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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ignited controversy after posting a video showing agents hauling away a detainee in Portland while blasting a song mocking the detainee. The clip, posted Sunday on X, shows a handcuffed person lying face down on a flatbed cart as officers roll them away. ICE captioned it, “PORTLAND — Refuse to walk? We’ll give you a ride,” as Chamillionaire’s 2000s hit Ridin' plays. The video quickly went viral, drawing cheers from Trump loyalists and backlash from critics who accused the agency of dehumanising detainees.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-threatens-to-bomb-iran-again-says-us-won-t-wait-so-long-this-time-watch-1759718545235">Trump threatens to bomb Iran again, says US ‘won’t wait so long this time’. Watch!</a><h2>What happened?</h2>In downtown Portland, an ICE facility has been the site of nightly confrontations between federal agents and protesters since President Donald Trump announced troop deployments to what he called the “war-ravaged” city. The move was halted on Saturday by Trump-appointed Judge Karin Immergut. Blocking the deployment, she ruled that “this is a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law.” However, the court order didn’t stop MAGA influencers from celebrating ICE’s stunt.Watch the video here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">PORTLAND — Refuse to walk? We’ll give you a ride. <a href="https://t.co/RibmhrTLSa">pic.twitter.com/RibmhrTLSa</a>&mdash; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (@ICEgov) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICEgov/status/1974865365252321479?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Lauding ICE's now-viral video, far-right activist Laura Loomer wrote, “I love this account.” Conservative personality Gunther Eagleman added, “LOL! I voted for this.” Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier even quipped, “Florida will never become Portland, but this new technique is noted.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I love this account. <a href="https://t.co/bz56sYxg9U">https://t.co/bz56sYxg9U</a>— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) <a href="https://twitter.com/LauraLoomer/status/1974888134170296820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Others egged on the barrage of comments with suggestions, including transporting those detained in a 'Silence of the Lambs' way.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It's a good start, but you gotta up your game. <a href="https://t.co/8AjZI6wrxt">pic.twitter.com/8AjZI6wrxt</a>— Jasconius (@JasconiusGames) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasconiusGames/status/1974883323291033829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We have to completely uproot and abolish this agency.<a href="https://t.co/KEoxDjeSC7">https://t.co/KEoxDjeSC7</a>— The Debt Collective 🟥 (@StrikeDebt) <a href="https://twitter.com/StrikeDebt/status/1966618693674181076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Let them post their sick videos, all evidence of human rights violations," posted another.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Let them post their sick videos, all evidence of human rights violations.— Sugar & Spite (@KittnHasClaws) <a href="https://twitter.com/KittnHasClaws/status/1974876334028722485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Former Democratic campaign staffer Timothy Bellman said, “It’s a choice to do this, and film it, and post it with music. That’s what makes it worse.” Calling the video "repulsive", one user remarked, "And we wonder why the United States has been placed on the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This is repulsive. And we wonder why the United States has been placed on the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist. The move comes amid President Donald Trump’s “assault on democratic norms and global cooperation,” said CIVICUS—a global alliance and network of civil society groups,…— Dianne Callahan (@DianneCallaha16) <a href="https://twitter.com/DianneCallaha16/status/1974904722906599436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, netizens pointed out that the person transported unceremoniously by ICE was "an American citizen with rights? No?".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I’m sorry. I believe that’s an American citizen with rights? No?— Girl from Mars (@GirlFromMars_OG) <a href="https://twitter.com/GirlFromMars_OG/status/1974872008564609283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

ICE and its parent agency, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), have come under repeated fire for using memes and pop culture in posts about immigration raids. Last month, DHS was forced to pull a Pokémon-themed video after the company said it hadn’t given permission.

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Ten—the age of the youngest person with HIV that Sesenieli Naitala, a former sex worker and project coordinator at the Survival Advocacy Network has encountered. When she founded Fiji’s Survivor Advocacy Network in 2013, that child hadn’t yet been born. Today, he is one of thousands of Fijians infected with the virus, with many cases emerging among teenagers, often linked to intravenous drug use. “Drug use among young people is increasing,” Naitala was quoted as saying to BBC, whose organisation supports sex workers and drug users in Suva, Fiji’s capital. “He was part of a group sharing needles on the streets during the Covid period.”&nbsp;Over the last five years, Fiji—a small Pacific island country with fewer than a million residents—has witnessed one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics globally. In 2014, fewer than 500 people lived with HIV. By 2024, that number had surged to around 5,900, an elevenfold increase. That year alone, the country recorded 1,583 new infections, a thirteenfold rise compared to the five-year average, including 41 cases in children aged 15 or under, up from 11 in 2023. In response, Fiji’s health minister declared an HIV outbreak in January. Recently, assistant health minister Penioni Ravunawa warned the country could see over 3,000 new cases by the end of 2025. “This is a national emergency,” he said. “And it shows no signs of slowing.”&nbsp;Experts attribute part of the increase to rising awareness and reduced stigma around HIV, prompting more people to get tested. Yet many infections likely go unreported, suggesting the true scale of the crisis is far larger than official numbers indicate.<h2>Dangerous practices fuel spread</h2>A key factor behind the epidemic is the increase in unsafe drug and sexual practices. One particularly alarming trend is ‘bluetoothing’, where an intravenous drug user draws blood after injecting a dose and passes it to another person, who may repeat the process with others. Kalesi Volatabu, executive director of Drug Free Fiji, witnessed this firsthand last May. During a morning walk in Suva, she saw a group of young people huddled together, sharing a single syringe and passing blood among them. “It’s not just needles—they’re sharing blood,” she was quoted as saying.&nbsp;The practice, previously reported in South Africa and Lesotho, has recently gained popularity in Fiji. It offers a cheaper high and allows multiple users to share a single syringe, which can be hard to obtain due to prescription requirements and limited needle-syringe programs. Fiji’s Ministry of Health identified bluetoothing and chemsex—using drugs like methamphetamine before or during sexual activity—as key contributors to rising HIV rates. Notably, crystal meth in Fiji is mostly injected intravenously. Among 1,093 new HIV cases reported in the first nine months of 2024, around 20% were linked to injectable drug use.<h2>Youth and methamphetamine</h2>Fiji has become a regional hub for crystal meth trafficking over the past 15 years due to its location between major producers in East Asia and the Americas and lucrative markets in Australia and New Zealand. The drug has permeated local communities, creating a crisis recently declared a “national emergency.” Frontline workers report that the age of users is steadily decreasing.National HIV data shows that 48% of infections are linked to injectable drug use, 47% to sexual transmission, and the majority of pediatric cases result from mother-to-child transmission. Both Ms. Volatabu and Ms. Naitala emphasize that lack of education is a central factor in the epidemic, and their organizations are working to raise awareness.&nbsp;José Sousa-Santos, head of the Pacific Regional Security Hub at New Zealand’s University of Canterbury, warns of a looming disaster. “The concern is not only about the current crisis but the next three years. Fiji lacks the resources—medical staff, treatment access, and distribution systems—to manage this,” he was quoted as saying.

Why THIS small pacific country is seeing a rapid surge in HIV cases among teens

Ten—the age of the youngest person with HIV that Sesenieli Naitala, a former sex worker and project coordinator at the Survival Advocacy Network has encountered. When she founded Fiji’s Survivor Advocacy Network in 2013, that child hadn’t yet been born. Today, he is one of thousands of Fijians infected with the virus, with many cases emerging among teenagers, often linked to intravenous drug use. “Drug use among young people is increasing,” Naitala was quoted as saying to BBC, whose organisation supports sex workers and drug users in Suva, Fiji’s capital. “He was part of a group sharing needles on the streets during the Covid period.” Over the last five years, Fiji—a small Pacific island country with fewer than a million residents—has witnessed one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics globally. In 2014, fewer than 500 people lived with HIV. By 2024, that number had surged to around 5,900, an elevenfold increase. That year alone, the country recorded 1,583 new infections, a thirteenfold rise compared to the five-year average, including 41 cases in children aged 15 or under, up from 11 in 2023. In response, Fiji’s health minister declared an HIV outbreak in January. Recently, assistant health minister Penioni Ravunawa warned the country could see over 3,000 new cases by the end of 2025. “This is a national emergency,” he said. “And it shows no signs of slowing.” Experts attribute part of the increase to rising awareness and reduced stigma around HIV, prompting more people to get tested. Yet many infections likely go unreported, suggesting the true scale of the crisis is far larger than official numbers indicate. Dangerous practices fuel spread A key factor behind the epidemic is the increase in unsafe drug and sexual practices. One particularly alarming trend is ‘bluetoothing’, where an intravenous drug user draws blood after injecting a dose and passes it to another person, who may repeat the process with others. Kalesi Volatabu, executive director of Drug Free Fiji, witnessed this firsthand last May. During a morning walk in Suva, she saw a group of young people huddled together, sharing a single syringe and passing blood among them. “It’s not just needles—they’re sharing blood,” she was quoted as saying. The practice, previously reported in South Africa and Lesotho, has recently gained popularity in Fiji. It offers a cheaper high and allows multiple users to share a single syringe, which can be hard to obtain due to prescription requirements and limited needle-syringe programs. Fiji’s Ministry of Health identified bluetoothing and chemsex—using drugs like methamphetamine before or during sexual activity—as key contributors to rising HIV rates. Notably, crystal meth in Fiji is mostly injected intravenously. Among 1,093 new HIV cases reported in the first nine months of 2024, around 20% were linked to injectable drug use. Youth and methamphetamine Fiji has become a regional hub for crystal meth trafficking over the past 15 years due to its location between major producers in East Asia and the Americas and lucrative markets in Australia and New Zealand. The drug has permeated local communities, creating a crisis recently declared a “national emergency.” Frontline workers report that the age of users is steadily decreasing. National HIV data shows that 48% of infections are linked to injectable drug use, 47% to sexual transmission, and the majority of pediatric cases result from mother-to-child transmission. Both Ms. Volatabu and Ms. Naitala emphasize that lack of education is a central factor in the epidemic, and their organizations are working to raise awareness. José Sousa-Santos, head of the Pacific Regional Security Hub at New Zealand’s University of Canterbury, warns of a looming disaster. “The concern is not only about the current crisis but the next three years. Fiji lacks the resources—medical staff, treatment access, and distribution systems—to manage this,” he was quoted as saying.

Fiji faces a rapid HIV surge, especially among youth, driven by meth use, needle sharing, and unsafe sexual practices, sparking a national crisis

Social media is abuzz with the new photo of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas taken by a Mars rover. While the world waits for the first photos of the object taken by Mars orbiters, NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has snapped a photo that has sent netizens and astronomy enthusiasts into a tizzy. The photo shows 3I/Atlas as a perfect white cylinder soaring above the Martian sky. The absence of a tail or any fuzzy material around it has netizens convinced that it could be an alien spaceship and not a comet, a claim made by Harvard scientist Avi Loeb. Sharing the photo, a user wrote on X, "A perfect glowing cylinder drifting across the Martian sky. No dust plume. No fragmentation. Just… structure." The odd shape has added more supporters to the "alien mothership" theory. Several people think that 3I/Atlas isn't a comet but a piece of alien technology.&nbsp;"The newest and closest of 3I/Atlas as it passes Mars right this moment, minutes ago. It's not a comet...its perfectly cylindrical. Its an interstellar craft of some kind," another user wrote, citing images taken by the Navcam on the Perseverance rover. But why do we only have a single photo taken by a rover when the orbiters were best positioned to capture 3I/Atlas? No space agency has revealed its observations of the interstellar object. The photo, combined with the fact that no official release on what the Mars orbiters saw, has triggered the biggest discussion on social media. Should we be worried about 3I/Atlas? Could it really be an alien spaceship coming for Earth?Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-photo-captured-from-mars-perfect-glowing-cylinder-captivates-internet-1759727345051">3I/Atlas photo captured from Mars: 'Perfect glowing cylinder' triggers debate</a> &nbsp;<h2>Why have space agencies gone silent on 3I/Atlas? People are wondering</h2>Some people are convinced that something sinister is going on with 3I/Atlas as NASA, ESA and China's space agency have gone silent. NASA shut down exactly when the interstellar object was flying by Mars. ESA is yet to make any revelations about 3I/Atlas and everything two of its orbiters would have captured while hovering over Mars. A user wrote, "Only NASA and ESA have Mars Orbiter images and videos of 3i ATLAS, and they classify them again as TOP SECRET. The public has no access to any official image of 3I/ATLAS since 27-Aug-2025." The most concerning thing, people say, is China's silence, since if it has captured something, it would use it to flex its muscles in the international space race. So why has it not released anything yet?Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-flies-by-mars-nasa-or-esa-whose-orbiter-can-get-the-sharpest-shots-of-the-comet-1759480010987">3I/Atlas flies by Mars - NASA or ESA? Whose orbiter can get the sharpest shots of the comet?</a> &nbsp;One user thinks that this is a sign that something is not right with 3I/Atlas. He wrote, "The only plausible explanation: All five agencies saw something that requires coordinated response. Artificial confirmation is a species-level event, not a national one—U.S.-China rivalry becomes irrelevant if both face potential first contact or existential threat."&nbsp;<h2>3I/Atlas anomalies</h2>3I/Atlas is not like a regular comet observed in the solar system. It was officially discovered on July 1, and since then, several anomalies have been flagged. Its trajectory revealed that it was coming from outside our solar system. 3I/Atlas is only the third interstellar object spotted by humans. It has a strange trajectory, as it moves in a straight path which brings it near several planets, including Mars and Jupiter. Its size is also a topic of debate, as some astronomers think it is only about a kilometre wide, while Avi Loeb says data suggest that it is 46 kilometres in diameter and has a mass of 33 billion tonnes. 3I/Atlas is also moving very fast - 210,000 km/hour. Avi Loeb says, assuming it is as large as we think, it defies the rules of space with its speed. &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Hey Everybody The newest and closest of 3I/Atlas as it passes Mars right this moment minutes ago. Its not a comet...its perfectly cylindrical. Its an interstellar craft of some kind...Mars Perseverance Sol 1643: Right Navigation Camera (Navcam). Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech. <a href="https://t.co/Lqjue3hVs4">pic.twitter.com/Lqjue3hVs4</a>&mdash; Conan Doyle (@ConanDo08743902) <a href="https://twitter.com/ConanDo08743902/status/1974577995433341241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">China&#39;s silence on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/3IATLAS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#3IATLAS</a> is more concerning than NASA&#39;s shutdown Three days ago, 3I/ATLAS—the third confirmed interstellar object—made its closest approach to Mars (30 million km), with five spacecraft positioned to capture unprecedented observations: NASA&#39;s Mars… <a href="https://t.co/mA5kIhuYVy">pic.twitter.com/mA5kIhuYVy</a>&mdash; Surajit (@surajit_ghosh2) <a href="https://twitter.com/surajit_ghosh2/status/1975018046789181927?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Latest update on 3I/Atlas: Could the interstellar object be an alien spaceship? The silence by NASA, ESA and China on 3I/Atlas ever since it flew by Mars has raised concerns about the nature of the object. Besides, its shape has added to the intrigue.

Social media is abuzz with the new photo of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas taken by a Mars rover. While the world waits for the first photos of the object taken by Mars orbiters, NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has snapped a photo that has sent netizens and astronomy enthusiasts into a tizzy. The photo shows 3I/Atlas as a perfect white cylinder soaring above the Martian sky. The absence of a tail or any fuzzy material around it has netizens convinced that it could be an alien spaceship and not a comet, a claim made by Harvard scientist Avi Loeb. Sharing the photo, a user wrote on X, "A perfect glowing cylinder drifting across the Martian sky. No dust plume. No fragmentation. Just… structure." The odd shape has added more supporters to the "alien mothership" theory. Several people think that 3I/Atlas isn't a comet but a piece of alien technology. "The newest and closest of 3I/Atlas as it passes Mars right this moment, minutes ago. It's not a comet...its perfectly cylindrical. Its an interstellar craft of some kind," another user wrote, citing images taken by the Navcam on the Perseverance rover. But why do we only have a single photo taken by a rover when the orbiters were best positioned to capture 3I/Atlas? No space agency has revealed its observations of the interstellar object. The photo, combined with the fact that no official release on what the Mars orbiters saw, has triggered the biggest discussion on social media. Should we be worried about 3I/Atlas? Could it really be an alien spaceship coming for Earth? Also Read: 3I/Atlas photo captured from Mars: 'Perfect glowing cylinder' triggers debate Why have space agencies gone silent on 3I/Atlas? People are wondering Some people are convinced that something sinister is going on with 3I/Atlas as NASA, ESA and China's space agency have gone silent. NASA shut down exactly when the interstellar object was flying by Mars. ESA is yet to make any revelations about 3I/Atlas and everything two of its orbiters would have captured while hovering over Mars. A user wrote, "Only NASA and ESA have Mars Orbiter images and videos of 3i ATLAS, and they classify them again as TOP SECRET. The public has no access to any official image of 3I/ATLAS since 27-Aug-2025." The most concerning thing, people say, is China's silence, since if it has captured something, it would use it to flex its muscles in the international space race. So why has it not released anything yet? Also Read: 3I/Atlas flies by Mars - NASA or ESA? Whose orbiter can get the sharpest shots of the comet? One user thinks that this is a sign that something is not right with 3I/Atlas. He wrote, "The only plausible explanation: All five agencies saw something that requires coordinated response. Artificial confirmation is a species-level event, not a national one—U.S.-China rivalry becomes irrelevant if both face potential first contact or existential threat." 3I/Atlas anomalies 3I/Atlas is not like a regular comet observed in the solar system. It was officially discovered on July 1, and since then, several anomalies have been flagged. Its trajectory revealed that it was coming from outside our solar system. 3I/Atlas is only the third interstellar object spotted by humans. It has a strange trajectory, as it moves in a straight path which brings it near several planets, including Mars and Jupiter. Its size is also a topic of debate, as some astronomers think it is only about a kilometre wide, while Avi Loeb says data suggest that it is 46 kilometres in diameter and has a mass of 33 billion tonnes. 3I/Atlas is also moving very fast - 210,000 km/hour. Avi Loeb says, assuming it is as large as we think, it defies the rules of space with its speed.

Latest update on 3I/Atlas: Could the interstellar object be an alien spaceship? The silence by NASA, ESA and China on 3I/Atlas ever since it flew by Mars has raised concerns about the nature of the object. Besides, its shape has added to the intrigue.

3I/Atlas, 'first contact or existential threat'? Why some netizens are convinced something is wrong

Interstellar comet 3I/Atlas flew by Mars on October 3, but we have yet to get any images of the mysterious bodies that the orbiter would have captured. However, a photo of the object taken by NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover is doing the rounds on social media. It shows a bright cylindrical object zooming through the sky. The odd shape has triggered fresh curiosity about 3I/Atlas and whether it is really a comet, or an "alien mothership", as Avi Loeb claims. An X user wrote, "A perfect glowing cylinder drifting across the Martian sky. No dust plume. No fragmentation. Just… structure." Ever since 3I/Atlas was spotted on July 1, scientists across the world have been in awe of the interstellar visitor that has been displaying several anomalies. Its shape, as seen in the images released by NASA, is being flagged as another anomaly. However, according to a scientist, there is a perfect explanation for why the object appears like a cylinder.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/october-29-the-day-of-reckoning-for-3i-atlas-scientist-warns-of-historic-shift-1759390829002">October 29: The day of reckoning for 3I/ATLAS - Scientist warns of historic shift</a><h2>Loeb explains why 3I/Atlas appears like a cylinder</h2>Harvard scientist Loeb explains that the strange shape in the photos does not conclusively prove that 3I/Atlas is a spaceship. The photo was taken when it was at a distance of about 38 million kilometres from Mars. It was taken by the Navcam on the Perseverance rover. He says the photo was taken "at a spatial scale of about 12,500 kilometres at the distance of 3I/ATLAS from Mars." Loeb says this shows that the stripe is about 50,000 kilometres long. He once again claimed that data from the SPHEREx space observatory shows that the object has a diameter of 46 kilometres. The picture taken by the NAVCAM is a thousand times longer than this upper limit and, "therefore, must be an artefact of a long integration time given that the source moves across the Martian sky."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientist-estimates-interstellar-object-3i-atlas-beamed-the-wow-signal-48-years-ago-1759119107709">Scientist estimates interstellar object 3I/Atlas beamed the Wow! Signal 48 years ago - 'How powerful was...'</a>&nbsp;He corroborates this data with the pictures taken by the Hubble telescope on July 21, 202. If 3I/Atlas was 50,000 kilometres, "it would have occupied an angular size of 23 arcseconds in the Hubble Space Telescope image", he says. Instead, it "appears smaller by at least an order of magnitude in the actual Hubble image." Loeb wrote that this suggests that the long stripe was simply "generated by the integration time used to make the composite Navcam image" while 3I/ATLAS moved across the Martian sky. So the stripe likely appears elongated because hundreds of pictures taken by the NAVCAM were stacked over a total time interval of about 10 minutes.&nbsp;<h2>3I/Atlas anomalies</h2>Ever since the interstellar object was officially discovered on July 1, several anomalies have been noted. Its trajectory was the biggest giveaway that it is travelling from outside our solar system. The path brings it close to several planets moving in a straight line. It is also believed to be enormous, around 46 kilometres big and with a mass of 33 billion tonnes. 3I/Atlas is also moving at an extremely fast pace - 60,000 km/sec, or 220,000 km/hour. Avi Loeb says it is impossible for such a huge object to move at this pace. The gases released by it are also not in line with the rules of Physics.&nbsp; &nbsp;

3i/atlas update today: A picture of the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas taken by the Perseverance rover on the Martian surface has intrigued the internet. A perfect glowing cylinder is seen zooming above, with no hints of a comet. People are again asking whether it is an alien spaceship. 

Interstellar comet 3I/Atlas flew by Mars on October 3, but we have yet to get any images of the mysterious bodies that the orbiter would have captured. However, a photo of the object taken by NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover is doing the rounds on social media. It shows a bright cylindrical object zooming through the sky. The odd shape has triggered fresh curiosity about 3I/Atlas and whether it is really a comet, or an "alien mothership", as Avi Loeb claims. An X user wrote, "A perfect glowing cylinder drifting across the Martian sky. No dust plume. No fragmentation. Just… structure." Ever since 3I/Atlas was spotted on July 1, scientists across the world have been in awe of the interstellar visitor that has been displaying several anomalies. Its shape, as seen in the images released by NASA, is being flagged as another anomaly. However, according to a scientist, there is a perfect explanation for why the object appears like a cylinder. Also Read: October 29: The day of reckoning for 3I/ATLAS - Scientist warns of historic shift Loeb explains why 3I/Atlas appears like a cylinder Harvard scientist Loeb explains that the strange shape in the photos does not conclusively prove that 3I/Atlas is a spaceship. The photo was taken when it was at a distance of about 38 million kilometres from Mars. It was taken by the Navcam on the Perseverance rover. He says the photo was taken "at a spatial scale of about 12,500 kilometres at the distance of 3I/ATLAS from Mars." Loeb says this shows that the stripe is about 50,000 kilometres long. He once again claimed that data from the SPHEREx space observatory shows that the object has a diameter of 46 kilometres. The picture taken by the NAVCAM is a thousand times longer than this upper limit and, "therefore, must be an artefact of a long integration time given that the source moves across the Martian sky." Also Read: Scientist estimates interstellar object 3I/Atlas beamed the Wow! Signal 48 years ago - 'How powerful was...' He corroborates this data with the pictures taken by the Hubble telescope on July 21, 202. If 3I/Atlas was 50,000 kilometres, "it would have occupied an angular size of 23 arcseconds in the Hubble Space Telescope image", he says. Instead, it "appears smaller by at least an order of magnitude in the actual Hubble image." Loeb wrote that this suggests that the long stripe was simply "generated by the integration time used to make the composite Navcam image" while 3I/ATLAS moved across the Martian sky. So the stripe likely appears elongated because hundreds of pictures taken by the NAVCAM were stacked over a total time interval of about 10 minutes. 3I/Atlas anomalies Ever since the interstellar object was officially discovered on July 1, several anomalies have been noted. Its trajectory was the biggest giveaway that it is travelling from outside our solar system. The path brings it close to several planets moving in a straight line. It is also believed to be enormous, around 46 kilometres big and with a mass of 33 billion tonnes. 3I/Atlas is also moving at an extremely fast pace - 60,000 km/sec, or 220,000 km/hour. Avi Loeb says it is impossible for such a huge object to move at this pace. The gases released by it are also not in line with the rules of Physics.

3I/atlas update today: A supposed picture of 3I/Atlas taken by the Perseverance rover on the Martian surface has intrigued the internet. A perfect glowing cylinder is seen zooming above, with no hints of a comet. People are again asking whether it is an alien spaceship.&nbsp;

3I/Atlas photo captured from Mars? 'Perfect glowing cylinder' triggers debate

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Oct 5) warned that he would bomb Iran again if the country restarts its nuclear programme, saying the United States “won’t wait so long this time.” Speaking at a Navy Day event at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, Trump referenced the June 22 US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, calling them “perfectly executed.” Trump alleged that Iran was just a month away from having a nuclear weapon when the US struck its nuclear facilities, and vowed that he would order another strike if Tehran attempts to restart its nuclear programme.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-israel-agreed-to-withdrawal-line-ceasefire-to-follow-once-hamas-confirms-1759631344689">Trump says Israel agreed to ‘withdrawal line,’ ceasefire to follow once Hamas confirms</a><h2>Trump hails US attack on Iran</h2>Talking about the June 22 'Operation Midnight Hammer' in which the US used "bunker buster" bombs to strike three Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Those strikes followed Israel's air campaign that began on June 13, targeting a dozen Iranian military and nuclear-related sites.“The B2s, what they did. Those beautiful flying wings, what they did, they hit every single target. And just in case, we shot 30 Tomahawks out of a submarine,” Trump told sailors at Naval Station Norfolk at a celebration of the US Navy’s 250th birthday.

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The president claimed that back in June, Iran was going to have a nuclear weapon “within a month,” despite US intelligence assessments at the time determining that indicating Tehran was not pursuing a bomb.“They were going to have a nuclear weapon within a month,” Trump said. “And now they can start the operation all over again, but I hope they don’t because we’ll have to take care of that too if they do, I let them know that. You want to do that, it’s fine, but we’re going to take care of that and we’re not going to wait so long.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/pope-blesses-chunk-of-ice-on-camera-sparks-ridicule-but-this-is-why-he-did-it-1759382204019">Video: Pope blesses chunk of ice on camera, sparks ridicule — but why did he do it?</a><h2>Operation Midnight Hammer: 22 years in making</h2>Trump also claimed B-2 pilots told him that US planners had been preparing for such an operation for 22 years, but that no president before him had the guts to do it.In a September interview, he previously told the Daily Caller that he ordered the June strikes on behalf of Israel, boasting that “nobody has done more for Israel than I have, including the recent attacks with Iran, wiping that thing out.”The remarks come amid growing signs of another confrontation with Tehran. The Trump administration has been pressing Iran to abandon its uranium enrichment and curb its ballistic missile program — demands Tehran has rejected outright. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei recently reiterated his prohibition on the development of nuclear weapons but vowed not to give up the country’s civilian nuclear program, calling it a matter of national dignity.

US President Trump warned Sunday he would bomb Iran again if it restarts its nuclear program, citing the June 22 US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as “perfectly executed.” He claimed Iran was a month from a bomb back then, and vowed not to wait so long next time.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Oct 5) warned that he would bomb Iran again if the country restarts its nuclear programme, saying the United States “won’t wait so long this time.” Speaking at a Navy Day event at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, Trump referenced the June 22 US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, calling them “perfectly executed.” Trump alleged that Iran was just a month away from having a nuclear weapon when the US struck its nuclear facilities, and vowed that he would order another strike if Tehran attempts to restart its nuclear programme. Also read | Trump says Israel agreed to ‘withdrawal line,’ ceasefire to follow once Hamas confirms Trump hails US attack on Iran Talking about the June 22 'Operation Midnight Hammer' in which the US used "bunker buster" bombs to strike three Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Those strikes followed Israel's air campaign that began on June 13, targeting a dozen Iranian military and nuclear-related sites. “The B2s, what they did. Those beautiful flying wings, what they did, they hit every single target. And just in case, we shot 30 Tomahawks out of a submarine,” Trump told sailors at Naval Station Norfolk at a celebration of the US Navy’s 250th birthday.

US President Trump warned Sunday he would bomb Iran again if it restarts its nuclear program, citing the June 22 US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as “perfectly executed.” He claimed Iran was a month from a bomb back then, and vowed not to wait so long next time.

Trump threatens to bomb Iran again, says US ‘won’t wait so long this time’. Watch!

A powerful snowstorm in the Himalayas has left hundreds of hikers stranded on the Tibetan slopes near Mount Everest, as heavy snow and rain disrupted hiking activities. Rescue teams have successfully evacuated 350 people to safety, while authorities have made contact with over 200 remaining trekkers, according to Chinese state media. This extreme weather event coincides with a period of heavy rainfall in Nepal, where landslides and flooding have claimed the lives of at least 47 people since Friday.&nbsp;Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world at over 8,849 meters, attracts countless climbers every year. Despite its reputation, many attempt the summit during October, when conditions are typically mild. However, this year’s unexpected and intense snowstorm took hikers and guides by surprise. The snowstorm began late on Friday (October 3) and continued into Saturday (October 4), severely affecting the Karma valley, which leads to Everest’s eastern face. As the blizzard intensified, the number of hikers trapped was initially reported at around 1,000. By Monday (October 6), as per the Chinese state media, 350 people were safely evacuated, while efforts were underway to assist the remaining.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-something-out-of-a-movie-busy-sydney-street-turns-into-war-zone-as-man-fires-100-shots-into-crowd-20-injured-1759715407713">‘Something out of a movie’: Busy Sydney street turns into war zone as man fires 100 shots into crowd; 20 injured</a>&nbsp;Local villagers and rescue teams are working to clear snow that’s blocking key routes in the area, which sits at a altitude of over 4,900 meters (16,000 feet). Due to the severe weather, authorities halted ticket sales and restricted access to the Everest Scenic Area starting on Saturday. The blizzard disrupted a busy period for domestic tourism in China, with the ongoing Golden Week holiday drawing many hikers to the region.&nbsp;&nbsp;Normally, October offers clear skies and mild temperatures ideal for hiking. However, this year, the snowstorm struck unexpectedly, leaving many unprepared. One of the hiker who was rescued and evacuated to Qudang township was quoted as saying to news agency Reuters, “It was so wet and cold in the mountains, and hypothermia was a real risk.” The hiker went on to say that the guide had never encountered such severe conditions in October, and that the storm arrived suddenly and unexpectedly. Rescue teams are still working to clear blocked paths and assist those remaining, as snow continues to fall in the region. Social media posts from hikers and guides show tents buried in snow, with rescuers navigating blizzard conditions to help the stranded tourists.

Mount Everest blizzard: Nearly 1,000 trapped due to heavy snowstorm; rescue operation underway

A powerful snowstorm in the Himalayas has left hundreds of hikers stranded on the Tibetan slopes near Mount Everest, as heavy snow and rain disrupted hiking activities. Rescue teams have successfully evacuated 350 people to safety, while authorities have made contact with over 200 remaining trekkers, according to Chinese state media. This extreme weather event coincides with a period of heavy rainfall in Nepal, where landslides and flooding have claimed the lives of at least 47 people since Friday. Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world at over 8,849 meters, attracts countless climbers every year. Despite its reputation, many attempt the summit during October, when conditions are typically mild. However, this year’s unexpected and intense snowstorm took hikers and guides by surprise. The snowstorm began late on Friday (October 3) and continued into Saturday (October 4), severely affecting the Karma valley, which leads to Everest’s eastern face. As the blizzard intensified, the number of hikers trapped was initially reported at around 1,000. By Monday (October 6), as per the Chinese state media, 350 people were safely evacuated, while efforts were underway to assist the remaining. Also Read: ‘Something out of a movie’: Busy Sydney street turns into war zone as man fires 100 shots into crowd; 20 injured Local villagers and rescue teams are working to clear snow that’s blocking key routes in the area, which sits at a altitude of over 4,900 meters (16,000 feet). Due to the severe weather, authorities halted ticket sales and restricted access to the Everest Scenic Area starting on Saturday. The blizzard disrupted a busy period for domestic tourism in China, with the ongoing Golden Week holiday drawing many hikers to the region. Normally, October offers clear skies and mild temperatures ideal for hiking. However, this year, the snowstorm struck unexpectedly, leaving many unprepared. One of the hiker who was rescued and evacuated to Qudang township was quoted as saying to news agency Reuters, “It was so wet and cold in the mountains, and hypothermia was a real risk.” The hiker went on to say that the guide had never encountered such severe conditions in October, and that the storm arrived suddenly and unexpectedly. Rescue teams are still working to clear blocked paths and assist those remaining, as snow continues to fall in the region. Social media posts from hikers and guides show tents buried in snow, with rescuers navigating blizzard conditions to help the stranded tourists.

Over 1,000 trekkers have been stranded on the Tibetan slopes of Mount Everest due to a sudden blizzard, with rescue teams evacuating some and contacting others

A fire ripped through the Trauma ICU of Jaipur’s Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital late Sunday (Oct 5) night, killing six patients and leaving five others critical, officials said. The blaze broke out on the second floor of the Trauma Centre, where 24 patients were admitted — 11 in the Trauma ICU and 13 in a nearby semi-ICU. The fire spread quickly, releasing toxic smoke that engulfed the ward before staff and relatives could react. Trauma Centre in-charge Dr. Anurag Dhakad revealed that the blaze was triggered by a short circuit and said the team immediately began evacuations using trolleys, but six critical patients — two women and four men — could not be revived despite CPR.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-something-out-of-a-movie-busy-sydney-street-turns-into-war-zone-as-man-fires-100-shots-into-crowd-20-injured-1759715407713">‘Something out of a movie’: Busy Sydney street turns into war zone as man fires 100 shots into crowd; 20 injured</a><h2>Rescue efforts complicated</h2>Dhakad, as per an ANI report, told the press that amid to the fire and the resulting toxic gases, rescue efforts were complicated by the fact that most of the patients were comatose. "Our trauma centre team, our nursing officers, and ward boys, immediately rescued them on trolleys and brought as many patients as we could out of the ICU and shifted them to another location.""Six of those patients were very critical; we tried very hard to revive them with CPR, but they couldn't be saved. Five patients are still critical. Of the deceased patients, two were women, four were men. There were 24 that we evacuated: 11 in the trauma ICU and 13 in the adjacent ICU."<h2>Kin of patients blame staff</h2>Outside the hospital, distraught relatives accused staff of negligence and a lack of safety measures.“When there was a spark, there was a cylinder beside it. The smoke spread throughout the ICU, causing everyone to flee in panic. Some managed to rescue their own patients, but mine was left alone in the room. As the gas spread further, they shut the gates,” said Puran Singh, whose relative was admitted to the ICU.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-threatens-to-bomb-iran-again-says-us-won-t-wait-so-long-this-time-watch-1759718545235">Trump threatens to bomb Iran again, says US ‘won’t wait so long this time’. Watch!</a>Another man, Jogendra Singh, said he had warned doctors multiple times about sparks but was ignored. “When the spark occurred, I alerted the doctors four to five times that it was coming from there, but they dismissed it as normal. Suddenly, smoke engulfed the area, and all the staff ran out, leaving no one to help or save my mother,” he said.Narendra Singh, who had stepped out for dinner when the fire began, said there were “any equipment to douse the fire--no facilities were available.”Officials said 141 people were evacuated from the Trauma Centre building, though many suffered smoke inhalation.Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited the hospital after midnight and met with officials and families of the victims. Authorities have ordered a probe into the cause of the short circuit and lapses in emergency response.

A fire in Jaipur’s SMS Hospital Trauma ICU late Sunday killed six patients and left five critical. The blaze, triggered by a short circuit, spread toxic smoke that complicated rescues as most patients were comatose. All you need to know.

A fire ripped through the Trauma ICU of Jaipur’s Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital late Sunday (Oct 5) night, killing six patients and leaving five others critical, officials said. The blaze broke out on the second floor of the Trauma Centre, where 24 patients were admitted — 11 in the Trauma ICU and 13 in a nearby semi-ICU. The fire spread quickly, releasing toxic smoke that engulfed the ward before staff and relatives could react. Trauma Centre in-charge Dr. Anurag Dhakad revealed that the blaze was triggered by a short circuit and said the team immediately began evacuations using trolleys, but six critical patients — two women and four men — could not be revived despite CPR. Also read | ‘Something out of a movie’: Busy Sydney street turns into war zone as man fires 100 shots into crowd; 20 injured Rescue efforts complicated Dhakad, as per an ANI report, told the press that amid to the fire and the resulting toxic gases, rescue efforts were complicated by the fact that most of the patients were comatose. "Our trauma centre team, our nursing officers, and ward boys, immediately rescued them on trolleys and brought as many patients as we could out of the ICU and shifted them to another location." "Six of those patients were very critical; we tried very hard to revive them with CPR, but they couldn't be saved. Five patients are still critical. Of the deceased patients, two were women, four were men. There were 24 that we evacuated: 11 in the trauma ICU and 13 in the adjacent ICU." Kin of patients blame staff Outside the hospital, distraught relatives accused staff of negligence and a lack of safety measures. “When there was a spark, there was a cylinder beside it. The smoke spread throughout the ICU, causing everyone to flee in panic. Some managed to rescue their own patients, but mine was left alone in the room. As the gas spread further, they shut the gates,” said Puran Singh, whose relative was admitted to the ICU. Also read | Trump threatens to bomb Iran again, says US ‘won’t wait so long this time’. Watch! Another man, Jogendra Singh, said he had warned doctors multiple times about sparks but was ignored. “When the spark occurred, I alerted the doctors four to five times that it was coming from there, but they dismissed it as normal. Suddenly, smoke engulfed the area, and all the staff ran out, leaving no one to help or save my mother,” he said. Narendra Singh, who had stepped out for dinner when the fire began, said there were “any equipment to douse the fire--no facilities were available.” Officials said 141 people were evacuated from the Trauma Centre building, though many suffered smoke inhalation. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited the hospital after midnight and met with officials and families of the victims. Authorities have ordered a probe into the cause of the short circuit and lapses in emergency response.

A fire in Jaipur’s SMS Hospital Trauma ICU late Sunday killed six patients and left five critical. The blaze, triggered by a short circuit, spread toxic smoke that complicated rescues as most patients were comatose. All you need to know.

Fire at Jaipur's SMS hospital kills 6 ICU patients, 5 critically injured; outrage over safety lapses

In the history of the world, various revolutions and organised groups fought for their lives to replace existing ruling systems. Many of them failed, while some achieved remarkable success. These uprisings influenced several, extending across continents. Check the top 5 revolutions.

Top 5 important revolutions in world's history that shaped modern civilisastion

The world’s biggest food wasters revealed! According to the UNEP Food Waste Report 2024, over a billion tonnes of food are wasted globally every year. Here are the top 10 countries that waste the most food.

These 10 countries are the world’s biggest food wasters — did India make the list?

The planets which are beyond our solar system are known as 'exoplanets'. Ranging from gas giants bigger than Jupiter to rocky worlds comparable in size to Earth or Mars, exoplanets come in diverse forms. Here’s a look at NASA’s top seven potentially habitable discoveries.


Future Earth? NASA's top 7 habitable exoplanets that could be humans' potential homes

A controversial guidance on the benefits of first-cousin marriages seems to have disappeared from Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) website. Recent days saw the NHS at the centre of a political and cultural row after a government-backed programme was published online on the benefits of first-cousin marriages, a practice prevalent in Muslim nations. Research has shown this leads to an increased risk of inherited genetic disorders and learning disabilities, among other issues.<h2>First cousin marriage 'recommended' by the UK government?</h2>Last week, on September 22, NHS England's Genomics Education Programme, in a blog post titled "Should the UK Government Ban First-Cousin Marriage?" stated that consanguineous unions, i.e., marriages between people who share a common ancestor, can be beneficial and can bring "stronger extended family support systems and economic advantages". However, it also acknowledged that such marriages carry an increased risk of certain genetic conditions, but said that the risk can be tackled through education and voluntary screening instead of a ban on the practice. It warned that stigmatising first-cousin marriages can potentially deter couples from seeking help.According to Dawn, amid uproar, the guidance appeared to have been taken down by September 29.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-federal-agent-shoots-motorist-in-chicago-hours-after-court-blocks-trump-s-troop-order-1759627460851">US federal agent shoots woman in Chicago hours after court blocks Trump’s troop order</a><h2>'Shocking' advice</h2>The guidance has triggered a storm in Britain. Calling the advice "shocking", UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting demanded an apology and said that first-cousin marriages were "high-risk and unsafe". Condemning the document, Tory MP Richard Holden, who has proposed legislation to ban cousin marriages, urged the NHS to "stop taking the knee to damaging and oppressive cultural practices". He said that the practice of cousin marriage had negative effects on women's rights, and called for it to "be ended for good".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-israel-agreed-to-withdrawal-line-ceasefire-to-follow-once-hamas-confirms-1759631344689">Trump says Israel agreed to ‘withdrawal line,’ ceasefire to follow once Hamas confirms</a>Meanwhile, MP Iqbal Mohamed defended the practice and said it was significant for some families. Acknowledging the risk that comes with first-cousin marriages, Iqbal noted that such unions are positive for building bonds and financial security.

Britain’s NHS has taken down a blog post that appeared to promote the benefits of first-cousin marriages. The now-removed post sparked political outrage, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting calling the advice “shocking” and unsafe.

A controversial guidance on the benefits of first-cousin marriages seems to have disappeared from Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) website. Recent days saw the NHS at the centre of a political and cultural row after a government-backed programme was published online on the benefits of first-cousin marriages, a practice prevalent in Muslim nations. Research has shown this leads to an increased risk of inherited genetic disorders and learning disabilities, among other issues. First cousin marriage 'recommended' by the UK government? Last week, on September 22, NHS England's Genomics Education Programme, in a blog post titled "Should the UK Government Ban First-Cousin Marriage?" stated that consanguineous unions, i.e., marriages between people who share a common ancestor, can be beneficial and can bring "stronger extended family support systems and economic advantages". However, it also acknowledged that such marriages carry an increased risk of certain genetic conditions, but said that the risk can be tackled through education and voluntary screening instead of a ban on the practice. It warned that stigmatising first-cousin marriages can potentially deter couples from seeking help. According to Dawn, amid uproar, the guidance appeared to have been taken down by September 29. Also read | US federal agent shoots woman in Chicago hours after court blocks Trump’s troop order 'Shocking' advice The guidance has triggered a storm in Britain. Calling the advice "shocking", UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting demanded an apology and said that first-cousin marriages were "high-risk and unsafe". Condemning the document, Tory MP Richard Holden, who has proposed legislation to ban cousin marriages, urged the NHS to "stop taking the knee to damaging and oppressive cultural practices". He said that the practice of cousin marriage had negative effects on women's rights, and called for it to "be ended for good". Also read | Trump says Israel agreed to ‘withdrawal line,’ ceasefire to follow once Hamas confirms Meanwhile, MP Iqbal Mohamed defended the practice and said it was significant for some families. Acknowledging the risk that comes with first-cousin marriages, Iqbal noted that such unions are positive for building bonds and financial security.

Britain’s NHS has taken down a blog post that appeared to promote the benefits of first-cousin marriages. The now-removed post sparked political outrage, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting calling the advice “shocking” and unsafe.

UK recommending cousin marriage? NHS deletes controversial guidance after backlash

A man drowned his four-month-old son by throwing him into a water-filled drum and later took his own life, the Maharashtra police said Saturday. The incident took place at Talwada Village in Georai Taluka of Beed district.&nbsp;Police said that the individual identified as Amol Sonavane has already attempted to kill himself in the past. A few days back, Amol and his wife attempted to die by suicide following a domestic dispute; however, they were rescued just in time and rushed to a local hospital. Later, the couple was discharged from the local hospital on Thursday, according to a report in NDTV.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the bodies of Amol and his son were rushed to the Talwara Primary Health Centre for post-mortem examination. Over the incident, a case has been filed, and an investigation is in progress.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/telangana-first-year-engineering-student-dies-by-suicide-alleged-harassment-by-seniors-police-register-case-1758532222176">Telangana: First-year engineering student dies by suicide, alleging harassment by seniors; police register case</a><h3>ITBP officer kills himself</h3>In a separate incident on the same day, an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) deputy commandant posted in Patiala, Punjab, was found hanging at the unit mess on Saturday. In the meantime, Punjab Police sources revealed a note from the spot accusing a Bihar Police officer of molesting the sister of the deceased, and it blamed him for the suicide, as per the TOI report.&nbsp;On Saturday, his family informed colleagues after he failed to respond to phone calls. After the information, a mess commander went to his quarters and discovered the door locked from the inside. When there was no response to repeated knocks, ITBP personnel broke a window and found him hanging. Soon, the 47-year-old was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.&nbsp;Police said they recovered a suicide note in which he accused a Bihar Police SHO of misconduct and harassment. The case is under investigation, and further action will follow as directed by senior officers.

Police said that the individual identified as Amol Sonavane has already attempted to kill himself in the past. A few days back, Amol and his wife attempted to die by suicide following a domestic dispute; however, they were rescued just in time and rushed to a local hospital.

A man drowned his four-month-old son by throwing him into a water-filled drum and later took his own life, the Maharashtra police said Saturday. The incident took place at Talwada Village in Georai Taluka of Beed district. Police said that the individual identified as Amol Sonavane has already attempted to kill himself in the past. A few days back, Amol and his wife attempted to die by suicide following a domestic dispute; however, they were rescued just in time and rushed to a local hospital. Later, the couple was discharged from the local hospital on Thursday, according to a report in NDTV. Meanwhile, the bodies of Amol and his son were rushed to the Talwara Primary Health Centre for post-mortem examination. Over the incident, a case has been filed, and an investigation is in progress. Also read: Telangana: First-year engineering student dies by suicide, alleging harassment by seniors; police register case ITBP officer kills himself In a separate incident on the same day, an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) deputy commandant posted in Patiala, Punjab, was found hanging at the unit mess on Saturday. In the meantime, Punjab Police sources revealed a note from the spot accusing a Bihar Police officer of molesting the sister of the deceased, and it blamed him for the suicide, as per the TOI report. On Saturday, his family informed colleagues after he failed to respond to phone calls. After the information, a mess commander went to his quarters and discovered the door locked from the inside. When there was no response to repeated knocks, ITBP personnel broke a window and found him hanging. Soon, the 47-year-old was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police said they recovered a suicide note in which he accused a Bihar Police SHO of misconduct and harassment. The case is under investigation, and further action will follow as directed by senior officers.

Police said that the individual identified as Amol Sonavane has already attempted to kill himself in the past. A few days back, Amol and his wife attempted to die by suicide following a domestic dispute; however, they were rescued just in time and rushed to a local hospital.

SHOCKING! Maharashtra man throws his 4-month-old son into a drum of water, later ends his life

A federal agent shot a motorist in Chicago on Saturday, just hours after a judge blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to deploy military troops in Portland, Oregon. This happened amid an increasingly tense stand-off between Washington and Democratic-run cities. Both incidents come amid the Trump administration’s hardline law-and-order push, marked by mass deportation raids and heavily armed operations in cities such as Los Angeles and Washington. The White House insists these measures are necessary to combat rising crime. Critics, however, say they’re politically driven displays of force.<h2>US federal agent shoots motorist: What happened?</h2>On Saturday (Oct 4) morning, a motorist was shot after agents were "boxed in by 10 cars," said the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The driver allegedly rammed her vehicle into the law enforcement vehicle, forcing agents to exit their car. DHS official Tricia McLaughlin said the driver, armed with a semi-automatic weapon, was shot as “Law enforcement was forced to deploy their weapons and fire defensive shots at an armed US citizen.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-israel-agreed-to-withdrawal-line-ceasefire-to-follow-once-hamas-confirms-1759631344689">Trump says Israel agreed to ‘withdrawal line,’ ceasefire to follow once Hamas confirms</a>The unidentified motorist reportedly "drove herself to the hospital to get care for wounds." DHS accused Chicago police of "leaving the shooting scene," with officers refusing "to assist us in securing the area." Chicago police, however, told Fox 32 they had responded but were not involved in the federal operation or its investigation. "Federal authorities are investigating this shooting."<h2>Judge blocks Trump’s Portland troop order</h2>In her ruling, US District Judge Karin Immergut rejected Trump’s claim that the situation in Portland amounted to a “rebellion,” requiring federal troops. “Defendants presented evidence of sporadic violence against federal officers and property damage to a federal building,” she wrote, adding that they failed to demonstrate that “those episodes of violence were part of an organised attempt to overthrow the government as a whole.”Immergut said regular law enforcement was capable of handling unrest in the city, calling the administration’s justification “untethered to the facts.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/pope-blesses-chunk-of-ice-on-camera-sparks-ridicule-but-this-is-why-he-did-it-1759382204019">Video: Pope blesses chunk of ice on camera, sparks ridicule — but why did he do it?</a>Oregon Senator Ron Wyden praised the decision, saying it confirmed what residents already believed: “We don't need or want Donald Trump to provoke violence by deploying federal troops in our state.”In Illinois, tensions escalated further after Governor JB Pritzker accused Washington of trying to override his authority. “The Trump administration's Department of War gave me an ultimatum: call up your troops, or we will,” Pritzker said on X. “It is absolutely outrageous and un-American to demand a Governor send military troops within our own borders and against our will.” &nbsp;

A federal agent shot a motorist in Chicago just hours after a judge blocked Trump’s bid to deploy troops in Portland. Here's what happened.

A federal agent shot a motorist in Chicago on Saturday, just hours after a judge blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to deploy military troops in Portland, Oregon. This happened amid an increasingly tense stand-off between Washington and Democratic-run cities. Both incidents come amid the Trump administration’s hardline law-and-order push, marked by mass deportation raids and heavily armed operations in cities such as Los Angeles and Washington. The White House insists these measures are necessary to combat rising crime. Critics, however, say they’re politically driven displays of force. US federal agent shoots motorist: What happened? On Saturday (Oct 4) morning, a motorist was shot after agents were "boxed in by 10 cars," said the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The driver allegedly rammed her vehicle into the law enforcement vehicle, forcing agents to exit their car. DHS official Tricia McLaughlin said the driver, armed with a semi-automatic weapon, was shot as “Law enforcement was forced to deploy their weapons and fire defensive shots at an armed US citizen.” Also read | Trump says Israel agreed to ‘withdrawal line,’ ceasefire to follow once Hamas confirms The unidentified motorist reportedly "drove herself to the hospital to get care for wounds." DHS accused Chicago police of "leaving the shooting scene," with officers refusing "to assist us in securing the area." Chicago police, however, told Fox 32 they had responded but were not involved in the federal operation or its investigation. "Federal authorities are investigating this shooting." Judge blocks Trump’s Portland troop order In her ruling, US District Judge Karin Immergut rejected Trump’s claim that the situation in Portland amounted to a “rebellion,” requiring federal troops. “Defendants presented evidence of sporadic violence against federal officers and property damage to a federal building,” she wrote, adding that they failed to demonstrate that “those episodes of violence were part of an organised attempt to overthrow the government as a whole.” Immergut said regular law enforcement was capable of handling unrest in the city, calling the administration’s justification “untethered to the facts.” Also read | Video: Pope blesses chunk of ice on camera, sparks ridicule — but why did he do it? Oregon Senator Ron Wyden praised the decision, saying it confirmed what residents already believed: “We don't need or want Donald Trump to provoke violence by deploying federal troops in our state.” In Illinois, tensions escalated further after Governor JB Pritzker accused Washington of trying to override his authority. “The Trump administration's Department of War gave me an ultimatum: call up your troops, or we will,” Pritzker said on X. “It is absolutely outrageous and un-American to demand a Governor send military troops within our own borders and against our will.”

A federal agent shot a motorist in Chicago just hours after a judge blocked Trump’s bid to deploy troops in Portland. Here's what happened.

US federal agent shoots woman in Chicago hours after court blocks Trump’s troop order

A Tunisian court sentenced a 56-year-old day labourer Saber Chouchane, with limited education, to death for writing a Facebook post critical of President &nbsp;Kais Saied. A move that has drawn widespread criticism from human rights lawyers in the country.Chouchane, a common citizen, has limited knowledge and has been convicted on charges of spreading false news, insulting the president, the minister of justice, and the judiciary and aggression threatening state security. The decision marks a significant change in Tunisia, where no execution had been carried out in the last three decades. The decision was given on October 1, 2025, in the Court of First Instance in Nabeul, Tunisia.&nbsp;The defence lawyer Oussama Bouthalja has appealed the court's judgement. "We are a family suffering from poverty, and now oppression and injustice have been added to poverty," said Jamal Chouchane, brother of Saber, to Reuters.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/carl-ericsson-sentenced-for-50-year-grudge-killing-in-south-dakot-1759589716488">73-year-old man waits 50 years to take revenge on his high school bully, shoots twice in the face</a><h2>Deteriorating democratic situation in Tunisia</h2>Since the seizure of power in 2021, Saied have cracked down on critical power. This is an attempt to intimidate opponents, undermine judicial independence, suppress free speech, and stifle those who are critical of the government. Saied had consolidated power ever since he froze the parliament, termed by critics as a 'self-coup'. Since then, he had systematically damaged all democratic institutions. He had dismissed the Supreme Judicial Council, the body responsible for judicial independence. He has granted himself the power to dismiss anyone judges or prosecutors who are critical of his power. In July 2022, he reframed the constitution from a semi-presidential system to a hyper-presidential one, granting himself unchecked power. He has since marginalised and imprisoned dozens of opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists. He used these tactics to get re-elected in 2024 again. &nbsp;Critics argue that Saied has reversed Tunisia's democratic progress since the Arab Spring of 2011.

A Tunisian court sentenced 56-year-old Saber Chouchane to death over Facebook posts critical of President Kais Saied, sparking outrage from rights groups.

A Tunisian court sentenced a 56-year-old day labourer Saber Chouchane, with limited education, to death for writing a Facebook post critical of President Kais Saied. A move that has drawn widespread criticism from human rights lawyers in the country. Chouchane, a common citizen, has limited knowledge and has been convicted on charges of spreading false news, insulting the president, the minister of justice, and the judiciary and aggression threatening state security. The decision marks a significant change in Tunisia, where no execution had been carried out in the last three decades. The decision was given on October 1, 2025, in the Court of First Instance in Nabeul, Tunisia. The defence lawyer Oussama Bouthalja has appealed the court's judgement. "We are a family suffering from poverty, and now oppression and injustice have been added to poverty," said Jamal Chouchane, brother of Saber, to Reuters. Also Read: 73-year-old man waits 50 years to take revenge on his high school bully, shoots twice in the face Deteriorating democratic situation in Tunisia Since the seizure of power in 2021, Saied have cracked down on critical power. This is an attempt to intimidate opponents, undermine judicial independence, suppress free speech, and stifle those who are critical of the government. Saied had consolidated power ever since he froze the parliament, termed by critics as a 'self-coup'. Since then, he had systematically damaged all democratic institutions. He had dismissed the Supreme Judicial Council, the body responsible for judicial independence. He has granted himself the power to dismiss anyone judges or prosecutors who are critical of his power. In July 2022, he reframed the constitution from a semi-presidential system to a hyper-presidential one, granting himself unchecked power. He has since marginalised and imprisoned dozens of opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists. He used these tactics to get re-elected in 2024 again. Critics argue that Saied has reversed Tunisia's democratic progress since the Arab Spring of 2011.

A Tunisian court sentenced 56-year-old Saber Chouchane to death over Facebook posts critical of President Kais Saied, sparking outrage from rights groups.

56 year-old daily labour in Tunisia sentenced to death over Facebook criticism of President Kais Saied

A 73-year-old man waited more than 50 years to carry out his revenge after being bullied in school. South Dakota man Carl Erickson was sentenced to life imprisonment, when he pleaded guilty but mentally ill to the second-degree murder of his former classmate Norman Johnson. He admitted to shooting him twice in the face.&nbsp;The locker room incident that remained in Ericson's head for 50 years had driven him into severe depression. As teenagers, Norman Johnson was a sports star, and Carl Ericson was a student manager of a high school sports team. Normal reportedly bullied him in the locker room, and put an underwear strap over his head. The incident stayed in his subconscious for 50 long years. Johnson went on to become a retired teacher and track coach, and Ericsoon a businessman.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/great-atlantic-sargassum-belt-seaweed-bloom-1759571390436">Shocking 8,850 km long brown 'ribbon' spreading from Atlantic Ocean to Gulf of Mexico alarms scientists</a>Johnson's daughter Beth says Ericson was always jealous of him. They have not met for years, and it was just goofing around in the locker room.&nbsp;A first-degree murder charge could have resulted in the death penalty if the prosecutor had decided to pursue, but a deal was made. During his May arraignment, Ericsson told the judge, “I guess it was something that happened over 50 years ago. It was apparently in my subconscious.”To back his plea, Bratland had presented an affidavit from psychiatrist Robert Geibink, who said he had a severe history of anxiety and depression. “Thinking was irrational, judgment was impaired.”&nbsp;Before receiving the sentence, he expressed regret and wondered if he would not have done that; he looked at Johnson's widow and wished he could “turn the calendar back”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jared-kushner-middle-east-controversy-karoline-leavitt-defense-1759501797685">Who is Jared Kushner? Karoline Leavitt snaps at NYT reporter over Jared Kushner's Middle East deals controversy</a>

Carl Ericsson of South Dakota waited over 50 years to exact revenge on his high school bully, Norman Johnson. Ericsson shot Johnson twice in the face, leading to a life sentence. 

A 73-year-old man waited more than 50 years to carry out his revenge after being bullied in school. South Dakota man Carl Erickson was sentenced to life imprisonment, when he pleaded guilty but mentally ill to the second-degree murder of his former classmate Norman Johnson. He admitted to shooting him twice in the face. The locker room incident that remained in Ericson's head for 50 years had driven him into severe depression. As teenagers, Norman Johnson was a sports star, and Carl Ericson was a student manager of a high school sports team. Normal reportedly bullied him in the locker room, and put an underwear strap over his head. The incident stayed in his subconscious for 50 long years. Johnson went on to become a retired teacher and track coach, and Ericsoon a businessman. Also Read: Shocking 8,850 km long brown 'ribbon' spreading from Atlantic Ocean to Gulf of Mexico alarms scientists Johnson's daughter Beth says Ericson was always jealous of him. They have not met for years, and it was just goofing around in the locker room. A first-degree murder charge could have resulted in the death penalty if the prosecutor had decided to pursue, but a deal was made. During his May arraignment, Ericsson told the judge, “I guess it was something that happened over 50 years ago. It was apparently in my subconscious.” To back his plea, Bratland had presented an affidavit from psychiatrist Robert Geibink, who said he had a severe history of anxiety and depression. “Thinking was irrational, judgment was impaired.” Before receiving the sentence, he expressed regret and wondered if he would not have done that; he looked at Johnson's widow and wished he could “turn the calendar back”. Also Read: Who is Jared Kushner? Karoline Leavitt snaps at NYT reporter over Jared Kushner's Middle East deals controversy

Carl Ericsson of South Dakota waited over 50 years to exact revenge on his high school bully, Norman Johnson. Ericsson shot Johnson twice in the face, leading to a life sentence.&nbsp;

73-year-old man waits 50 years to take revenge on his high school bully, shoots twice in the face

For the last 15 years, a massive belt of algae has been growing, from space it looks like a giant brown ‘ribbon’ connecting the West Coast of Africa to the Gulf of Mexico. Once confined only to the Sargasso Sea, satellite images captured in May indicated that the massive brown ‘ribbon’ weighing 37.5 million tonnes of sargassum was spreading over 8,850 km. The phenomenon is termed the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt (GASB). First major bloom observed in 2011, it has been growing ever since, and now almost double the width of the continent of America.<h2>Key Driver behind the growth of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt</h2>Sargassum generally inhabits oligotrophic or nutrient-poor, warm, and saline waters of the Sargasso Sea. But because of its explosive nutrient-driven growth, it is now found in nutrient-rich waters that are high in nitrogen and phosphorus. This is directly linked to the nutrient-driven algae boom. This can be traced back to the increased nutrient runoff from major rivers and other anthropogenic sources, such as agricultural runoff, wastewater, and airborne nutrients. A scientific study named Harmful Algae, by the Harbour Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University, reveals that between 1980 and 2020, the nitrogen content within the Sargassum tissue increased by 55 per cent, and the nitrogen to phosphorus ratio increased by 50 per cent. The Amazon River specifically contributes to the large nutrient loads. Natural ocean currents like the Gluf stream, Loop Current, transport the algae across the continent.&nbsp;<h2>Major ecological and economic impacts of the growth of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt</h2>The Sargassum Belt provide a diverse and complex ecosystem for many species, like fish, crab, shrimps, &nbsp;invertebrates like spiders, &nbsp;eels, turtles, etc. However, the rapid proliferation of it has raised a series of concerns among scientists. They block sunlight for coral reefs, which is necessary for photosynthesis. They can damage massive carbon sinks. Its decomposition releases hydrogen sulfide, methane and other greenhouse gases. When it washes up on shore, it causes Coastal damage, disruption to tourism, fisheries, and local economies. The cleanup process is costly and potentially damaging to infrastructure. In 1991, the accumulation of Sargassum across the Florida coast led to the temporary closure of a nuclear power plant. As oceans warm up, these will also provide an optimal temperature range for the growth of the Belt. Scientists predict a massive bloom of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt; climate variability change in wind and currents could lead to the spread of the Sargassum Belt far north of the Sargasso Sea.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For 15 years, the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has grown into a massive 8,800 km seaweed bloom, weighing 37.5 million tonnes. Scientists link it to nutrient runoff, warming oceans, and climate change—raising ecological and economic concerns across the Atlantic.

For the last 15 years, a massive belt of algae has been growing, from space it looks like a giant brown ‘ribbon’ connecting the West Coast of Africa to the Gulf of Mexico. Once confined only to the Sargasso Sea, satellite images captured in May indicated that the massive brown ‘ribbon’ weighing 37.5 million tonnes of sargassum was spreading over 8,850 km. The phenomenon is termed the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt (GASB). First major bloom observed in 2011, it has been growing ever since, and now almost double the width of the continent of America. Key Driver behind the growth of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt Sargassum generally inhabits oligotrophic or nutrient-poor, warm, and saline waters of the Sargasso Sea. But because of its explosive nutrient-driven growth, it is now found in nutrient-rich waters that are high in nitrogen and phosphorus. This is directly linked to the nutrient-driven algae boom. This can be traced back to the increased nutrient runoff from major rivers and other anthropogenic sources, such as agricultural runoff, wastewater, and airborne nutrients. A scientific study named Harmful Algae, by the Harbour Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University, reveals that between 1980 and 2020, the nitrogen content within the Sargassum tissue increased by 55 per cent, and the nitrogen to phosphorus ratio increased by 50 per cent. The Amazon River specifically contributes to the large nutrient loads. Natural ocean currents like the Gluf stream, Loop Current, transport the algae across the continent. Major ecological and economic impacts of the growth of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt The Sargassum Belt provide a diverse and complex ecosystem for many species, like fish, crab, shrimps, invertebrates like spiders, eels, turtles, etc. However, the rapid proliferation of it has raised a series of concerns among scientists. They block sunlight for coral reefs, which is necessary for photosynthesis. They can damage massive carbon sinks. Its decomposition releases hydrogen sulfide, methane and other greenhouse gases. When it washes up on shore, it causes Coastal damage, disruption to tourism, fisheries, and local economies. The cleanup process is costly and potentially damaging to infrastructure. In 1991, the accumulation of Sargassum across the Florida coast led to the temporary closure of a nuclear power plant. As oceans warm up, these will also provide an optimal temperature range for the growth of the Belt. Scientists predict a massive bloom of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt; climate variability change in wind and currents could lead to the spread of the Sargassum Belt far north of the Sargasso Sea.

For 15 years, the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has grown into a massive 8,800 km seaweed bloom, weighing 37.5 million tonnes. Scientists link it to nutrient runoff, warming oceans, and climate change—raising ecological and economic concerns across the Atlantic.

Shocking 8,850 km long brown 'ribbon' spreading from Atlantic Ocean to Gulf of Mexico alarms scientists

The central bank of India, the Reserve Bank of India, is working on a phone security platform that will enable lenders to remotely lock the phones of borrowers if they fail to repay the loan. This will be a move to curb bad assets, and the RBI is promptly working on it, the RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said during the MPC press briefing.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/indian-economy-well-settled-amid-global-volatility-rbi-governor-sanjay-malhotra-1759503765001">Indian economy 'well settled' amid global volatility: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra</a>&nbsp;The decision of the matter is in the hands of the Indian central bank, which is analysing the pros and cons of the facility. Keeping consumers' data privacy in mind, RBI aims to focus on consumer interest without hampering the lenders' interests.&nbsp;"The issue is under examination as governor has pointed out. There are pros and cons on both sides, in terms of balancing the customer rights and requirements of data privacy, and also the creditor's requirements," an MPC member told the Economic Times.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/online-gaming-law-regulatory-body-grievance-redressal-what-the-draft-rules-say-1759486984585">Gaming Law: Regulatory body, grievance redressal - what the draft rules say</a>&nbsp;This came after a recent Reuters report, which said that the RBI asked lenders to halt locking phones of defaulting borrowers.&nbsp;In this context, the RBI is likely to update its Fair Practices Code in a few months and will introduce some guidelines on phone-locking mechanisms.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sebi-mulling-to-bring-disclosure-rules-for-family-offices-of-billionaires-report-1759484149790">SEBI mulling to bring disclosure rules for family offices of billionaires</a>&nbsp;"The RBI wants to ensure that lenders have the power to recover small ticket loans, and at the same time ensure that customers' data is protected," one of the sources told Reuters.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/-build-a-global-order-where-trade-is-fair-sitharaman-lauds-india-s-resilience-1759477226657">'Build a global order where trade is fair': Sitharaman lauds India's resilience</a>

The decision of the matter is in the hands of the Indian central bank, which is analysing the pros and cons of the facility. Keeping consumers data privacy in mind, RBI aims to focus on consumer interest without hampering the lenders interests.

The central bank of India, the Reserve Bank of India, is working on a phone security platform that will enable lenders to remotely lock the phones of borrowers if they fail to repay the loan. This will be a move to curb bad assets, and the RBI is promptly working on it, the RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said during the MPC press briefing. Also read: Indian economy 'well settled' amid global volatility: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra The decision of the matter is in the hands of the Indian central bank, which is analysing the pros and cons of the facility. Keeping consumers' data privacy in mind, RBI aims to focus on consumer interest without hampering the lenders' interests. "The issue is under examination as governor has pointed out. There are pros and cons on both sides, in terms of balancing the customer rights and requirements of data privacy, and also the creditor's requirements," an MPC member told the Economic Times. Also read: Gaming Law: Regulatory body, grievance redressal - what the draft rules say This came after a recent Reuters report, which said that the RBI asked lenders to halt locking phones of defaulting borrowers. In this context, the RBI is likely to update its Fair Practices Code in a few months and will introduce some guidelines on phone-locking mechanisms. Also read: SEBI mulling to bring disclosure rules for family offices of billionaires "The RBI wants to ensure that lenders have the power to recover small ticket loans, and at the same time ensure that customers' data is protected," one of the sources told Reuters. Also read: 'Build a global order where trade is fair': Sitharaman lauds India's resilience

The decision of the matter is in the hands of the Indian central bank, which is analysing the pros and cons of the facility. Keeping consumers' data privacy in mind, RBI aims to focus on consumer interest without hampering the lenders' interests.

Did you buy your phone on EMI? RBI is going to allow lenders to lock your phone if you fail to pay off loan

Amid the investigation into the Manchester synagogue "terrorist" attack, it has been reported that the suspect, Jihad al-Shamie, was out on bail for an alleged rape when he carried out the attack. The 35-year-old was allegedly being investigated over the alleged sexual attack, which he reportedly committed last year.&nbsp;As per a Guardian report, the suspect, a Syrian-born man, was believed to have other criminal convictions, although he was not on the radar of counter-terrorism officers.The suspected attacker, who launched a stabbing and killed two people during Yom Kippur (A Holy day in Judaism), was shot dead by UK Police on Thursday (October 2). Two men, Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, died during the assault. One was struck fatally by a bullet fired at Shamie by armed officers.&nbsp;What happened?&nbsp;At least two people were killed and three were reported seriously injured after a stabbing attack at a synagogue in Manchester on Thursday (October 2). The attack came on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar, and is being treated by police as a terror incident.&nbsp;How did the attack happen?&nbsp;Police said a car was driving towards members of the public and a man was stabbed at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue at 09:31 BST on Thursday. Shah, a local resident, said she was driving past the synagogue when she saw a vehicle "just sort of rushing past and driving straight for the members of the public".&nbsp;She then saw a man "jump out" and start running towards the people, she said, calling the scene "traumatising" .&nbsp;UK Police arrest 2 people after 'terrorist' attack&nbsp;Two people have been arrested after a "terrorist" attack outside a synagogue in Manchester. The attack, which left two dead and three seriously wounded, had been declared a "terrorist incident", added Laurence Taylor, assistant commissioner in counterterrorism policing at London's Metropolitan Police force.

The suspected attacker, who launched a stabbing and killed two people during Yom Kippur (A Holy day in Judaism), was shot dead by UK Police on Thursday (October 2). Two men, Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, died during the assault.

Amid the investigation into the Manchester synagogue "terrorist" attack, it has been reported that the suspect, Jihad al-Shamie, was out on bail for an alleged rape when he carried out the attack. The 35-year-old was allegedly being investigated over the alleged sexual attack, which he reportedly committed last year. As per a Guardian report, the suspect, a Syrian-born man, was believed to have other criminal convictions, although he was not on the radar of counter-terrorism officers. The suspected attacker, who launched a stabbing and killed two people during Yom Kippur (A Holy day in Judaism), was shot dead by UK Police on Thursday (October 2). Two men, Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, died during the assault. One was struck fatally by a bullet fired at Shamie by armed officers. What happened? At least two people were killed and three were reported seriously injured after a stabbing attack at a synagogue in Manchester on Thursday (October 2). The attack came on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar, and is being treated by police as a terror incident. How did the attack happen? Police said a car was driving towards members of the public and a man was stabbed at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue at 09:31 BST on Thursday. Shah, a local resident, said she was driving past the synagogue when she saw a vehicle "just sort of rushing past and driving straight for the members of the public". She then saw a man "jump out" and start running towards the people, she said, calling the scene "traumatising" . UK Police arrest 2 people after 'terrorist' attack Two people have been arrested after a "terrorist" attack outside a synagogue in Manchester. The attack, which left two dead and three seriously wounded, had been declared a "terrorist incident", added Laurence Taylor, assistant commissioner in counterterrorism policing at London's Metropolitan Police force.

The suspected attacker, who launched a stabbing and killed two people during Yom Kippur (A Holy day in Judaism), was shot dead by UK Police on Thursday (October 2). Two men, Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, died during the assault.

Manchester synagogue attack: Suspect Jihad al-Shamie was out on bail in ‘rape’ case

In a strange turn of events, NASA has stopped updating its website, citing a lack of budget. The American space agency's page carried a message on Friday morning that read, "Due to the lapse in federal government funding, NASA is not updating this website." This came right before 3I/Atlas was flying by Mars, and the Reconnaissance Orbiter was expected to take the best pictures of the comet, revealing its true nature. Notably, the Trump administration has slashed NASA's budget for the year 2026. This has enraged scientists and astronomers who say that this will push back NASA's space missions and plans to go to the Moon and Mars. Another message on NASA's page reads, "NASA is currently closed due to a lapse in government funding. Employees can visit <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/shutdown/">nasa.gov/shutdown</a> for additional information." Clicking on the link takes you to another page, where it further states, "NASA Operating Status: NASA is currently CLOSED due to a lapse in Government funding." It also reads “NASA Shutdown Information” in bold, hinting that this page will carry developments regarding the closure of the website.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasa-budget-cuts-could-cause-an-astronaut-death-whistleblowers-warn-1759314402415">NASA budget cuts could cause 'an astronaut death', whistleblowers warn - 'Safety issues everywhere'</a>&nbsp;Notably, the Trump administration announced in May this year that the NASA budget for next year will be slashed from $24.8 billion to $18.8 billion. Science projects will take the hit with a reduction of 33% budget and a 47% cut in NASA projects. Nearly 32 per cent of the agency's workforce will also be laid off. America's space race is expected to be hit terribly because of these budget cuts. Earlier this week, a NASA report released by the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation carried a warning by whistleblowers about how the budget cuts will cause safety issues at the space agency. This could even lead to an astronaut dying, one of them said. The space agency is reportedly in the grips of fear, which is preventing workers from reporting safety issues.&nbsp;Meanwhile&nbsp;

The NASA website has stopped updating, as per a message on the space agency's website on Friday morning (October 3). The closure comes ahead of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, whose pictures were expected to be released by NASA as it flies by Mars. 

In a strange turn of events, NASA has stopped updating its website, citing a lack of budget. The American space agency's page carried a message on Friday morning that read, "Due to the lapse in federal government funding, NASA is not updating this website." This came right before 3I/Atlas was flying by Mars, and the Reconnaissance Orbiter was expected to take the best pictures of the comet, revealing its true nature. Notably, the Trump administration has slashed NASA's budget for the year 2026. This has enraged scientists and astronomers who say that this will push back NASA's space missions and plans to go to the Moon and Mars. Another message on NASA's page reads, "NASA is currently closed due to a lapse in government funding. Employees can visit nasa.gov/shutdown for additional information." Clicking on the link takes you to another page, where it further states, "NASA Operating Status: NASA is currently CLOSED due to a lapse in Government funding." It also reads “NASA Shutdown Information” in bold, hinting that this page will carry developments regarding the closure of the website. Also Read: NASA budget cuts could cause 'an astronaut death', whistleblowers warn - 'Safety issues everywhere' Notably, the Trump administration announced in May this year that the NASA budget for next year will be slashed from $24.8 billion to $18.8 billion. Science projects will take the hit with a reduction of 33% budget and a 47% cut in NASA projects. Nearly 32 per cent of the agency's workforce will also be laid off. America's space race is expected to be hit terribly because of these budget cuts. Earlier this week, a NASA report released by the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation carried a warning by whistleblowers about how the budget cuts will cause safety issues at the space agency. This could even lead to an astronaut dying, one of them said. The space agency is reportedly in the grips of fear, which is preventing workers from reporting safety issues. Meanwhile

NASA has stopped updating its website, as per a message on the space agency's website on Friday morning (October 3). The closure comes ahead of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, whose pictures were expected to be released by NASA as it flies by Mars.&nbsp;

'NASA is currently closed' - Space agency shuts down its website indefinitely | Details

Kash Patel, the Director of the Foreign Bureau of Investigation (FBI), fired an employee for displaying a Pride flag in his workplace. The employee was undergoing new agent training at the FBI’s academy in Quantico, Virginia. He received a letter from Patel ordering his immediate dismissal. The employee, during his non-agent role, received several awards for service during his career, had also been a field office diversity program coordinator, and displayed a Pride flag at his workstation.&nbsp;Patel did not specify the reason in the notification of his firing, but he said he agent trainee being summarily dismissed for past “poor judgment” and “an inappropriate display of political signage,” sources told CNN.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chevron-el-segundo-refinery-fire-los-angeles-2025-1759477525735">Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery near Los Angeles; no injuries reported</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, FBI veterans told CNN that displaying the pride flag at one's desk would not violate any past FBI policy. But this happened due to US President Donald Trump's ideology of getting rid of "Woke" ideology.&nbsp;The firing comes less than a week after Patel fired over a dozen other FBI employees who took a knee while conducting crowd control in 2020 after being confronted by a group of demonstrators in the nation’s capital.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/manchester-attack-uk-police-killed-one-of-three-victims-admits-chief-constable-1759490511532">Manchester attack: UK Police killed one of three victims, admits chief constable</a>&nbsp;“After reviewing the facts and circumstances and considering your probationary status, I have determined that you exercised poor judgment with an inappropriate display of political signage in your work area during your previous assignment in the Los Angeles Field Office," Patel wrote, without specifically referencing the pride flag.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-10-countries-uranium-reserves-2023-1759474943170">Global Uranium reserves: Top 10 countries with the largest Uranium reserves</a>&nbsp;"You are being summarily dismissed from your position as a New Agent Trainee at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and removed from the federal service," the letter added.

Patel did not specify the reason in the notification of his firing, but he said he agent trainee being summarily dismissed for past poor judgment and an inappropriate display of political signage.



Kash Patel, the Director of the Foreign Bureau of Investigation (FBI), fired an employee for displaying a Pride flag in his workplace. The employee was undergoing new agent training at the FBI’s academy in Quantico, Virginia. He received a letter from Patel ordering his immediate dismissal. The employee, during his non-agent role, received several awards for service during his career, had also been a field office diversity program coordinator, and displayed a Pride flag at his workstation. Patel did not specify the reason in the notification of his firing, but he said he agent trainee being summarily dismissed for past “poor judgment” and “an inappropriate display of political signage,” sources told CNN. Also read: Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery near Los Angeles; no injuries reported Meanwhile, FBI veterans told CNN that displaying the pride flag at one's desk would not violate any past FBI policy. But this happened due to US President Donald Trump's ideology of getting rid of "Woke" ideology. The firing comes less than a week after Patel fired over a dozen other FBI employees who took a knee while conducting crowd control in 2020 after being confronted by a group of demonstrators in the nation’s capital. Also read: Manchester attack: UK Police killed one of three victims, admits chief constable “After reviewing the facts and circumstances and considering your probationary status, I have determined that you exercised poor judgment with an inappropriate display of political signage in your work area during your previous assignment in the Los Angeles Field Office," Patel wrote, without specifically referencing the pride flag. Also read: Global Uranium reserves: Top 10 countries with the largest Uranium reserves "You are being summarily dismissed from your position as a New Agent Trainee at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and removed from the federal service," the letter added.

Patel did not specify the reason in the notification of his firing, but he said he agent trainee being summarily dismissed for past poor judgment and an inappropriate display of political signage.&nbsp;

‘Inappropriate display’: Kash Patel fires FBI employee for displaying Pride flag at work desk

Police in the UK have identified the two victims of the Manchester Synagogue terror attack as Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby. Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, who carried out the car ramming and stabbing attack, was shot dead at the scene on Thursday (Oct 2). The attack took place at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in the Crumpsall district, north Manchester, as Jews were marking Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hamas in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza.<h2>Manchester Synagogue terror attack: What we know about the victims and injured</h2>Melvin Cravitz, 66, was a longtime member of Manchester's Jewish community. Described as a "pillar" of the community by locals, Cravitz attended the synagogue regularly for services. He was killed at the scene, as a result of the car ramming and/or stabbing by Al-Shamie. Tributes poured in for Cravitz, highlighting his kindness and devotion to family and faith.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/manchester-synagogue-attack-here-s-what-we-know-so-far-1759434733518">Manchester synagogue attack: Here's what we know so far</a>&nbsp;Adrian Daulby, 53, was a local businessman and active synagogue volunteer, father and husband. He reportedly died of gunshot wounds in the police operation. Daulby was known for community involvement in Crumpsall's Jewish circles, and was described by family as "loving and generous". Daulby's funeral is planned for Saturday.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-stand-in-solidarity-with-uk-in-this-moment-of-grief-india-condemns-manchester-terror-attack-1759412428795">'We stand in solidarity with UK in this moment of grief': India condemns Manchester ‘terror attack’</a>One unnamed security guard, aged in his 50s, was injured. The synagogue volunteer had confronted the attacker, preventing his entry to the synagogue. Hailed as a hero, the guard was stabbed multiple times and is in hospital. His condition was described as serious but stable.An unnamed worshipper in his 60s was also injured, after being hit by the vehicle while approaching the synagogue for Yom Kippur prayers. The elderly pedestrian has been hospitalised in serious condition and has undergone surgery.An unnamed worshipper in his 40s was also struck by the vehicle. He had alerted the police, and is in serious condition but recovering.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/manchester-synagogue-attack-police-name-manchester-attacker-1759462517829/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/manchester-synagogue-attack-police-name-manchester-attacker-1759462517829/embed</a><h2>Manchester Synagogue attack: About the perpetrator Jihad Al-Shamie</h2>Jihad Al-Shamie obtained UK citizenship in 2006 and had been living in the Greater Manchester area. No prior convictions were reported, but he had been investigated for online radicalisation and ties to Islamist groups. He drove a rented SUV into the crowd, exited armed with a knife, and reportedly wore a fake explosive vest. Before being shot down, he advanced on police.<h2>A period of heightened global antisemitism</h2>Greater Manchester Police has classified the attack as a terrorist incident, which is the latest in a series of antisemitic events ahead of the second anniversary of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel that led to the ongoing Gaza war.Investigations are ongoing, with three additional arrests made in connection with suspected terror activities. The event has prompted nationwide tightening of security at Jewish sites and widespread condemnation from UK leaders.

The two Jewish men killed in Manchester synagogue terror attack on Yom Kippur have been identified. Attacker Jihad Al-Shamie was shot dead at the scene. Here is the latest



Police in the UK have identified the two victims of the Manchester Synagogue terror attack as Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby. Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, who carried out the car ramming and stabbing attack, was shot dead at the scene on Thursday (Oct 2). The attack took place at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in the Crumpsall district, north Manchester, as Jews were marking Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hamas in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza. Manchester Synagogue terror attack: What we know about the victims and injured Melvin Cravitz, 66, was a longtime member of Manchester's Jewish community. Described as a "pillar" of the community by locals, Cravitz attended the synagogue regularly for services. He was killed at the scene, as a result of the car ramming and/or stabbing by Al-Shamie. Tributes poured in for Cravitz, highlighting his kindness and devotion to family and faith. Also read: Manchester synagogue attack: Here's what we know so far Adrian Daulby, 53, was a local businessman and active synagogue volunteer, father and husband. He reportedly died of gunshot wounds in the police operation. Daulby was known for community involvement in Crumpsall's Jewish circles, and was described by family as "loving and generous". Daulby's funeral is planned for Saturday. Also read: 'We stand in solidarity with UK in this moment of grief': India condemns Manchester ‘terror attack’ One unnamed security guard, aged in his 50s, was injured. The synagogue volunteer had confronted the attacker, preventing his entry to the synagogue. Hailed as a hero, the guard was stabbed multiple times and is in hospital. His condition was described as serious but stable. An unnamed worshipper in his 60s was also injured, after being hit by the vehicle while approaching the synagogue for Yom Kippur prayers. The elderly pedestrian has been hospitalised in serious condition and has undergone surgery. An unnamed worshipper in his 40s was also struck by the vehicle. He had alerted the police, and is in serious condition but recovering. https://www.wionews.com/videos/manchester-synagogue-attack-police-name-manchester-attacker-1759462517829/embed Manchester Synagogue attack: About the perpetrator Jihad Al-Shamie Jihad Al-Shamie obtained UK citizenship in 2006 and had been living in the Greater Manchester area. No prior convictions were reported, but he had been investigated for online radicalisation and ties to Islamist groups. He drove a rented SUV into the crowd, exited armed with a knife, and reportedly wore a fake explosive vest. Before being shot down, he advanced on police. A period of heightened global antisemitism Greater Manchester Police has classified the attack as a terrorist incident, which is the latest in a series of antisemitic events ahead of the second anniversary of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel that led to the ongoing Gaza war. Investigations are ongoing, with three additional arrests made in connection with suspected terror activities. The event has prompted nationwide tightening of security at Jewish sites and widespread condemnation from UK leaders.

The two Jewish men killed in Manchester synagogue terror attack on Yom Kippur have been identified. Attacker Jihad Al-Shamie was shot dead at the scene. Here is the latest

Manchester Synagogue terror attack: Jewish victims of stabbing and car ramming identified

It's D-day for 3I/Atlas as Mars orbiters are peering at the skies to spot elusive pictures of the interstellar object. This is the only opportunity humans have of taking the best shots of the object, which scientists say is a comet. After flying by Mars, it will move towards the Sun, where it will hide behind its glare for weeks. 3I/Atlas will be only about 30 million km from the Red Planet on October 3. Meanwhile, it will be 240 million kilometres to Earth even at its closest point to our planet. This is why every space agency that has an orbiter over Mars has put observations of the planet on hold and has instead pointed its Mars orbiters towards 3I/Atlas to learn about its true nature. The European Space Agency (ESA)has the Mars Express and ExoMars Trace Gas orbiters, NASA has the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, and China has the Tianwen-1 mission orbiter, all of which will finally be able to throw some more light on what's up with the third interstellar visitor.&nbsp;Colin Wilson, the European Space Agency (ESA) project scientist for both the Mars Express and ExoMars Trace Gas orbiters, said the agency is trying to "get images." Mars Express has a High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) mounted on the orbiter, while ExoMars has the Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System (CaSSIS). The spectrometers on both these orbiters can measure the spectrum of light from the comet, ESA said. However, Wilson told Sky &amp; Telescope that they won't be able to resolve the nucleus, but there is a chance of learning about the coma of gases and dust around 3I/Atlas. He added that the object's &nbsp;coma likely extends a few tens of thousands of kilometres across, and the ESA is hoping to get "several tens of pixels across that." Wilson clarified, “We are not promising anything other than a monochromatic image.”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/october-29-the-day-of-reckoning-for-3i-atlas-scientist-warns-of-historic-shift-1759390829002">October 29: The day of reckoning for 3I/ATLAS - Scientist warns of historic shift</a>&nbsp;NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has the HiRISE camera and could capture the clearest images yet of the object because of its proximity to the comet. The HIRISE camera has a half-metre mirror and 14 detectors that can capture visible to near-infrared wavelengths. Marshall Eubanks (Space Initiatives) told Sky &amp; Telescope that the comet appears to be passing through a twisted part of the Sun’s magnetic field, which might create ripples in the comet’s tail. There is a high chance that MRO would be able to detect the ripples.<h2>Will 3I/Atlas be visible from Earth?</h2>As mentioned above, the interstellar comet will be 240 million kilometres at its closest point. It is increasing in brightness and is currently at magnitude 12. Despite this, it won't be visible to the naked eye. In fact, a regular telescope also won't do, and you'll need extremely powerful equipment to see it.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/threat-to-earth-speed-age-and-more-all-your-questions-about-interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-answered-1759204932732">Interstellar comet 3I/Atlas: Threat to Earth, speed, age and other questions answered</a> &nbsp;After 3I/Atlas goes towards the Sun, ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft will be ready to observe the comet during its closest approach to the Sun. This will happen on October 29 - 30, with JUICE starting its observations on November 2 and continuing until November 25. &nbsp;

3I/Atlas is at Mars, flying by the Red Planet. Mars orbiters have pointed their cameras at the interstellar visitor and are trying to capture the best shots of the comet. Which orbiter is best placed for the job?

It's D-day for 3I/Atlas as Mars orbiters are peering at the skies to spot elusive pictures of the interstellar object. This is the only opportunity humans have of taking the best shots of the object, which scientists say is a comet. After flying by Mars, it will move towards the Sun, where it will hide behind its glare for weeks. 3I/Atlas will be only about 30 million km from the Red Planet on October 3. Meanwhile, it will be 240 million kilometres to Earth even at its closest point to our planet. This is why every space agency that has an orbiter over Mars has put observations of the planet on hold and has instead pointed its Mars orbiters towards 3I/Atlas to learn about its true nature. The European Space Agency (ESA)has the Mars Express and ExoMars Trace Gas orbiters, NASA has the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, and China has the Tianwen-1 mission orbiter, all of which will finally be able to throw some more light on what's up with the third interstellar visitor. Colin Wilson, the European Space Agency (ESA) project scientist for both the Mars Express and ExoMars Trace Gas orbiters, said the agency is trying to "get images." Mars Express has a High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) mounted on the orbiter, while ExoMars has the Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System (CaSSIS). The spectrometers on both these orbiters can measure the spectrum of light from the comet, ESA said. However, Wilson told Sky & Telescope that they won't be able to resolve the nucleus, but there is a chance of learning about the coma of gases and dust around 3I/Atlas. He added that the object's coma likely extends a few tens of thousands of kilometres across, and the ESA is hoping to get "several tens of pixels across that." Wilson clarified, “We are not promising anything other than a monochromatic image.” Also Read: October 29: The day of reckoning for 3I/ATLAS - Scientist warns of historic shift NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has the HiRISE camera and could capture the clearest images yet of the object because of its proximity to the comet. The HIRISE camera has a half-metre mirror and 14 detectors that can capture visible to near-infrared wavelengths. Marshall Eubanks (Space Initiatives) told Sky & Telescope that the comet appears to be passing through a twisted part of the Sun’s magnetic field, which might create ripples in the comet’s tail. There is a high chance that MRO would be able to detect the ripples. Will 3I/Atlas be visible from Earth? As mentioned above, the interstellar comet will be 240 million kilometres at its closest point. It is increasing in brightness and is currently at magnitude 12. Despite this, it won't be visible to the naked eye. In fact, a regular telescope also won't do, and you'll need extremely powerful equipment to see it. Also Read: Interstellar comet 3I/Atlas: Threat to Earth, speed, age and other questions answered After 3I/Atlas goes towards the Sun, ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft will be ready to observe the comet during its closest approach to the Sun. This will happen on October 29 - 30, with JUICE starting its observations on November 2 and continuing until November 25.

3I/Atlas is at Mars, flying by the Red Planet. Mars orbiters have pointed their cameras at the interstellar visitor and are trying to capture the best shots of the comet. Which orbiter is best placed for the job?

3I/Atlas flies by Mars - NASA or ESA? Whose orbiter can get the sharpest shots of the comet?

President Donald Trump reportedly informed Congress through a confidential Pentagon memo that the US is engaged in a "non-international armed conflict" against Latin American drug cartels, including the Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation, and Venezuelan groups like Tren de Aragua and Cartel de los Soles. These groups are designated as 'terrorists' and drug smugglers as "unlawful combatants," thereby invoking the international law of armed conflict. The designation means the US military can conduct pre-emptive strikes without imminent threat, detain suspects indefinitely, and try them in military tribunals, bypassing traditional criminal due process.There have already been three lethal strikes in September against Venezuelan boats suspected of fentanyl smuggling, killing at least 11. The White House described the actions as self-defence against an "armed attack" through drug trafficking. These moves overstep the presidential war powers, equating economic crimes with acts of war, possibly breaching international law. This could be executive overreach according to critics, while supporters called it decisive leadership against cartels.But the US has been here many times. The so-called war on drugs is more than half a century old now. Most of it failed, to the extent that even some law enforcement officials have called for legalising drugs. Below is that story.<h2>America's long history of militarised drug policy: How Nixon started it all by creating the DEA and making marijuana illegal</h2>The drug epidemic in the US is not new. Cartel violence, mostly in the drug-producing countries in the Americas, has been going on for over 40 years. The War on Drugs officially began in 1971 under President Richard Nixon, who famously called drug abuse "public enemy number one" in a national address. The focus shifted from treating drug addiction to law enforcement and the interdiction of drugs. It was Nixon who created the powerful Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). He also enacted the Controlled Substances Act. At the height of the counterculture movement, this law categorised marijuana and other drugs as 'highly dangerous with no medical use.' Most funding went to enforcement. But despite all this, youth drug use spiked in the 1970s. Heroin addiction spread among Vietnam War veterans. A Nixon aide later admitted that the policy basically targeted anti-war activists and Black communities under the guise of fighting addiction.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signs-order-for-use-of-military-force-against-drug-cartels-abroad-1754675354707">Trump signs order for use of military force against drug cartels abroad: Report</a><h2>Ford and Carter tried moderating policy: Efforts to decriminalise marijuana possession</h2>The next presidents, Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, tried to moderate drug war policies. In 1977, Carter attempted to decriminalise marijuana possession while stressing treatment for addicts. But they had to reverse course due to political opposition and increasing drug use, including cocaine, in the late 1970s. By 1979, Carter hardened his anti-drug stance, returning to strict enforcement. Mass incarceration of people on drug charges began during Carter’s presidency.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-says-drug-cartel-behind-longstanding-problem-of-illegal-fishing-in-gulf-of-mexico-world-news-779660/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-says-drug-cartel-behind-longstanding-problem-of-illegal-fishing-in-gulf-of-mexico-world-news-779660/embed</a><h2>Ronald Reagan's militarised anti-drug war failed too</h2>Republican President Ronald Reagan gave more teeth to the War on Drugs by passing the Anti-Drug Abuse Act in 1986. The law imposed harsh mandatory minimum sentences, particularly for crack cocaine offences. More people were imprisoned, disproportionately Blacks and Latinos. The Reagan administration also launched a propaganda campaign, "Just Say No", to spread anti-drug awareness. Aggressive policing tactics and increased military involvement in drug interdiction were seen during this period. Despite all this, drug availability and purity continued to rise. The policies failed to reduce drug supply or violence, either in the US or in origin countries. In fact, it was during the Reagan administration that drug cartels like Medellín expanded, as US demand grew.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/this-drug-syndicate-controls-an-entire-state-in-mexico-all-about-sinaloa-cartel-1750064018732">This drug syndicate controls an entire state in Mexico! All about Sinaloa Cartel</a><h2>George H.W. Bush expanded the militarisation of drug enforcement, while Clinton enacted tougher laws</h2>George H.W. Bush created the Office of National Drug Control Policy and gave more aid to the military in Latin America to combat drug trafficking locally. Seizures of drugs grew. But cocaine and heroin prices fell, leading to an abundance in supply. During this period, drug-related homicides reached record highs, and demand remained strong.Bill Clinton, even while advocating treatment, enacted tougher crime laws. Under his presidency, more drug arrests were made, with federal drug prisoners tripling by 2000. Again, Black Americans were disproportionately targeted. Overdose deaths increased even as cartels adapted by moving into synthetic, 'party' drugs.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-f-35-vs-drug-cartels-why-america-s-most-advanced-jet-is-entering-a-narco-war-1757061012868">'F-35 vs Drug Cartels': Why America’s most advanced jet is entering a 'Narco War'</a><h2>Bush spent billions on military aid, but overdose deaths doubled</h2>George W. Bush expanded the drug war globally with Plan Colombia. This involved billions of dollars of US investment in military aid and aerial eradication of drug plantations in Colombia, the main supply nation at the time. The actions of enforcement agencies displaced millions. Drug-related cartel violence intensified. Despite eradication efforts, coca production increased by 2007. Meanwhile, US overdose deaths doubled, and incarceration peaked.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-banks-caught-moving-mafia-cash-and-how-they-got-away-1756629970207">5 banks caught moving cartel cash and how they got away</a><h2>Obama's humane approach didn’t help either</h2>Barack Obama reduced drug sentencing disparities, commuting some nonviolent offenders’ sentences while stressing treatment. But heroin overdoses quadrupled, and a new entrant emerged: fentanyl. Marijuana arrests remained high at the federal level, even as some states started legalising it.<h2>Trump began his drug war during his first term</h2>Donald Trump’s first term saw the declaration of the ‘opioid crisis’ as a public health emergency. His focus, however, was mostly on the border, even proposing a "beautiful wall" to block cartels. But by the end of his first tenure in 2021, overdose deaths breached 100,000 annually, driven largely by fentanyl from Mexican cartels. Despite high levels of drug arrests, trafficking continued unabated.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-bodies-decapitated-hanging-from-a-bridge-how-sinaloa-drug-cartel-engulfed-in-war-explained-1751389912130">'Bodies decapitated, hanging from a bridge': How Sinaloa Drug Cartel got engulfed in war - EXPLAINED</a><h2>Biden's drug policies were forgettable, as fentanyl deaths peaked</h2>Joe Biden only made incremental changes to drug policies, mostly on the moderate side, such as pardoning simple marijuana possession. Under his term, cannabis was reclassified to a lower Schedule III status. Biden, whose son Hunter has struggled with addiction, increased treatment funding. Exacerbated by the Covid pandemic and mental health issues, the fentanyl crisis worsened during Biden's term. Fentanyl overdose deaths peaked at 110,000 in 2023, even as cartel violence in Mexico surged with over 30,000 homicides recorded per year.<h2>How the War on Drugs cost a trillion dollars for the US</h2>Estimates show the War on Drugs has cost the US more than $1 trillion over five decades, without reducing drug use or availability. Drugs remain easily available, with prices falling by 80 per cent for cocaine and heroin since the 1980s. Drug-related crimes and violence escalated globally, with Mexico alone reporting 400,000 deaths in its drug war since 2006. The United Nations and the Global Commission on Drug Policy condemned the War on Drugs as a failure. They advocate decriminalisation and public health-centred approaches.<h2>Here is the secret why Trump’s war on drugs will fail too</h2>The issue is simple: demand remains high, and suppliers will meet that demand, as long as the underlying causes of drug use and addiction are not addressed. Trump’s "armed conflict" could lead to more militarisation of drug policy. But the core issue is that the US demand accounts for nearly 80 per cent of cartel revenue from fentanyl and heroin.Military strikes have only temporarily disrupted trafficking routes. In fact, at such times, drug prices rise as supply becomes scarce, leading to greater profits for cartels, which fuels even more cartel violence. This is a vicious circle, making enforcement-focused strategies fail.Drug addiction and overdose deaths in the US have not been adequately addressed. Only 10 per cent of the US drug budget is allocated to treatment.Trump’s approach, like those before him, risks perpetuating a costly, ineffective cycle of prohibition, not halting drug abuse and cartel violence.

Trump declared armed conflict on drug cartels, echoing decades of failed US drug war policies that led to deaths, incarcerations and violence. Despite spending $1 trillion, drug use, overdoses, and cartel violence continue to rise. It's déjà vu time.

President Donald Trump reportedly informed Congress through a confidential Pentagon memo that the US is engaged in a "non-international armed conflict" against Latin American drug cartels, including the Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation, and Venezuelan groups like Tren de Aragua and Cartel de los Soles. These groups are designated as 'terrorists' and drug smugglers as "unlawful combatants," thereby invoking the international law of armed conflict. The designation means the US military can conduct pre-emptive strikes without imminent threat, detain suspects indefinitely, and try them in military tribunals, bypassing traditional criminal due process. There have already been three lethal strikes in September against Venezuelan boats suspected of fentanyl smuggling, killing at least 11. The White House described the actions as self-defence against an "armed attack" through drug trafficking. These moves overstep the presidential war powers, equating economic crimes with acts of war, possibly breaching international law. This could be executive overreach according to critics, while supporters called it decisive leadership against cartels. But the US has been here many times. The so-called war on drugs is more than half a century old now. Most of it failed, to the extent that even some law enforcement officials have called for legalising drugs. Below is that story. America's long history of militarised drug policy: How Nixon started it all by creating the DEA and making marijuana illegal The drug epidemic in the US is not new. Cartel violence, mostly in the drug-producing countries in the Americas, has been going on for over 40 years. The War on Drugs officially began in 1971 under President Richard Nixon, who famously called drug abuse "public enemy number one" in a national address. The focus shifted from treating drug addiction to law enforcement and the interdiction of drugs. It was Nixon who created the powerful Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). He also enacted the Controlled Substances Act. At the height of the counterculture movement, this law categorised marijuana and other drugs as 'highly dangerous with no medical use.' Most funding went to enforcement. But despite all this, youth drug use spiked in the 1970s. Heroin addiction spread among Vietnam War veterans. A Nixon aide later admitted that the policy basically targeted anti-war activists and Black communities under the guise of fighting addiction. Also read: Trump signs order for use of military force against drug cartels abroad: Report Ford and Carter tried moderating policy: Efforts to decriminalise marijuana possession The next presidents, Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, tried to moderate drug war policies. In 1977, Carter attempted to decriminalise marijuana possession while stressing treatment for addicts. But they had to reverse course due to political opposition and increasing drug use, including cocaine, in the late 1970s. By 1979, Carter hardened his anti-drug stance, returning to strict enforcement. Mass incarceration of people on drug charges began during Carter’s presidency. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-says-drug-cartel-behind-longstanding-problem-of-illegal-fishing-in-gulf-of-mexico-world-news-779660/embed Ronald Reagan's militarised anti-drug war failed too Republican President Ronald Reagan gave more teeth to the War on Drugs by passing the Anti-Drug Abuse Act in 1986. The law imposed harsh mandatory minimum sentences, particularly for crack cocaine offences. More people were imprisoned, disproportionately Blacks and Latinos. The Reagan administration also launched a propaganda campaign, "Just Say No", to spread anti-drug awareness. Aggressive policing tactics and increased military involvement in drug interdiction were seen during this period. Despite all this, drug availability and purity continued to rise. The policies failed to reduce drug supply or violence, either in the US or in origin countries. In fact, it was during the Reagan administration that drug cartels like Medellín expanded, as US demand grew. Also read: This drug syndicate controls an entire state in Mexico! All about Sinaloa Cartel George H.W. Bush expanded the militarisation of drug enforcement, while Clinton enacted tougher laws George H.W. Bush created the Office of National Drug Control Policy and gave more aid to the military in Latin America to combat drug trafficking locally. Seizures of drugs grew. But cocaine and heroin prices fell, leading to an abundance in supply. During this period, drug-related homicides reached record highs, and demand remained strong. Bill Clinton, even while advocating treatment, enacted tougher crime laws. Under his presidency, more drug arrests were made, with federal drug prisoners tripling by 2000. Again, Black Americans were disproportionately targeted. Overdose deaths increased even as cartels adapted by moving into synthetic, 'party' drugs. Also read: 'F-35 vs Drug Cartels': Why America’s most advanced jet is entering a 'Narco War' Bush spent billions on military aid, but overdose deaths doubled George W. Bush expanded the drug war globally with Plan Colombia. This involved billions of dollars of US investment in military aid and aerial eradication of drug plantations in Colombia, the main supply nation at the time. The actions of enforcement agencies displaced millions. Drug-related cartel violence intensified. Despite eradication efforts, coca production increased by 2007. Meanwhile, US overdose deaths doubled, and incarceration peaked. Also read: 5 banks caught moving cartel cash and how they got away Obama's humane approach didn’t help either Barack Obama reduced drug sentencing disparities, commuting some nonviolent offenders’ sentences while stressing treatment. But heroin overdoses quadrupled, and a new entrant emerged: fentanyl. Marijuana arrests remained high at the federal level, even as some states started legalising it. Trump began his drug war during his first term Donald Trump’s first term saw the declaration of the ‘opioid crisis’ as a public health emergency. His focus, however, was mostly on the border, even proposing a "beautiful wall" to block cartels. But by the end of his first tenure in 2021, overdose deaths breached 100,000 annually, driven largely by fentanyl from Mexican cartels. Despite high levels of drug arrests, trafficking continued unabated. Also read: 'Bodies decapitated, hanging from a bridge': How Sinaloa Drug Cartel got engulfed in war - EXPLAINED Biden's drug policies were forgettable, as fentanyl deaths peaked Joe Biden only made incremental changes to drug policies, mostly on the moderate side, such as pardoning simple marijuana possession. Under his term, cannabis was reclassified to a lower Schedule III status. Biden, whose son Hunter has struggled with addiction, increased treatment funding. Exacerbated by the Covid pandemic and mental health issues, the fentanyl crisis worsened during Biden's term. Fentanyl overdose deaths peaked at 110,000 in 2023, even as cartel violence in Mexico surged with over 30,000 homicides recorded per year. How the War on Drugs cost a trillion dollars for the US Estimates show the War on Drugs has cost the US more than $1 trillion over five decades, without reducing drug use or availability. Drugs remain easily available, with prices falling by 80 per cent for cocaine and heroin since the 1980s. Drug-related crimes and violence escalated globally, with Mexico alone reporting 400,000 deaths in its drug war since 2006. The United Nations and the Global Commission on Drug Policy condemned the War on Drugs as a failure. They advocate decriminalisation and public health-centred approaches. Here is the secret why Trump’s war on drugs will fail too The issue is simple: demand remains high, and suppliers will meet that demand, as long as the underlying causes of drug use and addiction are not addressed. Trump’s "armed conflict" could lead to more militarisation of drug policy. But the core issue is that the US demand accounts for nearly 80 per cent of cartel revenue from fentanyl and heroin. Military strikes have only temporarily disrupted trafficking routes. In fact, at such times, drug prices rise as supply becomes scarce, leading to greater profits for cartels, which fuels even more cartel violence. This is a vicious circle, making enforcement-focused strategies fail. Drug addiction and overdose deaths in the US have not been adequately addressed. Only 10 per cent of the US drug budget is allocated to treatment. Trump’s approach, like those before him, risks perpetuating a costly, ineffective cycle of prohibition, not halting drug abuse and cartel violence.

Trump declared armed conflict on drug cartels, echoing decades of failed US drug war policies that led to deaths, incarcerations and violence. Despite spending $1 trillion, drug use, overdoses, and cartel violence continue to rise. It's déjà vu time.

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A Qantas flight took off from Sydney for Johannesburg, but returned to its starting point nine hours later. The Airbus A380, with over 400 passengers on board, had to make a U-turn after being in the air for five hours due to a satellite communication disruption. The flight left the Sydney airport shortly after 10 am and was supposed to arrive in Johannesburg about 14 hours later. However, a technical glitch prevented the flight from continuing its journey over the Indian Ocean. &nbsp;News.com.au reported that a "fault was with the satellite communications" occurred five hours into the flight, an essential system that allows aircraft to fly over large bodies of water. No emergency was declared, and the flight safely turned around and landed in Sydney after taking the passengers on a nine-hour trip that didn't lead them anywhere.&nbsp;As per Flightradar24 data, all was fine with Airbus A380 before it turned around over the ocean. Notably, this route requires planes to fly over a large portion of the southern Indian Ocean, which is lined by only a few small islands before Africa. All technical aspects need to be perfect to undertake this journey. Qantas has not issued any official statement on the incident. News.com.au reported that all 410 passengers on the double-decker jet were provided accommodation in Sydney. They were put on another flight the next day. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/engine-failure-forces-london-beijing-flight-to-land-in-remote-siberia-now-there-is-a-russia-ukraine-war-related-problem-1756285159970">Engine failure forces London-Beijing flight to land in remote Siberia. Now there is a Russia-Ukraine-war-related problem</a>&nbsp;<h2>15-hour Qantas flight to nowhere</h2>Flightradar24 data shows the A380 flight was in operation on Wednesday as it flew to Los Angeles. Notably, in June earlier this year, another flight faced a similar situation when it flew for 15 hours and returned to the starting point because of a technical problem. The flight took off from Perth for Paris and was flying over the Indian Ocean when Iran launched an airstrike on Qatar. The airspace was closed over the Middle East, and so the flight returned to Australia.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Qantas flight from Sydney to Johannesburg went on a 14-hour journey, flew for nine hours and didn't reach its destination. A technical glitch over the Indian Ocean led it to make a U-turn and return to its origin point.

A Qantas flight took off from Sydney for Johannesburg, but returned to its starting point nine hours later. The Airbus A380, with over 400 passengers on board, had to make a U-turn after being in the air for five hours due to a satellite communication disruption. The flight left the Sydney airport shortly after 10 am and was supposed to arrive in Johannesburg about 14 hours later. However, a technical glitch prevented the flight from continuing its journey over the Indian Ocean. News.com.au reported that a "fault was with the satellite communications" occurred five hours into the flight, an essential system that allows aircraft to fly over large bodies of water. No emergency was declared, and the flight safely turned around and landed in Sydney after taking the passengers on a nine-hour trip that didn't lead them anywhere. As per Flightradar24 data, all was fine with Airbus A380 before it turned around over the ocean. Notably, this route requires planes to fly over a large portion of the southern Indian Ocean, which is lined by only a few small islands before Africa. All technical aspects need to be perfect to undertake this journey. Qantas has not issued any official statement on the incident. News.com.au reported that all 410 passengers on the double-decker jet were provided accommodation in Sydney. They were put on another flight the next day. Also Read: Engine failure forces London-Beijing flight to land in remote Siberia. Now there is a Russia-Ukraine-war-related problem 15-hour Qantas flight to nowhere Flightradar24 data shows the A380 flight was in operation on Wednesday as it flew to Los Angeles. Notably, in June earlier this year, another flight faced a similar situation when it flew for 15 hours and returned to the starting point because of a technical problem. The flight took off from Perth for Paris and was flying over the Indian Ocean when Iran launched an airstrike on Qatar. The airspace was closed over the Middle East, and so the flight returned to Australia.

Qantas flight from Sydney to Johannesburg went on a 14-hour journey, flew for nine hours and didn't reach its destination. A technical glitch over the Indian Ocean led it to make a U-turn and return to its origin point.

Qantas's 14-hour journey cut short by 5 hours, leaves 400 passengers stranded

Portland has decided to protest the deployment of National Guard troops in its own unique way. A sea of naked cyclists will soon descend on the streets to hit back at President Donald Trump's decision to militarise the city. World Naked Bike Ride Portland has announced that an "Emergency" event will be organised to protest the Trump administration’s deployment of federalised National Guard troops. "Emergency World Naked Bike Ride coming up in response to the militarisation of our city. Plans are being worked on," a post on the group's Instagram said. The group has not given a date for the protests yet. Naked bicyclists sporting bright body paint are not a new sight in Portland. Public nudity is considered a legal form of protest in Portland. The naked cyclists have gathered in the past to make their voice heard against various issues, such as the fossil fuel companies and body positivity. But this time it has taken on a political tone. The naked cyclists' protests have previously been organised by Portland World Naked Bike Ride. But the group that has called for the protests is not linked to it. Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pledge-alliance-to-trump-agenda-or-else-white-house-ultimatum-to-us-universities-is-academic-freedoms-dying-on-american-campuses-1759397106183"> Pledge allegiance to Trump agenda, or else: White House ultimatum to US universities</a>&nbsp;<h2>Naked bike rides are common in Portland</h2>World Naked Bike Ride Portland has hosted protests in recent years. It organised a nude ride against Zenith Energy, a fuel storage company that planned a terminal along the Willamette River in northwest Portland. This time, the group is coming on the streets to slam Trump's decision to deploy 200 National Guard troops in the liberal stronghold. He took this decision to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, where people have been gathering across the country, with occasional clashes breaking out between the demonstrators and law enforcement. Trump said on social media that the city is a "NEVER-ENDING DISASTER." Meanwhile, &nbsp;state and local leaders have called his decision to deploy the National Guard in Portland unnecessary.&nbsp;"There is no insurrection, there is no threat to national security, and there is no need for military troops in our major city," said Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek. The offshoot group that has called for the naked cycle ride was formed after the original organisers decided not to host an event in 2024. The new and smaller group then hosted its own version, resulting in two separate rides last year.&nbsp;

World Naked Bike Ride Portland has called for an emergency naked bike ride to protest against Donald Trump's decision to send 200 National Guard troops to the city.

Portland has decided to protest the deployment of National Guard troops in its own unique way. A sea of naked cyclists will soon descend on the streets to hit back at President Donald Trump's decision to militarise the city. World Naked Bike Ride Portland has announced that an "Emergency" event will be organised to protest the Trump administration’s deployment of federalised National Guard troops. "Emergency World Naked Bike Ride coming up in response to the militarisation of our city. Plans are being worked on," a post on the group's Instagram said. The group has not given a date for the protests yet. Naked bicyclists sporting bright body paint are not a new sight in Portland. Public nudity is considered a legal form of protest in Portland. The naked cyclists have gathered in the past to make their voice heard against various issues, such as the fossil fuel companies and body positivity. But this time it has taken on a political tone. The naked cyclists' protests have previously been organised by Portland World Naked Bike Ride. But the group that has called for the protests is not linked to it. Also Read: Pledge allegiance to Trump agenda, or else: White House ultimatum to US universities Naked bike rides are common in Portland World Naked Bike Ride Portland has hosted protests in recent years. It organised a nude ride against Zenith Energy, a fuel storage company that planned a terminal along the Willamette River in northwest Portland. This time, the group is coming on the streets to slam Trump's decision to deploy 200 National Guard troops in the liberal stronghold. He took this decision to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, where people have been gathering across the country, with occasional clashes breaking out between the demonstrators and law enforcement. Trump said on social media that the city is a "NEVER-ENDING DISASTER." Meanwhile, state and local leaders have called his decision to deploy the National Guard in Portland unnecessary. "There is no insurrection, there is no threat to national security, and there is no need for military troops in our major city," said Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek. The offshoot group that has called for the naked cycle ride was formed after the original organisers decided not to host an event in 2024. The new and smaller group then hosted its own version, resulting in two separate rides last year.

World Naked Bike Ride Portland has called for an emergency naked bike ride to protest against Donald Trump's decision to send 200 National Guard troops to the city.

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