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Zohran Mamdani, New York's new mayor, is all over the internet for his charming personality and his gorgeous wife. But how many of you knew he met his wife, Rama Duwaji, on the dating platform Hinge? One can bet Hinge must have experienced a surge of new users after this news came out. Among all this, a woman has set the internet on fire after she claimed she once matched with Zohran but "rejected" him due to his height.&nbsp;The woman took to TikTok and posted a video with text - "Randomly remembered the time I matched with Zohran Mamdani on NYC Hinge a few years ago but didn't reply to him because his height was listed as 5'11 or 5'10."&nbsp;She said her younger self "knew" this meant that Zohran must be 5'9. This was in the context that men often lie about their height on dating apps (opinion of women on the internet, we are not saying anything!). She further wrote that her present self appreciates that he was "more honest than most guys on there". Not only this, she wrote in the caption - "Fumble of the century".&nbsp;The post got immense interaction on the internet as people got overwhelmed by the fact that the woman passed up a future major-city mayor over - for no reason.&nbsp;“Imagine fumbling the future Mayor of NYC because of his height," a TikTok user wrote.&nbsp;“I’m sure she cries herself to sleep most nights because this is exactly what I’d do," wrote another.&nbsp;Who is Zohran's wife? (Lucky woman!)&nbsp;Zohran and his wife, Rama Duwaji, met on Hinge in 2021. She is a 27-year-old and is illustrator and visual artist based in Brooklyn, New York. She is originally from Damascus, Syria. The brilliant woman holds a BFA in Communication Design from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master’s in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York.&nbsp;The couple married in 2025 at a civil ceremony at New York City's Clerk's office. They further got their Nikah done in Dubai, where Zohran's parents live. In a podcast in April, Zohran mentioned his relationship with Rama, a “Hinge success story,” and added: “There’s still hope in those dating apps.”

Zohran and his wife, Rama Duwaji, met on Hinge in 2021. She is a 27-year-old and is illustrator and visual artist based in Brooklyn, New York. She is originally from Damascus, Syria.

Zohran Mamdani, New York's new mayor, is all over the internet for his charming personality and his gorgeous wife. But how many of you knew he met his wife, Rama Duwaji, on the dating platform Hinge? One can bet Hinge must have experienced a surge of new users after this news came out. Among all this, a woman has set the internet on fire after she claimed she once matched with Zohran but "rejected" him due to his height. The woman took to TikTok and posted a video with text - "Randomly remembered the time I matched with Zohran Mamdani on NYC Hinge a few years ago but didn't reply to him because his height was listed as 5'11 or 5'10." She said her younger self "knew" this meant that Zohran must be 5'9. This was in the context that men often lie about their height on dating apps (opinion of women on the internet, we are not saying anything!). She further wrote that her present self appreciates that he was "more honest than most guys on there". Not only this, she wrote in the caption - "Fumble of the century". The post got immense interaction on the internet as people got overwhelmed by the fact that the woman passed up a future major-city mayor over - for no reason. “Imagine fumbling the future Mayor of NYC because of his height," a TikTok user wrote. “I’m sure she cries herself to sleep most nights because this is exactly what I’d do," wrote another. Who is Zohran's wife? (Lucky woman!) Zohran and his wife, Rama Duwaji, met on Hinge in 2021. She is a 27-year-old and is illustrator and visual artist based in Brooklyn, New York. She is originally from Damascus, Syria. The brilliant woman holds a BFA in Communication Design from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master’s in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York. The couple married in 2025 at a civil ceremony at New York City's Clerk's office. They further got their Nikah done in Dubai, where Zohran's parents live. In a podcast in April, Zohran mentioned his relationship with Rama, a “Hinge success story,” and added: “There’s still hope in those dating apps.”

Zohran and his wife, Rama Duwaji, met on Hinge in 2021. She is a 27-year-old and is illustrator and visual artist based in Brooklyn, New York. She is originally from Damascus, Syria.

Woman claims she met Zohran Mamdani on Hinge but ‘didn't reply to him’. Here’s why

Pakistan is on the cusp of a potentially dangerous constitutional shift that could entrench military dominance and elevate Gen Asim Munir to unprecedented powers. At the heart of these concerns is the debate over the 27th Amendment to the 1973 Constitution, causing alarm among opposition political parties, legal experts and civil society. Civilian control over the military has always been largely symbolic in Pakistan, but it could be entirely sacrificed if the so-called 'Munir Amendment' passes, strengthening the hands of Munir, who currently holds the rare rank of Field Marshal.<h2>A collusion of government and military that suits Munir</h2>The current Pakistani coalition government, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with Asif Ali Zardari of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) as president, is seen by observers as Munir’s best opportunity to implement the reforms. The coalition came to power with the backing of the military establishment, providing Munir a conducive environment to push constitutional changes.The full text of the amendment has not yet been made public, but reports indicate that three major areas are being addressed: the military command structure, particularly Article 243; federal-provincial relations; and the mandate of the judiciary. The ruling coalition has sought support from the PPP for provisions including establishing constitutional courts, revising the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, and amending Article 243 concerning armed forces command. While there is some opposition within PPP regarding financial allocations under the NFC award, the party is generally supportive of expanding military powers.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pak-army-chief-asim-munir-to-get-extended-rule-bilawal-bhutto-hints-at-revising-article-243-the-command-structure-of-its-armed-forces-1762170923801">Pak army chief Asim Munir to get extended rule? Bilawal Bhutto hints at revising Article 243, the command structure of its armed forces</a><h2>The rise of Munir: from army chief to Field Marshal</h2>Munir’s promotion to Field Marshal in May 2025 came in the wake of heightened India-Pakistan tensions following Operation Sindoor, India’s response to the Pahelgam terror attack. This is only the second time in Pakistan’s history that someone has been appointed Field Marshal; the first was Ayub Khan in 1959.Already, Munir’s term as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has been extended to November 2027 following a 2024 constitutional amendment that expanded army chiefs’ tenure from three to five years.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/imran-khan-accuses-pak-army-chief-asim-munir-of-tyranny-calls-him-mentally-unstable-1762420979624/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/imran-khan-accuses-pak-army-chief-asim-munir-of-tyranny-calls-him-mentally-unstable-1762420979624/embed</a><h2>Why critics worry about the new constitutional amendment</h2>The amendment could institutionalise military influence, giving Munir significant authority over military appointments, intelligence operations, and national security decisions, including potential war-making powers.Supporters argue that redefining the military’s role will provide stability in Pakistan’s long-term governance, by codifying the military’s contributions to national security.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/imran-khan-attacks-asim-munir-political-crisis-pakistan-1762415636398">Imran Khan calls Asim Munir ‘mentally unstable dictator,’ accuses him of tyranny and cruelty</a><h2>Opposition is handicapped</h2>Imran Khan, the former prime minister, and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party have strongly opposed the move, calling it an assault on civilian supremacy and judicial independence, which could lead to de facto lifetime military rule. PTI lawmakers have vowed to block the bill and staged boycotts of previous constitutional votes.Some Islamist parties, such as JUI-F, and ethnic nationalist groups from Balochistan, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, are also opposed, arguing that the amendments undermine federalism and threaten provincial autonomy.<h2>A de facto martial law in Pakistan</h2>Legal experts warn that the amendment could create a “neo-martial law” environment, undermining judicial independence and democracy. If passed, Pakistan’s already entrenched reliance on the military in politics could become formalised. Civilian leadership could be sidelined, and decision-making transparency reduced.<h2>Will the amendment pass?</h2>There is an estimated 70–80 per cent chance of passage. A two-thirds majority in both houses is required for a constitutional amendment, and the ruling coalition, led by PML-N and PPP, holds nearly enough seats to meet this threshold. Observers also note that some lawmakers from smaller parties could be coerced or persuaded to vote for the amendment when it is tabled.<h2>What the future holds for Pakistan: Another period of turbulence?</h2>If the amendment passes without broad national and political consensus, it could deepen political polarisation, with opponents taking to the streets. Provincial regions could see violence and heavy-handed suppression of protests.If enacted, the 27th Amendment could mark a watershed moment in Pakistan’s civil-military balance. Will opportunist politicians formally hand sweeping powers to Field Marshal Asim Munir and the military establishment? The coming weeks will be critical. &nbsp;

This picture says it all: Will opportunist politicians formally hand sweeping powers to Field Marshal Asim Munir and the military establishment? In all likelihood, they will 

Pakistan is on the cusp of a potentially dangerous constitutional shift that could entrench military dominance and elevate Gen Asim Munir to unprecedented powers. At the heart of these concerns is the debate over the 27th Amendment to the 1973 Constitution, causing alarm among opposition political parties, legal experts and civil society. Civilian control over the military has always been largely symbolic in Pakistan, but it could be entirely sacrificed if the so-called 'Munir Amendment' passes, strengthening the hands of Munir, who currently holds the rare rank of Field Marshal. A collusion of government and military that suits Munir The current Pakistani coalition government, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with Asif Ali Zardari of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) as president, is seen by observers as Munir’s best opportunity to implement the reforms. The coalition came to power with the backing of the military establishment, providing Munir a conducive environment to push constitutional changes. The full text of the amendment has not yet been made public, but reports indicate that three major areas are being addressed: the military command structure, particularly Article 243; federal-provincial relations; and the mandate of the judiciary. The ruling coalition has sought support from the PPP for provisions including establishing constitutional courts, revising the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, and amending Article 243 concerning armed forces command. While there is some opposition within PPP regarding financial allocations under the NFC award, the party is generally supportive of expanding military powers. Also read: Pak army chief Asim Munir to get extended rule? Bilawal Bhutto hints at revising Article 243, the command structure of its armed forces The rise of Munir: from army chief to Field Marshal Munir’s promotion to Field Marshal in May 2025 came in the wake of heightened India-Pakistan tensions following Operation Sindoor, India’s response to the Pahelgam terror attack. This is only the second time in Pakistan’s history that someone has been appointed Field Marshal; the first was Ayub Khan in 1959. Already, Munir’s term as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has been extended to November 2027 following a 2024 constitutional amendment that expanded army chiefs’ tenure from three to five years. https://www.wionews.com/videos/imran-khan-accuses-pak-army-chief-asim-munir-of-tyranny-calls-him-mentally-unstable-1762420979624/embed Why critics worry about the new constitutional amendment The amendment could institutionalise military influence, giving Munir significant authority over military appointments, intelligence operations, and national security decisions, including potential war-making powers. Supporters argue that redefining the military’s role will provide stability in Pakistan’s long-term governance, by codifying the military’s contributions to national security. Also read: Imran Khan calls Asim Munir ‘mentally unstable dictator,’ accuses him of tyranny and cruelty Opposition is handicapped Imran Khan, the former prime minister, and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party have strongly opposed the move, calling it an assault on civilian supremacy and judicial independence, which could lead to de facto lifetime military rule. PTI lawmakers have vowed to block the bill and staged boycotts of previous constitutional votes. Some Islamist parties, such as JUI-F, and ethnic nationalist groups from Balochistan, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, are also opposed, arguing that the amendments undermine federalism and threaten provincial autonomy. A de facto martial law in Pakistan Legal experts warn that the amendment could create a “neo-martial law” environment, undermining judicial independence and democracy. If passed, Pakistan’s already entrenched reliance on the military in politics could become formalised. Civilian leadership could be sidelined, and decision-making transparency reduced. Will the amendment pass? There is an estimated 70–80 per cent chance of passage. A two-thirds majority in both houses is required for a constitutional amendment, and the ruling coalition, led by PML-N and PPP, holds nearly enough seats to meet this threshold. Observers also note that some lawmakers from smaller parties could be coerced or persuaded to vote for the amendment when it is tabled. What the future holds for Pakistan: Another period of turbulence? If the amendment passes without broad national and political consensus, it could deepen political polarisation, with opponents taking to the streets. Provincial regions could see violence and heavy-handed suppression of protests. If enacted, the 27th Amendment could mark a watershed moment in Pakistan’s civil-military balance. Will opportunist politicians formally hand sweeping powers to Field Marshal Asim Munir and the military establishment? The coming weeks will be critical.

This picture says it all: Will opportunist politicians formally hand sweeping powers to Field Marshal Asim Munir and the military establishment? In all likelihood, they will&nbsp;

Will Field Marshal Asim Munir rule Pakistan? Nation is dangerously close to giving the military unfettered powers

A man travelling from Cairo to Washington, DC, was pricked by a stray hypodermic needle on October 16, 2024, when he reached into the seat pocket. This led him to endure months of stress over whether the needle would make him sick, coupled with medical tests that led to hefty bills. This is according to a $5 million federal lawsuit he filed against EgyptAir, The Independent reported. It describes how the man suffered from “mental distress,” “shock”, and “outrage” over fears that he could have contracted a deadly disease from the needle. The man, who has been mentioned as “John Doe” in the lawsuit, says that he asked the airline to disclose the name of the passenger who was on the seat before him so he could gain clarity from him about the needle. However, he says the airline did not respond to his requests. This led to &nbsp;“months of uncertainty”, affecting him mentally and also his personal life.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/85-year-old-vegetarian-told-to-eat-around-the-meat-on-qatar-airways-flight-chokes-to-death-1759839642449">85-year-old vegetarian told to 'eat around the meat' on Qatar Airways flight chokes to death</a>&nbsp;<h2>The man feared contracting HIV or hepatitis</h2>The man is a 40-something veteran who states in the complaint that he hoped to contact the previous passenger in good faith "to better determine whether he needed to embark on a months-long regimen of prophylactic injections and therapy" to avoid being infected by HIV, hepatitis or another potentially fatal condition. He states in his complaint that EgyptAir “did not respond to [Doe’s] inquiries, nor provide him with any information necessary to avoid said therapies.” His attorney, Abram Bohrer, said that being in the dark led him to avoid being intimate with his wife until he received complete post-exposure treatment and got the clean chit.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/qatar-airways-eat-around-the-meat-case-may-set-precedent-for-airline-negligence-1760083903134">Qatar Airways ‘eat around the meat’ case may set precedent for aviation negligence claims</a> &nbsp;Bohrer told The Independent that the case shows that "airlines have absolutely perfected the art of dehumanising their customers." He added, "Think about the level of anxiety that this man had to live with, over the course of months, until he got a final result." He filed a complaint against the airline last week. It states that at some point in the 12-hour flight, he put his hand inside the seatback pocket in front of him, and a hypodermic needle punctured his skin, which was "presumably left by a passenger." It led to "physical injury and significant emotional distress,” the complaint states. He says in the lawsuit that EgyptAir is responsible for cleaning the cabin – including the seatback pockets – between flights, and has a duty to “remove any and all hazardous objects that pose a potential risk of harm to subsequent passengers."&nbsp;The needle injury caused "months of uncertainty about whether he had contracted one or more dangerous and communicable diseases,” “months of painful injections", "mental distress, shock, mortification, fear of sickness and illness, outrage and embarrassment… of possible exposure to HIV, hepatitis and other pathogens", medical costs and the “impact to his marriage.”

A Virginia man was scared for his life when a needle pricked him after he put his hands inside the seatback pocket on a plane from Egypt to Washington. He has sued EgyptAir for failing to help him and causing “mental distress" and “shock”, and for taking a toll on his marriage.

A man travelling from Cairo to Washington, DC, was pricked by a stray hypodermic needle on October 16, 2024, when he reached into the seat pocket. This led him to endure months of stress over whether the needle would make him sick, coupled with medical tests that led to hefty bills. This is according to a $5 million federal lawsuit he filed against EgyptAir, The Independent reported. It describes how the man suffered from “mental distress,” “shock”, and “outrage” over fears that he could have contracted a deadly disease from the needle. The man, who has been mentioned as “John Doe” in the lawsuit, says that he asked the airline to disclose the name of the passenger who was on the seat before him so he could gain clarity from him about the needle. However, he says the airline did not respond to his requests. This led to “months of uncertainty”, affecting him mentally and also his personal life. Also Read: 85-year-old vegetarian told to 'eat around the meat' on Qatar Airways flight chokes to death The man feared contracting HIV or hepatitis The man is a 40-something veteran who states in the complaint that he hoped to contact the previous passenger in good faith "to better determine whether he needed to embark on a months-long regimen of prophylactic injections and therapy" to avoid being infected by HIV, hepatitis or another potentially fatal condition. He states in his complaint that EgyptAir “did not respond to [Doe’s] inquiries, nor provide him with any information necessary to avoid said therapies.” His attorney, Abram Bohrer, said that being in the dark led him to avoid being intimate with his wife until he received complete post-exposure treatment and got the clean chit. Also Read: Qatar Airways ‘eat around the meat’ case may set precedent for aviation negligence claims Bohrer told The Independent that the case shows that "airlines have absolutely perfected the art of dehumanising their customers." He added, "Think about the level of anxiety that this man had to live with, over the course of months, until he got a final result." He filed a complaint against the airline last week. It states that at some point in the 12-hour flight, he put his hand inside the seatback pocket in front of him, and a hypodermic needle punctured his skin, which was "presumably left by a passenger." It led to "physical injury and significant emotional distress,” the complaint states. He says in the lawsuit that EgyptAir is responsible for cleaning the cabin – including the seatback pockets – between flights, and has a duty to “remove any and all hazardous objects that pose a potential risk of harm to subsequent passengers." The needle injury caused "months of uncertainty about whether he had contracted one or more dangerous and communicable diseases,” “months of painful injections", "mental distress, shock, mortification, fear of sickness and illness, outrage and embarrassment… of possible exposure to HIV, hepatitis and other pathogens", medical costs and the “impact to his marriage.”

A Virginia man was scared for his life when a needle jabbed him after he put his hands inside the seatback pocket on a plane from Egypt to Washington. He has sued EgyptAir for failing to help him and causing “mental distress" and “shock”, and for taking a toll on his marriage.

Man feared contracting HIV from needle left in the seat pocket. He has sued the airline for $5million

The United States and several regional nations are working to assemble the Gaza Force, formally known as the International Stabilisation Force (ISF). This multinational mission would administer the Palestinian enclave, which is slowly recovering after two years of war between Israel and Hamas. Nearly 80 years after Britain’s colonial rule under the so-called “Palestine Mandate” ended, a new foreign force is expected to take charge of Gaza once again. The proposed ISF is a central element of US President Donald Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Ceasefire Plan. Its stated aim is to secure the enclave following the October ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, but many are asking whether it will cause more problems than it solves. Could it simply become another way for foreigners to control Palestinians by proxy?<h2>How ISF in Gaza is different: An enforcer, not a peacekeeper</h2>The US has circulated a draft UN Security Council resolution to authorise a two-year mandate for the ISF. It is expected to function as an enforcement force, not a traditional peacekeeping mission, prompting observers to wonder whether it will bring stability or signal a return to Mandate-era foreign control under a new guise.Unlike blue-helmet UN peacekeepers, the ISF would have authority to use “all necessary measures” to maintain order in Gaza. According to the draft proposal, the ISF’s role would be to secure Gaza’s borders with Israel and Egypt, protect civilians and aid corridors, and help restore basic governance. It would also select and train a new Palestinian police force to take over internal security once the situation stabilises.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-hamas-war-six-hostages-still-missing-inside-gaza-strip-1762414674258/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-hamas-war-six-hostages-still-missing-inside-gaza-strip-1762414674258/embed</a><h2>Who will oversee the Gaza Force?</h2>A “Board of Peace”, chaired by Trump and working in coordination with Israel and Egypt, would oversee the Gaza Force. The US is expected to maintain a small coordination hub just outside Gaza. The mission’s declared goal is a temporary two-year stabilisation period leading to Palestinian self-governance, though it remains to be seen whether the force will truly withdraw once its term ends.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/idf-receives-casket-with-hostage-body-from-red-cross-in-gaza-taken-for-identification-1762284793257">IDF receives casket with hostage body from Red Cross in Gaza; remains taken for identification</a><h2>International Stabilisation Force for Gaza: Which countries are joining it?</h2>While Arab and Muslim-majority nations are expected to form the backbone of the ISF to ensure regional legitimacy, Israel is reported to have veto power over who can join. It has already opposed Turkey’s participation. Indonesia, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, and Azerbaijan are in early discussions, while France, Canada, and Australia may provide training and logistical support. Britain, the erstwhile ruler of Palestinians, is unlikely to play an active role in the new ISF.Troop commitments remain uncertain at the time of writing. Most countries are waiting for formal UN authorisation before making firm pledges. Arab states have made clear they will not participate unless Palestinians play a visible leadership role, warning against what they call “new forms of tutelage”.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-accuses-israel-of-organ-theft-from-palestinian-corpses-and-it-s-not-the-first-time-1762018314693">Hamas accuses Israel of organ theft from Palestinian corpses - AND it’s not the first time</a><h2>Gaza Force: Does it have echoes of the British Mandate?</h2>For many Palestinians, the ISF proposal feels like déjà vu. During the British Mandate from 1920 to 1948, an external power ruled Palestine for its own good, fostering Zionist institutions and suppressing Arab revolts. Many historians argue that the Mandate laid the groundwork for the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Like that Mandate, the ISF would see foreign forces managing a territory still reeling from war.&nbsp;Supporters, however, highlight key differences: the ISF would be multinational, UN-sanctioned, and time-limited—at least on paper—aimed at stabilisation rather than settlement-building.Still, the similarities concern many observers. Israel’s reported veto power over participant countries is a major irritant, and the Palestinian Authority appears sidelined. Critics warn the ISF could easily evolve into a form of indirect foreign rule. “It risks being Mandate 2.0—outsiders managing Palestinians until further notice,” one Arab diplomat was quoted as saying in The Guardian.<h2>Palestinians’ choice between stabilisation and subjugation: When will boots go on ground for Gaza Force?</h2>The mission’s success or failure will depend on whether it can disarm Hamas and other armed groups without triggering renewed chaos. Hamas has already rejected any disarmament conditions, calling the ISF “a disguised occupation under foreign flags.”If the UN Security Council approves the resolution this month, initial ISF deployments could begin in early 2026, starting in southern Gaza. Some see the plan as a bridge to peace and reconstruction; others view it as yet another experiment in external control.For Gaza’s two million residents, the next chapter may not be written in Ramallah or Jerusalem, but in Washington, Cairo, or even New York.

The proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) aims to secure Gaza, but for many critics, it smells like the British Mandate era. There are fears that the Gaza Force, if approved by the UN and implemented, would amount to foreign control similar to the British rule of Palestine.


The United States and several regional nations are working to assemble the Gaza Force, formally known as the International Stabilisation Force (ISF). This multinational mission would administer the Palestinian enclave, which is slowly recovering after two years of war between Israel and Hamas. Nearly 80 years after Britain’s colonial rule under the so-called “Palestine Mandate” ended, a new foreign force is expected to take charge of Gaza once again. The proposed ISF is a central element of US President Donald Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Ceasefire Plan. Its stated aim is to secure the enclave following the October ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, but many are asking whether it will cause more problems than it solves. Could it simply become another way for foreigners to control Palestinians by proxy? How ISF in Gaza is different: An enforcer, not a peacekeeper The US has circulated a draft UN Security Council resolution to authorise a two-year mandate for the ISF. It is expected to function as an enforcement force, not a traditional peacekeeping mission, prompting observers to wonder whether it will bring stability or signal a return to Mandate-era foreign control under a new guise. Unlike blue-helmet UN peacekeepers, the ISF would have authority to use “all necessary measures” to maintain order in Gaza. According to the draft proposal, the ISF’s role would be to secure Gaza’s borders with Israel and Egypt, protect civilians and aid corridors, and help restore basic governance. It would also select and train a new Palestinian police force to take over internal security once the situation stabilises. https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-hamas-war-six-hostages-still-missing-inside-gaza-strip-1762414674258/embed Who will oversee the Gaza Force? A “Board of Peace”, chaired by Trump and working in coordination with Israel and Egypt, would oversee the Gaza Force. The US is expected to maintain a small coordination hub just outside Gaza. The mission’s declared goal is a temporary two-year stabilisation period leading to Palestinian self-governance, though it remains to be seen whether the force will truly withdraw once its term ends. Also read: IDF receives casket with hostage body from Red Cross in Gaza; remains taken for identification International Stabilisation Force for Gaza: Which countries are joining it? While Arab and Muslim-majority nations are expected to form the backbone of the ISF to ensure regional legitimacy, Israel is reported to have veto power over who can join. It has already opposed Turkey’s participation. Indonesia, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, and Azerbaijan are in early discussions, while France, Canada, and Australia may provide training and logistical support. Britain, the erstwhile ruler of Palestinians, is unlikely to play an active role in the new ISF. Troop commitments remain uncertain at the time of writing. Most countries are waiting for formal UN authorisation before making firm pledges. Arab states have made clear they will not participate unless Palestinians play a visible leadership role, warning against what they call “new forms of tutelage”. Also read: Hamas accuses Israel of organ theft from Palestinian corpses - AND it’s not the first time Gaza Force: Does it have echoes of the British Mandate? For many Palestinians, the ISF proposal feels like déjà vu. During the British Mandate from 1920 to 1948, an external power ruled Palestine for its own good, fostering Zionist institutions and suppressing Arab revolts. Many historians argue that the Mandate laid the groundwork for the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Like that Mandate, the ISF would see foreign forces managing a territory still reeling from war. Supporters, however, highlight key differences: the ISF would be multinational, UN-sanctioned, and time-limited—at least on paper—aimed at stabilisation rather than settlement-building. Still, the similarities concern many observers. Israel’s reported veto power over participant countries is a major irritant, and the Palestinian Authority appears sidelined. Critics warn the ISF could easily evolve into a form of indirect foreign rule. “It risks being Mandate 2.0—outsiders managing Palestinians until further notice,” one Arab diplomat was quoted as saying in The Guardian. Palestinians’ choice between stabilisation and subjugation: When will boots go on ground for Gaza Force? The mission’s success or failure will depend on whether it can disarm Hamas and other armed groups without triggering renewed chaos. Hamas has already rejected any disarmament conditions, calling the ISF “a disguised occupation under foreign flags.” If the UN Security Council approves the resolution this month, initial ISF deployments could begin in early 2026, starting in southern Gaza. Some see the plan as a bridge to peace and reconstruction; others view it as yet another experiment in external control. For Gaza’s two million residents, the next chapter may not be written in Ramallah or Jerusalem, but in Washington, Cairo, or even New York.

The proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) aims to secure Gaza, but for many critics, it smells like the British Mandate era. There are fears that the Gaza Force, if approved by the UN and implemented, would amount to foreign control similar to the British rule&nbsp;

Gaza Force is coming: Will the ISF be another rule by proxy for Palestinians, like the British Mandate period?

An elderly pharmaceutical executive collapsed at the White House during a press event on Thursday. The man is Gordon Findlay executive of Novo Nordisk. He collapsed as US President Donald Trump was announcing obesity drug price cuts. The man had reportedly visited the White House for the event. President Donald Trump and other dignitaries present at the White House quickly helped him.&nbsp;White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later informed, “During the Most Favoured Nations Oval Office Announcement, a representative with one of the companies fainted. The White House Medical Unit quickly jumped into action, and the gentleman is okay. The Press Conference will resume shortly."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Here&#39;s the moment a pharmaceutical executive collapsed in the Oval Office minutes ago. Reporters in the room identified him as Novo Nordisk executive Gordon Findlay, but the White House has not released a name. <a href="https://t.co/sXGwOI7asC">pic.twitter.com/sXGwOI7asC</a>&mdash; Anders Hagstrom (@Hagstrom_Anders) <a href="https://twitter.com/Hagstrom_Anders/status/1986499103228895477?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The event featured top pharmaceutical executives and administration officials. Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk announced a deal containing the GLP-1 weight loss drug. Both companies will offer their weight-loss drug at a significant lower price.&nbsp;

Novo Nordisk executive Gordon Findlay collapsed during President Trump’s obesity drug price cut event at the White House. He is now stable.

An elderly pharmaceutical executive collapsed at the White House during a press event on Thursday. The man is Gordon Findlay executive of Novo Nordisk. He collapsed as US President Donald Trump was announcing obesity drug price cuts. The man had reportedly visited the White House for the event. President Donald Trump and other dignitaries present at the White House quickly helped him. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later informed, “During the Most Favoured Nations Oval Office Announcement, a representative with one of the companies fainted. The White House Medical Unit quickly jumped into action, and the gentleman is okay. The Press Conference will resume shortly."

Novo Nordisk executive Gordon Findlay collapsed during President Trump’s obesity drug price cut event at the White House. He is now stable.

WATCH| Shocking moment as man collapses in front of Trump in the White House obesity-drug event

China has officially commissioned its most advanced aircraft carrier, the CNS Fujian, marking a decisive leap in the Asian nation’s race with the United States for blue-water supremacy. President Xi Jinping attended the commissioning ceremony held earlier this week in Hainan Province, according to state media reports on Friday (Nov 7). The Fujian heralds a new “three-carrier era” for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), and is being seen as a new chapter in the US–China naval rivalry.<h2>Why the Fujian aircraft carrier is significant</h2>The Fujian, under construction for several years, is the largest warship ever built in Asia and the world’s biggest conventionally powered carrier. Its CATOBAR (Catapult-Assisted Take-Off But Arrested Recovery) system is a first for China, replacing the ski-jump ramps used on its earlier carriers.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-7-nations-operating-the-most-aircraft-carriers-in-2025-where-does-india-stand-1762001245386">Top 7 nations operating the most aircraft carriers in 2025: Where does India stand?</a><h2>Fujian aircraft carrier has fully indigenous design</h2>The Fujian is the PLAN’s third and largest aircraft carrier, and its first to be fully indigenously designed and built. It surpasses both the Liaoning and Shandong carriers in size, sophistication and operational potential, displacing roughly 80,000 to 85,000 tonnes and measuring about 316 metres in length.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/china-new-warfare-mindset-fujian-drone-carriers-492946">China's new warfare mindset: Fujian &amp; drone carriers</a><h2>Fujian aircraft carrier can launch heavier aircraft</h2>The ship has three electromagnetic catapults, similar in concept to the US Navy’s EMALS system on the Gerald R &nbsp;Ford-class carriers. These catapults allow the Fujian to launch heavier and fully fuelled aircraft, dramatically improving sortie rates and mission flexibility. In September this year, Chinese state television broadcast footage showing successful catapult launches of the J-15T multirole fighter, the stealth J-35, and the KJ-600 airborne early-warning aircraft, demonstrating the carrier’s combat readiness.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-fujian-aircraft-carrier-to-be-commissioned-on-war-anniversary-next-month-1756009763279/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-fujian-aircraft-carrier-to-be-commissioned-on-war-anniversary-next-month-1756009763279/embed</a><h2>Fujian aircraft carrier of China can support 50 aircraft</h2>The Fujian’s flat-deck design and expanded hangar bays allow it to operate more than 50 aircraft, including fighters, early-warning planes, helicopters and drones. For the first time, China can field a true carrier air wing capable of sustained power projection far from its shores.<h2>A major technological step for the Chinese Navy</h2>The Fujian also carries advanced active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars, electronic warfare systems, and HQ-10 short-range surface-to-air missiles for close-in defence, supported by 30 mm close-in weapon system (CIWS) guns. It uses a conventional propulsion system—steam turbines with diesel-electric generators—which limits its endurance compared with America’s nuclear-powered supercarriers. The next Chinese carrier, reportedly the Type 004, is expected to be nuclear-powered, bridging that gap.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-now-has-the-technology-that-only-us-had-till-now-is-beijing-closing-the-gap-with-the-us-military-1758624349204">China now has the technology that only US had till now - Is Beijing closing the gap with the US military?</a><h2>Strategic implications of Fujian for South China Sea and West Pacific</h2>The Fujian strengthens China’s ability to project power across the Western Pacific and the South China Sea—waters long dominated by the naval forces of the United States and its allies. It also fits within Beijing’s long-term anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD) strategy, designed to deter or delay American intervention in a Taiwan or South China Sea conflict.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/big-boost-china-launches-most-advanced-aircraft-carrier-called-fujian-find-out-why-it-is-special-489015">Big boost: China launches 'most advanced' aircraft carrier called Fujian. Find out why it is special</a><h2>The US is closely watching Chinese naval modernisation and expansion</h2>For Washington and its allies, the Fujian’s entry into service is the clearest signal yet that China’s naval modernisation is accelerating at a pace unmatched since the Cold War. The US Navy still maintains overwhelming superiority, with 11 nuclear-powered supercarriers and decades of operational experience. Yet, the Fujian’s commissioning shows that China is rapidly closing the technological and capability gaps.As one defence analyst put it, the Fujian is not merely another bigger carrier, it is a blueprint for China’s global naval ambitions.

China’s new aircraft carrier, the CNS Fujian, has entered into service, making a major leap in its naval power and race with US. Fujian has electromagnetic catapults, boosting its blue-water reach and can challenge US dominance in the Indo-Pacific


China has officially commissioned its most advanced aircraft carrier, the CNS Fujian, marking a decisive leap in the Asian nation’s race with the United States for blue-water supremacy. President Xi Jinping attended the commissioning ceremony held earlier this week in Hainan Province, according to state media reports on Friday (Nov 7). The Fujian heralds a new “three-carrier era” for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), and is being seen as a new chapter in the US–China naval rivalry. Why the Fujian aircraft carrier is significant The Fujian, under construction for several years, is the largest warship ever built in Asia and the world’s biggest conventionally powered carrier. Its CATOBAR (Catapult-Assisted Take-Off But Arrested Recovery) system is a first for China, replacing the ski-jump ramps used on its earlier carriers. Also read: Top 7 nations operating the most aircraft carriers in 2025: Where does India stand? Fujian aircraft carrier has fully indigenous design The Fujian is the PLAN’s third and largest aircraft carrier, and its first to be fully indigenously designed and built. It surpasses both the Liaoning and Shandong carriers in size, sophistication and operational potential, displacing roughly 80,000 to 85,000 tonnes and measuring about 316 metres in length. Also read: China's new warfare mindset: Fujian & drone carriers Fujian aircraft carrier can launch heavier aircraft The ship has three electromagnetic catapults, similar in concept to the US Navy’s EMALS system on the Gerald R Ford-class carriers. These catapults allow the Fujian to launch heavier and fully fuelled aircraft, dramatically improving sortie rates and mission flexibility. In September this year, Chinese state television broadcast footage showing successful catapult launches of the J-15T multirole fighter, the stealth J-35, and the KJ-600 airborne early-warning aircraft, demonstrating the carrier’s combat readiness. https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-fujian-aircraft-carrier-to-be-commissioned-on-war-anniversary-next-month-1756009763279/embed Fujian aircraft carrier of China can support 50 aircraft The Fujian’s flat-deck design and expanded hangar bays allow it to operate more than 50 aircraft, including fighters, early-warning planes, helicopters and drones. For the first time, China can field a true carrier air wing capable of sustained power projection far from its shores. A major technological step for the Chinese Navy The Fujian also carries advanced active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars, electronic warfare systems, and HQ-10 short-range surface-to-air missiles for close-in defence, supported by 30 mm close-in weapon system (CIWS) guns. It uses a conventional propulsion system—steam turbines with diesel-electric generators—which limits its endurance compared with America’s nuclear-powered supercarriers. The next Chinese carrier, reportedly the Type 004, is expected to be nuclear-powered, bridging that gap. Also read: China now has the technology that only US had till now - Is Beijing closing the gap with the US military? Strategic implications of Fujian for South China Sea and West Pacific The Fujian strengthens China’s ability to project power across the Western Pacific and the South China Sea—waters long dominated by the naval forces of the United States and its allies. It also fits within Beijing’s long-term anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD) strategy, designed to deter or delay American intervention in a Taiwan or South China Sea conflict. Also read: Big boost: China launches 'most advanced' aircraft carrier called Fujian. Find out why it is special The US is closely watching Chinese naval modernisation and expansion For Washington and its allies, the Fujian’s entry into service is the clearest signal yet that China’s naval modernisation is accelerating at a pace unmatched since the Cold War. The US Navy still maintains overwhelming superiority, with 11 nuclear-powered supercarriers and decades of operational experience. Yet, the Fujian’s commissioning shows that China is rapidly closing the technological and capability gaps. As one defence analyst put it, the Fujian is not merely another bigger carrier, it is a blueprint for China’s global naval ambitions.

China’s new aircraft carrier, the CNS Fujian, has entered into service, making a major leap in its naval power and race with US. Fujian has electromagnetic catapults, boosting its blue-water reach and can challenge US dominance in the Indo-Pacific &nbsp;

Fujian: China's most advanced aircraft carrier enters service amid naval race with US. Know its capabilities, features

3I/ATLAS has now been a few times since perihelion. We have at least two new images of the comet after its encounter with the Sun. The first one was taken from the Lowell Observatory in Arizona, and the second was clicked by the R. Naves Observatory. The interstellar comet has also been pictured by the Virtual Telescope Project. 3I/ATLAS appears extremely bright in all these pictures, barring the presence of a tail. Almost all of these photos show a bright coma, but no tail. This has been a topic of debate ever since it was first observed on July 1, 2025. Towards September, it did grow a faint tail, as observed by the Gemini Observatory in live viewing. The discovery was made during a public outreach initiative organised by NSF NOIRLab. &nbsp;The session conducted on August 27 revealed that the object was starting to show signs of a comet, with a broad coma.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/first-photo-of-3i-atlas-taken-by-mars-orbiter-exomars-tgo-captures-bright-coma-but-no-tail-1759891801720">3I/Atlas photo taken by Mars orbiter: ExoMars (TGO) captures bright coma but no tail</a>&nbsp;<h2>3I/ATLAS photo taken from Mars</h2>But then, the comet swung by Mars on October 2-3. Orbiters from the US, Europe and China saw the object. The European Space Agency was the first to release a photo taken by its ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO). Interestingly, its Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System (CaSSIS) captured a bright coma, but no tail. ESA said that the "slightly fuzzy white dot moving downwards near the centre of the image" is 3I/ATLAS. ESA said that the photos do not show a tail, which is typically millions of kilometres long as comets move towards the Sun. But in the case of 3I/Atlas, it is much dimmer than the coma. "We can’t see the tail in the CaSSIS images, but it may become more visible in future observations as the comet continues to heat up and release more ice," the ESA said.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nasa-data-shows-3i-atlas-suddenly-sped-up-changed-path-after-perihelion-1762427938689">NASA database shows 3I/ATLAS suddenly sped up, changed path after perihelion</a><h2>China's orbiter takes photo of 3I/ATLAS from Mars</h2>However, this did not happen. The second photo taken by China's Tianwen-1 orbiter on October 3 was released by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Thursday (Nov 6). It shows a faint, fuzzy ball of light coma, a cloud of gas and dust which appears as volatile ice vaporises. The space agency's statement mentions that "the comet's distinctive features" are visible and consist of "a nucleus and a surrounding coma, with a diameter reaching several thousand kilometres," with no mention of a tail. "Based on this observational data, researchers are conducting further in-depth studies of ATLAS."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-lacks-clear-cometary-tail-in-new-images-post-perihelion-1762398494239">3I/ATLAS lacks clear cometary tail in new images post-perihelion, as 2 new oddities are added</a><h2>No tail in any post-perihelion images</h2>3I/ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on October 29-30. It wasn't visible for a long time in this position, but it is now emerging from its glare. It has been imaged by some astronomers, and none of the pictures show a tail, only a bright ball of light. Scientists are intrigued by its behaviour, especially since it brightened up way too much, showed sudden acceleration and changed trajectory after swinging by the Sun. None of these behaviours has any conclusive cause yet.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Several photos of 3I/ATLAS have been released in the past few days, all of which show a bright and fuzzy dot in space. Interestingly, none of them shows a tail, something that typically defines a comet. It has also gained speed and changed path, as per NASA data.

3I/ATLAS has now been a few times since perihelion. We have at least two new images of the comet after its encounter with the Sun. The first one was taken from the Lowell Observatory in Arizona, and the second was clicked by the R. Naves Observatory. The interstellar comet has also been pictured by the Virtual Telescope Project. 3I/ATLAS appears extremely bright in all these pictures, barring the presence of a tail. Almost all of these photos show a bright coma, but no tail. This has been a topic of debate ever since it was first observed on July 1, 2025. Towards September, it did grow a faint tail, as observed by the Gemini Observatory in live viewing. The discovery was made during a public outreach initiative organised by NSF NOIRLab. The session conducted on August 27 revealed that the object was starting to show signs of a comet, with a broad coma. Also Read: 3I/Atlas photo taken by Mars orbiter: ExoMars (TGO) captures bright coma but no tail 3I/ATLAS photo taken from Mars But then, the comet swung by Mars on October 2-3. Orbiters from the US, Europe and China saw the object. The European Space Agency was the first to release a photo taken by its ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO). Interestingly, its Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System (CaSSIS) captured a bright coma, but no tail. ESA said that the "slightly fuzzy white dot moving downwards near the centre of the image" is 3I/ATLAS. ESA said that the photos do not show a tail, which is typically millions of kilometres long as comets move towards the Sun. But in the case of 3I/Atlas, it is much dimmer than the coma. "We can’t see the tail in the CaSSIS images, but it may become more visible in future observations as the comet continues to heat up and release more ice," the ESA said. Also Read: NASA database shows 3I/ATLAS suddenly sped up, changed path after perihelion China's orbiter takes photo of 3I/ATLAS from Mars However, this did not happen. The second photo taken by China's Tianwen-1 orbiter on October 3 was released by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Thursday (Nov 6). It shows a faint, fuzzy ball of light coma, a cloud of gas and dust which appears as volatile ice vaporises. The space agency's statement mentions that "the comet's distinctive features" are visible and consist of "a nucleus and a surrounding coma, with a diameter reaching several thousand kilometres," with no mention of a tail. "Based on this observational data, researchers are conducting further in-depth studies of ATLAS." Also Read: 3I/ATLAS lacks clear cometary tail in new images post-perihelion, as 2 new oddities are added No tail in any post-perihelion images 3I/ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on October 29-30. It wasn't visible for a long time in this position, but it is now emerging from its glare. It has been imaged by some astronomers, and none of the pictures show a tail, only a bright ball of light. Scientists are intrigued by its behaviour, especially since it brightened up way too much, showed sudden acceleration and changed trajectory after swinging by the Sun. None of these behaviours has any conclusive cause yet.

Several photos of 3I/ATLAS have been released in the past few days, all of which show a bright and fuzzy dot in space. Interestingly, none of them shows a tail, something that typically defines a comet. It has also gained speed and changed path, as per NASA data.

3I/ATLAS post-perihelion photos and China's Mars orbiter image show a tail-less fuzzy dot

American recording artist Brittany Porter was shocked after she recently learnt that she had married Malaysian Sultan Muhammad V a year ago. In fact, this realisation didn't come until after she was even separated, and she remained oblivious to it for a long time. Sultan Muhammad V is the ruler of the Malaysian state of Kelantan. Porter has come out with all the details of what happened between them and how he cut her off without any intimation. She says that following luxury trips, shopping sprees and more, they had a ceremony in Oman, which she believed was an engagement. However, after the Sultan ghosted her almost a year later, she realised that what they had was in fact the nikah, the Muslim religious ceremony. Now she is asking for a proper divorce.&nbsp;Porter met the Sultan in January 2024 in New York through mutual friends. "We had this instant chemistry and good banter," the singer told This Week in Asia, adding that he was "intelligent" and has a "cute British accent." “We were just friends at first, but we started talking every day and the next thing you know …” He started splurging on her, taking her and her friends on expensive holidays to Thailand and the Middle East, buying luxury bags, jewellery, blue diamonds "matching her eyes" and more. He loves hotels; he probably spent millions on them for our trips,” Porter said.&nbsp;<h2>In Malaysia, she was expected to wear and dress in a particular way</h2>Things took a turn when they returned to Malaysia. Everyone started calling her &nbsp;“Che Puan”, a courtesy title for non-royal women who marry senior royalty. She was told to dress and act a certain way, and her shopping expenses and their schedules became points of conflict. Her current clothes did not cut it in Malaysia. "We went on shopping trips to get new clothes, but then he’d complain about how much I spent even though we’d spent lots more before," Porter said, adding that she believes he was upset about something else but used money as an excuse. She then had a miscarriage in July, and in October, the Sultan blocked her.&nbsp;She went to Malaysia and then Singapore, but he did not let her reach his hotel room. "He wouldn’t answer his door, so I got a room there and kept texting, asking if he wanted to talk. In the middle of the night, he just got on a plane and left. His butler texted me, apologising," she said. The Sultan then contacted one of her friends and told her they were "separated." Ported was shocked to hear this since she didn't even know they were married. "I’ve gone from thinking I was a fiancée to realising I was married to now being separated," she said. “In April 2024, we went on our first trip together to Oman...they brought an imam out and I did the whole conversion, but he didn’t teach me all that much about Islam,” she said.&nbsp;After learning about Islamic divorce, she checked her phone for a message where he might have given her triple talak. "I learned about the Islamic divorce method of talak and checked old texts to see if he had talak-ed me, but there’s nothing along those lines,” she said. Now she is asking for closure, and a "proper divorce, a proper apology." She has now written songs about her heartbreak and betrayal. &nbsp;

A singer from California started an expensive romance with a Sultan of Malaysia, got married to him and didn't know about it until a year later. The Sultan showered her with gifts and holidays and then ghosted her. He then told her friend they were separated.

American recording artist Brittany Porter was shocked after she recently learnt that she had married Malaysian Sultan Muhammad V a year ago. In fact, this realisation didn't come until after she was even separated, and she remained oblivious to it for a long time. Sultan Muhammad V is the ruler of the Malaysian state of Kelantan. Porter has come out with all the details of what happened between them and how he cut her off without any intimation. She says that following luxury trips, shopping sprees and more, they had a ceremony in Oman, which she believed was an engagement. However, after the Sultan ghosted her almost a year later, she realised that what they had was in fact the nikah, the Muslim religious ceremony. Now she is asking for a proper divorce. Porter met the Sultan in January 2024 in New York through mutual friends. "We had this instant chemistry and good banter," the singer told This Week in Asia, adding that he was "intelligent" and has a "cute British accent." “We were just friends at first, but we started talking every day and the next thing you know …” He started splurging on her, taking her and her friends on expensive holidays to Thailand and the Middle East, buying luxury bags, jewellery, blue diamonds "matching her eyes" and more. He loves hotels; he probably spent millions on them for our trips,” Porter said. In Malaysia, she was expected to wear and dress in a particular way Things took a turn when they returned to Malaysia. Everyone started calling her “Che Puan”, a courtesy title for non-royal women who marry senior royalty. She was told to dress and act a certain way, and her shopping expenses and their schedules became points of conflict. Her current clothes did not cut it in Malaysia. "We went on shopping trips to get new clothes, but then he’d complain about how much I spent even though we’d spent lots more before," Porter said, adding that she believes he was upset about something else but used money as an excuse. She then had a miscarriage in July, and in October, the Sultan blocked her. She went to Malaysia and then Singapore, but he did not let her reach his hotel room. "He wouldn’t answer his door, so I got a room there and kept texting, asking if he wanted to talk. In the middle of the night, he just got on a plane and left. His butler texted me, apologising," she said. The Sultan then contacted one of her friends and told her they were "separated." Ported was shocked to hear this since she didn't even know they were married. "I’ve gone from thinking I was a fiancée to realising I was married to now being separated," she said. “In April 2024, we went on our first trip together to Oman...they brought an imam out and I did the whole conversion, but he didn’t teach me all that much about Islam,” she said. After learning about Islamic divorce, she checked her phone for a message where he might have given her triple talak. "I learned about the Islamic divorce method of talak and checked old texts to see if he had talak-ed me, but there’s nothing along those lines,” she said. Now she is asking for closure, and a "proper divorce, a proper apology." She has now written songs about her heartbreak and betrayal.

A singer from California started an expensive romance with a Sultan of Malaysia, got married to him and didn't know about it until a year later. The Sultan showered her with gifts and holidays and then ghosted her. He then told her friend they were separated.

California singer learnt she was 'separated' from a sultan. She didn't even know she was married

As the US government shutdown still getting dragged on, millions of Americans, who were expected to fly this month, could face problems. From Friday (Nov 7), the Trump administration will reduce the flights at 40 airports across the US - if the government shutdown continues.&nbsp;A preliminary list has been prepared that mentions sites expected to be impacted. The Federal Aviation Administration’s “Core 30” airports are among cities on the list, CNN reported.&nbsp;Which 40 airports will be impacted?&nbsp;The airports include: New York City’s three major hubs and large airports in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, Phoenix, Seattle, and Washington, DC, as per CNN.&nbsp;"As we start to implement this drawdown in service, it will be restricted to these 40 high volume traffic markets," FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said.&nbsp;"We’re going to ask the airlines to work with us collaboratively to reduce their schedules," he added.&nbsp;Traffic at the airports affected by this move will decrease by 10 per cent. “We are working with the federal government to understand all details of the new reduction mandate and will strive to mitigate impacts to passengers and shippers,” Airlines for America, the industry trade group, said in a statement.&nbsp;What if you already have a plan?&nbsp;Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle posted on Instagram, “If you are flying Friday or in the next ten days and need to be there or don’t want to be stranded, I highly recommend booking a backup ticket on another carrier."&nbsp;He told the passengers not to book a basic ticket. "For example, book Economy on Frontier so you can reuse the ticket value as changes are free or you can get a credit,” Biffle wrote.&nbsp;“If your flight is cancelled your chances of being stranded are high so I would simply have a backup ticket on another airline," he added.&nbsp;Why is this happening?&nbsp;This is the result of the US government shutdown, which has prevented many federal employees from getting paid since it began on October 1.

The airports include: New York City three major hubs and large airports in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, Phoenix, Seattle, and Washington, DC, as per CNN.



As the US government shutdown still getting dragged on, millions of Americans, who were expected to fly this month, could face problems. From Friday (Nov 7), the Trump administration will reduce the flights at 40 airports across the US - if the government shutdown continues. A preliminary list has been prepared that mentions sites expected to be impacted. The Federal Aviation Administration’s “Core 30” airports are among cities on the list, CNN reported. Which 40 airports will be impacted? The airports include: New York City’s three major hubs and large airports in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, Phoenix, Seattle, and Washington, DC, as per CNN. "As we start to implement this drawdown in service, it will be restricted to these 40 high volume traffic markets," FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said. "We’re going to ask the airlines to work with us collaboratively to reduce their schedules," he added. Traffic at the airports affected by this move will decrease by 10 per cent. “We are working with the federal government to understand all details of the new reduction mandate and will strive to mitigate impacts to passengers and shippers,” Airlines for America, the industry trade group, said in a statement. What if you already have a plan? Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle posted on Instagram, “If you are flying Friday or in the next ten days and need to be there or don’t want to be stranded, I highly recommend booking a backup ticket on another carrier." He told the passengers not to book a basic ticket. "For example, book Economy on Frontier so you can reuse the ticket value as changes are free or you can get a credit,” Biffle wrote. “If your flight is cancelled your chances of being stranded are high so I would simply have a backup ticket on another airline," he added. Why is this happening? This is the result of the US government shutdown, which has prevented many federal employees from getting paid since it began on October 1.

The airports include: New York City’s three major hubs and large airports in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, Phoenix, Seattle, and Washington, DC, as per CNN.&nbsp;

Have a flight from US in November? Govt shutdown may affect your travel plans. Here’s what to do if you have booked your tickets

New York has finally got its new mayor - Zohran Mamdani. He is a socialist, the first Indian-origin, first Muslim, and the youngest mayor of the City. His election campaign had a vast impact not only on New Yorkers but also outside America. Choosing a South Asian person, a Muslim person in New York, is a huge deal. And the person who was behind Mamdani's poll campaign success is Maya Handa - his campaign manager.&nbsp;Handa and her team's effort resulted in the historical win of Mamdani in the mayoral election on November 4 - despite the constant effort of the US President Donald Trump, who urged Americans multiple times not to vote for Mamdani.&nbsp;After the election results, Handa has gained global recognition for her extraordinary efforts. She took over Mamdani's poll campaign from Elise Bisgaard-Church after the 34-year-old moved into the role of chief advisor. By that time, she had already worked with Mamdani during his tenure in the New York State Assembly.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/rama-duwaji-s-outfit-at-zohran-mamdani-s-victory-bash-had-a-message-that-not-many-talked-about-1762436223637">Rama Duwaji's outfit at Zohran Mamdani's victory bash had a message that not many talked about</a>&nbsp;A New York Times report said that Handa has a strong record of managing progressive campaigns. She has previously worked with the Working Families Party, a key progressive force in New York City politics.&nbsp;The extravaganza campaign, focused heavily on Gen-Z, paid off as over two million New Yorkers cast their ballots. In the previous election, around 1.1 million voters turned in.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/zohran-mamdani-and-wife-rama-duwaji-s-love-story-might-restore-your-faith-in-dating-apps-1751008624066">Zohran Mamdani and wife Rama Duwaji's love story might restore your faith in dating apps</a>&nbsp;"To my campaign team, who believed when no one else did and who took an electoral project and turned it into so much more: I will never be able to express the depth of my gratitude. You can sleep now," said Mamdani in his victory speech.

After the election results, Handa has gained global recognition for her extraordinary efforts. She took over the Mamdani poll campaign from Elise Bisgaard-Church after the 34-year-old moved into the role of chief advisor. 

New York has finally got its new mayor - Zohran Mamdani. He is a socialist, the first Indian-origin, first Muslim, and the youngest mayor of the City. His election campaign had a vast impact not only on New Yorkers but also outside America. Choosing a South Asian person, a Muslim person in New York, is a huge deal. And the person who was behind Mamdani's poll campaign success is Maya Handa - his campaign manager. Handa and her team's effort resulted in the historical win of Mamdani in the mayoral election on November 4 - despite the constant effort of the US President Donald Trump, who urged Americans multiple times not to vote for Mamdani. After the election results, Handa has gained global recognition for her extraordinary efforts. She took over Mamdani's poll campaign from Elise Bisgaard-Church after the 34-year-old moved into the role of chief advisor. By that time, she had already worked with Mamdani during his tenure in the New York State Assembly. Also read: Rama Duwaji's outfit at Zohran Mamdani's victory bash had a message that not many talked about A New York Times report said that Handa has a strong record of managing progressive campaigns. She has previously worked with the Working Families Party, a key progressive force in New York City politics. The extravaganza campaign, focused heavily on Gen-Z, paid off as over two million New Yorkers cast their ballots. In the previous election, around 1.1 million voters turned in. Also read: Zohran Mamdani and wife Rama Duwaji's love story might restore your faith in dating apps "To my campaign team, who believed when no one else did and who took an electoral project and turned it into so much more: I will never be able to express the depth of my gratitude. You can sleep now," said Mamdani in his victory speech.

After the election results, Handa has gained global recognition for her extraordinary efforts. She took over Mamdani's poll campaign from Elise Bisgaard-Church after the 34-year-old moved into the role of chief advisor.&nbsp;

Behind Zohran Mamdani's historic win is a woman. Hint: It's not his wife

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A Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has sparked controversy after his claim that 'Jana Gana Man' - India's national anthem- is in reality a British anthem. Then minister, Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri from Karnataka, claimed that the anthem was composed to welcome the British. The claim was heavily slammed by Congress leader Priyank Kharge, who said, "Another day, another RSS “WhatsApp history” lesson. @BJP4Karnataka MP Sri. Kageri now claims our National Anthem is “British.” Utter Nonsense."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-assembly-election-2025-will-unemployment-change-the-game-for-tejashwi-yadav-or-women-voters-be-proven-silent-deciders-for-nitish-kumar-1762375366941">Bihar assembly election 2025: Will unemployment and women be silent deciders?</a>&nbsp;Kharge also pointed out that Rabindranath Tagore penned the stanza, Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata, in 1911. It is the same stanza that later became India’s national anthem.&nbsp;"Tagore also clarified in 1937 &amp; 1939 that it hails the “Dispenser of India’s destiny,” and “could never be George V, George VI, or any other George," Kharge wrote.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-gurudwaras-only-for-sikhs-indian-hindu-pilgrims-denied-entry-to-nankana-sahib-in-pakistan-1762356494333">'Gurudwaras only for Sikhs'? Indian Hindu pilgrims denied entry to Nankana Sahib in Pakistan</a>&nbsp;"There was a strong chorus to make Vande Mataram the national anthem. However, our ancestors decided that along with Vande Mataram, Jana Gana Mana, which was composed to welcome the British, should also be included. Today, we have accepted it and continue to follow it," NDTV quoted the leader as saying.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-got-our-a-es-handed-to-us-vivek-ramaswamy-thinks-republicans-need-to-learn-2-things-after-mamdani-s-win-1762348114786">‘We got our a**es handed to us’: Vivek Ramaswamy thinks Republicans need to learn 2 things after Mamdani’s win</a>

Kharge also pointed out that Rabindranath Tagore penned the stanza, Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata, in 1911. It is the same stanza that later became India’s national anthem.



A Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has sparked controversy after his claim that 'Jana Gana Man' - India's national anthem- is in reality a British anthem. Then minister, Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri from Karnataka, claimed that the anthem was composed to welcome the British. The claim was heavily slammed by Congress leader Priyank Kharge, who said, "Another day, another RSS “WhatsApp history” lesson. @BJP4Karnataka MP Sri. Kageri now claims our National Anthem is “British.” Utter Nonsense." Also read: Bihar assembly election 2025: Will unemployment and women be silent deciders? Kharge also pointed out that Rabindranath Tagore penned the stanza, Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata, in 1911. It is the same stanza that later became India’s national anthem. "Tagore also clarified in 1937 & 1939 that it hails the “Dispenser of India’s destiny,” and “could never be George V, George VI, or any other George," Kharge wrote. Also read: 'Gurudwaras only for Sikhs'? Indian Hindu pilgrims denied entry to Nankana Sahib in Pakistan "There was a strong chorus to make Vande Mataram the national anthem. However, our ancestors decided that along with Vande Mataram, Jana Gana Mana, which was composed to welcome the British, should also be included. Today, we have accepted it and continue to follow it," NDTV quoted the leader as saying. Also read: ‘We got our a**es handed to us’: Vivek Ramaswamy thinks Republicans need to learn 2 things after Mamdani’s win

Kharge also pointed out that Rabindranath Tagore penned the stanza, Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata, in 1911. It is the same stanza that later became India’s national anthem.&nbsp;

Is 'Jana Gana Mana’ a British anthem? BJP leader sparks controversy, Congress says...

According to a report, <a href="https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/tools/sbdb_lookup.html#/?sstr=3I%2FATLAS">NASA database</a> about the position and the movement of 3I/ATLAS shows that the comet shifted unexpectedly near the Sun. &nbsp;In fact, it has changed trajectory as it moves on a path that will bring it close to Earth in December, the Daily Mail reported. It has also sped up immensely compared to its original speed when it was observed in the solar system. The space agency's figures confirm that something moved the object off its predicted path with an extra 'kick'. <a href="https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/tools/sbdb_lookup.html#/?sstr=3I%2FATLAS">NASA </a>has an easy answer for it - that the Sun's gravity pushed it away just when it reached perihelion. However, other scientists are not so sure about it. 3I/ATLAS was travelling at 209,000 km/hr when it was discovered in July. But after reaching perihelion on October 29, it has picked up further speed and is now soaring at approximately 244,000 km/hr.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-lacks-clear-cometary-tail-in-new-images-post-perihelion-1762398494239">3I/ATLAS lacks clear cometary tail in new images post-perihelion, as 2 new oddities are added</a>&nbsp;<h2>Sudden movement is beyond the control of Sun's gravity</h2>NASA reportedly confirmed for the first time on Tuesday that its course has suddenly shifted "beyond gravity's control," Daily Mail reported. This happened right after perihelion. At this point, 3I/ATLAS was not visible from Earth as it was hiding in the Sun's glare. Harvard scientist <a href="https://avi-loeb.medium.com/first-evidence-for-a-non-gravitational-acceleration-of-3i-atlas-at-perihelion-2698f6a453fe">Avi Loeb</a> is expecting the object to have at least a 5 billion-ton cloud of gas and dust around it. Astronomers don't yet have evidence that 3I/ATLAS has released anywhere close to this much gas, which would qualify it to be a comet. However, if that does not happen, then it means that something else is powering 3I/ATLAS and could be a sign of a "terrestrial engine." This would also explain the sudden boost in speed.&nbsp;But this push has dropped down in the past few days, and even this is not linked to the Sun's gravity, according to NASA. All this could be related to at least 13% loss of mass in 3I/ATLAS near the Sun, since this would create so much gas that the comet would zoom off suddenly. But this is merely conjecture, and astronomers are yet to see proof of this occurrence. 3I/ATLAS is now becoming visible from Earth. But the best images will only emerge by the end of November and in December, when it will get closest to Earth. The James Webb Space Telescope will be looking for this massive cloud of gas and dust, which will finally ascertain the makeup of this interstellar object.&nbsp;

NASA data shows that 3I/ATLAS picked up speed after perihelion and slightly diverted from its path after reaching the nearest point to the Sun. Meanwhile, NASA has yet to release the photo it took of 3I/ATLAS from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. 

According to a report, NASA database about the position and the movement of 3I/ATLAS shows that the comet shifted unexpectedly near the Sun. In fact, it has changed trajectory as it moves on a path that will bring it close to Earth in December, the Daily Mail reported. It has also sped up immensely compared to its original speed when it was observed in the solar system. The space agency's figures confirm that something moved the object off its predicted path with an extra 'kick'. NASA has an easy answer for it - that the Sun's gravity pushed it away just when it reached perihelion. However, other scientists are not so sure about it. 3I/ATLAS was travelling at 209,000 km/hr when it was discovered in July. But after reaching perihelion on October 29, it has picked up further speed and is now soaring at approximately 244,000 km/hr. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS lacks clear cometary tail in new images post-perihelion, as 2 new oddities are added Sudden movement is beyond the control of Sun's gravity NASA reportedly confirmed for the first time on Tuesday that its course has suddenly shifted "beyond gravity's control," Daily Mail reported. This happened right after perihelion. At this point, 3I/ATLAS was not visible from Earth as it was hiding in the Sun's glare. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb is expecting the object to have at least a 5 billion-ton cloud of gas and dust around it. Astronomers don't yet have evidence that 3I/ATLAS has released anywhere close to this much gas, which would qualify it to be a comet. However, if that does not happen, then it means that something else is powering 3I/ATLAS and could be a sign of a "terrestrial engine." This would also explain the sudden boost in speed. But this push has dropped down in the past few days, and even this is not linked to the Sun's gravity, according to NASA. All this could be related to at least 13% loss of mass in 3I/ATLAS near the Sun, since this would create so much gas that the comet would zoom off suddenly. But this is merely conjecture, and astronomers are yet to see proof of this occurrence. 3I/ATLAS is now becoming visible from Earth. But the best images will only emerge by the end of November and in December, when it will get closest to Earth. The James Webb Space Telescope will be looking for this massive cloud of gas and dust, which will finally ascertain the makeup of this interstellar object.

NASA data shows that 3I/ATLAS picked up speed after perihelion and slightly diverted from its path after reaching the nearest point to the Sun, a report suggests. Meanwhile, NASA has yet to release the photo it took of 3I/ATLAS from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.&nbsp;

NASA database shows 3I/ATLAS suddenly sped up, changed path after perihelion: Report

The United States conducted a test launch of Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) on Wednesday. The launch took place days after President Donald Trump directed the military to restart nuclear weapons testing for the first time in over 30 years. The test of an unarmed nuclear-capable missile was conducted by the Air Force Global Strike Command from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.&nbsp;According to a report by the New York Post, officials confirmed that the codename of the test was GT 254, which went off successfully. They added that the missile travelled several miles before landing near the Army’s Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defence Test Site in the Marshall Islands.&nbsp;The official of the US Air Force also confirmed that the launch had been scheduled months in advance, but it was delayed after President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon last week to prepare for renewed nuclear weapons tests.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Trump's announcement on his Truth social for restarting the nuclear weapons testing was not immediately clear whether he was referring to nuclear-explosive testing, which would be carried out by the National Nuclear Security Administration, or flight testing of nuclear-capable missiles, according to a report in the news agency Reuters.&nbsp;In fact, other than North Korea, most recently in 2017, no nuclear power country has carried out explosive nuclear testing in over 25 years. Given the directive of &nbsp;President Trump to resume broader testing, including potentially underground or explosive nuclear tests, this missile launch may signal the beginning of a shift toward a more assertive nuclear posture.<h3>What does this mean militarily and strategically?</h3>At first, the continuation of nuclear tests reinforced the US commitment to its nuclear delivery systems (land-based ICBMs, submarine-launched missiles, and air-launched weapons). The Minuteman system, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, remains the land-leg, often the most provocative leg for adversaries, as its activation is quite visible and quick to launch.&nbsp;Second, the broader policy change suggested by the Trump administration could prompt a new arms-race dynamic. If Russia or China view the US as abandoning its 1992 test moratorium, they may feel compelled to respond in kind — undermining decades of non-proliferation efforts.&nbsp;Reacting to the announcement, the head of the Vienna-based Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation, Robert Floyd, expressed alarm. In addition, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has also continuously stated that the risks related to the nuclear test are already alarmingly high and urged countries to avoid all actions that miscalculate or escalate with "catastrophic" consequences, said deputy UN spokesperson Farhan Haq, Reuters reported.&nbsp;"As he has said, we must never forget the disastrous legacy of over 2,000 nuclear weapons tests carried out over the last 80 years, and that nuclear testing can never be permitted under any circumstances," said added.<h3>What are the international and diplomatic repercussions?</h3>Resuming this nuclear test can strain relations with allies committed to disarmament and dilute US moral leadership on arms control. It could also hamper several treaties like the Treaty on the Non‑Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) less effective, as opponents of proliferation argue that leading powers must refrain from testing themselves.&nbsp;On the diplomatic front, if the US continue to do so, it will give reasons to several other nations like China, Russia and possibly North Korea to conduct or continue their nuclear test, creating a threat to their neighbours.&nbsp;While the Minuteman III launch was reported as a routine launch, the context surrounding it and recent presidential statements have heightened its significance. However, this could make a return to an era of great-power nuclear rivalry, signalling that the US intends to refresh its nuclear posture.&nbsp;However, the United States Space Force said in a post on X that the “purpose of this test launch program is to validate and verify the safety, security, effectiveness and readiness of the weapon system.”

The test of an unarmed nuclear-capable missile was conducted by the Air Force Global Strike Command from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The codemane of the test was GT 254, which went off successfully. 

The United States conducted a test launch of Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) on Wednesday. The launch took place days after President Donald Trump directed the military to restart nuclear weapons testing for the first time in over 30 years. The test of an unarmed nuclear-capable missile was conducted by the Air Force Global Strike Command from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. According to a report by the New York Post, officials confirmed that the codename of the test was GT 254, which went off successfully. They added that the missile travelled several miles before landing near the Army’s Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defence Test Site in the Marshall Islands. The official of the US Air Force also confirmed that the launch had been scheduled months in advance, but it was delayed after President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon last week to prepare for renewed nuclear weapons tests. Meanwhile, Trump's announcement on his Truth social for restarting the nuclear weapons testing was not immediately clear whether he was referring to nuclear-explosive testing, which would be carried out by the National Nuclear Security Administration, or flight testing of nuclear-capable missiles, according to a report in the news agency Reuters. In fact, other than North Korea, most recently in 2017, no nuclear power country has carried out explosive nuclear testing in over 25 years. Given the directive of President Trump to resume broader testing, including potentially underground or explosive nuclear tests, this missile launch may signal the beginning of a shift toward a more assertive nuclear posture. What does this mean militarily and strategically? At first, the continuation of nuclear tests reinforced the US commitment to its nuclear delivery systems (land-based ICBMs, submarine-launched missiles, and air-launched weapons). The Minuteman system, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, remains the land-leg, often the most provocative leg for adversaries, as its activation is quite visible and quick to launch. Second, the broader policy change suggested by the Trump administration could prompt a new arms-race dynamic. If Russia or China view the US as abandoning its 1992 test moratorium, they may feel compelled to respond in kind — undermining decades of non-proliferation efforts. Reacting to the announcement, the head of the Vienna-based Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation, Robert Floyd, expressed alarm. In addition, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has also continuously stated that the risks related to the nuclear test are already alarmingly high and urged countries to avoid all actions that miscalculate or escalate with "catastrophic" consequences, said deputy UN spokesperson Farhan Haq, Reuters reported. "As he has said, we must never forget the disastrous legacy of over 2,000 nuclear weapons tests carried out over the last 80 years, and that nuclear testing can never be permitted under any circumstances," said added. What are the international and diplomatic repercussions? Resuming this nuclear test can strain relations with allies committed to disarmament and dilute US moral leadership on arms control. It could also hamper several treaties like the Treaty on the Non‑Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) less effective, as opponents of proliferation argue that leading powers must refrain from testing themselves. On the diplomatic front, if the US continue to do so, it will give reasons to several other nations like China, Russia and possibly North Korea to conduct or continue their nuclear test, creating a threat to their neighbours. While the Minuteman III launch was reported as a routine launch, the context surrounding it and recent presidential statements have heightened its significance. However, this could make a return to an era of great-power nuclear rivalry, signalling that the US intends to refresh its nuclear posture. However, the United States Space Force said in a post on X that the “purpose of this test launch program is to validate and verify the safety, security, effectiveness and readiness of the weapon system.”

The test of an unarmed nuclear-capable missile was conducted by the Air Force Global Strike Command from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The codemane of the test was GT 254, which went off successfully.&nbsp;

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It has emerged that China-made vehicles exported to foreign countries can, in theory, be stopped or switched off via remote access from China. This raises the question: Can Chinese defence exports also be controlled remotely? The issue of remote control came to light in Norway, where public transport authorities discovered their buses could be accessed from abroad.<h2>Norway electric buses can be stopped remotely</h2>Ruter, Oslo’s public transport operator, found during a security audit of Chinese-made Yutong electric buses that the vehicles had embedded mobile network connections and remote software access. This allowed the manufacturer to perform diagnostics and updates, which means the buses could potentially be disabled remotely. In response, Ruter removed SIM cards from the buses’ modems to mitigate the risk.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-check-for-any-backdoor-xi-s-light-hearted-warning-on-phones-he-gifted-to-s-korea-president-yes-someone-can-crack-your-phone-for-spying-1762156032147">'Check for any backdoor', Xi's light-hearted warning on phones he gifted to S Korea president. Yes, someone can crack your phone for spying</a><h2>Denmark reviews Chinese-made buses over remote access fears</h2>Denmark’s Movia launched a review of its Chinese-made bus fleet.&nbsp;No actual remote disabling incidents have been reported, but the situation highlights that exported vehicles can have embedded remote access, ostensibly for maintenance or diagnostic purposes.Also read: <a href="OpenAI bans suspected China-linked accounts for seeking surveillance proposals">OpenAI bans suspected China-linked accounts for seeking surveillance proposals</a><h2>Remote access in military equipment: A potential worry for future</h2>Chinese export drones, such as the Wing Loong series, include ‘geofencing technology’ that prevents their use in Chinese airspace. If a drone crosses a restricted boundary, it can automatically stop or return to its launch point. These features are intended to prevent misuse against China, but demonstrate that exported military equipment can incorporate mechanisms for limiting or controlling their operation.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-surveillance-built-on-u-s-tech-report-1757766906160/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-surveillance-built-on-u-s-tech-report-1757766906160/embed</a><h2>Fighter jets, frigates can have remote software update features</h2>Chinese-made fighter jets, such as the JF-17 jointly produced with Pakistan, include advanced avionics and data links that support over-the-air software updates and diagnostics. Analysts have warned that chips and systems from China could theoretically include backdoors. However, there is no verified evidence of China remotely controlling or disabling exported jets.Chinese-built frigates, such as the Type 054A/P class sold to Pakistan, integrate networked systems for software updates and diagnostics, which could theoretically allow remote access, though no incidents have been reported.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-countries-with-the-most-powerful-internet-surveillance-capabilities-1759435437882">5 countries with the most powerful internet surveillance capabilities</a><h2>Why China embeds remote access</h2>In civilian products like buses, remote access is generally intended for maintenance and fleet management. For military exports, buyers often require co-production, local maintenance, and restrictions on supplier access to reduce the possibility of remote control. Nonetheless, the presence of remote-access capabilities and geofencing demonstrates that China has the technical ability to embed controls into equipment it exports.The cases involving China-made vehicles provide examples of built-in remote access that could potentially allow the manufacturers to disable them. They highlight supply-chain and software vulnerabilities. Buyers of both civilian and military equipment are now paying closer attention to digital and software security as part of overall procurement risk assessments

China-made vehicles and export drones can be remotely accessed or disabled. Remote control of Chinese equipment, both civilian and defence, could be a security threat of the future.
 

It has emerged that China-made vehicles exported to foreign countries can, in theory, be stopped or switched off via remote access from China. This raises the question: Can Chinese defence exports also be controlled remotely? The issue of remote control came to light in Norway, where public transport authorities discovered their buses could be accessed from abroad. Norway electric buses can be stopped remotely Ruter, Oslo’s public transport operator, found during a security audit of Chinese-made Yutong electric buses that the vehicles had embedded mobile network connections and remote software access. This allowed the manufacturer to perform diagnostics and updates, which means the buses could potentially be disabled remotely. In response, Ruter removed SIM cards from the buses’ modems to mitigate the risk. Also read: 'Check for any backdoor', Xi's light-hearted warning on phones he gifted to S Korea president. Yes, someone can crack your phone for spying Denmark reviews Chinese-made buses over remote access fears Denmark’s Movia launched a review of its Chinese-made bus fleet. No actual remote disabling incidents have been reported, but the situation highlights that exported vehicles can have embedded remote access, ostensibly for maintenance or diagnostic purposes. Also read: OpenAI bans suspected China-linked accounts for seeking surveillance proposals Remote access in military equipment: A potential worry for future Chinese export drones, such as the Wing Loong series, include ‘geofencing technology’ that prevents their use in Chinese airspace. If a drone crosses a restricted boundary, it can automatically stop or return to its launch point. These features are intended to prevent misuse against China, but demonstrate that exported military equipment can incorporate mechanisms for limiting or controlling their operation. https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-surveillance-built-on-u-s-tech-report-1757766906160/embed Fighter jets, frigates can have remote software update features Chinese-made fighter jets, such as the JF-17 jointly produced with Pakistan, include advanced avionics and data links that support over-the-air software updates and diagnostics. Analysts have warned that chips and systems from China could theoretically include backdoors. However, there is no verified evidence of China remotely controlling or disabling exported jets. Chinese-built frigates, such as the Type 054A/P class sold to Pakistan, integrate networked systems for software updates and diagnostics, which could theoretically allow remote access, though no incidents have been reported. Also read: 5 countries with the most powerful internet surveillance capabilities Why China embeds remote access In civilian products like buses, remote access is generally intended for maintenance and fleet management. For military exports, buyers often require co-production, local maintenance, and restrictions on supplier access to reduce the possibility of remote control. Nonetheless, the presence of remote-access capabilities and geofencing demonstrates that China has the technical ability to embed controls into equipment it exports. The cases involving China-made vehicles provide examples of built-in remote access that could potentially allow the manufacturers to disable them. They highlight supply-chain and software vulnerabilities. Buyers of both civilian and military equipment are now paying closer attention to digital and software security as part of overall procurement risk assessments

China-made vehicles and export drones can be remotely accessed or disabled. Remote control of Chinese equipment, both civilian and defence, could be a security threat of the future. &nbsp;

Chinese exported buses can be stopped via remote control from China. Can its defence equipment be controlled from afar too?

An eagerly watched legal battle between Amazon and Perplexity AI could redefine how we shop online. Amazon is challenging Perplexity AI’s Comet browser, which includes an AI assistant that can log into users’ shopping accounts and make purchases on their behalf. The court case is expected to shape the future of “agentic commerce”, where AI acts autonomously for users.&nbsp;<h2>Status of the Amazon vs Perplexity AI case on agentic shopping</h2>Amazon sent a cease-and-desist letter to Perplexity on October 31, and then filed a lawsuit four days later in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Perplexity, in a blog post, aptly titled “Bullying is Not Innovation”, accused Amazon of trying to stifle progress and restrict user choices. No hearings have been scheduled yet, but the outcome could have ripple effects far beyond these two companies.<h2>Automated shopping: How the shopping bot on Comet browser of Perplexity AI works</h2>Comet’s users can tell the AI assistant what they want to buy, and it handles the rest — searching for products, comparing prices, adding items to the basket, and even checking out. Perplexity describes it as a personal assistant that knows exactly what you want and takes care of all the clicks for you.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/openai-aws-openai-strikes-mega-38b-cloud-deal-with-amazon-web-services-1762255380066/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/openai-aws-openai-strikes-mega-38b-cloud-deal-with-amazon-web-services-1762255380066/embed</a><h2>Why is Amazon suing Perplexity over its shopping bot?</h2>Amazon is accusing the startup of violating its terms of service. According to Amazon, Comet’s AI performs automated actions that are disguised as human browsing activity, effectively turning Comet into a “stealth browser”. Amazon argues that this poses potential security and privacy risks, including exposure of personal data and disruption of returns or refunds. The company also claims this could be computer fraud under the US Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and California’s Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/amazon-microsoft-accenture-and-more-here-s-a-list-of-companies-cutting-jobs-to-focus-on-ai-1761829243515">Amazon, Microsoft, Accenture and more: Here’s a list of companies cutting jobs to focus on AI</a><h2>What’s Perplexity saying about its shopping bot in Comet browser?</h2>Perplexity argues that Comet does not scrape data or store user information on its own servers. The company says the AI acts only under direct user instruction, while login credentials are kept locally on the user’s device. In its view, the AI assistant is not an unauthorised bot but an extension of the user — a digital stand-in acting with full consent.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/lack-of-market-research-or-tone-deaf-chinese-shopping-site-aliexpress-sells-lord-jagannath-doormat-online-devotees-outraged-1753788995615">Lack of market research or tone-deaf? Chinese shopping site AliExpress sells 'Lord Jagannath doormat’ online, devotees outraged</a><h2>At stake is a $50 billion advertising business of Amazon</h2>Perplexity accuses Amazon of trying to crush competition to protect its $50 billion advertising business, which depends heavily on data from human browsing and impulse purchases. If users delegate shopping to an AI that optimises for the best deal, rather than ‘sponsored results’, Amazon could lose control over which products people see, and which ads they click on.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/amazon-planning-to-replace-600-000-employees-with-robots-report-makes-massive-claim-1761116762286">Amazon&nbsp;planning to replace 600,000 employees with robots? Report makes massive claim</a><h2>How the Amazon vs Perplexity case could change online shopping</h2>The case is shaping up as a David vs Goliath battle. If the court sides with Amazon, it could lead to tighter restrictions on any AI that tries to browse websites or make purchases on behalf of users. Such a ruling might shut out smaller AI companies from building their own shopping assistants and further strengthen large tech platforms like Amazon.It’s worth noting that Amazon already has its own AI shopping tools, such as Rufus and “Buy for Me”, which operate within its website and mobile app.<h2>Agentic commerce is the future? If Perplexity wins, a new kind of online shopping could emerge</h2>Shopping online is hard work. It would be wonderful if a trustworthy AI could handle the task for you. Imagine a world where you simply say, “Find me the best deal on jeans,” and within seconds the AI compares dozens of stores, applies coupons, checks return policies, and completes the purchase — all without you clicking once.But convenience comes with challenges around security, trust and accountability. What happens if the AI buys the wrong items? Who is responsible if there’s a return dispute or a data breach caused by automated access? These legal and ethical questions are exactly what this lawsuit could begin to define.The core issue is whether Comet broke Amazon’s rules — and, more broadly, whether users have the right to let an AI act fully on their behalf online. Can a bot legally and safely shop for you? Or will platforms draw a harder line against any automation that bypasses their systems?The answer to these questions would shape the next decade of e-commerce, and decide who really controls the future of online shopping: the user or the platform. &nbsp;

Shopping online is hard work. It would be wonderful if a trustworthy AI could handle the task for you. Imagine a world where you simply say, “Find me the best deal on jeans,” and within seconds, the AI compares dozens of stores and completes the purchase. Is that the future?

An eagerly watched legal battle between Amazon and Perplexity AI could redefine how we shop online. Amazon is challenging Perplexity AI’s Comet browser, which includes an AI assistant that can log into users’ shopping accounts and make purchases on their behalf. The court case is expected to shape the future of “agentic commerce”, where AI acts autonomously for users. Status of the Amazon vs Perplexity AI case on agentic shopping Amazon sent a cease-and-desist letter to Perplexity on October 31, and then filed a lawsuit four days later in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Perplexity, in a blog post, aptly titled “Bullying is Not Innovation”, accused Amazon of trying to stifle progress and restrict user choices. No hearings have been scheduled yet, but the outcome could have ripple effects far beyond these two companies. Automated shopping: How the shopping bot on Comet browser of Perplexity AI works Comet’s users can tell the AI assistant what they want to buy, and it handles the rest — searching for products, comparing prices, adding items to the basket, and even checking out. Perplexity describes it as a personal assistant that knows exactly what you want and takes care of all the clicks for you. https://www.wionews.com/videos/openai-aws-openai-strikes-mega-38b-cloud-deal-with-amazon-web-services-1762255380066/embed Why is Amazon suing Perplexity over its shopping bot? Amazon is accusing the startup of violating its terms of service. According to Amazon, Comet’s AI performs automated actions that are disguised as human browsing activity, effectively turning Comet into a “stealth browser”. Amazon argues that this poses potential security and privacy risks, including exposure of personal data and disruption of returns or refunds. The company also claims this could be computer fraud under the US Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and California’s Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act. Also read: Amazon, Microsoft, Accenture and more: Here’s a list of companies cutting jobs to focus on AI What’s Perplexity saying about its shopping bot in Comet browser? Perplexity argues that Comet does not scrape data or store user information on its own servers. The company says the AI acts only under direct user instruction, while login credentials are kept locally on the user’s device. In its view, the AI assistant is not an unauthorised bot but an extension of the user — a digital stand-in acting with full consent. Also read: Lack of market research or tone-deaf? Chinese shopping site AliExpress sells 'Lord Jagannath doormat’ online, devotees outraged At stake is a $50 billion advertising business of Amazon Perplexity accuses Amazon of trying to crush competition to protect its $50 billion advertising business, which depends heavily on data from human browsing and impulse purchases. If users delegate shopping to an AI that optimises for the best deal, rather than ‘sponsored results’, Amazon could lose control over which products people see, and which ads they click on. Also read: Amazon planning to replace 600,000 employees with robots? Report makes massive claim How the Amazon vs Perplexity case could change online shopping The case is shaping up as a David vs Goliath battle. If the court sides with Amazon, it could lead to tighter restrictions on any AI that tries to browse websites or make purchases on behalf of users. Such a ruling might shut out smaller AI companies from building their own shopping assistants and further strengthen large tech platforms like Amazon. It’s worth noting that Amazon already has its own AI shopping tools, such as Rufus and “Buy for Me”, which operate within its website and mobile app. Agentic commerce is the future? If Perplexity wins, a new kind of online shopping could emerge Shopping online is hard work. It would be wonderful if a trustworthy AI could handle the task for you. Imagine a world where you simply say, “Find me the best deal on jeans,” and within seconds the AI compares dozens of stores, applies coupons, checks return policies, and completes the purchase — all without you clicking once. But convenience comes with challenges around security, trust and accountability. What happens if the AI buys the wrong items? Who is responsible if there’s a return dispute or a data breach caused by automated access? These legal and ethical questions are exactly what this lawsuit could begin to define. The core issue is whether Comet broke Amazon’s rules — and, more broadly, whether users have the right to let an AI act fully on their behalf online. Can a bot legally and safely shop for you? Or will platforms draw a harder line against any automation that bypasses their systems? The answer to these questions would shape the next decade of e-commerce, and decide who really controls the future of online shopping: the user or the platform.

Shopping online is hard work. It would be wonderful if a trustworthy AI could handle the task for you. Imagine a world where you simply say, “Find me the best deal on jeans,” and within seconds, the AI compares dozens of stores and completes the purchase. Is that the future?

Can a bot really go ahead and shop for you? Why the Amazon vs Perplexity AI case could change the future of online shopping

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s funny yet warm message for the Indian women’s cricket team has gone viral after their historic World Cup victory. Speaking at an event, Luxon congratulated Team India for lifting the Women’s World Cup and also slipped in a cheeky line that made everyone laugh. He was speaking in Auckland, where he met India’s Union Minister Piyush Goyal. The two leaders also talked about a possible Free Trade Agreement between India and New Zealand. Members of the Indian community in New Zealand also attended the event.&nbsp;“I watched the highlights of the match against South Africa, and it was amazing. The Indian team played world-class cricket and truly deserved the win,” Luxon said. “We would have loved New Zealand to win, but as long as someone beats Australia, we’re happy—and you guys did that perfectly,” he joked.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-shree-charani-to-prema-rawat-5-most-expensive-players-in-wpl-2025-auctions-gunalan-kamalini-deandra-dottin-simran-shaikh-wpl-2025-1762412094645">From Shree Charani to Prema Rawat: 5 most expensive players in WPL 2025 auctions</a> India’s road to the World Cup title was not easy. The team had to beat New Zealand in a must-win match to make it to the semifinals. From there, they produced two incredible performances back-to-back. In the semifinal, Jemimah Rodrigues played a stunning unbeaten century to guide India to a record chase against defending champions Australia. In the grand final at DY Patil Stadium, India faced South Africa in front of a packed crowd. Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma starred with all-round brilliance as India sealed a memorable 52-run win. The victory gave India their first-ever Women’s World Cup title, marking a historic moment for the country.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-melbourne-to-mumbai-5-best-knocks-of-virat-kohli-in-international-cricket-1762340955283">From Melbourne to Mumbai: 5 best knocks of Virat Kohli in international cricket</a> With this triumph, India became only the fourth team in women’s cricket history to win the World Cup after Australia, England, and New Zealand.&nbsp;

Speaking at an event, Luxon congratulated Team India for lifting the Women’s World Cup and also slipped in a cheeky line that made everyone laugh. He was speaking in Auckland, where he met India’s Union Minister Piyush Goyal. 

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s funny yet warm message for the Indian women’s cricket team has gone viral after their historic World Cup victory. Speaking at an event, Luxon congratulated Team India for lifting the Women’s World Cup and also slipped in a cheeky line that made everyone laugh. He was speaking in Auckland, where he met India’s Union Minister Piyush Goyal. The two leaders also talked about a possible Free Trade Agreement between India and New Zealand. Members of the Indian community in New Zealand also attended the event. “I watched the highlights of the match against South Africa, and it was amazing. The Indian team played world-class cricket and truly deserved the win,” Luxon said. “We would have loved New Zealand to win, but as long as someone beats Australia, we’re happy—and you guys did that perfectly,” he joked. Also read | From Shree Charani to Prema Rawat: 5 most expensive players in WPL 2025 auctions India’s road to the World Cup title was not easy. The team had to beat New Zealand in a must-win match to make it to the semifinals. From there, they produced two incredible performances back-to-back. In the semifinal, Jemimah Rodrigues played a stunning unbeaten century to guide India to a record chase against defending champions Australia. In the grand final at DY Patil Stadium, India faced South Africa in front of a packed crowd. Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma starred with all-round brilliance as India sealed a memorable 52-run win. The victory gave India their first-ever Women’s World Cup title, marking a historic moment for the country. Also read | From Melbourne to Mumbai: 5 best knocks of Virat Kohli in international cricket With this triumph, India became only the fourth team in women’s cricket history to win the World Cup after Australia, England, and New Zealand.

Speaking at an event, Luxon congratulated Team India for lifting the Women’s World Cup and also slipped in a cheeky line that made everyone laugh. He was speaking in Auckland, where he met India’s Union Minister Piyush Goyal.&nbsp;

‘As long as someone beats ..’: New Zealand PM jokes while congratulating India on World Cup win

Forget asteroid 2024 YR4; two space rocks crashed into the Moon last week. A Japanese astronomer observed two massive bursts of light on the Moon and started scrambling for answers. Experts have now ascertained that it was the result of two asteroid strikes that likely gouged two massive craters on the lunar surface. The first one crashed on October 30, with the second following on November 1. The collisions were captured by Daichi Fujii, an astronomer and curator of the Hiratsuka City Museum. He shared footage of the event, explaining where the asteroids came from and why the phenomenon was visible. “Since the moon has no atmosphere, meteors cannot be seen, and it lights up at the moment a crater is formed,” Fujii wrote on X. He stated that the burst of light likely happened either from the Southern Taurid Meteor Shower or the Northern Meteor Shower.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/comet-fragment-travelling-at-81-000-km-hr-explodes-over-portugal-a-second-one-recorded-nearby-1762333330392">Comet fragment travelling at 81,000 km/hr explodes over Portugal, a second one recorded nearby</a> &nbsp;<h2>Massive craters gouged on the Moon by the two asteroids</h2>Fujii told Space.com that the first meteoroid weighed around 0.18 kg and would have created a 10-foot-wide crater on impact. He believes that the impact was possibly bigger than what the telescope saw since the pixels were saturated. &nbsp;The second asteroid that struck the moon on November 1 also likely came from the same Halloween meteor shower. In the absence of an atmosphere, meteors race at staggering speeds towards the Moon with nothing to slow them down. Some of them travel at speeds of 257,000 km/hr. This resulted in the bright burst of light that Fujii captured. Experts say that such events are not uncommon on the Moon. The only difference was that this time, Fujii was lucky enough to get the events on camera twice.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-lacks-clear-cometary-tail-in-new-images-post-perihelion-1762398494239">3I/ATLAS lacks clear cometary tail in new images post-perihelion, as 2 new oddities are added</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">昨夜は、上弦の月の夜側に月面衝突閃光が出現しました！2025年10月30日20時33分13.4秒の閃光です(270fps,0.03倍速再生)。月は大気がないため流星は見られず、クレーターができる瞬間に光ります。衝突領域から考えると、現在ピークを迎えている、おうし座南流星群や北流星群由来の可能性があります。 <a href="https://t.co/MM3xleCZSJ">pic.twitter.com/MM3xleCZSJ</a>&mdash; 藤井大地 (@dfuji1) <a href="https://twitter.com/dfuji1/status/1984025968437293284?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Earth is in danger from lunar debris in 2032</h2>Meanwhile, the Moon could be slammed by asteroid 2024 YR4 in 2032. The event is more than six years away, but scientists are intrigued to see what happens. Right now, there is a 3.8 to 4.3 per cent chance that it would crash into the Moon. It measures around 220 feet and can create another crater on the Moon. When it was discovered, scientists feared that it was on a trajectory towards Earth. But that changed weeks later. The James Webb Space Telescope is regularly observing the asteroid to make sure it doesn't pose a threat to our planet. But even if it doesn't collide with Earth, the debris generated by the lunar collision would pose a danger to satellites and astronauts on the International Space Station. It would also create a meteor shower that we will see for years to come.&nbsp;This is why NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center is considering blowing up the asteroid. NASA already practised it on the Dimorphos asteroid moonlet in 2022 as part of the DART mission.&nbsp;

The Moon was struck by two asteroids last week, and the activity was caught on camera by a Japanese astronomer. The impact has likely gouged craters several feet wide. There were massive bursts of light upon collision.

Forget asteroid 2024 YR4; two space rocks crashed into the Moon last week. A Japanese astronomer observed two massive bursts of light on the Moon and started scrambling for answers. Experts have now ascertained that it was the result of two asteroid strikes that likely gouged two massive craters on the lunar surface. The first one crashed on October 30, with the second following on November 1. The collisions were captured by Daichi Fujii, an astronomer and curator of the Hiratsuka City Museum. He shared footage of the event, explaining where the asteroids came from and why the phenomenon was visible. “Since the moon has no atmosphere, meteors cannot be seen, and it lights up at the moment a crater is formed,” Fujii wrote on X. He stated that the burst of light likely happened either from the Southern Taurid Meteor Shower or the Northern Meteor Shower. Also Read: Comet fragment travelling at 81,000 km/hr explodes over Portugal, a second one recorded nearby Massive craters gouged on the Moon by the two asteroids Fujii told Space.com that the first meteoroid weighed around 0.18 kg and would have created a 10-foot-wide crater on impact. He believes that the impact was possibly bigger than what the telescope saw since the pixels were saturated. The second asteroid that struck the moon on November 1 also likely came from the same Halloween meteor shower. In the absence of an atmosphere, meteors race at staggering speeds towards the Moon with nothing to slow them down. Some of them travel at speeds of 257,000 km/hr. This resulted in the bright burst of light that Fujii captured. Experts say that such events are not uncommon on the Moon. The only difference was that this time, Fujii was lucky enough to get the events on camera twice. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS lacks clear cometary tail in new images post-perihelion, as 2 new oddities are added

The Moon was struck by two asteroids last week, and the activity was caught on camera by a Japanese astronomer. The impact has likely gouged craters several feet wide. There were massive bursts of light upon collision.

Twin asteroids smash into the Moon, triggering burst of light seen from Earth

Voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections commences on Thursday (November 6, 2025) across 121 constituencies from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This election phase will play a significant role in determining the fate of several candidates eyeing for seat in the state legislative assembly.&nbsp;The first phase of the election covers 17 districts, including Patna, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Vaishali, Samastipur, Sheikhpura, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Munger, Nalanda, Buxar, and Bhojpur.<h3>Are schools closed in Bihar today?</h3>Due to the Bihar election, all schools and colleges across the state will remain closed today. The move is intended to ensure smooth polling operations without any disruption from educational activities, as most of the polling is done in state government schools.<h3>Are banking services open in Bihar today?</h3>Banks in Bihar will also observe a holiday today as per the directive of the Reserve Bank of India. However, digital banking services will continue to function, allowing customers to complete necessary transactions while participating in the election.<h3>Are government offices closed in Bihar?</h3>Yes, government offices will also be closed today due to the assembly election. It will enable public sector employees to cast their votes freely without losing pay or facing penalties.&nbsp;Additionally, the Election Commission (EC) has directed employers to provide paid leave to workers on polling day to encourage maximum voter participation and safeguard the democratic process.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the Bihar assembly election a “celebration of democracy” and requested the people to cast their vote in large numbers. “Today marks the first phase of the celebration of democracy in Bihar. I urge all voters to cast their votes with full enthusiasm,” he said in a post on X. He also applauded first-time voters, and reminded them that, “First vote, then refreshments!”.&nbsp;Voting for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is set to be held on November 11, which will cover the remaining 122 seats. The results of all phases will be announced on November 14, deciding the political future of Bihar.

The first phase of the election covers 17 districts, which include Patna, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Vaishali, Samastipur, Sheikhpura, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Munger, Nalanda, Buxar, and Bhojpur.

Voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections commences on Thursday (November 6, 2025) across 121 constituencies from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This election phase will play a significant role in determining the fate of several candidates eyeing for seat in the state legislative assembly. The first phase of the election covers 17 districts, including Patna, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Vaishali, Samastipur, Sheikhpura, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Munger, Nalanda, Buxar, and Bhojpur. Are schools closed in Bihar today? Due to the Bihar election, all schools and colleges across the state will remain closed today. The move is intended to ensure smooth polling operations without any disruption from educational activities, as most of the polling is done in state government schools. Are banking services open in Bihar today? Banks in Bihar will also observe a holiday today as per the directive of the Reserve Bank of India. However, digital banking services will continue to function, allowing customers to complete necessary transactions while participating in the election. Are government offices closed in Bihar? Yes, government offices will also be closed today due to the assembly election. It will enable public sector employees to cast their votes freely without losing pay or facing penalties. Additionally, the Election Commission (EC) has directed employers to provide paid leave to workers on polling day to encourage maximum voter participation and safeguard the democratic process. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the Bihar assembly election a “celebration of democracy” and requested the people to cast their vote in large numbers. “Today marks the first phase of the celebration of democracy in Bihar. I urge all voters to cast their votes with full enthusiasm,” he said in a post on X. He also applauded first-time voters, and reminded them that, “First vote, then refreshments!”. Voting for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is set to be held on November 11, which will cover the remaining 122 seats. The results of all phases will be announced on November 14, deciding the political future of Bihar.

The first phase of the election covers 17 districts, which include Patna, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Vaishali, Samastipur, Sheikhpura, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Munger, Nalanda, Buxar, and Bhojpur.

Bihar Election 2025: Are schools, banks and offices open on polling day? Check here

A father who left his two-year-old daughter in the car while he had beers and watched porn has died by suicide. Christopher Scholtes took the extreme step just hours before he was due to report to prison ahead of his sentencing, local media reports suggested. The 38-year-old had pleaded guilty to the death of his youngest daughter, Parker, as part of a plea deal in Pima County Superior Court last month. He was listed as deceased by the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office in Arizona on Wednesday. He killed himself in his plush $1 million mansion in Arizona on Wednesday morning, although how he did it is not known. Scholtes left his toddler daughter in the car as she took a nap in the backseat of their Acura, parked on the driveway in July 2024. Meanwhile, he went inside the home, played video games, watched porn and drank beer for more than three hours.&nbsp;He had left the car running with the air conditioning switched on. Scholtes lost track of time and continued to have a gala time while the car engine switched off. Parker died in the hot car. The Pima County Medical Examiner said the temperature inside the car was 108.9°F when first responders arrived. Scholtes was to be jailed for 20 to 30 years without parole. But he was permitted to be out on bail until Wednesday, but he killed himself before he could go to jail. Pima County prosecutors were visibly shaken by the incident at the court hearing, and said they will soon provide more details.&nbsp;<h2>The father regularly left his kids in the car</h2>His wife, anesthesiologist Erika Scholtes, had spent $1.025 million on a four-bedroom house where they shifted following Parker's death. She worked at the Banner University Medical Centre where Parker was taken to. Erika defended her husband in court, saying that what happened was a mistake. According to the prosecutors, texts between Scholtes and Erika revealed that he habitually left their children in the car for extended periods. Their nine and five-year-old daughters told the police that their father regularly left them in the car.&nbsp;Security footage showed that Scholtes also left Parker alone in the car on the same day as he shopped at a gas station and a supermarket. He shoplifted beer from both shops, according to the documents. He reached home at 12.53 pm, but told the police that he had come at 2:30. When Erika came home at 4, she asked about Parker. That's when he realised his mistake and rushed to get her. First responders arrived, and she died an hour later at the hospital. Court documents show that he searched the internet for men's clothing at Nordstrom and for pornography from 2.02 pm to 2.30 pm. &nbsp;

An Arizona father who was to be jailed for the hot car death of his daughter killed himself on the same day. He was accused of watching porn, drinking beer and playing video games while the two-year-old napped in the car. 

A father who left his two-year-old daughter in the car while he had beers and watched porn has died by suicide. Christopher Scholtes took the extreme step just hours before he was due to report to prison ahead of his sentencing, local media reports suggested. The 38-year-old had pleaded guilty to the death of his youngest daughter, Parker, as part of a plea deal in Pima County Superior Court last month. He was listed as deceased by the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office in Arizona on Wednesday. He killed himself in his plush $1 million mansion in Arizona on Wednesday morning, although how he did it is not known. Scholtes left his toddler daughter in the car as she took a nap in the backseat of their Acura, parked on the driveway in July 2024. Meanwhile, he went inside the home, played video games, watched porn and drank beer for more than three hours. He had left the car running with the air conditioning switched on. Scholtes lost track of time and continued to have a gala time while the car engine switched off. Parker died in the hot car. The Pima County Medical Examiner said the temperature inside the car was 108.9°F when first responders arrived. Scholtes was to be jailed for 20 to 30 years without parole. But he was permitted to be out on bail until Wednesday, but he killed himself before he could go to jail. Pima County prosecutors were visibly shaken by the incident at the court hearing, and said they will soon provide more details. The father regularly left his kids in the car His wife, anesthesiologist Erika Scholtes, had spent $1.025 million on a four-bedroom house where they shifted following Parker's death. She worked at the Banner University Medical Centre where Parker was taken to. Erika defended her husband in court, saying that what happened was a mistake. According to the prosecutors, texts between Scholtes and Erika revealed that he habitually left their children in the car for extended periods. Their nine and five-year-old daughters told the police that their father regularly left them in the car. Security footage showed that Scholtes also left Parker alone in the car on the same day as he shopped at a gas station and a supermarket. He shoplifted beer from both shops, according to the documents. He reached home at 12.53 pm, but told the police that he had come at 2:30. When Erika came home at 4, she asked about Parker. That's when he realised his mistake and rushed to get her. First responders arrived, and she died an hour later at the hospital. Court documents show that he searched the internet for men's clothing at Nordstrom and for pornography from 2.02 pm to 2.30 pm.

An American father who was to be jailed for the hot car death of his daughter killed himself on the same day. He was accused of watching porn, drinking beer and playing video games while the two-year-old napped in the car.&nbsp;

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3I/ATLAS is not showing a visible tail in the latest images taken by the R. Naves Observatory in Spain on November 5. This is one of the few photos that we have of the interstellar comet since perihelion at the end of October. Comets typically get extremely active near the Sun, but the absence of a tail has raised more questions about the nature of this mysterious object. 3I/ATLAS has been exhibiting strange characteristics for weeks now, with several of them coming during its encounter with the Sun. Harvard professor Avi Loeb wrote that "two new images of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS show a compact source of light without a clear cometary tail." He had earlier said that based on the non-gravitational acceleration observed near the Sun and the speed of the object, it should lose a huge amount of mass, which should be visible in the form of a cloud of gas and dust measuring 5 billion tons.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/unverified-3i-atlas-photo-and-japanese-video-go-viral-nasa-s-silence-fuels-misinformation-on-interstellar-comet-1762311606620">Unverified 3I/ATLAS photo and Japanese video go viral - NASA's silence fuels misinformation on interstellar comet</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/interstellar-object-3i-atlas-grows-visible-tail-in-live-gemini-images-1757049928075">Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS grows visible tail in live Gemini images. So, it's a comet?</a>&nbsp;<h2>3I/ATLAS blue colour and non-gravitational acceleration</h2>He wrote that "the mass fraction lost during the perihelion passage of 3I/ATLAS is larger than 13%. For a typical comet, this should have resulted in a massive coma with dust and gas that would have been pushed by the solar radiation pressure and the solar wind into the shape of a typical cometary tail pointing away from the Sun. No such tail is visible in the new images from November 5, 2025." He compared 3I/ATLAS images to those of Comet Lemmon, which is streaking in the skies at the moment. Pictures of the latter show a clear tail extending away from the Sun. This has led him to add a tenth anomaly to the list of nine that he has already flagged, two of which happened at perihelion. Since there is no evidence of "massive evaporation", at least 13% of its mass, Loeb concluded that non-gravitational acceleration is an odd behaviour for 3I/ATLAS. The ninth mystery is how it changes colour near the Sun, turning a bright blue instead of red. The earliest images of the interstellar object also showed a lack of a tail.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/spacecraft-in-deep-space-fires-up-to-study-3i-atlas-twice-here-s-who-s-watching-1762159389496">Spacecraft in deep space fires up to study 3I/ATLAS, TWICE. Here's who's watching</a>&nbsp;In September, the Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph (GMOS) on Gemini South at Cerro Pachón in Chile saw a faint tail and a coma. But during July and August, it displayed a sunward jet (anti-tail), which Loeb said was "not an optical illusion". More details are awaited on the lack of a cometary tail in the latest images. NASA is under immense pressure to release the photos of 3I/ATLAS captured by its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on October 2-3.

3I/ATLAS latest update today: Latest images of the interstellar object do not show a cometary tail, raising questions once again about the nature of 3I/ATLAS, and how it could be different from comets found in the solar system. Meanwhile, we have two new anomalies. 

3I/ATLAS is not showing a visible tail in the latest images taken by the R. Naves Observatory in Spain on November 5. This is one of the few photos that we have of the interstellar comet since perihelion at the end of October. Comets typically get extremely active near the Sun, but the absence of a tail has raised more questions about the nature of this mysterious object. 3I/ATLAS has been exhibiting strange characteristics for weeks now, with several of them coming during its encounter with the Sun. Harvard professor Avi Loeb wrote that "two new images of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS show a compact source of light without a clear cometary tail." He had earlier said that based on the non-gravitational acceleration observed near the Sun and the speed of the object, it should lose a huge amount of mass, which should be visible in the form of a cloud of gas and dust measuring 5 billion tons. Also Read: Unverified 3I/ATLAS photo and Japanese video go viral - NASA's silence fuels misinformation on interstellar comet Also Read: Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS grows visible tail in live Gemini images. So, it's a comet? 3I/ATLAS blue colour and non-gravitational acceleration He wrote that "the mass fraction lost during the perihelion passage of 3I/ATLAS is larger than 13%. For a typical comet, this should have resulted in a massive coma with dust and gas that would have been pushed by the solar radiation pressure and the solar wind into the shape of a typical cometary tail pointing away from the Sun. No such tail is visible in the new images from November 5, 2025." He compared 3I/ATLAS images to those of Comet Lemmon, which is streaking in the skies at the moment. Pictures of the latter show a clear tail extending away from the Sun. This has led him to add a tenth anomaly to the list of nine that he has already flagged, two of which happened at perihelion. Since there is no evidence of "massive evaporation", at least 13% of its mass, Loeb concluded that non-gravitational acceleration is an odd behaviour for 3I/ATLAS. The ninth mystery is how it changes colour near the Sun, turning a bright blue instead of red. The earliest images of the interstellar object also showed a lack of a tail. Also Read: Spacecraft in deep space fires up to study 3I/ATLAS, TWICE. Here's who's watching In September, the Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph (GMOS) on Gemini South at Cerro Pachón in Chile saw a faint tail and a coma. But during July and August, it displayed a sunward jet (anti-tail), which Loeb said was "not an optical illusion". More details are awaited on the lack of a cometary tail in the latest images. NASA is under immense pressure to release the photos of 3I/ATLAS captured by its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on October 2-3.

3I/ATLAS latest update today: Latest images of the interstellar object do not show a cometary tail, raising questions once again about the nature of 3I/ATLAS, and how it could be different from comets found in the solar system. Meanwhile, we have two new anomalies.&nbsp;

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Paris prosecutors began a probe against Asian e-commerce giant Shein, along with Temu, AliExpress and Wish in France after childlike sex dolls had been found on Shein's platform. In response, Shein promised to cooperate fully with the officials, and AliExpress assured that it will take the matter very seriously.&nbsp;Shein spokesperson Quentin Ruffat assured that the company would share details about the sellers, buyers, and products involved in the case. Meanwhile, Temu stated that it was not involved in selling the items on its platform, adding that it was working with French authorities "to reinforce our minor protection mechanism".&nbsp;Shein, widely recognised for its low-cost, trend-driven clothing, has long faced criticism for its environmental footprint and labour practices. Ahead of the brand’s BHV store opening, protesters gathered outside the Paris department store.&nbsp;Frédéric Merlin, head of SGM, which operates BHV, admitted he had considered terminating the partnership but said Shein’s response “convinced me to continue,” expressing confidence in the items it planned to sell. "The clothes we're going to sell do not exploit workers or children," French radio told the BBC.<h3>Three e-commerce platforms were being investigated&nbsp;</h3>The Paris prosecutor's office stated that Shein and the other three e-commerce platforms were being probed in connection to violent, pornographic or "undignified messages" that could be accessed by minors.&nbsp;Shein and AliExpress are also being investigated for allegedly distributing child-related pornographic material, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office. The cases have been handed over to the Paris Office des Mineurs, a branch of the French police responsible for safeguarding minors.&nbsp;AliExpress stated that the listings in question breached its policies and were promptly removed once the company became aware of them. "Sellers found to violate or trying to circumvent these requirements will be penalised in accordance with our rules," AliExpress said in a statement.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Shein confirmed that it had prohibited the sale of all sex dolls on its e-commerce platform globally. The retailer based in Singapore also stated that it would permanently block all seller accounts in connection with the illegal sale of those items and set stringent controls on its platform.&nbsp;The Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control, also known as the French consumer watchdog, had said the sex dolls' description and categorisation left "little suspicious about the child pornography nature" of the products.

The Paris prosecutor's office stated that Shein and the other three e-commerce platforms were being probed in connection with violent, pornographic or "undignified messages" that could be accessed by minors.

Paris prosecutors began a probe against Asian e-commerce giant Shein, along with Temu, AliExpress and Wish in France after childlike sex dolls had been found on Shein's platform. In response, Shein promised to cooperate fully with the officials, and AliExpress assured that it will take the matter very seriously. Shein spokesperson Quentin Ruffat assured that the company would share details about the sellers, buyers, and products involved in the case. Meanwhile, Temu stated that it was not involved in selling the items on its platform, adding that it was working with French authorities "to reinforce our minor protection mechanism". Shein, widely recognised for its low-cost, trend-driven clothing, has long faced criticism for its environmental footprint and labour practices. Ahead of the brand’s BHV store opening, protesters gathered outside the Paris department store. Frédéric Merlin, head of SGM, which operates BHV, admitted he had considered terminating the partnership but said Shein’s response “convinced me to continue,” expressing confidence in the items it planned to sell. "The clothes we're going to sell do not exploit workers or children," French radio told the BBC. Three e-commerce platforms were being investigated The Paris prosecutor's office stated that Shein and the other three e-commerce platforms were being probed in connection to violent, pornographic or "undignified messages" that could be accessed by minors. Shein and AliExpress are also being investigated for allegedly distributing child-related pornographic material, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office. The cases have been handed over to the Paris Office des Mineurs, a branch of the French police responsible for safeguarding minors. AliExpress stated that the listings in question breached its policies and were promptly removed once the company became aware of them. "Sellers found to violate or trying to circumvent these requirements will be penalised in accordance with our rules," AliExpress said in a statement. Meanwhile, Shein confirmed that it had prohibited the sale of all sex dolls on its e-commerce platform globally. The retailer based in Singapore also stated that it would permanently block all seller accounts in connection with the illegal sale of those items and set stringent controls on its platform. The Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control, also known as the French consumer watchdog, had said the sex dolls' description and categorisation left "little suspicious about the child pornography nature" of the products.

The Paris prosecutor's office stated that Shein and the other three e-commerce platforms were being probed in connection with violent, pornographic or "undignified messages" that could be accessed by minors.

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Zohran Mamdani, an Indian-origin Muslim man, is now the mayor of New York. The 33-year-old won the election on Tuesday (Nov 4). Mamdani became New York's youngest mayor in the century after a massive political campaign, and his active presence on social media landed him a majority of young voters - Gen Zs and Millennials. In this entire hustle and bustle of the political campaign, one thing that significantly drew the attention of people online was Mamdani's love story with his wife.&nbsp;Mamdani's wife, Rama Duwaji, was seen backstage during the entire political campaign. Her online presence is also very limited as she does not share much about her personal life on social media. But the love story of the 27-year-old artist with NYC's new mayor definitely grabbed attention online. Rama, a Syrian-American illustrator and animator, met Zohran on the dating platform Hinge.&nbsp;In a video published on YouTube on June 22, Zohran, son of filmmaker Mira Nair, was seen with the content creator Kaneez Surka, where he talked about his love life and also shared some crucial dating advice for youngsters. He said that the first and most important thing while finding love online is your firm intention that you will. He advised people to have the right attitude towards their dating and relationship goals.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-prez-trump-baffles-with-sudden-u-turn-on-china-buying-iranian-oil-1750859585966">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-prez-trump-baffles-with-sudden-u-turn-on-china-buying-iranian-oil-1750859585966/embed</a>&nbsp;Zohran, NYC's first Muslim mayor, said, "First is, I found my wife on Hinge. So, dating apps still work. Just to let people know.” “Second, I think we also need to give people more time in their lives. A lot of people, a lot of New Yorkers, are basically on a hamster wheel of anxiety. There is not much time to sit in the park. There is not much time to explore your own city, if you are always worried about whether you have enough money to make your rent... so the love of your life, may currently be too stressed about whether they can afford the most expensive city in the United States to find you.. Affordability is about the romance," Zohran said.&nbsp;Zohran and Rama married earlier this year at a civil ceremony at New York City's Clerk's office. They further got their Nikah done in Dubai, where Zohran's parents live. In a podcast in April, Zohran mentioned his relationship with Rama, a “Hinge success story,” and added: “There’s still hope in those dating apps.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Zohran and Rama married earlier this year at a civil ceremony at New York City Clerk office. They further got their Nikah done in Dubai, where Zohran parents live.

Zohran Mamdani, an Indian-origin Muslim man, is now the mayor of New York. The 33-year-old won the election on Tuesday (Nov 4). Mamdani became New York's youngest mayor in the century after a massive political campaign, and his active presence on social media landed him a majority of young voters - Gen Zs and Millennials. In this entire hustle and bustle of the political campaign, one thing that significantly drew the attention of people online was Mamdani's love story with his wife. Mamdani's wife, Rama Duwaji, was seen backstage during the entire political campaign. Her online presence is also very limited as she does not share much about her personal life on social media. But the love story of the 27-year-old artist with NYC's new mayor definitely grabbed attention online. Rama, a Syrian-American illustrator and animator, met Zohran on the dating platform Hinge. In a video published on YouTube on June 22, Zohran, son of filmmaker Mira Nair, was seen with the content creator Kaneez Surka, where he talked about his love life and also shared some crucial dating advice for youngsters. He said that the first and most important thing while finding love online is your firm intention that you will. He advised people to have the right attitude towards their dating and relationship goals. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-prez-trump-baffles-with-sudden-u-turn-on-china-buying-iranian-oil-1750859585966/embed Zohran, NYC's first Muslim mayor, said, "First is, I found my wife on Hinge. So, dating apps still work. Just to let people know.” “Second, I think we also need to give people more time in their lives. A lot of people, a lot of New Yorkers, are basically on a hamster wheel of anxiety. There is not much time to sit in the park. There is not much time to explore your own city, if you are always worried about whether you have enough money to make your rent... so the love of your life, may currently be too stressed about whether they can afford the most expensive city in the United States to find you.. Affordability is about the romance," Zohran said. Zohran and Rama married earlier this year at a civil ceremony at New York City's Clerk's office. They further got their Nikah done in Dubai, where Zohran's parents live. In a podcast in April, Zohran mentioned his relationship with Rama, a “Hinge success story,” and added: “There’s still hope in those dating apps.”

Zohran and Rama married earlier this year at a civil ceremony at New York City's Clerk's office. They further got their Nikah done in Dubai, where Zohran's parents live.

Zohran Mamdani and wife Rama Duwaji's love story might restore your faith in dating apps

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