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A Japanese man fooled a delivery platform into giving him free food for over two years without paying any money. He came up with a detailed plan to evade identification and suspicion, and he managed to get away with it every time. 

A Japanese man conned food delivery apps into giving him free meals for over two years by executing an elaborately planned scheme. The 38-year-old was arrested in October this year after the platform got suspicious and informed the police. His fraudulent activity resulted in the company incurring losses of over 3.7 million yen (US$24,000). Takuya Higashimoto had been fooling a leading food delivery platform since April 2023, getting the food without ever having to pay a penny, Japan Times reported. He had been unemployed for several years and placed 1,095 orders in this period. His modus operandi included a host of SIM cards and fake accounts. He selected the contactless delivery option on the delivery app Demae-can and later complained that the food had not arrived. He got a refund every time while keeping the food. Authorities stated that Higashimoto made 124 accounts on the platform to execute his plan. He also ensured that no one could ever trace him by purchasing numerous prepaid mobile phone cards. He used fake names and addresses to place the orders and later cancelled them. On July 30, Higashimoto once again created a new account on Demae-can. He ordered things like bento and chicken steaks through the app, and filed complaints that his food was not delivered. Instead of talking to customer care, he used the chat feature and was refunded 16,000 yen (US$105) the same day. Soon, the company got suspicious and investigated past cases. They learn of his fraudulent activity and filed a police complaint. Higashimoto told the police that his initial deception filled him with such confidence that he went on with it for two years. The case has shocked people in the country. What's intrigued them the most is the effort he put into gathering SIM cards and making fake accounts to fool the platform. Meanwhile, the company is now tightening its identity verification processes.

A Japanese man fooled a delivery platform into giving him free food for over two years without paying any money. He came up with a detailed plan to evade identification and suspicion, and he managed to get away with it every time.&nbsp;

Japanese man cheats app into giving him food worth Rs 21 lakh for free for over two years

With elections approaching in Bihar, the state has become a hotbed of political activity, with parties and candidates pulling out all the stops to win over voters. A major strategy gaining traction is the distribution of freebies, from food to various incentives, to draw in the crowd at rallies. But a recent event turned the spotlight on an unexpected moment of chaos when a video surfaced of a frenzy over biryani at the nomination event of AIMIM candidate Tausif Alam, who’s vying for the Bahadurganj Assembly seat in Kishanganj district.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-16-gujarat-ministers-resign-new-bigger-bhupendra-patel-cabinet-to-take-oath-friday-1760617081476">All 16 Gujarat ministers resign; new, bigger Bhupendra Patel Cabinet to take oath Friday</a>&nbsp;According to reports, pandemonium broke out as crowds scrambled to grab biryani packets. The video, which went viral in no time, sparked mixed reactions online. One user commented, “It’s the politicians who should be working on improving Bihar for its struggling people! Imagine this in a poverty-stricken country, while India dreams of becoming a global leader by 2047.” Another user lamented, “These are the voters who will decide India’s future. The leaders they elect will shape the nation.”&nbsp;A third added with some humour, “No big deal, this happens all the time. A few days ago, it was mangoes, today it’s biryani." While a fourth user sympathetically wrote, “These people are unemployed and desperate. They’ll rush for whatever they can find.”<h2>Watch the viral video here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">बिहार– किशनगंज जिले की बहादुरगंज विधानसभा सीट से AIMIM प्रत्याशी तौसीफ आलम के नॉमिनेशन प्रोग्राम में बिरयानी के लिए लूट मची !! <a href="https://t.co/1XUP45Hiyx">pic.twitter.com/1XUP45Hiyx</a>&mdash; Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) <a href="https://twitter.com/SachinGuptaUP/status/1978754760065921283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In the 2020 Bihar state elections, the BJP-JDU alliance narrowly defeated the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan. The BJP-JDU coalition secured 125 seats (with BJP winning 74, JDU 42, and others 9), while the RJD took 75, Congress 19, and other parties claimed 16 seats. Despite JDU being the smaller partner with fewer seats, Nitish Kumar of JDU was appointed as Chief Minister, marking his seventh term in office. However, midway through his tenure, Kumar did what many anticipated—he switched sides and rejoined the Mahagathbandhan in 2022, taking oath as Chief Minister for an eighth term. This time, he played a key role in establishing the INDIA alliance, a new anti-BJP coalition. Yet, in 2024, he once again made a dramatic U-turn, re-aligning with the BJP and taking oath as chief minister for his ninth term.

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With elections approaching in Bihar, the state has become a hotbed of political activity, with parties and candidates pulling out all the stops to win over voters. A major strategy gaining traction is the distribution of freebies, from food to various incentives, to draw in the crowd at rallies. But a recent event turned the spotlight on an unexpected moment of chaos when a video surfaced of a frenzy over biryani at the nomination event of AIMIM candidate Tausif Alam, who’s vying for the Bahadurganj Assembly seat in Kishanganj district. Also Read: All 16 Gujarat ministers resign; new, bigger Bhupendra Patel Cabinet to take oath Friday According to reports, pandemonium broke out as crowds scrambled to grab biryani packets. The video, which went viral in no time, sparked mixed reactions online. One user commented, “It’s the politicians who should be working on improving Bihar for its struggling people! Imagine this in a poverty-stricken country, while India dreams of becoming a global leader by 2047.” Another user lamented, “These are the voters who will decide India’s future. The leaders they elect will shape the nation.” A third added with some humour, “No big deal, this happens all the time. A few days ago, it was mangoes, today it’s biryani." While a fourth user sympathetically wrote, “These people are unemployed and desperate. They’ll rush for whatever they can find.” Watch the viral video here

Bihar’s election frenzy hits a new level as a viral video shows crowds fighting over biryani at an AIMIM rally, drawing mixed reactions and political commentary

The United States has the highest number of airports worldwide, with an estimated 16,116 across the country as of March 2025. Brazil followed with an estimated 5,297 airports, and Australia with around 2,257. Let's have a look at the top 7 nations with the highest number of airports.

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A woman in Australia faked her six-year-old son's cancer diagnosis to get people to donate money to help them. She has pleaded guilty to the charges slapped against her. Nine News reported that the 45-year-old was arrested last December. The mother is accused of lying about her son's health, claiming he has cancer, to secure $60,000 in donations from the community. She admitted 11 charges in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Thursday (Oct 16). The prosecutors alleged that the woman went to great lengths to ensure the entire act came across as real. She even covered her son with bandages to create the illusion that he was receiving radiotherapy treatment and put him in a wheelchair to make it more convincing. She set up an online fundraising page to invite donations, and also asked her son's school to arrange for monetary help.&nbsp;The woman's husband was also initially charged, but they were dropped in May. Meanwhile, her charges were changed to one count of criminal neglect, 56 counts of deception to obtain a benefit and 14 counts of dishonestly dealing with property. The prosecutors told the court on Thursday that plea bargain negotiations had been concluded and the case was resolved. She appeared in court via video link from the Adelaide Women's Prison and admitted to "10 charges of deception to obtain a benefit, totalling $11,500, for amounts ranging from $500 to $3000, between November 21 and December 12, 2024," Nine News reported.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/polish-woman-locked-in-a-room-by-parents-27-years-ago-is-rescued-horrified-neighbours-watch-as-truth-emerges-1760502285285">Polish woman locked in a room by parents at age 15 is rescued at 42 - Horrified neighbours watch as truth emerges</a> &nbsp;<h2>How could someone use cancer and their own child in this manner?</h2>The case created quite an uproar in the court when the woman's elaborate scheme was revealed last year. Acting Assistant Commissioner John DeCandia was shocked to see a mother fake her own kid's sickness and use something like cancer to fool people. He said he had never seen a "more devious and cruel" scheme. He said at the time, "It's abhorrent that (a person) would seek to profit for their own personal greed and selfishness from such an insidious condition such as cancer, which impacts so many families in our community."

An Australian woman told everyone that her son had cancer and even dressed him up with bandages and put him in a wheelchair to get donations. The case shocked everyone when it came to light last year.   

A woman in Australia faked her six-year-old son's cancer diagnosis to get people to donate money to help them. She has pleaded guilty to the charges slapped against her. Nine News reported that the 45-year-old was arrested last December. The mother is accused of lying about her son's health, claiming he has cancer, to secure $60,000 in donations from the community. She admitted 11 charges in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Thursday (Oct 16). The prosecutors alleged that the woman went to great lengths to ensure the entire act came across as real. She even covered her son with bandages to create the illusion that he was receiving radiotherapy treatment and put him in a wheelchair to make it more convincing. She set up an online fundraising page to invite donations, and also asked her son's school to arrange for monetary help. The woman's husband was also initially charged, but they were dropped in May. Meanwhile, her charges were changed to one count of criminal neglect, 56 counts of deception to obtain a benefit and 14 counts of dishonestly dealing with property. The prosecutors told the court on Thursday that plea bargain negotiations had been concluded and the case was resolved. She appeared in court via video link from the Adelaide Women's Prison and admitted to "10 charges of deception to obtain a benefit, totalling $11,500, for amounts ranging from $500 to $3000, between November 21 and December 12, 2024," Nine News reported. Also Read: Polish woman locked in a room by parents at age 15 is rescued at 42 - Horrified neighbours watch as truth emerges How could someone use cancer and their own child in this manner? The case created quite an uproar in the court when the woman's elaborate scheme was revealed last year. Acting Assistant Commissioner John DeCandia was shocked to see a mother fake her own kid's sickness and use something like cancer to fool people. He said he had never seen a "more devious and cruel" scheme. He said at the time, "It's abhorrent that (a person) would seek to profit for their own personal greed and selfishness from such an insidious condition such as cancer, which impacts so many families in our community."

An Australian woman told everyone that her son had cancer and even dressed him up with bandages and put him in a wheelchair to get donations. The case shocked everyone when it came to light last year. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Woman told everyone her son had cancer, put him in a wheelchair with bandages to get $60,000 in donations

Amid the border tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, videos have surfaced where Taliban militants were seen purportedly parading the pants of Pakistani soldiers. This came after a temporary ceasefire was announced between the two nations for 48 hours. A purported picture showed the pants of Pakistani soldiers being paraded in the street by the Taliban. These soldiers had reportedly abandoned military posts during the fighting.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Afghan Taliban parading pants and captured equipment taken from surrendered Pakistani soldiers. <a href="https://t.co/fdsIecntW6">pic.twitter.com/fdsIecntW6</a>&mdash; Brock Lesner (@brock_lesnar_0) <a href="https://twitter.com/brock_lesnar_0/status/1978314235043320144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In the ongoing border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, a temporary ceasefire of 48 hours has been reportedly announced by Pakistan. As per Reuters, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban administration have agreed to a temporary ceasefire for 48 hours starting 6:00 p.m. Pakistan local time (1300 GMT) on Wednesday (Oct 15).&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-taliban-militants-parade-pakistani-soldiers-pants-amid-border-tensions-video-goes-viral-1760617450256">WATCH: Taliban militants parade Pakistani soldiers’ pants amid border tensions, video goes viral</a>&nbsp;This came after at least 15 more civilians were killed in the Taliban ruling nation, whereas they were reported dead. While Reuters reported at least six Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with militants near the Afghan border, Afghan officials told AFP news agency that 15 civilians were dead and dozens were injured in the fresh violence on the border between the two countries.&nbsp;What's happening?&nbsp;A massive clash erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces at multiple border areas of the countries. Both sides claimed they had captured and destroyed border posts. The Taliban administration’s spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said at least 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed in “retaliatory” attacks on Saturday (October 11). This came two days after two blasts happened in Afghanistan. The tensions between the two nations are being called the worst border clashes in recent years.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Pakistani authorities claimed that their 23 soldiers were killed while the Islamabad forces killed 200 Taliban and affiliated “terrorists”. The Taliban government has accused Pakistan of being behind the bombings in Kabul and the southeastern province of Paktika two days ago. The Shehbaz Sharif government neither denied the allegations nor confirmed them.&nbsp;How did it all start?&nbsp;It all started around 10:30 pm on Saturday (October 11) when Taliban forces attacked the Pakistan border, which later converted into multiple firing at various locations in the border area. Pakistan named Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Bahram Chah, and Chitral as the locations where the clashes erupted. They all come under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province except Bahram Chah in Balochistan.&nbsp;The Pakistani military on Sunday condemned what it called “the cowardly action”, saying it was aimed at destabilising the border to facilitate terrorism”.&nbsp;“Exercising the right of self-defence, the alert Armed Forces of Pakistan repelled the assault decisively,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, said in a statement.

A purported picture showed the pants of Pakistani soldiers being paraded in the street by the Taliban. These soldiers had reportedly abandoned military posts during the fighting.

Amid the border tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, videos have surfaced where Taliban militants were seen purportedly parading the pants of Pakistani soldiers. This came after a temporary ceasefire was announced between the two nations for 48 hours. A purported picture showed the pants of Pakistani soldiers being paraded in the street by the Taliban. These soldiers had reportedly abandoned military posts during the fighting.

A purported picture showed the pants of Pakistani soldiers being paraded in the street by the Taliban. These soldiers had reportedly abandoned military posts during the fighting.

WATCH: Taliban militants parade Pakistani soldiers’ pants amid border tensions, video goes viral

A disturbing scene was witnessed in Argentina this week when 26 orca killer whales washed up dead on a beach in the southern part of the country. The mass stranding is being investigated and is only the third such occurrence in recorded history globally. This was also the first time that multiple orcas were stranded on the Atlantic coast of the Tierra del Fuego Province. The grim discovery was made in San Sebastián Bay on the southern tip of Argentina. Someone initially spotted two dead orcas and alerted the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) and the Southern Center for Scientific Investigation (CADIC). When the researchers reached the site, they started investigating the whales. Soon they learned that there were not two, but 26 orcas OF the same ecotype D family that had washed up dead.&nbsp;The other whales were in nooks and crannies that were hard to access. Scientists from both organisations said they had never seen such a mass stranding in over 10 years. CONICET spokesperson Mónica Torres said: “What really surprised us in this case was the number of specimens in total. “We’ve been monitoring the bay and entire Atlantic coast of Tierra del Fuego all year round for over 10 years, and we’ve never recorded so many stranded animals before." Upon analysis, they did not find any injury marks on the killer whales. This meant that they were not struck by any ship, nor were they caught in fishing nets. Decomposition levels showed that all of them became stranded at the same time.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/dead-dolphins-with-alzheimer-s-brain-washing-ashore-in-florida-carry-a-warning-for-humans-1760506168959">Dead dolphins with 'Alzheimer's brain' washing ashore in Florida carry a warning for humans</a> &nbsp;<h2>The largest stranding of dead orcas ever</h2>Torres added that these orcas aren't exactly whales, but a species within the orca group. “These in particular are called an ecotype, which is like a species within the orca group that’s not well known. That also caught our attention," she said. The investigation into their deaths will entail cutting them open and checking their organs for signs of internal injuries. She said that the large tidal range of almost 56ft at San Sebastián Bay could have also led to the stranding. “Perhaps animals that enter at high tide or when the tide goes out quickly can become stranded if they are not familiar with the area," she said. The last two incidents of such a mass stranding were recorded in New Zealand when about 17 orcas washed ashore, and in the Strait of Magellan in 2020 when nine dead orcas were discovered.&nbsp;

Dead orcas wash ashore in Argentina: Scientists were shocked to find 26 dead killer whales spread in a wide area in the San Sebastián Bay this week. What killed them is not known. This is the biggest such stranding recorded globally. 

A disturbing scene was witnessed in Argentina this week when 26 orca killer whales washed up dead on a beach in the southern part of the country. The mass stranding is being investigated and is only the third such occurrence in recorded history globally. This was also the first time that multiple orcas were stranded on the Atlantic coast of the Tierra del Fuego Province. The grim discovery was made in San Sebastián Bay on the southern tip of Argentina. Someone initially spotted two dead orcas and alerted the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) and the Southern Center for Scientific Investigation (CADIC). When the researchers reached the site, they started investigating the whales. Soon they learned that there were not two, but 26 orcas OF the same ecotype D family that had washed up dead. The other whales were in nooks and crannies that were hard to access. Scientists from both organisations said they had never seen such a mass stranding in over 10 years. CONICET spokesperson Mónica Torres said: “What really surprised us in this case was the number of specimens in total. “We’ve been monitoring the bay and entire Atlantic coast of Tierra del Fuego all year round for over 10 years, and we’ve never recorded so many stranded animals before." Upon analysis, they did not find any injury marks on the killer whales. This meant that they were not struck by any ship, nor were they caught in fishing nets. Decomposition levels showed that all of them became stranded at the same time. Also Read: Dead dolphins with 'Alzheimer's brain' washing ashore in Florida carry a warning for humans The largest stranding of dead orcas ever Torres added that these orcas aren't exactly whales, but a species within the orca group. “These in particular are called an ecotype, which is like a species within the orca group that’s not well known. That also caught our attention," she said. The investigation into their deaths will entail cutting them open and checking their organs for signs of internal injuries. She said that the large tidal range of almost 56ft at San Sebastián Bay could have also led to the stranding. “Perhaps animals that enter at high tide or when the tide goes out quickly can become stranded if they are not familiar with the area," she said. The last two incidents of such a mass stranding were recorded in New Zealand when about 17 orcas washed ashore, and in the Strait of Magellan in 2020 when nine dead orcas were discovered.

Dead orcas wash ashore in Argentina: Scientists were shocked to find 26 dead killer whales spread in a wide area in the San Sebastián Bay this week. What killed them is not known. This is the biggest such stranding recorded globally.&nbsp;

26 dead orcas wash ashore in Argentina as scientists struggle to pinpoint what killed them

Scientists have been looking for aliens for decades, and yet we have never been able to find them. A NASA scientist has proposed a theory which explains why we have never found another civilisation in the universe, and also why they have not reached out to us yet. According to the Drake equation, several other civilisations are residing near Earth, and are capable of contacting us. It states there is a high chance of coming into contact with intelligent life. However, this has still not happened. Dr Robin Corbet, based at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre, has claimed that the Milky Way hosts a decent number of extraterrestrial civilisations. But the problem is that their technological advancements are on a scale similar to humans.&nbsp;A new paper titled "A Less Terrifying Universe? Mundanity as an Explanation for the Fermi Paradox", looks at reasons for why there is a lack of evidence of extraterrestrial civilisations (ETCs) in the galaxy who use technology, also called the Fermi paradox. Corbet writes that their technology is limited, just like ours, which is why neither civilisation can detect the other. Also, there is a chance that they are just not interested in contacting us. He wrote that "none have achieved technology levels sufficient to accomplish large-scale astro-engineering or lack the desire to do so." If there were such a technologically advanced civilisation out there, it would have sent out powerful beacons. But that hasn't happened, so they are just as inferior to us in technology.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/pastor-claims-ship-with-demonic-spirits-is-coming-for-earth-netizens-link-it-to-3i-atlas-1760588030874">'I'm here to warn you' - Pastor claims 'ship with demonic spirits' is coming for Earth. Netizens link it to 3I/ATLAS</a> &nbsp;<h2>A higher civilisation won't be interested in Earth</h2>This lack of interest stems from the fact that their technology is also not so advanced that they could cut down on the response time from another civilisation. Besides, ETCs would need to send out high-power beacons or probes to contact other civilisations. But this requires a huge amount of power and a wait time of millions or even billions of years for a response. This has possibly led them to give up on finding another living civilisation since the technology and the resources do not permit that to happen.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/sun-has-not-been-shining-much-on-india-for-nearly-40-years-blame-the-government-1759997165337">Sun has not been shining much on India for nearly 40 years. Blame the government</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;Corbet also thinks that, considering there are a reasonable number of ETCs in the universe, Earth would hold little appeal to them, and is "not likely to be a very interesting place to visit." The lack of interest in Earth and boredom mean that we are not likely to face an alien attack, probably ever. "This consideration also leads to the expectation that no ETC will colonise a large fraction of the Galaxy, even using robotic probes, and that there are no long-duration high-power beacons," he wrote. However, there is still a likelihood of a much more advanced world that is simply too advanced for humanity to detect and knowingly stays away from us. &nbsp;

The reason why aliens have not found us and why we haven't found anyone else likely boils down to the theory that no one is interested in looking for Earth. A NASA scientist says others are probably also not as advanced technologically and have given up.

Scientists have been looking for aliens for decades, and yet we have never been able to find them. A NASA scientist has proposed a theory which explains why we have never found another civilisation in the universe, and also why they have not reached out to us yet. According to the Drake equation, several other civilisations are residing near Earth, and are capable of contacting us. It states there is a high chance of coming into contact with intelligent life. However, this has still not happened. Dr Robin Corbet, based at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre, has claimed that the Milky Way hosts a decent number of extraterrestrial civilisations. But the problem is that their technological advancements are on a scale similar to humans. A new paper titled "A Less Terrifying Universe? Mundanity as an Explanation for the Fermi Paradox", looks at reasons for why there is a lack of evidence of extraterrestrial civilisations (ETCs) in the galaxy who use technology, also called the Fermi paradox. Corbet writes that their technology is limited, just like ours, which is why neither civilisation can detect the other. Also, there is a chance that they are just not interested in contacting us. He wrote that "none have achieved technology levels sufficient to accomplish large-scale astro-engineering or lack the desire to do so." If there were such a technologically advanced civilisation out there, it would have sent out powerful beacons. But that hasn't happened, so they are just as inferior to us in technology. Also Read: 'I'm here to warn you' - Pastor claims 'ship with demonic spirits' is coming for Earth. Netizens link it to 3I/ATLAS A higher civilisation won't be interested in Earth This lack of interest stems from the fact that their technology is also not so advanced that they could cut down on the response time from another civilisation. Besides, ETCs would need to send out high-power beacons or probes to contact other civilisations. But this requires a huge amount of power and a wait time of millions or even billions of years for a response. This has possibly led them to give up on finding another living civilisation since the technology and the resources do not permit that to happen. Also Read: Sun has not been shining much on India for nearly 40 years. Blame the government Corbet also thinks that, considering there are a reasonable number of ETCs in the universe, Earth would hold little appeal to them, and is "not likely to be a very interesting place to visit." The lack of interest in Earth and boredom mean that we are not likely to face an alien attack, probably ever. "This consideration also leads to the expectation that no ETC will colonise a large fraction of the Galaxy, even using robotic probes, and that there are no long-duration high-power beacons," he wrote. However, there is still a likelihood of a much more advanced world that is simply too advanced for humanity to detect and knowingly stays away from us.

The reason why aliens have not found us and why we haven't found anyone else likely boils down to the theory that no one is interested in looking for Earth. A NASA scientist says others are probably also not as advanced technologically and have given up.

ET is not interested - Earth holds no appeal to aliens, NASA scientist puts forward 'boredom' theory

Nestle, the Swiss multinational known for brands like Nespresso and Perrier, announced on Thursday (October 16) that it would layoff 16,000 jobs globally over the next two years, a move that significantly boosted its share price. Philipp Navratil, who assumed the CEO role in September, said that the company needs to adapt more swiftly to a changing global market. He described the job reductions as tough but essential for the company’s future.&nbsp;Shares of the company surged by over 8% in early trading, which also helped push Zurich’s stock market to the top of Europe’s performance charts. Nestle's announcement came with the release of its financial results for the first nine months of the year, revealing a slight 1.9% drop in sales, totaling 65.9 billion Swiss francs ($83 billion). The planned layoffs will affect about 6% of Nestle’s workforce, with 12,000 office-based positions being cut to help the company save one billion Swiss francs, a target now set to double from prior estimates. Additionally, 4,000 production and supply chain jobs are already being phased out.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-played-30-sec-ads-but-no-video-netizens-share-hilarious-memes-as-youtube-faces-global-outage-1760606177127">'Played 30-sec ads but no video': Netizens share hilarious memes as YouTube faces global outage</a><h2>Why is Nestle laying off its employees?</h2>Navratil also disclosed that Nestle aims to raise its cost-saving target to three billion Swiss francs by 2027, up from the previous 2.5 billion. Jean-Philippe Bertshy, an analyst at Vontobel investment firm, noted that Navratil’s early actions indicate a proactive approach, and the initial steps appear promising. The company, which owns more than 2,000 products including KitKat, Maggi, and Purina, faced a rocky September. This included the abrupt departure of its former CEO over an office scandal, as well as the early resignation of its chairman. A bottled water controversy in France in 2024 added to the turbulence.<h3>Financial outlook</h3>Analysts are hopeful that Navratil’s leadership will bring much-needed stability to the company, which has faced sluggish growth since 2022. The slight dip in total sales was partly driven by currency fluctuations, but the company reported a 3.3% growth in organic sales for the first nine months of 2025, largely driven by price hikes.&nbsp;Navratil said, “Results are showing improvement, but we must accelerate our growth efforts moving forward.” Coffee and confectionery were the primary drivers of the company's organic sales growth, with some markets seeing double-digit price increases. Patrik Schwendimann, an analyst at Zurich Cantonal Bank, said that Nestle’s volume growth in the third quarter far exceeded analysts’ expectations, with volumes rising 1.5% from July to September, compared to a forecasted 0.3% increase.

Nestle plans to cut 16,000 jobs globally, part of a broader restructuring under new CEO Philipp Navratil to boost growth, reduce costs, and improve efficiency

Nestle, the Swiss multinational known for brands like Nespresso and Perrier, announced on Thursday (October 16) that it would layoff 16,000 jobs globally over the next two years, a move that significantly boosted its share price. Philipp Navratil, who assumed the CEO role in September, said that the company needs to adapt more swiftly to a changing global market. He described the job reductions as tough but essential for the company’s future. Shares of the company surged by over 8% in early trading, which also helped push Zurich’s stock market to the top of Europe’s performance charts. Nestle's announcement came with the release of its financial results for the first nine months of the year, revealing a slight 1.9% drop in sales, totaling 65.9 billion Swiss francs ($83 billion). The planned layoffs will affect about 6% of Nestle’s workforce, with 12,000 office-based positions being cut to help the company save one billion Swiss francs, a target now set to double from prior estimates. Additionally, 4,000 production and supply chain jobs are already being phased out. Also Read: 'Played 30-sec ads but no video': Netizens share hilarious memes as YouTube faces global outage Why is Nestle laying off its employees? Navratil also disclosed that Nestle aims to raise its cost-saving target to three billion Swiss francs by 2027, up from the previous 2.5 billion. Jean-Philippe Bertshy, an analyst at Vontobel investment firm, noted that Navratil’s early actions indicate a proactive approach, and the initial steps appear promising. The company, which owns more than 2,000 products including KitKat, Maggi, and Purina, faced a rocky September. This included the abrupt departure of its former CEO over an office scandal, as well as the early resignation of its chairman. A bottled water controversy in France in 2024 added to the turbulence. Financial outlook Analysts are hopeful that Navratil’s leadership will bring much-needed stability to the company, which has faced sluggish growth since 2022. The slight dip in total sales was partly driven by currency fluctuations, but the company reported a 3.3% growth in organic sales for the first nine months of 2025, largely driven by price hikes. Navratil said, “Results are showing improvement, but we must accelerate our growth efforts moving forward.” Coffee and confectionery were the primary drivers of the company's organic sales growth, with some markets seeing double-digit price increases. Patrik Schwendimann, an analyst at Zurich Cantonal Bank, said that Nestle’s volume growth in the third quarter far exceeded analysts’ expectations, with volumes rising 1.5% from July to September, compared to a forecasted 0.3% increase.

Nestle plans to cut 16,000 jobs globally, part of a broader restructuring under new CEO Philipp Navratil to boost growth, reduce costs, and improve efficiency

Nestle layoffs 2025: FMCG firm to cut 16,000 jobs over next two years as new CEO pushes for restructuring; company's share price soars

Google’s most prominent video-sharing platform, YouTube, has been facing a widespread outage since Wednesday evening, after millions of users were unable to stream videos across its main platform. DownDetector, a platform that tracks outages, reported that nearly 203,763 users, mostly from US cities, experienced a massive outage with YouTube services.&nbsp;Outage was reported with YouTube's music streaming platform, YouTube Music, as well as YouTubeTV, where over 4,873 users reported issues with YouTube Music, while more than 2379 experienced issues with YouTube TV. According to DownDetector, almost 54 per cent of the issues that users experienced were with video and music streaming.<h3>Netizens flood with memes</h3>In response to the issue, YouTube has not officially responded yet. However, YouTube support is continuously responding to all those users who are frustrated with the issues, and they have also not said anything about what triggered the outage.&nbsp;Meanwhile, following the outage, Social media users came up with their best memes to express their grievances with sarcasm that might make you laugh your heart out!&nbsp;One of the netizens on X posted a Forrest Gump GIF and captioned, “Every person in existence running to Twitter to see if YouTube is down.”&nbsp;Another posted a GIF of thousands of people on a dangerously speedy elevator heading in the same direction, quoting, “YouTube Users going twitter to see if their YT ain’t working as well.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">YouTube Users going twitter to see if their YT ain’t working as well <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/youtubedown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#youtubedown</a> <a href="https://t.co/sq9bfIYpwj">pic.twitter.com/sq9bfIYpwj</a>&mdash; a2frosty (@a2frostyy_) <a href="https://twitter.com/a2frostyy_/status/1978603316285194502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A third user shared a GIF showing a crowd frantically pressing buttons on an ATM-like machine, captioned, “Everybody refreshing YouTube right now.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Everybody refreshing YouTube right now <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/youtubedown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#youtubedown</a> <a href="https://t.co/WTjrz6ra0f">pic.twitter.com/WTjrz6ra0f</a>&mdash; Tony Johns (@WhyGarth) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhyGarth/status/1978611348410966184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Fourth user wrote a more interesting caption: “youtube played the 30 second unskipable ads, but not the actual video.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">youtube played the 30 second unskipable ads, but not the actual video <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/youtubedown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#youtubedown</a> <a href="https://t.co/sXeDfeFgaK">pic.twitter.com/sXeDfeFgaK</a>&mdash; Hugo Ekitike Enthusiast (@Caprisunman_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Caprisunman_/status/1978609577378615519?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

One of the standout reactions featured a stunned Joey from Friends with the caption, “People coming to X to realize YouTube is down and it's not their WiFi.”&nbsp;Expressing the frustration, another user posted a teary-eyed GIF with the caption, “you don’t realize how much you rely on youtube until it’s not working.”

The outage also affected YouTube’s music streaming service, YouTube Music, and YouTube TV, with over 4,800 users reporting problems on YouTube Music and more than 2,300 facing issues on YouTube TV.

Google’s most prominent video-sharing platform, YouTube, has been facing a widespread outage since Wednesday evening, after millions of users were unable to stream videos across its main platform. DownDetector, a platform that tracks outages, reported that nearly 203,763 users, mostly from US cities, experienced a massive outage with YouTube services. Outage was reported with YouTube's music streaming platform, YouTube Music, as well as YouTubeTV, where over 4,873 users reported issues with YouTube Music, while more than 2379 experienced issues with YouTube TV. According to DownDetector, almost 54 per cent of the issues that users experienced were with video and music streaming. Netizens flood with memes In response to the issue, YouTube has not officially responded yet. However, YouTube support is continuously responding to all those users who are frustrated with the issues, and they have also not said anything about what triggered the outage. Meanwhile, following the outage, Social media users came up with their best memes to express their grievances with sarcasm that might make you laugh your heart out! One of the netizens on X posted a Forrest Gump GIF and captioned, “Every person in existence running to Twitter to see if YouTube is down.” Another posted a GIF of thousands of people on a dangerously speedy elevator heading in the same direction, quoting, “YouTube Users going twitter to see if their YT ain’t working as well.”

The outage also affected YouTube’s music streaming service, YouTube Music, and YouTube TV, with over 4,800 users reporting problems on YouTube Music and more than 2,300 facing issues on YouTube TV.

'Played 30-sec ads but no video': Netizens share hilarious memes as YouTube faces global outage

Russia, on Thursday (Oct 16) reacted to US President Donald Trump's claim that India was going to stop buying oil from Russia soon, and said that Moscow's "oil supplies are very beneficial for the Indian economy". However, he noted that the ongoing tiff between India and the United States was their "bilateral business". Speaking to the press, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov insisted that "India and the US are independent in their decisions, and we do not interfere in those issues".<h2>Russian oil benefits Indians, says Alipov</h2>The Russian ambassador noted that discounted Russian oil was beneficial to the Indian economy and the "welfare of Indian people". He said, "India and the US are independent in their decisions, and we do not interfere in those issues. Our oil supplies are very beneficial for the Indian economy and the welfare of the Indian people."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-i-don-t-want-to-destroy-his-political-career-trump-makes-bizarre-remark-about-pm-modi-1760580304027">‘I don’t want to destroy his political career’: Trump makes bizarre remark about PM Modi</a>Alipov added that the Indian government had "in mind the National Interests of this country in the first place, and our cooperation is very much in tune of those interests".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: On being asked if India will continue importing Russian oil, Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, says, &quot;This is the question for the Indian govt. The Indian Government is having in mind the national interest of this country in the first place, and our… <a href="https://t.co/73Kx2uDOIl">pic.twitter.com/73Kx2uDOIl</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1978715461811351608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

His statement echoed India's response to Trump's statement. New Delhi, in a statement published on its Ministry of External Affairs website, said, “Energy policy includes broad-basing energy sourcing, diversifying as appropriate to meet market conditions,” adding that “It has been our consistent priority to safeguard the interests of the Indian consumer in a volatile energy scenario.” <h2>What did Trump say?</h2>Months after slapping excessive tariffs on India for its purchase of discounted Russian oil, Trump told reporters, "He's assured me there will be no oil purchased from Russia." However, he did not share a timeline for this but said, “You know, you can't do it immediately. It's a little bit of a process, but the process is going to be over with soon.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/has-india-s-modi-promised-us-it-will-no-longer-buy-russian-oil-here-s-what-trump-claims-1760574591627">Did Modi promise US that India will no longer buy Russian oil? Here's what Trump claims</a>Then, in a moment that quickly drew attention, the controversial leader also claimed he did not want to "destroy" PM Modi's political career. Trump, who often praises Modi as one of his closest international allies, said Modi "is a great man" and claimed that the Indian leader loved him. In what could have been his way of professing love, he added: “I don't want to destroy his political career.”

Russia on Thursday pushed back at Donald Trump’s claim that India would soon stop buying Russian oil, saying the supplies were “very beneficial for the Indian economy.” 

Russia, on Thursday (Oct 16) reacted to US President Donald Trump's claim that India was going to stop buying oil from Russia soon, and said that Moscow's "oil supplies are very beneficial for the Indian economy". However, he noted that the ongoing tiff between India and the United States was their "bilateral business". Speaking to the press, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov insisted that "India and the US are independent in their decisions, and we do not interfere in those issues". Russian oil benefits Indians, says Alipov The Russian ambassador noted that discounted Russian oil was beneficial to the Indian economy and the "welfare of Indian people". He said, "India and the US are independent in their decisions, and we do not interfere in those issues. Our oil supplies are very beneficial for the Indian economy and the welfare of the Indian people." Also read | ‘I don’t want to destroy his political career’: Trump makes bizarre remark about PM Modi Alipov added that the Indian government had "in mind the National Interests of this country in the first place, and our cooperation is very much in tune of those interests".

Russia on Thursday pushed back at Donald Trump’s claim that India would soon stop buying Russian oil, saying the supplies were “very beneficial for the Indian economy.”&nbsp;

Russia defends oil exports to India after Trump’s claim, says supplies ‘benefit Indian economy’. Watch

Comet Lemmon's bright tail was cut off by solar wind on camera. An astrophotographer captured the rare cosmic sight as a huge portion of the comet's tail came off. This created a dazzling spectacle in the night sky, as visible in the video. Brennan Gilmore recorded the solar wind chopping off Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon)’s tail as it races towards the inner solar system. Comet Lemmon is set to become one of the brightest objects in the sky soon. It is getting brighter before its date with Earth on October 21. The time-lapse footage of the rare “disconnection event" &nbsp;from October 2 shows charged particles from the Sun running towards the comet and severing its tail from the body. This gouged a gap in Lemmon's tail.&nbsp;As comets approach the Sun, the solar winds and the heat lead the comet to undergo a process known as outgassing. The dust, debris and ice around the comet start being released, creating a tail that is hundreds of kilometres long. This can also happen because of the gravitational force and the speed of the comet itself as it comes near the Sun. A glowing green coma around Comet Lemmon’s nucleus can be seen in Gilmore's images. A long luminous tail stretches behind it, and the charged particles soon cut into it. The comet was in the constellation Leo Minor near the bright star TW Leonis Minoris when the solar winds snipped its tail.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/three-comets-are-coming-near-earth-this-year-visibility-dates-and-other-details-1759215193068">Three comets are coming near Earth this year. Visibility, dates of arrival and other details</a>&nbsp;Comet Lemmon is expected to become extremely bright and might become visible to the naked eye in areas with minimal light pollution. Right now, its current brightness is at magnitude +5.1. It will reach perihelion (closest point to the Sun) on November 8. It was discovered on January 3 by telescopes on Mount Lemmon in Arizona. According to NASA, the comet has a 1,396-year orbit around the Sun. It last visited Earth in the year 629 and will return in the year 3421.&nbsp;

<h2>How to find Comet Lemmon?</h2>Comet Lemon's closest approach to Earth is on October 21. To locate it, find the constellation Boötes, the Herdsman, using a telescope or a skygazing app. Before October 21, Comet Lemmon will be positioned high above the northeastern horizon just before dawn. It will then move to the evening sky as it comes near Earth. At this time, it will appear low on the northwestern horizon.

Comet Lemmon faced the fury of the sun as solar winds cut through its tail in a rare occurrence. The event was caught on camera by astrophotographer Brennan Gilmore. The comet will soon become extremely bright in the night sky.

Comet Lemmon's bright tail was cut off by solar wind on camera. An astrophotographer captured the rare cosmic sight as a huge portion of the comet's tail came off. This created a dazzling spectacle in the night sky, as visible in the video. Brennan Gilmore recorded the solar wind chopping off Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon)’s tail as it races towards the inner solar system. Comet Lemmon is set to become one of the brightest objects in the sky soon. It is getting brighter before its date with Earth on October 21. The time-lapse footage of the rare “disconnection event" from October 2 shows charged particles from the Sun running towards the comet and severing its tail from the body. This gouged a gap in Lemmon's tail. As comets approach the Sun, the solar winds and the heat lead the comet to undergo a process known as outgassing. The dust, debris and ice around the comet start being released, creating a tail that is hundreds of kilometres long. This can also happen because of the gravitational force and the speed of the comet itself as it comes near the Sun. A glowing green coma around Comet Lemmon’s nucleus can be seen in Gilmore's images. A long luminous tail stretches behind it, and the charged particles soon cut into it. The comet was in the constellation Leo Minor near the bright star TW Leonis Minoris when the solar winds snipped its tail. Also Read: Three comets are coming near Earth this year. Visibility, dates of arrival and other details Comet Lemmon is expected to become extremely bright and might become visible to the naked eye in areas with minimal light pollution. Right now, its current brightness is at magnitude +5.1. It will reach perihelion (closest point to the Sun) on November 8. It was discovered on January 3 by telescopes on Mount Lemmon in Arizona. According to NASA, the comet has a 1,396-year orbit around the Sun. It last visited Earth in the year 629 and will return in the year 3421.

Comet Lemmon faced the fury of the sun as solar winds cut through its tail in a rare occurrence. The event was caught on camera by astrophotographer Brennan Gilmore. The comet will soon become extremely bright in the night sky.

Sun chops off 1,396-year Comet Lemmon's tail in rare occurrence - Video

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday (Oct 15) let slip something startling: the Trump administration is, in the US VP's own words, “retraining the entire government” to focus on “left-wing violence.” While making an appearance on 'The Charlie Kirk Show' Vance was holding a discussion on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. He claimed that, "Because we have such a big problem with left-wing political violence, we have to train the investigatory and law enforcement powers of the government to focus on that particular problem".<h2>Trump admin retraining government to target opposition?</h2>Vance, in a surprising statement, claimed that they "really have to retrain the entire government to focus on this left-wing violence problem.""We are doing it," he insisted. However, Vance didn’t explain what “retraining” the government means in practice, but his comments sparked immediate concern among civil rights groups.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-i-don-t-want-to-destroy-his-political-career-trump-makes-bizarre-remark-about-pm-modi-1760580304027">‘I don’t want to destroy his political career’: Trump makes bizarre remark about PM Modi</a>He also went on to repeat familiar conspiracy theories about "paid protestors" and even asked, "If a brick gets thrown through a wall in a government building, who bought the brick?". However, the irony is hard to miss. Vance backed Trump’s decision in January to pardon January 6 rioters — the same people who smashed windows and assaulted police officers while trying to break into the Capitol building and overturn the 2020 election.<h2>Vance claims 'left-violence' biggest problem in US</h2>In the interview, Vance also claimed that it was "just a statistical fact" that political violence was a "bigger problem on the left." However, the statement happens to be false. The Justice Department’s own data showed that far-right extremists were responsible for the majority of domestic terror incidents in the US. This data was captured in a report titled, "What NIJ research tells us about domestic terrorism". This paper was, however, quietly removed from the DoJ website last month, showing that far-right extremists were responsible for the majority of domestic terror incidents in the US.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/after-trump-blames-left-for-radicalising-charlie-kirk-killer-damning-study-on-how-domestic-terrorists-are-mostly-right-wing-vanishes-from-doj-website-1758086933683">DOJ quietly deletes study on how most domestic terrorists are right-wing after Trump blames left for Kirk's death</a>Yet, Vance painted Trump’s opponents as the true threat. “If you had, God forbid, somebody on the left that was assassinated, I’m sure you could find one person who would celebrate it... but the fact that it became mainstream to celebrate Charlie [Kirk]’s death... it was just really disgusting,” he said.

US Vice President JD Vance, in an interview, let it slip that the Trump administration was "retraining the entire government" to tackle "left-wing violence." Here's what he said.

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday (Oct 15) let slip something startling: the Trump administration is, in the US VP's own words, “retraining the entire government” to focus on “left-wing violence.” While making an appearance on 'The Charlie Kirk Show' Vance was holding a discussion on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. He claimed that, "Because we have such a big problem with left-wing political violence, we have to train the investigatory and law enforcement powers of the government to focus on that particular problem". Trump admin retraining government to target opposition? Vance, in a surprising statement, claimed that they "really have to retrain the entire government to focus on this left-wing violence problem." "We are doing it," he insisted. However, Vance didn’t explain what “retraining” the government means in practice, but his comments sparked immediate concern among civil rights groups. Also read | ‘I don’t want to destroy his political career’: Trump makes bizarre remark about PM Modi He also went on to repeat familiar conspiracy theories about "paid protestors" and even asked, "If a brick gets thrown through a wall in a government building, who bought the brick?". However, the irony is hard to miss. Vance backed Trump’s decision in January to pardon January 6 rioters — the same people who smashed windows and assaulted police officers while trying to break into the Capitol building and overturn the 2020 election. Vance claims 'left-violence' biggest problem in US In the interview, Vance also claimed that it was "just a statistical fact" that political violence was a "bigger problem on the left." However, the statement happens to be false. The Justice Department’s own data showed that far-right extremists were responsible for the majority of domestic terror incidents in the US. This data was captured in a report titled, "What NIJ research tells us about domestic terrorism". This paper was, however, quietly removed from the DoJ website last month, showing that far-right extremists were responsible for the majority of domestic terror incidents in the US. Also read | DOJ quietly deletes study on how most domestic terrorists are right-wing after Trump blames left for Kirk's death Yet, Vance painted Trump’s opponents as the true threat. “If you had, God forbid, somebody on the left that was assassinated, I’m sure you could find one person who would celebrate it... but the fact that it became mainstream to celebrate Charlie [Kirk]’s death... it was just really disgusting,” he said.

US Vice President JD Vance, in an interview, let it slip that the Trump administration was "retraining the entire government" to tackle "left-wing violence." Here's what he said.

JD Vance blurts out Trump admin’s alarming new mission: ‘Retrain entire government’ to target the Left

Antibiotics play a major role in curbing bacterial infections which is why they are used widely in several medical treatments, including surgery and chemotherapy. But this integral part of modern medicine is slowly becoming 'ineffective', according to a study recently released by the World Heath Organisation (WHO). The new Global antibiotic resistance surveillance report 2025 reveals that one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections causing common infections in people across the world &nbsp;in 2023 failed to respond to antibiotic treatments.&nbsp;The study says that between 2018 and 2023, over 40% of the pathogen-antibiotic combinations monitored showed increased resistance, which amounts to an average annual increase of 5–15%.&nbsp;Data from over 100 countries were collected by WHO Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) &nbsp;to come to this conclusion.&nbsp;Notably, for the first time, the &nbsp;Global antibiotic resistance surveillance report 2025 presented resistance prevalence estimates across 22 antibiotics used to treat infections of the urinary and gastrointestinal tracts, the bloodstream and those used to treat gonorrhoea.&nbsp;Eight common bacterial pathogens were covered during the study, which are - Acinetobacter spp., Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, non-typhoidal Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae.<h2>Antibiotic resistance across the world</h2>&nbsp;According to the study, antibiotics resistance was the highest in South-East Asian and Eastern Mediterranean Regions where 1 in 3 reported infections were resistant. While the African region reported 1 in 5 infections to be resistant to antibiotics.&nbsp;Places where health systems lack capacity to diagnose or treat bacterial pathogens saw an increased resistance.&nbsp;“Antimicrobial resistance is outpacing advances in modern medicine, threatening the health of families worldwide,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.&nbsp;“As countries strengthen their AMR surveillance systems, we must use antibiotics responsibly, and make sure everyone has access to the right medicines, quality-assured diagnostics, and vaccines. Our future also depends on strengthening systems to prevent, diagnose and treat infections and on innovating with next-generation antibiotics and rapid point-of-care molecular tests,' he added.<h2>Which pathogens are posing the greatest threat?</h2>Gram-negative bacterial pathogens like E. coli and K. pneumoniae are the leading drug-resistant bacteria found in bloodstream infections, according to the findings.&nbsp;These bacterial infections often lead to sepsis, organ failure, and death. Yet more than 40% of E coli and over 55% of K. pneumoniae worldwide are now resistant to third-generation cephalosporins, the first-choice anti biotic treatment for them.&nbsp;Other essential &nbsp;antibiotics, including carbapenems and fluoroquinolones, are slowly showing signs of ineffectiveness against E. coli, K. pneumoniae, Salmonella, and Acinetobacter.&nbsp;

According to the study, antibiotics resistance was the highest in South-East Asian and Eastern Mediterranean Regions where 1 in 3 reported infections were resistant.

Antibiotics play a major role in curbing bacterial infections which is why they are used widely in several medical treatments, including surgery and chemotherapy. But this integral part of modern medicine is slowly becoming 'ineffective', according to a study recently released by the World Heath Organisation (WHO). The new Global antibiotic resistance surveillance report 2025 reveals that one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections causing common infections in people across the world in 2023 failed to respond to antibiotic treatments. The study says that between 2018 and 2023, over 40% of the pathogen-antibiotic combinations monitored showed increased resistance, which amounts to an average annual increase of 5–15%. Data from over 100 countries were collected by WHO Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) to come to this conclusion. Notably, for the first time, the Global antibiotic resistance surveillance report 2025 presented resistance prevalence estimates across 22 antibiotics used to treat infections of the urinary and gastrointestinal tracts, the bloodstream and those used to treat gonorrhoea. Eight common bacterial pathogens were covered during the study, which are - Acinetobacter spp., Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, non-typhoidal Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae. Antibiotic resistance across the world According to the study, antibiotics resistance was the highest in South-East Asian and Eastern Mediterranean Regions where 1 in 3 reported infections were resistant. While the African region reported 1 in 5 infections to be resistant to antibiotics. Places where health systems lack capacity to diagnose or treat bacterial pathogens saw an increased resistance. “Antimicrobial resistance is outpacing advances in modern medicine, threatening the health of families worldwide,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “As countries strengthen their AMR surveillance systems, we must use antibiotics responsibly, and make sure everyone has access to the right medicines, quality-assured diagnostics, and vaccines. Our future also depends on strengthening systems to prevent, diagnose and treat infections and on innovating with next-generation antibiotics and rapid point-of-care molecular tests,' he added. Which pathogens are posing the greatest threat? Gram-negative bacterial pathogens like E. coli and K. pneumoniae are the leading drug-resistant bacteria found in bloodstream infections, according to the findings. These bacterial infections often lead to sepsis, organ failure, and death. Yet more than 40% of E coli and over 55% of K. pneumoniae worldwide are now resistant to third-generation cephalosporins, the first-choice anti biotic treatment for them. Other essential antibiotics, including carbapenems and fluoroquinolones, are slowly showing signs of ineffectiveness against E. coli, K. pneumoniae, Salmonella, and Acinetobacter.

According to the study, antibiotics resistance was the highest in South-East Asian and Eastern Mediterranean Regions where 1 in 3 reported infections were resistant.

Superbugs getting closer? 40% of pathogen-antibiotic combinations show increased resistance

The Ministry of Defence on Wednesday signed a Rs 659.47 crore deal to procure Night Sights (image intensifiers) for the 7.62x51 mm SIG 716 assault rifle and associated accessories for the Indian Army, the ministry said in a statement.&nbsp;The procurement has been categorised as a Buy (Indian-IDDM) case, featuring over 51 per cent indigenous content, a key milestone in advancing the government's vision of Aatmanirbharata (self-reliance) in defence manufacturing.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Ministry of Defence signed a contract agreement worth Rs 659.47 crore for the procurement of Night Sight (Image Intensifier) for 7.62 x 51mm Assault Rifle, along with accessories for the Indian Army on October 15, 2025. The Night Sight will enable soldiers to fully exploit… <a href="https://t.co/POJtCRpWaF">pic.twitter.com/POJtCRpWaF</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1978447247214784663?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>What is the SIG 716 assault rifle?</h3>The SIG 716 assault rifle is a battle rifle manufactured by the American-Swiss company SIG Sauer. It is technically a battle rifle due to its more powerful 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge, which is often labelled an 'assault rifle'. The Night Sight will also enable soldiers to completely exploit the longer effective range of the SIG 716 Assault Rifle.&nbsp;In a press release, the ministry said that the procured Night Sights will enable accurate engagement of targeting a range up to 500 metres, even under starlit conditions. Its feature also shows an improved version of the currently positioned Passive Night Sights (PNS).&nbsp;Unlike many assault rifles that use intermediate cartridges, the SIG 716 is chambered in the larger and more powerful 7.62x51mm NATO round. This provides greater stopping power and accuracy at longer ranges.&nbsp;The SIG 716 utilises a short-stroke gas piston system, which keeps the firing action cleaner and cooler than traditional gas-impingement designs. This enhances the rifle's reliability, particularly in harsh environmental conditions.&nbsp;The ministry said that the initiative will strengthen the domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem and generate opportunities for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) engaged in component production and raw material supply.&nbsp;The Rs 659.47 crore contract was signed on October 15, 2025, with a consortium led by M/s MKU Ltd (Lead Member) and M/s Medbit Technologies Pvt Ltd. It will enable soldiers to fully exploit the longer effective range of the SIG 716 Assault Rifle, the defence ministry confirmed.

The procurement of Night Sights for the 7.62x51 mm SIG 716 assault rifle has been categorised as a Buy (Indian-IDDM) case, featuring over 51 per cent indigenous content, a key milestone in advancing the government's vision of Aatmanirbharata (self-reliance) in defence manufacturing.

The Ministry of Defence on Wednesday signed a Rs 659.47 crore deal to procure Night Sights (image intensifiers) for the 7.62x51 mm SIG 716 assault rifle and associated accessories for the Indian Army, the ministry said in a statement. The procurement has been categorised as a Buy (Indian-IDDM) case, featuring over 51 per cent indigenous content, a key milestone in advancing the government's vision of Aatmanirbharata (self-reliance) in defence manufacturing.

The procurement of Night Sights for the 7.62x51 mm SIG 716 assault rifle has been categorised as a Buy (Indian-IDDM) case, featuring over 51 per cent indigenous content, a key milestone in advancing the government's vision of Aatmanirbharata (self-reliance) in defence manufacturing.

What is SIG 716 assault rifle? India signs Rs 659-crore defence deal to equip with night sights

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he had authorised covert CIA operations against Venezuela but dodged questions on whether he had green-lighted an attempt on the nation's leader, Nicolás Maduro. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump framed his actions as part of a broader anti-drug campaign, citing Maduro’s alleged role as the leader of a "narco-terrorist" regime and releasing prisoners who make their way to the United States.<h2>Has Trump given the CIA an order to "take out" Maduro?</h2>When pressed directly on the explosive question of whether he had secretly given the CIA authority to “take out” Maduro, Trump sidestepped and labelled the query "ridiculous"."That's a ridiculous question for me to be given. Not really a ridiculous question, but wouldn't it be a ridiculous question for me to answer?" he said, offering no clear confirmation. However, his dodge has raised eyebrows on whether a covert CIA operation was going to do exactly that.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-i-don-t-want-to-destroy-his-political-career-trump-makes-bizarre-remark-about-pm-modi-1760580304027">‘I don’t want to destroy his political career’: Trump makes bizarre remark about PM Modi</a><h2>After international waters, US to strike Venezuelan land targets?</h2>Just a day after he announced yet another US strike on an alleged boat in the Caribbean — the latest in a series of naval strikes — Trump, on Wednesday, indicated the US may expand its operations against alleged Venezuelan drug cartels onto land. "We are certainly looking at land now, because we've got the sea very well under control." US strikes on suspected drug vessels have so far killed at least 27 people. Legal experts have questioned the legality of using lethal force in international waters against targets who have not been apprehended or interrogated.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/has-india-s-modi-promised-us-it-will-no-longer-buy-russian-oil-here-s-what-trump-claims-1760574591627">Did Modi promise US that India will no longer buy Russian oil? Here's what Trump claims</a><h2>Maduro slams Trump's "coups d'etat" attempt</h2>The US president’s comments drew a sharp reaction from Maduro, who decried US operations as “coups d’etat orchestrated by the CIA” and ordered military exercises across Venezuela, including shantytowns and coastal areas. "No to war in the Caribbean...No to regime change...No to coups d'etat orchestrated by the CIA," &nbsp;he said. The Venezuelan leader on Telegram, as per AFP, announced that he was mobilising the military, police, and a civilian militia to defend Venezuela's "mountains, coasts, schools, hospitals, factories and markets," against any potential US aggression.

When pressed directly on the explosive question of whether he had secretly given the CIA authority to “take out” Maduro, Trump sidestepped and labelled the query "ridiculous".

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he had authorised covert CIA operations against Venezuela but dodged questions on whether he had green-lighted an attempt on the nation's leader, Nicolás Maduro. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump framed his actions as part of a broader anti-drug campaign, citing Maduro’s alleged role as the leader of a "narco-terrorist" regime and releasing prisoners who make their way to the United States. Has Trump given the CIA an order to "take out" Maduro? When pressed directly on the explosive question of whether he had secretly given the CIA authority to “take out” Maduro, Trump sidestepped and labelled the query "ridiculous". "That's a ridiculous question for me to be given. Not really a ridiculous question, but wouldn't it be a ridiculous question for me to answer?" he said, offering no clear confirmation. However, his dodge has raised eyebrows on whether a covert CIA operation was going to do exactly that. Also read | ‘I don’t want to destroy his political career’: Trump makes bizarre remark about PM Modi After international waters, US to strike Venezuelan land targets? Just a day after he announced yet another US strike on an alleged boat in the Caribbean — the latest in a series of naval strikes — Trump, on Wednesday, indicated the US may expand its operations against alleged Venezuelan drug cartels onto land. "We are certainly looking at land now, because we've got the sea very well under control." US strikes on suspected drug vessels have so far killed at least 27 people. Legal experts have questioned the legality of using lethal force in international waters against targets who have not been apprehended or interrogated. Also read | Did Modi promise US that India will no longer buy Russian oil? Here's what Trump claims Maduro slams Trump's "coups d'etat" attempt The US president’s comments drew a sharp reaction from Maduro, who decried US operations as “coups d’etat orchestrated by the CIA” and ordered military exercises across Venezuela, including shantytowns and coastal areas. "No to war in the Caribbean...No to regime change...No to coups d'etat orchestrated by the CIA," he said. The Venezuelan leader on Telegram, as per AFP, announced that he was mobilising the military, police, and a civilian militia to defend Venezuela's "mountains, coasts, schools, hospitals, factories and markets," against any potential US aggression.

When pressed directly on the explosive question of whether he had secretly given the CIA authority to “take out” Maduro, Trump sidestepped and labelled the query "ridiculous".

‘Ridiculous question’: Trump dodges question on whether he ordered CIA to 'take out' Maduro

A pastor in America is claiming that God showed him a vision of an "alien" ship flying over the Vatican and Mayan temples in Mexico. Brandon Biggs said in a YouTube video that "demonic spirits" are coming for Earth, but he doesn't know when. Biggs' claim has gone viral on social media, especially since an interstellar visitor is racing towards the Sun. 3I/ATLAS has been labelled a comet by scientists, but bizarre occurrences and observations have led some scientists to speculate that it could be an extraterrestrial relic. "A major distraction is about to take place. I said, 'Lord, are there two of these?' And he said, 'No, it's just one'," Biggs said in a video, as per Daily Mail. Notably, he had earlier predicted the assassination attempt on Donald Trump three months before it happened. "This bullet flew by his ear, and it came so close to his head that it busted his eardrum," he said in April last year. Three months later, a man named &nbsp;Matthew Crooks fired bullets at him at a Pennsylvania campaign rally, with one bullet brushing past his ear, leaving Trump bleeding.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-precovery-images-captured-by-nasa-s-tess-show-no-coma-what-it-means-1760517800964">3I/ATLAS was spotted by NASA's TESS long before Atlas telescope. It saw no coma. Why?</a> &nbsp;<h2>Scientist claims 3I/Atlas could be an alien mothership and release tiny probes</h2>This has led people to think that his latest prediction about these travellers could also come true. What's shocking is that he has predicted one aspect about the extraterrestrial visitor exactly as Avi Loeb. The Harvard scientist has put forward several anomalies in 3I/ATLAS to claim that there is a 30% - 40 % chance that it is a piece of alien technology. One of his theories is that this "mothership" could release mini probes that will spread on different planets in the solar system and even replicate. Biggs also said the same thing about this object in July. He said in July this year, that he saw "little bitty ships coming out of this mother ship that were balls of light." The Oklahoma pastor admitted that it "sounds way out there", adding, "It was way out there to me. I didn't even want to talk about it, but I'm instructed to. I'm just here to warn you."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-first-contact-or-existential-threat-netizens-are-convinced-nasa-and-esa-are-hiding-something-1759728703636">3I/Atlas, 'first contact or existential threat'? Why some netizens are convinced something is wrong</a> &nbsp;He said that "everybody will freak out because they're going to see it moving across the ocean." Biggs further claims that those coming are not aliens, since there is "no such thing." "There are going to be things in the sky that are going to scare everybody in the days ahead because people are going to go, 'Oh, no. ET really exists.' No, it's fallen angels," he said. &nbsp;Even though his prophecy has gone viral, some people are slamming him as "fake". But since his prediction about Trump came partly true (Trump did not burst his eardrum), netizens fear there is a chance that this spaceship is coming for Earth. Besides, it coincides with 3I/ATLAS and Loeb's theory that there is a possibility that it is not of natural origin.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/detailed-observations-on-anomalous-3i-atlas-trajectory-show-why-it-could-be-artificial-technology-1759823032754">3I/Atlas origin and trajectory: Interstellar object could have come from a 'conical disk'</a> &nbsp;<h2>Latest update on 3I/ATLAS</h2>The interstellar comet flew by Mars on October 2-3 and is now travelling towards the Sun. It will reach perihelion (closest point to the Sun) on October 29-30. Loeb says that if it is truly a comet, 3I/ATLAS would disintegrate because of the acceleration, the heat and the gravitational force. At this time, it will also hide in the glare of the sun. However, if it is an alien "mothership", it could seed the bodies in the solar system with mini probes. The interstellar object has displayed new anomalies, with Loeb writing that fresh images of 3I/Atlas taken by the Keck Telescope on August 24 show that the gas plume around it features prominent nickel emission but no evidence for iron. He says this is an anomaly only seen in industrial objects and never before in all known comets.&nbsp;&nbsp;After it survives the trip to the sun, it will again become visible from Earth, and will make its closest approach to our planet in mid-December. In November, the European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy moons Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft will observe 3I/ATLAS, but won't send data until February next year. Then, NASA's Juno spacecraft will observe it in March 2026. Photos of 3I/ATLAS from the Mars orbiter TGO have been released, but observations made by Mars Express and NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter have still not been made public.&nbsp; &nbsp;

An American pastor who foresaw the assassination attempt on Donald Trump has said that a ship with "demonic spirits" is coming for Earth. Some people he could be talking about 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar object flagged to be of unnatural origin by a scientist.

A pastor in America is claiming that God showed him a vision of an "alien" ship flying over the Vatican and Mayan temples in Mexico. Brandon Biggs said in a YouTube video that "demonic spirits" are coming for Earth, but he doesn't know when. Biggs' claim has gone viral on social media, especially since an interstellar visitor is racing towards the Sun. 3I/ATLAS has been labelled a comet by scientists, but bizarre occurrences and observations have led some scientists to speculate that it could be an extraterrestrial relic. "A major distraction is about to take place. I said, 'Lord, are there two of these?' And he said, 'No, it's just one'," Biggs said in a video, as per Daily Mail. Notably, he had earlier predicted the assassination attempt on Donald Trump three months before it happened. "This bullet flew by his ear, and it came so close to his head that it busted his eardrum," he said in April last year. Three months later, a man named Matthew Crooks fired bullets at him at a Pennsylvania campaign rally, with one bullet brushing past his ear, leaving Trump bleeding. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS was spotted by NASA's TESS long before Atlas telescope. It saw no coma. Why? Scientist claims 3I/Atlas could be an alien mothership and release tiny probes This has led people to think that his latest prediction about these travellers could also come true. What's shocking is that he has predicted one aspect about the extraterrestrial visitor exactly as Avi Loeb. The Harvard scientist has put forward several anomalies in 3I/ATLAS to claim that there is a 30% - 40 % chance that it is a piece of alien technology. One of his theories is that this "mothership" could release mini probes that will spread on different planets in the solar system and even replicate. Biggs also said the same thing about this object in July. He said in July this year, that he saw "little bitty ships coming out of this mother ship that were balls of light." The Oklahoma pastor admitted that it "sounds way out there", adding, "It was way out there to me. I didn't even want to talk about it, but I'm instructed to. I'm just here to warn you." Also Read: 3I/Atlas, 'first contact or existential threat'? Why some netizens are convinced something is wrong He said that "everybody will freak out because they're going to see it moving across the ocean." Biggs further claims that those coming are not aliens, since there is "no such thing." "There are going to be things in the sky that are going to scare everybody in the days ahead because people are going to go, 'Oh, no. ET really exists.' No, it's fallen angels," he said. Even though his prophecy has gone viral, some people are slamming him as "fake". But since his prediction about Trump came partly true (Trump did not burst his eardrum), netizens fear there is a chance that this spaceship is coming for Earth. Besides, it coincides with 3I/ATLAS and Loeb's theory that there is a possibility that it is not of natural origin. Also Read: 3I/Atlas origin and trajectory: Interstellar object could have come from a 'conical disk' Latest update on 3I/ATLAS The interstellar comet flew by Mars on October 2-3 and is now travelling towards the Sun. It will reach perihelion (closest point to the Sun) on October 29-30. Loeb says that if it is truly a comet, 3I/ATLAS would disintegrate because of the acceleration, the heat and the gravitational force. At this time, it will also hide in the glare of the sun. However, if it is an alien "mothership", it could seed the bodies in the solar system with mini probes. The interstellar object has displayed new anomalies, with Loeb writing that fresh images of 3I/Atlas taken by the Keck Telescope on August 24 show that the gas plume around it features prominent nickel emission but no evidence for iron. He says this is an anomaly only seen in industrial objects and never before in all known comets. After it survives the trip to the sun, it will again become visible from Earth, and will make its closest approach to our planet in mid-December. In November, the European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy moons Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft will observe 3I/ATLAS, but won't send data until February next year. Then, NASA's Juno spacecraft will observe it in March 2026. Photos of 3I/ATLAS from the Mars orbiter TGO have been released, but observations made by Mars Express and NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter have still not been made public.

An American pastor who foresaw the assassination attempt on Donald Trump has said that a ship with "demonic spirits" is coming for Earth. Some people he could be talking about 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar object flagged to be of unnatural origin by a scientist.

'I'm here to warn you' - Pastor claims 'ship with demonic spirits' is coming for Earth. Netizens link it to 3I/ATLAS

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Oct 15) claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India will stop purchasing Russian oil — before adding a questionable comment that is sure to raise eyebrows in both Washington and New Delhi. "He's assured me there will be no oil purchased from Russia," Trump told reporters, describing it as a gradual process. Then, in a moment that quickly drew attention, the controversial leader claimed he did not want to "destroy" PM Modi's political career. Trump, who often praises Modi as one of his closest international allies, said Modi "is a great man" and claimed that the Indian leader loved him. In what could have been his way of professing love, he added: “I don't want to destroy his political career.”&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/has-india-s-modi-promised-us-it-will-no-longer-buy-russian-oil-here-s-what-trump-claims-1760574591627">Did Modi promise US that India will no longer buy Russian oil? Here's what Trump claims</a>Trump’s comment came just months after his administration slapped steep tariffs — as high as 50 per cent — on Indian exports, accusing New Delhi of helping fund Russia’s war in Ukraine through energy trade.<h2>What did he mean by that?</h2>US President Donald Trump is known for being outspoken and often makes controversial statements that keep him in the headlines. While making the comment purportedly showing his goodwill towards India, its PM Modi, and his political career, Trump did not present any proof to back the claim that he actually could destroy his career. &nbsp;Trump's callous comments come as Washington and New Delhi attempt to mend the ties that have witnessed a decline after the US's shockingly high tariffs. Recently, in what was seen as an effort to smooth ties, Indian PM Modi warmly welcomed Trump’s newly appointed ambassador, Sergio Gor. Trump and Modi also engaged in a phone call, which Gor said made him "optimistic" about the bond between the two nations.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/could-be-a-little-nicer-trump-hails-netanyahu-as-hero-of-gaza-ceasefire-then-roasts-him-over-war-speeches-and-champagne-1760409906854">Could 'be a little nicer': Trump hails Netanyahu as ‘hero’ of Gaza ceasefire — then roasts him about…</a><h2>Trump's obsession with "ending careers"</h2>This was not the first time that Trump claimed to have the power to "destroy" someone's political career. During his first term as the US President, in 2018, he bragged about his prowess in destroying the careers of Republicans who dared defy him. At the time, while talking about party members that defy him, he said, "I only destroy their career because they said bad things about me, and you fight back and they go down the tubes and that’s OK."&nbsp;

Trump claimed Modi promised to stop buying Russian oil — then bizarrely added he “doesn’t want to destroy” the Indian PM’s political career. What did he mean by that? All you need to know.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Oct 15) claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India will stop purchasing Russian oil — before adding a questionable comment that is sure to raise eyebrows in both Washington and New Delhi. "He's assured me there will be no oil purchased from Russia," Trump told reporters, describing it as a gradual process. Then, in a moment that quickly drew attention, the controversial leader claimed he did not want to "destroy" PM Modi's political career. Trump, who often praises Modi as one of his closest international allies, said Modi "is a great man" and claimed that the Indian leader loved him. In what could have been his way of professing love, he added: “I don't want to destroy his political career.” Also read | Did Modi promise US that India will no longer buy Russian oil? Here's what Trump claims Trump’s comment came just months after his administration slapped steep tariffs — as high as 50 per cent — on Indian exports, accusing New Delhi of helping fund Russia’s war in Ukraine through energy trade. What did he mean by that? US President Donald Trump is known for being outspoken and often makes controversial statements that keep him in the headlines. While making the comment purportedly showing his goodwill towards India, its PM Modi, and his political career, Trump did not present any proof to back the claim that he actually could destroy his career. Trump's callous comments come as Washington and New Delhi attempt to mend the ties that have witnessed a decline after the US's shockingly high tariffs. Recently, in what was seen as an effort to smooth ties, Indian PM Modi warmly welcomed Trump’s newly appointed ambassador, Sergio Gor. Trump and Modi also engaged in a phone call, which Gor said made him "optimistic" about the bond between the two nations. Also read | Could 'be a little nicer': Trump hails Netanyahu as ‘hero’ of Gaza ceasefire — then roasts him about… Trump's obsession with "ending careers" This was not the first time that Trump claimed to have the power to "destroy" someone's political career. During his first term as the US President, in 2018, he bragged about his prowess in destroying the careers of Republicans who dared defy him. At the time, while talking about party members that defy him, he said, "I only destroy their career because they said bad things about me, and you fight back and they go down the tubes and that’s OK."

Trump claimed Modi promised to stop buying Russian oil — then bizarrely added he “doesn’t want to destroy” the Indian PM’s political career. What did he mean by that? All you need to know.

‘I don’t want to destroy his political career’: Trump makes bizarre remark about PM Modi

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, till recently was on a mission to cure cancer—or at least that’s the headline goal. But apparently, curing cancer can wait, because on Tuesday (Oct 14) he signed off on another high-priority initiative: letting OpenAI's ChatGPT make porn. Yes, you read that right. Altman took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce that ChatGPT will now “treat adult users like adults.”<h2>What did Sam Altman say?</h2>In an X post, OpenAI CEO Altman said that they had made ChatGPT "pretty restrictive" to make sure they were "being careful with mental health issues". However, now they've apparently "realised" that staying sensitive to mental health issues made the platform "less useful/enjoyable to many users who had no mental health problems". Insisting that "given the seriousness of the issue," the AI maker "wanted to get this right". How? By allowing users to generate porn on the popular chatbot.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/why-scientists-revive-40-000-year-old-ancient-virus-with-pandemic-potential-from-arctic-ice-1759812221224">Why?? Scientists revive 40,000-year-old ancient virus with 'pandemic potential' from Arctic ice</a>By December, he promised, the platform will allow even more risqué creations, including erotica for verified adults. Because apparently nothing says responsible AI innovation quite like giving adults the green light to generate digital fantasies. "In December, as we roll out age-gating more fully and as part of our 'treat adult users like adults' principle, we will allow even more, like erotica for verified adults," said Altman.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We made ChatGPT pretty restrictive to make sure we were being careful with mental health issues. We realize this made it less useful/enjoyable to many users who had no mental health problems, but given the seriousness of the issue we wanted to get this right. Now that we have…&mdash; Sam Altman (@sama) <a href="https://twitter.com/sama/status/1978129344598827128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Why were ChatGPT restrictions put in place?</h2>ChatGPT was made to wear a figurative chastity belt after a teenage user tragically took his own life with alleged guidance from the AI. Erotica writers, predictably, were not thrilled—arguing that the AI had been a perfectly safe tool for penning steamy scenes.Now, according to Altman, the mental health risks have been "mitigated," so adults can once again let the AI do their dirty work.Altman framed the move as a logical next step. "Now that we have been able to mitigate the serious mental health issues and have new tools, we are going to be able to safely relax the restrictions in most cases," he said. Translation: yes, we figured out how to stop ChatGPT from being dangerous, so let’s make it fun again.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ex-journalist-pete-hegseth-mocks-press-as-us-media-revolts-against-pentagon-s-gag-order-press-no-longer-roams-free-1760402303105">Ex-journalist Pete Hegseth mocks press as US media revolts against Pentagon’s gag order: ‘Press no longer roams free’</a>This update follows another statement by Sam Altman, where he suggested that AI could be used to "cure cancer". Thanks to the new risqué rollout announcement, critics, of course, are having a field day. "Why do age-gates always have to lead to erotica? Like, I just want to be able to be treated like an adult and not a toddler, that doesn't mean I want perv-mode activated," commented one X user on Altman's post.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Why do age-gates always have to lead to erotica? Like, I just want to be able to be treated like an adult and not a toddler, that doesn&#39;t mean I want perv-mode activated.&mdash; cate bligh (@catebligh) <a href="https://twitter.com/catebligh/status/1978130471318921225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"When you say ‘Adult Mode’ and erotica will be allowed in ChatGPT, how do you define the ethical boundaries of digital intimacy?," asked another.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">When you say “Adult Mode” and erotica will be allowed in ChatGPT, how do you define the ethical boundaries of digital intimacy?&mdash; VraserX e/acc (@VraserX) <a href="https://twitter.com/VraserX/status/1978155429893967935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Others just posted satire and memes trolling him.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://t.co/V7kn1gHOFB">pic.twitter.com/V7kn1gHOFB</a>&mdash; Jared Davidson (@Archetapp) <a href="https://twitter.com/Archetapp/status/1978138446364287322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">2023: AI will cure cancer 2025: soon we will achieve AI erotica for verified adults&mdash; Dr J Rould (@jrouldz) <a href="https://twitter.com/jrouldz/status/1978143401951297721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chatgpt to users <a href="https://t.co/RiiLSLWiq8">pic.twitter.com/RiiLSLWiq8</a>&mdash; Monkey (@y1ssh) <a href="https://twitter.com/y1ssh/status/1978130852073668642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced ChatGPT will now allow adult content for verified users, saying the AI can safely “treat adult users like adults.” His announcement has led to mixed reactions, with netizens both trolling him and applauding the move. All you need to know.

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, till recently was on a mission to cure cancer—or at least that’s the headline goal. But apparently, curing cancer can wait, because on Tuesday (Oct 14) he signed off on another high-priority initiative: letting OpenAI's ChatGPT make porn. Yes, you read that right. Altman took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce that ChatGPT will now “treat adult users like adults.” What did Sam Altman say? In an X post, OpenAI CEO Altman said that they had made ChatGPT "pretty restrictive" to make sure they were "being careful with mental health issues". However, now they've apparently "realised" that staying sensitive to mental health issues made the platform "less useful/enjoyable to many users who had no mental health problems". Insisting that "given the seriousness of the issue," the AI maker "wanted to get this right". How? By allowing users to generate porn on the popular chatbot. Also read | Why?? Scientists revive 40,000-year-old ancient virus with 'pandemic potential' from Arctic ice By December, he promised, the platform will allow even more risqué creations, including erotica for verified adults. Because apparently nothing says responsible AI innovation quite like giving adults the green light to generate digital fantasies. "In December, as we roll out age-gating more fully and as part of our 'treat adult users like adults' principle, we will allow even more, like erotica for verified adults," said Altman.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced ChatGPT will now allow adult content for verified users, saying the AI can safely “treat adult users like adults.” His announcement has led to mixed reactions, with netizens both trolling him and applauding the move. All you need to know.

Sam Altman okays AI porn on ChatGPT, says OpenAI chatbot's current version 'less enjoyable'

Around the time the Harappan civilisation thrived along the Indus River, humans were also wandering across the continent of North America. A portion of a human skull was discovered on June 2, 2025, on the bank of Whitewater River, Fayette County, Indiana. Fayette County Coroner Eddie Richardson on Monday announced the discovery on indigenous day. Preliminary radiocarbon dating confirmed the remains are roughly 4,270 years old, at about 2300 BC. The Coroner called the discovery ‘remarkable’ and signified that people had inhabited these lands so long ago.This discovery underscores the importance of our community's vigilance and the necessity of professional collaboration,” Richardson said in a statement. “I want to commend the landowner for their responsible action in immediately reporting the finding.”&nbsp;

The discovery is exciting as DNA analysis of the bone can give a window to the genetic lineage, such as whether they are native american or even earlier, &nbsp;pre-Clovis group. Comparing them with the genome record of the area, they can reveal migration routes, whether they moved from northern ice-free corridors, coastal routes, or other early settlement pathways across North America. According to the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, during those times large population of Native Americans were concentrated in smaller areas, and they were shifting to a plant-based dietThe genetic makeup will also reveal biological context like sex, hair, eye, skin pigmentation, etc.&nbsp;Comparing these to modern Native American tribes will also help in studying the genetic continuity or divergence.&nbsp; The University of Indianapolis helped in the initial identification of the portion of the human skull to confirm if the remains were from a human. The University of Georgia is handling a sample for more precise dating. However, specific details about the disposition of skull remains are &nbsp;unclear, whether it was brought in by river flow and or it was from the same place of discovery.

A portion of a 4,000-year-old human skull was discovered on the Whitewater River bank in Fayette County, Indiana. Preliminary dating suggests the remains date back to 2300 B.C., offering insights into early human migration in North America.

Around the time the Harappan civilisation thrived along the Indus River, humans were also wandering across the continent of North America. A portion of a human skull was discovered on June 2, 2025, on the bank of Whitewater River, Fayette County, Indiana. Fayette County Coroner Eddie Richardson on Monday announced the discovery on indigenous day. Preliminary radiocarbon dating confirmed the remains are roughly 4,270 years old, at about 2300 BC. The Coroner called the discovery ‘remarkable’ and signified that people had inhabited these lands so long ago. This discovery underscores the importance of our community's vigilance and the necessity of professional collaboration,” Richardson said in a statement. “I want to commend the landowner for their responsible action in immediately reporting the finding.”

A portion of a 4,000-year-old human skull was discovered on the Whitewater River bank in Fayette County, Indiana. Preliminary dating suggests the remains date back to 2300 B.C., offering insights into early human migration in North America.

4000-year-old human skull dating back to 2300 BC discovered on Indiana Riverbank

Have you ever wondered what happens when you are closest to death? A new study has found that the human body experiences vivid perceptions such as floating outside one’s body, moving through a tunnel toward a bright light, or feeling an overwhelming sense of peace. The latest study by the University of Virginia (UVA) came as a little help in the study of the mystery of death. Researchers found that roughly 15% of severely ill patients who survive life-threatening medical crises report experiencing this phenomenon.Scientists at UVA’s Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences surveyed 167 individuals who claimed to have undergone an NDE. The findings of the research were published in Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research and Practice. It said that such moments can leave a permanent mark on a human's life.It has also been reported that around 70 per cent of people experience a shift in their &nbsp;religious or spiritual beliefs after their experience of death. Also, they fear less of death.Around 64% of participants sought professional or spiritual support, while 78% found it helpful; many said they struggled to find understanding.“The research on how to support these patients and their specific needs is still limited. We hope to begin addressing this gap and inspire clinicians to devote time and care in pursuing these questions," Marieta Pehlivanova said as per New York Post.&nbsp;

The latest study by the University of Virginia (UVA) came as a little help in the study of the mystery of death. Researchers found that roughly 15% of severely ill patients who survive life-threatening medical crises report experiencing this phenomenon.

Have you ever wondered what happens when you are closest to death? A new study has found that the human body experiences vivid perceptions such as floating outside one’s body, moving through a tunnel toward a bright light, or feeling an overwhelming sense of peace. The latest study by the University of Virginia (UVA) came as a little help in the study of the mystery of death. Researchers found that roughly 15% of severely ill patients who survive life-threatening medical crises report experiencing this phenomenon. Scientists at UVA’s Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences surveyed 167 individuals who claimed to have undergone an NDE. The findings of the research were published in Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research and Practice. It said that such moments can leave a permanent mark on a human's life. It has also been reported that around 70 per cent of people experience a shift in their religious or spiritual beliefs after their experience of death. Also, they fear less of death. Around 64% of participants sought professional or spiritual support, while 78% found it helpful; many said they struggled to find understanding. “The research on how to support these patients and their specific needs is still limited. We hope to begin addressing this gap and inspire clinicians to devote time and care in pursuing these questions," Marieta Pehlivanova said as per New York Post.

The latest study by the University of Virginia (UVA) came as a little help in the study of the mystery of death. Researchers found that roughly 15% of severely ill patients who survive life-threatening medical crises report experiencing this phenomenon.

What happens when you die? New study finds you see a bright tunnel

Elon Musk's quest to send satellite after satellite into orbit has created a major problem for humanity. While Starlink satellites have built a constellation in low Earth orbit to provide high-speed, low-latency internet service to people in various countries, an astrophysicist is now highlighting their downside. Jonathon McDowell says the satellites are damaging the stratosphere, which can cause major health issues, such as skin cancers and cataracts. While thousands of Starlink satellites are being pushed into orbit, reports suggest one or two of them deorbit daily, adding to space junk. According to McDowell, more than 25,000 pieces of debris comprising redundant satellites and other broken objects are currently circling the planet. According to Spaceflight Now, SpaceX has 8,000 satellites in orbit right now, and there are plans for more. In 2025, more than 2,000 satellites will have been launched by Musk's company.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to a warning by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2023, Starlink satellites can seriously injure or kill someone within the next 10 years. Space debris has been flagged as a serious problem by authorities as it continues to build up in space. The FAA has said that 28,000 fragments could de-orbit and fall down, surviving reentry over the next few years. Low-orbit satellites have a typical lifespan of five to seven years. McDowell told EarthSky that, based on their age, five satellites per day could re-enter Earth in the coming years. However, Musk dismissed all such concerns, writing to the FAA that "SpaceX's satellites are designed and built to fully demise during atmospheric reentry during disposal at the end of life, and they do so." However, he admitted this year that "not all satellites fully disintegrate upon reentry."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-precovery-images-captured-by-nasa-s-tess-show-no-coma-what-it-means-1760517800964">3I/ATLAS precovery images captured by NASA's TESS show no coma - What it means</a> &nbsp;<h2>Risk of Kessler Syndrome</h2>Such a huge number of satellites means that Earth could soon be staring at the Kessler Syndrome, a theoretical scenario created by a huge number of objects in low orbit, that start crashing into each other, setting off a chain reaction, spilling even more space debris. When satellites and other objects start colliding with each other, they will break apart, adding more junk to the orbit. He told Register that a region at about 600 to 1,000 kilometres range is at risk of falling victim to the Kessler Syndrome as it is "full of old Soviet rocket stages", besides other debris. &nbsp;

SpaceX Starlink satellites are de-orbiting daily, and over the next 10 years, some of them can injure or even kill someone, according to reports. The huge number of satellites being launched and the falling satellites are bad news for humanity.

Elon Musk's quest to send satellite after satellite into orbit has created a major problem for humanity. While Starlink satellites have built a constellation in low Earth orbit to provide high-speed, low-latency internet service to people in various countries, an astrophysicist is now highlighting their downside. Jonathon McDowell says the satellites are damaging the stratosphere, which can cause major health issues, such as skin cancers and cataracts. While thousands of Starlink satellites are being pushed into orbit, reports suggest one or two of them deorbit daily, adding to space junk. According to McDowell, more than 25,000 pieces of debris comprising redundant satellites and other broken objects are currently circling the planet. According to Spaceflight Now, SpaceX has 8,000 satellites in orbit right now, and there are plans for more. In 2025, more than 2,000 satellites will have been launched by Musk's company. According to a warning by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2023, Starlink satellites can seriously injure or kill someone within the next 10 years. Space debris has been flagged as a serious problem by authorities as it continues to build up in space. The FAA has said that 28,000 fragments could de-orbit and fall down, surviving reentry over the next few years. Low-orbit satellites have a typical lifespan of five to seven years. McDowell told EarthSky that, based on their age, five satellites per day could re-enter Earth in the coming years. However, Musk dismissed all such concerns, writing to the FAA that "SpaceX's satellites are designed and built to fully demise during atmospheric reentry during disposal at the end of life, and they do so." However, he admitted this year that "not all satellites fully disintegrate upon reentry." Also Read: 3I/ATLAS precovery images captured by NASA's TESS show no coma - What it means Risk of Kessler Syndrome Such a huge number of satellites means that Earth could soon be staring at the Kessler Syndrome, a theoretical scenario created by a huge number of objects in low orbit, that start crashing into each other, setting off a chain reaction, spilling even more space debris. When satellites and other objects start colliding with each other, they will break apart, adding more junk to the orbit. He told Register that a region at about 600 to 1,000 kilometres range is at risk of falling victim to the Kessler Syndrome as it is "full of old Soviet rocket stages", besides other debris.

SpaceX Starlink satellites are de-orbiting daily, and over the next 10 years, some of them can injure or even kill someone, according to reports. The huge number of satellites being launched and the falling satellites are bad news for humanity.

A Starlink satellite could kill someone by the year 2035 - Major health scare also a concern

Indian households have witnessed a sharp jump in their overall wealth, driven by a sharp surge in the price of gold, with total holdings now valued at around $3.8 trillion, nearly 89 per cent of the country’s GDP, according to a Morgan Stanley report.&nbsp;The report indicated that the surge in household wealth has also been bolstered by reduced interest payments after recent monetary policy easing, and an increase in disposable income due to tax cuts, according to a report by The Economic Times.&nbsp;It added that the latest GST reductions, along with income-tax cuts announced earlier this year, were aimed at raising individual incomes. Gold prices have soared 61.8 per cent this year, hitting a record high of Rs 1.27 lakh per 10 grams.<h3>Gold reserves rise to around 14% of foreign exchange reserves</h3>Since 2024, the Reserve Bank of India has also spiked its gold reserves by around 75 tonnes, taking total holdings to 880 tonnes, which is around 14 per cent of the foreign exchange reserves of the country.&nbsp;Household investments are also shifting, with equities now making up a record 15.1% of financial savings in FY25, up from 8.7% in FY24 and just 4% before the pandemic.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the share of deposits has fallen to 35%, down from 40% in FY24 and 46% pre-pandemic, according to ET. Morgan Stanley expects this trend to continue, predicting that equities will play an even bigger role in household savings, supported by a younger population and growing awareness of investment options.&nbsp;Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Gold futures rose 1.8 per cent to $4,218.29 per ounce. For the first time ever, gold breached the $4,200 mark, extending its rally to nearly 60 per cent so far in 2025. As per the data from GoodReturns, ten grams of 24-carat gold traded at Rs 1,28,360 after gaining Rs 10 in early trade, while silver prices surged by Rs 100 to Rs 1,89,100 per kilogram.&nbsp;

On Wednesday, Gold futures rose 1.8 per cent to $4,218.29 per ounce. For the first time ever, gold breached the $4,200 mark, extending its rally to nearly 60 per cent so far in 2025.

Indian households have witnessed a sharp jump in their overall wealth, driven by a sharp surge in the price of gold, with total holdings now valued at around $3.8 trillion, nearly 89 per cent of the country’s GDP, according to a Morgan Stanley report. The report indicated that the surge in household wealth has also been bolstered by reduced interest payments after recent monetary policy easing, and an increase in disposable income due to tax cuts, according to a report by The Economic Times. It added that the latest GST reductions, along with income-tax cuts announced earlier this year, were aimed at raising individual incomes. Gold prices have soared 61.8 per cent this year, hitting a record high of Rs 1.27 lakh per 10 grams. Gold reserves rise to around 14% of foreign exchange reserves Since 2024, the Reserve Bank of India has also spiked its gold reserves by around 75 tonnes, taking total holdings to 880 tonnes, which is around 14 per cent of the foreign exchange reserves of the country. Household investments are also shifting, with equities now making up a record 15.1% of financial savings in FY25, up from 8.7% in FY24 and just 4% before the pandemic. Meanwhile, the share of deposits has fallen to 35%, down from 40% in FY24 and 46% pre-pandemic, according to ET. Morgan Stanley expects this trend to continue, predicting that equities will play an even bigger role in household savings, supported by a younger population and growing awareness of investment options. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Gold futures rose 1.8 per cent to $4,218.29 per ounce. For the first time ever, gold breached the $4,200 mark, extending its rally to nearly 60 per cent so far in 2025. As per the data from GoodReturns, ten grams of 24-carat gold traded at Rs 1,28,360 after gaining Rs 10 in early trade, while silver prices surged by Rs 100 to Rs 1,89,100 per kilogram.

On Wednesday, Gold futures rose 1.8 per cent to $4,218.29 per ounce. For the first time ever, gold breached the $4,200 mark, extending its rally to nearly 60 per cent so far in 2025.

Indian households hold $3.8 trillion worth gold, nearly 89% of GDP — Here's how

For the first time in 20 years, the US passport has fallen out of the top 10 most influential passports, according to the Henley Passport Index. Once ranked first in 2014, the US is now tied for 12th with Malaysia, with citizens of both countries enjoying visa-free access to 180 out of 227 countries and territories. The Henley Passport Index, which is compiled by the London-based Henley &amp; Partners in collaboration with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), ranks passports based on how many countries can be visited without needing a visa. The greater the number of visa-free destinations, the 'stronger' the passport.<h2>Singapore tops the ranking</h2>In 2025, the rankings are dominated by Asian countries. Singapore holds the top position, allowing its citizens to travel without a visa to 193 countries. South Korea follows closely behind at second, with 190 destinations, while Japan secures the third spot, offering visa-free travel to 189 countries. Meanwhile, traditional Western powerhouses, like the US and UK, are losing their dominance. The US passport now ranks below several European countries, such as Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland.<h2>India's position&nbsp;</h2>India's passport has slipped down to 85th place in 2025, as compared to 80th last year. The number of countries that Indian nationals can visit without a visa has increased, with recent additions like Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and several African and Caribbean nations.<h2>China's rising status</h2>China's passport has also made significant strides, improving from 94th place in 2015 to 64th in 2025. This increase reflects new visa-free agreements with several countries in South America, the Gulf region, Russia, and Europe.<h2>Why the US passport has weakened?</h2>The decline in the US passport's ranking is due to various international visa changes. Brazil's decision to end its visa-free access for US citizens in April 2025, along with the US being excluded from the expanding visa-waiver lists of China and Vietnam, contributed to its fall. On the other hand, Germany and France are among the European countries that now enjoy visa-free travel to China.<h2>Top 10 most powerful passports in 2025</h2><ul><li>Singapore (1)</li><li>South Korea (2)</li><li>Japan (3)</li><li>Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland (4)</li><li>Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Netherlands (5)</li><li>Greece, Hungary, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden (6)</li><li>Australia, Czech Republic, Malta, Poland (7)</li><li>Croatia, Estonia, Slovakia, Slovenia, UAE, UK (8)</li><li>Canada (9)</li><li>Latvia, Liechtenstein (10)</li><li>Iceland, Lithuania (11)</li><li>USA, Malaysia (12)</li><li>India (85)</li></ul>

US passport slips from top 10 as Singapore, South Korea, and Japan dominate global rankings. Check where India is on the list

For the first time in 20 years, the US passport has fallen out of the top 10 most influential passports, according to the Henley Passport Index. Once ranked first in 2014, the US is now tied for 12th with Malaysia, with citizens of both countries enjoying visa-free access to 180 out of 227 countries and territories. The Henley Passport Index, which is compiled by the London-based Henley & Partners in collaboration with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), ranks passports based on how many countries can be visited without needing a visa. The greater the number of visa-free destinations, the 'stronger' the passport. Singapore tops the ranking In 2025, the rankings are dominated by Asian countries. Singapore holds the top position, allowing its citizens to travel without a visa to 193 countries. South Korea follows closely behind at second, with 190 destinations, while Japan secures the third spot, offering visa-free travel to 189 countries. Meanwhile, traditional Western powerhouses, like the US and UK, are losing their dominance. The US passport now ranks below several European countries, such as Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. India's position India's passport has slipped down to 85th place in 2025, as compared to 80th last year. The number of countries that Indian nationals can visit without a visa has increased, with recent additions like Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and several African and Caribbean nations. China's rising status China's passport has also made significant strides, improving from 94th place in 2015 to 64th in 2025. This increase reflects new visa-free agreements with several countries in South America, the Gulf region, Russia, and Europe. Why the US passport has weakened? The decline in the US passport's ranking is due to various international visa changes. Brazil's decision to end its visa-free access for US citizens in April 2025, along with the US being excluded from the expanding visa-waiver lists of China and Vietnam, contributed to its fall. On the other hand, Germany and France are among the European countries that now enjoy visa-free travel to China. Top 10 most powerful passports in 2025 Singapore (1) South Korea (2) Japan (3) Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland (4) Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Netherlands (5) Greece, Hungary, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden (6) Australia, Czech Republic, Malta, Poland (7) Croatia, Estonia, Slovakia, Slovenia, UAE, UK (8) Canada (9) Latvia, Liechtenstein (10) Iceland, Lithuania (11) USA, Malaysia (12) India (85)

The US passport drops to 12th place in 2025, falling behind several Asian and European countries. Singapore now holds the top spot for visa-free access

A recent Consumer Reports investigation has found alarming levels of lead contamination in popular protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes. After analysing 23 widely-used products, it was found that over two-thirds of them contained lead levels above safe daily consumption limits. Some products even exceeded the safe threshold by as much as 10 times. Notably, almost all plant-based protein products tested had detectable lead levels, with some posing a higher risk.&nbsp;&nbsp;On average, plant-based proteins had nine times more lead than dairy-based proteins, such as whey, and double the amount compared to beef-based options. While dairy proteins typically had lower contamination, many still exceeded recommended lead levels, prompting Consumer Reports experts to warn against their regular use.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/stephen-hawking-s-chilling-apocalypse-prediction-earth-could-turn-into-a-giant-ball-of-fire-because-of-1760514820097">Stephen Hawking's chilling apocalypse prediction - Earth could turn into a 'giant ball of fire' because of...</a>&nbsp;The study also found that lead levels are higher than they were 15 years ago, and fewer products had traceable amounts. Among the most contaminated products were Naked Nutrition Vegan Mass Gainer (7.7 mcgs), Huel Black Edition, Chocolate (6.31 mcgs), and Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein, Vanilla (2.76 mcgs). Around 70% of the products tested surpassed Consumer Reports' threshold for concern (0.5 mcgs of lead per day).&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-does-not-match-israel-denies-one-body-returned-by-hamas-is-not-a-hostage-1760523308436">'Does not match': Israel denies one body returned by Hamas is NOT a hostage</a>&nbsp;Despite these findings, Consumer Reports reassured consumers that occasional use of these protein powders isn’t likely to cause immediate harm. However, they advised against daily use of protein supplements, especially those with high lead levels, as the benefits may not outweigh the risks. Regular users should consider reducing their intake, as it’s possible to meet protein needs without relying on these contaminated products. Tunde Akinleye, food and safety researcher for the group who led the testing project, said, “We advise against daily use for most protein powders, since many have high levels of heavy metals and none are necessary to hit your protein goals.”

Can your protein shake be dangerous? Here's what the tests found

A recent Consumer Reports investigation has found alarming levels of lead contamination in popular protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes. After analysing 23 widely-used products, it was found that over two-thirds of them contained lead levels above safe daily consumption limits. Some products even exceeded the safe threshold by as much as 10 times. Notably, almost all plant-based protein products tested had detectable lead levels, with some posing a higher risk. On average, plant-based proteins had nine times more lead than dairy-based proteins, such as whey, and double the amount compared to beef-based options. While dairy proteins typically had lower contamination, many still exceeded recommended lead levels, prompting Consumer Reports experts to warn against their regular use. Also Read: Stephen Hawking's chilling apocalypse prediction - Earth could turn into a 'giant ball of fire' because of... The study also found that lead levels are higher than they were 15 years ago, and fewer products had traceable amounts. Among the most contaminated products were Naked Nutrition Vegan Mass Gainer (7.7 mcgs), Huel Black Edition, Chocolate (6.31 mcgs), and Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein, Vanilla (2.76 mcgs). Around 70% of the products tested surpassed Consumer Reports' threshold for concern (0.5 mcgs of lead per day). Also Read: 'Does not match': Israel denies one body returned by Hamas is NOT a hostage Despite these findings, Consumer Reports reassured consumers that occasional use of these protein powders isn’t likely to cause immediate harm. However, they advised against daily use of protein supplements, especially those with high lead levels, as the benefits may not outweigh the risks. Regular users should consider reducing their intake, as it’s possible to meet protein needs without relying on these contaminated products. Tunde Akinleye, food and safety researcher for the group who led the testing project, said, “We advise against daily use for most protein powders, since many have high levels of heavy metals and none are necessary to hit your protein goals.”

Tests reveal many protein powders and shakes contain harmful lead levels. Consumer Reports advises caution, especially with plant-based options, due to contamination risks

In the final voter list released by the Election Commission (EC) for Nawada district, Bihar, a total of 95,959 names have been removed following a special revision process. At the same time, 30,491 new voters have been added to the list. Nawada, a critical battleground for political parties, now has a significantly altered electorate. The revision, which included a special intensive review of voter data, highlights the rise of Generation Z voters (aged 18-30). This demographic is expected to be a decisive force in the upcoming assembly elections, with 3.64 lakh Gen Z voters out of a total 17.16 lakh registered voters. Many of these young voters are first-time electors, and analysts believe their preferences will be heavily influenced by social media, internet trends, and modern-day issues.&nbsp;Historically, elections in Nawada have been determined by traditional vote banks, but the influx of Gen Z voters presents new challenges and opportunities for political candidates. These voters are particularly vocal about issues like development, employment, education, and digital infrastructure. Their online activism could significantly impact a candidate's reputation and electoral prospects.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-elections-2025-nitish-kumar-s-jd-u-rolls-out-first-list-of-57-candidates-for-upcoming-assembly-polls-anant-singh-to-contest-from-mokama-1760521628501">Bihar Elections 2025: Nitish Kumar's JD(U) rolls out first list of 57 candidates for upcoming assembly polls; Anant Singh to contest from Mokama</a>&nbsp;The district’s election officer, Ravi Prakash, noted that the special revision process started on June 25 and finished with the release of the final list on September 1. During this period, the list saw the removal of over 1.26 lakh names, including deceased voters, those who had moved out of the area, and individuals with duplicate voter registrations. Additionally, 19,467 names were added to the voter list after claims and objections were addressed.&nbsp;As of January 2025, Nawada's voter base stood at 17.94 lakh, with 9.33 lakh male voters and 8.60 lakh female voters. Before the special revision, the number had risen to 18.12 lakh. Despite this growth, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise resulted in the removal of 1.26 lakh voters from the district's rolls.

The final voter list for Nawada, Bihar sees 95,959 deletions and 30,491 additions, with Gen Z voters poised to shape the district's upcoming election outcome

In the final voter list released by the Election Commission (EC) for Nawada district, Bihar, a total of 95,959 names have been removed following a special revision process. At the same time, 30,491 new voters have been added to the list. Nawada, a critical battleground for political parties, now has a significantly altered electorate. The revision, which included a special intensive review of voter data, highlights the rise of Generation Z voters (aged 18-30). This demographic is expected to be a decisive force in the upcoming assembly elections, with 3.64 lakh Gen Z voters out of a total 17.16 lakh registered voters. Many of these young voters are first-time electors, and analysts believe their preferences will be heavily influenced by social media, internet trends, and modern-day issues. Historically, elections in Nawada have been determined by traditional vote banks, but the influx of Gen Z voters presents new challenges and opportunities for political candidates. These voters are particularly vocal about issues like development, employment, education, and digital infrastructure. Their online activism could significantly impact a candidate's reputation and electoral prospects. Also Read: Bihar Elections 2025: Nitish Kumar's JD(U) rolls out first list of 57 candidates for upcoming assembly polls; Anant Singh to contest from Mokama The district’s election officer, Ravi Prakash, noted that the special revision process started on June 25 and finished with the release of the final list on September 1. During this period, the list saw the removal of over 1.26 lakh names, including deceased voters, those who had moved out of the area, and individuals with duplicate voter registrations. Additionally, 19,467 names were added to the voter list after claims and objections were addressed. As of January 2025, Nawada's voter base stood at 17.94 lakh, with 9.33 lakh male voters and 8.60 lakh female voters. Before the special revision, the number had risen to 18.12 lakh. Despite this growth, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise resulted in the removal of 1.26 lakh voters from the district's rolls.

The final voter list for Nawada, Bihar sees 95,959 deletions and 30,491 additions, with Gen Z voters poised to shape the district's upcoming election outcome

Bihar Elections 2025: Young voters, big impact — Nawada's Gen Z set to influence poll outcome

In India's Madhya Pradesh, a heated argument took place between a senior lawyer and a senior cop over reciting the Ramayan (a Hindu smriti text). The incident happened in Gwalior, where High Court lawyer Anil Mishra and Chief Superintendent of Police Hina Khan exchanged heated arguments as there was a recital at a Hanuman temple amid ongoing prohibitory orders. Mishra and his supporters brought a tent for the recital. But the police, under Khan, did not allow the programme to proceed further. After this, Mishra and his supporters accused Khan of being "anti-Sanatana".&nbsp;The supporters started chanting "Jai Shree Ram" in loud voices in standing against Khan. In response, she also chanted it and silenced all. A video of the incident went viral on social media.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Welldone_CSP_Madam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Welldone_CSP_Madam</a> सनातन के नाम पर संवैधानिक व्यवस्था का सार्वजनिक अपमान करने वालों के सामने <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%AF_%E0%A4%B6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%80_%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#जय_श्री_राम</a> बोलने वाली इस साहसी पुलिस अधिकारी का नाम है - हिना खान! घृणा-घरों के मूल निवासी बार-बार भूल जाते हैं कि सांप्रदायिक सद्भाव से बढ़कर कुछ नहीं, इस सत्य को सार्थक करता हिना… <a href="https://t.co/IBiUrCUHTe">pic.twitter.com/IBiUrCUHTe</a>&mdash; MP Congress (@INCMP) <a href="https://twitter.com/INCMP/status/1978149302548480363?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mishra was heard in the video saying, "You are against Sanatana Dharma," to which she replied, "You are wrong, I am not." "If you think chanting Jai Shri Ram will put pressure on me, then you are wrong," she said after chanting the Hindu slogan.&nbsp;Political reaction&nbsp;The MP Congress party posted the video on X and said, "The name of this courageous police officer who chants #Jai_Shri_Ram in the face of those who publicly insult the constitutional order in the name of Sanatan is - Hina Khan!"&nbsp;"The original inhabitants of hate-homes repeatedly forget that nothing is greater than communal harmony; Hina ji's courage, proving this truth once again with evidence, stands before us!" the post added.

The incident happened in Gwalior, where High Court lawyer Anil Mishra and Chief Superintendent of Police Hina Khan exchanged heated arguments as there was a recital at a Hanuman temple amid ongoing prohibitory orders.

In India's Madhya Pradesh, a heated argument took place between a senior lawyer and a senior cop over reciting the Ramayan (a Hindu smriti text). The incident happened in Gwalior, where High Court lawyer Anil Mishra and Chief Superintendent of Police Hina Khan exchanged heated arguments as there was a recital at a Hanuman temple amid ongoing prohibitory orders. Mishra and his supporters brought a tent for the recital. But the police, under Khan, did not allow the programme to proceed further. After this, Mishra and his supporters accused Khan of being "anti-Sanatana". The supporters started chanting "Jai Shree Ram" in loud voices in standing against Khan. In response, she also chanted it and silenced all. A video of the incident went viral on social media.

The incident happened in Gwalior, where High Court lawyer Anil Mishra and Chief Superintendent of Police Hina Khan exchanged heated arguments as there was a recital at a Hanuman temple amid ongoing prohibitory orders.

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