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International Yoga Day 2025: This day honours the ancient practice of yoga, which originated in India centuries ago. It will be marked across the world with people participating in yoga sessions to celebrate its numerous benefits. Yoga is considered one of the best forms of exercise for physical and mental health, offering countless benefits. Ahead of this year's International Yoga Day, let’s look at its history, significance, and more. &nbsp;<h2>How did International Yoga Day start? &nbsp;</h2>In September 2014, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address to the United Nations General Assembly, proposed the idea to celebrate June 21st as the day dedicated to Yoga across the world. On December 11 2014, 193 members of the UNGA and 173 co-sponsor countries unanimously approved the resolution of the United Nations in which the establishment of June 21st as the International Day of Yoga was passed. &nbsp;<h2>Significance of June 21 &nbsp;</h2>The day is observed to raise awareness and the benefits that yoga offers to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. June 21 was chosen because it marks the summer solstice- the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. &nbsp;The day that holds profound cultural and practical importance.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">What began on ancient soil is now a global movement.🧘‍♂️ Yoga—India’s timeless gift, is bringing the world together in breath and balance. On 21st June, millions across continents will pause, stretch, and reconnect. Be part of this shared moment of peace.… <a href="https://t.co/FaVKpQxbH2">pic.twitter.com/FaVKpQxbH2</a>&mdash; MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) <a href="https://twitter.com/mygovindia/status/1935728906767659245?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What is the theme of International Yoga Day? &nbsp;</h2>The theme for IDY2025 IS 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', announced PM Narendra Modi in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address on March 30, 2025. &nbsp;Talking about Yoga Day, which has now become a grand event, PM Modi said earlier this year, "Now this day has taken the shape of a grand festival of yoga. This is such a priceless gift from India to humanity, which is going to be very useful for future generations." "It is a matter of pride for all of us that, today, the curiosity about our yoga and traditional medicine is rising all over the world. A large number of youngsters are adopting yoga and Ayurveda as excellent mediums for wellness," the prime minister said.<h2> When was the first Yoga Day celebrated?</h2> On June 21, 2015, The first International day was celebrated with a huge event organized in New Delhi, India. The event made two Guinness World Records: one for the largest yoga session and another for the most nationalities in one session.In 2023, another Guinness World Record was created at PM Modi's Yoga event in the US for the most nationalities.

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International Yoga Day 2025: This day honours the ancient practice of yoga, which originated in India centuries ago. It will be marked across the world with people participating in yoga sessions to celebrate its numerous benefits. Yoga is considered one of the best forms of exercise for physical and mental health, offering countless benefits. Ahead of this year's International Yoga Day, let’s look at its history, significance, and more. How did International Yoga Day start? In September 2014, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address to the United Nations General Assembly, proposed the idea to celebrate June 21st as the day dedicated to Yoga across the world. On December 11 2014, 193 members of the UNGA and 173 co-sponsor countries unanimously approved the resolution of the United Nations in which the establishment of June 21st as the International Day of Yoga was passed. Significance of June 21 The day is observed to raise awareness and the benefits that yoga offers to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. June 21 was chosen because it marks the summer solstice- the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The day that holds profound cultural and practical importance.

In September 2014, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address to the United Nations General Assembly, proposed the idea to celebrate June 21st as the day dedicated to Yoga across the world.

Tech company co-founder has overtaken Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg and has become the second richest man in the world, according to a report by Fortune. His business's stock had an uplift, making him $40 million richer.Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, 80, has become the second richest man, with a fortune of $250.9 billion. He is not just behind Tesla CEO and American billionaire Elon Musk, who has a net worth of $405.8 billion.Ellison owns nearly 41 per cent of the company's shares and after Oracle's stocks soared, his wealth jumped by $25 billion in a single day and grew by another $16 billion shortly after that.The chairman and CTO of Oracle, enjoyed an 11-figure surge in net worth last week. Last Tuesday, the day before the company released its earnings report, Ellison's net worth was at $213 billion.<h2>Who is Larry Ellison?</h2>Larry Ellison, chairman and Chief Technology Officer of Oracle, co-founded Oracle in 1977 as a database software company. With years, it became a global cloud computing powerhouse.This helped Ellison remain in the world's top 10 richest people's list.The 80-year-old man is known for his bold personality and extravagant lifestyle as he bought 98% of Hawaii's sixth-largest island, Lanai, in 2012 for nearly $300 million.Moreover, he is also licensed pilot and owns military aircraft.Ellison has been a good friend of Elon Musk as well as a big investor in Tesla.“I am not sure how many people know, but I’m very close friends with Elon Musk, and I’m a big investor in Tesla,” Ellison said in 2018. In several controversies, Ellison was also seen defending Musk.Moreover, Ellison's net worth is not only surprising in comparison to single billionaires, but also surpasses the total GDP of several countries, according to IMF estimates.<h2>Countries with low GDP compared to Ellison's net worth</h2><ul><li>Hungary - $237 billion&nbsp;</li><li>Qatar - $222 billion</li><li>Ukraine - $205 billion&nbsp;</li><li>Nigeria - $188 billion</li><li>Morocco - $165 billion</li><li>Kuwait - $153 billion</li></ul>

Ellison owns nearly 41 per cent of the company's shares and after Oracle's stocks soared, his wealth jumped by $25 billion in a single day and grew by another $16 billion shortly after that.

Tech company co-founder has overtaken Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg and has become the second richest man in the world, according to a report by Fortune. His business's stock had an uplift, making him $40 million richer. Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, 80, has become the second richest man, with a fortune of $250.9 billion. He is not just behind Tesla CEO and American billionaire Elon Musk, who has a net worth of $405.8 billion. Ellison owns nearly 41 per cent of the company's shares and after Oracle's stocks soared, his wealth jumped by $25 billion in a single day and grew by another $16 billion shortly after that. The chairman and CTO of Oracle, enjoyed an 11-figure surge in net worth last week. Last Tuesday, the day before the company released its earnings report, Ellison's net worth was at $213 billion. Who is Larry Ellison? Larry Ellison, chairman and Chief Technology Officer of Oracle, co-founded Oracle in 1977 as a database software company. With years, it became a global cloud computing powerhouse. This helped Ellison remain in the world's top 10 richest people's list. The 80-year-old man is known for his bold personality and extravagant lifestyle as he bought 98% of Hawaii's sixth-largest island, Lanai, in 2012 for nearly $300 million. Moreover, he is also licensed pilot and owns military aircraft. Ellison has been a good friend of Elon Musk as well as a big investor in Tesla. “I am not sure how many people know, but I’m very close friends with Elon Musk, and I’m a big investor in Tesla,” Ellison said in 2018. In several controversies, Ellison was also seen defending Musk. Moreover, Ellison's net worth is not only surprising in comparison to single billionaires, but also surpasses the total GDP of several countries, according to IMF estimates. Countries with low GDP compared to Ellison's net worth Hungary - $237 billion Qatar - $222 billion Ukraine - $205 billion Nigeria - $188 billion Morocco - $165 billion Kuwait - $153 billion

Ellison owns nearly 41 per cent of the company's shares and after Oracle's stocks soared, his wealth jumped by $25 billion in a single day and grew by another $16 billion shortly after that.

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An F-35 from UK, one of the world's most expensive fighter jets, has been stuck at an airport in southern India for the past six days. Amid its continuing presence at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, Indian media reports suggested that its 'stealth code' has been ‘cracked’. And someone put the plane ‘for sale’ on the second-hand goods trading platform OLX. Social media speculation went into overdrive after an animated conversation between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of the recent G7 Summit in Canada. What's really happening? Here is what we know:<h2>British F-35 in India: What's the current status?</h2>The F35s can operate undetected, having advanced sensors, mission systems, and low-observable technology. The Royal Navy's F-35B Lightning is a multirole stealth aircraft that took to the air from the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales. The F-35 landed at the airport six days ago. First, it was reported that the multi-million dollar aircraft was there for refuelling. Later, it emerged that it was forced to land due to a technical glitch. Apparently, the aircraft was engaged in some manoeuvres in the Indo-Pacific when it faced issues. A report in the Malayalam newspaper Mathrubhumi said the plane was initially set to return from Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday (June 15) after refuelling. But it developed some mechanical snag, and could not leave for the UK.&nbsp; The pilot and others are in the city, under heavy security, said the report.&nbsp;<h2>Whats' the talk of India ‘cracking stealth code’ of F35 all about?</h2>A report in the Indian newspaper The Economic Times, meanwhile, claimed the Indian Air Force had 'identified and detected' the F-35 B, having cracked the 'stealth code'. "The IAF's Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) identified and cleared the stealth aircraft, showcasing India's ability to track sophisticated, low-observable aircraft," said the report.&nbsp;The IAF did not make any such claims. In an X post on June 15, it had said: “On having declared a diversion off an emergency, the F35B was detected and identified by the IAF's IACCS network and cleared for the recovery.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-to-look-at-us-f-35-proposal-with-an-open-mind-8732147/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-to-look-at-us-f-35-proposal-with-an-open-mind-8732147/embed</a>&nbsp;But the Indian newspaper report said this “reveals the IACCS, a network of sensors, radars, and control centres, was able to track and identify the F-35B despite its stealth capabilities. Second, the IAF responded promptly and efficiently, offering all necessary support for the aircraft’s recovery and eventual return to its operations.”<h2>Was F-35 listed on OLX?</h2>Social media posts claimed that someone had put up the jet for sale on OLX. That, obviously, is sarcastic. A fact-check report in the Malayala Manorama newspaper said that the post appeared to be fake, and was not actually found on the official OLX website. It may have been designed to look like an OLX listing, to bring out the irony of its real cost and current inactive status.In the alleged post, the jet was described as driven by a lady doctor. The description said: “Neighbours envy. Automatic parking. Brand new tires. New Battery.”<h2>Did Modi and Starmer discuss F-35 stranding in India?</h2>Amid all the brouhaha, an animated conversation without audio, between Indian PM Modi and UK's Starmer caught the attention of social media watchers. One user claimed the interaction was "animated, a bit agitated, discussing something important."&nbsp; "I feel it (the jet) is waiting for India's permission to take off. We are not letting him", the user added. Those posts, again, are sarcastic.

The F-35B Lightning fighter jet of UK Royal Navy is a multirole stealth aircraft that took to air from the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales.

An F-35 from UK, one of the world's most expensive fighter jets, has been stuck at an airport in southern India for the past six days. Amid its continuing presence at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, Indian media reports suggested that its 'stealth code' has been ‘cracked’. And someone put the plane ‘for sale’ on the second-hand goods trading platform OLX. Social media speculation went into overdrive after an animated conversation between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of the recent G7 Summit in Canada. What's really happening? Here is what we know: British F-35 in India: What's the current status? The F35s can operate undetected, having advanced sensors, mission systems, and low-observable technology. The Royal Navy's F-35B Lightning is a multirole stealth aircraft that took to the air from the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales. The F-35 landed at the airport six days ago. First, it was reported that the multi-million dollar aircraft was there for refuelling. Later, it emerged that it was forced to land due to a technical glitch. Apparently, the aircraft was engaged in some manoeuvres in the Indo-Pacific when it faced issues. A report in the Malayalam newspaper Mathrubhumi said the plane was initially set to return from Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday (June 15) after refuelling. But it developed some mechanical snag, and could not leave for the UK. The pilot and others are in the city, under heavy security, said the report. Whats' the talk of India ‘cracking stealth code’ of F35 all about? A report in the Indian newspaper The Economic Times, meanwhile, claimed the Indian Air Force had 'identified and detected' the F-35 B, having cracked the 'stealth code'. "The IAF's Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) identified and cleared the stealth aircraft, showcasing India's ability to track sophisticated, low-observable aircraft," said the report. The IAF did not make any such claims. In an X post on June 15, it had said: “On having declared a diversion off an emergency, the F35B was detected and identified by the IAF's IACCS network and cleared for the recovery.” https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-to-look-at-us-f-35-proposal-with-an-open-mind-8732147/embed But the Indian newspaper report said this “reveals the IACCS, a network of sensors, radars, and control centres, was able to track and identify the F-35B despite its stealth capabilities. Second, the IAF responded promptly and efficiently, offering all necessary support for the aircraft’s recovery and eventual return to its operations.” Was F-35 listed on OLX? Social media posts claimed that someone had put up the jet for sale on OLX. That, obviously, is sarcastic. A fact-check report in the Malayala Manorama newspaper said that the post appeared to be fake, and was not actually found on the official OLX website. It may have been designed to look like an OLX listing, to bring out the irony of its real cost and current inactive status. In the alleged post, the jet was described as driven by a lady doctor. The description said: “Neighbours envy. Automatic parking. Brand new tires. New Battery.” Did Modi and Starmer discuss F-35 stranding in India? Amid all the brouhaha, an animated conversation without audio, between Indian PM Modi and UK's Starmer caught the attention of social media watchers. One user claimed the interaction was "animated, a bit agitated, discussing something important." "I feel it (the jet) is waiting for India's permission to take off. We are not letting him", the user added. Those posts, again, are sarcastic.

The Royal Navy's F-35B Lightning is a multirole stealth aircraft that took to air from the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales.

F-35 stuck in India: 'Stealth code' talk, ‘OLX listing’, Modi-Starmer memes swirl about UK fighter jet stranded for 6 days

ChatGPT has divided the world. There is a section of people who proudly use it in their day-to-day lives, while others simply abhor it. People fear that AI is out to take their jobs, and in some companies, this has evidently already happened. However, those who use ChatGPT to write, create presentations, proposals and more are termed lazy. A woman has shared that she lost out on getting a job because she used ChatGPT in the process, and a lot of it. She portrayed herself as the victim, shaming the company instead for not realising how ChatGPT can be used efficiently to get the job done.Alex shared in a video clip that a company looked the other way when they realised that she had used ChatGPT. She said, "When are we going to stop shaming people who use ChatGPT? If you use it intelligently, it's the most efficient way of working ever." She added, "I'm proud to say I use it."She then goes on to explain how ChatGPT helps her. Alex claims to have ADHD, and says the AI tool helps her organise her "thoughts and ideas into a beautiful, succinct presentation that makes sense to me and to everyone who is reading it."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/chatgpt-makes-you-dumb-study-confirms-as-ai-followers-use-their-brains-less-1750322271219">ChatGPT makes you dumb, study confirms, states AI followers use their brains less</a>&nbsp;Her post divided people over ChatGPT. Some of them supported her use of the AI tool, while others categorically showed disapproval. A user commented that they use it and find it efficient. "It condenses what I've already written and locates key points I may have missed that I may want to incorporate," the user wrote.Another added that it will one day become "a highly valued skill in the future." Meanwhile, others pointed out that interviews and tests for jobs are meant to gauge the acumen and knowledge of the candidate and not AI. Users wrote that if people started using AI to write everything, the company would never truly know the real person and their skills. "When are people going to realise that employers need to know your capabilities and not AI’s capabilities," a user wrote.They added that when people use AI to write resumes and test answers, they never really know whether the candidate is qualified. "Is AI going to do ur job for you? If so, we’ll cut AI the pay cheque!"Another added that using AI makes an employer assume that the person doesn't know how to articulate their thoughts or structure reports.A recent study has found that people who use ChatGPT to write content start becoming dumb. They don't use their brains as much, and so it starts showing a decline.&nbsp; &nbsp;

A woman used ChatGPT to write content for her job tests. She was turned down for using the AI tool, which wouldn't give the employer a clear picture of her skills. She is now angry at not getting the job.

ChatGPT has divided the world. There is a section of people who proudly use it in their day-to-day lives, while others simply abhor it. People fear that AI is out to take their jobs, and in some companies, this has evidently already happened. However, those who use ChatGPT to write, create presentations, proposals and more are termed lazy. A woman has shared that she lost out on getting a job because she used ChatGPT in the process, and a lot of it. She portrayed herself as the victim, shaming the company instead for not realising how ChatGPT can be used efficiently to get the job done. Alex shared in a video clip that a company looked the other way when they realised that she had used ChatGPT. She said, "When are we going to stop shaming people who use ChatGPT? If you use it intelligently, it's the most efficient way of working ever." She added, "I'm proud to say I use it." She then goes on to explain how ChatGPT helps her. Alex claims to have ADHD, and says the AI tool helps her organise her "thoughts and ideas into a beautiful, succinct presentation that makes sense to me and to everyone who is reading it." Also Read: ChatGPT makes you dumb, study confirms, states AI followers use their brains less Her post divided people over ChatGPT. Some of them supported her use of the AI tool, while others categorically showed disapproval. A user commented that they use it and find it efficient. "It condenses what I've already written and locates key points I may have missed that I may want to incorporate," the user wrote. Another added that it will one day become "a highly valued skill in the future." Meanwhile, others pointed out that interviews and tests for jobs are meant to gauge the acumen and knowledge of the candidate and not AI. Users wrote that if people started using AI to write everything, the company would never truly know the real person and their skills. "When are people going to realise that employers need to know your capabilities and not AI’s capabilities," a user wrote. They added that when people use AI to write resumes and test answers, they never really know whether the candidate is qualified. "Is AI going to do ur job for you? If so, we’ll cut AI the pay cheque!" Another added that using AI makes an employer assume that the person doesn't know how to articulate their thoughts or structure reports. A recent study has found that people who use ChatGPT to write content start becoming dumb. They don't use their brains as much, and so it starts showing a decline.

A woman used ChatGPT to write content for her job tests. She was turned down for using the AI tool, which wouldn't give the employer a clear picture of her skills. She is now angry at not getting the job.

Woman rants against ChatGPT haters after she is turned down for a job because she used AI tool

Amid continuing talk of a possible regime change in Iran in the wake of its ongoing war with Israel, Russia has firmly opposed any such move. The Kremlin described a potential regime change as unaccpetable and unimaginable, while also warning that killing the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would open a Pandora's Box in the region.&nbsp; The comments from Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov came amid speculation of a regime change, with the possible involvement of the US in the war. US President Donald Trump has been ambivalent about the same, saying that the US knows exactly where Khamenei is, while also giving two weeks' time for Iran and Israel to resolve the conflict.<h2>Russia opposes regime change in Iran, assassination of Khamenei</h2>Peskov said Russia will react 'very negatively' to Khamenei's assassination if it happens. A regime change in Iran, Peskov said, "is unimaginable," adding: "It should be unacceptable, even talking about that should be unacceptable for everyone." He warned that a regime change or threats to Iranian leadership will "open Pandora's box," and cause more instability in the Middle East and beyond."It would lead to the birth of extremist moods inside Iran and those who are speaking about [Khamenei assassination], they should keep it in mind. They will open the Pandora's box," Peskov told Sky News in an interview published Friday (June 20). <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-iran-s-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-issues-warning-says-zionist-enemy-being-punished-1750411568337/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-iran-s-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-issues-warning-says-zionist-enemy-being-punished-1750411568337/embed</a> "The situation is extremely tense and is dangerous not only for the region but globally. An enlargement of the composition of the participants of the conflict is potentially even more dangerous. It will lead only to another circle of confrontation and escalation of tension in the region," &nbsp;he added.<h2>Where does the US stand on possible assassination of Khamenei?</h2>According to western and Israeli reports, Israel had made a proposal to Trump to assassinate the Iranian Supreme Leader, which he rejected. Trump later said in a Truth Social post that US does not plan to kill Khamanei “for now.” Asked if Russia would respond to an attack targeting Khamenei, Peskov said any reaction would 'come from inside Iran'.<h2>Russia's mediation offer was rejected by Trump</h2>Russia, a traditional close ally of Iran, had entered into a strategic partnership with the Islamic Republic in January. It should be noted that Iran had supplied many drones and ballistic missiles to Russia, which it used in its ongoing war against Ukraine.Russian President Vladimir Putin had reportedly reached out to Iranian and Israeli leaders in the wake of the June 13 attack on Iran by Israel. The Kremlin said Israel was reluctant to accept the peace proposal, while the EU leaders rejected it.Trump earlier this week brushed off Russia's offer to mediate in the Israel-Iran war. He asked Putin to "mediate your own" war, referring to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.&nbsp;While calling Trump's language unique, Peskov urged mutual tolerance.&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments in the Israel-Iran conflict. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

Iran had supplied many drones and ballistic missiles to Russia that it used in its ongoing war against Ukraine.

Amid continuing talk of a possible regime change in Iran in the wake of its ongoing war with Israel, Russia has firmly opposed any such move. The Kremlin described a potential regime change as unaccpetable and unimaginable, while also warning that killing the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would open a Pandora's Box in the region. The comments from Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov came amid speculation of a regime change, with the possible involvement of the US in the war. US President Donald Trump has been ambivalent about the same, saying that the US knows exactly where Khamenei is, while also giving two weeks' time for Iran and Israel to resolve the conflict. Russia opposes regime change in Iran, assassination of Khamenei Peskov said Russia will react 'very negatively' to Khamenei's assassination if it happens. A regime change in Iran, Peskov said, "is unimaginable," adding: "It should be unacceptable, even talking about that should be unacceptable for everyone." He warned that a regime change or threats to Iranian leadership will "open Pandora's box," and cause more instability in the Middle East and beyond. "It would lead to the birth of extremist moods inside Iran and those who are speaking about [Khamenei assassination], they should keep it in mind. They will open the Pandora's box," Peskov told Sky News in an interview published Friday (June 20). https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-iran-s-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-issues-warning-says-zionist-enemy-being-punished-1750411568337/embed "The situation is extremely tense and is dangerous not only for the region but globally. An enlargement of the composition of the participants of the conflict is potentially even more dangerous. It will lead only to another circle of confrontation and escalation of tension in the region," he added. Where does the US stand on possible assassination of Khamenei? According to western and Israeli reports, Israel had made a proposal to Trump to assassinate the Iranian Supreme Leader, which he rejected. Trump later said in a Truth Social post that US does not plan to kill Khamanei “for now.” Asked if Russia would respond to an attack targeting Khamenei, Peskov said any reaction would 'come from inside Iran'. Russia's mediation offer was rejected by Trump Russia, a traditional close ally of Iran, had entered into a strategic partnership with the Islamic Republic in January. It should be noted that Iran had supplied many drones and ballistic missiles to Russia, which it used in its ongoing war against Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin had reportedly reached out to Iranian and Israeli leaders in the wake of the June 13 attack on Iran by Israel. The Kremlin said Israel was reluctant to accept the peace proposal, while the EU leaders rejected it. Trump earlier this week brushed off Russia's offer to mediate in the Israel-Iran war. He asked Putin to "mediate your own" war, referring to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. While calling Trump's language unique, Peskov urged mutual tolerance. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments in the Israel-Iran conflict. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

It should be noted that Iran had supplied many drones and ballistic missiles to Russia that it used in its ongoing war against Ukraine. &nbsp;

A Pandora's Box: Iran regime change coming? Russia calls it unimaginable, unacceptable, warns killing Khamenei will...

From Gaza to the Democratic Republic of Congo, from Ukraine to Haiti, children have never been more brutalised by war, claims a United Nations report. In a devastating annual report released Thursday (Jun 19), the UN revealed that grave violations against children in armed conflicts surged by a whopping 25 per cent in 2024 — the highest level in nearly three decades. The report has detailed thousands of grave violations against children in the year 2024 – the highest since the monitoring tool was put into place 30 years ago.<h2>A record of horrors: Shocking figures revealed</h2>As per the report from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, "In 2024, violence against children in armed conflict reached unprecedented levels, with a staggering 25 per cent surge in the number of grave violations in comparison with 2023."The report — the UN's annual barometer for violence against children in conflict — as per AFP has verified 41,370 grave violations in 2024 alone - 5,149 of these were committed earlier but confirmed in 2024. This includes more than 4,500 children killed and nearly 7,000 injured, many in indiscriminate airstrikes, ground battles and drone attacks.2024's numbers beat the earlier record, set by 2023, another record high. It must be noted that 2023 itself was 21 per cent higher than the year before.Children continue to bear "the brunt of relentless hostilities and indiscriminate attacks," the report said. It also includes, in its appendix, a "list of shame" which calls out those responsible for these violations.<h2>Which countries recorded the highest violence against children?</h2>Topping the UN's list is the Palestinian territories, where 8,500 violations were recorded — more than half of them in Gaza and the vast majority committed by Israeli forces, according to the UN.At least 1,259 Palestinian children were confirmed killed in Gaza in 2024, with the UN still verifying claims related to another 4,470 dead children. The numbers exploded after Israel's brutal response to Hamas's October 7 attack.Beyond Gaza, several other countries saw massive child suffering in 2024:- Democratic Republic of Congo: Over 4,000 grave violations - Somalia: 2,500+ cases - Nigeria: Nearly 2,500 violations - Haiti: 2,200+ cases&nbsp;"We are at the point of no return," said Virginia Gamba, the UN Secretary-General's special representative for children in armed conflict."The cries of 22,495 innocent children who should be learning to read or play ball -- but instead have been forced to learn how to survive gunfire and bombings -- should keep all of us awake at night," she said, adding, "This must serve as a wake-up call". &nbsp;

The report has detailed thousands of grave violations against children in the year 2024 – the highest since the monitoring tool was put into place 30 years ago.

From Gaza to the Democratic Republic of Congo, from Ukraine to Haiti, children have never been more brutalised by war, claims a United Nations report. In a devastating annual report released Thursday (Jun 19), the UN revealed that grave violations against children in armed conflicts surged by a whopping 25 per cent in 2024 — the highest level in nearly three decades. The report has detailed thousands of grave violations against children in the year 2024 – the highest since the monitoring tool was put into place 30 years ago. A record of horrors: Shocking figures revealed As per the report from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, "In 2024, violence against children in armed conflict reached unprecedented levels, with a staggering 25 per cent surge in the number of grave violations in comparison with 2023." The report — the UN's annual barometer for violence against children in conflict — as per AFP has verified 41,370 grave violations in 2024 alone - 5,149 of these were committed earlier but confirmed in 2024. This includes more than 4,500 children killed and nearly 7,000 injured, many in indiscriminate airstrikes, ground battles and drone attacks. 2024's numbers beat the earlier record, set by 2023, another record high. It must be noted that 2023 itself was 21 per cent higher than the year before. Children continue to bear "the brunt of relentless hostilities and indiscriminate attacks," the report said. It also includes, in its appendix, a "list of shame" which calls out those responsible for these violations. Which countries recorded the highest violence against children? Topping the UN's list is the Palestinian territories, where 8,500 violations were recorded — more than half of them in Gaza and the vast majority committed by Israeli forces, according to the UN. At least 1,259 Palestinian children were confirmed killed in Gaza in 2024, with the UN still verifying claims related to another 4,470 dead children. The numbers exploded after Israel's brutal response to Hamas's October 7 attack. Beyond Gaza, several other countries saw massive child suffering in 2024: - Democratic Republic of Congo: Over 4,000 grave violations - Somalia: 2,500+ cases - Nigeria: Nearly 2,500 violations - Haiti: 2,200+ cases "We are at the point of no return," said Virginia Gamba, the UN Secretary-General's special representative for children in armed conflict. "The cries of 22,495 innocent children who should be learning to read or play ball -- but instead have been forced to learn how to survive gunfire and bombings -- should keep all of us awake at night," she said, adding, "This must serve as a wake-up call".

The report has detailed thousands of grave violations against children in the year 2024 – the highest since the monitoring tool was put into place 30 years ago.

'List of shame': Violence against children in conflict zones hit 'unprecedented levels' in 2024, reveals UN report

Animal rights activists are up in arms in Australia against clothes made of cat fur. An advocacy group said that cat fur was being used in clothes and sold in Victoria despite the Australian government's promise to take action against the practice. Collective Fashion Justice and Australia's Animal Justice Party conducted an investigation and found that cat fur was being used to make children's vests and was being incorrectly labelled as fake fur or sheep wool."Every Victorian would be shocked to know that they could go to the store and accidentally buy something made from cat fur, when they may have a cat at home themselves," Collective Fashion Justice founder Emma Hakansson said.A forensic examination revealed that fashion brand Suttons UGG was using domestic cat fur and rabbit fur to make clothes. But the label on them said, "100 per cent Australian sheepskin or wool". Suttons admitted in a statement to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation that the label on the vest was "wrong". The group also found other objects where animal fur was being used, but they were being sold as faux fur.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/telegram-founder-pavel-durov-has-106-children-and-each-of-them-will-get-a-piece-of-his-fortune-1750396007567">Durov beats Musk: Telegram founder has 106 kids in 12 countries at the age of 40</a>&nbsp;They found two beanies with pom-poms at a Queen Victoria market in central Melbourne, with the false label of 100 per cent "acrylic". A test by British fibre analysis firm Microtex revealed they were made from fox and raccoon dog fur. The revelations have led to calls from animal advocacy groups for a total ban on the sale of any kind of animal fur in Victoria. The&nbsp;Australian Fashion Council had earlier banned and removed fur, wild-animal skins, and wild feathers from runways. Suttons UGG spokesperson told ABC that the manufacturer told them that the vest was made from a "kind of special fur". The company said it could not be sure whether cat fur was one of them.The import and export of cat and dog fur was banned in Australia in 2004. But, a probe found that clothes made from this fur continued to be made and sold in the country with wrong labels. Georgie Purcell, the Animal Justice Party MP for Northern Victoria, told The Independent, "The message from the community couldn't be clearer – fur is out of fashion. Whether it's cat, dog, rabbit, or fox – the one constant is that it's all cruel."

Domestic cat fur is being used to make clothes in Australia, and this has enraged not only animal rights groups but also the common man. The clothes are mislabeled as faux fur. 

Animal rights activists are up in arms in Australia against clothes made of cat fur. An advocacy group said that cat fur was being used in clothes and sold in Victoria despite the Australian government's promise to take action against the practice. Collective Fashion Justice and Australia's Animal Justice Party conducted an investigation and found that cat fur was being used to make children's vests and was being incorrectly labelled as fake fur or sheep wool. "Every Victorian would be shocked to know that they could go to the store and accidentally buy something made from cat fur, when they may have a cat at home themselves," Collective Fashion Justice founder Emma Hakansson said. A forensic examination revealed that fashion brand Suttons UGG was using domestic cat fur and rabbit fur to make clothes. But the label on them said, "100 per cent Australian sheepskin or wool". Suttons admitted in a statement to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation that the label on the vest was "wrong". The group also found other objects where animal fur was being used, but they were being sold as faux fur. Also Read: Durov beats Musk: Telegram founder has 106 kids in 12 countries at the age of 40 They found two beanies with pom-poms at a Queen Victoria market in central Melbourne, with the false label of 100 per cent "acrylic". A test by British fibre analysis firm Microtex revealed they were made from fox and raccoon dog fur. The revelations have led to calls from animal advocacy groups for a total ban on the sale of any kind of animal fur in Victoria. The Australian Fashion Council had earlier banned and removed fur, wild-animal skins, and wild feathers from runways. Suttons UGG spokesperson told ABC that the manufacturer told them that the vest was made from a "kind of special fur". The company said it could not be sure whether cat fur was one of them. The import and export of cat and dog fur was banned in Australia in 2004. But, a probe found that clothes made from this fur continued to be made and sold in the country with wrong labels. Georgie Purcell, the Animal Justice Party MP for Northern Victoria, told The Independent, "The message from the community couldn't be clearer – fur is out of fashion. Whether it's cat, dog, rabbit, or fox – the one constant is that it's all cruel."

Domestic cat fur is being used to make clothes in Australia, and this has enraged not only animal rights groups but also the common man. The clothes are mislabeled as faux fur.&nbsp;

Domestic cat fur in clothes being passed off as 'faux fur' in Australia

In a stern warning, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has said 'there will be no more Hezbollah' if the Iran-backed militant group attacks Israel amid the ongoing war. His comments came as the Lebanon-based group expressed support for Tehran. Hezbollah, weakened by the recent elimination of its fighters and leadership by Israel, has not yet made a declaration of military involvement in the Iran-Israel war, but has expressed readiness for the same.<h2>What did Katz say?</h2>“If Hezbollah launches attacks, we will eliminate them,” Katz said in a social media post. Katz stated that Israel sees Hezbollah not as a neutral actor, but as an active threat. “The Hezbollah Secretary-General &nbsp;[Naim Qassem] hasn’t learned the lessons of his predecessors," Katz was quoted as saying in Israeli media. Katz accused Qassem of "threatening to act against Israel under orders from the Iranian dictator,” referring to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Katz said: “I advise the Lebanese proxy to be cautious and understand that Israel has run out of patience with terrorists who threaten it. If there is terrorism, there will be no more Hezbollah,” Katz warned.<h2>What did Hezbollah say about Iran-Israel war?</h2>Katz's comments came after Qassem, appointed as Hezbollah’s deputy leader after Israel assassinated the group's chief Hassan Nasrallah in September 2024, expressed continued support for Tehran.&nbsp; Qassem said Hezbollah would “act as we see fit” in the wake of the Iran-Israel war. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-hezbollah-chief-naim-qassem-says-group-will-act-as-we-see-fit-in-iran-israel-war-1750367442159/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-hezbollah-chief-naim-qassem-says-group-will-act-as-we-see-fit-in-iran-israel-war-1750367442159/embed</a>&nbsp; Earlier, Reuters had reported, citing a Hezbollah official, that it would not carry out its own attacks in response to the Israeli offensive on Iran, which started on June 13.<h2>US official issues a similar warning to Hezbollah</h2>A similar warning was issued by the US special envoy to Syria, Thomas Barrack, after meeting officials in Lebanon.&nbsp;&nbsp;It would be a "very bad decision" Barrack said on Thursday after he met with officials in Lebanon's capital, Beirut, including Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, who is a close ally of Hezbollah.&nbsp;"I can say on behalf of the President [US President Donald Trump], who he has been very clear in expressing as has Special Envoy [Steve] Witkoff: that would be a very, very, very bad decision," Barrack, who also serves as US envoy to Turkey, told reporters. Hezbollah also said threats against Supreme Leader Khamenei would have "dire consequences". Hezbollah is already severely damaged. Besides much of its leadership gone, thousands of its fighters were killed in the 2024 offensive by Israel on southern Lebanon. Many of them were killed in a series of pager explosions orchestrated by the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad.&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments in the Israel-Iran conflict. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

Hezbollah, weakened by the recent elimination of its fighters and leadership by Israel, has not yet made a declaration of military involvement in the Iran-Israel war, but expressed readiness for the same.

In a stern warning, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has said 'there will be no more Hezbollah' if the Iran-backed militant group attacks Israel amid the ongoing war. His comments came as the Lebanon-based group expressed support for Tehran. Hezbollah, weakened by the recent elimination of its fighters and leadership by Israel, has not yet made a declaration of military involvement in the Iran-Israel war, but has expressed readiness for the same. What did Katz say? “If Hezbollah launches attacks, we will eliminate them,” Katz said in a social media post. Katz stated that Israel sees Hezbollah not as a neutral actor, but as an active threat. “The Hezbollah Secretary-General [Naim Qassem] hasn’t learned the lessons of his predecessors," Katz was quoted as saying in Israeli media. Katz accused Qassem of "threatening to act against Israel under orders from the Iranian dictator,” referring to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Katz said: “I advise the Lebanese proxy to be cautious and understand that Israel has run out of patience with terrorists who threaten it. If there is terrorism, there will be no more Hezbollah,” Katz warned. What did Hezbollah say about Iran-Israel war? Katz's comments came after Qassem, appointed as Hezbollah’s deputy leader after Israel assassinated the group's chief Hassan Nasrallah in September 2024, expressed continued support for Tehran. Qassem said Hezbollah would “act as we see fit” in the wake of the Iran-Israel war. https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-hezbollah-chief-naim-qassem-says-group-will-act-as-we-see-fit-in-iran-israel-war-1750367442159/embed Earlier, Reuters had reported, citing a Hezbollah official, that it would not carry out its own attacks in response to the Israeli offensive on Iran, which started on June 13. US official issues a similar warning to Hezbollah A similar warning was issued by the US special envoy to Syria, Thomas Barrack, after meeting officials in Lebanon. It would be a "very bad decision" Barrack said on Thursday after he met with officials in Lebanon's capital, Beirut, including Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, who is a close ally of Hezbollah. "I can say on behalf of the President [US President Donald Trump], who he has been very clear in expressing as has Special Envoy [Steve] Witkoff: that would be a very, very, very bad decision," Barrack, who also serves as US envoy to Turkey, told reporters. Hezbollah also said threats against Supreme Leader Khamenei would have "dire consequences". Hezbollah is already severely damaged. Besides much of its leadership gone, thousands of its fighters were killed in the 2024 offensive by Israel on southern Lebanon. Many of them were killed in a series of pager explosions orchestrated by the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments in the Israel-Iran conflict. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

Hezbollah, weakened by the recent elimination of its fighters and leadership by Israel, has not yet made a declaration of military involvement in the Iran-Israel war, but expressed readiness for the same.

'Will eliminate': Israel defence minister Katz warns there will be no more Hezbollah if…

Ceres, the Queen of the Asteroid Belt, is a dwarf planet that could prove crucial in humanity's quest for expansion in space. According to data collected by the Dawn spacecraft, it is made up of around 25 per cent water. A study has proposed that to draw out this water, a space elevator can be built on Ceres, Universe Today reported. Researchers at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and Industrial CNT state in their paper how a space elevator would work and its numerous benefits. Ceres has plenty of water that can not only be used to sustain life, but also as a fuel for propulsion systems.However, getting the water out of Ceres’ gravity well is the tricky part. This is where a space elevator comes in. According to Universe Today, the space elevator can "get the materials off of the surface and use leverage to fling them on a trajectory much faster than launching from the surface itself would be." The paper describes a design that uses both those features.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pale-blue-dot-earth-was-once-a-purple-planet-and-maybe-even-pink-1750326834927">The purple planet, or pink: Earth wasn't always blue</a>&nbsp;The authors of the paper describe the space elevator as a 30,000 km-long structure. It will travel into the solar system "more than 30 times farther than the diameter of Ceres itself." Carbon nanotubes, manufactured by Industrial CNT, can be used to carry payloads of approximately 6,534 kg up to the station at the top of the elevator. The station will rotate in alignment with Cere’s rotation of once every nine hours. From here, the payload can be flung into space.This action would decrease the amount of energy needed to get a payload back to Earth by approximately 60 per cent, and save fuel by 15 per cent, the paper states. The process would not only help save fuel, but it could also use the fuel from Ceres itself. The paper also mentions several water-based propulsion solutions. Microwave Electrothermal Thrusters (METs) have been shown to be of the most value. Water electrolysis propulsion, which separates water’s constituents and then combines them in a combustion chamber, is also an option.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/supermassive-black-holes-from-early-universe-seen-shooting-jets-as-bright-as-10-trillion-suns-1750332519726">Supermassive black holes from early universe seen shooting jets as bright as 10 trillion suns</a>&nbsp;However, this would require power, and an enormous amount of it would be needed to run this space elevator. Ceres lies in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It doesn't get enough sunlight in this region, and a lot of it would need to be collected for it.Another hurdle is the lag in communications. Right now, a delay of 25 minutes would happen in communications in each direction. So, manually controlling the elevator from Earth would be tough. So, scientists would first have to make it more robust and improve the automation before a space elevator can be built on Ceres. &nbsp;

Ceres holds plenty of water to sustain life and can also act as propulsion fuel. A study has proposed building a space elevator on the dwarf planet to draw out this water.

Ceres, the Queen of the Asteroid Belt, is a dwarf planet that could prove crucial in humanity's quest for expansion in space. According to data collected by the Dawn spacecraft, it is made up of around 25 per cent water. A study has proposed that to draw out this water, a space elevator can be built on Ceres, Universe Today reported. Researchers at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and Industrial CNT state in their paper how a space elevator would work and its numerous benefits. Ceres has plenty of water that can not only be used to sustain life, but also as a fuel for propulsion systems. However, getting the water out of Ceres’ gravity well is the tricky part. This is where a space elevator comes in. According to Universe Today, the space elevator can "get the materials off of the surface and use leverage to fling them on a trajectory much faster than launching from the surface itself would be." The paper describes a design that uses both those features. Also Read: The purple planet, or pink: Earth wasn't always blue The authors of the paper describe the space elevator as a 30,000 km-long structure. It will travel into the solar system "more than 30 times farther than the diameter of Ceres itself." Carbon nanotubes, manufactured by Industrial CNT, can be used to carry payloads of approximately 6,534 kg up to the station at the top of the elevator. The station will rotate in alignment with Cere’s rotation of once every nine hours. From here, the payload can be flung into space. This action would decrease the amount of energy needed to get a payload back to Earth by approximately 60 per cent, and save fuel by 15 per cent, the paper states. The process would not only help save fuel, but it could also use the fuel from Ceres itself. The paper also mentions several water-based propulsion solutions. Microwave Electrothermal Thrusters (METs) have been shown to be of the most value. Water electrolysis propulsion, which separates water’s constituents and then combines them in a combustion chamber, is also an option. Also Read: Supermassive black holes from early universe seen shooting jets as bright as 10 trillion suns However, this would require power, and an enormous amount of it would be needed to run this space elevator. Ceres lies in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It doesn't get enough sunlight in this region, and a lot of it would need to be collected for it. Another hurdle is the lag in communications. Right now, a delay of 25 minutes would happen in communications in each direction. So, manually controlling the elevator from Earth would be tough. So, scientists would first have to make it more robust and improve the automation before a space elevator can be built on Ceres.

Ceres holds plenty of water to sustain life and can also act as propulsion fuel. A study has proposed building a space elevator on the dwarf planet to draw out this water.

30,000 km-long space elevator proposed on Ceres can solve two problems

Amid speculative reports that the US defence officials were possibly considering a tactical nuclear weapon attack on Iran, Russia has warned the administration of US President Donald Trump against it, warning it could be catastrophic. Russia retains a close relationship with Iran. The comments from the Kremlin came as the US is reportedly poised to intervene in the raging Israel-Iran war.<h2>Will Trump enter the Iran-Israel war?</h2>Trump has been ambivalent about a US intervention in the war. Reports said he has held meetings with military leaders on America's options. As per the White House, Trump is giving two weeks for the two nations to resolve the conflict. Trump himself hinted on Thursday (June 19) that a decision on US involvement could be taken in two weeks. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/heavy-damage-in-israel-as-fresh-wave-of-missiles-strikes-from-iran-1750400774358/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/heavy-damage-in-israel-as-fresh-wave-of-missiles-strikes-from-iran-1750400774358/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>What did Russia say about US potential use of tactical nuclear weapons on Iran?</h2>Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned that it would be a “catastrophic development” if the US uses tactical nuclear weapons against Iran, the Russian TASS news agency reported on Friday. Western media reports had suggested earlier that such a US attack would target Iran's secretive underground nuclear facility in Fordow. Peskov's remarks referred to these media, without mentioning any specific report.<h2>Underground Furdow nuclear facility to be US target?</h2>Earlier, the British newspaper The Guardian had reported on briefings in the US about the Fordow nuclear facility. This is Iran's underground uranium enrichment facility. The US defence officials were briefed that Furdow can't be destroyed using conventional bombs. According to the report, the officials were briefed that initial attacks with conventional bombs, followed by a tactical nuclear weapon dropped from a B2 bomber, could be the alternative.&nbsp;However, the UK paper also said Trump was not keen on using a tactical nuclear weapon on Fordow.<h2>What is a tactical nuclear weapon? Which are the main US TNWs?</h2>Tactical nuclear weapons or TNWs, also known as non-strategic nuclear weapons, are designed to be smaller than the usual nuclear bombs. It is to be noted that tactical nuclear weapons have never been used in combat. The US has the B61 series of gravity bombs. These TNWs - named B61-3, B61-4, and B61-10- have yields of between 0.3 and 170 kilotons. They can be delivered by fighter jets like F16 and F35. According to the think tank Arms Control Center, the current US tactical nuclear arsenal includes nearly 230 B61 gravity bombs of the B61-3 and B61-4 versions. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments in the Israel-Iran conflict. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

Russia retains a close relationship with Iran. The comments from the Kremlin came as the US is reportedly poised to intervene in the raging Israel-Iran war.

Amid speculative reports that the US defence officials were possibly considering a tactical nuclear weapon attack on Iran, Russia has warned the administration of US President Donald Trump against it, warning it could be catastrophic. Russia retains a close relationship with Iran. The comments from the Kremlin came as the US is reportedly poised to intervene in the raging Israel-Iran war. Will Trump enter the Iran-Israel war? Trump has been ambivalent about a US intervention in the war. Reports said he has held meetings with military leaders on America's options. As per the White House, Trump is giving two weeks for the two nations to resolve the conflict. Trump himself hinted on Thursday (June 19) that a decision on US involvement could be taken in two weeks. https://www.wionews.com/videos/heavy-damage-in-israel-as-fresh-wave-of-missiles-strikes-from-iran-1750400774358/embed What did Russia say about US potential use of tactical nuclear weapons on Iran? Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned that it would be a “catastrophic development” if the US uses tactical nuclear weapons against Iran, the Russian TASS news agency reported on Friday. Western media reports had suggested earlier that such a US attack would target Iran's secretive underground nuclear facility in Fordow. Peskov's remarks referred to these media, without mentioning any specific report. Underground Furdow nuclear facility to be US target? Earlier, the British newspaper The Guardian had reported on briefings in the US about the Fordow nuclear facility. This is Iran's underground uranium enrichment facility. The US defence officials were briefed that Furdow can't be destroyed using conventional bombs. According to the report, the officials were briefed that initial attacks with conventional bombs, followed by a tactical nuclear weapon dropped from a B2 bomber, could be the alternative. However, the UK paper also said Trump was not keen on using a tactical nuclear weapon on Fordow. What is a tactical nuclear weapon? Which are the main US TNWs? Tactical nuclear weapons or TNWs, also known as non-strategic nuclear weapons, are designed to be smaller than the usual nuclear bombs. It is to be noted that tactical nuclear weapons have never been used in combat. The US has the B61 series of gravity bombs. These TNWs - named B61-3, B61-4, and B61-10- have yields of between 0.3 and 170 kilotons. They can be delivered by fighter jets like F16 and F35. According to the think tank Arms Control Center, the current US tactical nuclear arsenal includes nearly 230 B61 gravity bombs of the B61-3 and B61-4 versions. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments in the Israel-Iran conflict. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

Russia retains a close relationship with Iran. The comments from the Kremlin came as the US is reportedly poised to intervene in the raging Israel-Iran war.

'Catastrophic': US planning tactical nuclear weapon attack on Iran? Here's what Russia said about it

A 36-year-old woman threatened to crash the aeroplane when the crew asked her to put her bags in the overhead bin. She was taken away by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel and later to the police station, where she continued to cause a ruckus. The incident happened at the Bengaluru airport aboard an Air India flight that was supposed to fly to Surat. It was delayed by several hours because of the woman's actions. Vyas Hiral Mohanbhai, a resident of Shivanahalli near Yelahanka, boarded AI flight IX2749 alone. She ditched the check-in counter and came on the plane with two bags.She put one bag next to the cabin crew and took the second one with her to her seat. When the crew asked her to keep both bags in the overhead bin, all hell broke loose. She created a scene and forced the crew to keep her bags with them and take responsibility for their security. This was against airline baggage protocol, so they insisted she take it with her.The woman refused to comply and launched a volley of verbal abuse against the crew. Other passengers tried to calm her down, but her anger rose, and she shouted at everyone around them. She even threatened to crash the plane if her demand was not met.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/drunk-passenger-pulls-woman-s-hair-is-zip-tied-after-maniacal-episode-on-southwest-flight-1750304391881">Drunk passenger pulls woman's hair, is zip tied after maniacal episode on flight in New York</a>&nbsp;The captain was forced to call security on board to tackle the situation. CISF officials got on the plane and removed Mohanbhai. Agnimitra Bahinipati, associate manager of security at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), filed a complaint, according to which the ruckus started at around 2.45 pm and went on till 5.30 pm on June 17.At the KIA police station, the woman is said to have abused and manhandled officers. "This was the first time we heard such abusive language in the station," a senior police officer said. The woman's husband, who works at an educational institution in Bengaluru, was called to the police station, where he said that his wife had caused similar disturbances in the past as well. She was an Ayurvedic doctor but had stopped practising a few years back. &nbsp;

An Ayurvedic doctor created a ruckus on an Air India flight in Bengaluru over her baggage after she came on board with two bags and insisted the crew keep one in their security.

A 36-year-old woman threatened to crash the aeroplane when the crew asked her to put her bags in the overhead bin. She was taken away by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel and later to the police station, where she continued to cause a ruckus. The incident happened at the Bengaluru airport aboard an Air India flight that was supposed to fly to Surat. It was delayed by several hours because of the woman's actions. Vyas Hiral Mohanbhai, a resident of Shivanahalli near Yelahanka, boarded AI flight IX2749 alone. She ditched the check-in counter and came on the plane with two bags. She put one bag next to the cabin crew and took the second one with her to her seat. When the crew asked her to keep both bags in the overhead bin, all hell broke loose. She created a scene and forced the crew to keep her bags with them and take responsibility for their security. This was against airline baggage protocol, so they insisted she take it with her. The woman refused to comply and launched a volley of verbal abuse against the crew. Other passengers tried to calm her down, but her anger rose, and she shouted at everyone around them. She even threatened to crash the plane if her demand was not met. Also Read: Drunk passenger pulls woman's hair, is zip tied after maniacal episode on flight in New York The captain was forced to call security on board to tackle the situation. CISF officials got on the plane and removed Mohanbhai. Agnimitra Bahinipati, associate manager of security at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), filed a complaint, according to which the ruckus started at around 2.45 pm and went on till 5.30 pm on June 17. At the KIA police station, the woman is said to have abused and manhandled officers. "This was the first time we heard such abusive language in the station," a senior police officer said. The woman's husband, who works at an educational institution in Bengaluru, was called to the police station, where he said that his wife had caused similar disturbances in the past as well. She was an Ayurvedic doctor but had stopped practising a few years back.

An Ayurvedic doctor created a ruckus on an Air India flight in Bengaluru over her baggage after she came on board with two bags and insisted the crew keep one in their security.

Woman threatens to crash plane if crew didn't keep her bag safe with them

An unusual scene unfolded in Jaipur when a couple engaging in a sexual act in a hotel room was on display for everyone to see. The man and the woman apparently did not know that those outside could see them. People travelling outside on the road at night saw the incident and were shocked. The crowd slowly swelled, as everyone stopped to look at what was happening in the room. They started filming the couple while abusing them.The incident reportedly happened at the Holiday Inn hotel near 22 Godam at around 10 pm on June 17. The couple did not draw the curtains before getting intimate and were visible to people outside. As people started noticing them, a massive crowd gathered outside the hotel. This triggered a huge traffic jam on the flyover. Viral videos of the incident show the couple having sex in the room of the five-star hotel.The crowd gathered outside the hotel can be heard abusing the couple. The man and the woman have not been identified, and it is unknown whether any official complaint has been filed against them. It is also being said that the hotel does not have curtains in its rooms, leading to indecent exposure. The authenticity of the video could not be verified.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/woman-flies-from-up-to-bengaluru-for-final-round-of-interview-company-ghosts-her-1750317597257">Woman flies from UP to Karnataka for 'final round of interview', company ghosts her</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, people on social media are livid at the hotel for failing to ensure the privacy of the couple. They are questioning the lack of curtains in the hotel room. Others said that everyone who shot the video did so illegally. They are slamming those who are sharing the video of the couple on social media, saying that it's like peeping into someone's house and filming the act.They are asking the Jaipur police to take action against those who made the video and spread it across platforms.&nbsp;

Jaipur hotel incident: A couple having sex made a public spectacle in Jaipur when people outside the hotel could see them engaging in the act. It was night and there were no curtains on the windows. 

An unusual scene unfolded in Jaipur when a couple engaging in a sexual act in a hotel room was on display for everyone to see. The man and the woman apparently did not know that those outside could see them. People travelling outside on the road at night saw the incident and were shocked. The crowd slowly swelled, as everyone stopped to look at what was happening in the room. They started filming the couple while abusing them. The incident reportedly happened at the Holiday Inn hotel near 22 Godam at around 10 pm on June 17. The couple did not draw the curtains before getting intimate and were visible to people outside. As people started noticing them, a massive crowd gathered outside the hotel. This triggered a huge traffic jam on the flyover. Viral videos of the incident show the couple having sex in the room of the five-star hotel. The crowd gathered outside the hotel can be heard abusing the couple. The man and the woman have not been identified, and it is unknown whether any official complaint has been filed against them. It is also being said that the hotel does not have curtains in its rooms, leading to indecent exposure. The authenticity of the video could not be verified. Also Read: Woman flies from UP to Karnataka for 'final round of interview', company ghosts her Meanwhile, people on social media are livid at the hotel for failing to ensure the privacy of the couple. They are questioning the lack of curtains in the hotel room. Others said that everyone who shot the video did so illegally. They are slamming those who are sharing the video of the couple on social media, saying that it's like peeping into someone's house and filming the act. They are asking the Jaipur police to take action against those who made the video and spread it across platforms.

Jaipur hotel incident: A couple having sex made a public spectacle in Jaipur when people outside the hotel could see them engaging in the act. It was night, and there were no curtains on the windows.&nbsp;

Couple forgets to draw curtains of 5-star Jaipur hotel room while getting intimate, triggers traffic jam

Iranian missiles have hit the city of Beersheba in the ongoing war with Israel, hitting its hospitals, buildings and other installations. Soroka Hospital was among the targets, and Israel vowed revenge for the attack. So, where is Beersheba? Why is it important, and why did Iran attack the hospital? Please note that Iran and Israel are separated by 1,000 miles of territory. So the only major way to attack is through the air, which is why Iran is raining missiles on Israel, in the wake of the Jewish nation's offensive on the Islamic Republic that started on June 13.<h2>Where is Beersheba?</h2>Beersheba is a prominent city located in southern Israel’s Negev Desert. It is nearly 70 miles south of Jerusalem and 25 miles east of the Gaza Strip, where Israel is locked in battle with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Known as the capital of the Negev, Beersheba is the administrative and economic hub of southern Israel. &nbsp;As it is not located near a border, Beersheba is safe from conventional cross-border attacks.But it can be reached by Iran's long-range ballistic missiles. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-moves-closer-to-attacking-iran-1750397169331/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-moves-closer-to-attacking-iran-1750397169331/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>Iran's attack on Soroka Hospital</h2>Several people were injured in Iran's missile attack on Beersheba's Soroka Medical Center on Thursday (June 19). Iran claimed that the barrage was targeted at a nearby military and intelligence headquarters.&nbsp; The missiles, it appears, were meant for the Southern Command of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the Gav-Yam Technology Park in the city. The Southern Command is believed to be located some two kilometres from Soroka Hospital. The attack on the hospital injured dozens of people. Casualties at the Soroka Hospital were limited as patients were moved underground in time, according to reports, but the building was damaged and on fire. Israeli leaders called the hospital attack by Iran a deliberate war crime. &nbsp;<h2>Beersheba’s strategic importance</h2>The IDF's Southern Command headquarters is believed to be coordinating military operations in southern Israel from Beersheba. The city is near airbases like Hatzerim and Nevatim. These airbases are playing a crucial role in Israel's air defence and operations.&nbsp; Beereheba also supports logistics and communication hubs. For all these reasons, Beersheba is strategically important, &nbsp;making it a high-value target Iran, in order to hit its military and civilian infrastructure.<h2>Is there a nuclear angle to Beersheba attack?</h2>Besides its role as a key urban centre hosting critical infrastructure, Beersheba is also located near Dimona. Some 20 miles away from Beersheba, Dimona hosts the nuclear research center of Israel. This adds to the strategic significance of Beersheba. By attacking Beersheba, Iran is possibly sending a signal that it can come very close to, and possibly attack, Israel's nuclear installations too. By using ballistic missiles and cluster munitions on a densely populated area like Beersheba, Iran is also possibly signalling that it can target civilian areas if it wants to. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments in the Israel-Iran conflict. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos. &nbsp;

Soroka Hospita in Beersheba was among Iran missile targets, and Israel vowed revenge for the attack. So, where is Beersheba? 

Iranian missiles have hit the city of Beersheba in the ongoing war with Israel, hitting its hospitals, buildings and other installations. Soroka Hospital was among the targets, and Israel vowed revenge for the attack. So, where is Beersheba? Why is it important, and why did Iran attack the hospital? Please note that Iran and Israel are separated by 1,000 miles of territory. So the only major way to attack is through the air, which is why Iran is raining missiles on Israel, in the wake of the Jewish nation's offensive on the Islamic Republic that started on June 13. Where is Beersheba? Beersheba is a prominent city located in southern Israel’s Negev Desert. It is nearly 70 miles south of Jerusalem and 25 miles east of the Gaza Strip, where Israel is locked in battle with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Known as the capital of the Negev, Beersheba is the administrative and economic hub of southern Israel. As it is not located near a border, Beersheba is safe from conventional cross-border attacks.But it can be reached by Iran's long-range ballistic missiles. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-moves-closer-to-attacking-iran-1750397169331/embed Iran's attack on Soroka Hospital Several people were injured in Iran's missile attack on Beersheba's Soroka Medical Center on Thursday (June 19). Iran claimed that the barrage was targeted at a nearby military and intelligence headquarters. The missiles, it appears, were meant for the Southern Command of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the Gav-Yam Technology Park in the city. The Southern Command is believed to be located some two kilometres from Soroka Hospital. The attack on the hospital injured dozens of people. Casualties at the Soroka Hospital were limited as patients were moved underground in time, according to reports, but the building was damaged and on fire. Israeli leaders called the hospital attack by Iran a deliberate war crime. Beersheba’s strategic importance The IDF's Southern Command headquarters is believed to be coordinating military operations in southern Israel from Beersheba. The city is near airbases like Hatzerim and Nevatim. These airbases are playing a crucial role in Israel's air defence and operations. Beereheba also supports logistics and communication hubs. For all these reasons, Beersheba is strategically important, making it a high-value target Iran, in order to hit its military and civilian infrastructure. Is there a nuclear angle to Beersheba attack? Besides its role as a key urban centre hosting critical infrastructure, Beersheba is also located near Dimona. Some 20 miles away from Beersheba, Dimona hosts the nuclear research center of Israel. This adds to the strategic significance of Beersheba. By attacking Beersheba, Iran is possibly sending a signal that it can come very close to, and possibly attack, Israel's nuclear installations too. By using ballistic missiles and cluster munitions on a densely populated area like Beersheba, Iran is also possibly signalling that it can target civilian areas if it wants to. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments in the Israel-Iran conflict. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

Soroka Hospita in Beersheba was among Iran's targets, and Israel vowed revenge for the attack. So, where is Beersheba?&nbsp;

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Telegram founder Pavel Durov is a billionaire and has come up with a plan on how to divide his fortune among his children. Technically, Durov has 106 kids - six his own and 100 he has fathered from sperm donation across 12 countries over the past 15 years. The 40-year-old told France's Le Point in an interview that he intends to divide his money among his children. He said that "they are all my children and will all have the same rights." However, his division comes with a caveat - the money cannot be accessed for the next 30 years. Durov said that he wants them to live a normal life and "not be dependent on a bank account".“I want to specify that I make no difference between my children: there are those who were conceived naturally and those who come from my sperm donations,” he told Le Point. "They are all my children and will all have the same rights! I don’t want them to tear each other apart after my death.”However, Durov has found himself at the centre of the ire of the woman who has birthed three of his biological children. She has accused him of holding back on financial support, leading a hidden double life, and child abuse. According to &nbsp;two criminal complaints filed in 2023 and 2024, Durov hit his then-three-year-old son so hard that he fell "across the room."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/chatgpt-makes-you-dumb-study-confirms-as-ai-followers-use-their-brains-less-1750322271219">ChatGPT makes you dumb, study confirms, states AI followers use their brains less</a>&nbsp;Durov has denied all the allegations, saying, "Nothing has ever been proven showing that I am, even for a second, guilty of anything."Durov has also got into a tussle with the Kremlin over free speech. He once refused to disable or limit access to several dissident groups on VKontakte, a Russian online social media and social networking service based in Saint Petersburg. Durov was one of the co-founders of the platform.Durov was also charged by French officials last year after being accused of allowing sex abuse and drug trafficking crimes to run on Telegram, an encrypted messaging app. He now lives in Dubai, facing legal troubles in France and allegations that Telegram's communications applications have played a major role in world conflict. Durov has denied those charges. Telegram has more than 1 billion active users and is being actively used in the Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has 106 children - six biological and 100 from sperm donations in 12 countries. He plans on dividing his fortune among all of them.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov is a billionaire and has come up with a plan on how to divide his fortune among his children. Technically, Durov has 106 kids - six his own and 100 he has fathered from sperm donation across 12 countries over the past 15 years. The 40-year-old told France's Le Point in an interview that he intends to divide his money among his children. He said that "they are all my children and will all have the same rights." However, his division comes with a caveat - the money cannot be accessed for the next 30 years. Durov said that he wants them to live a normal life and "not be dependent on a bank account". “I want to specify that I make no difference between my children: there are those who were conceived naturally and those who come from my sperm donations,” he told Le Point. "They are all my children and will all have the same rights! I don’t want them to tear each other apart after my death.” However, Durov has found himself at the centre of the ire of the woman who has birthed three of his biological children. She has accused him of holding back on financial support, leading a hidden double life, and child abuse. According to two criminal complaints filed in 2023 and 2024, Durov hit his then-three-year-old son so hard that he fell "across the room." Also Read: ChatGPT makes you dumb, study confirms, states AI followers use their brains less Durov has denied all the allegations, saying, "Nothing has ever been proven showing that I am, even for a second, guilty of anything." Durov has also got into a tussle with the Kremlin over free speech. He once refused to disable or limit access to several dissident groups on VKontakte, a Russian online social media and social networking service based in Saint Petersburg. Durov was one of the co-founders of the platform. Durov was also charged by French officials last year after being accused of allowing sex abuse and drug trafficking crimes to run on Telegram, an encrypted messaging app. He now lives in Dubai, facing legal troubles in France and allegations that Telegram's communications applications have played a major role in world conflict. Durov has denied those charges. Telegram has more than 1 billion active users and is being actively used in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has 106 children - six biological and 100 from sperm donations in 12 countries. He plans on dividing his fortune among all of them.

Durov beats Musk: Telegram founder has 106 kids in 12 countries at the age of 40

The drunk woman who created a massive scene on a Southwest flight is an artist who has worked with several top-notch brand names and designers. Leanna Perry, a 32-year-old illustrator, whose online profile lists names like Maybelline, Steve Madden and Adidas. Perry burst into a maniacal episode on a flight at the La Guardia airport early Tuesday morning. She started hurling abuses at a female passenger and body-shamed her. Perry grabbed her hair and continued to pull them for several minutes. Co-passengers and Southwest crew had to intervene, after which she was removed from the flight.According to her professional details online, Perry has several high-end brand names in her work kitty. She is currently a leading designer at Maybelline, which she joined last year. She has also worked with fashion designers Betsey Johnson and Nicole Miller. Perry launched into a verbal tirade against another woman on the flight in New York. People who witnessed the episode said she looked like she was possessed.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/drunk-passenger-pulls-woman-s-hair-is-zip-tied-after-maniacal-episode-on-southwest-flight-1750304391881">Drunk passenger pulls woman's hair, is zip tied after maniacal episode on flight in New York</a>&nbsp;The video of the incident on the Southwest flight went viral. It showed Perry abusing the woman verbally. She boarded the flight at around 1:10 am from LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B. She was drunk and caught the woman off guard. Perry started hitting the woman and grabbed her hair. She did not let go for a long time. The video shows the Southwest crew on the plane where they hold her, trying to remove the strands of hair from her fist. Perry can be heard saying, "I am not even touching her b***h," as a man tells her, "You need to let go.""You can't even see your stomach, look at her outfit," she said. The crew tried to restrain her, putting her hands behind her back. She also attacks the man next to the woman. Perry then spits on the woman, after which a crew member holds her head the other way. Perry was zip-tied and placed on the aisle. She started kicking her legs at everyone, mouthing abuse.Perry was removed from the flight and taken to a hospital. She was later handed over to the NYC Department of Corrections, as per reports. It isn't clear if any legal proceedings are taking place against the woman.

The identity of the drunk woman who attacked a female passenger on a Southwest flight has been revealed. She has apparently worked with high-end names in the fashion world.

The drunk woman who created a massive scene on a Southwest flight is an artist who has worked with several top-notch brand names and designers. Leanna Perry, a 32-year-old illustrator, whose online profile lists names like Maybelline, Steve Madden and Adidas. Perry burst into a maniacal episode on a flight at the La Guardia airport early Tuesday morning. She started hurling abuses at a female passenger and body-shamed her. Perry grabbed her hair and continued to pull them for several minutes. Co-passengers and Southwest crew had to intervene, after which she was removed from the flight. According to her professional details online, Perry has several high-end brand names in her work kitty. She is currently a leading designer at Maybelline, which she joined last year. She has also worked with fashion designers Betsey Johnson and Nicole Miller. Perry launched into a verbal tirade against another woman on the flight in New York. People who witnessed the episode said she looked like she was possessed. Also Read: Drunk passenger pulls woman's hair, is zip tied after maniacal episode on flight in New York The video of the incident on the Southwest flight went viral. It showed Perry abusing the woman verbally. She boarded the flight at around 1:10 am from LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B. She was drunk and caught the woman off guard. Perry started hitting the woman and grabbed her hair. She did not let go for a long time. The video shows the Southwest crew on the plane where they hold her, trying to remove the strands of hair from her fist. Perry can be heard saying, "I am not even touching her b***h," as a man tells her, "You need to let go." "You can't even see your stomach, look at her outfit," she said. The crew tried to restrain her, putting her hands behind her back. She also attacks the man next to the woman. Perry then spits on the woman, after which a crew member holds her head the other way. Perry was zip-tied and placed on the aisle. She started kicking her legs at everyone, mouthing abuse. Perry was removed from the flight and taken to a hospital. She was later handed over to the NYC Department of Corrections, as per reports. It isn't clear if any legal proceedings are taking place against the woman.

The identity of the drunk woman who attacked a female passenger on a Southwest flight has been revealed. She has apparently worked with high-end names in the fashion world.

Drunk woman who went crazy on Southwest flight has worked with top-notch fashion names

A young girl who escaped Ukraine to get treatment for a rare form of blood cancer died in Israel this week. The disease did not kill her; humans did. Her heart-wrenching story is a testimony to the common man's struggle to survive in a world where world leaders are out to reign supreme by using missiles and bombs, without a care about the people who live in these countries. Seven-year-old Nastya Buryk's father is still fighting the war against Russia, while his entire family has now perished in an Iranian attack far from home. In 2022, Nastya's father joined the Ukrainian army after Russia invaded the country. He is a soldier of the elite 95th Airborne Assault Brigade. The same year, Nastya was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a rare cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.Her mother, Maria, shared the news on social media: "On August 29, 2022, we heard the terrible news: 'Your daughter has cancer.'" She added that since that day, she has been "living in a parallel reality, where her main aim is to save her little girl, not to give up, and breathe. Nastya underwent her first course of chemotherapy in Ukraine. Her condition improved, but she suffered a relapse.Ukraine was fighting a war, and the country was not equipped to treat Nastya.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-appoints-brig-gen-majid-khadami-as-new-intelligence-chief-after-israeli-strike-kills-top-irgc-commanders-1750379791746">Iran appoints Brig Gen Majid Khadami as new intelligence chief after Israeli strike kills top IRGC commanders</a>&nbsp;The family started looking at their options and decided to take her to another country. They got some charitable donations, but largely using their own money, they went to Israel in December 2022, almost a year before the Hamas attack.Nastya and her mother were now out of a war zone. She underwent a bone marrow transplant, but it failed. Leukaemia continued to hold the little one. The family started falling short of money. Her mother shared their ordeal on social media, while her father, Artem, appealed for donations in videos recorded from the front line. One hospital even discharged Nastya because her mother could not pay the bills.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-iran-war-saroka-hospital-bunkers-saved-many-lives-services-halted-rooms-damaged-1750388166390/embed&nbsp;Soon, doctors suggested a new line of treatment to make the failed bone marrow transplant a success. Her mother shared that "it would be a risk, but without it, the disease would win, and they had to remain hopeful. Amid this, Nastya's grandmother decided to go to Israel this year to support the young one and her mother. She took with him two of Nastya's young cousins to get them a proper education, which was hard to come by in Odesa, where missiles continued to wreak havoc.Then Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, and the family once again found itself in a war zone. It attacked Iran and killed several of its officials. Iran responded with a barrage of missile and drone attacks, one of which struck the apartment building in Bat Yam where Nastya and her family were staying on June 13. All of them died. &nbsp;

Iran-Israel war: A young girl escaped her war-torn country to get treatment for cancer in Israel. She died in the Iranian attack in Bat Yam, Israel, along with her mother, grandmother and two young cousins.

A young girl who escaped Ukraine to get treatment for a rare form of blood cancer died in Israel this week. The disease did not kill her; humans did. Her heart-wrenching story is a testimony to the common man's struggle to survive in a world where world leaders are out to reign supreme by using missiles and bombs, without a care about the people who live in these countries. Seven-year-old Nastya Buryk's father is still fighting the war against Russia, while his entire family has now perished in an Iranian attack far from home. In 2022, Nastya's father joined the Ukrainian army after Russia invaded the country. He is a soldier of the elite 95th Airborne Assault Brigade. The same year, Nastya was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a rare cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Her mother, Maria, shared the news on social media: "On August 29, 2022, we heard the terrible news: 'Your daughter has cancer.'" She added that since that day, she has been "living in a parallel reality, where her main aim is to save her little girl, not to give up, and breathe. Nastya underwent her first course of chemotherapy in Ukraine. Her condition improved, but she suffered a relapse. Ukraine was fighting a war, and the country was not equipped to treat Nastya. Also Read: Iran appoints Brig Gen Majid Khadami as new intelligence chief after Israeli strike kills top IRGC commanders The family started looking at their options and decided to take her to another country. They got some charitable donations, but largely using their own money, they went to Israel in December 2022, almost a year before the Hamas attack. Nastya and her mother were now out of a war zone. She underwent a bone marrow transplant, but it failed. Leukaemia continued to hold the little one. The family started falling short of money. Her mother shared their ordeal on social media, while her father, Artem, appealed for donations in videos recorded from the front line. One hospital even discharged Nastya because her mother could not pay the bills. https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-iran-war-saroka-hospital-bunkers-saved-many-lives-services-halted-rooms-damaged-1750388166390/embed Soon, doctors suggested a new line of treatment to make the failed bone marrow transplant a success. Her mother shared that "it would be a risk, but without it, the disease would win, and they had to remain hopeful. Amid this, Nastya's grandmother decided to go to Israel this year to support the young one and her mother. She took with him two of Nastya's young cousins to get them a proper education, which was hard to come by in Odesa, where missiles continued to wreak havoc. Then Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, and the family once again found itself in a war zone. It attacked Iran and killed several of its officials. Iran responded with a barrage of missile and drone attacks, one of which struck the apartment building in Bat Yam where Nastya and her family were staying on June 13. All of them died.

Iran-Israel war: A young girl escaped her war-torn country to get treatment for cancer in Israel. She died in the Iranian attack in Bat Yam, Israel, along with her mother, grandmother and two young cousins.

Seven-year-old girl who escaped war-torn Ukraine for cancer treatment in Israel dies in Iranian attack

Earth, the pale blue dot, as seen by Voyager 1 on 14 February 1990, wasn't always blue. Studies suggest that the earliest colour exuded by the oceans was purple, and even pink. This was between 3.5 and 2.4 billion years ago during the Archean eon. The theory was first proposed by Indian-American molecular biologist Shiladitya DasSarma, and has been termed the "Purple Earth Hypothesis." DasSarma theorised that early life on the planet did not work with chlorophyll but a molecule called retinal. It absorbed green and yellow light and reflected red and blue, which gave Earth the appearance of a purple planet. Some even say that the Earth's earliest colour was pink.Retinal is still present around us and can be found in the plum-colored membrane of a photosynthetic microbe called halobacteria. This bacterium absorbs green light and reflects back red and violet light, so you see purple.&nbsp;DasSarma says that primitive microbes that used retinal to harness the sun's energy dominated early Earth. So things on Earth at the time appeared purple. There were microbes that used chlorophyll but could not compete directly with those utilising retinal, DasSarma said. But they evolved the ability to absorb the wavelengths retinal did not use, helping them survive.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-discover-something-unexpected-moving-2-700km-under-earth-s-surface-1750225822229">Scientists discover something unexpected moving 2,700km under Earth's surface</a>&nbsp;"Chlorophyll was forced to make use of the blue and red light, since all the green light was absorbed by the purple membrane-containing organisms," William Sparks, an astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Maryland, said. He helped DasSarma with his research.&nbsp;<h2>A pink Earth</h2>&nbsp;Today, the oceans are blue and plants green. But over 650 million years ago, cyanobacteria dominated Earth's oceans. Researchers have found the pink pigment in bacterial fossils from the Sahara Desert in Mauritania, West Africa. In fact, pink is considered the world's oldest-known colour. This pigment in the cyanobacteria living in the oceans gave the water a pinkish hue, making the "blue dot" a pink planet. According to findings published on July 9, 2018, in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, cyanobacteria are even older than algae.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/astronomers-find-128-new-moons-orbiting-planet-saturn-dont-think-jupiter-will-ever-catch-up-8845107">Astronomers find 128 new moons orbiting planet Saturn: 'Don't think Jupiter will ever catch up'</a>&nbsp;Ancient chlorophyll had been found fossilised in these bacteria. They survived on sunlight and spread everywhere on Earth. The fossilised chlorophyll has been discovered in concentrated form inside them. Scientists suggest that when they mixed with water, they released a pink colour. So everything, the water in the oceans and the land, likely appeared pink back then.&nbsp;Organisms using chlorophyll and retinal survived together at one time. Over the years, chlorophyll won because it is more efficient than retinal. So today, Earth is green and the waters appear blue.

Earth was not always blue. It was once purple and even pink, as per some scientists. Research has shown that millions of years ago, our planet was dominated by bacteria that reflected red and blue. 

Earth, the pale blue dot, as seen by Voyager 1 on 14 February 1990, wasn't always blue. Studies suggest that the earliest colour exuded by the oceans was purple, and even pink. This was between 3.5 and 2.4 billion years ago during the Archean eon. The theory was first proposed by Indian-American molecular biologist Shiladitya DasSarma, and has been termed the "Purple Earth Hypothesis." DasSarma theorised that early life on the planet did not work with chlorophyll but a molecule called retinal. It absorbed green and yellow light and reflected red and blue, which gave Earth the appearance of a purple planet. Some even say that the Earth's earliest colour was pink. Retinal is still present around us and can be found in the plum-colored membrane of a photosynthetic microbe called halobacteria. This bacterium absorbs green light and reflects back red and violet light, so you see purple. DasSarma says that primitive microbes that used retinal to harness the sun's energy dominated early Earth. So things on Earth at the time appeared purple. There were microbes that used chlorophyll but could not compete directly with those utilising retinal, DasSarma said. But they evolved the ability to absorb the wavelengths retinal did not use, helping them survive. Also Read: Scientists discover something unexpected moving 2,700km under Earth's surface "Chlorophyll was forced to make use of the blue and red light, since all the green light was absorbed by the purple membrane-containing organisms," William Sparks, an astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Maryland, said. He helped DasSarma with his research. A pink Earth Today, the oceans are blue and plants green. But over 650 million years ago, cyanobacteria dominated Earth's oceans. Researchers have found the pink pigment in bacterial fossils from the Sahara Desert in Mauritania, West Africa. In fact, pink is considered the world's oldest-known colour. This pigment in the cyanobacteria living in the oceans gave the water a pinkish hue, making the "blue dot" a pink planet. According to findings published on July 9, 2018, in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, cyanobacteria are even older than algae. Also Read: Astronomers find 128 new moons orbiting planet Saturn: 'Don't think Jupiter will ever catch up' Ancient chlorophyll had been found fossilised in these bacteria. They survived on sunlight and spread everywhere on Earth. The fossilised chlorophyll has been discovered in concentrated form inside them. Scientists suggest that when they mixed with water, they released a pink colour. So everything, the water in the oceans and the land, likely appeared pink back then. Organisms using chlorophyll and retinal survived together at one time. Over the years, chlorophyll won because it is more efficient than retinal. So today, Earth is green and the waters appear blue.

Earth was not always blue. It was once purple and even pink, as per some scientists. Research has shown that millions of years ago, our planet was dominated by bacteria that reflected red and blue.&nbsp;

Billions of years ago, Earth was purple in colour, sometimes even pink

In the early part of 2003, American Army rumbled over the Kuwait border into Iraq in the name of liberation. The pretext: weapons of mass destruction, regime change, and freedom for the Iraqi people. Within a matter of weeks, Baghdad had fallen. Saddam Hussein had been toppled; his regime destroyed.&nbsp;But as history would soon reveal, over-throwing a government was the simple part. What ensued was decades of sectarian strife, insurgencies, foreign interventions, and a region thrown into disarray. Now, with Israel bombarding Iranian military and nuclear facilities and the threat of American intervention hanging over it, the world is asking an all-too-familiar and foreboding question: Is America about to revive 2003 in Tehran?&nbsp;The Iran-Israel war that has broken out has spread much beyond covert attacks and proxy tensions. In what Israel called as ‘Operation Rising Lion’, its fighter jets have initiated prolonged air bombardment operations above Tehran, Natanz, Esfahan, and other military centres.&nbsp;Civilian neighbourhoods have been hit; communication and energy grids are crumbling. As of June 19, more than 500 have been killed and thousand injured, according to a human rights group. Iran’s response, swift and muscular, included launching hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones at Israeli territory—most intercepted, some not. The region is on fire.&nbsp;Amidst this spiral, the voice of US President Donald Trump—now again a leading figure in American foreign policy—is unmistakably belligerent. He has called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” declared that the Supreme Leader is “not hard to find,” and suggested that only full military intervention can bring this war to a decisive close. The language mirrors that of George W. Bush in 2003. The assumptions do too: that air superiority, regime decapitation, and a short, sharp campaign can reset the Middle East in America’s favour.&nbsp;But this is not Iraq. And that assumption may be the most dangerous one yet. The strategic thinking in 2003 was based on two key premises: that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, and that a swift removal of Saddam’s regime would lead to democratic transformation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Both premises collapsed under the weight of reality. Iran, on the other hand, does have an advanced nuclear program—although how close it is to building a weapon remains hotly debated. What’s beyond dispute is that its nuclear infrastructure is more advanced, more dispersed, and significantly better protected than Iraq’s ever was. Facilities like Fordow and Natanz are buried deep underground, hardened against aerial attacks. Even Israel’s cutting-edge F-35s and intelligence assets cannot reach them without either massive US bunker-busting weaponry or ground troops.&nbsp;Therein lies the Iraq parallel—and the trap. Just as Iraq’s regime change required boots on the ground to truly take control of the state apparatus, any serious attempt to dismantle Iran’s nuclear and military command structure would likely require a similar invasion. Airstrikes, however sophisticated, have their limits. And Tehran knows this.&nbsp;But there are deeper differences that make a repeat of 2003 far more perilous in 2025. Iran is a large, militarily capable state with regional networks—from Hezbollah in Lebanon to militias in Iraq and Syria—that can ignite multiple fronts. Its ability to retaliate is proven. Within hours of the first Israeli strikes, it launched one of the largest missile salvos in modern military history. Though most were intercepted, the message was clear: this is not a regime that will fall quietly.&nbsp;Even more critical is the geopolitical context. In 2003, the United States enjoyed broad—if ultimately misguided—international support. Today, the US is deeply divided at home and increasingly distrusted abroad. More importantly, it's not a unipolar world anymore. Russia and China—both Iran's friends—are vying for global power and actively shaping a multipolar order that resists American dominance. Any US action against Tehran will have to contend not just with Iran, but with a broader geopolitical axis that sees American interventionism as a common threat.&nbsp;These questions have no clear answers—and that’s exactly the problem. Iran, for all its internal repression and foreign policy aggressions, retains a resilient state structure. Removing its leadership without triggering national fragmentation would be almost impossible.&nbsp;Already, the Israeli bombings have stirred both fear and fury within Iran. Anti-government protests have erupted, yes—but so have nationalistic calls for unity. The regime is bloodied but not broken. And unlike Iraq, it has prepared for this scenario for decades.&nbsp;There are also the legal and humanitarian ramifications to consider. Several civilians have died in the Tehran region alone since Israeli strikes began. Hospitals are overwhelmed, and infrastructure is buckling. An American-led invasion would only magnify the toll—likely exponentially. The US would find itself at the center of international condemnation, with little to show but further destabilisation.&nbsp;And yet, despite all this, the temptation to act militarily remains strong in Washington’s more hawkish circles. They argue that deterrence has failed, that Iran’s leadership is emboldened, and that without a decisive blow, the region will descend into permanent conflict. They point to the limitations of sanctions, the breakdown of the 2015 nuclear deal, and the erosion of American credibility. To them, war is not the worst option—it is the only option left.&nbsp;But this is a false binary. Between all-out invasion and passive diplomacy lies a spectrum of action. The United States could intensify its containment strategy—reinforce missile defense across the Gulf, expand cyber operations to disrupt Iranian command-and-control networks, empower internal dissent, and prepare for limited retaliatory strikes without committing to regime change.&nbsp;The lessons of 2003 are not just historical footnotes. They are warnings. They tell us that removing a regime without understanding the society underneath is folly. That military victory without political vision is ruinous. And that America’s power, though vast, cannot impose stability on nations from 30,000 feet in the sky. As Israeli jets continue to strike and Tehran vows vengeance, the drums of intervention beat louder. But the echoes from Baghdad still ring. The world would do well to listen.

The Iraq invasion playbook returns: But can it work against Iran?

In the early part of 2003, American Army rumbled over the Kuwait border into Iraq in the name of liberation. The pretext: weapons of mass destruction, regime change, and freedom for the Iraqi people. Within a matter of weeks, Baghdad had fallen. Saddam Hussein had been toppled; his regime destroyed. But as history would soon reveal, over-throwing a government was the simple part. What ensued was decades of sectarian strife, insurgencies, foreign interventions, and a region thrown into disarray. Now, with Israel bombarding Iranian military and nuclear facilities and the threat of American intervention hanging over it, the world is asking an all-too-familiar and foreboding question: Is America about to revive 2003 in Tehran? The Iran-Israel war that has broken out has spread much beyond covert attacks and proxy tensions. In what Israel called as ‘Operation Rising Lion’, its fighter jets have initiated prolonged air bombardment operations above Tehran, Natanz, Esfahan, and other military centres. Civilian neighbourhoods have been hit; communication and energy grids are crumbling. As of June 19, more than 500 have been killed and thousand injured, according to a human rights group. Iran’s response, swift and muscular, included launching hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones at Israeli territory—most intercepted, some not. The region is on fire. Amidst this spiral, the voice of US President Donald Trump—now again a leading figure in American foreign policy—is unmistakably belligerent. He has called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” declared that the Supreme Leader is “not hard to find,” and suggested that only full military intervention can bring this war to a decisive close. The language mirrors that of George W. Bush in 2003. The assumptions do too: that air superiority, regime decapitation, and a short, sharp campaign can reset the Middle East in America’s favour. But this is not Iraq. And that assumption may be the most dangerous one yet. The strategic thinking in 2003 was based on two key premises: that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, and that a swift removal of Saddam’s regime would lead to democratic transformation. Both premises collapsed under the weight of reality. Iran, on the other hand, does have an advanced nuclear program—although how close it is to building a weapon remains hotly debated. What’s beyond dispute is that its nuclear infrastructure is more advanced, more dispersed, and significantly better protected than Iraq’s ever was. Facilities like Fordow and Natanz are buried deep underground, hardened against aerial attacks. Even Israel’s cutting-edge F-35s and intelligence assets cannot reach them without either massive US bunker-busting weaponry or ground troops. Therein lies the Iraq parallel—and the trap. Just as Iraq’s regime change required boots on the ground to truly take control of the state apparatus, any serious attempt to dismantle Iran’s nuclear and military command structure would likely require a similar invasion. Airstrikes, however sophisticated, have their limits. And Tehran knows this. But there are deeper differences that make a repeat of 2003 far more perilous in 2025. Iran is a large, militarily capable state with regional networks—from Hezbollah in Lebanon to militias in Iraq and Syria—that can ignite multiple fronts. Its ability to retaliate is proven. Within hours of the first Israeli strikes, it launched one of the largest missile salvos in modern military history. Though most were intercepted, the message was clear: this is not a regime that will fall quietly. Even more critical is the geopolitical context. In 2003, the United States enjoyed broad—if ultimately misguided—international support. Today, the US is deeply divided at home and increasingly distrusted abroad. More importantly, it's not a unipolar world anymore. Russia and China—both Iran's friends—are vying for global power and actively shaping a multipolar order that resists American dominance. Any US action against Tehran will have to contend not just with Iran, but with a broader geopolitical axis that sees American interventionism as a common threat. These questions have no clear answers—and that’s exactly the problem. Iran, for all its internal repression and foreign policy aggressions, retains a resilient state structure. Removing its leadership without triggering national fragmentation would be almost impossible. Already, the Israeli bombings have stirred both fear and fury within Iran. Anti-government protests have erupted, yes—but so have nationalistic calls for unity. The regime is bloodied but not broken. And unlike Iraq, it has prepared for this scenario for decades. There are also the legal and humanitarian ramifications to consider. Several civilians have died in the Tehran region alone since Israeli strikes began. Hospitals are overwhelmed, and infrastructure is buckling. An American-led invasion would only magnify the toll—likely exponentially. The US would find itself at the center of international condemnation, with little to show but further destabilisation. And yet, despite all this, the temptation to act militarily remains strong in Washington’s more hawkish circles. They argue that deterrence has failed, that Iran’s leadership is emboldened, and that without a decisive blow, the region will descend into permanent conflict. They point to the limitations of sanctions, the breakdown of the 2015 nuclear deal, and the erosion of American credibility. To them, war is not the worst option—it is the only option left. But this is a false binary. Between all-out invasion and passive diplomacy lies a spectrum of action. The United States could intensify its containment strategy—reinforce missile defense across the Gulf, expand cyber operations to disrupt Iranian command-and-control networks, empower internal dissent, and prepare for limited retaliatory strikes without committing to regime change. The lessons of 2003 are not just historical footnotes. They are warnings. They tell us that removing a regime without understanding the society underneath is folly. That military victory without political vision is ruinous. And that America’s power, though vast, cannot impose stability on nations from 30,000 feet in the sky. As Israeli jets continue to strike and Tehran vows vengeance, the drums of intervention beat louder. But the echoes from Baghdad still ring. The world would do well to listen.

The Iran-Israel war that has broken out has spread much beyond covert attacks and proxy tensions

If the Strait of Hormuz is closed, much of the world could go without fuel. After the Israeli bombing that started on June 13, several Iranian politicians have suggested that the Strait should be closed. Esmail Kowsari, a commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said the option was 'under consideration'. Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important? Can Iran really close the strait? Here is what you should know:<h2>What is the Strait of Hormuz? Why is it strategically important?</h2>Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway located between Iran and Oman. The strait, only 33 kilometres across at its narrowest point, links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea. It is the only sea passage for oil exports from key oil producers in the Gulf, like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Iraq and Qatar.<h2>Why is Strait of Hormuz important for global trade?</h2>Through this chokepoint passes nearly 20 per cent of the world's oil. It is estimated that 20 million barrels of petroleum liquids were transported every day through the strait in 2024. Nearly a third of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade also passes through the strait.&nbsp;A closure or disruption of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz can cause a rise in global energy prices. It can play havoc with supply chains and impact economies, particularly in Asian importers like China, India, Japan and South Korea, which together account for &nbsp;84 per cent of its crude oil shipments.Much of the Gulf oil and LNG for Europe also passes through the Strait of Homuz. These factors make the waterway strategically important for global energy security. https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-israel-war-us-officials-prepare-for-possible-strike-on-iran-in-coming-days-report-1750335066169/embed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-israel-war-us-officials-prepare-for-possible-strike-on-iran-in-coming-days-report-1750335066169">Iran-Israel War: US Officials Prepare For Possible Strike On Iran In Coming Days: Report</a><h2>Does Iran really control Strait of Hormuz?</h2>The direct answer is, not entirely. But Iran's geographic position is along the northern coast of the Strait of Hormuz. This helps Iran exert influence on the strait. Technically, Iran can block traffic along the strait, as its narrowest point, at 21 nautical miles, is partly within its territorial waters, overlapping with Oman’s to the south.<h2>Iranian military presence near the Strait of Hormuz</h2>In theory, at least, Iran can deploy naval mines, launch ballistic and cruise missiles, suicide drones, fast attack boats, as well as Kilo and Ghadir class submarines. While it has not entirely used its military muscle in the strait, it has often threatened to do so. Iranian military's presence in the nearby strategic islands such as Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa emboldens it to disrupt shipping along the Strait of Hormuz.<h2>Has Iran ever fully closed Strait of Hormuz?</h2>No, because it's against global law on 'innocent passage', specifically the international maritime law, formally known as United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea or UNCLOS. Iran has ratified the 1982 convention, though it has not signed the treaty. Besides, Oman has control over the southern coast of the strait, which limits Iran’s ability to exert any unilateral control over the strait.<h2>Iran's threats to close or block Strait of Hormuz are not new: Past actions</h2>Even so, Iran has quite often resorted to threatening the global community with closure or blocking of the Strait of Hormuz. The threats, which are being made amid the the ongoing war with Israel, happened in 2011, 2012, 2018 and 2019 too, at the height of tensions with the US, Israel, or as a response to international sanctions. Iran conducted mine attacks on oil tankers and seized some vessels in 2019. In April 2024, it seized a container ship amid the Israel-Hamas War in Gaza.<h2>Will the Tanker War of the 1980s repeat?</h2>But the first major disruption of the Strait of Hormuz occurred during the Iran-Iraq War of 1980–1988. At the time, Iran conducted attacks on neutral oil tankers, disrupting traffic, though not entirely stopping it.&nbsp;If push comes to shove, Iran can try to hit the strait using its military capabilities around the area. But it is likely going to be one of its last options.

After the Israeli bombing that started on June 13, several Iranian politicians have suggested that the Strait of Hormuz should be closed. Can Iran really close the strait? 

If the Strait of Hormuz is closed, much of the world could go without fuel. After the Israeli bombing that started on June 13, several Iranian politicians have suggested that the Strait should be closed. Esmail Kowsari, a commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said the option was 'under consideration'. Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important? Can Iran really close the strait? Here is what you should know: What is the Strait of Hormuz? Why is it strategically important? Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway located between Iran and Oman. The strait, only 33 kilometres across at its narrowest point, links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea. It is the only sea passage for oil exports from key oil producers in the Gulf, like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Iraq and Qatar. Why is Strait of Hormuz important for global trade? Through this chokepoint passes nearly 20 per cent of the world's oil. It is estimated that 20 million barrels of petroleum liquids were transported every day through the strait in 2024. Nearly a third of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade also passes through the strait. A closure or disruption of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz can cause a rise in global energy prices. It can play havoc with supply chains and impact economies, particularly in Asian importers like China, India, Japan and South Korea, which together account for 84 per cent of its crude oil shipments. Much of the Gulf oil and LNG for Europe also passes through the Strait of Homuz. These factors make the waterway strategically important for global energy security. https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-israel-war-us-officials-prepare-for-possible-strike-on-iran-in-coming-days-report-1750335066169/embed Iran-Israel War: US Officials Prepare For Possible Strike On Iran In Coming Days: Report Does Iran really control Strait of Hormuz? The direct answer is, not entirely. But Iran's geographic position is along the northern coast of the Strait of Hormuz. This helps Iran exert influence on the strait. Technically, Iran can block traffic along the strait, as its narrowest point, at 21 nautical miles, is partly within its territorial waters, overlapping with Oman’s to the south. Iranian military presence near the Strait of Hormuz In theory, at least, Iran can deploy naval mines, launch ballistic and cruise missiles, suicide drones, fast attack boats, as well as Kilo and Ghadir class submarines. While it has not entirely used its military muscle in the strait, it has often threatened to do so. Iranian military's presence in the nearby strategic islands such as Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa emboldens it to disrupt shipping along the Strait of Hormuz. Has Iran ever fully closed Strait of Hormuz? No, because it's against global law on 'innocent passage', specifically the international maritime law, formally known as United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea or UNCLOS. Iran has ratified the 1982 convention, though it has not signed the treaty. Besides, Oman has control over the southern coast of the strait, which limits Iran’s ability to exert any unilateral control over the strait. Iran's threats to close or block Strait of Hormuz are not new: Past actions Even so, Iran has quite often resorted to threatening the global community with closure or blocking of the Strait of Hormuz. The threats, which are being made amid the the ongoing war with Israel, happened in 2011, 2012, 2018 and 2019 too, at the height of tensions with the US, Israel, or as a response to international sanctions. Iran conducted mine attacks on oil tankers and seized some vessels in 2019. In April 2024, it seized a container ship amid the Israel-Hamas War in Gaza. Will the Tanker War of the 1980s repeat? But the first major disruption of the Strait of Hormuz occurred during the Iran-Iraq War of 1980–1988. At the time, Iran conducted attacks on neutral oil tankers, disrupting traffic, though not entirely stopping it. If push comes to shove, Iran can try to hit the strait using its military capabilities around the area. But it is likely going to be one of its last options.

After the Israeli bombing that started on June 13, several Iranian politicians have suggested that the Strait of Hormuz should be closed. Can Iran really close the Strait?&nbsp;

Where is Strait of Hormuz? Can Iran really close it as some officials threatened amid war with Israel?

Astronomers have discovered an ancient black hole shooting an extremely powerful jet that carries light from the time of the Big Bang. The black hole formed just 3 billion years after the universe was born. The particles released by the jet are boosting the cosmic microwave background into powerful X-rays. The discovery was made by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, which detected not just one, but two black holes with jets from the early universe because of the faint afterglow they carry from the Big Bang. These black holes existed during "cosmic noon", a time when galaxies and supermassive black holes were growing at breakneck speed."They are transforming the first light of the universe into high-energy jets," Jaya Maithil, a postdoctoral research fellow at the Harvard and Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and one of the authors of the study, said. The paper on the observations has been accepted for publication in The Astrophysical Journal.Maithil and her team took data from &nbsp;NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory and the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) and discovered that each jet spans a whopping 300,000 light-years - that is, three times the diameter of our Milky Way galaxy. Each jet was observed emerging from an actively feeding supermassive black hole, known as a quasar. The two black holes are located around 11.6 billion and 11.7 billion light-years away. The two quasars are - J1610+1811 and J1405+0415.&nbsp;The particles in the jet from J1610+1811 are travelling at 92 per cent to 98 per cent of the speed of light. The jet is so powerful that it is carrying roughly half as much energy as the intense light from hot gas orbiting the black hole. This output is staggering and equivalent to that from 10 trillion suns, the study states. Meanwhile, the second jet is moving at between 95 per cent and 99 per cent of the speed of light."These quasars are like cosmic time capsules," Maithil said. "If we understand them, we can understand how they were impacting the growth of their galaxy and the environment in which they resided."The researchers explain in their paper what exactly is going on with the black holes and why Chandra was able to detect the speedy jets. The jets remain visible across billions of light-years because they are shining in X-rays due to the interactions with the cosmic microwave background (CMB), the authors wrote. CMB is a faint relic radiation from the time of the Big Bang, which stayed after the universe cooled down to allow starlight to travel, ending the "cosmic dark ages."When the jets formed, the CMB was denser and low-energy photons filled up space. The electrons in the jet raced and slammed into these photons, turning them into X-rays. The electrons in the jets "raced outward at near light speed, slammed into these CMB photons, boosting them into the X-ray range detectable by Chandra," according to the study.

Two supermassive black holes carrying the faint light of the Big Bang, 11.6 billion and 11.7 billion light-years away, have been observed shooting jets at great speeds that are extremely bright. 

Astronomers have discovered an ancient black hole shooting an extremely powerful jet that carries light from the time of the Big Bang. The black hole formed just 3 billion years after the universe was born. The particles released by the jet are boosting the cosmic microwave background into powerful X-rays. The discovery was made by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, which detected not just one, but two black holes with jets from the early universe because of the faint afterglow they carry from the Big Bang. These black holes existed during "cosmic noon", a time when galaxies and supermassive black holes were growing at breakneck speed. "They are transforming the first light of the universe into high-energy jets," Jaya Maithil, a postdoctoral research fellow at the Harvard and Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and one of the authors of the study, said. The paper on the observations has been accepted for publication in The Astrophysical Journal. Maithil and her team took data from NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory and the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) and discovered that each jet spans a whopping 300,000 light-years - that is, three times the diameter of our Milky Way galaxy. Each jet was observed emerging from an actively feeding supermassive black hole, known as a quasar. The two black holes are located around 11.6 billion and 11.7 billion light-years away. The two quasars are - J1610+1811 and J1405+0415. The particles in the jet from J1610+1811 are travelling at 92 per cent to 98 per cent of the speed of light. The jet is so powerful that it is carrying roughly half as much energy as the intense light from hot gas orbiting the black hole. This output is staggering and equivalent to that from 10 trillion suns, the study states. Meanwhile, the second jet is moving at between 95 per cent and 99 per cent of the speed of light. "These quasars are like cosmic time capsules," Maithil said. "If we understand them, we can understand how they were impacting the growth of their galaxy and the environment in which they resided." The researchers explain in their paper what exactly is going on with the black holes and why Chandra was able to detect the speedy jets. The jets remain visible across billions of light-years because they are shining in X-rays due to the interactions with the cosmic microwave background (CMB), the authors wrote. CMB is a faint relic radiation from the time of the Big Bang, which stayed after the universe cooled down to allow starlight to travel, ending the "cosmic dark ages." When the jets formed, the CMB was denser and low-energy photons filled up space. The electrons in the jet raced and slammed into these photons, turning them into X-rays. The electrons in the jets "raced outward at near light speed, slammed into these CMB photons, boosting them into the X-ray range detectable by Chandra," according to the study.

Two supermassive black holes carrying the faint light of the Big Bang, 11.6 billion and 11.7 billion light-years away, have been observed shooting jets at great speeds that are extremely bright.&nbsp;

Supermassive black holes from early universe seen shooting jets as bright as 10 trillion suns

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile houses the world's most powerful survey telescope with the largest digital camera ever built by humans, and it is about to drop its first pictures. The US National Science Foundation and Department of Energy will reveal the telescope's first observations on June 23. It will be the start of a whole new era in astronomy and the human quest to know what lies beyond Earth. Rubin has been in the works for 20 years after being first proposed in 2001. It will capture images of the sky regularly and piece together a huge time-lapse of its observations. This will happen over a period of 10 years, where it will survey the southern sky called the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) in near-ultraviolet, optical, and near-infrared wavelengths.The telescope has a 3,200-megapixel camera, which it will use to scan each section of the sky 800 times. A whopping 20 terabytes of data will be generated every 24 hours. When it carries out LSST, it will gather nearly 60 petabytes of raw image data. This is almost double of what the Murchison Widefield Array collected during the same time frame.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pale-blue-dot-earth-was-once-a-purple-planet-and-maybe-even-pink-1750326834927">The 'pale blue dot' was once a purple planet, and maybe even pink</a>&nbsp;Scientists are psyched about Rubin and believe it will capture amazing things in the universe, things that have never been seen till now, and answer questions that humans haven't even thought about yet. "Rubin's combination of speed, wide field of view, and sensitive camera expands the limits of what a telescope can do," the NSF and DOE said."No other telescope has been able to detect both real-time changes in the sky and faint or distant objects at the same time on this enormous scale. These capabilities mean that exceedingly rare events in the sky, never detected before, will be captured for the first time."The Rubin release is such a huge event that astronomy enthusiasts are organising watch parties to let people get the first look at images released by the telescope. It is scheduled to happen on June 23, 2025, at 11:00 ET, or 8:30 pm IST. It will also be available on YouTube on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv22_Amsreo">Rubin Observatory channel</a>. &nbsp;

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile houses the world's most powerful survey telescope with the largest digital camera ever built by humans, and it is about to drop its first pictures.  

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile houses the world's most powerful survey telescope with the largest digital camera ever built by humans, and it is about to drop its first pictures. The US National Science Foundation and Department of Energy will reveal the telescope's first observations on June 23. It will be the start of a whole new era in astronomy and the human quest to know what lies beyond Earth. Rubin has been in the works for 20 years after being first proposed in 2001. It will capture images of the sky regularly and piece together a huge time-lapse of its observations. This will happen over a period of 10 years, where it will survey the southern sky called the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) in near-ultraviolet, optical, and near-infrared wavelengths. The telescope has a 3,200-megapixel camera, which it will use to scan each section of the sky 800 times. A whopping 20 terabytes of data will be generated every 24 hours. When it carries out LSST, it will gather nearly 60 petabytes of raw image data. This is almost double of what the Murchison Widefield Array collected during the same time frame. Also Read: The 'pale blue dot' was once a purple planet, and maybe even pink Scientists are psyched about Rubin and believe it will capture amazing things in the universe, things that have never been seen till now, and answer questions that humans haven't even thought about yet. "Rubin's combination of speed, wide field of view, and sensitive camera expands the limits of what a telescope can do," the NSF and DOE said. "No other telescope has been able to detect both real-time changes in the sky and faint or distant objects at the same time on this enormous scale. These capabilities mean that exceedingly rare events in the sky, never detected before, will be captured for the first time." The Rubin release is such a huge event that astronomy enthusiasts are organising watch parties to let people get the first look at images released by the telescope. It is scheduled to happen on June 23, 2025, at 11:00 ET, or 8:30 pm IST. It will also be available on YouTube on the Rubin Observatory channel.

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile houses the world's most powerful survey telescope with the largest digital camera ever built by humans, and it is about to drop its first pictures. &nbsp;

World's most powerful telescope is about to drop its first pictures. How to watch

Iran's missile and drone fleet: Iran rained yet another barrage of missiles on Israel on Thursday (June 19) in the ongoing war, in a sign that its arsenal of aerial weapons is far from depleted or destroyed by the Israeli offensive that started on June 3. This is because, probably unknown to many, Iran has one of the largest missile and drone fleets in West Asia. So, what are the capabilities of Iran when it comes to missiles and drones? Here is an overview:<h2>‘Largest ballistic missile arsenal’ in West Asia</h2>Iran knew for years that a direct war with Israel would be mostly fought in the air, as the two countries are separated by vast tracts of territory, including the whole nation of Saudi Arabia. So its war doctrine focused on building aerial defensive and offensive capabilities.&nbsp; As a result, Iran currently has the ‘largest ballistic missile arsenal’ in West Asia, according to a 2024 report by the US Office of the Director of National Intelligence.&nbsp;The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports of May this year pointed out that Iran has possibly achieved uranium enrichment of up to 60 per cent, which is close to weapons-grade, meaning it could eventually develop nuclear warheads for its ballistic missiles.<h2>Can Iran's low-cost drones and missiles tire Israel's expensive air defence systems?</h2>In the current war, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported the use of several types of missiles and drones by Iran, including Shahed drones, Emad, Ghadr, and Kheibar Shekan missiles. Israel claimed it was able to intercept 99 per cent of the drones and most missiles. But there are also reports that Israel's air defence systems like David's Sling, Arrow and Iron Dome could be stretched too thin if the barrage from Iran continues unabated. Iran has also claimed to have used a ‘hypersonic missile’ to down an Israeli F-35 fighter jet, but the reports are not confirmed. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGCASF) is responsible for developing the Iranian missle and drone arsenal, believed to be the most extensive and diverse in West Asia.<h2>Iran's ballistic missiles can reach Israel</h2>Iran has the largest ballistic missile contingent in the region, numbering over 3,000. Out of these, up to 1,000 are medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBMs) that can reach Israel, which is away by more than 1,000 kilometres.&nbsp; Medium-range ballistic missiles of Iran, or MRBMs, include &nbsp;Shahab-3/3B with a range of up to 2,100 km and a 700–1,000 kg warhead. Believed to be derived from North Korean Nodong technology, Shahab is the core asset of Iran’s strategic deterrent. &nbsp;Ghadr-110&nbsp; is an improvised variant of Shahab-3 &nbsp;with 1,800–2,000 km range and 650–1,000 kg warhead. Emad, a precision-guided MRBM with a 1,700 km range and 750 kg warhead, can breach missile defence systems. Kheibar Shekan, with a 1,450 km range and 500 kg warhead, can evade Israel’s Arrow missile defence system, as per Iranian claims. Liquid-propelled Khorramshahr with a 2,000 km range and a 1,800 kg warhead, which can carry multiple warheads, is developed from North Korea's Musudan missile designs. Fattah, which Iran claims is a hypersonic version of the Kheibar Shekan, has a 1,400 km range, and can fly beyond the speed of &nbsp;Mach 5, but these claims are unverified. Iran has yet to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles, but the Sejjil MRBM, which has a 2,000 km range, could serve as a prototype for longer-range systems, capable of reaching southeastern Europe.<h2>Iran's short-range ballistic missiles</h2>SRBMs in Iran's arsenal, defined as having less than 1,000 km range, &nbsp;include the Fateh-110 Series. These are road-mobile SRBMs with up to 300 km range and can carry warheads weighing up to 500 kg. Navigated by satellites, these high-accuracy missiles were used extensively by Iran and its proxies. The unguided Zelzal Series SRBMs with ranges of 200–400 km are used mainly for saturation attacks, aimed at overwhelming the enemey's defences.<h2>Iran's cruise missiles</h2>Cruise missiles, which fly closer to the terrain and can evade radars, are another aspect of Iran's air capabilities. The 1,650 km-range Quds (Paveh) cruise missile can carry out high-precision strikes. The Noor,&nbsp;a long-range anti-ship cruise missile derived from the Chinese C-801 missile, has a range of 170 km and can be launched from ground, air, or sea. The short-range (25–120 km) Kowsar anti-ship missile, with design based on Chinese C-701 and C-704, is used for coastal defence. &nbsp;The anti-ship missile Ra’ad, based on the Chinese HY-2 Silkworm, has a 360 km range. The 50-km range Tondar is an upgraded version of the Chinese C-801 missile, which can be launched from submarines. Fajre Darya, a copycat version of Italy's Sea Killer II, is another missile used in naval warfare, and has a 25 km range.<h2>Iran's drone fleet: from reconnaissance to suicide missions</h2>Iran has reportedly developed and produced more than 200 types of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The Islamic Republic has provided many of these drones to its proxy militias like Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthis. Below are some of the better-known UAVs of Iran: The &nbsp;Shahed Series (Shahed-129, Shahed-136, Shahed-131 etc) is one of the most versatile in Iran's drone fleet. Their range is up to 2,500 km. The series includes combat UAVs with missile payloads, suicide drones, and jet-propelled variants. Iran has used hundreds of Shahed drones in the June 2025 counteroffensive as well as the April 2024 attack against Israel. The Ababil Series (Ababil-5, Ababil-T, Ababil-3), used for both combat and reconnaissance, have been used by Iran as well as its proxies like the Houthis. The Karrar drone has a 1,000 km range and can carry rockets, bombs and interceptor missiles. Another long-range drone with a 2,000 km range can be armed with missiles and endure for up to 10 hours. The 2,000-km range Gaza drone, reportedly capable of carrying 13 bombs, can last for 35 hours. Hamaseh is a medium-range drone that can carry air-to-ground missiles for precision strikes. The suicide and anti-radar drone Arash is used for targeting air defence systems. Raad 85&nbsp; is yet another loitering munition used in kamikaze missions. The H-110 Sarir drone can carry air-to-air missiles and intercept aerial targets. The maritime drones Pelican-2, Sepeher, Shahab-2, and Hodhod-4 are used for maritime surveillance and attack. The lightweight reconnaissance drone Sabokbal, the wide-body drone Khodkar and the reconnaissance drone Meraj are also noteworthy.<h2>Iran still has a formidable air arsenal despite losses</h2>Israeli strikes this month may have caused some dents, but Iran still possesses a formidable arsenal. It is estimated that some of its SRBMs can strike US bases in the region: in Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. Its missiles and drones are already in the hands of Iranian proxies in the region, thus acting as force multipliers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Israeli strikes this month may have caused some dents, but Iran still possesses a formidable arsenal.

Iran's missile and drone fleet: Iran rained yet another barrage of missiles on Israel on Thursday (June 19) in the ongoing war, in a sign that its arsenal of aerial weapons is far from depleted or destroyed by the Israeli offensive that started on June 3. This is because, probably unknown to many, Iran has one of the largest missile and drone fleets in West Asia. So, what are the capabilities of Iran when it comes to missiles and drones? Here is an overview: ‘Largest ballistic missile arsenal’ in West Asia Iran knew for years that a direct war with Israel would be mostly fought in the air, as the two countries are separated by vast tracts of territory, including the whole nation of Saudi Arabia. So its war doctrine focused on building aerial defensive and offensive capabilities. As a result, Iran currently has the ‘largest ballistic missile arsenal’ in West Asia, according to a 2024 report by the US Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports of May this year pointed out that Iran has possibly achieved uranium enrichment of up to 60 per cent, which is close to weapons-grade, meaning it could eventually develop nuclear warheads for its ballistic missiles. Can Iran's low-cost drones and missiles tire Israel's expensive air defence systems? In the current war, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported the use of several types of missiles and drones by Iran, including Shahed drones, Emad, Ghadr, and Kheibar Shekan missiles. Israel claimed it was able to intercept 99 per cent of the drones and most missiles. But there are also reports that Israel's air defence systems like David's Sling, Arrow and Iron Dome could be stretched too thin if the barrage from Iran continues unabated. Iran has also claimed to have used a ‘hypersonic missile’ to down an Israeli F-35 fighter jet, but the reports are not confirmed. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGCASF) is responsible for developing the Iranian missle and drone arsenal, believed to be the most extensive and diverse in West Asia. Iran's ballistic missiles can reach Israel Iran has the largest ballistic missile contingent in the region, numbering over 3,000. Out of these, up to 1,000 are medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBMs) that can reach Israel, which is away by more than 1,000 kilometres. Medium-range ballistic missiles of Iran, or MRBMs, include Shahab-3/3B with a range of up to 2,100 km and a 700–1,000 kg warhead. Believed to be derived from North Korean Nodong technology, Shahab is the core asset of Iran’s strategic deterrent. Ghadr-110 is an improvised variant of Shahab-3 with 1,800–2,000 km range and 650–1,000 kg warhead. Emad, a precision-guided MRBM with a 1,700 km range and 750 kg warhead, can breach missile defence systems. Kheibar Shekan, with a 1,450 km range and 500 kg warhead, can evade Israel’s Arrow missile defence system, as per Iranian claims. Liquid-propelled Khorramshahr with a 2,000 km range and a 1,800 kg warhead, which can carry multiple warheads, is developed from North Korea's Musudan missile designs. Fattah, which Iran claims is a hypersonic version of the Kheibar Shekan, has a 1,400 km range, and can fly beyond the speed of Mach 5, but these claims are unverified. Iran has yet to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles, but the Sejjil MRBM, which has a 2,000 km range, could serve as a prototype for longer-range systems, capable of reaching southeastern Europe. Iran's short-range ballistic missiles SRBMs in Iran's arsenal, defined as having less than 1,000 km range, include the Fateh-110 Series. These are road-mobile SRBMs with up to 300 km range and can carry warheads weighing up to 500 kg. Navigated by satellites, these high-accuracy missiles were used extensively by Iran and its proxies. The unguided Zelzal Series SRBMs with ranges of 200–400 km are used mainly for saturation attacks, aimed at overwhelming the enemey's defences. Iran's cruise missiles Cruise missiles, which fly closer to the terrain and can evade radars, are another aspect of Iran's air capabilities. The 1,650 km-range Quds (Paveh) cruise missile can carry out high-precision strikes. The Noor, a long-range anti-ship cruise missile derived from the Chinese C-801 missile, has a range of 170 km and can be launched from ground, air, or sea. The short-range (25–120 km) Kowsar anti-ship missile, with design based on Chinese C-701 and C-704, is used for coastal defence. The anti-ship missile Ra’ad, based on the Chinese HY-2 Silkworm, has a 360 km range. The 50-km range Tondar is an upgraded version of the Chinese C-801 missile, which can be launched from submarines. Fajre Darya, a copycat version of Italy's Sea Killer II, is another missile used in naval warfare, and has a 25 km range. Iran's drone fleet: from reconnaissance to suicide missions Iran has reportedly developed and produced more than 200 types of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The Islamic Republic has provided many of these drones to its proxy militias like Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthis. Below are some of the better-known UAVs of Iran: The Shahed Series (Shahed-129, Shahed-136, Shahed-131 etc) is one of the most versatile in Iran's drone fleet. Their range is up to 2,500 km. The series includes combat UAVs with missile payloads, suicide drones, and jet-propelled variants. Iran has used hundreds of Shahed drones in the June 2025 counteroffensive as well as the April 2024 attack against Israel. The Ababil Series (Ababil-5, Ababil-T, Ababil-3), used for both combat and reconnaissance, have been used by Iran as well as its proxies like the Houthis. The Karrar drone has a 1,000 km range and can carry rockets, bombs and interceptor missiles. Another long-range drone with a 2,000 km range can be armed with missiles and endure for up to 10 hours. The 2,000-km range Gaza drone, reportedly capable of carrying 13 bombs, can last for 35 hours. Hamaseh is a medium-range drone that can carry air-to-ground missiles for precision strikes. The suicide and anti-radar drone Arash is used for targeting air defence systems. Raad 85 is yet another loitering munition used in kamikaze missions. The H-110 Sarir drone can carry air-to-air missiles and intercept aerial targets. The maritime drones Pelican-2, Sepeher, Shahab-2, and Hodhod-4 are used for maritime surveillance and attack. The lightweight reconnaissance drone Sabokbal, the wide-body drone Khodkar and the reconnaissance drone Meraj are also noteworthy. Iran still has a formidable air arsenal despite losses Israeli strikes this month may have caused some dents, but Iran still possesses a formidable arsenal. It is estimated that some of its SRBMs can strike US bases in the region: in Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. Its missiles and drones are already in the hands of Iranian proxies in the region, thus acting as force multipliers.

There are reports that Israel's air defence systems like David's Sling, Arrow and Iron Dome could be stretched too thin if the barrage from Iran continues unabated.

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Using AI models to do your writing can make you dumb, a study has found. It found that students who use ChatGPT and other large language models (LLM) to write essays had poorer memory, reduced brain activity and weaker engagement compared to those who didn't rely on AI for their work. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab carried out experiments to gauge how the brain responded in 54 students. They were made to write essays, and their electrical activity in the brain was measured. They were divided into three groups - one that used ChatGPT, another that used Google and the third had no external help. They published their study in the paper 'Your brain on ChatGPT'.&nbsp;Researchers checked their performance and how their brains underwent slight changes over four months. They noticed a "measurable impact" on the group that used ChatGPT to write the essays. They also registered a "likely decrease in learning skills" of the AI group.&nbsp;Using ChatGPT did make their work look impressive, but in the long run, they "performed worse than their counterparts in the brain-only group at all levels: neural, linguistic, scoring across a four-month period."&nbsp;<h2>ChatGPT writers did not use their brains as much</h2>&nbsp;Overall, they concluded that people who depended on ChatGPT for writing used their brains less. Since they didn't write their essays, they had a hard time recalling what they wrote, who they quoted, etc. In fact, they did not feel any ownership of their content because it was completely AI-generated.&nbsp;"Moderate engagement" was seen in those who used Google to write their essays. The group that worked without any help had high brain activity and used original ideas in their content.When the third group was asked to use ChatGPT to write another essay, their brain activity continued to soar, as measured by electroencephalogram scans (EEGs).&nbsp;&nbsp;This was probably because instead of completely relying on ChatGPT to do the work, they tried combining it with their own knowledge. However, when the ChatGPT group was asked to write essays on their own, their brain activity continued to fall.&nbsp;

 ChatGPT has become a popular tool for writing. But there is a risk of becoming stupid and dumb, according to a new study.

Using AI models to do your writing can make you dumb, a study has found. It found that students who use ChatGPT and other large language models (LLM) to write essays had poorer memory, reduced brain activity and weaker engagement compared to those who didn't rely on AI for their work. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab carried out experiments to gauge how the brain responded in 54 students. They were made to write essays, and their electrical activity in the brain was measured. They were divided into three groups - one that used ChatGPT, another that used Google and the third had no external help. They published their study in the paper 'Your brain on ChatGPT'. Researchers checked their performance and how their brains underwent slight changes over four months. They noticed a "measurable impact" on the group that used ChatGPT to write the essays. They also registered a "likely decrease in learning skills" of the AI group. Using ChatGPT did make their work look impressive, but in the long run, they "performed worse than their counterparts in the brain-only group at all levels: neural, linguistic, scoring across a four-month period." ChatGPT writers did not use their brains as much Overall, they concluded that people who depended on ChatGPT for writing used their brains less. Since they didn't write their essays, they had a hard time recalling what they wrote, who they quoted, etc. In fact, they did not feel any ownership of their content because it was completely AI-generated. "Moderate engagement" was seen in those who used Google to write their essays. The group that worked without any help had high brain activity and used original ideas in their content. When the third group was asked to use ChatGPT to write another essay, their brain activity continued to soar, as measured by electroencephalogram scans (EEGs). This was probably because instead of completely relying on ChatGPT to do the work, they tried combining it with their own knowledge. However, when the ChatGPT group was asked to write essays on their own, their brain activity continued to fall.

&nbsp;ChatGPT has become a popular tool for writing. But there is a risk of becoming stupid and dumb, according to a new study.

ChatGPT makes you dumb, study confirms, states AI followers use their brains less

Another month, another astronomical event, and this month the summer solstice. The event that marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.People in the Northern Hemisphere will witness the longest day of the year, the June Solstice, which takes place on either June 20 or June 21, depending on your time zone.What is the summer solstice?The summer solstice, often referred to as the June Solstice, marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere. Occurring on either June 20 or June 21, depending on your time zone, it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere with early sunrises, late sunsets, short nights, and extended daylight. On this day, the sun reaches its highest position in the sky.What’s the science behind it?The summer solstice occurs when Earth’s axis is tilted most directly toward the Sun. According to NASA, this change in season is due to the 23.5-degree tilt of the Earth’s axis compared to its orbit around the sun, allowing the most direct sunlight to reach the Northern Hemisphere this month.Earth’s axial tilt causes seasonal changes. During the June Solstice, the Northern Hemisphere receives the most direct sunlight, resulting in the year's longest day. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the Southern Hemisphere experiences its shortest day, marking the start of winter in countries like Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand.Cultural significanceThe summer solstice holds profound cultural and practical importance. It influences religious rituals, guides agricultural practices such as determining when to harvest crops, and plays a key role in the development of various calendars worldwide.When is the summer solstice in 2025?In 2025, the summer solstice will begin at 2:42 UTC on June 21 and 10:42 p.m. EDT on June 20.&nbsp;

Summer Solstice explained - what it is, time and understanding the science behind Earth's longest day

Another month, another astronomical event, and this month the summer solstice. The event that marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. People in the Northern Hemisphere will witness the longest day of the year, the June Solstice, which takes place on either June 20 or June 21, depending on your time zone. What is the summer solstice? The summer solstice, often referred to as the June Solstice, marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere. Occurring on either June 20 or June 21, depending on your time zone, it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere with early sunrises, late sunsets, short nights, and extended daylight. On this day, the sun reaches its highest position in the sky. What’s the science behind it? The summer solstice occurs when Earth’s axis is tilted most directly toward the Sun. According to NASA, this change in season is due to the 23.5-degree tilt of the Earth’s axis compared to its orbit around the sun, allowing the most direct sunlight to reach the Northern Hemisphere this month. Earth’s axial tilt causes seasonal changes. During the June Solstice, the Northern Hemisphere receives the most direct sunlight, resulting in the year's longest day. Meanwhile, the Southern Hemisphere experiences its shortest day, marking the start of winter in countries like Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. Cultural significance The summer solstice holds profound cultural and practical importance. It influences religious rituals, guides agricultural practices such as determining when to harvest crops, and plays a key role in the development of various calendars worldwide. When is the summer solstice in 2025? In 2025, the summer solstice will begin at 2:42 UTC on June 21 and 10:42 p.m. EDT on June 20.

People in the Northern Hemisphere will witness the longest day of the year, the June Solstice, which takes place on either June 20 or June 21, depending on your time zone.

Summer Solstice explained - what it is, time and understand the science behind Earth's longest day

A Bengaluru company is facing flak online for first asking a candidate to fly 2,000 kilometres and then ghosting her. A friend of the candidate who helped her out with the airfare shared the incident on Reddit. The post states that the startup conducted several rounds of interviews remotely with the woman.&nbsp;The company said they liked her for the role but wanted to have a face-to-face meeting before finalising things. She was asked to fly down to Bengaluru from Uttar Pradesh for the meeting. The company assured her that they would reimburse all her travel expenses.&nbsp;However, she didn't have the money to buy the plane ticket. Her friend stepped in and offered to help, assuming the company would pay the money back as promised. She went to Bengaluru and attended the interview. After returning home, the woman was pretty confident of her chances and waited for a call back.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/100-000-000kg-debris-from-asteroid-collision-with-moon-could-threaten-earth-for-years-1750233294370">'City-killer' asteroid will gouge 1km crater in Moon, releasing debris that will threaten Earth for years</a>&nbsp;She waited weeks for a call back, but the company apparently ghosted her. She got no intimation from the company on the status of her application, and it was clear that she was neither getting the job nor the travel money.&nbsp;Her friend turned to the Indian Workplace community on Reddit to share his friend's ordeal and urged people to help them. People were visibly outraged by the woman's situation. The incident highlighted the bigger problem with companies today, which people said didn't respect a candidate's time and money, making empty promises.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/man-drives-300km-hr-films-police-chase-and-posts-it-online-it-is-now-being-used-as-evidence-against-him-1749900181909">Man drives 300km/hr, films police chase and posts it online. It is now being used as evidence against him</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;They slammed such startups where HR is haphazard and their actions are not streamlined, creating a bad environment.&nbsp;Others suggested the woman should share her ordeal on LinkedIn, tagging the company and shaming it for ghosting her after asking her to travel down for the interview.&nbsp;The job market has been struggling with such problems for years. Companies are often criticised for not following up with a candidate and instead leaving them hanging. As this problem started to be highlighted on social media, several companies have resorted to an easier way - a &nbsp;rejection mail that almost comes instantly after one applies for the job, stating, "we cannot move forward with your application." This helps them avoid any scrutiny about ghosting and no follow-ups.

The woman flew to Bengaluru after her friend bought her a ticket because she couldn't afford it. The company ghosted her after she returned home.

A Bengaluru company is facing flak online for first asking a candidate to fly 2,000 kilometres and then ghosting her. A friend of the candidate who helped her out with the airfare shared the incident on Reddit. The post states that the startup conducted several rounds of interviews remotely with the woman. The company said they liked her for the role but wanted to have a face-to-face meeting before finalising things. She was asked to fly down to Bengaluru from Uttar Pradesh for the meeting. The company assured her that they would reimburse all her travel expenses. However, she didn't have the money to buy the plane ticket. Her friend stepped in and offered to help, assuming the company would pay the money back as promised. She went to Bengaluru and attended the interview. After returning home, the woman was pretty confident of her chances and waited for a call back. Also Read: 'City-killer' asteroid will gouge 1km crater in Moon, releasing debris that will threaten Earth for years She waited weeks for a call back, but the company apparently ghosted her. She got no intimation from the company on the status of her application, and it was clear that she was neither getting the job nor the travel money. Her friend turned to the Indian Workplace community on Reddit to share his friend's ordeal and urged people to help them. People were visibly outraged by the woman's situation. The incident highlighted the bigger problem with companies today, which people said didn't respect a candidate's time and money, making empty promises. Also Read: Man drives 300km/hr, films police chase and posts it online. It is now being used as evidence against him They slammed such startups where HR is haphazard and their actions are not streamlined, creating a bad environment. Others suggested the woman should share her ordeal on LinkedIn, tagging the company and shaming it for ghosting her after asking her to travel down for the interview. The job market has been struggling with such problems for years. Companies are often criticised for not following up with a candidate and instead leaving them hanging. As this problem started to be highlighted on social media, several companies have resorted to an easier way - a rejection mail that almost comes instantly after one applies for the job, stating, "we cannot move forward with your application." This helps them avoid any scrutiny about ghosting and no follow-ups.

The woman flew to Bengaluru after her friend bought her a ticket because she couldn't afford it. The company ghosted her after she returned home.

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