Husband uses secret camera to record wife’s affair, wins divorce case, ends up in jail for spying

NATO troops gather in Arctic, Russia threatens nuclear retaliation

Lollapalooza India 2027: From Olivia Dean to KATSEYE, check full lineup, dates and tickets

Why Russian fighter jets use bulky, low-pressure tyres compared to US jets

Manipur violence: 25 houses torched in Manipur’s Kangpokpi a day after 10 homes were burnt along Imphal-Tamenglong road

Man pushes Russian humanoid robot. Watch what happens next

Nobel laureate Machado says Venezuela’s ‘illegitimate’ regime has no right to strike US oil deal

ISRO stages comeback with GSLV-F17/EOS-05 success; targets six more launches

Why US tanks can spin their heavy turrets much faster than Russian tanks

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 more jobs, 100,000 roles to be eliminated by 2030

Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2026 wishes: 30+ messages, quotes, greetings, and WhatsApp status ideas to share

China detains 52 Singaporeans over alleged pyramid schemes; Beijing denies arrest

Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy creates history with 350 not out in South Africa

Netherlands shifts 86 tonnes of gold reserve to UK citing geopolitical risks

‘I wouldn’t call it a war,’ says JD Vance on ongoing conflict with Iran

Inside Iran's shadow fleet: How Tehran dodges the US blockade at sea

South Korea plans for military deployment in Strait of Hormuz amid US pressure

At least 2 killed in Minneapolis shooting, suspect also dead

Why US tanks weigh over 20 tons more than Russian tanks

Indian agencies uncover hawala, shell firms and fake trade used to hide illicit money, FATF says

US Open 2026: Auger-Aliassime out but Swiatek, Osaka, and Gauff advance into third round

New Friday OTT releases (September 4, 2026): GDN, Dhamaal 4, Jagamae Sangeetham- Watch 6 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more

Killing the Himalayas slowly: Human urine is melting a glacier on Mount Everest

Iran attacks US bases in Kuwait & UAE, supersecret missile project in focus | Gravitas

Who is Aditi Paudel? 17-year-old becomes Japan's first literacy ambassador

Suvendu Adhikari threatens to cut school aid over refusal to sing full Vande Mataram

How fast can the Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet really fly?

Nigerian Navy discovers 99,000 litres of suspected stolen, illegally refined products as it intensifies anti-crude oil theft operations

Iran's army conducts drone & missile attack on US bases

Kenya vs Tata Chemicals: Why President William Ruto ordered company to stop operations

The Verdict: Peace for Iran, pressure on Afghanistan: Pakistan’s contradictory diplomacy

Krishna Janmashtami 2026: From Dhaniya Panjiri to Makhana Kheer- 5 best sweet dishes perfect for celebrating Lord Krishna’s birth

Breaking | Vance takes the podium: First White House briefing since Leavitt's exit

Statues smuggled out of Thailand were welcome back to the kingdom in an official repatriation ceremony at the national museum. This report brings you details of the artwork that contain objects looted from Asia, Africa and other places. Watch in for more details!

Thailand celebrates return of looted statues

<div class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full">
<div class="min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="8e00db3a-aa0c-4ee5-89b3-08f7e9feb035" dir="auto">
<div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]">
<div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark">
<p>Officials from the Hingoli administration in Maharashtra have asked parents of students studying in Kyrgyzstan, where violence has erupted, to reach out to the district disaster management office for assistance. According to a release from the Hingoli district administration on Tuesday (May 21), nearly 500 students from Maharashtra are currently pursuing medical education in Kyrgyzstan, and may encounter challenges due to the ongoing violence.</p>

<p>Following reports of mob violence directed at international students, particularly from South Asia, in Bishkek, the Indian government advised its students to remain indoors as a precautionary measure.</p>

<p>According to the release, the Hingoli administration has requested parents of students studying in Kyrgyzstan to reach out to the district disaster management office to report any issues they may be experiencing.</p>

<div class="flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3">
<div class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full">
<div class="min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="16ac1bba-eb8a-412a-b765-a50d55485701" dir="auto">
<div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]">
<div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark">
<p>Additionally, the local administration in Kyrgyzstan has opted to conduct the examination of these students online.</p>

<p>The students may have to go back to India next month, the release said.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Pakistan's Ishaq Dar arrives in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek, Dar raises concerns over mob attack</strong></p>

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistans-ishaq-dar-arrives-in-kyrgyzstans-capital-bishkek-dar-raises-concerns-over-mob-attack-724087/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

<div class="group/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn">
<div class="flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3">
<div class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full">
<div class="min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="4e5acde0-fab9-45a4-8a6b-24a516969869" dir="auto">
<div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]">
<div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark">
<p>Previously, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had recommended that Indian students maintain regular communication with the Indian embassy.</p>

<p>The Indian embassy in Kyrgyzstan said it was in touch with students, and the situation was under control.</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistani medicos attacked by locals </strong></h2>

<p>Over 300 Pakistani students urgently returned to Pakistan from Kyrgyzstan following an attack by a mob on hostels housing international students, causing injuries to many in the capital city of Bishkek last week. The violence erupted late on May 17 and continued for over six hours, during which hundreds of Kyrgyz individuals targeted hostels housing international students, resulting in injuries to more than 30 inmates, as reported by Al Jazeera.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Deeply concerned over the situation of Pakistani students in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. I have directed Pakistan's Ambassador to provide all necessary help and assistance. My office is also in touch with the Embassy and constantly monitoring the situation.</p>
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) <a href="https://twitter.com/CMShehbaz/status/1791659518990102930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>“The administration said there appears to be a threat to international students and they must refrain from leaving the premises of their hostels. But then we saw on TikTok that a large group of locals was gathering and marching towards our hostel,” a Pakistani student pursuing a medical degree in Bishkek told Al Jazeera.</p>

<p>In Kyrgyzstan, over 11,000 Pakistani students and 15,000 Indian students are enrolled in medical degree programmes. The appeal lies in the combination of relatively high educational standards maintained at Soviet-era medical colleges and tuition fees that are lower than those of many Western countries and even their respective home countries. Medical colleges in Kyrgyzstan also attract students from various Arab and African nations.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>


Officials from the Hingoli administration in Maharashtra have asked parents of students studying in Kyrgyzstan, where violence has erupted, to reach out to the district disaster management office for assistance.

Officials from the Hingoli administration in Maharashtra have asked parents of students studying in Kyrgyzstan, where violence has erupted, to reach out to the district disaster management office for assistance. According to a release from the Hingoli district administration on Tuesday (May 21), nearly 500 students from Maharashtra are currently pursuing medical education in Kyrgyzstan, and may encounter challenges due to the ongoing violence. Following reports of mob violence directed at international students, particularly from South Asia, in Bishkek, the Indian government advised its students to remain indoors as a precautionary measure. According to the release, the Hingoli administration has requested parents of students studying in Kyrgyzstan to reach out to the district disaster management office to report any issues they may be experiencing. Additionally, the local administration in Kyrgyzstan has opted to conduct the examination of these students online. The students may have to go back to India next month, the release said. Also watch | Pakistan's Ishaq Dar arrives in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek, Dar raises concerns over mob attack Previously, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had recommended that Indian students maintain regular communication with the Indian embassy. The Indian embassy in Kyrgyzstan said it was in touch with students, and the situation was under control. Pakistani medicos attacked by locals Over 300 Pakistani students urgently returned to Pakistan from Kyrgyzstan following an attack by a mob on hostels housing international students, causing injuries to many in the capital city of Bishkek last week. The violence erupted late on May 17 and continued for over six hours, during which hundreds of Kyrgyz individuals targeted hostels housing international students, resulting in injuries to more than 30 inmates, as reported by Al Jazeera. Deeply concerned over the situation of Pakistani students in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. I have directed Pakistan's Ambassador to provide all necessary help and assistance. My office is also in touch with the Embassy and constantly monitoring the situation. — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 18, 2024 × “The administration said there appears to be a threat to international students and they must refrain from leaving the premises of their hostels. But then we saw on TikTok that a large group of locals was gathering and marching towards our hostel,” a Pakistani student pursuing a medical degree in Bishkek told Al Jazeera. In Kyrgyzstan, over 11,000 Pakistani students and 15,000 Indian students are enrolled in medical degree programmes. The appeal lies in the combination of relatively high educational standards maintained at Soviet-era medical colleges and tuition fees that are lower than those of many Western countries and even their respective home countries. Medical colleges in Kyrgyzstan also attract students from various Arab and African nations. (With inputs from agencies)

Indians asked to seek help from local authorities after Bishkek violence; many Pak students return home

Matthew Trickett, 37, who was allegedly charged with spying for China died under 'unexplained' circumstances, and a police investigation is ongoing. Watch to know more.

UK man accused of spying for China found dead

A thousand police arrived in New Caledonia from France and streets were relatively calm after a week of unrest, the French High Commission said on Monday, but roads were blocked by protesters and the airport remained shut, stranding tourists. Watch in for more details!

New Caledonia protesters, police spar ahead of Macron visit

A wave of shock passed through Iran. The nation lost its President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Raisi was accompanied by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian. Now that the President passed away, Iran's first Vice President will serve as interim Iranian President. Mohammad Mokhber, Iran's first Vice President, is expected to become interim president.

Ebrahim Raisi crash: Who is Mohammad Mokhber, to serve as Iran's Interim President for 50 days?

Watch top headlines of the hour: - RBI boosts surplus transfer - Ben Gvir slams Palestine recognition - Israel recalls Ireland, Norway envoys - Chad PM submits resignation - Sweden plans $7 billion aid for Ukraine

RBI boosts surplus transfer | Ben Gvir slams Palestine recognition

US officials believe Russia has launched at least one satellite, COSMOS 2553, related to its nuclear space weapon program, according to officials familiar with the intelligence. However, U.S. officials have said Russia has not deployed a nuclear weapon in space. Watch to know more.

US says Russia launched anti-satellite weapon

The first of several funeral ceremonies to be held for President Raisi in Iran, after he was killed when his helicopter crashed in poor weather in mountains near the Azerbaijan border, according to officials and state media.

Ebrahim Raisi chopper crash: What happened before and after chopper crash?

Israeli forces are pressing from both the north and south as the Rafah operation continues. From the north, they intend to retake a territory from Hamas.

Israel War: United Nations halts aid supplies to Rafah

Jammu and Kashmir police introduced AI-based facial recognition system to crack down on terrorism and criminal activities in the Union Territory. Watch the video to know more.

J&K police activates AI-based facial recognition system in valley

Ireland Norway and Spain have announced their decision to formally recognize Palestine as a state amid the raging Israel Hamas war in Gaza and as a result of the decision Israel has now recalled its ambassadors to Ireland and Norway with immediate effect. Watch in for more details!

Spain, Ireland & Norway to recognise Palestine as a state

<p>Russia's top arms control diplomat on Wednesday (May 22) dismissed the United States’ assertions that Russia had launched a weapon into Earth orbit that was capable of inspecting and attacking other satellites.</p>

<p>The Kremlin has denied claims by US officials that Moscow is developing a space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapon. On Tuesday, US Space Command said Russia had launched an anti-satellite weapon.</p>

<p>The United States noted the launch of a Soyuz rocket earlier this month from Russia's Plesetsk launch site.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/russia-and-china-have-their-differences-but-putin-xi-are-not-talking-about-them-723027" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/russia-and-china-have-their-differences-but-putin-xi-are-not-talking-about-them-723027&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjdmuvagqGGAxUFa2wGHQDVBoEQFnoECAUQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw2viUnyZ2S4acChpgKKq8Mt&amp;arm=e&amp;fexp=72519171,72519168" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/russia-and-china-have-their-differences-but-putin-xi-are-not-talking-about-them-723027" target="_blank"><b>Russia</b>, China have their differences but Putin and Xi are not talking</a></p>

<p>On May 17, Russia's defence ministry confirmed the launch carried a spacecraft but did not provide details about its purpose.</p>

<p>US Space Command said the launch was a likely a counterspace weapon capable of attacking other satellites in low Earth orbit.</p>

<p>According to the Interfax news agency, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was quoted as saying, "I don't think we should respond to any fake news from Washington.”</p>

<p>"The Americans can say whatever they want but our policy does not change from this," said Ryabkov, adding that Moscow had "always consistently opposed the deployment of strike weapons in low-Earth orbit."</p>

<p>Earlier, in February, President Vladimir Putin and then defence minister, Sergei Shoigu,&nbsp;had denied US claims that Russia was working on a space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapon designed to disrupt everything from military communications to phone-based ride services.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-has-no-plans-of-capturing-ukraines-kharkiv-forces-creating-buffer-zone-putin-722547" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-has-no-plans-of-capturing-ukraines-kharkiv-forces-creating-buffer-zone-putin-722547&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjoxaH-gqGGAxXYbmwGHRAyDIg4ChAWegQICRAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2v6v5CpoRJhiLcZs_9H1Jm&amp;arm=e&amp;fexp=72519171,72519168" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-has-no-plans-of-capturing-ukraines-kharkiv-forces-creating-buffer-zone-putin-722547" target="_blank"><b>Russia</b>&nbsp;has no plans of capturing Ukraine's Kharkiv</a></p>

<p>While the US Space Command said the May launch included COSMOS 2576, a type of Russian military "inspector" spacecraft that US officials have long said exhibits reckless space behaviour.</p>

<p>According to a US official familiar with the intelligence, US intelligence agencies had anticipated the launch of COSMOS 2576 and informed allies of their assessment before the satellite was deployed. The launch also included civilian satellites placed into different orbits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As of Tuesday, COSMOS 2576 has not approached any US satellites, but space analysts have observed it in the same orbital ring as USA 314, a bus-sized NRO satellite launched in April 2021.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-assesses-russias-launched-space-weapons-724224/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>However, Ryabkov said that Russia's space programme was developing as planned, including tasks aimed at strengthening defence capability.</p>

<p>He said the US was wrong to have dismissed Russian proposals on strengthening the security of space activities.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Russia's top arms control diplomat on Wednesday (May 22) dismissed the United States’ assertions that Russia had launched a weapon into Earth orbit that was capable of inspecting and attacking other satellites.

Russia's top arms control diplomat on Wednesday (May 22) dismissed the United States’ assertions that Russia had launched a weapon into Earth orbit that was capable of inspecting and attacking other satellites. The Kremlin has denied claims by US officials that Moscow is developing a space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapon. On Tuesday, US Space Command said Russia had launched an anti-satellite weapon. The United States noted the launch of a Soyuz rocket earlier this month from Russia's Plesetsk launch site. Also read: Russia, China have their differences but Putin and Xi are not talking On May 17, Russia's defence ministry confirmed the launch carried a spacecraft but did not provide details about its purpose. US Space Command said the launch was a likely a counterspace weapon capable of attacking other satellites in low Earth orbit. According to the Interfax news agency, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was quoted as saying, "I don't think we should respond to any fake news from Washington.” "The Americans can say whatever they want but our policy does not change from this," said Ryabkov, adding that Moscow had "always consistently opposed the deployment of strike weapons in low-Earth orbit." Earlier, in February, President Vladimir Putin and then defence minister, Sergei Shoigu, had denied US claims that Russia was working on a space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapon designed to disrupt everything from military communications to phone-based ride services. Also read: Russia has no plans of capturing Ukraine's Kharkiv While the US Space Command said the May launch included COSMOS 2576, a type of Russian military "inspector" spacecraft that US officials have long said exhibits reckless space behaviour. According to a US official familiar with the intelligence, US intelligence agencies had anticipated the launch of COSMOS 2576 and informed allies of their assessment before the satellite was deployed. The launch also included civilian satellites placed into different orbits. As of Tuesday, COSMOS 2576 has not approached any US satellites, but space analysts have observed it in the same orbital ring as USA 314, a bus-sized NRO satellite launched in April 2021. × However, Ryabkov said that Russia's space programme was developing as planned, including tasks aimed at strengthening defence capability. He said the US was wrong to have dismissed Russian proposals on strengthening the security of space activities. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia denies US claim that Moscow deployed anti-satellite weapon in space

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Israel recalls Ireland, Norway envoys - Chad PM submits resignation - Sweden plans $7 billion aid for Ukraine - Bangladesh MP murdered in India - Gold prices dip

Sweden plans $7 billion aid for Ukraine | Chad PM submits resignation

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu denied allegations that he was starving Palestinians in Gaza as a method of war in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper on Tuesday, saying an arrest warrant application currently under review in the International Criminal Court (ICC) is based on a “pack of lies.” Watch to know more.

Israel-War: Netanyahu defends himself amid ICC allegations

Ebrahim Raisi chopper crash: What Raisi's Chief of Staff revealed?

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Israel recalls Ireland, Norway envoys - Chad PM submits resignation - Sweden plans $7 billion aid for Ukraine - Gold prices dip

Chad PM submits resignation | Gold prices dip

<p>A vlog following the gender reveal fad of the West for an unborn child became a matter of legal trouble for a popular Indian food vlogger from the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The sex determination of an unborn child is a penal offence in India.</p>

<p>It all happened when popular Tamil Nadu food vlogger Irfan revealed the gender of his unborn child on social media.</p>

<p>The gender reveal party organised by the soon-to-be father has led to legal action against him by Tamil Nadu health department for violating the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC-PNDT) Act also called the Prohibition of Sex Selection Act.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/indian-police-find-19-female-foetuses-dumped-in-sewer-13108">Indian police find 19 female foetuses dumped in sewer</a></strong></p>

<p>The video posted on May 18 shows the vlogger and his wife undergoing a sex determination test at a hospital in Dubai. The video shows their visit to the hospital on May 2 and later shows them hosting a 'gender reveal' party in Chennai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Irfan points out in the video that while sex determination tests are illegal in India, they are permitted in many other countries, including in the United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The gender reveal party, and&nbsp;the couple's Dubai trip, were documented in vlogs on his YouTube channel, which boasts 4.28 million subscribers.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas | International Women's Day: Pay gap, gender bias continue to haunt | WION</strong></p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-international-womens-day-pay-gap-gender-bias-continue-to-haunt-wion-697773/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>The gender reveal video alone attracted over 2 million views, while the Dubai trip vlog garnered approximately 1.1 million views.</p>

<p>In India, Prohibition of Sex Selection Act forbids the use of any method to determine a foetus's gender once it is conceived. The law acts as a deterrent to prevent female foeticide, the practice of aborting a female foetus after determining its sex through a prenatal diagnostic test. While abortion is legal in India, there are strict penalties of those aborting female foetuses following the sex determination. According to a Pew Research Center study, at least 9 million female foetuses were aborted in India between 2000 and 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A vlog following the gender reveal fad of the West for an unborn child became a matter of legal trouble for a popular Indian food vlogger from the southern state of Tamil Nadu.

A vlog following the gender reveal fad of the West for an unborn child became a matter of legal trouble for a popular Indian food vlogger from the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The sex determination of an unborn child is a penal offence in India. It all happened when popular Tamil Nadu food vlogger Irfan revealed the gender of his unborn child on social media. The gender reveal party organised by the soon-to-be father has led to legal action against him by Tamil Nadu health department for violating the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC-PNDT) Act also called the Prohibition of Sex Selection Act. Also read | Indian police find 19 female foetuses dumped in sewer The video posted on May 18 shows the vlogger and his wife undergoing a sex determination test at a hospital in Dubai. The video shows their visit to the hospital on May 2 and later shows them hosting a 'gender reveal' party in Chennai. Irfan points out in the video that while sex determination tests are illegal in India, they are permitted in many other countries, including in the United Arab Emirates. The gender reveal party, and the couple's Dubai trip, were documented in vlogs on his YouTube channel, which boasts 4.28 million subscribers. Also watch | Gravitas | International Women's Day: Pay gap, gender bias continue to haunt | WION × The gender reveal video alone attracted over 2 million views, while the Dubai trip vlog garnered approximately 1.1 million views. In India, Prohibition of Sex Selection Act forbids the use of any method to determine a foetus's gender once it is conceived. The law acts as a deterrent to prevent female foeticide, the practice of aborting a female foetus after determining its sex through a prenatal diagnostic test. While abortion is legal in India, there are strict penalties of those aborting female foetuses following the sex determination. According to a Pew Research Center study, at least 9 million female foetuses were aborted in India between 2000 and 2019. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian YouTuber’s gender reveal party, vlog land him in legal trouble

UK: A watchdog has warned that the prison system is "creaking at every level" as government prepare to commute certain offenders' sentences by up to 70 days to relieve overcrowding. Watch to know more.

Where will UK send its culprit as prisons become full

Multiple warnings have gone unheard in Taiwan as the island chose Lai Ching-te as its next President. Beijing had said choosing the Democratic Progressive Party leader would mean choosing war, but it still failed to sway voters. Taiwan says China has to face the reality, but China remains stern in its stance as it continues to remind the World that reunification is inevitable. Watch in for more details!

China says Lai Ching-Te's speech 'confession of Taiwan's independence'

#Gravitas | Israel continues to show defiance in response to the potential issuance of an ICC arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Urging 'civilised nations' to oppose ICC prosecutor's request for arrest warrants against its leaders, the Israeli government has refuted allegations of starvation in Gaza. What happens next? Can Netanyahu be arrested? Why has Israel's ally U.S. opposed the ICC move?

ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu: 'ICC allegations a pack of lies,' says Netanyahu

The grieving mother of one of the two victims of the recent Pune Porche accident said the parents of the drunk teen whose road rampage killed her daughter must be punished. Mamata Koshta, mother of Ashwini Koshta said the 17-year-old's parents must be punished "for the way they brought up their child".

India | Pune Porsche crash incident: Teen's father a realtor was on the run

The UK's graduate visa scheme allows students to remain in the UK for at least two years after the completion of their bachelor's or postgraduate degrees. Watch to know more.

UK Graduate Route: Rishi Sunak backtracks from graduate visa scheme?

<p>Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday (May 22) presided over the&nbsp;funeral for country’s late president Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister and others killed in a helicopter crash, as tens of thousands followed the procession&nbsp;through the capital, Tehran.</p>

<p>Khamenei held the service at Tehran University. The mourners followed the funeral procession through the city while waving Iranian flags and portraits of the late president.</p>

<h2>Mourners chant ‘Death to America’</h2>

<p>People then carried the coffins on their shoulders, with chants outside of “Death to America!”</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-turned-to-us-for-assistance-after-raisi-helicopter-crash-logistical-issues-impeded-help-723826" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-turned-to-us-for-assistance-after-raisi-helicopter-crash-logistical-issues-impeded-help-723826&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjcr7jNv6CGAxXu4DgGHUwMBJgQFnoECAkQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw2sOBDzzk9RjuLQLZ-WqZdg&amp;arm=e&amp;fexp=72519171,72519168" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-turned-to-us-for-assistance-after-raisi-helicopter-crash-logistical-issues-impeded-help-723826" target="_blank">Iran turned to US for assistance after&nbsp;<b>Raisi</b>&nbsp;helicopter crash</a></p>

<p>Raisi and seven others were killed on Sunday (May 19) when a helicopter they were travelling in crashed in a mountainous area of Iran.</p>

<p><img alt="Ebrahim Raisi" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6e450bc4-5167-4c45-8205-a57a09fe69a5" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%2840%29_0.png" /></p>

<p>Though large crowds are at the funeral procession, not all Iranians had supported the president, with many celebrating his death on social media.</p>

<p>On Tuesday (May 21), the mourners followed a lorry carrying the coffins of Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and others who died with him.</p>

<p>"We, the members of the government, who had the honour to serve this beloved president, the hardworking president, pledge to our dear people and leader to follow the path of these martyrs," said Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-vp-jagdeep-dhankhar-to-pay-condolences-in-iran-for-president-raisi-foreign-minister-passing-724053" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-vp-jagdeep-dhankhar-to-pay-condolences-in-iran-for-president-raisi-foreign-minister-passing-724053&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjcr7jNv6CGAxXu4DgGHUwMBJgQFnoECAMQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw1vXSldX8Nw3ZFiMOz_ml31&amp;arm=e&amp;fexp=72519171,72519168" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-vp-jagdeep-dhankhar-to-pay-condolences-in-iran-for-president-raisi-foreign-minister-passing-724053" target="_blank">India's VP Jagdeep Dhankhar to visit Iran, pay condolences</a></p>

<p>From Tabriz, Raisi's body will be flown to Qom, which is considered the second most sacred city in Iran after Mashhad. His body will then be moved to Iran's capital Tehran.</p>

<p>Raisi is expected to be buried in his birthplace, Mashhad, on Thursday.</p>

<p><img alt="Ebrahim Raisi" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="22967901-e39f-43e3-bc05-0a0920b0c8b2" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%2841%29.png" /></p>

<p>The helicopter crashed on Sunday near the border with Azerbaijan where Raisi had met the country's President Ilham Aliyev.</p>

<p>The state television announced his death in a report early on Monday. The finding of bodies of the president and others was later confirmed by the Iranian Red Crescent.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-to-deploy-47-rescue-specialists-helicopter-after-raisis-aircraft-crashes-723207">Russia to deploy 47 rescue specialists, helicopter after Raisi's aircraft crashes</a></p>

<p>Elections to choose a new president will be held on June 28, according to the state media. In the meantime, Vice-President Mohammad Mokhber has been appointed interim president.</p>

<h2><strong>Why did US impose sanctions on Raisi?</strong></h2>

<p>Raisi&nbsp;was first sanctioned&nbsp;by the US in 2019 for what it said was&nbsp;"his administrative oversight over the executions of individuals who were juveniles at the time of their crime and the torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment of prisoners in Iran, including amputations."</p>

<p><img alt="Ebrahim Raisi" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="170fc0a3-7fce-46ff-8167-db2eb867cd3e" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%2842%29_2.png" /></p>

<p>The infamous execution of 1988&nbsp;saw sham retrials of political prisoners, militants and others that would become known as&nbsp;“death commissions”&nbsp;at the end of the bloody Iran-Iraq war.</p>

<p>The trials began when Iran thwarted a surprise attack by members of the Iranian opposition group Mujahedeen-e-Khalq, heavily armed by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-president-chopper-crash-funeral-procession-of-raisi-to-be-held-in-various-iranian-cities-723930/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Those who&nbsp;were captured&nbsp;were later asked&nbsp;to identify themselves. Those who said&nbsp;they&nbsp; were&nbsp;"Mujahedeen"&nbsp;were given death sentences immediately. Others were entrusted with the task of&nbsp;“clear minefields for the army of the Islamic Republic,”&nbsp;according to a 1990 Amnesty International report.</p>

<h2><strong>Raisi's&nbsp;recent controversial decisions</strong></h2>

<p>Most recently, Raisi was&nbsp;understood to have overseen&nbsp;Iran's&nbsp;massive aerial assault on Israel in April.</p>

<p>He also backed the&nbsp;country's&nbsp;brutal crackdown on anti-hijab protests that erupted after the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwjR9o36rJqGAxWlz6ACHUPgCB4QxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/helicopter-accompanying-iranian-president-ebrahim-raisi-involved-in-incident-723114" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/helicopter-accompanying-iranian-president-ebrahim-raisi-involved-in-incident-723114&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjR9o36rJqGAxWlz6ACHUPgCB4QxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE">Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter crashes, fog hampers rescue efforts</a></strong></p>

<p>Earlier, he also supported the&nbsp;country's&nbsp;enrichment of uranium up to near-weapons-grade levels.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday (May 22) presided over the funeral for country’s late president Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister and others killed in a helicopter crash, as tens of thousands followed the procession through the capital, Tehran.

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday (May 22) presided over the funeral for country’s late president Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister and others killed in a helicopter crash, as tens of thousands followed the procession through the capital, Tehran. Khamenei held the service at Tehran University. The mourners followed the funeral procession through the city while waving Iranian flags and portraits of the late president. Mourners chant ‘Death to America’ People then carried the coffins on their shoulders, with chants outside of “Death to America!” Also read: Iran turned to US for assistance after Raisi helicopter crash Raisi and seven others were killed on Sunday (May 19) when a helicopter they were travelling in crashed in a mountainous area of Iran. Though large crowds are at the funeral procession, not all Iranians had supported the president, with many celebrating his death on social media. On Tuesday (May 21), the mourners followed a lorry carrying the coffins of Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and others who died with him. "We, the members of the government, who had the honour to serve this beloved president, the hardworking president, pledge to our dear people and leader to follow the path of these martyrs," said Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi. Also read: India's VP Jagdeep Dhankhar to visit Iran, pay condolences From Tabriz, Raisi's body will be flown to Qom, which is considered the second most sacred city in Iran after Mashhad. His body will then be moved to Iran's capital Tehran. Raisi is expected to be buried in his birthplace, Mashhad, on Thursday. The helicopter crashed on Sunday near the border with Azerbaijan where Raisi had met the country's President Ilham Aliyev. The state television announced his death in a report early on Monday. The finding of bodies of the president and others was later confirmed by the Iranian Red Crescent. Also Read | Russia to deploy 47 rescue specialists, helicopter after Raisi's aircraft crashes Elections to choose a new president will be held on June 28, according to the state media. In the meantime, Vice-President Mohammad Mokhber has been appointed interim president. Why did US impose sanctions on Raisi? Raisi was first sanctioned by the US in 2019 for what it said was "his administrative oversight over the executions of individuals who were juveniles at the time of their crime and the torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment of prisoners in Iran, including amputations." The infamous execution of 1988 saw sham retrials of political prisoners, militants and others that would become known as “death commissions” at the end of the bloody Iran-Iraq war. The trials began when Iran thwarted a surprise attack by members of the Iranian opposition group Mujahedeen-e-Khalq, heavily armed by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. × Those who were captured were later asked to identify themselves. Those who said they were "Mujahedeen" were given death sentences immediately. Others were entrusted with the task of “clear minefields for the army of the Islamic Republic,” according to a 1990 Amnesty International report. Raisi's recent controversial decisions Most recently, Raisi was understood to have overseen Iran's massive aerial assault on Israel in April. He also backed the country's brutal crackdown on anti-hijab protests that erupted after the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini. Also read: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter crashes, fog hampers rescue efforts Earlier, he also supported the country's enrichment of uranium up to near-weapons-grade levels. (With inputs from agencies)

Raisi death: Iran's Supreme leader leads funeral prayer for late president

Anwarul Azim, who went to Kolkata for medical treatment, remained missing for 8 days.Awami League MP Anwarul Azim Anar has been missing since May 14 after arriving in Kolkata for medical treatment. Watch to know more.

Bangladesh's ruling party lawmaker missing in India

Ebrahim Raisi news: Iran's Chief of Staff shares details of crash, what happened before the crash

<p>A man accused of helping Hong Kong authorities gather intelligence in the UK has died under unexplained circumstances, British police reported on Tuesday (May 21.)</p>

<p>37-year-old Matthew Trickett was among three men charged earlier this month with agreeing to engage in collecting information, surveillance and acts of deception that were likely&nbsp;assist the Hong Kong intelligence service from late 2023 to May 2 this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prosecutors further alleged that the accused forced entry into a UK residential address on May 1.</p>

<p>All three men had been bailed and were due to appear at London’s Central Criminal Court for a hearing on Friday (May 24).</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tornado-leaves-multiple-dead-and-dozens-injured-in-iowa-homes-in-ruins-724096">Tornado leaves multiple dead and dozens injured in Iowa, homes in ruins</a></p>

<p>As per the Thames Valley police, Trickett was found dead in a park in Maidenhead, west of London, on Sunday (May 19). An investigation is underway into his death, which is being treated as unexplained.</p>

<p>According to British media reports, Trickett was formerly a Royal Marine who worked as a Home Office immigration enforcement officer. He was reportedly the director of a security consultancy too.</p>

<p>Trickett, along with 38-year-old Chi Leung (Peter) Wai, and 63-year-old Chung Biu Yuen were detained. The men appeared at a brief court hearing to confirm their identities on May 13.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/advantage-trump-or-biden-key-takeaways-from-primary-races-in-idaho-kentucky-oregon-and-california-724145">Key takeaways from primary races in Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and California</a></p>

<p>Hong Kong authorities have confirmed that Yuen was the office manager of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London.</p>

<p>Trickett’s lawyer, Julian Hayes, expressed his shock at Tuesday’s news and stated that he was supporting Trickett’s family.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He declined to comment further due to the ongoing investigations. As of late Tuesday, a police cordon remained in place at Grenfell Park in Maidenhead, with several officers stationed near a black forensics tent close to a children’s playground.</p>

<p>However, Chinese authorities in both the UK and Hong Kong have condemned the charges, saying they were the latest in a series of groundless accusations that the UK government has leveled against China.</p>

<p>Hong Kong’s government demanded that the UK provide full details on the allegations.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ireland-to-recognise-palestinian-state-as-israel-warns-dont-be-a-pawn-in-the-hands-of-hamas-724072">Norway recognises Palestine statehood, Ireland to make move next</a></p>

<p>The spying charges came amid tensions between UK and China. UK have been vocal in warning about security threats from Beijing, and recently accused China of being behind a string of cyberespionage operations targeting politicians and Britain’s election watchdog.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said Britain is facing an increasingly dangerous future because of threats from an “axis of authoritarian states,” including Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.</p>

<p>In a separate ongoing court case, two men, including a parliamentary researcher, were recently charged with espionage for China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry are accused of violating the Official Secrets Act by supplying information or documents that could be useful to an enemy—China—and "prejudicial to the safety or interests" of the UK between late 2021 and February 2023.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A man accused of helping Hong Kong authorities gather intelligence in the UK has died under unexplained circumstances, British police reported on Tuesday (May 21.

A man accused of helping Hong Kong authorities gather intelligence in the UK has died under unexplained circumstances, British police reported on Tuesday (May 21.) 37-year-old Matthew Trickett was among three men charged earlier this month with agreeing to engage in collecting information, surveillance and acts of deception that were likely assist the Hong Kong intelligence service from late 2023 to May 2 this year. The prosecutors further alleged that the accused forced entry into a UK residential address on May 1. All three men had been bailed and were due to appear at London’s Central Criminal Court for a hearing on Friday (May 24). Also read: Tornado leaves multiple dead and dozens injured in Iowa, homes in ruins As per the Thames Valley police, Trickett was found dead in a park in Maidenhead, west of London, on Sunday (May 19). An investigation is underway into his death, which is being treated as unexplained. According to British media reports, Trickett was formerly a Royal Marine who worked as a Home Office immigration enforcement officer. He was reportedly the director of a security consultancy too. Trickett, along with 38-year-old Chi Leung (Peter) Wai, and 63-year-old Chung Biu Yuen were detained. The men appeared at a brief court hearing to confirm their identities on May 13. Also read: Key takeaways from primary races in Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and California Hong Kong authorities have confirmed that Yuen was the office manager of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London. Trickett’s lawyer, Julian Hayes, expressed his shock at Tuesday’s news and stated that he was supporting Trickett’s family. He declined to comment further due to the ongoing investigations. As of late Tuesday, a police cordon remained in place at Grenfell Park in Maidenhead, with several officers stationed near a black forensics tent close to a children’s playground. However, Chinese authorities in both the UK and Hong Kong have condemned the charges, saying they were the latest in a series of groundless accusations that the UK government has leveled against China. Hong Kong’s government demanded that the UK provide full details on the allegations. Also read: Norway recognises Palestine statehood, Ireland to make move next The spying charges came amid tensions between UK and China. UK have been vocal in warning about security threats from Beijing, and recently accused China of being behind a string of cyberespionage operations targeting politicians and Britain’s election watchdog. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said Britain is facing an increasingly dangerous future because of threats from an “axis of authoritarian states,” including Russia, China, Iran and North Korea. In a separate ongoing court case, two men, including a parliamentary researcher, were recently charged with espionage for China. Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry are accused of violating the Official Secrets Act by supplying information or documents that could be useful to an enemy—China—and "prejudicial to the safety or interests" of the UK between late 2021 and February 2023. (With inputs from agencies)

UK man accused of spying for Hong Kong dies under ‘unexplained circumstances’

world

World, News on World, stories on World, articles on World, World stories at Wion, World news, World latest news

world news