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Police chiefs in Britain have been asking their officers to address prostitutes as "sexual entrepreneurs", leading to accusations that this will lead to normalising the exploitation of women. The National Police Chiefs' Council's (NPCC) guidance has been termed "harmful and inappropriate" by the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on Commercial Sexual Exploitation, The Telegraph reported. Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi, who chairs the group, wrote a letter to policing and crime minister Sarah Jones, raising concerns that this move risks "confusion and undermines enforcement of legislation against sexual exploitation".&nbsp;<h2>‘Sex work’ a ‘career choice for some'</h2>Notably, the 'Sex Work National Police Guidance' refers to prostitutes as "sexual entrepreneurs", and tells officers to limit the use of the word “prostitute” or “prostitution” to “specific legal meanings and offences”. It adds that for some of them it is “a necessary survival strategy”, while others “have chosen to engage in commercial sex as a career choice", and "sex work is not necessarily a temporary arrangement that they seek to exit”.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/cia-paid-prostitutes-to-lure-men-into-a-brothel-and-drug-them-as-part-of-a-mind-control-research-program-1753955070830">CIA wanted to control people's minds. So it had sex workers lure men into a fake brothel and drug them with LSD</a>&nbsp;Criticising the guidance, the APPG said the term “sex work” was not contained in any UK legislation. “It is an ideological, political and deeply contested term, and its recommended use by the NPCC is highly inappropriate,” said the APPG. It also goes against a recommendation by the Commons home affairs select committee, prohibiting the use of the word "sex work" by law enforcement agencies. “This is because the term ‘sex work’ normalises the exchange of money for sex acts as a job. It is not; it is sexual exploitation and abuse,” said the APPG.&nbsp;<h2>‘Only way of physical contact for disabled officers’</h2>The guidance also states that banning paying for sex could cause "significant distress" to disabled officers since, for some of them, "there is no other option and using such services may be their only access to a physical relationship of any kind". The APPG was shocked by this statement, calling it "deeply offensive." It asked police chiefs in England and Wales to follow Scotland police on the matter, who do not use the term “sex work” and “recognised the exchange of money for sex acts as a form of violence against women”. &nbsp;

Police officers in Britain and Wales are being told to refer to prostitutes as sexual entrepreneurs. A guidance even states that paying for sex was the only way to have a physical relationship for some disabled officers.

Police chiefs in Britain have been asking their officers to address prostitutes as "sexual entrepreneurs", leading to accusations that this will lead to normalising the exploitation of women. The National Police Chiefs' Council's (NPCC) guidance has been termed "harmful and inappropriate" by the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on Commercial Sexual Exploitation, The Telegraph reported. Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi, who chairs the group, wrote a letter to policing and crime minister Sarah Jones, raising concerns that this move risks "confusion and undermines enforcement of legislation against sexual exploitation". ‘Sex work’ a ‘career choice for some' Notably, the 'Sex Work National Police Guidance' refers to prostitutes as "sexual entrepreneurs", and tells officers to limit the use of the word “prostitute” or “prostitution” to “specific legal meanings and offences”. It adds that for some of them it is “a necessary survival strategy”, while others “have chosen to engage in commercial sex as a career choice", and "sex work is not necessarily a temporary arrangement that they seek to exit”. Also Read: CIA wanted to control people's minds. So it had sex workers lure men into a fake brothel and drug them with LSD Criticising the guidance, the APPG said the term “sex work” was not contained in any UK legislation. “It is an ideological, political and deeply contested term, and its recommended use by the NPCC is highly inappropriate,” said the APPG. It also goes against a recommendation by the Commons home affairs select committee, prohibiting the use of the word "sex work" by law enforcement agencies. “This is because the term ‘sex work’ normalises the exchange of money for sex acts as a job. It is not; it is sexual exploitation and abuse,” said the APPG. ‘Only way of physical contact for disabled officers’ The guidance also states that banning paying for sex could cause "significant distress" to disabled officers since, for some of them, "there is no other option and using such services may be their only access to a physical relationship of any kind". The APPG was shocked by this statement, calling it "deeply offensive." It asked police chiefs in England and Wales to follow Scotland police on the matter, who do not use the term “sex work” and “recognised the exchange of money for sex acts as a form of violence against women”.

Police officers in Britain and Wales are being told to refer to prostitutes as "sexual entrepreneurs". A guidance even states that paying for sex was the only way to have a physical relationship for some disabled officers.

'Sexual entrepreneurs', not prostitutes: Anger erupts in England as guidance says paying for sex only way out for some disabled officers

Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism and Arts &amp; Culture Minister of Rajasthan, Diya Kumari, joined the performance along with the dancers, celebrating the rich culture and tradition of the state. The first state-level Ghoomar Festival-2025 was inaugurated by Diya Kumari and witnessed history as 6,100 women performed the traditional dance across all the divisions of the state. The feat has been recognised by the Asia Book of Records.“Ghoomar is the identity of Rajasthan. This festival will give new energy to our folk culture,” said Diya Kumari. She added that the festival will also add to the state’s traditional art and culture at a global level.

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&nbsp;<h2>Ghoomar Dance</h2>Originating with the Bhill Tribe, Ghoomar is the traditional dance form of the state of Rajasthan. Bheels and Rajputs were always at war with each other for a period of time. In due course, they interacted and settled down. The tribal culture was first adopted by the local Rajputs, and then it found its way to the elites. The term Ghoomar is a kind of derivation of 'swirl'. Operating within a conservative cultural framework, the dance form served as a form of expression or agency for women in a deeply patriarchal society of Rajasthan. Earlier, women used to perform ghoomar with a ghoonghat, covering their faces; over time, however, some of the repressive practices have assimilated into the popular culture.&nbsp;

Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari inaugurated the first state-level Ghoomar Festival 2025, where 6,100 women performed the traditional dance, earning a place in the Asia Book of Records. Learn about the cultural significance and tribal origins of the iconic Ghoomar dance.

Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism and Arts & Culture Minister of Rajasthan, Diya Kumari, joined the performance along with the dancers, celebrating the rich culture and tradition of the state. The first state-level Ghoomar Festival-2025 was inaugurated by Diya Kumari and witnessed history as 6,100 women performed the traditional dance across all the divisions of the state. The feat has been recognised by the Asia Book of Records. “Ghoomar is the identity of Rajasthan. This festival will give new energy to our folk culture,” said Diya Kumari. She added that the festival will also add to the state’s traditional art and culture at a global level.

Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari inaugurated the first state-level Ghoomar Festival 2025, where 6,100 women performed the traditional dance, earning a place in the Asia Book of Records. Learn about the cultural significance and tribal origins of the iconic Ghoomar dance.

WATCH | Rajasthan Dy CM performs at Ghoomar beats as 6,100 women create history in Ghoomar Festival 2025

A 68-year-old New York woman is in a custody battle for her 14th and 15th children, who were born in 2023. MaryBeth Lewis gave birth to her 13th child at the age of 62. Her husband Bob did not want to have any more children, but she is accused of forging his signature to have two more kids who are now in foster care because of a legal battle, People reported. MaryBeth had her eighth child in 2010 and made headlines. She told The East Aurora Advertiser at the time, “That first child was the biggest change. After that, they kind of fell into place,” People reported. The couple had no plans to have any more children, but the family continued to grow, and she gave birth to twin sons in 2012, then another pair of twins in 2016, her 11th and 12th children, at the age of 59. She also had another child. According to The New York Times, while the first five pregnancies were natural, all of the later ones were through in vitro fertilisation, where they used a mix of their own embryos as well as donor eggs and sperm. She carried all the babies herself, and used a surrogate for the 14th and 15th kids. However, only this time, she kept her husband in the dark.<h2>The woman fooled the IVF clinic, her husband and a judge</h2>In 2023, she tricked the IVF clinic into believing that her husband was on board with the procedure, and later even pretended to be her husband during an online hearing of their case in Steuben County. MaryBeth forged Bob’s signature on their surrogacy agreement, a likely violation of state law, since such a procedure requires the consent of both parents. Bob did not want any more children, but MaryBeth claims he was initially fine with it. However, she decided to have the babies through surrogacy. The pregnancy took, and she hid it from her husband.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/sister-saw-her-brother-sleeping-in-bed-he-had-died-3-days-ago-in-a-drowning-accident-far-from-home-1763551542287">Sister saw her brother 'sleeping' in bed. He had died 3 days ago in a drowning accident far from home</a>&nbsp;During a Zoom hearing in 2023 to obtain the parentage order, she impersonated her husband by keeping the camera off. NYT reported, "She logged on with a separate account for Bob and kept the camera turned off. When the judge addressed him, MaryBeth says she grunted in assent." But he came across the parentage order in the mail days later and was furious. He then spoke to the attorney his wife had hired, who approached a judge. MaryBeth is now entangled in legal proceedings.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2023, she was indicted for forgery in the second degree, criminal impersonation in the first degree, perjury in the second degree and attempted kidnapping in the second degree.She is also involved in a custody battle for the boy and the girl. The paper reported that MaryBeth declined two plea offers in order to continue her fight for custody, and her husband is now on her side. The matter is still pending, and according to the publication, "a new judge has ruled that they are the legal parents of the two young children, but now their foster parents are appealing."&nbsp;

A woman in New York gave birth to her 13th child at the age of 62 and later had two more through surrogacy. She fooled her husband and the IVF clinic to have her 14th and 15th kids, and is now involved in a custody battle with the foster parents, besides being charged with other crimes. 

A 68-year-old New York woman is in a custody battle for her 14th and 15th children, who were born in 2023. MaryBeth Lewis gave birth to her 13th child at the age of 62. Her husband Bob did not want to have any more children, but she is accused of forging his signature to have two more kids who are now in foster care because of a legal battle, People reported. MaryBeth had her eighth child in 2010 and made headlines. She told The East Aurora Advertiser at the time, “That first child was the biggest change. After that, they kind of fell into place,” People reported. The couple had no plans to have any more children, but the family continued to grow, and she gave birth to twin sons in 2012, then another pair of twins in 2016, her 11th and 12th children, at the age of 59. She also had another child. According to The New York Times, while the first five pregnancies were natural, all of the later ones were through in vitro fertilisation, where they used a mix of their own embryos as well as donor eggs and sperm. She carried all the babies herself, and used a surrogate for the 14th and 15th kids. However, only this time, she kept her husband in the dark. The woman fooled the IVF clinic, her husband and a judge In 2023, she tricked the IVF clinic into believing that her husband was on board with the procedure, and later even pretended to be her husband during an online hearing of their case in Steuben County. MaryBeth forged Bob’s signature on their surrogacy agreement, a likely violation of state law, since such a procedure requires the consent of both parents. Bob did not want any more children, but MaryBeth claims he was initially fine with it. However, she decided to have the babies through surrogacy. The pregnancy took, and she hid it from her husband. Also Read: Sister saw her brother 'sleeping' in bed. He had died 3 days ago in a drowning accident far from home During a Zoom hearing in 2023 to obtain the parentage order, she impersonated her husband by keeping the camera off. NYT reported, "She logged on with a separate account for Bob and kept the camera turned off. When the judge addressed him, MaryBeth says she grunted in assent." But he came across the parentage order in the mail days later and was furious. He then spoke to the attorney his wife had hired, who approached a judge. MaryBeth is now entangled in legal proceedings. In 2023, she was indicted for forgery in the second degree, criminal impersonation in the first degree, perjury in the second degree and attempted kidnapping in the second degree. She is also involved in a custody battle for the boy and the girl. The paper reported that MaryBeth declined two plea offers in order to continue her fight for custody, and her husband is now on her side. The matter is still pending, and according to the publication, "a new judge has ruled that they are the legal parents of the two young children, but now their foster parents are appealing."

A woman in New York gave birth to her 13th child at the age of 62 and later had two more through surrogacy. She fooled her husband and the IVF clinic to have her 14th and 15th kids, and is now involved in a custody battle with the foster parents, besides being charged with other crimes.&nbsp;

Woman had her 14th and 15th child, and her husband didn't even know: The insane custody battle in New York

World Children’s Day 2025: To encourage global unity and raise awareness about the rights and well-being of children, the world celebrates Children’s Day annually on November 20. This day is significant as the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959 and later the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in 1989.&nbsp;World Children’s Day advocates and highlights children’s rights, developmental needs and protection from violence as well as abuse. Although Universal Children's Day falls on November 20, different nations celebrate it in their own way on different dates. For example, India observed Children’s Day on November 14 to honour the birth anniversary of the country’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Whereas Japan celebrates its National Children's Day annually on May 5, known as 'Kodomo no Hi'.<h3>What is the theme of World Children’s Day 2025?</h3>The themes for World Children’s Day 2025 are “My day, my rights” and “For every child, every right.” These UNICEF-led themes highlight the importance of empowering children to express their views and ensuring that their rights are protected.<h3>What is the history of World Children’s Day?</h3>The origins of World Children’s Day go back to 1954, when the UN General Assembly encouraged countries to set aside a dedicated day to foster international solidarity, enhance welfare, and work collectively for the well-being of children. November 20 was chosen as it commemorates the adoption of both the Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Rights of the Child by the UN General Assembly.<h3>Why is World Children’s Day significant?</h3>World Children’s Day aims to highlight critical issues affecting children, such as ending violence and abuse, ensuring safety, and upholding rights to education, play, and healthcare. UNICEF emphasises that children possess the same basic human rights as adults, as well as additional protections suited to their developmental needs.&nbsp;UNICEF also added that children are not the property of their parents or passive recipients of charity; they are individuals with their own rights. The Convention on the Rights of the Child outlines the essential rights that allow children to grow to their fullest potential, recognising them as individuals, family members, and contributors to society with responsibilities appropriate to their age.

World Children’s Day advocates and highlights children’s rights, developmental needs and protection from violence. This day is significant as the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959 and later the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in 1989.

World Children’s Day 2025: To encourage global unity and raise awareness about the rights and well-being of children, the world celebrates Children’s Day annually on November 20. This day is significant as the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959 and later the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in 1989. World Children’s Day advocates and highlights children’s rights, developmental needs and protection from violence as well as abuse. Although Universal Children's Day falls on November 20, different nations celebrate it in their own way on different dates. For example, India observed Children’s Day on November 14 to honour the birth anniversary of the country’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Whereas Japan celebrates its National Children's Day annually on May 5, known as 'Kodomo no Hi'. What is the theme of World Children’s Day 2025? The themes for World Children’s Day 2025 are “My day, my rights” and “For every child, every right.” These UNICEF-led themes highlight the importance of empowering children to express their views and ensuring that their rights are protected. What is the history of World Children’s Day? The origins of World Children’s Day go back to 1954, when the UN General Assembly encouraged countries to set aside a dedicated day to foster international solidarity, enhance welfare, and work collectively for the well-being of children. November 20 was chosen as it commemorates the adoption of both the Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Rights of the Child by the UN General Assembly. Why is World Children’s Day significant? World Children’s Day aims to highlight critical issues affecting children, such as ending violence and abuse, ensuring safety, and upholding rights to education, play, and healthcare. UNICEF emphasises that children possess the same basic human rights as adults, as well as additional protections suited to their developmental needs. UNICEF also added that children are not the property of their parents or passive recipients of charity; they are individuals with their own rights. The Convention on the Rights of the Child outlines the essential rights that allow children to grow to their fullest potential, recognising them as individuals, family members, and contributors to society with responsibilities appropriate to their age.

World Children’s Day advocates and highlights children’s rights, developmental needs and protection from violence. This day is significant as the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959 and later the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in 1989.

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In what could be considered India's Louvre heist, Bengaluru on Wednesday (Nov 19) saw a group of men posing as Reserve Bank of India officials pull off an unprecedented daylight robbery. The robbers pulled off a high-precision heist in south Bengaluru, stealing and escaping with Rs 7.11 crore ($801,311) from an ATM cash van, leaving investigators scrambling to piece together how it unfolded so smoothly. Here's what happened, step-by-step.<h2>The cash run that started it all</h2>The day began like any other for the CMS Inno System Ltd crew. Around 9.30 am, the van rolled out of the JP Nagar base with driver Binod Kumar, custodian Afthab, and gunmen Rajanna and Tammayya. By 12:24 pm, they had collected Rs 7.11 crore from the HDFC currency chest, packed the money into trunks, and set out to refill ATMs across the city, according to the company's FIR.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signs-bill-ordering-full-release-of-epstein-files-breaking-news-1763602066605">Trump signs bill ordering full release of Epstein files, but insists whole thing is a Democrat hoax</a><h2>A fake RBI check stops the van</h2>The heist began as the van reached near the Ashoka Pillar in Jayanagar, en route to Lalbagh Siddapura Gate. There, a fleet of cars, including a Maruti Zen and an Innova with a Government of India sticker cut off the van, and five to six men stepped out. Introducing themselves as RBI officials, these men said they were conducting a documentation check. "We are RBI officials. There is a complaint against your firm for violating RBI guidelines. We have to record your statements," they allegedly told the staff.Reports suggest that police initially believed that the gang had pretended to be Income Tax officers, but later confirmed they used RBI IDs.<h2>Separating the guards from the money</h2>Once the van stopped, the impostors executed their next move. They ordered all four staffers to step out. Three of them, including the two gunmen, were bundled into the gang’s Innova. "Come to the police station and we’ll take your statements. Before that, we should take the cash boxes to the RBI," they were told.Kumar, the driver, alone, was told to continue driving the cash van, a move that cleverly separated the guards from the cash without resistance.<h2>A gun, a flyover, and a handover</h2>On the Dairy Circle flyover, things escalated. The attackers cornered Kumar again, this time at gunpoint, and forced him to surrender all three cash boxes. The Rs 7.11 crore was quickly moved into a getaway vehicle, a Maruti WagonR. In minutes, the fake RBI officers vanished.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-remain-vigilant-and-avoid-agents-india-issues-advisory-as-iran-halts-visa-free-entry-over-rising-trafficking-scams-1763443607111">'Remain vigilant and avoid agents': India issues advisory as Iran halts visa free entry over rising trafficking scams</a><h2>Gone in 30 mins&nbsp;</h2>The three abducted staffers were dropped near Dairy Circle, shaken but unharmed. The abandoned cash van was later traced via GPRS on Hosur Road. Crucially, the gang removed the DVR unit, wiping out the van's internal camera footage and removing a key trail. All of this happened in merely 30 minutes.<h2>Police scramble to locate the fake RBI officers</h2>Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said over 50 CCTV feeds are being examined to trace the vehicles used in the heist. He admitted delays in getting details from the crew slowed the first response, but said multiple special teams and citywide checkpoints have now been activated.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">🚨 Money Heist in Bengaluru… Robbers posing as Govt officials stopped a cash-van allegedly claiming &quot;verification&quot;, lifted ₹7 crore, ditched the crew near a flyover and vanished in an Innova. A Massive citywide search is underway. <a href="https://t.co/Xe3uCKXiGZ">pic.twitter.com/Xe3uCKXiGZ</a>&mdash; Lakshay Mehta (@lakshaymehta08) <a href="https://twitter.com/lakshaymehta08/status/1991175581581631633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>First-of-its-kind incident</h2>Home Minister H Parameshwara called the robbery a first-of-its-kind incident in the city. He said "important leads" had already surfaced, and the chief minister had ordered police to prioritise cracking the case. &nbsp;&nbsp;

A Bengaluru cash van was robbed of Rs 7.11 crore after a gang posing as RBI officials stopped it in Jayanagar, split the crew, and seized cash boxes at gunpoint. Here's how everything went down.

In what could be considered India's Louvre heist, Bengaluru on Wednesday (Nov 19) saw a group of men posing as Reserve Bank of India officials pull off an unprecedented daylight robbery. The robbers pulled off a high-precision heist in south Bengaluru, stealing and escaping with Rs 7.11 crore ($801,311) from an ATM cash van, leaving investigators scrambling to piece together how it unfolded so smoothly. Here's what happened, step-by-step. The cash run that started it all The day began like any other for the CMS Inno System Ltd crew. Around 9.30 am, the van rolled out of the JP Nagar base with driver Binod Kumar, custodian Afthab, and gunmen Rajanna and Tammayya. By 12:24 pm, they had collected Rs 7.11 crore from the HDFC currency chest, packed the money into trunks, and set out to refill ATMs across the city, according to the company's FIR. Also read | Trump signs bill ordering full release of Epstein files, but insists whole thing is a Democrat hoax A fake RBI check stops the van The heist began as the van reached near the Ashoka Pillar in Jayanagar, en route to Lalbagh Siddapura Gate. There, a fleet of cars, including a Maruti Zen and an Innova with a Government of India sticker cut off the van, and five to six men stepped out. Introducing themselves as RBI officials, these men said they were conducting a documentation check. "We are RBI officials. There is a complaint against your firm for violating RBI guidelines. We have to record your statements," they allegedly told the staff. Reports suggest that police initially believed that the gang had pretended to be Income Tax officers, but later confirmed they used RBI IDs. Separating the guards from the money Once the van stopped, the impostors executed their next move. They ordered all four staffers to step out. Three of them, including the two gunmen, were bundled into the gang’s Innova. "Come to the police station and we’ll take your statements. Before that, we should take the cash boxes to the RBI," they were told. Kumar, the driver, alone, was told to continue driving the cash van, a move that cleverly separated the guards from the cash without resistance. A gun, a flyover, and a handover On the Dairy Circle flyover, things escalated. The attackers cornered Kumar again, this time at gunpoint, and forced him to surrender all three cash boxes. The Rs 7.11 crore was quickly moved into a getaway vehicle, a Maruti WagonR. In minutes, the fake RBI officers vanished. Also read | 'Remain vigilant and avoid agents': India issues advisory as Iran halts visa free entry over rising trafficking scams Gone in 30 mins The three abducted staffers were dropped near Dairy Circle, shaken but unharmed. The abandoned cash van was later traced via GPRS on Hosur Road. Crucially, the gang removed the DVR unit, wiping out the van's internal camera footage and removing a key trail. All of this happened in merely 30 minutes. Police scramble to locate the fake RBI officers Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said over 50 CCTV feeds are being examined to trace the vehicles used in the heist. He admitted delays in getting details from the crew slowed the first response, but said multiple special teams and citywide checkpoints have now been activated.

A Bengaluru cash van was robbed of Rs 7.11 crore after a gang posing as RBI officials stopped it in Jayanagar, split the crew, and seized cash boxes at gunpoint. Here's how everything went down.

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Scientists in India have now observed 3I/ATLAS, capturing images of the interstellar comet from Mount Abu. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shared details of the observation on its official website made between November 12-15, 2025. It stated that scientists from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) saw the comet, which is now leaving the inner solar system. "Observations were carried out in imaging and spectroscopic (analysis of the constituent wavelengths of the light emitted) modes with PRL’s 1.2m telescope," it wrote. It shared a false colour representation of 3I/ATLAS showing a "near-circular coma", the part of a comet that consists of dust and gas and is formed following sublimation as it comes closer to the Sun. Observations were made by the 1.2 metre telescope located at an altitude of 1680 m near Gurushikhar. The ground-based observatory is used to look for exoplanets, high-energy phenomena, and solar system studies.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-spotted-by-12-nasa-spacecraft-what-mars-asteroid-and-solar-missions-saw-1763608118347">3I/ATLAS spotted by 12 NASA spacecraft: What Mars, asteroid and solar missions saw</a>&nbsp;The photo doesn't show a clear tail; however, a slight elongation is visible. It wrote, "In the present observing geometry, the dust tail, if present, would be pointing away from the Sun behind the comet as seen from the Earth." It added that the ion tail will be visible in "deep wide field multiband images".&nbsp;The scientists made further observations of specific features of 3I/ATLAS, such as a spectrum of the light before the start of morning twilight and the rate of release of gas from the nucleus into the coma, also known as the "production rate." The researchers added that the data were consistent with certain other solar system comets. "The production rate ratios seem to place this comet in the class of ‘typical comets’ of the solar system," they wrote. “Further observations will be continued as the comet gradually comes into the darker part of the night.”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3iatlas-images-live-streamed-from-italy-clearly-a-comet-astronomer-asserts-1763544958390">3I/ATLAS images live streamed from Italy: 'Clearly a comet', astronomer asserts</a><h2>NASA releases observations of 3I/ATLAS</h2> The American space agency finally released all the observations made by its missions on November 19. The most awaited image was from the HiRISE camera aboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) when it flew by the Red Planet on October 2-3. Other NASA missions, such as the MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) orbiter and the Perseverance rover caught a "faint glimpse" of the comet. NASA’s STEREO (Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory) captured images from September 11 to October 2, and the ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA mission SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory) observed the comet from October 15 to 26. NASA’s PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission, launched earlier this year, saw the comet’s tail between September 20 and October 3.

Indian scientists have observed 3I/ATLAS for the first time from Mount Abu. They saw a bright coma and stated that it is behaving like other solar system comets. Meanwhile, NASA finally released its observations of 3I/ATLAS during the government shutdown. 

Scientists in India have now observed 3I/ATLAS, capturing images of the interstellar comet from Mount Abu. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shared details of the observation on its official website made between November 12-15, 2025. It stated that scientists from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) saw the comet, which is now leaving the inner solar system. "Observations were carried out in imaging and spectroscopic (analysis of the constituent wavelengths of the light emitted) modes with PRL’s 1.2m telescope," it wrote. It shared a false colour representation of 3I/ATLAS showing a "near-circular coma", the part of a comet that consists of dust and gas and is formed following sublimation as it comes closer to the Sun. Observations were made by the 1.2 metre telescope located at an altitude of 1680 m near Gurushikhar. The ground-based observatory is used to look for exoplanets, high-energy phenomena, and solar system studies. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS spotted by 12 NASA spacecraft: What Mars, asteroid and solar missions saw The photo doesn't show a clear tail; however, a slight elongation is visible. It wrote, "In the present observing geometry, the dust tail, if present, would be pointing away from the Sun behind the comet as seen from the Earth." It added that the ion tail will be visible in "deep wide field multiband images". The scientists made further observations of specific features of 3I/ATLAS, such as a spectrum of the light before the start of morning twilight and the rate of release of gas from the nucleus into the coma, also known as the "production rate." The researchers added that the data were consistent with certain other solar system comets. "The production rate ratios seem to place this comet in the class of ‘typical comets’ of the solar system," they wrote. “Further observations will be continued as the comet gradually comes into the darker part of the night.” Also Read: 3I/ATLAS images live streamed from Italy: 'Clearly a comet', astronomer asserts NASA releases observations of 3I/ATLAS The American space agency finally released all the observations made by its missions on November 19. The most awaited image was from the HiRISE camera aboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) when it flew by the Red Planet on October 2-3. Other NASA missions, such as the MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) orbiter and the Perseverance rover caught a "faint glimpse" of the comet. NASA’s STEREO (Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory) captured images from September 11 to October 2, and the ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA mission SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory) observed the comet from October 15 to 26. NASA’s PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission, launched earlier this year, saw the comet’s tail between September 20 and October 3.

Indian scientists have observed 3I/ATLAS for the first time from Mount Abu. They saw a bright coma and stated that it is behaving like other solar system comets. Meanwhile, NASA finally released its observations of 3I/ATLAS during the government shutdown.

Indian scientists observe 3I/ATLAS: Behaving like a 'typical' solar system comet

NASA released images of 3I/ATLAS on November 19, captured by not only Mars missions, but also other spacecraft that are currently journeying through space to reach their destinations. However, the best observations were to come from Mars since three of its objects observed the interstellar comet during its flyby on October 2 and 3. First and the most awaited images came from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which was best positioned to see the comet, and so captured one of the closest pictures. The image shows a blurry and fuzzy object in black and white, captured by the HiRISE camera aboard the orbiter. It was only about 30 million kilometres from 3I/ATLAS at the time.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3iatlas-images-live-streamed-from-italy-clearly-a-comet-astronomer-asserts-1763544958390">3I/ATLAS images live streamed from Italy: 'Clearly a comet', astronomer asserts</a> &nbsp;<h2>NASA asserted 3I/ATLAS is just a comet</h2>NASA officials also stressed the fact that the object is simply a comet and nothing else. The agency's associate administrator Amit Kshatriya declared, “3I/ATLAS is a comet.” Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has time and again claimed that 3I/ATLAS could be more than just a comet, citing the various ways in which it is acting differently than a regular comet. However, NASA has dismissed all such claims, stating that the reason for this is simply the nature of the comet as it is coming from another star system. Nicky Fox, the associate administrator for NASA's science mission directorate, said, "We certainly haven't seen any technosignatures [technological traces of intelligent life] or anything from it that would lead us to believe it was anything other than a comet."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-nasa-update-latest-hiding-pristine-material-and-is-no-longer-a-relic-of-its-pas-1762858620116">3I/ATLAS hiding pristine material, but is no longer a relic of its past — Study examines NASA data</a> &nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/3i-atlas-nasa-releases-close-up-pictures-of-interstellar-comet-1763607186957/embed<h2>All NASA missions that spotted 3I/ATLAS</h2> NASA said that 12 NASA assets captured and processed imagery of the comet since it was first discovered on July 1, and several others will have opportunities to capture more images as it continues to travel through the solar system. Besides the MRO, the MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) orbiter and the Perseverance rover caught a "faint glimpse" of the comet. NASA’s STEREO (Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory) captured images from September 11 to October 2, and the ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA mission SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory) observed the comet from October 15 to 26. NASA’s PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission, launched earlier this year, saw the comet’s tail between September 20 and October 3.&nbsp;Two asteroid missions - the Psyche and Lucy spacecraft - also saw the comet and took pictures which will help reveal more about the comet, NASA said. While the Psyche mission is travelling to the metal-rich asteroid 16 Psyche, Lucy will explore Jupiter's Trojan asteroids.

3I/ATLAS and NASA: The American space agency released all the images of the interstellar comet that several of its spacecraft captured. This includes Mars missions, solar missions and two asteroid missions.   

NASA released images of 3I/ATLAS on November 19, captured by not only Mars missions, but also other spacecraft that are currently journeying through space to reach their destinations. However, the best observations were to come from Mars since three of its objects observed the interstellar comet during its flyby on October 2 and 3. First and the most awaited images came from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which was best positioned to see the comet, and so captured one of the closest pictures. The image shows a blurry and fuzzy object in black and white, captured by the HiRISE camera aboard the orbiter. It was only about 30 million kilometres from 3I/ATLAS at the time. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS images live streamed from Italy: 'Clearly a comet', astronomer asserts NASA asserted 3I/ATLAS is just a comet NASA officials also stressed the fact that the object is simply a comet and nothing else. The agency's associate administrator Amit Kshatriya declared, “3I/ATLAS is a comet.” Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has time and again claimed that 3I/ATLAS could be more than just a comet, citing the various ways in which it is acting differently than a regular comet. However, NASA has dismissed all such claims, stating that the reason for this is simply the nature of the comet as it is coming from another star system. Nicky Fox, the associate administrator for NASA's science mission directorate, said, "We certainly haven't seen any technosignatures [technological traces of intelligent life] or anything from it that would lead us to believe it was anything other than a comet." Also Read: 3I/ATLAS hiding pristine material, but is no longer a relic of its past — Study examines NASA data https://www.wionews.com/videos/3i-atlas-nasa-releases-close-up-pictures-of-interstellar-comet-1763607186957/embed All NASA missions that spotted 3I/ATLAS NASA said that 12 NASA assets captured and processed imagery of the comet since it was first discovered on July 1, and several others will have opportunities to capture more images as it continues to travel through the solar system. Besides the MRO, the MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) orbiter and the Perseverance rover caught a "faint glimpse" of the comet. NASA’s STEREO (Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory) captured images from September 11 to October 2, and the ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA mission SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory) observed the comet from October 15 to 26. NASA’s PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission, launched earlier this year, saw the comet’s tail between September 20 and October 3. Two asteroid missions - the Psyche and Lucy spacecraft - also saw the comet and took pictures which will help reveal more about the comet, NASA said. While the Psyche mission is travelling to the metal-rich asteroid 16 Psyche, Lucy will explore Jupiter's Trojan asteroids.

3I/ATLAS and NASA: The American space agency released all the images of the interstellar comet that several of its spacecraft captured. This includes NASA's Mars missions, solar missions and two asteroid missions. &nbsp;&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS spotted by 12 NASA spacecraft: What Mars, asteroid and solar missions saw

Britain on Wednesday (Nov 19) accused Russia of escalating its provocations after a Russian intelligence ship entered UK waters and, according to officials, aimed lasers at Royal Air Force pilots monitoring its movements. Defence Secretary John Healey said the spy vessel, the Yantar, was sitting on the edge of British territorial waters north of Scotland and was built for one purpose, "gathering intelligence and mapping Britain’s undersea cables". Warning that the UK was facing a "new era of threat" from hostile actors, Healey said that Russia's actions are "deeply dangerous".<h2>What did Russia do?</h2>Healey told an audience in London that an RAF Poseidon-8 aircraft was dispatched to track the Russian spy ship Yantar and that the British ship's crew reported being targeted by Russian lasers during the mission. He called the move dangerous and warned Moscow and Russian President Vladimir Putin that Britain was prepared to act if the vessel moved further south. "We see you, we know what you’re doing, and if the Yantar travels south this week, we are ready," he said, adding that the government would not be intimidated or deterred from supporting Ukraine.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-push-russia-s-maximalist-terms-ask-ukraine-to-cede-territory-halve-army-report-1763599584268">US to push Russia's 'maximalist terms,' ask Ukraine to cede territory, halve army: Report</a>Healey said that the government would continue to be vigilant "just as we have been about incursions into NATO airspace, just as we are being now in terms of identifying the Russian spy ship in UK waters and just as we have continued to be in response to sabotage threats that we have seen across many different European countries as well."<h2>Russia slams UK's 'Russophobic provocation'</h2>Russia's embassy in London pushed back, calling what Healey said "the latest provocative statements" and insisting the Yantar was an "oceanographic research vessel" operating in international waters. While denying accusations of targeting UK underwater communications or undermining the nation's security, the embassy alleged that the British government was stoking "militaristic hysteria" and worsening European security. "London’s Russophobic course and the whipping up of militaristic hysteria are contributing to the further degradation of European security, creating the conditions for new dangerous situations," it said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signs-bill-ordering-full-release-of-epstein-files-breaking-news-1763602066605">Trump signs bill ordering full release of Epstein files, but insists whole thing is a Democrat hoax</a><h2>Where is Yantar?</h2>The Yantar, as per Britain’s PA Media news agency, is inside the UK’s exclusive economic zone, which stretches 200 nautical miles from the coast, but has so far avoided crossing into territorial waters (stretching 12 nautical miles from the shores). British officials claim the ship belongs to Russia’s secretive deep-sea unit, known as GUGI, and has been observed mapping Western undersea cables in the past. While the UK has raised concerns about the Yantar before, Healey said this is the first time Moscow has directly targeted British pilots."We take it extremely seriously," said the UK defense secretary, adding that in response, he had updated the navy's rules of engagement "so that we can follow more closely, monitor more closely, the activities of the Yantar when it’s in our wider waters". &nbsp;

Britain says a Russian spy ship aimed lasers at RAF pilots as it skirted UK waters near Scotland. While UK Defence Secretary John Healey accused Moscow of mapping undersea cables, Russia called the claims a Russophobic provocation. All you need to know.

Britain on Wednesday (Nov 19) accused Russia of escalating its provocations after a Russian intelligence ship entered UK waters and, according to officials, aimed lasers at Royal Air Force pilots monitoring its movements. Defence Secretary John Healey said the spy vessel, the Yantar, was sitting on the edge of British territorial waters north of Scotland and was built for one purpose, "gathering intelligence and mapping Britain’s undersea cables". Warning that the UK was facing a "new era of threat" from hostile actors, Healey said that Russia's actions are "deeply dangerous". What did Russia do? Healey told an audience in London that an RAF Poseidon-8 aircraft was dispatched to track the Russian spy ship Yantar and that the British ship's crew reported being targeted by Russian lasers during the mission. He called the move dangerous and warned Moscow and Russian President Vladimir Putin that Britain was prepared to act if the vessel moved further south. "We see you, we know what you’re doing, and if the Yantar travels south this week, we are ready," he said, adding that the government would not be intimidated or deterred from supporting Ukraine. Also read | US to push Russia's 'maximalist terms,' ask Ukraine to cede territory, halve army: Report Healey said that the government would continue to be vigilant "just as we have been about incursions into NATO airspace, just as we are being now in terms of identifying the Russian spy ship in UK waters and just as we have continued to be in response to sabotage threats that we have seen across many different European countries as well." Russia slams UK's 'Russophobic provocation' Russia's embassy in London pushed back, calling what Healey said "the latest provocative statements" and insisting the Yantar was an "oceanographic research vessel" operating in international waters. While denying accusations of targeting UK underwater communications or undermining the nation's security, the embassy alleged that the British government was stoking "militaristic hysteria" and worsening European security. "London’s Russophobic course and the whipping up of militaristic hysteria are contributing to the further degradation of European security, creating the conditions for new dangerous situations," it said. Also read | Trump signs bill ordering full release of Epstein files, but insists whole thing is a Democrat hoax Where is Yantar? The Yantar, as per Britain’s PA Media news agency, is inside the UK’s exclusive economic zone, which stretches 200 nautical miles from the coast, but has so far avoided crossing into territorial waters (stretching 12 nautical miles from the shores). British officials claim the ship belongs to Russia’s secretive deep-sea unit, known as GUGI, and has been observed mapping Western undersea cables in the past. While the UK has raised concerns about the Yantar before, Healey said this is the first time Moscow has directly targeted British pilots. "We take it extremely seriously," said the UK defense secretary, adding that in response, he had updated the navy's rules of engagement "so that we can follow more closely, monitor more closely, the activities of the Yantar when it’s in our wider waters".

Britain says a Russian spy ship aimed lasers at RAF pilots as it skirted UK waters near Scotland. While UK Defence Secretary John Healey accused Moscow of mapping undersea cables, Russia called the claims a Russophobic provocation. All you need to know.

'We see you': Britain accuses Russia of aiming lasers at RAF crew as spy ship Yantar enters UK waters

The United States is set to ask Ukraine to cede major land and slice its army by more than half, according to a report citing people in the know. The new US peace proposal, as per the AFP report, echoes Russia's own maximalist terms. It surfaced on the same day a Russian strike hit the western city of Ternopil, killing 26 people, including three children. While Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strike, saying the victims were people asleep in their homes, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said he was appalled by the civilian toll.<h2>What does the new Russia-Ukraine peace proposal propose?</h2>It calls for "recognition of Crimea and other regions that the Russians have taken", cutting Ukraine’s armed forces to roughly 400,000 personnel, and giving up all long-range weapons. The official who chose to stay anonymous said it was unclear whether the plan came directly from President Donald Trump or from people around him. "An important nuance is that we don't understand whether this is really Trump's story" or "his entourage's".At the same time, there is no clarity either on what Russia would offer in return. Previously, Axios reported that Moscow and Washington had been working on a secret plan to end the almost four-year-war. However, neither country has confirmed.<h2>Zelensky in Türkiye</h2>The diplomatic confusion landed just as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky travelled to Turkey, hoping to draw Washington back into the peace process. Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff who was expected to be there, however, skipped the talks.At the same time, US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll led a Pentagon team to Kyiv for meetings with senior Ukrainian officials. Ukraine’s top commander, Oleksandr Syrsky, said the talks were productive and stressed that air defence, long-range strike capability, and said: ""I once again stressed that reinforcing the protection of Ukraine’s airspace, expanding our long-range strike capabilities against enemy military targets and maintaining and stabilising the front line will undermine the offensive potential of the adversary."&nbsp;

Reports suggest the US's new peace plan echoes Russia’s terms, urging Ukraine to recognise Russian-held regions, cut its army to about 400,000 and give up long-range weapons. Here's all we know.

The United States is set to ask Ukraine to cede major land and slice its army by more than half, according to a report citing people in the know. The new US peace proposal, as per the AFP report, echoes Russia's own maximalist terms. It surfaced on the same day a Russian strike hit the western city of Ternopil, killing 26 people, including three children. While Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strike, saying the victims were people asleep in their homes, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said he was appalled by the civilian toll. What does the new Russia-Ukraine peace proposal propose? It calls for "recognition of Crimea and other regions that the Russians have taken", cutting Ukraine’s armed forces to roughly 400,000 personnel, and giving up all long-range weapons. The official who chose to stay anonymous said it was unclear whether the plan came directly from President Donald Trump or from people around him. "An important nuance is that we don't understand whether this is really Trump's story" or "his entourage's". At the same time, there is no clarity either on what Russia would offer in return. Previously, Axios reported that Moscow and Washington had been working on a secret plan to end the almost four-year-war. However, neither country has confirmed. Zelensky in Türkiye The diplomatic confusion landed just as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky travelled to Turkey, hoping to draw Washington back into the peace process. Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff who was expected to be there, however, skipped the talks. At the same time, US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll led a Pentagon team to Kyiv for meetings with senior Ukrainian officials. Ukraine’s top commander, Oleksandr Syrsky, said the talks were productive and stressed that air defence, long-range strike capability, and said: ""I once again stressed that reinforcing the protection of Ukraine’s airspace, expanding our long-range strike capabilities against enemy military targets and maintaining and stabilising the front line will undermine the offensive potential of the adversary."

Reports suggest the US's new peace plan echoes Russia’s terms, urging Ukraine to recognise Russian-held regions, cut its army to about 400,000 and give up long-range weapons. Here's all we know.

US to push Russia's 'maximalist terms,' ask Ukraine to cede territory, halve army: Report

Resonance Consultancy, along with research partner Ipsos, has released its ranking of the World’s Best Cities for 2026. The list evaluates 100 cities globally amid major geopolitical shifts and a changing international landscape. Let's have a look at the cities that made the top 10 list.

The world’s top 10 best cities for 2026 revealed — Is your city on the list? Check here

That strange bond that you feel with celebs who have zero clue about your existence has a word now! It is called 'parasocial' and the Cambridge Dictionary has selected it as the Word of the year. The dictionary defined it as the relationship between an individual and a famous person whom he/she doesn't know personally.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/67-is-word-of-the-year-and-people-are-shocked-lost-hope-for-mankind-s-future-1761795320327">67 is Word of the Year, and literally has no meaning - Netizens react, say have 'lost hope for mankind's future'</a>&nbsp;According to BBC, the term originated in 1956, and was coined by University of Chicago sociologists Donald Horton and Richard Wohl. They observed TV viewers engaging in "para-social" relationships with on-screen personalities. The Cambridge Dictionary quoted the emergence of parasocial relationships with AI bots or Lily Allen's breakup album West End Girl. The dictionary explained that there was a surge in the usage of the word after the Youtube star IShowSpeed blocked a fan as his "number 1 parasocial".&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/parasocial-word-of-the-year-2025-cambridge-dictionary-reveals-its-words-of-the-year-1763490208101/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/parasocial-word-of-the-year-2025-cambridge-dictionary-reveals-its-words-of-the-year-1763490208101/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;AFP quoted Simone Schnall, professor of experimental social psychology at the University of Cambridge and said that he hailed parasocial as an "inspired" choice. "We've entered an age where many people form unhealthy and intense parasocial relationships with influencers. Parasocial trends take on a new dimension as many people treat AI tools like ChatGPT as 'friends', offering positive affirmations, or as a proxy for therapy," he said to AFP.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-skibidi-tradwife-delulu-among-6-000-new-words-added-to-cambridge-dictionary-1755515865394">‘Skibidi’, ‘Tradwife’, ‘Delulu’ among 6,000 new words added to Cambridge Dictionary</a>

Cambridge Dictionary has chosen “parasocial”—a one-sided emotional bond with celebrities or influencers—as its 2025 Word of the Year. Usage surged due to fandom culture, AI interactions, and viral internet moments

That strange bond that you feel with celebs who have zero clue about your existence has a word now! It is called 'parasocial' and the Cambridge Dictionary has selected it as the Word of the year. The dictionary defined it as the relationship between an individual and a famous person whom he/she doesn't know personally. Also read | 67 is Word of the Year, and literally has no meaning - Netizens react, say have 'lost hope for mankind's future' According to BBC, the term originated in 1956, and was coined by University of Chicago sociologists Donald Horton and Richard Wohl. They observed TV viewers engaging in "para-social" relationships with on-screen personalities. The Cambridge Dictionary quoted the emergence of parasocial relationships with AI bots or Lily Allen's breakup album West End Girl. The dictionary explained that there was a surge in the usage of the word after the Youtube star IShowSpeed blocked a fan as his "number 1 parasocial". https://www.wionews.com/videos/parasocial-word-of-the-year-2025-cambridge-dictionary-reveals-its-words-of-the-year-1763490208101/embed AFP quoted Simone Schnall, professor of experimental social psychology at the University of Cambridge and said that he hailed parasocial as an "inspired" choice. "We've entered an age where many people form unhealthy and intense parasocial relationships with influencers. Parasocial trends take on a new dimension as many people treat AI tools like ChatGPT as 'friends', offering positive affirmations, or as a proxy for therapy," he said to AFP. Also read | ‘Skibidi’, ‘Tradwife’, ‘Delulu’ among 6,000 new words added to Cambridge Dictionary

Cambridge Dictionary has chosen “parasocial”—a one-sided emotional bond with celebrities or influencers—as its 2025 Word of the Year. Usage surged due to fandom culture, AI interactions, and viral internet moments

Cambridge Dictionary's word of 2025 is 'parasocial': Do you know the meaning of this 'unhealthy' habit

In a shocking incident, two men in a Chinese village watched their friend drown in a reservoir, and then took his dead body home and put him in his bed to create a scene where he appeared asleep to anyone who saw him. They later said that they got scared, and so instead of informing the authorities, they tried to cover it up. The sister of the man told Chinese media outlet Lizhi News that the harrowing incident happened on September 4 in Sichuan province. A villager and his uncle invited the 38-year-old man for a swim at the reservoir. According to local reports, the unnamed man was the first to enter and drowned soon after. The other two men had not entered the water by this time. They claim they tried saving him, but he had died by the time they pulled him out. Tao, one of the two men, admitted that they panicked and did not call for help or inform the police.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/murderer-sues-for-right-to-enjoy-vegemite-at-maximum-security-australian-prison-1763457462818">Murderer demands Vegemite at maximum security prison calling denial human rights violation</a> &nbsp;<h2>They drove to his house on a bike, holding the deceased in between them</h2>The duo took him back home and put him in bed. CCTV cameras on the road captured them on the bike, with the deceased lodged between them, while the person at the back held his neck. They placed him in the bed to paint a scene where anyone who saw him would think he was asleep. They left without telling anything to the man's family. Reports suggest that none of his kin suspected anything was off and did not come to know that he had passed away for three whole days.&nbsp;His sister said that the two men came across his family members often, but none of them said a word. By the time they noticed that he was dead, the family had no chance left to see what had transpired at the reservoir since the surveillance footage from that day had already been overwritten. Investigators have ruled out any foul play, and the two men were also not found criminally responsible for what they did. However, according to Chinese law, they might have to pay compensation to the man's family. &nbsp;Tao said that they offered 80,000 yuan (US$11,000) for the funeral costs, and admitted that what they did was wrong. “We were wrong to sneak the body back without informing them,” he said, adding that the family would be right to sue them for more compensation.

A man drowned and died in a Chinese village, and his companions took him home and put him in bed so it would seem that he was sleeping. His family thought so for three days before discovering that he was not sleeping, but was dead.

In a shocking incident, two men in a Chinese village watched their friend drown in a reservoir, and then took his dead body home and put him in his bed to create a scene where he appeared asleep to anyone who saw him. They later said that they got scared, and so instead of informing the authorities, they tried to cover it up. The sister of the man told Chinese media outlet Lizhi News that the harrowing incident happened on September 4 in Sichuan province. A villager and his uncle invited the 38-year-old man for a swim at the reservoir. According to local reports, the unnamed man was the first to enter and drowned soon after. The other two men had not entered the water by this time. They claim they tried saving him, but he had died by the time they pulled him out. Tao, one of the two men, admitted that they panicked and did not call for help or inform the police. Also Read: Murderer demands Vegemite at maximum security prison calling denial human rights violation They drove to his house on a bike, holding the deceased in between them The duo took him back home and put him in bed. CCTV cameras on the road captured them on the bike, with the deceased lodged between them, while the person at the back held his neck. They placed him in the bed to paint a scene where anyone who saw him would think he was asleep. They left without telling anything to the man's family. Reports suggest that none of his kin suspected anything was off and did not come to know that he had passed away for three whole days. His sister said that the two men came across his family members often, but none of them said a word. By the time they noticed that he was dead, the family had no chance left to see what had transpired at the reservoir since the surveillance footage from that day had already been overwritten. Investigators have ruled out any foul play, and the two men were also not found criminally responsible for what they did. However, according to Chinese law, they might have to pay compensation to the man's family. Tao said that they offered 80,000 yuan (US$11,000) for the funeral costs, and admitted that what they did was wrong. “We were wrong to sneak the body back without informing them,” he said, adding that the family would be right to sue them for more compensation.

A man drowned and died in a Chinese village, and his companions took him home and put him in bed so it would seem that he was sleeping. His family thought so for three days before discovering that he was not sleeping, but was dead.

Sister saw her brother 'sleeping' in bed. He had died 3 days ago in a drowning accident far from home

Amid the investigation into the Red Fort blast in New Delhi, a Pakistani politician claimed Islamabad had a role in the attack. Chaudhry Anwarul Haq, who has served as the chief minister of Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), said in a video that Pakistani terror groups struck India "from the Red Fort to the forests of Kashmir". His remark was in the context of the blast in New Delhi, in which at least eight people were killed and multiple people were injured. By "Kashmir", Haq pointed out at the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22.&nbsp;In a circulated video, the politician said, "I earlier said that if you keep bleeding Balochistan, we'll hit India from Red Fort to the forests of Kashmir. By the grace of Allah, we've done it and they're still unable to count bodies."&nbsp;"Few days later, armed men entered and attacked (Delhi) and they haven't probably counted all the bodies so far," he added.

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Red Fort car blast probe&nbsp;Investigative agencies have recovered a video featuring Dr. Umar Nabi, the individual who carried out the attack outside the Red Fort in Delhi. The footage, now circulating widely on social media, shows Dr. Nabi discussing suicide bombings. In the video, he begins by referring to such acts as "martyrdom operations" before addressing the concept of suicide bombings directly and outlining the conflicting scholarly opinions on their religious permissibility. According to security sources, the video was seized from one of the accused currently in the custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Earlier, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had arrested another key associate of the terrorist involved in the blast. Jasir Bilal Wani @ Danish, also a Kashmiri resident, was arrested from Srinagar in Jammu &amp; Kashmir by an NIA team that was in the Valley. NIA investigations have revealed that Jasir had allegedly provided technical support for carrying out terror attacks by modifying drones and attempting to make rockets ahead of the deadly car bomb blast. &nbsp;

His remark was in the context of the blast in New Delhi, in which at least eight people were killed and multiple people were injured. By Kashmir, Haq pointed out at the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22.

Amid the investigation into the Red Fort blast in New Delhi, a Pakistani politician claimed Islamabad had a role in the attack. Chaudhry Anwarul Haq, who has served as the chief minister of Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), said in a video that Pakistani terror groups struck India "from the Red Fort to the forests of Kashmir". His remark was in the context of the blast in New Delhi, in which at least eight people were killed and multiple people were injured. By "Kashmir", Haq pointed out at the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. In a circulated video, the politician said, "I earlier said that if you keep bleeding Balochistan, we'll hit India from Red Fort to the forests of Kashmir. By the grace of Allah, we've done it and they're still unable to count bodies." "Few days later, armed men entered and attacked (Delhi) and they haven't probably counted all the bodies so far," he added.

His remark was in the context of the blast in New Delhi, in which at least eight people were killed and multiple people were injured. By "Kashmir", Haq pointed out at the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22.

'We hit India from Red Fort to Kashmir': Pakistani politician’s BIG admission on Islamabad's role in terror attacks | WATCH

Comet C/2025 K1 ATLAS, dubbed the "other Atlas", is still breaking apart, with the latest images showing that it has possibly split into four pieces. Observations from the Virtual Telescope Project show that the golden comet is bearing the wrath of the radiation from the Sun, and pretty soon, a tail might be all that's left of it. The project shared the latest "sigma-clipping combination of 7, 60-second unfiltered exposures" on November 18. It tracked the main fragments of the nucleus that were observed and tracked a few days ago, "with hints of a possible fourth piece." Several other observations also captured the comet with a broken nucleus. The Astronomers Telegram reported on November 10 that K1/ATLAS had two bright outbursts between October 31 and November 4. The Hubble Space Telescope later captured four glowing fragments within the coma. These pieces were likely formed when the comet exploded, which is when it also became extremely bright.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-other-atlas-the-golden-comet-breaks-apart-as-it-zooms-towards-earth-1763098815096">'Other Atlas', the golden comet, breaks apart as it zooms towards Earth</a>&nbsp;If it continues to undergo such disintegration, K1/ATLAS might lose its nucleus completely, turning into a headless comet with only a tail. We have had such doomed comets before as well, with C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) being the most recent one.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>How to see ‘Other Atlas’ comet K1/ATLAS</h2>The comet is quite bright and is a 10th-magnitude object in the morning sky. To locate it, look towards Ursa Major at around 2 am. By November 20, it is expected to remain visible throughout the night.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/-other-atlas-turns-golden-following-trip-to-the-sun-that-should-have-shredded-it-to-pieces-1762430013874">The 'other Atlas' comet that should have died near the Sun turns GOLDEN</a>&nbsp;<h2>When will the ‘Other Atlas’ come near Earth?</h2> Comet K1/ATLAS originated in the Oort Cloud, the most distant region of the solar system. It reached its closest point to the Sun on October 8, brushing past our star at a distance of 49 million kilometres. It wasn't expected to survive this encounter as the gravitational pull of the Sun was expected to tear it to shreds. But it made it out safely and is now zooming towards Earth. Recent observations showed it had broken into at least three pieces. Following its meeting with the Sun, it turned golden, a rare occurrence for comets. But now it is at risk of becoming all tail, no head. Astronomers will continue to monitor C/2025 K1 as it travels towards Earth. On November 25, it will be 60 million km away from Earth. The <a href="https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/11/18/comet-c-2025-k1-atlas-fragmentation-new-image-with-likely-a-new-piece-and-animation-18-nov-2025/">Virtual Telescope Project</a> has planned a live stream on this day.

The 'Other Atlas' comet, C/2025 K1 ATLAS, has broken further and now possibly has four fragments, according to the latest observations. Experts say that if it continues to disintegrate, it might turn into a “doomed comet”, one that has a tail but no head.

Comet C/2025 K1 ATLAS, dubbed the "other Atlas", is still breaking apart, with the latest images showing that it has possibly split into four pieces. Observations from the Virtual Telescope Project show that the golden comet is bearing the wrath of the radiation from the Sun, and pretty soon, a tail might be all that's left of it. The project shared the latest "sigma-clipping combination of 7, 60-second unfiltered exposures" on November 18. It tracked the main fragments of the nucleus that were observed and tracked a few days ago, "with hints of a possible fourth piece." Several other observations also captured the comet with a broken nucleus. The Astronomers Telegram reported on November 10 that K1/ATLAS had two bright outbursts between October 31 and November 4. The Hubble Space Telescope later captured four glowing fragments within the coma. These pieces were likely formed when the comet exploded, which is when it also became extremely bright. Also Read: 'Other Atlas', the golden comet, breaks apart as it zooms towards Earth If it continues to undergo such disintegration, K1/ATLAS might lose its nucleus completely, turning into a headless comet with only a tail. We have had such doomed comets before as well, with C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) being the most recent one. How to see ‘Other Atlas’ comet K1/ATLAS The comet is quite bright and is a 10th-magnitude object in the morning sky. To locate it, look towards Ursa Major at around 2 am. By November 20, it is expected to remain visible throughout the night. Also Read: The 'other Atlas' comet that should have died near the Sun turns GOLDEN When will the ‘Other Atlas’ come near Earth? Comet K1/ATLAS originated in the Oort Cloud, the most distant region of the solar system. It reached its closest point to the Sun on October 8, brushing past our star at a distance of 49 million kilometres. It wasn't expected to survive this encounter as the gravitational pull of the Sun was expected to tear it to shreds. But it made it out safely and is now zooming towards Earth. Recent observations showed it had broken into at least three pieces. Following its meeting with the Sun, it turned golden, a rare occurrence for comets. But now it is at risk of becoming all tail, no head. Astronomers will continue to monitor C/2025 K1 as it travels towards Earth. On November 25, it will be 60 million km away from Earth. The Virtual Telescope Project has planned a live stream on this day.

The 'Other Atlas' comet, C/2025 K1 ATLAS, has broken further and now possibly has four fragments, according to the latest observations. Experts say that if it continues to disintegrate, it might turn into a “doomed comet”, one that has a tail but no head.

Headless comet? 'Other Atlas' could soon be all tail, no head as it zooms towards Earth

The Virtual Telescope Project live-streamed shots of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS on November 19. Gianluca Masi, an Italian astrophysicist and astronomer, shared real-time observations of the comet with his viewers. The images showed a bright object with a coma and a clear tail. The live stream lasted for about 40 minutes, with Masi detailing everything that has been observed about 3I/ATLAS. He stressed several times that it is clearly a comet and has been noted to be one ever since it was first discovered on July 1. "I am so happy that the Virtual Telescope Project is making history once again, bringing no less than such an exceptional object live to you," Masi said. He also shared an inverted image of the comet to make the tail clearer.&nbsp;He added that 3I/ATLAS is quite clearly visible now from Earth. It reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on October 29 and has since continued to brighten. "It was clear from the beginning that this object was pretty special. It was moving pretty fast at the time of discovery. At the time, it was 670 million kilometres from the Sun, around the distance of Jupiter from the Sun. It was moving very fast, 61 km/sec," Masi said during the live stream.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nasa-to-release-3i-atlas-photos-in-a-live-event-on-this-date-1763435602833">NASA to release 3I/ATLAS photos in a live event on THIS date - ‘We were observing it almost the entire time’</a><h2>3I/ATLAS is clearly a comet, and nothing else, Masi said</h2>Masi reiterated that 3I/ATLAS is a comet and nothing else, quashing all speculation that it could be an alien spacecraft or something else. "The cometary nature was pretty clear after it was discovered. I fail to understand why any other kind of idea is spread so much despite the clear nature of this cometary object," he said. Notably, Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has pointed out several anomalies in 3I/ATLAS, stating that it is not behaving like a regular comet. He even claimed that it could be an alien mothership coming to probe Earth and the other planets in the solar system. Masi also talked about the anti-tail that 3I/ATLAS has, saying that such features are common on comets. So there is nothing odd about it, Masi said.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/if-3i-atlas-was-to-impact-earth-where-would-it-crash-scientists-reveal-danger-zone-at-most-risk-from-interstellar-objects-1762925839245">Scientists reveal the ONE danger zone on Earth at most risk from interstellar objects such as 3I/ATLAS</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, 3I/ATLAS has brightened and can easily be found in the morning sky using a telescope or binoculars. It currently has around 10th magnitude brightness. A photo taken on November 17 shows a classic blue-green coma and an ion tail, as shared by Sky and Telescope. "Now that the Moon has departed the morning sky, it's possible to glimpse its dim gas tail, which points to the northwest," amateur astronomer Bob King wrote.&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS live stream: Astronomer Gianluca Masi of the Virtual Telescope Project live-streamed images of the interstellar comet from Italy on November 19. He also asserted that 3I/ATLAS is a comet and nothing else, refuting claims that it could be a spacecraft.

The Virtual Telescope Project live-streamed shots of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS on November 19. Gianluca Masi, an Italian astrophysicist and astronomer, shared real-time observations of the comet with his viewers. The images showed a bright object with a coma and a clear tail. The live stream lasted for about 40 minutes, with Masi detailing everything that has been observed about 3I/ATLAS. He stressed several times that it is clearly a comet and has been noted to be one ever since it was first discovered on July 1. "I am so happy that the Virtual Telescope Project is making history once again, bringing no less than such an exceptional object live to you," Masi said. He also shared an inverted image of the comet to make the tail clearer. He added that 3I/ATLAS is quite clearly visible now from Earth. It reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on October 29 and has since continued to brighten. "It was clear from the beginning that this object was pretty special. It was moving pretty fast at the time of discovery. At the time, it was 670 million kilometres from the Sun, around the distance of Jupiter from the Sun. It was moving very fast, 61 km/sec," Masi said during the live stream. Also Read: NASA to release 3I/ATLAS photos in a live event on THIS date - ‘We were observing it almost the entire time’ 3I/ATLAS is clearly a comet, and nothing else, Masi said Masi reiterated that 3I/ATLAS is a comet and nothing else, quashing all speculation that it could be an alien spacecraft or something else. "The cometary nature was pretty clear after it was discovered. I fail to understand why any other kind of idea is spread so much despite the clear nature of this cometary object," he said. Notably, Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has pointed out several anomalies in 3I/ATLAS, stating that it is not behaving like a regular comet. He even claimed that it could be an alien mothership coming to probe Earth and the other planets in the solar system. Masi also talked about the anti-tail that 3I/ATLAS has, saying that such features are common on comets. So there is nothing odd about it, Masi said. Also Read: Scientists reveal the ONE danger zone on Earth at most risk from interstellar objects such as 3I/ATLAS Meanwhile, 3I/ATLAS has brightened and can easily be found in the morning sky using a telescope or binoculars. It currently has around 10th magnitude brightness. A photo taken on November 17 shows a classic blue-green coma and an ion tail, as shared by Sky and Telescope. "Now that the Moon has departed the morning sky, it's possible to glimpse its dim gas tail, which points to the northwest," amateur astronomer Bob King wrote.

3I/ATLAS live stream: Astronomer Gianluca Masi of the Virtual Telescope Project live-streamed images of the interstellar comet from Italy on November 19. He also asserted that 3I/ATLAS is a comet and nothing else, refuting claims that it could be a spacecraft.

3I/ATLAS images live streamed from Italy: 'Clearly a comet', astronomer asserts

Imran Khan, the jailed ex-prime minister of Pakistan and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has threatened legal action against The Economist, accusing it of defamation over a recent story. In its November 14 edition, the prestigious UK paper published an article titled The Mystic, the Cricketer and the Spy: Pakistan’s Game of Thrones. Written by Owen Bennett-Jones and Bushra Taskeen, the long-form piece explored the alleged role and influence of Imran’s third wife, Bushra Bibi, on political and policy matters during his premiership from 2018 to 2022.<h2>What The Economist story claimed</h2>The contentious article claimed that Bushra Bibi, the mystic and former spiritual healer, wielded deep influence behind the scenes and was closely involved in political decision-making, cabinet appointments, and even matters of national security. Citing anonymous sources, it alleged that operatives from Pakistan’s spy agency ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) fed her information, which she then allegedly presented to Imran Khan as spiritual revelation or divine insight. According to the article, Bushra guided Khan on which politicians to trust or dismiss, explaining her advice as coming through dreams, mystical visions, and what some allege was “black magic”.The report also dwelt on her life before becoming Imran’s wife: her earlier marriage and divorce, and her life as a pirni, or female spiritual guide. It included details on the circumstances surrounding her marriage to Khan in February 2018 and alleged occult or black-magic practices. The article painted the Khan-Bushra relationship as a drama of power and religion that potentially shaped the course of Pakistani politics.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-controversial-article-about-ex-pm-imran-khan-s-wife-bushra-bibi-1763303021495/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-controversial-article-about-ex-pm-imran-khan-s-wife-bushra-bibi-1763303021495/embed</a><h2>How Imran Khan’s PTI responded to The Economist article</h2>Khan’s party vigorously rejected the article’s claims, describing it as “recycled propaganda masquerading as foreign analysis.” In formal statements and remarks, PTI leaders argued that the article relied on half-truths, innuendo, and a biased narrative. PTI also pointed out that co-author Bushra Taskeen has a history of criticising Khan’s party, questioning the story’s neutrality.The party accused The Economist of deliberately ignoring real issues in Pakistan, such as human rights violations, economic collapse, constitutional breaches, and rigged elections.PTI also questioned the article’s references to the Al-Qadir Trust case, which it described as an ongoing legal matter, not “fixed” as suggested. The Al-Qadir case involves allegations of kickbacks and corruption linked to government contracts during Khan’s premiership, which are currently under investigation.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/-acid-laced-food-solitary-confinement-imran-khan-s-sons-bushra-bibi-s-sister-appeal-to-un-over-torture-in-pakistan-jails-1757732133607">'Acid-laced food, solitary confinement': Imran Khan's sons, Bushra Bibi's sister appeal to UN over 'torture' in Pakistan jails</a><h2>Imran Khan’s party threatens to sue The Economist</h2>Demanding an immediate, full, and public apology from The Economist and its authors, PTI said it “reserves the right to initiate legal action” — likely a defamation suit in the UK — should their demand be ignored.PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan labelled the article “shameful and baseless” and part of a broader “character assassination campaign” against Imran and Bushra Bibi. Senior PTI leader Mohammad Ali Saif called the allegations in the article “fabricated and unfounded” while vowing the party will defend its reputation.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bushra-bibi-gravely-ill-imran-khan-wife-in-jail-pti-party-pakistan-politics-even-saddam-hussein-showed-more-decency-1751278853145">'Even Saddam Hussein showed more decency': Is Bushra Bibi 'gravely ill'? What Imran Khan's PTI said about his wife</a><h2>What the Economist writer said about the article on Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi</h2>Bushra Taskeen defended the investigative report. Speaking on Pakistani channel Samaa TV’s Mere Sawal with Absar Alam, she claimed the reporting took more than a year to finish, and followed a rigorous verification process. She rejected claims that the story was commissioned or paid for by any political faction, and said The Economist journalists were ready to go to court over defamation if challenged.<h2>Political row erupts in Pakistan over The Economist article on Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi</h2>While the ruling party PML-N and critics of Khan welcomed the article, PTI has accused the government establishment of using global media to tarnish its leaders. &nbsp;Wading into the controversy, the ruling parties argued that the article exposed a long-hidden power dynamic.Imran Khan and his party are treating the issue as a matter of protecting his and his family’s legacy.

Imran Khan's party PTI has threatened to sue The Economist over its story on his wife Bushra Bibi’s alleged ISI links. The article has created a political row in Pakistan over alleged defamation and media bias.

Imran Khan, the jailed ex-prime minister of Pakistan and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has threatened legal action against The Economist, accusing it of defamation over a recent story. In its November 14 edition, the prestigious UK paper published an article titled The Mystic, the Cricketer and the Spy: Pakistan’s Game of Thrones. Written by Owen Bennett-Jones and Bushra Taskeen, the long-form piece explored the alleged role and influence of Imran’s third wife, Bushra Bibi, on political and policy matters during his premiership from 2018 to 2022. What The Economist story claimed The contentious article claimed that Bushra Bibi, the mystic and former spiritual healer, wielded deep influence behind the scenes and was closely involved in political decision-making, cabinet appointments, and even matters of national security. Citing anonymous sources, it alleged that operatives from Pakistan’s spy agency ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) fed her information, which she then allegedly presented to Imran Khan as spiritual revelation or divine insight. According to the article, Bushra guided Khan on which politicians to trust or dismiss, explaining her advice as coming through dreams, mystical visions, and what some allege was “black magic”. The report also dwelt on her life before becoming Imran’s wife: her earlier marriage and divorce, and her life as a pirni, or female spiritual guide. It included details on the circumstances surrounding her marriage to Khan in February 2018 and alleged occult or black-magic practices. The article painted the Khan-Bushra relationship as a drama of power and religion that potentially shaped the course of Pakistani politics. https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-controversial-article-about-ex-pm-imran-khan-s-wife-bushra-bibi-1763303021495/embed How Imran Khan’s PTI responded to The Economist article Khan’s party vigorously rejected the article’s claims, describing it as “recycled propaganda masquerading as foreign analysis.” In formal statements and remarks, PTI leaders argued that the article relied on half-truths, innuendo, and a biased narrative. PTI also pointed out that co-author Bushra Taskeen has a history of criticising Khan’s party, questioning the story’s neutrality. The party accused The Economist of deliberately ignoring real issues in Pakistan, such as human rights violations, economic collapse, constitutional breaches, and rigged elections. PTI also questioned the article’s references to the Al-Qadir Trust case, which it described as an ongoing legal matter, not “fixed” as suggested. The Al-Qadir case involves allegations of kickbacks and corruption linked to government contracts during Khan’s premiership, which are currently under investigation. Also read: 'Acid-laced food, solitary confinement': Imran Khan's sons, Bushra Bibi's sister appeal to UN over 'torture' in Pakistan jails Imran Khan’s party threatens to sue The Economist Demanding an immediate, full, and public apology from The Economist and its authors, PTI said it “reserves the right to initiate legal action” — likely a defamation suit in the UK — should their demand be ignored. PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan labelled the article “shameful and baseless” and part of a broader “character assassination campaign” against Imran and Bushra Bibi. Senior PTI leader Mohammad Ali Saif called the allegations in the article “fabricated and unfounded” while vowing the party will defend its reputation. Also read: 'Even Saddam Hussein showed more decency': Is Bushra Bibi 'gravely ill'? What Imran Khan's PTI said about his wife What the Economist writer said about the article on Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi Bushra Taskeen defended the investigative report. Speaking on Pakistani channel Samaa TV’s Mere Sawal with Absar Alam, she claimed the reporting took more than a year to finish, and followed a rigorous verification process. She rejected claims that the story was commissioned or paid for by any political faction, and said The Economist journalists were ready to go to court over defamation if challenged. Political row erupts in Pakistan over The Economist article on Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi While the ruling party PML-N and critics of Khan welcomed the article, PTI has accused the government establishment of using global media to tarnish its leaders. Wading into the controversy, the ruling parties argued that the article exposed a long-hidden power dynamic. Imran Khan and his party are treating the issue as a matter of protecting his and his family’s legacy.

Imran Khan's party PTI has threatened to sue The Economist over its story on his wife Bushra Bibi’s alleged ISI links. The article has created a political row in Pakistan over alleged defamation and media bias.

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A woman who claimed that her former astronaut wife accessed her bank account from space has now admitted to lying. This was said to be the first crime committed in space, only to be canned years later. Summer Worden, 50, is now facing up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 for lying to federal agents. Her ex-wife, Anne McClain, is a NASA astronaut and Iraq War veteran, while Worden is a former Air Force Intelligence officer. The two have been tied in a legal tussle for a year. Worden pleaded guilty on Thursday to two counts of lying to law enforcement. In 2019, Worden claimed that McClain guessed her password and accessed her bank account in January while stationed on the International Space Station. The Federal Trade Commission and NASA's Inspector General launched an investigation into the allegation.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/phoenix-pastor-says-single-mother-w-s-don-t-deserve-church-money-1763440022193">Phoenix pastor stirs controversy, says 'single mother w****s' don't deserve church money</a> &nbsp;<h2>Worden gave the federal agents the wrong details</h2>The New York Times reported that the probe revealed that Worden had given her wife access to the accounts in 2015 since they shared finances. She was indicted and accused of lying to the agents about when she opened her account and changed her password. Worden was charged with two counts of making false statements to NASA's Office of Inspector General and to the Federal Trade Commission, according to the indictment. In 2020, she claimed that she had given the incorrect dates for when she opened the account by mistake. She further stated that she was going to change the password once the new account was created.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/frenchman-finds-rs-7-crore-worth-of-gold-treasure-buried-in-his-yard-allowed-to-keep-it-1763359475237">Frenchman finds Rs 7 crore worth of gold treasure buried in his yard, allowed to keep it</a> &nbsp;Worden had filed for divorce months after opening a personal bank account in 2018. McClain's lawyer said the account was used for family expenses, which is why she continued to access the account. But Worden accused McClain of stealing her identity and accessing it in January of 2019. But the latter claimed that she had used the account throughout their relationship, and continued to do so even after being separated, and Worden knew all about it and had never told her not to.&nbsp;Worden had a son who was born through surrogacy before they met. She did not let McClain legally adopt the boy, who petitioned in court in 2018 for shared parenting rights. She claimed in court that Worden had an explosive temper and a history of rash financial decisions. She said she accessed the account to take care of their son. &nbsp;

A woman claimed in 2019 that her astronaut wife accessed her bank account from space through fraudulent means. Turns out, it didn't happen. She has not admitted that she had fabricated the entire thing amid a dirty divorce and custody battle. 

A woman who claimed that her former astronaut wife accessed her bank account from space has now admitted to lying. This was said to be the first crime committed in space, only to be canned years later. Summer Worden, 50, is now facing up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 for lying to federal agents. Her ex-wife, Anne McClain, is a NASA astronaut and Iraq War veteran, while Worden is a former Air Force Intelligence officer. The two have been tied in a legal tussle for a year. Worden pleaded guilty on Thursday to two counts of lying to law enforcement. In 2019, Worden claimed that McClain guessed her password and accessed her bank account in January while stationed on the International Space Station. The Federal Trade Commission and NASA's Inspector General launched an investigation into the allegation. Also Read: Phoenix pastor stirs controversy, says 'single mother w****s' don't deserve church money Worden gave the federal agents the wrong details The New York Times reported that the probe revealed that Worden had given her wife access to the accounts in 2015 since they shared finances. She was indicted and accused of lying to the agents about when she opened her account and changed her password. Worden was charged with two counts of making false statements to NASA's Office of Inspector General and to the Federal Trade Commission, according to the indictment. In 2020, she claimed that she had given the incorrect dates for when she opened the account by mistake. She further stated that she was going to change the password once the new account was created. Also Read: Frenchman finds Rs 7 crore worth of gold treasure buried in his yard, allowed to keep it Worden had filed for divorce months after opening a personal bank account in 2018. McClain's lawyer said the account was used for family expenses, which is why she continued to access the account. But Worden accused McClain of stealing her identity and accessing it in January of 2019. But the latter claimed that she had used the account throughout their relationship, and continued to do so even after being separated, and Worden knew all about it and had never told her not to. Worden had a son who was born through surrogacy before they met. She did not let McClain legally adopt the boy, who petitioned in court in 2018 for shared parenting rights. She claimed in court that Worden had an explosive temper and a history of rash financial decisions. She said she accessed the account to take care of their son.

A woman claimed in 2019 that her astronaut wife accessed her bank account from space through fraudulent means. Turns out, it didn't happen. She has not admitted that she had fabricated the entire thing amid a dirty divorce and custody battle.&nbsp;

First crime in space was a hoax! Woman admits she lied about astronaut ex-wife committing theft from ISS

The teenager suspected to be behind the bomb attack at a school mosque had been spiralling into isolation for months, as revealed by his 42-page diary. The Indonesian students, as per reports, had soaked up extremist material from a Telegram group that glorified white supremacist violence. New details from investigators sketch a picture of a 17-year-old who felt cut off from the world and tried to find belonging in a Telegram group that praised mass killers. Here's what we know.<h2>Loneliness led to terrorist activity?</h2>The attack took place in early November during Friday prayers. Four small bombs exploded in the courtyard, injuring 96 people and leaving shoes, prayer mats and shards of glass scattered across the ground. Another three devices failed to detonate. Police say the student built all seven bombs at home, following YouTube tutorials and ordering materials like potassium chloride and nails through online marketplaces without raising any flags.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/gavin-newson-flips-quiet-piggy-insult-on-trump-trolls-potus-with-humiliating-pictures-check-them-out-here-1763526258448">Gavin Newsom flips 'quiet, piggy' insult on Trump, trolls POTUS with humiliating pictures. Check them out HERE</a>Jakarta police spokesperson Reonald Simanjuntak told Reuters that the teenager acted alone. "He wanted to be recognised by members of the online community … because he feels lonely," he said, adding that the 17-year-old is being treated as a "child facing the law" under the nation's juvenile crime regulations and has not been formally identified. "There was no place for him to express himself, his emotions, to his family or to his friends. A relative told Reuters he rarely spoke to anyone and spent most of his days on his laptop.<h2>"Diary Reb"</h2>During a raid on his home, investigators found a 42-page notebook titled Diary Reb, which they say refers to a personal "diary of struggle". It had sketches of the mosque layout, notes on where to place the explosives, and the date November 7 written by hand. Police believe he chose Friday prayers to hit the largest possible crowd. The diary also included reflections on past trauma and wrote about taking his own life, along with harming others. However, he survived the attack because a device meant to kill him did not fully explode. He is recovering in the hospital and will soon be questioned.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/khashoggi-s-widow-slams-trump-for-defending-mbs-over-journalist-s-murder-demands-apology-from-saudi-prince-1763511363926">Khashoggi’s widow slams Trump for defending MBS over journalist's murder, demands apology from Saudi prince</a>The teenager had also been active on an international Telegram channel, where users shared violent content and discussed attacks like the Christchurch mosque shootings and the Columbine killings. Telegram said such content violates its rules and that its systems remove millions of pieces of violent material daily. Google has not commented on how the bomb-making videos stayed up on YouTube. &nbsp;

A 17-year-old Jakarta student who bombed his school mosque drew inspiration from a white supremacist Telegram group and documented his plan in a 42-page diary. Police say he built seven bombs at home using YouTube tutorials.

The teenager suspected to be behind the bomb attack at a school mosque had been spiralling into isolation for months, as revealed by his 42-page diary. The Indonesian students, as per reports, had soaked up extremist material from a Telegram group that glorified white supremacist violence. New details from investigators sketch a picture of a 17-year-old who felt cut off from the world and tried to find belonging in a Telegram group that praised mass killers. Here's what we know. Loneliness led to terrorist activity? The attack took place in early November during Friday prayers. Four small bombs exploded in the courtyard, injuring 96 people and leaving shoes, prayer mats and shards of glass scattered across the ground. Another three devices failed to detonate. Police say the student built all seven bombs at home, following YouTube tutorials and ordering materials like potassium chloride and nails through online marketplaces without raising any flags. Also read | Gavin Newsom flips 'quiet, piggy' insult on Trump, trolls POTUS with humiliating pictures. Check them out HERE Jakarta police spokesperson Reonald Simanjuntak told Reuters that the teenager acted alone. "He wanted to be recognised by members of the online community … because he feels lonely," he said, adding that the 17-year-old is being treated as a "child facing the law" under the nation's juvenile crime regulations and has not been formally identified. "There was no place for him to express himself, his emotions, to his family or to his friends. A relative told Reuters he rarely spoke to anyone and spent most of his days on his laptop. "Diary Reb" During a raid on his home, investigators found a 42-page notebook titled Diary Reb, which they say refers to a personal "diary of struggle". It had sketches of the mosque layout, notes on where to place the explosives, and the date November 7 written by hand. Police believe he chose Friday prayers to hit the largest possible crowd. The diary also included reflections on past trauma and wrote about taking his own life, along with harming others. However, he survived the attack because a device meant to kill him did not fully explode. He is recovering in the hospital and will soon be questioned. Also read | Khashoggi’s widow slams Trump for defending MBS over journalist's murder, demands apology from Saudi prince The teenager had also been active on an international Telegram channel, where users shared violent content and discussed attacks like the Christchurch mosque shootings and the Columbine killings. Telegram said such content violates its rules and that its systems remove millions of pieces of violent material daily. Google has not commented on how the bomb-making videos stayed up on YouTube.

A 17-year-old Jakarta student who bombed his school mosque drew inspiration from a white supremacist Telegram group and documented his plan in a 42-page diary. Police say he built seven bombs at home using YouTube tutorials.

Jakarta school mosque blast suspect's diary reveals loneliness behind attack that injured 96

For all the hullabaloo around the hot potato called Epstein files, the final disclosures might not reveal much if and when the documents related to the late sex trafficker and paedophile Jeffrey Epstein are released to the public. Epstein's own brother has hinted at it, as have several conspiracy theorists online. There are four possibilities: A) The Republicans may have already scrubbed any name that could incriminate them or President Donald Trump. B) It could be a selective, politically motivated disclosure only naming Democrats and Trump foes. C) The Republicans and Democrats could have reached some kind of backroom deal or arrangement in which no big names from either party would be released. D) The disclosures might have so many redacted and classified sections that they would add nothing new to what is already known. In this context, what Mark Epstein, the brother of Epstein, said is significant.<h2>Trump's unexplained, dramatic reversal on release of Epstein files leads to more questions</h2>The claims by Mark, a real estate developer, came even as the House voted on Tuesday (Nov 18) to release the files, and the Senate decided to move the bill to Trump's desk for signing it into law. The House vote followed an unexplained, dramatic U-turn by Trump, asking Republicans to vote in favour of releasing the files. Trump could have done that only after making sure that he and those close to him in the party would not be affected by the eventual release, whenever that happens.Trump had been visibly annoyed by journalists’ questions on the issue, calling it a “Democrat hoax.” But he abruptly urged House Republicans to support the bipartisan bill forcing disclosure, which passed the House 427–1 on Tuesday.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/marjorie-taylor-greene-s-explosive-threat-on-epstein-files-if-those-names-reach-me-i-will-read-them-on-1763530324420">Marjorie Taylor Greene's EXPLOSIVE threat on Epstein Files: 'If those names reach me, I will read them on...'</a><h2>What did Mark Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein's younger brother, say on the Epstein files?</h2>In a NewsNation interview on Tuesday, Jeffrey’s younger brother Mark said that Republicans under the Trump administration were “scrubbing” or “sanitising” the Epstein files to remove Republican names before release. Mark expressed deep scepticism, claiming that the Trump reversal happened only because incriminating Republican references were being edited out.“I’ve been recently told, the reason they’re going to be releasing the files and the reason for the flip is that they’re sabotaging these files... they’re scrubbing the files to take Republican names out.”“The reason they’re gonna be releasing these things, the reason for the flip is that they’re sanitising these files,” Mark told the interviewer.&nbsp;<h2>Where are the Epstein files being ‘scrubbed’?</h2>In Mark Epstein’s telling, there is a facility in Winchester, Virginia where he said “they’re scrubbing the files to take Republican names out of it. That’s what I was told by a pretty good source.”Mark cited this unnamed “pretty good source” for the claim about a Virginia facility handling the edits.The younger Epstein also reiterated suspicions of broader cover-ups, allegedly involving FBI officials regarding Jeffrey’s death, although he did not provide evidence. Mark also alleged that his brother had “dirt” on Trump from 2016, without providing any specifics.Mark’s claims fuelled further speculation, but there is no corroborating evidence from official sources to back up his words.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-congress-approves-release-of-epstein-files-when-will-us-president-donald-trump-sign-the-bill-1763516986501">When will Trump sign the bill to release Epstein files? Here's what we know</a><h2>Epstein files: Will victims ever get closure?</h2>Trump, while indicating he would sign the bill, had insisted that Republicans have “nothing to hide.” But will we see anything new, or will the Epstein files be yet another hogwash?&nbsp;Either way, it will decide whether Epstein’s dozens of child sexual abuse and trafficking victims will get justice and closure.

Jeffrey Epstein's brother Mark Epstein has claimed that Republicans sanitised the Epstein files before release. Will the upcoming disclosures reveal anything substantial despite Trump’s sudden support for publication? Here are the possibilities

For all the hullabaloo around the hot potato called Epstein files, the final disclosures might not reveal much if and when the documents related to the late sex trafficker and paedophile Jeffrey Epstein are released to the public. Epstein's own brother has hinted at it, as have several conspiracy theorists online. There are four possibilities: A) The Republicans may have already scrubbed any name that could incriminate them or President Donald Trump. B) It could be a selective, politically motivated disclosure only naming Democrats and Trump foes. C) The Republicans and Democrats could have reached some kind of backroom deal or arrangement in which no big names from either party would be released. D) The disclosures might have so many redacted and classified sections that they would add nothing new to what is already known. In this context, what Mark Epstein, the brother of Epstein, said is significant. Trump's unexplained, dramatic reversal on release of Epstein files leads to more questions The claims by Mark, a real estate developer, came even as the House voted on Tuesday (Nov 18) to release the files, and the Senate decided to move the bill to Trump's desk for signing it into law. The House vote followed an unexplained, dramatic U-turn by Trump, asking Republicans to vote in favour of releasing the files. Trump could have done that only after making sure that he and those close to him in the party would not be affected by the eventual release, whenever that happens. Trump had been visibly annoyed by journalists’ questions on the issue, calling it a “Democrat hoax.” But he abruptly urged House Republicans to support the bipartisan bill forcing disclosure, which passed the House 427–1 on Tuesday. Also read: Marjorie Taylor Greene's EXPLOSIVE threat on Epstein Files: 'If those names reach me, I will read them on...' What did Mark Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein's younger brother, say on the Epstein files? In a NewsNation interview on Tuesday, Jeffrey’s younger brother Mark said that Republicans under the Trump administration were “scrubbing” or “sanitising” the Epstein files to remove Republican names before release. Mark expressed deep scepticism, claiming that the Trump reversal happened only because incriminating Republican references were being edited out. “I’ve been recently told, the reason they’re going to be releasing the files and the reason for the flip is that they’re sabotaging these files... they’re scrubbing the files to take Republican names out.” “The reason they’re gonna be releasing these things, the reason for the flip is that they’re sanitising these files,” Mark told the interviewer. Where are the Epstein files being ‘scrubbed’? In Mark Epstein’s telling, there is a facility in Winchester, Virginia where he said “they’re scrubbing the files to take Republican names out of it. That’s what I was told by a pretty good source.” Mark cited this unnamed “pretty good source” for the claim about a Virginia facility handling the edits. The younger Epstein also reiterated suspicions of broader cover-ups, allegedly involving FBI officials regarding Jeffrey’s death, although he did not provide evidence. Mark also alleged that his brother had “dirt” on Trump from 2016, without providing any specifics. Mark’s claims fuelled further speculation, but there is no corroborating evidence from official sources to back up his words. Also read: When will Trump sign the bill to release Epstein files? Here's what we know Epstein files: Will victims ever get closure? Trump, while indicating he would sign the bill, had insisted that Republicans have “nothing to hide.” But will we see anything new, or will the Epstein files be yet another hogwash? Either way, it will decide whether Epstein’s dozens of child sexual abuse and trafficking victims will get justice and closure.

Jeffrey Epstein's brother Mark Epstein has claimed that Republicans sanitised the Epstein files before release. Will the upcoming disclosures reveal anything substantial despite Trump’s sudden support for publication? Here are the possibilities

Epstein files to be a HOGWASH? His brother claims Republicans already cleaned it up. Will it be much ado about nothing?

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) attended a grand black-tie dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. The prince wore his usual attire and joked that he was told there were sites that were betting on him wearing a black suit. The dinner was attended by bigwigs from the fields of sports, business, energy, media and technology. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) cracked a joke in front of Trump as he greeted him, telling him and the media that he had been informed about internet betting sites speculating about his attire at the gala. He said, “Before I came here, someone told me that there are betting sites where you can bet on me wearing a black suit, and if you bet on me, you could get almost a 17x." MBS quipped cheekily, "Sorry, you lose the bet. Better luck next time!" as Trump and Melania smiled.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-upgrades-saudi-arabia-to-major-non-nato-ally-status-as-mbs-gets-red-carpet-welcome-1763514788550">Trump upgrades Saudi Arabia to major non-NATO ally status as MBS gets red carpet welcome</a>

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<h2>Musk and Ronaldo attended Trump-Salman dinner</h2>The crown prince's sense of humour became the highlight of the grand gala. The dinner was a sign of the deep financial ties the US and Saudi Arabia share. The invitees included SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who seems to have mended ties with Trump. The Saudis are said to be investing heavily in Musk's business ventures, which meant his presence did not come as a surprise. Portugal football star Cristiano Ronaldo was also at the dinner. He plays for the Saudi Arabian football club Al-Nassr based in Riyadh. He signed a new two-year contract with the club in June this year, as part of which he is getting $640,000 per day, besides a $32 million signing bonus and also a reported 15 per cent ownership stake in the club, worth $43million.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-he-knew-nothing-trump-sides-with-mbs-on-journalist-khashoggi-s-murder-saudi-crown-prince-calls-it-huge-mistake-1763489718444">‘He knew nothing’: Trump sides with MBS on journalist Khashoggi’s murder; Saudi crown prince calls it ‘huge mistake’</a>&nbsp;FIFA President Gianni Infantino also attended the lavish do, hinting at his closeness to Trump and Saudi leadership. Notably, Saudi Arabia is hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Mary Barra of General Motors and William Clay Ford Jr of Ford Motor Company were also present, besides Trump's son Donald Trump Jr.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-saudi-arabia-saudi-pledges-massive-1-trillion-investment-1763528932318/embed&nbsp;<h2>Trump defends Salman on the question of murdered journalist Khashoggi</h2>Meanwhile, Trump is also facing flak for inviting MBS and defending him when the prince was asked about the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Trump insisted the kingdom's de facto ruler "knew nothing" about the murder, calling Khashoggi an "extremely controversial" man and that "a lot of people didn't like" him. “Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen,” Trump said of the killing of Khashoggi. "You don't have to embarrass our guest by asking a question like that," the US President added.&nbsp;As per a report by the Associated Press, US intelligence officials concluded that Khashoggi was likely killed by Saudi agents inside the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul following approval by Salman.&nbsp;

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told journalists that he heard there were bets going on about whether he would wear a black suit at the dinner with Trump. "Sorry, you lose the bet. Better luck next time!" he said, as everyone laughed.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) attended a grand black-tie dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. The prince wore his usual attire and joked that he was told there were sites that were betting on him wearing a black suit. The dinner was attended by bigwigs from the fields of sports, business, energy, media and technology. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) cracked a joke in front of Trump as he greeted him, telling him and the media that he had been informed about internet betting sites speculating about his attire at the gala. He said, “Before I came here, someone told me that there are betting sites where you can bet on me wearing a black suit, and if you bet on me, you could get almost a 17x." MBS quipped cheekily, "Sorry, you lose the bet. Better luck next time!" as Trump and Melania smiled. Also Read: Trump upgrades Saudi Arabia to major non-NATO ally status as MBS gets red carpet welcome

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told journalists that he heard there were bets going on about whether he would wear a black suit at the dinner with Trump. "Sorry, you lose the bet. Better luck next time!" he said, as everyone laughed.

'Sorry, you lose!' Saudi crown prince jokes about bets on him wearing a black suit at Trump dinner

International Men’s Day is observed annually on 19 November. The date remains the same each year and serves as a reminder to reflect on men’s health, responsibilities, and everyday experiences. International Men’s Day 2025 is being celebrated on Wednesday with the theme “Celebrating Men and Boys", which underscores the value of recognising the positive roles they play within families, society and nations.<h3>What is the history of International Men’s Day?</h3>International Men’s Day was first established by Dr Jerome Teelucksingh and celebrated in 1999 in Trinidad and Tobago, who chose 19 November to honour both his father’s birthday and a meaningful moment in the nation’s football history. What started as a local initiative has since spread to more than 80 countries, offering a global platform to celebrate male role models and encourage healthier social understanding.<h3>What is the significance of International Men’s Day?</h3><ul><li>Encouraging equal opportunities that allow men and boys to reach their full potential.</li><li>Acknowledging men who contribute through leadership, kindness and responsibility.</li><li>Promoting physical, emotional and mental well-being, including issues often left unspoken.</li><li>Highlighting men’s roles in families, communities, relationships and caregiving.</li><li>Addressing areas where men may encounter discrimination.</li><li>Supporting balanced gender relationships.&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Why is International Men's Day celebrated?</h3>It is celebrated to safeguard men from discrimination, encourage healthier and more balanced gender relations, and support them in reaching their full potential by ensuring equal opportunities to grow and thrive.<h3>Why International Men’s Day matters?</h3>The observance brings attention to issues that are frequently overlooked, such as stress, emotional struggles and rising suicide rates. It encourages open conversations about mental health, emotional expression and the lived experiences of men and boys, helping build more supportive environments at home, at work and in the community.<h3>Why was 19 November chosen?</h3>Dr Teelucksingh chose 19 November to honour his father and to commemorate a moment of unity and positive sentiment in Trinidad and Tobago’s history. Over time, this date has become the internationally recognised day for celebrating men and boys around the world.

International Men’s Day is celebrated to safeguard men from discrimination, encourage healthier and more balanced gender relations, and support them in reaching their full potential by ensuring equal opportunities to grow and thrive.

International Men’s Day is observed annually on 19 November. The date remains the same each year and serves as a reminder to reflect on men’s health, responsibilities, and everyday experiences. International Men’s Day 2025 is being celebrated on Wednesday with the theme “Celebrating Men and Boys", which underscores the value of recognising the positive roles they play within families, society and nations. What is the history of International Men’s Day? International Men’s Day was first established by Dr Jerome Teelucksingh and celebrated in 1999 in Trinidad and Tobago, who chose 19 November to honour both his father’s birthday and a meaningful moment in the nation’s football history. What started as a local initiative has since spread to more than 80 countries, offering a global platform to celebrate male role models and encourage healthier social understanding. What is the significance of International Men’s Day? Encouraging equal opportunities that allow men and boys to reach their full potential. Acknowledging men who contribute through leadership, kindness and responsibility. Promoting physical, emotional and mental well-being, including issues often left unspoken. Highlighting men’s roles in families, communities, relationships and caregiving. Addressing areas where men may encounter discrimination. Supporting balanced gender relationships. Why is International Men's Day celebrated? It is celebrated to safeguard men from discrimination, encourage healthier and more balanced gender relations, and support them in reaching their full potential by ensuring equal opportunities to grow and thrive. Why International Men’s Day matters? The observance brings attention to issues that are frequently overlooked, such as stress, emotional struggles and rising suicide rates. It encourages open conversations about mental health, emotional expression and the lived experiences of men and boys, helping build more supportive environments at home, at work and in the community. Why was 19 November chosen? Dr Teelucksingh chose 19 November to honour his father and to commemorate a moment of unity and positive sentiment in Trinidad and Tobago’s history. Over time, this date has become the internationally recognised day for celebrating men and boys around the world.

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While celebrating the House vote to release the Epstein files, Marjorie Taylor Greene made a new explosive threat. The MAGA Republican representative from Georgia said that if victims or investigators give her names linked to Jeffrey Epstein, she will read them aloud on the House floor. The warning landed like a grenade inside the Republican Party, still reeling from its internal feud over the issue revolving around Jeffrey Epstein. The House of Representatives on Tuesday (Nov 18) passed legislation to release the files from the case dealing with the late paedophile financier’s links with the rich and the powerful and their involvement in his sex trafficking operations. Since Trump started his second term in January, the ghost of Epstein – who reportedly died by suicide while awaiting trial in a New York prison – has been haunting Trump.<h2>Epstein files: The vote and the MGT threat</h2>The House passed a bill requiring the release of all unclassified federal files tied to Epstein’s sex-trafficking network, and the Senate has decided to move it to President Donald Trump to sign it into law. The documents allegedly cover Epstein’s ties to powerful figures and institutions. Greene marked the moment with the line that has defined her crusade: “Every document, every truth, every name. And if those names reach me, I will read them on the House floor.” Speaking at a press event with Epstein survivors after the House vote, Greene said: “Let me tell you what a traitor is. A traitor is an American that serves foreign countries and themselves. A patriot is an American that serves the United States of America, and Americans like the women standing behind me.” Greene said she is not afraid, since congressional immunity would protect her words on the floor. She said she wants to give Epstein victims a voice that the government had denied.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-insults-woman-journalist-calls-her-piggy-as-epstein-questions-hit-nerve-watch-viral-video-1763519933553">Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video</a><h2>Trump's escalating conflict with MAGA Republicans and MGT</h2>She said Trump’s handling of the Epstein files was “one of the most destructive things” for the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement she once helped build.Greene, popularly called MGT, has been at odds with Trump ever since the Epstein file row broke. At an earlier “Stand With Survivors” event, she had made the same threat to reveal the names allegedly involved in the Epstein sex-trafficking operations. “Give me a list... I’ll say every damn name,” she said at the time.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-senate-unanimously-approves-bill-to-release-all-epstein-files-publicly-1763520778079/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-senate-unanimously-approves-bill-to-release-all-epstein-files-publicly-1763520778079/embed</a>The House vote came after days of Greene’s public feud with President Donald Trump, whom she supported for re-election in 2024. Trump had withdrawn his endorsement for her, calling the Georgia Republican “wacky” and a “traitor.” As Trump accused her of stirring chaos, Greene fired back, saying he aimed to intimidate Republicans ahead of the vote.On 14 November, she took to X, writing: “President Trump just attacked me and lied about me... And of course he’s coming after me hard to make an example to scare all the other Republicans before next week’s vote to release the Epstein files.” Terming his alleged resistance to releasing the Epstein files as “astonishing,” Greene alleged the President was fighting to stop full disclosure.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/when-will-epstein-files-be-released-5-big-obstacles-that-could-delay-its-release-1763526372761">When will Epstein files be released? 5 BIG obstacles that could delay its release</a><h2>MGT defends Epstein victims, but says Trump personally didn’t do anything wrong</h2>Greene was quick to point out that Epstein survivors had told her that Trump personally did nothing wrong. She maintained that her battle was not against Trump personally but against a system that “works harder to protect elites than victims.” “Their voices should be the loudest, and I’m listening to them,” she said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-congress-approves-release-of-epstein-files-when-will-us-president-donald-trump-sign-the-bill-1763516986501">When will Trump sign the bill to release Epstein files? Here's what we know</a><h2>What comes next in the Epstein files?</h2>The bill now forces further disclosures, if and when Trump signs it into law. Greene’s threat to read names has raised the stakes for Trump and Republicans. If she follows through on her threat, it may decide how far this political rupture spreads and who gets caught in its blaze.

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Trump ally turned foe, has vowed to 'read out' Epstein-linked names on the House floor if she gets her hands on the documents. MGT has been escalating her feud with Trump, raising the stakes over sex-trafficking disclosures possibly involving many in the American elite


While celebrating the House vote to release the Epstein files, Marjorie Taylor Greene made a new explosive threat. The MAGA Republican representative from Georgia said that if victims or investigators give her names linked to Jeffrey Epstein, she will read them aloud on the House floor. The warning landed like a grenade inside the Republican Party, still reeling from its internal feud over the issue revolving around Jeffrey Epstein. The House of Representatives on Tuesday (Nov 18) passed legislation to release the files from the case dealing with the late paedophile financier’s links with the rich and the powerful and their involvement in his sex trafficking operations. Since Trump started his second term in January, the ghost of Epstein – who reportedly died by suicide while awaiting trial in a New York prison – has been haunting Trump. Epstein files: The vote and the MGT threat The House passed a bill requiring the release of all unclassified federal files tied to Epstein’s sex-trafficking network, and the Senate has decided to move it to President Donald Trump to sign it into law. The documents allegedly cover Epstein’s ties to powerful figures and institutions. Greene marked the moment with the line that has defined her crusade: “Every document, every truth, every name. And if those names reach me, I will read them on the House floor.” Speaking at a press event with Epstein survivors after the House vote, Greene said: “Let me tell you what a traitor is. A traitor is an American that serves foreign countries and themselves. A patriot is an American that serves the United States of America, and Americans like the women standing behind me.” Greene said she is not afraid, since congressional immunity would protect her words on the floor. She said she wants to give Epstein victims a voice that the government had denied. Also read: Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video Trump's escalating conflict with MAGA Republicans and MGT She said Trump’s handling of the Epstein files was “one of the most destructive things” for the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement she once helped build. Greene, popularly called MGT, has been at odds with Trump ever since the Epstein file row broke. At an earlier “Stand With Survivors” event, she had made the same threat to reveal the names allegedly involved in the Epstein sex-trafficking operations. “Give me a list... I’ll say every damn name,” she said at the time. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-senate-unanimously-approves-bill-to-release-all-epstein-files-publicly-1763520778079/embed The House vote came after days of Greene’s public feud with President Donald Trump, whom she supported for re-election in 2024. Trump had withdrawn his endorsement for her, calling the Georgia Republican “wacky” and a “traitor.” As Trump accused her of stirring chaos, Greene fired back, saying he aimed to intimidate Republicans ahead of the vote. On 14 November, she took to X, writing: “President Trump just attacked me and lied about me... And of course he’s coming after me hard to make an example to scare all the other Republicans before next week’s vote to release the Epstein files.” Terming his alleged resistance to releasing the Epstein files as “astonishing,” Greene alleged the President was fighting to stop full disclosure. Also read: When will Epstein files be released? 5 BIG obstacles that could delay its release MGT defends Epstein victims, but says Trump personally didn’t do anything wrong Greene was quick to point out that Epstein survivors had told her that Trump personally did nothing wrong. She maintained that her battle was not against Trump personally but against a system that “works harder to protect elites than victims.” “Their voices should be the loudest, and I’m listening to them,” she said. Also read: When will Trump sign the bill to release Epstein files? Here's what we know What comes next in the Epstein files? The bill now forces further disclosures, if and when Trump signs it into law. Greene’s threat to read names has raised the stakes for Trump and Republicans. If she follows through on her threat, it may decide how far this political rupture spreads and who gets caught in its blaze.

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Trump ally turned foe, has vowed to 'read out' Epstein-linked names on the House floor if she gets her hands on the documents. MGT has been escalating her feud with Trump, raising the stakes over sex-trafficking disclosures&nbsp;

Marjorie Taylor Greene's EXPLOSIVE threat on Epstein Files: 'If those names reach me, I will read them on...'

The Jeffrey Epstein files saga took an interesting turn on Tuesday (Nov 18) with the GOP-led Freedom Caucus trying to censure Democratic Rep Stacey Plaskett over her links, past interactions with the disgraced financier. The motion failed by a single vote, 213 to 214, but it landed only hours after the House voted unanimously to force the full release of the long-withheld Epstein records. So, who is Stacey Plaskett, and how is she linked to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein? Here's all you need to know.<h2>Who is Stacey Plaskett?</h2>Plaskett represents the US Virgin Islands as a non-voting delegate. That territory includes Little St James, the private island Epstein owned and used for years before his 2019 arrest. Because of that, she dealt with Epstein’s presence in the territory long before his crimes became global news.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/gavin-newson-flips-quiet-piggy-insult-on-trump-trolls-potus-with-humiliating-pictures-check-them-out-here-1763526258448">Gavin Newson flips 'quiet, piggy' insult on Trump, trolls POTUS with humiliating pictures. Check them out HERE</a><h2>Why did the GOP try to censure her?</h2>Republicans, as per reports, seized on newly released emails that appeared to show Plaskett exchanging messages with Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing. The Washington Post reported that the timing of the texts and their content matched what was happening in the hearing room that day. Plaskett’s office did not deny the exchange. Instead, her spokesperson said she was just responding to "partisan vitriol". They said that Plaskett received a flood of messages from staff, constituents, and members of the public while she questioned witnesses, and Epstein's messages were just part of that mix.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-insults-woman-journalist-calls-her-piggy-as-epstein-questions-hit-nerve-watch-viral-video-1763519933553">Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video</a>"During the hearing, Congresswoman Plaskett received texts from staff, constituents and the public at large offering advice, support and in some cases partisan vitriol, including from Epstein," her spokesperson told CNN. They added that as a former prosecutor, she welcomes information that "helps her get at the truth and took on the GOP that was trying to bury the truth".The emails released by the House Oversight Committee show what look like multiple back-and-forth exchanges between Epstein and a contact identified as Plaskett.&nbsp;

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The Washington Post reported that the messages were consistent with the corresponding Congressional hearing in 2019. Some of the emails also suggest she visited Epstein’s residence more than once while seeking campaign donations, though those claims remain unverified in the official record.Despite Tuesday’s failed vote, Republicans say they will bring the censure motion back to the floor later this week.

GOP hardliners tried to censure Rep Stacey Plaskett over emails tying her to Jeffrey Epstein, but the motion failed 213 to 214. Who is Stacey Plaskett, and how is she connected to the paedophile?

The Jeffrey Epstein files saga took an interesting turn on Tuesday (Nov 18) with the GOP-led Freedom Caucus trying to censure Democratic Rep Stacey Plaskett over her links, past interactions with the disgraced financier. The motion failed by a single vote, 213 to 214, but it landed only hours after the House voted unanimously to force the full release of the long-withheld Epstein records. So, who is Stacey Plaskett, and how is she linked to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein? Here's all you need to know. Who is Stacey Plaskett? Plaskett represents the US Virgin Islands as a non-voting delegate. That territory includes Little St James, the private island Epstein owned and used for years before his 2019 arrest. Because of that, she dealt with Epstein’s presence in the territory long before his crimes became global news. Also read | Gavin Newson flips 'quiet, piggy' insult on Trump, trolls POTUS with humiliating pictures. Check them out HERE Why did the GOP try to censure her? Republicans, as per reports, seized on newly released emails that appeared to show Plaskett exchanging messages with Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing. The Washington Post reported that the timing of the texts and their content matched what was happening in the hearing room that day. Plaskett’s office did not deny the exchange. Instead, her spokesperson said she was just responding to "partisan vitriol". They said that Plaskett received a flood of messages from staff, constituents, and members of the public while she questioned witnesses, and Epstein's messages were just part of that mix. Also read | Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video "During the hearing, Congresswoman Plaskett received texts from staff, constituents and the public at large offering advice, support and in some cases partisan vitriol, including from Epstein," her spokesperson told CNN. They added that as a former prosecutor, she welcomes information that "helps her get at the truth and took on the GOP that was trying to bury the truth". The emails released by the House Oversight Committee show what look like multiple back-and-forth exchanges between Epstein and a contact identified as Plaskett.

GOP hardliners tried to censure Rep Stacey Plaskett over emails tying her to Jeffrey Epstein, but the motion failed 213 to 214. Who is Stacey Plaskett, and how is she connected to the paedophile?

Who is Stacey Plaskett and why is the GOP trying to censure her over Epstein links?

California Governor Gavin Newsom wasted no time turning Donald Trump's latest outburst into political ammo. As a video of Trump telling a female reporter "quiet, piggy" after she pressed him on the unreleased Jeffrey Epstein files went viral, the California governor's press office fired back with a series of mocking posts on X. Many of the pictures are AI-generated, each more humiliating than the next.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-insults-woman-journalist-calls-her-piggy-as-epstein-questions-hit-nerve-watch-viral-video-1763519933553">Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video</a><h2>'Quiet, piggy'</h2>The first images poking fun at Trump's weight were posted on Tuesday (Nov 18) afternoon. One showed Trump at the Iowa State Fair in 2015, mid-bite into a pork chop. The caption reused Trump’s own words, 'quiet, piggy', flipping the insult back at him. The next image looked AI-generated, exaggerating Trump’s weight and dressing him in a white Trump-brand polo and red MAGA hat.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">Quiet, piggy. <a href="https://t.co/6SoDFCEKYA">pic.twitter.com/6SoDFCEKYA</a>&mdash; Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovPressOffice/status/1990826557477445634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-upgrades-saudi-arabia-to-major-non-nato-ally-status-as-mbs-gets-red-carpet-welcome-1763514788550">Trump upgrades Saudi Arabia to major non-NATO ally status as MBS gets red carpet welcome</a>Then came another edited photo, this one showing Trump shovelling spaghetti into his mouth while King Charles delivered a speech during the president’s second state visit to the UK.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">Quiet, piggy. <a href="https://t.co/JwQEITStec">pic.twitter.com/JwQEITStec</a>&mdash; Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovPressOffice/status/1990836234089082960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The thread kept going, each image riffing on the same theme. Several doctored photos portrayed Trump with pig-like features or even a pig’s body.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">Quiet, piggy. <a href="https://t.co/4XjIjBBIXS">https://t.co/4XjIjBBIXS</a>&mdash; Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovPressOffice/status/1990945889805021647?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">Quiet, piggy. <a href="https://t.co/U49i1KP21E">pic.twitter.com/U49i1KP21E</a>&mdash; Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovPressOffice/status/1990851024354226345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">Quiet, piggy. <a href="https://t.co/NRmQLMtc7U">pic.twitter.com/NRmQLMtc7U</a>&mdash; Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovPressOffice/status/1990846936740712666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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One final post used a real, unedited photo of Trump from 1992, taken at a social event where he and Epstein were seen together. Newsom's office labelled it "piggies".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">Piggies <a href="https://t.co/DJ5PRu92EW">pic.twitter.com/DJ5PRu92EW</a>&mdash; Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovPressOffice/status/1990862569276657727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Why is Newsom calling Trump 'piggy'?</h2>The posts were a direct response to a shocking moment that has gone viral. The exchange happened aboard Air Force One last Friday (Nov 14) but surfaced only after the White House posted a video on Monday. In it, Trump turns toward an off-camera reporter and snaps, "quiet, quiet, piggy," while wagging his finger. Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey was later identified as the target of the remark. She had asked why the president would not release the Epstein documents "if there's nothing incriminating in the files." The clip drew immediate outrage for its gendered tone, with CNN anchor Jake Tapper, among others, calling the comment disgusting and completely unacceptable. Watch the video here:&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">“Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.” Trump completely loses it at a female reporter who asked about the Epstein files. What a disgusting man. <a href="https://t.co/dhS4IJ1KC6">pic.twitter.com/dhS4IJ1KC6</a>&mdash; Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/1990784782821962127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Trump has a long record of this. He once called Rosie O’Donnell a fat pig and publicly mocked Miss Universe winner Alicia Machado as "Miss Piggy" when he co-owned the organisation. Machado later described feeling scared and humiliated by his behaviour, recalling how he would yell at her and comment on her weight.

Gavin Newsom mocked Trump online after the president called a woman reporter "quiet, piggy." Newsom’s team posted real and AI-edited images exaggerating Trump’s weight, flipping the insult back at him. Scroll down for the pictures.

California Governor Gavin Newsom wasted no time turning Donald Trump's latest outburst into political ammo. As a video of Trump telling a female reporter "quiet, piggy" after she pressed him on the unreleased Jeffrey Epstein files went viral, the California governor's press office fired back with a series of mocking posts on X. Many of the pictures are AI-generated, each more humiliating than the next. Also read | Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video 'Quiet, piggy' The first images poking fun at Trump's weight were posted on Tuesday (Nov 18) afternoon. One showed Trump at the Iowa State Fair in 2015, mid-bite into a pork chop. The caption reused Trump’s own words, 'quiet, piggy', flipping the insult back at him. The next image looked AI-generated, exaggerating Trump’s weight and dressing him in a white Trump-brand polo and red MAGA hat.

Gavin Newsom mocked Trump online after the president called a woman reporter "quiet, piggy." Newsom’s team posted real and AI-edited images exaggerating Trump’s weight, flipping the insult back at him. Scroll down for the pictures.

Gavin Newsom flips 'quiet, piggy' insult on Trump, trolls POTUS with humiliating pictures. Check them out HERE

The mysterious Russian "Doomsday Radio" has sent out another message, and this time a voice merely delivered the words "Latvia". The message was sent out on Monday, and people on social media think that Moscow might be getting ready to launch an attack on the neighbouring country. Notably, Latvia is a NATO member, and any attack on it would be considered an attack on all NATO countries. The transmitted messages sent throughout the day were in six parts. One of them that raised concerns was "NZHTI NZHTI 15854 LATVIA 5894 4167." The radio station remains a mystery as no one knows who is hearing it. It started during the Cold War and today only transmits an eerie buzzing noise, occasionally waking up to send out secretive code messages. The "Doomsday Radio" is also called UVB-76 and "The Buzzer". The shortwave station has been active since the 1970s.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/russian-doomsday-radio-buzzes-again-transmits-two-coded-messages-people-ask-who-s-listening-and-why-now-1757394065471">Russian 'Doomsday Radio' buzzes again, transmits two coded messages: LISTEN!</a> &nbsp;<h2>Doomsday radio messages hinting at Italy, iron and a nonsensical word</h2>The frequency of the signals linked to the radio has been noticed to increase during crises, such as the war in Ukraine. Experts think the radio is still in use and delivers secret orders tied to Russia's strategic military command. Other messages sent out on Monday included "NANTOTYUK, LAST, BOLONSKIY, GALVANIZER, and DRAW." The word "nantotyuk" has no meaning either in Russian or English, while 'bolonskiy' means bolognese, the Italian meat sauce, hinting that the messages could also have something to do with Italy. The word "galvanizer" is an English term for someone who coats iron or steel with other metals. Winston Churchill gave the Soviet Union the nickname "Iron Curtain" because of how it isolated all countries linked to it from the West.&nbsp;Monday's message has created panic as people fear an attack on Latvia could trigger World War III. This is because it would mean invoking NATO's Article 5, under which all member countries promise to defend each other in case of an aggression against any one of them. With Russia already tied in a long war with Ukraine, such a scenario could raise tensions and even lead to an all-out nuclear war. &nbsp;

The secret Cold War era Russian “Doomsday Radio” has transmitted a message that has sent a wave of panic among everyone who heard it. It contained the name of a country which people think could be on Moscow's radar and possibly trigger World War III. 

The mysterious Russian "Doomsday Radio" has sent out another message, and this time a voice merely delivered the words "Latvia". The message was sent out on Monday, and people on social media think that Moscow might be getting ready to launch an attack on the neighbouring country. Notably, Latvia is a NATO member, and any attack on it would be considered an attack on all NATO countries. The transmitted messages sent throughout the day were in six parts. One of them that raised concerns was "NZHTI NZHTI 15854 LATVIA 5894 4167." The radio station remains a mystery as no one knows who is hearing it. It started during the Cold War and today only transmits an eerie buzzing noise, occasionally waking up to send out secretive code messages. The "Doomsday Radio" is also called UVB-76 and "The Buzzer". The shortwave station has been active since the 1970s. Also Read: Russian 'Doomsday Radio' buzzes again, transmits two coded messages: LISTEN! Doomsday radio messages hinting at Italy, iron and a nonsensical word The frequency of the signals linked to the radio has been noticed to increase during crises, such as the war in Ukraine. Experts think the radio is still in use and delivers secret orders tied to Russia's strategic military command. Other messages sent out on Monday included "NANTOTYUK, LAST, BOLONSKIY, GALVANIZER, and DRAW." The word "nantotyuk" has no meaning either in Russian or English, while 'bolonskiy' means bolognese, the Italian meat sauce, hinting that the messages could also have something to do with Italy. The word "galvanizer" is an English term for someone who coats iron or steel with other metals. Winston Churchill gave the Soviet Union the nickname "Iron Curtain" because of how it isolated all countries linked to it from the West. Monday's message has created panic as people fear an attack on Latvia could trigger World War III. This is because it would mean invoking NATO's Article 5, under which all member countries promise to defend each other in case of an aggression against any one of them. With Russia already tied in a long war with Ukraine, such a scenario could raise tensions and even lead to an all-out nuclear war.

The secret Cold War era Russian “Doomsday Radio” has transmitted a message that has sent a wave of panic among everyone who heard it. It contained the name of a country which people think could be on Moscow's radar and possibly trigger World War III.&nbsp;

Cold War era 'Doomsday Radio' triggers World War III fears with strange message

President Donald Trump opened a new front in his long-running feud with the press, as he aimed at women reporters, insulting one by calling her "piggy" and calling another “disrespectful”. A video of the first interaction has gone viral on social media, with people slamming the United States president for his disrespectful behaviour towards women and the press. What set this disturbing interaction off was a subject Trump has been trying to dodge for months, the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files and the questions around who is named in them.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/khashoggi-s-widow-slams-trump-for-defending-mbs-over-journalist-s-murder-demands-apology-from-saudi-prince-1763511363926">Khashoggi’s widow slams Trump for defending MBS over journalist's murder, demands apology from Saudi prince</a><h2>What happened?</h2>The first exchange happened aboard Air Force One last Friday but surfaced only on Monday after the White House posted a video of the gaggle. In it, Trump turns toward an off-camera reporter and snaps, "quiet, quiet, piggy," while wagging his finger. Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey was later identified as the target of the remark. She had asked why the president would not release the Epstein documents "if there's nothing incriminating in the files." The clip drew immediate outrage, with CNN anchor Jake Tapper among others calling the comment disgusting and completely unacceptable.Watch the video here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">“Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.” Trump completely loses it at a female reporter who asked about the Epstein files. What a disgusting man. <a href="https://t.co/dhS4IJ1KC6">pic.twitter.com/dhS4IJ1KC6</a>&mdash; Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/1990784782821962127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The moment echoed Trump’s history of using gendered insults against women who challenge him. He once called TV personality Rosie O’Donnell a "fat pig", and Miss Universe Alicia Machado has also shared how Trump taunted her with the nickname Miss Piggy when she gained weight after winning her title. She recalled him belittling her looks and shouting at her in public, calling her "Miss Piggy", saying she felt intimidated by his behaviour. During Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, Machado revealed that Trump "was overwhelming, I was so scared of him...He'd yell at me all the time. He'd tell me, 'You look ugly,' or 'You look fat.' Sometimes he'd play with me and say, 'Hello, Miss Piggy'."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/newlyweds-stunned-as-trump-crashes-mar-a-lago-wedding-rants-about-getting-into-heaven-watch-video-1763369281472">Newlyweds stunned as Trump crashes Mar-a-Lago wedding, rants about getting into heaven. Watch video</a><h2>Question about killed journalist 'disrespect'?</h2>On Tuesday (Nov 18), the tension spilled into the Oval Office during a high-profile visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. ABC News correspondent Mary Bruce pressed Trump on whether his business ties to Saudi Arabia posed a conflict of interest. She then turned to the crown prince with a pointed question about the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, quoting US intelligence findings that he approved the operation.Trump’s reaction was instant. He interrupted, branded ABC "fake news", and accused the network of being "one of the worst in the business". He also scolded Bruce for embarrassing his guest and repeated his claim that the crown prince knew nothing about the murder, despite the intelligence assessment made public in 2021.The temperature rose again when Bruce circled back to the Epstein files. Congress had just voted to order their release. Trump snapped that he disliked her attitude, declared that "It's not the question that I mind. It's your attitude. I think you are a terrible reporter," before shutting her down completely with a final line, "no more questions from you".

Trump sparked outrage after calling a woman reporter "piggy" when pressed about the Epstein files. Later in the Oval Office, he clashed again with another reporter, accusing her of being disrespectful and shutting down her questions on Jamal Khashoggi and the files. Watch viral video here.

President Donald Trump opened a new front in his long-running feud with the press, as he aimed at women reporters, insulting one by calling her "piggy" and calling another “disrespectful”. A video of the first interaction has gone viral on social media, with people slamming the United States president for his disrespectful behaviour towards women and the press. What set this disturbing interaction off was a subject Trump has been trying to dodge for months, the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files and the questions around who is named in them. Also read | Khashoggi’s widow slams Trump for defending MBS over journalist's murder, demands apology from Saudi prince What happened? The first exchange happened aboard Air Force One last Friday but surfaced only on Monday after the White House posted a video of the gaggle. In it, Trump turns toward an off-camera reporter and snaps, "quiet, quiet, piggy," while wagging his finger. Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey was later identified as the target of the remark. She had asked why the president would not release the Epstein documents "if there's nothing incriminating in the files." The clip drew immediate outrage, with CNN anchor Jake Tapper among others calling the comment disgusting and completely unacceptable. Watch the video here:

Trump sparked outrage after calling a woman reporter "piggy" when pressed about the Epstein files. Later in the Oval Office, he clashed again with another reporter, accusing her of being disrespectful and shutting down her questions on Jamal Khashoggi and the files. Watch viral video here.

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