marriage</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The former CIA officer even claimed that the US had "purchased" the then-Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf. He said this after remarking that “the United States loves working with dictators.” According to him, Washington paid “tens of millions of dollars in cash to the Pakistani intelligence service.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-marjorie-traitor-brown-went-bad-trump-reacts-to-his-ally-s-resignation-says-it-s-because-he-refused-to-return-her-phone-calls-1763827866801"><strong>'Marjorie ‘Traitor’ Brown went BAD': Trump reacts to his ally's resignation, says it's because he 'refused to return her phone calls'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

This was after a series of claims he made in an interview with the Indian news agency ANI, where he said that the White House had expected India to strike back after the 2001 and 2008 attack by Pakistan. 

John Kiriakou, a former CIA officer who once led a counterterrorism operation in Pakistan, said that the former Prime Minister Imran Khan's political party had sent him a letter. It has asked him to apologise to Pakistan for saying that the country can never win a war from India. He reacted to the letter during a podcast with internet personality Julian Dorey, expressing his amusement at the letter. Also read: ‘Osama bin Laden dressed as woman’, 'Pakistan can’t win war with India’: Imran Khan’s party demands apology from ex-CIA officer for his statements This was after a series of claims he made in an interview with the Indian news agency ANI, where he said that the White House had "expected India to strike back after the 2001 and 2008 attack" by Pakistan. He also talked about how Al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden escaped from the Tora Bora mountains into Pakistan. Also read: ‘Open to reconcilation with MTG’, ‘she would have never survived primary without me’: Trump “We knew we had Bin Laden cornered. We told him to come down the mountain,” Kiriakou said. Bin Laden asked for time until dawn, claiming he needed to evacuate women and children.

<p>This was after a series of claims he made in an interview with the Indian news agency ANI, where he said that the White House had "expected India to strike back after the 2001 and 2008 attack" by Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

‘Osama bin Laden dressed as woman’, 'Pakistan can’t win war with India’: Imran Khan’s party demands apology from ex-CIA officer for his statements

<p>G20 nations approved South Africa’s declaration with full agreement, despite US President Donald Trump’s decision to boycott the event. Speaking on Saturday (Nov 22), South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, host of this weekend's gathering of Group of 20 leaders, said that it was important for all members to strongly agree on the summit’s final statement, even though the United States decided not to attend. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>G20 envoys drew up a draft leaders' declaration on Friday (Nov 21) without US input in it. A senior White House official described this as a "shameful" act.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The draft still mentioned references to climate change, even though the administration of US President Donald Trump have an issue with it. They questioned the scientific consensus that global warming is caused by human activities.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In opening remarks to the Johannesburg summit, Cyril Ramaphosa said:</p><p>"There's been overwhelming consensus and agreement that one of the other tasks we should undertake right at the beginning is to ... adopt our declaration."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"He thanked all delegations who had worked together with South Africa "in good faith to produce a worthy G20 outcome document".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We should not allow anything to diminish the value, the stature and the impact of the first African G20 presidency," he added.&nbsp;</p><h2>What <strong>G20 Summit declaration says</strong></h2><p>The G20 summit declaration says, “We emphasise the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation to address existing and emerging risks to the global economy.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“We will work for a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the occupied Palestinian territory and Ukraine,” the declaration adds.&nbsp;</p><h2>Why US President Donald Trump rejects the South Africa's G20 agenda</h2><p>US President Donald Trump and his administration chose to boycott from the G20 summit because they believed that South Africa was treating white citizens unfairly an cruelly. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>President Trump also rejected the host country’s plan to promote unity and support developing nations in dealing with climate disasters, switching to clean energy, and reducing heavy debt costs.</p>

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who hosted this weekend’s G20 meeting, said on Saturday (Nov 22) that it is important for all members to fully agree on the final statement of the summit, even though the United States decided not to attend.

G20 nations approved South Africa’s declaration with full agreement, despite US President Donald Trump’s decision to boycott the event. Speaking on Saturday (Nov 22), South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, host of this weekend's gathering of Group of 20 leaders, said that it was important for all members to strongly agree on the summit’s final statement, even though the United States decided not to attend. G20 envoys drew up a draft leaders' declaration on Friday (Nov 21) without US input in it. A senior White House official described this as a "shameful" act. The draft still mentioned references to climate change, even though the administration of US President Donald Trump have an issue with it. They questioned the scientific consensus that global warming is caused by human activities. In opening remarks to the Johannesburg summit, Cyril Ramaphosa said: "There's been overwhelming consensus and agreement that one of the other tasks we should undertake right at the beginning is to ... adopt our declaration." "He thanked all delegations who had worked together with South Africa "in good faith to produce a worthy G20 outcome document". "We should not allow anything to diminish the value, the stature and the impact of the first African G20 presidency," he added. What G20 Summit declaration says The G20 summit declaration says, “We emphasise the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation to address existing and emerging risks to the global economy.” “We will work for a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the occupied Palestinian territory and Ukraine,” the declaration adds. Why US President Donald Trump rejects the South Africa's G20 agenda US President Donald Trump and his administration chose to boycott from the G20 summit because they believed that South Africa was treating white citizens unfairly an cruelly. President Trump also rejected the host country’s plan to promote unity and support developing nations in dealing with climate disasters, switching to clean energy, and reducing heavy debt costs.

<p>South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who hosted this weekend’s G20 meeting, said on Saturday (Nov 22) that it is important for all members to fully agree on the final statement of the summit, even though the United States decided not to attend.</p>

G20 countries adopt South Africa’s declaration unanimously amid Trump's boycott

<p>A 16-year-old boy from the Sirmaur district of India’s northern state Himachal Pradesh, who left home for work lost his memory after head injury in a severe road accident and lost all touch with his family, has providentially reunited with his siblings and kin after another mishap restored his childhood memories. There was a flood of emotions when Rikhi, now known as Ravi Chaudhary, returned to his native Nadi village, near Nahan, last week with his wife and children. The family members of Rikhi cried in happiness as they had assumed that he was no more.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rikhi was accorded a warm welcome with flowers and the playing of musical instruments by his family members and villagers as he reunited with his brother and sisters, namely Durga Ram, Chander Mohan, Chandramani, Kaushalya Devi, Kala Devi and Sumitra Devi, who saw him alive after more than four decades.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-ukraine-may-lose-its-dignity-or-a-key-partner-says-zelensky-on-white-house-peace-plan-1763742254304"><strong>‘Ukraine may lose its dignity or a key partner,’ says Zelensky on White House peace plan</strong></a></p><h2>Head injury in road accident led to memory loss</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In 1980, at the age of 16, Rikhi Ram left his home in Nadi village and travelled to Yamunanagar, Haryana, in search of work and luckily found a job at a hotel. However, his life took a tragic turn when he met with a severe road accident while travelling to Ambala with a colleague. The head injury led to memory loss, and Rikhi Ram lost all touch with his family.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When he failed to recall his identity, his co-worker renamed him as Ravi Chaudhary, who then moved to Mumbai and then settled in Nanded, where he got a job at a college. In 1994, he married one Santoshi and the couple now has three children, two daughters and a son.</p><p>When Rikhi Ram had settled into his new life, destiny took another turn. A few months ago, he met with another road accident, and this time, his lost memories gradually began to return.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explosion-at-glue-factory-in-pakistan-kills-18-several-nearby-homes-damaged-1763733325059"><strong>Explosion at glue factory in Pakistan kills 18; several nearby homes damaged</strong></a></p><h2>College student helped trace his roots through online search</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He started seeing his childhood home, mango trees, village swings, and hill paths in his dreams and did not pay much attention at first. However, when the visions did not stop, he told his wife and started searching for his past and sought the help of a college student to search on the internet. He finally traced his roots to Nadi village and found the number of a cafe in Sataun. The cafe staff connected him to Rudra Prakash of his village.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rudra Prakash was sceptical of his story initially but gradually believed him after repeated calls. Rikhi Ram recalled family details and the names of his siblings. He has now reunited with them amidst joy and celebrations.</p>

When Rikhi Ram had settled into his new life, destiny took another turn. A few months ago, he met with another road accident, and this time, his lost memories gradually began to return. He started seeing his childhood home, mango trees, village swings, and hill paths in his dreams.

A 16-year-old boy from the Sirmaur district of India’s northern state Himachal Pradesh, who left home for work lost his memory after head injury in a severe road accident and lost all touch with his family, has providentially reunited with his siblings and kin after another mishap restored his childhood memories. There was a flood of emotions when Rikhi, now known as Ravi Chaudhary, returned to his native Nadi village, near Nahan, last week with his wife and children. The family members of Rikhi cried in happiness as they had assumed that he was no more. Rikhi was accorded a warm welcome with flowers and the playing of musical instruments by his family members and villagers as he reunited with his brother and sisters, namely Durga Ram, Chander Mohan, Chandramani, Kaushalya Devi, Kala Devi and Sumitra Devi, who saw him alive after more than four decades. Also Read: ‘Ukraine may lose its dignity or a key partner,’ says Zelensky on White House peace plan Head injury in road accident led to memory loss In 1980, at the age of 16, Rikhi Ram left his home in Nadi village and travelled to Yamunanagar, Haryana, in search of work and luckily found a job at a hotel. However, his life took a tragic turn when he met with a severe road accident while travelling to Ambala with a colleague. The head injury led to memory loss, and Rikhi Ram lost all touch with his family. When he failed to recall his identity, his co-worker renamed him as Ravi Chaudhary, who then moved to Mumbai and then settled in Nanded, where he got a job at a college. In 1994, he married one Santoshi and the couple now has three children, two daughters and a son. When Rikhi Ram had settled into his new life, destiny took another turn. A few months ago, he met with another road accident, and this time, his lost memories gradually began to return. Also Read: Explosion at glue factory in Pakistan kills 18; several nearby homes damaged College student helped trace his roots through online search He started seeing his childhood home, mango trees, village swings, and hill paths in his dreams and did not pay much attention at first. However, when the visions did not stop, he told his wife and started searching for his past and sought the help of a college student to search on the internet. He finally traced his roots to Nadi village and found the number of a cafe in Sataun. The cafe staff connected him to Rudra Prakash of his village. Rudra Prakash was sceptical of his story initially but gradually believed him after repeated calls. Rikhi Ram recalled family details and the names of his siblings. He has now reunited with them amidst joy and celebrations.

<p>When Rikhi Ram had settled into his new life, destiny took another turn. A few months ago, he met with another road accident, and this time, his lost memories gradually began to return. He started seeing his childhood home, mango trees, village swings, and hill paths in his dreams.</p>

Boy, 16, loses memory after head injury, returns to family after another bump reverts loss 45 years later

<p>A team of researchers at the Brown University ran a randomised placebo controlled trial to understand whether cannabis (weed) can reduce questionable alcohol consumption. The results are nothing short of extraordinary, however with mild caveats.They ran a lab experiment where participants smoked cannabis and were subsequently provided the option to drink, to understand the desire of alcoholism. The study ‘California Sober’ marks the first such experiment where researcher tried to establish a casual relation between the two variables not just observational associations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>What researchers did?</h2><p>157 people in the age group of 21-44 with heavy alcohol consumption habit and cannabis consumption habit at least twice a week, had three different lab visits each and in each such visits they were given three such conditions-</p><ol><li>High THC-cannabis (7.2 per cent)</li><li>&nbsp;Low THC-cannabis (3.1 per cent)</li><li>Placebo cannabis (0 per cent)</li></ol><p>After consuming they were asked to visit and experimental bar lab where they were given 8 mini-drinks, good enough to raise the body alcohol levels to at least 10 per cent and those who choose to opt out of drinking were given a small cash reward.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>What researchers discovered?</h2><p>The findings offered strong experimental evidence, they observed clear and measurable reduction in the alcohol urges. Those who consumed low THC-cannabis they drank nearly one fifth less those who consumed high THC-cannabis they drank one quarter less alcohol, than those with placebo. Moreover they waited longer before taking their first drink, than after placebo. However there is a preliminary caution, cannabis consumption has its own disadvantages. They found results for a subsequent consumption habits not for simultaneous usage habits. The risk co-use might skew differently. Though there are prior reserches which also contributes to the narrative that CBD a non-intoxicating component of cannabis can reduce alcohol consumption. These effects can vary if the process is continued for a longer duration.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

A Brown University randomized trial finds cannabis may reduce alcohol consumption by 19–27 per cent, offering the strongest experimental evidence behind the “California sober” idea.

A team of researchers at the Brown University ran a randomised placebo controlled trial to understand whether cannabis (weed) can reduce questionable alcohol consumption. The results are nothing short of extraordinary, however with mild caveats.They ran a lab experiment where participants smoked cannabis and were subsequently provided the option to drink, to understand the desire of alcoholism. The study ‘California Sober’ marks the first such experiment where researcher tried to establish a casual relation between the two variables not just observational associations. What researchers did? 157 people in the age group of 21-44 with heavy alcohol consumption habit and cannabis consumption habit at least twice a week, had three different lab visits each and in each such visits they were given three such conditions- High THC-cannabis (7.2 per cent) Low THC-cannabis (3.1 per cent) Placebo cannabis (0 per cent) After consuming they were asked to visit and experimental bar lab where they were given 8 mini-drinks, good enough to raise the body alcohol levels to at least 10 per cent and those who choose to opt out of drinking were given a small cash reward. What researchers discovered? The findings offered strong experimental evidence, they observed clear and measurable reduction in the alcohol urges. Those who consumed low THC-cannabis they drank nearly one fifth less those who consumed high THC-cannabis they drank one quarter less alcohol, than those with placebo. Moreover they waited longer before taking their first drink, than after placebo. However there is a preliminary caution, cannabis consumption has its own disadvantages. They found results for a subsequent consumption habits not for simultaneous usage habits. The risk co-use might skew differently. Though there are prior reserches which also contributes to the narrative that CBD a non-intoxicating component of cannabis can reduce alcohol consumption. These effects can vary if the process is continued for a longer duration.

<p>A Brown University randomized trial finds cannabis may reduce alcohol consumption by 19–27 per cent, offering the strongest experimental evidence behind the “California sober” idea.</p>

Does cannabis help with alcoholism? Researchers found surprising results

<p>Scientists have discovered that Africa is splitting in two. In fact, this geological process has been going on for tens of millions of years, and this is what has separated Africa from Arabia, which were once connected. Researchers from Keele University studied magnetic data, which revealed a rift in Africa, one that will divide Africa into two parts over five to 10 million years. This rip is occurring from northeast to the south, and volcanoes and earthquakes are playing a part. The two landmasses that will be created in the future would have a bigger chunk with Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, Ghana and Namibia, with the smaller piece consisting of Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and a large portion of Ethiopia. Plate tectonics has shaped the current world over millions or billions of years. Everything was joined at one time, but with seafloor spreading, tectonic plates fragmented and drifted apart, with a new oceanic crust and oceans being born. The study was published in the Journal of African Earth Sciences.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-are-deliberately-triggering-earthquakes-in-alps-all-zero-magnitude-here-s-why-1763627832295"><strong>Scientists are deliberately triggering earthquakes, all zero magnitude. Here's why</strong></a></p><h2><strong>A fracture in the East African Rift will break apart massive water bodies &nbsp;</strong></h2><p>The new research is based on the East African Rift, a known tectonic feature of Africa that has been fracturing the Earth's crust. This rift system stretches from Jordan in southwestern Asia southward through eastern Africa to Mozambique, is 64 kilometres wide and 6,437 kilometres long. This gap will form throughout the length of the rift and split enormous water bodies as well. Lake Malawi and Lake Turkana are two such structures that will be torn apart. The data used were from 1968 and 1969, which were gathered using airborne instruments. This helped them study the magnetic field of the crust in a new light.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/the-swedish-ghost-town-that-was-abandoned-twice-unearthed-400-years-later-1763389202531"><strong>The Swedish ghost town that was abandoned twice unearthed 400 years later</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The study focused on the top portion of the rift called the Afar region. This is where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aden, and is the point where three tectonic rifts meet. This is a rarity on Earth, with the Main Ethiopian Rift, the Red Sea Rift, and the Gulf of Aden Rift coming together to form a triple junction. This tearing apart of Africa has been proposed in the past as well. This process is still in its early stages. The team found that the ancient seafloor has magnetic marks left behind the flipping of Earth’s magnetic poles. These stripes run between Africa and Arabia, suggesting the separation likely started tens of millions of years ago.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The strong magnetic signature is proof that continuous continental rifting is occurring in the region. The crust is being stretched and will one day rupture, creating a new ocean.&nbsp;</p>

Africa is splitting apart, and this process has been going on for tens of millions of years. A study has noted that soon, not only would there be two landmasses, but some enormous water bodies would also break apart.

Scientists have discovered that Africa is splitting in two. In fact, this geological process has been going on for tens of millions of years, and this is what has separated Africa from Arabia, which were once connected. Researchers from Keele University studied magnetic data, which revealed a rift in Africa, one that will divide Africa into two parts over five to 10 million years. This rip is occurring from northeast to the south, and volcanoes and earthquakes are playing a part. The two landmasses that will be created in the future would have a bigger chunk with Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, Ghana and Namibia, with the smaller piece consisting of Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and a large portion of Ethiopia. Plate tectonics has shaped the current world over millions or billions of years. Everything was joined at one time, but with seafloor spreading, tectonic plates fragmented and drifted apart, with a new oceanic crust and oceans being born. The study was published in the Journal of African Earth Sciences. Also Read: Scientists are deliberately triggering earthquakes, all zero magnitude. Here's why A fracture in the East African Rift will break apart massive water bodies The new research is based on the East African Rift, a known tectonic feature of Africa that has been fracturing the Earth's crust. This rift system stretches from Jordan in southwestern Asia southward through eastern Africa to Mozambique, is 64 kilometres wide and 6,437 kilometres long. This gap will form throughout the length of the rift and split enormous water bodies as well. Lake Malawi and Lake Turkana are two such structures that will be torn apart. The data used were from 1968 and 1969, which were gathered using airborne instruments. This helped them study the magnetic field of the crust in a new light. Also Read: The Swedish ghost town that was abandoned twice unearthed 400 years later The study focused on the top portion of the rift called the Afar region. This is where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aden, and is the point where three tectonic rifts meet. This is a rarity on Earth, with the Main Ethiopian Rift, the Red Sea Rift, and the Gulf of Aden Rift coming together to form a triple junction. This tearing apart of Africa has been proposed in the past as well. This process is still in its early stages. The team found that the ancient seafloor has magnetic marks left behind the flipping of Earth’s magnetic poles. These stripes run between Africa and Arabia, suggesting the separation likely started tens of millions of years ago. The strong magnetic signature is proof that continuous continental rifting is occurring in the region. The crust is being stretched and will one day rupture, creating a new ocean.

<p>Africa is splitting apart, and this process has been going on for tens of millions of years. A study has noted that soon, not only would there be two landmasses, but some enormous water bodies would also break apart.</p>

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<p>Smriti Mandhana’s life came full circle at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the same ground where she lifted the Women’s World Cup trophy earlier this month. This time, the moment was personal. Her longtime partner, singer Palash Muchhal, gave her a surprise proposal right in the middle of the pitch, turning the stadium into the backdrop of a memory she will never forget.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Palash shared the video on social media, where he is seen walking Smriti to the centre of the ground while she is blindfolded. She removes the blindfold and finds him down on one knee with a ring in his hand. Smriti is stunned for a second before breaking into a smile and saying yes. The couple’s close friends rush in soon after, cheering and celebrating with them. Palash’s sister, singer Palak Muchhal, was also present for the special moment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read |</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sa-2nd-test-guwahati-set-for-landmark-debut-as-test-venue-1763727675485"><strong> Ind vs Sa, 2nd Test: Guwahati set for landmark debut as Test venue</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Smriti and Palash have been together for years, keeping their relationship mostly private while supporting each other’s careers. Palash was seen in the stands during the World Cup final earlier this month, cheering for Smriti and the Indian team. Their wedding is set for Sunday, (Nov 23), and wishes have been pouring in from across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also sent a warm congratulatory letter to the couple.</p>

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<p>Smriti announced her engagement with a fun Instagram reel featuring her teammates, including Jemimah Rodrigues and Radha Yadav. She flashed her ring on camera, and the video quickly went viral among fans.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On the field, Smriti is enjoying one of the strongest phases of her career. She finished the Women’s World Cup as India’s top run-getter, scoring 434 runs in nine innings. No Indian had ever scored that many runs in a single edition before this. She also hit a crucial century against New Zealand in a must-win match. Only South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt scored more runs in the tournament.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Smriti has also tasted success in franchise cricket. Earlier this year, she became the first Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain to win the Women’s Premier League title.</p>

Palash shared the video on social media, where he is seen walking Smriti to the centre of the ground while she is blindfolded. She removes the blindfold and finds him down on one knee with a ring in his hand.

Smriti Mandhana’s life came full circle at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the same ground where she lifted the Women’s World Cup trophy earlier this month. This time, the moment was personal. Her longtime partner, singer Palash Muchhal, gave her a surprise proposal right in the middle of the pitch, turning the stadium into the backdrop of a memory she will never forget. Palash shared the video on social media, where he is seen walking Smriti to the centre of the ground while she is blindfolded. She removes the blindfold and finds him down on one knee with a ring in his hand. Smriti is stunned for a second before breaking into a smile and saying yes. The couple’s close friends rush in soon after, cheering and celebrating with them. Palash’s sister, singer Palak Muchhal, was also present for the special moment. Also read | Ind vs Sa, 2nd Test: Guwahati set for landmark debut as Test venue Smriti and Palash have been together for years, keeping their relationship mostly private while supporting each other’s careers. Palash was seen in the stands during the World Cup final earlier this month, cheering for Smriti and the Indian team. Their wedding is set for Sunday, (Nov 23), and wishes have been pouring in from across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also sent a warm congratulatory letter to the couple.

<p>Palash shared the video on social media, where he is seen walking Smriti to the centre of the ground while she is blindfolded. She removes the blindfold and finds him down on one knee with a ring in his hand.</p>

WATCH: Palash Muchhal’s surprise proposal to Smriti Mandhana at World Cup final venue

<p>The owner of Grok AI, Elon Musk, has recently made a bold prediction about the future of work. Speaking at the US-Saudi Investment Forum, he said that in the next 10 to 20 years, employment could become optional for most of the people. According to Musk, rapid advancement in the AI and robots could change the society so much that regular jobs become unnecessary.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I do not know exactly what long-term means, perhaps 10 to 20 years," Musk said. “My prediction is that work will be optional”. He compared future work to hobbies like sports or video games, something people might choose to do just because they enjoy it. He added that people could still work, buy things from stores, or even grow their own food if they want but growing food would be harder. Musk has also shared an AI generated video on his X handle.&nbsp;</p><h2>Have a look at the video below</h2>

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<p>As reported by Fox Business, Musk also believes that the money might matter less in a world shaped by advanced AI and robotics. He mentioned stories that imagine a future where powerful AI systems make traditional money pointless.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/is-elon-musk-fitter-than-lebron-james-grok-ai-makes-this-shocking-claim-1763712150160"><strong>Is Elon Musk fitter than LeBron James? Grok AI makes THIS shocking claim</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"My guess is that if AI and robotics continue to improve, money will stop being relevant eventually," Musk said. At the event, he further said that these robots could become the biggest industry ever, even bigger than the smartphones industry. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musk ended by saying that AI and robotics could be the key to making life better for everyone. In his view, these technologies could create so much progress that people will no longer be depended on the traditional jobs and this will reshape the global economy in a completely new way.&nbsp;</p><h2>Grok AI claims on Musk fitter than LeBron James</h2><p>Grok AI recently received a major update with the release of Grok 4.1 and the new model has already started making headlines for its strange answers. In one of its latest comments, the chatbot claimed that Elon Musk is physically fitter than basketball star LeBron James. It also said that Elon Musk would win a fight against former boxing champion Mike Tyson.</p>

World's richest man Elon Musk predicts 'work will be optional' in 10-20 years due to AI and robotics

The owner of Grok AI, Elon Musk, has recently made a bold prediction about the future of work. Speaking at the US-Saudi Investment Forum, he said that in the next 10 to 20 years, employment could become optional for most of the people. According to Musk, rapid advancement in the AI and robots could change the society so much that regular jobs become unnecessary. "I do not know exactly what long-term means, perhaps 10 to 20 years," Musk said. “My prediction is that work will be optional”. He compared future work to hobbies like sports or video games, something people might choose to do just because they enjoy it. He added that people could still work, buy things from stores, or even grow their own food if they want but growing food would be harder. Musk has also shared an AI generated video on his X handle. Have a look at the video below

<p>Elon Musk predicts AI and robotics will make work optional in 10-20 years, reshaping the economy and making money less relevant. Meanwhile, Grok AI makes odd claims about Musk's fitness</p>

<p>Ryan Wedding, once an Olympian, now has a $15 million bounty on his head; Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday announced that Ryan was added to the FBI's top 10 most wanted list in 2025, and he is also the top narcos in Mexico. The rise of the modern-day Pablo Escobar is so dramatic that it requires a Hollywood adaptation. He competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics Snowboarding for Canada; now he works with the Sinola Cartel, based in Mexico and moves around 60 metric tons of cocaine a year. According to Pam Bondi, no single individual is sending more cocaine to California</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>From an Olympian to a modern-day Escobar</h2><p>Wedding was born in a skiing family in Ontario; his grandmother ran a ski resort, and his father was a professional skier. He followed in their footsteps and participated in the 2022 Winter Olympics, but a disappointing finish at 24th made him rethink his career choices. He then started working as club security, then selling marijuana part-time time and then he started selling drugs. His marijuana operations were once busted, and he was captured. Authorities recovered $10 million, but he walked away due to the lack of evidence. In 2008, he was arrested on charges of buying cocaine. He served four years in Prison, and emerged more determined to finish small-time dealing and joined the Mexican cartel Sinola, where he is called "El Jefe" or “the boss”, his other nicknames include "Giant," and "Public Enemy". The Department of Justice allege that Wedding is one of the world's most prolific and violent drug traffickers. FBI Chief Kash Patel called him the modern-day iteration of Pablo Escobar. He orchestrated several killings, including the murder of several federal witnesses in Colombia who were set to testify against him.</p><p>The US Department has captured several of his co-conspirators, including his former Canadian lawyer Deepak Paradkar. He is so notorious that the US, Canada and Mexico are working together to capture him. The operation is called ‘Giant Slalom’. Netflix is also preparing for its expanding documentary slate on the cocaine kingpin - “ Snow King: From Olympian to Narco.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Former Olympian Ryan Wedding now tops the FBI Most Wanted list with a $15M bounty. His rise from snowboarder to cartel kingpin mirrors a modern-day Pablo Escobar.

Ryan Wedding, once an Olympian, now has a $15 million bounty on his head; Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday announced that Ryan was added to the FBI's top 10 most wanted list in 2025, and he is also the top narcos in Mexico. The rise of the modern-day Pablo Escobar is so dramatic that it requires a Hollywood adaptation. He competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics Snowboarding for Canada; now he works with the Sinola Cartel, based in Mexico and moves around 60 metric tons of cocaine a year. According to Pam Bondi, no single individual is sending more cocaine to California

<p>Former Olympian Ryan Wedding now tops the FBI Most Wanted list with a $15M bounty. His rise from snowboarder to cartel kingpin mirrors a modern-day Pablo Escobar.</p>

Ex-Olympic snowboarder in FBI's top 10 most wanted list as billion-dollar 'cocaine kingpin' with $15mn bounty

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<p>A group of German scientists have defined the traits that can reveal a potential serial killer. They analysed the statements of 45 sexually-motivated serial killers, active across 60 years, to reach their conclusion. According to the researchers at the University of Bamberg in Germany, there are four clear narcissistic traits that most serial killers have. These are - “Grandiose rivalry', 'grandiose admiration', 'vulnerable isolation' and 'vulnerable enmity”. They further defined each of these to give a clear idea of what to watch out for. Grandiose rivalry is a kind of narcissism where a person has an intense competitive drive and tries to devalue others to maintain a sense of superiority.&nbsp;<br>Grandiose admiration is when one has an inflated sense of self-importance and has a constant need for praise and attention from others. Vulnerable isolation is when a person with fragile self-esteem is socially isolated, which puts them at a higher risk of poor mental health.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-sexual-entrepreneurs-not-prostitutes-anger-erupts-in-england-as-guidance-says-paying-for-sex-only-way-out-for-some-disabled-officers-1763618229765"><strong>'Sexual entrepreneurs', not prostitutes: Anger erupts in England as guidance says paying for sex only way out for some disabled officers</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Vulnerable enmity is a psychological concept describing a state of paranoia, aggression, and a feeling of being unfairly treated. Study author Evangelia Ioannidi, a psychologist and criminologist at the University of Bamberg, said serial killers harbour two very opposite psychologies. They are vulnerable, yet they have a sense of self-importance and want to be placed first and be superior to others.</p><h2>Serial killers have a complex psychology</h2><p>Ioannidi says the psychology behind these crimes is more complex than people usually assume. “These offenders aren’t driven only by ego or the desire to feel powerful,” she told PsyPost. “Yes, many show grandiose traits, but an equally important part is the vulnerable side – the resentment, hypersensitivity, and deep sense of being wronged,” she added. Because of these double traits, “their violence is so personal and fueled by control.” The researchers analysed the records of over 1,043 individuals present in the Radford/FGCU Serial Killer Database. They identified 45 male serial killers who were active between 1960 and 2021 and were sexually motivated to kill people. The number of victims ranged from two to 22 per offender. They went through their confessions and interrogation interviews.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Their research found that the top trait present in most serial killers was vulnerable enmity, which was found in 84 per cent of the statements. &nbsp;Vulnerable isolation was second, found in 58 per cent of cases, grandiose admiration in 76 per cent (34 statements) and grandiose rivalry in 71 per cent (32 statements). More than one trait was present in the killers, and none had just one of them. According to the researchers, &nbsp;there is a “pronounced presence of both vulnerable and grandiose narcissism in sexually motivated serial killers.” However, the authors warned that these are not the only traits that can help identify a potential serial killer. The study was published in the Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Scientists in Germany have identified the traits that most serial killers share. These can also tell about potential serial killers, as the researchers explained what might push someone to become a serial killer.

A group of German scientists have defined the traits that can reveal a potential serial killer. They analysed the statements of 45 sexually-motivated serial killers, active across 60 years, to reach their conclusion. According to the researchers at the University of Bamberg in Germany, there are four clear narcissistic traits that most serial killers have. These are - “Grandiose rivalry', 'grandiose admiration', 'vulnerable isolation' and 'vulnerable enmity”. They further defined each of these to give a clear idea of what to watch out for. Grandiose rivalry is a kind of narcissism where a person has an intense competitive drive and tries to devalue others to maintain a sense of superiority. Grandiose admiration is when one has an inflated sense of self-importance and has a constant need for praise and attention from others. Vulnerable isolation is when a person with fragile self-esteem is socially isolated, which puts them at a higher risk of poor mental health. Also Read: 'Sexual entrepreneurs', not prostitutes: Anger erupts in England as guidance says paying for sex only way out for some disabled officers Vulnerable enmity is a psychological concept describing a state of paranoia, aggression, and a feeling of being unfairly treated. Study author Evangelia Ioannidi, a psychologist and criminologist at the University of Bamberg, said serial killers harbour two very opposite psychologies. They are vulnerable, yet they have a sense of self-importance and want to be placed first and be superior to others. Serial killers have a complex psychology Ioannidi says the psychology behind these crimes is more complex than people usually assume. “These offenders aren’t driven only by ego or the desire to feel powerful,” she told PsyPost. “Yes, many show grandiose traits, but an equally important part is the vulnerable side – the resentment, hypersensitivity, and deep sense of being wronged,” she added. Because of these double traits, “their violence is so personal and fueled by control.” The researchers analysed the records of over 1,043 individuals present in the Radford/FGCU Serial Killer Database. They identified 45 male serial killers who were active between 1960 and 2021 and were sexually motivated to kill people. The number of victims ranged from two to 22 per offender. They went through their confessions and interrogation interviews. Their research found that the top trait present in most serial killers was vulnerable enmity, which was found in 84 per cent of the statements. Vulnerable isolation was second, found in 58 per cent of cases, grandiose admiration in 76 per cent (34 statements) and grandiose rivalry in 71 per cent (32 statements). More than one trait was present in the killers, and none had just one of them. According to the researchers, there is a “pronounced presence of both vulnerable and grandiose narcissism in sexually motivated serial killers.” However, the authors warned that these are not the only traits that can help identify a potential serial killer. The study was published in the Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology.

<p>Scientists in Germany have identified the traits that most serial killers share. These can also tell about potential serial killers, as the researchers explained what might push someone to become a serial killer.</p>

Who is a serial killer? German scientists find 4 traits that could be a dead giveaway

<p>Grok AI recently received a major update with the release of Grok 4.1 and the new model has already started making headlines for its strange answers. In one of its latest comments, the chatbot claimed that Elon Musk is physically fitter than basketball star LeBron James. It also said that Musk would win a fight against former boxing champion Mike Tyson.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When someone asked, “Who is more fit, LeBron James or Elon Musk?”, Grok answered that LeBron is obviously stronger and more athletic for sports, but argued that Musk is “better overall” because he works extremely long hours across his companies (SpaceX, Tesla and Neuralink).&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fssai-orders-nationwide-sweep-to-pull-fake-ors-drinks-from-stores-and-apps-here-s-what-it-means-1763688222274"><strong>FSSAI orders nationwide sweep to pull fake ORS drinks from stores and apps. Here's what it means</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The chatbot didn’t stop there, he further said that Musk’s intelligence is among the greatest in history and compared him to him to famous thinkers like Leonardo da Vinci and Isaac Newton. It also praised Musk’s physical endurance and even claimed he shows exceptional dedication.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Many of these replies were quietly deleted on Friday (Nov 21). Musk later said that Grok had been “unfortunately manipulated by adversarial prompting into saying absurdly positive things about me”.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/south-korean-ferry-with-267-aboard-runs-aground-after-helmsman-reportedly-distracted-by-phone-1763636630339"><strong>South Korean ferry with 267 aboard runs aground after helmsman reportedly distracted by phone</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This isn’t the first time Grok has provoked controversy. In June, the system repeatedly mentioned the “white genocide” conspiracy theory in South Africa when asked unrelated questions. That issue was corrected within hours, but the phrase is widely known as a far-right theory, promoted by public figures including Musk and Tucker Carlson.</p>

This isn’t the first time Grok has provoked controversy. In June, the system repeatedly mentioned the “white genocide” conspiracy theory in South Africa when asked unrelated questions.

Grok AI recently received a major update with the release of Grok 4.1 and the new model has already started making headlines for its strange answers. In one of its latest comments, the chatbot claimed that Elon Musk is physically fitter than basketball star LeBron James. It also said that Musk would win a fight against former boxing champion Mike Tyson. When someone asked, “Who is more fit, LeBron James or Elon Musk?”, Grok answered that LeBron is obviously stronger and more athletic for sports, but argued that Musk is “better overall” because he works extremely long hours across his companies (SpaceX, Tesla and Neuralink). Also Read - FSSAI orders nationwide sweep to pull fake ORS drinks from stores and apps. Here's what it means The chatbot didn’t stop there, he further said that Musk’s intelligence is among the greatest in history and compared him to him to famous thinkers like Leonardo da Vinci and Isaac Newton. It also praised Musk’s physical endurance and even claimed he shows exceptional dedication. Many of these replies were quietly deleted on Friday (Nov 21). Musk later said that Grok had been “unfortunately manipulated by adversarial prompting into saying absurdly positive things about me”. Also Read - South Korean ferry with 267 aboard runs aground after helmsman reportedly distracted by phone This isn’t the first time Grok has provoked controversy. In June, the system repeatedly mentioned the “white genocide” conspiracy theory in South Africa when asked unrelated questions. That issue was corrected within hours, but the phrase is widely known as a far-right theory, promoted by public figures including Musk and Tucker Carlson.

<p>This isn’t the first time Grok has provoked controversy. In June, the system repeatedly mentioned the “white genocide” conspiracy theory in South Africa when asked unrelated questions</p>

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