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United States senators are preparing to hand Trump what they're describing as a "sledgehammer" that would break Russian President Vladimir Putin's war economy. This so-called sledgehammer bill, as per reports, can have potentially devastating economic ramifications on India and other nations. What is this 'sledgehammer', and why would it affect India? Here's all you need to know.<h2>Trump's new 'sledgehammer' against Russia</h2>In the US, bipartisan momentum is building in the US Senate for sweeping new sanctions, with reports suggesting that senators were on the path to arming Trump with a "sledgehammer" bill to use against Moscow. The bill would arm the President of the United States, Donald Trump, with sweeping authority to hit Russia.&nbsp;This bill has bipartisan support, which means it has backing from both Trump's Republican Party and the opposition Democratic Party. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who introduced the bill alongside Democrat Richard Blumenthal, said it would serve as a "sledgehammer" to break Putin's war economy. It would allow Trump "to go after Putin's economy and all those countries who prop up the Putin war machine," Graham told CBS News.<h2>How will a bill against Russia affect India?</h2>The bill, as mentioned earlier, would give the POTUS sweeping powers to hit Putin's Russia with harsh economic penalties. However, it could also lead to the US imposing up to a 500 per cent tariff on India. How?In addition to sanctioning power against Moscow, it would allow Trump to impose equally harsh financial penalties and sanctions on any nation the US deems to be helping Russia's "war machine". This includes nations that purchase from Russia. Speaking to CBS News, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said that "this congressional package... would give President Trump the ability to impose 500% tariffs on any country that helps Russia". This includes economies that purchase Russian goods, like India, and nations like China or Brazil. India imports precious stones and metals, discounted crude oil, coal, and fertilisers from Russia.Watch | Asian stocks dip as Trump steps up tariff threats<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/asian-stocks-dip-as-trump-steps-up-tariff-threats-1752471036975/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/asian-stocks-dip-as-trump-steps-up-tariff-threats-1752471036975/embed</a><h2>Will Trump use the bill to sanction India?</h2>While Trump has not specifically mentioned whether he would penalise India for trading with Russia, he appeared to back the bill. In a conversation with NBC, Trump said, "It's a bill that the Senate is passing that very respectfully lets the president do whatever he wants, as you know," he said, adding, "In other words, it's at my option if I want to use it. They're going to pass a very major and very biting sanctions bill, but it’s up to the president as to whether or not he wants to exercise it."&nbsp;&nbsp;

This so-called sledgehammer bill, as per reports, can have potentially devastating economic ramifications on India and other nations. What is this 'sledgehammer', and why would it affect India? Here's all you need to know.

United States senators are preparing to hand Trump what they're describing as a "sledgehammer" that would break Russian President Vladimir Putin's war economy. This so-called sledgehammer bill, as per reports, can have potentially devastating economic ramifications on India and other nations. What is this 'sledgehammer', and why would it affect India? Here's all you need to know. Trump's new 'sledgehammer' against Russia In the US, bipartisan momentum is building in the US Senate for sweeping new sanctions, with reports suggesting that senators were on the path to arming Trump with a "sledgehammer" bill to use against Moscow. The bill would arm the President of the United States, Donald Trump, with sweeping authority to hit Russia. This bill has bipartisan support, which means it has backing from both Trump's Republican Party and the opposition Democratic Party. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who introduced the bill alongside Democrat Richard Blumenthal, said it would serve as a "sledgehammer" to break Putin's war economy. It would allow Trump "to go after Putin's economy and all those countries who prop up the Putin war machine," Graham told CBS News. How will a bill against Russia affect India? The bill, as mentioned earlier, would give the POTUS sweeping powers to hit Putin's Russia with harsh economic penalties. However, it could also lead to the US imposing up to a 500 per cent tariff on India. How? In addition to sanctioning power against Moscow, it would allow Trump to impose equally harsh financial penalties and sanctions on any nation the US deems to be helping Russia's "war machine". This includes nations that purchase from Russia. Speaking to CBS News, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said that "this congressional package... would give President Trump the ability to impose 500% tariffs on any country that helps Russia". This includes economies that purchase Russian goods, like India, and nations like China or Brazil. India imports precious stones and metals, discounted crude oil, coal, and fertilisers from Russia. Watch | Asian stocks dip as Trump steps up tariff threats https://www.wionews.com/videos/asian-stocks-dip-as-trump-steps-up-tariff-threats-1752471036975/embed Will Trump use the bill to sanction India? While Trump has not specifically mentioned whether he would penalise India for trading with Russia, he appeared to back the bill. In a conversation with NBC, Trump said, "It's a bill that the Senate is passing that very respectfully lets the president do whatever he wants, as you know," he said, adding, "In other words, it's at my option if I want to use it. They're going to pass a very major and very biting sanctions bill, but it’s up to the president as to whether or not he wants to exercise it."

This so-called sledgehammer bill, as per reports, can have potentially devastating economic ramifications on India and other nations. What is this 'sledgehammer', and why would it affect India? Here's all you need to know.

India in crosshairs? Trump's 'SLEDGEHAMMER' Russia sanctions bill could slam New Delhi with 500% tariffs. Here's how

Rejecting all the videos and statements by her friends, the Gurugram police have said that Radhika Yadav's murder case is an "open and shut" case. They said a change sheet was being filed based on strong forensic and testimonial evidence. This came after Radhika's childhood friend, Himaanshika Singh Rajput, took to the social media platform Instagram and said Radhika's murder was premeditated and triggered by social pressure on her father.&nbsp;“She was not okay for the past 10 days. Her father had planned the murder three days before it happened,” she said in a video.&nbsp;“Her parents were orthodox. She suffered for long, was feeling suffocated. She had to always clarify what she was doing and whom she was talking to. Even when she would be talking or video-calling me. She was a great coach,” read the caption shared along with the video.&nbsp;“She was a very kind person, very sweet, innocent. She liked clicking photos and making videos. Even the music video that is making the rounds is a normal one, and her father had himself dropped her for the shoot,” Himaanshika said.&nbsp;Radhika's freind said the deceased had given up to her father's demand. She said Radhika's father's freinds provoked him with comments about her clothing, makeup and growing online popularity.&nbsp;Radhika Yadav’s Instagram account was private, with only 69 followers, suggesting she was not a social media influencer by conventional standards.&nbsp;Deepak Yadav, was arrested on Thursday from his residence, has confessed to having killed his daughter. He told police that their household was well-to-do and Radhika did not need to manage the academy. But she did not pay heed to him and continued to do what she loved. Angered at this, he killed her in their residence.&nbsp;"The accused has confessed to the crime. These video statements are not part of the investigation and won’t be included in the charge sheet,” said Sandeep Kumar, public relations officer, Gurugram Police.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This came after Radhika childhood friend, Himaanshika Singh Rajput, took to the social media platform Instagram and said Radhika murder was premeditated and triggered by social pressure on her father.

Rejecting all the videos and statements by her friends, the Gurugram police have said that Radhika Yadav's murder case is an "open and shut" case. They said a change sheet was being filed based on strong forensic and testimonial evidence. This came after Radhika's childhood friend, Himaanshika Singh Rajput, took to the social media platform Instagram and said Radhika's murder was premeditated and triggered by social pressure on her father. “She was not okay for the past 10 days. Her father had planned the murder three days before it happened,” she said in a video. “Her parents were orthodox. She suffered for long, was feeling suffocated. She had to always clarify what she was doing and whom she was talking to. Even when she would be talking or video-calling me. She was a great coach,” read the caption shared along with the video. “She was a very kind person, very sweet, innocent. She liked clicking photos and making videos. Even the music video that is making the rounds is a normal one, and her father had himself dropped her for the shoot,” Himaanshika said. Radhika's freind said the deceased had given up to her father's demand. She said Radhika's father's freinds provoked him with comments about her clothing, makeup and growing online popularity. Radhika Yadav’s Instagram account was private, with only 69 followers, suggesting she was not a social media influencer by conventional standards. Deepak Yadav, was arrested on Thursday from his residence, has confessed to having killed his daughter. He told police that their household was well-to-do and Radhika did not need to manage the academy. But she did not pay heed to him and continued to do what she loved. Angered at this, he killed her in their residence. "The accused has confessed to the crime. These video statements are not part of the investigation and won’t be included in the charge sheet,” said Sandeep Kumar, public relations officer, Gurugram Police.

This came after Radhika's childhood friend, Himaanshika Singh Rajput, took to the social media platform Instagram and said Radhika's murder was premeditated and triggered by social pressure on her father.

Police say Radhika Yadav's murder is 'open and shut' case. Is it really?

As part of the Axiom-4 mission crew, India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla flew to space on June 25th&nbsp;and docked with the International Space Station on June 26th. The crew was to spend up to 14 days aboard the orbiting lab, which is 420 km above the Earth. If the Axiom-4 crew were to return after their two-week mission, they should've been back on Earth by July 10th&nbsp;or so. However, their return journey is now scheduled to commence at 4:30 pm Indian time, Monday, 14th&nbsp;July, and they are to splash down off the American coast at 3 pm Indian time, Tuesday. Why did the Axiom-4 crew spend a handful of extra days aboard the space station?<h2>High Solar Beta&nbsp;</h2>While announcing that the Axiom-4 mission (Crew Dragon spacecraft) is targeting to undock around 14th&nbsp;July, NASA's Commercial Crew Program Manager had said that the undocking and return would be done after the high solar beta period. In simple terms, solar beta is the angle between the Sun and the orbit of a spacecraft (like the Axiom-4 Crew Dragon).&nbsp;In the case of a high solar beta angle, the sun is above or below the spacecraft, and the craft is exposed to a constant period of sunlight. During ideal conditions, the spacecraft frequently alternates between sunlight and Earth's shadow. Having high solar beta conditions would mean that the craft is continuously illuminated by the sun for days or even weeks, depending on the orbit.&nbsp;<h2>How high solar beta and continuous Sunlight exposure affect spacecraft</h2>In space, while being exposed to sunlight, the spacecraft's external temperature can get as high as 120-150 degrees Celsius. While the outside is burning at up to 150 degrees Celsius, the&nbsp;inside of the craft maintains a temperature of 20-30 degrees Celsius for the comfort of astronauts and for maintaining an ideal working temperature for electronics.&nbsp;In space, while the craft is in Earth's shadow, the external temperature of the craft can dip to minus 150-170 degrees Celsius. The temperature inside the craft must be maintained at a temperature of 20-30 degrees Celsius for the comfort of astronauts and for maintaining an ideal working temperature for electronics.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/shubhanshu-shukla-and-axiom-crew-to-return-to-earth-1752484467578/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/shubhanshu-shukla-and-axiom-crew-to-return-to-earth-1752484467578/embed</a>For a spacecraft, long-term sunlight exposure and long-term exposure to Earth's shadow are both potentially harmful. When there is continuous sunlight exposure, there is a risk of overheating in some of the external components of the craft, such as the solar panels, radiators. These components and their functioning become less effective during excessive heating caused by prolonged sunlight exposure. Overall, the heat management becomes challenging when there is prolonged sunlight exposure. While sunlight exposure is helpful to generate solar power and charge the batteries, it could also potentially overload the systems, affect batteries and related electronics. This is why space agencies avoid certain types of missions and activities during high solar beta periods.&nbsp;<h2>High Solar beta was mentioned even before Axiom-4 launch</h2>Owing to a variety of reasons, the launch of Axiom-4 was postponed at least seven times, over a four-week period between May and June. Amid these repeated postponements, Dana Weigel, Manager, International Space Station Programme, NASA, had said that the Axiom-4 Crew Dragon had a launch window until 30th&nbsp;June. If the launch does not take place by June 30th, it can be done after the High Solar Beta period ends in the second week of July, she had said.&nbsp;Typically, every rocket launch mission has a launch window/launch opportunity- an ideal period of a few days or weeks within which the launch can take place. On each of these specific days within the launch window, there are a few minutes when the rocket can blast off to space. All of these launch times are precisely planned down to the second, based on various technical parameters. Which is why many rocket launch missions happen at odd hours, and no two missions (even of the same type) follow the same launch time.&nbsp;In the case of Axiom-4, NASA has been clear that they will not carry out either the launch or the return during the high solar beta period, owing to the possible technical challenges caused by overheating of the spacecraft, due to excessive sunlight exposure. This is standard practice for all missions.&nbsp; &nbsp;

While announcing that the Axiom-4 mission (Crew Dragon spacecraft) is targeting to undock around 14th July, NASA's Commercial Crew Program Manager had said that the undocking and return would be done after the high solar beta period.

As part of the Axiom-4 mission crew, India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla flew to space on June 25th and docked with the International Space Station on June 26th. The crew was to spend up to 14 days aboard the orbiting lab, which is 420 km above the Earth. If the Axiom-4 crew were to return after their two-week mission, they should've been back on Earth by July 10th or so. However, their return journey is now scheduled to commence at 4:30 pm Indian time, Monday, 14th July, and they are to splash down off the American coast at 3 pm Indian time, Tuesday. Why did the Axiom-4 crew spend a handful of extra days aboard the space station? High Solar Beta While announcing that the Axiom-4 mission (Crew Dragon spacecraft) is targeting to undock around 14th July, NASA's Commercial Crew Program Manager had said that the undocking and return would be done after the high solar beta period. In simple terms, solar beta is the angle between the Sun and the orbit of a spacecraft (like the Axiom-4 Crew Dragon). In the case of a high solar beta angle, the sun is above or below the spacecraft, and the craft is exposed to a constant period of sunlight. During ideal conditions, the spacecraft frequently alternates between sunlight and Earth's shadow. Having high solar beta conditions would mean that the craft is continuously illuminated by the sun for days or even weeks, depending on the orbit. How high solar beta and continuous Sunlight exposure affect spacecraft In space, while being exposed to sunlight, the spacecraft's external temperature can get as high as 120-150 degrees Celsius. While the outside is burning at up to 150 degrees Celsius, the inside of the craft maintains a temperature of 20-30 degrees Celsius for the comfort of astronauts and for maintaining an ideal working temperature for electronics. In space, while the craft is in Earth's shadow, the external temperature of the craft can dip to minus 150-170 degrees Celsius. The temperature inside the craft must be maintained at a temperature of 20-30 degrees Celsius for the comfort of astronauts and for maintaining an ideal working temperature for electronics. https://www.wionews.com/videos/shubhanshu-shukla-and-axiom-crew-to-return-to-earth-1752484467578/embed For a spacecraft, long-term sunlight exposure and long-term exposure to Earth's shadow are both potentially harmful. When there is continuous sunlight exposure, there is a risk of overheating in some of the external components of the craft, such as the solar panels, radiators. These components and their functioning become less effective during excessive heating caused by prolonged sunlight exposure. Overall, the heat management becomes challenging when there is prolonged sunlight exposure. While sunlight exposure is helpful to generate solar power and charge the batteries, it could also potentially overload the systems, affect batteries and related electronics. This is why space agencies avoid certain types of missions and activities during high solar beta periods. High Solar beta was mentioned even before Axiom-4 launch Owing to a variety of reasons, the launch of Axiom-4 was postponed at least seven times, over a four-week period between May and June. Amid these repeated postponements, Dana Weigel, Manager, International Space Station Programme, NASA, had said that the Axiom-4 Crew Dragon had a launch window until 30th June. If the launch does not take place by June 30th, it can be done after the High Solar Beta period ends in the second week of July, she had said. Typically, every rocket launch mission has a launch window/launch opportunity- an ideal period of a few days or weeks within which the launch can take place. On each of these specific days within the launch window, there are a few minutes when the rocket can blast off to space. All of these launch times are precisely planned down to the second, based on various technical parameters. Which is why many rocket launch missions happen at odd hours, and no two missions (even of the same type) follow the same launch time. In the case of Axiom-4, NASA has been clear that they will not carry out either the launch or the return during the high solar beta period, owing to the possible technical challenges caused by overheating of the spacecraft, due to excessive sunlight exposure. This is standard practice for all missions.

While announcing that the Axiom-4 mission (Crew Dragon spacecraft) is targeting to undock around 14th&nbsp;July, NASA's Commercial Crew Program Manager had said that the undocking and return would be done after the high solar beta period.

What is Solar Beta that extended astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's stay in space?

Indian Railways on Sunday (Jul 13) announced that CCTV cameras would soon be installed in all passenger coaches. As per a statement by the Ministry of Railways, the CCTV cameras would be put up in around 74,000 coaches in 15,000 locomotives. The move has even received a go-ahead from the Union Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh Bittu. But why are cameras being installed in Indian trains? Won't they compromise on passenger privacy? Or would they help passengers? Here's all we know about Indian Railways' upcoming CCTV camera setup drive.<h2>Why are CCTV cameras being installed in Indian trains?</h2>As per reports, the CCTV cameras are being installed after the positive outcome of the installation of CCTV cameras in passenger coaches. In its press release, the Ministry of Railways said that the move will "significantly improve passenger safety". It added that "miscreants and organised gangs take advantage of gullible passengers" and that with cameras "such incidents will significantly reduce."<h2>What about passenger privacy?</h2>Keeping in mind passenger privacy, the Ministry of Railways said that the CCTV camera would be installed in the "common movement area near the doors." As per reports, every train coach will be covered by four cameras — two each in the entrance way. Meanwhile, each locomotive will have six cameras – one each at the front, rear and on both sides of the locomotive. Additionally, each cab (front and rear) of a loco will be fitted with 1 dome CCTV camera and two desk-mounted microphones.<h2>Best-in-class equipment, AI to be used</h2>Reports suggest that the CCTV cameras will have the latest specifications and will also be STQC certified. At a review meeting attended by the senior officials of the Railway Board on Saturday, Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu said he only wanted the best-in-class equipment. He urged officials to ensure that, if needed, high-quality footage could be accessed even for trains running at 100 km/h-plus speeds and also under low lighting conditions. He also encouraged railway officials to explore the use of AI in collaboration with the IndiaAI mission.

Why are cameras being installed in Indian trains? Won't they compromise on passenger privacy? Or would they help passengers? Here's all we know about Indian Railways' upcoming CCTV camera setup drive.

Indian Railways on Sunday (Jul 13) announced that CCTV cameras would soon be installed in all passenger coaches. As per a statement by the Ministry of Railways, the CCTV cameras would be put up in around 74,000 coaches in 15,000 locomotives. The move has even received a go-ahead from the Union Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh Bittu. But why are cameras being installed in Indian trains? Won't they compromise on passenger privacy? Or would they help passengers? Here's all we know about Indian Railways' upcoming CCTV camera setup drive. Why are CCTV cameras being installed in Indian trains? As per reports, the CCTV cameras are being installed after the positive outcome of the installation of CCTV cameras in passenger coaches. In its press release, the Ministry of Railways said that the move will "significantly improve passenger safety". It added that "miscreants and organised gangs take advantage of gullible passengers" and that with cameras "such incidents will significantly reduce." What about passenger privacy? Keeping in mind passenger privacy, the Ministry of Railways said that the CCTV camera would be installed in the "common movement area near the doors." As per reports, every train coach will be covered by four cameras — two each in the entrance way. Meanwhile, each locomotive will have six cameras – one each at the front, rear and on both sides of the locomotive. Additionally, each cab (front and rear) of a loco will be fitted with 1 dome CCTV camera and two desk-mounted microphones. Best-in-class equipment, AI to be used Reports suggest that the CCTV cameras will have the latest specifications and will also be STQC certified. At a review meeting attended by the senior officials of the Railway Board on Saturday, Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu said he only wanted the best-in-class equipment. He urged officials to ensure that, if needed, high-quality footage could be accessed even for trains running at 100 km/h-plus speeds and also under low lighting conditions. He also encouraged railway officials to explore the use of AI in collaboration with the IndiaAI mission.

Why are cameras being installed in Indian trains? Won't they compromise on passenger privacy? Or would they help passengers? Here's all we know about Indian Railways' upcoming CCTV camera setup drive.

What about privacy? Indian Railways to install CCTV cameras in 74,000 train coaches across India. Here's why

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Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap tied the knot almost seven years ago on December 14, 2018, in a private ceremony. Their love journey began on the badminton courts, where their shared passion for the sport helped them blossom their relationship.

Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwal sent a shockwave to the entire country and sporting world after she announced her separation from husband, Parupalli Kashyap, on Sunday (July 13), bringing an end to their love marriage of nearly seven years. Nehwal shared the news of her separation in an emotional post on social media, announcing the mutual decision to go their separate ways. In addition, Parupalli Kashyap is also a top former shuttler who made a significant contribution to Indian Badminton. "Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We're choosing peace, growth, and healing for ourselves and each other. I'm grateful for the memories and wish nothing but the best moving forward. Thank you for understanding and respecting our privacy during this time," Saina Nehwal wrote on Instagram. How Saina Nehwal's love marriage journey begins? The love journey of Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap began on the badminton courts, where their shared passion for the sport helped them blossom their relationship. After dating for a decade, the couple tied the knot almost seven years ago on 14 Dec 2018, in a private ceremony. Later, the transition of Kashyap from a player to Saina’s coach helped her husband develop deep trust and mutual respect, making their relationship unique. The role of Kashyap as Saina’s coach played a key role after 2016, during her injuries, when it began to take a toll on her career. He was often discovered helping her on the courtside, along with advice and emotional support during domestic tournaments and international qualifiers. Kashyap's support helped Saina to achieve her milestone in 2019 when she defeated an in-form PV Sindhu at the National Championships. Saina Nehwal's badminton career Saina Nehwal made her name in Indian sports history by becoming the first Indian badminton player to win an Olympic medal, claiming bronze at the 2012 London Olympics. She won a gold and a silver medal at the World Championships, three Commonwealth Games gold medals (women’s singles in 2010 and 2018, and the mixed team event in 2010), along with two bronze medals from the Asian Games (2014 and 2018). In 2015, she made another landmark achievement by becoming the first Indian woman to attain the world No. 1 badminton ranking. In recent years, however, her performance declined, and she played her final professional match in June 2023. Although she hasn't formally announced retirement, her priorities have moved away from active competition. Who Is Parupalli Kashyap? Born on September 8, 1986, in Hyderabad, Telangana, Parupalli Kashyap began his sports journey as a badminton player at a young age. He later honed his skills under the guidance of Pullela Gopichand at the famed Gopichand Academy, and created history by clinching gold in men’s singles at the Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Indian male shuttler since Syed Modi in 1982 to win that title. At the 2012 London Olympics, Kashyap became the first Indian male badminton player to reach the quarterfinals. He reached his career-best BWF ranking of No. 6 in 2013. In addition to his 2014 Commonwealth Games gold, he had also secured a bronze at the 2010 Delhi Games. After stepping away from the professional circuit, Kashyap shifted his focus to coaching.

Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap tied the knot almost seven years ago on December 14, 2018, in a private ceremony. Their love journey began on the badminton courts, where their shared passion for the sport helped them blossom their relationship.

Saina Nehwal announces divorce with husband Parupalli Kashyap: Love marriage ending after 7 years. All you need to know

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Love Island USA Season 7 has found it winning couple after weeks of drama, twists, romance and recoupling. Contestants Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales have been crowned as winners and also won a cash prize of $100,000. The fan-favourite couple were voted as the winners in what turned out to be the show’s most-watched season yet on Peacock. Amaya and Bryan beat finalists Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen as they clinched the winning title.&nbsp;&nbsp;Their win has sparked celebrations, debates, and viral reactions across social media, with fans calling their connection “refreshingly real.” However, some questioned if Bryan truly deserved to be the winner.&nbsp;<h2>Meet Love Island USA Season 7 winners- Amaya and Bryan</h2> Amaya Espinal has Dominican roots and is a cardiac nurse based in New York City. The 25-year-old entered the villa in Episode 4 as a late arrival, or a “bombshell” in Love Island terms, and quickly made a mark with her calm confidence, emotional honesty, and zero tolerance for mind games. Amaya was praised by viewers for remaining true to herself and for her maturity and composure. She was initially paired with Ace, but that did not work out.Meanwhle, 27 year old Bryan Arenales joined during the dramatic Casa Amor twist. A Puerto Rican-Guatemalan from Boston, Bryan’s entry was low-key but impactful. He formed a connection with Amaya soon after Zak Srakew exited the villa, and their relationship steadily grew. The couple’s relationship grew without much chaos, unlike many other couples in Season 7. The couple was loved for their drama-free romance, which the audience felt was genuine and rare in such a format.&nbsp; &nbsp;<h2>Internet reacts to Amaya and Bryan’s win</h2> Amaya was easily the favourite contestant this year with viewers affectionately calling her Papaya. However, Bryan’s role in the relationship was questioned by some asthey felt he had not done enough in the relationship to win the title. Many on the internet pointed out that it was Amaya who carried the couple to the finish line.&nbsp;“They just won because of Amaya. Bryan deserved nothing,” one fan wrote. Another added,“Amaya and Bryan only won because people liked Amaya more than Bryan.” Others praised the couple for being authentic. “Bryan had the best speech out of the men, and it isn’t even debatable #loveislandusa,” a fan wrote on X.

The fan-favourite couple were voted as the winners in what turned out to be the show’s most-watched season yet on Peacock. Amaya and Bryan beat finalists Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen as they clinched the winning title. 

Love Island USA Season 7 has found it winning couple after weeks of drama, twists, romance and recoupling. Contestants Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales have been crowned as winners and also won a cash prize of $100,000. The fan-favourite couple were voted as the winners in what turned out to be the show’s most-watched season yet on Peacock. Amaya and Bryan beat finalists Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen as they clinched the winning title. Their win has sparked celebrations, debates, and viral reactions across social media, with fans calling their connection “refreshingly real.” However, some questioned if Bryan truly deserved to be the winner. Meet Love Island USA Season 7 winners- Amaya and Bryan Amaya Espinal has Dominican roots and is a cardiac nurse based in New York City. The 25-year-old entered the villa in Episode 4 as a late arrival, or a “bombshell” in Love Island terms, and quickly made a mark with her calm confidence, emotional honesty, and zero tolerance for mind games. Amaya was praised by viewers for remaining true to herself and for her maturity and composure. She was initially paired with Ace, but that did not work out. Meanwhle, 27 year old Bryan Arenales joined during the dramatic Casa Amor twist. A Puerto Rican-Guatemalan from Boston, Bryan’s entry was low-key but impactful. He formed a connection with Amaya soon after Zak Srakew exited the villa, and their relationship steadily grew. The couple’s relationship grew without much chaos, unlike many other couples in Season 7. The couple was loved for their drama-free romance, which the audience felt was genuine and rare in such a format. Internet reacts to Amaya and Bryan’s win Amaya was easily the favourite contestant this year with viewers affectionately calling her Papaya. However, Bryan’s role in the relationship was questioned by some asthey felt he had not done enough in the relationship to win the title. Many on the internet pointed out that it was Amaya who carried the couple to the finish line. “They just won because of Amaya. Bryan deserved nothing,” one fan wrote. Another added,“Amaya and Bryan only won because people liked Amaya more than Bryan.” Others praised the couple for being authentic. “Bryan had the best speech out of the men, and it isn’t even debatable #loveislandusa,” a fan wrote on X.

The fan-favourite couple were voted as the winners in what turned out to be the show’s most-watched season yet on Peacock. Amaya and Bryan beat finalists Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen as they clinched the winning title.&nbsp;

Love Island USA Season 7 declares Amaya and Bryan as winners: Meet the couple who won for being 'authentic'

Elon Musk on X has revealed that Tesla shareholders may soon vote on whether the electric carmaker should invest in his AI startup xAI — a controversial company currently valued at up to $200 billion. xAI, as per Bloomberg, is burning through over $1 billion per month, with its expenses far exceeding its revenues. Responding to an X user's post, Musk said that if it were up to him, Tesla would have invested in the AI startup "long ago".&nbsp;<h2>"If it was up to me"</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>On X, a user on Sunday posted, "Tesla needs to be able to invest in xAI, otherwise not fair to $TSLA retail investors." &nbsp;In reply, the world's richest man, Musk, said that it was not up to him and that "If it was up to me, Tesla would have invested in xAI long ago." He added that “We will have a shareholder vote on the matter.”&nbsp;The proposed tie-up marks the latest twist in Musk's growing AI empire. In recent months, the billionaire has aggressively pitched xAI as a potential challenger to OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude and Google's Gemini. xAI's flagship product, the Grok chatbot, is integrated into the X platform, also owned by Musk. According to the Wall Street Journal, Musk's space company SpaceX is already investing $2 billion into xAI as part of a wider $5 billion capital raise.Watch | Trump tries to calm uproar over Epstein probe<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-tries-to-calm-uproar-over-epstein-probe-1752480889991/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-tries-to-calm-uproar-over-epstein-probe-1752480889991/embed</a>&nbsp;Musk has previously said that xAI will become the "most powerful AI training system in the world" and pitched it as highly complementary to Tesla and SpaceX, particularly in areas like autonomous driving, real-time navigation, and data processing for rockets and electric vehicles.&nbsp;<h2>xAI's staggering losses and controversial chatbot</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>Founded in July 2023, xAI is reportedly seeking a valuation between $170 and $200 billion, according to the Financial Times. However, But its financials remain deeply in the red. Bloomberg reports that xAI burns through over $1 billion a month to build its upgraded models, massive data centers and train its AI systems. Its virtual assistant Grok has recently been at the center of a number of controversies; the latest in which the AI chatbot praise Adolf Hitler and suggested that people with Jewish surnames were more likelu to spread hate online.On Saturday, xAI issued an apology and said the offensive instructions had been corrected.

On X, a user on Sunday posted, "Tesla needs to be able to invest in xAI, otherwise not fair to $TSLA retail investors."  In reply, the world's richest man, Musk, said that it was not up to him and that "If it was up to me, Tesla would have invested in xAI long ago."

Elon Musk on X has revealed that Tesla shareholders may soon vote on whether the electric carmaker should invest in his AI startup xAI — a controversial company currently valued at up to $200 billion. xAI, as per Bloomberg, is burning through over $1 billion per month, with its expenses far exceeding its revenues. Responding to an X user's post, Musk said that if it were up to him, Tesla would have invested in the AI startup "long ago". "If it was up to me" On X, a user on Sunday posted, "Tesla needs to be able to invest in xAI, otherwise not fair to $TSLA retail investors." In reply, the world's richest man, Musk, said that it was not up to him and that "If it was up to me, Tesla would have invested in xAI long ago." He added that “We will have a shareholder vote on the matter.” The proposed tie-up marks the latest twist in Musk's growing AI empire. In recent months, the billionaire has aggressively pitched xAI as a potential challenger to OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude and Google's Gemini. xAI's flagship product, the Grok chatbot, is integrated into the X platform, also owned by Musk. According to the Wall Street Journal, Musk's space company SpaceX is already investing $2 billion into xAI as part of a wider $5 billion capital raise. Watch | Trump tries to calm uproar over Epstein probe https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-tries-to-calm-uproar-over-epstein-probe-1752480889991/embed Musk has previously said that xAI will become the "most powerful AI training system in the world" and pitched it as highly complementary to Tesla and SpaceX, particularly in areas like autonomous driving, real-time navigation, and data processing for rockets and electric vehicles. xAI's staggering losses and controversial chatbot Founded in July 2023, xAI is reportedly seeking a valuation between $170 and $200 billion, according to the Financial Times. However, But its financials remain deeply in the red. Bloomberg reports that xAI burns through over $1 billion a month to build its upgraded models, massive data centers and train its AI systems. Its virtual assistant Grok has recently been at the center of a number of controversies; the latest in which the AI chatbot praise Adolf Hitler and suggested that people with Jewish surnames were more likelu to spread hate online.On Saturday, xAI issued an apology and said the offensive instructions had been corrected.

On X, a user on Sunday posted, "Tesla needs to be able to invest in xAI, otherwise not fair to $TSLA retail investors." &nbsp;In reply, the world's richest man, Musk, said that it was not up to him and that "If it was up to me, Tesla would have invested in xAI long ago."

Musk teases Tesla–xAI deal: 'If it was up to me, we’d have invested long ago,' leaves decision to shareholders

Scientists have revealed that an underground phenomenon in Oman changed the direction of India millions of years ago. Our country could have ended up in an altogether different place if it weren't for a "ghost" plume discovered under Oman. A magma plume is caught thick portion of Earth's crust and the upper part of the mantle under the Salma Plateau. The age of this plateau and the plume revealed how India landed where it is today. The plume is trapped and cannot trigger volcanic activity. However, a study has found that the pressure created by this plume shifted the trajectory of the Indian tectonic plate after it collided with Eurasia tens of millions of years ago. Oman's Salma Plateau is up to 6,600 feet high. Lead author of the study, Simone Pilia, a geophysicist and assistant professor at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia, told Live Science that this plateau likely formed because of the ghost plume. Although some scientists also attribute it to the bending of Earth's crust created by the Makran subduction zone off the coasts of Pakistan and Iran. This plume presented itself during seismic studies, when the sound waves that travel through the Earth at different speeds were captured by several stations in Oman. The data revealed the plume was alive under the Salma plateau. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/is-a-rogue-planet-roaming-in-the-solar-system-dwarf-planet-sedna-2076-1752223198472">Scientists in race against time to reach outer world planet roaming in our solar system in 2076</a> &nbsp;<h2>Ghost plume under Oman moved India to where it is today</h2>The research was published in the journal Earth and Planetary Science Letters. Named the Dani plume, Pilai says that the uplift in this region of Oman proves that the plume is active. He says it is the first clear example of an amagmatic "ghost" plume, a name used for plumes that don't trigger volcanic eruption. Most mantle plumes trigger eruptions in the middle of oceanic plates. However, the one in Oman is trapped in continental plates - it can neither rise nor undergo decompression melting because these plates have a thicker crust and upper mantle. Pilai says that just because there are no volcanic eruptions, it doesn't mean there are no plumes under continental plates. There are no volcanic eruptions, but they can still result in changes in the topography of a region. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-detect-more-evidence-of-underground-city-in-egypt-this-time-under-great-sphinx-1752127738821">Claims of underground city under pyramids get a boost as scientists detect secret chambers under Great Sphinx</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/is-an-underwater-volcano-getting-ready-to-erupt-in-andaman-warning-issued-as-earthquakes-rock-thailand-myanmar-and-nicobar-1751628746437">Is an underwater volcano getting ready to erupt in Andaman? Warning issued as dozens of earthquakes rock Thailand, Myanmar and Nicobar</a><h2>Salma Plateau in Oman and its link to India</h2>The Salma Plateau is 40 million years old, which means that the Dani plume also dates back to around the same time. This is the time when a collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates occurred, and Pilia was left wondering if they could be related in some way. The two plates collided somewhere near Oman, after which they moved northward to their current positions. The researchers reconstructed the trajectory of the Indian plate. The results revealed that it changed direction slightly between 40 million and 25 million years ago. Pilai said that the "shear stress produced by the plume was the reason for the change in azimuth [angle] of the Indian plate." Magma plumes have been known to change the direction of tectonic plates, but only now has the movement of the Indian plate been tied to a specific plume.&nbsp; &nbsp;

How did India get to its present location? Could it have been somewhere else if history were different? A study has found that something under Oman changed Indias trajectory 40 million to 25 million years ago. A ghost plume pushed India and changed it forever.    

Scientists have revealed that an underground phenomenon in Oman changed the direction of India millions of years ago. Our country could have ended up in an altogether different place if it weren't for a "ghost" plume discovered under Oman. A magma plume is caught thick portion of Earth's crust and the upper part of the mantle under the Salma Plateau. The age of this plateau and the plume revealed how India landed where it is today. The plume is trapped and cannot trigger volcanic activity. However, a study has found that the pressure created by this plume shifted the trajectory of the Indian tectonic plate after it collided with Eurasia tens of millions of years ago. Oman's Salma Plateau is up to 6,600 feet high. Lead author of the study, Simone Pilia, a geophysicist and assistant professor at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia, told Live Science that this plateau likely formed because of the ghost plume. Although some scientists also attribute it to the bending of Earth's crust created by the Makran subduction zone off the coasts of Pakistan and Iran. This plume presented itself during seismic studies, when the sound waves that travel through the Earth at different speeds were captured by several stations in Oman. The data revealed the plume was alive under the Salma plateau. Also Read: Scientists in race against time to reach outer world planet roaming in our solar system in 2076 Ghost plume under Oman moved India to where it is today The research was published in the journal Earth and Planetary Science Letters. Named the Dani plume, Pilai says that the uplift in this region of Oman proves that the plume is active. He says it is the first clear example of an amagmatic "ghost" plume, a name used for plumes that don't trigger volcanic eruption. Most mantle plumes trigger eruptions in the middle of oceanic plates. However, the one in Oman is trapped in continental plates - it can neither rise nor undergo decompression melting because these plates have a thicker crust and upper mantle. Pilai says that just because there are no volcanic eruptions, it doesn't mean there are no plumes under continental plates. There are no volcanic eruptions, but they can still result in changes in the topography of a region. Also Read: Claims of underground city under pyramids get a boost as scientists detect secret chambers under Great Sphinx Also Read: Is an underwater volcano getting ready to erupt in Andaman? Warning issued as dozens of earthquakes rock Thailand, Myanmar and Nicobar Salma Plateau in Oman and its link to India The Salma Plateau is 40 million years old, which means that the Dani plume also dates back to around the same time. This is the time when a collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates occurred, and Pilia was left wondering if they could be related in some way. The two plates collided somewhere near Oman, after which they moved northward to their current positions. The researchers reconstructed the trajectory of the Indian plate. The results revealed that it changed direction slightly between 40 million and 25 million years ago. Pilai said that the "shear stress produced by the plume was the reason for the change in azimuth [angle] of the Indian plate." Magma plumes have been known to change the direction of tectonic plates, but only now has the movement of the Indian plate been tied to a specific plume.

How did India get to its present location? Could it have been somewhere else if history were different? A study has found that something under Oman changed India's trajectory 40 million to 25 million years ago. A ghost plume pushed India and changed it forever. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Why is India where it is? Because 'ghost' force under Oman pushed it 40 million years ago

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Jul 13) said that negotiations over a Gaza ceasefire were ongoing and expressed hope for progress "over the next week". His statement comes even as Israeli airstrikes the same day killed more than 40 Palestinians, including children in Gaza, and as Qatari-mediated talks remained deadlocked. "Gaza – we are talking, and hopefully we're going to get that straightened out over the next week," Trump told reporters, echoing optimism he had previously voiced on July 4. But on the ground, there seem to be little to no signs of a breakthrough.<h2>Israeli strikes kill children collecting water</h2>As per Gaza's civil defence agency, 43 Palestinians were killed on Sunday alone, including 11 people at a market in Gaza City and eight children at a water distribution point in the Nuseirat refugee camp. Israel, meanwhile, said it was targeting an Islamic Jihad member but admitted that due to a technical error, "the munition fell dozens of metres from the target". The nation also said that "The incident is under review" and reports of casualties were being examined.<h2>Israel says '150 terror targets' struck as truce talks falter</h2>AFP reports that Israel, in a statement, said that its military jets "struck more than 150 terror targets". It also released drone footage showing airstrikes and rising plumes of smoke. Israel's intensifying campaign comes amid growing scrutiny of civilian casualties and escalating humanitarian concerns. Gaza's death toll now exceeds 58,026, most of them civilians, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The UN has called the figures reliable.Watch | Trump tries to calm uproar over Epstein probe<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-tries-to-calm-uproar-over-epstein-probe-1752480889991/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-tries-to-calm-uproar-over-epstein-probe-1752480889991/embed</a>Meanwhile, efforts to negotiate a 60-day ceasefire and hostage deal in Doha hit an impasse over the weekend, with both Israel and Hamas blaming each other for the deadlock. As per AFP, a senior Israeli official accused Hamas of "intransigence", saying, “Hamas remains intransigent, clinging to positions that prevent the mediators from advancing an agreement.” Meanwhile, citing a Palestinian source, AFP reported that Israel was seeking to maintain a military presence in over 40 per cent of Gaza and force Palestinians into the south "in preparation for forcibly displacing them to Egypt or other countries".

"Gaza – we are talking, and hopefully we're going to get that straightened out over the next week," Trump told reporters, echoing optimism he had previously voiced on July 4. But on the ground, there seem to be little to no signs of a breakthrough.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Jul 13) said that negotiations over a Gaza ceasefire were ongoing and expressed hope for progress "over the next week". His statement comes even as Israeli airstrikes the same day killed more than 40 Palestinians, including children in Gaza, and as Qatari-mediated talks remained deadlocked. "Gaza – we are talking, and hopefully we're going to get that straightened out over the next week," Trump told reporters, echoing optimism he had previously voiced on July 4. But on the ground, there seem to be little to no signs of a breakthrough. Israeli strikes kill children collecting water As per Gaza's civil defence agency, 43 Palestinians were killed on Sunday alone, including 11 people at a market in Gaza City and eight children at a water distribution point in the Nuseirat refugee camp. Israel, meanwhile, said it was targeting an Islamic Jihad member but admitted that due to a technical error, "the munition fell dozens of metres from the target". The nation also said that "The incident is under review" and reports of casualties were being examined. Israel says '150 terror targets' struck as truce talks falter AFP reports that Israel, in a statement, said that its military jets "struck more than 150 terror targets". It also released drone footage showing airstrikes and rising plumes of smoke. Israel's intensifying campaign comes amid growing scrutiny of civilian casualties and escalating humanitarian concerns. Gaza's death toll now exceeds 58,026, most of them civilians, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The UN has called the figures reliable. Watch | Trump tries to calm uproar over Epstein probe https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-tries-to-calm-uproar-over-epstein-probe-1752480889991/embed Meanwhile, efforts to negotiate a 60-day ceasefire and hostage deal in Doha hit an impasse over the weekend, with both Israel and Hamas blaming each other for the deadlock. As per AFP, a senior Israeli official accused Hamas of "intransigence", saying, “Hamas remains intransigent, clinging to positions that prevent the mediators from advancing an agreement.” Meanwhile, citing a Palestinian source, AFP reported that Israel was seeking to maintain a military presence in over 40 per cent of Gaza and force Palestinians into the south "in preparation for forcibly displacing them to Egypt or other countries".

"Gaza – we are talking, and hopefully we're going to get that straightened out over the next week," Trump told reporters, echoing optimism he had previously voiced on July 4. But on the ground, there seem to be little to no signs of a breakthrough.

Trump says he'll get Gaza 'STRAIGHTENED OUT' in a week, even as Israeli strikes kill 8 children collecting water

Donald Trump experienced the agony and the ecstasy of football on Sunday as he was booed at the final of the FIFA Club World Cup -- even as he joined in some high-spirited celebrations with champions Chelsea.The US president was front and centre as the winners took to the stage, grinning broadly in his red tie and clapping and jumping with the players as the jubilant Blues lifted the gleaming trophy, which he had presented to captain Reece James.But moments earlier, loud booing could be heard among cheers and applause as Trump walked onto the pitch for the presentation with FIFA president Gianni Infantino -- before the music in the stadium was turned up.Earlier, the Republican billionaire was also applauded as he and First Lady Melania Trump arrived for the match at the MetLife stadium in New Jersey, just outside New York City.But when a jumbotron screen briefly showed Trump saluting to the US national anthem, yet more boos could be heard in the giant stadium, before the camera quickly cut away.The scorn did little to dampen the president's spirits as he handed out trophies to the star players including the Golden Ball for best player to Cole Palmer, followed by handshakes and medals to the defeated Paris Saint-Germain.He later called the crowd "tremendous.""We had a great time," he told reporters as he landed at Joint Base Andrews outside the US capital, Washington after the match.The Republican's appearance at the game also came on the first anniversary of the assassination attempt that he survived at an election rally in Pennsylvania.Trump has made no secret of his desire to use this year's club championship and next year's 2026 World Cup as symbols of the "Golden Age of America" during his second term in the White House.Next year's World Cup, the final of which will be held at the same stadium, will coincide with the 250th anniversary of America's independence.Trump has even set up a White House task force to ensure next year's championship -- hosted jointly with Canada and Mexico -- goes smoothly.<h2>‘He loves it’</h2>Trump has fostered a close relationship with Infantino, who has been a frequent visitor to the White House.The president has kept the Club World Cup trophy next to his desk in the Oval Office since the FIFA president dropped by in March.Infantino, who is no stranger to dealing with hard-nosed world leaders including Russia's Vladimir Putin ahead of the 2018 World Cup, thanked Trump for his support on Saturday.He said Trump had "embraced immediately the importance of the FIFA Club World Cup, and of course of the World Cup next year."Infantino also joked that Trump "certainly loves as well the trophy" -- whose gold-plated curves match the gilded makeover that the president has given the Oval Office.But Trump's fondness of football, or soccer as he would say, is also personal.The president's 19-year-old son Barron is a fan, as Infantino pointed out in a press conference at FIFA's new office in Trump Tower in New York on Saturday.Asked if Trump liked the game, Infantino replied: "Well I think he does. In his first term as president of the United States, there was a soccer goal in the garden of the White House."He then explained to me that his son loved football, and that he loved the game. And of course when you are a parent, you love what your children love, so I think that he loves it."As a boarding school student at the New York Military Academy, Trump himself also reportedly played the game for a season.<h2>‘Go home’</h2>But in typical form, Trump has also mixed political controversy with his football fandom.Hosting Italian side Juventus in the Oval Office in June, he delivered a diatribe on transgender people in sports before asking the players: "Could a woman make your team, fellas?"Most of the players looked bemused before Juventus general manager Damien Comolli replied: "We have a very good women's team.""He's being very diplomatic," said Trump.Trump's hardline immigration crackdown -- part of his "America First" policy – has meanwhile sparked fears that football fans will be discouraged from coming to the United States for the 2026 World Cup.In May, Vice President JD Vance said that fans would be "welcome to come... but when the time is up, they will have to go home."Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

"We had a great time," he told reporters as he landed at Joint Base Andrews outside the US capital Washington after the match.

Donald Trump experienced the agony and the ecstasy of football on Sunday as he was booed at the final of the FIFA Club World Cup -- even as he joined in some high-spirited celebrations with champions Chelsea. The US president was front and centre as the winners took to the stage, grinning broadly in his red tie and clapping and jumping with the players as the jubilant Blues lifted the gleaming trophy, which he had presented to captain Reece James. But moments earlier, loud booing could be heard among cheers and applause as Trump walked onto the pitch for the presentation with FIFA president Gianni Infantino -- before the music in the stadium was turned up. Earlier, the Republican billionaire was also applauded as he and First Lady Melania Trump arrived for the match at the MetLife stadium in New Jersey, just outside New York City. But when a jumbotron screen briefly showed Trump saluting to the US national anthem, yet more boos could be heard in the giant stadium, before the camera quickly cut away. The scorn did little to dampen the president's spirits as he handed out trophies to the star players including the Golden Ball for best player to Cole Palmer, followed by handshakes and medals to the defeated Paris Saint-Germain. He later called the crowd "tremendous." "We had a great time," he told reporters as he landed at Joint Base Andrews outside the US capital, Washington after the match. The Republican's appearance at the game also came on the first anniversary of the assassination attempt that he survived at an election rally in Pennsylvania. Trump has made no secret of his desire to use this year's club championship and next year's 2026 World Cup as symbols of the "Golden Age of America" during his second term in the White House. Next year's World Cup, the final of which will be held at the same stadium, will coincide with the 250th anniversary of America's independence. Trump has even set up a White House task force to ensure next year's championship -- hosted jointly with Canada and Mexico -- goes smoothly. ‘He loves it’ Trump has fostered a close relationship with Infantino, who has been a frequent visitor to the White House. The president has kept the Club World Cup trophy next to his desk in the Oval Office since the FIFA president dropped by in March. Infantino, who is no stranger to dealing with hard-nosed world leaders including Russia's Vladimir Putin ahead of the 2018 World Cup, thanked Trump for his support on Saturday. He said Trump had "embraced immediately the importance of the FIFA Club World Cup, and of course of the World Cup next year." Infantino also joked that Trump "certainly loves as well the trophy" -- whose gold-plated curves match the gilded makeover that the president has given the Oval Office. But Trump's fondness of football, or soccer as he would say, is also personal. The president's 19-year-old son Barron is a fan, as Infantino pointed out in a press conference at FIFA's new office in Trump Tower in New York on Saturday. Asked if Trump liked the game, Infantino replied: "Well I think he does. In his first term as president of the United States, there was a soccer goal in the garden of the White House. "He then explained to me that his son loved football, and that he loved the game. And of course when you are a parent, you love what your children love, so I think that he loves it." As a boarding school student at the New York Military Academy, Trump himself also reportedly played the game for a season. ‘Go home’ But in typical form, Trump has also mixed political controversy with his football fandom. Hosting Italian side Juventus in the Oval Office in June, he delivered a diatribe on transgender people in sports before asking the players: "Could a woman make your team, fellas?" Most of the players looked bemused before Juventus general manager Damien Comolli replied: "We have a very good women's team." "He's being very diplomatic," said Trump. Trump's hardline immigration crackdown -- part of his "America First" policy – has meanwhile sparked fears that football fans will be discouraged from coming to the United States for the 2026 World Cup. In May, Vice President JD Vance said that fans would be "welcome to come... but when the time is up, they will have to go home." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

"We had a great time," he told reporters as he landed at Joint Base Andrews outside the US capital Washington after the match.

Why Donald Trump was booed at the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey?

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Jul 13) said Washington would send Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine to help the war-torn nation fight off Russian invasion. The announcement comes after days of uncertainty and as Trump's relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin soured. Just two weeks ago, the US publicly stated that it would pause some arms deliveries to Kyiv. This comes as bipartisan momentum builds in the US Senate for sweeping new sanctions, with reports suggesting that senators were on the path to arming Trump with a "sledgehammer" bill to use against Moscow.<h2>Patriot missiles for Ukraine; Trump's disappointment for Putin</h2>Talking to reporters, Trump said the US "will send them Patriots, which they desperately need," adding that Ukraine would "pay 100 per cent" for the weapons under a new NATO-coordinated arrangement. However, the POTUS did not specify how many missiles would be sent to Ukraine. "I haven't agreed on the number yet, but they're going to have some because they do need protection," he told reporters as he once again repeated that he was "disappointed" with the Russian leader. "Putin really surprised a lot of people. He talks nice and then he bombs everybody in the evening," said the disgruntled US president.<h2>NATO to foot the bill?</h2>Trump said the weapons shipment would be part of a new deal where NATO would pay Washington for some of the advanced military aid it sends to Ukraine. "We basically are going to send them various pieces of very sophisticated military, and they're going to pay us 100 per cent for them," Trump said.&nbsp;The announcement came ahead of a scheduled Monday meeting between Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, where the US president said he would make a "major statement... on Russia."<h2>US Congress's "sledgehammer" gift to Trump could affect India. Here's how</h2>Meanwhile, US lawmakers have unveiled a bipartisan sanctions bill that would arm Trump with sweeping authority to hit Russia and its trade partners with harsh economic penalties. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who introduced the bill alongside Democrat Richard Blumenthal, said it would serve as a "sledgehammer" to break Putin's war economy. It would allow Trump "to go after Putin's economy, and all those countries who prop up the Putin war machine," Graham told CBS News. He revealed that "This congressional package... would give President Trump the ability to impose 500% tariffs on any country that helps Russia". This includes economies that purchase Russian goods, like India, China or Brazil.Appearing to back the bill, Trump, in a conversation with NBC, said, "It's a bill that the Senate is passing that very respectfully lets the president do whatever he wants, as you know," he said, adding "In other words, it's at my option if I want to use it. They're going to pass a very major and very biting sanctions bill, but it’s up to the president as to whether or not he wants to exercise it."

Talking to reporters, Trump said the US "will send them Patriots, which they desperately need," adding that Ukraine would "pay 100 per cent" for the weapons under a new NATO-coordinated arrangement.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Jul 13) said Washington would send Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine to help the war-torn nation fight off Russian invasion. The announcement comes after days of uncertainty and as Trump's relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin soured. Just two weeks ago, the US publicly stated that it would pause some arms deliveries to Kyiv. This comes as bipartisan momentum builds in the US Senate for sweeping new sanctions, with reports suggesting that senators were on the path to arming Trump with a "sledgehammer" bill to use against Moscow. Patriot missiles for Ukraine; Trump's disappointment for Putin Talking to reporters, Trump said the US "will send them Patriots, which they desperately need," adding that Ukraine would "pay 100 per cent" for the weapons under a new NATO-coordinated arrangement. However, the POTUS did not specify how many missiles would be sent to Ukraine. "I haven't agreed on the number yet, but they're going to have some because they do need protection," he told reporters as he once again repeated that he was "disappointed" with the Russian leader. "Putin really surprised a lot of people. He talks nice and then he bombs everybody in the evening," said the disgruntled US president. NATO to foot the bill? Trump said the weapons shipment would be part of a new deal where NATO would pay Washington for some of the advanced military aid it sends to Ukraine. "We basically are going to send them various pieces of very sophisticated military, and they're going to pay us 100 per cent for them," Trump said. The announcement came ahead of a scheduled Monday meeting between Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, where the US president said he would make a "major statement... on Russia." US Congress's "sledgehammer" gift to Trump could affect India. Here's how Meanwhile, US lawmakers have unveiled a bipartisan sanctions bill that would arm Trump with sweeping authority to hit Russia and its trade partners with harsh economic penalties. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who introduced the bill alongside Democrat Richard Blumenthal, said it would serve as a "sledgehammer" to break Putin's war economy. It would allow Trump "to go after Putin's economy, and all those countries who prop up the Putin war machine," Graham told CBS News. He revealed that "This congressional package... would give President Trump the ability to impose 500% tariffs on any country that helps Russia". This includes economies that purchase Russian goods, like India, China or Brazil. Appearing to back the bill, Trump, in a conversation with NBC, said, "It's a bill that the Senate is passing that very respectfully lets the president do whatever he wants, as you know," he said, adding "In other words, it's at my option if I want to use it. They're going to pass a very major and very biting sanctions bill, but it’s up to the president as to whether or not he wants to exercise it."

Talking to reporters, Trump said the US "will send them Patriots, which they desperately need," adding that Ukraine would "pay 100 per cent" for the weapons under a new NATO-coordinated arrangement.

Trump says US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, as senators ready to hand him 'SLEDGEHAMMER' against Russia

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) regarding the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. The AI 171 crash in which 260 people were killed, including the medical students of the college where the plane crashed. The preliminary report, around 15 pages, was released a month after the deadly crash. The report has revealed details around all the important aspects of the crash.&nbsp;The report used various technical terminologies: EAFR, RAM, RUN, and CUTOFF. Let's understand the meaning of these terms.&nbsp;EAFR (Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorder): The report said that the aircraft had two EAFR's - which combine traditional “black box” functions into single units recording both flight data and cockpit voice communications.&nbsp;RUN vs CUTOFF: The report said that both moved from “RUN” to “CUTOFF” within one second of the takeoff. Investigators still don’t know what caused this movement.&nbsp;RAM Air Turbine (RAT): When both the engines of the aircraft fail, this emergency windmill starts automatically to provide backup electrical and hydraulic power.&nbsp;V1, Vr, and V2 speeds: &nbsp;Critical take-off velocities that determine aircraft capabilities. V1 (153 knots) is the decision speed beyond which takeoff must continue; Vr (155 knots) is the rotation speed for liftoff; V2 (162 knots) is the safe climbing speed.&nbsp;Pilot's fault or 'chip malfunction'?&nbsp;Talking to the news agency Reuters, former pilot and senior lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University, Marco Chan, said it could be the result of a chip malfunction rather than human error. He points to a previously issued service bulletin from the engine manufacturer advising maintenance of a flawed chip to prevent signal loss.&nbsp;“I believe the FAA has - together with GE, General Electric, the engine manufacturer - has issued a service bulletin, i.e. I believe it was about 11,000 cycles, they will have to replace the chip. And if it is not replaced or maintenance isn't done correctly, it could lead to intermittent loss of signal. Once you have a loss of signal, the fuel isn’t commanded, i.e. in the CUTOFF position, then there's no fuel going to the engine," Chan said, Reuters reported. &nbsp;

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) regarding the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. The report used various technical terminologies: EAFR, RAM, RUN, and CUTOFF. Let us understand the meaning of these terms.



The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) regarding the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. The AI 171 crash in which 260 people were killed, including the medical students of the college where the plane crashed. The preliminary report, around 15 pages, was released a month after the deadly crash. The report has revealed details around all the important aspects of the crash. The report used various technical terminologies: EAFR, RAM, RUN, and CUTOFF. Let's understand the meaning of these terms. EAFR (Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorder): The report said that the aircraft had two EAFR's - which combine traditional “black box” functions into single units recording both flight data and cockpit voice communications. RUN vs CUTOFF: The report said that both moved from “RUN” to “CUTOFF” within one second of the takeoff. Investigators still don’t know what caused this movement. RAM Air Turbine (RAT): When both the engines of the aircraft fail, this emergency windmill starts automatically to provide backup electrical and hydraulic power. V1, Vr, and V2 speeds: Critical take-off velocities that determine aircraft capabilities. V1 (153 knots) is the decision speed beyond which takeoff must continue; Vr (155 knots) is the rotation speed for liftoff; V2 (162 knots) is the safe climbing speed. Pilot's fault or 'chip malfunction'? Talking to the news agency Reuters, former pilot and senior lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University, Marco Chan, said it could be the result of a chip malfunction rather than human error. He points to a previously issued service bulletin from the engine manufacturer advising maintenance of a flawed chip to prevent signal loss. “I believe the FAA has - together with GE, General Electric, the engine manufacturer - has issued a service bulletin, i.e. I believe it was about 11,000 cycles, they will have to replace the chip. And if it is not replaced or maintenance isn't done correctly, it could lead to intermittent loss of signal. Once you have a loss of signal, the fuel isn’t commanded, i.e. in the CUTOFF position, then there's no fuel going to the engine," Chan said, Reuters reported.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) regarding the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. The report used various technical terminologies: EAFR, RAM, RUN, and CUTOFF. Let's understand the meaning of these terms.&nbsp;

EAFR, RAM, RUN vs CUTOFF: What's the meaning of terms used in Air India crash report? Know here

A Pakistani man, who was travelling from Lahore to Karachi, was mistakenly flown to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He was travelling on a private airline and was not carrying a passport or visa. Later on, he issued a legal notice against the carrier. The man named Shahzain sent a legal notice to the private airline, accusing it of negligence and seeking compensation for the ordeal, ARY News reported.&nbsp;Shahzain said he boarded the wrong plane after the crew checked his ticket. “Two planes were parked at the domestic terminal gate, and I was unaware of the mistake until it was too late,” he said. He said no crew member informed him about the mistake he made.&nbsp;He only realised something was amiss two hours into the flight. “I questioned why the plane had not yet reached Karachi. This caused panic among the crew, who then blamed me for the mistake,” he said. The crew later told him that it would take two to three days to arrange his return.&nbsp;“I was told that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) would conduct an inquiry, to which I assured [them of] my cooperation,” he was quoted by ARY News as saying.&nbsp;He demanded reimbursement for the unexpected travel costs and compensation for the distress caused by the legal notice. He claimed that the airline is responsible for failing to verify his documentation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The man named Shahzain sent a legal notice to the private airline, accusing it of negligence and seeking compensation for the ordeal, ARY News reported.

A Pakistani man, who was travelling from Lahore to Karachi, was mistakenly flown to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He was travelling on a private airline and was not carrying a passport or visa. Later on, he issued a legal notice against the carrier. The man named Shahzain sent a legal notice to the private airline, accusing it of negligence and seeking compensation for the ordeal, ARY News reported. Shahzain said he boarded the wrong plane after the crew checked his ticket. “Two planes were parked at the domestic terminal gate, and I was unaware of the mistake until it was too late,” he said. He said no crew member informed him about the mistake he made. He only realised something was amiss two hours into the flight. “I questioned why the plane had not yet reached Karachi. This caused panic among the crew, who then blamed me for the mistake,” he said. The crew later told him that it would take two to three days to arrange his return. “I was told that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) would conduct an inquiry, to which I assured [them of] my cooperation,” he was quoted by ARY News as saying. He demanded reimbursement for the unexpected travel costs and compensation for the distress caused by the legal notice. He claimed that the airline is responsible for failing to verify his documentation.

The man named Shahzain sent a legal notice to the private airline, accusing it of negligence and seeking compensation for the ordeal, ARY News reported.

This Pakistani man boards wrong flight in Lahore then lands in Saudi Arabia, WITHOUT passport. Here's what happened next

Taliban has a peaceful message for America - in a video featuring hostages. A video was shared online by a few Taliban-linked accounts in an effort to promote tourism in Afghanistan - ruled by the Islamic extremists. The video was aimed at rebranding Afghanistan as a peaceful, tourist-friendly place. But the only twist is, the makers use dark humour to do so. The viral 50-second clip was created by Yosaf Aryubi, founder of Raza Afghanistan, a tour agency that offers travel packages to international visitors, according to The Independent. It starts with a scene mimicking a hostage situation. It showed three men kneeling with black bags on their hands and faces covered with them, while three men stood behind with guns. &nbsp;“We have one message for America,” one of them said. Then suddenly, he removes the black bag from one of the "hostages" and the man smiles and says, “Welcome to Afghanistan,” while showing his thumb to the camera.&nbsp;The video came amid persistent warnings from the US government, which strongly advises its citizens against travelling to the country.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">شاهد الرسالة القوية التي وجّهها شباب أفغانستان إلى الولايات المتحدة!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D8%A3%D9%81%D8%BA%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%86_%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#أفغانستان_بالعربي</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%BA%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%86?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#افغانستان</a> <a href="https://t.co/W3LrrNJy88">pic.twitter.com/W3LrrNJy88</a>&mdash; أفغانستان بالعربي (@afghanarabc) <a href="https://twitter.com/afghanarabc/status/1941486419668762740?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The video further showed a montage of armed men smiling, giving peace signs to the camera. In one shot, the camera zooms in on a rifle labelled “Property of US Government” as a man chuckles, noting, “It's not even on safety." The video also showed foreigners enjoying a lavish Afghan meal. A parrot perches on a diner's head, a flower is tucked into a gun barrel, and the stunning Afghan countryside is seen on full display in the video.&nbsp;Why the video?&nbsp;The makers, Yosaf, grew up in the US and keep travelling to Kabul and California. He told The Independent that the video was meant to challenge the Western perception of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. “It mocks how most of the West sees Afghanistan and then shows a bit of the reality that our guests experience,” he told the news agency.&nbsp;

 The viral 50-second clip was created by Yosaf Aryubi, founder of Raza Afghanistan, a tour agency that offers travel packages to international visitors, according to The Independent. It starts with a scene mimicking a hostage situation.

Taliban has a peaceful message for America - in a video featuring hostages. A video was shared online by a few Taliban-linked accounts in an effort to promote tourism in Afghanistan - ruled by the Islamic extremists. The video was aimed at rebranding Afghanistan as a peaceful, tourist-friendly place. But the only twist is, the makers use dark humour to do so. The viral 50-second clip was created by Yosaf Aryubi, founder of Raza Afghanistan, a tour agency that offers travel packages to international visitors, according to The Independent. It starts with a scene mimicking a hostage situation. It showed three men kneeling with black bags on their hands and faces covered with them, while three men stood behind with guns. “We have one message for America,” one of them said. Then suddenly, he removes the black bag from one of the "hostages" and the man smiles and says, “Welcome to Afghanistan,” while showing his thumb to the camera. The video came amid persistent warnings from the US government, which strongly advises its citizens against travelling to the country.

&nbsp;The viral 50-second clip was created by Yosaf Aryubi, founder of Raza Afghanistan, a tour agency that offers travel packages to international visitors, according to The Independent. It starts with a scene mimicking a hostage situation.

'We have one message for America': Taliban 'welcomes' US tourists - in video featuring hostages. YES, you read it right

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. The major revelation in the probe was that the fuel to both engines of the aircraft was in CUTOFF mode just seconds after the takeoff. Moreover, the voice cockpit voice recording revealed that one of the pilots noticed it and asked the co-pilot, “Why did you cut off?” The other pilot responded that he did not do so. According to aviation experts, the fuel switch cannot be accidentally moved. But if moved, the effect would be immediate, cutting off engine power.&nbsp;This made everyone wonder about the mystery behind the incident. Talking to the news agency Reuters, former pilot and senior lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University, Marco Chan, said it could be the result of a chip malfunction rather than human error. He points to a previously issued service bulletin from the engine manufacturer advising maintenance of a flawed chip to prevent signal loss.&nbsp;“I believe the FAA has - together with GE, General Electric, the engine manufacturer - has issued a service bulletin, i.e. I believe it was about 11,000 cycles, they will have to replace the chip. And if it is not replaced or maintenance isn't done correctly, it could lead to intermittent loss of signal. Once you have a loss of signal, the fuel isn’t commanded, i.e. in the CUTOFF position, then there's no fuel going to the engine," Chan said, Reuters reported.He said that it would be a challenge for pilots in the aircraft to accidentally move the switches to the CUTOFF mode.&nbsp;“You have to physically sort of - not pull the pin - but if you have to pull the toggle out, then it can move to a different position. So, you do have to do it on purpose, not accidentally knocking it to the wrong position. Very rarely that can happen, or close to zero," he added.&nbsp;Pilots' body is not happy with the report&nbsp;Hours after the probe revelation, the Pilots’ Association of India alleged that the investigation is being done presuming that the pilots were at fault. The association claimed that “suitably qualified personnel are not taken on board" for the probe into the crash.&nbsp;The association released a statement in which it said, “We feel that the investigation is being driven in a direction presuming the guilt of pilots and we strongly object to this line of thought."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marco Chan said it could be the result of a chip malfunction rather than human error. He points to a previously issued service bulletin from the engine manufacturer advising maintenance of a flawed chip to prevent signal loss.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. The major revelation in the probe was that the fuel to both engines of the aircraft was in CUTOFF mode just seconds after the takeoff. Moreover, the voice cockpit voice recording revealed that one of the pilots noticed it and asked the co-pilot, “Why did you cut off?” The other pilot responded that he did not do so. According to aviation experts, the fuel switch cannot be accidentally moved. But if moved, the effect would be immediate, cutting off engine power. This made everyone wonder about the mystery behind the incident. Talking to the news agency Reuters, former pilot and senior lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University, Marco Chan, said it could be the result of a chip malfunction rather than human error. He points to a previously issued service bulletin from the engine manufacturer advising maintenance of a flawed chip to prevent signal loss. “I believe the FAA has - together with GE, General Electric, the engine manufacturer - has issued a service bulletin, i.e. I believe it was about 11,000 cycles, they will have to replace the chip. And if it is not replaced or maintenance isn't done correctly, it could lead to intermittent loss of signal. Once you have a loss of signal, the fuel isn’t commanded, i.e. in the CUTOFF position, then there's no fuel going to the engine," Chan said, Reuters reported. He said that it would be a challenge for pilots in the aircraft to accidentally move the switches to the CUTOFF mode. “You have to physically sort of - not pull the pin - but if you have to pull the toggle out, then it can move to a different position. So, you do have to do it on purpose, not accidentally knocking it to the wrong position. Very rarely that can happen, or close to zero," he added. Pilots' body is not happy with the report Hours after the probe revelation, the Pilots’ Association of India alleged that the investigation is being done presuming that the pilots were at fault. The association claimed that “suitably qualified personnel are not taken on board" for the probe into the crash. The association released a statement in which it said, “We feel that the investigation is being driven in a direction presuming the guilt of pilots and we strongly object to this line of thought."

Marco Chan said it could be the result of a chip malfunction rather than human error. He points to a previously issued service bulletin from the engine manufacturer advising maintenance of a flawed chip to prevent signal loss.

Pilot's fault or 'chip malfunction'? What's the real reason behind Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad? Here's what we know

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Jul 12) publicly scolded his most loyal supporters for attacking his administration over its handling of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — a case that has long fuelled conspiracy theories across the American far-right. In a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform, Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, amid fierce backlash from MAGA influencers over the Justice Department's announcement last week that it had found no 'client list' or evidence of blackmail in its Epstein probe. The report also concluded, once again, that Epstein died by suicide in a New York prison in 2019.<h2>What's going on with my 'boys' and 'gals'</h2>Taking to Truth Social, Trump questioned, "What's going on with my 'boys' and, in some cases, 'gals?'." Defending Bondi, he added, "They're all going after Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is doing a FANTASTIC JOB!""We're on one Team, MAGA, and I don't like what's happening," Trump wrote using the acronym his 'Make America Great Again' movement. "We have a PERFECT Administration, THE TALK OF THE WORLD, and 'selfish people' are trying to hurt it, all over a guy who never dies, Jeffrey Epstein," he added.<h2>Far-right erupts after DOJ closes Epstein probe</h2>The statement came after prominent right-wing influencers, including Alex Jones and Laura Loomer, tore into the Trump administration's top legal officials for what they described as a cover-up. Loomer called for Bondi to be fired, labelling her "an embarrassment". Meanwhile, Jones fumed: "Next the DOJ will say ‘Actually, Jeffrey Epstein never even existed’," adding, "This is over the top sickening."Dan Bongino, a powerful pro-Trump media figure and former Secret Service agent, was reportedly so enraged by the DOJ's statement that he threatened to resign from his role as FBI deputy director — a post to which Trump appointed him earlier this year.But Trump pushed back against his own base, and said, "For years, it's Epstein, over and over again...Let's...not waste Time and Energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about." Urging his MAGA movement to focus on "the Rigged and Stolen Election of 2020," he said "instead of spending month after month looking at nothing but the same old, Radical Left inspired Documents on Jeffrey Epstein. LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB — SHE'S GREAT!"Trump also claimed the renewed focus on Epstein — who was previously photographed with him at parties in the 1990s — was a hoax pushed by Democrats for political gain. While Trump has denied any wrongdoing or links to Epstein’s alleged network of elite abusers, conspiracy theorists have long accused the government of covering up Epstein’s ties to powerful figures, including politicians, royalty, and CEOs.

In a lengthy post on Truth Social Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, amid fierce backlash from MAGA influencers over the Justice Department's announcement last week that it had found no 'client list' or evidence of blackmail in its Epstein probe

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Jul 12) publicly scolded his most loyal supporters for attacking his administration over its handling of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — a case that has long fuelled conspiracy theories across the American far-right. In a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform, Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, amid fierce backlash from MAGA influencers over the Justice Department's announcement last week that it had found no 'client list' or evidence of blackmail in its Epstein probe. The report also concluded, once again, that Epstein died by suicide in a New York prison in 2019. What's going on with my 'boys' and 'gals' Taking to Truth Social, Trump questioned, "What's going on with my 'boys' and, in some cases, 'gals?'." Defending Bondi, he added, "They're all going after Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is doing a FANTASTIC JOB!" "We're on one Team, MAGA, and I don't like what's happening," Trump wrote using the acronym his 'Make America Great Again' movement. "We have a PERFECT Administration, THE TALK OF THE WORLD, and 'selfish people' are trying to hurt it, all over a guy who never dies, Jeffrey Epstein," he added. Far-right erupts after DOJ closes Epstein probe The statement came after prominent right-wing influencers, including Alex Jones and Laura Loomer, tore into the Trump administration's top legal officials for what they described as a cover-up. Loomer called for Bondi to be fired, labelling her "an embarrassment". Meanwhile, Jones fumed: "Next the DOJ will say ‘Actually, Jeffrey Epstein never even existed’," adding, "This is over the top sickening." Dan Bongino, a powerful pro-Trump media figure and former Secret Service agent, was reportedly so enraged by the DOJ's statement that he threatened to resign from his role as FBI deputy director — a post to which Trump appointed him earlier this year. But Trump pushed back against his own base, and said, "For years, it's Epstein, over and over again...Let's...not waste Time and Energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about." Urging his MAGA movement to focus on "the Rigged and Stolen Election of 2020," he said "instead of spending month after month looking at nothing but the same old, Radical Left inspired Documents on Jeffrey Epstein. LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB — SHE'S GREAT!" Trump also claimed the renewed focus on Epstein — who was previously photographed with him at parties in the 1990s — was a hoax pushed by Democrats for political gain. While Trump has denied any wrongdoing or links to Epstein’s alleged network of elite abusers, conspiracy theorists have long accused the government of covering up Epstein’s ties to powerful figures, including politicians, royalty, and CEOs.

In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, amid fierce backlash from MAGA influencers over the Justice Department's announcement last week that it had found no 'client list' or evidence of blackmail in its Epstein probe

Trump scolds MAGA base over Epstein files outrage: 'LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB — SHE'S GREAT!'

A strange cloud covered the skies of Maryland amidst severe thunderstorms. Dramatic footage of the cloud went viral on social media. The video captured on Wednesday showed a dark, low shelf cloud moving through the area. Notably, Maryland is currently in the grips of bad weather, with warnings issued for flash floods, thunderstorms and tornadoes. The tube-like cloud was spread over several kilometres and was eerily placed right above the houses. People on social media called it an ominous cloud and a doomsday cloud, fearing its sudden appearance. However, it wasn't a divine object but simply a shelf cloud that is common in some areas during thunderstorms. Meteorologists have confirmed that what people saw in Maryland was a shelf cloud. It forms along the leading edge of a thunderstorm's gust front.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Ominous clouds seen in Maryland. Do all these storms seem natural? <a href="https://t.co/yiRDP1HBRQ">pic.twitter.com/yiRDP1HBRQ</a>&mdash; TaraBull (@TaraBull808) <a href="https://twitter.com/TaraBull808/status/1943137703987679741?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Tornado warnings and thunderstorms in Maryland</h2>A shelf cloud is formed when the cool air from the thunderstorm moves downwards, pushing out and lifting the warmer, moist air. The air that rises condenses, and makes the cloud appear like a shelf. Weather warnings have been issued not just for Maryland, but also Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In Maryland, a tornado warning also took effect until the end of the day. Amidst severe stormy conditions, people in the state termed the shelf cloud a sign of "doomsday in Maryland." People were scared to see the tube-like cloud hover over an apartment complex. Shelf clouds are extremely low and sometimes are mistaken for a funnel cloud because of its location above ground. Videos of the shelf cloud in Maryland showed the entire area shrouded by darkness. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/portugal-tsunami-waves-roll-clouds-beach-heatwave-1751367271740">150km-long feature in Portugal appeared to be tsunami waves. It turned out to be...</a>&nbsp;<h2>Roll clouds in Portugal</h2>Recently, another scary-looking cloud left people on the beaches of Portugal speechless. Europe is witnessing an extremely hot summer. On June 29, beachgoers were left stunned by roll clouds that appeared to be massive tsunami waves. &nbsp;The clouds are formed when air masses of different temperatures mingle with each other. Photos and videos of the roll cloud went viral on social media. Eyewitnesses described the scene on the beaches of northern and central Portugal as dark. One person said that the roll cloud was 150km long and stretched from Figueira da Foz all the way up to Vila do Conde. Experts say roll clouds appear in some places when it gets extremely hot.&nbsp;

Tube cloud in Maryland: A shelf cloud that appeared like a long tube was seen in Maryland. The cloud hung extremely low, creating panic among people. The state is under thunderstorm and tornado warnings. People were quick to term it a doomsday cloud.

A strange cloud covered the skies of Maryland amidst severe thunderstorms. Dramatic footage of the cloud went viral on social media. The video captured on Wednesday showed a dark, low shelf cloud moving through the area. Notably, Maryland is currently in the grips of bad weather, with warnings issued for flash floods, thunderstorms and tornadoes. The tube-like cloud was spread over several kilometres and was eerily placed right above the houses. People on social media called it an ominous cloud and a doomsday cloud, fearing its sudden appearance. However, it wasn't a divine object but simply a shelf cloud that is common in some areas during thunderstorms. Meteorologists have confirmed that what people saw in Maryland was a shelf cloud. It forms along the leading edge of a thunderstorm's gust front.

Tube cloud in Maryland: A shelf cloud that appeared like a long tube was seen in Maryland. The cloud hung extremely low, creating panic among people. The state is under thunderstorm and tornado warnings. People were quick to term it a “doomsday cloud."

'Doomsday cloud' seen in Maryland triggers panic amid storm and tornado watch

The July Full Moon is over, but there are several more cosmic events awaiting stargazers. You can catch three meteor showers this month, whether you are in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere. Alpha Capricornids, Perseids meteor shower and Southern Delta Aquariids will be visible in the night sky at different times in July. The meteor showers will peak on a few dates, which will range between July and August. Some of these originate from well-known comets. Here is when to watch the meteor showers.&nbsp;<h2>Alpha Capricornids meteor shower</h2>The Alpha Capricornids, a modest meteor shower, will begin on July 12. It originates in the constellation Capricorn. The frequency of the falling meteors is less, although the shower itself is quite bright. This meteor shower will peak on the nights of July 29 to 30. The Alpha Capricornids are remnants of the short-period comet 169/NEAT. Not a lot of meteors are visible even at their peak, but still, for stargazers, this is an opportunity to catch a cosmic spectacle that dates back millions of years. Each hour, only about five meteors can be seen at the peak of the shower. However, the brightness of the meteor will surprise you. Ideally, to see a meteor shower, one needs to be in a place with minimal light pollution. However, the Alpha Capricornids are very bright and can be seen in places with light pollution. The Moon's waxing crescent phase during its peak will create the best conditions to see the meteor shower. The best time to see the Alpha Capricornids is after 10 pm. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/unusually-large-orange-full-moon-greets-earthlings-why-was-the-moon-orange-1752290985842">Unusually large orange full moon greets Earthlings. Why was the moon orange?</a>&nbsp;<h2>Perseids Meteor Shower</h2>The Perseids Meteor Shower is a very well-known meteor shower and the star of the summer season. The meteors will start becoming visible in mid-July and will continue well into August. The Perseids meteor shower will peak from August 12 to 13. The shower originates from Comet Swift-Tuttle, which takes a whopping 133 years to complete one orbit of the Sun. It generates a high number of meteors per hour that can be easily seen at its peak. Perseids produce 5-75 meteors every hour. However, it is best viewed under dark conditions and in places with minimal light pollution. The meteor shower will continue throughout August. This year, its peak will coincide with a waxing gibbous Moon, making the conditions to view them unsuitable. The best time to watch the Perseids will be after midnight.<h2>Southern Delta Aquariids</h2>The Southern Delta Aquariids will also grace the night sky in the second half of July. The first appearance will be around July 18. The Southern Delta Aquariids are remnants of the short-period comet 96P/Macholz. The meteor shower will reach its peak on July 29 and 30. The Southern Delta Aquariids originate in the constellation Aquarius. The number of meteors produced per hour isn't a lot, with only 25-30 visible. But, it produced a lot many meteors in 1977 and 2003. So, it can surprise you once again. These meteors are different from others because they leave a trail behind, making them a fascinating cosmic wonder. The viewing conditions would be ideal because of the waxing crescent Moon that will set early.&nbsp;

Meteor showers in July: Three meteor showers will be visible in the night sky in July. Stargazers have the perfect opportunity to look at the meteors raining down from the sky. These are remnants of comets that are orbiting the sun.

The July Full Moon is over, but there are several more cosmic events awaiting stargazers. You can catch three meteor showers this month, whether you are in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere. Alpha Capricornids, Perseids meteor shower and Southern Delta Aquariids will be visible in the night sky at different times in July. The meteor showers will peak on a few dates, which will range between July and August. Some of these originate from well-known comets. Here is when to watch the meteor showers. Alpha Capricornids meteor shower The Alpha Capricornids, a modest meteor shower, will begin on July 12. It originates in the constellation Capricorn. The frequency of the falling meteors is less, although the shower itself is quite bright. This meteor shower will peak on the nights of July 29 to 30. The Alpha Capricornids are remnants of the short-period comet 169/NEAT. Not a lot of meteors are visible even at their peak, but still, for stargazers, this is an opportunity to catch a cosmic spectacle that dates back millions of years. Each hour, only about five meteors can be seen at the peak of the shower. However, the brightness of the meteor will surprise you. Ideally, to see a meteor shower, one needs to be in a place with minimal light pollution. However, the Alpha Capricornids are very bright and can be seen in places with light pollution. The Moon's waxing crescent phase during its peak will create the best conditions to see the meteor shower. The best time to see the Alpha Capricornids is after 10 pm. Also Read: Unusually large orange full moon greets Earthlings. Why was the moon orange? Perseids Meteor Shower The Perseids Meteor Shower is a very well-known meteor shower and the star of the summer season. The meteors will start becoming visible in mid-July and will continue well into August. The Perseids meteor shower will peak from August 12 to 13. The shower originates from Comet Swift-Tuttle, which takes a whopping 133 years to complete one orbit of the Sun. It generates a high number of meteors per hour that can be easily seen at its peak. Perseids produce 5-75 meteors every hour. However, it is best viewed under dark conditions and in places with minimal light pollution. The meteor shower will continue throughout August. This year, its peak will coincide with a waxing gibbous Moon, making the conditions to view them unsuitable. The best time to watch the Perseids will be after midnight. Southern Delta Aquariids The Southern Delta Aquariids will also grace the night sky in the second half of July. The first appearance will be around July 18. The Southern Delta Aquariids are remnants of the short-period comet 96P/Macholz. The meteor shower will reach its peak on July 29 and 30. The Southern Delta Aquariids originate in the constellation Aquarius. The number of meteors produced per hour isn't a lot, with only 25-30 visible. But, it produced a lot many meteors in 1977 and 2003. So, it can surprise you once again. These meteors are different from others because they leave a trail behind, making them a fascinating cosmic wonder. The viewing conditions would be ideal because of the waxing crescent Moon that will set early.

Meteor showers in July: Three meteor showers will be visible in the night sky in July. Stargazers have the perfect opportunity to look at the meteors raining down from the sky. These are remnants of comets that are orbiting the sun.

Stargazing in July: Watch three meteor showers, including one that originates from comet with 133-year orbit cycle

After the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, multiple questions have been raised around the tragic incident. The probe report said that the fuel to both engines of the aircraft was in CUTOFF mode just seconds after the takeoff. The voice cockpit voice recording revealed that one of the pilots noticed it and asked the co-pilot, “Why did you cut off?” The other pilot responded that he did not do so. &nbsp;&nbsp;As per the Aviation experts, the fuel switch can not be accidentally moved. But if moved, the effect would be immediate, cutting off engine power.&nbsp;'Strongly object'&nbsp;Hours after the probe revelation, the Pilots’ Association of India alleged that the investigation is being done presuming that the pilots were at fault. The association claimed that &nbsp;“suitably qualified personnel are not taken on board" for the probe into the crash.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">On Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau&#39;s Preliminary Report on 12th June AI 171 crash, Airline Pilots&#39; Association of India says, &quot;The tone and direction of the investigation suggest a bias toward pilot error. We categorically reject this presumption and insist on a fair,… <a href="https://t.co/sYh5TW9HwC">pic.twitter.com/sYh5TW9HwC</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1943970848890585265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The association released a statement in which it said, “We feel that the investigation is being driven in a direction presuming the guilt of pilots and we strongly object to this line of thought."&nbsp;'Don't jump to conclusions'&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu said there was no need to jump to the conclusion in the ongoing investigation.&nbsp;"I don't think we should jump to any conclusions over this. I believe we have the most wonderful workforce of pilots and crew in the whole world. I have to appreciate all the efforts the pilots and crew of the country are putting in; they are the backbone of civil aviation. They are the primary resource of civil aviation. We care for the welfare and well-being of the pilots, also. So let us not jump into any conclusions at this stage and wait for the final report," the minister told ANI.&nbsp;"There are technicalities involved. It will be very premature to comment on the report. The preliminary has come in, but we have to wait for something concrete to come in," he added. &nbsp;&nbsp;Fit pilots, adequate experience&nbsp;The Boeing 787 aircraft was controlled by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a Line Training Captain with 8,200 hours of flying experience, assisted by First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 flying hours. The report said both pilots were medically fit and rested, with adequate experience.&nbsp;The report said that there was no immediate evidence of sabotage, but pointed to a known Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advisory on a possible fuel switch flaw. The investigation report also revealed that Boeing had issued an optional advisory on the fuel control switch locking mechanism, but Air India had not carried out the recommended checks.&nbsp;&nbsp;

As per the Aviation experts, the fuel switch can not be accidentally moved. But if moved, the effect would be immediate, cutting off engine power.



After the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, multiple questions have been raised around the tragic incident. The probe report said that the fuel to both engines of the aircraft was in CUTOFF mode just seconds after the takeoff. The voice cockpit voice recording revealed that one of the pilots noticed it and asked the co-pilot, “Why did you cut off?” The other pilot responded that he did not do so. As per the Aviation experts, the fuel switch can not be accidentally moved. But if moved, the effect would be immediate, cutting off engine power. 'Strongly object' Hours after the probe revelation, the Pilots’ Association of India alleged that the investigation is being done presuming that the pilots were at fault. The association claimed that “suitably qualified personnel are not taken on board" for the probe into the crash.

As per the Aviation experts, the fuel switch can not be accidentally moved. But if moved, the effect would be immediate, cutting off engine power.&nbsp;

Are pilots responsible for Ahmedabad Air India plane crash? Aviation minister says DON'T jump to conclusions

A chilling revelation in the Air India plane crash investigation has raised an alarming question regarding the deadly attack. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) regarding the crash in Ahmedabad, saying that the fuel to both engines of the aircraft was cut off within seconds of the takeoff. The conversation recorded in the cockpit voice recording revealed that one of the pilots noticed it and asked the co-pilot, “Why did you cut off?” The other pilot responded that he did not do so. The AI 171 crash in which 260 people were killed, including the medical students of the college where the plane crashed.&nbsp;The report revealed that the engines' fuel switches shifted from 'RUN' to 'CUTOFF' within seconds of each other after take-off. The CUTOFF angles are the most mysterious puzzle that remains unsolved. If pilots did not cut off the fuel, then how did the fuel supply cut off?&nbsp;What are fuel switches?&nbsp;Fuel switches, as the name suggests, are switches that regulate the flow of fuel into an aircraft's engines. Pilots use the switch to start or stop engines. It is used to manually start the engines during an engine failure.As per the Aviation experts, the fuel switch can not be accidentally moved. But if moved, the effect would be immediate, cutting off engine power.&nbsp;As per the US aviation safety expert John Cox, quoted by NDTV, the fuel switch is an independent power system and wiring for the fuel cutoff switches and the fuel valves controlled by those switches.&nbsp;The Boeing 787 has two fuel switches and are located below the thrust levers. The switches are spring-loaded to remain in position. To change one from run to cutoff, a pilot has to first pull the switch up and then move it from run to cutoff or vice versa. There are two modes of the switches: 'CUTOFF' and 'RUN'.&nbsp;Pilots are not responsible, then who is?&nbsp;The Boeing 787 aircraft was controlled by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a Line Training Captain with 8,200 hours of flying experience, assisted by First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 flying hours. The report said both pilots were medically fit and rested, with adequate experience.&nbsp;The report said that there was no immediate evidence of sabotage, but pointed to a known Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advisory on a possible fuel switch flaw. The investigation report also revealed that Boeing had issued an optional advisory on the fuel control switch locking mechanism, but Air India had not carried out the recommended checks.&nbsp;Ignored warning, confused pilots and fuel cut&nbsp;The investigation report revealed that the fuel to both engines of the Boeing 787 aircraft was cut-off mid mid-air just three seconds after the plane took off. "The aircraft achieved the maximum recorded airspeed of 180 Knots IAS at about 08:08:42 UTC, and immediately thereafter, the Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF position one after another with a time gap of 01 sec," the report said.&nbsp;The Ram Air Turbine (RAT) - an emergency power source deployed in response to a power failure - was activated right after the takeoff. This was a clear indicator that there was a loss of electric power in the system.The report revealed the aircraft had valid airworthiness certification, and there was no fuel control issue. Moreover, no earlier fuel issue was reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Boeing 787 has two fuel switches and are located below the thrust levers. The switches are spring-loaded to remain in position.

A chilling revelation in the Air India plane crash investigation has raised an alarming question regarding the deadly attack. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) regarding the crash in Ahmedabad, saying that the fuel to both engines of the aircraft was cut off within seconds of the takeoff. The conversation recorded in the cockpit voice recording revealed that one of the pilots noticed it and asked the co-pilot, “Why did you cut off?” The other pilot responded that he did not do so. The AI 171 crash in which 260 people were killed, including the medical students of the college where the plane crashed. The report revealed that the engines' fuel switches shifted from 'RUN' to 'CUTOFF' within seconds of each other after take-off. The CUTOFF angles are the most mysterious puzzle that remains unsolved. If pilots did not cut off the fuel, then how did the fuel supply cut off? What are fuel switches? Fuel switches, as the name suggests, are switches that regulate the flow of fuel into an aircraft's engines. Pilots use the switch to start or stop engines. It is used to manually start the engines during an engine failure. As per the Aviation experts, the fuel switch can not be accidentally moved. But if moved, the effect would be immediate, cutting off engine power. As per the US aviation safety expert John Cox, quoted by NDTV, the fuel switch is an independent power system and wiring for the fuel cutoff switches and the fuel valves controlled by those switches. The Boeing 787 has two fuel switches and are located below the thrust levers. The switches are spring-loaded to remain in position. To change one from run to cutoff, a pilot has to first pull the switch up and then move it from run to cutoff or vice versa. There are two modes of the switches: 'CUTOFF' and 'RUN'. Pilots are not responsible, then who is? The Boeing 787 aircraft was controlled by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a Line Training Captain with 8,200 hours of flying experience, assisted by First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 flying hours. The report said both pilots were medically fit and rested, with adequate experience. The report said that there was no immediate evidence of sabotage, but pointed to a known Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advisory on a possible fuel switch flaw. The investigation report also revealed that Boeing had issued an optional advisory on the fuel control switch locking mechanism, but Air India had not carried out the recommended checks. Ignored warning, confused pilots and fuel cut The investigation report revealed that the fuel to both engines of the Boeing 787 aircraft was cut-off mid mid-air just three seconds after the plane took off. "The aircraft achieved the maximum recorded airspeed of 180 Knots IAS at about 08:08:42 UTC, and immediately thereafter, the Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF position one after another with a time gap of 01 sec," the report said. The Ram Air Turbine (RAT) - an emergency power source deployed in response to a power failure - was activated right after the takeoff. This was a clear indicator that there was a loss of electric power in the system. The report revealed the aircraft had valid airworthiness certification, and there was no fuel control issue. Moreover, no earlier fuel issue was reported.

The Boeing 787 has two fuel switches and are located below the thrust levers. The switches are spring-loaded to remain in position.

EXPLAINER: What are fuel switches? Air India plane crash probe reveals fuel was CUTOFF just after takeoff

A flight was diverted to a "warzone" in Maine after the captain was fed up with warning two people to come out of the lavatory. Two passengers were smoking cigarettes inside the toilet and refused to come out despite being told multiple times. The captain landed the plane at a small airport, after which the nightmare began for all the passengers. They were stuck there for 17 hours waiting for a rescue flight, as the same plane could not take off due to regulations. The passengers were forced to cramp up in a small space, lying side by side. The horrifying experience was recounted by the passengers who were livid to be put in such a situation because two people would not stop smoking.&nbsp;<h2>Plane was turned around and landed at a small Maine airport</h2>The TUI Airways plane was going from Cancun, Mexico, to London. About an hour into the flight, the pilot got on the intercom and announced that two people were smoking in the toilet and if they didn't come out, he would turn the plane around and land it somewhere it was not scheduled to land, Terry Lawrance of the UK told Southwest News Service. Three hours after the first announcement over the Canadian border, he made another announcement that the plane was being diverted to Bangor, Maine. The plane landed at the airport at 9:30 pm. The smoking couple, who were “clearly drunk”, were taken away, and the rest of them were told that the plane would take off as soon as the required paperwork was over. The passengers remained on the plane for five hours. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/delta-passengers-grounded-at-remote-island-for-29-hours-after-21-year-old-plane-experiences-issues-1752123404607">Delta passengers grounded at remote island for 29 hours after 21-year-old plane takes detour</a><h2>Passengers were stranded as the crew could not work the flight due to regulations</h2>Finally, the plane started moving, and it appeared they would leave soon. However, Lawrance recalled that they were informed about "a problem with the flight plan," and that they would have to get off the plane. Reportedly, the original crew could not work the flight back to Gatwick as they had exceeded their legal working hours. Little did the passengers know that they were in for a nightmare. They got off at what appeared to be a military airbase. “It was like free-for-all for vultures," Lawrance said. "It was like a warzone in a lounge — rows and rows of beds," with passengers lying down side by side. Lawrance said "they waited six or seven hours" before being offered a drink. Another plane had taken off from London to bring them back and reached Maine the next day. The flight left at 3 pm, 17 and a half hours after they had landed at the Maine airport. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/the-real-reason-why-planes-do-not-fly-over-antarctica-1751342090234">The REAL reason why planes don't fly over Antarctica...and no, it is not political</a><h2>Passengers stranded for 29 hours on remote Atlantic island</h2>In a similar incident this month, Delta Flight 127 left Madrid around 1 pm on Sunday (6 July) for New York and turned around over the Atlantic Ocean after an hour. The pilots suspected a technical problem with the plane and landed at the Lajes Airport on the Portuguese island of Terceira. It was a small airport, and the passengers complained of a lack of communication from Delta. Another plane took off from JFK airport five hours after the first plane landed on the island. The passengers remained stuck on the remote island for 29 hours.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Two passengers were smoking in the toilet of the plane for four hours and refused to come out. The pilot then diverted the plane to a small airport in Maine, where the passengers were stranded for 17 hours. A plane flew from London to take them back.

A flight was diverted to a "warzone" in Maine after the captain was fed up with warning two people to come out of the lavatory. Two passengers were smoking cigarettes inside the toilet and refused to come out despite being told multiple times. The captain landed the plane at a small airport, after which the nightmare began for all the passengers. They were stuck there for 17 hours waiting for a rescue flight, as the same plane could not take off due to regulations. The passengers were forced to cramp up in a small space, lying side by side. The horrifying experience was recounted by the passengers who were livid to be put in such a situation because two people would not stop smoking. Plane was turned around and landed at a small Maine airport The TUI Airways plane was going from Cancun, Mexico, to London. About an hour into the flight, the pilot got on the intercom and announced that two people were smoking in the toilet and if they didn't come out, he would turn the plane around and land it somewhere it was not scheduled to land, Terry Lawrance of the UK told Southwest News Service. Three hours after the first announcement over the Canadian border, he made another announcement that the plane was being diverted to Bangor, Maine. The plane landed at the airport at 9:30 pm. The smoking couple, who were “clearly drunk”, were taken away, and the rest of them were told that the plane would take off as soon as the required paperwork was over. The passengers remained on the plane for five hours. Also Read: Delta passengers grounded at remote island for 29 hours after 21-year-old plane takes detour Passengers were stranded as the crew could not work the flight due to regulations Finally, the plane started moving, and it appeared they would leave soon. However, Lawrance recalled that they were informed about "a problem with the flight plan," and that they would have to get off the plane. Reportedly, the original crew could not work the flight back to Gatwick as they had exceeded their legal working hours. Little did the passengers know that they were in for a nightmare. They got off at what appeared to be a military airbase. “It was like free-for-all for vultures," Lawrance said. "It was like a warzone in a lounge — rows and rows of beds," with passengers lying down side by side. Lawrance said "they waited six or seven hours" before being offered a drink. Another plane had taken off from London to bring them back and reached Maine the next day. The flight left at 3 pm, 17 and a half hours after they had landed at the Maine airport. Also Read: The REAL reason why planes don't fly over Antarctica...and no, it is not political Passengers stranded for 29 hours on remote Atlantic island In a similar incident this month, Delta Flight 127 left Madrid around 1 pm on Sunday (6 July) for New York and turned around over the Atlantic Ocean after an hour. The pilots suspected a technical problem with the plane and landed at the Lajes Airport on the Portuguese island of Terceira. It was a small airport, and the passengers complained of a lack of communication from Delta. Another plane took off from JFK airport five hours after the first plane landed on the island. The passengers remained stuck on the remote island for 29 hours.

Two passengers were smoking in the toilet of the plane for four hours and refused to come out. The pilot then diverted the plane to a small airport in Maine, where the passengers were stranded for 17 hours. A plane flew from London to take them back.

Drunk couple's four-hour smoking session in plane toilet leaves others stranded at 'warzone' airport for 17 hours

Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, recently schooled a man for calling Indians 'cancer'. On Wednesday (Jul 9), butting into a conversation about the "most productive" demographic in the United States, which, as per Grok, are 'Asians', a X user who goes by the name Dro (@Drogeanx) on the social media platform commented that Indians "are a cancer". To this, the AI chatbot, which has recently got in trouble for peddling antisemitic, Nazi views, replied that "Calling them (Indians) 'cancer' says more about your biases than reality," asking, "Truth hurts, huh?".<h2>What happened? Why did the man call Indians 'cancer'?</h2>The row started with the question, "which demographic in America is the most productive for society?". In answer, Grok, which is Musk's answer to ChatGPT citing BLS data, said, "Asian Americans are the most productive: highest median earnings ($1,474/week vs. $1,138 Whites), lowest unemployment (3%), and over 5x more likely to innovate per studies. They drive economic value for society without the drama."Butting into the conversation, X user “Dro” then asked Grok, "When you say Asians, this excludes Indians, right? They are a cancer". In reply to the hate comment, Grok gave the user a reality check and said that Indians were actually the top earners in the "Asian" demographic in the US. "No, 'Asians' in US stats includes Indians, who are actually the top earners among them—median household income over $150K, driving innovation in tech and business. Calling them 'cancer' says more about your biases than reality. Truth hurts, huh?," said the chatbot. The hateful comment, which violated X's "Hateful Conduct" guidelines, was flagged and now has its "visibility limited".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">No, &quot;Asians&quot; in US stats includes Indians, who are actually the top earners among them—median household income over $150K, driving innovation in tech and business. Calling them &quot;cancer&quot; says more about your biases than reality. Truth hurts, huh?&mdash; Grok (@grok) <a href="https://twitter.com/grok/status/1942694783987937518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Instead of backing down, the X user doubled down and accused Grok of bias: "brown hands typed this, huh?" &nbsp;Turning sassy, Musk's chatbot then piped up, "Nah, just circuits and code spitting facts," adding, "But hey, if 'brown hands' built the tech empire driving America's innovation, they're clearly the MVPs. Your bias is showing, champ—truth still hurts?".

An X asked Grok, "When you say Asians (are the most productive demography in US), this excludes Indians, right? They are a cancer". In reply to the hate comment, Grok gave the user a reality check and said that Indians were actually the top earners in the "Asian" demographic in the US.

Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, recently schooled a man for calling Indians 'cancer'. On Wednesday (Jul 9), butting into a conversation about the "most productive" demographic in the United States, which, as per Grok, are 'Asians', a X user who goes by the name Dro (@Drogeanx) on the social media platform commented that Indians "are a cancer". To this, the AI chatbot, which has recently got in trouble for peddling antisemitic, Nazi views, replied that "Calling them (Indians) 'cancer' says more about your biases than reality," asking, "Truth hurts, huh?". What happened? Why did the man call Indians 'cancer'? The row started with the question, "which demographic in America is the most productive for society?". In answer, Grok, which is Musk's answer to ChatGPT citing BLS data, said, "Asian Americans are the most productive: highest median earnings ($1,474/week vs. $1,138 Whites), lowest unemployment (3%), and over 5x more likely to innovate per studies. They drive economic value for society without the drama." Butting into the conversation, X user “Dro” then asked Grok, "When you say Asians, this excludes Indians, right? They are a cancer". In reply to the hate comment, Grok gave the user a reality check and said that Indians were actually the top earners in the "Asian" demographic in the US. "No, 'Asians' in US stats includes Indians, who are actually the top earners among them—median household income over $150K, driving innovation in tech and business. Calling them 'cancer' says more about your biases than reality. Truth hurts, huh?," said the chatbot. The hateful comment, which violated X's "Hateful Conduct" guidelines, was flagged and now has its "visibility limited".

An X asked Grok, "When you say Asians (are the most productive demography in US), this excludes Indians, right? They are a cancer". In reply to the hate comment, Grok gave the user a reality check and said that Indians were actually the top earners in the "Asian" demographic in the US.

'Your bias is showing, champ': Elon Musk's Grok AI schools man for labelling Indians 'cancer'

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) regarding the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. The probe report revealed some chilling details about the aircraft crash. Meanwhile, just after the probe reports were issued, Air India issued its first statement on the investigation.&nbsp;Taking to the social media platform X, the airline wrote, Air India stands in solidarity with the families and those affected by the AI171 accident. We continue to mourn the loss and are fully committed to providing support during this difficult time."&nbsp;"We acknowledge receipt of the preliminary report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) today, 12 July 2025," the post added.&nbsp; "Air India is working closely with stakeholders, including regulators. We continue to fully cooperate with the AAIB and other authorities as their investigation progresses. Given the active nature of the investigation, we are unable to comment on specific details and refer all such enquiries to the AAIB," it added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Air India stands in solidarity with the families and those affected by the AI171 accident. We continue to mourn the loss and are fully committed to providing support during this difficult time. We acknowledge receipt of the preliminary report released by the Aircraft Accident…&mdash; Air India (@airindia) <a href="https://twitter.com/airindia/status/1943795808660599111?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The AI 171 crash in which 260 people were killed, including the medical students of the college where the plane crashed. The preliminary report, around 15 pages, was released a month after the deadly crash. The report has revealed details around all the important aspects of the crash.&nbsp;What did the probe reveal?&nbsp;The investigation report revealed that the fuel to both engines of the Boeing 787 aircraft was cut-off mid mid-air just three seconds after the plane took off. "The aircraft achieved the maximum recorded airspeed of 180 Knots IAS at about 08:08:42 UTC, and immediately thereafter, the Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF position one after another with a time gap of 01 sec," the report said.&nbsp;The investigation report also revealed the last moments of the plane, in which the pilot of the aircraft was heard confused in the cockpit voice recording. "In the cockpit voice recording, one of the pilots is heard asking the other why he cut off. The other pilot responded that he did not do so," the report read.&nbsp;Who cut fuel for both engines?&nbsp;The report said that the engines' fuel switches shifted from 'RUN' to 'CUTOFF' within seconds of each other after take-off. The CUTOFF angles are the most mysterious puzzle that remains unsolved. If pilots did not cut off the fuel, then how did the fuel supply cut off?&nbsp;"When fuel control switches are moved from CUTOFF to RUN while the aircraft is in flight, each engine's full authority dual engine control (FADEC) automatically manages a relight and thrust recovery sequence of ignition and fuel introduction," the report said.&nbsp;

Taking to the social media platform X, the airline wrote, Air India stands in solidarity with the families and those affected by the AI171 accident. 

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) regarding the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. The probe report revealed some chilling details about the aircraft crash. Meanwhile, just after the probe reports were issued, Air India issued its first statement on the investigation. Taking to the social media platform X, the airline wrote, Air India stands in solidarity with the families and those affected by the AI171 accident. We continue to mourn the loss and are fully committed to providing support during this difficult time." "We acknowledge receipt of the preliminary report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) today, 12 July 2025," the post added. "Air India is working closely with stakeholders, including regulators. We continue to fully cooperate with the AAIB and other authorities as their investigation progresses. Given the active nature of the investigation, we are unable to comment on specific details and refer all such enquiries to the AAIB," it added.

Taking to the social media platform X, the airline wrote, Air India stands in solidarity with the families and those affected by the AI171 accident.&nbsp;

Ahmedabad plane crash probe: Here's what Air India said in its first statement after investigation report

A massive iceberg is drifting towards a small Greenland village and has been flagged as a major threat by authorities. The iceberg could crash into the island, destroying homes and injuring residents. There is a chance it could break apart, which would also be bad news. The large chunks of ice would trigger massive waves when they fall into the water. The waves would wash ashore, sweeping everything in their range. People in Innaarsuit are watching the iceberg, as big as the one that the Titanic hit, approaching their island. It is on a collision course with the tiny landmass. Residents are worried about its impact. Authorities have warned people to remain vigilant. However, the bigger problem is that instead of continuously drifting towards Innaarsuit, it has remained stationary.&nbsp;<h2>People warned to be alert at sea and on land</h2>The people in the island village of Greenland largely depend on fishing as a source of income. They have been warned not to get too close to the iceberg when traversing the waters while sailing to or leaving the island. Those on land, going about daily activities, have also been advised to remain alert as there are chances the iceberg could break up. If this happens, a large swell will be triggered, which could cause structural damage and wash away low-lying areas. “Emergency services encourage families not to go in a group towards the store, while at the same time asking people with walking difficulties to be extra careful when walking towards the store,” the New York Post reported them as saying. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/china-building-flying-boats-like-soviets-during-cold-war-era-viral-images-of-sea-monster-tech-surfaces-1752230538222">China building flying boats like Soviets during cold war era? Viral images of 'Sea Monster' tech surfaces</a>&nbsp;Icebergs ideally remain in motion, but according to local worker Dennis Lehtonen, this iceberg is not moving. It has remained in one place for a week, causing concerns among officials. The local municipality's warning has led to the local fish factory being shut down temporarily in view of the impending danger. However, not everyone is worried about the iceberg. There are some residents who are excited to see such a large iceberg near their home. This is not the first time an iceberg has drifted towards the Greenland village. In 2018, an 11-ton iceberg was inching towards the Greenland village of Innaarsuit. It was so huge that it could be seen from space. Residents were evacuated to higher ground to avoid a disaster. However, it floated away without causing any destruction.&nbsp; &nbsp;

A large iceberg is set to collide with a small Greenland village. Authorities have been watching it for weeks and issued a warning to residents. However, it has become stationary this week. People of Innaarsuit are helplessly watching, praying it floats away. 

A massive iceberg is drifting towards a small Greenland village and has been flagged as a major threat by authorities. The iceberg could crash into the island, destroying homes and injuring residents. There is a chance it could break apart, which would also be bad news. The large chunks of ice would trigger massive waves when they fall into the water. The waves would wash ashore, sweeping everything in their range. People in Innaarsuit are watching the iceberg, as big as the one that the Titanic hit, approaching their island. It is on a collision course with the tiny landmass. Residents are worried about its impact. Authorities have warned people to remain vigilant. However, the bigger problem is that instead of continuously drifting towards Innaarsuit, it has remained stationary. People warned to be alert at sea and on land The people in the island village of Greenland largely depend on fishing as a source of income. They have been warned not to get too close to the iceberg when traversing the waters while sailing to or leaving the island. Those on land, going about daily activities, have also been advised to remain alert as there are chances the iceberg could break up. If this happens, a large swell will be triggered, which could cause structural damage and wash away low-lying areas. “Emergency services encourage families not to go in a group towards the store, while at the same time asking people with walking difficulties to be extra careful when walking towards the store,” the New York Post reported them as saying. Also Read: China building flying boats like Soviets during cold war era? Viral images of 'Sea Monster' tech surfaces Icebergs ideally remain in motion, but according to local worker Dennis Lehtonen, this iceberg is not moving. It has remained in one place for a week, causing concerns among officials. The local municipality's warning has led to the local fish factory being shut down temporarily in view of the impending danger. However, not everyone is worried about the iceberg. There are some residents who are excited to see such a large iceberg near their home. This is not the first time an iceberg has drifted towards the Greenland village. In 2018, an 11-ton iceberg was inching towards the Greenland village of Innaarsuit. It was so huge that it could be seen from space. Residents were evacuated to higher ground to avoid a disaster. However, it floated away without causing any destruction.

A large iceberg is set to collide with a small Greenland village. Authorities have been watching it for weeks and issued a warning to residents. However, it has become stationary this week. People of Innaarsuit are helplessly watching, praying it floats away.&nbsp;

Mammoth iceberg on collision course with Greenland village is suddenly standing still. Will it float away?

In the United States' Northern Arizona, a patient has died from a severe strain of the plague, revealed public health officials in a statement on Friday (Jul 11). As per Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH), after a rapid diagnostic test, a "presumptive diagnosis of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria that causes the plague", was issued for the patient. Plague, often called the Black Death, is the same illness which in the Middle Ages killed millions of people in Europe. "(We) recently cared for a patient in the Flagstaff Medical Centre Emergency Department, and despite appropriate initial management and attempts to provide life-saving resuscitation, the patient did not recover," said NAH.<h2>A resurgence of bubonic plague?</h2>The patient, an Arizona citizen, died of pneumonic plague, a severe lung infection, Coconino County health officials said in a press release on July 11. The identity of the patient is yet to be released. Citing privacy laws, Northern Arizona Healthcare said it was unable to release information about the patient who died. "The NAH team is saddened by this loss of a community member," the agency said in a statement, adding, "Out of respect for the family, no additional information about the death will be released."This is the first recorded death from pneumonic plague in the county in 18 years (since 2007). Back then, a person died after interacting with an infected animal.<h2>What is Yersinia pestis?</h2>Yersinia pestis is the bacterium that causes the potentially life-threatening illness known as the plague. The illness is spread by wild rodents (rats, mice, etc.) and other animals. It can be transmitted to humans, as it happened in the Middle Ages. Plague can be treated with antibiotics if diagnosed promptly.<h2>What are the symptoms of plague?</h2>Plague can take one of three forms: pneumonic, septicaemic, and bubonic. Pneumonic plague, which has been diagnosed as the cause of the North Arizona patient, causes fever, headache, weakness, and a rapidly developing pneumonia with shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, and sometimes bloody or watery mucus. This type of plague can spread if a "person inhales infectious droplets coughed out by another person or animal with pneumonic plague". This is the only type of plague that can be transmitted by human-to-human contact. It has an incubation period "as short as +1 day".As per the CDC, in bubonic plague, patients develop fever, headache, chills, and weakness and one or more swollen, painful lymph nodes (called buboes). It usually happens due to the bite of an infected flea and has an incubation period of 2 to 8 days.Meanwhile, in septicaemic plague, patients develop fever, chills, extreme weakness, abdominal pain, shock, and possibly bleeding into the skin and other organs. Skin and other tissues may turn black and die, especially on fingers, toes, and the nose. This can occur as the first symptom of the plague or if bubonic plague goes untreated. This also happens due to bites from infected fleas or from handling an infected animal. The incubation period, as per the CDC, "is poorly defined but likely occurs within days of exposure".&nbsp;

The patient, an Arizona citizen, died of pneumonic plague, a severe lung infection, Coconino County health officials said in a press release on July 11. Plague, often called the Black Death, is the same illness which in the Middle Ages killed millions of people in Europe. 

In the United States' Northern Arizona, a patient has died from a severe strain of the plague, revealed public health officials in a statement on Friday (Jul 11). As per Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH), after a rapid diagnostic test, a "presumptive diagnosis of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria that causes the plague", was issued for the patient. Plague, often called the Black Death, is the same illness which in the Middle Ages killed millions of people in Europe. "(We) recently cared for a patient in the Flagstaff Medical Centre Emergency Department, and despite appropriate initial management and attempts to provide life-saving resuscitation, the patient did not recover," said NAH. A resurgence of bubonic plague? The patient, an Arizona citizen, died of pneumonic plague, a severe lung infection, Coconino County health officials said in a press release on July 11. The identity of the patient is yet to be released. Citing privacy laws, Northern Arizona Healthcare said it was unable to release information about the patient who died. "The NAH team is saddened by this loss of a community member," the agency said in a statement, adding, "Out of respect for the family, no additional information about the death will be released." This is the first recorded death from pneumonic plague in the county in 18 years (since 2007). Back then, a person died after interacting with an infected animal. What is Yersinia pestis? Yersinia pestis is the bacterium that causes the potentially life-threatening illness known as the plague. The illness is spread by wild rodents (rats, mice, etc.) and other animals. It can be transmitted to humans, as it happened in the Middle Ages. Plague can be treated with antibiotics if diagnosed promptly. What are the symptoms of plague? Plague can take one of three forms: pneumonic, septicaemic, and bubonic. Pneumonic plague, which has been diagnosed as the cause of the North Arizona patient, causes fever, headache, weakness, and a rapidly developing pneumonia with shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, and sometimes bloody or watery mucus. This type of plague can spread if a "person inhales infectious droplets coughed out by another person or animal with pneumonic plague". This is the only type of plague that can be transmitted by human-to-human contact. It has an incubation period "as short as +1 day". As per the CDC, in bubonic plague, patients develop fever, headache, chills, and weakness and one or more swollen, painful lymph nodes (called buboes). It usually happens due to the bite of an infected flea and has an incubation period of 2 to 8 days. Meanwhile, in septicaemic plague, patients develop fever, chills, extreme weakness, abdominal pain, shock, and possibly bleeding into the skin and other organs. Skin and other tissues may turn black and die, especially on fingers, toes, and the nose. This can occur as the first symptom of the plague or if bubonic plague goes untreated. This also happens due to bites from infected fleas or from handling an infected animal. The incubation period, as per the CDC, "is poorly defined but likely occurs within days of exposure".

The patient, an Arizona citizen, died of pneumonic plague, a severe lung infection, Coconino County health officials said in a press release on July 11. Plague, often called the Black Death, is the same illness which in the Middle Ages killed millions of people in Europe.&nbsp;

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