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After decades of frustration over its inability to win even a single military conflict with India, Pakistan finally appears to have discovered a revolutionary new way to win a war—via an animation video.&nbsp;On the occasion of Air Force Day on September 7, the Pakistan Air Force released an AI-generated video titled “Fizaon ke Pasban,” an animated extravaganza presenting its “dream version” of the 2025 Operation Sindoor conflict outcomes.&nbsp;In the highly imaginative video, Pakistani missiles and drones perform near-magical feats—penetrating deep into India, hitting 32 Indian Air Force bases, destroying two S-400 systems, crippling fuel supplies and disrupting the national power grid.&nbsp;The cartoon does not stop there, as Indian Parliament, Kandla Port and even INS Vikrant appear as fantasy strike achievements of Pakistan’s digital battlefield triumph.&nbsp;<h2>Video invites ridicule, analysts call it mockery of Pakistan’s Air Force</h2>&nbsp;The video has invited ridicule, with critics questioning whether it was correct to turn to computer graphics on an occasion marking the history and achievements of Pakistan’s Air Force.&nbsp;The animated video released by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) depicts dramatic, heavily fabricated strikes on major strategic targets in Indian territory.&nbsp;Analysts and experts see the video as Pakistan’s response to a highly publicised Discovery documentary on Operation Sindoor that showcased massive verifiable damage to Pakistan’s air assets—including the destruction of multiple Pakistani F-16 and JF-17 jets on the ground and in the air, alongside structural damage to 11 Pakistani airbases.&nbsp;Unlike the satellite imagery documenting damage at Pakistani air bases, the video offers no independent evidence for its sweeping claims.&nbsp;The graphics from the video invoke laughter. One graphic declares “32 IAF BASES HIT”, another one claims four Rafales, one Su-30MKI, one MiG-29, one Mirage-2000 and one Heron UAV were destroyed. Other sequences depict S-400 systems being hit, and missiles flying towards Indian cities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>No satellite imagery, before-and-after photographs, or verifiable images&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Quite expectedly, the PAF video does not have any satellite imagery, before-and-after photographs, or verifiable photographs of destruction across the border.&nbsp;&nbsp;The contrast is striking. When India struck Pakistani military infrastructure, satellite imagery provided a very different kind of record. A Washington Post analysis of more than two dozen satellite images and aftermath videos found damage across at least six Pakistani airfields, including three heavily damaged hangars, two runways and two mobile buildings used by the Pakistan Air Force.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Washington Post described the strikes as the most extensive Indian air attacks on Pakistani military infrastructure since the 1971 war.&nbsp;&nbsp;The imagery showed damage at sites including Nur Khan, Bholari, Shahbaz, Sukkur and Mushaf.&nbsp;&nbsp;At Bholari, analysts identified a large hole in an aircraft hangar. At Shahbaz, another large hangar was damaged along with a control tower, while runway craters were visible at Mushaf and Sheikh Zayed International Airport. That is what military damage looks like, but then it is not like Pakistan’s PowerPoint presentation.&nbsp;The video repeats the old claim of destroying two Indian S-400 air defence systems and the claim is not new.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>PIB had debunked claims, PM Modi visited Adampur station</h2>&nbsp;India’s Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit had debunked reports of destruction or damage to an S-400 as baseless. And just days later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released photographs featuring himself standing in front of an intact S-400 air defence system during a surprise visit to the Adampur Air Force Station in Punjab.&nbsp;The images were a visual and actual rebuttal to false claims by the Pakistani military that it had destroyed the base and the Russian-supplied S-400 battery during Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;&nbsp;The video claims eight Indian aircraft were destroyed, with the graphic specifically listing four Rafales, a Su-30MKI, MiG-29, Mirage-2000 and Heron UAV.&nbsp;India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan had rejected the larger claim, describing the Pakistani figure as “absolutely incorrect” and saying India changed its tactics after the initial losses before carrying out further strikes.&nbsp;&nbsp;The propaganda war eventually produced an interesting reversal. In August 2025, Indian Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said India had shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one other military aircraft during the conflict, with most of the Pakistani aircraft, according to him, being downed by India’s S-400 system. He cited electronic tracking data as confirmation.&nbsp;&nbsp;The modern war involves cyber operations, electronic warfare and disruption, but it does not resort to the use of animation to project a victory that was never achieved.

The video has invited ridicule, with critics questioning whether it was correct to turn to computer graphics on an occasion marking the history and achievements of Pakistan’s Air Force. Analysts see the video as Pakistan’s response to the Discovery documentary on Operation Sindoor.

After decades of frustration over its inability to win even a single military conflict with India, Pakistan finally appears to have discovered a revolutionary new way to win a war—via an animation video. On the occasion of Air Force Day on September 7, the Pakistan Air Force released an AI-generated video titled “Fizaon ke Pasban,” an animated extravaganza presenting its “dream version” of the 2025 Operation Sindoor conflict outcomes. In the highly imaginative video, Pakistani missiles and drones perform near-magical feats—penetrating deep into India, hitting 32 Indian Air Force bases, destroying two S-400 systems, crippling fuel supplies and disrupting the national power grid. The cartoon does not stop there, as Indian Parliament, Kandla Port and even INS Vikrant appear as fantasy strike achievements of Pakistan’s digital battlefield triumph. Video invites ridicule, analysts call it mockery of Pakistan’s Air Force The video has invited ridicule, with critics questioning whether it was correct to turn to computer graphics on an occasion marking the history and achievements of Pakistan’s Air Force. The animated video released by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) depicts dramatic, heavily fabricated strikes on major strategic targets in Indian territory. Analysts and experts see the video as Pakistan’s response to a highly publicised Discovery documentary on Operation Sindoor that showcased massive verifiable damage to Pakistan’s air assets—including the destruction of multiple Pakistani F-16 and JF-17 jets on the ground and in the air, alongside structural damage to 11 Pakistani airbases. Unlike the satellite imagery documenting damage at Pakistani air bases, the video offers no independent evidence for its sweeping claims. The graphics from the video invoke laughter. One graphic declares “32 IAF BASES HIT”, another one claims four Rafales, one Su-30MKI, one MiG-29, one Mirage-2000 and one Heron UAV were destroyed. Other sequences depict S-400 systems being hit, and missiles flying towards Indian cities. No satellite imagery, before-and-after photographs, or verifiable images Quite expectedly, the PAF video does not have any satellite imagery, before-and-after photographs, or verifiable photographs of destruction across the border. The contrast is striking. When India struck Pakistani military infrastructure, satellite imagery provided a very different kind of record. A Washington Post analysis of more than two dozen satellite images and aftermath videos found damage across at least six Pakistani airfields, including three heavily damaged hangars, two runways and two mobile buildings used by the Pakistan Air Force. The Washington Post described the strikes as the most extensive Indian air attacks on Pakistani military infrastructure since the 1971 war. The imagery showed damage at sites including Nur Khan, Bholari, Shahbaz, Sukkur and Mushaf. At Bholari, analysts identified a large hole in an aircraft hangar. At Shahbaz, another large hangar was damaged along with a control tower, while runway craters were visible at Mushaf and Sheikh Zayed International Airport. That is what military damage looks like, but then it is not like Pakistan’s PowerPoint presentation. The video repeats the old claim of destroying two Indian S-400 air defence systems and the claim is not new. PIB had debunked claims, PM Modi visited Adampur station India’s Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit had debunked reports of destruction or damage to an S-400 as baseless. And just days later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released photographs featuring himself standing in front of an intact S-400 air defence system during a surprise visit to the Adampur Air Force Station in Punjab. The images were a visual and actual rebuttal to false claims by the Pakistani military that it had destroyed the base and the Russian-supplied S-400 battery during Operation Sindoor. The video claims eight Indian aircraft were destroyed, with the graphic specifically listing four Rafales, a Su-30MKI, MiG-29, Mirage-2000 and Heron UAV. India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan had rejected the larger claim, describing the Pakistani figure as “absolutely incorrect” and saying India changed its tactics after the initial losses before carrying out further strikes. The propaganda war eventually produced an interesting reversal. In August 2025, Indian Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said India had shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one other military aircraft during the conflict, with most of the Pakistani aircraft, according to him, being downed by India’s S-400 system. He cited electronic tracking data as confirmation. The modern war involves cyber operations, electronic warfare and disruption, but it does not resort to the use of animation to project a victory that was never achieved.

The video has invited ridicule, with critics questioning whether it was correct to turn to computer graphics on an occasion marking the history and achievements of Pakistan’s Air Force. Analysts see the video as Pakistan’s response to the Discovery documentary on Operation Sindoor.

Pa(c)k of lies: Pakistan’s AI ‘victory’ video claims hits on 32 IAF bases, 8 aircraft, 2 S-400s and Indian Parliament

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Donald Trump's post comes after a series of similar decisions and suggestions from the US president that included the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America" for official US use. 

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Donald Trump's post comes after a series of similar decisions and suggestions from the US president that included the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America" for official US use.&nbsp;

After Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario, Trump now wants to rename New Mexico to 'New America'

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Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Hafiz Talha Saeed said he was among those who had taken an oath to wage jihad, and pledged that this campaign would go on for as long as they had the strength to continue it.

Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Hafiz Talha Saeed has once again issued a threat to India, saying his outfit will bring jihad to Delhi. In a recent speech, the banned LeT leader also referred to the “legacy" of Muslim rule in the Indian subcontinent. The UN-designated terrorist, who reportedly enjoys the backing of Pakistan’s military, said he was among those who had taken an oath to wage jihad, and pledged that this campaign would go on for as long as they had the strength to continue it. “We are those who took the pledge of jihad at the hands of the Noble Prophet Muhammad," Saeed said. “As long as we are alive and have strength within us, we will continue this jihad and keep offering these sacrifices," he added. He also praised Pakistan's military leadership and claimed that Pakistan has a historic and religious role that stretches beyond its current borders. Also read: Is China supplying material for 1,300 Kamikaze drones to Russia? Here's what report says Saeed on India's history Saeed then turned to India's history, seemingly trying to frame the current political rivalry between India and Pakistan as part of a much bigger historical narrative. “Here, in this subcontinent, Muslims ruled for 500 years," he claimed. He then went on to directly attack the Indian leadership based in Delhi and asked, “On what basis do the anti-Pakistan rulers sitting in Delhi speak today?" adding, “Have they forgotten history who Delhi belonged to, and to whom all these regions of India belonged?" Saeed maintained that his remarks were based on what he called historical facts. “I am not saying anything contrary to history, or anything wrong, or anything against the facts," he said. Also read: Man kills wife, stores her severed head and chopped fingers in fridge; arrested

Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Hafiz Talha Saeed said he was among those who had taken an oath to wage jihad, and pledged that this campaign would go on for as long as they had the strength to continue it.

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Rescue operation at the Satya Niketan building collapse site cleared of debris. No further casualties were found at the site.

Rescue operation at Satya Niketan building cleared of debris, no further casualties found

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Lebanon toll rises to 27 dead, 69 wounded in 3 days of Israeli strikes

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Trump now wants to rename New Mexico to 'New America'

In connection with the Satya Niketan building collapse case, Delhi Police have arrested building owner Hariram, his wife Urmila, and their son Mahesh, according to ANI.

Satya Niketan building owner Hariram, his wife Urmila, and their son Mahesh arrested

The Patiala House Courts in New Delhi, on Monday, September 07, sent Hindutva ‘influencer’ Swatantra Bhardwaj to 14-days in judicial custody in relation to the Janatar Mantar assault case on the father of Dalit activist Nishu Azad. The arrest and subsequent judicial remand follow the public outrage over a viral video podcast where Bhardwaj boasted that he had "cracked the skull" of Sanjay Kumar on June 23 and escaped without being arrested.

'Influencer' Swatantra Bhardwaj sent to 14-day judicial custody 

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Iran warns South Korea against involvement in Hormuz

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Delhi building collapse: MCD Deputy Commissioner, executive engineer, superintending engineer, assistant engineer and junior engineer suspended

Following the building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan area, Delhi's civic body has suspended south zone deputy commissioner and four other officials.

Delhi building collapse: Key officer, four civic body officials suspended

The Trump administration has again appealed to the US Supreme Court to implement its restrictions on mail-in voting after a federal judge blocked the US Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing key parts of the rules ahead of the November midterm elections. Critics say the measures could restrict access to mail-in voting, which is a major and potentially decisive part of US elections. The Trump administration claims the restrictions are intended to ensure that ineligible people, including non-US citizens, do not receive or cast federal-election ballots. The court battle is heating up even as states have started sending ballots for the November 3 polls.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-trump-trying-to-control-midterm-postal-ballots-supreme-court-decision-could-affect-one-third-of-votes-1788514262043">Read here</a>

Is Trump trying to control midterm postal ballots? Supreme Court decision could affect one-third of votes

In a bid to create a "fair world" with a "fair map", the United Nations voted for a world map to reflect the true size of Africa. While on the current map it appears similar to Greenland, the continent is actually 14 times larger than the island. Its size means that it can fit "the United States, China, India, Japan, Mexico and much of Europe" with land to spare, according to online campaign group #CorrectTheMap. Africa can also comfortably fit three Canadas.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/putting-3d-on-2d-surface-why-is-africa-s-true-size-not-shown-on-the-world-map-1788757697609">Read here</a>

The widow of a US Air Force major has raised concerns over how military benefits and combat classifications are communicated to families after the death of her husband during a US military operation in Iraq. Libby Klinner, whose 33-year-old husband, Major Alex Klinner, was killed in March, said she was initially told that she was not eligible for additional benefits because Congress had not formally declared war.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-us-not-paying-soldiers-fighting-against-iran-conflict-vs-war-debate-amid-widow-s-claim-of-not-getting-benefits-1788761337179">Read here</a>

Is US not paying soldiers fighting against Iran? 'Conflict vs war' debate amid widow's claim of not getting benefits

The Delhi High Court is set to hear a public interest litigation concerning the tragic Satya Niketan building collapse on Monday, with the petitioner seeking a series of urgent directions, including Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of each deceased student, a comprehensive safety audit of PGs and hostels across Delhi, and an independent inquiry into the cause of the disaster. The PIL has been filed by Aniket Kumar Gupta, a law student at Delhi University, through advocate Umesh Kumar, against the Government of NCT of Delhi and other authorities. The petition seeks protection of the fundamental right to life and safety of students under Article 21 of the Constitution.&nbsp;

Satya Niketan building collapse: PIL seeks Rs 1 crore compensation, safety audit of PGs

US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Monday hailed how the India-US space partnership has moved beyond cooperation to “co-creation”, with the two countries “co-designing instruments, co-funding startups, and co-authoring the future of human discovery.” Speaking at the Bengaluru Space Expo 2026, Gor said the two countries were bringing complementary strengths to the partnership, with the US contributing private capital and mature commercial ecosystems, while India brings engineering expertise, scientific talent and a strong startup sector. “A few weeks ago, at the 9th U.S.-India Civil Space Joint Working Group, right here in Bengaluru, we saw profound transformation taking place. Those discussions affirmed that our partnership is no longer just about cooperation; it is about co-creation. We are no longer just sharing data; we are co-designing instruments, co-funding startups, and co-authoring the future of human discovery,” Gor said.

US Envoy Sergio Gor hails India-US space sector cooperation, says ties expanded into co-creation

Donald Trump flooded Truth Social with AI fantasies, from George Washington and Hulk Hogan to robots, Iran, ‘New America’ and the Moon. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-the-moon-is-ours-to-bye-bye-kharg-trump-goes-full-ai-in-truth-social-frenzy-1788758308260">READ MORE</a>

From 'The Moon is ours' to 'Bye Bye Kharg': Trump goes full AI in Truth Social frenzy

A pyrotechnic material exploded during the festival for a patron saint in a town in Mexico State, killing at least 10 people and injuring 64 more, Mexican authorities said. The explosion occurred next to the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church in Temascalcingo, a municipality in central Mexico with 66,000 residents. The municipality is about 100 miles northwest of Mexico City. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-10-killed-in-mexico-fireworks-blast-during-festival-1788752410592">READ MORE</a>

At least 10 killed in Mexico fireworks blast during festival

Iran expects to sign an agreement establishing a controlled shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days, alongside plans to declare a new maritime ‘exclusion zone’ in adjacent waters. The announcements come amid heightening regional tensions and ongoing naval disruptions in the vital trade choke point. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-plans-new-maritime-transit-corridor-and-exclusion-zone-near-strait-of-hormuz-1788755880218">READ MORE</a>

Iran plans new maritime transit corridor and exclusion zone near Strait of Hormuz

University of Delhi South Campus colleges have opened their premises for students in need of food and shelter in the aftermath of the collapse of a five-story PG building in Satya Niketan. The surrounding accommodations have been evacuated and power lines disrupted. The building which collapsed on Sunday was called ‘Hostel Daze’. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/satya-niketan-collapse-du-colleges-food-shelter-students-1788718384188">READ MORE</a>

Satya Niketan building collapse: DU South Campus colleges open doors for stranded students

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;DELHI: SATYA NIKETAN BUILDING COLLAPSE: CCTV FOOTAGE EMERGES&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;CCTV footage from opposite the building captures the moment a person rushes out of his shop to save his life as the collapse unfolds.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Search and rescue operations continue at the site. &lt;a href="https://t.co/svxVTwDYhW"&gt;pic.twitter.com/svxVTwDYhW&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Subodh Kumar (@kumarsubodh_) &lt;a href="https://x.com/kumarsubodh_/status/2096777195335352576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 7, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

CCTV captures Delhi building collapse

A chilling 11-second video from the Satya Niketan building collapse captured the terrifying ordeal of a student trapped beneath several layers of rubble. The student, visibly frightened, was seen seeking help as rescue teams worked through the debris. As Sunday night progressed, several people were still feared trapped beneath the remains of the five-storey boys' paying guest (PG) accommodation in south-west Delhi. Officials, however, were unable to establish the exact number of people inside the building when it collapsed. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/please-save-or-i-will-die-desperate-calls-for-help-from-students-trapped-under-rubble-after-satya-niketan-building-collapse-1788751491137">READ MORE</a>

'Please save or I will die': Desperate calls for help from students trapped under rubble after Satya Niketan building collapse

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rejected claims of a possible move to privatise the agency or reduce its role, days after reports said nine associations representing thousands of ISRO employees had sought clarification over a proposal to hand the space agency’s manufacturing and operational work to private entities.

ISRO rejects reports of privatisation 

After the incident, the MCD has started taking action against other properties in the area. In one such order, MCD stated, ”It has been noticed that the premises of Building/House No. 13, Satya Niketan, New Delhi has been occupied at the site. The property is in a ruinous, dangerous condition and in any way dangerous to any person occupying, resorting to, or passing by such building." It ordered the owners to “demolish” the property within three days or the MCD will do so. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-building-collapse-mcd-orders-immediate-sealing-of-illegal-structures-over-4-floors-1788751155388">READ MORE</a>

MCD orders demolition of a property in Satya Niketan

As the building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan claimed six lives, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has made a big announcement saying that all illegal constructions with more than four floors would be “immediately sealed.” Rescue operation at Satya Niketan is underway on Monday morning as well as five-storey building, which was a boys PG came crashing down on Sunday afternoon. The decision by MCD came after Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident and directed authorities to register an FIR against the building owner. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-building-collapse-mcd-orders-immediate-sealing-of-illegal-structures-over-4-floors-1788751155388">READ MORE</a>

Delhi building collapse: MCD orders 'immediate' sealing of illegal structures over 4 floors

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the collapse of a boys’ PG building in Satya Niketan and directed authorities to register an FIR against the building owner. Gupta visited the incident site after being informed about the collapse and reviewed the ongoing rescue and relief operations with senior officials. She instructed the concerned agencies to make every possible effort to safely rescue those trapped inside the building and ensure that the operation was conducted without any lapse. "Those found responsible will be held fully accountable and dealt with under the strictest provisions of the law," said the CM. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-building-collapse-cm-rekha-gupta-orders-magisterial-inquiry-fir-against-building-owner-1788746755757">READ MORE</a>

Delhi building collapse: CM Rekha Gupta orders magisterial inquiry, FIR against building owner

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Latest News Today Live Updates: The death toll from the multi-storey building collapse in South West Delhi's Satya Niketan area has risen to six, while 11 people have been successfully rescued. Delhi CM has ordered magisterial inquiry and has ordered an FIR against building owner. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rejected claims of a possible move to privatise the agency or reduce its role, days after reports said nine associations representing thousands of ISRO employees had sought clarification over a proposal to hand the space agency’s manufacturing and operational work to private entities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India-France relations have entered a new phase, with the two countries strengthening their strategic partnership across technology, artificial intelligence, defence, space and climate action. Addressing the virtual inauguration of the Swaminarayan temple in Paris, Modi said the new temple could become a lasting symbol of cooperation and shared opportunities between India and France. Heavy fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels in southwest Yemen has left over 300 people dead, as an offensive by the rebel group forces hundreds of families to abandon their homes. The renewed violence marks the deadliest escalation in the country since a long-standing ceasefire collapsed. Meanwhile, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) launched targeted strikes disabling and destroying three Iranian crude oil carriers (including the M/T Kylo near Kharg Island) in the Gulf of Oman. The strikes were in retaliation for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) firing ballistic missiles at patrolling U.S. Navy warships. Stay with us for more latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

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Amid ongoing escalations between Russia and Ukraine, a Chinese state-owned company supplied Moscow with sufficient specialised material to potentially manufacture carbon fibre to use in nearly 1,300 kamikaze drones, according to documents obtained by POLITICO from internal Russian shipping records. The development has raised fresh questions over the role of China in sustaining Moscow’s war machine despite Western sanctions. According to documents, China’s Jilin Chemical Fibre Group transported 46 tonnes of polyacrylonitrile, or PAN precursor, to Alabuga-Volokno, a subsidiary of Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom that produces high-specification carbon fibre for the defence industry of Russia. POLITICO’s investigation confirmed that the consignment was shipped using a customs classification in connection with civilian synthetic fibres including nylon and polyester, despite the code that would have identified PAN precursor as a dual-use product. Basically, PAN precursor is the base material needed to make high-performance carbon fibre, a material valued for being both lightweight and very strong. This makes it especially useful for building aircraft and drones.<h3>Carbon fibre for as many as 1,300 long-range kamikaze drones</h3>In response to the report, the weapons expert David Albright, founder and president of the Washington-based Institute for Science and International Security, claimed that the shipped quantity could have produced sufficient carbon fibre for as many as 1,300 long-range kamikaze drones. Albright stated that the firm was supplying “a critical part of making the carbon fibre necessary" for weaponised drones. “Without it, you can’t build the airframe," he said, noting this material is utilised to strengthen wings and internal structures, along with the fuel tank and engine. These findings could be quite significant for China, which has consistently denied sending military supplies to Russia. Chinese-made parts have been found in downed Russian drones before, but this shipping data reportedly gives a clearer, more direct link between a Chinese state-owned company and Russia's production network. David Albright, who founded and leads the Washington-based Institute for Science and International Security, stated that this evidence could give space for US sanctions against the Chinese company, as the shipments went to a Rosatom subsidiary even after several Western governments had already blacklisted it.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/carbon-bomb-explodes-as-indonesia-wildfires-ravage-ancient-reserves-1788775585761"> 'Carbon bomb' explodes as Indonesia wildfires ravage ancient reserves</a>&nbsp;Along with the US House Select Committee on China, Ukrainian officials have also confirmed the authenticity of the documentation. In response, &nbsp;Serhii Kuzan, head of the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Centre, claimed that the records provided clear evidence of Chinese state-controlled companies supplying raw materials to Russia, which are being utilised for weapons manufacturing. Dennis Wilder, a former CIA deputy assistant director, claimed that the number of shipments couldn't be possible without the knowledge of Chinese authorities. “The idea that Chinese state-owned enterprises can hide things from the Chinese government just doesn’t wash.” The statement comes after former US intelligence officials challenged Beijing's continuous claim that Chinese state companies are not involved in supporting Russia's war machine. This news comes at a time when Western countries are increasingly worried about China's part in keeping Russia's defence industry running. China insists it hasn't given Moscow any lethal weapons, but Western officials have repeatedly pointed out concerns that Chinese firms are supplying "dual-use" goods and technology, items that can be used for both civilian and military purposes, which can end up being used in Russian weapons.

The weapons expert David Albright, founder and president of the Washington-based Institute for Science and International Security, claimed that the shipped quantity could have produced sufficient carbon fibre for as many as 1,300 long-range kamikaze drones.

Amid ongoing escalations between Russia and Ukraine, a Chinese state-owned company supplied Moscow with sufficient specialised material to potentially manufacture carbon fibre to use in nearly 1,300 kamikaze drones, according to documents obtained by POLITICO from internal Russian shipping records. The development has raised fresh questions over the role of China in sustaining Moscow’s war machine despite Western sanctions. According to documents, China’s Jilin Chemical Fibre Group transported 46 tonnes of polyacrylonitrile, or PAN precursor, to Alabuga-Volokno, a subsidiary of Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom that produces high-specification carbon fibre for the defence industry of Russia. POLITICO’s investigation confirmed that the consignment was shipped using a customs classification in connection with civilian synthetic fibres including nylon and polyester, despite the code that would have identified PAN precursor as a dual-use product. Basically, PAN precursor is the base material needed to make high-performance carbon fibre, a material valued for being both lightweight and very strong. This makes it especially useful for building aircraft and drones. Carbon fibre for as many as 1,300 long-range kamikaze drones In response to the report, the weapons expert David Albright, founder and president of the Washington-based Institute for Science and International Security, claimed that the shipped quantity could have produced sufficient carbon fibre for as many as 1,300 long-range kamikaze drones. Albright stated that the firm was supplying “a critical part of making the carbon fibre necessary" for weaponised drones. “Without it, you can’t build the airframe," he said, noting this material is utilised to strengthen wings and internal structures, along with the fuel tank and engine. These findings could be quite significant for China, which has consistently denied sending military supplies to Russia. Chinese-made parts have been found in downed Russian drones before, but this shipping data reportedly gives a clearer, more direct link between a Chinese state-owned company and Russia's production network. David Albright, who founded and leads the Washington-based Institute for Science and International Security, stated that this evidence could give space for US sanctions against the Chinese company, as the shipments went to a Rosatom subsidiary even after several Western governments had already blacklisted it. Also read: 'Carbon bomb' explodes as Indonesia wildfires ravage ancient reserves Along with the US House Select Committee on China, Ukrainian officials have also confirmed the authenticity of the documentation. In response, Serhii Kuzan, head of the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Centre, claimed that the records provided clear evidence of Chinese state-controlled companies supplying raw materials to Russia, which are being utilised for weapons manufacturing. Dennis Wilder, a former CIA deputy assistant director, claimed that the number of shipments couldn't be possible without the knowledge of Chinese authorities. “The idea that Chinese state-owned enterprises can hide things from the Chinese government just doesn’t wash.” The statement comes after former US intelligence officials challenged Beijing's continuous claim that Chinese state companies are not involved in supporting Russia's war machine. This news comes at a time when Western countries are increasingly worried about China's part in keeping Russia's defence industry running. China insists it hasn't given Moscow any lethal weapons, but Western officials have repeatedly pointed out concerns that Chinese firms are supplying "dual-use" goods and technology, items that can be used for both civilian and military purposes, which can end up being used in Russian weapons.

The weapons expert David Albright, founder and president of the Washington-based Institute for Science and International Security, claimed that the shipped quantity could have produced sufficient carbon fibre for as many as 1,300 long-range kamikaze drones.

Is China supplying material for 1,300 Kamikaze drones to Russia? Here's what report says

The Jamaican Government is seeking £7.6billion in slavery reparations from King Charles III for the ravages of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. It has formally petitioned the King to refer the matter to a Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, which serves as the highest court for former colonies that retain ties to the British legal system.&nbsp;The campaign led by the country's culture minister Olivia Grange will seek answers to three questions regarding Britain's historical responsibility and financial liability for the transatlantic slave trade: whether the enslavement of Africans in Jamaica was legal under English law, whether it broke international law, and whether Britain now has a legal duty to provide redress. Grange said it could pave the way for a "long outstanding settlement for the hundreds of years of the most horrific abuse that our African ancestors endured".&nbsp;This petition coincides with the anniversary of the horrific massacre of the 1781 Liverpool-registered ship Zong, which set sail from West Africa with 442 enslaved Africans on board. When water and supplies ran low, the crew threw 132 men, women and children overboard because the insurance claim would be more profitable for lost property than selling them in a weakened state. The outrage that followed the incident hastened the abolition of the slave trade by 1807.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/satya-niketan-collapse-du-colleges-food-shelter-students-1788718384188">Satya Niketan building collapse: DU South Campus colleges open doors for stranded students</a>“In relation to the wrongs that were done, we want answers,” Jamaican Culture Minister Olivia Grange told The Associated Press on Sunday. “Once we get those answers, then our attorneys, our lawyers, will determine what the next move is,” she added.Jamaica is a leader of the Caribbean community of 23 states from the Bahamas to Guyana for the effort to get Britain and other European nations to apologise for their role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade and pay reparations, both for the enslavement of individuals and for the continuing impact on their descendants around the world.

Jamaica has formally petitioned King Charles III to refer questions over Britain's legal responsibility for the trans-Atlantic slave trade to the Privy Council.

The Jamaican Government is seeking £7.6billion in slavery reparations from King Charles III for the ravages of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. It has formally petitioned the King to refer the matter to a Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, which serves as the highest court for former colonies that retain ties to the British legal system. The campaign led by the country's culture minister Olivia Grange will seek answers to three questions regarding Britain's historical responsibility and financial liability for the transatlantic slave trade: whether the enslavement of Africans in Jamaica was legal under English law, whether it broke international law, and whether Britain now has a legal duty to provide redress. Grange said it could pave the way for a "long outstanding settlement for the hundreds of years of the most horrific abuse that our African ancestors endured". This petition coincides with the anniversary of the horrific massacre of the 1781 Liverpool-registered ship Zong, which set sail from West Africa with 442 enslaved Africans on board. When water and supplies ran low, the crew threw 132 men, women and children overboard because the insurance claim would be more profitable for lost property than selling them in a weakened state. The outrage that followed the incident hastened the abolition of the slave trade by 1807. Also Read: Satya Niketan building collapse: DU South Campus colleges open doors for stranded students “In relation to the wrongs that were done, we want answers,” Jamaican Culture Minister Olivia Grange told The Associated Press on Sunday. “Once we get those answers, then our attorneys, our lawyers, will determine what the next move is,” she added. Jamaica is a leader of the Caribbean community of 23 states from the Bahamas to Guyana for the effort to get Britain and other European nations to apologise for their role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade and pay reparations, both for the enslavement of individuals and for the continuing impact on their descendants around the world.

Jamaica has formally petitioned King Charles III to refer questions over Britain's legal responsibility for the trans-Atlantic slave trade to the Privy Council.

India's BRICS presidency comes at a time when the global balance of power is changing rapidly. The September 12–13 summit in New Delhi is not just another meeting of emerging economies. It will test how India manages its relationships with China and Russia while keeping its strategic space open with the United States. For China and Russia, BRICS has increasingly become a platform to push for a more multipolar world and reduce Western dominance. But India has a different calculation. New Delhi wants a stronger voice for the Global South, greater cooperation among developing economies and reforms in global institutions, but it does not want BRICS to become an anti-US alliance.&nbsp;&nbsp;Recent analysis has also highlighted the differences within the grouping, with India and Brazil favouring a more practical and economic approach. That puts India in a delicate position. China remains India's biggest strategic challenge, even as both sides work to stabilise ties after years of border tensions. Russia, meanwhile, remains a critical partner for India in energy, defence and other strategic areas. At the same time, the US remains an important economic and strategic partner for New Delhi.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/brics-summit-2026-delhi-police-traffic-advisory-affected-roads-and-travel-tips-for-commuters-all-you-need-to-know-1788767380283">BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi Police traffic advisory, affected roads and travel tips for commuters. All you need to know</a>&nbsp;The presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Delhi would therefore give the summit an added geopolitical weight. The fact that India, China and Russia have appeared together at the SCO just weeks before the BRICS summit makes the coming meetings even more significant. For Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the challenge is not to choose one side over another. It is to make sure India can work with all sides without becoming dependent on any one of them.&nbsp;This is where India's idea of strategic autonomy becomes important. New Delhi wants BRICS to speak for the Global South on issues such as development, trade, technology, climate change and reform of global institutions. But it also wants to prevent the grouping from being defined mainly by opposition to Washington.&nbsp;The question at the Delhi summit, therefore, will be bigger than whether BRICS can challenge the West. Can India help create a more multipolar world without becoming part of a China-Russia-led geopolitical camp? That may be the biggest test of India's BRICS presidency, and of its foreign policy in an increasingly divided world.

BRICS Summit 2026 tests India's strategic autonomy as New Delhi balances ties with China and Russia while maintaining its relationship with the US

India's BRICS presidency comes at a time when the global balance of power is changing rapidly. The September 12–13 summit in New Delhi is not just another meeting of emerging economies. It will test how India manages its relationships with China and Russia while keeping its strategic space open with the United States. For China and Russia, BRICS has increasingly become a platform to push for a more multipolar world and reduce Western dominance. But India has a different calculation. New Delhi wants a stronger voice for the Global South, greater cooperation among developing economies and reforms in global institutions, but it does not want BRICS to become an anti-US alliance. Recent analysis has also highlighted the differences within the grouping, with India and Brazil favouring a more practical and economic approach. That puts India in a delicate position. China remains India's biggest strategic challenge, even as both sides work to stabilise ties after years of border tensions. Russia, meanwhile, remains a critical partner for India in energy, defence and other strategic areas. At the same time, the US remains an important economic and strategic partner for New Delhi. Also Read: BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi Police traffic advisory, affected roads and travel tips for commuters. All you need to know The presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Delhi would therefore give the summit an added geopolitical weight. The fact that India, China and Russia have appeared together at the SCO just weeks before the BRICS summit makes the coming meetings even more significant. For Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the challenge is not to choose one side over another. It is to make sure India can work with all sides without becoming dependent on any one of them. This is where India's idea of strategic autonomy becomes important. New Delhi wants BRICS to speak for the Global South on issues such as development, trade, technology, climate change and reform of global institutions. But it also wants to prevent the grouping from being defined mainly by opposition to Washington. The question at the Delhi summit, therefore, will be bigger than whether BRICS can challenge the West. Can India help create a more multipolar world without becoming part of a China-Russia-led geopolitical camp? That may be the biggest test of India's BRICS presidency, and of its foreign policy in an increasingly divided world.

BRICS Summit 2026 tests India's balancing act as it works with China and Russia while keeping its strategic ties with the United States

BRICS Summit 2026: How India is trying to shape a multipolar world without choosing sides

India is all set to host the BRICS Summit on September 12–13, but there's no clarity if its neighbour Bangladesh will attend the international event. While Bangladesh is not a member of BRICS, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a special guest to attend the summit in his capacity as chair of BIMSTEC. With an aim to improve the ties, India had not only invited Rahman to attend the outreach session of the BRICS Summit but also an invitation for a bilateral visit. However, the issue surrounding former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been a major source of friction between the two nations. With Bangladesh improving ties with China and Pakistan under Rahman, all eyes are set on Bangladesh PM's final decision.&nbsp;<h2>MEA's latest response on Rahman's visit</h2>The Indian government still does not know whether Bangladesh Prime Minister Rahman will attend the upcoming BRICS Summit or, if he does not, whether someone else will represent Bangladesh at the event. Responding to a question on the matter at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ briefing on Friday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said he had no new information on the issue.<h2>Bangladesh's latest response on Rahman's visit</h2>State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir &nbsp;said that the possibility of such a visit before the upcoming UN General Assembly session was very slim. Bangladesh wants engagement and a good working relationship with India despite existing challenges, stressing that the door to dialogue will always remain open, he said. “When the time is right, the prime minister will be visiting India, but the possibility is very slim before the UNGA as the prime minister will be attending the UNGA,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/global-turbulence-and-brics-2026-can-intra-brics-trade-replace-the-west-1788763855320">Global turbulence and BRICS 2026: Can intra-BRICS trade replace the West?</a><h2>The Hasina angle</h2>Former PM Hasina who is in India has been active in teh last few days and has given several interviews to Indian pnews publishers detailing about her possible retun, her political life and the situation in Bangladesh after Rahman took over as PM. This has not gone well with Dhaka. When the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was asked whether the timing of Hasina’s interviews was “quite interesting,” Jaiswal replied that he had no comment. When asked if Hasina has shared the details of her return and sought any assistance, Jaiswal said he had no information on the issue. Moreover, as Hasina’s first press conference since her ouster and subsequent stay in India prompted a sharp response from officials in Rahman’s government in Dhaka, India restricted up large-scale public or political events planned by the Awami League network. The Bangladeshi government has aggressively double down on its demands for her formal extradition under the 2013 India-Bangladesh Extradition Treaty, going to an extent of saying that India-Bangladesh relations will depend on it.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brics-summit-2026-how-four-chairmanships-reshaped-india-s-global-strategy-1788678978071">BRICS Summit 2026: How four chairmanships reshaped India’s global strategy</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, in an interview with The Hindu, Bangladesh’s former PM invoked the right to free speech. Defending her right to hold press conferences and meet her Awami League party colleagues while in India, Hasina&nbsp;said that she had no intention of damaging India-Bangladesh ties. This comes after her virtual press conference held on August 5, 2026, &nbsp;ignited a major diplomatic row between India and Bangladesh. While Dhaka strongly condemned the event, New Delhi sought distanced itself from it.&nbsp;<h2>The other neighbourhood angle&nbsp;</h2>As the Hasina factor rocks the ties between India and Bangladesh, Dhaka is eyeing closer strategic and defense engagement with Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, moving toward a post-Hasina foreign policy. Bangladesh has officially expressed strong interest in joining the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, an emerging trilateral mutual-defense security pact formed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman told the Bangladeshi parliament that Dhaka will view an invitation to join the pact "positively," framing it as a measure for the self-defense of the global Muslim community.&nbsp;&nbsp;Additionally, Bangladesh-China ties have moved into a deeper strategic phase. During Rahman’s June 2026 visit to China, both sides agreed to elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and build a China-Bangladesh community with a shared future in the new era. Dhaka and Beijing also agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, trade, investment, connectivity, agriculture, technology and education, while China backed Bangladesh’s participation in BRICS and its bid to become a partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Bangladesh is also moving towards talks with China on acquiring J-10CE fighter jets and other military equipment. China is already Bangladesh’s largest source of military hardware, underscoring the growing strategic importance of the relationship.<h2>Why Rahman's visit matters?</h2>For India, Tarique Rahman’s participation in the BRICS Summit could offer an important opportunity to reset the bilateral ties and prevent the relationship from drifting further. His presence in New Delhi would allow the two governments to maintain high-level political contact at a time when the Sheikh Hasina issue remains a major irritant. It could also provide India an opportunity to engage directly with Bangladesh’s new leadership on trade, connectivity, border management, security and regional cooperation. More broadly, Rahman’s attendance would signal that Dhaka remains open to engagement with New Delhi—not just diplomatically, but also on broader geopolitical and strategic issues.&nbsp;

Tarique Rahman’s uncertain BRICS attendance reflects widening India-Bangladesh tensions over Sheikh Hasina, even as Dhaka keeps dialogue open. With deeper China, Pakistan, ties, all eyes are set on Bangladesh's final decision 

India is all set to host the BRICS Summit on September 12–13, but there's no clarity if its neighbour Bangladesh will attend the international event. While Bangladesh is not a member of BRICS, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a special guest to attend the summit in his capacity as chair of BIMSTEC. With an aim to improve the ties, India had not only invited Rahman to attend the outreach session of the BRICS Summit but also an invitation for a bilateral visit. However, the issue surrounding former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been a major source of friction between the two nations. With Bangladesh improving ties with China and Pakistan under Rahman, all eyes are set on Bangladesh PM's final decision. MEA's latest response on Rahman's visit The Indian government still does not know whether Bangladesh Prime Minister Rahman will attend the upcoming BRICS Summit or, if he does not, whether someone else will represent Bangladesh at the event. Responding to a question on the matter at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ briefing on Friday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said he had no new information on the issue. Bangladesh's latest response on Rahman's visit State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said that the possibility of such a visit before the upcoming UN General Assembly session was very slim. Bangladesh wants engagement and a good working relationship with India despite existing challenges, stressing that the door to dialogue will always remain open, he said. “When the time is right, the prime minister will be visiting India, but the possibility is very slim before the UNGA as the prime minister will be attending the UNGA,” he added. Also Read: Global turbulence and BRICS 2026: Can intra-BRICS trade replace the West? The Hasina angle Former PM Hasina who is in India has been active in teh last few days and has given several interviews to Indian pnews publishers detailing about her possible retun, her political life and the situation in Bangladesh after Rahman took over as PM. This has not gone well with Dhaka. When the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was asked whether the timing of Hasina’s interviews was “quite interesting,” Jaiswal replied that he had no comment. When asked if Hasina has shared the details of her return and sought any assistance, Jaiswal said he had no information on the issue. Moreover, as Hasina’s first press conference since her ouster and subsequent stay in India prompted a sharp response from officials in Rahman’s government in Dhaka, India restricted up large-scale public or political events planned by the Awami League network. The Bangladeshi government has aggressively double down on its demands for her formal extradition under the 2013 India-Bangladesh Extradition Treaty, going to an extent of saying that India-Bangladesh relations will depend on it. Also Read: BRICS Summit 2026: How four chairmanships reshaped India’s global strategy Meanwhile, in an interview with The Hindu, Bangladesh’s former PM invoked the right to free speech. Defending her right to hold press conferences and meet her Awami League party colleagues while in India, Hasina said that she had no intention of damaging India-Bangladesh ties. This comes after her virtual press conference held on August 5, 2026, ignited a major diplomatic row between India and Bangladesh. While Dhaka strongly condemned the event, New Delhi sought distanced itself from it. The other neighbourhood angle As the Hasina factor rocks the ties between India and Bangladesh, Dhaka is eyeing closer strategic and defense engagement with Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, moving toward a post-Hasina foreign policy. Bangladesh has officially expressed strong interest in joining the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, an emerging trilateral mutual-defense security pact formed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman told the Bangladeshi parliament that Dhaka will view an invitation to join the pact "positively," framing it as a measure for the self-defense of the global Muslim community. Additionally, Bangladesh-China ties have moved into a deeper strategic phase. During Rahman’s June 2026 visit to China, both sides agreed to elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and build a China-Bangladesh community with a shared future in the new era. Dhaka and Beijing also agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, trade, investment, connectivity, agriculture, technology and education, while China backed Bangladesh’s participation in BRICS and its bid to become a partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Bangladesh is also moving towards talks with China on acquiring J-10CE fighter jets and other military equipment. China is already Bangladesh’s largest source of military hardware, underscoring the growing strategic importance of the relationship. Why Rahman's visit matters? For India, Tarique Rahman’s participation in the BRICS Summit could offer an important opportunity to reset the bilateral ties and prevent the relationship from drifting further. His presence in New Delhi would allow the two governments to maintain high-level political contact at a time when the Sheikh Hasina issue remains a major irritant. It could also provide India an opportunity to engage directly with Bangladesh’s new leadership on trade, connectivity, border management, security and regional cooperation. More broadly, Rahman’s attendance would signal that Dhaka remains open to engagement with New Delhi—not just diplomatically, but also on broader geopolitical and strategic issues.

Tarique Rahman’s uncertain BRICS attendance reflects widening India-Bangladesh tensions over Sheikh Hasina, even as Dhaka keeps dialogue open. With deeper China, Pakistan, ties, all eyes are set on Bangladesh's final decision&nbsp;

BRICS Summit 2026: Will Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman travel to New Delhi and why it matters?

The White House has posted an AI video depicting US President Donald Trump as the DC Comics superhero Green Lantern. The AI video shows Trump wearing a suit while wielding a glowing green power ring like a Lantern. This happens just ahead of HBO airing the 4th episode of the series Lantern, based on the Green Lantern characters Hal Jordan and John Stewart.The cringeworthy post was also accompanied by a caption: the oath of the hero Green Lantern, “In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evil's might beware my power... Green Lantern's light!”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/satya-niketan-collapse-du-colleges-food-shelter-students-1788718384188">Satya Niketan building collapse: DU South Campus colleges open doors for stranded students</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evil&#39;s might beware my power... Green Lantern&#39;s light! <a href="https://t.co/mXWr0zeyLC">pic.twitter.com/mXWr0zeyLC</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/2096764958713274657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The video shows Trump reviving the US manufacturing sector using the glowing green ring with an industrial factory, spinning gears and smoking chimneys to symbolise rebuilding American industry. This comes following the report of US manufacturing activity growing to a 4-year high, driven by the AI infrastructure buildout.&nbsp;The White House has previously portrayed Trump as Superman ahead of the release of Superman in 2025, Trump as Din Djarin with Grogu on Star Wars Day, and Trump as James Bond in June 2026 when Amazon MGM opened 007 audition news.Trump himself, on his Truth Social account, unleashed 37 posts, ranging from labelling New Mexico as New America, portraying himself as WWE legend Hulk Hogan, George Washington in White House, a painting of himself on horseback beside the nation's first president in a scene set more than 200 years ago, to claiming the Moon as US territory.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The White House has shared an AI-generated video portraying Donald Trump as DC superhero Green Lantern, highlighting his manufacturing policies.

The White House has posted an AI video depicting US President Donald Trump as the DC Comics superhero Green Lantern. The AI video shows Trump wearing a suit while wielding a glowing green power ring like a Lantern. This happens just ahead of HBO airing the 4th episode of the series Lantern, based on the Green Lantern characters Hal Jordan and John Stewart. The cringeworthy post was also accompanied by a caption: the oath of the hero Green Lantern, “In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evil's might beware my power... Green Lantern's light!” Also Read: Satya Niketan building collapse: DU South Campus colleges open doors for stranded students

The White House has shared an AI-generated video portraying Donald Trump as DC superhero Green Lantern, highlighting his manufacturing policies.

Watch | White House portrays Trump as Green Lantern in AI video

The Indonesian wildfires are threatening the release of millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and methane into the atmosphere. Borneo's wildfires are burning through the world's largest tropical peatland ecosystems that are hiding ancient carbon inside them. As the fires burn through the 4.5-million-hectare swathe of forest, these carbon deposits could explode, thus also lending the peats the name of "carbon bomb."&nbsp;Scientists say carbon accumulates under these peatlands over thousands of years, making them a crucial reserve of the element. But this carbon can rapidly release into the atmosphere when they are burned, turning them into a carbon bomb. "Tropical peatlands in Indonesia are among the world's most effective natural carbon stores," Dr Nisa Novita, a peatland researcher at Indonesian conservation NGO Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara (YKAN), told BBC.<h2>6,000 tonnes of carbon beneath the peats</h2>Peat deposits exceed 20 metres in depth in certain areas in Kalimantan, the Indonesian portion of the island of Borneo that is being ravaged by wildfires. According to experts, such depths could harbour more than 6,000 tonnes of carbon, almost the same as CO₂ emissions of 4,800 cars in a year. Nearly 200,000 hectares of forest and farmland across Indonesian Borneo have already released a huge amount of carbon.&nbsp;&nbsp;The forest fires in Indonesia have spread a toxic haze over Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. Air pollution levels have reached 75 times the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO).<h2>Toxic gases shroud massive areas&nbsp;</h2>According to Indonesia's Health Ministry, 50,000 cases of respiratory infections were recorded in the country between July and August, including 12,000 children. The emissions are coming from the peat fires, with carbon monoxide and very fine particulate matter being inhaled by people in the region. Volunteer firefighters are risking their lives to put out the blaze in the peat. They are digging ponds and canals to make ad hoc irrigation systems to combat subterranean fires.&nbsp;Fuelled by strong El Niño dry conditions, wildfires have gripped Sumatra and Kalimantan (Borneo). Over 200,000 to 285,000 hectares have burned across the region since the start of the year. Emissions reached the highest levels in August in decades. Over 10 million people have been affected, with local health authorities reporting tens of thousands of acute respiratory infections.

Peatlands burning in Kalimantan, the Indonesian portion of Borneo, have triggered the release of ancient carbon accumulated over thousands of years. Local people are fighting the blazes, inhaling toxic gases that have shrouded regions in Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.

The Indonesian wildfires are threatening the release of millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and methane into the atmosphere. Borneo's wildfires are burning through the world's largest tropical peatland ecosystems that are hiding ancient carbon inside them. As the fires burn through the 4.5-million-hectare swathe of forest, these carbon deposits could explode, thus also lending the peats the name of "carbon bomb." Scientists say carbon accumulates under these peatlands over thousands of years, making them a crucial reserve of the element. But this carbon can rapidly release into the atmosphere when they are burned, turning them into a carbon bomb. "Tropical peatlands in Indonesia are among the world's most effective natural carbon stores," Dr Nisa Novita, a peatland researcher at Indonesian conservation NGO Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara (YKAN), told BBC. 6,000 tonnes of carbon beneath the peats Peat deposits exceed 20 metres in depth in certain areas in Kalimantan, the Indonesian portion of the island of Borneo that is being ravaged by wildfires. According to experts, such depths could harbour more than 6,000 tonnes of carbon, almost the same as CO₂ emissions of 4,800 cars in a year. Nearly 200,000 hectares of forest and farmland across Indonesian Borneo have already released a huge amount of carbon. The forest fires in Indonesia have spread a toxic haze over Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. Air pollution levels have reached 75 times the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO). Toxic gases shroud massive areas According to Indonesia's Health Ministry, 50,000 cases of respiratory infections were recorded in the country between July and August, including 12,000 children. The emissions are coming from the peat fires, with carbon monoxide and very fine particulate matter being inhaled by people in the region. Volunteer firefighters are risking their lives to put out the blaze in the peat. They are digging ponds and canals to make ad hoc irrigation systems to combat subterranean fires. Fuelled by strong El Niño dry conditions, wildfires have gripped Sumatra and Kalimantan (Borneo). Over 200,000 to 285,000 hectares have burned across the region since the start of the year. Emissions reached the highest levels in August in decades. Over 10 million people have been affected, with local health authorities reporting tens of thousands of acute respiratory infections.

Peatlands burning in Kalimantan, the Indonesian portion of Borneo, have triggered the release of ancient carbon accumulated over thousands of years. Local people are fighting the blazes, inhaling toxic gases that have shrouded regions in Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.

Indonesia wildfires: 'Carbon bomb' sickens millions as wildfires ravage ancient reserves

More than a century after magnetic levitation was first conceptualised by early 20th-century inventors, the dream of wingless flight on rails has matured into an intense geopolitical race. In East Asia, floating trains travelling at a staggering 370 mph (600 km/h) are positioning high-speed rail to rival commercial air travel.&nbsp;At the centre of this technological leap are China and Japan, two nations leveraging advanced electromagnetic physics to redefine ground transport. A commercial flight throttles at 550 mph (885 km/h), and the maglev train can almost fly at 370 mph (600 km/h), contrary to the standard high-speed variant, which zooms at 217 mph (350 km/h).&nbsp;<h3>VIDEO OF THE TRAIN</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Reporter left speechless after witnessing Japan&#39;s new $70 million Maglev train in action at 310 mph <a href="https://t.co/y2BhRar7yY">pic.twitter.com/y2BhRar7yY</a>&mdash; Today In History (@historigins) <a href="https://x.com/historigins/status/1995542338362307000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>&nbsp;</h2>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stunned-by-china-s-engineering-marvel-elon-musk-shares-post-of-world-s-biggest-train-station-built-near-beijing-in-2-years-1779110455846">Stunned by China’s engineering marvel? Elon Musk shares post of world’s biggest train station built near Beijing in 2 years</a><h2>China’s Mega-Network Vision</h2>State-backed manufacturer CRRC rolled out a 370 mph (600 km/h) maglev train prototype built to bridge the gap between traditional bullet trains and aviation. Running on electromagnetic suspension, the vessel glides millimetres above its guide track without mechanical friction. China’s engineers have worked through complex aerodynamic hurdles such as designing porous, shock-absorbing tunnel buffers to eliminate ‘tunnel boom’ air compression when entering tight mountain passages at top speeds.&nbsp;If deployed on the high-density Beijing-to-Shanghai corridor, the 370 mph (600 km/h) maglev would slash travel times from roughly four hours down to 2.5 hours, matching door-to-door flight schedules while dramatically cutting carbon emissions.<h2>Japan’s Engineering Frontier</h2>Japan, which pioneered modern bullet trains with the Shinkansen, is countering with its Chuo Shinkansen line. Built on Superconducting Magnetic Levitation (SCMAGLEV) technology, Japanese test trains hit a record-breaking 375 mph (603 km/h) on experimental tracks.&nbsp;Designed to link Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, Japan's system uses powerful niobium-titanium magnets cooled to ultra-low temperatures, enabling stable levitation over a 10-centimeter gap. The line will cut the Tokyo-to-Nagoya trip to just 40 minutes and extend to Osaka in roughly an hour.&nbsp;For nearly 100 years, maglev remained constrained by astronomical infrastructure costs, complex power demands, and severe structural engineering requirements. Today, both nations view 370-mph (600 km/h) ground transportation not just as an engineering spectacle but as essential national infrastructure designed to decongest domestic airspace, link economic megaregions, and export world-leading transit technology globally.&nbsp;As these floating bullet trains move from experimental tracks to major transit hubs, the future of intercity travel is arriving at near-sonic speeds.&nbsp;

China and Japan are locked in a high-stakes geopolitical race to deploy 370-mph maglev trains, leveraging superconducting magnets and advanced aerodynamics to rival commercial air travel.

More than a century after magnetic levitation was first conceptualised by early 20th-century inventors, the dream of wingless flight on rails has matured into an intense geopolitical race. In East Asia, floating trains travelling at a staggering 370 mph (600 km/h) are positioning high-speed rail to rival commercial air travel. At the centre of this technological leap are China and Japan, two nations leveraging advanced electromagnetic physics to redefine ground transport. A commercial flight throttles at 550 mph (885 km/h), and the maglev train can almost fly at 370 mph (600 km/h), contrary to the standard high-speed variant, which zooms at 217 mph (350 km/h). VIDEO OF THE TRAIN

China and Japan are locked in a high-stakes geopolitical race to deploy 370-mph maglev trains, leveraging superconducting magnets and advanced aerodynamics to rival commercial air travel.

BRICS has evolved from an economic acronym coined by Goldman Sachs into a major forum for political, economic and diplomatic cooperation among countries of the Global South, with its 18th summit set to be hosted in Delhi this weekend. The history of BRICS spans 25 years, while it has crossed two decades as a formal grouping. Starting with four emerging economies, it currently boasts of 11 full members and a growing network of partner countries. Here is a timeline tracing that story:<h2>2001, when the BRIC idea was born</h2>It was Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill who coined the term BRIC in a 2001 research paper, referring to Brazil, Russia, India and China. O’Neill argued in the paper that these four emerging economies could become increasingly important forces in the global economy in coming years.<h2>2006, the year BRIC started formal cooperation</h2>The four countries mentioned in the paper began developing BRIC as a political grouping in 2006. An inaugural foreign ministers’ meeting was held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Russia, India and China had also met earlier that year during the G8 Outreach Summit in St Petersburg.<h2>2009: The first BRIC summit is held</h2>The first BRIC leaders’ summit was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on 16 June 2009. Leaders of the member nations called for reform of international financial institutions and greater representation for emerging economies in global decision-making.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/brics-summit-2026-delhi-traffic-restrictions-begin-ahead-of-foreign-leaders-arrival-1788617087244/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/brics-summit-2026-delhi-traffic-restrictions-begin-ahead-of-foreign-leaders-arrival-1788617087244/embed</a><h2>2010: South Africa joins, turning BRIC to BRICS</h2>The second summit of the group was held in Brazil's capital Brasília in April 2010. Later that year, South Africa was invited to join. &nbsp;South Africa attended the summit at Sanya, China, in April 2011 as a full member, &nbsp;transforming BRIC into BRICS.<h2>The New Development Bank takes shape: 2012-2015</h2>Discussions were held at the fourth BRICS summit in New Delhi in 2012 for a new development bank. The idea advanced at the 2013 Durban summit. &nbsp;At the 2014 Fortaleza summit, BRICS members signed agreements for creating the New Development Bank and the Contingent Reserve Arrangement. The NDB became operational in 2015, with the Ufa summit that year vowing to strengthen economic cooperation.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brics-summit-2026-how-four-chairmanships-reshaped-india-s-global-strategy-1788678978071">BRICS Summit 2026: How four chairmanships reshaped India’s global strategy</a><h2>2016-2019: A period of expansion for BRICS ideas and agenda</h2>The idea and agenda of BRICS expanded in the 2016-19 period. The 2016 summit was hosted by India in Goa. China hosted the Xiamen summit in 2017, while South Africa hosted the Johannesburg summit in 2018. &nbsp;Brazil hosted the 2019 summit in Brasília. These meetings expanded the BRICS Plus and outreach formats.<h2>2020-2022: Cooperation during global pandemic disruption&nbsp;</h2>The 2020 summit was held virtually amid the COVID-19 pandemic. India chaired the virtual summit in 2021, followed by China in 2022. It was a period in which focus shifted to global governance reforms, economic cooperation and the possibility of expanding membership.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brics-2026-twelve-years-after-fortaleza-inside-shanghai-s-ndb-bank-1788689690516">BRICS 2026: Twelve years after Fortaleza, inside Shanghai’s NDB bank</a><h2>2023-24: Major expansion of BRICS into 10 members</h2>At the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, leaders invited Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to join the grouping from 1 January 2024. Argentina subsequently declined the invitation.Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the UAE formally joined in January 2024. Saudi Arabia was also included in official BRICS membership lists.&nbsp;The expanded group's leaders met at the 16th summit in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024. This summit also saw the creation of the new BRICS partner-country category.<h2>2025: Indonesia joins as the 11th member, as partner country list expands&nbsp;</h2>Indonesia became BRICS’ 11th full member in January 2025. BRICS also welcomed nine partner countries: Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda and Uzbekistan. Later, Vietnam became the 10th partner country.The 17th summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in July 2025, which saw the adoption of 126 commitments covering global governance, finance, health, artificial intelligence and climate change.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/global-turbulence-and-brics-2026-can-intra-brics-trade-replace-the-west-1788763855320">Global turbulence and BRICS 2026: Can intra-BRICS trade replace the West?</a><h2>2026: India takes the chairship of BRICS</h2>India assumed the BRICS chairship on 1 January 2026 for the fourth time. Its theme is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, with a people-centric approach rooted in “Humanity First”. During its chairship, India held more than 350 meetings and high-level engagements across more than 25 cities. Under India's chairship, the 18th BRICS Summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 12-13 September 2026.&nbsp;Two decades of BRICS: A unique forum&nbsp;The Delhi summit is taking place as BRICS marks two decades as a formal group. It is a unique forum in that there's no constitutive treaty, permanent secretariat, or common budget. It's a bloc built on consensus, with members finding areas of agreement and working together on those, even when there are differences among them on several bilateral issues. The growing membership and expanding partnerships are a testimony that BRICS has stood the test of time.&nbsp;

In two decades, BRICS has grown from a 2001 economic acronym into an 11-member Global South grouping. The powerful bloc now boasts of a New Development Bank and an expanded partner nation list. Let's trace that story as India hosts the 18th BRICS summit in Delhi.

BRICS has evolved from an economic acronym coined by Goldman Sachs into a major forum for political, economic and diplomatic cooperation among countries of the Global South, with its 18th summit set to be hosted in Delhi this weekend. The history of BRICS spans 25 years, while it has crossed two decades as a formal grouping. Starting with four emerging economies, it currently boasts of 11 full members and a growing network of partner countries. Here is a timeline tracing that story: 2001, when the BRIC idea was born It was Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill who coined the term BRIC in a 2001 research paper, referring to Brazil, Russia, India and China. O’Neill argued in the paper that these four emerging economies could become increasingly important forces in the global economy in coming years. 2006, the year BRIC started formal cooperation The four countries mentioned in the paper began developing BRIC as a political grouping in 2006. An inaugural foreign ministers’ meeting was held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Russia, India and China had also met earlier that year during the G8 Outreach Summit in St Petersburg. 2009: The first BRIC summit is held The first BRIC leaders’ summit was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on 16 June 2009. Leaders of the member nations called for reform of international financial institutions and greater representation for emerging economies in global decision-making. https://www.wionews.com/videos/brics-summit-2026-delhi-traffic-restrictions-begin-ahead-of-foreign-leaders-arrival-1788617087244/embed 2010: South Africa joins, turning BRIC to BRICS The second summit of the group was held in Brazil's capital Brasília in April 2010. Later that year, South Africa was invited to join. South Africa attended the summit at Sanya, China, in April 2011 as a full member, transforming BRIC into BRICS. The New Development Bank takes shape: 2012-2015 Discussions were held at the fourth BRICS summit in New Delhi in 2012 for a new development bank. The idea advanced at the 2013 Durban summit. At the 2014 Fortaleza summit, BRICS members signed agreements for creating the New Development Bank and the Contingent Reserve Arrangement. The NDB became operational in 2015, with the Ufa summit that year vowing to strengthen economic cooperation. Also read: BRICS Summit 2026: How four chairmanships reshaped India’s global strategy 2016-2019: A period of expansion for BRICS ideas and agenda The idea and agenda of BRICS expanded in the 2016-19 period. The 2016 summit was hosted by India in Goa. China hosted the Xiamen summit in 2017, while South Africa hosted the Johannesburg summit in 2018. Brazil hosted the 2019 summit in Brasília. These meetings expanded the BRICS Plus and outreach formats. 2020-2022: Cooperation during global pandemic disruption The 2020 summit was held virtually amid the COVID-19 pandemic. India chaired the virtual summit in 2021, followed by China in 2022. It was a period in which focus shifted to global governance reforms, economic cooperation and the possibility of expanding membership. Also read: BRICS 2026: Twelve years after Fortaleza, inside Shanghai’s NDB bank 2023-24: Major expansion of BRICS into 10 members At the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, leaders invited Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to join the grouping from 1 January 2024. Argentina subsequently declined the invitation. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the UAE formally joined in January 2024. Saudi Arabia was also included in official BRICS membership lists. The expanded group's leaders met at the 16th summit in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024. This summit also saw the creation of the new BRICS partner-country category. 2025: Indonesia joins as the 11th member, as partner country list expands Indonesia became BRICS’ 11th full member in January 2025. BRICS also welcomed nine partner countries: Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda and Uzbekistan. Later, Vietnam became the 10th partner country. The 17th summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in July 2025, which saw the adoption of 126 commitments covering global governance, finance, health, artificial intelligence and climate change. Also read: Global turbulence and BRICS 2026: Can intra-BRICS trade replace the West? 2026: India takes the chairship of BRICS India assumed the BRICS chairship on 1 January 2026 for the fourth time. Its theme is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, with a people-centric approach rooted in “Humanity First”. During its chairship, India held more than 350 meetings and high-level engagements across more than 25 cities. Under India's chairship, the 18th BRICS Summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 12-13 September 2026. Two decades of BRICS: A unique forum The Delhi summit is taking place as BRICS marks two decades as a formal group. It is a unique forum in that there's no constitutive treaty, permanent secretariat, or common budget. It's a bloc built on consensus, with members finding areas of agreement and working together on those, even when there are differences among them on several bilateral issues. The growing membership and expanding partnerships are a testimony that BRICS has stood the test of time.

In two decades, BRICS has grown from a 2001 economic acronym into an 11-member Global South grouping. The powerful bloc now boasts of a New Development Bank and an expanded partner nation list. Let's trace that story as India hosts the 18th BRICS summit in Delhi.

Rarely has a BRICS Chairmanship arrived amid so much simultaneous turbulence. As India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam on 12-13 September 2026, under the theme ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’, the grouping finds itself navigating a Russia-Ukraine war that refuses to end, an Iran-Israel-US crisis that has already claimed the life of Iran’s Supreme Leader, a US Congress moving to weaponise tariffs against Russian oil buyers, a Sino-Indian relationship only cautiously thawing after years of border tension and outcome of SCO 2026. Global turbulence, in other words, is not merely the backdrop to BRICS 2026; it has become the agenda.<h2>A sequence not of India's choosing, but to India's advantage: Impact of SCO 2026</h2>The 26th SCO Summit at Bishkek, held barely ten days before Bharat Mandapam, has effectively become a dress rehearsal for BRICS. The Bishkek Declaration condemned the US-Israel strikes on Iran, mourned the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, backed a just settlement on Palestine, and reaffirmed a “representative, democratic and equitable multipolar world order.” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian personally asked Prime Minister Modi, in his capacity as incoming BRICS Chair, to help build a common position against US-Israeli military action.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since BRICS contains Iran alongside the more US-aligned UAE and Saudi Arabia, the same fault line that surfaced at Bishkek will resurface, in sharper form, at the BRICS table. Yet the sequencing works in India’s favour rather than against it. Having already co-signed Bishkek’s language on multipolarity and non-discriminatory trade, New Delhi arrives at its own Summit with a tested template for balancing Global South solidarity against its own strategic autonomy vis-à-vis Washington. Over 350 preparatory meetings across 25-plus cities this year testify to a chairmanship that has been methodical rather than reactive, the diplomatic equivalent of India’s subtraction and addition strategy: subtracting friction points before they harden into disputes, while adding areas of convergence the grouping can act upon together.<h2>The tariff weapon and the limits of collective retaliation</h2>The most immediate turbulence is economic. The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, passed by the US Senate, authorises tariffs of up to 100 per cent on the largest importers of Russian oil and gas, a measure that would strike directly at India, China and, depending on final designation, Brazil. It is legislation dressed as Ukraine policy but built, as several US analysts have noted, to double as general-purpose tariff leverage against precisely the economies BRICS represents.&nbsp;Can BRICS respond as a bloc? The economics counsel caution. Intra-BRICS merchandise trade runs at roughly USD 700-800 billion annually, against combined BRICS trade with the US and EU exceeding USD 5 trillion. No BRICS economy, including China’s, is prepared to sacrifice Western market access for bloc solidarity. What the tariff threat can do, paradoxically, is accelerate what internal diplomacy has struggled to achieve: greater coordination on payment systems, supply chains and financial cooperation, precisely because external coercion, when it targets multiple members simultaneously, narrows the space for free-riding. The lesson for BRICS is unambiguous, intra-BRICS trade must expand substantially if the grouping is to develop genuine resilience against an economic hegemon acting alone.<h2>Xi's possible visit and the China variable</h2>Adding to the turbulence is the prospect of Xi Jinping’s first visit to India since 2019, pre-dating the deadly Galwan clash of 2020. A delegation of some 400 officials is reportedly being readied, even as reports of a fresh border friction point complicate the atmospherics and India’s top security official has been in Beijing for talks. If the visit materialises, it will be read globally as a signal that the India-China relationship is entering a phase of competitive coexistence rather than open confrontation, correct diplomacy for both capitals, given that neither benefits from a permanently frozen bilateral track feeding into a wider “Cold War 2.0” narrative that neither India nor China wishes to be boxed into.&nbsp;This matters for BRICS because the China-India contradiction remains, as I have argued elsewhere, the grouping’s most consequential internal tension. Beijing increasingly treats BRICS as a pillar of an alternative architecture reducing Western influence; New Delhi insists on a genuinely multipolar Asia rather than a China-centric one, and on BRICS as a reform platform rather than an anti-Western instrument. A cordial Modi-Xi meeting at the margins of Bharat Mandapam would not resolve that contradiction, but it would demonstrate that BRICS’s consensus-based model can still accommodate rival visions without capsizing, itself a form of concirclement, in which India manages competing power centres around it rather than being encircled by their rivalries.<h2>Energy security: The silent common thread</h2>Running beneath the geopolitics is a shared, less discussed vulnerability – energy security. Any escalation that threatens the Strait of Hormuz strikes directly at India’s oil import bill and inflation, and at similar exposures across China, and much of the Global South that BRICS claims to represent. The Bishkek statements on energy cooperation and India’s own MoUs on climate and connectivity are not separate from this turbulence; they are hedges against it. Chabahar Port, discussed in Prime Minister Modi’s sideline meeting with Iran’s President, and India’s continued, calibrated purchase of discounted Russian crude despite tariff threats, both reflect the same underlying calculus: energy security first, ideological alignment a distant second.<h2>Calibrated activism as the only viable course</h2>None of this turbulence is likely to derail the Summit’s declared, deliberately non-controversial themes of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. The harder question is whether members will stay within those bounds once they are in the room together, given how many of them arrive carrying grievances, Iran’s demand for solidarity against the US and Israel, Russia’s search for sanctions relief, and China’s institutional ambitions for BRICS as counterweight to the West all sit uneasily against India’s preference for a reform-not-confrontation agenda. India’s answer has to be calibrated activism: firm enough to hold the chair’s agenda together, restrained enough not to let BRICS be captured by any single member’s confrontation with the West. This is consistent with New Delhi’s parallel engagement with the G20, the Quad and the SCO, competitive coexistence with all major poles rather than exclusive alignment with any one of them.<h2>Conclusion</h2>BRICS at twenty was already navigating internal contradictions of size, ideology and economic asymmetry. BRICS in 2026 must do so while absorbing external shocks, war, assassination, tariff coercion and great-power rivalry, arriving almost simultaneously. That the grouping’s chair this year is a nation practised in balancing exactly these pressures, and that its Summit follows so closely on the SCO’s own test of the same balancing act, is more opportunity than accident. Whether Bharat Mandapam converts turbulence into cohesion, or merely papers over it for another year, will depend on India’s ability to keep BRICS anchored to its founding purpose: reform of an unrepresentative global order, not participation in a new bloc confrontation. That, ultimately, is the measure by which this Chairmanship, and this Summit, should be judged.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260907/image-1788764142553.png"></figure>

India's 2026 BRICS Chairmanship culminates at Bharat Mandapam amid a rare convergence of crises, a Russia-Ukraine war without end, an Iran-Israel-US confrontation, punitive US tariff legislation aimed at Russian oil buyers, and a cautiously thawing Sino-Indian relationship

Rarely has a BRICS Chairmanship arrived amid so much simultaneous turbulence. As India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam on 12-13 September 2026, under the theme ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’, the grouping finds itself navigating a Russia-Ukraine war that refuses to end, an Iran-Israel-US crisis that has already claimed the life of Iran’s Supreme Leader, a US Congress moving to weaponise tariffs against Russian oil buyers, a Sino-Indian relationship only cautiously thawing after years of border tension and outcome of SCO 2026. Global turbulence, in other words, is not merely the backdrop to BRICS 2026; it has become the agenda. A sequence not of India's choosing, but to India's advantage: Impact of SCO 2026 The 26th SCO Summit at Bishkek, held barely ten days before Bharat Mandapam, has effectively become a dress rehearsal for BRICS. The Bishkek Declaration condemned the US-Israel strikes on Iran, mourned the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, backed a just settlement on Palestine, and reaffirmed a “representative, democratic and equitable multipolar world order.” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian personally asked Prime Minister Modi, in his capacity as incoming BRICS Chair, to help build a common position against US-Israeli military action. Since BRICS contains Iran alongside the more US-aligned UAE and Saudi Arabia, the same fault line that surfaced at Bishkek will resurface, in sharper form, at the BRICS table. Yet the sequencing works in India’s favour rather than against it. Having already co-signed Bishkek’s language on multipolarity and non-discriminatory trade, New Delhi arrives at its own Summit with a tested template for balancing Global South solidarity against its own strategic autonomy vis-à-vis Washington. Over 350 preparatory meetings across 25-plus cities this year testify to a chairmanship that has been methodical rather than reactive, the diplomatic equivalent of India’s subtraction and addition strategy: subtracting friction points before they harden into disputes, while adding areas of convergence the grouping can act upon together. The tariff weapon and the limits of collective retaliation The most immediate turbulence is economic. The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, passed by the US Senate, authorises tariffs of up to 100 per cent on the largest importers of Russian oil and gas, a measure that would strike directly at India, China and, depending on final designation, Brazil. It is legislation dressed as Ukraine policy but built, as several US analysts have noted, to double as general-purpose tariff leverage against precisely the economies BRICS represents. Can BRICS respond as a bloc? The economics counsel caution. Intra-BRICS merchandise trade runs at roughly USD 700-800 billion annually, against combined BRICS trade with the US and EU exceeding USD 5 trillion. No BRICS economy, including China’s, is prepared to sacrifice Western market access for bloc solidarity. What the tariff threat can do, paradoxically, is accelerate what internal diplomacy has struggled to achieve: greater coordination on payment systems, supply chains and financial cooperation, precisely because external coercion, when it targets multiple members simultaneously, narrows the space for free-riding. The lesson for BRICS is unambiguous, intra-BRICS trade must expand substantially if the grouping is to develop genuine resilience against an economic hegemon acting alone. Xi's possible visit and the China variable Adding to the turbulence is the prospect of Xi Jinping’s first visit to India since 2019, pre-dating the deadly Galwan clash of 2020. A delegation of some 400 officials is reportedly being readied, even as reports of a fresh border friction point complicate the atmospherics and India’s top security official has been in Beijing for talks. If the visit materialises, it will be read globally as a signal that the India-China relationship is entering a phase of competitive coexistence rather than open confrontation, correct diplomacy for both capitals, given that neither benefits from a permanently frozen bilateral track feeding into a wider “Cold War 2.0” narrative that neither India nor China wishes to be boxed into. This matters for BRICS because the China-India contradiction remains, as I have argued elsewhere, the grouping’s most consequential internal tension. Beijing increasingly treats BRICS as a pillar of an alternative architecture reducing Western influence; New Delhi insists on a genuinely multipolar Asia rather than a China-centric one, and on BRICS as a reform platform rather than an anti-Western instrument. A cordial Modi-Xi meeting at the margins of Bharat Mandapam would not resolve that contradiction, but it would demonstrate that BRICS’s consensus-based model can still accommodate rival visions without capsizing, itself a form of concirclement, in which India manages competing power centres around it rather than being encircled by their rivalries. Energy security: The silent common thread Running beneath the geopolitics is a shared, less discussed vulnerability – energy security. Any escalation that threatens the Strait of Hormuz strikes directly at India’s oil import bill and inflation, and at similar exposures across China, and much of the Global South that BRICS claims to represent. The Bishkek statements on energy cooperation and India’s own MoUs on climate and connectivity are not separate from this turbulence; they are hedges against it. Chabahar Port, discussed in Prime Minister Modi’s sideline meeting with Iran’s President, and India’s continued, calibrated purchase of discounted Russian crude despite tariff threats, both reflect the same underlying calculus: energy security first, ideological alignment a distant second. Calibrated activism as the only viable course None of this turbulence is likely to derail the Summit’s declared, deliberately non-controversial themes of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. The harder question is whether members will stay within those bounds once they are in the room together, given how many of them arrive carrying grievances, Iran’s demand for solidarity against the US and Israel, Russia’s search for sanctions relief, and China’s institutional ambitions for BRICS as counterweight to the West all sit uneasily against India’s preference for a reform-not-confrontation agenda. India’s answer has to be calibrated activism: firm enough to hold the chair’s agenda together, restrained enough not to let BRICS be captured by any single member’s confrontation with the West. This is consistent with New Delhi’s parallel engagement with the G20, the Quad and the SCO, competitive coexistence with all major poles rather than exclusive alignment with any one of them. Conclusion BRICS at twenty was already navigating internal contradictions of size, ideology and economic asymmetry. BRICS in 2026 must do so while absorbing external shocks, war, assassination, tariff coercion and great-power rivalry, arriving almost simultaneously. That the grouping’s chair this year is a nation practised in balancing exactly these pressures, and that its Summit follows so closely on the SCO’s own test of the same balancing act, is more opportunity than accident. Whether Bharat Mandapam converts turbulence into cohesion, or merely papers over it for another year, will depend on India’s ability to keep BRICS anchored to its founding purpose: reform of an unrepresentative global order, not participation in a new bloc confrontation. That, ultimately, is the measure by which this Chairmanship, and this Summit, should be judged.

India's 2026 BRICS Chairmanship culminates at Bharat Mandapam amid a rare convergence of crises, a Russia-Ukraine war without end, an Iran-Israel-US confrontation, punitive US tariff legislation aimed at Russian oil buyers, and a cautiously thawing Sino-Indian relationship

Global turbulence and BRICS 2026: Can intra-BRICS trade replace the West?

The Trump administration has again appealed to the US Supreme Court to implement its restrictions on mail-in voting after a federal judge blocked the US Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing key parts of the rules ahead of the November midterm elections. Critics say the measures could restrict access to mail-in voting, which is a major and potentially decisive part of US elections. The Trump administration claims the restrictions are intended to ensure that ineligible people, including non-US citizens, do not receive or cast federal-election ballots. The court battle is heating up even as states have started sending ballots for the November 3 polls.<h2>US postal ballot row: The legal showdown so far</h2>The Trump administration's latest appeal on Sunday (Sep 6) came after US District Judge Indira Talwani on September 4 issued a preliminary injunction preventing USPS from enforcing key mandatory parts of its new mail-ballot requirements. An earlier temporary restraining order had also blocked parts of the USPS rule. Talwani said states would face serious practical difficulties implementing the changes so late in the election cycle and that doing so could risk disenfranchising eligible voters.The administration has appealed Talwani's ruling to the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and has also returned to the Supreme Court seeking an emergency stay of the preliminary injunction.Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has set September 9 as the deadline for responses to the latest government request.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-supreme-court-gives-trump-temporary-win-on-mail-in-voting-restrictions-1787620685760">US Supreme Court gives Trump temporary win on mail-in voting restrictions</a><h2>Trump's USPS orders: Why does he want to restrict voting by mail?</h2>At the heart of the row is an executive order issued by Trump on March 31, formally titled "Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections", directing USPS to introduce new procedures for federal-election mail ballots.The final USPS rule issued in August requires states using the postal service for federal-election ballots to comply with new standards for ballot and return-envelope design. It also requires election officials to provide information about voters receiving mail ballots through a new Federal Ballot Mail Portal. Ballot envelopes are required to carry unique Intelligent Mail barcodes.Under the rule, USPS would not mail ballots that fail to meet the prescribed requirements or are associated with voters not included in the required information submitted through the federal system.The Democratic opposition and several states pushed back against the reforms, arguing that they could disenfranchise valid voters and improperly intrude on states' authority over elections. The administration insists the rules are about operating the federal postal system, not controlling how elections are conducted.The government argues that states will continue to have final authority over voter eligibility, ballot content, election deadlines and the counting of votes. The administration also says the USPS requirements are limited to the use of the federal postal network.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-supreme-court-allows-states-to-count-mail-in-ballots-that-arrive-late-trump-calls-it-tremendous-loss-1782758597695">US Supreme Court allows states to count mail-in ballots that arrive late; Trump calls it ‘tremendous loss’</a><h2>Trump's reforms on mail-in ballots came too late, and critics see a disruption risk</h2>Critics argue that USPS lacks the authority to impose conditions on state election systems and that introducing such rules just weeks ahead of the election could cause widespread disruption.Talwani, in her ruling, stressed the practical difficulties facing states. Election officials have already prepared millions of ballots under existing procedures, and changing envelope designs, voter-data procedures and postal requirements at this stage could create confusion and delays.The case also raises broader constitutional questions because US elections are primarily administered by state and local authorities. The challengers argue that Trump's executive order cannot by itself give USPS the power to impose new conditions on states using the federal postal system.<h2>States have already started sending out mail ballots</h2>The legal battle is unfolding as the election process is already underway. North Carolina became the first state to begin sending out mail-in ballots for the 2026 midterm elections on September 4. Other states are expected to follow in the coming weeks. This has increased the urgency of the Supreme Court case, as election officials are now working under existing state procedures while the administration seeks permission to introduce the new federal postal requirements.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-president-donald-trump-lashes-out-at-low-polling-numbers-republicans-projected-to-lose-1788195004747/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-president-donald-trump-lashes-out-at-low-polling-numbers-republicans-projected-to-lose-1788195004747/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>Why are mail-in ballots a crucial issue?</h2>Nearly one-third of US voters are expected to cast their ballots by mail. Any major change to the system this close to the election could impact how voters receive and return their ballots.A whistleblower has alleged that the Federal Ballot Mail Portal was developed rapidly and inadequately tested. One concern raised in the disclosure is that a failure to verify a single ballot in a batch could result in the entire batch being rejected for correction and another verification cycle. Such problems could potentially delay ballot processing and create additional pressure on election officials and USPS.USPS has disputed claims that it has ignored court orders and says it has been developing the system while complying with judicial directives.The Supreme Court's response could now be crucial. If the justices grant the administration's request, key parts of Trump's proposed mail-ballot system could be implemented for the 2026 midterm elections. If they leave Talwani's injunction in place, the new mandatory requirements will remain blocked while the broader legal challenge continues.

Trump is once again appealing to the Supreme Court to enforce his mail-ballot restrictions. States have started sending ballots for the 2026 midterms. Voting access and election procedures are now a legal battle. Here is why it matters

The Trump administration has again appealed to the US Supreme Court to implement its restrictions on mail-in voting after a federal judge blocked the US Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing key parts of the rules ahead of the November midterm elections. Critics say the measures could restrict access to mail-in voting, which is a major and potentially decisive part of US elections. The Trump administration claims the restrictions are intended to ensure that ineligible people, including non-US citizens, do not receive or cast federal-election ballots. The court battle is heating up even as states have started sending ballots for the November 3 polls. US postal ballot row: The legal showdown so far The Trump administration's latest appeal on Sunday (Sep 6) came after US District Judge Indira Talwani on September 4 issued a preliminary injunction preventing USPS from enforcing key mandatory parts of its new mail-ballot requirements. An earlier temporary restraining order had also blocked parts of the USPS rule. Talwani said states would face serious practical difficulties implementing the changes so late in the election cycle and that doing so could risk disenfranchising eligible voters. The administration has appealed Talwani's ruling to the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and has also returned to the Supreme Court seeking an emergency stay of the preliminary injunction. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has set September 9 as the deadline for responses to the latest government request. Also read: US Supreme Court gives Trump temporary win on mail-in voting restrictions Trump's USPS orders: Why does he want to restrict voting by mail? At the heart of the row is an executive order issued by Trump on March 31, formally titled "Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections", directing USPS to introduce new procedures for federal-election mail ballots. The final USPS rule issued in August requires states using the postal service for federal-election ballots to comply with new standards for ballot and return-envelope design. It also requires election officials to provide information about voters receiving mail ballots through a new Federal Ballot Mail Portal. Ballot envelopes are required to carry unique Intelligent Mail barcodes. Under the rule, USPS would not mail ballots that fail to meet the prescribed requirements or are associated with voters not included in the required information submitted through the federal system. The Democratic opposition and several states pushed back against the reforms, arguing that they could disenfranchise valid voters and improperly intrude on states' authority over elections. The administration insists the rules are about operating the federal postal system, not controlling how elections are conducted. The government argues that states will continue to have final authority over voter eligibility, ballot content, election deadlines and the counting of votes. The administration also says the USPS requirements are limited to the use of the federal postal network. Also read: US Supreme Court allows states to count mail-in ballots that arrive late; Trump calls it ‘tremendous loss’ Trump's reforms on mail-in ballots came too late, and critics see a disruption risk Critics argue that USPS lacks the authority to impose conditions on state election systems and that introducing such rules just weeks ahead of the election could cause widespread disruption. Talwani, in her ruling, stressed the practical difficulties facing states. Election officials have already prepared millions of ballots under existing procedures, and changing envelope designs, voter-data procedures and postal requirements at this stage could create confusion and delays. The case also raises broader constitutional questions because US elections are primarily administered by state and local authorities. The challengers argue that Trump's executive order cannot by itself give USPS the power to impose new conditions on states using the federal postal system. States have already started sending out mail ballots The legal battle is unfolding as the election process is already underway. North Carolina became the first state to begin sending out mail-in ballots for the 2026 midterm elections on September 4. Other states are expected to follow in the coming weeks. This has increased the urgency of the Supreme Court case, as election officials are now working under existing state procedures while the administration seeks permission to introduce the new federal postal requirements. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-president-donald-trump-lashes-out-at-low-polling-numbers-republicans-projected-to-lose-1788195004747/embed Why are mail-in ballots a crucial issue? Nearly one-third of US voters are expected to cast their ballots by mail. Any major change to the system this close to the election could impact how voters receive and return their ballots. A whistleblower has alleged that the Federal Ballot Mail Portal was developed rapidly and inadequately tested. One concern raised in the disclosure is that a failure to verify a single ballot in a batch could result in the entire batch being rejected for correction and another verification cycle. Such problems could potentially delay ballot processing and create additional pressure on election officials and USPS. USPS has disputed claims that it has ignored court orders and says it has been developing the system while complying with judicial directives. The Supreme Court's response could now be crucial. If the justices grant the administration's request, key parts of Trump's proposed mail-ballot system could be implemented for the 2026 midterm elections. If they leave Talwani's injunction in place, the new mandatory requirements will remain blocked while the broader legal challenge continues.

Trump is once again appealing to the Supreme Court to enforce his mail-ballot restrictions. States have started sending ballots for the 2026 midterms. Voting access and election procedures are now a legal battle. Here is why it matters

The widow of a US Air Force major has raised concerns over how military benefits and combat classifications are communicated to families after the death of her husband during a US military operation in Iraq. Libby Klinner, whose 33-year-old husband, Major Alex Klinner, was killed in March, said she was initially told that she was not eligible for additional benefits because Congress had not formally declared war.&nbsp;Major Klinner was one of six crew members aboard a KC-135 refuelling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq while supporting US strikes against Iran. Since the conflict with Iran started more than six months ago, 18 US service members have reportedly been killed and 780 wounded. “My husband lost his life because we’re in a war, and then I was told that because it’s not technically a war, we lose out on something,” Ms Klinner was quoted as saying to the Associated Press. “It all comes down to principle.”&nbsp;Her comments were widely shared online, prompting the US Air Force to clarify the situation. Officials said Major Klinner's final pay cheque had included hazard pay and combat-related tax benefits. US officials also acknowledged that the family had initially received incorrect information. They said his final pay cheque included “combat pay”, worth $225 a month, although it had been incorrectly itemised. The payment was not dependent on Congress issuing a formal declaration of war.&nbsp;“What this experience made clear to me is how difficult it can be for a grieving family to navigate classifications, terminology and government processes at the very moment we are least equipped to do so,” Ms Klinner said in a statement. “No Gold Star family should have to become an expert in government language to understand what they are entitled to. Alex understood the risks that came with his service, and he trusted that if the worst happened, his family would be taken care of.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/putting-3d-on-2d-surface-why-is-africa-s-true-size-not-shown-on-the-world-map-1788757697609">Putting 3D on 2D surface - Why is Africa's true size not shown on the world map?</a><h2>What is the eligibility of military compensation?</h2>Eligibility for different forms of military compensation can depend on several factors, including deployment status and duty location. As a result, service members' pay can change repeatedly during the year, potentially creating confusion and administrative errors. Klinner said her experience should prompt a broader discussion about ensuring military families receive clear and accurate information when they are dealing with the loss of a loved one.&nbsp;“I want the conversation to focus on making sure every family facing an unimaginable loss has that same clarity from the start,” said Klinner. “Getting this right for the families left behind isn’t a footnote, it’s part of how we honour the service and sacrifice of those we lost.”&nbsp;US Vice President JD Vance was questioned about the case during a White House briefing on Thursday. “We want to be as helpful as we can and ensure she gets everything that she is entitled to,” he said. “My message to her would be, ‘We love you, we’re grateful for the sacrifice and we very much take very seriously our commitment to get you what you need to get.’”&nbsp;Asked whether US operations against Iran should be described as a war, Vance rejected the terminology, saying there was “no active shooting”. President Donald Trump has also repeatedly referred to the military campaign against Iran as a war. However, he backed Vance's position on Friday and described the strikes as “intermittent”.&nbsp;He said “A lot of people don’t call it a war. I call it a military conflict, because it’s small potatoes for us.” The dispute over terminology comes amid wider complaints from military families about how the Pentagon has classified injuries suffered by US personnel during operations against Iran.&nbsp;Some families have alleged that the extent of injuries has been downplayed and that wounded personnel have not always been treated as combat casualties. The US Army has denied those claims. The US military has generally been cautious about releasing detailed information about injuries. US Central Command is not required to disclose such information in cases where personnel return to duty relatively quickly.&nbsp;Trump has also met with relatives of US service members killed during military operations, including the parents of 25-year-old Lt Tyler James Feehan. “He talked to me as a mother who lost her son,” said Shari Feehan, Lt Feehan’s mother. “He saw the devastation. He witnessed that, and so he knows.”

US Air Force widow Libby Klinner raises concerns over military benefits after Major Alex Klinner’s death, amid debate over Iran conflict classifications

The widow of a US Air Force major has raised concerns over how military benefits and combat classifications are communicated to families after the death of her husband during a US military operation in Iraq. Libby Klinner, whose 33-year-old husband, Major Alex Klinner, was killed in March, said she was initially told that she was not eligible for additional benefits because Congress had not formally declared war. Major Klinner was one of six crew members aboard a KC-135 refuelling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq while supporting US strikes against Iran. Since the conflict with Iran started more than six months ago, 18 US service members have reportedly been killed and 780 wounded. “My husband lost his life because we’re in a war, and then I was told that because it’s not technically a war, we lose out on something,” Ms Klinner was quoted as saying to the Associated Press. “It all comes down to principle.” Her comments were widely shared online, prompting the US Air Force to clarify the situation. Officials said Major Klinner's final pay cheque had included hazard pay and combat-related tax benefits. US officials also acknowledged that the family had initially received incorrect information. They said his final pay cheque included “combat pay”, worth $225 a month, although it had been incorrectly itemised. The payment was not dependent on Congress issuing a formal declaration of war. “What this experience made clear to me is how difficult it can be for a grieving family to navigate classifications, terminology and government processes at the very moment we are least equipped to do so,” Ms Klinner said in a statement. “No Gold Star family should have to become an expert in government language to understand what they are entitled to. Alex understood the risks that came with his service, and he trusted that if the worst happened, his family would be taken care of.” Also Read: Putting 3D on 2D surface - Why is Africa's true size not shown on the world map? What is the eligibility of military compensation? Eligibility for different forms of military compensation can depend on several factors, including deployment status and duty location. As a result, service members' pay can change repeatedly during the year, potentially creating confusion and administrative errors. Klinner said her experience should prompt a broader discussion about ensuring military families receive clear and accurate information when they are dealing with the loss of a loved one. “I want the conversation to focus on making sure every family facing an unimaginable loss has that same clarity from the start,” said Klinner. “Getting this right for the families left behind isn’t a footnote, it’s part of how we honour the service and sacrifice of those we lost.” US Vice President JD Vance was questioned about the case during a White House briefing on Thursday. “We want to be as helpful as we can and ensure she gets everything that she is entitled to,” he said. “My message to her would be, ‘We love you, we’re grateful for the sacrifice and we very much take very seriously our commitment to get you what you need to get.’” Asked whether US operations against Iran should be described as a war, Vance rejected the terminology, saying there was “no active shooting”. President Donald Trump has also repeatedly referred to the military campaign against Iran as a war. However, he backed Vance's position on Friday and described the strikes as “intermittent”. He said “A lot of people don’t call it a war. I call it a military conflict, because it’s small potatoes for us.” The dispute over terminology comes amid wider complaints from military families about how the Pentagon has classified injuries suffered by US personnel during operations against Iran. Some families have alleged that the extent of injuries has been downplayed and that wounded personnel have not always been treated as combat casualties. The US Army has denied those claims. The US military has generally been cautious about releasing detailed information about injuries. US Central Command is not required to disclose such information in cases where personnel return to duty relatively quickly. Trump has also met with relatives of US service members killed during military operations, including the parents of 25-year-old Lt Tyler James Feehan. “He talked to me as a mother who lost her son,” said Shari Feehan, Lt Feehan’s mother. “He saw the devastation. He witnessed that, and so he knows.”

US Air Force widow Libby Klinner questions US military benefits after her husband’s death, sparking debate over combat pay, war classifications and support for families

In a bid to create a "fair world" with a "fair map", the United Nations voted for a world map to reflect the true size of Africa. While on the current map it appears similar to Greenland, the continent is actually 14 times larger than the island. Its size means that it can fit "the United States, China, India, Japan, Mexico and much of Europe" with land to spare, according to online campaign group #CorrectTheMap. Africa can also comfortably fit three Canadas.&nbsp;The Mercator map has been in use since the 16th century and over generations has created the perception that Africa isn't very large. Critics say this has pushed the countries near the equator to the background when it comes to development needs and the potential they hold. Countries like America are projected as bigger and more important.&nbsp;But as we now know, Africa is way bigger than the map shows. So why does the map not show the true size of Africa? This is because of the party whose interests this map was made to serve.<h2>Why does Africa appear smaller on maps?</h2>&nbsp;The Mercator map was designed in 1569 by the Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator. It was meant to help European explorers navigate across the world. Meridians and parallels were drawn as straight lines that cross at right angles to navigate treacherous voyages. Charting the surface of a globe on a two-dimensional chart accurately was tricky. Mercator stretched out the northern and southern extremities of the globe to fill the gaps near the poles left when the equator was used as the centre of the map.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mercator-projection-intentional-deception-or-a-navigation-necessity-1788748301373">Mercator projection: Intentional deception or a navigation necessity?</a>&nbsp;With this system, Western cartographers had more space to mark towns, cities, and roads in their part of the world. This led to the regions at the equator being pushed to the background. Whether the maps showed their true size or not didn't matter as much to the Westerners, even though Africa has just as much to be mapped.&nbsp;So now, Canada, Russia, the United States and Europe all appear bigger than they are. Even Greenland, which is only about the size of the Democratic Republic of Congo, looks the same as Africa.<h2>Mercator map linked to power dynamics</h2>&nbsp;Critics say that this wrong visual representation of the size of countries and continents on the Mercator Map lends them an air of power and intimidation. "The term ‘power of representation and representation of power’ sums up quite well how maps and the rise of the Western nation-state system – and with that, empire and colonialism – are linked," Marianne Franklin, professor of Global Media and Politics at Goldsmiths, University of London, told CNN in 2018.Equal Earth projection This was an equal area map created by a team of cartographers in 2018 to represent the true size of all continents, especially Africa. It was adopted by the African Union's (AU) 54 member states in February, who stated that it "more accurately represents the sizes of all continents, particularly Africa".&nbsp;Several groups have been campaigning to end the use of the Mercator Map. They say that its adoption is a deliberate attempt to create misinformation about Africa. Kenyan geographer Kioko Muendo told BBC that the Mercator map has downplayed the African continent's vast resources, population and investment opportunities.&nbsp;Even though the UN vote is non-binding, it will lead to most institutions in the world shifting to an equal world map.

Why hasn't Africa been shown in its true size on the world map till now? It is 14 times larger than Greenland, yet it looks the same as the island, even though the latter is extremely small. This is because the maker of this over 450-year-old map chose to prioritise the West. 

In a bid to create a "fair world" with a "fair map", the United Nations voted for a world map to reflect the true size of Africa. While on the current map it appears similar to Greenland, the continent is actually 14 times larger than the island. Its size means that it can fit "the United States, China, India, Japan, Mexico and much of Europe" with land to spare, according to online campaign group #CorrectTheMap. Africa can also comfortably fit three Canadas. The Mercator map has been in use since the 16th century and over generations has created the perception that Africa isn't very large. Critics say this has pushed the countries near the equator to the background when it comes to development needs and the potential they hold. Countries like America are projected as bigger and more important. But as we now know, Africa is way bigger than the map shows. So why does the map not show the true size of Africa? This is because of the party whose interests this map was made to serve. Why does Africa appear smaller on maps? The Mercator map was designed in 1569 by the Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator. It was meant to help European explorers navigate across the world. Meridians and parallels were drawn as straight lines that cross at right angles to navigate treacherous voyages. Charting the surface of a globe on a two-dimensional chart accurately was tricky. Mercator stretched out the northern and southern extremities of the globe to fill the gaps near the poles left when the equator was used as the centre of the map. Also Read: Mercator projection: Intentional deception or a navigation necessity? With this system, Western cartographers had more space to mark towns, cities, and roads in their part of the world. This led to the regions at the equator being pushed to the background. Whether the maps showed their true size or not didn't matter as much to the Westerners, even though Africa has just as much to be mapped. So now, Canada, Russia, the United States and Europe all appear bigger than they are. Even Greenland, which is only about the size of the Democratic Republic of Congo, looks the same as Africa. Mercator map linked to power dynamics Critics say that this wrong visual representation of the size of countries and continents on the Mercator Map lends them an air of power and intimidation. "The term ‘power of representation and representation of power’ sums up quite well how maps and the rise of the Western nation-state system – and with that, empire and colonialism – are linked," Marianne Franklin, professor of Global Media and Politics at Goldsmiths, University of London, told CNN in 2018. Equal Earth projection This was an equal area map created by a team of cartographers in 2018 to represent the true size of all continents, especially Africa. It was adopted by the African Union's (AU) 54 member states in February, who stated that it "more accurately represents the sizes of all continents, particularly Africa". Several groups have been campaigning to end the use of the Mercator Map. They say that its adoption is a deliberate attempt to create misinformation about Africa. Kenyan geographer Kioko Muendo told BBC that the Mercator map has downplayed the African continent's vast resources, population and investment opportunities. Even though the UN vote is non-binding, it will lead to most institutions in the world shifting to an equal world map.

Why hasn't Africa been shown in its true size on the world map till now? It is 14 times larger than Greenland, yet it looks the same as the island, even though the latter is extremely small. This is because the maker of this over 450-year-old map chose to prioritise the West.&nbsp;

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Mohammed, Ariel, and Avigail were the top preferences as baby names in Israel during the Hebrew year 5786, according to Population and Immigration Authority data released ahead of Rosh Hashanah, news outlet The Jerusalem Post reported. As of September 6, a total of 179,398 births were registered in the country’s Population Registry. Across the overall population, Mohammed was the most common name for boys, followed by Ariel, Yosef, Adam, David, Omer, Rafael, Lavi, Michael, and Eitan, The Jerusalem Post noted.&nbsp;Mohammed’s top position continues a long-standing trend, having also led the national rankings in past years, including ahead of Rosh Hashanah in 2022. Among Jewish boys specifically, Ariel claimed the top spot, continuing a strong multi-year trend. David ranked second, followed by Rafael, Lavi, Uri, Michael, Eliya, Eitan, Yehuda, and Ari.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/israeli-forces-destroy-and-burn-properties-in-southern-lebanon-1788680092276">Israeli forces destroy and burn properties in southern Lebanon</a>&nbsp;For girls, Avigail was the undisputed favourite, ranking first across both the general population and Jewish Israelis. In the overall national rankings for girls, Avigail was followed by Miriam, Lia, Libi, Tamar, Yael, Ayala, Sarah, Ella, and Naya. Among Jewish girls, Libi took second place, followed by Tamar, Yael, Lia, Ella, Ayala, Sarah, Noa, and Naya. Avigail’s dominance continues an exceptionally strong multi-year streak at the top of the charts.&nbsp;The publication highlighted that traditional and biblical names consistently dominate the top spots in Israeli demographic data, as reflected in both Population and Immigration Authority figures and separate Central Bureau of Statistics reports. Geographically, Jerusalem recorded the highest number of registered births in 5786 by a wide margin, welcoming 23,336 newborns. Bnei Brak followed in second place with 8,225 births, and Tel Aviv-Jaffa placed third with 7,405.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-not-withdraw-katz-vows-as-israel-seizes-key-hezbollah-stronghold-in-lebanon-1788528770721">‘Will not withdraw’: Katz vows as Israel seizes key Hezbollah stronghold in Lebanon</a>&nbsp;Other top-ranking cities for births included Beit Shemesh (6,974), Ashdod (4,031), Haifa (3,421), Rishon LeZion (3,413), Netanya (3,343), Petah Tikva (3,338), and Modi’in Illit (3,113). The release of the data came as Israel prepared to transition into the Hebrew year 5787, with Rosh Hashanah celebrations beginning on Friday evening.

Israel's Population and Immigration Authority released its baby name data for 5786, with Mohammed, Ariel, and Avigail topping the national rankings ahead of Rosh Hashanah. 

Mohammed, Ariel, and Avigail were the top preferences as baby names in Israel during the Hebrew year 5786, according to Population and Immigration Authority data released ahead of Rosh Hashanah, news outlet The Jerusalem Post reported. As of September 6, a total of 179,398 births were registered in the country’s Population Registry. Across the overall population, Mohammed was the most common name for boys, followed by Ariel, Yosef, Adam, David, Omer, Rafael, Lavi, Michael, and Eitan, The Jerusalem Post noted. Mohammed’s top position continues a long-standing trend, having also led the national rankings in past years, including ahead of Rosh Hashanah in 2022. Among Jewish boys specifically, Ariel claimed the top spot, continuing a strong multi-year trend. David ranked second, followed by Rafael, Lavi, Uri, Michael, Eliya, Eitan, Yehuda, and Ari. Also read: Israeli forces destroy and burn properties in southern Lebanon For girls, Avigail was the undisputed favourite, ranking first across both the general population and Jewish Israelis. In the overall national rankings for girls, Avigail was followed by Miriam, Lia, Libi, Tamar, Yael, Ayala, Sarah, Ella, and Naya. Among Jewish girls, Libi took second place, followed by Tamar, Yael, Lia, Ella, Ayala, Sarah, Noa, and Naya. Avigail’s dominance continues an exceptionally strong multi-year streak at the top of the charts. The publication highlighted that traditional and biblical names consistently dominate the top spots in Israeli demographic data, as reflected in both Population and Immigration Authority figures and separate Central Bureau of Statistics reports. Geographically, Jerusalem recorded the highest number of registered births in 5786 by a wide margin, welcoming 23,336 newborns. Bnei Brak followed in second place with 8,225 births, and Tel Aviv-Jaffa placed third with 7,405. Also read: ‘Will not withdraw’: Katz vows as Israel seizes key Hezbollah stronghold in Lebanon Other top-ranking cities for births included Beit Shemesh (6,974), Ashdod (4,031), Haifa (3,421), Rishon LeZion (3,413), Netanya (3,343), Petah Tikva (3,338), and Modi’in Illit (3,113). The release of the data came as Israel prepared to transition into the Hebrew year 5787, with Rosh Hashanah celebrations beginning on Friday evening.

Israel's Population and Immigration Authority released its baby name data for 5786, with Mohammed, Ariel, and Avigail topping the national rankings ahead of Rosh Hashanah.&nbsp;

Traditional and biblical names dominate: Mohammed, Ariel, and Avigail lead Israel’s newborn rankings

Iran expects to sign an agreement establishing a controlled shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days, alongside plans to declare a new maritime ‘exclusion zone’ in adjacent waters. The announcements come amid heightening regional tensions and ongoing naval disruptions in the vital trade choke point.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-us-war-iran-warns-us-of-faster-heavier-more-painful-response-as-hormuz-tensions-escalate-1788708930876/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-us-war-iran-warns-us-of-faster-heavier-more-painful-response-as-hormuz-tensions-escalate-1788708930876/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, stated during an interview with Iranian state television that Tehran has been negotiating shipping-route maps with neighbouring Oman. The proposed corridor, which includes designated routes passing through Iranian and Omani territorial waters, aims to establish a framework for commercial vessel transit. However, Rezaei emphasised that entry and exit through the corridor would be managed directly by Tehran and that Iran will not guarantee a full reopening of the waterway unless the US halts strikes against Iranian targets.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/fuel-tanker-explodes-after-traffic-accident-in-western-iran-kills-10-1788680126227">Fuel tanker explodes after traffic accident in western Iran, kills 10</a>&nbsp;Along with the bilateral corridor talks, Iranian officials revealed plans to formally establish a designated restricted zone near the entrance of the strait. According to Rezaei, the boundaries of the proposed exclusion zone will extend from the perimeter of the current US naval blockade inward through the Strait of Hormuz and into the Persian Gulf. Vessels attempting to enter or transit the restricted zone without authorisation from Tehran face placement on an Iranian sanctions list and potential denial of passage.&nbsp;The diplomatic and maritime announcements follow a series of military engagements in the region. Over the weekend, US forces carried out strikes targeting three Iranian oil tankers after Tehran fired ballistic missiles toward US warships in the Persian Gulf.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-war-is-small-potatoes-for-us-says-trump-as-he-defends-vance-1788601061216">Iran war is "small potatoes" for US, says Trump as he defends Vance</a>&nbsp;The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most critical transit hubs for energy, historically carrying roughly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies. Daily traffic through the strait has dropped sharply due to security risks, naval blockades, and ongoing military exchanges. While Washington reports that naval escorts continue to safeguard limited commercial passage, Iranian officials maintain that the waterway remains functionally closed to unauthorised traffic until a broader security agreement is reached.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced plans to establish a new exclusion zone and shipping corridor near the Strait of Hormuz, warning that vessels entering the area could face Iranian sanctions. 

Iran expects to sign an agreement establishing a controlled shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days, alongside plans to declare a new maritime ‘exclusion zone’ in adjacent waters. The announcements come amid heightening regional tensions and ongoing naval disruptions in the vital trade choke point. https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-us-war-iran-warns-us-of-faster-heavier-more-painful-response-as-hormuz-tensions-escalate-1788708930876/embed Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, stated during an interview with Iranian state television that Tehran has been negotiating shipping-route maps with neighbouring Oman. The proposed corridor, which includes designated routes passing through Iranian and Omani territorial waters, aims to establish a framework for commercial vessel transit. However, Rezaei emphasised that entry and exit through the corridor would be managed directly by Tehran and that Iran will not guarantee a full reopening of the waterway unless the US halts strikes against Iranian targets. Also read: Fuel tanker explodes after traffic accident in western Iran, kills 10 Along with the bilateral corridor talks, Iranian officials revealed plans to formally establish a designated restricted zone near the entrance of the strait. According to Rezaei, the boundaries of the proposed exclusion zone will extend from the perimeter of the current US naval blockade inward through the Strait of Hormuz and into the Persian Gulf. Vessels attempting to enter or transit the restricted zone without authorisation from Tehran face placement on an Iranian sanctions list and potential denial of passage. The diplomatic and maritime announcements follow a series of military engagements in the region. Over the weekend, US forces carried out strikes targeting three Iranian oil tankers after Tehran fired ballistic missiles toward US warships in the Persian Gulf. Also read: Iran war is "small potatoes" for US, says Trump as he defends Vance The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most critical transit hubs for energy, historically carrying roughly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies. Daily traffic through the strait has dropped sharply due to security risks, naval blockades, and ongoing military exchanges. While Washington reports that naval escorts continue to safeguard limited commercial passage, Iranian officials maintain that the waterway remains functionally closed to unauthorised traffic until a broader security agreement is reached.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced plans to establish a new exclusion zone and shipping corridor near the Strait of Hormuz, warning that vessels entering the area could face Iranian sanctions.&nbsp;

Heavy fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels in southwest Yemen has left over 300 people dead, as an offensive by the rebel group forces hundreds of families to abandon their homes. The renewed violence marks the deadliest escalation in the country since a long-standing ceasefire collapsed.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/fierce-battle-for-bab-al-mandeb-strait-kills-120-houthis-seek-control-over-red-sea-strait-1788544195112/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/fierce-battle-for-bab-al-mandeb-strait-kills-120-houthis-seek-control-over-red-sea-strait-1788544195112/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;According to military and medical sources on both sides of the conflict, the casualty count includes mostly combatants alongside several civilians. Officials from the Saudi-backed internationally recognised government reported losing 84 troops, largely to Houthi missile strikes. Total fatalities from the multi-day offensive have surpassed 300.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/houthis-target-yemen-with-ballistic-missiles-yemeni-army-downs-several-drones-1788410128808">Houthis target Yemen with ballistic missiles, Yemeni army downs several drones</a>&nbsp;The violence erupted when Houthi forces launched a major push aimed at severing the primary supply route linking the city of Taiz to the government-held port city of Mokha. Military officials confirmed that rebel forces successfully severed the strategic highway, part of an effort to advance toward the Bab al-Mandeb Strait a vital global shipping channel at the southern mouth of the Red Sea.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/yemen-warns-houthis-foothold-bab-el-mandeb-strait-1787155866625">Yemen warns Houthis seek foothold near Bab el-Mandeb Strait</a>&nbsp;The rapid advance has triggered severe civilian displacement across the Taiz governorate, particularly in the Maqbanah and Jabal Habashi districts. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), nearly 1,800 households have been forced to flee due to heavy artillery shelling and ground firefights.&nbsp;Displaced families have been arriving at informal camps, including the Al-Bareen site, carrying basic necessities, livestock, and temporary shelter materials. Fleeing residents described intense crossfire, with many forced to leave behind basic supplies. Local aid organisations report acute shortages of food, shelter, and medical supplies to care for the arriving families.&nbsp;The United Nations expressed deep concern over the military escalation, warning that continued fighting risks worsening Yemen’s humanitarian crisis and destabilising the wider region. Despite localised counter-advances by government troops north of Hays, analysts note that the offensive has effectively shattered the fragile remaining framework of the 2022 truce, pushing the country back toward full-scale conflict.

Over 300 people have been killed and thousands displaced in southwest Yemen as heavy fighting between government forces and Houthi rebels escalates near key Red Sea routes.

Heavy fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels in southwest Yemen has left over 300 people dead, as an offensive by the rebel group forces hundreds of families to abandon their homes. The renewed violence marks the deadliest escalation in the country since a long-standing ceasefire collapsed. https://www.wionews.com/videos/fierce-battle-for-bab-al-mandeb-strait-kills-120-houthis-seek-control-over-red-sea-strait-1788544195112/embed According to military and medical sources on both sides of the conflict, the casualty count includes mostly combatants alongside several civilians. Officials from the Saudi-backed internationally recognised government reported losing 84 troops, largely to Houthi missile strikes. Total fatalities from the multi-day offensive have surpassed 300. Also read: Houthis target Yemen with ballistic missiles, Yemeni army downs several drones The violence erupted when Houthi forces launched a major push aimed at severing the primary supply route linking the city of Taiz to the government-held port city of Mokha. Military officials confirmed that rebel forces successfully severed the strategic highway, part of an effort to advance toward the Bab al-Mandeb Strait a vital global shipping channel at the southern mouth of the Red Sea. Also read: Yemen warns Houthis seek foothold near Bab el-Mandeb Strait The rapid advance has triggered severe civilian displacement across the Taiz governorate, particularly in the Maqbanah and Jabal Habashi districts. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), nearly 1,800 households have been forced to flee due to heavy artillery shelling and ground firefights. Displaced families have been arriving at informal camps, including the Al-Bareen site, carrying basic necessities, livestock, and temporary shelter materials. Fleeing residents described intense crossfire, with many forced to leave behind basic supplies. Local aid organisations report acute shortages of food, shelter, and medical supplies to care for the arriving families. The United Nations expressed deep concern over the military escalation, warning that continued fighting risks worsening Yemen’s humanitarian crisis and destabilising the wider region. Despite localised counter-advances by government troops north of Hays, analysts note that the offensive has effectively shattered the fragile remaining framework of the 2022 truce, pushing the country back toward full-scale conflict.

Over 300 people have been killed and thousands displaced in southwest Yemen as heavy fighting between government forces and Houthi rebels escalates near key Red Sea routes.

Death toll crosses 300 in Yemen as Houthi offensive forces thousands to abandon homes

A pyrotechnic material exploded during the festival for a patron saint in a town in Mexico State, killing at least 10 people and injuring 64 more, Mexican authorities said. The explosion occurred next to the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church in Temascalcingo, a municipality in central Mexico with 66,000 residents. The municipality is about 100 miles northwest of Mexico City. Video showed hundreds of people playing with fireworks and enjoying fireworks display that is part of a religious festival when the blast occurred. According to reports, a wall also collapsed as the blast occurred.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/please-save-or-i-will-die-desperate-calls-for-help-from-students-trapped-under-rubble-after-satya-niketan-building-collapse-1788751491137">'Please save or...': Desperate calls for help from students trapped under rubble</a>&nbsp;Mexico State Attorney General’s Office has opened an investigation to find out the cause of the explosion. A video on social media shows the aftermath of the blast, with dozens of people walking through smoke and debris in search of survivors.&nbsp;

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The diocese of the nearby municipality of Atlacomulco said local bishop said that two priests are among the injured but are expected to survive. “We join together in prayer for those who have lost their lives, their families and loved ones, as well as those who were injured and all those who are experiencing moments of pain and worry today,” the diocese said in a statement on social media. Two years earlier, 42 people died in another fireworks explosion in a market in the city.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-building-collapse-mcd-orders-immediate-sealing-of-illegal-structures-over-4-floors-1788751155388">'All illegal structures over 4 floors to be sealed': MCD after Delhi PG collapse</a>&nbsp;Explosions involving pyrotechnics are common in Mexico, where fireworks are frequently used in street celebrations and religious festivals. Almost four years ago, a powerful fireworks explosion in a village in the municipality of Huejutla, in the central state of Hidalgo, injured 17 people.

At least 10 people were killed and 64 injured after pyrotechnic material exploded during a religious festival in Temascalcingo, Mexico State. The blast collapsed a wall near the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church, while authorities investigate the cause.

A pyrotechnic material exploded during the festival for a patron saint in a town in Mexico State, killing at least 10 people and injuring 64 more, Mexican authorities said. The explosion occurred next to the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church in Temascalcingo, a municipality in central Mexico with 66,000 residents. The municipality is about 100 miles northwest of Mexico City. Video showed hundreds of people playing with fireworks and enjoying fireworks display that is part of a religious festival when the blast occurred. According to reports, a wall also collapsed as the blast occurred. Also Read: 'Please save or...': Desperate calls for help from students trapped under rubble Mexico State Attorney General’s Office has opened an investigation to find out the cause of the explosion. A video on social media shows the aftermath of the blast, with dozens of people walking through smoke and debris in search of survivors.

At least 10 people were killed and 64 injured after pyrotechnic material exploded during a religious festival in Temascalcingo, Mexico State. The blast collapsed a wall near the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church, while authorities investigate the cause.

In a historic turnaround, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won the election in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. Exit polls for the ARD broadcaster suggested that the hard-Right nationalist party won 44.2 per cent of the vote. This is the first time that AfD is winning a regional parliament since the end of Nazi rule in 1945. The votes are more than twice what the incumbent centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU), led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, got at 17.4 per cent. AfD’s lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund said, “We have made history in this state.”<h2>What does the win for Alternative for Germany (AfD) mean for Germany?</h2>&nbsp;The xenophobic and anti-migration party has sent shockwaves throughout the country after bagging a large chunk of the votes. The party has proposed major changes across several areas, including migration, issues linked to LGBTQ, schools, and public broadcasters.<h2>Anti-migration stand</h2>Migrants are on target for AfD as the party pledged to "protect the homeland" from illegal migrants by shutting the border and deporting them. The party also wants to ban LGBTQ rainbow flags in state schools. Ulrich Siegmund, who leads the party in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, has also talked about ending compulsory school attendance and rewriting history books. He apparently isn't happy with the amount of negative content on the Third Reich, the dictatorship of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party between 1933 and 1945.&nbsp;He also wants to reform the public broadcasters and stop the construction of wind farms, an area US President Donald Trump also openly resents. People in the country are scared of a hard-Right party taking control of a state as thousands rallied against it on Saturday in Magdeburg, the regional capital. The banners clearly announced their fears aloud, as one read, "Life is better without Nazis".<h2>Migrant crimes in Germany</h2>Meanwhile, Siegmund told supporters that what the party has started in Saxony-Anhalt "is currently sweeping across all of Germany and can no longer be stopped." German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the CDU leader's popularity has been diminishing. Illegal migration has been a problem for the country, with 15 million of them entering the country, most of them illegally.&nbsp;Former Chancellor Angela Merkel had opened the border to Syrians fleeing civil war.&nbsp;According to police figures, rapes and sexual assaults have been rising in the country, and most of them were carried out by individuals during the migrant surge.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's win in Germany is an Earth-shattering change for the country, as it has won a regional parliament for the first time since the end of Nazi rule. Ulrich Siegmund has proposed drastic measures for schools and migrants. 

In a historic turnaround, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won the election in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. Exit polls for the ARD broadcaster suggested that the hard-Right nationalist party won 44.2 per cent of the vote. This is the first time that AfD is winning a regional parliament since the end of Nazi rule in 1945. The votes are more than twice what the incumbent centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU), led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, got at 17.4 per cent. AfD’s lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund said, “We have made history in this state.” What does the win for Alternative for Germany (AfD) mean for Germany? The xenophobic and anti-migration party has sent shockwaves throughout the country after bagging a large chunk of the votes. The party has proposed major changes across several areas, including migration, issues linked to LGBTQ, schools, and public broadcasters. Anti-migration stand Migrants are on target for AfD as the party pledged to "protect the homeland" from illegal migrants by shutting the border and deporting them. The party also wants to ban LGBTQ rainbow flags in state schools. Ulrich Siegmund, who leads the party in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, has also talked about ending compulsory school attendance and rewriting history books. He apparently isn't happy with the amount of negative content on the Third Reich, the dictatorship of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party between 1933 and 1945. He also wants to reform the public broadcasters and stop the construction of wind farms, an area US President Donald Trump also openly resents. People in the country are scared of a hard-Right party taking control of a state as thousands rallied against it on Saturday in Magdeburg, the regional capital. The banners clearly announced their fears aloud, as one read, "Life is better without Nazis". Migrant crimes in Germany Meanwhile, Siegmund told supporters that what the party has started in Saxony-Anhalt "is currently sweeping across all of Germany and can no longer be stopped." German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the CDU leader's popularity has been diminishing. Illegal migration has been a problem for the country, with 15 million of them entering the country, most of them illegally. Former Chancellor Angela Merkel had opened the border to Syrians fleeing civil war. According to police figures, rapes and sexual assaults have been rising in the country, and most of them were carried out by individuals during the migrant surge.

Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's win in Germany is an Earth-shattering change for the country, as it has won a regional parliament for the first time since the end of Nazi rule. Ulrich Siegmund has proposed drastic measures for schools and migrants.&nbsp;

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