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<p>Iranian Parliamentary speaker&nbsp;Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Sunday (Sept 29) that militant groups would&nbsp;carry on confronting Israel with Tehran's help following the killing of Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.</p>

<p>An alliance known as the Axis of Resistance, built up over decades with&nbsp;Iranian support, includes the Palestinian group Hamas, Hezbollah in Lebanon, Yemen's Houthis, and various Shi'ite Muslim armed groups in Iraq and Syria.</p>

<p>"We will not hesitate to go to any level in order to help the resistance," Iranian Parliamentary speaker Qalibaf said, state media reported. He pointed out that the United States (US) was complicit in all of these crimes and had to accept the repercussions.</p>

<h2><strong>The killing of Hassan Nasrallah</strong></h2>

<p>Israel says it carried out the hit on&nbsp;Nasrallah&nbsp;by dropping bombs on the underground headquarters below a residential building in southern Beirut on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Israel's military says it killed eight of Hezbollah's nine most senior military commanders, including&nbsp;Nasrallah, this year, mostly in the past week. These commanders led units ranging from the rocket division to the elite Radwan force.</p>

<p>Hezbollah, the Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group, was initially tight-lipped on reports of Nasrallah being killed but later confirmed that its leader died.</p>

<p>Nasrallah's killing came barely a week after Israel's deadly detonation of hundreds of booby-trapped pagers and radios in Lebanon.</p>

<p>His death&nbsp;is a major blow to both Hezbollah and Iran, removing an influential ally who helped build Hezbollah into the linchpin of Tehran's network of allied groups in the Arab world.</p>

<h2><strong>Iran calls for UNSC meeting</strong></h2>

<p>Following Nasrallah's killing, Iran called for a meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to discuss&nbsp;Israel's actions in Lebanon and across the region (of West Asia), the news agency Reuters reported.</p>

<p>"The Islamic Republic of Iran strongly warns against any attack on its diplomatic premises and representatives in violation of the foundational principle of the inviolability of diplomatic and consular premises and reiterates that it will not tolerate any repeat of such aggression," Iran's UN ambassador&nbsp;Amir Saeid Iravani wrote in a letter to the 15-member body.</p>

<p>"Iran will not hesitate to exercise its inherent rights under international law to take every measure in defence of its vital national and security interests," Iravani added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Iranian Parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Sunday (Sept 29) that militant groups would carry on confronting Israel with Tehran's help following the killing of Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

Iranian Parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Sunday (Sept 29) that militant groups would carry on confronting Israel with Tehran's help following the killing of Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. An alliance known as the Axis of Resistance, built up over decades with Iranian support, includes the Palestinian group Hamas, Hezbollah in Lebanon, Yemen's Houthis, and various Shi'ite Muslim armed groups in Iraq and Syria. "We will not hesitate to go to any level in order to help the resistance," Iranian Parliamentary speaker Qalibaf said, state media reported. He pointed out that the United States (US) was complicit in all of these crimes and had to accept the repercussions. The killing of Hassan Nasrallah Israel says it carried out the hit on Nasrallah by dropping bombs on the underground headquarters below a residential building in southern Beirut on Friday. Also read | Iranian mole gave away Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's location? Report claims... Israel's military says it killed eight of Hezbollah's nine most senior military commanders, including Nasrallah, this year, mostly in the past week. These commanders led units ranging from the rocket division to the elite Radwan force. Hezbollah, the Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group, was initially tight-lipped on reports of Nasrallah being killed but later confirmed that its leader died. Nasrallah's killing came barely a week after Israel's deadly detonation of hundreds of booby-trapped pagers and radios in Lebanon. His death is a major blow to both Hezbollah and Iran, removing an influential ally who helped build Hezbollah into the linchpin of Tehran's network of allied groups in the Arab world. Iran calls for UNSC meeting Following Nasrallah's killing, Iran called for a meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to discuss Israel's actions in Lebanon and across the region (of West Asia), the news agency Reuters reported. "The Islamic Republic of Iran strongly warns against any attack on its diplomatic premises and representatives in violation of the foundational principle of the inviolability of diplomatic and consular premises and reiterates that it will not tolerate any repeat of such aggression," Iran's UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani wrote in a letter to the 15-member body. "Iran will not hesitate to exercise its inherent rights under international law to take every measure in defence of its vital national and security interests," Iravani added. (With inputs from agencies)

Hezbollah chief killing: Militant groups will carry on confronting Israel, says Iran’s Parliament speaker

<p>In a shocking revelation, Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell claimed that sexual predator Mohamed Al-Fayed&nbsp;once made a "disgusting proposal" to her which left the royal princess sickened.</p>

<p>Speaking to The Sun, Burrell&nbsp;said that Diana, who died with the son of the tycoon in a car crash in Paris in August 1997, was shocked after this encounter with Fayed and called him a "creep".</p>

<p>Burrell said&nbsp;Fayed, who allegedly assaulted hundreds of women, said to Diana, “I want you to marry my son because in Egyptian tradition, the father goes first. I’m going to sleep with you.”</p>

<p>Burrell claimed that the princess called the former Harrods tycoon as "Yoda", which was inspired by the wrinkly green Star Wars character. She found him “creepy” and “slimy” and always complained, “He’s always putting his hands on me.”</p>

<p>The former butler said he was disgusted by the “sleep with you” remark of Fayed, who was then almost twice Diana’s age.</p>

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<p>“I was in the car when she came running out from his office shaking and told me, and these are her exact words, that he said, ‘I want you to marry my son because in Egyptian tradition, the father goes first’. He said, ‘I’m going to sleep with you’. She then said in shock, ‘Can you imagine making love to Yoda?’. That’s what she called him. I was disgusted by his behaviour," said Burrell.</p>

<p>“Diana was repulsed by the thought of having to surrender to him. By making that comment, he was setting the stage for that encounter and he was serious," he added.</p>

<p>“He thought that was his right and that it would actually happen — that he would actually sleep with the Princess of Wales. And that was always in her mind all through her romance with Dodi (Al Fayed's son)," the former butler explained.</p>

<h2><strong>Fayed tried to exploit Diana's vulnerability: Burrell</strong></h2>

<p>Burrell had worked for Diana from 1987 to 1997 and claimed that billionaire Fayed tried to exploit her vulnerability.</p>

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<p>“Harrods offered a safe haven for her. It was only round the corner from her favourite restaurant, San Lorenzo, and she loved being able to pop in. Fayed saw a chance to bring her into his domain. He let her use a secret tunnel that takes you under and back up into the store," he said, while speaking to The Sun.</p>

<p>Burrell further said that he told Diana "to be careful of him and not to trust him". “She agreed. She said to me, ‘Like Jackie Kennedy, I need to find an Onassis who’ll keep me safe’," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a shocking revelation, Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell claimed that sexual predator Mohamed Al-Fayed once made a "disgusting proposal" to her which left the royal princess sickened.

In a shocking revelation, Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell claimed that sexual predator Mohamed Al-Fayed once made a "disgusting proposal" to her which left the royal princess sickened. Speaking to The Sun, Burrell said that Diana, who died with the son of the tycoon in a car crash in Paris in August 1997, was shocked after this encounter with Fayed and called him a "creep". Burrell said Fayed, who allegedly assaulted hundreds of women, said to Diana, “I want you to marry my son because in Egyptian tradition, the father goes first. I’m going to sleep with you.” Burrell claimed that the princess called the former Harrods tycoon as "Yoda", which was inspired by the wrinkly green Star Wars character. She found him “creepy” and “slimy” and always complained, “He’s always putting his hands on me.” The former butler said he was disgusted by the “sleep with you” remark of Fayed, who was then almost twice Diana’s age. Also Read: Mohamed Al Fayed was a rapist? 20 women come out against father of Lady Diana's boyfriend Dodi Al Fayed “I was in the car when she came running out from his office shaking and told me, and these are her exact words, that he said, ‘I want you to marry my son because in Egyptian tradition, the father goes first’. He said, ‘I’m going to sleep with you’. She then said in shock, ‘Can you imagine making love to Yoda?’. That’s what she called him. I was disgusted by his behaviour," said Burrell. “Diana was repulsed by the thought of having to surrender to him. By making that comment, he was setting the stage for that encounter and he was serious," he added. “He thought that was his right and that it would actually happen — that he would actually sleep with the Princess of Wales. And that was always in her mind all through her romance with Dodi (Al Fayed's son)," the former butler explained. Fayed tried to exploit Diana's vulnerability: Burrell Burrell had worked for Diana from 1987 to 1997 and claimed that billionaire Fayed tried to exploit her vulnerability. Also Read: Around 60 'survivors' allege ex-Harrods owner Al-Fayed of sex abuse, say lawyers “Harrods offered a safe haven for her. It was only round the corner from her favourite restaurant, San Lorenzo, and she loved being able to pop in. Fayed saw a chance to bring her into his domain. He let her use a secret tunnel that takes you under and back up into the store," he said, while speaking to The Sun. Burrell further said that he told Diana "to be careful of him and not to trust him". “She agreed. She said to me, ‘Like Jackie Kennedy, I need to find an Onassis who’ll keep me safe’," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Mohamed Fayed made ‘disgusting proposal’ to Princess Diana which left her ‘shaking’, claims Paul Burrell

<p>A stunning drone show under the theme "City of Sky, Maybe Shenzhen" was held above Shenzhen Bay Park in China on September 26.</p>

<p>A total of 10,197 drones were used for the show and two Guinness World Records – &nbsp;"The most multirotor/drones airborne simultaneously from a single computer (outdoors)" and "The largest aerial image formed by multirotors/drones" – were made.</p>

<p>In the drone light show, an array of drones created a stunning starry sky. The creation of the floating "Sky City" was the most breathtaking moment of the show.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It was intertwined with iconic elements of Shenzhen&nbsp;like the city's landmarks, light shows, and scenes of Wing Chun which symbolised the city's limitless future.</p>

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<p>After the drone show, the sky was lit by "cyber fireworks" which painted a beautiful picture of&nbsp;Shenzhen&nbsp;as a "City of Miracles, City of Innovation, City of Future".</p>

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<p>The drone show has just begun and will continue in Shenzhen&nbsp;during the National Day Holiday for seven consecutive days. Every day, more than 10,000 drones will light up the sky across five districts.</p>

<p>Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk also praised the drone show on social media and emphasised the technological prowess of China on a global scale.</p>

<h2><strong>China's drone prowess&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>A few days ago, China created a new world record with a mesmerising show of 7,598 drones which sparkled the night sky and created different images.</p>

<p>The new Guinness World Record for the&nbsp;“Largest aerial image formed by drones” was achieved by China's Zhujian Planning Media Ltd, in co-operation with&nbsp;DAMODA Intelligent Control Technology Co.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The light show, which featured 7,598&nbsp;drones, was held in celebration of the 72nd anniversary of the&nbsp;Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Jilin&nbsp;province in China.</p>

<p>The aerial display took place on September 3 and became the largest aerial image formed by multirotors/drones.</p>

<p>In this aerial show, the number of drones was more than double the record set previously which was 3,191.</p>

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<p>In the latest record-breaking drone display, many more of them were lit in the sky and on a tighter schedule.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before the show, all drones were kept neatly arranged in "take-off boxes" and each box contained 12 drones.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;China's Drone Show Sets Two Guinness World Records</strong></p>

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<p>The fleet was controlled by a single laptop and the system monitoring was used to track the status of each drone in real-time.</p>

<p>The drones continued to move across the sky and form images of The Great Wall Of China and a majestic dragon. The drones also paid tribute to the unique culture of Yanbian by creating images of the city flower - Azalea - and traditional dancers.</p>

<p>As per the guidelines, the drones had to keep the images in the sky for at least 20 seconds. However, they managed to hold the record-breaking tiger image for 37 seconds.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A stunning drone show under the theme "City of Sky, Maybe Shenzhen" was held above Shenzhen Bay Park in China on September 26. A total of 10,197 drones were used for the show and two Guinness World Records – "The most multirotor/drones airborne simultaneously from a single computer (outdoors)" and "The largest aerial image formed by multirotors/drones" – were made.

A stunning drone show under the theme "City of Sky, Maybe Shenzhen" was held above Shenzhen Bay Park in China on September 26. A total of 10,197 drones were used for the show and two Guinness World Records – "The most multirotor/drones airborne simultaneously from a single computer (outdoors)" and "The largest aerial image formed by multirotors/drones" – were made. In the drone light show, an array of drones created a stunning starry sky. The creation of the floating "Sky City" was the most breathtaking moment of the show. Also Read: China's gigantic hydroelectric dam has been changing spin of Earth. Here's how It was intertwined with iconic elements of Shenzhen like the city's landmarks, light shows, and scenes of Wing Chun which symbolised the city's limitless future. 10,197 celebrate China's National Day over Shenzhen Bay Park. The drone light show also set two Guinness World records: one for the most drones controlled by a single computer at the same time, and the other for the most drones involved in a light show.pic.twitter.com/qbfsMRn7eU — Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) September 28, 2024 × After the drone show, the sky was lit by "cyber fireworks" which painted a beautiful picture of Shenzhen as a "City of Miracles, City of Innovation, City of Future". 10,197 drones flew together in Shenzhen. This set a new Guinness World Record! 🥇 Shenzhen is the pioneer city in China's innovation and new techs. Though the drone show is not rare now, 10,197 drones flying at the same time is so rare and breathtaking! pic.twitter.com/QPg8yDqQkW — Li Zexin (@XH_Lee23) September 28, 2024 × The drone show has just begun and will continue in Shenzhen during the National Day Holiday for seven consecutive days. Every day, more than 10,000 drones will light up the sky across five districts. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk also praised the drone show on social media and emphasised the technological prowess of China on a global scale. China's drone prowess A few days ago, China created a new world record with a mesmerising show of 7,598 drones which sparkled the night sky and created different images. The new Guinness World Record for the “Largest aerial image formed by drones” was achieved by China's Zhujian Planning Media Ltd, in co-operation with DAMODA Intelligent Control Technology Co. The light show, which featured 7,598 drones, was held in celebration of the 72nd anniversary of the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in the Jilin province in China. The aerial display took place on September 3 and became the largest aerial image formed by multirotors/drones. In this aerial show, the number of drones was more than double the record set previously which was 3,191. This incredible drone lit up the sky in China and included famous landmarks like the Great Wall of China ✨ pic.twitter.com/j4xkCZvzaw — Guinness World Records (@GWR) September 27, 2024 × In the latest record-breaking drone display, many more of them were lit in the sky and on a tighter schedule. Before the show, all drones were kept neatly arranged in "take-off boxes" and each box contained 12 drones. Watch: China's Drone Show Sets Two Guinness World Records The fleet was controlled by a single laptop and the system monitoring was used to track the status of each drone in real-time. The drones continued to move across the sky and form images of The Great Wall Of China and a majestic dragon. The drones also paid tribute to the unique culture of Yanbian by creating images of the city flower - Azalea - and traditional dancers. As per the guidelines, the drones had to keep the images in the sky for at least 20 seconds. However, they managed to hold the record-breaking tiger image for 37 seconds. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: China's stunning display of more than 10,000 drones set two world records

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<p>The United Nations (UN)&nbsp;World Food Programme (WFP) said on Sunday (Sep&nbsp;29) that it had launched an emergency operation&nbsp;to provide meals for one million people affected by the escalating conflict in Lebanon.</p>

<p>In a statement, the WFP said, "A further acceleration of the conflict this weekend underscored the need for an immediate humanitarian response." The WFP added that it was&nbsp;distributing ready-to-eat food rations, bread, hot meals and food parcels to shelters across Lebanon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel&nbsp;on Sunday said that it was carrying out new air strikes on dozens of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, two days after killing the Iran-backed militant group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in bombing raids outside Beirut.</p>

<h2><strong>'Bombing of Lebanon is compounding fragility of...'</strong></h2>

<p>The killing of Nasrallah&nbsp;marked a sharp escalation in nearly a year of tit-for-tat cross-border fire between&nbsp;Israel&nbsp;and Hezbollah since the latter's Palestinian ally Hamas staged its unprecedented attack on&nbsp;Israel&nbsp;on October 7, 2023.</p>

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<p>The WFP said on Sunday that the ongoing bombing in&nbsp;Lebanon was&nbsp;compounding the fragility of a population burdened by accumulated crises.</p>

<p>In a statement, the agency's country director for Lebanon&nbsp;Matthew Hollingworth said, "In just a few days, WFP assistance has reached thousands of newly displaced people."</p>

<p>"As the crisis deepens, we are preparing to assist up to one million people through a mix of cash and food support," Hollingworth added and called out the international community to mobilise $105 million to fund the operation through to the end of the year.</p>

<h2><strong>One million people may be displaced by Israeli attacks: Lebanon PM</strong></h2>

<p>Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikat&nbsp;said on Sunday that Israel's intensifying attacks on the country may have displaced up to one million people, the news agency AFP reported. PM&nbsp;Mikat held an emergency cabinet meeting on the ongoing conflict.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The number of displaced people... could reach a million. Let's not forget the large influx from the south and the Bekaa" Mikat told reporters following the meeting.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The United Nations (UN) World Food Programme (WFP) said on Sunday (Sep 29) that it had launched an emergency operation to provide meals for one million people affected by the escalating conflict in Lebanon.

The United Nations (UN) World Food Programme (WFP) said on Sunday (Sep 29) that it had launched an emergency operation to provide meals for one million people affected by the escalating conflict in Lebanon. In a statement, the WFP said, "A further acceleration of the conflict this weekend underscored the need for an immediate humanitarian response." The WFP added that it was distributing ready-to-eat food rations, bread, hot meals and food parcels to shelters across Lebanon. Israel on Sunday said that it was carrying out new air strikes on dozens of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, two days after killing the Iran-backed militant group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in bombing raids outside Beirut. 'Bombing of Lebanon is compounding fragility of...' The killing of Nasrallah marked a sharp escalation in nearly a year of tit-for-tat cross-border fire between Israel and Hezbollah since the latter's Palestinian ally Hamas staged its unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Also read | Hezbollah chief killing: Militant groups will carry on confronting Israel, says Iran's Parliament speaker The WFP said on Sunday that the ongoing bombing in Lebanon was compounding the fragility of a population burdened by accumulated crises. In a statement, the agency's country director for Lebanon Matthew Hollingworth said, "In just a few days, WFP assistance has reached thousands of newly displaced people." "As the crisis deepens, we are preparing to assist up to one million people through a mix of cash and food support," Hollingworth added and called out the international community to mobilise $105 million to fund the operation through to the end of the year. One million people may be displaced by Israeli attacks: Lebanon PM Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikat said on Sunday that Israel's intensifying attacks on the country may have displaced up to one million people, the news agency AFP reported. PM Mikat held an emergency cabinet meeting on the ongoing conflict. "The number of displaced people... could reach a million. Let's not forget the large influx from the south and the Bekaa" Mikat told reporters following the meeting. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Lebanon, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

Israel-Hezbollah conflict: UN agency launches emergency operation to provide food to 1 mn people in Lebanon

<p>The Israel Defence Forces on Sunday announced that they have killed top Hezbollah leader, Nabil Kaouk, the commander of Hezbollah's Preventive Security Unit and &nbsp;the deputy head of Hezbollah’s central council.</p>

<p>Kaouk's death comes after Israel killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in airstrikes at Hezbollah's Headquarters on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was reportedly one of those being considered to succeed Hassan Nasrallah.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kaouk was a veteran member of Hezbollah going back to the 1980s and had previously served as Hezbollah’s military commander in southern Lebanon.</p>

<p>Moreover, the US had also announced sanctions against him in 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel has intensified its attacks in Lebanon and specially Hezbollah's strongholds in southern Beirut and the Bekaa valley, where reportedly the group has been keeping their rockets.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasrallah-death-netanyahu-reveals-he-gave-the-order-to-kill-hezbollah-chief-he-would-have-quickly-762857"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Nasrallah death: Netanyahu says he personally authorised operation to kill Hezbollah chief; warns Iran, Sinwar</strong></a></p>

<p>The Israeli military has claimed that they have hit dozens of Hezbollah targets in the past hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In response, Iran has vowed to avenge Hezbollah chief's death on Saturday. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden on Saturday said that the killing provided a "measure of justice".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lebanon to hold three days of mourning</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah War: Peak Tensions After Hassan Nasrallah's Death</strong></p>

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<p>Lebanon government announced that the country will hold three days of official mourning for Hezbollah chief Nasrallah on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over 1000 people have been killed in Lebanon by Israeli attacks in the past &nbsp;two weeks, according to the Lebanon health ministry. Moreover, about one million Lebanese people &nbsp;have been displaced by the strikes, including hundreds of thousands since Friday.&nbsp;</p>

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The Israel Defence Forces on Sunday announced that they have killed top Hezbollah leader, Nabil Kaouk, the commander of Hezbollah's Preventive Security Unit and the deputy head of Hezbollah’s central council.

The Israel Defence Forces on Sunday announced that they have killed top Hezbollah leader, Nabil Kaouk, the commander of Hezbollah's Preventive Security Unit and the deputy head of Hezbollah’s central council. Kaouk's death comes after Israel killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in airstrikes at Hezbollah's Headquarters on Friday. He was reportedly one of those being considered to succeed Hassan Nasrallah. אתמול, צה״ל חיסל את המחבל נביל קאווק, מפקד יחידת הביטחון המונע של חיזבאללה וחבר המועצה המרכזית של חיזבאללה. מטוסי קרב של חיל האוויר בהכוונה מדויקת של אמ"ן, תקפו וחיסלו את המחבל נביל קאווק>> — צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) September 29, 2024 × Kaouk was a veteran member of Hezbollah going back to the 1980s and had previously served as Hezbollah’s military commander in southern Lebanon. Moreover, the US had also announced sanctions against him in 2020. Israel has intensified its attacks in Lebanon and specially Hezbollah's strongholds in southern Beirut and the Bekaa valley, where reportedly the group has been keeping their rockets. Also read: Nasrallah death: Netanyahu says he personally authorised operation to kill Hezbollah chief; warns Iran, Sinwar The Israeli military has claimed that they have hit dozens of Hezbollah targets in the past hours. In response, Iran has vowed to avenge Hezbollah chief's death on Saturday. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden on Saturday said that the killing provided a "measure of justice". Lebanon to hold three days of mourning Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: Peak Tensions After Hassan Nasrallah's Death × Lebanon government announced that the country will hold three days of official mourning for Hezbollah chief Nasrallah on Monday. Over 1000 people have been killed in Lebanon by Israeli attacks in the past two weeks, according to the Lebanon health ministry. Moreover, about one million Lebanese people have been displaced by the strikes, including hundreds of thousands since Friday. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel says it killed top Hezbollah leader Nabil Kaouk in airstrike

<p>On the radar, a mysterious blue bob was detected in the centre of Hurricane Helene which left more than 1.4 million X viewers baffled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Explaining this mysterious bob, Colin McCarthy on X revealed that the anomaly was actually a flock of birds that got "stuck in the eye of Hurricane Helene" over Tallahassee,&nbsp;Florida.</p>

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<h2><strong>X users wonder if birds can be detected on a radar</strong></h2>

<p>However, many netizens found it difficult to believe that birds can actually be detected on radar. "That is not what that is," commented one user.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"That's wild! It's incredible how nature works. I hope they find their way to safety," wrote another X user.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-60-dead-in-hurricane-helenes-wake-massive-power-outages-reported-across-5-us-states-762940">Over 60 dead in Hurricane Helene's wake; massive power outages reported across 5 US states</a></p>

<p>Explaining this possibility to 9NEWS, meteorologist Rob Carlmark said, "Birds can show up on radar. In fact, when birds roost at night then fly out in the morning, it’s common to see them show up."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, another meteorologist Ben Dery further elaborated that radars can pick a lot of things including bugs, temperature changes, density changes and birds.</p>

<p>During hurricanes in Florida, birds generally get stuck in the middle of it and it can become very dangerous for them.</p>

<p>"Many other birds, however, will become trapped in the storm. Radar images often show birds in the eye of hurricanes, unable to escape through the eyewall," explained Audubon Florida, a conservation organisation.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Hurricane Helene Aftermath: Death Toll Up 56</strong></p>

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<p>Hurricane Helene has turned into a tropical storm and caused the death of more than 60 people&nbsp;across five states since it was first seen off a Mexican coast on Wednesday (September 25).</p>

<p>The storm has been hovering across Tennessee and Kentucky.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, it has also been slamming the areas of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia are also being slammed by the storm, as per the National Hurricane Centre.</p>

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On the radar, a mysterious blue bob was detected in the centre of Hurricane Helene which left more than 1.4 million X viewers baffled. Explaining this mysterious bob, Colin McCarthy on X revealed that the anomaly was actually a flock of birds that got "stuck in the eye of Hurricane Helene" over Tallahassee, Florida.

On the radar, a mysterious blue bob was detected in the centre of Hurricane Helene which left more than 1.4 million X viewers baffled. Explaining this mysterious bob, Colin McCarthy on X revealed that the anomaly was actually a flock of birds that got "stuck in the eye of Hurricane Helene" over Tallahassee, Florida. See this blue blob on radar. These are birds stuck in the eye of Hurricane Helene! pic.twitter.com/traq2BQqWD — Colin McCarthy (@US_Stormwatch) September 27, 2024 × X users wonder if birds can be detected on a radar However, many netizens found it difficult to believe that birds can actually be detected on radar. "That is not what that is," commented one user. "That's wild! It's incredible how nature works. I hope they find their way to safety," wrote another X user. Also Read: Over 60 dead in Hurricane Helene's wake; massive power outages reported across 5 US states Explaining this possibility to 9NEWS, meteorologist Rob Carlmark said, "Birds can show up on radar. In fact, when birds roost at night then fly out in the morning, it’s common to see them show up." Meanwhile, another meteorologist Ben Dery further elaborated that radars can pick a lot of things including bugs, temperature changes, density changes and birds. During hurricanes in Florida, birds generally get stuck in the middle of it and it can become very dangerous for them. "Many other birds, however, will become trapped in the storm. Radar images often show birds in the eye of hurricanes, unable to escape through the eyewall," explained Audubon Florida, a conservation organisation. Watch: Hurricane Helene Aftermath: Death Toll Up 56 Hurricane Helene has turned into a tropical storm and caused the death of more than 60 people across five states since it was first seen off a Mexican coast on Wednesday (September 25). The storm has been hovering across Tennessee and Kentucky. However, it has also been slamming the areas of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia are also being slammed by the storm, as per the National Hurricane Centre. (With inputs from agencies)

Strange blue blob appears in the centre of Hurricane Helene, leaves netizens baffled

<p>In his first public statement since the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had "settled the account" with a "mass murderer".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We settled the score with the one responsible for the murder of countless Israelis and many citizens of other countries, including hundreds of Americans and dozens of French,"&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netanyahu revealed that he had personally&nbsp;issued the directive to neutralise Nasrallah as Hezbollah would have regenerated if he was allowed to live.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He would have quickly rehabilitated Hezbollah’s capabilities.&nbsp;So I gave the order and Nasrallah is no longer with us," said Netanyahu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the weeks leading up to the attack, Israel had increased its intensity of strikes in Lebanon where Hezbollah operated from at the behest of Iran. Reports state that the Israeli security establishment had been tracking Nasrallah for months and recommended targeting him this week or the opportunity could pass.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Nasrallah wasn’t just another terrorist. He was the terrorist. Eliminating Nasrallah was an essential condition for achieving the goals that we have set out — returning the residents of the north safely to their homes and changing the balance of power in the region for years,”&nbsp;he said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Lebanon's government has declared three days of mourning for the death of Nasrallah, starting Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="&lt;div class=&quot;videoWrapper trancodeVideo&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-drops-85-tonnes-of-gbu-31-jdams-spice-2000-bombs-to-kill-hassan-nasrallah-762856/embed&quot; width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;350&quot; style=&quot;width:100%;max-width:560px;&quot; class=&quot;includeVideo&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; autoplay=1 allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel drops 85 tonnes of GBU-31 JDAMs &amp; Spice 2000 bombs to kill Hassan Nasrallah</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>Netanyahu warns Iran, Sinwar</strong></h2>

<p>The Israeli PM also appeared to issue a direct challenge to Tehran, which supplies&nbsp;funds, weapons to Hezbollah, and said,&nbsp;“Those who strike at us, we will strike at them. There is nowhere in Iran or the Middle East beyond the reach of the long arm of Israel, and today you know how true that is.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netanyahu also shot off a warning to Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar who appears to be the last big name remaining in the Gaza Strip after his predecessors were neutralised in the previous few months by Tel Aviv.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The more [Hamas leader Yahya] Sinwar sees that Hezbollah is no longer coming to save him, the greater the chances for the return of our hostages," Netanyahu said, referring to the ongoing efforts to secure the release of Israelis captured by Hamas during its October 7 attack.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-calls-hezbollah-chief-nasrallahs-death-measure-of-justice-assures-uss-support-to-israel-762849"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Biden calls Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's death 'measure of justice', reiterates US support to Israel</strong></a></p>

<p>There have been reports of Israel being close to neutralising Sinwar on multiple occasions in the last few weeks. If Tel Aviv manages to eliminate Sinwar in the upcoming days, it could perhaps be the biggest military coup pulled off in the region where both Hamas and Hezbollah were going toe-to-toe with IDF just a few weeks ago.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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In his first public statement since the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had "settled the account" with a "mass murderer".

In his first public statement since the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had "settled the account" with a "mass murderer". "We settled the score with the one responsible for the murder of countless Israelis and many citizens of other countries, including hundreds of Americans and dozens of French," Netanyahu revealed that he had personally issued the directive to neutralise Nasrallah as Hezbollah would have regenerated if he was allowed to live. "He would have quickly rehabilitated Hezbollah’s capabilities. So I gave the order and Nasrallah is no longer with us," said Netanyahu. In the weeks leading up to the attack, Israel had increased its intensity of strikes in Lebanon where Hezbollah operated from at the behest of Iran. Reports state that the Israeli security establishment had been tracking Nasrallah for months and recommended targeting him this week or the opportunity could pass. “Nasrallah wasn’t just another terrorist. He was the terrorist. Eliminating Nasrallah was an essential condition for achieving the goals that we have set out — returning the residents of the north safely to their homes and changing the balance of power in the region for years,” he said. Meanwhile, Lebanon's government has declared three days of mourning for the death of Nasrallah, starting Monday. Watch | Israel drops 85 tonnes of GBU-31 JDAMs & Spice 2000 bombs to kill Hassan Nasrallah × Netanyahu warns Iran, Sinwar The Israeli PM also appeared to issue a direct challenge to Tehran, which supplies funds, weapons to Hezbollah, and said, “Those who strike at us, we will strike at them. There is nowhere in Iran or the Middle East beyond the reach of the long arm of Israel, and today you know how true that is.” Netanyahu also shot off a warning to Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar who appears to be the last big name remaining in the Gaza Strip after his predecessors were neutralised in the previous few months by Tel Aviv. "The more [Hamas leader Yahya] Sinwar sees that Hezbollah is no longer coming to save him, the greater the chances for the return of our hostages," Netanyahu said, referring to the ongoing efforts to secure the release of Israelis captured by Hamas during its October 7 attack. Also read | Biden calls Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's death 'measure of justice', reiterates US support to Israel There have been reports of Israel being close to neutralising Sinwar on multiple occasions in the last few weeks. If Tel Aviv manages to eliminate Sinwar in the upcoming days, it could perhaps be the biggest military coup pulled off in the region where both Hamas and Hezbollah were going toe-to-toe with IDF just a few weeks ago. (With inputs from agencies)

Nasrallah death: Netanyahu says he personally authorised operation to kill Hezbollah chief; warns Iran, Sinwar

<p>An Iranian mole informed the Israeli military of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's location, hours before the airstrike, French newspaper Le Parisien has claimed.&nbsp;Nasrallah was killed in the suburbs of Beirut on Friday (Sep 28) after the Israeli Air Force dropped&nbsp;US-made BLU-109 bombs with JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) guidance kits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The spy informed Israeli officials that Nasrallah would be at Hezbollah's underground headquarters to attend a meeting with top members of the militant outfit, the publication stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added that Nasrallah arrived at the location in the exact vehicle as&nbsp;Abbas Nilforoushan, the deputy commander of Iran's Quds Force in Lebanon.</p>

<h2><strong>Previous instances of Iranian moles infiltrating Axis of Resistance&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Notably, this is not the first instance when the role of an Iranian spy has been mentioned in the aftermath of the death of a leader belonging to the Axis of Resistance. Last month, British outlets claimed that&nbsp;Israel's premier intelligence agency, Mossad, hired Iranian security agents to plant the bomb in three rooms of the guesthouse where Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was staying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They are now certain that Mossad hired agents from the Ansar al-Mahdi protection unit. Upon further investigation, they discovered additional explosive devices in two other rooms,” an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official was quoted as saying by the publication.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-hezbollah-war-netanyahu-no-choice-but-to-target-nasrallah-762881" target="_blank"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah War | Netanyahu: No Choice But To Target Nasrallah</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>Nasrallah's death&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday (Sep 28), the Israeli military said that Nasrallah was eliminated during Friday's strikes, which targeted the suburbs of Beirut.</p>

<p>"Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorise the world," the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah-apparent-target-of-israeli-strikes-in-lebanons-beirut-who-is-he-762708" target="_blank"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Hassan Nasrallah: What you should know about the Hezbollah leader Israel says it has killed</strong></a></p>

<p>The militant outfit also confirmed the death of its leader later in the day, which means that the entire chain of command of Hezbollah has been killed in the span of less than two weeks.</p>

<p>Notably,&nbsp;more than 80 bombs were dropped by Israel within a few minutes to kill Nasrallah and his aides. After Nasrallah's death, reports claim that his cousin Hashem Safieddine may take the reins of the group, who has already been on Hezbollah’s Jihad Council.</p>

<p><strong><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1230,&quot;w&quot;:716,&quot;h&quot;:68,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3067}">Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Lebanon, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.</em></strong></p>

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An Iranian mole informed the Israeli military of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's location, hours before the airstrike, French newspaper Le Parisien has claimed.

An Iranian mole informed the Israeli military of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's location, hours before the airstrike, French newspaper Le Parisien has claimed. Nasrallah was killed in the suburbs of Beirut on Friday (Sep 28) after the Israeli Air Force dropped US-made BLU-109 bombs with JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) guidance kits. The spy informed Israeli officials that Nasrallah would be at Hezbollah's underground headquarters to attend a meeting with top members of the militant outfit, the publication stated. It added that Nasrallah arrived at the location in the exact vehicle as Abbas Nilforoushan, the deputy commander of Iran's Quds Force in Lebanon. Previous instances of Iranian moles infiltrating Axis of Resistance Notably, this is not the first instance when the role of an Iranian spy has been mentioned in the aftermath of the death of a leader belonging to the Axis of Resistance. Last month, British outlets claimed that Israel's premier intelligence agency, Mossad, hired Iranian security agents to plant the bomb in three rooms of the guesthouse where Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was staying. “They are now certain that Mossad hired agents from the Ansar al-Mahdi protection unit. Upon further investigation, they discovered additional explosive devices in two other rooms,” an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official was quoted as saying by the publication. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War | Netanyahu: No Choice But To Target Nasrallah Nasrallah's death On Saturday (Sep 28), the Israeli military said that Nasrallah was eliminated during Friday's strikes, which targeted the suburbs of Beirut. "Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorise the world," the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Also read | Hassan Nasrallah: What you should know about the Hezbollah leader Israel says it has killed The militant outfit also confirmed the death of its leader later in the day, which means that the entire chain of command of Hezbollah has been killed in the span of less than two weeks. Notably, more than 80 bombs were dropped by Israel within a few minutes to kill Nasrallah and his aides. After Nasrallah's death, reports claim that his cousin Hashem Safieddine may take the reins of the group, who has already been on Hezbollah’s Jihad Council. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Lebanon, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Iranian mole gave away Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s location? Report claims...

<p>In a miraculous medical success, a woman, who had two uteruses, managed to give birth to twins from both wombs in September in China.</p>

<p>The woman, who is from northwest China, had the rare medical condition of two uteruses since birth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This condition is very rare and has been till now found only in 0.3 per cent of women worldwide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the China National Radio, both the uteruses of the woman were fully formed and had oviducts and ovaries.</p>

<p>Even though the double ovary condition is very rare, it is even more uncommon for a woman to manage to successfully give birth from both.</p>

<p>In early September, the woman in Shaanxi province gave birth to a boy and a girl. She delivered the babies when she was eight and a half months pregnant, the South China Morning Post reported.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korean-blogger-claims-to-have-terminated-pregnancy-at-9-months-how-is-that-possible-761227">South Korean blogger claims to have terminated pregnancy at 9 months. How is that possible?</a></p>

<p>Speaking to local media, senior obstetrician at the hospital,&nbsp;Cai Ying, said, “Being pregnant in each of the two uteruses through natural conception is very rare. We have only heard of a couple of such cases from both China and abroad.”</p>

<p>“It’s even rarer that a woman with this condition would successfully give birth after 37 weeks,” she added, further stating that it was a “one in a million” phenomenon.</p>

<h2><strong>How did the woman manage to give birth to twins from two uteruses?</strong></h2>

<p>Generally, women who have two uteruses face no symptoms till they become pregnant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During pregnancy, they face&nbsp;a high risk of repeated miscarriages, underdevelopment of the foetus, premature birth, and post-partum haemorrhages.</p>

<p>The woman had been pregnant earlier, but suffered a miscarriage at 27 weeks because of unidentified factors, stated the report.</p>

<p>In January, after the woman became pregnant, a meticulous plan was sketched out by the doctors to ensure her safety.</p>

<p>The babies were delivered healthy. The boy weighed 3.3 kg and girl 2.4 kg.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/a-key-part-of-womens-brains-is-shrinking-by-80-during-pregnancy-creating-permanent-etchings-study-759326">A key part of women's brains is shrinking by 80% during pregnancy, creating 'permanent etchings': Study</a></p>

<p>The babies were delivered through a caesarean operation. The doctors discharged the woman and her newborns four days after the birth of the babies.</p>

<p>Reacting to the news, an online user said, “The babies lived a luxurious life inside their mother’s belly. Instead of sharing the same house like other twin fetuses, they lived in separate villas.”</p>

<p>“My colleague has two uteruses. She lost her baby three times before having a son. It was not easy for her!” said another netizen.</p>

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In a miraculous medical success, a woman, who had two uteruses, managed to give birth to twins from both wombs in September in China. The woman, who is from northwest China, had the rare medical condition of two uteruses since birth.

In a miraculous medical success, a woman, who had two uteruses, managed to give birth to twins from both wombs in September in China. The woman, who is from northwest China, had the rare medical condition of two uteruses since birth. This condition is very rare and has been till now found only in 0.3 per cent of women worldwide. As per the China National Radio, both the uteruses of the woman were fully formed and had oviducts and ovaries. Even though the double ovary condition is very rare, it is even more uncommon for a woman to manage to successfully give birth from both. In early September, the woman in Shaanxi province gave birth to a boy and a girl. She delivered the babies when she was eight and a half months pregnant, the South China Morning Post reported. Also Read: South Korean blogger claims to have terminated pregnancy at 9 months. How is that possible? Speaking to local media, senior obstetrician at the hospital, Cai Ying, said, “Being pregnant in each of the two uteruses through natural conception is very rare. We have only heard of a couple of such cases from both China and abroad.” “It’s even rarer that a woman with this condition would successfully give birth after 37 weeks,” she added, further stating that it was a “one in a million” phenomenon. How did the woman manage to give birth to twins from two uteruses? Generally, women who have two uteruses face no symptoms till they become pregnant. During pregnancy, they face a high risk of repeated miscarriages, underdevelopment of the foetus, premature birth, and post-partum haemorrhages. The woman had been pregnant earlier, but suffered a miscarriage at 27 weeks because of unidentified factors, stated the report. In January, after the woman became pregnant, a meticulous plan was sketched out by the doctors to ensure her safety. The babies were delivered healthy. The boy weighed 3.3 kg and girl 2.4 kg. Also Read: A key part of women's brains is shrinking by 80% during pregnancy, creating 'permanent etchings': Study The babies were delivered through a caesarean operation. The doctors discharged the woman and her newborns four days after the birth of the babies. Reacting to the news, an online user said, “The babies lived a luxurious life inside their mother’s belly. Instead of sharing the same house like other twin fetuses, they lived in separate villas.” “My colleague has two uteruses. She lost her baby three times before having a son. It was not easy for her!” said another netizen. (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese woman with rare two uteruses gives birth to twins from both wombs

The killing of its Chief Hassan Nasrallah marks a huge blow for Iran-backed. Hezbollah is a militant group that has been growing in strength since 1982. Hezbollah whose name means 'Party of God' in Arabic was founded during the Lebanese Civil War. Watch to know more!

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<p>A passenger slammed Air India for allegedly serving an in-flight meal which had a cockroach&nbsp;because of which her two-year-old son suffered food poisoning.</p>

<p>The traveller, Suyesha Savant, recently flew from Delhi to&nbsp;New York on an Air India flight, after which she took to X to speak about her unpleasant experience.&nbsp;<br />
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“Found a cockroach in the omelette served to me on the @airindia flight from Delhi to New York,” said the traveller in her post.</p>

<p>“My 2-year-old finished more than half of it with me when we found this. Suffered from food poisoning as a result,” Savant added.</p>

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<p>In the social media post, she also shared pictures of the dead cockroach present in the omelette.</p>

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<p>The woman also posted a video which she had recorded on the flight to capture the filth on the plane.</p>

<p>“Even the pouches of this seat were not clean and it had waste bottles lying in it, and when I alerted the staff about it, they said it was a mistake. But how many mistakes?” Savant said.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how Air India reacted to the incident</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to FOX Business, an Air India spokesperson said that they have knowledge about the incident.</p>

<p>The Air India employee said that the airline “works with reputed caterers who supply to leading airlines globally and have stringent SOPs [standard operating procedures] and multiple checks to ensure quality of meals served to our guests.”</p>

<p>“We are concerned about the experience of the customer in the said instance and have taken it up with our catering service provider to investigate it further. We will take necessary actions to prevent any recurrence of such instances in [the] future," the spokesman added.</p>

<p>This is not the first time Air India has come under scrutiny over the hygiene conditions of their planes.</p>

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<p>Another passenger had recorded his experience while flying first-class from Chicago to Delhi last week and said that it was the “worst first-class cabin I’ve ever been on.”</p>

<p>In the video, ripped furnishings, dirt-covered crevices, and cabins filled with hair were seen.</p>

<p>“The entertainment system did not work the entire 15 hours. Everything was broken. They literally put tape on the wall to tape that stuff down. It was a nightmare. I was robbed on this flight," the passenger said.</p>

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A passenger slammed Air India for allegedly serving an in-flight meal which had a cockroach because of which her two-year-old son suffered food poisoning. The traveller, Suyesha Savant, recently flew from Delhi to New York on an Air India flight, after which she took to X to speak about her unpleasant experience.

A passenger slammed Air India for allegedly serving an in-flight meal which had a cockroach because of which her two-year-old son suffered food poisoning. The traveller, Suyesha Savant, recently flew from Delhi to New York on an Air India flight, after which she took to X to speak about her unpleasant experience. “Found a cockroach in the omelette served to me on the @airindia flight from Delhi to New York,” said the traveller in her post. “My 2-year-old finished more than half of it with me when we found this. Suffered from food poisoning as a result,” Savant added. Found a cockroach in the omelette served to me on the @airindia flight from Delhi to New York. My 2 year old finished more than half of it with me when we found this. Suffered from food poisoning as a result. @DGCAIndia @RamMNK pic.twitter.com/1Eyc3wt3Xw — Suyesha Savant (@suyeshasavant) September 28, 2024 × In the social media post, she also shared pictures of the dead cockroach present in the omelette. Also Read: Air India charter flight brings back 205 Indians from Dhaka The woman also posted a video which she had recorded on the flight to capture the filth on the plane. “Even the pouches of this seat were not clean and it had waste bottles lying in it, and when I alerted the staff about it, they said it was a mistake. But how many mistakes?” Savant said. Here's how Air India reacted to the incident Speaking to FOX Business, an Air India spokesperson said that they have knowledge about the incident. The Air India employee said that the airline “works with reputed caterers who supply to leading airlines globally and have stringent SOPs [standard operating procedures] and multiple checks to ensure quality of meals served to our guests.” “We are concerned about the experience of the customer in the said instance and have taken it up with our catering service provider to investigate it further. We will take necessary actions to prevent any recurrence of such instances in [the] future," the spokesman added. This is not the first time Air India has come under scrutiny over the hygiene conditions of their planes. Watch: Vistara and Air India to fly as one carrier starting November 12 Another passenger had recorded his experience while flying first-class from Chicago to Delhi last week and said that it was the “worst first-class cabin I’ve ever been on.” In the video, ripped furnishings, dirt-covered crevices, and cabins filled with hair were seen. “The entertainment system did not work the entire 15 hours. Everything was broken. They literally put tape on the wall to tape that stuff down. It was a nightmare. I was robbed on this flight," the passenger said. (With inputs from agencies)

Two-year-old suffers food poisoning after eating omelette with dead coackroach on Air India flight

Republican vice presidential candidate, Senator JD Vance, was apparently kicked out of a restaurant while his supporters waited inside for him to address them. In a video going viral on social media, Vance, who was in Pittsburgh, was denied entry to the iconic Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar where the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign recently hosted a gathering.

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<p>Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness will be visiting India this week, as India-Caribbean engagement grows. He will be in India from September 30 to October 3 and will be holding a meeting&nbsp;with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. This will be PM Andrew's first visit to India, and also the first-ever bilateral visit by a Jamaican PM to India. The visiting head of government will&nbsp;also call on the Indian president and vice president.&nbsp;A number of MoUs are expected to be signed during the visit, giving a boost to bilateral ties.</p>

<p>From strong people ties to development partnerships and passion for cricket, the two countries have numerous key areas of convergence.&nbsp;PM Modi and his Jamaican counterpart have met several times in the past, especially in 2018, on the sidelines of various summits: CHOGM in April 2018 in London, BRICS Summit in South Africa in July 2018 and at G20 Summit in Argentina in December 2018.</p>

<p>Training and capacity building is the main pillar of bilateral relations and over the years, more than 360 Jamaican nationals have been trained in various institutions in India under the ITEC programme.</p>

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<p>The country is home to a large Indian diaspora, approximately 70,000, whose ancestors arrived as indentured labourers primarily between 1845 and 1917. In fact, May 10 is celebrated as India Heritage Day in Jamaica, to mark the arrival of the first Indian in Jamaica.</p>

<p>This diaspora, which makes up around three per cent of Jamaica's population, is well integrated into Jamaican society and is fondly described as ‘genetically embedded and integrated’.</p>

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<p>The Caribbean country has signed and ratified the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and is now a full-fledged member of the group. In 2021, India gifted 50,000 doses of ‘Made in India’ COVID-19 vaccine to the country. Delhi has also been playing a key role in various projects in the country, including a rural development project in Kitson Town and gave Flood Lights for Sabina Park Stadium, and 100 cricket kits to the Jamaica Cricket Association.</p>


Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness will be visiting India this week, as India-Caribbean engagement grows. He will be in India from September 30 to October 3 and will be holding a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness will be visiting India this week, as India-Caribbean engagement grows. He will be in India from September 30 to October 3 and will be holding a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. This will be PM Andrew's first visit to India, and also the first-ever bilateral visit by a Jamaican PM to India. The visiting head of government will also call on the Indian president and vice president. A number of MoUs are expected to be signed during the visit, giving a boost to bilateral ties. From strong people ties to development partnerships and passion for cricket, the two countries have numerous key areas of convergence. PM Modi and his Jamaican counterpart have met several times in the past, especially in 2018, on the sidelines of various summits: CHOGM in April 2018 in London, BRICS Summit in South Africa in July 2018 and at G20 Summit in Argentina in December 2018. Training and capacity building is the main pillar of bilateral relations and over the years, more than 360 Jamaican nationals have been trained in various institutions in India under the ITEC programme. Watch | India-South Africa: Indian High Commissioner to Guyana Dr KJ Srinivasa speaks to WION × The country is home to a large Indian diaspora, approximately 70,000, whose ancestors arrived as indentured labourers primarily between 1845 and 1917. In fact, May 10 is celebrated as India Heritage Day in Jamaica, to mark the arrival of the first Indian in Jamaica. This diaspora, which makes up around three per cent of Jamaica's population, is well integrated into Jamaican society and is fondly described as ‘genetically embedded and integrated’. Also read | Building on G20 Summit success, plans underway for India-Africa summit The Caribbean country has signed and ratified the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and is now a full-fledged member of the group. In 2021, India gifted 50,000 doses of ‘Made in India’ COVID-19 vaccine to the country. Delhi has also been playing a key role in various projects in the country, including a rural development project in Kitson Town and gave Flood Lights for Sabina Park Stadium, and 100 cricket kits to the Jamaica Cricket Association.

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness to visit India this week

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<p>A US couple from the state of Arkansas&nbsp;has been charged after they attempted to sell their baby boy for $1,000 and cans of beer, according to the filed court documents. The parents, identified as&nbsp;Darien Urban (21) and Shalene Ehlers (20), signed a letter granting custody of their kid and handed him off to another person.</p>

<p>Both Urban and Ehlers were arrested by the Benton County Sheriff's Office earlier this month. They are facing felony charges of endangering the welfare of a minor and attempting to negotiate the&nbsp;relinquishment of a minor for adoption.</p>

<p>Detective Wes Grube, who is leading the investigation, said the couple self-wrote the twisted contract letter with a&nbsp;“no changing ya’lls mind" clause.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I, Darien Urban and Shalene Ehlers, are signing our rights over to [Cody Martin] of our baby for $1,000 on 9/21/24," read the letter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“After signing this there will be no changing y’all two’s minds and to never contact again," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the arrest took place after the Hide Away Campground manager contacted law enforcement agencies to report that the couple was attempting to sell their baby to a resident onsite, identified as Ricky Crawford.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Court documents state that&nbsp;Crawford had earlier visited Urban and Ehlers and offered to take the baby for the night in exchange for several cans of beer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Crawford, heavily intoxicated and slurred in his speech, later told the cops that he took the baby from the duo, then gave him to Martin, who was staying in a camper onsite as he was “concerned about the welfare” of the child.</p>

<p>Urban and Ehlers approached Martin afterwards and offered to sell the baby for $1,000. Martin said although an agreement was drafted, no money was exchanged at the time.&nbsp;He stated that he would arrange for a cashier’s check for $1,000.</p>

<p>According to an&nbsp;affidavit cited by WREG News Channel 3, another witness named&nbsp;Felicia Ayers, noted a strong ammonia and fecal odour coming from the baby, who had a dirty diaper.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After changing the baby, she observed severe diaper rash, blisters and swelling, and documented the injuries with photographs.</p>

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<p>This wasn't the couple's first rodeo with the law. Urban has a rap sheet which includes&nbsp;two counts of felony theft received&nbsp;in Bentonville in 2024 and a misdemeanour domestic battery charge in Rogers in 2023.</p>

<p>Urban was still serving his three-year probation at the time of being detained. Meanwhile, Ehlers was arrested for misdemeanour shoplifting in Fayetteville in 2024.</p>

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A US couple from the state of Arkansas has been charged after they attempted to sell their baby boy for $1,000 and cans of beer, according to the filed court documents.

A US couple from the state of Arkansas has been charged after they attempted to sell their baby boy for $1,000 and cans of beer, according to the filed court documents. The parents, identified as Darien Urban (21) and Shalene Ehlers (20), signed a letter granting custody of their kid and handed him off to another person. Both Urban and Ehlers were arrested by the Benton County Sheriff's Office earlier this month. They are facing felony charges of endangering the welfare of a minor and attempting to negotiate the relinquishment of a minor for adoption. Detective Wes Grube, who is leading the investigation, said the couple self-wrote the twisted contract letter with a “no changing ya’lls mind" clause. “I, Darien Urban and Shalene Ehlers, are signing our rights over to [Cody Martin] of our baby for $1,000 on 9/21/24," read the letter. “After signing this there will be no changing y’all two’s minds and to never contact again," it added. Notably, the arrest took place after the Hide Away Campground manager contacted law enforcement agencies to report that the couple was attempting to sell their baby to a resident onsite, identified as Ricky Crawford. Watch | Child Marriage: America's secret problem × Court documents state that Crawford had earlier visited Urban and Ehlers and offered to take the baby for the night in exchange for several cans of beer. Crawford, heavily intoxicated and slurred in his speech, later told the cops that he took the baby from the duo, then gave him to Martin, who was staying in a camper onsite as he was “concerned about the welfare” of the child. Urban and Ehlers approached Martin afterwards and offered to sell the baby for $1,000. Martin said although an agreement was drafted, no money was exchanged at the time. He stated that he would arrange for a cashier’s check for $1,000. According to an affidavit cited by WREG News Channel 3, another witness named Felicia Ayers, noted a strong ammonia and fecal odour coming from the baby, who had a dirty diaper. After changing the baby, she observed severe diaper rash, blisters and swelling, and documented the injuries with photographs. Also read | Widow gives birth to 'miracle' baby nine months after husband’s tragic death on honeymoon This wasn't the couple's first rodeo with the law. Urban has a rap sheet which includes two counts of felony theft received in Bentonville in 2024 and a misdemeanour domestic battery charge in Rogers in 2023. Urban was still serving his three-year probation at the time of being detained. Meanwhile, Ehlers was arrested for misdemeanour shoplifting in Fayetteville in 2024. (With inputs from agencies)

US couple arrested for allegedly selling their baby for cans of beer and $1,000

Austrians voted on Sunday for a new parliament with the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) aiming to secure its first general election win, which could lead to a dispute within the European Union over the war in Ukraine.

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<p>Austrians began voting on Sunday (Sep 29) in a general election that could see the far-right narrowly beat the conservatives for a historic win in the Alpine EU nation.</p>

<p>The Freedom Party (FPOe), which topped several pre-election opinion polls, has been in government several times but has never topped a national vote, though even if it wins, it is uncertain whether it would be able to form a government.</p>

<p>Since sharp-tongued Herbert Kickl took over the graft-tainted party in 2021, it has seen its popularity rebound on voter anger over migration, inflation and COVID-19 restrictions, in line with far-right parties elsewhere in Europe.</p>

<p>"I want to vote for Kickl from the bottom of my heart. He needs to solve the problem of migration," Angela Erstic, 69, a doctor, told <em>AFP </em>at a final FPOe rally in central Vienna late Friday.</p>

<p>Cementing the FPOe's image as an anti-establishment party, Kickl, 55, has campaigned on slogans, such as "Courageously try something new". The party now stands at 27 per cent of support in opinion polls.</p>

<p>The ruling conservative People's Party (OevP) has been lagging behind, but its leader, Chancellor Karl Nehammer, 51, has managed to narrow the gap in recent weeks.</p>

<p>Promising "stability instead of chaos", the OeVP is at 25 per cent support in the latest polls.</p>

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<h2>'Different this time'</h2>

<p>Polling booths began opening at 7:00 am (0500 GMT) and the last ones are due to close at 7:00 pm. Projections based on postal voting and vote count from stations that close earlier should be announced shortly after that.</p>

<p>More than 6.3 million people of Austria's nine million inhabitants are eligible to vote.</p>

<p>"It is a decisive election," Rachel Schwarzboeck, 74, an Austrian retiree with Jewish and Polish roots, told AFP, adding that she would not vote for the FPOe -- a party formed by former Nazis.</p>

<p>"I don't want a Nazi regime in power in Austria," she said.</p>

<p>Long a political force in Austria, the FPOe's first government involvement in 2000 under the conservatives set off widespread protests and sanctions from Brussels.</p>

<p>Since then, far-right parties have been on the rise throughout Europe, with outgoing governments largely on the defence after a series of crises, including the coronavirus pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.</p>

<p>"This time it will be different, this time, we're going to come out on top in this election. This time, we will succeed," Kickl&nbsp;told a throng of cheering supporters in front of Vienna's main cathedral on Friday.</p>

<p>In his speech, he once again slammed EU sanctions against Russia, espoused the far-right concept of "remigration" that calls for expelling people of non-European ethnic backgrounds deemed to have failed to integrate, and raged against the outgoing government.</p>

<p>The conservative OeVP's support has plunged from more than 37 per cent in the last national election in 2019.</p>

<p>Their junior coalition partner, the Greens, now stand at eight per cent in opinion polls, or almost half that which they received in 2019.</p>

<h2>No 'people's chancellor'</h2>

<p>But analysts widely predict that even if the FPOe wins the most seats, it will not have enough seats or partners to form a government.</p>

<p>Nehammer has repeatedly reiterated his refusal to work under Kickl, who has called himself the future "Volkskanzler", the people's chancellor, as Adolf Hitler was termed in the 1930s.</p>

<p>Thwarting a Kickl chancellorship could be an unprecedented three-party coalition headed by the OeVP with the Social Democrats, who are polling at just above 20 per cent, and a third party, probably the liberal NEOS.</p>

<p>If the OeVP -- which has been part of every government since 1987 -- wins the most seats or performs almost as strongly as the FPOe, analysts see a possibility of a coalition with the far-right as a junior partner.</p>

<p>The two parties' views converge "on many subjects", and "creative solutions" could be found to deal with Kickl,&nbsp;Andreas Eisl, researcher at the Jacques Delors Institute, told AFP.</p>

<p>Both past OeVP-FPOe governments have been short-lived.</p>

<p>The last one, headed by charismatic then-OeVP leader Sebastian Kurz, collapsed over a spectacular FPOe corruption scandal in 2019, after just a year and a half in power.</p>

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Austrians began voting on Sunday (Sep 29) in a general election that could see the far-right narrowly beat the conservatives for a historic win in the Alpine EU nation.

Austrians began voting on Sunday (Sep 29) in a general election that could see the far-right narrowly beat the conservatives for a historic win in the Alpine EU nation. The Freedom Party (FPOe), which topped several pre-election opinion polls, has been in government several times but has never topped a national vote, though even if it wins, it is uncertain whether it would be able to form a government. Since sharp-tongued Herbert Kickl took over the graft-tainted party in 2021, it has seen its popularity rebound on voter anger over migration, inflation and COVID-19 restrictions, in line with far-right parties elsewhere in Europe. "I want to vote for Kickl from the bottom of my heart. He needs to solve the problem of migration," Angela Erstic, 69, a doctor, told AFP at a final FPOe rally in central Vienna late Friday. Cementing the FPOe's image as an anti-establishment party, Kickl, 55, has campaigned on slogans, such as "Courageously try something new". The party now stands at 27 per cent of support in opinion polls. The ruling conservative People's Party (OevP) has been lagging behind, but its leader, Chancellor Karl Nehammer, 51, has managed to narrow the gap in recent weeks. Promising "stability instead of chaos", the OeVP is at 25 per cent support in the latest polls. Watch | Austrian Parliamentary Polls: Far Right Freedom Party Leads In Opinion Polls × 'Different this time' Polling booths began opening at 7:00 am (0500 GMT) and the last ones are due to close at 7:00 pm. Projections based on postal voting and vote count from stations that close earlier should be announced shortly after that. More than 6.3 million people of Austria's nine million inhabitants are eligible to vote. "It is a decisive election," Rachel Schwarzboeck, 74, an Austrian retiree with Jewish and Polish roots, told AFP, adding that she would not vote for the FPOe -- a party formed by former Nazis. "I don't want a Nazi regime in power in Austria," she said. Long a political force in Austria, the FPOe's first government involvement in 2000 under the conservatives set off widespread protests and sanctions from Brussels. Since then, far-right parties have been on the rise throughout Europe, with outgoing governments largely on the defence after a series of crises, including the coronavirus pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "This time it will be different, this time, we're going to come out on top in this election. This time, we will succeed," Kickl told a throng of cheering supporters in front of Vienna's main cathedral on Friday. In his speech, he once again slammed EU sanctions against Russia, espoused the far-right concept of "remigration" that calls for expelling people of non-European ethnic backgrounds deemed to have failed to integrate, and raged against the outgoing government. The conservative OeVP's support has plunged from more than 37 per cent in the last national election in 2019. Their junior coalition partner, the Greens, now stand at eight per cent in opinion polls, or almost half that which they received in 2019. No 'people's chancellor' But analysts widely predict that even if the FPOe wins the most seats, it will not have enough seats or partners to form a government. Nehammer has repeatedly reiterated his refusal to work under Kickl, who has called himself the future "Volkskanzler", the people's chancellor, as Adolf Hitler was termed in the 1930s. Thwarting a Kickl chancellorship could be an unprecedented three-party coalition headed by the OeVP with the Social Democrats, who are polling at just above 20 per cent, and a third party, probably the liberal NEOS. If the OeVP -- which has been part of every government since 1987 -- wins the most seats or performs almost as strongly as the FPOe, analysts see a possibility of a coalition with the far-right as a junior partner. The two parties' views converge "on many subjects", and "creative solutions" could be found to deal with Kickl, Andreas Eisl, researcher at the Jacques Delors Institute, told AFP. Both past OeVP-FPOe governments have been short-lived. The last one, headed by charismatic then-OeVP leader Sebastian Kurz, collapsed over a spectacular FPOe corruption scandal in 2019, after just a year and a half in power. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Austria goes to polls as far-right sets sight on historic win

<p>Republican vice presidential candidate, Senator JD Vance, was apparently kicked out of a restaurant while his supporters waited inside for him to address them. In a video going viral on social media, Vance, who was in Pittsburgh, was denied entry to the&nbsp;iconic Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar where the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign recently&nbsp;hosted a gathering.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Ohio senator was initially stopped at the doors Saturday (Sep 28) afternoon while attempting to make a campaign stop, a report in <em>NY Post </em>claimed. The staff of the shop said they were not given any advanced notice about his visit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the restaurant patrons said customers paid for their drinks and&nbsp;cancelled their orders once learning that Vance was not allowed to step inside.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite being&nbsp;denied entry, Vance took the rejection graciously and addressed the crowd of supporters gathered outside the establishment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We paid for everybody’s food, we gave them a nice tip and, of course, when I gave a nice tip, I said no taxes on tips," Vance said, referring to a Trump proposal.</p>

<p>"It’s all right, don’t hold it against [the worker]. She just got a little nervous, but it’s a great local business. Let’s keep on supporting it."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS! Went to Primanti brothers Restaurant in North Versailles, Pa to show support to JD Vance. The restaurant refused Vance and his security to enter, they told him he was not welcomed in this establishment. Watch Video! <a href="https://twitter.com/JDVance?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JDVance</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NEWSMAX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NEWSMAX</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/dbongino?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dbongino</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/primantibros?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@primantibros</a> <a href="https://t.co/QGS7dUhGUD">pic.twitter.com/QGS7dUhGUD</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Primanti Bros restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA wouldn’t let JD Vance in to greet his supporters. BOYCOTT <a href="https://twitter.com/primantibros?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@primantibros</a><br />
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The supporters paid for their drinks, cancelled their orders, and left. ALL PATRIOTS IN PITTSBURGH. STOP SUPPORTING THIS ESTABLISHMENT <a href="https://t.co/9p0OilpTwI">pic.twitter.com/9p0OilpTwI</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Restaurant issues statement&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>After the controversy snowballed,&nbsp;Primanti Brothers issued a statement and said they had allowed Vance and his supporters to meet inside the restaurant after the initial kerfuffle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Without any advance notice, today’s campaign stop caused some momentary confusion for our staff. However, Senator Vance and his team were welcomed into our restaurant shortly after and engaged with our guests inside and on the property," read the statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jd-vance-reveals-what-donald-trump-told-him-after-surviving-another-assassination-attempt-759293"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;JD Vance reveals what Donald Trump told him after surviving another assassination attempt</strong></a></p>

<p>Vance is currently on a campaign trail across the country as he squares up against Harris's VP pick, Tim Walz, in the November election.&nbsp;</p>

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Republican vice presidential candidate, Senator JD Vance, was apparently kicked out of a restaurant while his supporters waited inside for him to address them. In a video going viral on social media, Vance, who was in Pittsburgh, was denied entry to the iconic Primanti Bros.

Republican vice presidential candidate, Senator JD Vance, was apparently kicked out of a restaurant while his supporters waited inside for him to address them. In a video going viral on social media, Vance, who was in Pittsburgh, was denied entry to the iconic Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar where the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign recently hosted a gathering. The Ohio senator was initially stopped at the doors Saturday (Sep 28) afternoon while attempting to make a campaign stop, a report in NY Post claimed. The staff of the shop said they were not given any advanced notice about his visit. One of the restaurant patrons said customers paid for their drinks and cancelled their orders once learning that Vance was not allowed to step inside. Despite being denied entry, Vance took the rejection graciously and addressed the crowd of supporters gathered outside the establishment. "We paid for everybody’s food, we gave them a nice tip and, of course, when I gave a nice tip, I said no taxes on tips," Vance said, referring to a Trump proposal. "It’s all right, don’t hold it against [the worker]. She just got a little nervous, but it’s a great local business. Let’s keep on supporting it." THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS! Went to Primanti brothers Restaurant in North Versailles, Pa to show support to JD Vance. The restaurant refused Vance and his security to enter, they told him he was not welcomed in this establishment. Watch Video! @JDVance @NEWSMAX @dbongino @primantibros pic.twitter.com/QGS7dUhGUD — Linda (@lindalor1018) September 28, 2024 × Primanti Bros restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA wouldn’t let JD Vance in to greet his supporters. BOYCOTT @primantibros The supporters paid for their drinks, cancelled their orders, and left. ALL PATRIOTS IN PITTSBURGH. STOP SUPPORTING THIS ESTABLISHMENT pic.twitter.com/9p0OilpTwI — Kathy Green (@GreenKM117) September 28, 2024 × Watch | US Elections 2024: Vice Presidential Candidate JD Vance slams Harris & Walz × Restaurant issues statement After the controversy snowballed, Primanti Brothers issued a statement and said they had allowed Vance and his supporters to meet inside the restaurant after the initial kerfuffle. “Without any advance notice, today’s campaign stop caused some momentary confusion for our staff. However, Senator Vance and his team were welcomed into our restaurant shortly after and engaged with our guests inside and on the property," read the statement. Also read | JD Vance reveals what Donald Trump told him after surviving another assassination attempt Vance is currently on a campaign trail across the country as he squares up against Harris's VP pick, Tim Walz, in the November election. (With inputs from agencies)

JD Vance not allowed in Pittsburgh restaurant where Harris campaign held an event - WATCH

<p>The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) used at least 15 US-made BLU-109 bombs with JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) guidance kits to kill Hezbollah chief, Hasaan Nasrallah, a report in<em>&nbsp;the New York Times </em>has claimed.&nbsp;The 2,000-pound munitions are popularly known as bunker-busters thanks to their ability to penetrate underground.</p>

<p>The claim was based on the analysis of a video published by the Israeli military on Telegram where F-15i fighter jets of the Israeli Air Force’s 69th Squadron were seen taking off from the&nbsp;Hatzerim Airbase to carry out Nasrallah's assassination.</p>

<p>The BLU-109 bombs are identifiable when the video shows two planes taking off, with one plane carrying six of those munitions. Then the video shows a plane returning at dusk to the Israeli air base without any bombs.</p>

<p>Notably, JDAM is a guidance tail kit that converts&nbsp;existing unguided free-fall bombs into accurate warheads that can operate in any weather conditions. It also enables&nbsp;employment of accurate air-to-surface weapons against high-priority fixed and relocatable targets from fighter and bomber aircraft.</p>

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<p>Trevor Ball, a former US Army explosive ordnance disposal technician, stated that the explosions as well as the damage caused in the populated southern suburbs of Beirut were&nbsp;consistent with the 2,000-pound bombs carried by the Israeli jets in the video.</p>

<p>Senior Israeli defence officials confirmed that more than 80 bombs were dropped within a few minutes to kill Nasrallah and his aides.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-hezbollah-war-netanyahu-no-choice-but-to-target-nasrallah-762881"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah War | Netanyahu: No Choice But To Target Nasrallah</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>Nasrallah killed</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday (Sep 28), the Israeli military said that Nasrallah was eliminated during Friday's strikes, which targeted the suburbs of Beirut. The militant outfit also confirmed the death of its leader later in the day, which means that the entire chain of command of Hezbollah has been killed in the span of less than two weeks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nasrallah had&nbsp;led the Lebanon-based militant group for the last three decades. Under his tenure, Hezbollah became part of a cluster of Iranian-backed factions and governments known as the Axis of Resistance.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah-apparent-target-of-israeli-strikes-in-lebanons-beirut-who-is-he-762708"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Hassan Nasrallah: What you should know about the Hezbollah leader Israel says it has killed</strong></a></p>

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that he had issued the order to neutralise Nasrallah, as Hezbollah would have regenerated if he was allowed to live.</p>

<p>"He would have quickly rehabilitated Hezbollah’s capabilities. So I gave the order and Nasrallah is no longer with us," said Netanyahu.</p>

<p>Netanyahu also shot off a warning to Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, who appears to be the last big name remaining in the Gaza Strip after his predecessors as well as allies were killed by Tel Aviv.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1230,&quot;w&quot;:716,&quot;h&quot;:68,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3067}">Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Lebanon, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.</em></strong></p>

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) used at least 15 US-made BLU-109 bombs with JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) guidance kits to kill Hezbollah chief, Hasaan Nasrallah, a report in the New York Times has claimed.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) used at least 15 US-made BLU-109 bombs with JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) guidance kits to kill Hezbollah chief, Hasaan Nasrallah, a report in the New York Times has claimed. The 2,000-pound munitions are popularly known as bunker-busters thanks to their ability to penetrate underground. The claim was based on the analysis of a video published by the Israeli military on Telegram where F-15i fighter jets of the Israeli Air Force’s 69th Squadron were seen taking off from the Hatzerim Airbase to carry out Nasrallah's assassination. The BLU-109 bombs are identifiable when the video shows two planes taking off, with one plane carrying six of those munitions. Then the video shows a plane returning at dusk to the Israeli air base without any bombs. Notably, JDAM is a guidance tail kit that converts existing unguided free-fall bombs into accurate warheads that can operate in any weather conditions. It also enables employment of accurate air-to-surface weapons against high-priority fixed and relocatable targets from fighter and bomber aircraft. The F-15i's that struck Nasrallah. pic.twitter.com/lp2zilMuyo — Darian T. NAFO 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇮🇱🐇 (@carroll_darian) September 28, 2024 × Trevor Ball, a former US Army explosive ordnance disposal technician, stated that the explosions as well as the damage caused in the populated southern suburbs of Beirut were consistent with the 2,000-pound bombs carried by the Israeli jets in the video. Senior Israeli defence officials confirmed that more than 80 bombs were dropped within a few minutes to kill Nasrallah and his aides. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War | Netanyahu: No Choice But To Target Nasrallah × Nasrallah killed On Saturday (Sep 28), the Israeli military said that Nasrallah was eliminated during Friday's strikes, which targeted the suburbs of Beirut. The militant outfit also confirmed the death of its leader later in the day, which means that the entire chain of command of Hezbollah has been killed in the span of less than two weeks. Nasrallah had led the Lebanon-based militant group for the last three decades. Under his tenure, Hezbollah became part of a cluster of Iranian-backed factions and governments known as the Axis of Resistance. Also read | Hassan Nasrallah: What you should know about the Hezbollah leader Israel says it has killed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that he had issued the order to neutralise Nasrallah, as Hezbollah would have regenerated if he was allowed to live. "He would have quickly rehabilitated Hezbollah’s capabilities. So I gave the order and Nasrallah is no longer with us," said Netanyahu. Netanyahu also shot off a warning to Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, who appears to be the last big name remaining in the Gaza Strip after his predecessors as well as allies were killed by Tel Aviv. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Lebanon, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Rescuers struggled on Saturday (Sep 28) with washed-out bridges and debris-strewn roads in the search for survivors of devastating Storm&nbsp;Helene, which killed at least 63 people across five states and caused massive power outages.</p>

<p>Helene&nbsp;slammed into Florida Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane and surged north, gradually weakening but leaving in its wake toppled trees, downed power lines and mudslide-wrecked homes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Federal emergencies were declared in six states -- Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee -- with more than 800 personnel from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) deployed.</p>

<p>Now classified as a "post-tropical cyclone", the remnants of the storm are expected to continue inundating the Ohio Valley and central Appalachians through Sunday, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).</p>

<p>In affected communities across the eastern coast and midwest, storm victims and volunteers toting trash bags, mops and hammers tried to repair what they could and clean up the rest.</p>

<p>"There's only a couple businesses open. They have limited supply. So I'm just worried about families that have kids and stuff like that, getting somewhere to stay and have something to eat," said Steven Mauro, a resident of Valdosta, Georgia.</p>

<p>At least 24 people died in South Carolina, 17 in Georgia, 11 in Florida, 10 in North Carolina and one in Virginia, according to local authorities and media tallied by AFP.</p>

<p>The National Weather Service said conditions would "continue to improve today following the catastrophic flooding over the past two days."</p>

<p>But it warned of possible "long-duration power outages."</p>

<p>"Main issue is the electrical power," said another man from Valdosta who declined to give his name. "With the whole town down, the traffic lights are out. So driving around... people should just stay home."</p>

<p>More than 2.6 million customers were still without electricity across 10 states from Florida in the southeast to Indiana in the midwest as of early Sunday morning, according to tracker poweroutage.us.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/hurricane-helene-aftermath-death-toll-up-56-762864"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Hurricane Helene Aftermath: Destruction and chaos</strong></a></p>

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<h2>'It breaks my heart'</h2>

<p>Helene&nbsp;blew into Florida's northern Gulf shore with powerful winds of 140 miles (225 kilometres) per hour. Even as it weakened into a post-tropical cyclone, it has wreaked havoc.</p>

<p>Record levels of flooding threatened to break several dams, but Tennessee emergency officials said Saturday that the Nolichucky Dam -- which had been close to breaching -- was no longer in danger of giving way and people downriver could return home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Massive flooding was reported in Asheville, in western North Carolina. Governor Ray Cooper called it "one of the worst storms in modern history" to hit his state.</p>

<p>There were reports of remote towns in the Carolina mountains without power or cell service, their roads washed away or buried by mudslides.</p>

<p>In Cedar Key, an island city of 700 people off Florida's Gulf Coast, several pastel-coloured wooden homes were destroyed by record storm surges and ferocious winds.</p>

<p>"I've lived here my whole life, and it breaks my heart to see it. We've not really been able to catch a break," said Gabe Doty, a Cedar Key official, referring to two other hurricanes in the past year.</p>

<p>In South Carolina, the dead included two firefighters, officials said.</p>

<p>Georgia's 17 deaths included an emergency responder, according to state officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the Tennessee town of Erwin, more than 50 patients and staff trapped on a hospital roof by surging floodwaters had to be rescued by helicopters.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hurricane-helene-at-least-43-dead-in-five-states-4mn-homes-without-power-762796"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Hurricane Helene: Disaster in five US states, millions of homes without power</strong></a></p>

<h2>'Overwhelming' damage</h2>

<p>In a statement Saturday, President Joe Biden called&nbsp;Helene's devastation "overwhelming."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden was briefed by FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell and Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall on&nbsp;"the tragic loss of life across the region," the White House said.</p>

<p>Criswell, who went to Florida on Saturday to survey damage, will visit Georgia on Sunday and North Carolina on Monday.</p>

<p>September has been an unusually wet month around the world, with scientists linking some extreme weather events to human-caused global warming.</p>

<p>The North Atlantic hurricane season runs from the beginning of June to the end of November, with most of the severe storms historically forming around the end of August or beginning of September.</p>

<p>Forecasters are carefully watching two more named storm systems expected next week: Joyce and Hurricane Isaac.</p>

<p>Isaac is expected to weaken into a powerful post-tropical cyclone by Sunday night or early Monday, while Joyce is expected to be a tropical storm for a couple more days, according to the NHC.</p>

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Rescuers struggled on Saturday (Sep 28) with washed-out bridges and debris-strewn roads in the search for survivors of devastating Storm Helene, which killed at least 63 people across five states and caused massive power outages.

Rescuers struggled on Saturday (Sep 28) with washed-out bridges and debris-strewn roads in the search for survivors of devastating Storm Helene, which killed at least 63 people across five states and caused massive power outages. Helene slammed into Florida Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane and surged north, gradually weakening but leaving in its wake toppled trees, downed power lines and mudslide-wrecked homes. Federal emergencies were declared in six states -- Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee -- with more than 800 personnel from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) deployed. Now classified as a "post-tropical cyclone", the remnants of the storm are expected to continue inundating the Ohio Valley and central Appalachians through Sunday, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). In affected communities across the eastern coast and midwest, storm victims and volunteers toting trash bags, mops and hammers tried to repair what they could and clean up the rest. "There's only a couple businesses open. They have limited supply. So I'm just worried about families that have kids and stuff like that, getting somewhere to stay and have something to eat," said Steven Mauro, a resident of Valdosta, Georgia. At least 24 people died in South Carolina, 17 in Georgia, 11 in Florida, 10 in North Carolina and one in Virginia, according to local authorities and media tallied by AFP. The National Weather Service said conditions would "continue to improve today following the catastrophic flooding over the past two days." But it warned of possible "long-duration power outages." "Main issue is the electrical power," said another man from Valdosta who declined to give his name. "With the whole town down, the traffic lights are out. So driving around... people should just stay home." More than 2.6 million customers were still without electricity across 10 states from Florida in the southeast to Indiana in the midwest as of early Sunday morning, according to tracker poweroutage.us. Watch | Hurricane Helene Aftermath: Destruction and chaos × 'It breaks my heart' Helene blew into Florida's northern Gulf shore with powerful winds of 140 miles (225 kilometres) per hour. Even as it weakened into a post-tropical cyclone, it has wreaked havoc. Record levels of flooding threatened to break several dams, but Tennessee emergency officials said Saturday that the Nolichucky Dam -- which had been close to breaching -- was no longer in danger of giving way and people downriver could return home. Massive flooding was reported in Asheville, in western North Carolina. Governor Ray Cooper called it "one of the worst storms in modern history" to hit his state. There were reports of remote towns in the Carolina mountains without power or cell service, their roads washed away or buried by mudslides. In Cedar Key, an island city of 700 people off Florida's Gulf Coast, several pastel-coloured wooden homes were destroyed by record storm surges and ferocious winds. "I've lived here my whole life, and it breaks my heart to see it. We've not really been able to catch a break," said Gabe Doty, a Cedar Key official, referring to two other hurricanes in the past year. In South Carolina, the dead included two firefighters, officials said. Georgia's 17 deaths included an emergency responder, according to state officials. In the Tennessee town of Erwin, more than 50 patients and staff trapped on a hospital roof by surging floodwaters had to be rescued by helicopters. Also read | Hurricane Helene: Disaster in five US states, millions of homes without power 'Overwhelming' damage In a statement Saturday, President Joe Biden called Helene's devastation "overwhelming." Biden was briefed by FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell and Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall on "the tragic loss of life across the region," the White House said. Criswell, who went to Florida on Saturday to survey damage, will visit Georgia on Sunday and North Carolina on Monday. September has been an unusually wet month around the world, with scientists linking some extreme weather events to human-caused global warming. The North Atlantic hurricane season runs from the beginning of June to the end of November, with most of the severe storms historically forming around the end of August or beginning of September. Forecasters are carefully watching two more named storm systems expected next week: Joyce and Hurricane Isaac. Isaac is expected to weaken into a powerful post-tropical cyclone by Sunday night or early Monday, while Joyce is expected to be a tropical storm for a couple more days, according to the NHC. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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