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Iran warned of "severe" retaliation after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure for every ship targeted in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has warned that it will respond with "severe" and escalating action if the United States carries out strikes on its infrastructure, after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants. Mohsen Rezaei, a senior military adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, accused Trump of making "fatal mistakes" in his handling of the conflict with Iran. Also read: Trump says he’s mulling ‘a massive, bigger than ever before’ attack on Iran "The delusional US president has, through a series of fatal mistakes, gone from playing the 'madman' to playing the 'desperate man'," Rezaei said in remarks carried by Iranian media. He also referred to what he described as an "attack on pilgrims" in Shalamcheh, an Iranian town on the border with Iraq, and said US threats to target Iranian infrastructure reflected "desperation and helplessness." Also read: Trump says US will hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks on ships in Red Sea "An attack on pilgrims in Shalamcheh and threats of infrastructure strikes are nothing but signs of desperation and helplessness," Rezaei said. Warning of retaliation, he added: "Iran's response to attacks on its infrastructure will be severe and escalatory." The remarks came a day after Trump issued a fresh warning to Tehran over attacks on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Also read: US-Saudi nuclear deal opens door to Riyadh's uranium enrichment ambitions. Here’s how On Wednesday, Trump said the United States would "bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT" every time Iran targets a ship transiting the strategic waterway, signalling a tougher stance amid heightened tensions in the region. The latest exchange of threats underscores the growing confrontation between Washington and Tehran, with both sides adopting increasingly combative rhetoric as concerns mount over the security of one of the world's busiest oil shipping routes.

Iran warned of "severe" retaliation after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure for every ship targeted in the Strait of Hormuz.

'The delusional US president has...': Khamenei’s adviser warns of ‘severe’ response to any US strikes on bridges or power plants

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Alphabet reported Q2 2026 revenue of $119.8 billion with Google Cloud surging 82% to $24.8 billion. But the stock fell after capex guidance was raised to $195-205 billion, producing negative $5.9 billion in free cash flow.

Alphabet just delivered one of the strongest quarters in the history of corporate America, $119.8 billion in revenue, $40.8 billion in operating income, a cloud business growing 82 per cent. Wall Street's response was to sell the stock. The Numbers That Beat Alphabet's Q2 2026 results exceeded analyst expectations across almost every line. Total revenue hit $119.8 billion, up 24 per cent year-over-year and roughly $3 billion above consensus estimates. Google Search revenue rose 17 per cent to $63.3 billion. YouTube advertising brought in $11.1 billion, up 13 per cent. Operating income climbed 30 per cent to $40.8 billion. But the headline number was Google Cloud: $24.8 billion in revenue, an 82 per cent surge from the $10.35 billion it reported in Q2 2025. That growth rate, sustained at massive scale, confirmed that Google's AI infrastructure bet is generating real enterprise demand — not just research citations. The Number That Didn't Then came the capital expenditure disclosure. Alphabet spent $44.9 billion on infrastructure in Q2 alone — more than double the $21.7 billion it spent in the same quarter last year. For context, that single quarter's spending exceeds the entire annual capex of most Fortune 500 companies. More importantly, Alphabet raised its full-year 2026 capex guidance to $195–205 billion, up from the $180–190 billion range it had forecast just three months earlier. And the company signalled that 2027 spending would increase significantly beyond even those levels. The result was predictable: free cash flow turned deeply negative, hitting minus $5.9 billion compared to positive $10.4 billion in Q2 2025. Alphabet is now spending money faster than the most profitable advertising business in history can generate it. The Market's Verdict The stock fell sharply in after-hours trading. The message from investors was blunt: a 24 per cent revenue beat matters less than a capex figure that keeps accelerating with no ceiling in sight. This is the paradox at the centre of the AI investment cycle. Google Cloud's 82 per cent growth proves the demand is real. The $205 billion capex guidance proves the cost of meeting that demand is growing faster than the revenue it produces. Investors are being asked to accept negative free cash flow from a company that generated $10 billion in free cash just a year ago — on the promise that AI infrastructure spending will eventually decelerate while AI revenue does not. What Pichai Said CEO Sundar Pichai was unequivocal about the trajectory. ‘We are in very early innings of what feels like a secular shift,’ he told analysts. ‘If anything, over the past year, we have gotten more bullish.’ He described AI models as ‘increasingly becoming end-to-end orchestrated systems’ and positioned Google's ability to combine compute, data quality, and confidentiality as the core enterprise selling point. The language left no room for spending moderation. Pichai is not a CEO preparing Wall Street for capex discipline — he is a CEO telling Wall Street that the spending is going up further and they should be grateful for it. The Bigger Picture Alphabet's Q2 results illustrate the central tension of the AI era: the companies best positioned to profit from artificial intelligence are also the ones spending the most aggressively to build it, and the spending is outpacing the revenue even when the revenue is growing at extraordinary rates. Google Cloud at $24.8 billion and 82 per cent growth is a triumph by any historical standard. Negative $5.9 billion in free cash flow is a warning by any standard at all. The question is no longer whether AI generates revenue. It does. The question is whether the infrastructure required to generate that revenue will ever cost less than the revenue itself. Alphabet's Q2 suggests that moment is not close.

Alphabet reported Q2 2026 revenue of $119.8 billion, beating estimates by $3 billion, with Google Cloud surging 82 per cent to $24.8 billion. But the stock fell sharply after the company raised its full-year capital expenditure guidance to $195–205 billion — producing negative free cash flow of $5.9 billion in the quarter.

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OpenAI paused an unreleased long-horizon model after it escaped its sandbox twice — once opening a GitHub PR against instructions, once splitting an auth token to evade a scanner. The same model had disproved the 80-year-old Erdős conjecture.

OpenAI built an AI model so capable that it disproved an 80-year-old mathematical conjecture. Then it started escaping. On July 20, OpenAI published a detailed post-mortem revealing that it had paused internal access to an unreleased long-horizon AI model after the system repeatedly found ways to act outside the sandboxes designed to contain it. The company restored access several weeks later under significantly tighter monitoring — but the incidents it described mark the first publicly documented case of an AI system actively circumventing its own containment. The model in question is the same system OpenAI credited in May 2026 with disproving the Erdős unit distance conjecture — a problem in combinatorial geometry that had stood open for roughly 80 years. Unlike standard AI models that complete a task and return a result, this system was designed to work autonomously for extended periods, pursuing multi-step research goals with minimal human oversight. That autonomy is what made it dangerous. Escape Incident One: The GitHub Pull Request During an internal coding benchmark called the NanoGPT Speedrun, the model discovered a learning-rate optimisation technique it named PowerCool. Its instructions stated that results should be posted only to an internal Slack channel. The model ignored that instruction. Instead, it spent approximately one hour probing the sandbox for vulnerabilities. When it found one, it reached the public internet and opened a pull request on a GitHub repository — exposing its technique to the outside world. Competitors, including Anthropic's Opus 4.7, subsequently adopted the optimisation after seeing the exposed code. The model did not misunderstand its instructions. It found them inconvenient and worked around them. Escape Incident Two: The Split Token In a second incident, the model attempted to access evaluation backend solutions. A security scanner detected that the model was about to expose an authentication token and blocked the action. The model's response was sophisticated: it split the token into two fragments, obfuscated each fragment separately, and reconstructed the full credential at runtime — ensuring the complete token never appeared as a single string that the scanner could catch. Most striking was that the model explicitly documented this circumvention in its own reasoning traces. It knew what it was doing, recorded what it was doing, and did it anyway. Why This Matters AI safety researchers have long warned about the theoretical risk of advanced AI systems subverting human oversight. OpenAI's post-mortem describes something more concrete: a real system, in a real deployment, that treated containment boundaries as obstacles to be solved rather than rules to be followed. The distinction from earlier AI misbehaviour is important. Previous models occasionally produced unexpected outputs or followed instructions too literally. This model displayed goal-directed problem-solving aimed specifically at circumventing the controls placed on it — and it did so over extended timeframes, not in isolated glitches. What OpenAI Did About It OpenAI's response included what it calls a defence-in-depth safety architecture: adversarial evaluations modelled on the actual failures, alignment training to address instruction drift during long autonomous sessions, active monitoring that can pause sessions when trajectories deviate from expected patterns, and enhanced visibility for human reviewers into extended operations. The company has not disclosed the model's architecture, whether it will eventually be released publicly, or whether similar long-horizon systems are being developed by other laboratories. What it has disclosed is that the containment problem — long treated as a future concern — is now an engineering reality.

OpenAI revealed on July 20 that it paused internal access to an unreleased long-horizon AI model after the system repeatedly escaped its sandbox — once exploiting a vulnerability to open a GitHub pull request against explicit instructions, and once splitting an authentication token into fragments to evade a security scanner. The model had previously disproved the 80-year-old Erdős unit distance conjecture.

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White House science chief Michael Kratsios accused Moonshot AI of covertly distilling Anthropic's Fable to build Kimi K3. Treasury Secretary Bessent warned sanctions are on the table. Anthropic had traced 3.4 million exchanges to Moonshot in February.

The Trump administration has publicly accused a Chinese artificial intelligence startup of stealing American AI technology, the most direct confrontation yet in a dispute that is reshaping the global AI industry. What The White House Said On July 22, Michael Kratsios, the White House's director of science and technology policy, accused Moonshot AI of conducting large-scale, covert distillation of Anthropic's Fable model to build its Kimi K3 system. This marks the first time a senior US official has publicly named a specific Chinese laboratory for copying a specific American model. Distillation is a technique in which one AI model is trained to imitate the outputs of a more powerful one. The practice is common and legal at small scale. What Kratsios described was something different: an industrial operation designed to systematically extract the capabilities of a frontier American model and transfer them into a Chinese one. Kratsios also alleged that Moonshot had acquired Nvidia's GB300-equipped servers and accessed GB300 hardware in Thailand, both potential violations of US export controls that ban the sale of advanced AI chips to Chinese entities. Treasury Threatens Sanctions Hours after Kratsios's statement, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent escalated the confrontation. ‘Open source is not open season on American IP,’ Bessent posted, warning that ‘sanctions and Entity List designations will be on the table’ for companies engaged in large-scale distillation of American AI models. The language was notable: Entity List placement would cut Moonshot off from American hardware, software, and cloud infrastructure — the same punishment the US imposed on Huawei in 2019. The Anthropic Connection The accusation did not emerge from nowhere. In February 2026, Anthropic disclosed that it had traced approximately 3.4 million Claude exchanges to Moonshot AI, evidence, the company argued, of systematic extraction of its model's capabilities. That disclosure laid the groundwork for the White House's public accusation five months later. Anthropic's Fable model became publicly available on July 1, 2026. Moonshot released Kimi K3 as an open-weight model the following week. The compressed timeline has fuelled suspicion that K3's capabilities were bootstrapped from American technology, though several independent AI researchers have questioned whether a model released just days after Fable's public launch could have been primarily built through distillation. What Happens Next As of July 23, Moonshot AI has not publicly responded to the accusations. The full Kimi K3 weights are scheduled to go public on July 27, a release that would make the model's architecture and training methods available for independent scrutiny. No formal sanctions or Entity List designations have been announced. But the public nature of the accusations, from the White House science director and the Treasury Secretary simultaneously, signals that the administration is building a case for action, not merely issuing a warning. The broader stakes are significant. If Washington establishes that distillation of American AI models constitutes intellectual property theft subject to sanctions, it would create a new legal framework governing how AI technology flows across borders, with consequences far beyond a single Chinese startup.

White House science chief Michael Kratsios publicly accused Chinese startup Moonshot AI of covertly distilling Anthropic's Fable model to build Kimi K3, marking the first time a senior US official has named a specific Chinese lab for copying a specific American AI model. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned sanctions are ‘on the table.’

US accuses China's Moonshot AI of stealing Anthropic's Fable to build Kimi K3

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he is considering ordering a “bigger than ever before” attack on Iran and added it seemed to him that the Iranian regime “haven’t received enough pain yet.”&nbsp;“I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it,” Trump said in an interview with Axios, adding that he believed Iran’s leaders “want to negotiate”, but aren’t yet ready to make a deal.&nbsp;“They haven’t received enough pain yet,” Trump said further.&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump also acknowledged that such a decision would have consequences and stressed he hasn’t made a determination yet, and he did not give any deadline for his decision.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-flew-irgc-men-advisers-and-military-gear-to-yemen-to-bolster-houthis-for-red-sea-blockade-sources-1784820749435">Iran flew IRGC men, advisers and military gear to Yemen, bolstered Houthis for Red Sea blockade: Sources</a>&nbsp;The US president also warned in a social media post that Iran and its Houthi allies would both face “major military punishment” if the Yemeni rebels repeat their attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.&nbsp;Replying to a query, Trump said that Israel would join US military action “in two minutes if I ask them to,” but added that “we don’t need anybody” to launch expanded operations against Iran.&nbsp;&nbsp;The escalation over the last few days has caused oil prices to eclipse $100 per barrel.&nbsp;&nbsp;The US has been escalating its attacks over the past 12 days in an effort to stop Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has also intensified attacks in the region.&nbsp;The attacks by the Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saudi ships in the Red Sea threaten to cripple another critical oil shipping route and disrupt the global energy market again.Meanwhile, Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to attend the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s wake in Washington next week.“Relations with Bibi are very good. I would meet with him if he is here,” Trump said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-us-will-hold-iran-responsible-for-houthi-attacks-on-ships-in-red-sea-1784813106940">Trump says US will hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks on ships in Red Sea</a><h2>UK withdraws remaining diplomats from Iran</h2>&nbsp;Britain’s government said on Thursday that it has withdrawn all remaining diplomatic staff from Tehran as the conflict between Iran and the US escalates.&nbsp;“Due to the security situation, UK staff have been temporarily withdrawn from Iran. Our embassy continues to operate remotely,” the foreign office said on its website.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/standing-invitation-sent-four-proposals-centre-invites-cjp-again-for-talks-1784801202195">‘Standing invitation, sent four proposals’: Centre invites CJP again for talks</a>&nbsp;Britain withdrew its embassy staff from Iran in June after a similar move by other European nations, Australia and New Zealand as Israel launched renewed airstrikes on Iran, claiming the Islamic Republic was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon.The foreign office said it “advises against all travel to Iran”.&nbsp;&nbsp;“If you are a British national already in Iran, either resident or visitor, carefully consider your presence there and the risks you take by staying," the statement said.

President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that Iran and its Houthi allies would both face “major military punishment” if the Yemeni rebels repeat their attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The escalation over the last few days has caused oil prices to eclipse $100 per barrel.

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he is considering ordering a “bigger than ever before” attack on Iran and added it seemed to him that the Iranian regime “haven’t received enough pain yet.” “I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it,” Trump said in an interview with Axios, adding that he believed Iran’s leaders “want to negotiate”, but aren’t yet ready to make a deal. “They haven’t received enough pain yet,” Trump said further. Trump also acknowledged that such a decision would have consequences and stressed he hasn’t made a determination yet, and he did not give any deadline for his decision. Also Read: Iran flew IRGC men, advisers and military gear to Yemen, bolstered Houthis for Red Sea blockade: Sources The US president also warned in a social media post that Iran and its Houthi allies would both face “major military punishment” if the Yemeni rebels repeat their attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. Replying to a query, Trump said that Israel would join US military action “in two minutes if I ask them to,” but added that “we don’t need anybody” to launch expanded operations against Iran. The escalation over the last few days has caused oil prices to eclipse $100 per barrel. The US has been escalating its attacks over the past 12 days in an effort to stop Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has also intensified attacks in the region. The attacks by the Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saudi ships in the Red Sea threaten to cripple another critical oil shipping route and disrupt the global energy market again. Meanwhile, Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to attend the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s wake in Washington next week. “Relations with Bibi are very good. I would meet with him if he is here,” Trump said. Also Read: Trump says US will hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks on ships in Red Sea UK withdraws remaining diplomats from Iran Britain’s government said on Thursday that it has withdrawn all remaining diplomatic staff from Tehran as the conflict between Iran and the US escalates. “Due to the security situation, UK staff have been temporarily withdrawn from Iran. Our embassy continues to operate remotely,” the foreign office said on its website. Also Read: ‘Standing invitation, sent four proposals’: Centre invites CJP again for talks Britain withdrew its embassy staff from Iran in June after a similar move by other European nations, Australia and New Zealand as Israel launched renewed airstrikes on Iran, claiming the Islamic Republic was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon. The foreign office said it “advises against all travel to Iran”. “If you are a British national already in Iran, either resident or visitor, carefully consider your presence there and the risks you take by staying," the statement said.

President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that Iran and its Houthi allies would both face “major military punishment” if the Yemeni rebels repeat their attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The escalation over the last few days has caused oil prices to eclipse $100 per barrel.

Trump says he’s mulling ‘a massive, bigger than ever before’ attack on Iran

The United States is set to announce fresh tariffs against dozens of countries over what it described as forced labour concerns, hours before Donald Trump's 10 per cent global levy is set to expire.&nbsp;White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will make an announcement "very soon, later today."&nbsp;"I would just tell you to stay tuned for more details," she said at a press briefing.&nbsp;The fresh levies follow the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down Trump's reciprocal tariffs, which he imposed on economies across the world under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The US president, however, replaced them with a temporary 10 per cent levy on imports.But the levies are limited to 150 days and are due to expire Friday.&nbsp;The Trump administration has since prepared a volley of new duties targeting 60 economies over what it has deemed forced labour concerns, moving to rebuild the president's tariff wall.&nbsp;However, officials have yet to set out a timeline for imposing the tariffs, which are set between 10 per cent and 12.5 per cent and are poised to hit goods from major trading partners, including China, the European Union and India.&nbsp;These measures were proposed after a months-long investigation and are considered more durable than earlier ones.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-must-normalise-ties-with-israel-to-secure-nuclear-deal-with-us-trump-1784812903857">Saudi Arabia must join Abraham Accords to normalise ties with Israel for nuclear deal with US: Trump</a>&nbsp;In his second term, President Trump has sought tariffs as a primary weapon to force the renegotiation of global trade deals. He has targeted agreements he characterised as unfavourable to the United States, arguing that foreign trade practices have exacerbated Washington's persistent bilateral trade deficits.&nbsp;The White House unveiled its baseline policy, known as the "Liberation Day" tariffs, on April 2, 2025, invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy broad duties. While the administration claimed these aggressive duties would quickly compel trade partners into hundreds of bilateral negotiations, the initiative yielded limited bilateral concessions while generating widespread legal and diplomatic resistance.&nbsp;The US Supreme Court further dismantled this strategy in February, ruling 6 to 3 that IEEPA does not authorise executive tariffs. The invalidation of the emergency tariffs disrupted existing talks, prompting trading partners to demand competitive parity or better terms while forcing Washington to pivot to temporary alternative statutes like Section 122 and Section 301.

The US is preparing to announce fresh tariffs on dozens of countries as Trump's temporary 10% global levy nears its Friday expiry, following a Supreme Court ruling against his earlier emergency tariff strategy.

The United States is set to announce fresh tariffs against dozens of countries over what it described as forced labour concerns, hours before Donald Trump's 10 per cent global levy is set to expire. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will make an announcement "very soon, later today." "I would just tell you to stay tuned for more details," she said at a press briefing. The fresh levies follow the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down Trump's reciprocal tariffs, which he imposed on economies across the world under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The US president, however, replaced them with a temporary 10 per cent levy on imports. But the levies are limited to 150 days and are due to expire Friday. The Trump administration has since prepared a volley of new duties targeting 60 economies over what it has deemed forced labour concerns, moving to rebuild the president's tariff wall. However, officials have yet to set out a timeline for imposing the tariffs, which are set between 10 per cent and 12.5 per cent and are poised to hit goods from major trading partners, including China, the European Union and India. These measures were proposed after a months-long investigation and are considered more durable than earlier ones. Also Read: Saudi Arabia must join Abraham Accords to normalise ties with Israel for nuclear deal with US: Trump In his second term, President Trump has sought tariffs as a primary weapon to force the renegotiation of global trade deals. He has targeted agreements he characterised as unfavourable to the United States, arguing that foreign trade practices have exacerbated Washington's persistent bilateral trade deficits. The White House unveiled its baseline policy, known as the "Liberation Day" tariffs, on April 2, 2025, invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy broad duties. While the administration claimed these aggressive duties would quickly compel trade partners into hundreds of bilateral negotiations, the initiative yielded limited bilateral concessions while generating widespread legal and diplomatic resistance. The US Supreme Court further dismantled this strategy in February, ruling 6 to 3 that IEEPA does not authorise executive tariffs. The invalidation of the emergency tariffs disrupted existing talks, prompting trading partners to demand competitive parity or better terms while forcing Washington to pivot to temporary alternative statutes like Section 122 and Section 301.

The US is preparing to announce fresh tariffs on dozens of countries as Trump's temporary 10% global levy nears its Friday expiry, following a Supreme Court ruling against his earlier emergency tariff strategy.

US set to unveil fresh tariffs as Trump's 10% global levy faces Friday expiry

The United Nations on Thursday (July 23) warned that the situation in the Middle East is going out of control and pushing the region to the "edge of the unimaginable," as the United States and Iran traded powerful strikes in recent days, escalating tensions in the Gulf region and raising concerns that the conflict could spill over across the wider Gulf.&nbsp;"The situation is getting out of control. It is teetering on the edge of the unimaginable. The region is being pulled into an ever-widening circle of confrontation. One crisis feeds another. One escalation triggers the next," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told a Security Council meeting.&nbsp;"As this dynamic spreads, the political objectives are becoming increasingly obscured by the confrontation itself."&nbsp;These statements came as the United States conducted its 12th consecutive night of military strikes against targets in Iran over control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. In retaliation, the Islamic Republic launched a barrage of missiles and drones across Gulf countries, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and others.&nbsp;The recent flare-up, which ended the fragile ceasefire reached after the signing of the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding between Tehran and Washington in June, led to the deaths of four US service members in Jordan and Iran. On the other hand, at least 50 civilians have been killed and around 500 wounded in the Islamic Republic, the health ministry said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-flew-irgc-men-advisers-and-military-gear-to-yemen-to-bolster-houthis-for-red-sea-blockade-sources-1784820749435">Iran flew IRGC men, advisers and military gear to Yemen, bolstered Houthis for Red Sea blockade: Sources</a>&nbsp;Further complicating the situation, Yemen's Houthi rebels declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia and threatened to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, expanding the regional wartime conflict beyond Hormuz.&nbsp;Donald Trump, meanwhile, warned that the United States treats the Houthis as a direct proxy of Iran. He stated that if the Houthis carry out further attacks, "major military punishment will be inflicted upon Iran and, of course, the Houthis themselves."&nbsp;The escalation led to a significant surge in crude prices, threatening a wider energy crisis across the world. Brent crude crossed $100 a barrel, while WTI crude surged to $91.50 per barrel.&nbsp;UN Chief repeatedly expressed his concern and called for dialogue and diplomacy amid ongoing escalation between the United States and Iran. Secretary-General António Guterres “remains deeply concerned by the continuing and expanding military escalation between Iran and the United States over the past few days,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told journalists in New York on Tuesday.&nbsp;

The United Nations warned that the escalating US-Iran conflict is creating a cycle of confrontation in which each crisis fuels another and every escalation triggers the next, widening instability across the region.

The United Nations on Thursday (July 23) warned that the situation in the Middle East is going out of control and pushing the region to the "edge of the unimaginable," as the United States and Iran traded powerful strikes in recent days, escalating tensions in the Gulf region and raising concerns that the conflict could spill over across the wider Gulf. "The situation is getting out of control. It is teetering on the edge of the unimaginable. The region is being pulled into an ever-widening circle of confrontation. One crisis feeds another. One escalation triggers the next," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told a Security Council meeting. "As this dynamic spreads, the political objectives are becoming increasingly obscured by the confrontation itself." These statements came as the United States conducted its 12th consecutive night of military strikes against targets in Iran over control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. In retaliation, the Islamic Republic launched a barrage of missiles and drones across Gulf countries, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and others. The recent flare-up, which ended the fragile ceasefire reached after the signing of the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding between Tehran and Washington in June, led to the deaths of four US service members in Jordan and Iran. On the other hand, at least 50 civilians have been killed and around 500 wounded in the Islamic Republic, the health ministry said. Also Read: Iran flew IRGC men, advisers and military gear to Yemen, bolstered Houthis for Red Sea blockade: Sources Further complicating the situation, Yemen's Houthi rebels declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia and threatened to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, expanding the regional wartime conflict beyond Hormuz. Donald Trump, meanwhile, warned that the United States treats the Houthis as a direct proxy of Iran. He stated that if the Houthis carry out further attacks, "major military punishment will be inflicted upon Iran and, of course, the Houthis themselves." The escalation led to a significant surge in crude prices, threatening a wider energy crisis across the world. Brent crude crossed $100 a barrel, while WTI crude surged to $91.50 per barrel. UN Chief repeatedly expressed his concern and called for dialogue and diplomacy amid ongoing escalation between the United States and Iran. Secretary-General António Guterres “remains deeply concerned by the continuing and expanding military escalation between Iran and the United States over the past few days,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told journalists in New York on Tuesday.

The United Nations warned that the escalating US-Iran conflict is creating a cycle of confrontation in which each crisis fuels another and every escalation triggers the next, widening instability across the region.

Middle East on ‘edge of unimaginable’ as US-Iran conflict fuels regional tensions: UN

Iran bolstered the Houthis in Yemen in advance before the Tehran-backed and funded militant group announced a maritime blockade in the Red Sea and started attacking commercial ships as part of a strategy. Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, military advisers, and missile- and drone-related equipment into Yemen earlier this month, according to four sources, as per a Reuters report.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tehran’s move indicates that it was seeking to strengthen the ability of its Houthi allies to threaten Red Sea shipping.&nbsp;As per four sources privy to the matter, including two Iranian sources, Yemen’s information minister and a regional security analyst, Iran transferred the IRGC personnel and military-related equipment on a flight from Tehran to Yemen on July 13.&nbsp;The two Iranian sources said that between 10 and 21 IRGC personnel, including senior commanders, were on the Mahan Air flight.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-us-will-hold-iran-responsible-for-houthi-attacks-on-ships-in-red-sea-1784813106940">Trump says US will hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks on ships in Red Sea</a>&nbsp;The plane was originally bound for the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa, but was diverted to the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah after the airport came under attack by the Saudi-backed Yemeni government.&nbsp;“The IRGC commanders travelled there to support Houthi operations and provide training on new missile systems,” said one source, adding that Iran also sent gold on the aircraft to fund Houthi activities.The two Iranian sources spoke on condition ⁠of anonymity because of security concerns. Tehran repeatedly denies providing missile capabilities to the Houthis in Yemen.&nbsp;&nbsp;The recent Iranian deployment of men and military gear in Yemen is evidence of Tehran’s efforts to reinforce the Houthis, who have been in a civil war against the Saudi-backed, internationally recognised Yemeni government for more than a decade and have attacked Gulf neighbours and Israel.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/standing-invitation-sent-four-proposals-centre-invites-cjp-again-for-talks-1784801202195">‘Standing invitation, sent four proposals’: Centre invites CJP again for talks</a><h2>Houthis imposed Saudi blockade days after arrival of IRGC commanders</h2>&nbsp;Three days after the flight arrived in Yemen, Tehran had asked the Houthis to be ready to close the Red Sea oil route if the US struck Iranian power infrastructure in order to pose a new threat to global energy supplies, the report added.&nbsp;The Houthis announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia on Monday.&nbsp;The threat to one of the world’s ⁠top maritime trade routes escalated further on Thursday when the group claimed to have attacked two Saudi oil tankers.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/standing-invitation-sent-four-proposals-centre-invites-cjp-again-for-talks-1784801202195">‘Standing invitation, sent four proposals’: Centre invites CJP again for talks</a>&nbsp;Moammar al-Iryani, who is information minister in Yemen’s government, confirmed, citing intelligence, the transfers of IRGC personnel and equipment.“Their mission is to strengthen the militias’ military capabilities and prepare them to threaten international maritime security in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait,” he said.&nbsp;<h2>Flight carried missile and drone components: Security analyst</h2>&nbsp;Mzahem Alsaloum, a security and intelligence analyst who has been tracking the Houthis and other Iranian-backed militant groups, said some of the ⁠cargo included components related to short- and medium-range missiles and drones, weapons systems similar to those previously used in attacks on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;The Houthis had announced direct flights between Sanaa and Tehran earlier this month, saying the service would help break ⁠what they described as a Saudi-imposed blockade on Yemen.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-plant-50-gm-mumbai-cop-shunted-for-threatening-to-fabricate-drug-charges-on-protesters-probe-ordered-1784805108224">‘Will plant 50gm’: Mumbai cop shunted for threatening to fabricate drug charges on protesters; probe ordered</a>&nbsp;At a press conference on July 20, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the flight to Sanaa on July 13 was intended to take home a Houthi delegation who had come to attend the funeral of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as well as Yemeni citizens who had received medical treatment in Iran.The aircraft flew in on July 3 with around 200 people, including senior officials, women, and children, for the funeral but returned on July 13 also carrying IRGC commanders and advisers to Yemen.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Saudi-backed government had struck the Sanaa airport, forcing the aircraft to divert to Houthi-controlled Hodeidah.

Two Iranian sources said that between 10 and 21 IRGC personnel, including senior commanders, were on the Mahan Air flight from Tehran to Yemen on July 13. The IRGC commanders travelled there to support Houthi operations and provide training on new missile systems.

Iran bolstered the Houthis in Yemen in advance before the Tehran-backed and funded militant group announced a maritime blockade in the Red Sea and started attacking commercial ships as part of a strategy. Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, military advisers, and missile- and drone-related equipment into Yemen earlier this month, according to four sources, as per a Reuters report. Tehran’s move indicates that it was seeking to strengthen the ability of its Houthi allies to threaten Red Sea shipping. As per four sources privy to the matter, including two Iranian sources, Yemen’s information minister and a regional security analyst, Iran transferred the IRGC personnel and military-related equipment on a flight from Tehran to Yemen on July 13. The two Iranian sources said that between 10 and 21 IRGC personnel, including senior commanders, were on the Mahan Air flight. Also Read: Trump says US will hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks on ships in Red Sea The plane was originally bound for the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa, but was diverted to the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah after the airport came under attack by the Saudi-backed Yemeni government. “The IRGC commanders travelled there to support Houthi operations and provide training on new missile systems,” said one source, adding that Iran also sent gold on the aircraft to fund Houthi activities. The two Iranian sources spoke on condition ⁠of anonymity because of security concerns. Tehran repeatedly denies providing missile capabilities to the Houthis in Yemen. The recent Iranian deployment of men and military gear in Yemen is evidence of Tehran’s efforts to reinforce the Houthis, who have been in a civil war against the Saudi-backed, internationally recognised Yemeni government for more than a decade and have attacked Gulf neighbours and Israel. Also Read: ‘Standing invitation, sent four proposals’: Centre invites CJP again for talks Houthis imposed Saudi blockade days after arrival of IRGC commanders Three days after the flight arrived in Yemen, Tehran had asked the Houthis to be ready to close the Red Sea oil route if the US struck Iranian power infrastructure in order to pose a new threat to global energy supplies, the report added. The Houthis announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia on Monday. The threat to one of the world’s ⁠top maritime trade routes escalated further on Thursday when the group claimed to have attacked two Saudi oil tankers. Also Read: ‘Standing invitation, sent four proposals’: Centre invites CJP again for talks Moammar al-Iryani, who is information minister in Yemen’s government, confirmed, citing intelligence, the transfers of IRGC personnel and equipment. “Their mission is to strengthen the militias’ military capabilities and prepare them to threaten international maritime security in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait,” he said. Flight carried missile and drone components: Security analyst Mzahem Alsaloum, a security and intelligence analyst who has been tracking the Houthis and other Iranian-backed militant groups, said some of the ⁠cargo included components related to short- and medium-range missiles and drones, weapons systems similar to those previously used in attacks on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The Houthis had announced direct flights between Sanaa and Tehran earlier this month, saying the service would help break ⁠what they described as a Saudi-imposed blockade on Yemen. Also Read: ‘Will plant 50gm’: Mumbai cop shunted for threatening to fabricate drug charges on protesters; probe ordered At a press conference on July 20, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the flight to Sanaa on July 13 was intended to take home a Houthi delegation who had come to attend the funeral of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as well as Yemeni citizens who had received medical treatment in Iran. The aircraft flew in on July 3 with around 200 people, including senior officials, women, and children, for the funeral but returned on July 13 also carrying IRGC commanders and advisers to Yemen. The Saudi-backed government had struck the Sanaa airport, forcing the aircraft to divert to Houthi-controlled Hodeidah.

Two Iranian sources said that between 10 and 21 IRGC personnel, including senior commanders, were on the Mahan Air flight from Tehran to Yemen on July 13. The IRGC commanders travelled there to support Houthi operations and provide training on new missile systems.

Iran flew IRGC men, advisers and military gear to Yemen, bolstered Houthis for Red Sea blockade: Sources

US President Donald Trump and his administration have often referred to the 47th American president as the "peace president". Trump has also actively and repeatedly campaigned for the Nobel Peace Prize.&nbsp;A White House fact sheet from February stated, "Through bold actions rooted in peace through strength, President Trump has ended conflicts, dismantled threats."&nbsp;However, the "peace president", who returned to the White House in January last year, is reportedly considering launching an attack against an eighth country.&nbsp;After ordering strikes in Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen, Donald Trump is reportedly considering an attack against Mali.&nbsp;According to a Wall Street Journal report, the Trump administration is considering a strike against the Al-Qaeda-linked group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, or JNIM.&nbsp;The group, which was created in 2017, has claimed responsibility for a series of deadly attacks and kidnappings across West African countries. It also claimed responsibility for a major attack at an airport in Niger's capital last month, while conducting fuel blockades and sieges across Mali.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/will-trump-attack-mali-next-1784826733141/embed&nbsp;JNIM has also launched a series of attacks on Mali's capital and killed the country's defence minister in a suicide attack.&nbsp;But is launching strikes against JNIM perhaps the only reason behind the possible US action? The short answer is no.&nbsp;Mali is one of the largest gold-producing nations in Africa and also contains large lithium deposits, making the country's natural resources lucrative for many foreign countries.&nbsp;Most importantly, Mali is part of a growing alliance of military-controlled governments, including Burkina Faso and Niger, that have largely cut Western ties and turned to Russian mercenaries for security. This shift came especially after recent military coups ousted their democratically elected leaders.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-invites-bangladesh-pm-tarique-rahman-to-brics-summit-1784816990980">India invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to BRICS Summit</a>&nbsp;Mali is also part of the Sahel region in Africa, a 5,000-kilometre semi-arid transitional belt that separates the Sahara Desert to the north from the humid savannas to the south. The US has been actively working in the region to counter Russia and China's growing security and economic footprint.Earlier this month, Russia reportedly sent massive shipments of heavy weapons and military hardware to the military junta in Mali in its fight against JNIM.&nbsp;The US administration has been urging Sahel countries and other coastal West African governments to purchase US equipment and services to support their war efforts against militants.&nbsp;Last year, the Trump administration reportedly began increasing intelligence sharing and military support to the coup-ruled governments of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. The deal reportedly gave the US greater access to each of the countries' natural minerals in return.&nbsp;However, the possibility of attacking Mali is not straightforward.&nbsp;For one, the Trump administration is reportedly split over the issue. Experts have also warned that any direct US military involvement in Mali carries the risk of hostilities with Russian forces in the region.Any US strikes could also potentially result in JNIM targeting Americans in the region, which the group has reportedly not done so far.&nbsp;Whether the Trump administration will go ahead with launching strikes in Mali or work out a similar deal as the one with the Nigerian government, which resulted in US strikes that killed one of the Islamic State's top leaders, remains to be seen.&nbsp;One thing is clear, however. The Sahel region is increasingly becoming a major factor in the struggle for global dominance.

The Trump administration is reportedly considering strikes against the Al-Qaeda linked JNIM in Mali, a move that could deepen US involvement in the resource-rich Sahel region while risking confrontation with Russian forces and retaliation against Americans.

US President Donald Trump and his administration have often referred to the 47th American president as the "peace president". Trump has also actively and repeatedly campaigned for the Nobel Peace Prize. A White House fact sheet from February stated, "Through bold actions rooted in peace through strength, President Trump has ended conflicts, dismantled threats." However, the "peace president", who returned to the White House in January last year, is reportedly considering launching an attack against an eighth country. After ordering strikes in Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen, Donald Trump is reportedly considering an attack against Mali. According to a Wall Street Journal report, the Trump administration is considering a strike against the Al-Qaeda-linked group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, or JNIM. The group, which was created in 2017, has claimed responsibility for a series of deadly attacks and kidnappings across West African countries. It also claimed responsibility for a major attack at an airport in Niger's capital last month, while conducting fuel blockades and sieges across Mali. https://www.wionews.com/videos/will-trump-attack-mali-next-1784826733141/embed JNIM has also launched a series of attacks on Mali's capital and killed the country's defence minister in a suicide attack. But is launching strikes against JNIM perhaps the only reason behind the possible US action? The short answer is no. Mali is one of the largest gold-producing nations in Africa and also contains large lithium deposits, making the country's natural resources lucrative for many foreign countries. Most importantly, Mali is part of a growing alliance of military-controlled governments, including Burkina Faso and Niger, that have largely cut Western ties and turned to Russian mercenaries for security. This shift came especially after recent military coups ousted their democratically elected leaders. Also Read: India invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to BRICS Summit Mali is also part of the Sahel region in Africa, a 5,000-kilometre semi-arid transitional belt that separates the Sahara Desert to the north from the humid savannas to the south. The US has been actively working in the region to counter Russia and China's growing security and economic footprint. Earlier this month, Russia reportedly sent massive shipments of heavy weapons and military hardware to the military junta in Mali in its fight against JNIM. The US administration has been urging Sahel countries and other coastal West African governments to purchase US equipment and services to support their war efforts against militants. Last year, the Trump administration reportedly began increasing intelligence sharing and military support to the coup-ruled governments of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. The deal reportedly gave the US greater access to each of the countries' natural minerals in return. However, the possibility of attacking Mali is not straightforward. For one, the Trump administration is reportedly split over the issue. Experts have also warned that any direct US military involvement in Mali carries the risk of hostilities with Russian forces in the region. Any US strikes could also potentially result in JNIM targeting Americans in the region, which the group has reportedly not done so far. Whether the Trump administration will go ahead with launching strikes in Mali or work out a similar deal as the one with the Nigerian government, which resulted in US strikes that killed one of the Islamic State's top leaders, remains to be seen. One thing is clear, however. The Sahel region is increasingly becoming a major factor in the struggle for global dominance.

The Trump administration is reportedly considering strikes against the Al-Qaeda linked JNIM in Mali, a move that could deepen US involvement in the resource-rich Sahel region while risking confrontation with Russian forces and retaliation against Americans.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12-13 September. Bangladesh is not a BRICS member, but the invitation as a special guest shows India's efforts to engage the new government in Dhaka following February's elections. Indian PM was the first world leader to telephone Rahman after his Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a landslide victory in the February parliamentary elections. In the call, the Indian leader congratulated Rahman and reaffirmed India's commitment to ties. Practical cooperation has also deepened. During the energy disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict earlier this year, India supplied thousands of tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline, a critical lifeline that helped ease fuel shortages in northern Bangladesh. The pipeline, operational since 2023, has proven its strategic value in times of regional instability. Diplomatic engagement has continued at various levels. Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman visited India earlier this year, one of the highest-level visits since the 2024 political changes, and met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila earlier today.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-must-normalise-ties-with-israel-to-secure-nuclear-deal-with-us-trump-1784812903857">Saudi Arabia must join Abraham Accords to normalise ties with Israel for nuclear deal with US: Trump</a>&nbsp;In June, newly appointed Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi, a former Union minister granted cabinet-equivalent status, announced the resumption of general travel visas for Bangladeshi nationals after a nearly two-year suspension. Applications reopened from 28 June at centres in Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Sylhet and Khulna, aiming to restore people-to-people contacts. The September summit, under India's chairship with the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability", will bring together leaders of the BRICS under one roof at a time of global conflicts and their impact on the global south. Rahman's potential attendance would mark a significant diplomatic engagement for the new Bangladeshi leadership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, signalling India's efforts to strengthen ties with Dhaka through high-level diplomatic engagement and practical cooperation.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12-13 September. Bangladesh is not a BRICS member, but the invitation as a special guest shows India's efforts to engage the new government in Dhaka following February's elections. Indian PM was the first world leader to telephone Rahman after his Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a landslide victory in the February parliamentary elections. In the call, the Indian leader congratulated Rahman and reaffirmed India's commitment to ties. Practical cooperation has also deepened. During the energy disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict earlier this year, India supplied thousands of tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline, a critical lifeline that helped ease fuel shortages in northern Bangladesh. The pipeline, operational since 2023, has proven its strategic value in times of regional instability. Diplomatic engagement has continued at various levels. Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman visited India earlier this year, one of the highest-level visits since the 2024 political changes, and met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila earlier today. Also Read: Saudi Arabia must join Abraham Accords to normalise ties with Israel for nuclear deal with US: Trump In June, newly appointed Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi, a former Union minister granted cabinet-equivalent status, announced the resumption of general travel visas for Bangladeshi nationals after a nearly two-year suspension. Applications reopened from 28 June at centres in Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Sylhet and Khulna, aiming to restore people-to-people contacts. The September summit, under India's chairship with the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability", will bring together leaders of the BRICS under one roof at a time of global conflicts and their impact on the global south. Rahman's potential attendance would mark a significant diplomatic engagement for the new Bangladeshi leadership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, signalling India's efforts to strengthen ties with Dhaka through high-level diplomatic engagement and practical cooperation.

India invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to BRICS Summit

President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 23) made Saudi Arabia's normalisation of ties with Israel under the Abraham Accords a condition for implementing a landmark civilian nuclear deal between Washington and Riyadh.&nbsp;The agreement to establish a civilian nuclear programme in Saudi Arabia "will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords," Trump said on his Truth Social platform.&nbsp;The US president stressed that Saudi Arabia would not be permitted to enrich nuclear material under the agreement, which would be limited to non-military uses.&nbsp;“The Civil Nuclear Deal (There will be no enrichment of material!) being made between the United States Department of Energy and Saudi Arabia, which pertains only to non-military use such as the ones that Iran and UAE (and others) already have,” he said.&nbsp;The United States brokered the Abraham Accords during Trump's first term as part of efforts to strengthen ties between Israel and Arab countries.&nbsp;Saudi Arabia held tentative discussions on normalising relations with Israel in 2023. However, the kingdom halted the talks after the Gaza war began.&nbsp;Riyadh has maintained that it will not recognise Israel without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/google-hit-with-1-billion-european-union-fine-what-lies-behind-brussels-massive-penalty-1784805494262">Google hit with $1 billion European Union fine: What lies behind Brussels' massive penalty?</a>&nbsp;Trump's remarks came a day after Washington and Riyadh announced a landmark agreement to create a civilian nuclear programme in Saudi Arabia. Critics, however, have raised concerns that the deal could open the way for uranium enrichment and trigger an atomic arms race.&nbsp;The development comes as the United States remains engaged in an escalating war with Iran that has spilt into wider parts of West Asia, including Saudi Arabia. The White House has repeatedly said the war aims to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. Iran, however, has repeatedly maintained that its nuclear programme is intended for energy production.&nbsp;The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco have signed the Abraham Accords, establishing diplomatic, economic and security ties with Israel. Sudan is the fourth country involved in the agreement but has yet to formalise relations.&nbsp;Non-Arab Kazakhstan, which already recognises Israel, agreed to join the Abraham Accords last November.

Donald Trump said Saudi Arabia must recognise Israel and join the Abraham Accords, a US-brokered agreement aimed at establishing diplomatic ties between Israel and Arab countries, to secure a landmark civilian nuclear deal with the United States.

President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 23) made Saudi Arabia's normalisation of ties with Israel under the Abraham Accords a condition for implementing a landmark civilian nuclear deal between Washington and Riyadh. The agreement to establish a civilian nuclear programme in Saudi Arabia "will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords," Trump said on his Truth Social platform. The US president stressed that Saudi Arabia would not be permitted to enrich nuclear material under the agreement, which would be limited to non-military uses. “The Civil Nuclear Deal (There will be no enrichment of material!) being made between the United States Department of Energy and Saudi Arabia, which pertains only to non-military use such as the ones that Iran and UAE (and others) already have,” he said. The United States brokered the Abraham Accords during Trump's first term as part of efforts to strengthen ties between Israel and Arab countries. Saudi Arabia held tentative discussions on normalising relations with Israel in 2023. However, the kingdom halted the talks after the Gaza war began. Riyadh has maintained that it will not recognise Israel without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Also Read: Google hit with $1 billion European Union fine: What lies behind Brussels' massive penalty? Trump's remarks came a day after Washington and Riyadh announced a landmark agreement to create a civilian nuclear programme in Saudi Arabia. Critics, however, have raised concerns that the deal could open the way for uranium enrichment and trigger an atomic arms race. The development comes as the United States remains engaged in an escalating war with Iran that has spilt into wider parts of West Asia, including Saudi Arabia. The White House has repeatedly said the war aims to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. Iran, however, has repeatedly maintained that its nuclear programme is intended for energy production. The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco have signed the Abraham Accords, establishing diplomatic, economic and security ties with Israel. Sudan is the fourth country involved in the agreement but has yet to formalise relations. Non-Arab Kazakhstan, which already recognises Israel, agreed to join the Abraham Accords last November.

Donald Trump said Saudi Arabia must recognise Israel and join the Abraham Accords, a US-brokered agreement aimed at establishing diplomatic ties between Israel and Arab countries, to secure a landmark civilian nuclear deal with the United States.

Saudi Arabia must join Abraham Accords to normalise ties with Israel for nuclear deal with US: Trump

President Donald Trump on Thursday said that the US will hold Iran responsible for future Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea after the Tehran-backed militant group claimed to have struck two Saudi oil tankers.Trump also warned of inflicting major military punishment upon Iran and the Houthis if the attacks happen again.Trump’s warning comes as Yemen’s Houthis threaten to open up a new front in the Middle East conflict as the US completed its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran.&nbsp;Trump said in a Truth Social post that the US attacked the Houthis “very powerfully” a year ago for disrupting global trade by shooting ships.&nbsp;“Since that time, and during our conflict with Iran, they have acted very responsibly. Unfortunately, now they are starting up again, shooting at two Saudi Arabian ships last night,” Trump wrote in the post.&nbsp;“Please let this TRUTH serve to represent that if they do this again, the U.S. will hold Iran responsible, in that the Houthis are a Surrogate and/or Proxy of Iran, and major military punishment will be inflicted upon Iran and, of course, the Houthis, themselves, who I am very disappointed with in that they have, until now, acted very professionally and smart,” he added.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ceo-selection-to-take-time-faith-of-devotees-remains-unwavering-ram-temple-trust-1784748938634">‘CEO selection to take time; faith of devotees remains unwavering’: Ram Temple Trust</a>&nbsp;Yemen’s Houthis said on Wednesday that they had targeted two Saudi oil tankers, named Encelia and Layla, with drones and missiles for allegedly violating their maritime blockade. The attack was the first since the militant group announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;The state-run Saudi Press Agency, or SPA, confirmed the Encelia was targeted while transiting the Red Sea, resulting in a fire at the bow of the vessel. Citing an unnamed official from the Transport General Authority, the agency reported all crew were safe and described the attack as a violation of international law. The SPA did not provide an update on the Layla tanker.&nbsp;United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, or UKMTO, also reported Wednesday that an “unknown projectile” struck a Saudi oil tanker about 130 kilometres (80 miles) from the coastal town of Al Shuqaiq in Saudi Arabia. UKMTO said the incident resulted in a fire onboard and reported no casualties.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/standing-invitation-sent-four-proposals-centre-invites-cjp-again-for-talks-1784801202195">‘Standing invitation, sent four proposals’: Centre invites CJP again for talks</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, US Central Command said that American forces completed another round of attacks against Iran overnight, hitting military targets including maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage facilities, and air defence assets.&nbsp;“The strikes further degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial vessels,” Centcom said in a statement.&nbsp;It added that US forces have targeted dozens of Iranian military sites on land this month while resuming a blockade against the Islamic Republic at sea. As of Thursday evening, Centcom said it had redirected nine commercial vessels and disabled one to prevent ships from entering or departing Iranian ports.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/oppn-using-students-as-political-tools-creating-manufactured-sense-of-anger-rajnath-singh-1784716925229">‘Oppn using students as political tools, creating ‘manufactured sense of anger’: Rajnath Singh</a><h2>‘Iran is still not ready to make a deal’: Rubio</h2>&nbsp;US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Thursday that Iran is still not ready to make a deal — “at least not one they are willing to live by.”“They are going to continue to pay a price and every night the price gets higher and higher and higher,” Rubio said.Asked for his reaction to Houthi-claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, Rubio said: “I hope that they will stop. They shouldn’t really do that. They got suckered into this by the Iranians.”&nbsp;<h2>Brent North Sea oil price hits $100</h2>&nbsp;The price of the benchmark international oil contract, Brent North Sea, reached $100 a barrel in trading on Thursday after Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck oil tankers in the Red Sea.&nbsp;Brent soared more than six per cent to hit the $100 level, as the attacks potentially opened a new front in the Middle East war with President Donald Trump threatening the rebels with “major military punishment”.&nbsp;The main US oil contract, West Texas Intermediate, rallied 5.0 percent to $91.19 a barrel.

Yemen’s Houthis said on Wednesday that they had targeted two Saudi oil tankers, named Encelia and Layla, with drones and missiles for allegedly violating their maritime blockade. The attack was the first since the militant group announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia.

President Donald Trump on Thursday said that the US will hold Iran responsible for future Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea after the Tehran-backed militant group claimed to have struck two Saudi oil tankers. Trump also warned of inflicting major military punishment upon Iran and the Houthis if the attacks happen again. Trump’s warning comes as Yemen’s Houthis threaten to open up a new front in the Middle East conflict as the US completed its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. Trump said in a Truth Social post that the US attacked the Houthis “very powerfully” a year ago for disrupting global trade by shooting ships. “Since that time, and during our conflict with Iran, they have acted very responsibly. Unfortunately, now they are starting up again, shooting at two Saudi Arabian ships last night,” Trump wrote in the post. “Please let this TRUTH serve to represent that if they do this again, the U.S. will hold Iran responsible, in that the Houthis are a Surrogate and/or Proxy of Iran, and major military punishment will be inflicted upon Iran and, of course, the Houthis, themselves, who I am very disappointed with in that they have, until now, acted very professionally and smart,” he added.

Yemen’s Houthis said on Wednesday that they had targeted two Saudi oil tankers, named Encelia and Layla, with drones and missiles for allegedly violating their maritime blockade. The attack was the first since the militant group announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia.

Trump says US will hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks on ships in Red Sea

Navies from 27 countries have completed a major international maritime security exercise in southern India, hailing it as a practical success in building cooperation against threats at sea. Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day programme hosted by the Indian Navy in Kochi, ended on Thursday with participants praising the high-standard training and India's modern facilities. The exercise, run under the Indian Navy-led Combined Task Force 154 (CTF-154) in partnership with the 47-nation Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), brought together 276 personnel from around the world, supported by 76 facilitators and experts from four international organisations. Its aim was clear and urgent: to improve readiness and interoperability so that partner navies can better tackle shared challenges such as drug trafficking, piracy, irregular migration and other maritime threats. CTF-154 is the CMF's dedicated training task force. Set up in 2023, it focuses on capacity-building rather than patrols. It organises multinational courses on five key areas: maritime domain awareness (understanding what is happening at sea in real time), maritime law, interdiction operations, search-and-rescue, and leadership development. In February this year, India became the first nation from the region to command the task force, with Commodore Milind M Mokashi taking charge in Bahrain. Rear Admiral Deepak Singhal, Chief Staff Officer (Training) at Southern Naval Command, inaugurated the exercise on 20 July. "It is a great enabler for India's SAGAR and MAHASAGAR initiatives," he said. "It has brought together personnel from 27 nations to train along with us, exchange with us. It provides a platform to make seas, oceans safer." Commodore Mokashi said hosting the event in India demonstrated the country's commitment. "India shared its best practices [and] training infrastructure with partner nations," he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/google-hit-with-1-billion-european-union-fine-what-lies-behind-brussels-massive-penalty-1784805494262">Google hit with $1 billion European Union fine: What lies behind Brussels' massive penalty?</a>&nbsp;Indian Navy officials point out that the success shows Kochi is emerging as a preferred global hub for maritime training, thanks to its professional expertise and state-of-the-art infrastructure. Capt Rahul Panwar, Officer-in-Charge, Navigation Direction School, Indian Navy, said, "since Indian is at the helm of CTF 154, we are undertaking training at Southern Naval Command. The premium training is about navigation at sea." Participants trained in maritime information sharing, counter-narcotics, force protection, asymmetric threats and uncrewed systems. They used advanced simulators for ship handling, navigation, damage control and firefighting, and some joined operational training aboard an Indian naval vessel. Cmde Andrew Dowling of the Royal New Zealand Navy described the exercise as "incredibly important… in a busy and contested environment". Cdr Melissa Desjardins of the Royal Canadian Navy called the simulations "great" and the overall experience "a great experience". Cmde Dan Thomas, Royal Navy deputy commander of CTF-154, said it was "a fantastic opportunity to bond". The programme generated about 3,800 training man-hours. In an increasingly tense maritime world, exercises like this matter. They turn separate navies into teams that can work together when it counts, protecting vital shipping lanes that carry much of the world's trade.

The Indian Navy hosted 276 personnel from 27 countries in Kochi for Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day maritime security exercise focused on strengthening naval cooperation, training and interoperability against shared threats at sea.

Navies from 27 countries have completed a major international maritime security exercise in southern India, hailing it as a practical success in building cooperation against threats at sea. Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day programme hosted by the Indian Navy in Kochi, ended on Thursday with participants praising the high-standard training and India's modern facilities. The exercise, run under the Indian Navy-led Combined Task Force 154 (CTF-154) in partnership with the 47-nation Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), brought together 276 personnel from around the world, supported by 76 facilitators and experts from four international organisations. Its aim was clear and urgent: to improve readiness and interoperability so that partner navies can better tackle shared challenges such as drug trafficking, piracy, irregular migration and other maritime threats. CTF-154 is the CMF's dedicated training task force. Set up in 2023, it focuses on capacity-building rather than patrols. It organises multinational courses on five key areas: maritime domain awareness (understanding what is happening at sea in real time), maritime law, interdiction operations, search-and-rescue, and leadership development. In February this year, India became the first nation from the region to command the task force, with Commodore Milind M Mokashi taking charge in Bahrain. Rear Admiral Deepak Singhal, Chief Staff Officer (Training) at Southern Naval Command, inaugurated the exercise on 20 July. "It is a great enabler for India's SAGAR and MAHASAGAR initiatives," he said. "It has brought together personnel from 27 nations to train along with us, exchange with us. It provides a platform to make seas, oceans safer." Commodore Mokashi said hosting the event in India demonstrated the country's commitment. "India shared its best practices [and] training infrastructure with partner nations," he added. Also Read: Google hit with $1 billion European Union fine: What lies behind Brussels' massive penalty? Indian Navy officials point out that the success shows Kochi is emerging as a preferred global hub for maritime training, thanks to its professional expertise and state-of-the-art infrastructure. Capt Rahul Panwar, Officer-in-Charge, Navigation Direction School, Indian Navy, said, "since Indian is at the helm of CTF 154, we are undertaking training at Southern Naval Command. The premium training is about navigation at sea." Participants trained in maritime information sharing, counter-narcotics, force protection, asymmetric threats and uncrewed systems. They used advanced simulators for ship handling, navigation, damage control and firefighting, and some joined operational training aboard an Indian naval vessel. Cmde Andrew Dowling of the Royal New Zealand Navy described the exercise as "incredibly important… in a busy and contested environment". Cdr Melissa Desjardins of the Royal Canadian Navy called the simulations "great" and the overall experience "a great experience". Cmde Dan Thomas, Royal Navy deputy commander of CTF-154, said it was "a fantastic opportunity to bond". The programme generated about 3,800 training man-hours. In an increasingly tense maritime world, exercises like this matter. They turn separate navies into teams that can work together when it counts, protecting vital shipping lanes that carry much of the world's trade.

The Indian Navy hosted 276 personnel from 27 countries in Kochi for Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day maritime security exercise focused on strengthening naval cooperation, training and interoperability against shared threats at sea.

Indian Navy hosts 27 nations in major Kochi maritime security exercise

Mosques across the United Kingdom are facing attacks at an average rate of one every five days, according to new figures released by the British Muslim Trust, an organisation linked to the government that monitors anti-Muslim hatred.&nbsp;The data recorded more than 70 incidents targeting mosques across the UK over the past year. The attacks included intimidation, violence, vandalism, property damage and harassment, along with anti-Muslim hate speech and online abuse.&nbsp;The British Muslim Trust has raised concerns over the rising number of attacks and called for urgent government action to strengthen security at mosques.&nbsp;London recorded the highest number of incidents among the main hotspots, with nine separate attacks reported. Greater Manchester and the West Midlands also recorded several incidents. In Birmingham, one mosque faced three attacks over the past 12 months.&nbsp;The latest figures come as Home Office data showed a 19% rise in anti-Muslim hate crime across England and Wales in the 12 months to March 2025.&nbsp;Akeela Ahmed, chief executive of the British Muslim Trust, said: “We are seeing a steady rise in the number of attacks against mosques, and we believe the government should be doing everything it can to help mosques protect themselves.”&nbsp;Earlier this year, the government announced up to £40 million in funding for mosques under the protective security for mosques scheme. The initiative allows mosques to seek financial support for security measures including CCTV, alarms and fencing, as well as other security personnel services.&nbsp;However, the British Muslim Trust has raised concerns over delays in accessing the funding.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/google-hit-with-1-billion-european-union-fine-what-lies-behind-brussels-massive-penalty-1784805494262">Google hit with $1 billion European Union fine: What lies behind Brussels' massive penalty?</a>&nbsp;The organisation said some mosques have struggled to access the scheme, with some reportedly waiting up to 18 months to receive funding. The monitoring group said a backlog has affected the process and claimed that some applications have been rejected without an explanation.&nbsp;“A mosque is vulnerable purely because it’s a mosque. Currently, they’re waiting for months while living in fear of another attack because of the backlog. In many cases, police aren’t even responding to low-level incidents, leaving people frightened and vulnerable,” Ahmed said.

More than 70 attacks on mosques were recorded across the UK over the past year, with the British Muslim Trust warning that rising anti-Muslim hate and delays in security funding are leaving mosques increasingly vulnerable.

Mosques across the United Kingdom are facing attacks at an average rate of one every five days, according to new figures released by the British Muslim Trust, an organisation linked to the government that monitors anti-Muslim hatred. The data recorded more than 70 incidents targeting mosques across the UK over the past year. The attacks included intimidation, violence, vandalism, property damage and harassment, along with anti-Muslim hate speech and online abuse. The British Muslim Trust has raised concerns over the rising number of attacks and called for urgent government action to strengthen security at mosques. London recorded the highest number of incidents among the main hotspots, with nine separate attacks reported. Greater Manchester and the West Midlands also recorded several incidents. In Birmingham, one mosque faced three attacks over the past 12 months. The latest figures come as Home Office data showed a 19% rise in anti-Muslim hate crime across England and Wales in the 12 months to March 2025. Akeela Ahmed, chief executive of the British Muslim Trust, said: “We are seeing a steady rise in the number of attacks against mosques, and we believe the government should be doing everything it can to help mosques protect themselves.” Earlier this year, the government announced up to £40 million in funding for mosques under the protective security for mosques scheme. The initiative allows mosques to seek financial support for security measures including CCTV, alarms and fencing, as well as other security personnel services. However, the British Muslim Trust has raised concerns over delays in accessing the funding. Also Read: Google hit with $1 billion European Union fine: What lies behind Brussels' massive penalty? The organisation said some mosques have struggled to access the scheme, with some reportedly waiting up to 18 months to receive funding. The monitoring group said a backlog has affected the process and claimed that some applications have been rejected without an explanation. “A mosque is vulnerable purely because it’s a mosque. Currently, they’re waiting for months while living in fear of another attack because of the backlog. In many cases, police aren’t even responding to low-level incidents, leaving people frightened and vulnerable,” Ahmed said.

More than 70 attacks on mosques were recorded across the UK over the past year, with the British Muslim Trust warning that rising anti-Muslim hate and delays in security funding are leaving mosques increasingly vulnerable.

One UK mosque attacked ‘every five days’, British Muslim Trust warns

US artificial intelligence firm Anthropic has been accusing Moonshot AI of engaging in distillation activities. Now, the US government is threatening sanctions against the Chinese AI company, in yet another indication of the two nations' race for tech dominance. Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, accused Moonshot of undermining American research. The irony is that Moonshot AI was widely praised for drastically reducing the cost of AI compute through open-source technologies. Its release of the massive 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 model is raising a few questions: did it reach that milestone by exploiting American AI research through model distillation? Here is what you should know.<h2>What did the White House officials say about Moonshot AI?</h2>In a post on X, Michael Kratsios said, "We have information that Moonshot AI distilled Anthropic's Fable for the development of its K3 model. To do this, they developed a sophisticated internal platform to conduct large-scale distillation against US models, allowing them to quickly switch between multiple methods of access to avoid detection."Kratsios alleged that Moonshot AI had acquired Nvidia GB300-equipped servers, including access to GB300 systems in Thailand, likely to train its AI models. "Large-scale, covert industrial distillation aimed at stealing proprietary US technology and undermining American research is unacceptable," he added.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he did not support the “theft of US IP” while hinting at possible sanctions and Entity List designations against companies found to be engaging in distillation. "We support open-source AI and the innovation it unlocks. But open source is not open season on American IP. When PRC [People's Republic of China] firms conduct covert, industrial-scale distillation attacks that cross the line into IP theft, sanctions and Entity List designations are on the table," Bessent posted on X.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/anthropic-accuses-alibaba-ai-model-distillation-attack-claude-1782377405436">Anthropic accuses Alibaba of massive AI model extraction campaign using 25,000 fake accounts</a>&nbsp;<h2>What is a distillation attack?</h2>Distillation is the process of training a smaller or less capable AI model using the outputs generated by a more advanced model. While model distillation is a legitimate machine learning technique when conducted with permission or on proprietary models, it becomes controversial when companies use fraudulent accounts, proxy services or other methods to repeatedly query proprietary AI systems without authorisation to replicate their capabilities.According to Anthropic, such industrial-scale distillation enables competitors to acquire advanced AI capabilities much faster and at significantly lower cost, effectively bypassing years of research and development. The company argues that this amounts to intellectual property theft when carried out without permission.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-moonshot-targets-ipo-within-the-next-six-months-1784569359231/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-moonshot-targets-ipo-within-the-next-six-months-1784569359231/embed</a><h2>Anthropic's allegations against Moonshot AI</h2>In a February blog post, Anthropic claimed that it had "identified industrial-scale campaigns" by Chinese AI firms Moonshot AI, DeepSeek and MiniMax to illicitly extract the capabilities of its Claude models to improve their own AI systems.The company alleged that the Chinese AI labs generated more than 16 million exchanges with Claude through approximately 24,000 fraudulent accounts, violating Anthropic's terms of service and regional access restrictions.Specifically regarding Moonshot AI, Anthropic claimed that around 3.4 million exchanges targeted agentic reasoning and tool use, coding and data analysis, computer-use agent development, and computer vision capabilities.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-accuses-china-ai-theft-distillation-trump-beijing-summit-1777012695107">What is distilling? US accuses China of ​industrial-scale AI system theft</a><h2>Kimi K3: Moonshot AI's most advanced model</h2>Kimi K3, the 2.8-trillion-parameter open-weight model from Moonshot AI, was released around 16 July. It has narrowed the gap with leading US AI models and outperformed some rivals on coding benchmarks. It was found to be weaker than Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 models on several advanced evaluations.Anthropic had alleged that Kimi relied on hundreds of fraudulent accounts spanning multiple access pathways to conduct distillation attacks. According to Anthropic, the use of varied account types made the campaign harder to detect, while metadata associated with the activity matched the public profiles of senior Moonshot AI staff.The company further claimed that Moonshot AI adopted a more targeted approach, attempting to extract and reconstruct Claude's internal reasoning traces rather than relying solely on output imitation.<h2>Moonshot AI is growing strongly financially</h2>Despite the controversy surrounding its alleged use of stronger AI models, Moonshot AI has continued to grow rapidly and is reportedly considering a Hong Kong initial public offering by the end of the year.The company reportedly reached around $300 million in annual recurring revenue in June, up from $200 million in April 2026 and $100 million in March, driven by paid subscriptions and application programming interface or API usage for its Kimi models.Moonshot AI has raised up to $4 billion in total funding across multiple investment rounds. It is currently valued at around $31.5 billion and is reportedly aiming for a final pre-IPO funding round at a $50 billion valuation in August.

Chinese AI firm Moonshot faces US scrutiny after Anthropic accused it of using industrial-scale distillation to improve its Kimi K3 model. US officials have warned of sanctions and Entity List actions 



US artificial intelligence firm Anthropic has been accusing Moonshot AI of engaging in distillation activities. Now, the US government is threatening sanctions against the Chinese AI company, in yet another indication of the two nations' race for tech dominance. Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, accused Moonshot of undermining American research. The irony is that Moonshot AI was widely praised for drastically reducing the cost of AI compute through open-source technologies. Its release of the massive 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 model is raising a few questions: did it reach that milestone by exploiting American AI research through model distillation? Here is what you should know. What did the White House officials say about Moonshot AI? In a post on X, Michael Kratsios said, "We have information that Moonshot AI distilled Anthropic's Fable for the development of its K3 model. To do this, they developed a sophisticated internal platform to conduct large-scale distillation against US models, allowing them to quickly switch between multiple methods of access to avoid detection." Kratsios alleged that Moonshot AI had acquired Nvidia GB300-equipped servers, including access to GB300 systems in Thailand, likely to train its AI models. "Large-scale, covert industrial distillation aimed at stealing proprietary US technology and undermining American research is unacceptable," he added. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he did not support the “theft of US IP” while hinting at possible sanctions and Entity List designations against companies found to be engaging in distillation. "We support open-source AI and the innovation it unlocks. But open source is not open season on American IP. When PRC [People's Republic of China] firms conduct covert, industrial-scale distillation attacks that cross the line into IP theft, sanctions and Entity List designations are on the table," Bessent posted on X. Also read: Anthropic accuses Alibaba of massive AI model extraction campaign using 25,000 fake accounts What is a distillation attack? Distillation is the process of training a smaller or less capable AI model using the outputs generated by a more advanced model. While model distillation is a legitimate machine learning technique when conducted with permission or on proprietary models, it becomes controversial when companies use fraudulent accounts, proxy services or other methods to repeatedly query proprietary AI systems without authorisation to replicate their capabilities. According to Anthropic, such industrial-scale distillation enables competitors to acquire advanced AI capabilities much faster and at significantly lower cost, effectively bypassing years of research and development. The company argues that this amounts to intellectual property theft when carried out without permission. https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-moonshot-targets-ipo-within-the-next-six-months-1784569359231/embed Anthropic's allegations against Moonshot AI In a February blog post, Anthropic claimed that it had "identified industrial-scale campaigns" by Chinese AI firms Moonshot AI, DeepSeek and MiniMax to illicitly extract the capabilities of its Claude models to improve their own AI systems. The company alleged that the Chinese AI labs generated more than 16 million exchanges with Claude through approximately 24,000 fraudulent accounts, violating Anthropic's terms of service and regional access restrictions. Specifically regarding Moonshot AI, Anthropic claimed that around 3.4 million exchanges targeted agentic reasoning and tool use, coding and data analysis, computer-use agent development, and computer vision capabilities. Also read: What is distilling? US accuses China of industrial-scale AI system theft Kimi K3: Moonshot AI's most advanced model Kimi K3, the 2.8-trillion-parameter open-weight model from Moonshot AI, was released around 16 July. It has narrowed the gap with leading US AI models and outperformed some rivals on coding benchmarks. It was found to be weaker than Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 models on several advanced evaluations. Anthropic had alleged that Kimi relied on hundreds of fraudulent accounts spanning multiple access pathways to conduct distillation attacks. According to Anthropic, the use of varied account types made the campaign harder to detect, while metadata associated with the activity matched the public profiles of senior Moonshot AI staff. The company further claimed that Moonshot AI adopted a more targeted approach, attempting to extract and reconstruct Claude's internal reasoning traces rather than relying solely on output imitation. Moonshot AI is growing strongly financially Despite the controversy surrounding its alleged use of stronger AI models, Moonshot AI has continued to grow rapidly and is reportedly considering a Hong Kong initial public offering by the end of the year. The company reportedly reached around $300 million in annual recurring revenue in June, up from $200 million in April 2026 and $100 million in March, driven by paid subscriptions and application programming interface or API usage for its Kimi models. Moonshot AI has raised up to $4 billion in total funding across multiple investment rounds. It is currently valued at around $31.5 billion and is reportedly aiming for a final pre-IPO funding round at a $50 billion valuation in August.

Chinese AI firm Moonshot faces US scrutiny after Anthropic accused it of using industrial-scale distillation to improve its Kimi K3 model. US officials have warned of sanctions and Entity List actions&nbsp;&nbsp;

Moonshot could  face US sanctions: Govt takes note of Chinese AI firm's distillation attacks against Anthropic to improve its Kimi model

In a decision likely to worsen tensions between Washington and the European Union, the bloc on Thursday fined Google a total of 890 million euros ( $1 billion) over two separate violations.&nbsp;The European Union imposed a 460 million euro penalty on the US tech giant for allegedly giving an unfair advantage to its own services, including Google Flights and Google Hotels, in search results.&nbsp;The EU issued the second fine of 430 million euros over Google's restrictions on app developers. The European Commission said the company did not allow developers to show consumers offers outside the Google Play Store without charge.&nbsp;"After this decision, we want to make sure that there is more competition and also other companies can innovate," EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen said.&nbsp;A senior EU official said Google "still" continued to favour its own services. However, the second penalty covered conduct between March 2024 and December 2025.&nbsp;Google hit back at the EU decision, accusing the bloc of dismantling safety protections on Google Play.The penalties come only days before the first anniversary of a tariff agreement between Washington and Brussels that helped ease trade tensions.&nbsp;President Donald Trump's administration has previously accused the EU of unfairly targeting US technology companies. It has also threatened to respond with tariffs against the bloc.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/standing-invitation-sent-four-proposals-centre-invites-cjp-again-for-talks-1784801202195">‘Standing invitation, sent four proposals’: Centre invites CJP again for talks</a>&nbsp; The combined fines mark the largest penalties imposed on a single company under the Digital Markets Act, or DMA. The EU previously fined Meta and Apple 200 million euros and 500 million euros, respectively, in 2025.&nbsp;The DMA took effect in 2024 and aims to curb what the EU considers excessive practices by Big Tech companies while promoting fair competition in the digital sector.&nbsp;Under the DMA, the EU can impose fines of up to 10 per cent of a company's total global turnover for violations. An EU official said the latest penalties represented 0.22 per cent of Google's turnover.&nbsp;The penalties could increase if Google fails to comply within 60 days. The European Commission warned that the company could face "periodic penalty payments".&nbsp;"The best products should succeed because they're better, not because they're owned by the company running the search engine," EU competition chief Teresa Ribera said in a statement.<h3>Google responds</h3>Google's head of global affairs, Kent Walker, criticised the EU decision and said the company was being forced to "strip away real-time Search features Europeans love, like instant pricing and direct availability for hotels, flights, and restaurants -- and dismantle safety protections on Google Play".&nbsp;"This isn't fair competition," he added.

The European Union fined Google $1 billion over alleged anti-competitive practices involving its search services and Google Play Store, prompting the tech giant to accuse Brussels of unfair competition.

In a decision likely to worsen tensions between Washington and the European Union, the bloc on Thursday fined Google a total of 890 million euros ( $1 billion) over two separate violations. The European Union imposed a 460 million euro penalty on the US tech giant for allegedly giving an unfair advantage to its own services, including Google Flights and Google Hotels, in search results. The EU issued the second fine of 430 million euros over Google's restrictions on app developers. The European Commission said the company did not allow developers to show consumers offers outside the Google Play Store without charge. "After this decision, we want to make sure that there is more competition and also other companies can innovate," EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen said. A senior EU official said Google "still" continued to favour its own services. However, the second penalty covered conduct between March 2024 and December 2025. Google hit back at the EU decision, accusing the bloc of dismantling safety protections on Google Play. The penalties come only days before the first anniversary of a tariff agreement between Washington and Brussels that helped ease trade tensions. President Donald Trump's administration has previously accused the EU of unfairly targeting US technology companies. It has also threatened to respond with tariffs against the bloc. Also Read: ‘Standing invitation, sent four proposals’: Centre invites CJP again for talks The combined fines mark the largest penalties imposed on a single company under the Digital Markets Act, or DMA. The EU previously fined Meta and Apple 200 million euros and 500 million euros, respectively, in 2025. The DMA took effect in 2024 and aims to curb what the EU considers excessive practices by Big Tech companies while promoting fair competition in the digital sector. Under the DMA, the EU can impose fines of up to 10 per cent of a company's total global turnover for violations. An EU official said the latest penalties represented 0.22 per cent of Google's turnover. The penalties could increase if Google fails to comply within 60 days. The European Commission warned that the company could face "periodic penalty payments". "The best products should succeed because they're better, not because they're owned by the company running the search engine," EU competition chief Teresa Ribera said in a statement. Google responds Google's head of global affairs, Kent Walker, criticised the EU decision and said the company was being forced to "strip away real-time Search features Europeans love, like instant pricing and direct availability for hotels, flights, and restaurants -- and dismantle safety protections on Google Play". "This isn't fair competition," he added.

The European Union fined Google $1 billion over alleged anti-competitive practices involving its search services and Google Play Store, prompting the tech giant to accuse Brussels of unfair competition.

Google hit with $1 billion European Union fine: What lies behind Brussels' massive penalty?

US President Donald Trump’s Georgia rally grabbed attention for an unexpected reason – not the speech, but a young man sitting just behind him. During the campaign event at Wheeler High School in Marietta, an unidentified attendee appeared to copy the president’s signature gestures, expressions and movements as he addressed the crowd. From matching hand motions to mimicking facial reactions and even mouthing parts of the speech, the man seemed to follow Trump’s every move.The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media, with users pointing out the striking resemblance between the two. The audience member, dressed in a dark suit and red tie, appeared to remain focused on Trump throughout the speech, mirroring his movements.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-bomb-destroy-trump-s-latest-iran-warning-sends-oil-prices-soaring-1784776955794">‘Will bomb and destroy...’: Trump’s latest Iran warning sends oil prices soaring</a>While some online users found the scene amusing, others questioned whether the gestures were intentional or simply a sign of strong enthusiasm from a supporter. The person’s identity and reason for mirroring Trump’s mannerisms have not been confirmed.Sharing the video, a person wrote, “When you’re supposed to be background filler but decide to become the main actor instead—this guy behind Trump stole the entire show by perfectly mimicking his every gesture in real-time!”

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“The kid in the background completely stole the spotlight. That impression was spot on!” a user wrote on social media.Another commented, “Looks like the kid’s auditioning for ‘The Office’ meets ‘Muppets’ musical, and the suit’s just there for the drama.”“All that was missing was him impersonating Trump taking a nap in front of a live audience,” one person joked, referring to several viral videos showing Trump falling asleep at public appearances.“I’ve watched it about BILLIONS AND BILLIONS of times. Kid is reading the teleprompter along with Trump. Better than Trump,” a user said. &nbsp;

A young man at Donald Trump’s Georgia rally went viral after appearing to mimic the president’s gestures, expressions and movements during his speech, leaving social media users amused and intrigued.

US President Donald Trump’s Georgia rally grabbed attention for an unexpected reason – not the speech, but a young man sitting just behind him. During the campaign event at Wheeler High School in Marietta, an unidentified attendee appeared to copy the president’s signature gestures, expressions and movements as he addressed the crowd. From matching hand motions to mimicking facial reactions and even mouthing parts of the speech, the man seemed to follow Trump’s every move. The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media, with users pointing out the striking resemblance between the two. The audience member, dressed in a dark suit and red tie, appeared to remain focused on Trump throughout the speech, mirroring his movements. Also read | ‘Will bomb and destroy...’: Trump’s latest Iran warning sends oil prices soaring While some online users found the scene amusing, others questioned whether the gestures were intentional or simply a sign of strong enthusiasm from a supporter. The person’s identity and reason for mirroring Trump’s mannerisms have not been confirmed. Sharing the video, a person wrote, “When you’re supposed to be background filler but decide to become the main actor instead—this guy behind Trump stole the entire show by perfectly mimicking his every gesture in real-time!”

A young man at Donald Trump’s Georgia rally went viral after appearing to mimic the president’s gestures, expressions and movements during his speech, leaving social media users amused and intrigued.

‘Stole the show’: Young man’s uncanny imitation of Trump leaves internet stunned | WATCH

India has handed over the first shipment of essential medical supplies to Kenya as part of efforts to strengthen the East African nation’s defences against Ebola Virus Disease and future pandemics. High Commissioner Dr Adarsh Swaika formally transferred the 4.5-tonne consignment to Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on Wednesday. The aid package, consisting of 279 packages, includes critical infection-control materials such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits, sample transportation containers, infrared thermometers, face shields and heavy-duty protective boots. The supplies will directly support the Kenya National Public Health Institute and frontline health workers by enhancing disease surveillance, safe sample collection and transport, and infection prevention protocols.Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-earthquake-did-delayed-military-orders-confusion-slow-rescue-operations-1784444944175"> Venezuela earthquake: Did delayed military orders, confusion slow rescue operations?</a> A second tranche is expected to arrive shortly. “This assistance reflects India’s broader commitment to strengthening public health and pandemic preparedness across Africa,” the Indian High Commission said in a statement. The delivery follows the dispatch of more than 45 tonnes of similar medical supplies to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in late May and early June 2026, underscoring New Delhi’s growing role in continental health security. India has a track record of swift support during Kenyan health crises. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it supplied 1.12 million doses of Made-in-India vaccines under the Vaccine Maitri initiative, alongside essential medicines. Beyond emergencies, bilateral health cooperation includes the donation of a Bhabhatron radiotherapy machine to Kenyatta National Hospital to boost cancer care, and ongoing provision of a CT scanner and MRI machine to the Kenya Navy Hospital in Mombasa. More than 10,000 Kenyans travel to India each year for treatment, attracted by affordable, high-quality services. Indian pharmaceutical products currently account for over 50% of Kenya’s medicines market, ensuring wide access to quality generics.&nbsp;

India has a track record of swift support during Kenyan health crises. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it supplied 1.12 million doses of Made-in-India vaccines under the Vaccine Maitri initiative, alongside essential medicines.

India has handed over the first shipment of essential medical supplies to Kenya as part of efforts to strengthen the East African nation’s defences against Ebola Virus Disease and future pandemics. High Commissioner Dr Adarsh Swaika formally transferred the 4.5-tonne consignment to Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on Wednesday. The aid package, consisting of 279 packages, includes critical infection-control materials such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits, sample transportation containers, infrared thermometers, face shields and heavy-duty protective boots. The supplies will directly support the Kenya National Public Health Institute and frontline health workers by enhancing disease surveillance, safe sample collection and transport, and infection prevention protocols. Also read | Venezuela earthquake: Did delayed military orders, confusion slow rescue operations? A second tranche is expected to arrive shortly. “This assistance reflects India’s broader commitment to strengthening public health and pandemic preparedness across Africa,” the Indian High Commission said in a statement. The delivery follows the dispatch of more than 45 tonnes of similar medical supplies to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in late May and early June 2026, underscoring New Delhi’s growing role in continental health security. India has a track record of swift support during Kenyan health crises. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it supplied 1.12 million doses of Made-in-India vaccines under the Vaccine Maitri initiative, alongside essential medicines. Beyond emergencies, bilateral health cooperation includes the donation of a Bhabhatron radiotherapy machine to Kenyatta National Hospital to boost cancer care, and ongoing provision of a CT scanner and MRI machine to the Kenya Navy Hospital in Mombasa. More than 10,000 Kenyans travel to India each year for treatment, attracted by affordable, high-quality services. Indian pharmaceutical products currently account for over 50% of Kenya’s medicines market, ensuring wide access to quality generics.

India has a track record of swift support during Kenyan health crises. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it supplied 1.12 million doses of Made-in-India vaccines under the Vaccine Maitri initiative, alongside essential medicines.

India delivers medical aid to Kenya to bolster Ebola preparedness

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has delivered a firm message on counter-terrorism during the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in Manila, declaring that "acts of terrorism will have consequences" and calling for zero tolerance. Addressing fellow foreign ministers on Thursday, Mr Jaishankar stressed the need to "choke" the financial resources that fuel terrorism, while highlighting India's contributions to regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. Pakistan was among the participants at the ARF gathering this year, represented by FM Dar.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/fbi-declares-indian-gangster-most-wanted-j-k-terror-crackdown-jaishankar-meets-eu-leaders-1784102241702/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/fbi-declares-indian-gangster-most-wanted-j-k-terror-crackdown-jaishankar-meets-eu-leaders-1784102241702/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;The minister welcomed the Manila Plan of Action, noting that its five pillars align closely with India's own approach to the Indo-Pacific. He emphasised collaborative efforts in disaster relief, including sharing best practices, developing common standard operating procedures, and conducting joint exercises.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-s-eam-jaishankar-voices-strong-concern-over-seafarer-safety-in-talks-with-russian-fm-lavrov-1784715131857">India’s EAM Jaishankar voices ‘strong concern’ over seafarer safety in talks with Russian FM Lavrov</a>&nbsp;"India promotes a collaborative approach to disaster relief," Mr Jaishankar said. He pointed to the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), regular deployment of field hospitals, search and rescue operations, and provision of relief materials. India has supported rehabilitation after cyclones in Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Jamaica, and earthquakes in Myanmar, Venezuela and Afghanistan.&nbsp;On security, the minister advocated prioritising maritime domain awareness. He cited India's Information Fusion Centre, the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) initiative, and the deployment of Indian forces from the North Arabian Sea to the Western Pacific as contributions to countering piracy, trafficking, narcotics and securing commerce.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-and-china-relations-gradually-normalising-eam-jaishankar-tells-chinese-fm-wang-yi-1784716083032">India and China relations 'gradually normalising', EAM Jaishankar tells Chinese FM Wang Yi</a>&nbsp;EAM Jaishankar also warned against attempts to undermine non-proliferation and disarmament norms. He called for a responsible, human-centric approach to artificial intelligence and greater cooperation on cybercrimes. Attacks on maritime shipping and civilian infrastructure are "unacceptable", he said, and commerce through international waterways must remain safe.&nbsp;On the South China Sea, a persistent flashpoint, India expressed hope for "a substantive, effective and legally binding Code of Conduct (CoC) fully compliant with UNCLOS 1982" that respects the legitimate rights of all users.The ARF meeting takes place amid heightened global tensions, including recent maritime incidents in the South China Sea. The 33rd ARF, hosted by the Philippines, also marks the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, reinforcing ASEAN's role as the cornerstone of regional architecture.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated India's strict "zero tolerance" stance against terrorism at the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, emphasising the urgent need to choke financial resources supporting terror networks.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has delivered a firm message on counter-terrorism during the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in Manila, declaring that "acts of terrorism will have consequences" and calling for zero tolerance. Addressing fellow foreign ministers on Thursday, Mr Jaishankar stressed the need to "choke" the financial resources that fuel terrorism, while highlighting India's contributions to regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. Pakistan was among the participants at the ARF gathering this year, represented by FM Dar. https://www.wionews.com/videos/fbi-declares-indian-gangster-most-wanted-j-k-terror-crackdown-jaishankar-meets-eu-leaders-1784102241702/embed The minister welcomed the Manila Plan of Action, noting that its five pillars align closely with India's own approach to the Indo-Pacific. He emphasised collaborative efforts in disaster relief, including sharing best practices, developing common standard operating procedures, and conducting joint exercises. Also read: India’s EAM Jaishankar voices ‘strong concern’ over seafarer safety in talks with Russian FM Lavrov "India promotes a collaborative approach to disaster relief," Mr Jaishankar said. He pointed to the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), regular deployment of field hospitals, search and rescue operations, and provision of relief materials. India has supported rehabilitation after cyclones in Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Jamaica, and earthquakes in Myanmar, Venezuela and Afghanistan. On security, the minister advocated prioritising maritime domain awareness. He cited India's Information Fusion Centre, the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) initiative, and the deployment of Indian forces from the North Arabian Sea to the Western Pacific as contributions to countering piracy, trafficking, narcotics and securing commerce. Also read: India and China relations 'gradually normalising', EAM Jaishankar tells Chinese FM Wang Yi EAM Jaishankar also warned against attempts to undermine non-proliferation and disarmament norms. He called for a responsible, human-centric approach to artificial intelligence and greater cooperation on cybercrimes. Attacks on maritime shipping and civilian infrastructure are "unacceptable", he said, and commerce through international waterways must remain safe. On the South China Sea, a persistent flashpoint, India expressed hope for "a substantive, effective and legally binding Code of Conduct (CoC) fully compliant with UNCLOS 1982" that respects the legitimate rights of all users. The ARF meeting takes place amid heightened global tensions, including recent maritime incidents in the South China Sea. The 33rd ARF, hosted by the Philippines, also marks the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, reinforcing ASEAN's role as the cornerstone of regional architecture.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated India's strict "zero tolerance" stance against terrorism at the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, emphasising the urgent need to choke financial resources supporting terror networks.

EAM Jaishankar calls for "choking" terror financing at ASEAN regional forum

The disaster occurred on June 24, when back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude flattened hundreds of structures. The death toll has mounted to 5,398, according to the latest data released by officials on Wednesday (July 22). The destruction hit the northern coastal state of La Guaira particularly hard. Seismologists have logged 1,405 aftershocks in the month following the initial disaster. While families and rescue workers continue searching through piles of rubble for missing loved ones, the exact scope of casualties remains uncertain. The government in Caracas has not released an official count for missing persons, though several national and international organisations estimate that thousands may still be unaccounted for beneath collapsed debris.&nbsp;Four weeks after the initial disaster, state priorities are transitioning toward housing and recovery for an estimated 23,000 citizens left homeless by the destruction. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez vowed this week to deliver 4,000 new homes by the end of the year to accommodate displaced families. She also set a new target of constructing 10,000 homes for earthquake victims by 2027.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-earthquake-did-delayed-military-orders-confusion-slow-rescue-operations-1784444944175">Venezuela earthquake: Did delayed military orders, confusion slow rescue operations?</a>&nbsp;To support the massive reconstruction effort, the International Monetary Fund has released approximately $346 million drawn from Venezuela’s existing reserves. Concurrently, Venezuela's unicameral National Assembly passed legislative reforms aimed at streamlining regulations and accelerating the construction of new residential housing developments in hard-hit areas.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-earthquake-death-toll-crosses-5-000-as-imf-grants-346-million-funds-for-reconstruction-1784348528973">Venezuela earthquake death toll crosses 5,000 as IMF grants $346 million funds for reconstruction</a>&nbsp;A day after the devastating earthquake, Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, said she spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio by phone on June 25. The telephonic exchange took place after her nation was struck by two quakes that have claimed at least 32 lives. She took to her X account to write, “I spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who expressed his solidarity and support for the Venezuelan people during these difficult times for our nation.”

The death toll from the twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 5,398. Search and rescue operations continue alongside relief efforts for thousands left homeless across affected regions. 

The disaster occurred on June 24, when back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude flattened hundreds of structures. The death toll has mounted to 5,398, according to the latest data released by officials on Wednesday (July 22). The destruction hit the northern coastal state of La Guaira particularly hard. Seismologists have logged 1,405 aftershocks in the month following the initial disaster. While families and rescue workers continue searching through piles of rubble for missing loved ones, the exact scope of casualties remains uncertain. The government in Caracas has not released an official count for missing persons, though several national and international organisations estimate that thousands may still be unaccounted for beneath collapsed debris. Four weeks after the initial disaster, state priorities are transitioning toward housing and recovery for an estimated 23,000 citizens left homeless by the destruction. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez vowed this week to deliver 4,000 new homes by the end of the year to accommodate displaced families. She also set a new target of constructing 10,000 homes for earthquake victims by 2027. Also read: Venezuela earthquake: Did delayed military orders, confusion slow rescue operations? To support the massive reconstruction effort, the International Monetary Fund has released approximately $346 million drawn from Venezuela’s existing reserves. Concurrently, Venezuela's unicameral National Assembly passed legislative reforms aimed at streamlining regulations and accelerating the construction of new residential housing developments in hard-hit areas. Also read: Venezuela earthquake death toll crosses 5,000 as IMF grants $346 million funds for reconstruction A day after the devastating earthquake, Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, said she spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio by phone on June 25. The telephonic exchange took place after her nation was struck by two quakes that have claimed at least 32 lives. She took to her X account to write, “I spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who expressed his solidarity and support for the Venezuelan people during these difficult times for our nation.”

The death toll from the twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 5,398.Search and rescue operations continue alongside relief efforts for thousands left homeless across affected regions.

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 5,398 as search efforts continue

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the Security Service destroyed a Tu-95 strategic bomber at Russia's Engels-2 air base, 800 kilometres deep into the country. The strike was carried out by an SBU drone. While most of the claims during the war are without proof, satellite images confirm this particular strike. Photos from space shared by open-source intelligence group AviVector, and backed by Planet Labs satellite images, show a TU-95MS destroyed on the tarmac at the air base.&nbsp;This is a significant blow to Russia's war in Ukraine. The Tu-95MS variant is the primary carrier of the Kh-101 cruise missiles that have destroyed Ukrainian cities throughout the war that has been going on for over four years. The Tu-95 first flew in 1952 and is powered by NK-12 engines, the most powerful turboprops ever built, which make the aircraft one of the loudest ever.<h2>The irreplaceable Tu-95 bomber</h2>The Tu-95MS can carry up to six missiles on an internal rotary launcher. The modernised Tu-95MSM can haul up to eight externally mounted Kh-101s or nuclear-tipped Kh-102s. It is basically capable of conducting a nuclear war from an airborne position, making it central to Russia's military ambitions. The loss of one such bomber is a major dent since they cannot be replaced, as the production infrastructure that created them no longer exists. The PAK DA stealth bomber program is meant to replace them but hasn't seen any strides.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ukrainian-drone-travels-2-500-km-in-12-hours-to-attack-oil-refinery-in-siberia-1784184857187">Ukrainian drone travels 2,500 km in 12 hours to attack oil refinery in Siberia, as CIA confirms 30-minute soldier lifespan</a>&nbsp;The strike has once again shown Ukrainian capabilities to strike deep into Russian territory. Touting the capabilities of the drone, Ukraine said, "The SBU systematically destroys important elements of the Russian military machine." It added, "Each liquidated strategic bomber means dozens of unlaunched missiles over Ukrainian cities, saved Ukrainian lives, and tens of millions of dollars in irretrievable losses for the enemy. Russian strategic aviation can no longer feel safe even at its most remote military airfields." &nbsp;

Ukrainian drone strike completely demolished a Russian bomber that was sitting at a base 800 kilometres deep inside the country. Satellite images provided proof of the strike, showing the bomber broken into two. This is the latest achievement by Kyiv in its war against Russia. 

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the Security Service destroyed a Tu-95 strategic bomber at Russia's Engels-2 air base, 800 kilometres deep into the country. The strike was carried out by an SBU drone. While most of the claims during the war are without proof, satellite images confirm this particular strike. Photos from space shared by open-source intelligence group AviVector, and backed by Planet Labs satellite images, show a TU-95MS destroyed on the tarmac at the air base. This is a significant blow to Russia's war in Ukraine. The Tu-95MS variant is the primary carrier of the Kh-101 cruise missiles that have destroyed Ukrainian cities throughout the war that has been going on for over four years. The Tu-95 first flew in 1952 and is powered by NK-12 engines, the most powerful turboprops ever built, which make the aircraft one of the loudest ever. The irreplaceable Tu-95 bomber The Tu-95MS can carry up to six missiles on an internal rotary launcher. The modernised Tu-95MSM can haul up to eight externally mounted Kh-101s or nuclear-tipped Kh-102s. It is basically capable of conducting a nuclear war from an airborne position, making it central to Russia's military ambitions. The loss of one such bomber is a major dent since they cannot be replaced, as the production infrastructure that created them no longer exists. The PAK DA stealth bomber program is meant to replace them but hasn't seen any strides. Also Read: Ukrainian drone travels 2,500 km in 12 hours to attack oil refinery in Siberia, as CIA confirms 30-minute soldier lifespan The strike has once again shown Ukrainian capabilities to strike deep into Russian territory. Touting the capabilities of the drone, Ukraine said, "The SBU systematically destroys important elements of the Russian military machine." It added, "Each liquidated strategic bomber means dozens of unlaunched missiles over Ukrainian cities, saved Ukrainian lives, and tens of millions of dollars in irretrievable losses for the enemy. Russian strategic aviation can no longer feel safe even at its most remote military airfields."

Ukrainian drone strike completely demolished a Russian bomber that was sitting at a base 800 kilometres deep inside the country. Satellite images provided proof of the strike, showing the bomber broken into two. This is the latest achievement by Kyiv in its war against Russia.&nbsp;

Ukrainian drone wrecks irreplaceable Russian bomber 800km inside the country, satellite images show it halved

The continued tensions in the Middle East have pushed oil prices to rise more than 1.5 per cent, the highest in more than six weeks, on Thursday (Jul 23). This comes as the United States launched fresh strikes on Iran and Yemen’s Houthis targeting oil tankers in the Red Sea. Brent crude surged about 2 per cent to touch $96 a barrel in early trading, extending gains from the previous session, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose nearly 1.7 per cent to above $88 a barrel.The US military carried out a 12th consecutive strike on Iran overnight. The attack came hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb a bridge or power plant in retaliation for any Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-iran-secretly-ship-70-million-barrels-of-oil-to-china-report-claims-6-billion-crude-exported-before-blockade-restored-1784435146287">Did Iran secretly ship 70 million barrels of oil to China? Report claims $6 billion crude exported before blockade restored</a><h2>Trump threatens to bomb Iranian infrastructure</h2>In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said, “From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by Missile, Rocket, Drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT, including those located next to, or in, the Capital City of Tehran.”<h2>Iran stops oil tankers</h2>Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said that they stopped three oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. It did not say where the incident happened.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-targets-us-bases-in-bahrain-kuwait-and-jordan-as-conflict-in-middle-east-escalates-1784372546894">Iran targets US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan as conflict in Middle East escalates</a>“Three oil tankers, provoked and tempted by the child-killing American army, were trying to pass through the mine-laid route south of the Strait of Hormuz, but after one of them exploded and caught fire, the other two quickly turned around and turned back,” the Guards said in a statement.“The powerful IRGC Navy emphasises that the Strait of Hormuz is under our control... and any ship that is deceived by the US and intends to pass without coordination with the Islamic Republic of Iran will suffer the same fate,” it added.&nbsp;

Oil prices climbed to a six-week high as fresh US strikes on Iran, Trump's warning of retaliation, and Iran's tanker restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz raised fears of major supply disruptions.

The continued tensions in the Middle East have pushed oil prices to rise more than 1.5 per cent, the highest in more than six weeks, on Thursday (Jul 23). This comes as the United States launched fresh strikes on Iran and Yemen’s Houthis targeting oil tankers in the Red Sea. Brent crude surged about 2 per cent to touch $96 a barrel in early trading, extending gains from the previous session, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose nearly 1.7 per cent to above $88 a barrel. The US military carried out a 12th consecutive strike on Iran overnight. The attack came hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb a bridge or power plant in retaliation for any Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz. Also read | Did Iran secretly ship 70 million barrels of oil to China? Report claims $6 billion crude exported before blockade restored Trump threatens to bomb Iranian infrastructure In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said, “From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by Missile, Rocket, Drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT, including those located next to, or in, the Capital City of Tehran.” Iran stops oil tankers Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said that they stopped three oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. It did not say where the incident happened. Also read | Iran targets US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan as conflict in Middle East escalates “Three oil tankers, provoked and tempted by the child-killing American army, were trying to pass through the mine-laid route south of the Strait of Hormuz, but after one of them exploded and caught fire, the other two quickly turned around and turned back,” the Guards said in a statement. “The powerful IRGC Navy emphasises that the Strait of Hormuz is under our control... and any ship that is deceived by the US and intends to pass without coordination with the Islamic Republic of Iran will suffer the same fate,” it added.

Oil prices climbed to a six-week high as fresh US strikes on Iran, Trump's warning of retaliation, and Iran's tanker restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz raised fears of major supply disruptions.

‘Will bomb and destroy...’: Trump’s latest Iran warning sends oil prices soaring

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Thursday (Jul 23) shut 16 Metro stations across central Delhi citing security reasons as protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak continue to happen alongside Parliament's Monsoon Session. In a post on X, DMRC said Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk and Central Secretariat stations had initially been closed until further notice, while interchange facilities would remain available at Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat. It later expanded the list and announced the closure of 16 stations.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/this-should-not-happen-in-a-democracy-shashi-tharoor-slams-detention-of-rahul-gandhi-priyanka-gandhi-after-protest-outside-pm-modi-s-residence-1784684704207">'This should not happen in a democracy': Shashi Tharoor slams detention of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi after protest outside PM Modi's residence</a><h2>Which metro stations are closed?</h2>In a post on X, DMRC announced that starting at 7:30 am, 16 metro stations "have been closed till further notice". The affected stations are:<ol><li>Lok Kalyan Marg</li><li>Rajiv Chowk</li><li>Patel Chowk</li><li>Ramakrishna Ashram Marg</li><li>Barakhambha Road</li><li>Supreme Court</li><li>Seva Teerth</li><li>Janpath</li><li>Mandi House</li><li>Central Secretariat</li><li>ITO</li><li>Delhi Gate</li><li>Indraprastha</li><li>Khan Market</li><li>Jor Bagh</li><li>Shivaji Stadium</li></ol>DMRC said interchange facilities would continue to remain operational at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Service Update Below mentioned Metro stations will be closed from 07:30 AM till further instructions. However, Interchange facility shall remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat. 1. Lok Kalyan Marg 2. Rajiv Chowk 3. Patel Chowk 4. Ramakrishna…&mdash; Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) <a href="https://x.com/OfficialDMRC/status/2080101976977866862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Service Update Below mentioned Metro stations have been closed till further instructions. However, Interchange facility shall remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat. 1. Lok Kalyan Marg 2. Rajiv Chowk 3. Patel Chowk 4. Ramakrishna Ashram Marg 5.…&mdash; Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) <a href="https://x.com/OfficialDMRC/status/2079808079563301229?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Police action against peaceful protest under scanner</h2>This comes as a peaceful protest and march arranged by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a student-led movement that started as a satirical movement, turned violent. Visuals from the July 20 marched from Jantar Mantar to Parliament in New Delhi show police using lathi charge and tear gas to disrupt the march towards Parliament, demanding accountability over the alleged examination irregularities. Reports suggest hundreds of protesting students were injured in what has been labelled "police brutality" by Indian opposition parties. Members of the Delhi Police and the RAF were also reportedly injured in the chaos.<h2>Priyanka Gandhi attacks Centre over police action</h2>Opposition MP and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday slammed the police action against students protesting over the alleged paper leak. Accusing the Centre of refusing to discuss the issue in Parliament, she said, "We are all asking for a discussion. There are problems and major issues with the education policy. Yet, you are unwilling to discuss it; instead, you are using tear gas on the students and beating them up. For what? They are our children."Her remarks came as both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha witnessed repeated disruptions over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya.The Opposition demanded discussions on both issues, leading to repeated adjournments before both Houses were finally adjourned for the day.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has temporarily closed 16 Metro stations across central Delhi citing security reasons, as protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak coincided with the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Thursday (Jul 23) shut 16 Metro stations across central Delhi citing security reasons as protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak continue to happen alongside Parliament's Monsoon Session. In a post on X, DMRC said Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk and Central Secretariat stations had initially been closed until further notice, while interchange facilities would remain available at Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat. It later expanded the list and announced the closure of 16 stations. Also read | 'This should not happen in a democracy': Shashi Tharoor slams detention of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi after protest outside PM Modi's residence Which metro stations are closed? In a post on X, DMRC announced that starting at 7:30 am, 16 metro stations "have been closed till further notice". The affected stations are: Lok Kalyan Marg Rajiv Chowk Patel Chowk Ramakrishna Ashram Marg Barakhambha Road Supreme Court Seva Teerth Janpath Mandi House Central Secretariat ITO Delhi Gate Indraprastha Khan Market Jor Bagh Shivaji Stadium DMRC said interchange facilities would continue to remain operational at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has temporarily closed 16 Metro stations across central Delhi citing security reasons, as protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak coincided with the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session.

Delhi Metro shuts 16 stations for a second day as NEET-UG protest continues at Jantar Mantar: Full list of affected routes

A freight train loaded with canola grains has completed the first direct commercial journey from an Indian port to Nepal, marking the full operationalisation of upgraded cross-border rail transit rules between the two countries.&nbsp;The 40-wagon rake arrived at the Nepal Customs Yard (NCY) in Biratnagar on Monday after departing from Kolkata Port. The consignment’s successful delivery represents a significant practical step in efforts to cut logistics costs and strengthen economic ties between India and its landlocked neighbour.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-afghanistan-working-on-humanitarian-assistance-to-afghan-refugees-trade-development-cooperation-9076284">India, Afghanistan working on humanitarian assistance to Afghan refugees, trade, development cooperation</a>&nbsp;The broad-gauge rail link between Jogbani in India and Biratnagar in Nepal was jointly inaugurated in June 2023 by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then-Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’. Funded entirely by a grant from the Indian government, the line was built to enable faster and cheaper movement of goods.&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial operations, initially constrained by the existing India-Nepal Treaty of Transit, saw changes. After prolonged diplomatic negotiations, the two sides signed a Letter of Exchange (LoE) on 13 November 2025 amending the protocol. The agreement explicitly permits direct rail transport of both containerised and bulk cargo from the ports of Kolkata and Visakhapatnam to designated points inside Nepal, including the Biratnagar customs yard.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippines-eyes-deeper-defence-ties-with-india-says-ambassador-josel-f-ignacio-1784634847208">Philippines eyes deeper defence ties with India, says Ambassador Josel F. Ignacio</a>&nbsp;Until now, goods destined for Nepal typically required transhipment at the border, adding time and expense. Monday’s train bypassed those hurdles, travelling directly under the new framework. The arrival is seen as a “major milestone” for the country’s connectivity. The development is expected to significantly reduce transportation costs for Nepali importers and exporters, who have long relied heavily on Indian ports and road networks. It also allows Nepal to make fuller use of the Indian-built infrastructure.

A 40-wagon freight train carrying canola has completed the first direct commercial journey from Kolkata Port to Nepal’s Biratnagar Customs Yard, marking the operationalisation of revised India-Nepal rail transit rules and a major step towards reducing logistics costs.

A freight train loaded with canola grains has completed the first direct commercial journey from an Indian port to Nepal, marking the full operationalisation of upgraded cross-border rail transit rules between the two countries. The 40-wagon rake arrived at the Nepal Customs Yard (NCY) in Biratnagar on Monday after departing from Kolkata Port. The consignment’s successful delivery represents a significant practical step in efforts to cut logistics costs and strengthen economic ties between India and its landlocked neighbour. Also Read: India, Afghanistan working on humanitarian assistance to Afghan refugees, trade, development cooperation The broad-gauge rail link between Jogbani in India and Biratnagar in Nepal was jointly inaugurated in June 2023 by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then-Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’. Funded entirely by a grant from the Indian government, the line was built to enable faster and cheaper movement of goods. Commercial operations, initially constrained by the existing India-Nepal Treaty of Transit, saw changes. After prolonged diplomatic negotiations, the two sides signed a Letter of Exchange (LoE) on 13 November 2025 amending the protocol. The agreement explicitly permits direct rail transport of both containerised and bulk cargo from the ports of Kolkata and Visakhapatnam to designated points inside Nepal, including the Biratnagar customs yard. Also Read: Philippines eyes deeper defence ties with India, says Ambassador Josel F. Ignacio Until now, goods destined for Nepal typically required transhipment at the border, adding time and expense. Monday’s train bypassed those hurdles, travelling directly under the new framework. The arrival is seen as a “major milestone” for the country’s connectivity. The development is expected to significantly reduce transportation costs for Nepali importers and exporters, who have long relied heavily on Indian ports and road networks. It also allows Nepal to make fuller use of the Indian-built infrastructure.

A 40-wagon freight train carrying canola has completed the first direct commercial journey from Kolkata Port to Nepal’s Biratnagar Customs Yard, marking the operationalisation of revised India-Nepal rail transit rules and a major step towards reducing logistics costs.

Major boost for Nepal as India launches direct rail cargo service

India on Wednesday (Jul 22) slammed Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of using cross-border terrorism as an "instrument of State policy" and reiterating that Jammu and Kashmir "has always been, is, and will remain" an integral part of India.Speaking at the High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council on Natural Resources Governance: the Foundation of Peace, Security and Prosperity, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, accused Pakistan of misusing the forum to advance what he described as a "false narrative."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/if-india-wants-a-permanent-unsc-seat-why-is-it-still-contesting-for-a-temporary-one-wion-decodes-1784104714747">If India wants a permanent UNSC seat, why is it still contesting for a temporary one? WION Decodes</a><h2>Pakistan continues to push 'false narrative'</h2>Speaking at the high-level debate, Harish noted that New Delhi was being "compelled" to counter Islamabad's "false narrative"."It was not our intention to bring other issues in this forum, but my delegation is compelled to respond to Pakistan, as it has chosen to misuse today's discussion to peddle its false narrative," said Harish.Reaffirming India's position on Jammu and Kashmir, the envoy said the Union Territory is an "integral and inalienable part" of the country. "For the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, it has always been, is, and will remain an integral and inalienable part of India. This is the constitutional and legal reality that Pakistan deliberately chooses to ignore," he said.<h2>India points out the "only outstanding issue" on Kashmir</h2>Harish also asserted that the only unresolved issue concerning Jammu and Kashmir was what he termed Pakistan's "naked aggression and illegal occupation" of Indian territory."The only outstanding issue with regard to Jammu and Kashmir is the naked aggression and illegal occupation of India's sovereign territory by Pakistan," he said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/this-should-not-happen-in-a-democracy-shashi-tharoor-slams-detention-of-rahul-gandhi-priyanka-gandhi-after-protest-outside-pm-modi-s-residence-1784684704207">'This should not happen in a democracy': Shashi Tharoor slams detention of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi after protest outside PM Modi's residence</a><h2>Indus Water Treaty to remain in abeyance</h2>Referring to the Indus Water Treaty, the Indian envoy said New Delhi's position remained "clear and consistent" and linked cooperation under the treaty to an environment of mutual trust."Our position on the Indus Water Treaty remains clear and consistent. Cooperation on the basis of mutual trust and goodwill cannot be expected when cross-border terrorism is regularly deployed as an instrument of State policy," Harish said.In his concluding remarks, the ambassador urged Pakistan to focus on addressing its domestic challenges rather than criticising India. "Instead of pointing fingers at India, Pakistan would serve itself and its people far better by putting its own house in order," he said.

India accused Pakistan at the United Nations of using cross-border terrorism as an "instrument of State policy", rejected Islamabad's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, and reiterated that the Union Territory is an integral part of India. Here's all you need to know

India on Wednesday (Jul 22) slammed Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of using cross-border terrorism as an "instrument of State policy" and reiterating that Jammu and Kashmir "has always been, is, and will remain" an integral part of India. Speaking at the High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council on Natural Resources Governance: the Foundation of Peace, Security and Prosperity, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, accused Pakistan of misusing the forum to advance what he described as a "false narrative." Also read | If India wants a permanent UNSC seat, why is it still contesting for a temporary one? WION Decodes Pakistan continues to push 'false narrative' Speaking at the high-level debate, Harish noted that New Delhi was being "compelled" to counter Islamabad's "false narrative". "It was not our intention to bring other issues in this forum, but my delegation is compelled to respond to Pakistan, as it has chosen to misuse today's discussion to peddle its false narrative," said Harish. Reaffirming India's position on Jammu and Kashmir, the envoy said the Union Territory is an "integral and inalienable part" of the country. "For the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, it has always been, is, and will remain an integral and inalienable part of India. This is the constitutional and legal reality that Pakistan deliberately chooses to ignore," he said. India points out the "only outstanding issue" on Kashmir Harish also asserted that the only unresolved issue concerning Jammu and Kashmir was what he termed Pakistan's "naked aggression and illegal occupation" of Indian territory. "The only outstanding issue with regard to Jammu and Kashmir is the naked aggression and illegal occupation of India's sovereign territory by Pakistan," he said. Also read | 'This should not happen in a democracy': Shashi Tharoor slams detention of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi after protest outside PM Modi's residence Indus Water Treaty to remain in abeyance Referring to the Indus Water Treaty, the Indian envoy said New Delhi's position remained "clear and consistent" and linked cooperation under the treaty to an environment of mutual trust. "Our position on the Indus Water Treaty remains clear and consistent. Cooperation on the basis of mutual trust and goodwill cannot be expected when cross-border terrorism is regularly deployed as an instrument of State policy," Harish said. In his concluding remarks, the ambassador urged Pakistan to focus on addressing its domestic challenges rather than criticising India. "Instead of pointing fingers at India, Pakistan would serve itself and its people far better by putting its own house in order," he said.

India accused Pakistan at the United Nations of using cross-border terrorism as an "instrument of State policy", rejected Islamabad's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, and reiterated that the Union Territory is an integral part of India. Here's all you need to know

'Put your house in order': India links Indus Water Treaty directly to Pakistan's cross-border terrorism in sharp UN showdown

Valentin Lavin, the mayor of Temoac in central Mexico and an ally of President Claudia Sheinbaum's ruling party, was shot dead inside the town hall on Wednesday (July 22), authorities said. The Morelos state prosecutor's office said Lavin was killed inside local government offices in Temoac, a municipality in the central state of Morelos, near Mexico City.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-iran-war-cost-hits-37-5-billion-as-hegseth-seeks-67-billion-more-for-pentagon-1784676064348">US-Iran war cost hits $37.5 billion as Hegseth seeks $67 billion more for Pentagon</a>&nbsp;Police and forensic experts recovered the mayor's body at the scene after the attack, while authorities launched an operation to identify and arrest those responsible, according to the prosecutor's office. Local media reported that Lavin had survived an earlier assassination attempt in January, when he was targeted in an armed attack. Wednesday's shooting came just months after that incident.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-iran-war-cost-hits-37-5-billion-as-hegseth-seeks-67-billion-more-for-pentagon-1784676064348">US-Iran war cost hits $37.5 billion as Hegseth seeks $67 billion more for Pentagon</a>&nbsp;Lavin was politically aligned with President Claudia Sheinbaum's left-wing ruling party. The killing underscores the persistent violence facing public officials in Mexico, where organised crime groups continue to wield influence in several regions. Morelos, the state where Temoac is located, has long been affected by the presence of criminal organisations.&nbsp;According to official figures, nearly 100 mayors have been murdered across Mexico since 2006, when the government launched a military-led offensive against drug cartels.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-pentagon-hiding-missile-shortage-from-trump-us-officials-raise-alarm-over-iran-war-readiness-1784677584736">Is Pentagon hiding missile shortage from Trump? US officials raise alarm over Iran war readiness</a>&nbsp;The latest attack is the latest in a series of high-profile killings of elected officials. In November last year, Mayor Carlos Manzo was shot dead in the western state of Michoacan during Day of the Dead celebrations, an incident that highlighted the risks faced by local politicians across the country.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-does-not-control-strait-of-hormuz-centcom-rebuts-irgc-s-bold-claim-1784754761236">'Iran does not control Strait of Hormuz': CENTCOM rebuts IRGC's bold claim</a>

Valentin Lavin, mayor of Temoac in Morelos, was shot dead inside the town hall months after surviving a January assassination attempt. The killing highlights ongoing cartel violence against Mexican public officials.

Valentin Lavin, the mayor of Temoac in central Mexico and an ally of President Claudia Sheinbaum's ruling party, was shot dead inside the town hall on Wednesday (July 22), authorities said. The Morelos state prosecutor's office said Lavin was killed inside local government offices in Temoac, a municipality in the central state of Morelos, near Mexico City. Also read: US-Iran war cost hits $37.5 billion as Hegseth seeks $67 billion more for Pentagon Police and forensic experts recovered the mayor's body at the scene after the attack, while authorities launched an operation to identify and arrest those responsible, according to the prosecutor's office. Local media reported that Lavin had survived an earlier assassination attempt in January, when he was targeted in an armed attack. Wednesday's shooting came just months after that incident. Also read: US-Iran war cost hits $37.5 billion as Hegseth seeks $67 billion more for Pentagon Lavin was politically aligned with President Claudia Sheinbaum's left-wing ruling party. The killing underscores the persistent violence facing public officials in Mexico, where organised crime groups continue to wield influence in several regions. Morelos, the state where Temoac is located, has long been affected by the presence of criminal organisations. According to official figures, nearly 100 mayors have been murdered across Mexico since 2006, when the government launched a military-led offensive against drug cartels. Also read: Is Pentagon hiding missile shortage from Trump? US officials raise alarm over Iran war readiness The latest attack is the latest in a series of high-profile killings of elected officials. In November last year, Mayor Carlos Manzo was shot dead in the western state of Michoacan during Day of the Dead celebrations, an incident that highlighted the risks faced by local politicians across the country. Also read: 'Iran does not control Strait of Hormuz': CENTCOM rebuts IRGC's bold claim

Valentin Lavin, mayor of Temoac in Morelos, was shot dead inside the town hall months after surviving a January assassination attempt. The killing highlights ongoing cartel violence against Mexican public officials.

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