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US President Donald Trump on Monday (Aug 25) said he has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, posting a letter in which he told Cook that he was removing her from her position "effective immediately". The action, as per reports, is based on allegations by a Trump loyalist that the Fed governor had obtained mortgages on two homes while allegedly claiming they were her primary homes. The allegations have not been proved, and just last week, after they came to light, Cook said she had no "intention of being bullied" into stepping down. Responding to Trump's letter, Cook said Trump "has no authority" to fire her and that she would continue to "carry out my duties to help the American economy as I have been doing since 2022."<h2>What did Cook say about her firing?</h2>In a statement shared by her attorneys with CNN on Monday night, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said, "President Trump purported to fire me ‘for cause’ when no cause exists under the law, and he has no authority to do so". "I will not resign. I will continue to carry out my duties to help the American economy as I have been doing since 2022," added the statement.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-fires-biden-appointee-fed-governor-lisa-cook-claims-sufficient-cause-of-mortgage-fraud-what-it-means-1756177933327">Trump fires Biden appointee Fed Governor Lisa Cook; claims 'sufficient cause' of mortgage fraud. What it means</a><h2>Why did Trump fire Cook?</h2>Trump, in the full text of his letter to Cook, stated that he found "sufficient cause" in the allegations against her to fire her. However, reports suggest that Cook's ignoring Trump's demands for lower interest rates could be behind the move. Furthermore, as per the Guardian, Cook's — a Joe Biden appointment — removal would allow Trump to bring in a replacement that would essentially give him more control of the federal policy.

This is the latest retaliatory measure taken by Trump against his political enemies since returning to the White House. While Cook is not a politician, she is a senior Fed policymaker who has repeatedly ignored Trump's calls for rate cuts.<h2>What are the mortgage fraud allegations against Cook?</h2>The attack on Cook was led by Trump loyalist Bill Pulte, who was appointed by the POTUS to lead the US Federal Housing Finance Agency. He alleged that the federal officer had claimed two different properties as her primary residences while obtaining mortgages in 2021. On X, Pulte wrote, "How can this woman be in charge of interest rates if she is allegedly lying to help her own interest rates?" while referring the case to the Department of Justice for investigation.Following this, on Wednesday, Trump on his social media account demanded that Cook "must resign, now!!!". However, Cook, in a statement, said, "I do intend to take any questions about my financial history seriously as a member of the Federal Reserve and so I am gathering the accurate information to answer any legitimate questions and provide the facts."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-reveals-he-has-talked-to-putin-recently-says-russian-prez-doesn-t-want-to-meet-zelensky-because-1756173323080">Trump reveals he talked to Putin recently, says Russian prez doesn't want to meet Zelensky because...</a><h2>Does Trump have the power to fire Cook under the US Constitution?</h2>Donald Trump's firing of Lisa Cook is unprecedented. This is the first instance of a president firing a central bank governor in the American central bank's 111-year history.But the real question is: Can Trump fire her? In his letter, Trump cites the Federal Reserve Act, saying it "provides that you may be removed, at my discretion, for cause," adding, "I have determined that there is sufficient cause to remove you from your position."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-satanic-trump-white-house-portrait-sets-internet-on-fire-netizens-call-it-his-most-honest-image-yet-compare-potus-to-hitler-1755752441076">‘Satanic’ Trump White House portrait sets internet on fire—netizens call it his most honest image yet, compare POTUS to Hitler</a>The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 stipulates that a president can only remove a Fed governor "for cause." This has been interpreted by courts as requiring sufficient proof of wrongdoing, such as neglect of duty or malfeasance. However, it must be noted that the allegations against Cook are just that "allegations" which remain unproven. The Federal Reserve is an independent agency, and in the Supreme Court case Humphrey's Executor v. United States (1935), it was established that the President's power to remove officials is not unlimited. With Cook rejecting the firing, the case is expected to lead to a legal challenge that may go to the Supreme Court.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-fires-biden-appointed-fed-governor-lisa-cook-over-fraud-accusations-1756184377055/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-fires-biden-appointed-fed-governor-lisa-cook-over-fraud-accusations-1756184377055/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump on Truth Social declared that he has fired Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve Governor. To this, Cook, in a statement, has said that Trump does not have the authority to do so. Let's have a look at the legality of the move as per the US Constitution.

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Aug 25) said he has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, posting a letter in which he told Cook that he was removing her from her position "effective immediately". The action, as per reports, is based on allegations by a Trump loyalist that the Fed governor had obtained mortgages on two homes while allegedly claiming they were her primary homes. The allegations have not been proved, and just last week, after they came to light, Cook said she had no "intention of being bullied" into stepping down. Responding to Trump's letter, Cook said Trump "has no authority" to fire her and that she would continue to "carry out my duties to help the American economy as I have been doing since 2022." What did Cook say about her firing? In a statement shared by her attorneys with CNN on Monday night, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said, "President Trump purported to fire me ‘for cause’ when no cause exists under the law, and he has no authority to do so". "I will not resign. I will continue to carry out my duties to help the American economy as I have been doing since 2022," added the statement. Also read | Trump fires Biden appointee Fed Governor Lisa Cook; claims 'sufficient cause' of mortgage fraud. What it means Why did Trump fire Cook? Trump, in the full text of his letter to Cook, stated that he found "sufficient cause" in the allegations against her to fire her. However, reports suggest that Cook's ignoring Trump's demands for lower interest rates could be behind the move. Furthermore, as per the Guardian, Cook's — a Joe Biden appointment — removal would allow Trump to bring in a replacement that would essentially give him more control of the federal policy.

US President Donald Trump on Truth Social declared that he has fired Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve Governor. Meanwhile, Cook, in a statement, has said that Trump does not have the authority to do so. Let's have a look at the legality of the move as per the US Constitution.

Explained | Why Trump fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook — and why she says he can't. Here's what US Constitution says

The WOW! Signal, seen as the very first extraterrestrial communication at the time, could soon be solved. Scientists have, for now, partially decoded where it came from and upped its intensity based on further calculations and using data from 1977. According to new research, the WOW! Signal was much more stronger than previously thought. It also seems to have originated from somewhere in the Milky Way. However, researchers are still not sure of the source. The findings are currently available on the preprint server arXiv. The Astrophysical Journal would be peer reviewing it post-submission, providing new insights into the most mysterious signal ever detected from space.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/deep-space-radio-signals-cosmic-mystery-object-pulsar-magnetar-1748517706567">44 minutes apart, 2 minutes every time: Something from deep space is sending signals to Earth</a>&nbsp;Big Ear Observatory in Delaware, Ohio, where the signal was detected by SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) astronomer Jerry R. Ehman, is no longer functioning. However, data on the signal running into thousands of pages was preserved and accessed by the researchers from the Arecibo Wow! (AWOW) project at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. They went through over 75,000 pages of original data, carrying out an in-depth computational analysis for the first time. This threw up some never-before-seen results, particularly on three things about the WOW! Signal - origin, intensity, and frequency.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/move-aside-mars-ceres-was-once-hot-and-alive-and-hosted-life-in-our-solar-system-1755927855284">Move aside Mars, Ceres was once hot and alive, and hosted life in our solar system</a><h2>Fresh details on WOW! Signal</h2>The analysis showed that the WOW! Signal was four times stronger than previous estimates. Also known as flux density, in scientific terms, it stood at 250 Janskys, while till now it was believed to be somewhere between 54 and 212 Janskys. This considerably changes the view on the WOW! Signal and what triggered it. The study led by Abel Méndez also narrowed down the region from which it could have originated. They are sure that the signal did not originate in deep space, and instead came from a source within our galaxy. The source was also spinning much faster than estimated, thus changing its frequency. While earlier estimates put the frequency at &nbsp;1420.4556 MHz, the new findings peg it at 1420.726 MHz. Méndez says even though it looks tiny, it is a huge change. The source would have to be spinning rapidly faster to create that much of a frequency difference, the researchers said.&nbsp;When Ehman detected the WOW! Signal on August 15, 1977, he was caught by surprise and wrote down the word "WOW" next to it, which became the radio signal's namesake. Scientists were intrigued and believed it came from an extraterrestrial source. But the alien theory did not pan out and astronomers have been sure that it was some sort of cosmic phenomenon, such as the sudden brightening of a cold hydrogen cloud. The mystery of the WOW! Signal is yet to be fully unravelled as scientists plan on continuing their research to pinpoint the exact source of the nearly 50-year-old radio signal. &nbsp;

Aliens sent their first hello to Earth in 1977, at least that is what scientists thought when the WOW! Signal was detected. We now know that is not the case, yet the mystery continues. But new research has revealed some fresh, startling details about the signal that hit Earth.

The WOW! Signal, seen as the very first extraterrestrial communication at the time, could soon be solved. Scientists have, for now, partially decoded where it came from and upped its intensity based on further calculations and using data from 1977. According to new research, the WOW! Signal was much more stronger than previously thought. It also seems to have originated from somewhere in the Milky Way. However, researchers are still not sure of the source. The findings are currently available on the preprint server arXiv. The Astrophysical Journal would be peer reviewing it post-submission, providing new insights into the most mysterious signal ever detected from space. Also Read: 44 minutes apart, 2 minutes every time: Something from deep space is sending signals to Earth Big Ear Observatory in Delaware, Ohio, where the signal was detected by SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) astronomer Jerry R. Ehman, is no longer functioning. However, data on the signal running into thousands of pages was preserved and accessed by the researchers from the Arecibo Wow! (AWOW) project at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. They went through over 75,000 pages of original data, carrying out an in-depth computational analysis for the first time. This threw up some never-before-seen results, particularly on three things about the WOW! Signal - origin, intensity, and frequency. Also Read: Move aside Mars, Ceres was once hot and alive, and hosted life in our solar system Fresh details on WOW! Signal The analysis showed that the WOW! Signal was four times stronger than previous estimates. Also known as flux density, in scientific terms, it stood at 250 Janskys, while till now it was believed to be somewhere between 54 and 212 Janskys. This considerably changes the view on the WOW! Signal and what triggered it. The study led by Abel Méndez also narrowed down the region from which it could have originated. They are sure that the signal did not originate in deep space, and instead came from a source within our galaxy. The source was also spinning much faster than estimated, thus changing its frequency. While earlier estimates put the frequency at 1420.4556 MHz, the new findings peg it at 1420.726 MHz. Méndez says even though it looks tiny, it is a huge change. The source would have to be spinning rapidly faster to create that much of a frequency difference, the researchers said. When Ehman detected the WOW! Signal on August 15, 1977, he was caught by surprise and wrote down the word "WOW" next to it, which became the radio signal's namesake. Scientists were intrigued and believed it came from an extraterrestrial source. But the alien theory did not pan out and astronomers have been sure that it was some sort of cosmic phenomenon, such as the sudden brightening of a cold hydrogen cloud. The mystery of the WOW! Signal is yet to be fully unravelled as scientists plan on continuing their research to pinpoint the exact source of the nearly 50-year-old radio signal.

Aliens sent their first hello to Earth in 1977, at least that's what scientists thought when the WOW! Signal was detected. We now know that's not the case, yet the mystery continues. But new research has revealed some fresh, startling details about the signal that hit Earth.

WOW! Signal was faster and stronger: Scientists know where the mysterious wave came from...well, almost

A three-year-old girl in China walked into the hospital with a knife lodged in her head, a shocking video shows. The footage is from outside the Dongchuan People’s Hospital in south-west China. The girl can be seen with a six-inch blade stuck just above her right ear, walking with her mother. There are differing accounts of how the knife came to be lodged in the girl's skull. According to local reports quoting her mother, she was changing bedsheets when the knife accidentally flew and stabbed the girl in the head. However, a hospital staff member said that the mother admitted that she stabbed the girl with the knife. The three-year-old was throwing a tantrum, and the mother picked up the knife to scare her. However, she accidentally ended up steering it into her skull. The scared woman tried removing the knife, but could not. She went to the hospital, where she can be seen clearly panicking at the situation.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-110-625-scrawled-with-blood-on-pillow-saves-woman-in-china-1756130565718">Delivery man saw '110 625’ scribbled in blood on a white pillow and knew something was wrong. He was right</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;The doctors attended to the little girl, and a neurosurgeon performed a craniotomy. Thankfully, things went well, and the knife was successfully removed. The girl is stable, the doctors told local media. China Business View reported a doctor as saying that the girl surviving the scary incident was a miracle and possible because of her soft skull. He added that it was a good thing that the girl's mother didn't try to forcefully remove the knife from the skull, as this could have proved fatal. Meanwhile, the police looked into the matter and have given the mother a clean chit, saying that the stabbing appears accidental with no intention to deliberately harm the girl. Meanwhile, the Chinese social media is shocked to see the little girl walking around with a knife in her head.&nbsp;<h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Disturbing video. Viewer discretion is advised</h2>

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A fruit knife got lodged in the skull of a three-year-old, shocking onlookers at the hospital and people on the internet. The mother gave two different accounts of how the knife got there. Reports suggest it happened because of a tantrum.

A three-year-old girl in China walked into the hospital with a knife lodged in her head, a shocking video shows. The footage is from outside the Dongchuan People’s Hospital in south-west China. The girl can be seen with a six-inch blade stuck just above her right ear, walking with her mother. There are differing accounts of how the knife came to be lodged in the girl's skull. According to local reports quoting her mother, she was changing bedsheets when the knife accidentally flew and stabbed the girl in the head. However, a hospital staff member said that the mother admitted that she stabbed the girl with the knife. The three-year-old was throwing a tantrum, and the mother picked up the knife to scare her. However, she accidentally ended up steering it into her skull. The scared woman tried removing the knife, but could not. She went to the hospital, where she can be seen clearly panicking at the situation. Also Read: Delivery man saw '110 625’ scribbled in blood on a white pillow and knew something was wrong. He was right The doctors attended to the little girl, and a neurosurgeon performed a craniotomy. Thankfully, things went well, and the knife was successfully removed. The girl is stable, the doctors told local media. China Business View reported a doctor as saying that the girl surviving the scary incident was a miracle and possible because of her soft skull. He added that it was a good thing that the girl's mother didn't try to forcefully remove the knife from the skull, as this could have proved fatal. Meanwhile, the police looked into the matter and have given the mother a clean chit, saying that the stabbing appears accidental with no intention to deliberately harm the girl. Meanwhile, the Chinese social media is shocked to see the little girl walking around with a knife in her head. Disturbing video. Viewer discretion is advised

A fruit knife got lodged in the skull of a three-year-old, shocking onlookers at the hospital and people on the internet. The mother gave two different accounts of how the knife got there. Reports suggest it happened because of a tantrum.

3-year-old walks around with knife in her skull: Scare tactic goes wrong as mother accidentally stabs daughter | Video

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Aug 25) shared on Truth Social a letter he has sent to Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, firing her. In what marks the latest escalation in Trump's attack on the central bank's independence, the POTUS, in his letter, told Cook he was removing her from her position "effective immediately". The action, as per reports, is based on allegations by a Trump loyalist that the Fed governor had obtained mortgages on two homes while allegedly claiming they were her primary homes. The allegations have not been proved, and just last week, after they came to light, Cook said she had no "intention of being bullied" into stepping down.<h2>Why did Trump fire Cook?</h2>Trump, in the full text of his letter to Cook, stated that he found "sufficient cause" in the allegations against her to fire her. However, reports suggest that Cook's ignoring Trump's demands for lower interest rates could be behind the move. Furthermore, as per the Guardian, Cook's — a Joe Biden appointment — removal would allow Trump to bring in a replacement that would essentially give him more control of the federal policy.

This is the latest retaliatory measure taken by Trump against his political enemies since returning to the White House. While Cook is not a politician, she is a senior Fed policymaker who has repeatedly ignored Trump's calls for rate cuts.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nikki-haley-tells-india-to-take-trump-seriously-warns-against-choosing-russian-oil-over-ties-with-us-1756001714373">Nikki Haley tells India to 'take Trump seriously,' warns against choosing Russian oil over ties with US</a><h2>What are the mortgage allegations against Cook?</h2>The attack on Cook was led by Trump loyalist Bill Pulte, who was appointed by the POTUS to lead the US Federal Housing Finance Agency. He alleged that the federal officer had claimed two different properties as her primary residences while obtaining mortgages in 2021. On X, Pulte wrote, "How can this woman be in charge of interest rates if she is allegedly lying to help her own interest rates?" while referring the case to the Department of Justice for investigation.Following this, on Wednesday, Trump on his social media account demanded that Cook "must resign, now!!!". However, Cook, in a statement, said, "I do intend to take any questions about my financial history seriously as a member of the Federal Reserve and so I am gathering the accurate information to answer any legitimate questions and provide the facts."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-sergio-gor-trump-loyalist-once-dubbed-snake-by-musk-to-be-us-envoy-to-india-all-you-need-to-know-about-him-1755913509372">Who is Sergio Gor? Trump loyalist once dubbed 'snake' by Musk, to be US envoy to India. All you need to know about him</a><h2>Why would multiple mortgages constitute mortgage fraud?</h2>While having mortgages is not fraud, falsely claiming multiple houses as "primary residences" could be considered mortgage fraud. This is because lenders offer more favourable terms, like lower interest rates and smaller down payments, on mortgages for a borrower's primary residence. The reasoning is that a borrower is much less likely to default on a loan for the home they live in, as opposed to a second home or an investment property.

Trump, in a move seen as an escalation of his efforts to control the central bank, has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Trump cited allegations of mortgage fraud against Cook, which she has denied. 

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Aug 25) shared on Truth Social a letter he has sent to Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, firing her. In what marks the latest escalation in Trump's attack on the central bank's independence, the POTUS, in his letter, told Cook he was removing her from her position "effective immediately". The action, as per reports, is based on allegations by a Trump loyalist that the Fed governor had obtained mortgages on two homes while allegedly claiming they were her primary homes. The allegations have not been proved, and just last week, after they came to light, Cook said she had no "intention of being bullied" into stepping down. Why did Trump fire Cook? Trump, in the full text of his letter to Cook, stated that he found "sufficient cause" in the allegations against her to fire her. However, reports suggest that Cook's ignoring Trump's demands for lower interest rates could be behind the move. Furthermore, as per the Guardian, Cook's — a Joe Biden appointment — removal would allow Trump to bring in a replacement that would essentially give him more control of the federal policy.

Trump, in a move seen as an escalation of his efforts to control the central bank, has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Trump cited allegations of mortgage fraud against Cook, which she has denied.&nbsp;

Trump fires Biden appointee Fed Governor Lisa Cook; claims 'sufficient cause' of mortgage fraud. What it means

A delivery driver in China saved a woman after he found a pillow with the number "110" scribbled on the roadside near a residential building. He was on a food delivery run when he came across the white pillow. The woman has been stuck in her bedroom for 30 hours without food or water. The incident happened on August 12 in Sichuan province, southwestern China. The driver, surnamed Zhang, is a university student who was on a summer job. He saw 110 written on the pillow in dark red colour, along with the number 625. He instantly knew that someone was in danger and so called the police. The number 110 is an emergency number in China. The police needed to figure out where the pillow had come from. They contacted the employee of a nearby hotel who recognised the design of the pillow. It had come from the homestay on the 25th floor of Building 6 - so the number 625. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/woman-pops-pimple-in-triangle-of-death-ends-up-with-brain-infection-1756090843995">Woman pops pimple in 'triangle of death', ends up with brain infection</a>&nbsp;The police feared that the pillow was thrown by a victim of a kidnapping or a violent crime. They rushed to the building where they knocked on the door. When no one answered, they forced their way in. They found that the homestay owner, a woman surnamed Zhou, had accidentally gotten locked inside the bedroom. She was in there cleaning the room when the wind shut the door. The woman was inside for 30 hours. She didn't have access to the toilet, and her phone was also in the living room, leaving her with no way to contact anyone. She tried attracting attention by hanging a red suit out of the window and dropping foam boards. But no one noticed.&nbsp;This caused extreme mental distress to the woman. When nothing worked, she bit her finger and used her blood to write the number 110 625 on the pillow, which she threw out. After being rescued, she told Red Star News that her happiness knew no bounds when she saw the police. She tried to thank Zhang by giving him 1,000 yuan, but the student refused to take the money. “He is still a student, yet he refused to accept it. I was deeply touched. It made me feel the warmth of society,” she said&nbsp;Zhang said that he only did a small act of kindness, something anyone would have done. However, his efforts were rewarded by his company, Meituan, which gave him the honorary title of Pioneer Rider and a 2,000 yuan reward.

A woman in China got stuck in a bedroom for 30 hours without access to food, water or the toilet. Her phone was in the living room. She threw a pillow with 110 scribbled on it with blood to ask for help.  

A delivery driver in China saved a woman after he found a pillow with the number "110" scribbled on the roadside near a residential building. He was on a food delivery run when he came across the white pillow. The woman has been stuck in her bedroom for 30 hours without food or water. The incident happened on August 12 in Sichuan province, southwestern China. The driver, surnamed Zhang, is a university student who was on a summer job. He saw 110 written on the pillow in dark red colour, along with the number 625. He instantly knew that someone was in danger and so called the police. The number 110 is an emergency number in China. The police needed to figure out where the pillow had come from. They contacted the employee of a nearby hotel who recognised the design of the pillow. It had come from the homestay on the 25th floor of Building 6 - so the number 625. Also Read: Woman pops pimple in 'triangle of death', ends up with brain infection The police feared that the pillow was thrown by a victim of a kidnapping or a violent crime. They rushed to the building where they knocked on the door. When no one answered, they forced their way in. They found that the homestay owner, a woman surnamed Zhou, had accidentally gotten locked inside the bedroom. She was in there cleaning the room when the wind shut the door. The woman was inside for 30 hours. She didn't have access to the toilet, and her phone was also in the living room, leaving her with no way to contact anyone. She tried attracting attention by hanging a red suit out of the window and dropping foam boards. But no one noticed. This caused extreme mental distress to the woman. When nothing worked, she bit her finger and used her blood to write the number 110 625 on the pillow, which she threw out. After being rescued, she told Red Star News that her happiness knew no bounds when she saw the police. She tried to thank Zhang by giving him 1,000 yuan, but the student refused to take the money. “He is still a student, yet he refused to accept it. I was deeply touched. It made me feel the warmth of society,” she said Zhang said that he only did a small act of kindness, something anyone would have done. However, his efforts were rewarded by his company, Meituan, which gave him the honorary title of Pioneer Rider and a 2,000 yuan reward.

A woman in China got stuck in a bedroom for 30 hours without access to food, water or the toilet. Her phone was in the living room. She threw a pillow with 110 scribbled on it with blood to ask for help. &nbsp;

Delivery man saw '110 625’ scribbled in blood on a white pillow and knew something was wrong. He was right

Japanese legend tells of a 60-foot oarfish bedecked with horns and jewels, whose appearance was feared as an omen of misfortune. Appearing before the people as a messenger of Ryūjin, the sea god, it had risen from the ocean depths and warned of a "severe epidemic of a great evil illness."

60-foot oarfish with horns spoke of great disaster: The Japanese folk tale of 'doomsday fish'

Doomsday fish are said to bring with them disaster and disease. While scientists do not see a relation, people who believe in Japanese folklore do. There have also been some incidents where the oarfish was spotted before disaster struck. 

From Japan to India: Four times when the 'Doomsday Fish' appeared and bad things followed

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Aug 25) said that he spoke again with Russian President Vladimir Putin, days after his Washington meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders. Trump was last known to have called Putin on August 18, during his White House talks with Zelensky and European counterparts. Asked by reporters if there had been further contact, Trump confirmed: “Yes, I have.” After his August 18 call, Trump announced that Putin had agreed to a direct meeting with Zelensky, but Moscow has since denied such plans. Pressed on why Putin was reluctant, Trump replied bluntly: “Because he doesn’t like him.”<h2>Good conversation with Putin</h2>When asked about how the latest bout of communication with Putin went, Trump told reporters, "Every conversation I have with him is a good conversation," but said that he was "very angry" about the fact that after good conversations, "a bomb is loaded up into Kyiv or someplace".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/protecting-putin-trump-quietly-banned-ukraine-from-striking-inside-russia-with-us-missiles-suggests-report-1756000916653">Protecting Putin? Trump administration quietly banned Ukraine from striking inside Russia, suggests report</a>Responding to questions about why Putin was avoiding meeting Zelensky, Trump simply said, "Because he doesn't like him,". Even so, Trump insisted a deal to end the war was still within reach. “I think we’re going to get the war done,” he said.<h2>US and European allies agree to work towards a "lasting" settlement</h2>Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday spoke with Ukraine’s foreign minister and counterparts from Britain, France, Finland, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the EU. According to the State Department, the group agreed to keep working toward "continue cooperation in diplomatic efforts to bring the Russia-Ukraine war to an end through a lasting negotiated settlement."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-satanic-trump-white-house-portrait-sets-internet-on-fire-netizens-call-it-his-most-honest-image-yet-compare-potus-to-hitler-1755752441076">‘Satanic’ Trump White House portrait sets internet on fire—netizens call it his most honest image yet, compare POTUS to Hitler</a><h2>What about Ukraine's security guarantees?</h2>Following his meeting with Zelensky and EU leaders, Trump had told the Ukrainian President that Washington would back Ukraine's security in a deal to end the war with Russia. Now, Italy's foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, has once again urged concrete security guarantees for Kyiv, modelled on NATO’s principle of collective defence. He also said Italy was ready to join demining efforts on land and sea. Tajani "highlighted the importance of concrete and credible security guarantees for Ukraine, notably in strengthening the Ukrainian armed forces and its defense industry," stated a foreign ministry statement.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/zelensky-dares-putin-trump-with-attacks-on-russia-s-oil-facilities-ports-1756144781560/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/zelensky-dares-putin-trump-with-attacks-on-russia-s-oil-facilities-ports-1756144781560/embed</a>&nbsp;

US President Trump says he had another "good conversation" with his Russian counterpart. He has also revealed the reason President Vladimir Putin wasn't meeting Volodomyr Zelensky. Here's all you need to know.

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Aug 25) said that he spoke again with Russian President Vladimir Putin, days after his Washington meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders. Trump was last known to have called Putin on August 18, during his White House talks with Zelensky and European counterparts. Asked by reporters if there had been further contact, Trump confirmed: “Yes, I have.” After his August 18 call, Trump announced that Putin had agreed to a direct meeting with Zelensky, but Moscow has since denied such plans. Pressed on why Putin was reluctant, Trump replied bluntly: “Because he doesn’t like him.” Good conversation with Putin When asked about how the latest bout of communication with Putin went, Trump told reporters, "Every conversation I have with him is a good conversation," but said that he was "very angry" about the fact that after good conversations, "a bomb is loaded up into Kyiv or someplace". Also read | Protecting Putin? Trump administration quietly banned Ukraine from striking inside Russia, suggests report Responding to questions about why Putin was avoiding meeting Zelensky, Trump simply said, "Because he doesn't like him,". Even so, Trump insisted a deal to end the war was still within reach. “I think we’re going to get the war done,” he said. US and European allies agree to work towards a "lasting" settlement Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday spoke with Ukraine’s foreign minister and counterparts from Britain, France, Finland, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the EU. According to the State Department, the group agreed to keep working toward "continue cooperation in diplomatic efforts to bring the Russia-Ukraine war to an end through a lasting negotiated settlement." Also read | ‘Satanic’ Trump White House portrait sets internet on fire—netizens call it his most honest image yet, compare POTUS to Hitler What about Ukraine's security guarantees? Following his meeting with Zelensky and EU leaders, Trump had told the Ukrainian President that Washington would back Ukraine's security in a deal to end the war with Russia. Now, Italy's foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, has once again urged concrete security guarantees for Kyiv, modelled on NATO’s principle of collective defence. He also said Italy was ready to join demining efforts on land and sea. Tajani "highlighted the importance of concrete and credible security guarantees for Ukraine, notably in strengthening the Ukrainian armed forces and its defense industry," stated a foreign ministry statement. https://www.wionews.com/videos/zelensky-dares-putin-trump-with-attacks-on-russia-s-oil-facilities-ports-1756144781560/embed

US President Trump says he had another "good conversation" with his Russian counterpart. He has also revealed the reason President Vladimir Putin wasn't meeting Volodomyr Zelensky. Here's all you need to know.

Trump reveals he talked to Putin recently, says Russian prez doesn't want to meet Zelensky because...

United States Vice President JD Vance has landed in trouble after he rewrote history while trying to defend US President Donald Trump's strategy to end the Ukraine War. During an interview, Vance argued in favour of Trump's give-and-take negotiations instead of the sanctions and ceasefire approach taken earlier. He claimed that wars only end through "some kind of negotiation," citing World War I and World War II as examples.<h2>What did Vance say?</h2>VP JD Vance tried to defend Donald Trump's new Ukraine strategy on NBC's Meet the Press—but ended up rewriting history. He argued that wars only end through "some kind of negotiation". Vance, a former marine correspondent, said, "If you go back to World War II, if you go back to World War I. If you go back to every major conflict in human history, they all end with some kind of negotiation".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-satanic-trump-white-house-portrait-sets-internet-on-fire-netizens-call-it-his-most-honest-image-yet-compare-potus-to-hitler-1755752441076">‘Satanic’ Trump White House portrait sets internet on fire—netizens call it his most honest image yet, compare POTUS to Hitler</a>The problem with the statement: World War II did not end with talks, but with Germany's unconditional surrender in May 1945 and Japan's in September 1945, that too after Japan's Hiroshima and Nagasaki were devastated by two massive atomic bombs in August of that year.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">JD Vance: "This is how wars ultimately get settled. If you go back to World War 2, if you go back to every major conflict in human history, they all end with some kind of negotiation." <a href="https://t.co/FB4VJgljG5">pic.twitter.com/FB4VJgljG5</a>— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) <a href="https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1959620851369701496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Netizens fact-check Vance</h2>Unfortunately for Vance, Social media wasted no time fact-checking him."JD Vance just embarrassed himself with history 101...Oversimplifying history to justify weak arguments on modern conflicts isn’t insight it’s ignorance on parade. Public officials should know better: misrepresenting historical facts misleads the public and weakens any credibility they claim,"one user wrote.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">JD Vance just embarrassed himself with history 101. World War II didn’t end with “negotiation” Germany and Japan surrendered unconditionally. There were no red carpets, no deals over France, no backroom bargains. The Allies won because they fought and crushed the aggressors, not…— Charles Perreira (@CharlesPerreir7) <a href="https://twitter.com/CharlesPerreir7/status/1959639029088973070?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Vance really is an ignoramus," quipped another, while a third said, “Wrong. World War II didn’t 'end in negotiation.' It ended with Nazi Germany in ruins and Japan in unconditional surrender. Vance isn’t citing history — he’s rewriting it for Putin.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Vance really is an ignoramus.— saul knipses (@SKnipses) <a href="https://twitter.com/SKnipses/status/1959802797773180968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Wrong. World War II didn’t “end in negotiation.” It ended with Nazi Germany in ruins and Japan in unconditional surrender. Vance isn’t citing history — he’s rewriting it for Putin.— AnatolijUkraine (@AnatoliUkraine) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnatoliUkraine/status/1959667203436863729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Trump's shifting stance on Ukraine</h2>Vance's bizarre statement comes as Trump pivots from threatening Putin with "severe consequences" just days ago to now pushing mediation, land swaps and "middle ground" solutions.Pressed on whether this meant Ukraine should give up territory, Vance said: "First of all, the Ukrainians are going to ultimately make the determination about where you draw the territorial lines in their own country".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/protecting-putin-trump-quietly-banned-ukraine-from-striking-inside-russia-with-us-missiles-suggests-report-1756000916653">Protecting Putin? Trump administration quietly banned Ukraine from striking inside Russia, suggests report</a>"If Ukrainians are willing to say something on territory that brings the conflict to a close, we’re not going to stop them. We’re also not going to force them, because it’s not our country," he added. He insisted the US was "not active parties in the negotiation" and its role would be "effectively mediating".

Did WWII end with a "negotiation"? US VP JD Vance is under fire for claiming major conflicts in history all end with some form of negotiation, sparking backlash and a history lesson from netizens. Find out what he said and why it's causing an uproar.

United States Vice President JD Vance has landed in trouble after he rewrote history while trying to defend US President Donald Trump's strategy to end the Ukraine War. During an interview, Vance argued in favour of Trump's give-and-take negotiations instead of the sanctions and ceasefire approach taken earlier. He claimed that wars only end through "some kind of negotiation," citing World War I and World War II as examples. What did Vance say? VP JD Vance tried to defend Donald Trump's new Ukraine strategy on NBC's Meet the Press—but ended up rewriting history. He argued that wars only end through "some kind of negotiation". Vance, a former marine correspondent, said, "If you go back to World War II, if you go back to World War I. If you go back to every major conflict in human history, they all end with some kind of negotiation". Also read | ‘Satanic’ Trump White House portrait sets internet on fire—netizens call it his most honest image yet, compare POTUS to Hitler The problem with the statement: World War II did not end with talks, but with Germany's unconditional surrender in May 1945 and Japan's in September 1945, that too after Japan's Hiroshima and Nagasaki were devastated by two massive atomic bombs in August of that year.

Did WWII end with a "negotiation"? US VP JD Vance is under fire for claiming major conflicts in history all end with some form of negotiation, sparking backlash and a history lesson from netizens. Find out what he said and why it's causing an uproar.

JD Vance labelled 'ignoramus' for saying THIS embarrassing thing about WWII while defending Trump

For the second time in as many days, SpaceX has called off the launch of its massive Starship rocket in Texas. The company was forced to stand down once again on Monday (Aug 25) evening, this time due to bad weather. This comes less than 24 hours after a separate launch attempt was scrubbed because of a liquid oxygen leak. Starship, stacked on its Super Heavy booster, towers 397 feet (121 meters) is a behemoth, taller than the Statue of Liberty. It is central to Elon Musk's vision of reusable rockets capable of carrying people to the Moon and Mars. The 403-foot behemoth was supposed to blast off from Starbase in Texas at 7.30 pm local time (0030 GMT) for its tenth test flight.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/is-musk-s-dream-rocket-cursed-space-x-scrubs-megarocket-starship-s-10th-test-amid-string-of-explosions-and-failures-1756083270563">Is Musk's dream rocket cursed? Space X scrubs megarocket Starship's 10th test amid string of explosions and failures</a><h2>Why did SpaceX cancel Starship's latest launch attempt?</h2>On X, the company said that it was “Standing down from today’s flight test attempt due to weather.” It added that the “Starship team is determining the next best available opportunity to fly”.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Standing down from today’s flight test attempt due to weather. Starship team is determining the next best available opportunity to fly&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1960130754714935426?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>SpaceX's string of failures grows</h2>The latest delay piles onto a string of high-profile failures. Starship's upper stage has exploded in all three of its test flights this year, with debris falling over Caribbean islands in two cases and one stage breaking apart after reaching space. Another blew up on the ground during a June static fire test. So far, the rocket hasn't managed to deliver a payload to orbit or return its upper stage intact. However, Musk remains unfazed. Replying to a user on X on Sunday, Musk predicted, “In about 6 or 7 years, there will be days where Starship launches more than 24 times in 24 hours.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/jd-vance-doesn-t-know-history-us-vp-sparks-backlash-after-claiming-wwii-ended-with-negotiation-while-defending-trump-s-ukraine-plan-1756113223188">JD Vance labelled 'ignoramus' for claiming WWII ended in 'negotiations' while defending Trump</a><h2>Starship: Humanity's dream of reaching Mars</h2>US President Donald Trump's former DOGE chief, Elon Musk, as per AFP, has pegged SpaceX's entire future to the entirely reusable rocket, planning to eventually phase out the workhorse Falcon rockets in favour of Starship. NASA, too, has tapped it for its first crewed lunar mission since Apollo, tentatively set for 2027. Despite the setbacks, SpaceX is sticking to its "fail fast, learn fast" approach, pushing ahead with test after test. The company has managed to successfully catch Starship's massive lower stage booster with "chopstick" launch tower arms three times.Still, critics are starting to wonder if Musk's most ambitious gamble is wobbling."I think there is a lot of pressure on this mission," space analyst Dallas Kasaboski told AFP. "We've had so many tests and it hasn't proven itself reliable -- the successes have not exceeded the failures." Others, like Will Lockett, a former engineer turned commentator, have gone further, questioning whether the whole Starship concept is "fundamentally flawed". &nbsp;

Elon Musk's bad luck continues as megarocket Starship is forced to ground again, this time due to bad weather. Here's all you need to know.

For the second time in as many days, SpaceX has called off the launch of its massive Starship rocket in Texas. The company was forced to stand down once again on Monday (Aug 25) evening, this time due to bad weather. This comes less than 24 hours after a separate launch attempt was scrubbed because of a liquid oxygen leak. Starship, stacked on its Super Heavy booster, towers 397 feet (121 meters) is a behemoth, taller than the Statue of Liberty. It is central to Elon Musk's vision of reusable rockets capable of carrying people to the Moon and Mars. The 403-foot behemoth was supposed to blast off from Starbase in Texas at 7.30 pm local time (0030 GMT) for its tenth test flight. Also read | Is Musk's dream rocket cursed? Space X scrubs megarocket Starship's 10th test amid string of explosions and failures Why did SpaceX cancel Starship's latest launch attempt? On X, the company said that it was “Standing down from today’s flight test attempt due to weather.” It added that the “Starship team is determining the next best available opportunity to fly”.

Elon Musk's bad luck continues as megarocket Starship is forced to ground again, this time due to bad weather. Here's all you need to know.

Elon Musk’s Starship grounded again: SpaceX scraps Texas launch for second time in 2 days

Along with English, Mandarin Chinese and Hindi are also widely spoken languages in the world as of 2025. Let's find out which top 5 languages are widely spoken and which is at the top of the list?

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As the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2025, hosted by the Saudi Falcons Club in Malham, north of Riyadh, concludes on Monday (Aug 25), the 21-day event witnessed participation from notable falcon breeding farms around the world. The highlight of the event remained three falcons, which were sold for a total of SAR1.276 million ($340k) on Saturday (Aug 23).Saturday evening opened with the sale of the first falcon, Shaheen Gyr Farkh, from the UK-based Border Falcons farm, which was sold for SAR28,000 ($7.4k). While another Shaheen Gyr Farkh from the UK’s Falcon Mews farm was sold for SAR48,000 ($12k).The most expensive falcon of the year sold at the auction was a Super White Pure Gyr Farkh from the US-based RX farm. The bird drew a competitive bidding and was finally sold for SAR1.2 million ($319.8k), according to the Saudi Press Agency.International Falcon Breeders Auction 2025The auction, which is attended by prominent local and international breeders, falconers, and enthusiasts, has been a trusted platform that brings together elite falcons in fast-paced, competitive bidding. It is also broadcast on television and live-streamed, which supports the Saudi Falcons Club’s vision of leading in the development of falcon breeding and care. It also raises environmental awareness and promotes the cultural and economic heritage.The event is aimed at supporting falcon breeders from Saudi Arabia and other countries, offering them a safe and trusted environment for exchanging the birds and uplifting the Gulf nation’s position as a global hub for falconry events.The event, which was launched four years ago, has seen a steady rise in the number of falcons traded, with over 2,300 birds sold and auctions exceeding SAR29 million ($ 7.729 million). The most expensive falcon by an international breeding farm was sold for SAR1.75 million ($466k), and from a local farm was sold for over SAR500,000 ($133k).

A falcon was sold for nearly $320k at the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2025 in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh. The event draws prominent local and international breeders and enthusiasts.

As the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2025, hosted by the Saudi Falcons Club in Malham, north of Riyadh, concludes on Monday (Aug 25), the 21-day event witnessed participation from notable falcon breeding farms around the world. The highlight of the event remained three falcons, which were sold for a total of SAR1.276 million ($340k) on Saturday (Aug 23). Saturday evening opened with the sale of the first falcon, Shaheen Gyr Farkh, from the UK-based Border Falcons farm, which was sold for SAR28,000 ($7.4k). While another Shaheen Gyr Farkh from the UK’s Falcon Mews farm was sold for SAR48,000 ($12k). The most expensive falcon of the year sold at the auction was a Super White Pure Gyr Farkh from the US-based RX farm. The bird drew a competitive bidding and was finally sold for SAR1.2 million ($319.8k), according to the Saudi Press Agency. International Falcon Breeders Auction 2025 The auction, which is attended by prominent local and international breeders, falconers, and enthusiasts, has been a trusted platform that brings together elite falcons in fast-paced, competitive bidding. It is also broadcast on television and live-streamed, which supports the Saudi Falcons Club’s vision of leading in the development of falcon breeding and care. It also raises environmental awareness and promotes the cultural and economic heritage. The event is aimed at supporting falcon breeders from Saudi Arabia and other countries, offering them a safe and trusted environment for exchanging the birds and uplifting the Gulf nation’s position as a global hub for falconry events. The event, which was launched four years ago, has seen a steady rise in the number of falcons traded, with over 2,300 birds sold and auctions exceeding SAR29 million ($ 7.729 million). The most expensive falcon by an international breeding farm was sold for SAR1.75 million ($466k), and from a local farm was sold for over SAR500,000 ($133k).

A falcon was sold for nearly $320k at the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2025 in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh. The event draws prominent local and international breeders and enthusiasts.

Falcon for nearly $320k? Saudi Arabia auction draws competitive bidding from across the world

In an unusual incident, a hot air balloon made an unexpected landing in a narrow residential street in England on Saturday (Aug 23). The incident, which happened in the town of Bedford on Bower Street, left the residents stunned as they watched the massive balloon descend between the houses, cars and overhead wires on a quiet morning.According to a Guardian report, local resident Sam Coldham said he saw the balloon coming down about 9:30 am as the passerby watched, while he was walking his dog with his partner. The incident was captured on camera by local residents, video of which went viral on social media.In the clip, several passersby can be seen rushing to help as they grab the guide rope to lower the balloon, avoiding the houses and parked cars. As it touches down on the ground, people can be heard cheering the safe landing.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">That&#39;s not something you see every day! Hot air balloon makes an emergency landing onto Bower Street in Bedford, UK around 9.30am yesterday morning 🎈<a href="https://t.co/1soYWVrCaJ">pic.twitter.com/1soYWVrCaJ</a>&mdash; Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) <a href="https://twitter.com/volcaholic1/status/1959645468301857057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“It was extraordinary. It came down quickly and uncontrollably, very nearly missing the terraced houses and pylons,” said Georgia Balać, whose partner helped in landing the balloon using an emergency line thrown down by the pilot. “It made a near-perfect landing between parked cars on either side.”The pilot of the balloon, Oliver Surridge, 40, said that his training “kicked in” after he made a “split-second” decision to land the balloon in the residential street, according to the BBC. The balloon originally started its journey from Great Staughton, Cambridgeshire and was heading towards the Priory Marina area on the east side of Bedford. However, a change in wind direction forced him to think quickly and land in the residential street.The British Balloon &amp; Airship Club later confirmed the incident, which said that the balloon “landed without incident” and everyone on board was fine. Eben Chinn, a local resident who came out of his home to assist the landing, said that the only damage to the balloon was a small burn mark, which happened when it deflated quickly upon landing.

A hot air balloon made a “near-perfect landing” after the pilot was forced to land in a residential street in the town of Bedford in England, stunning the local residents.

In an unusual incident, a hot air balloon made an unexpected landing in a narrow residential street in England on Saturday (Aug 23). The incident, which happened in the town of Bedford on Bower Street, left the residents stunned as they watched the massive balloon descend between the houses, cars and overhead wires on a quiet morning. According to a Guardian report, local resident Sam Coldham said he saw the balloon coming down about 9:30 am as the passerby watched, while he was walking his dog with his partner. The incident was captured on camera by local residents, video of which went viral on social media. In the clip, several passersby can be seen rushing to help as they grab the guide rope to lower the balloon, avoiding the houses and parked cars. As it touches down on the ground, people can be heard cheering the safe landing.

A hot air balloon made a “near-perfect landing” after the pilot was forced to land in a residential street in the town of Bedford in England, stunning the local residents.

WATCH | Hot air balloon makes ‘near-perfect landing between cars’ in residential street

All these nations that topped the list have built stronger educations system, focusing on ensuring equal opportunity for the long term. With good governace and long-term policy support, these countries have been able to build the stronger and quality education system for citizen. 


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US President Donald Trump has appointed Sergio Gor as both US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia. This is raising more than a few eyebrows. The role would in practice cover around 13 countries, including Pakistan and Afghanistan. Is it a new development? Why is it a problem? &nbsp;Does it mean India's importance has diminished for the US? Is the US re-hyphenating India and Pakistan? Or is the US now clubbing the entire South and Central Asian regions together to monitor India's ties with Russia and China? Many such questions are being raised by experts and global affairs watchers alike. Here is a breakdown.<h2>Why is it unusual for the US ambassador to India to also serve South, Central Asia</h2>The move is unprecedented in recent US diplomatic history, as these roles have traditionally been separate. The main reason was to avoid linking India with Pakistan and other regional conflicts. But Gor’s dual mandate is the first time such a combined role has been assigned.What’s behind the decision?&nbsp;Gor’s dual role is raising questions about Trump’s policy direction. Here are the main reasons why Gor’s dual role is proving controversial.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trump-picks-loyal-aide-musk-enemy-sergio-gor-as-us-ambassador-to-india-calls-him-incredible-envoy-1755910479653">Also read: Trump loyalist, Musk enemy Sergio Gor nominated as US ambassador to India</a><h2>Re-hyphenation of India and Pakistan</h2>Traditionally, India has resisted being diplomatically "hyphenated" with Pakistan. Former Indian Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal noted that the new appointment is, in effect, an “ipso facto re-hyphenation” of India and Pakistan. In his view, this would undermine India’s independent bilateral relationship with the US.Michael Kugelman, a South Asia expert, warned that bundling the roles could complicate US-India relations.&nbsp;Add to this Trump’s claims of mediating the India-Pakistan conflict after India’s Operation Sindoor, and his reported hosting of Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir, and the picture becomes clearer.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/who-is-sergio-gor-can-trump-s-man-in-delhi-bridge-back-india-u-s-ties-1755959367195/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/who-is-sergio-gor-can-trump-s-man-in-delhi-bridge-back-india-u-s-ties-1755959367195/embed</a><h2>Gor has a vast region to cover with no regional expertise</h2>Gor’s appointment was surprising to many experts, who pointed to his limited experience in India or South Asia. It was widely viewed as a political appointment rather than one based on diplomatic expertise. One expert described the decision as a “regression to Cold War-era thinking,” potentially undermining India’s position as a strategic US partner in the region.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-sergio-gor-trump-loyalist-once-dubbed-snake-by-musk-to-be-us-envoy-to-india-all-you-need-to-know-about-him-1755913509372">Also read: Who is Sergio Gor? Trump loyalist once dubbed 'snake' by Musk, to be US envoy to India. All you need to know about him</a><h2>The timing is not lost on anyone: US-India relations are facing challenges</h2>The timing of Gor’s appointment is crucial—it comes amid Trump’s imposition of tariffs on India, apparently in response to its continued purchase of Russian oil, and at a time when trade talks have stalled. As noted by scholar Nicholas Shafer, the ambassadorship to India had been vacant for months, which “sent exactly the wrong signal” to a key US partner. Now, giving Gor the added role of regional envoy has deepened concerns about Trump’s policy priorities.<h2>Gor as South and Central Asia special envoy brings geopolitical risks</h2>Gor’s broader mandate includes responsibility for a volatile region, and experts warn this could entangle the US embassy in New Delhi in issues like Kashmir. This has revived concerns about a Cold War-era mindset, in which the US viewed India through the prism of regional conflicts and often tilted toward Pakistan.There is also a view that New Delhi could become Washington’s “watchtower” for other geopolitical challenges, including the Ukraine conflict and growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific. Will Gor's role as special envoy involve monitoring India's ties with China and Russia? The entire setup, critics argue, “smells of Cold War thinking.”<h2>Is Gor’s appointment a good thing? Here's some history for you</h2>Sreemoy Talukdar, an international affairs expert, had a different take, suggesting that having Gor—a hardcore MAGA insider with Trump’s ear—in New Delhi could actually strengthen India-US ties.Kugelman also raised the possibility that this might be a sign of the US prioritising India by basing the envoy in New Delhi. But that remains to be seen in practice.India has successfully resisted similar diplomatic frameworks in the past. Remember “Af-Pak”? India was notably displeased when President Barack Obama appointed Richard Holbrooke as dual envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan.&nbsp;There is now renewed fear of unwanted US involvement in India-Pakistan bilateral issues, particularly as Pakistani leaders continue to request US mediation on Kashmir at every opportunity.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sergio Gor’s  appointment as both US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia has sparked concern among international affairs experts and observers. The fear is that it could re-hyphenate India and Pakistan. Is it a sign of US returning to Cold War-era thinking?

US President Donald Trump has appointed Sergio Gor as both US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia. This is raising more than a few eyebrows. The role would in practice cover around 13 countries, including Pakistan and Afghanistan. Is it a new development? Why is it a problem? Does it mean India's importance has diminished for the US? Is the US re-hyphenating India and Pakistan? Or is the US now clubbing the entire South and Central Asian regions together to monitor India's ties with Russia and China? Many such questions are being raised by experts and global affairs watchers alike. Here is a breakdown. Why is it unusual for the US ambassador to India to also serve South, Central Asia The move is unprecedented in recent US diplomatic history, as these roles have traditionally been separate. The main reason was to avoid linking India with Pakistan and other regional conflicts. But Gor’s dual mandate is the first time such a combined role has been assigned. What’s behind the decision? Gor’s dual role is raising questions about Trump’s policy direction. Here are the main reasons why Gor’s dual role is proving controversial. Also read: Trump loyalist, Musk enemy Sergio Gor nominated as US ambassador to India Re-hyphenation of India and Pakistan Traditionally, India has resisted being diplomatically "hyphenated" with Pakistan. Former Indian Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal noted that the new appointment is, in effect, an “ipso facto re-hyphenation” of India and Pakistan. In his view, this would undermine India’s independent bilateral relationship with the US. Michael Kugelman, a South Asia expert, warned that bundling the roles could complicate US-India relations. Add to this Trump’s claims of mediating the India-Pakistan conflict after India’s Operation Sindoor, and his reported hosting of Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir, and the picture becomes clearer. https://www.wionews.com/videos/who-is-sergio-gor-can-trump-s-man-in-delhi-bridge-back-india-u-s-ties-1755959367195/embed Gor has a vast region to cover with no regional expertise Gor’s appointment was surprising to many experts, who pointed to his limited experience in India or South Asia. It was widely viewed as a political appointment rather than one based on diplomatic expertise. One expert described the decision as a “regression to Cold War-era thinking,” potentially undermining India’s position as a strategic US partner in the region. Also read: Who is Sergio Gor? Trump loyalist once dubbed 'snake' by Musk, to be US envoy to India. All you need to know about him The timing is not lost on anyone: US-India relations are facing challenges The timing of Gor’s appointment is crucial—it comes amid Trump’s imposition of tariffs on India, apparently in response to its continued purchase of Russian oil, and at a time when trade talks have stalled. As noted by scholar Nicholas Shafer, the ambassadorship to India had been vacant for months, which “sent exactly the wrong signal” to a key US partner. Now, giving Gor the added role of regional envoy has deepened concerns about Trump’s policy priorities. Gor as South and Central Asia special envoy brings geopolitical risks Gor’s broader mandate includes responsibility for a volatile region, and experts warn this could entangle the US embassy in New Delhi in issues like Kashmir. This has revived concerns about a Cold War-era mindset, in which the US viewed India through the prism of regional conflicts and often tilted toward Pakistan. There is also a view that New Delhi could become Washington’s “watchtower” for other geopolitical challenges, including the Ukraine conflict and growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific. Will Gor's role as special envoy involve monitoring India's ties with China and Russia? The entire setup, critics argue, “smells of Cold War thinking.” Is Gor’s appointment a good thing? Here's some history for you Sreemoy Talukdar, an international affairs expert, had a different take, suggesting that having Gor—a hardcore MAGA insider with Trump’s ear—in New Delhi could actually strengthen India-US ties. Kugelman also raised the possibility that this might be a sign of the US prioritising India by basing the envoy in New Delhi. But that remains to be seen in practice. India has successfully resisted similar diplomatic frameworks in the past. Remember “Af-Pak”? India was notably displeased when President Barack Obama appointed Richard Holbrooke as dual envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan. There is now renewed fear of unwanted US involvement in India-Pakistan bilateral issues, particularly as Pakistani leaders continue to request US mediation on Kashmir at every opportunity.

Sergio Gor’s &nbsp;appointment as both US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia has sparked concern among international affairs experts and observers. The fear is that it could re-hyphenate India and Pakistan. Is it a sign of US returning to Cold War-era thinking?

Smells like Cold War spirit: Trump-appointed US ambassador to India to also be its envoy to South and Central Asia. That's a problem because...

There has been massive development in medical sciences over the last few years. Latest in this effort is lab-grown kidneys. Yes, you heard that right. A hospital in Israel has achieved a breakthrough in cultivating kidneys in laboratories and is seeking funds to advance into clinical trials.&nbsp;The hospital, Sheba Medical Centre along with the help of Tel Aviv University, has successfully grown a synthetic 3D organ culture, or organoid, that was the first to survive beyond 34 weeks, reported the South China Morning Post. This development marks a significant milestone in regenerative medicine. Earlier organoids had failed to survive even four weeks, said Benjamin Dekel, director of Sheba's paediatric nephrology unit and Stem Cell Research Institute.&nbsp;Benefits of kidney organoids&nbsp;According to Dekel, kidney organoids help researchers to model kidney diseases making it easy to understand their underlying mechanisms and allow timely interventions. This also minimises the dependency of drug tests being conducted on mice.&nbsp;Dekel further expressed extreme optimism over the research saying, "I'm very, very optimistic about the path forward," and added "It doesn't involve cell transplantation, [but rather] the molecules [the organoid] secretes," can help repair injured kidneys.&nbsp;What's the possibility of clinical application&nbsp;of He also underlined that despite making significant progress, how quickly the research will translate into clinical application will take longer as "translating scientific discoveries into clinical applications takes time".&nbsp;"Once we have a clear understanding of which cells to use, the biomolecules they secrete, and how they aid in kidney repair in adults, we can begin moving towards clinical translation," he added.&nbsp;Hospital seeks funding for further research&nbsp;With the success, the hospital is looking for funding, including from China, to move ahead with the clinical trials.&nbsp;"We have a huge interest in Chinese and Hong Kong biotech companies, and I also think they have an interest in tackling problems such as chronic kidney diseases. We are open to commercialisation," said Dekel on being asked about the funding .&nbsp;According to a study published in the Clinical Kidney Journal, kidney disease in China stands at a whopping 150.5 million cases.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

According to the projects lead researcher, kidney organoids help researchers to model kidney diseases making it easy to understand their underlying mechanisms and allow timely interventions.

There has been massive development in medical sciences over the last few years. Latest in this effort is lab-grown kidneys. Yes, you heard that right. A hospital in Israel has achieved a breakthrough in cultivating kidneys in laboratories and is seeking funds to advance into clinical trials. The hospital, Sheba Medical Centre along with the help of Tel Aviv University, has successfully grown a synthetic 3D organ culture, or organoid, that was the first to survive beyond 34 weeks, reported the South China Morning Post. This development marks a significant milestone in regenerative medicine. Earlier organoids had failed to survive even four weeks, said Benjamin Dekel, director of Sheba's paediatric nephrology unit and Stem Cell Research Institute. Benefits of kidney organoids According to Dekel, kidney organoids help researchers to model kidney diseases making it easy to understand their underlying mechanisms and allow timely interventions. This also minimises the dependency of drug tests being conducted on mice. Dekel further expressed extreme optimism over the research saying, "I'm very, very optimistic about the path forward," and added "It doesn't involve cell transplantation, [but rather] the molecules [the organoid] secretes," can help repair injured kidneys. What's the possibility of clinical application of He also underlined that despite making significant progress, how quickly the research will translate into clinical application will take longer as "translating scientific discoveries into clinical applications takes time". "Once we have a clear understanding of which cells to use, the biomolecules they secrete, and how they aid in kidney repair in adults, we can begin moving towards clinical translation," he added. Hospital seeks funding for further research With the success, the hospital is looking for funding, including from China, to move ahead with the clinical trials. "We have a huge interest in Chinese and Hong Kong biotech companies, and I also think they have an interest in tackling problems such as chronic kidney diseases. We are open to commercialisation," said Dekel on being asked about the funding . According to a study published in the Clinical Kidney Journal, kidney disease in China stands at a whopping 150.5 million cases.

According to the project's lead researcher, kidney organoids help researchers to model kidney diseases making it easy to understand their underlying mechanisms and allow timely interventions.

Lab-grown kidney survives 34 weeks, Israeli hospital seeks more funding from China

Meet the five Manache Ganpati of Pune, each with a rich history, cultural significance, and a legacy that continues to define the city’s Ganesh festival.

Ganesh Utsav 2025: Meet the five Manache Ganpati of Pune and know their legacy

The US Air Force is retiring the B-1B Lancer due to ageing airframes and high costs. It will be replaced by the stealthy, advanced B-21 Raider by 2027, continuing the B-1B’s legacy. Here is what you should know

B-1B Lancer, world record-holding bomber of US Air Force, is being retired. Legacy, reasons and replacer B-21 Raider, explained

The United States has reported the first human case of New World screwworm after it was eradicated from the country nearly 60 years ago. The Maryland Department of Health and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that the New World screwworm was detected in a person in Maryland who had travelled to El Salvador, HHS spokesman Andrew G. Nixon told Reuters. However, earlier, the agency reported beef industry sources as saying that the CDC said the World screwworm case was in a person who had travelled to Guatemala. The disagreement over which country it comes from is likely to add to the panic in the country. Screwworms can cause major devastation in the cattle industry. According to the USDA, in Texas alone, a screwworm outbreak can cause a loss of $1.8 billion.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-human-screwworm-case-in-us-traced-to-person-in-maryland-who-traveled-from-guatemala-sources-say-1756090305819">New human screwworm case in US traced to person in Maryland who traveled from Guatemala, sources say</a>&nbsp;<h2>What is a screwworm?</h2> Screwworms are parasitic fly larvae that can infect any warm-blooded animal. Cattle are highly prone to it, and even humans can carry the parasite, as proven by the Maryland case. The female screwworm fly deposits hundreds of eggs on a wound, sore, or mucous membrane, which later hatch, releasing larvae. Using their sharp mouths, the larvae dig through living flesh. The maggots screw through the flesh, hence giving them the name screwworm. After some time, a few of them fall out into the soil from which new screwworms emerge, and the cycle repeats. If left untreated, screwworms eventually kill their hosts. To treat the condition, the larvae need to be removed in a rigorous process that involves thoroughly cleaning the wound. However, it only works if this is done in the early stages of infestation.<h2>Can screwworms infect humans, and are they contagious?</h2> Human infestation is possible, but only in rare cases. However, if it happens, the wound festers just like it does in an animal. A patient in this case should seek immediate medical attention. The good news is that it is not directly transferable from one human to another. But the female screwworm can spread the eggs and larvae to humans in the same manner as in cattle and wildlife. This mostly happens in tropical and subtropical regions.<h2>Are screwworms found in US?</h2> Screwworms have been present in the north through Mexico from Central America since 2023. They are endemic in Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and countries in South America, according to the USDA. In the US, screwworms were eradicated in the 1960s. Researchers released sterilised male screwworm flies that mated with wild female screwworms, resulting in infertile eggs. &nbsp;

Screwworms are back in the US after 60 years. A man in Maryland has been infected with the parasite. What is a screwworm, and does it infect humans? Can a human infected with screwworm directly transfer it to another person? Are screwworms contagious? 

The United States has reported the first human case of New World screwworm after it was eradicated from the country nearly 60 years ago. The Maryland Department of Health and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that the New World screwworm was detected in a person in Maryland who had travelled to El Salvador, HHS spokesman Andrew G. Nixon told Reuters. However, earlier, the agency reported beef industry sources as saying that the CDC said the World screwworm case was in a person who had travelled to Guatemala. The disagreement over which country it comes from is likely to add to the panic in the country. Screwworms can cause major devastation in the cattle industry. According to the USDA, in Texas alone, a screwworm outbreak can cause a loss of $1.8 billion. Also Read: New human screwworm case in US traced to person in Maryland who traveled from Guatemala, sources say What is a screwworm? Screwworms are parasitic fly larvae that can infect any warm-blooded animal. Cattle are highly prone to it, and even humans can carry the parasite, as proven by the Maryland case. The female screwworm fly deposits hundreds of eggs on a wound, sore, or mucous membrane, which later hatch, releasing larvae. Using their sharp mouths, the larvae dig through living flesh. The maggots screw through the flesh, hence giving them the name screwworm. After some time, a few of them fall out into the soil from which new screwworms emerge, and the cycle repeats. If left untreated, screwworms eventually kill their hosts. To treat the condition, the larvae need to be removed in a rigorous process that involves thoroughly cleaning the wound. However, it only works if this is done in the early stages of infestation. Can screwworms infect humans, and are they contagious? Human infestation is possible, but only in rare cases. However, if it happens, the wound festers just like it does in an animal. A patient in this case should seek immediate medical attention. The good news is that it is not directly transferable from one human to another. But the female screwworm can spread the eggs and larvae to humans in the same manner as in cattle and wildlife. This mostly happens in tropical and subtropical regions. Are screwworms found in US? Screwworms have been present in the north through Mexico from Central America since 2023. They are endemic in Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and countries in South America, according to the USDA. In the US, screwworms were eradicated in the 1960s. Researchers released sterilised male screwworm flies that mated with wild female screwworms, resulting in infertile eggs.

Screwworms are back in the US after 60 years. A man in Maryland has been infected with the parasite. What is a screwworm, and does it infect humans? Can a human infected with screwworm directly transfer it to another person? Are screwworms contagious?&nbsp;

Deadly parasite returns to US after 60 years: Can screwworms infect humans and are they contagious?

After US President Donald Trump, now his former close ally, ex-DOGE chief Elon Musk's name has come up in the murky Jeffrey Epstein saga. &nbsp; The disgraced financier, sex trafficker's former girlfriend and associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, has now contradicted the world's richest man's claims that he didn't know her or Epstein. According to the long-awaited transcripts of bombshell taped interviews by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, released by the US Department of Justice on Friday (Aug 22), the disgraced socialist Ghislaine has revealed that she met Musk at a multi-day birthday bash for Google co-founder Sergey Brin.<h2>What did Ghislaine Maxwell say about her and Epstein's links to Musk?</h2>Ghislaine Maxwell told Deputy Attorney General Blanche that she "met him in — I don’t remember the year, but it’s going to be in 2010, ’11, something like that, I think, if my memory serves." She said that Musk was one of the 30 to 50 people who spent "three to four" days on a Caribbean island for the birthday celebration. "Mr. Musk was present for that," said Ghislaine.<h2>Musk denies all ties with Ghislaine and Epstein</h2>Ghislaine Maxwell also told Blanche that she later saw Musk at an Oscars event. This was probably a reference to the March 2014 Vanity Fair's Oscar Party, where Musk and Ghislaine were clicked together. In 2024, a Twitter (now X) user posted the photo, in reply to which Musk claimed, "Don’t know Ghislaine at all. She photobombed me once at a Vanity Fair party several years ago. Real question is why VF invited her in the first place".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Don’t know Ghislaine at all. She photobombed me once at a Vanity Fair party several years ago. Real question is why VF invited her in the first place 🤔&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1278940731516780544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

However, Ghislaine also denied any knowledge of a deeper friendship between Musk and Epstein, but revealed that the sex trafficker was connected to Musk's brother. "[He knew] Mr Musk's brother as well," she said, adding "But I don't — my — like I said, my memory is not — it's not as good as I would like it to be."The revelation comes amid continued uproar over the Trump administration's failure to release the much-awaited Epstein files. Recently, after a very public falling out with Trump, Musk, in a now-deleted post on X, had claimed that the Republican's name appeared in the Epstein files.&nbsp;

The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has now touched another high-profile name — Elon Musk. Here's what Epstein’s former girlfriend and associate Ghislaine Maxwell said about him.

After US President Donald Trump, now his former close ally, ex-DOGE chief Elon Musk's name has come up in the murky Jeffrey Epstein saga. The disgraced financier, sex trafficker's former girlfriend and associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, has now contradicted the world's richest man's claims that he didn't know her or Epstein. According to the long-awaited transcripts of bombshell taped interviews by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, released by the US Department of Justice on Friday (Aug 22), the disgraced socialist Ghislaine has revealed that she met Musk at a multi-day birthday bash for Google co-founder Sergey Brin. What did Ghislaine Maxwell say about her and Epstein's links to Musk? Ghislaine Maxwell told Deputy Attorney General Blanche that she "met him in — I don’t remember the year, but it’s going to be in 2010, ’11, something like that, I think, if my memory serves." She said that Musk was one of the 30 to 50 people who spent "three to four" days on a Caribbean island for the birthday celebration. "Mr. Musk was present for that," said Ghislaine. Musk denies all ties with Ghislaine and Epstein Ghislaine Maxwell also told Blanche that she later saw Musk at an Oscars event. This was probably a reference to the March 2014 Vanity Fair's Oscar Party, where Musk and Ghislaine were clicked together. In 2024, a Twitter (now X) user posted the photo, in reply to which Musk claimed, "Don’t know Ghislaine at all. She photobombed me once at a Vanity Fair party several years ago. Real question is why VF invited her in the first place".

The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has now touched another high-profile name — Elon Musk. Here's what Epstein’s former girlfriend and associate Ghislaine Maxwell said about him.

After Trump, Elon Musk dragged into Epstein scandal as Ghislaine Maxwell says this...

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb earnestly hopes that the interstellar alien object in the solar system turns out to be a spacecraft sent by extraterrestrial beings. This comes after his very open assertion, backed by evidence, that it is not a natural space rock or comet. He has said that almost everything about 3I/ATLAS points to it being an object designed by someone. Its trajectory, the light it released, and the lack of a tail are signs that it is not a naturally occurring cosmic body. Meanwhile, everyone else is refuting his claims, saying it is impossible that 3I/ATLAS is an alien spacecraft. But Loeb stands steadfast on his observations. In fact, he actually wishes that the interstellar object were an alien probe coming for Earth. In a new blog post, Loeb states that the "mothership" will be a wake-up call for humans busy fighting for land and resources on Earth. He has previously called for world leaders to join hands and work towards a common threat, which 3I/ATLAS could be.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/harvard-scientist-calls-on-world-leaders-to-prepare-common-plan-on-alien-attack-1755064546960">3I/ATLAS and its 'intent': Harvard scientist calls on world leaders to prepare for an alien attack</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientist-claims-mystery-interstellar-object-is-here-to-test-human-intelligence-and-we-have-already-failed-here-s-why-1755585246596">Scientist claims mystery interstellar object is here to test human intelligence, and we have already failed. Here's why</a>&nbsp;<h2>Why humans need alien technology</h2>Loeb says he is aware that "our financial or political systems will respond to such a potential threat in earnest only after our first encounter with alien technology." If the world agrees that 3I/ATLAS is aliens coming to seed Earth and other planets with probes, it "would reset our priorities", Loeb says. "Humanity desperately needs a wakeup call," Loeb wrote, and if his fears about the interstellar visitor turn out to be real, it would reset priorities and humans will be forced to stop focusing on "terrestrial conflicts", and explore what lies "beyond Earth". "With that perspective in mind, would it be better if 3I/ATLAS happens to be a spacecraft?" Loeb, known for his alien theories, asks.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/when-will-alien-invasion-on-earth-happen-spacecraft-ship-probe-1754106497174">Scientist reveals HOW and WHEN alien 'mothership' could attack Earth, warns governments to take action</a>&nbsp;The second reason Loeb thinks it is a good idea to encounter alien technology is that stumbling upon it in the way of 3I/ATLAS will save the world millions in research. If an alien spacecraft is coming towards Earth, it would be a treasure trove of technology that humans have yet to create. Accessing the scientific knowledge of another world will fast-forward human technology without adding to the financial burden of funding research to reach there, besides saving time.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/scientist-claims-interstellar-comet-could-be-alien-technology-1755926067724/embed&nbsp;<h2>Human space travel to Moon, Mars and beyond</h2>The third reason the Harvard scientists want the visitor from outer space to be an alien spaceship is that it would be proof that interstellar travel is possible and inspire humans to undertake the journey themselves one day. Right now, NASA and other space agencies are trying to go as far as Mars. But encountering an alien spaceship will help them go beyond just the red planet. Notably, the Voyager spacecraft are already in deep space, but Loeb seems to be pointing to the fact that humans can visit interstellar space too if we gain access to alien technology.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/baba-vanga-predicted-alien-contact-in-2025-interstellar-spaceship-comet-solar-system-1754538939635">Baba Vanga Predicted Alien Contact In 2025. Is Interstellar 'Mothership' Hurtling Towards Earth Them Reaching Out?</a>&nbsp;Loeb argues that if humans are sure that aliens can attack Earth, they would sit up and take the necessary steps to protect the planet. He wrote that setting up "an alert system of monitors and interceptors around the Sun would protect Earth from a global threat by alien technology," besides telling us what lies beyond what we already know.&nbsp;

Are aliens coming to attack Earth with 3I/ATLAS? A Harvard scientist thinks it will be good news for Earth if the interstellar visitor turns out to be an alien spacecraft. He says encountering alien technology will change humanity forever. 

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb earnestly hopes that the interstellar alien object in the solar system turns out to be a spacecraft sent by extraterrestrial beings. This comes after his very open assertion, backed by evidence, that it is not a natural space rock or comet. He has said that almost everything about 3I/ATLAS points to it being an object designed by someone. Its trajectory, the light it released, and the lack of a tail are signs that it is not a naturally occurring cosmic body. Meanwhile, everyone else is refuting his claims, saying it is impossible that 3I/ATLAS is an alien spacecraft. But Loeb stands steadfast on his observations. In fact, he actually wishes that the interstellar object were an alien probe coming for Earth. In a new blog post, Loeb states that the "mothership" will be a wake-up call for humans busy fighting for land and resources on Earth. He has previously called for world leaders to join hands and work towards a common threat, which 3I/ATLAS could be. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS and its 'intent': Harvard scientist calls on world leaders to prepare for an alien attack Also Read: Scientist claims mystery interstellar object is here to test human intelligence, and we have already failed. Here's why Why humans need alien technology Loeb says he is aware that "our financial or political systems will respond to such a potential threat in earnest only after our first encounter with alien technology." If the world agrees that 3I/ATLAS is aliens coming to seed Earth and other planets with probes, it "would reset our priorities", Loeb says. "Humanity desperately needs a wakeup call," Loeb wrote, and if his fears about the interstellar visitor turn out to be real, it would reset priorities and humans will be forced to stop focusing on "terrestrial conflicts", and explore what lies "beyond Earth". "With that perspective in mind, would it be better if 3I/ATLAS happens to be a spacecraft?" Loeb, known for his alien theories, asks. Also Read: Scientist reveals HOW and WHEN alien 'mothership' could attack Earth, warns governments to take action The second reason Loeb thinks it is a good idea to encounter alien technology is that stumbling upon it in the way of 3I/ATLAS will save the world millions in research. If an alien spacecraft is coming towards Earth, it would be a treasure trove of technology that humans have yet to create. Accessing the scientific knowledge of another world will fast-forward human technology without adding to the financial burden of funding research to reach there, besides saving time. https://www.wionews.com/videos/scientist-claims-interstellar-comet-could-be-alien-technology-1755926067724/embed Human space travel to Moon, Mars and beyond The third reason the Harvard scientists want the visitor from outer space to be an alien spaceship is that it would be proof that interstellar travel is possible and inspire humans to undertake the journey themselves one day. Right now, NASA and other space agencies are trying to go as far as Mars. But encountering an alien spaceship will help them go beyond just the red planet. Notably, the Voyager spacecraft are already in deep space, but Loeb seems to be pointing to the fact that humans can visit interstellar space too if we gain access to alien technology. Also Read: Baba Vanga Predicted Alien Contact In 2025. Is Interstellar 'Mothership' Hurtling Towards Earth Them Reaching Out? Loeb argues that if humans are sure that aliens can attack Earth, they would sit up and take the necessary steps to protect the planet. He wrote that setting up "an alert system of monitors and interceptors around the Sun would protect Earth from a global threat by alien technology," besides telling us what lies beyond what we already know.

Are aliens coming to attack Earth with 3I/ATLAS? A Harvard scientist thinks it will be good news for Earth if the interstellar visitor turns out to be an alien spacecraft. He says encountering alien technology will change humanity forever.&nbsp;

'Wake-up call for humanity’: Scientist wants 3I/ATLAS to be alien spaceship — Here’s why

A woman had to be rushed to the emergency room after her husband popped a pimple in the ‘Triangle of Death’ region on her face. Popping pimples is something we all do, but for Alisha Monaco, it caused a huge scare. While we are often advised to avoid googling anything related to health, in Alisha's case, it sent a warning signal that turned out to be true. She warned people about her experience in a social media post. The 32-year-old used to get cystic acne, and one day noticed a nasty one at the corner of her nostril, which was hurting badly. Her husband told her he could pop it, but she wasn't keen on doing it. Ideally, she said, she often did it, and her husband would tell him not to. But this time he volunteered. "I said, 'I don't think we should. I'm gonna let this one go for the first time, I'm not gonna touch it'," Alisha told People magazine. She sterilised the tools and got on with it. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/argentine-man-awarded-12-500-after-google-street-view-car-snaps-him-naked-posts-it-on-social-media-1753706313799">Argentine man awarded $12,500 after Google Street View car snaps him naked, posts it on social media</a>&nbsp;<h2>Googling her symptoms revealed exactly what had happened</h2>Alarm bells rang when she pushed on it too hard, and she heard a pop in her ear. "I was pushing on it, and this is where I knew I messed up because I pushed on it and tried to pop it, and my right ear popped," she said. She knew something was wrong since this had never happened. She stopped it and cleaned her face, and put a pimple patch over it. Curious what could have happened, Alisha went on Google and learnt about the "triangle of death," the area in the middle of your face from the bridge of your nose to the corners of your mouth. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mysterious-brain-tumours-reported-in-six-nurses-working-on-same-floor-of-a-massachusetts-hospital-8971676">Six nurses of one hospital working on same floor develop brain tumours one after the other</a>&nbsp;Alisha went to sleep but woke up with severe pain after only four hours. Her face was swollen and her smile was haywire. She couldn't lift one side of her face, the ear that popped felt full of fluid, and her vision was blurry. She tried going back to sleep, but hours later, the face had swollen even more. So she ran to the hospital, where the doctors said her symptoms were expected. She was prescribed antibiotics, which reduced her swelling within 12 hours. She is not warning people not to pop a pimple in the "triangle of death", and her video has gathered over 8.1 million views.&nbsp;<h2>Problems with popping a pimple</h2>According to the Cleveland Clinic, the "triangle of death" on the face has "a direct line to the brain," and popping a pimple located in the region can "lead to an infection in your brain." There is a network of large veins located behind the eye sockets, called the cavernous sinus, through which the blood drains from the brain. There is a teensy chance that any infection in the "triangle of death" can travel to the brain.&nbsp;

Popping a pimple can pose a major health scare, as witnessed firsthand by Alisha Monaco, who ended up with an injury in her brain. What she had done was disturb a zit in the triangle of death region of her face, something that is a major no-no. 

A woman had to be rushed to the emergency room after her husband popped a pimple in the ‘Triangle of Death’ region on her face. Popping pimples is something we all do, but for Alisha Monaco, it caused a huge scare. While we are often advised to avoid googling anything related to health, in Alisha's case, it sent a warning signal that turned out to be true. She warned people about her experience in a social media post. The 32-year-old used to get cystic acne, and one day noticed a nasty one at the corner of her nostril, which was hurting badly. Her husband told her he could pop it, but she wasn't keen on doing it. Ideally, she said, she often did it, and her husband would tell him not to. But this time he volunteered. "I said, 'I don't think we should. I'm gonna let this one go for the first time, I'm not gonna touch it'," Alisha told People magazine. She sterilised the tools and got on with it. Also Read: Argentine man awarded $12,500 after Google Street View car snaps him naked, posts it on social media Googling her symptoms revealed exactly what had happened Alarm bells rang when she pushed on it too hard, and she heard a pop in her ear. "I was pushing on it, and this is where I knew I messed up because I pushed on it and tried to pop it, and my right ear popped," she said. She knew something was wrong since this had never happened. She stopped it and cleaned her face, and put a pimple patch over it. Curious what could have happened, Alisha went on Google and learnt about the "triangle of death," the area in the middle of your face from the bridge of your nose to the corners of your mouth. Also Read: Six nurses of one hospital working on same floor develop brain tumours one after the other Alisha went to sleep but woke up with severe pain after only four hours. Her face was swollen and her smile was haywire. She couldn't lift one side of her face, the ear that popped felt full of fluid, and her vision was blurry. She tried going back to sleep, but hours later, the face had swollen even more. So she ran to the hospital, where the doctors said her symptoms were expected. She was prescribed antibiotics, which reduced her swelling within 12 hours. She is not warning people not to pop a pimple in the "triangle of death", and her video has gathered over 8.1 million views. Problems with popping a pimple According to the Cleveland Clinic, the "triangle of death" on the face has "a direct line to the brain," and popping a pimple located in the region can "lead to an infection in your brain." There is a network of large veins located behind the eye sockets, called the cavernous sinus, through which the blood drains from the brain. There is a teensy chance that any infection in the "triangle of death" can travel to the brain.

Popping a pimple can pose a major health scare, as witnessed firsthand by Alisha Monaco, who ended up with an injury in her brain. What she had done was disturb a zit in the "triangle of death" region of her face, something that is a major no-no.&nbsp;

Woman pops pimple in 'triangle of death', ends up with brain infection

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's attacker, Rajesh Khimji, during interrogation has revealed that he had planned to attack her with a knife but changed the plan after seeing the security arrangements. Gupta was attacked on Wednesday (Aug 20) during the "jan sunvai" or “public grievance redressal” at her residence in Delhi by Rajesh Khimji. In a statement state BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva had revealed that during the Jan Sunvai session, as she was speaking, a man, later identified as Khimji, “man approached her, presented some paper and suddenly held her hand while trying to pull her towards him. During this, there was a little jostling...People nabbed him.”.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sc-vs-strays-delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-caves-to-animal-lovers-pressure-stops-harsh-action-on-stray-dogs-pushes-for-sterilisation-instead-1755586726673">SC vs strays: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta caves to animal lovers' pressure, stops 'harsh action' on street dogs</a><h2>Rekha Gupta's attacker reveals horrifying plan</h2>Reports suggest that Rajesh, a resident of Gujarat's Rajkot, told police that he decided to attack the Delhi CM after she ignored his appeals against the Supreme Court order on stray dogs. On August 11, the Supreme Court of India August 11 a two-member bench had ordered the relocation of stray canines from Delhi-NCR streets to shelters. The order was subsequently amended on August 22, mellowing the order, a three-member bench said that only dogs with rabies or aggressive behaviour shall not be released back into public.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sc-order-on-stray-dogs-weaponised-over-10-dogs-abandoned-without-food-in-hp-slaughterhouse-delhi-ncr-man-attacked-while-walking-pet-labrador-1755417297127">SC order on stray dogs weaponised? Over 10 dogs abandoned without food in HP slaughterhouse, Delhi-NCR man attacked while walking pet Labrador</a>Khimji, as per a NDTV report also said that he visited the Supreme Court after it ordered the street dog ban. However, after seeing the tight security at the top court, he left for CM Rekha Gupta's residence in Shalimar Bagh. He said that he planned to stab Gupta using a knife, but when he reached the civil lines office, seeing the security arrangements he threw away the weapon.

Rajesh Khimji, who attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday (Aug 20), has told investigators that he had originally planned to stab her with a knife.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's attacker, Rajesh Khimji, during interrogation has revealed that he had planned to attack her with a knife but changed the plan after seeing the security arrangements. Gupta was attacked on Wednesday (Aug 20) during the "jan sunvai" or “public grievance redressal” at her residence in Delhi by Rajesh Khimji. In a statement state BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva had revealed that during the Jan Sunvai session, as she was speaking, a man, later identified as Khimji, “man approached her, presented some paper and suddenly held her hand while trying to pull her towards him. During this, there was a little jostling...People nabbed him.”. Also read | SC vs strays: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta caves to animal lovers' pressure, stops 'harsh action' on street dogs Rekha Gupta's attacker reveals horrifying plan Reports suggest that Rajesh, a resident of Gujarat's Rajkot, told police that he decided to attack the Delhi CM after she ignored his appeals against the Supreme Court order on stray dogs. On August 11, the Supreme Court of India August 11 a two-member bench had ordered the relocation of stray canines from Delhi-NCR streets to shelters. The order was subsequently amended on August 22, mellowing the order, a three-member bench said that only dogs with rabies or aggressive behaviour shall not be released back into public. Also read | SC order on stray dogs weaponised? Over 10 dogs abandoned without food in HP slaughterhouse, Delhi-NCR man attacked while walking pet Labrador Khimji, as per a NDTV report also said that he visited the Supreme Court after it ordered the street dog ban. However, after seeing the tight security at the top court, he left for CM Rekha Gupta's residence in Shalimar Bagh. He said that he planned to stab Gupta using a knife, but when he reached the civil lines office, seeing the security arrangements he threw away the weapon.

Rajesh Khimji, who attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday (Aug 20), has told investigators that he had originally planned to stab her with a knife.

Shocking! Rekha Gupta's attacker Rajesh Khimji reveals plan to stab Delhi CM using knife

Elon Musk's SpaceX hit pause on its latest Starship test flight Sunday (Aug 24), scrubbing the much-hyped launch just minutes before liftoff, saying it had things to troubleshoot. The cancellation marked yet another setback for Elon Musk's giant rocket — the one he insists will one day carry people to the Moon and eventually Mars. The 403-foot behemoth was supposed to blast off from Starbase in Texas at 6:30 pm local time (2330 GMT) for its tenth test flight. Musk himself had teased the launch an hour earlier, posting "Starship 10 launching tonight" on X. But despite the rocket already being fuelled, SpaceX abruptly called it off just 15 minutes before launch.<h2>Why was the SpaceX launch cancelled?</h2>On X, the space company said, "Standing down from today's tenth flight of Starship to allow time to troubleshoot an issue with ground systems". However, it did not elaborate on what issue it needed to troubleshoot.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Standing down from today's tenth flight of Starship to allow time to troubleshoot an issue with ground systems— SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1959755893324865963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

For now, the cancelled launch could be rescheduled as early as Monday or Tuesday, according to local road closure notices near Starbase.&nbsp;<h2>SpaceX's string of failures grows</h2>The latest delay piles onto a string of high-profile failures. Starship's upper stage has exploded in all three of its test flights this year, with debris falling over Caribbean islands in two cases and one stage breaking apart after reaching space. Another blew up on the ground during a June static fire test. So far, the rocket hasn't managed to deliver a payload to orbit or return its upper stage intact.That's a problem, because Starship isn't just Musk's passion project — NASA is banking on a version of it to land astronauts on the Moon.<h2>Starship: Humanity's dream of reaching Mars</h2>US President Donald Trump's former DOGE chief Elon Musk, as per AFP, has pegged SpaceX's entire future to the entirely reusable rocket, planning to eventually phase out the workhorse Falcon rockets in favour of Starship.Despite the setbacks, SpaceX is sticking to its "fail fast, learn fast" approach, pushing ahead with test after test. The company has managed to successfully catch Starship's massive lower stage booster with "chopstick" launch tower arms three times.Still, critics are starting to wonder if Musk's most ambitious gamble is wobbling."I think there is a lot of pressure on this mission," space analyst Dallas Kasaboski told AFP. "We've had so many tests and it hasn't proven itself reliable -- the successes have not exceeded the failures." Others, like Will Lockett, a former engineer turned commentator, have gone further, questioning whether the whole Starship concept is "fundamentally flawed".

The 10th flight of Starship, Elon Musk's dream megarocket, which he claims would one day take humanity to Mars, was cancelled over the need to “troubleshoot” some issues. This follows a string of explosions and failures of the SpaceX rocket. All you need to know. 

Elon Musk's SpaceX hit pause on its latest Starship test flight Sunday (Aug 24), scrubbing the much-hyped launch just minutes before liftoff, saying it had things to troubleshoot. The cancellation marked yet another setback for Elon Musk's giant rocket — the one he insists will one day carry people to the Moon and eventually Mars. The 403-foot behemoth was supposed to blast off from Starbase in Texas at 6:30 pm local time (2330 GMT) for its tenth test flight. Musk himself had teased the launch an hour earlier, posting "Starship 10 launching tonight" on X. But despite the rocket already being fuelled, SpaceX abruptly called it off just 15 minutes before launch. Why was the SpaceX launch cancelled? On X, the space company said, "Standing down from today's tenth flight of Starship to allow time to troubleshoot an issue with ground systems". However, it did not elaborate on what issue it needed to troubleshoot.

The 10th flight of Starship, Elon Musk's dream megarocket, which he claims would one day take humanity to Mars, was cancelled over the need to “troubleshoot” some issues. This follows a string of explosions and failures of the SpaceX rocket. All you need to know.&nbsp;

Is Musk's dream rocket cursed? Space X scrubs megarocket Starship's 10th test amid string of explosions and failures

The husband of 28-year-old Nikki Bhati, who died after she was allegedly set on fire over a Rs 36-lakh dowry demand at her in-laws' home in Greater Noida, was shot on his leg while attempting to escape police custody, police said on Sunday. The accused husband, identified as Vipin Bhati, was apprehended after his wife, Nikki, lost her life during treatment at the Safdarjung Hospital of Delhi on Thursday.&nbsp;Nikki Bhati was rushed to the hospital with serious burn injuries that evening after she was set on fire. In response, her sister Kanchan, who is married to Vipin's brother Rohit, has accused Vipin, along with his mother Daya, of setting Nikki on fire.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Greater Noida, UP | Accused of murdering his wife Nikki over dowry demands, Vipin Bhati brought to the hospital for treatment, after he was shot in the leg during an encounter with the police. <a href="https://t.co/DZMuAenvX5">pic.twitter.com/DZMuAenvX5</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1959531890580349320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In an interview with NDTV, Nikki's father, Bhikari Singh Payla, said that he wished the accused to be shot. "They are killers, they should be shot, their home razed. My daughter was bringing up her son by running a parlour. They tortured her. The whole family was involved in the conspiracy, and they killed my daughter," he said, hours before Vipin was shot in his leg.&nbsp;Over the incident, Senior police officer Sudhir Kumar said that they took Vipin to his home today to retrieve the bottle containing the flammable liquid used to burn Nikki. "He snatched a cop's pistol and opened fire. In retaliatory firing, he suffered a bullet injury in his leg," Sudhir Kumar said.&nbsp;While speaking to ANI while he was admitted to the hospital, Vipin said, "I have not done anything. She died on her own." He also said, "Fights between husband and wife happen everywhere. It is not a big deal."<h3>'Such people should be shot or hanged': Nikki's father</h3>After the encounter, Nikki's father reacted, saying, "I am happy. Such people should be shot or hanged. He should have been shot in the chest. Those on the run should be hanged." He requested the Yogi Adityanath government to take action, he said, "They shoot pickpockets in the leg, and they won't kill these murderers? This is a BJP government." He accused his daughter's husband, Vipin, was having affairs with someone else and wanted Nikki out of the way.&nbsp;As per the report, Nikki was attacked by her husband, Vipin and in-laws in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. She was dragged by the hair and set on fire in front of her young son and her sister, who also married into the same family. In response to the incident, police registered a case against four family members: Nikki’s husband, her father-in-law, her mother-in-law, and her sister’s husband.&nbsp;The report also indicated that Nikki's father had recently got a Mercedes that attracted Vipin’s greedy eye. As a result, he began demanding it. The father claimed that despite fulfilling all their demand from Nikki’s in-laws, they still killed his daughter.&nbsp;“First, they demanded a Scorpio in dowry, which was given. Later, they asked for a Bullet motorcycle, and that too was provided. Yet, they kept torturing my daughter," he told India Today TV.

Nikki Bhati was allegedly set on fire over a Rs 36-lakh dowry demand at her in-laws' home in Greater Noida. The accused husband was arrested after his she lost her life during treatment at the Safdarjung Hospital of Delhi.

The husband of 28-year-old Nikki Bhati, who died after she was allegedly set on fire over a Rs 36-lakh dowry demand at her in-laws' home in Greater Noida, was shot on his leg while attempting to escape police custody, police said on Sunday. The accused husband, identified as Vipin Bhati, was apprehended after his wife, Nikki, lost her life during treatment at the Safdarjung Hospital of Delhi on Thursday. Nikki Bhati was rushed to the hospital with serious burn injuries that evening after she was set on fire. In response, her sister Kanchan, who is married to Vipin's brother Rohit, has accused Vipin, along with his mother Daya, of setting Nikki on fire.

Nikki Bhati was allegedly set on fire over a Rs 36-lakh dowry demand at her in-laws' home in Greater Noida. The accused husband was arrested after his she lost her life during treatment at the Safdarjung Hospital of Delhi.

Noida Horror: Woman burnt alive over Rs 36L dowry, accused shot hours after father demanded encounter

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