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Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to arrive in India on December 4 for a two-day state visit, during which he will hold the 23rd bilateral summit with Prime Minister Modi. This will be his first visit to India since 2022, and the start of the Ukraine conflict. The visit is likely to yield significant deals in the sector covering defence, trade, energy and currency settlement mechanisms.<h3>Putin’s schedule for December 4-5</h3>President Putin will arrive in New Delhi on the evening of December 4, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a private dinner at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg from 7 pm onwards. Vladimir Putin will be in Delhi till December 5 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership between India and Russia.&nbsp;On 5 December at 9 a.m., President Vladimir Putin will receive a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, including a tri-service guard of honour. He will then visit Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.<h3>India–Russia Summit at Hyderabad House</h3>At 11 a.m., Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Putin will convene the 23rd India–Russia Summit at Hyderabad House. Key announcements and agreements are expected across defence, energy, trade, technology, space, and strategic cooperation. The two leaders will also release a joint statement after their discussions.&nbsp;At 4 p.m., both leaders will address the India–Russia Business Forum, with a focus on reshaping bilateral trade, an important segment given the recent surge in economic ties.&nbsp;Later, at 7 p.m., President Droupadi Murmu will host a state banquet in honour of President Putin. The Russian President will depart late that evening, concluding a nearly 30-hour visit to India.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Putin stated that Russia aims to "elevate cooperation" with India and take the partnership between both nations to a "qualitatively new level," establishing substantive dialogue on economic issues.&nbsp;"We aim to elevate cooperation with the People's Republic of China and the Republic of India to a qualitatively new level by strengthening its technological component. This is the objective of numerous joint projects in energy, industry, space, agriculture, and other sectors," Putin said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit will be his first to India since 2022, and the start of the Ukraine conflict. The visit is likely to yield significant deals in the sector covering defence, trade, energy and currency settlement mechanisms.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to arrive in India on December 4 for a two-day state visit, during which he will hold the 23rd bilateral summit with Prime Minister Modi. This will be his first visit to India since 2022, and the start of the Ukraine conflict. The visit is likely to yield significant deals in the sector covering defence, trade, energy and currency settlement mechanisms. Putin’s schedule for December 4-5 President Putin will arrive in New Delhi on the evening of December 4, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a private dinner at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg from 7 pm onwards. Vladimir Putin will be in Delhi till December 5 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership between India and Russia. On 5 December at 9 a.m., President Vladimir Putin will receive a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, including a tri-service guard of honour. He will then visit Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. India–Russia Summit at Hyderabad House At 11 a.m., Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Putin will convene the 23rd India–Russia Summit at Hyderabad House. Key announcements and agreements are expected across defence, energy, trade, technology, space, and strategic cooperation. The two leaders will also release a joint statement after their discussions. At 4 p.m., both leaders will address the India–Russia Business Forum, with a focus on reshaping bilateral trade, an important segment given the recent surge in economic ties. Later, at 7 p.m., President Droupadi Murmu will host a state banquet in honour of President Putin. The Russian President will depart late that evening, concluding a nearly 30-hour visit to India. Meanwhile, Putin stated that Russia aims to "elevate cooperation" with India and take the partnership between both nations to a "qualitatively new level," establishing substantive dialogue on economic issues. "We aim to elevate cooperation with the People's Republic of China and the Republic of India to a qualitatively new level by strengthening its technological component. This is the objective of numerous joint projects in energy, industry, space, agriculture, and other sectors," Putin said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit will be his first to India since 2022, and the start of the Ukraine conflict. The visit is likely to yield significant deals in the sector covering defence, trade, energy and currency settlement mechanisms.

Russian President Putin's India visit: Full schedule, key meetings and strategic announcements

US President Donald Trump ridiculed his second in command while mocking another vice presidential candidate. On Tuesday, during the 9th cabinet meeting of the second term, President Donald Trump went on some incoherent rants. He said that he wouldn't know who is more incompetent, JD Vance or Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.“I think the man’s a grossly incompetent man,” Trump said, referring to Walz, &nbsp;“I thought that from the day I watched JD destroy him in a debate. I was saying, ‘Who was more incompetent? That man or my man?’ I had a man, and he had a man—they were both incompetent.” He further added, “I had a man and a woman, I thought she was very incompetent too. But now she’s leading the field, and I think she’s leading the field in the nomination.”&nbsp;At the beginning of the meeting, he said that “generally speaking,” his Cabinet had many “high IQ” members. “A couple of them I’m a little concerned about,” while looking around the table.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Trump on Tim Walz: &quot;I think the man is a grossly incompetent man. I thought that from the day I watched JD destroy him in the debate. I was saying, &#39;Who&#39;s more incompetent, that man or my man?&#39; I had a man and he had a man. They were both incompetent.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/uPTayZjLx6">pic.twitter.com/uPTayZjLx6</a>&mdash; Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) <a href="https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1995932580793794922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Trump, 79, dozed off in the Cabinet meeting</h2>However, he appreciated that Kristi Noem kept the hurricane season without a hurricane: “You kept the hurricanes away.” Trump had a very glowering expression the whole time Vance was speaking. He was barely able to keep his eyes open while others were speaking. CNN anchor Pakman raised questions about the energy level of Trump during the meeting. Ana Navarro, a Nicaraguan-American political strategist and commentator, responded, saying, "having your as* kissed for hours can be a little boring." Trump was incoherent throughout the meeting; he was referring to people in third person, ‘he’ and 'she', which was hard to understand for the White House reporters.

US President Donald Trump admits his true feelings about his second in command while ranting about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. He called both of them equally incompetent. 

US President Donald Trump ridiculed his second in command while mocking another vice presidential candidate. On Tuesday, during the 9th cabinet meeting of the second term, President Donald Trump went on some incoherent rants. He said that he wouldn't know who is more incompetent, JD Vance or Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. “I think the man’s a grossly incompetent man,” Trump said, referring to Walz, “I thought that from the day I watched JD destroy him in a debate. I was saying, ‘Who was more incompetent? That man or my man?’ I had a man, and he had a man—they were both incompetent.” He further added, “I had a man and a woman, I thought she was very incompetent too. But now she’s leading the field, and I think she’s leading the field in the nomination.” At the beginning of the meeting, he said that “generally speaking,” his Cabinet had many “high IQ” members. “A couple of them I’m a little concerned about,” while looking around the table.

US President Donald Trump admits his true feelings about his second in command while ranting about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. He called both of them equally incompetent.&nbsp;

Trump calls Vice President JD Vance 'incompetent' in barely intelligible rant

EU lawmakers and member states early on Wednesday (Dec 3) announced that they have reached a deal to stop all Russian gas imports into the bloc by autumn 2027. The agreement is a middle ground between EU governments and the European Parliament, which had pushed for an earlier cutoff. In a statement, the European Council said the provisional deal will phase out Russian natural gas as part of efforts to break Europe’s long reliance on Moscow and respond to what it called Russia’s weaponisation of energy supplies.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/five-hour-kremlin-meeting-ends-with-putin-rejecting-trump-s-ukraine-peace-plan-no-compromise-on-territory-1764724500149">Five-hour Kremlin meeting ends with Putin rejecting Trump's Ukraine peace plan: 'No compromise' on territory</a><h2>EU phasing out Russian imports</h2>"Today, the Council presidency and the European Parliament's representatives reached a provisional agreement on the regulation to&nbsp;phase out imports of Russian natural gas," said a European Council statement.Under the plan, long-term contracts for Russian pipeline gas will end no later than November 1, 2027. Long-term liquified natural gas (LNG) contracts will halt from January 1, 2027. Short-term deals will be barred earlier, starting April 25, 2026, for LNG and June 17, 2026, for pipeline gas. The move aims "to end dependency on Russian energy following Russia's weaponisation of gas supplies with significant effects on the European energy market," said the EU. The timeline, as per AFP, still needs final approval from both the Parliament and EU member states.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-delhi-visit-putin-vows-deeper-partnership-with-india-says-he-wants-ties-at-a-qualitatively-new-level-1764726149599">Ahead of Delhi visit, Putin vows deeper partnership with India, says he wants ties at a 'qualitatively new level'</a>

EU countries and lawmakers struck a deal to ban all Russian gas imports by autumn 2027. Long-term contracts will end no later than November 1, 2027.

EU lawmakers and member states early on Wednesday (Dec 3) announced that they have reached a deal to stop all Russian gas imports into the bloc by autumn 2027. The agreement is a middle ground between EU governments and the European Parliament, which had pushed for an earlier cutoff. In a statement, the European Council said the provisional deal will phase out Russian natural gas as part of efforts to break Europe’s long reliance on Moscow and respond to what it called Russia’s weaponisation of energy supplies. Also read | Five-hour Kremlin meeting ends with Putin rejecting Trump's Ukraine peace plan: 'No compromise' on territory EU phasing out Russian imports "Today, the Council presidency and the European Parliament's representatives reached a provisional agreement on the regulation to phase out imports of Russian natural gas," said a European Council statement. Under the plan, long-term contracts for Russian pipeline gas will end no later than November 1, 2027. Long-term liquified natural gas (LNG) contracts will halt from January 1, 2027. Short-term deals will be barred earlier, starting April 25, 2026, for LNG and June 17, 2026, for pipeline gas. The move aims "to end dependency on Russian energy following Russia's weaponisation of gas supplies with significant effects on the European energy market," said the EU. The timeline, as per AFP, still needs final approval from both the Parliament and EU member states. Also read | Ahead of Delhi visit, Putin vows deeper partnership with India, says he wants ties at a 'qualitatively new level'

EU countries and lawmakers struck a deal to ban all Russian gas imports by autumn 2027. Long-term contracts will end no later than November 1, 2027.

EU seals landmark deal to ban all Russian gas imports within three years

The suspense around the well-being of former Pakistani PM Imran Khan is over after his sister Uzma Khan met him inside Adiala Jail on Tuesday (Dec 2). While Uzma revealed that Imran Khan is facing “mental torture” but his health is “perfectly fine”, his other sister Aleema Khan, who was not given permission to meet him, said that his family and party “won't allow him to be in isolation.” Speaking to media, Aleema revealed that Imran Khan remains in solitary confinement and is being tortured. She also said that his party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and his family will return outside the jail next week and demand that his legal rights are restored.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Imran Khan has revealed that he is being tortured. At present, he is in isolation, and we will not allow this isolation to continue. We will all return next week and demand a meeting with 6 family members and 6 lawyers as per our legal right. We will not leave until our legal right is granted,” Aleema Khan was quoted saying.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">”عمران خان نے بتایا کہ انہیں ٹارچر کیا جارہا ہے۔ اسوقت وہ آئسولیشن میں ہیں اور ہم یہ آئسولیشن نہیں ہونے دیں گے۔ ہم سب اگلے ہفتے پھر آئیں گے اور اپنے قانونی حق کے مطابق 6 فیملی ممبرز اور 6 وکلاء کی ملاقات کا مطالبہ رکھیں گے۔ ہم تب تک نہیں اٹھیں گے جب تک ہمیں ہمارا قانونی حق نہ دیا… <a href="https://t.co/K7rEAGGg6u">pic.twitter.com/K7rEAGGg6u</a>&mdash; PTI Islamabad (@PTIOfficialISB) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTIOfficialISB/status/1995876663742054876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After meeting Imran Khan, Uzma Khanum said, “Imran Khan’s health is perfectly fine. However, he said that they are subjecting him to ‘mental torture’, and that Asim Munir is responsible for all of this.” According to Geo News, she added, “I will provide in-depth updates after consultations with my sisters.&nbsp;Rumours about Imran Khan’s death surfaced after jail authorities repeatedly denied access to him despite court orders. According to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Sohail Afridi, no one was allowed to meet the PTI founder or his wife, Bushra Bibi, since October 27.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/where-is-imran-khan-sisters-dragged-by-hair-for-demanding-to-meet-former-pakistan-pm-fake-death-rumours-float-what-s-happening-1764141799691">Where is Imran Khan? Sisters 'dragged by hair' for demanding to meet ex-Pakistan PM, fake death rumours float - What's happening</a><h2>What Imran Khan said to his sister?</h2>According to PTI statement after Khan's meeting with Uzma, the former PM fears for his life as he remains in Adiala Jail. "The military establishment has done all they could against me. All that is left for them is to now murder me," Khan said. The party alleged that he has been kept in solitary confinement with no electricity or sunlight, questionable food, no clean drinking water, or no medical assistance. "If anything happens to me, the Army Chief and DG ISI will be responsible," Khan said according to his party's statement.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-may-impose-governor-s-rule-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-after-cm-protested-for-imran-khan-1764569747779">Pakistan may impose Governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after CM protested for Imran Khan - What's happening</a>&nbsp;Earlier in November, Imran Khan echoed similar sentiment and wrote on X, “The military establishment has done all they could against me. All that is left for them is to now murder me. I have stated publicly that if anything happens to me or my wife, General Asim Munir will be responsible. But I am not afraid because my faith is strong. I would prefer death over slavery." He also described Munir as the “most oppressive dictator” in the country’s history and a “mentally unstable” man. Imran Khan also claimed that Asim Munir is governing everything in the Pakistani government, calling it “Asim Law.” He said that he and his wife Bushra Bibi are facing “extreme cruelty.”

After finally meeting Imran Khan in Adiala Jail, his sister Uzma said his health is stable but he reports “mental torture.” Meanwhile, Aleema claims he remains in isolation and vows protests to restore legal access. Khan has warned he fears assassination and blames Army Chief Asim Munir.

The suspense around the well-being of former Pakistani PM Imran Khan is over after his sister Uzma Khan met him inside Adiala Jail on Tuesday (Dec 2). While Uzma revealed that Imran Khan is facing “mental torture” but his health is “perfectly fine”, his other sister Aleema Khan, who was not given permission to meet him, said that his family and party “won't allow him to be in isolation.” Speaking to media, Aleema revealed that Imran Khan remains in solitary confinement and is being tortured. She also said that his party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and his family will return outside the jail next week and demand that his legal rights are restored. “Imran Khan has revealed that he is being tortured. At present, he is in isolation, and we will not allow this isolation to continue. We will all return next week and demand a meeting with 6 family members and 6 lawyers as per our legal right. We will not leave until our legal right is granted,” Aleema Khan was quoted saying.

After finally meeting Imran Khan in Adiala Jail, his sister Uzma said his health is stable but he reports “mental torture.” Meanwhile, Aleema claims he remains in isolation and vows protests to restore legal access. Khan has warned he fears assassination and blames Army Chief Asim Munir.

'Will not allow this': Pakistan's PTI to protest again for Imran Khan's 'legal rights'? Sister Aleema says...

Amid intense backlash over the strikes on alleged drug-boats in the Carribean and killing of survivors, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said that he had watched the first strike in September in real time but did not see survivors in the water or the second lethal strike. Calling the follow-up strike a "fog of war," Hegseth, speaking at a Cabinet meeting alongside President Donald Trump, backed his admiral who ordered the strike. "Admiral Bradley made the correct decision to ultimately sink the boat and eliminate the threat...We have his back," Hegseth said. However, Hegseth had earlier brushed aside the reports about the second strike as “fake news.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-admiral-ordered-second-strike-on-drug-boat-survivors-white-house-confirms-what-hegseth-called-fake-news-1764643668611">US admiral ordered second strike on drug boat survivors? White House confirms what Hegseth called ‘fake news’</a>&nbsp;This comes after the White House on Dec 1 confirmed that a US admiral Frank Bradley, who was authorised to conduct kinetic strikes, by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordered the killing of survivors. The White House said that Hegeseth knew nothing about the strike and also shielded the admiral, saying he “worked well within his authority and the law.” However, calls are now being made for Hegseth to testify under oath about the second strike. The report about the second strike have drawn bipartisan scrutiny from Congress and concerns about the legality of the administration's moves.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/did-hegseth-order-killing-of-drug-boat-survivors-amid-venezuela-conflict-trump-breaks-silence-1764564406451">Did Hegseth order killing of drug-boat survivors amid Venezuela conflict? Trump breaks silence</a>&nbsp;Earlier, responding to reports claiming that Hegseth ordered the killing of survivors on the alleged drug boat, US President Donald Trump expressed his “great confidence” that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth did not give a spoken order to kill all crew members. Trump said that Hegseth told him “he did not say that, and I believe him, 100 percent.” He also added that he would look into the issue. “I wouldn’t have wanted that. Not a second strike. The first strike was very lethal. It was fine,” the president told reporters.<h2>What reports claimed?&nbsp;</h2>The Washington Post and CNN reported that the US troops were given a directive from Hegseth to kill everyone on-board the alleged drug vessels. The Post reported that on September 2, the US military conducted a follow-up strike after seeing two survivors of an initial attack. The report added that following the operation, protocols were changed to rescue any survivors. CNN claimed that it was not clear whether Hegseth was aware of the survivors before the second strike was carried out. He added that the intent of the strikes was to stop lethal drugs, destroy narco boats, and kill the narco terrorists “who are poisoning the American people.” He added that the US operations in the Caribbean are lawful as per both US and international laws.&nbsp;

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth admitted watching the initial September strike on a suspected drug boat but denied knowing about survivors before a second, lethal strike. Amid backlash and legal scrutiny, he defended Admiral Bradley

Amid intense backlash over the strikes on alleged drug-boats in the Carribean and killing of survivors, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said that he had watched the first strike in September in real time but did not see survivors in the water or the second lethal strike. Calling the follow-up strike a "fog of war," Hegseth, speaking at a Cabinet meeting alongside President Donald Trump, backed his admiral who ordered the strike. "Admiral Bradley made the correct decision to ultimately sink the boat and eliminate the threat...We have his back," Hegseth said. However, Hegseth had earlier brushed aside the reports about the second strike as “fake news.” Also read: US admiral ordered second strike on drug boat survivors? White House confirms what Hegseth called ‘fake news’ This comes after the White House on Dec 1 confirmed that a US admiral Frank Bradley, who was authorised to conduct kinetic strikes, by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordered the killing of survivors. The White House said that Hegeseth knew nothing about the strike and also shielded the admiral, saying he “worked well within his authority and the law.” However, calls are now being made for Hegseth to testify under oath about the second strike. The report about the second strike have drawn bipartisan scrutiny from Congress and concerns about the legality of the administration's moves. Also read: Did Hegseth order killing of drug-boat survivors amid Venezuela conflict? Trump breaks silence Earlier, responding to reports claiming that Hegseth ordered the killing of survivors on the alleged drug boat, US President Donald Trump expressed his “great confidence” that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth did not give a spoken order to kill all crew members. Trump said that Hegseth told him “he did not say that, and I believe him, 100 percent.” He also added that he would look into the issue. “I wouldn’t have wanted that. Not a second strike. The first strike was very lethal. It was fine,” the president told reporters. What reports claimed? The Washington Post and CNN reported that the US troops were given a directive from Hegseth to kill everyone on-board the alleged drug vessels. The Post reported that on September 2, the US military conducted a follow-up strike after seeing two survivors of an initial attack. The report added that following the operation, protocols were changed to rescue any survivors. CNN claimed that it was not clear whether Hegseth was aware of the survivors before the second strike was carried out. He added that the intent of the strikes was to stop lethal drugs, destroy narco boats, and kill the narco terrorists “who are poisoning the American people.” He added that the US operations in the Caribbean are lawful as per both US and international laws.

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth admitted watching the initial September strike on a suspected drug boat but denied knowing about survivors before a second, lethal strike. Amid backlash and legal scrutiny, he defended Admiral Bradley

From ‘fake news’ to ‘fog of war': Trump admin faces backlash over Hegseth's second strike on drug-boats to kill survivors

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Dec 2) signalled that his administration could start its campaign of lethal strikes against alleged drug traffickers "on land" very soon. This shift would mark a major escalation of US counter-narcotics operations across Latin America. It comes as the same day Trump's Secretary of War Pete Hegseth insisted that the US had "only just begun" targeting alleged drug-trafficking boats.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-delhi-visit-putin-vows-deeper-partnership-with-india-says-he-wants-ties-at-a-qualitatively-new-level-1764726149599">Ahead of Delhi visit, Putin vows deeper partnership with India, says he wants ties at a 'qualitatively new level'</a><h2>When will the US start land strikes in Latin America?</h2>When asked about recent US strikes on suspected drug boats, Trump told reporters during a Cabinet meeting that the next phase is already in motion. "We're going to start doing those strikes on land, too," he said. However, he did not give a timeline or specify potential targets, but made clear the scope would be broad. "You know, the land is much easier ... And we know the routes they take. We know everything about them. We know where they live. We know where the bad ones live. And we're going to start that very soon, too."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maduro-lashes-out-at-washington-s-slave-s-peace-as-trump-meets-security-chiefs-on-venezuela-1764638490172">Maduro lashes out at Washington’s 'slave’s peace' as Trump meets security chiefs on Venezuela</a>Trump insisted that Venezuela was not necessarily the only country that would be targeted by these land strikes. Any country where illicit drugs are produced or trafficked is "subject to attack," he said, singling out Colombia.

Trump said the US is preparing to launch land strikes against alleged drug traffickers across Latin America, calling it the next phase of his campaign after boat attacks. Here's what he said.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Dec 2) signalled that his administration could start its campaign of lethal strikes against alleged drug traffickers "on land" very soon. This shift would mark a major escalation of US counter-narcotics operations across Latin America. It comes as the same day Trump's Secretary of War Pete Hegseth insisted that the US had "only just begun" targeting alleged drug-trafficking boats. Also read | Ahead of Delhi visit, Putin vows deeper partnership with India, says he wants ties at a 'qualitatively new level' When will the US start land strikes in Latin America? When asked about recent US strikes on suspected drug boats, Trump told reporters during a Cabinet meeting that the next phase is already in motion. "We're going to start doing those strikes on land, too," he said. However, he did not give a timeline or specify potential targets, but made clear the scope would be broad. "You know, the land is much easier ... And we know the routes they take. We know everything about them. We know where they live. We know where the bad ones live. And we're going to start that very soon, too." Also read | Maduro lashes out at Washington’s 'slave’s peace' as Trump meets security chiefs on Venezuela Trump insisted that Venezuela was not necessarily the only country that would be targeted by these land strikes. Any country where illicit drugs are produced or trafficked is "subject to attack," he said, singling out Colombia.

Trump said the US is preparing to launch land strikes against alleged drug traffickers across Latin America, calling it the next phase of his campaign after boat attacks. Here's what he said.

Trump says US will launch lethal land strikes in Latin America 'very soon,' Hegseth vows boat strikes 'only just begun'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia’s critical health and offered India’s support. The 80-year-old Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson is on ventilation and under intensive care. A day after BNP thanked PM Modi for his message, now Zia's son Tarique Rahman thanked the world leaders for their offer to "extend all possible support". Calling the messages for her mother a “source of immense strength,” he wrote on X that the support is remarkable.&nbsp;Rahman wrote, “I want to take a moment, on behalf of the Zia family and BNP, to give our most profound thanks for the remarkable outpouring of support for Begum Khaleda Zia's recovery. The widespread expressions of concern from leaders, diplomats, and friends across the world, as well as the overwhelming love and prayers from the people of Bangladesh have been incredible.”&nbsp;In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply concerned to learn about the health of Begum Khaleda Zia, who has contributed to Bangladesh's public life for many years. Our sincere prayers and best wishes for her speedy recovery. India stands ready to extend all possible support in whatever way we can.” Responding to PM Modi, BNP wrote on X: "BNP expresses its sincere gratitude to the Honourable Prime Minister of India, for his thoughtful message and kind wishes for the speedy recovery of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia." The party added, “BNP deeply appreciates this gesture of goodwill and the expression of readiness to extend support.”<h2>Khaleda Zia's health update</h2>Meanwhile, a team of medical experts from the US is scheduled to visit Bangladesh to assess the treatment of Khaleda Zia. She continues to remain in a critical condition at a private hospital in Dhaka.Speaking to reporters in front of Evercare Hospital, AZM Zahid Hossain said the UK &nbsp;specialists would join the international medical board already supervising &nbsp;Zia's treatment. Earlier, security was tightened at Dhaka hospital as Chinese medics join efforts to treat critically ill Zia. He also confirmed that India has &nbsp;extended its medical assistance, along with China, the US, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed told reporters late Monday (December 1) that Zia's son Tarique Rahman, who has been living in self-exile in London for over a decade, “will return to Bangladesh soon”.<h2>India-Bangladesh ties moving beyond Sheikh Hasina?</h2>It should be remembered that Indian PM's message comes at a time when former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition is the primary bone of contention between India and Bangladesh. On political front, Bangladesh elections are scheduled in February, and Hasina's Awami Leauge has boycotted it. Khaleda Zia-led BNP is considered an unchallenged frontrunner, while Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami also in fray. While Bangladesh interim government has urged India to extradite Hasina soon, it also clarified that the issue of extradition won't derail the ties. the interim government’s Foreign Affairs Adviser, Mohammad Touhid Hossain noted that relations with India are based on long-term strategic interests. "I think our relations won’t be stuck on one issue alone," he told reporters, adding,"India needs some time to adjust to the new realities." &nbsp;

Indian PM Narendra Modi expressed concern over ailing former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia and offered medical support as she remains on ventilation. BNP thanked world leaders, including Modi, for their messages. With elections nearing, Zia’s condition has drawn global attention

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia’s critical health and offered India’s support. The 80-year-old Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson is on ventilation and under intensive care. A day after BNP thanked PM Modi for his message, now Zia's son Tarique Rahman thanked the world leaders for their offer to "extend all possible support". Calling the messages for her mother a “source of immense strength,” he wrote on X that the support is remarkable. Rahman wrote, “I want to take a moment, on behalf of the Zia family and BNP, to give our most profound thanks for the remarkable outpouring of support for Begum Khaleda Zia's recovery. The widespread expressions of concern from leaders, diplomats, and friends across the world, as well as the overwhelming love and prayers from the people of Bangladesh have been incredible.” In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply concerned to learn about the health of Begum Khaleda Zia, who has contributed to Bangladesh's public life for many years. Our sincere prayers and best wishes for her speedy recovery. India stands ready to extend all possible support in whatever way we can.” Responding to PM Modi, BNP wrote on X: "BNP expresses its sincere gratitude to the Honourable Prime Minister of India, for his thoughtful message and kind wishes for the speedy recovery of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia." The party added, “BNP deeply appreciates this gesture of goodwill and the expression of readiness to extend support.” Khaleda Zia's health update Meanwhile, a team of medical experts from the US is scheduled to visit Bangladesh to assess the treatment of Khaleda Zia. She continues to remain in a critical condition at a private hospital in Dhaka.Speaking to reporters in front of Evercare Hospital, AZM Zahid Hossain said the UK specialists would join the international medical board already supervising Zia's treatment. Earlier, security was tightened at Dhaka hospital as Chinese medics join efforts to treat critically ill Zia. He also confirmed that India has extended its medical assistance, along with China, the US, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed told reporters late Monday (December 1) that Zia's son Tarique Rahman, who has been living in self-exile in London for over a decade, “will return to Bangladesh soon”. India-Bangladesh ties moving beyond Sheikh Hasina? It should be remembered that Indian PM's message comes at a time when former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition is the primary bone of contention between India and Bangladesh. On political front, Bangladesh elections are scheduled in February, and Hasina's Awami Leauge has boycotted it. Khaleda Zia-led BNP is considered an unchallenged frontrunner, while Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami also in fray. While Bangladesh interim government has urged India to extradite Hasina soon, it also clarified that the issue of extradition won't derail the ties. the interim government’s Foreign Affairs Adviser, Mohammad Touhid Hossain noted that relations with India are based on long-term strategic interests. "I think our relations won’t be stuck on one issue alone," he told reporters, adding,"India needs some time to adjust to the new realities."

Indian PM Narendra Modi expressed concern over ailing former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia and offered medical support as she remains on ventilation. BNP thanked world leaders, including Modi, for their messages. With elections nearing, Zia’s condition has drawn global attention&nbsp;

Khaleda Zia's son's 'most profound thanks' after PM Modi's support message: India-Bangladesh ties moving beyond Sheikh Hasina?

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (Dec 2) said Moscow wants to push its partnerships with India and China to a "qualitatively new level," with deeper cooperation across key sectors. His remarks come just a day before he flies to New Delhi for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit on December 4–5 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will be Putin's first visit to India since 2021.<h2>What did Putin say?</h2>Speaking at an investment forum in Moscow, Putin said Russia's goal is to expand the technological depth of its projects with both countries, pointing to ongoing work in energy, industry, space, agriculture, and other areas. "We aim to elevate cooperation with the People's Republic of China and the Republic of India to a qualitatively new level by strengthening its technological component. This is the objective of numerous joint projects in energy, industry, space, agriculture, and other sectors," he said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/five-hour-kremlin-meeting-ends-with-putin-rejecting-trump-s-ukraine-peace-plan-no-compromise-on-territory-1764724500149">Five-hour Kremlin meeting ends with Putin rejecting Trump's Ukraine peace plan: 'No compromise' on territory</a>The Russian President noted that his economic dialogue with Chinese President Xi Jinping has been steady and detailed, and said he expects a similar conversation with PM Modi during his visit. "We have established a substantive dialogue on economic issues with the President of the People's Republic of China, Mr. Xi Jinping. We will also discuss these topics in detail during the upcoming visit to India with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including increasing imports of Indian goods to our market," he said.<h2>Defence cooperation, S-400, Su-57 on the cards</h2>Ahead of the visit, the Kremlin said that defence cooperation will be a major talking point. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said discussions could include the sale of additional S-400 long-range air defence systems. "Highly on the agenda and this could be discussed. Our military industry is working pretty well. Russian arms 36 per cent in Indian armed forces and hopefully will continue," Peskov said.He also said Moscow hopes to discuss India’s potential interest in the Su-57, Russia’s fifth-generation stealth fighter, calling it "the best plane in the world." Peskov highlighted the long-running BrahMos missile partnership and said, "as far as our cooperation in the defence industry goes, let's remember the famous BrahMos missiles. It's not only just production, or it's not only acts of buying or selling, it's exchange of high technologies, and it really paves the way for a bright future in this field of cooperation.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/putin-modi-bromance-times-when-russian-president-and-indian-pm-put-their-chemistry-on-full-display-1764703942216">Times when Russian president and Indian PM put their chemistry on full display</a>"We're developing quite, quite a variety of very complicated systems. And in this sense, of course, we have capabilities. We are ready to share this with our Indian friends, our experience," he added.Nuclear energy may also feature prominently at the summit. Peskov said Russia plans to offer India small, flexible reactors, stressing that Moscow has "real experience" in building them and sees scope for expanding joint investments. He pointed to Russia’s key role in developing India’s civilian nuclear sector through the Kudankulam project and said the Kremlin hopes "for the continuation of this project".&nbsp;

Putin said Russia wants to upgrade ties with India as he heads to New Delhi for the Dec 4–5 summit. As per the Kremlin, defence talks during the visit will cover S-400s, the Su-57 and BrahMos, with nuclear energy also likely on the table.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (Dec 2) said Moscow wants to push its partnerships with India and China to a "qualitatively new level," with deeper cooperation across key sectors. His remarks come just a day before he flies to New Delhi for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit on December 4–5 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will be Putin's first visit to India since 2021. What did Putin say? Speaking at an investment forum in Moscow, Putin said Russia's goal is to expand the technological depth of its projects with both countries, pointing to ongoing work in energy, industry, space, agriculture, and other areas. "We aim to elevate cooperation with the People's Republic of China and the Republic of India to a qualitatively new level by strengthening its technological component. This is the objective of numerous joint projects in energy, industry, space, agriculture, and other sectors," he said. Also read | Five-hour Kremlin meeting ends with Putin rejecting Trump's Ukraine peace plan: 'No compromise' on territory The Russian President noted that his economic dialogue with Chinese President Xi Jinping has been steady and detailed, and said he expects a similar conversation with PM Modi during his visit. "We have established a substantive dialogue on economic issues with the President of the People's Republic of China, Mr. Xi Jinping. We will also discuss these topics in detail during the upcoming visit to India with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including increasing imports of Indian goods to our market," he said. Defence cooperation, S-400, Su-57 on the cards Ahead of the visit, the Kremlin said that defence cooperation will be a major talking point. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said discussions could include the sale of additional S-400 long-range air defence systems. "Highly on the agenda and this could be discussed. Our military industry is working pretty well. Russian arms 36 per cent in Indian armed forces and hopefully will continue," Peskov said. He also said Moscow hopes to discuss India’s potential interest in the Su-57, Russia’s fifth-generation stealth fighter, calling it "the best plane in the world." Peskov highlighted the long-running BrahMos missile partnership and said, "as far as our cooperation in the defence industry goes, let's remember the famous BrahMos missiles. It's not only just production, or it's not only acts of buying or selling, it's exchange of high technologies, and it really paves the way for a bright future in this field of cooperation. Also read | Times when Russian president and Indian PM put their chemistry on full display "We're developing quite, quite a variety of very complicated systems. And in this sense, of course, we have capabilities. We are ready to share this with our Indian friends, our experience," he added. Nuclear energy may also feature prominently at the summit. Peskov said Russia plans to offer India small, flexible reactors, stressing that Moscow has "real experience" in building them and sees scope for expanding joint investments. He pointed to Russia’s key role in developing India’s civilian nuclear sector through the Kudankulam project and said the Kremlin hopes "for the continuation of this project".

Putin said Russia wants to upgrade ties with India as he heads to New Delhi for the Dec 4–5 summit. As per the Kremlin, defence talks during the visit will cover S-400s, the Su-57 and BrahMos, with nuclear energy also likely on the table.

Ahead of Delhi visit, Putin vows deeper partnership with India, says he wants ties at a 'qualitatively new level'

High-stakes talks between the United States and Russia on ending the war in Ukraine wrapped up on Tuesday (Dec 2) with no breakthrough, as the Kremlin said "no compromise" has been found on the key issue on the table: territory seized by Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin held a five-hour meeting in the Kremlin with US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and US special envoy Steve Witkoff, whom the POTUS sent to present a revised American peace proposal. The meeting came after Putin earlier signalled that his forces were prepared to keep fighting until Russia’s original war aims are achieved.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-sends-top-aide-to-moscow-for-peace-talks-with-putin-zelensky-says-ready-to-meet-potus-to-address-sensitive-points-1764124226998">Trump sends top aide to Moscow for peace talks with Putin; Zelensky says 'ready to meet' POTUS to address 'sensitive points'</a><h2>Russia rejects plan</h2>After the meeting, Putin’s top foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said the talks were "useful" but far from conclusive. Ushakov noted that on occupied Ukrainian territories, "so far we haven't found a compromise, but some American solutions can be discussed." He said that while some elements of the US plan were acceptable, others "do not fit us, and work will continue"."There were some points we could agree on," the top Putin diplomatic aide said, but "the president did not hide our critical, even negative, stance on a number of proposals".The key sticking point remains Russia's demand that Ukraine surrender territory Moscow now claims as its own. The Kremlin has also rejected any European monitoring force on Ukrainian soil.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-gets-sanction-relief-ukraine-loses-donbas-and-military-strength-trump-s-28-point-peace-plan-revealed-1763694117263">Russia gets sanction relief, Ukraine loses Donbas and military strength: Trump's 28-point peace plan revealed</a><h2>What a mess: Trump</h2>Trump, speaking in Washington, warned that the process was nowhere near a resolution. "Not an easy situation," he said. "What a mess."&nbsp;Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier on Monday (Dec 1) insisted that any outcome must deliver a lasting peace, not a temporary pause. He reminded allies that nothing should be decided "behind Ukraine’s back"."What matters is that everything is fair and transparent. That there are no games played behind Ukraine's back. That nothing is decided without Ukraine -- about us, about our future," he said.&nbsp;

US Russia talks on ending the Ukraine war ended with no progress as Moscow refused to compromise on seized territory. Putin met Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for five hours but rejected key parts of the US plan.

High-stakes talks between the United States and Russia on ending the war in Ukraine wrapped up on Tuesday (Dec 2) with no breakthrough, as the Kremlin said "no compromise" has been found on the key issue on the table: territory seized by Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin held a five-hour meeting in the Kremlin with US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and US special envoy Steve Witkoff, whom the POTUS sent to present a revised American peace proposal. The meeting came after Putin earlier signalled that his forces were prepared to keep fighting until Russia’s original war aims are achieved. Also read | Trump sends top aide to Moscow for peace talks with Putin; Zelensky says 'ready to meet' POTUS to address 'sensitive points' Russia rejects plan After the meeting, Putin’s top foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said the talks were "useful" but far from conclusive. Ushakov noted that on occupied Ukrainian territories, "so far we haven't found a compromise, but some American solutions can be discussed." He said that while some elements of the US plan were acceptable, others "do not fit us, and work will continue". "There were some points we could agree on," the top Putin diplomatic aide said, but "the president did not hide our critical, even negative, stance on a number of proposals". The key sticking point remains Russia's demand that Ukraine surrender territory Moscow now claims as its own. The Kremlin has also rejected any European monitoring force on Ukrainian soil. Also read | Russia gets sanction relief, Ukraine loses Donbas and military strength: Trump's 28-point peace plan revealed What a mess: Trump Trump, speaking in Washington, warned that the process was nowhere near a resolution. "Not an easy situation," he said. "What a mess." Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier on Monday (Dec 1) insisted that any outcome must deliver a lasting peace, not a temporary pause. He reminded allies that nothing should be decided "behind Ukraine’s back". "What matters is that everything is fair and transparent. That there are no games played behind Ukraine's back. That nothing is decided without Ukraine -- about us, about our future," he said.

US Russia talks on ending the Ukraine war ended with no progress as Moscow refused to compromise on seized territory. Putin met Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for five hours but rejected key parts of the US plan.

Five-hour Kremlin meeting ends with Putin rejecting Trump's Ukraine peace plan: 'No compromise' on territory

Top US negotiators vying to end the war in Ukraine met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a high-stakes meeting happening as Moscow pressed battlefield advances.Putin, who received Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and US special envoy Steve Witkoff in the Kremlin, signalled earlier that his forces were ready to fight on to achieve Russia's initial war goals.The meeting is a crucial moment for Ukraine in what could be a fraught week following days of frantic diplomacy kicked off by a unilateral US plan to bring peace, which has since been revised under pressure from Kyiv and its European backers.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that any plan must actually end the war for good, and not just lead to a pause in the fighting that began with Moscow's offensive in February 2022.Washington has said it is "optimistic" it can help end Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II.Kushner and Witkoff were to present Putin with the new version of US plan, which has been hammered out after the initial version raised fears in Kyiv and elsewhere in Europe that it made too many concessions to Moscow.Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov and the Kremlin's business envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, also took part in the meeting, according to a state TV broadcast.After their Moscow visit, Kushner and Witkoff could go on to meet a Ukrainian delegation as soon as Wednesday, potentially in Brussels, a senior Kyiv official told AFP.The US wanted to give an update "directly to us after their meeting", Zelensky said during a visit to Ireland, where he was shoring up European support."Our common task is to end the war, not just to achieve a pause in hostilities," Zelensky said, adding: "A dignified peace is needed."Putin, however, appeared to send a hawkish message shortly before the US talks began.He said that Pokrovsk, an east Ukrainian stronghold recently claimed by Russian forces, was a "good foothold for solving all the tasks set at the beginning of the special military operation", using the Kremlin's term for the nearly four-year-long war.The Russian leader also accused Europe of sabotaging a deal on the Ukraine conflict.Putin added that European changes to Trump's latest plan to end the war "aimed solely at one thing -- to completely block the entire peace process and put forward demands that are absolutely unacceptable for Russia".Russian pressureKyiv is under pressure on several fronts.Russian forces advanced fast in November in eastern Ukraine, and Kyiv has been rocked by graft scandals that ended with the resignation of its top negotiator -- Zelensky's right-hand man.Moscow has also stepped up drone and missile attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity and heating, with Zelensky accusing the Kremlin of trying to "break" his country.Zelensky has said he expects to discuss key issues with the US president, including on territory, and suggested Moscow's real motivation for the US talks was to ease Western sanctions.Putin has demanded that Kyiv surrender territory Moscow claims as its own for any deal to be possible.Kushner included&nbsp;Europe is worried that Washington and Moscow could strike a deal over its head or force Ukraine into making unfair concessions.The original 28-point US plan revealed last month hewed so closely to Moscow's demands it prompted accusations that Russia was involved in drafting it, which Washington denied.Bloomberg last month reported on an audio recording showing that Witkoff helped coach Russian officials on how Putin should speak to Trump.Witkoff has met with Putin multiple times, but US media reported that it was the first time that Kushner -- who also helped broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza earlier this year -- has joined talks with Putin.

Putin, who received Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and US special envoy Steve Witkoff in the Kremlin, signalled earlier that his forces were ready to fight on to achieve Russia's initial war goals.

Top US negotiators vying to end the war in Ukraine met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a high-stakes meeting happening as Moscow pressed battlefield advances. Putin, who received Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and US special envoy Steve Witkoff in the Kremlin, signalled earlier that his forces were ready to fight on to achieve Russia's initial war goals. The meeting is a crucial moment for Ukraine in what could be a fraught week following days of frantic diplomacy kicked off by a unilateral US plan to bring peace, which has since been revised under pressure from Kyiv and its European backers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that any plan must actually end the war for good, and not just lead to a pause in the fighting that began with Moscow's offensive in February 2022. Washington has said it is "optimistic" it can help end Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II. Kushner and Witkoff were to present Putin with the new version of US plan, which has been hammered out after the initial version raised fears in Kyiv and elsewhere in Europe that it made too many concessions to Moscow. Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov and the Kremlin's business envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, also took part in the meeting, according to a state TV broadcast. After their Moscow visit, Kushner and Witkoff could go on to meet a Ukrainian delegation as soon as Wednesday, potentially in Brussels, a senior Kyiv official told AFP. The US wanted to give an update "directly to us after their meeting", Zelensky said during a visit to Ireland, where he was shoring up European support. "Our common task is to end the war, not just to achieve a pause in hostilities," Zelensky said, adding: "A dignified peace is needed." Putin, however, appeared to send a hawkish message shortly before the US talks began. He said that Pokrovsk, an east Ukrainian stronghold recently claimed by Russian forces, was a "good foothold for solving all the tasks set at the beginning of the special military operation", using the Kremlin's term for the nearly four-year-long war. The Russian leader also accused Europe of sabotaging a deal on the Ukraine conflict. Putin added that European changes to Trump's latest plan to end the war "aimed solely at one thing -- to completely block the entire peace process and put forward demands that are absolutely unacceptable for Russia". Russian pressure Kyiv is under pressure on several fronts. Russian forces advanced fast in November in eastern Ukraine, and Kyiv has been rocked by graft scandals that ended with the resignation of its top negotiator -- Zelensky's right-hand man. Moscow has also stepped up drone and missile attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity and heating, with Zelensky accusing the Kremlin of trying to "break" his country. Zelensky has said he expects to discuss key issues with the US president, including on territory, and suggested Moscow's real motivation for the US talks was to ease Western sanctions. Putin has demanded that Kyiv surrender territory Moscow claims as its own for any deal to be possible. Kushner included Europe is worried that Washington and Moscow could strike a deal over its head or force Ukraine into making unfair concessions. The original 28-point US plan revealed last month hewed so closely to Moscow's demands it prompted accusations that Russia was involved in drafting it, which Washington denied. Bloomberg last month reported on an audio recording showing that Witkoff helped coach Russian officials on how Putin should speak to Trump. Witkoff has met with Putin multiple times, but US media reported that it was the first time that Kushner -- who also helped broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza earlier this year -- has joined talks with Putin.

Putin, who received Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and US special envoy Steve Witkoff in the Kremlin, signalled earlier that his forces were ready to fight on to achieve Russia's initial war goals.

‘Task is to end the war, not just to achieve a pause’: Zelensky as Putin meets Witkoff

Putin-Modi bromance: Times when Russian president and Indian PM put their chemistry on full display. 

Putin-Modi bromance: Times when Russian president and Indian PM put their chemistry on full display

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Tuesday (Dec 2) that he was "ready" if a war is needed. He accused the continent's leaders of trying to sabotage a deal on the Ukraine conflict before he met with US envoys. This came as US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, were in Moscow for high-stakes talks on ending the nearly four-year war, which were preceded by days of intense diplomacy.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-1-200-to-each-affected-house-38-5-million-for-residents-aid-hong-kong-govt-after-building-fire-kills-55-leaves-hundreds-homeless-1764243371424">‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless</a>&nbsp;"We are not planning to go to war with Europe, but if Europe wants to and starts, we are ready right now," the Russian president said. "They have no peaceful agenda, they are on the side of war," he added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-white-house-has-recieved-report-on-macron-s-plan-to-assassinate-me-candace-owens-another-big-claim-as-her-show-goes-off-air-1764165691510">‘White House has received report on Macron’s plan to assassinate me’: Candace Owens’ ANOTHER BIG CLAIM as her show goes off air</a>&nbsp;Putin added that European changes to Trump's latest plan to end the war "aimed solely at one thing -- to completely block the entire peace process and put forward demands that are absolutely unacceptable for Russia".&nbsp;Meanwhile, top US negotiators vying to end the war in Ukraine met with Putin on Tuesday in a high-stakes meeting happening as Moscow pressed battlefield advances. Putin, who received Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and US special envoy Steve Witkoff in the Kremlin, signalled earlier that his forces were ready to fight on to achieve Russia's initial war goals.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-announces-40-billion-defence-budget-to-counter-china-s-invasion-and-to-refuse-to-submit-to-being-china-s-taiwan-1764156268611">Taiwan announces $40 billion defence budget to counter China’s invasion and to ‘refuse to submit to being China’s Taiwan’</a>&nbsp;

This came as US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump son-in-law, Jared Kushner, were in Moscow for high-stakes talks on ending the nearly four-year war, which were preceded by days of intense diplomacy.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Tuesday (Dec 2) that he was "ready" if a war is needed. He accused the continent's leaders of trying to sabotage a deal on the Ukraine conflict before he met with US envoys. This came as US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, were in Moscow for high-stakes talks on ending the nearly four-year war, which were preceded by days of intense diplomacy. Also read: ‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless "We are not planning to go to war with Europe, but if Europe wants to and starts, we are ready right now," the Russian president said. "They have no peaceful agenda, they are on the side of war," he added. Also read: ‘White House has received report on Macron’s plan to assassinate me’: Candace Owens’ ANOTHER BIG CLAIM as her show goes off air Putin added that European changes to Trump's latest plan to end the war "aimed solely at one thing -- to completely block the entire peace process and put forward demands that are absolutely unacceptable for Russia". Meanwhile, top US negotiators vying to end the war in Ukraine met with Putin on Tuesday in a high-stakes meeting happening as Moscow pressed battlefield advances. Putin, who received Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and US special envoy Steve Witkoff in the Kremlin, signalled earlier that his forces were ready to fight on to achieve Russia's initial war goals. Also read: Taiwan announces $40 billion defence budget to counter China’s invasion and to ‘refuse to submit to being China’s Taiwan’

This came as US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, were in Moscow for high-stakes talks on ending the nearly four-year war, which were preceded by days of intense diplomacy.

‘We aren’t planning...BUT if Europe wants war, we’re ready’: Russian President Putin

The Afghan man, who was accused of shooting two members of the US National Guard near White House, pleaded not guilty to the charges on Tuesday (Dec 2). Rahmanullah Lakanwal virtually appeared in the court from his hospital bed. After he allegedly shot the two troops, the FBI announced murder charges against him. This came after one of the shot members was declared dead and another is still fighting for his life. “There are certainly many more charges to come, but we are upgrading the initial charges of assault to murder in the first degree,” Jeanine Pirro told Fox News this morning.&nbsp;Talking about the survivor of the attack, West Virginia US Rep. Riley Moore said he was "the best of use here". Moore said that Andrew Wolfe, the survivor who is still in critical condition, was "a fighter. He said he knew Wolfe’s father, who serves as a deputy sheriff in the county next to his.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-1-200-to-each-affected-house-38-5-million-for-residents-aid-hong-kong-govt-after-building-fire-kills-55-leaves-hundreds-homeless-1764243371424">‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless</a>&nbsp;“The amazing part about it is how they encapsulate the true spirit of West Virginians. I called them yesterday to offer some hope and prayers for them, and I came away from that phone call feeling that they have instilled hope in me," he said.&nbsp;“They’re asking all of us to just continue to pray for Andy. He is fighting. He’s a fighter. He’s the best of us here in West Virginia, and his parents are asking us just to continue to pray for his life,” Moore added.&nbsp;FBI Chief Kash Patel held a press conference on Thursday (Nov 27) after a man, identified as an Afghan, allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers near the White House. Patel said that the case is being probed as an act of terror. He said multiple search warrants have been executed in the case, including the suspect's last known residence. He said he has also received the confirmation that the suspect had a relationship with partner forces.

The Afghan man, who was accused of shooting two members of the US National Guard near White House, pleaded not guilty to the charges on Tuesday (Dec 2).

The Afghan man, who was accused of shooting two members of the US National Guard near White House, pleaded not guilty to the charges on Tuesday (Dec 2). Rahmanullah Lakanwal virtually appeared in the court from his hospital bed. After he allegedly shot the two troops, the FBI announced murder charges against him. This came after one of the shot members was declared dead and another is still fighting for his life. “There are certainly many more charges to come, but we are upgrading the initial charges of assault to murder in the first degree,” Jeanine Pirro told Fox News this morning. Talking about the survivor of the attack, West Virginia US Rep. Riley Moore said he was "the best of use here". Moore said that Andrew Wolfe, the survivor who is still in critical condition, was "a fighter. He said he knew Wolfe’s father, who serves as a deputy sheriff in the county next to his. Also read: ‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless “The amazing part about it is how they encapsulate the true spirit of West Virginians. I called them yesterday to offer some hope and prayers for them, and I came away from that phone call feeling that they have instilled hope in me," he said. “They’re asking all of us to just continue to pray for Andy. He is fighting. He’s a fighter. He’s the best of us here in West Virginia, and his parents are asking us just to continue to pray for his life,” Moore added. FBI Chief Kash Patel held a press conference on Thursday (Nov 27) after a man, identified as an Afghan, allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers near the White House. Patel said that the case is being probed as an act of terror. He said multiple search warrants have been executed in the case, including the suspect's last known residence. He said he has also received the confirmation that the suspect had a relationship with partner forces.

The Afghan man, who was accused of shooting two members of the US National Guard near White House, pleaded not guilty to the charges on Tuesday (Dec 2).

National Guard shooting: Afghan man pleads not guilty to murder charges. Here’s what court says

When Vladimir Putin lands in New Delhi on 4–5 December for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit, it will be far more than a routine diplomatic engagement. This is his first trip to India since 2021, a period in which Russia has fought a war, survived unprecedented sanctions, reoriented its economy, and deepened its dependency on China. For India, the summit comes in an era defined by tariff tensions with the US, strained ties with Canada and Europe, and a volatile Asian security environment. For Russia, India is not just another partner, it is the only major power that has refused to join Western pressure campaigns, kept economic channels open, and remained politically dependable without becoming a client state.&nbsp;The symbolism of Putin’s presence in New Delhi is unmistakable. But beyond the optics lies a moment of recalibration: both sides want continuity, but neither wants to appear constrained. That is why the 2025 summit will focus heavily on practical deliverables rather than grand declarations.<h2>Energy first: The relationship that both need, but neither will admit fully</h2>Energy is now the most strategic, and the most complicated, pillar of the India–Russia relationship. Since 2022, Russian crude has become India’s largest import stream, giving Indian refiners enormous cost advantages and helping Moscow redirect its oil away from the West. But the newest US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil have disrupted these flows. Not enough to break them, but enough to force a redesign of the supply chain. India is unlikely to trumpet it publicly while Putin is in Delhi, but 2026 will probably see reduced direct oil-linked transactions.&nbsp;Still, neither side wants this partnership to contract. Russia wants India as a long-term buyer to avoid overdependence on China. India wants discounted crude to sustain its refinery margins and price stability. Moscow is already preparing deeper discounts, new shipping channels, and intermediary traders to keep barrels flowing.&nbsp;Beyond oil, Russia wants to lock in the future of nuclear cooperation. Rosatom’s SMR push, especially after its MoU with Maharashtra, signals Russia’s intent to seed new nuclear ecosystems in India. Kudankulam’s later phases continue, but the real strategic question is whether India will approve a second Russian NPP site. India is keeping its cards close, signalling interest while simultaneously assessing offers from the US and France. Russia may have been India’s nuclear partner for decades, but the competition is now real.<h2>Defence ties: Back from the brink, but quietly</h2>India–Russia defence cooperation is back in motion after a period of doubt from 2022 to 2024. But unlike the past, this revival is happening quietly and pragmatically. A follow-on order for the S-400 seems likely, especially after their performance in Operation Sindoor — but deliveries may still face delays due to Russia’s domestic demands. The more dramatic headlines, however, are the systems India has long been cautious about: The S-500 air defence system, the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter, the S-500 remains a long-term possibility. Russia has barely inducted the system itself, making exports unlikely in the near future.&nbsp;The Su-57E, however, is a different story. Ironically, India once walked out of the FGFA programme citing poor stealth characteristics and inadequate tech transfer. But today, with squadron strength low and timelines slipping across all major fighter programmes, the IAF is willing to reconsider, if the deal comes with real autonomy.<h2>Trade, industry and connectivity</h2>Trade is the weakest link in the India–Russia relationship, and both sides know it. India’s exports to Russia remain disproportionately low, creating a structural imbalance and complicating currency settlement mechanisms. Russia, for its part, is now actively opening its markets to Indian products, from pharmaceuticals and chemicals to agriculture, telecom equipment, and machinery.&nbsp;The summit is expected to unveil measures targeting this imbalance: easier Russian market access for Indian MSMEs,faster progress on the India–EAEU trade agreement, more predictable currency routes, and smoother customs procedures. Financial architecture is another area of accelerated integration.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Russian Central Bank office in India will deepen settlements and reduce sanctions vulnerability. More Russian banks operating locally will further stabilise payments. Industrial cooperation is expanding too, and in unexpected directions. India will announce a new urea manufacturing plant in Russia to secure fertiliser supply. HAL and UAC are pushing the SJ-100 passenger aircraft collaboration. And Russia is making a strong pitch for maritime cooperation: shipbuilding clusters in Mumbai and Chennai, joint icebreakers, green shipping, and ocean research. This is an India–Russia relationship diversifying beyond its old pillars, but carefully, and away from the spotlight.<h2>What the 2025 Summit will likely deliver</h2><h3>1. A redesigned energy roadmap</h3><ul><li>New oil supply chains to bypass US restrictions.</li><li>Higher, formalised Russian discounts.</li><li>Progress on SMRs and nuclear localisation.</li></ul><h3>2. Quiet defence breakthroughs</h3><ul><li>Follow-on S-400 missile purchases.</li><li>A serious India–Russia line of communication on the Su-57E.</li><li>A framework — not a contract — for future S-500 cooperation.</li></ul><h3>3. Trade and financial integration</h3><ul><li>Russian commitments to expand imports from India.</li><li>Faster movement on the India–EAEU trade pact.</li><li>Roadmap for rupee–rouble trade corridors.</li></ul><h3>4. Big industrial announcements</h3><ul><li>India’s urea plant in Russia.</li><li>SJ-100 aircraft partnership expansion.</li><li>Shipbuilding clusters and maritime training programmes.</li></ul><h3>5. A political message to the world</h3>In a world reshaped by US tariffs, a fracturing Europe, and a tense US–China dynamic, Putin’s Delhi visit is intended to broadcast one message: The India–Russia partnership remains resilient, adaptable, and resistant to external pressure.

India-Russia Summit 2025: From oil to missiles, here are the key policy outcomes expected ahead of Putin-Modi meeting

When Vladimir Putin lands in New Delhi on 4–5 December for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit, it will be far more than a routine diplomatic engagement. This is his first trip to India since 2021, a period in which Russia has fought a war, survived unprecedented sanctions, reoriented its economy, and deepened its dependency on China. For India, the summit comes in an era defined by tariff tensions with the US, strained ties with Canada and Europe, and a volatile Asian security environment. For Russia, India is not just another partner, it is the only major power that has refused to join Western pressure campaigns, kept economic channels open, and remained politically dependable without becoming a client state. The symbolism of Putin’s presence in New Delhi is unmistakable. But beyond the optics lies a moment of recalibration: both sides want continuity, but neither wants to appear constrained. That is why the 2025 summit will focus heavily on practical deliverables rather than grand declarations. Energy first: The relationship that both need, but neither will admit fully Energy is now the most strategic, and the most complicated, pillar of the India–Russia relationship. Since 2022, Russian crude has become India’s largest import stream, giving Indian refiners enormous cost advantages and helping Moscow redirect its oil away from the West. But the newest US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil have disrupted these flows. Not enough to break them, but enough to force a redesign of the supply chain. India is unlikely to trumpet it publicly while Putin is in Delhi, but 2026 will probably see reduced direct oil-linked transactions. Still, neither side wants this partnership to contract. Russia wants India as a long-term buyer to avoid overdependence on China. India wants discounted crude to sustain its refinery margins and price stability. Moscow is already preparing deeper discounts, new shipping channels, and intermediary traders to keep barrels flowing. Beyond oil, Russia wants to lock in the future of nuclear cooperation. Rosatom’s SMR push, especially after its MoU with Maharashtra, signals Russia’s intent to seed new nuclear ecosystems in India. Kudankulam’s later phases continue, but the real strategic question is whether India will approve a second Russian NPP site. India is keeping its cards close, signalling interest while simultaneously assessing offers from the US and France. Russia may have been India’s nuclear partner for decades, but the competition is now real. Defence ties: Back from the brink, but quietly India–Russia defence cooperation is back in motion after a period of doubt from 2022 to 2024. But unlike the past, this revival is happening quietly and pragmatically. A follow-on order for the S-400 seems likely, especially after their performance in Operation Sindoor — but deliveries may still face delays due to Russia’s domestic demands. The more dramatic headlines, however, are the systems India has long been cautious about: The S-500 air defence system, the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter, the S-500 remains a long-term possibility. Russia has barely inducted the system itself, making exports unlikely in the near future. The Su-57E, however, is a different story. Ironically, India once walked out of the FGFA programme citing poor stealth characteristics and inadequate tech transfer. But today, with squadron strength low and timelines slipping across all major fighter programmes, the IAF is willing to reconsider, if the deal comes with real autonomy. Trade, industry and connectivity Trade is the weakest link in the India–Russia relationship, and both sides know it. India’s exports to Russia remain disproportionately low, creating a structural imbalance and complicating currency settlement mechanisms. Russia, for its part, is now actively opening its markets to Indian products, from pharmaceuticals and chemicals to agriculture, telecom equipment, and machinery. The summit is expected to unveil measures targeting this imbalance: easier Russian market access for Indian MSMEs, faster progress on the India–EAEU trade agreement, more predictable currency routes, and smoother customs procedures. Financial architecture is another area of accelerated integration. A Russian Central Bank office in India will deepen settlements and reduce sanctions vulnerability. More Russian banks operating locally will further stabilise payments. Industrial cooperation is expanding too, and in unexpected directions. India will announce a new urea manufacturing plant in Russia to secure fertiliser supply. HAL and UAC are pushing the SJ-100 passenger aircraft collaboration. And Russia is making a strong pitch for maritime cooperation: shipbuilding clusters in Mumbai and Chennai, joint icebreakers, green shipping, and ocean research. This is an India–Russia relationship diversifying beyond its old pillars, but carefully, and away from the spotlight. What the 2025 Summit will likely deliver 1. A redesigned energy roadmap New oil supply chains to bypass US restrictions. Higher, formalised Russian discounts. Progress on SMRs and nuclear localisation. 2. Quiet defence breakthroughs Follow-on S-400 missile purchases. A serious India–Russia line of communication on the Su-57E. A framework — not a contract — for future S-500 cooperation. 3. Trade and financial integration Russian commitments to expand imports from India. Faster movement on the India–EAEU trade pact. Roadmap for rupee–rouble trade corridors. 4. Big industrial announcements India’s urea plant in Russia. SJ-100 aircraft partnership expansion. Shipbuilding clusters and maritime training programmes. 5. A political message to the world In a world reshaped by US tariffs, a fracturing Europe, and a tense US–China dynamic, Putin’s Delhi visit is intended to broadcast one message: The India–Russia partnership remains resilient, adaptable, and resistant to external pressure.

Putin’s Delhi visit will push energy, defence and trade ties as India and Russia navigate sanctions, supply shifts and a recalibrating global order

Ukraine said Tuesday its army was holding on in Pokrovsk, an important logistics hub in the eastern Donetsk region that Moscow claimed to have captured after months of intensive fighting.&nbsp;The Russian defence ministry had posted a video a day earlier claiming to show Russian soldiers raising their country's flag over a central square in Pokrovsk.&nbsp;"Search and assault operations and the elimination of the enemy in urban areas continue in Pokrovsk," the Ukrainian military's eastern command wrote on social media.&nbsp;It also said -- without explicitly denying Moscow's claim -- that Russian troops who planted a flag in the town's centre had been beaten back.&nbsp;To support Russia's declaration to have captured the city, President Vladimir Putin later on Tuesday invited foreign journalists to tour it.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/world-to-see-a-major-war-in-5-10-years-elon-musk-s-major-prediction-leaves-internet-speculating-1764681973948">World to see a major war in 5-10 years? Elon Musk’s major prediction leaves internet speculating</a>&nbsp;"I have already suggested that your foreign colleagues, and even Ukrainian ones, please, we are ready to grant this right to Ukrainian journalists as well -- to visit the city of Krasnoarmeysk and see with their own eyes," he told a journalist at a press briefing, using a Russian name for Pokrovsk.&nbsp;Putin also signalled he was still sticking to his initial maximalist goals in Ukraine, as US negotiators were in Moscow to discuss an end to the conflict.&nbsp;He said Pokrovsk is a "good foothold for solving all the tasks set at the beginning of the special military operation", using Russia's term for the nearly four-year-long war.According to the Ukrainian army, Russian forces had taken advantage of poor weather conditions to move into Pokrovsk, a road and rail hub that had around 60,000 residents before Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022.&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/imran-khan-s-health-is-completely-fine-uzma-khanum-after-meeting-her-brother-in-adiala-jail-1764681088758"> Imran Khan’s health 'completely fine' but being 'mentally tortured': Uzma Khanum after meeting her brother in Adiala Jail</a>&nbsp;An AFP analysis of data from the US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) showed this week that the Russian army last month made its biggest advance in Ukraine since November 2024, excluding the early weeks of the war when the front line was highly mobile.

The Russian defence ministry had posted a video a day earlier claiming to show Russian soldiers raising their country's flag over a central square in Pokrovsk.

Ukraine said Tuesday its army was holding on in Pokrovsk, an important logistics hub in the eastern Donetsk region that Moscow claimed to have captured after months of intensive fighting. The Russian defence ministry had posted a video a day earlier claiming to show Russian soldiers raising their country's flag over a central square in Pokrovsk. "Search and assault operations and the elimination of the enemy in urban areas continue in Pokrovsk," the Ukrainian military's eastern command wrote on social media. It also said -- without explicitly denying Moscow's claim -- that Russian troops who planted a flag in the town's centre had been beaten back. To support Russia's declaration to have captured the city, President Vladimir Putin later on Tuesday invited foreign journalists to tour it. Also Read: World to see a major war in 5-10 years? Elon Musk’s major prediction leaves internet speculating "I have already suggested that your foreign colleagues, and even Ukrainian ones, please, we are ready to grant this right to Ukrainian journalists as well -- to visit the city of Krasnoarmeysk and see with their own eyes," he told a journalist at a press briefing, using a Russian name for Pokrovsk. Putin also signalled he was still sticking to his initial maximalist goals in Ukraine, as US negotiators were in Moscow to discuss an end to the conflict. He said Pokrovsk is a "good foothold for solving all the tasks set at the beginning of the special military operation", using Russia's term for the nearly four-year-long war. According to the Ukrainian army, Russian forces had taken advantage of poor weather conditions to move into Pokrovsk, a road and rail hub that had around 60,000 residents before Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Also Read: Imran Khan’s health 'completely fine' but being 'mentally tortured': Uzma Khanum after meeting her brother in Adiala Jail An AFP analysis of data from the US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) showed this week that the Russian army last month made its biggest advance in Ukraine since November 2024, excluding the early weeks of the war when the front line was highly mobile.

The Russian defence ministry had posted a video a day earlier claiming to show Russian soldiers raising their country's flag over a central square in Pokrovsk.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv battles for Pokrovsk despite Russian claims

After Uzma Khan, the sister of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, met him in the Adiala Jail on Tuesday (Nov 2) amid rumours around his health, his party PTI, said that Khan fears for his life in prison. Khan, who is serving 14 years in jail in the Al-Qadir Trust graft case and corruption, said from jail, “The military establishment has done all they could against me. All that is left for them is to now murder me." Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-1-200-to-each-affected-house-38-5-million-for-residents-aid-hong-kong-govt-after-building-fire-kills-55-leaves-hundreds-homeless-1764243371424">‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless</a>&nbsp;PTI alleged that the former PM has been kept in solitary confinement with no electricity or sunlight, questionable food, no clean drinking water, no medical assistance and none of the basic facilities normally available to inmates.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-1-200-to-each-affected-house-38-5-million-for-residents-aid-hong-kong-govt-after-building-fire-kills-55-leaves-hundreds-homeless-1764243371424">‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless</a>&nbsp;“If anything happens to me, the Army Chief and DG ISI will be responsible," Khan said, according to a PTI statement. He added, “I have the same facilities that an inmate on death row has," he added. Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-white-house-has-recieved-report-on-macron-s-plan-to-assassinate-me-candace-owens-another-big-claim-as-her-show-goes-off-air-1764165691510">‘White House has received report on Macron’s plan to assassinate me’: Candace Owens’ ANOTHER BIG CLAIM as her show goes off air</a>&nbsp;“I was tortured by being confined in a cage and treated worse than animals. Electricity to my cell was shut off for five days. I was confined to the cell for ten days," he said.“Asim Munir is the most tyrannical dictator in history and is mentally unstable," Khan added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-first-congratulate-him-for-gaza-deal-say-russia-supported-it-then-in-leaked-call-transcript-witkoff-reveals-how-to-crack-a-deal-with-trump-1764239775071">'First congratulate him for Gaza deal, then...': In LEAKED call transcript, Witkoff reveals how to crack a deal with Trump</a>

PTI alleged that the former PM has been kept in solitary confinement with no electricity or sunlight, questionable food, no clean drinking water, no medical assistance and none of the basic facilities normally available to inmates.



After Uzma Khan, the sister of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, met him in the Adiala Jail on Tuesday (Nov 2) amid rumours around his health, his party PTI, said that Khan fears for his life in prison. Khan, who is serving 14 years in jail in the Al-Qadir Trust graft case and corruption, said from jail, “The military establishment has done all they could against me. All that is left for them is to now murder me." Also read: ‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless PTI alleged that the former PM has been kept in solitary confinement with no electricity or sunlight, questionable food, no clean drinking water, no medical assistance and none of the basic facilities normally available to inmates. Also read: ‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless “If anything happens to me, the Army Chief and DG ISI will be responsible," Khan said, according to a PTI statement. He added, “I have the same facilities that an inmate on death row has," he added. Also read: ‘White House has received report on Macron’s plan to assassinate me’: Candace Owens’ ANOTHER BIG CLAIM as her show goes off air “I was tortured by being confined in a cage and treated worse than animals. Electricity to my cell was shut off for five days. I was confined to the cell for ten days," he said. “Asim Munir is the most tyrannical dictator in history and is mentally unstable," Khan added. Also read: 'First congratulate him for Gaza deal, then...': In LEAKED call transcript, Witkoff reveals how to crack a deal with Trump

PTI alleged that the former PM has been kept in solitary confinement with no electricity or sunlight, questionable food, no clean drinking water, no medical assistance and none of the basic facilities normally available to inmates.&nbsp;

‘Asim Munir is mentally unstable, all that is left for them is to murder me’: Imran Khan from jail

With Russian President Vladimir Putin set to visit India this week, on 4th-5th December 2025, for a bilateral summit, focus will be aimed at deepening economic ties and addressing a growing trade imbalance, officials from both sides have confirmed. At the heart of the visit is a newly finalised agreement on the mobility of skilled and semi-skilled workers. &nbsp;Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officials told reporters on Tuesday, that the document “has been finalised” and is now going through internal processes before formal signing.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Finalised agreement on mobility of skilled &amp; semi-skilled people. Document has been finalised. Going through internal processes,” officials said. The pact is seen in New Delhi as a practical step to facilitate greater movement of Indian professionals to Russia while encouraging Russian expertise in sectors where India has shortages.&nbsp;Economic ties will be key focus but trade figures have ballooned in recent years, largely driven by Indian purchases of discounted Russian oil, pushing bilateral trade over $65 billion. Yet the relationship remains heavily skewed as India’s exports to Russia are far less than Russian exports to India. Both sides now say they want to correct the imbalance. “We know our Indian friends are concerned about disbalance in trade. We want to buy more from India. We are looking for joint efforts,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said ahead of the visit, addressing Indian journalists in a Sputnik media organised event. He revealed that Russian and Indian business leaders will meet in the run-up to the summit to identify new export opportunities.&nbsp;Indian officials echoed the sentiment. “Aim is to bridge the trade deficit between India, Russia,” MEA officials said, highlighting ongoing discussions on exporting marine products, potatoes, pomegranates, pharmaceuticals, processed food, and consumer goods from India to Russia. Peskov was upbeat about longer-term ambitions despite Trump imposing tariffs on India for importing Russian crude oil. “Before 2030, I hope to reach trade at $100 bn. Our trade should not be impacted by the 3rd country. Almost all volumes of trade are in national currencies now,” he said, noting the rapid shift away from the US dollar in bilateral transactions.&nbsp;Several agreements are expected to be signed in trade, economic cooperation, healthcare, and media sectors, though, as is customary, defence-related pacts will not be publicly announced during the visit. On energy, Peskov stressed continuity despite Western sanctions. “We are an important source of energy supplies to India. It is of mutual benefit,” he said, adding that any short-term dips in oil volumes were being managed. Indian officials took a similar market-driven line, saying private companies make purchasing decisions “based on dynamics in the international market”.&nbsp;The visit will also touch on broader geopolitical issues, including counter-terrorism cooperation and the Ukraine conflict. Peskov praised India’s stance on the conflict, saying, “we do appreciate the stand of India. The readiness of Delhi to search for a peaceful solution… The Indian side listens to us. India wants to listen to us. India hears us. It’s a mutual understanding.” For New Delhi, the summit underlines what MEA officials describe as “one of the most stable relationships in modern time”.&nbsp;With new Indian consulates opening in Kazan and soon Yekaterinburg and talks underway for a free-trade agreement with the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union, both capitals appear determined to place economics at the centre of a partnership that has endured for decades. As one senior Indian official put it: “Focus of the visit is growing trade &amp; economic ties. Russia has been a partner, including during the Cold War years. In the last few years, significant growth in bilateral trade &amp; economic ties. Growing interest to deepen it.”

India, Russia to sign mobility pact as Moscow pledges to cut trade deficit ahead of Putin visit

With Russian President Vladimir Putin set to visit India this week, on 4th-5th December 2025, for a bilateral summit, focus will be aimed at deepening economic ties and addressing a growing trade imbalance, officials from both sides have confirmed. At the heart of the visit is a newly finalised agreement on the mobility of skilled and semi-skilled workers. Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officials told reporters on Tuesday, that the document “has been finalised” and is now going through internal processes before formal signing. “Finalised agreement on mobility of skilled & semi-skilled people. Document has been finalised. Going through internal processes,” officials said. The pact is seen in New Delhi as a practical step to facilitate greater movement of Indian professionals to Russia while encouraging Russian expertise in sectors where India has shortages. Economic ties will be key focus but trade figures have ballooned in recent years, largely driven by Indian purchases of discounted Russian oil, pushing bilateral trade over $65 billion. Yet the relationship remains heavily skewed as India’s exports to Russia are far less than Russian exports to India. Both sides now say they want to correct the imbalance. “We know our Indian friends are concerned about disbalance in trade. We want to buy more from India. We are looking for joint efforts,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said ahead of the visit, addressing Indian journalists in a Sputnik media organised event. He revealed that Russian and Indian business leaders will meet in the run-up to the summit to identify new export opportunities. Indian officials echoed the sentiment. “Aim is to bridge the trade deficit between India, Russia,” MEA officials said, highlighting ongoing discussions on exporting marine products, potatoes, pomegranates, pharmaceuticals, processed food, and consumer goods from India to Russia. Peskov was upbeat about longer-term ambitions despite Trump imposing tariffs on India for importing Russian crude oil. “Before 2030, I hope to reach trade at $100 bn. Our trade should not be impacted by the 3rd country. Almost all volumes of trade are in national currencies now,” he said, noting the rapid shift away from the US dollar in bilateral transactions. Several agreements are expected to be signed in trade, economic cooperation, healthcare, and media sectors, though, as is customary, defence-related pacts will not be publicly announced during the visit. On energy, Peskov stressed continuity despite Western sanctions. “We are an important source of energy supplies to India. It is of mutual benefit,” he said, adding that any short-term dips in oil volumes were being managed. Indian officials took a similar market-driven line, saying private companies make purchasing decisions “based on dynamics in the international market”. The visit will also touch on broader geopolitical issues, including counter-terrorism cooperation and the Ukraine conflict. Peskov praised India’s stance on the conflict, saying, “we do appreciate the stand of India. The readiness of Delhi to search for a peaceful solution… The Indian side listens to us. India wants to listen to us. India hears us. It’s a mutual understanding.” For New Delhi, the summit underlines what MEA officials describe as “one of the most stable relationships in modern time”. With new Indian consulates opening in Kazan and soon Yekaterinburg and talks underway for a free-trade agreement with the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union, both capitals appear determined to place economics at the centre of a partnership that has endured for decades. As one senior Indian official put it: “Focus of the visit is growing trade & economic ties. Russia has been a partner, including during the Cold War years. In the last few years, significant growth in bilateral trade & economic ties. Growing interest to deepen it.”

Economic ties will be key focus but trade figures have ballooned in recent years, largely driven by Indian purchases of discounted Russian oil, pushing bilateral trade over $65 billion

First lady Melania Trump on Monday unveiled warm and symbolic holiday-themed Christmas decor titled, ‘Home is where the heart is’. While many praised the decor, a portion of the social media criticised the usage of more than 10,000 butterflies decorating various rooms, notably the ‘be best’ room, to celebrate the youth who represent the bright future of the United States.&nbsp;<h2>Critics call the décor a “butterfly invasion” while supporters praise its symbolism of hope</h2>Many joked that the design felt like a butterfly invasion in many rooms, especially the Red and Green Room, where the insect motifs were most concentrated. Some felt that the design was overwhelming but lacked the traditional Christmas themes compared to other years. Supporters, however, defended her artistic choice, emphasising that the butterfly symbolises rebirth, hope and transformation.Another striking personal touch is a LEGO portrait of Trump near a similar construction of the portrait of the former US President George Washington. Both of them together contain 6000 LEGO pieces. Other elements include 75 wreaths and 51 Christmas trees with more than 700 feet of garland, more than 2000 strands of light, over 28,000 feet of ribbon and over 2,800 gold stars, which are scattered across the White House. Across the hall, there is a 120-pound gingerbread White House in the state dining room showcasing the mansion's South Politico and a glimpse at the private Yellow Oval Room. The design is courtesy of the French designer Hervé Pierre.&nbsp;“These moments remind us that the heart of America is strong and that Home is Where The Heart Is”, said the White House in a statement. This annual reveal is a long-standing tradition of the White House. Mrs Trump explained that the decorations were a reflection of the US tradition and also a commemoration of the values ahead of 250 years of celebration of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. The statement also added that the decorations were a reflection of the “enduring American spirit of generosity, patriotism and gratitude.”&nbsp;

Melania Trump unveils the White House’s “Home Is Where The Heart Is” Christmas décor featuring 10,000 butterflies, LEGO portraits, 51 trees and a 120-pound gingerbread display, sparking mixed reactions online over its bold symbolism.

First lady Melania Trump on Monday unveiled warm and symbolic holiday-themed Christmas decor titled, ‘Home is where the heart is’. While many praised the decor, a portion of the social media criticised the usage of more than 10,000 butterflies decorating various rooms, notably the ‘be best’ room, to celebrate the youth who represent the bright future of the United States. Critics call the décor a “butterfly invasion” while supporters praise its symbolism of hope Many joked that the design felt like a butterfly invasion in many rooms, especially the Red and Green Room, where the insect motifs were most concentrated. Some felt that the design was overwhelming but lacked the traditional Christmas themes compared to other years. Supporters, however, defended her artistic choice, emphasising that the butterfly symbolises rebirth, hope and transformation. Another striking personal touch is a LEGO portrait of Trump near a similar construction of the portrait of the former US President George Washington. Both of them together contain 6000 LEGO pieces. Other elements include 75 wreaths and 51 Christmas trees with more than 700 feet of garland, more than 2000 strands of light, over 28,000 feet of ribbon and over 2,800 gold stars, which are scattered across the White House. Across the hall, there is a 120-pound gingerbread White House in the state dining room showcasing the mansion's South Politico and a glimpse at the private Yellow Oval Room. The design is courtesy of the French designer Hervé Pierre. “These moments remind us that the heart of America is strong and that Home is Where The Heart Is”, said the White House in a statement. This annual reveal is a long-standing tradition of the White House. Mrs Trump explained that the decorations were a reflection of the US tradition and also a commemoration of the values ahead of 250 years of celebration of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. The statement also added that the decorations were a reflection of the “enduring American spirit of generosity, patriotism and gratitude.”

Melania Trump unveils the White House’s “Home Is Where The Heart Is” Christmas décor featuring 10,000 butterflies, LEGO portraits, 51 trees and a 120-pound gingerbread display, sparking mixed reactions online over its bold symbolism.

Melania Trump’s 10,000 Christmas butterflies go viral viewers call them ‘ugly insects’

Russia President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to India will invite inevitable pundit fatigue: another summit, another handshake, another round of diplomatic boilerplate. But reducing this moment to routine would be a mistake. His arrival in New Delhi, his first major visit after travelling to the US and China, and his first to India since the Ukraine war upended Russia’s global standing, carries far more weight than its ceremonial packaging.&nbsp;This is not just a bilateral meeting. It is a geopolitical signal, a strategic recalibration, and a diplomatic test for India in a world that has become increasingly bipolar. It is a moment that tells us how much has changed in the global order, and how much India’s choices now matter in shaping it.<h2>A visit two years in the making</h2>For nearly two years, Vladimir Putin avoided major global gatherings, not because of logistical constraints, but because of the political and legal storm surrounding him. He skipped the G20 Summit in New Delhi. He avoided BRICS and multiple multilateral events where his presence would have been overshadowed by the Ukraine war, sanctions, and the ICC arrest warrant. Against that backdrop, the decision to travel to India is not casual; it is deliberate.&nbsp;This visit is Putin’s biggest political bet after his trips to China and the US. Those two capitals symbolise the polar ends of global power. India represents something else entirely: the swing power in the middle, whose partnership Russia cannot afford to lose. And for India, hosting Putin at this juncture is equally meaningful. It is a quiet assertion of strategic autonomy, a reminder that New Delhi charts its own geopolitical course, and a signal to the world that India will not be pressured into taking sides in the new Cold War.&nbsp;At a time when Washington, Brussels and even some Asian partners anticipate a slow distancing between India and Russia, New Delhi has sent a different message: that engagement with Moscow is not a relic of the past, it is a calculation for the future.<h2>Defence, energy, and the China factor — The real agenda behind closed doors</h2>The India–Russia relationship is often described as “historic,” but the real glue today is pragmatic, not sentimental.Defence: A partnership both rely on, even reluctantly. Despite diversification, the backbone of India’s military still rests on Russian equipment, from fighters and tanks to submarines and missile systems. The Ukraine war highlighted Russia’s own challenges with supply chains and production capacity, raising new questions about long-term reliability. Yet for India, switching away entirely is neither strategically wise nor financially feasible.&nbsp;This visit will likely reaffirm: S-400 delivery timelines, joint development projects, long-term maintenance and spare-parts commitments and possible next-generation naval and aerospace collaborations.&nbsp;India does not want dependence; Russia cannot afford abandonment. Both sides know the relationship isn’t perfect, but neither can walk away from it.<h2>Energy: The quiet revolution powering the partnership</h2>If defence built the old relationship, energy is shaping the new one. Since 2022, India’s purchase of discounted Russian crude has not only softened global energy inflation but strengthened India’s economic resilience. For Russia, India has become an indispensable customer, a lifeline that keeps Moscow’s war economy afloat amid sanctions. Expect the summit to push: Multi-year oil supply commitments, new LNG and gas frameworks, rupee-rouble trade mechanisms, eastern arctic and far-east energy investments. This is not transactional anymore, it is structural.<h2>China: The silent presence at every India–Russia talk</h2>Russia today leans heavily on China. India’s biggest strategic threat is China. This contradiction sits at the centre of India–Russia ties. But here lies the paradoxical logic: The more Russia tilts toward China, the more India needs to keep Moscow close. If Russia becomes fully dependent on Beijing, India loses a balancing lever in Eurasia. Putin’s visit is therefore as much about India–Russia relations as it is about preventing a Moscow–Beijing duopoly.<h2>Modi–Putin: A personal equation that simplifies a complex relationship</h2>Diplomacy is often framed as systems, strategies and institutions. But at the highest level, personal chemistry matters, sometimes more than written agreements. The Modi–Putin dynamic has been unusually resilient. Both leaders value directness, dislike moralistic diplomacy, and prefer transactional clarity. More importantly, both have political longevity and governance continuity — a rarity in global politics today.&nbsp;This personal comfort zone has allowed the two countries to weather difficult phases: India refusing to condemn Russia at the UN, Moscow’s deepening embrace of China, New Delhi’s growing closeness with Washington, Western pressure on India for buying Russian oil and &nbsp;Russian delays in defence deliveries due to the Ukraine war.&nbsp;A weaker relationship at the leadership level might have collapsed under this strain. Instead, it has adapted. Putin calling Modi a “dear friend” is not just diplomatic flattery. It is a recognition that India is one of the few major powers with whom Russia can engage without ideological baggage or conditionalities. This rapport gives India something priceless: leverage. And leverage gives India what every rising power needs: options.<h2>This is not another summit</h2>Putin’s India visit is not routine diplomacy. It is a turning point disguised as a familiar ritual. It reminds us that great-power politics today is not about flags, alliances or ideological blocs. It is about managed contradictions, overlapping partnerships, and the quiet assertion of national interest. For Russia, India offers relevance. For India, Russia offers leverage. For the world, this visit is another sign that multipolarity is no longer a concept, it is already here.&nbsp;Whether this summit becomes a foundation for a renewed partnership or merely a moment of geopolitical theatre will depend on what Modi and Putin choose to shape behind closed doors. But one thing is clear: This is not just another summit. This is a statement, about India’s autonomy, Russia’s needs, and the new shape of the international order.&nbsp;Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

India-Russia Summit 2025: Why Russian President Vladimir Putin’s India trip actually matters and why the West will be watching every move

Russia President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to India will invite inevitable pundit fatigue: another summit, another handshake, another round of diplomatic boilerplate. But reducing this moment to routine would be a mistake. His arrival in New Delhi, his first major visit after travelling to the US and China, and his first to India since the Ukraine war upended Russia’s global standing, carries far more weight than its ceremonial packaging. This is not just a bilateral meeting. It is a geopolitical signal, a strategic recalibration, and a diplomatic test for India in a world that has become increasingly bipolar. It is a moment that tells us how much has changed in the global order, and how much India’s choices now matter in shaping it. A visit two years in the making For nearly two years, Vladimir Putin avoided major global gatherings, not because of logistical constraints, but because of the political and legal storm surrounding him. He skipped the G20 Summit in New Delhi. He avoided BRICS and multiple multilateral events where his presence would have been overshadowed by the Ukraine war, sanctions, and the ICC arrest warrant. Against that backdrop, the decision to travel to India is not casual; it is deliberate. This visit is Putin’s biggest political bet after his trips to China and the US. Those two capitals symbolise the polar ends of global power. India represents something else entirely: the swing power in the middle, whose partnership Russia cannot afford to lose. And for India, hosting Putin at this juncture is equally meaningful. It is a quiet assertion of strategic autonomy, a reminder that New Delhi charts its own geopolitical course, and a signal to the world that India will not be pressured into taking sides in the new Cold War. At a time when Washington, Brussels and even some Asian partners anticipate a slow distancing between India and Russia, New Delhi has sent a different message: that engagement with Moscow is not a relic of the past, it is a calculation for the future. Defence, energy, and the China factor — The real agenda behind closed doors The India–Russia relationship is often described as “historic,” but the real glue today is pragmatic, not sentimental. Defence: A partnership both rely on, even reluctantly. Despite diversification, the backbone of India’s military still rests on Russian equipment, from fighters and tanks to submarines and missile systems. The Ukraine war highlighted Russia’s own challenges with supply chains and production capacity, raising new questions about long-term reliability. Yet for India, switching away entirely is neither strategically wise nor financially feasible. This visit will likely reaffirm: S-400 delivery timelines, joint development projects, long-term maintenance and spare-parts commitments and possible next-generation naval and aerospace collaborations. India does not want dependence; Russia cannot afford abandonment. Both sides know the relationship isn’t perfect, but neither can walk away from it. Energy: The quiet revolution powering the partnership If defence built the old relationship, energy is shaping the new one. Since 2022, India’s purchase of discounted Russian crude has not only softened global energy inflation but strengthened India’s economic resilience. For Russia, India has become an indispensable customer, a lifeline that keeps Moscow’s war economy afloat amid sanctions. Expect the summit to push: Multi-year oil supply commitments, new LNG and gas frameworks, rupee-rouble trade mechanisms, eastern arctic and far-east energy investments. This is not transactional anymore, it is structural. China: The silent presence at every India–Russia talk Russia today leans heavily on China. India’s biggest strategic threat is China. This contradiction sits at the centre of India–Russia ties. But here lies the paradoxical logic: The more Russia tilts toward China, the more India needs to keep Moscow close. If Russia becomes fully dependent on Beijing, India loses a balancing lever in Eurasia. Putin’s visit is therefore as much about India–Russia relations as it is about preventing a Moscow–Beijing duopoly. Modi–Putin: A personal equation that simplifies a complex relationship Diplomacy is often framed as systems, strategies and institutions. But at the highest level, personal chemistry matters, sometimes more than written agreements. The Modi–Putin dynamic has been unusually resilient. Both leaders value directness, dislike moralistic diplomacy, and prefer transactional clarity. More importantly, both have political longevity and governance continuity — a rarity in global politics today. This personal comfort zone has allowed the two countries to weather difficult phases: India refusing to condemn Russia at the UN, Moscow’s deepening embrace of China, New Delhi’s growing closeness with Washington, Western pressure on India for buying Russian oil and Russian delays in defence deliveries due to the Ukraine war. A weaker relationship at the leadership level might have collapsed under this strain. Instead, it has adapted. Putin calling Modi a “dear friend” is not just diplomatic flattery. It is a recognition that India is one of the few major powers with whom Russia can engage without ideological baggage or conditionalities. This rapport gives India something priceless: leverage. And leverage gives India what every rising power needs: options. This is not another summit Putin’s India visit is not routine diplomacy. It is a turning point disguised as a familiar ritual. It reminds us that great-power politics today is not about flags, alliances or ideological blocs. It is about managed contradictions, overlapping partnerships, and the quiet assertion of national interest. For Russia, India offers relevance. For India, Russia offers leverage. For the world, this visit is another sign that multipolarity is no longer a concept, it is already here. Whether this summit becomes a foundation for a renewed partnership or merely a moment of geopolitical theatre will depend on what Modi and Putin choose to shape behind closed doors. But one thing is clear: This is not just another summit. This is a statement, about India’s autonomy, Russia’s needs, and the new shape of the international order. Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

Putin’s India visit signals strategic autonomy, deepening defence and energy ties, and India’s growing role as a key balancer in an increasingly polarised world

Brushing off concerns over the economy, the US shoppers spent a whopping $14.5 billion on Cyber Monday, the last day of the five-day Thanksgiving shopping festival. The Black Friday sales stood at a record $11.8 billion. The consumer turned to Artificial intelligence powerd chatbots on online platforms to curate items and come up with the best offers.&nbsp;The total online sales over the Thanksgiving weekend climbed to a record $44.2 billion, up from 7.7 per cent from last year at $41.1 billion, according to a report by Adobe Analytics, as reported by Reuters.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-ridiculous-statement-india-rejects-pakistan-s-claims-of-blocking-humanitarian-aid-to-sri-lanka-amid-cyclone-ditwah-1764687512031">'Ridiculous statement': India rejects Pakistan's claims of blocking humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka amid Cyclone Ditwah</a>&nbsp;On the year's busiest shopping day, US online shopping saw an uptick of 9.1 per cent at Adobe Analytics report compared to last year.<h2>Consumer turns to AI-powered chatbots</h2>This year's Thanksgiving week also showcased a shifting trend in Consumer behaviour with increasing use of artificial intelligence as Americans relied on AI-powered chatbots to compare prices and track deals in categories like appliances, toys, video games and jewellery, the report said.&nbsp;Online retail platforms like Amazon.com, Walmart.com and Target presented the shoppers with attractive discounts across categories, catering both to the affluent and budget-conscious customers.&nbsp;AI-linked traffic to the retail sites registered a growth of 670 per cent on Cyber Monday, while during Black Friday it was up 805 per cent from the previous year, as per Adobe data.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/world-to-see-a-major-war-in-5-10-years-elon-musk-s-major-prediction-leaves-internet-speculating-1764681973948">World to see a major war in 5-10 years? Elon Musk’s major prediction leaves internet speculating</a>&nbsp;“Buy now, pay later” usage surged to a record level on Cyber Monday, with consumers spending $1.03 billion online, a 4.2% increase from last year, as many looked for financial flexibility amid rising household costs.<h2>Background on Thanksgiving shopping festival</h2>The Thanksgiving shopping period in the United States traditionally begins on the fourth Thursday of November and extends into a five-day shopping festival that includes Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Sunday sales, and Cyber Monday.&nbsp;This year, Thanksgiving falls on 27 November 2025, kicking off the five-day spree that runs through 1 December 2025, with retailers offering major nationwide discounts online and in stores.

The total online sales over the Thanksgiving weekend climbed to a record $44.2 billion, up by 7.7 per cent from last year at $41.1 billion.

Brushing off concerns over the economy, the US shoppers spent a whopping $14.5 billion on Cyber Monday, the last day of the five-day Thanksgiving shopping festival. The Black Friday sales stood at a record $11.8 billion. The consumer turned to Artificial intelligence powerd chatbots on online platforms to curate items and come up with the best offers. The total online sales over the Thanksgiving weekend climbed to a record $44.2 billion, up from 7.7 per cent from last year at $41.1 billion, according to a report by Adobe Analytics, as reported by Reuters. Also Read: 'Ridiculous statement': India rejects Pakistan's claims of blocking humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka amid Cyclone Ditwah On the year's busiest shopping day, US online shopping saw an uptick of 9.1 per cent at Adobe Analytics report compared to last year. Consumer turns to AI-powered chatbots This year's Thanksgiving week also showcased a shifting trend in Consumer behaviour with increasing use of artificial intelligence as Americans relied on AI-powered chatbots to compare prices and track deals in categories like appliances, toys, video games and jewellery, the report said. Online retail platforms like Amazon.com, Walmart.com and Target presented the shoppers with attractive discounts across categories, catering both to the affluent and budget-conscious customers. AI-linked traffic to the retail sites registered a growth of 670 per cent on Cyber Monday, while during Black Friday it was up 805 per cent from the previous year, as per Adobe data. Also Read: World to see a major war in 5-10 years? Elon Musk’s major prediction leaves internet speculating “Buy now, pay later” usage surged to a record level on Cyber Monday, with consumers spending $1.03 billion online, a 4.2% increase from last year, as many looked for financial flexibility amid rising household costs. Background on Thanksgiving shopping festival The Thanksgiving shopping period in the United States traditionally begins on the fourth Thursday of November and extends into a five-day shopping festival that includes Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Sunday sales, and Cyber Monday. This year, Thanksgiving falls on 27 November 2025, kicking off the five-day spree that runs through 1 December 2025, with retailers offering major nationwide discounts online and in stores.

The total online sales over the Thanksgiving weekend climbed to a record $44.2 billion, up by 7.7 per cent from last year at $41.1 billion.

US online sales hit record $44.2 billion during Thanksgiving holiday shopping: Report

Self-proclaimed internet personality Andrew Tate was grilled on the internet after he made remarks about Indians on the internet. He said that Indians do not follow the law except in Dubai. He made the post on Tuesday (Dec 2), out of nowhere. "You're going to live amongst Indians if you live in Canada. You're going to live amongst Indians if you live in USA..., England....., Dubai. But Dubai is the only place they respect the law," Tate wrote.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-1-200-to-each-affected-house-38-5-million-for-residents-aid-hong-kong-govt-after-building-fire-kills-55-leaves-hundreds-homeless-1764243371424">‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Youre going to live amongst Indians if you live in Canada. Youre going to live amongst Indians if you live in USA. Youre going to live amongst Indians if you live in England. Youre going to live amongst Indians if you live in Dubai. But Dubai is the only place they respect…&mdash; Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cobratate/status/1995814484368408664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After this, the internet reminded Tate to see what authority he holds to say what he said.&nbsp;"Facing criminal charges in three countries and preaching about respecting law," said one X user.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-1-200-to-each-affected-house-38-5-million-for-residents-aid-hong-kong-govt-after-building-fire-kills-55-leaves-hundreds-homeless-1764243371424">‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless</a>&nbsp;"The world literally runs on Indian doctors, Indian engineers, Indian founders, Indian scientist, Indian developers while you sit online performing you circus act," reminded another.&nbsp;"Rather live amongst Indians than live with your hairline," remarked one internet user.Meanwhile, another wrote, "Maybe if you followed the law as well as Indians do, you wouldn't be stuck in Romania facing human trafficking charges right now. Sit this one out, prisoner."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-white-house-has-recieved-report-on-macron-s-plan-to-assassinate-me-candace-owens-another-big-claim-as-her-show-goes-off-air-1764165691510">‘White House has received report on Macron’s plan to assassinate me’: Candace Owens’ ANOTHER BIG CLAIM as her show goes off air</a>&nbsp;

Self-proclaimed internet personality Andrew Tate was grilled on the internet after he made remarks about Indians on the internet.

Self-proclaimed internet personality Andrew Tate was grilled on the internet after he made remarks about Indians on the internet. He said that Indians do not follow the law except in Dubai. He made the post on Tuesday (Dec 2), out of nowhere. "You're going to live amongst Indians if you live in Canada. You're going to live amongst Indians if you live in USA..., England....., Dubai. But Dubai is the only place they respect the law," Tate wrote. Also read: ‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless

Self-proclaimed internet personality Andrew Tate was grilled on the internet after he made remarks about Indians on the internet.

'Dubai is only place Indians respect law', says Andrew Tate. Internet reminds him he’s on wanted list of 3 nations

On Tuesday (Dec 2), Pakistan alleged that India is blocking its humanitarian aid consignment to Sri Lanka as Cyclone Ditwah strikes the island nation, claiming over 400 lives. And in response, India rejected “ridiculous statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We reject the ridiculous statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan which is yet another attempt of spreading anti-India misinformation.” “The request for overflight clearance for Pakistani aircraft carrying humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka was received by the High Commission of India in Islamabad at around 1300 hrs on December 01, 2025. Given the urgency of humanitarian assistance, the Government of India processed the request expeditiously, the same day and granted the overflight permission as per the itinerary proposed at 1730 hrs on December 01, 2025," the statement added.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Our response to media queries regarding a statement by Pakistan on overflight clearance⬇️ 🔗 <a href="https://t.co/RyOD1UDR1o">https://t.co/RyOD1UDR1o</a> <a href="https://t.co/2JO7RhVqfi">pic.twitter.com/2JO7RhVqfi</a>&mdash; Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/1995853163560370217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;India also assured that it stays committed to assisting people of the island nation in these trying times.<h2>Pakistan's claims:</h2>&nbsp;India continues to block humanitarian assistance from Pakistan to Sri Lanka. The special aircraft carrying Pakistan’s humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka continues to face delay for over 60 hours now awaiting flight clearance from India. The partial flight clearance issued by India last night, after 48 hours, was operationally impractical: time-bound for just a few hours and without validity for the return flight, severely hindering this urgent relief Mission for the brotherly people of Sri Lanka.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">India continues to block humanitarian assistance from Pakistan to Sri Lanka. The special aircraft carrying Pakistan’s humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka continues to face delay for over 60 hours now awaiting flight clearance from India. The partial flight clearance issued by…&mdash; Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ForeignOfficePk/status/1995778900933144877?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>Pakistan packs expired products to Sri Lanka:</h2>&nbsp;And as Sri Lanka grapples with Cyclone Ditwah, Pakistan, in a friendly humanitarian gesture, sent aid to the island nation. After the consignment arrived, the Pakistani embassy in Colombo posted a picture of the goods transported with the caption: “Relief packages from Pakistan have been successfully delivered to assist our brothers and sisters affected by the recent floods in Sri Lanka, which signifies our unwavering solidarity.” It looks like the act garnered a lot of attention, but for the fact that the products delivered as aid had expired. Either it's a massive oversight by Islamabad, or they assumed this would not get highlighted.&nbsp;Pakistan cannot even call it propaganda or negative publicity, as the date is clearly visible in the photo that the embassy posted itself. “Pakistan stands with Sri Lanka today and always,” the post added. But this time, Islamabad stood with Colombo with expired products. The latter is busy handling the situation, and no official statement has been released yet.&nbsp;And now, the Pakistan High Commission in Sri Lanka has deleted the post with pictures of expired products.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We reject the ridiculous statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan which is yet another attempt of spreading anti-India misinformation.”

On Tuesday (Dec 2), Pakistan alleged that India is blocking its humanitarian aid consignment to Sri Lanka as Cyclone Ditwah strikes the island nation, claiming over 400 lives. And in response, India rejected “ridiculous statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We reject the ridiculous statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan which is yet another attempt of spreading anti-India misinformation.” “The request for overflight clearance for Pakistani aircraft carrying humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka was received by the High Commission of India in Islamabad at around 1300 hrs on December 01, 2025. Given the urgency of humanitarian assistance, the Government of India processed the request expeditiously, the same day and granted the overflight permission as per the itinerary proposed at 1730 hrs on December 01, 2025," the statement added.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We reject the ridiculous statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan which is yet another attempt of spreading anti-India misinformation.”

'Ridiculous statement': India rejects Pakistan's claims of blocking humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka amid Cyclone Ditwah

The Deputy Prime Minister and justice secretary of the United Kingdom, David Lammy, has revealed that 12 more prisoners have been mistakenly freed in the past month and two of them are still missing. He was speaking on BBC Breakfast that although the problem continues, but the number of errors is starting to go down because the system has been improved. In mid-November, Lammy told House of Commons that 91 prisoners in England and Wales had been accidentally released between April 1 and October 31 this year.&nbsp;“Well, I said to parliament a few weeks ago, I released data at that point, and there had been 91 releases in error up to that point, there have been 12 since then, two are currently at large", explained by Lammy on Tuesday (Dec 2), as reported by The Guardian.&nbsp;He further said that two prisoners were still missing and also confirmed that those prisoners were not violent or sexual offenders.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/has-pakistan-allowed-imran-khan-s-sister-to-meet-him-amid-sec-144-in-rawalpindi-what-we-know-1764648011954">Has Pakistan allowed Imran Khan's sister to meet him amid Sec 144 in Rawalpindi? What we know</a>&nbsp;Speaking on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, he said he could not give more details because the police are dealing with the situation and do not want their operations revealed. “I’m not going to give details of those cases, because these are operational decisions made by the police, and you’ll understand if they’re about to arrest somebody they don’t want me to blow the cover. So I can say that there’s been two.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Lammy earlier revealed that out of 57,000 total releases, more than double the number from the last year, 262 prisoners were wrongly released in this year till March 2025.&nbsp;This news followed the mistaken release of Algerian sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif and fraudster Billy Smith from HMP Wandsworth. Smith later handed himself in, and police arrested Kaddour-Cherif.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Prison Officers’ Association said that these errors are happening because staff are under huge pressure and officers have had to recalculate sentences repeatedly due to several early-release schemes brought in to tackle with the issue of overcrowding. &nbsp;

The Prison Officers’ Association said that these errors are happening because staff are under huge pressure and officers have had to recalculate sentences repeatedly due to several early-release schemes brought in to tackle with the issue of overcrowding.  

The Deputy Prime Minister and justice secretary of the United Kingdom, David Lammy, has revealed that 12 more prisoners have been mistakenly freed in the past month and two of them are still missing. He was speaking on BBC Breakfast that although the problem continues, but the number of errors is starting to go down because the system has been improved. In mid-November, Lammy told House of Commons that 91 prisoners in England and Wales had been accidentally released between April 1 and October 31 this year. “Well, I said to parliament a few weeks ago, I released data at that point, and there had been 91 releases in error up to that point, there have been 12 since then, two are currently at large", explained by Lammy on Tuesday (Dec 2), as reported by The Guardian. He further said that two prisoners were still missing and also confirmed that those prisoners were not violent or sexual offenders. Also Read - Has Pakistan allowed Imran Khan's sister to meet him amid Sec 144 in Rawalpindi? What we know Speaking on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, he said he could not give more details because the police are dealing with the situation and do not want their operations revealed. “I’m not going to give details of those cases, because these are operational decisions made by the police, and you’ll understand if they’re about to arrest somebody they don’t want me to blow the cover. So I can say that there’s been two.” Lammy earlier revealed that out of 57,000 total releases, more than double the number from the last year, 262 prisoners were wrongly released in this year till March 2025. This news followed the mistaken release of Algerian sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif and fraudster Billy Smith from HMP Wandsworth. Smith later handed himself in, and police arrested Kaddour-Cherif. The Prison Officers’ Association said that these errors are happening because staff are under huge pressure and officers have had to recalculate sentences repeatedly due to several early-release schemes brought in to tackle with the issue of overcrowding.

The Prison Officers’ Association said that these errors are happening because staff are under huge pressure and officers have had to recalculate sentences repeatedly due to several early-release schemes brought in to tackle with the issue of overcrowding. &nbsp;

'12 more prisoners have been mistakenly released in last month, two at large', says UK deputy PM

Tech mogul Elon Musk has predicted on social media that a war could break out in the next 5-10 years. He posted on X and said that a major global conflict is no longer a distant fear but an imminent reality. It began when Musk responded to an X thread examining how nuclear deterrence has changed the way countries govern. It was a post by user Hunter Ash, who argued that modern governments have grown complacent as nuke weapons prevent large-scale wars, removing the external pressure that once forced nations to stay effective.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-white-house-has-recieved-report-on-macron-s-plan-to-assassinate-me-candace-owens-another-big-claim-as-her-show-goes-off-air-1764165691510">‘White House has received report on Macron’s plan to assassinate me’: Candace Owens’ ANOTHER BIG CLAIM as her show goes off air</a>&nbsp;“Possibly my bleakest take (that I hope is wrong) is that governments all suck now because nuclear weapons prevent war, or even the credible threat of war, between major powers. So there’s no external/evolutionary/market pressure on governments to not suck," the post said.&nbsp;“War is inevitable. 5 years, 10 at most," Musk responded.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-1-200-to-each-affected-house-38-5-million-for-residents-aid-hong-kong-govt-after-building-fire-kills-55-leaves-hundreds-homeless-1764243371424">‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless</a>&nbsp;After this, X users turned to Grok for clarity on the topic. The bot connected Musk’s statement to his earlier warnings about rising geopolitical tensions. “From his past statements, he's warned of potential civil wars in Europe/UK due to mass migration and identity politics, or global conflicts like US-China over Taiwan, or Ukraine escalation to WW3, citing rising tensions despite nuclear deterrents. This aligns with the thread's governance discussion,” it said.&nbsp;This, amid major conflicts out there like the Russia-Ukraine war, remains unresolved.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-announces-40-billion-defence-budget-to-counter-china-s-invasion-and-to-refuse-to-submit-to-being-china-s-taiwan-1764156268611">Taiwan announces $40 billion defence budget to counter China’s invasion and to ‘refuse to submit to being China’s Taiwan’</a>&nbsp;

It began when Musk responded to an X thread examining how nuclear deterrence has changed the way countries govern

Tech mogul Elon Musk has predicted on social media that a war could break out in the next 5-10 years. He posted on X and said that a major global conflict is no longer a distant fear but an imminent reality. It began when Musk responded to an X thread examining how nuclear deterrence has changed the way countries govern. It was a post by user Hunter Ash, who argued that modern governments have grown complacent as nuke weapons prevent large-scale wars, removing the external pressure that once forced nations to stay effective. Also read: ‘White House has received report on Macron’s plan to assassinate me’: Candace Owens’ ANOTHER BIG CLAIM as her show goes off air “Possibly my bleakest take (that I hope is wrong) is that governments all suck now because nuclear weapons prevent war, or even the credible threat of war, between major powers. So there’s no external/evolutionary/market pressure on governments to not suck," the post said. “War is inevitable. 5 years, 10 at most," Musk responded. Also read: ‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless After this, X users turned to Grok for clarity on the topic. The bot connected Musk’s statement to his earlier warnings about rising geopolitical tensions. “From his past statements, he's warned of potential civil wars in Europe/UK due to mass migration and identity politics, or global conflicts like US-China over Taiwan, or Ukraine escalation to WW3, citing rising tensions despite nuclear deterrents. This aligns with the thread's governance discussion,” it said. This, amid major conflicts out there like the Russia-Ukraine war, remains unresolved. Also read: Taiwan announces $40 billion defence budget to counter China’s invasion and to ‘refuse to submit to being China’s Taiwan’

It began when Musk responded to an X thread examining how nuclear deterrence has changed the way countries govern.&nbsp;

World to see a major war in 5-10 years? Elon Musk’s major prediction leaves internet speculating

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sister Uzma Khanum on Tuesday (Dec 02) said that her brother is “completely fine” after a meeting with him at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail. She was allowed to meet the incarcerated PTI leader amid mounting pressure, nearly a month after she saw her last. Speaking to reporters outside the jail, she said his brother appeared in good physical health but was being subjected to "psychological &nbsp;torture."&nbsp;Speaking to reporters outside the jail, Dr Uzma said, “Alhamdulillah, Imran Khan’s health is completely fine. But, he is being mentally tortured by keeping him in complete isolation; he is not allowed to leave the cell nor to talk to anyone.”&nbsp;Khanum said that the PTI leader blamed Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, the de facto leader of Pakistan, for his condition and subjecting him to "mental torture."She did not provide additional details on the alleged mistreatment or conversation, but assured that his brother is "mentally strong" despite the harassment he is being subjected to.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-verifiable-information-about-his-condition-imran-khan-s-son-raises-concern-over-father-s-safetysouth-asia-asim-munir-pakistan-army-pakistan-1764590769966">No verifiable information about his condition: Imran Khan’s son raises concern over father’s safety</a>&nbsp;The visit came following weeks of uncertainty about Khan's life, and mounting pressure from his supporters and family asking for proof of his well-being. The Rawalpindi Adiala Jail authorities on Tuesday finally allowed, Uzma Khanum, to visit the former Prime Minister amid death rumours.&nbsp;Uzma's 20-minute meeting took place while the PTI organised protests outside the Islamabad High Court and Adiala Jail, flagging restrictions on Imran Khan’s visitation rights. The party asserted that his family members and senior leaders had been prevented from visiting him.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sister Uzma Khanum said that her brother is “completely fine” but is being subjected to “psychological torture” after a meeting with him at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sister Uzma Khanum on Tuesday (Dec 02) said that her brother is “completely fine” after a meeting with him at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail. She was allowed to meet the incarcerated PTI leader amid mounting pressure, nearly a month after she saw her last. Speaking to reporters outside the jail, she said his brother appeared in good physical health but was being subjected to "psychological torture." Speaking to reporters outside the jail, Dr Uzma said, “Alhamdulillah, Imran Khan’s health is completely fine. But, he is being mentally tortured by keeping him in complete isolation; he is not allowed to leave the cell nor to talk to anyone.” Khanum said that the PTI leader blamed Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, the de facto leader of Pakistan, for his condition and subjecting him to "mental torture." She did not provide additional details on the alleged mistreatment or conversation, but assured that his brother is "mentally strong" despite the harassment he is being subjected to. Also Read: No verifiable information about his condition: Imran Khan’s son raises concern over father’s safety The visit came following weeks of uncertainty about Khan's life, and mounting pressure from his supporters and family asking for proof of his well-being. The Rawalpindi Adiala Jail authorities on Tuesday finally allowed, Uzma Khanum, to visit the former Prime Minister amid death rumours. Uzma's 20-minute meeting took place while the PTI organised protests outside the Islamabad High Court and Adiala Jail, flagging restrictions on Imran Khan’s visitation rights. The party asserted that his family members and senior leaders had been prevented from visiting him.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sister Uzma Khanum said that her brother is “completely fine” but is being subjected to “psychological torture” after a meeting with him at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail.

Imran Khan’s health 'completely fine' but being 'mentally tortured': Uzma Khanum after meeting her brother in Adiala Jail

Whether a disappearance or a strategic move to maintain secrecy, recent reports suggest that the Boeing E-6B Mercury, aka 'Doomsday Plane' vanished from the radar systems over the Atlantic Ocean on November 28, Friday. At about 8:30 am EDT, just after crossing the Virginia Beach, the plane's transponder went dark; no one knows where it went. Some speculate it's an accident, while others speculate it's on a top-secret mission.<h2>Why are people watching?</h2>E-6B Mercury operates under secrecy; outside observers have limited information. Three days have passed there has been no public confirmation about why the Transponder was switched off. The public tracking system just lost signal, leaving room for misinterpretation. This one is part of a fleet of 16 such planes. It is designed to withstand a Nuclear war-like scenario. It “provides survivable, reliable and endurable airborne Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications.” for the Secretary of War and the President.&nbsp;<h2>Why are some people not concerned?</h2>It's designed for resilience against electromagnetic pulses. It operates on a complete analogue system, as opposed to digital systems. &nbsp;Some observers believe that Mercury, with a callsign AFD FE2, shutting off its transponder is a standard operating procedure. However, the timing of the mission is unusual, just after Thanksgiving, when the operations are usually scaled down. Moreover, the Mercury followed a routine southeast path over the Chesapeake Bay and passed the Norfolk naval complex. Just vanishing 60 miles east of the Virginia Capes in the warning zones. A warning zone is a type of airspace that begins at 3 nautical miles outward over domestic and international waters. Within Virginia Capes, Warning areas include W-50, W-38, W-387, and W-72.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The US E-6B ‘Doomsday Plane’ disappeared from radar over the Atlantic after crossing Virginia Beach. Experts are divided on whether it’s a mission or a mystery.

Whether a disappearance or a strategic move to maintain secrecy, recent reports suggest that the Boeing E-6B Mercury, aka 'Doomsday Plane' vanished from the radar systems over the Atlantic Ocean on November 28, Friday. At about 8:30 am EDT, just after crossing the Virginia Beach, the plane's transponder went dark; no one knows where it went. Some speculate it's an accident, while others speculate it's on a top-secret mission. Why are people watching? E-6B Mercury operates under secrecy; outside observers have limited information. Three days have passed there has been no public confirmation about why the Transponder was switched off. The public tracking system just lost signal, leaving room for misinterpretation. This one is part of a fleet of 16 such planes. It is designed to withstand a Nuclear war-like scenario. It “provides survivable, reliable and endurable airborne Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications.” for the Secretary of War and the President. Why are some people not concerned? It's designed for resilience against electromagnetic pulses. It operates on a complete analogue system, as opposed to digital systems. Some observers believe that Mercury, with a callsign AFD FE2, shutting off its transponder is a standard operating procedure. However, the timing of the mission is unusual, just after Thanksgiving, when the operations are usually scaled down. Moreover, the Mercury followed a routine southeast path over the Chesapeake Bay and passed the Norfolk naval complex. Just vanishing 60 miles east of the Virginia Capes in the warning zones. A warning zone is a type of airspace that begins at 3 nautical miles outward over domestic and international waters. Within Virginia Capes, Warning areas include W-50, W-38, W-387, and W-72.

The US E-6B ‘Doomsday Plane’ disappeared from radar over the Atlantic after crossing Virginia Beach. Experts are divided on whether it’s a mission or a mystery.

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