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Britain claimed on Thursday (Apr 9) that a Russian submarine operation targeting undersea cables and pipelines north of the UK was deterred in a weeks-long military operation in the North Atlantic along with Norway. Calling it “malign activity” near critical undersea infrastructure, Defence Secretary John Healey said in a briefing that the British response involved a frigate, aircraft and hundreds of personnel. One Russian attack submarine and two spy submarines were operating in a mission that lasted more than a month, after which the vessels withdrew since their mission was exposed, Healey claimed.<h2>"We see your activity": Britain’s warning to Russia over submarine mission</h2>Healey issued a direct warning to Moscow, saying: “We see your activity over our cables and our pipelines and you should know that any attempt to damage them will not be tolerated and will have serious consequences.”He said Russian President Vladimir Putin “would want us to be distracted by the Middle East”, referring to the Iran-US-Israel war. Healey stressed that Russia remains the primary threat to the UK and its allies, adding: “We will not take our eyes off Putin.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-deep-sea-predator-what-is-ins-aridhaman-india-s-7-000-tonne-3rd-nuclear-ballistic-submarine-with-k-15-k-4-missiles-1775216988907">'Deep sea predator': What is INS Aridhaman, India’s 7,000‑tonne 3rd nuclear ballistic submarine with K‑15 &amp; K‑4 missiles?</a><h2>What the Russian vessels were allegedly doing in UK waters</h2>Healey described the Russian operation as a deliberate, covert mission targeting undersea infrastructure. He said the three submarines conducted the covert operation in waters in and around the UK’s exclusive economic zone, not just the open Atlantic. The Russian deployment had a tactical structure, according to Healey.&nbsp;An Akula-class nuclear attack submarine acted as “a likely decoy to distract”. Two deep-sea research GUGI submarines carried out the main task, lingering over “critical infrastructure” such as cables and pipelines.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hms-anson-royal-navy-arabian-sea-iran-1774165049553">HMS Anson in Arabian Sea: Royal Navy submarine within striking distance of Iran</a><h2>How the UK responded to Russian submarine activity</h2>UK forces “tracked every mile” of the submarines’ movements, and a warship and aircraft ensured they were “monitored 24/7”, Healey said. He said the deterrence effect came from exposing the secrecy of the mission. “Our armed forces left them in no doubt that they were being monitored, that their movements were not covert… and that their attempted secret operation had been exposed,” he said.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-gets-3rd-nuclear-submarine-ins-aridhaman-commissioned-1775233815303/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-gets-3rd-nuclear-submarine-ins-aridhaman-commissioned-1775233815303/embed</a><h2>Loss of cover appears to have forced Russian submarines to leave</h2>According to Healey, the Russian submarines “have now left UK waters and headed back north”, marking what he called the failure of Putin’s covert operation.He underlined that no damage was detected to the cables and pipelines, with checks ongoing alongside allies.He said such seabed infrastructure is a “prime target” because it carries energy supplies and 99 per cent of international data traffic, making these incursions strategically serious even without visible damage.Overall, the deterrence worked not through direct confrontation, but by persistent tracking, attribution and public exposure, stripping the operation of secrecy and compelling the Russian vessels to withdraw, according to Haley.<h2>Russia’s shadow fleet</h2>The UK is also taking a tougher stance on Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”, which are ships allegedly used to bypass sanctions on oil exports tied to the war in Ukraine.“We are ready to take action,” said Healey, including potentially seizing such vessels.

UK is claiming that it tracked and exposed a covert Russian submarine mission targeting undersea cables and pipelines for over a month. The exposure of the mission forced the Russian vessels to withdraw without damaging Britain's critical infrastructure. Details here

Britain claimed on Thursday (Apr 9) that a Russian submarine operation targeting undersea cables and pipelines north of the UK was deterred in a weeks-long military operation in the North Atlantic along with Norway. Calling it “malign activity” near critical undersea infrastructure, Defence Secretary John Healey said in a briefing that the British response involved a frigate, aircraft and hundreds of personnel. One Russian attack submarine and two spy submarines were operating in a mission that lasted more than a month, after which the vessels withdrew since their mission was exposed, Healey claimed. "We see your activity": Britain’s warning to Russia over submarine mission Healey issued a direct warning to Moscow, saying: “We see your activity over our cables and our pipelines and you should know that any attempt to damage them will not be tolerated and will have serious consequences.” He said Russian President Vladimir Putin “would want us to be distracted by the Middle East”, referring to the Iran-US-Israel war. Healey stressed that Russia remains the primary threat to the UK and its allies, adding: “We will not take our eyes off Putin.” Also read: 'Deep sea predator': What is INS Aridhaman, India’s 7,000‑tonne 3rd nuclear ballistic submarine with K‑15 & K‑4 missiles? What the Russian vessels were allegedly doing in UK waters Healey described the Russian operation as a deliberate, covert mission targeting undersea infrastructure. He said the three submarines conducted the covert operation in waters in and around the UK’s exclusive economic zone, not just the open Atlantic. The Russian deployment had a tactical structure, according to Healey. An Akula-class nuclear attack submarine acted as “a likely decoy to distract”. Two deep-sea research GUGI submarines carried out the main task, lingering over “critical infrastructure” such as cables and pipelines. Also read: HMS Anson in Arabian Sea: Royal Navy submarine within striking distance of Iran How the UK responded to Russian submarine activity UK forces “tracked every mile” of the submarines’ movements, and a warship and aircraft ensured they were “monitored 24/7”, Healey said. He said the deterrence effect came from exposing the secrecy of the mission. “Our armed forces left them in no doubt that they were being monitored, that their movements were not covert… and that their attempted secret operation had been exposed,” he said. https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-gets-3rd-nuclear-submarine-ins-aridhaman-commissioned-1775233815303/embed Loss of cover appears to have forced Russian submarines to leave According to Healey, the Russian submarines “have now left UK waters and headed back north”, marking what he called the failure of Putin’s covert operation. He underlined that no damage was detected to the cables and pipelines, with checks ongoing alongside allies. He said such seabed infrastructure is a “prime target” because it carries energy supplies and 99 per cent of international data traffic, making these incursions strategically serious even without visible damage. Overall, the deterrence worked not through direct confrontation, but by persistent tracking, attribution and public exposure, stripping the operation of secrecy and compelling the Russian vessels to withdraw, according to Haley. Russia’s shadow fleet The UK is also taking a tougher stance on Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”, which are ships allegedly used to bypass sanctions on oil exports tied to the war in Ukraine. “We are ready to take action,” said Healey, including potentially seizing such vessels.

UK is claiming that it tracked and exposed a covert Russian submarine mission targeting undersea cables and pipelines for over a month. The exposure of the mission forced the Russian vessels to withdraw without damaging Britain's critical infrastructure. Details here

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What started as pain in the centre of the face turned into bouts of coughing for one woman, who was, within days, sneezing worms out of her nose. The strange medical case has been detailed by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The 58-year-old woman developed a severe cough after weeks of pain in the centre of her face. Soon, when she sneezed, worms came out of her nose. She sought immediate medical attention, after which an expert removed 10 larvae and one pupa from her maxillary sinuses, the large sinuses located on the sides of the nose. Upon studying two of the larvae and part of a puparium, the researchers learned that the wormlike creatures were the larvae of the sheep bot fly (Oestrus ovis). One larva was pale yellow and about 0.6 inches long, while the other was light brown and 0.8 inches long. The puparium was black and wrinkled.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/brain-dead-woman-comes-back-to-life-after-ambulance-hits-huge-pothole-on-up-highway-1773198312269">Brain dead woman comes back to life in India after ambulance hits huge pothole on UP highway</a><h2>What were the maggots in the woman's nose?</h2>The Oestrus ovis is found in the nasal passages and sinuses of sheep and goats. Upon investigation, it was found that the woman’s work area was close to a field where sheep grazed. The woman was diagnosed with "O. ovis nasal myiasis with pupation." The report said that after the larvae and pupa were removed from her nose, she was given nasal decongestants and is fine now. What makes the woman’s case unique is the fact that while human cases of O. ovis myiasis have been reported in the past, they have largely affected the eyes, and not the nasal passages. "O. ovis bot flies infrequently affect humans, most often depositing larvae in the conjunctival sac," the study authors wrote. Only rarely have the flies been reported to place larvae into people's nostrils, mouths or ear canals, they added.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/woman-loses-part-of-lung-to-wrong-cancer-diagnosis-later-learns-">Woman loses part of lung to '99.99%' certain cancer diagnosis, later learns it was pneumonia</a><h2>A medical first case of Oestrus ovis in humans&nbsp;</h2>Doctors have always believed that O. ovis cannot have a long life cycle in humans, and they usually make it only to the first larval stage. But recently, older larvae have been identified, the report authors wrote. Pupation, which was the found in the case of the Greek woman, is the point at which larvae mature into "teenagers.” In sheep and goats, a female fly drops tiny larvae, or maggots, near a sheep or goat's nostrils. The maggots crawl deep into the animal's nasal passages and sinuses to feed and grow for several months. After developing further, they crawl back out of the nose and drop to the dirt. They burrow into the ground to form a hard shell (pupa), eventually emerging as adult flies. The maggots can sometimes get trapped inside the host's head. When this happens, they almost always die because a living animal's sinuses aren't the right environment for them to turn into flies.

A woman in Greece became concerned when she started sneezing worms. Doctors concluded that it was a case of Oestrus ovis, as the doctors removed 10 larvae and one pupa from her maxillary sinuses. These worms have typically affect human eyes and not the nasal passages.

What started as pain in the centre of the face turned into bouts of coughing for one woman, who was, within days, sneezing worms out of her nose. The strange medical case has been detailed by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The 58-year-old woman developed a severe cough after weeks of pain in the centre of her face. Soon, when she sneezed, worms came out of her nose. She sought immediate medical attention, after which an expert removed 10 larvae and one pupa from her maxillary sinuses, the large sinuses located on the sides of the nose. Upon studying two of the larvae and part of a puparium, the researchers learned that the wormlike creatures were the larvae of the sheep bot fly (Oestrus ovis). One larva was pale yellow and about 0.6 inches long, while the other was light brown and 0.8 inches long. The puparium was black and wrinkled. Also Read: Brain dead woman comes back to life in India after ambulance hits huge pothole on UP highway What were the maggots in the woman's nose? The Oestrus ovis is found in the nasal passages and sinuses of sheep and goats. Upon investigation, it was found that the woman’s work area was close to a field where sheep grazed. The woman was diagnosed with "O. ovis nasal myiasis with pupation." The report said that after the larvae and pupa were removed from her nose, she was given nasal decongestants and is fine now. What makes the woman’s case unique is the fact that while human cases of O. ovis myiasis have been reported in the past, they have largely affected the eyes, and not the nasal passages. "O. ovis bot flies infrequently affect humans, most often depositing larvae in the conjunctival sac," the study authors wrote. Only rarely have the flies been reported to place larvae into people's nostrils, mouths or ear canals, they added. Also Read: Woman loses part of lung to '99.99%' certain cancer diagnosis, later learns it was pneumonia A medical first case of Oestrus ovis in humans Doctors have always believed that O. ovis cannot have a long life cycle in humans, and they usually make it only to the first larval stage. But recently, older larvae have been identified, the report authors wrote. Pupation, which was the found in the case of the Greek woman, is the point at which larvae mature into "teenagers.” In sheep and goats, a female fly drops tiny larvae, or maggots, near a sheep or goat's nostrils. The maggots crawl deep into the animal's nasal passages and sinuses to feed and grow for several months. After developing further, they crawl back out of the nose and drop to the dirt. They burrow into the ground to form a hard shell (pupa), eventually emerging as adult flies. The maggots can sometimes get trapped inside the host's head. When this happens, they almost always die because a living animal's sinuses aren't the right environment for them to turn into flies.

A woman in Greece became concerned when she started sneezing worms. Doctors concluded that it was a case of Oestrus ovis, as the doctors removed 10 larvae and one pupa from her maxillary sinuses. These worms typically affect the human eyes and not the nasal passages.

In a medical first, doctors find 'impossible' larvae living inside a woman's nose

Elon Musk recently shared an interview with Robin Farrow, who wrote a 'hit piece' on Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, the artificial intelligence firm behind ChatGPT. In the interview, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist behind the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse exposé that sparked the MeToo movement, said that former associates of Altman described him as a sociopath and a pathological liar. Sharing the interview, the X chief, who was part of the founding team of OpenAI, said this man cannot be trusted with a superpowerful AI.&nbsp;<h2>Sam Altman accused of excessive lying</h2>Musk posted the Farrow interview, in which the journalist from The New Yorker highlighted allegations of repeated dishonesty, exaggeration, and misleading statements to board members and partners by Altman. Farrow claimed that Altman was fired from OpenAI in 2023 - before being reinstated - partly for excessive lying. He also spoke about untested AI models being released to India, and false assurances on AI safety provisions, under Altman. While sharing the interview, Musk wrote: "Not someone you want in charge of superpowerful AI."<h2>Farrow's allegations against Sam Altman</h2>Farrow made several allegations in a piece for the New Yorker, titled "Sam Altman May Control Our Future—Can He Be Trusted?". Written by Farrow along with Andrew Marantz and published on 6 April, the article came after 18 months of reporting and investigation. It is based on interviews with more than 100 people, including former and current OpenAI board members, executives, employees, investors, and colleagues. The article also claims to have reviewed previously undisclosed internal documents. This includes the “Ilya memos”, which contain Ilya Sutskever’s Slack messages and HR documents. Also reviewed were the private notes kept by Dario Amodei, the co-founder of rival AI firm Anthropic. Amodei was previously associated with OpenAI.The article questioned whether Altman can be trusted with control over transformative AI technology, in the context that artificial general intelligence (AGI) could be humanity’s most dangerous invention and thus would require a leader of “uncommon integrity” to run a company like OpenAI.<h2>AI, leadership and integrity: Sam Altman is “unconstrained by the truth”</h2>The article seeks to establish a pattern of deception, manipulation, and prioritisation of power and profit over safety commitments in Altman’s conduct. It claims that this pattern has been repeated across his career, from Loopt to Y Combinator and now OpenAI.Altman allegedly drifted from the AI safety mission, pushing aggressively for deals with businesses and governments.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/openai-brings-chatgpt-to-apple-carplay-for-hands-free-voice-interaction-while-driving-1775153637555">OpenAI brings ChatGPT to Apple CarPlay for hands-free voice interaction while driving</a><h2>Sam Altman had a consistent pattern of lying and misrepresentation</h2>In late 2022, Altman told the board that certain controversial features in an upcoming AI model had been approved by OpenAI’s safety panel. After board member Helen Toner asked for documentation, it turned out that the most controversial features had not been approved.Altman told Mira Murati that ChatGPT's GPT-4 Turbo model didn’t need safety approval, citing general counsel Jason Kwon. However, Kwon later said he was “confused” and had no idea where Altman got that idea. In his private notes, running to more than 200 pages, Dario Amodei documented several incidents, including one involving the 2019 Microsoft deal with OpenAI. Amodei wrote that Altman’s words were “almost certainly bulls***t”.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/openai-to-introduce-ads-on-chatgpt-as-new-revenue-stream-1774169954470/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/openai-to-introduce-ads-on-chatgpt-as-new-revenue-stream-1774169954470/embed</a><h2>The betrayal of OpenAI’s nonprofit and safety mission</h2>Some OpenAI founders, including Altman, privately doubted its nonprofit structure early on, according to the report. Greg Brockman wrote in his diary: "If three months later, we’re doing B-corp, then it was a lie."One researcher reportedly told the board: “OpenAI has been going off the rails on its mission... We are prioritising product and revenue above all else.”<h2>Altman's deception and manipulation go back to his first startup</h2>According to the report, employees at his first start-up, Loopt, went to the board twice asking to fire Altman over a lack of transparency and a tendency for exaggeration. This included claiming he was a “Missouri high-school ping-pong champion” when he was not. He inspired loyalty in others but was accused of blurring the truth.During his time at Y Combinator, partners complained of divided loyalties, with Altman making personal investments while serving as president. Paul Graham, co-founder of Y Combinator, reportedly told colleagues Altman “had been lying to us all the time”.Altman was later pushed out as president but resisted and remained listed as chairman in SEC filings until 2021, which he said he was unaware of.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/disney-exits-from-openai-deal-here-s-what-happened-1774549684205">Disney exits from OpenAI deal? Here's what happened</a><h2>Sam Altman's aggressive business dealings with questionable partners, and lobbying against regulation</h2>Altman reportedly sought funding and deals with Gulf autocracies in Saudi Arabia and the UAE for massive data-centre projects, despite security red flags. He internally discussed “playing world powers like China and Russia against each other in a bidding war for AI technology, according to the report. This plan was dropped after employee pushback.At one point, he claimed, without evidence, that China had an “AGI Manhattan Project”.Altman lobbied against AI regulation such as the European Union AI Act and bills in California, even as he publicly supported AI safety, said the report.&nbsp;<h2>Sister's abuse accusations and more: Sam Altman's personal character under scanner</h2>Sources cited in Farrow's reportage and interviews described Altman as having a “sociopathic lack of concern for the consequences”, and a desperate need to be liked.The article notes deeply personal allegations from Altman’s sister Annie, including of sexual abuse, which Altman fought in the courts. He denied the allegations. There were unsubstantiated Silicon Valley rumours involving minors, on which no evidence was found by the New Yorker reporters.<h2>Altman's board coup: He was ousted in 2023, but was reinstated, with limited probe</h2>Altman was fired as OpenAI CEO in 2023 by the board, citing a lack of candour. But he quickly returned to the position after organising a counter-campaign. He made Thrive Capital’s $86 billion investment in OpenAI conditional on his return, among other factors. He was reinstated within five days, with the board that ousted him practically disbanded. The subsequent “independent” WilmerHale review, overseen by new board members chosen in consultation with Altman, produced no written report. An 800-word announcement only cited a “breakdown in trust” without explicitly blaming Altman.<h2>‘Can't change my personality’: Altman’s response to allegations on his leadership, personal qualities</h2>Altman attributed the criticism of him to his avoidance of conflict. He said he “can’t change my personality”, and denied lying.He maintained that OpenAI would continue to run safety projects, “or at least safety-adjacent projects”.He also characterised OpenAI's shift to for-profit operations and aggressive deal-making as normal competitive business rather than a betrayal.The New Yorker article does not portray Altman as cartoonishly evil. It presents a complex, high-achieving figure whose traits led to breakdowns in trust. It suggests he exhibits a “reality-distortion field” and ruthless ambition.

Elon Musk has shared a Robin Farrow interview citing allegations against Sam Altman, appearing to agree with the contents of Farrow's New Yorker ‘hit piece’ on the OpenAI CEO. Altman is accused of dishonesty, with the article questioning his leadership amid AI integrity and safety issues.

Elon Musk recently shared an interview with Robin Farrow, who wrote a 'hit piece' on Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, the artificial intelligence firm behind ChatGPT. In the interview, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist behind the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse exposé that sparked the MeToo movement, said that former associates of Altman described him as a sociopath and a pathological liar. Sharing the interview, the X chief, who was part of the founding team of OpenAI, said this man cannot be trusted with a superpowerful AI. Sam Altman accused of excessive lying Musk posted the Farrow interview, in which the journalist from The New Yorker highlighted allegations of repeated dishonesty, exaggeration, and misleading statements to board members and partners by Altman. Farrow claimed that Altman was fired from OpenAI in 2023 - before being reinstated - partly for excessive lying. He also spoke about untested AI models being released to India, and false assurances on AI safety provisions, under Altman. While sharing the interview, Musk wrote: "Not someone you want in charge of superpowerful AI." Farrow's allegations against Sam Altman Farrow made several allegations in a piece for the New Yorker, titled "Sam Altman May Control Our Future—Can He Be Trusted?". Written by Farrow along with Andrew Marantz and published on 6 April, the article came after 18 months of reporting and investigation. It is based on interviews with more than 100 people, including former and current OpenAI board members, executives, employees, investors, and colleagues. The article also claims to have reviewed previously undisclosed internal documents. This includes the “Ilya memos”, which contain Ilya Sutskever’s Slack messages and HR documents. Also reviewed were the private notes kept by Dario Amodei, the co-founder of rival AI firm Anthropic. Amodei was previously associated with OpenAI. The article questioned whether Altman can be trusted with control over transformative AI technology, in the context that artificial general intelligence (AGI) could be humanity’s most dangerous invention and thus would require a leader of “uncommon integrity” to run a company like OpenAI. AI, leadership and integrity: Sam Altman is “unconstrained by the truth” The article seeks to establish a pattern of deception, manipulation, and prioritisation of power and profit over safety commitments in Altman’s conduct. It claims that this pattern has been repeated across his career, from Loopt to Y Combinator and now OpenAI. Altman allegedly drifted from the AI safety mission, pushing aggressively for deals with businesses and governments. Also read: OpenAI brings ChatGPT to Apple CarPlay for hands-free voice interaction while driving Sam Altman had a consistent pattern of lying and misrepresentation In late 2022, Altman told the board that certain controversial features in an upcoming AI model had been approved by OpenAI’s safety panel. After board member Helen Toner asked for documentation, it turned out that the most controversial features had not been approved. Altman told Mira Murati that ChatGPT's GPT-4 Turbo model didn’t need safety approval, citing general counsel Jason Kwon. However, Kwon later said he was “confused” and had no idea where Altman got that idea. In his private notes, running to more than 200 pages, Dario Amodei documented several incidents, including one involving the 2019 Microsoft deal with OpenAI. Amodei wrote that Altman’s words were “almost certainly bulls***t”. https://www.wionews.com/videos/openai-to-introduce-ads-on-chatgpt-as-new-revenue-stream-1774169954470/embed The betrayal of OpenAI’s nonprofit and safety mission Some OpenAI founders, including Altman, privately doubted its nonprofit structure early on, according to the report. Greg Brockman wrote in his diary: "If three months later, we’re doing B-corp, then it was a lie." One researcher reportedly told the board: “OpenAI has been going off the rails on its mission... We are prioritising product and revenue above all else.” Altman's deception and manipulation go back to his first startup According to the report, employees at his first start-up, Loopt, went to the board twice asking to fire Altman over a lack of transparency and a tendency for exaggeration. This included claiming he was a “Missouri high-school ping-pong champion” when he was not. He inspired loyalty in others but was accused of blurring the truth. During his time at Y Combinator, partners complained of divided loyalties, with Altman making personal investments while serving as president. Paul Graham, co-founder of Y Combinator, reportedly told colleagues Altman “had been lying to us all the time”. Altman was later pushed out as president but resisted and remained listed as chairman in SEC filings until 2021, which he said he was unaware of. Also read: Disney exits from OpenAI deal? Here's what happened Sam Altman's aggressive business dealings with questionable partners, and lobbying against regulation Altman reportedly sought funding and deals with Gulf autocracies in Saudi Arabia and the UAE for massive data-centre projects, despite security red flags. He internally discussed “playing world powers like China and Russia against each other in a bidding war for AI technology, according to the report. This plan was dropped after employee pushback. At one point, he claimed, without evidence, that China had an “AGI Manhattan Project”. Altman lobbied against AI regulation such as the European Union AI Act and bills in California, even as he publicly supported AI safety, said the report. Sister's abuse accusations and more: Sam Altman's personal character under scanner Sources cited in Farrow's reportage and interviews described Altman as having a “sociopathic lack of concern for the consequences”, and a desperate need to be liked. The article notes deeply personal allegations from Altman’s sister Annie, including of sexual abuse, which Altman fought in the courts. He denied the allegations. There were unsubstantiated Silicon Valley rumours involving minors, on which no evidence was found by the New Yorker reporters. Altman's board coup: He was ousted in 2023, but was reinstated, with limited probe Altman was fired as OpenAI CEO in 2023 by the board, citing a lack of candour. But he quickly returned to the position after organising a counter-campaign. He made Thrive Capital’s $86 billion investment in OpenAI conditional on his return, among other factors. He was reinstated within five days, with the board that ousted him practically disbanded. The subsequent “independent” WilmerHale review, overseen by new board members chosen in consultation with Altman, produced no written report. An 800-word announcement only cited a “breakdown in trust” without explicitly blaming Altman. ‘Can't change my personality’: Altman’s response to allegations on his leadership, personal qualities Altman attributed the criticism of him to his avoidance of conflict. He said he “can’t change my personality”, and denied lying. He maintained that OpenAI would continue to run safety projects, “or at least safety-adjacent projects”. He also characterised OpenAI's shift to for-profit operations and aggressive deal-making as normal competitive business rather than a betrayal. The New Yorker article does not portray Altman as cartoonishly evil. It presents a complex, high-achieving figure whose traits led to breakdowns in trust. It suggests he exhibits a “reality-distortion field” and ruthless ambition.

Elon Musk has shared a Robin Farrow interview citing allegations against Sam Altman, appearing to agree with the contents of Farrow's New Yorker ‘hit piece’ on the OpenAI CEO. Altman is accused of dishonesty, with the article questioning his leadership amid AI integrity and safety issues.

Sam Altman a sociopath, pathological liar and abuser? Musk agrees to claims on OpenAI chief's past and leadership

Here’s one man who must have been happy not to be alive anymore to face the wrath of two women, both scorned by him. In Mexico, shocking scenes were witnessed at the wake of this man when two women started fighting with each other because they realised that the man was two-timing and dating both of them. The embarrassing scenes and the reaction of people standing in the room have gone viral and led people to joke about the situation, with some pointing out how the two women are fighting over a man who is already dead. Videos of the incident show them getting into an intense physical brawl, Daily Mail reported. Their fight goes so far that the coffin appears to be moving and the lid starts shifting from its place.&nbsp;&nbsp;It all started when one of the women standing beside the coffin, said a few words while bidding farewell to the deceased. “Love, I'm going to miss you," she said. Another woman nearby heard it and immediately jumped into action, confronting her. She asked her, “Who are you?” to which the tearful woman replied that she was the man’s lover. They soon entered into a verbal fight, as both of them claimed to have a romantic relationship with the dead man. They started fighting right then and there, shocking the other mourners.&nbsp;The video has gone viral and gained more than 150,000 views and hundreds of comments on Instagram. People are joking about the situation, as one of them wrote, “They almost killed him again,” with another adding, “It's clear the deceased isn't going to heaven!” As the coffin started moving because of their physical assault, one user joked, “Guess they’ll beat the dead guy to death again that way.” One person wrote, “He couldn't stand either of them anymore and preferred to die.” &nbsp;

The dead man's secret dating life was exposed only after he had passed away. Two women learned at his wake that he was involved with both of them, triggering a massive fight right in the room with shocked mourners watching.

Here’s one man who must have been happy not to be alive anymore to face the wrath of two women, both scorned by him. In Mexico, shocking scenes were witnessed at the wake of this man when two women started fighting with each other because they realised that the man was two-timing and dating both of them. The embarrassing scenes and the reaction of people standing in the room have gone viral and led people to joke about the situation, with some pointing out how the two women are fighting over a man who is already dead. Videos of the incident show them getting into an intense physical brawl, Daily Mail reported. Their fight goes so far that the coffin appears to be moving and the lid starts shifting from its place. It all started when one of the women standing beside the coffin, said a few words while bidding farewell to the deceased. “Love, I'm going to miss you," she said. Another woman nearby heard it and immediately jumped into action, confronting her. She asked her, “Who are you?” to which the tearful woman replied that she was the man’s lover. They soon entered into a verbal fight, as both of them claimed to have a romantic relationship with the dead man. They started fighting right then and there, shocking the other mourners. The video has gone viral and gained more than 150,000 views and hundreds of comments on Instagram. People are joking about the situation, as one of them wrote, “They almost killed him again,” with another adding, “It's clear the deceased isn't going to heaven!” As the coffin started moving because of their physical assault, one user joked, “Guess they’ll beat the dead guy to death again that way.” One person wrote, “He couldn't stand either of them anymore and preferred to die.”

The dead man's secret dating life was exposed only after he had passed away. Two women learned at his wake that he was involved with both of them, triggering a massive fight right in the room with shocked mourners watching.

'Not going to heaven': Two-timing dead man's lovers start fighting at his wake after finding out about each other

As the United States butts heads with Iran in a conflict that has consumed the world for weeks now, it has been engaged in another conflict with the Vatican. A new report suggests that the Pentagon issued a warning to the church and complained about a speech given by Pope Leo that it believed was an attack on President Donald Trump. The Free Press reported that things have been rocky between the White House and Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born Pope. It states that the Pentagon invited the Holy See ambassador to the US, Cardinal Christophe Pierre, to talk about a speech delivered by the Pope in January this year. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby complained to Cardinal Pierre and apparently issued a stern warning that the “Church had better take its side." Other officials also invoked the 14th-century Avignon Papacy, during which time the Church was under the control of the French monarchy.&nbsp;“America has the military power to do whatever it wants in the world. The Catholic Church had better take its side,” Colby reportedly said, according to Free Press. The officials also mentioned the Avignon Papacy, which was seen as a historical warning of what happens when the Papacy opposes a dominant world power. On January 9, Pope Leo XIV said during an annual address, "a diplomacy that promotes dialogue and seeks consensus among all parties is being replaced by a diplomacy based on force.” It was widely interpreted to be targeted at Trump and his aggressive foreign policy of sanctions and coercion, also being called the Donroe Doctrine. When Trump issued his “wipe out an entire civilization” remark earlier this week, the Pope condemned it as "truly unacceptable". Pope Leo XIV has also often criticised the Trump administration’s "inhuman treatment of immigrants.”<h2>JD Vance reacts to Pentagon's threat to the Vatican report</h2>A public "war of words" has also been going on between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Pope Leo XIV. On March 26, 2026, he led a Pentagon prayer service where he reportedly prayed for "overwhelming violence of action" against adversaries. Pope Leo XIV responded by saying that God "rejects war" and "does not listen to the prayers of those who wage it." Vice President JD Vance was asked about the reported threat to the Vatican, and he has said that he will review the matter. &nbsp;

A report states that the Pentagon threatened the Vatican with military action after Pope Leo XIV said things in a speech that were believed to be targeted at Donald Trump. “Church had better take its side", an official reportedly said.

As the United States butts heads with Iran in a conflict that has consumed the world for weeks now, it has been engaged in another conflict with the Vatican. A new report suggests that the Pentagon issued a warning to the church and complained about a speech given by Pope Leo that it believed was an attack on President Donald Trump. The Free Press reported that things have been rocky between the White House and Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born Pope. It states that the Pentagon invited the Holy See ambassador to the US, Cardinal Christophe Pierre, to talk about a speech delivered by the Pope in January this year. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby complained to Cardinal Pierre and apparently issued a stern warning that the “Church had better take its side." Other officials also invoked the 14th-century Avignon Papacy, during which time the Church was under the control of the French monarchy. “America has the military power to do whatever it wants in the world. The Catholic Church had better take its side,” Colby reportedly said, according to Free Press. The officials also mentioned the Avignon Papacy, which was seen as a historical warning of what happens when the Papacy opposes a dominant world power. On January 9, Pope Leo XIV said during an annual address, "a diplomacy that promotes dialogue and seeks consensus among all parties is being replaced by a diplomacy based on force.” It was widely interpreted to be targeted at Trump and his aggressive foreign policy of sanctions and coercion, also being called the Donroe Doctrine. When Trump issued his “wipe out an entire civilization” remark earlier this week, the Pope condemned it as "truly unacceptable". Pope Leo XIV has also often criticised the Trump administration’s "inhuman treatment of immigrants.” JD Vance reacts to Pentagon's threat to the Vatican report A public "war of words" has also been going on between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Pope Leo XIV. On March 26, 2026, he led a Pentagon prayer service where he reportedly prayed for "overwhelming violence of action" against adversaries. Pope Leo XIV responded by saying that God "rejects war" and "does not listen to the prayers of those who wage it." Vice President JD Vance was asked about the reported threat to the Vatican, and he has said that he will review the matter.

A report states that the Pentagon threatened the Vatican with military action after Pope Leo XIV said things in a speech that were believed to be targeted at Donald Trump. “Church had better take its side", an official reportedly said.

'Church had better take its side': Did Trump officials threaten Vatican? Report claims...

Four astronauts. One broken toilet. No way to flush: The Artemis II crew made it around the Moon just fine. Getting home with a working bathroom is proving harder. All we know.

Artemis II: Astronauts stuck using 'special bags' as $23 million toilet gets clogged

A Pakistani man on Wednesday (Apr 8) pleaded guilty to attempting to commit what could have been the "largest terrorist attack on US soil since 9/11". The man, identified as Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, aka Shahzeb Jadoon, planned to use automatic weapons to carry out a mass shooting at a prominent Jewish centre in New York's Brooklyn, said the US Justice Department in a statement.<h2>A plan to kill as many Jews as possible</h2>The 21-year-old Pakistani national who had been living in Canada pleaded guilty to plotting a mass shooting at a prominent Jewish religious centre in Brooklyn, New York. According to Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A. Eisenberg, the Pakistani national planned to carry out the attack on the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks "with the explicit goal of killing as many Jews as possible".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-ghost-murmur-how-the-cia-used-secret-futuristic-tech-to-rescue-downed-us-f-15e-pilot-dude-44-bravo-amid-iran-war-1775647718461">'Ghost Murmur': How the CIA used secret futuristic tech to rescue downed US F-15E pilot 'Dude 44 Bravo' amid Iran war</a>Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, entered his plea before US District Judge Paul G. Gardephe in federal court. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on August 12, 2026.According to court documents, Khan began expressing support for ISIS on social media in late 2023, distributing propaganda and communicating with others about his ideology. He was eventually in contact with two individuals he believed were fellow conspirators who were, in fact, undercover law enforcement officers. Over months of recorded communications, Khan laid out his plans in considerable detail.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Picture of 21 year old Pakistan national Muhammad Shahzeb Khan released by Quebec supreme court. He admitted to plan an Isis-Inspired attack at the Jewish Center in New York. <a href="https://t.co/5C3ql3HhnZ">https://t.co/5C3ql3HhnZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/wBrQXNp9Yx">pic.twitter.com/wBrQXNp9Yx</a>&mdash; Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) <a href="https://twitter.com/sidhant/status/2042109157004689583?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He initially targeted Jewish centres in another US city using AR-style assault rifles before shifting his focus to New York in August 2024. His reasoning was explicit. New York, he told the undercover officers, was "perfect to target Jews" because of its large Jewish population. "Khan declared that New York City was the ‘perfect’ venue for his attack because of its large Jewish population and boasted that his plot could be the largest attack on U.S. soil since 9/11," noted Assistant AG Eisenberg.He identified a specific enclosed area inside a Brooklyn Jewish centre as his intended kill zone, sent photographs of the location, and repeatedly pressed the officers to acquire rifles, ammunition, and hunting knives. During one exchange, he wrote that "if we succeed with our plan, this would be the largest attack on US soil since 9/11."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/iran-s-10-point-plan-explained-compensation-sanctions-hormuz-and-more-here-s-what-tehran-wants-after-2-week-ceasefire-deal-1775620008012">Iran’s 10-point plan EXPLAINED: Compensation, sanctions, Hormuz and more, here's what Tehran wants after 2-week ceasefire deal</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">CASE UPDATE from <a href="https://twitter.com/NewYorkFBI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NewYorkFBI</a>: Pakistani National Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Commit Isis-Inspired Attack at Jewish Center in New York Learn more: <a href="https://t.co/SWh6PRkRT7">https://t.co/SWh6PRkRT7</a> <a href="https://t.co/R1nymsvs4n">pic.twitter.com/R1nymsvs4n</a>&mdash; FBI (@FBI) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBI/status/2042018453427548474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>How was he arrested?</h2>The planned date was on or around October 7, 2024, the first anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Israel. However, Khan never made it across the border. On September 4, 2024, he travelled from the Toronto area toward the United States using a human smuggler and was arrested in Ormstown, Canada, roughly twelve miles from the US border. He was extradited to the United States in June 2025.The plot was disrupted through the work of the New York Joint Terrorism Task Force, a multi-agency operation involving the FBI, the NYPD, and more than fifty federal, state, and local partners. Canadian authorities, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, assisted with the arrest and extradition.&nbsp;

A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty to plotting a Brooklyn shooting aimed at killing as many Jews as possible, with officials warning it could have rivalled the 9/11 attacks in scale.

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A Pakistani man on Wednesday (Apr 8) pleaded guilty to attempting to commit what could have been the "largest terrorist attack on US soil since 9/11". The man, identified as Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, aka Shahzeb Jadoon, planned to use automatic weapons to carry out a mass shooting at a prominent Jewish centre in New York's Brooklyn, said the US Justice Department in a statement. A plan to kill as many Jews as possible The 21-year-old Pakistani national who had been living in Canada pleaded guilty to plotting a mass shooting at a prominent Jewish religious centre in Brooklyn, New York. According to Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A. Eisenberg, the Pakistani national planned to carry out the attack on the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks "with the explicit goal of killing as many Jews as possible". Also read | 'Ghost Murmur': How the CIA used secret futuristic tech to rescue downed US F-15E pilot 'Dude 44 Bravo' amid Iran war Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, entered his plea before US District Judge Paul G. Gardephe in federal court. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on August 12, 2026. According to court documents, Khan began expressing support for ISIS on social media in late 2023, distributing propaganda and communicating with others about his ideology. He was eventually in contact with two individuals he believed were fellow conspirators who were, in fact, undercover law enforcement officers. Over months of recorded communications, Khan laid out his plans in considerable detail.

A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty to plotting a Brooklyn shooting aimed at killing as many Jews as possible, with officials warning it could have rivalled the 9/11 attacks in scale.How was the plot foiled?Scroll down to read more.

Pakistani man pleads guilty to planning 'largest terrorist attack on US soil since 9/11'

Ratna Debnath, the mother of the doctor killed at RG Kar Medical College, has entered the West Bengal assembly election as a BJP candidate, naming Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as her primary opponent and vowing not to comb her hair until her daughter receives justice. Debnath said she will file her nomination soon. West Bengal's 294-seat assembly will go to the polls in two phases. The first phase, covering 152 constituencies, is scheduled for April 23. The second phase, covering the remaining 142 constituencies, follows on April 29. Vote counting is set for May 4.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-blog-kerala-assam-puducherry-assembly-elections-2026-live-updates-voting-day-election-commission-of-india-bjp-congress-inc-nda-1775697488353">Keralam, Assam, Puducherry&nbsp;Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Over 15% voter turnout till 9 am</a><h2>Why didn't Mamata Banerjee save my daughter?</h2>Channelling nearly eight months of grief and anger into a direct electoral challenge against the woman she holds responsible for what happened to her daughter, Debnath announced "My main enemy is Mamata Banerjee because she's the Health Minister, and my daughter worked for the Health Department"."Why didn't Mamata Banerjee save my daughter?" she questioned. "I'll take an oath until my daughter gets justice - I won't comb my hair. I'll file the nomination tomorrow. People are supporting me and want to see Mamata Banerjee defeated," said Debnath," she added.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/motive-behind-delhi-assembly-security-breach-revealed-attempted-murder-or-desperate-bid-for-police-assistance-1775550747506">Delhi Assembly security breach motive REVEALED: Attempted murder or desperation?</a><h2>RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case</h2>On August 9, 2024, a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor was found raped and murdered inside a seminar room at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The crime triggered an enormous wave of protests across India, with demonstrations in the medical community drawing particular attention as doctors and students took to the streets demanding accountability.The Calcutta High Court, dissatisfied with the Kolkata Police's handling of the investigation, transferred the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation. The CBI has since made multiple arrests, though the case continues to move through the courts.Mamata Banerjee, who holds the health portfolio in addition to the chief ministership, faced sustained criticism over the state government's initial response to the incident, including allegations of evidence tampering and delayed action that the administration has denied.

Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar rape-murder victim, has entered the election race, taking on Mamata Banerjee and vowing justice for her daughter. “I'll take an oath until my daughter gets justice - I won't comb my hair,” she said.

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Ratna Debnath, the mother of the doctor killed at RG Kar Medical College, has entered the West Bengal assembly election as a BJP candidate, naming Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as her primary opponent and vowing not to comb her hair until her daughter receives justice. Debnath said she will file her nomination soon. West Bengal's 294-seat assembly will go to the polls in two phases. The first phase, covering 152 constituencies, is scheduled for April 23. The second phase, covering the remaining 142 constituencies, follows on April 29. Vote counting is set for May 4. Also read | Keralam, Assam, Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Over 15% voter turnout till 9 am Why didn't Mamata Banerjee save my daughter? Channelling nearly eight months of grief and anger into a direct electoral challenge against the woman she holds responsible for what happened to her daughter, Debnath announced "My main enemy is Mamata Banerjee because she's the Health Minister, and my daughter worked for the Health Department". "Why didn't Mamata Banerjee save my daughter?" she questioned. "I'll take an oath until my daughter gets justice - I won't comb my hair. I'll file the nomination tomorrow. People are supporting me and want to see Mamata Banerjee defeated," said Debnath," she added. Also read | Delhi Assembly security breach motive REVEALED: Attempted murder or desperation? RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case On August 9, 2024, a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor was found raped and murdered inside a seminar room at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The crime triggered an enormous wave of protests across India, with demonstrations in the medical community drawing particular attention as doctors and students took to the streets demanding accountability. The Calcutta High Court, dissatisfied with the Kolkata Police's handling of the investigation, transferred the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation. The CBI has since made multiple arrests, though the case continues to move through the courts. Mamata Banerjee, who holds the health portfolio in addition to the chief ministership, faced sustained criticism over the state government's initial response to the incident, including allegations of evidence tampering and delayed action that the administration has denied.

Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar rape-murder victim, has entered the election race, taking on Mamata Banerjee and vowing justice for her daughter. “I'll take an oath until my daughter gets justice - I won't comb my hair,” she said.Scroll down to read more.

'Why didn't she save my daughter?': Mother of RG Kar rape-murder victim enters West Bengal election fray, vows to defeat Mamata Banerjee

A hacker group has reportedly carried out what could be the largest data breach in China’s history, allegedly stealing an enormous cache of highly sensitive information, including classified defense documents and missile schematics, from a state-run supercomputer. The breach is believed to involve over 10 petabytes of data, reportedly extracted from the National Supercomputing Center (NSCC) in Tianjin. The facility serves as a major infrastructure hub supporting more than 6,000 clients, including leading scientific institutions and defense-related organizations across China.&nbsp;Cybersecurity analysts who examined portions of the leaked data and communicated with the alleged attacker suggest that access to the system may have been gained with surprising ease. According to their findings, data extraction occurred over several months without detection. An account identifying itself as “FlamingChina” published a sample of the purported dataset on Telegram on February 6. The group claimed the data includes “research across various fields including aerospace engineering, military research, bioinformatics, fusion simulation, and more.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-ghost-murmur-how-the-cia-used-secret-futuristic-tech-to-rescue-downed-us-f-15e-pilot-dude-44-bravo-amid-iran-war-1775647718461">'Ghost Murmur': How the CIA used secret futuristic tech to rescue downed US F-15E pilot 'Dude 44 Bravo' amid Iran war</a>&nbsp;The hackers allege the information is tied to major Chinese entities such as the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, and the National University of Defense Technology. Experts who reviewed the sample say the group is offering limited previews for thousands of dollars, while full access is priced at hundreds of thousands, with payments requested in cryptocurrency. The sample reportedly includes documents labeled “secret” in Chinese, as well as technical files, simulations, and visual renderings of military hardware such as bombs and missiles.<h2>Intelligence implications</h2>The Tianjin facility, established in 2009, was China’s first national supercomputing center and is part of a broader network of similar hubs in cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu. Marc Hofer, a cybersecurity researcher and author of the blog NetAskari, emphasized the potential intelligence value of such a massive dataset. He said, “Only they probably have the capacity to work through all this data and come back with something useful." To illustrate the scale, one petabyte equals 1,000 terabytes, while a typical high-end laptop holds about one terabyte of storage.<h2>How did the breach allegedly happen?</h2>According to Hofer, the individual claiming responsibility said they infiltrated the system through a compromised VPN domain. Once inside, they allegedly deployed a botnet, an automated network of programs, to systematically extract data from the NSCC. The attacker claimed the operation took approximately six months to complete. These claims cannot be independently verified. Cybersecurity expert Cary explained that the breach may have relied more on system design weaknesses than advanced hacking techniques: “You can think of it as having a bunch of different servers that you have access to and you’re pulling data through this hole in the security of the NSCC, pulling some down to one server, some down to the next.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-donald-trump-agrees-to-suspend-attack-on-iran-by-two-weeks-1775609056416/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-donald-trump-agrees-to-suspend-attack-on-iran-by-two-weeks-1775609056416/embed</a><h2>Broader concerns</h2>If confirmed, the incident could highlight deeper vulnerabilities within China’s technological infrastructure, especially as the country competes globally in artificial intelligence and advanced computing. Cybersecurity has long been considered a weak point in both China’s public and private sectors. In 2021, a massive database containing personal data of up to one billion Chinese citizens was reportedly left unsecured for over a year before being exposed in 2022.&nbsp;China has acknowledged these risks. In its 2025 National Security White Paper, the government identified the need to strengthen protections across network, data, and AI systems, stating that it aims to build more resilient cybersecurity frameworks for critical infrastructure.

A hacker claims to have stolen 10 petabytes of sensitive data from China’s Tianjin supercomputer, raising major cybersecurity and intelligence concerns

A hacker group has reportedly carried out what could be the largest data breach in China’s history, allegedly stealing an enormous cache of highly sensitive information, including classified defense documents and missile schematics, from a state-run supercomputer. The breach is believed to involve over 10 petabytes of data, reportedly extracted from the National Supercomputing Center (NSCC) in Tianjin. The facility serves as a major infrastructure hub supporting more than 6,000 clients, including leading scientific institutions and defense-related organizations across China. Cybersecurity analysts who examined portions of the leaked data and communicated with the alleged attacker suggest that access to the system may have been gained with surprising ease. According to their findings, data extraction occurred over several months without detection. An account identifying itself as “FlamingChina” published a sample of the purported dataset on Telegram on February 6. The group claimed the data includes “research across various fields including aerospace engineering, military research, bioinformatics, fusion simulation, and more.” Also Read: 'Ghost Murmur': How the CIA used secret futuristic tech to rescue downed US F-15E pilot 'Dude 44 Bravo' amid Iran war The hackers allege the information is tied to major Chinese entities such as the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, and the National University of Defense Technology. Experts who reviewed the sample say the group is offering limited previews for thousands of dollars, while full access is priced at hundreds of thousands, with payments requested in cryptocurrency. The sample reportedly includes documents labeled “secret” in Chinese, as well as technical files, simulations, and visual renderings of military hardware such as bombs and missiles. Intelligence implications The Tianjin facility, established in 2009, was China’s first national supercomputing center and is part of a broader network of similar hubs in cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu. Marc Hofer, a cybersecurity researcher and author of the blog NetAskari, emphasized the potential intelligence value of such a massive dataset. He said, “Only they probably have the capacity to work through all this data and come back with something useful." To illustrate the scale, one petabyte equals 1,000 terabytes, while a typical high-end laptop holds about one terabyte of storage. How did the breach allegedly happen? According to Hofer, the individual claiming responsibility said they infiltrated the system through a compromised VPN domain. Once inside, they allegedly deployed a botnet, an automated network of programs, to systematically extract data from the NSCC. The attacker claimed the operation took approximately six months to complete. These claims cannot be independently verified. Cybersecurity expert Cary explained that the breach may have relied more on system design weaknesses than advanced hacking techniques: “You can think of it as having a bunch of different servers that you have access to and you’re pulling data through this hole in the security of the NSCC, pulling some down to one server, some down to the next.” https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-donald-trump-agrees-to-suspend-attack-on-iran-by-two-weeks-1775609056416/embed Broader concerns If confirmed, the incident could highlight deeper vulnerabilities within China’s technological infrastructure, especially as the country competes globally in artificial intelligence and advanced computing. Cybersecurity has long been considered a weak point in both China’s public and private sectors. In 2021, a massive database containing personal data of up to one billion Chinese citizens was reportedly left unsecured for over a year before being exposed in 2022. China has acknowledged these risks. In its 2025 National Security White Paper, the government identified the need to strengthen protections across network, data, and AI systems, stating that it aims to build more resilient cybersecurity frameworks for critical infrastructure.

Hackers claim to have stolen 10PB of sensitive data from China’s Tianjin supercomputer, raising major cybersecurity and intelligence concerns

China data breach: Hacker claims 10 Petabytes stolen from Tianjin supercomputer

Rex Heuermann, a 62-year-old former architect, confessed on Wednesday (April 8) to the murders of eight women and the disposal of their bodies at Gilgo Beach, Manorville, and Southampton on Long Island, ending one of New York’s most notorious unsolved murder cases. The shocking revelation comes over a decade after the discovery of human remains that horrified the local community.<h2>Who is Rex Heuermann?</h2>Heuermann once lived a quiet, professional life as an architect on Long Island. Married and raising a family, he maintained a seemingly ordinary lifestyle that masked decades of violent crimes. Despite his calm exterior, he secretly targeted women over nearly 30 years, committing a series of murders that devastated families and shocked the local community.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-supports-trump-as-white-house-clarifies-lebanon-not-part-of-ceasefire-1775677966304">Netanyahu 'supports' Trump as White House clarifies Lebanon not part of ceasefire</a><h3>Court confession and plea deal</h3>During a Suffolk County court hearing, Heuermann changed his plea, admitting to seven murder charges and acknowledging the deliberate killing of Karen Vergata, whose remains were found separately and whose murder remains uncharged. Heuermann also agreed to cooperate with the FBI as part of his plea deal. Michael Brown, Heuermann’s defense attorney, told reporters, “I think that was a huge sense of relief for him. When you have that type of, in your head and on your body, I think by admitting it, it's cathartic to some extent.” Heuermann is expected to receive life in prison without the possibility of parole, including three consecutive life sentences and four additional terms ranging from 25 years to life. Sentencing is scheduled for June 17.<h2>The ‘Gilgo Four’ and who were the other victims</h2>Heuermann’s crimes include the infamous “Gilgo Four”: Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Lynn Costello. All were in their 20s, worked as escorts, and disappeared between 2007 and 2010. Their bodies were discovered in December 2010, wrapped in burlap and buried close together, revealing a chilling pattern. Further investigations linked Heuermann to the murders of Jessica Taylor, Valerie Mack, Sandra Costilla, and Karen Vergata, with killings dating back to 1993. Authorities built their case using DNA evidence, cell phone records, and online activity, ultimately leading to Heuermann’s arrest in Manhattan in July 2023.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/-fearless-suryavanshi-aces-first-test-against-bumrah-with-two-sixes-1775670257210/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/-fearless-suryavanshi-aces-first-test-against-bumrah-with-two-sixes-1775670257210/embed</a><h2>Community impact and reaction</h2>Families and the community have been grappling with the impact of these crimes for years. Heuermann’s guilty plea brings some closure but also underscores the scale of the devastation caused by the Long Island serial killer, whose decade-spanning crimes left lasting scars on the region.

Rex Heuermann confesses to killing 8 women, including the Gilgo Four, in Long Island; faces multiple life sentences, sentencing June 17

Rex Heuermann, a 62-year-old former architect, confessed on Wednesday (April 8) to the murders of eight women and the disposal of their bodies at Gilgo Beach, Manorville, and Southampton on Long Island, ending one of New York’s most notorious unsolved murder cases. The shocking revelation comes over a decade after the discovery of human remains that horrified the local community. Who is Rex Heuermann? Heuermann once lived a quiet, professional life as an architect on Long Island. Married and raising a family, he maintained a seemingly ordinary lifestyle that masked decades of violent crimes. Despite his calm exterior, he secretly targeted women over nearly 30 years, committing a series of murders that devastated families and shocked the local community. Also Read: Netanyahu 'supports' Trump as White House clarifies Lebanon not part of ceasefire Court confession and plea deal During a Suffolk County court hearing, Heuermann changed his plea, admitting to seven murder charges and acknowledging the deliberate killing of Karen Vergata, whose remains were found separately and whose murder remains uncharged. Heuermann also agreed to cooperate with the FBI as part of his plea deal. Michael Brown, Heuermann’s defense attorney, told reporters, “I think that was a huge sense of relief for him. When you have that type of, in your head and on your body, I think by admitting it, it's cathartic to some extent.” Heuermann is expected to receive life in prison without the possibility of parole, including three consecutive life sentences and four additional terms ranging from 25 years to life. Sentencing is scheduled for June 17. The ‘Gilgo Four’ and who were the other victims Heuermann’s crimes include the infamous “Gilgo Four”: Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Lynn Costello. All were in their 20s, worked as escorts, and disappeared between 2007 and 2010. Their bodies were discovered in December 2010, wrapped in burlap and buried close together, revealing a chilling pattern. Further investigations linked Heuermann to the murders of Jessica Taylor, Valerie Mack, Sandra Costilla, and Karen Vergata, with killings dating back to 1993. Authorities built their case using DNA evidence, cell phone records, and online activity, ultimately leading to Heuermann’s arrest in Manhattan in July 2023. https://www.wionews.com/videos/-fearless-suryavanshi-aces-first-test-against-bumrah-with-two-sixes-1775670257210/embed Community impact and reaction Families and the community have been grappling with the impact of these crimes for years. Heuermann’s guilty plea brings some closure but also underscores the scale of the devastation caused by the Long Island serial killer, whose decade-spanning crimes left lasting scars on the region.

Former architect Rex Heuermann admits to killing eight women, including the Gilgo Four; he faces multiple life sentences, sentencing set for June 17

Rex Heuermann confesses to killing 8 women in Gilgo Beach serial killings. Who is he?

The United States and Iran agreed to a ceasefire after 38 days of war, following strikes, Gulf escalation, and the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Here is a timeline of how events unfolded in West Asia.

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Young Chinese are hanging themselves from their necks in a new trend made to mimic cervical traction therapy used in hospitals. It is a supposed exercise that they are using to get relief from cervical spondylosis. In it, the person hangs by their head from trees. The trend has gone viral, and SCMP reported that many people are trying it. In China, the elderly can be seen hanging from trees with their heads suspended with ropes as their feet levitate above the ground and they swing like a pendulum. Many believe that this is similar to cervical traction therapy and can relieve neck pain and offer therapeutic benefits. However, experts have warned that this DIY to treat spondylitis, or the “neck-hanging exercise”, is not the same as the one offered professionally. A 57-year-old man surnamed Sun from Shenyang, Liaoning province, told the outlet that he designed a traction device to relieve his condition.&nbsp;However, a 57-year-old man, Yang Xu, died in Chongqing in May 2024 while attempting the exercise. Experts say that this exercise should not be done without medical supervision. It required precise control over angle, weight and duration, and the traction force is typically around 10 to 15 per cent of a person’s body weight. The patient remains stationary throughout while doctors make adjustments according to each individual. But when you suspend the entire body weight from the neck, there is a serious risk of cervical dislocation and fractures as the body swings and twists around.&nbsp;People in China are in disbelief hearing about the neck-hanging exercise. A user wrote on social media, "It is honestly terrifying. My blood freezes just watching it." Another user said, "Just hearing about this neck-hanging exercise sounds scary." SCMP quoted Shen Ya, a senior therapist from the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Air Force Hospital of the Eastern Theatre Command, as telling Litchi News that these suspension exercises can stimulate blood vessels and nerves, but they can also cause spinal cord injury or high-level paralysis. &nbsp;

People in China are hanging themselves from trees, specifically their necks, as a way to relieve a medical condition. The “neck-hanging exercise” has gone viral, and many people can be seen performing it. Experts have warned against them.

Young Chinese are hanging themselves from their necks in a new trend made to mimic cervical traction therapy used in hospitals. It is a supposed exercise that they are using to get relief from cervical spondylosis. In it, the person hangs by their head from trees. The trend has gone viral, and SCMP reported that many people are trying it. In China, the elderly can be seen hanging from trees with their heads suspended with ropes as their feet levitate above the ground and they swing like a pendulum. Many believe that this is similar to cervical traction therapy and can relieve neck pain and offer therapeutic benefits. However, experts have warned that this DIY to treat spondylitis, or the “neck-hanging exercise”, is not the same as the one offered professionally. A 57-year-old man surnamed Sun from Shenyang, Liaoning province, told the outlet that he designed a traction device to relieve his condition. However, a 57-year-old man, Yang Xu, died in Chongqing in May 2024 while attempting the exercise. Experts say that this exercise should not be done without medical supervision. It required precise control over angle, weight and duration, and the traction force is typically around 10 to 15 per cent of a person’s body weight. The patient remains stationary throughout while doctors make adjustments according to each individual. But when you suspend the entire body weight from the neck, there is a serious risk of cervical dislocation and fractures as the body swings and twists around. People in China are in disbelief hearing about the neck-hanging exercise. A user wrote on social media, "It is honestly terrifying. My blood freezes just watching it." Another user said, "Just hearing about this neck-hanging exercise sounds scary." SCMP quoted Shen Ya, a senior therapist from the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Air Force Hospital of the Eastern Theatre Command, as telling Litchi News that these suspension exercises can stimulate blood vessels and nerves, but they can also cause spinal cord injury or high-level paralysis.

People in China are hanging themselves from trees, specifically their necks, as a way to relieve a medical condition. The “neck-hanging exercise” has gone viral, and many people can be seen performing it. Experts have warned against them.

Chinese are hanging themselves from trees as part of a viral trend. Here's what is happening

India is pushing DRDO-made Project Kusha, a new long-range air defence system, to build a strong Indian system that can safeguard the sky at long distances & reduce the country’s dependency on foreign suppliers. The official name of the Project is the Extended Range Air Defence System.

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Another scientist linked to America's space program and NASA died in 2023, adding to a long list of those missing or dead. Michael David Hicks, a research scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), passed away three years ago. The police found no signs of foul play, yet the fact that he is one of many who are no longer around and linked to US space or nuclear programs adds to the mystery. Hicks worked at JPL from 1998 to 2022 and was particularly involved with understanding comets and asteroids. He was also involved with the DART project, under which NASA deflected an asteroid moonlet to prepare for a future mission. Among those who have gone missing or are dead are those who also worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory or were involved with the same NASA missions that Hicks also worked on. Monica Reza became JPL's new Director of the Materials Processing Group and soon after vanished in June 2025. Frank Maiwald, a co-worker of Hicks and with ties to JPL, died in July 2024 at the age of 61. Recently, astrophysicist Carl Grillmair, 67, was murdered outside his home on February 16, 2026. He had worked on space telescope missions led by NASA.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/the-mondaloy-mystery-two-aerospace-experts-with-ties-to-special-projects-go-missing-triggering-security-concerns-1774248547608">Two aerospace experts with ties to 'special projects' go missing, triggering security concerns</a>&nbsp;Maiwald died in Los Angeles under unknown circumstances. He held a prominent position at JPL and was awarded the JPL Principal, yet the authorities did not publicly talk about his death, and only one obituary was posted online. Grillmair was involved with a work as part of which water was discovered on a distant planet, and signs of life could be found less than 160 light-years from Earth. Then there is Retired General William Neil McCasland, 68, who left his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on February 27 without his home and was only seen once. He reportedly knew about America's nuclear secrets and also worked with recovered UFO technology, and on classified space weapons programs at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He also shared ties with Reza and Grillmair as they all worked on advanced missile or rocket science.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/who-is-nuno-fg-loureiro-mit-nuclear-science-professor-killed-two-days-after-brown-university-shooting-1766030650276">Who is Nuno Loureiro, the MIT professor who was killed at his home, as Israel alleges Iran links?</a><h2>Boston physicist Nuno Loureiro murdered at his home</h2>Physicist Nuno Loureiro, who was close to revolutionising the energy sector with a clean power source, was murdered at his home on December 15, 2025. His work was centred on plasma physics, and he had taken great strides in his field of work. Assistant director of chemical biology at Novartis, Jason Thomas, was found on March 17 at Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, Massachusetts. He worked to discover and create new medicines for Novartis and had worked with the Department of Health and Human Services in the past. Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker recently told the Daily Mail that for decades, Americans who have been privy to the country's technology secrets have been targeted by both allies and enemies.&nbsp;

Several American scientists privy to the country's nuclear, space and aerospace secrets have either died or gone missing in recent years. Experts think they could have been targeted by either enemies or allies because they possessed valuable knowledge of national interest.    

Another scientist linked to America's space program and NASA died in 2023, adding to a long list of those missing or dead. Michael David Hicks, a research scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), passed away three years ago. The police found no signs of foul play, yet the fact that he is one of many who are no longer around and linked to US space or nuclear programs adds to the mystery. Hicks worked at JPL from 1998 to 2022 and was particularly involved with understanding comets and asteroids. He was also involved with the DART project, under which NASA deflected an asteroid moonlet to prepare for a future mission. Among those who have gone missing or are dead are those who also worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory or were involved with the same NASA missions that Hicks also worked on. Monica Reza became JPL's new Director of the Materials Processing Group and soon after vanished in June 2025. Frank Maiwald, a co-worker of Hicks and with ties to JPL, died in July 2024 at the age of 61. Recently, astrophysicist Carl Grillmair, 67, was murdered outside his home on February 16, 2026. He had worked on space telescope missions led by NASA. Also Read: Two aerospace experts with ties to 'special projects' go missing, triggering security concerns Maiwald died in Los Angeles under unknown circumstances. He held a prominent position at JPL and was awarded the JPL Principal, yet the authorities did not publicly talk about his death, and only one obituary was posted online. Grillmair was involved with a work as part of which water was discovered on a distant planet, and signs of life could be found less than 160 light-years from Earth. Then there is Retired General William Neil McCasland, 68, who left his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on February 27 without his home and was only seen once. He reportedly knew about America's nuclear secrets and also worked with recovered UFO technology, and on classified space weapons programs at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He also shared ties with Reza and Grillmair as they all worked on advanced missile or rocket science. Also Read: Who is Nuno Loureiro, the MIT professor who was killed at his home, as Israel alleges Iran links? Boston physicist Nuno Loureiro murdered at his home Physicist Nuno Loureiro, who was close to revolutionising the energy sector with a clean power source, was murdered at his home on December 15, 2025. His work was centred on plasma physics, and he had taken great strides in his field of work. Assistant director of chemical biology at Novartis, Jason Thomas, was found on March 17 at Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, Massachusetts. He worked to discover and create new medicines for Novartis and had worked with the Department of Health and Human Services in the past. Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker recently told the Daily Mail that for decades, Americans who have been privy to the country's technology secrets have been targeted by both allies and enemies.

Several American scientists privy to the country's nuclear, space and aerospace secrets have either died or gone missing in recent years. Experts think they could have been targeted by either enemies or allies because they possessed valuable knowledge of national interest. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Mystery around dead or missing scientists privy to space and nuclear secrets grows

US President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agency has been involved in yet another violent incident, raising the total number of people shot by its federal agents this year to eight. According to reports, on Tuesday (Apr 7), Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot a man in Patterson, a rural agricultural town in California’s Central Valley. The man, identified as Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, as per ICE, is allegedly a member of the Los Angeles 18th Street gang. Dashcam footage shows the moment Hernandez reportedly "weaponised" his sedan, pinning agents before they opened fire in "defensive shots." Here's all you need to know.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oil-lifeline-back-tehran-reopens-strait-of-hormuz-for-2-weeks-as-us-iran-agree-to-11th-hour-truce-1775608923236">Oil lifeline back? Tehran reopens Strait of Hormuz for 2 weeks as US-Iran agree to 11th-hour truce</a><h2>What did Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez do?</h2>Confirming the California man's identity, ICE director Todd Lyons described him as an “illegal alien” and member of the Los Angeles 18th Street gang. He alleged that Hernandez was wanted for questioning in El Salvador in connection with a murder. However, Lyons offered no supporting evidence for either claim, and the details of the Salvadoran investigation remain unclear.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">“On April 7, 2026, ICE officers were conducting a targeted vehicle stop in Patterson, CA to arrest Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, an 18th Street Gang member wanted in El Salvador for questioning in connection to a murder. As officers approached the car, the wanted gang member… <a href="https://t.co/JbkIuQAba5">https://t.co/JbkIuQAba5</a>&mdash; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (@ICEgov) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICEgov/status/2041606332483301662?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What happened in California?</h2>Hernandez was taken to the hospital after being shot by ICE agents during a traffic stop. According to Lyons,&nbsp; agents moved in to arrest Hernandez during a vehicle stop when he allegedly "weaponised his vehicle in an attempt to run an officer over." Agents then fired what Lyons called "defensive shots to protect themselves, their fellow agents, and the public." The number of shots fired has not been disclosed.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/iran-s-10-point-plan-explained-compensation-sanctions-hormuz-and-more-here-s-what-tehran-wants-after-2-week-ceasefire-deal-1775620008012">Iran’s 10-point plan EXPLAINED: What Tehran wants after 2-week ceasefire deal</a><h2>Video of ICE violence emerges</h2>Dashcam footage obtained by Sacramento NBC affiliate KCRA-TV shows three ICE agents flanking a black sedan pinned between two vehicles with emergency lights flashing. In the silent video, agents appear to reach into the car, which then reverses with the passenger door open, the door clipping the vehicle behind it. The sedan then lurches forward toward the officers before veering left across the median and out of frame. Weapons appear drawn throughout.Watch the video here:&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨 BREAKING: Dashcam footage just dropped of the Patterson, California shooting. Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez weaponized his vehicle and drove straight at ICE agents on the other side of the road. You can clearly see two agents, one hanging out the window, as Hernandez ignores… <a href="https://t.co/94kbPLiVAi">pic.twitter.com/94kbPLiVAi</a>&mdash; Kim &quot;Katie&quot; USA (@KimKatieUSA) <a href="https://twitter.com/KimKatieUSA/status/2041604578832216434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The sheriff's office confirmed no local law enforcement was involved in the shooting. The FBI's Sacramento field office said an investigation was underway. California Governor Gavin Newsom said he had been briefed and that he expected federal agents to "appropriately collaborate with state and local law enforcement" during the inquiry.The shooting is the latest in a string of use-of-force incidents involving ICE. At least eight people have been shot by immigration agents so far in 2026, as the Trump administration has dramatically expanded enforcement operations nationwide.

Why are ICE shootings rising across the US this year? A California encounter has become the eighth such incident in 2026, after agents shot a man they say tried to ram officers with his car.

What really happened in that tense standoff? Watch video

US President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agency has been involved in yet another violent incident, raising the total number of people shot by its federal agents this year to eight. According to reports, on Tuesday (Apr 7), Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot a man in Patterson, a rural agricultural town in California’s Central Valley. The man, identified as Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, as per ICE, is allegedly a member of the Los Angeles 18th Street gang. Dashcam footage shows the moment Hernandez reportedly "weaponised" his sedan, pinning agents before they opened fire in "defensive shots." Here's all you need to know. Also read | Oil lifeline back? Tehran reopens Strait of Hormuz for 2 weeks as US-Iran agree to 11th-hour truce What did Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez do? Confirming the California man's identity, ICE director Todd Lyons described him as an “illegal alien” and member of the Los Angeles 18th Street gang. He alleged that Hernandez was wanted for questioning in El Salvador in connection with a murder. However, Lyons offered no supporting evidence for either claim, and the details of the Salvadoran investigation remain unclear.

Why are ICE shootings rising across the US this year? A California encounter has become the eighth such incident in 2026, after agents shot a man they say tried to ram officers with his car.What really happened in that tense standoff? Watch video

WATCH: Dashcam footage shows federal agents firing at alleged gang member in California; 8th ICE shooting this year

At a press conference, a reporter asked Donald Trump about his mental state, leading him to spiral and say things that further raised questions about his capability to lead the United States. The 79-year-old has been raining constant threats on Iran, which have been flagged as unsuitable for a President. Earlier this week, he told Iran, "Open the F--kin’ Strait, you crazy bastards" in a rant on Truth Social. Using expletives to handle a delicate situation, a war that the US and Israel started, led to concerns about Trump and his ability to do the job. A journalist questioned Trump about it outright. "Yesterday on your Truth Social, you called the Iranians ‘crazy bastards.’” Trump replied, "True." The reporter goes on to ask, “What is your response to critics who say that,” and was cut off by Trump, who said, “I don’t care about critics.”&nbsp;The reporter continued, irrespective of what Trump said, and asked, “What is your response to critics who say that it is your mental health that should perhaps be examined as this war continues?” To this, Trump openly answered, "Well, I haven’t heard that. But if that’s the case, you’re gonna have to have more people like me, because our country was being ripped off, on trade, on mil … on everything, for many years until I came along. So if that’s the case, you’re gonna have to have more people."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/stephen-king-says-i-predicted-someone-like-trump-in-a-1979-book-he-is-deeply-unwell-1775627013399">Stephen King says, 'I predicted someone like Trump' in a 1979 book: ‘He is deeply unwell’</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-you-shouldn-t-talk-every-day-macron-takes-a-jibe-at-trump-s-wildly-inconsistent-messaging-on-iran-war-1775200931827">'You shouldn't talk every day': Macron takes a jibe at Trump's wildly inconsistent messaging on Iran war</a>&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">REPORTER: &quot;You called the Iranians &#39;crazy bastards.&#39; What is your response to critics who say–&quot; TRUMP: &quot;I don&#39;t care about critics.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/yyvhU4v26R">pic.twitter.com/yyvhU4v26R</a>&mdash; Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDailyWire/status/2041226868305662178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

People on the internet lauded the journalist for finally asking what many people had been pointing out. They said that Trump's response cements the belief about his mental health instead of rejecting it. "His answer doesn’t help disprove the point that he’s completely gaga," a user wrote. Another person commented, "Thank you Mr. Reporter!!!! A man with a spine, who knew?"&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-ceasefire-bahrain-faces-aerial-attacks-despite-ceasefire-1775630691059/embed<h2>Trump's changing narrative on Iran war</h2>The question stems from Trump's constantly changing narrative on the Iran war. The president has said on several occasions that the war is over, only to later warn Iran of more attacks. On the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said that the US can open it alone, and later said "The countries of the world that do receive oil through the Hormuz Strait must take care of that passage." His words like "Open the F--kin’ Strait, you crazy bastards" and "a whole civilization will die tonight" have further led to American lawmakers being called on to invoke the 25th Amendment.

Donald Trump mental health: A journalist asked the American president about the critics who say that his mental health should be examined. Trump responded without losing his cool, saying that he had not heard about it, and said they need more people like him. 

At a press conference, a reporter asked Donald Trump about his mental state, leading him to spiral and say things that further raised questions about his capability to lead the United States. The 79-year-old has been raining constant threats on Iran, which have been flagged as unsuitable for a President. Earlier this week, he told Iran, "Open the F--kin’ Strait, you crazy bastards" in a rant on Truth Social. Using expletives to handle a delicate situation, a war that the US and Israel started, led to concerns about Trump and his ability to do the job. A journalist questioned Trump about it outright. "Yesterday on your Truth Social, you called the Iranians ‘crazy bastards.’” Trump replied, "True." The reporter goes on to ask, “What is your response to critics who say that,” and was cut off by Trump, who said, “I don’t care about critics.” The reporter continued, irrespective of what Trump said, and asked, “What is your response to critics who say that it is your mental health that should perhaps be examined as this war continues?” To this, Trump openly answered, "Well, I haven’t heard that. But if that’s the case, you’re gonna have to have more people like me, because our country was being ripped off, on trade, on mil … on everything, for many years until I came along. So if that’s the case, you’re gonna have to have more people." Also Read: Stephen King says, 'I predicted someone like Trump' in a 1979 book: ‘He is deeply unwell’ Also Read: 'You shouldn't talk every day': Macron takes a jibe at Trump's wildly inconsistent messaging on Iran war

Donald Trump mental health: A journalist asked the American president about the critics who say that his mental health should be examined. Trump responded without losing his cool, saying that he had not heard about it, and said they need more people like him.&nbsp;

Reporter asks Trump about his mental health. Here is what the president said

A major diplomatic row seems to be brewing over the "fine print" of the two-week ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran. As Tehran released a 10-point plan for securing an end to the war in West Asia, reports suggest that the English version of Iran's plan does not reflect all the conditions. On Wednesday (April 8), it was revealed that the Farsi version of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/iran-s-10-point-plan-explained-compensation-sanctions-hormuz-and-more-here-s-what-tehran-wants-after-2-week-ceasefire-deal-1775620008012">Iran's 10-point plan</a> includes a demand for the "Acceptance of Enrichment," a clause notably absent from English versions shared with international media.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/iran-s-10-point-plan-explained-compensation-sanctions-hormuz-and-more-here-s-what-tehran-wants-after-2-week-ceasefire-deal-1775620008012">Iran’s 10-point plan EXPLAINED: What Tehran wants after 2-week ceasefire deal</a><h2>Lost in translation?</h2>While Western diplomats and journalists received an English version of Iran’s 10-point ceasefire plan, a Farsi-language version, as per an AP report, included a critical demand: the "acceptance of enrichment" for its nuclear program.This specific demand was conspicuously absent from the English copies, raising questions about whether Tehran is signalling a harder line to its domestic audience or if the omission was a calculated diplomatic manoeuvre. Notably, the demand was there in a post by the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran- Hyderabad, India.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oil-lifeline-back-tehran-reopens-strait-of-hormuz-for-2-weeks-as-us-iran-agree-to-11th-hour-truce-1775608923236">Oil lifeline back? Hormuz reopen for 2 weeks as US-Iran agree to an 11th-hour truce</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Iran&#39;s 10-point conditions that the US has accepted as &quot;workable&quot;: The US is fundamentally committed to: 🔹 Non-aggression 🔹 Continuation of Iran&#39;s control over the Strait of Hormuz 🔹 Acceptance of enrichment 🔹 Lifting all primary sanctions 🔹 Lifting all secondary sanctions…&mdash; Iran Consulate - Hyderabad (@IraninHyderabad) <a href="https://twitter.com/IraninHyderabad/status/2041684586724520401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Trump says Iran's nuclear material will be 'taken care of'</h2>Meanwhile, in a conversation with news agency AFP, US President Trump sought to assure the world that Iran's nuclear material will be "perfectly taken care of."When asked about Iran's uranium stockpile, which the US and Israel allege was being used to develop a nuclear weapon, Trump said, "That will be perfectly taken care of, or I wouldn't have settled." However, when asked in what way America will "take care" of Iran's uranium, Trump evaded the question and just said, "I wouldn't have settled."&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.&nbsp;

Is Iran saying one thing in English and another in Farsi? Reports suggest a key clause on nuclear enrichment appears only in the Farsi version of Tehran’s ceasefire plan, missing from English copies shared with journalists. Was it an oversight or deliberate?

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A major diplomatic row seems to be brewing over the "fine print" of the two-week ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran. As Tehran released a 10-point plan for securing an end to the war in West Asia, reports suggest that the English version of Iran's plan does not reflect all the conditions. On Wednesday (April 8), it was revealed that the Farsi version of Iran's 10-point plan includes a demand for the "Acceptance of Enrichment," a clause notably absent from English versions shared with international media. Also read | Iran’s 10-point plan EXPLAINED: What Tehran wants after 2-week ceasefire deal Lost in translation? While Western diplomats and journalists received an English version of Iran’s 10-point ceasefire plan, a Farsi-language version, as per an AP report, included a critical demand: the "acceptance of enrichment" for its nuclear program. This specific demand was conspicuously absent from the English copies, raising questions about whether Tehran is signalling a harder line to its domestic audience or if the omission was a calculated diplomatic manoeuvre. Notably, the demand was there in a post by the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran- Hyderabad, India. Also read | Oil lifeline back? Hormuz reopen for 2 weeks as US-Iran agree to an 11th-hour truce

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Nuclear bait-and-switch? REVEALED! Iran’s Farsi ceasefire plan has a hidden clause suspiciously missing from English version

Stephen King, the acclaimed author of several horror thriller novels, said on Tuesday that one of his books talked about a figure exactly like Donald Trump. The Dead Zone is a 1979 thriller about a man who wakes up from a coma with the power to see the future. This character then sees a future with a US president who threatens the world with nuclear war. Referring to the book, King wrote on BlueSky, "I predicted someone like Trump many years ago, in THE DEAD ZONE." He called for urgent action to avoid a major disaster. "So now I'm saying this--in the next 12-16 months, we're going to find out if the two machines for the removal of a man unable to fulfil his duties actually work. They are the impeachment and the 25th Amendment. He is deeply unwell," King wrote. Trump hasn't threatened the use of nuclear weapons in the Iran War, but his threats are getting cruder each day.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-hear-yes-trump-s-big-hint-about-china-s-role-in-pressuring-iran-for-ceasefire-with-us-1775618069783">'I hear yes': Trump's BIG hint about China's role in pressuring Iran for ceasefire with US</a>&nbsp;On Tuesday, he wrote, "A whole civilization will die tonight", sending shockwaves throughout the world. American lawmakers called him out for saying such things as the president of the United States. Notably, in King's book "The Dead Zone," the man doesn't become the president, but is a successful businessman who runs for Congress and launches a campaign. He uses wrongful means to attack his opponents. The psychic protagonist sees all this before it happens and tries to assassinate him. He fails, but his action changes the future and saves the world from Armageddon. King compared Trump to this congressman in his book, but does not suggest anything more.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-they-ve-had-enough-trump-says-iran-can-start-reconstruction-hints-us-troops-will-be-hangin-around-in-region-1775621728484">‘They’ve had enough’: Trump says Iran can ‘start reconstruction’, hints US troops will be ‘hangin’ around’ in region</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260408/image-1775628104974.png"></figure><h2>Latest on Iran War ceasefire</h2> A two-week ceasefire has been announced between the United States and Iran right before the 8 pm deadline set by Trump for Iran to enter a deal. It provides a window for formal negotiations. The deal involves a halt to US and Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure in exchange for the safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran released several statements on the ceasefire. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X, "If attacks against Iran are halted, our Powerful Armed Forces will cease their defensive operations." He added that Iran was considering the 15-point proposal of the United States, and that Washington had accepted the framework of Iran’s 10-point proposal and based negotiations on it.

Donald Trump's threatening words and actions have led Stephen King to say that he is similar to a character he wrote about in his 1979 book The Dead Zone, who set the stage for nuclear war.  

Stephen King, the acclaimed author of several horror thriller novels, said on Tuesday that one of his books talked about a figure exactly like Donald Trump. The Dead Zone is a 1979 thriller about a man who wakes up from a coma with the power to see the future. This character then sees a future with a US president who threatens the world with nuclear war. Referring to the book, King wrote on BlueSky, "I predicted someone like Trump many years ago, in THE DEAD ZONE." He called for urgent action to avoid a major disaster. "So now I'm saying this--in the next 12-16 months, we're going to find out if the two machines for the removal of a man unable to fulfil his duties actually work. They are the impeachment and the 25th Amendment. He is deeply unwell," King wrote. Trump hasn't threatened the use of nuclear weapons in the Iran War, but his threats are getting cruder each day. Also Read: 'I hear yes': Trump's BIG hint about China's role in pressuring Iran for ceasefire with US On Tuesday, he wrote, "A whole civilization will die tonight", sending shockwaves throughout the world. American lawmakers called him out for saying such things as the president of the United States. Notably, in King's book "The Dead Zone," the man doesn't become the president, but is a successful businessman who runs for Congress and launches a campaign. He uses wrongful means to attack his opponents. The psychic protagonist sees all this before it happens and tries to assassinate him. He fails, but his action changes the future and saves the world from Armageddon. King compared Trump to this congressman in his book, but does not suggest anything more. Also Read: ‘They’ve had enough’: Trump says Iran can ‘start reconstruction’, hints US troops will be ‘hangin’ around’ in region Latest on Iran War ceasefire A two-week ceasefire has been announced between the United States and Iran right before the 8 pm deadline set by Trump for Iran to enter a deal. It provides a window for formal negotiations. The deal involves a halt to US and Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure in exchange for the safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran released several statements on the ceasefire. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X, "If attacks against Iran are halted, our Powerful Armed Forces will cease their defensive operations." He added that Iran was considering the 15-point proposal of the United States, and that Washington had accepted the framework of Iran’s 10-point proposal and based negotiations on it.

Donald Trump's threatening words and actions have led Stephen King to say that he is similar to a character he wrote about in his 1979 book The Dead Zone, who set the stage for nuclear war. &nbsp;

Stephen King says, 'I predicted someone like Trump' in a 1979 book: 'He is deeply unwell'

What exactly does Iran want after 40 days of war? Tehran’s 10-point plan lays out big demands, from sanctions relief and enrichment rights to control over the Strait of Hormuz and US troop withdrawal. 

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NASA has shared a video of the far side of the Moon captured by Artemis II astronauts when they swung around it on day 6 of the mission. The stunning visuals show a never-before-seen side of the Moon that looks entirely different from what humans are used to seeing from Earth. The video shared on April 8 starts with the eclipse they saw after emerging from behind it. NASA captioned it, "It's not just a phase. Artemis II astronauts captured these views of the Moon as the Orion spacecraft flew around the far side of the Moon on April 6, 2026." The lunar surface is riddled with pockmarks and a few bright spots that can be seen in the video. It is much paler than the near side of the Moon. It shows thousands of craters, revealing the shots it has endured from cosmic rocks over billions of years. One particular visual shows the edge of our lunar satellite with a crescent blue Earth right behind it. Another photo for the ages is of Earth setting behind the Moon. It is a nod to the Apollo photo showing Earth rising.<h2>What astronauts saw on the Moon - Eclipse, Orientale and train of planets</h2>The visuals captured by Orion and the astronauts have captivated the world. Reacting to the visuals, netizens are expressing admiration for a world they see every day, yet remains a mystery. A user commented, "Far side of the Moon with no Earth glow in the frame. That's the view that makes every launch feel worth it—pure, unfiltered space staring back." The far side has always been assumed to be the dark side because it isn't illuminated by the Sun. But the photos show that it is anything but dark. Talking about the bright far side of the Moon, a user wrote, "Funny how we called it the 'dark side' all these years, turns out it was just out of sight, not out of light."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-love-you-to-the-moon-and-back-artemis-ii-crew-name-moon-crater-after-astronaut-s-wife-who-died-of-cancer-1775561481843">'Love you to the moon': Emotions run high as Artemis II crew name Moon crater after astronaut's wife who died of cancer</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It&#39;s not just a phase 🌕 Artemis II astronauts captured these views of the Moon as the Orion spacecraft flew around the far side of the Moon on April 6, 2026. <a href="https://t.co/lT7245Gp28">pic.twitter.com/lT7245Gp28</a>&mdash; NASA (@NASA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASA/status/2041690396586090592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>NASA shared eclipse and Earthset photos from Artemis II</h2>NASA also shared a photo of the eclipse that the astronauts saw after coming out from behind the Moon. The Moon can be seen fully dark as it covers the Sun entirely, with the corona visible. Mission commander Reid Wiseman talked about it in a livestream from Orion. He said, "We saw sights, Orientale (basin), all this that not even Apollo saw. The best part was that we just came out of the eclipse and saw an entire dark moon right out the window." He added, "We could see the planet train line up and all of us commented how excited we are to watch this planet become a two planet species." &nbsp;

Artemis II photos and videos: NASA shared a 1-minute 40-second video of the views of the Moon captured by astronauts on Orion. The video compiles stunning shots of the far side of the Moon, an eclipse and an Earthset. 

NASA has shared a video of the far side of the Moon captured by Artemis II astronauts when they swung around it on day 6 of the mission. The stunning visuals show a never-before-seen side of the Moon that looks entirely different from what humans are used to seeing from Earth. The video shared on April 8 starts with the eclipse they saw after emerging from behind it. NASA captioned it, "It's not just a phase. Artemis II astronauts captured these views of the Moon as the Orion spacecraft flew around the far side of the Moon on April 6, 2026." The lunar surface is riddled with pockmarks and a few bright spots that can be seen in the video. It is much paler than the near side of the Moon. It shows thousands of craters, revealing the shots it has endured from cosmic rocks over billions of years. One particular visual shows the edge of our lunar satellite with a crescent blue Earth right behind it. Another photo for the ages is of Earth setting behind the Moon. It is a nod to the Apollo photo showing Earth rising. What astronauts saw on the Moon - Eclipse, Orientale and train of planets The visuals captured by Orion and the astronauts have captivated the world. Reacting to the visuals, netizens are expressing admiration for a world they see every day, yet remains a mystery. A user commented, "Far side of the Moon with no Earth glow in the frame. That's the view that makes every launch feel worth it—pure, unfiltered space staring back." The far side has always been assumed to be the dark side because it isn't illuminated by the Sun. But the photos show that it is anything but dark. Talking about the bright far side of the Moon, a user wrote, "Funny how we called it the 'dark side' all these years, turns out it was just out of sight, not out of light." Also Read: 'Love you to the moon': Emotions run high as Artemis II crew name Moon crater after astronaut's wife who died of cancer

Artemis II photos and videos: NASA shared a 1-minute 40-second video of the views of the Moon captured by astronauts on Orion. The video compiles beautiful shots of the far side of the Moon, an eclipse and an Earthset.&nbsp;

'Not out of light...': NASA shares video compilation of far side of the Moon, riddled with pockmarks

Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday (Apr 7) after the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire. Oil plunged, and Asian stock indices were surging within hours of the temporary relief announced on the 38th day of the Iran war, in a dramatic reversal of the anxiety that has gripped global markets since the conflict began in late February. West Texas Intermediate, the main US crude benchmark, plunged more than 17 per cent to around $93 a barrel by late Wednesday GMT. Brent Crude wasn't far behind, dropping nearly 16 per cent to $93.38. This comes as Iran allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for a period of two weeks.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oil-lifeline-back-tehran-reopens-strait-of-hormuz-for-2-weeks-as-us-iran-agree-to-11th-hour-truce-1775608923236">Oil lifeline back? Tehran reopens Strait of Hormuz for 2 weeks as US-Iran agree to 11th-hour truce</a><h2>Markets breathe sigh of relief</h2>The relief on equity markets was equally sharp. Japan's Nikkei 225 jumped 4.38 per cent, while South Korea's Kospi rocketed 5.71 per cent. "As fears of an escalation in fighting dispelled, buying is likely to take the lead in the Japanese market," Tokai Tokyo Securities said ahead of the Tokyo open.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-agree-to-suspend-bombing-of-iran-for-two-weeks-says-trump-calls-it-double-sided-ceasefire-1775601586850">'Agree to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks', says Trump</a>Just hours earlier, &nbsp;in a post on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced a temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint whose closure has rattled global energy markets, sent oil prices surging past $100 a barrel, and pushed several Asian nations toward fuel rationing in recent days.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Oil prices crash after weeks of surge: A US-Iran ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a sharp market reversal, with crude plunging over 15%. Is this relief here to stay or just temporary?

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Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday (Apr 7) after the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire. Oil plunged, and Asian stock indices were surging within hours of the temporary relief announced on the 38th day of the Iran war, in a dramatic reversal of the anxiety that has gripped global markets since the conflict began in late February. West Texas Intermediate, the main US crude benchmark, plunged more than 17 per cent to around $93 a barrel by late Wednesday GMT. Brent Crude wasn't far behind, dropping nearly 16 per cent to $93.38. This comes as Iran allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for a period of two weeks. Also read | Oil lifeline back? Tehran reopens Strait of Hormuz for 2 weeks as US-Iran agree to 11th-hour truce Markets breathe sigh of relief The relief on equity markets was equally sharp. Japan's Nikkei 225 jumped 4.38 per cent, while South Korea's Kospi rocketed 5.71 per cent. "As fears of an escalation in fighting dispelled, buying is likely to take the lead in the Japanese market," Tokai Tokyo Securities said ahead of the Tokyo open. Also read | 'Agree to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks', says Trump Just hours earlier, in a post on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced a temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint whose closure has rattled global energy markets, sent oil prices surging past $100 a barrel, and pushed several Asian nations toward fuel rationing in recent days. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Oil prices crash after weeks of surge: A US-Iran ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a sharp market reversal, with crude plunging over 15%. Is this relief here to stay or just temporary?Scroll down to read more.

Oil prices fall below $100 as Iran-US ceasefire kicks in after last minute Strait of Hormuz deal

Iran on Tuesday (Apr 7) gave a green light to safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for a period of two weeks as the United States and Tehran agreed to a temporary ceasefire just under an hour before US President Donald Trump's deadline to launch a devastating new wave of strikes was set to expire. In a post on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced a temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint whose closure has rattled global energy markets, sent oil prices surging past $100 a barrel, and pushed several Asian nations toward fuel rationing since the conflict began on February 28.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/god-supports-iran-war-trump-touts-peacemaker-status-once-again-claims-to-have-ended-india-pakistan-conflict-1775528549304">God supports Iran war? Trump touts peacemaker status, once again claims to have ended India-Pakistan conflict</a>

<h2>Two-week ceasefire in place: What did Iran say about Hormuz?</h2>The United States of America and Iran pulled back from the edge Tuesday, agreeing to a two-week ceasefire. Announcing the truce on Truth social just an hour before his deadline to launch large-scale military strikes, Trump said, "Subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/betting-on-a-missing-us-pilot-polymarket-apologises-for-disgusting-wager-amid-iran-war-1775546391933">Betting on a missing US pilot? Polymarket apologises for ‘DISGUSTING’ wager amid Iran war</a>Confirming the ceasefire, Iranian FM on X said that this includes a temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Araghchi credited Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for what he described as "tireless efforts" in brokering the pause, and confirmed that Iran had agreed to halt its "defensive operations" if "attacks against Iran are halted" first.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Statement on behalf of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran: <a href="https://t.co/cEtBNCLnWT">pic.twitter.com/cEtBNCLnWT</a>&mdash; Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) <a href="https://twitter.com/araghchi/status/2041655156215799821?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The ceasefire framework appears to be a hybrid of two competing proposals — a 15-point US plan and a 10-point Iranian counterproposal. Araghchi said Washington had accepted Iran's general framework as a basis for negotiations, while Tehran responded to Islamabad's direct appeal to stand down. The Strait will reopen to maritime traffic on a coordinated basis, with Iran's armed forces managing passage and flagging what Aragchi described as "technical limitations." Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Is the Strait of Hormuz finally reopening after weeks of chaos? Iran, in a X post, has announced a two-week safe passage window as part of a temporary ceasefire. With global markets on edge, is this a real breakthrough or just a pause?

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Iran on Tuesday (Apr 7) gave a green light to safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for a period of two weeks as the United States and Tehran agreed to a temporary ceasefire just under an hour before US President Donald Trump's deadline to launch a devastating new wave of strikes was set to expire. In a post on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced a temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint whose closure has rattled global energy markets, sent oil prices surging past $100 a barrel, and pushed several Asian nations toward fuel rationing since the conflict began on February 28. Also read | God supports Iran war? Trump touts peacemaker status, once again claims to have ended India-Pakistan conflict

Is the Strait of Hormuz finally reopening after weeks of chaos? Iran, in a X post, has announced a two-week safe passage window as part of a temporary ceasefire. With global markets on edge, is this a real breakthrough or just a pause?Scroll down to read more.

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