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Several people were arrested Saturday (Nov 29) following clashes between anti-ICE protestors and cops near a government building in New York City. The incident happened in Lower Manhattan when the federal agents were preparing for an operation against illegal immigrants in Chinatown. Several people gathered near the entrance of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) parking garage, blocking federal agents from leaving, the police said. The area has witnessed several protests for more than a month.The standoff between the cops and the protestors started just after 11 am outside a garage on Centre and Hester Streets, where the US Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security officers had been arriving. When the agents’ vehicle tried to leave, protesters blocked it and also piled garbage bags. Soon, more people joined the protest, with nearly 200 gathered on the street, shouting “ICE out of New York”, “you are corrupt!” and other slogans at the agents.

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NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner of Public Information (DCPI) told Newsweek that some individuals were also seen throwing debris at the site.“Following social media posts calling agitators to ICE’s location in New York City, individuals dressed in black clothing with backpacks, face masks, and goggles showed up and began to obstruct federal law enforcement officers, including by blocking the parking garage,” a DHS spokesperson told the outlet.Police officers arrived at the scene and arrested several protestors. The cops also placed metal barricades between the agents and the angry group, but the tensions continued to escalate. When federal agents left the garage in their vehicles, protesters chased them down Canal Street and hurled planters and trash cans after them. The police confirmed the incident but did not say how many people were incident in the clashes. The New York Post reported, citing the NYPD, that at least 18 anti-ICE agitators were arrested for obstructing government administration and disorderly conduct.Last month, a large-scale immigration took place close to the government building, where the recent chaos broke out, the New York Times reported.In recent months, several ICE raids have happened across American cities as part of US President Donald Trump’s crackdown against immigration. Trump also deployed the National Guard personnel to several cities during the raids. Earlier this week, two National Guard troops were shot near the White House. One of the officers lost her life, while the other remains in critical condition.

Police officers arrived at the scene and arrested several protestors. The cops also placed metal barricades between the agents and the angry group, but the tensions continued to escalate.

Several people were arrested Saturday (Nov 29) following clashes between anti-ICE protestors and cops near a government building in New York City. The incident happened in Lower Manhattan when the federal agents were preparing for an operation against illegal immigrants in Chinatown. Several people gathered near the entrance of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) parking garage, blocking federal agents from leaving, the police said. The area has witnessed several protests for more than a month. The standoff between the cops and the protestors started just after 11 am outside a garage on Centre and Hester Streets, where the US Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security officers had been arriving. When the agents’ vehicle tried to leave, protesters blocked it and also piled garbage bags. Soon, more people joined the protest, with nearly 200 gathered on the street, shouting “ICE out of New York”, “you are corrupt!” and other slogans at the agents.

Police officers arrived at the scene and arrested several protestors. The cops also placed metal barricades between the agents and the angry group, but the tensions continued to escalate.

WATCH | Chaos takes over Manhattan’s Chinatown as anti-ICE protesters clash with cops

A massive protest broke out in Germany's central town of Giessen near Frankfurt on Saturday (Nov 30) to oppose the new youth wing of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party called "Generation Deutschland." At least 25,000 protesters marched on the streets resulting in the delay in a planned AfD event. The protesters gathered outside the AfD event venue chanting slogans against the party, blowing whistles and beating drums. Security was heightened with 5,000 officers patrolling near the venue. In defence of the party, AfD co-leader Alice Weidel condemned those who had caused "chaos" outside and said that those gathered in the hall were "the new generations of the party." The anti-immigration AfD came second in February's federal election, scoring the best performance of any far-right party in Germany since World War Two. It became main opposition and is eyeing to make further inroads in German politics ahead of elections next year in its eastern heartlands.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/16-candidates-standing-in-german-local-elections-have-died-one-after-the-other-triggering-conspiracy-theories-statistically-almost-impossible-1757042384532">16 German politicians die right before local elections, triggering conspiracy theories. 'Statistically almost impossible'</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/germany-police-clash-with-anti-rightwing-demonstrators-police-fire-waters-canons-at-protesters-1764470775059/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/germany-police-clash-with-anti-rightwing-demonstrators-police-fire-waters-canons-at-protesters-1764470775059/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>AfD and its youth wing</h2>The AfD has established a new youth wing because its youth organisation the Junge Alternative (JA) was classified as an extremist group by intelligence services, forcing the party to disband it earlier this year. According to AFP, the JA had frequently been involved in controversies, including its members using racist chants and holding meetings with neo-Nazis. The party's other co-leader Tino Chrupalla said that the new youth wing will "learn from past mistakes." It should be noted that in May this year, Germany's domestic security service declared the AfD as "right-wing extremist" organisation, fuelling calls to ban it. The party has challenged the designation in the courts.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germanys-far-right-party-afd-labelled-as-extremist-organisation-by-spy-agency-bfv-9025940">Germany’s far-right party AfD labelled as ‘extremist organisation’ by spy agency BfV, ban threat looms</a>&nbsp;Generation Deutschland's first leader will be Jean-Pascal Hohm, who is an AfD state lawmaker from eastern Germany. He was elected leader by an overwhelming majority. In his speech to the hall he promised to "fight for a real change in migration policy so that Germany remains the homeland of Germans." As the speech continued inside, protesters clashed with police seeking to block the AfD meeting. Police used water cannons to disperse the protesters. They said that several officers were lightly injured. Carsten Kachelmus, a 52-year-old who works in programme management, told AFP: "We mustn't allow a new Hitler Youth to be created, especially us with our history here in Germany. That's why it's so important for us to show solidarity and to resist." Police also used pepper spray against the protesters after being pelted with rocks.&nbsp;However, political observers expect Generation Deutschland to be at least as radical as the JA as it operated as a registered association relatively free of the parent party. Its successor is set to be more closely integrated into the AfD and subject to its disciplinary structures. The domestic spy agency's classification of the AfD as extremist has been called "blow against democracy" by the party members. Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz also spoke against blanket ban on it and said that simply banning the far-right party would not end the groundswell of support for it. "10 million AfD voters — you can't ban them," he said.

Germany’s far-right AfD launched a new youth wing, “Generation Deutschland,” after its former group was disbanded for extremist ties. The event in Giessen faced protests by over 25,000 people. The new leader, Jean-Pascal Hohm, vowed stricter migration policies

A massive protest broke out in Germany's central town of Giessen near Frankfurt on Saturday (Nov 30) to oppose the new youth wing of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party called "Generation Deutschland." At least 25,000 protesters marched on the streets resulting in the delay in a planned AfD event. The protesters gathered outside the AfD event venue chanting slogans against the party, blowing whistles and beating drums. Security was heightened with 5,000 officers patrolling near the venue. In defence of the party, AfD co-leader Alice Weidel condemned those who had caused "chaos" outside and said that those gathered in the hall were "the new generations of the party." The anti-immigration AfD came second in February's federal election, scoring the best performance of any far-right party in Germany since World War Two. It became main opposition and is eyeing to make further inroads in German politics ahead of elections next year in its eastern heartlands. Also Read: 16 German politicians die right before local elections, triggering conspiracy theories. 'Statistically almost impossible' https://www.wionews.com/videos/germany-police-clash-with-anti-rightwing-demonstrators-police-fire-waters-canons-at-protesters-1764470775059/embed AfD and its youth wing The AfD has established a new youth wing because its youth organisation the Junge Alternative (JA) was classified as an extremist group by intelligence services, forcing the party to disband it earlier this year. According to AFP, the JA had frequently been involved in controversies, including its members using racist chants and holding meetings with neo-Nazis. The party's other co-leader Tino Chrupalla said that the new youth wing will "learn from past mistakes." It should be noted that in May this year, Germany's domestic security service declared the AfD as "right-wing extremist" organisation, fuelling calls to ban it. The party has challenged the designation in the courts. Also Read: Germany’s far-right party AfD labelled as ‘extremist organisation’ by spy agency BfV, ban threat looms Generation Deutschland's first leader will be Jean-Pascal Hohm, who is an AfD state lawmaker from eastern Germany. He was elected leader by an overwhelming majority. In his speech to the hall he promised to "fight for a real change in migration policy so that Germany remains the homeland of Germans." As the speech continued inside, protesters clashed with police seeking to block the AfD meeting. Police used water cannons to disperse the protesters. They said that several officers were lightly injured. Carsten Kachelmus, a 52-year-old who works in programme management, told AFP: "We mustn't allow a new Hitler Youth to be created, especially us with our history here in Germany. That's why it's so important for us to show solidarity and to resist." Police also used pepper spray against the protesters after being pelted with rocks. However, political observers expect Generation Deutschland to be at least as radical as the JA as it operated as a registered association relatively free of the parent party. Its successor is set to be more closely integrated into the AfD and subject to its disciplinary structures. The domestic spy agency's classification of the AfD as extremist has been called "blow against democracy" by the party members. Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz also spoke against blanket ban on it and said that simply banning the far-right party would not end the groundswell of support for it. "10 million AfD voters — you can't ban them," he said.

Germany’s far-right AfD launched a new youth wing, “Generation Deutschland,” after its former group was disbanded for extremist ties. The event in Giessen faced protests by over 25,000 people. The new leader, Jean-Pascal Hohm, vowed stricter migration policies

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In a &nbsp;major development, Finland has announced that it will be closing down its embassies in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Myanmar. In a statement, the foreign ministry of Finland cited the changing "political situations" in these countries as a primary reason for their decision. The statement also stated that Finland has "limited commercial and economic relations" with these countries. It said that due to the given operational and strategic reasons, Finland's President decided to move ahead with the decision and preparations to close the embassies has "already started." Notably, the country had shut down its operations in Pakistan in 2012 as well, forced by budgetary constraints, but the mission was later reopened in 2022. In 2023, Sweden also indefinitely closed its embassy in the capital, citing the security situation as the reason.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/-i-would-prefer-death-asim-munir-responsible-for-imran-khan-s-disappearance-his-last-social-media-post-resurfaces-1764410453760">'I would prefer death...': Asim Munir responsible for Imran Khan's disappearance? His last social media post resurfaces</a>&nbsp;"The ministry for foreign affairs has decided to close the embassies of Finland in Islamabad, Kabul and Yangon in 2026. The embassies will be closed for operational and strategic reasons, which are linked to changes in the countries’ political situation and their limited commercial and economic relations with Finland. Decisions on closures are made by a decree of the President of the Republic," Finnish foreign minister Elina Valtonen said in a press release. "The move by world's happiest country comes as part of its strategic review of its network of missions and takes into account Finland’s foreign and security policy interests and the needs of Finland’s export promotion activities," the statement added.&nbsp;&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 former Pakistan PM, death rumours float - What's happening</a>&nbsp;Finland said that by closing down the embassies in these countries the administration is trying to shift its focus and resources on the countries that are "strategically important" to it. “We will systematically develop Finland’s network of missions abroad to meet future challenges,” Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs was quoted as saying. The decision comes at a time when Pakistan is embroiled in massive internal power struggle with Army Chief Asim Munir consolidating his control. It also comes amid widespread protests across Pakistan demanding an end to alleged atrocities against jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Khan's sisters, sons and his party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have been demanding authorities to allow a meeting with the former PM who is reportedly in solitary confinement.

Finland will close its embassies in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Myanmar by 2026. The move follows a strategic reassessment as Pakistan faces internal power struggles and growing protests demanding relief for jailed ex-PM Imran Khan.

In a major development, Finland has announced that it will be closing down its embassies in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Myanmar. In a statement, the foreign ministry of Finland cited the changing "political situations" in these countries as a primary reason for their decision. The statement also stated that Finland has "limited commercial and economic relations" with these countries. It said that due to the given operational and strategic reasons, Finland's President decided to move ahead with the decision and preparations to close the embassies has "already started." Notably, the country had shut down its operations in Pakistan in 2012 as well, forced by budgetary constraints, but the mission was later reopened in 2022. In 2023, Sweden also indefinitely closed its embassy in the capital, citing the security situation as the reason. Also Read: 'I would prefer death...': Asim Munir responsible for Imran Khan's disappearance? His last social media post resurfaces "The ministry for foreign affairs has decided to close the embassies of Finland in Islamabad, Kabul and Yangon in 2026. The embassies will be closed for operational and strategic reasons, which are linked to changes in the countries’ political situation and their limited commercial and economic relations with Finland. Decisions on closures are made by a decree of the President of the Republic," Finnish foreign minister Elina Valtonen said in a press release. "The move by world's happiest country comes as part of its strategic review of its network of missions and takes into account Finland’s foreign and security policy interests and the needs of Finland’s export promotion activities," the statement added. Also Read: Where is Imran Khan? Sisters 'dragged by hair' for demanding to meet former Pakistan PM, death rumours float - What's happening Finland said that by closing down the embassies in these countries the administration is trying to shift its focus and resources on the countries that are "strategically important" to it. “We will systematically develop Finland’s network of missions abroad to meet future challenges,” Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs was quoted as saying. The decision comes at a time when Pakistan is embroiled in massive internal power struggle with Army Chief Asim Munir consolidating his control. It also comes amid widespread protests across Pakistan demanding an end to alleged atrocities against jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Khan's sisters, sons and his party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have been demanding authorities to allow a meeting with the former PM who is reportedly in solitary confinement.

Finland will close its embassies in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Myanmar by 2026. The move follows a strategic reassessment as Pakistan faces internal power struggles and growing protests demanding relief for jailed ex-PM Imran Khan.

Finland shuts embassies in Pakistan: Why is world's happiest country taking diplomatic break from Islamabad?

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A 30-year-old Indian student from Haryana, Vijay Kumar Sheoran, was stabbed in Worcester, UK and later died in hospital. Five suspects were arrested and released on bail as the investigation continues. His family has requested help from EAM S Jaishankar to bring his body back to India.

An Indian student, identified as Vijay Kumar Sheoran from Haryana, has been stabbed to death in the United Kingdom. His family has now reached out to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar seeking assistance to bring his mortal remains back to India. Vijay Kumar was studying at the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol and was murdered on November  25. As per reports, he was stabbed by certain individuals from Haryana and Punjab. His family said that they are devastated due to the “unfortunate incident." Also Read: Indian-origin man brutally attacked with machete in Australia's Melbourne, four teenagers held What UK Police said?

A 30-year-old Indian student from Haryana, Vijay Kumar Sheoran, was stabbed in Worcester, UK and later died in hospital. Five suspects were arrested and released on bail as the investigation continues. His family has requested help from EAM S Jaishankar to bring his body back to India.

Indian student stabbed to death in UK, five suspected arrested but out on bail - What we know so far

At least four people were killed, while 10 others were injured after a mass shooting incident in the Northern California city of Stockton on Saturday (Nov 29). The police have described the shooting as a “targeted incident.” In a statement, Vice Mayor Jason Lee said that the shooting happened at a child’s birthday party. The shooting happened shortly before 6 pm at a banquet hall along the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in Stockton, where several victims were found, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said. The victims belonged to an age range from juveniles to adults.&nbsp;&nbsp;Authorities did not provide further details regarding the incident or the condition of the victims. The area remained an active scene, said officials. The matter is under investigation, although early indications suggest the attack may have been a targeted incident, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office added. The investigators are exploring all angles and actively working to determine the circumstances leading up to this tragedy.&nbsp;The sheriff’s office also urged residents to come forward with any information and video footage related to the incident. “Community assistance is vital in helping us identify those responsible and bring justice to the victims and their loved ones,” it said in a statement. &nbsp;“I am devastated and angry to learn about the mass shooting at a child’s birthday party. An ice cream shop should never be a place where families fear for their lives,” Lee said in a post on X. “I’m sending my thoughts, prayers, and love to the families who are hurting, to the children who witnessed this trauma, and to everyone across our city who feels this pain.”&nbsp;Several videos from the site of the incident are being circulated on social media.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨🇺🇸 BREAKING: CALIFORNIA MASS SHOOTING WAS AT A CHILD’S BIRTHDAY PARTY Jason Lee, who grew up in Stockton and now serves as Vice Mayor, poured his heart out: “Tonight, my heart is heavy… I am devastated and angry to learn about the mass shooting at a child’s birthday party.… <a href="https://t.co/Bmb0Ef0nYJ">https://t.co/Bmb0Ef0nYJ</a> <a href="https://t.co/Rh2jSbNAnl">pic.twitter.com/Rh2jSbNAnl</a>&mdash; Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1994975926619410435?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Several people were taken to the hospital after a mass shooting incident in Northern California city of Stockton on Saturday (Nov 29). In a statement, Vice Mayor Jason Lee said that the shooting happened at a child’s birthday party.

At least four people were killed, while 10 others were injured after a mass shooting incident in the Northern California city of Stockton on Saturday (Nov 29). The police have described the shooting as a “targeted incident.” In a statement, Vice Mayor Jason Lee said that the shooting happened at a child’s birthday party. The shooting happened shortly before 6 pm at a banquet hall along the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in Stockton, where several victims were found, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said. The victims belonged to an age range from juveniles to adults. Authorities did not provide further details regarding the incident or the condition of the victims. The area remained an active scene, said officials. The matter is under investigation, although early indications suggest the attack may have been a targeted incident, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office added. The investigators are exploring all angles and actively working to determine the circumstances leading up to this tragedy. The sheriff’s office also urged residents to come forward with any information and video footage related to the incident. “Community assistance is vital in helping us identify those responsible and bring justice to the victims and their loved ones,” it said in a statement. “I am devastated and angry to learn about the mass shooting at a child’s birthday party. An ice cream shop should never be a place where families fear for their lives,” Lee said in a post on X. “I’m sending my thoughts, prayers, and love to the families who are hurting, to the children who witnessed this trauma, and to everyone across our city who feels this pain.” Several videos from the site of the incident are being circulated on social media.

Several people were taken to the hospital after a mass shooting incident in the Northern California city of Stockton on Saturday (Nov 29). In a statement, Vice Mayor Jason Lee said that the shooting happened at a child’s birthday party.

At least 4 killed, 10 injured after mass shooting at child’s birthday party in California’s Stockton

Towing the line of the Trump administration over immigration, an Idaho bar is offering free beer for a month to anyone who helps US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) identify and deport illegal immigrants. The bar named Old State Saloon, which previously declared June “Heterosexual Awareness Month,” shared the offer on X, prompting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to respond.&nbsp;&nbsp;The post read: “ALERT: Anyone who helps ICE identify and ultimately deport an illegal from Idaho gets FREE BEER FOR ONE MONTH at Old State Saloon!” The DHS attached a gif that conveyed its surprise as the character lets a glass slip from their hand while remaining wide-eyed and open-mouthed. As per reports, the character shown in the DHS gif is Earl Sinclair from the television series Dinosaurs.. The bar reacted to the DHS post, saying, “Love it!”<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251130/image-1764471497476.png"></figure>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://t.co/NhEdvnUJ3H">https://t.co/NhEdvnUJ3H</a> <a href="https://t.co/moA5zbJXjo">pic.twitter.com/moA5zbJXjo</a>&mdash; Homeland Security (@DHSgov) <a href="https://twitter.com/DHSgov/status/1994889808611872965?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

An Idaho bar, Old State Saloon, sparked controversy after offering free beer for a month to anyone who helps ICE deport undocumented immigrants. The post went viral, drawing memes, criticism, and support. The move comes as ICE intensifies deportations under the Trump administration.

Towing the line of the Trump administration over immigration, an Idaho bar is offering free beer for a month to anyone who helps US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) identify and deport illegal immigrants. The bar named Old State Saloon, which previously declared June “Heterosexual Awareness Month,” shared the offer on X, prompting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to respond. The post read: “ALERT: Anyone who helps ICE identify and ultimately deport an illegal from Idaho gets FREE BEER FOR ONE MONTH at Old State Saloon!” The DHS attached a gif that conveyed its surprise as the character lets a glass slip from their hand while remaining wide-eyed and open-mouthed. As per reports, the character shown in the DHS gif is Earl Sinclair from the television series Dinosaurs.. The bar reacted to the DHS post, saying, “Love it!”

An Idaho bar, Old State Saloon, sparked controversy after offering free beer for a month to anyone who helps ICE deport undocumented immigrants. The post went viral, drawing memes, criticism, and support. The move comes as ICE intensifies deportations under the Trump administration.

'FREE BEER FOR...': Idaho bar's unique offer for those who help identify and deport Trump's 'illegal aliens'

US President Donald Trump warned that the airspace over and around Venezuela should be treated as closed, as tensions with its leader Nicolás Maduro continue to escalate. The announcement by Trump came even as a report claimed that US President Trump spoke to Venezuelan leader Maduro by phone last week. The two leaders reportedly discussed the possibility of meeting in the United States, according to a report in The New York Times. The report claimed that it was one of the most direct contacts between Washington and Caracas in years. However, there was no official word from the White House or Maduro's government on the call.&nbsp;“To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social network, “please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY.” Reacting to the statement by Trump, the Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it amounts to a “colonialist threat”. “Venezuela denounces and condemns the colonialist threat that seeks to affect the sovereignty of its airspace, constituting yet another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people,” the ministry said. Reuters reported that the US officials were surprised by Trump's announcement and unaware of any ongoing US military operations to enforce a closure of Venezuelan airspace. The Pentagon did not respond to requests for comment and the White House did not provide any further explanation.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-threatens-venezuela-with-airspace-closure-1764469889772/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-threatens-venezuela-with-airspace-closure-1764469889772/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, Reuters quoted David Deptula, a retired lieutenant general who commanded a no-fly zone over northern Iraq in 1998 and 1999, said Trump's announcement raises more questions than it answers. Imposing a no-fly zone over Venezuela could require significant resources and planning, depending on the goals of the airspace closure, he said. "The devil's in the details," Deptula said.&nbsp;The Trump administration has accused Maduro and his network of supplying illegal drugs that have killed Americans. Calling him a ‘cartel boss’, the US has been weighing Venezuela-related options to combat the threat. The socialist Venezuelan president has denied having any links to the illegal drug trade. Maduro, in power since 2013, has contended that Trump is seeking to oust him and that Venezuelan citizens and the country's military will resist any such attempt. Trump told military service members earlier this week that the US would "very soon" begin land operations to stop suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers.

Amid escalating US–Venezuela tensions, Donald Trump declared Venezuelan airspace “closed,” warning airlines and traffickers. Venezuela condemned the move as a colonial threat. The US military buildup, drug-cartel operations, and flight disruptions have sparked confusion and public concern.

US President Donald Trump warned that the airspace over and around Venezuela should be treated as closed, as tensions with its leader Nicolás Maduro continue to escalate. The announcement by Trump came even as a report claimed that US President Trump spoke to Venezuelan leader Maduro by phone last week. The two leaders reportedly discussed the possibility of meeting in the United States, according to a report in The New York Times. The report claimed that it was one of the most direct contacts between Washington and Caracas in years. However, there was no official word from the White House or Maduro's government on the call. “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social network, “please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY.” Reacting to the statement by Trump, the Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it amounts to a “colonialist threat”. “Venezuela denounces and condemns the colonialist threat that seeks to affect the sovereignty of its airspace, constituting yet another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people,” the ministry said. Reuters reported that the US officials were surprised by Trump's announcement and unaware of any ongoing US military operations to enforce a closure of Venezuelan airspace. The Pentagon did not respond to requests for comment and the White House did not provide any further explanation. https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-threatens-venezuela-with-airspace-closure-1764469889772/embed Meanwhile, Reuters quoted David Deptula, a retired lieutenant general who commanded a no-fly zone over northern Iraq in 1998 and 1999, said Trump's announcement raises more questions than it answers. Imposing a no-fly zone over Venezuela could require significant resources and planning, depending on the goals of the airspace closure, he said. "The devil's in the details," Deptula said. The Trump administration has accused Maduro and his network of supplying illegal drugs that have killed Americans. Calling him a ‘cartel boss’, the US has been weighing Venezuela-related options to combat the threat. The socialist Venezuelan president has denied having any links to the illegal drug trade. Maduro, in power since 2013, has contended that Trump is seeking to oust him and that Venezuelan citizens and the country's military will resist any such attempt. Trump told military service members earlier this week that the US would "very soon" begin land operations to stop suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers.

Amid escalating US–Venezuela tensions, Donald Trump declared Venezuelan airspace “closed,” warning airlines and traffickers. Venezuela condemned the move as a colonial threat. The US military buildup, drug-cartel operations, and flight disruptions have sparked confusion and public concern.

Did Trump speak to Maduro before announcing Venezuelan airspace closure? What we know

The White House rolled out a new section of its official website on Friday that publicly criticises and catalogues media organisations and journalists it claims have distorted coverage. The text at the top of the page reads: “Misleading. Biased. Exposed.” It names the Boston Globe, CBS News and the Independent as “media offenders of the week”, accusing them of inaccurately portraying Trump’s remarks about six Democratic lawmakers who released a video urging military personnel to not follow illegal orders.The dispute began after Trump accused Democrats of “seditious behaviour, punishable by death” on social media. He also reposted a statement including the words: “hang them.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-politics-now-trumps-economics-says-jaishankar-stresses-on-supply-chain-diversification-1764442632789">‘Politics now ‘trumps’ economics,’ says Jaishankar, stresses on supply chain diversification</a>&nbsp;The site says, “The Democrats and Fake News Media subversively implied that President Trump had issued illegal orders to service members. Every order President Trump has issued has been lawful. It is dangerous for sitting Members of Congress to incite insubordination in the United States’ military, and President Trump called for them to be held accountable.”&nbsp;The webpage also features an “Offender Hall of Shame”, which includes the Washington Post, CBS News, CNN and MSNBC (now known as MS Now). Visitors can browse a searchable database of articles, along with the names of the journalists who wrote them. Each story is tagged under labels such as “bias”, “malpractice” or “left wing lunacy”.It ranks the Washington Post as the top offender, with MSNBC and CBS News in the second and third spots.It mentions the Washington Post report that said the US Coast Guard would stop classifying swastikas and nooses as hate symbols, an action the Coast Guard reversed after the article was published.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/flights-returning-to-normal-after-airlines-toil-to-upgrade-grounded-airbus-planes-1764437996382">Flights returning to normal after airlines toil to upgrade grounded Airbus planes</a>&nbsp;The White House page also lists the Associated Press, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Politico and Axios among the list of outlets it accuses of bias or misinformation.The webpage is the latest escalation in Trump’s long-running attacks on the media. It follows Trump’s lawsuits against the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, legal settlements with ABC and CBS, and his repeated references to major news outlets as the “enemy of the people”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-hit-two-shadow-fleet-tankers-with-drones-in-black-sea-says-security-official-1764426331464">Ukraine hit two ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with drones in Black Sea, says security official</a>&nbsp;In recent weeks, Trump has intensified personal attacks on female journalists. He referred to a Bloomberg News correspondent as a “piggy” during a clash onboard Air Force One after the president was questioned about the Epstein files.After an ABC News correspondent questioned him about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and the Epstein scandal, Trump responded by calling the reporter a “terrible person”.Last week, in a Truth Social post, Trump called a New York Times correspondent “a third rate reporter who is ugly, both inside and out”, after she co-authored an article suggesting the president was running low on energy in his 80th year.

The webpage is the latest escalation in Trump’s long-running attacks on the media. It follows Trump’s lawsuits against the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, legal settlements with ABC and CBS, and his repeated references to major news outlets as the “enemy of the people”.

The White House rolled out a new section of its official website on Friday that publicly criticises and catalogues media organisations and journalists it claims have distorted coverage. The text at the top of the page reads: “Misleading. Biased. Exposed.” It names the Boston Globe, CBS News and the Independent as “media offenders of the week”, accusing them of inaccurately portraying Trump’s remarks about six Democratic lawmakers who released a video urging military personnel to not follow illegal orders. The dispute began after Trump accused Democrats of “seditious behaviour, punishable by death” on social media. He also reposted a statement including the words: “hang them.” Also Read: ‘Politics now ‘trumps’ economics,’ says Jaishankar, stresses on supply chain diversification The site says, “The Democrats and Fake News Media subversively implied that President Trump had issued illegal orders to service members. Every order President Trump has issued has been lawful. It is dangerous for sitting Members of Congress to incite insubordination in the United States’ military, and President Trump called for them to be held accountable.” The webpage also features an “Offender Hall of Shame”, which includes the Washington Post, CBS News, CNN and MSNBC (now known as MS Now). Visitors can browse a searchable database of articles, along with the names of the journalists who wrote them. Each story is tagged under labels such as “bias”, “malpractice” or “left wing lunacy”. It ranks the Washington Post as the top offender, with MSNBC and CBS News in the second and third spots. It mentions the Washington Post report that said the US Coast Guard would stop classifying swastikas and nooses as hate symbols, an action the Coast Guard reversed after the article was published. Also Read: Flights returning to normal after airlines toil to upgrade grounded Airbus planes The White House page also lists the Associated Press, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Politico and Axios among the list of outlets it accuses of bias or misinformation. The webpage is the latest escalation in Trump’s long-running attacks on the media. It follows Trump’s lawsuits against the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, legal settlements with ABC and CBS, and his repeated references to major news outlets as the “enemy of the people”. Also Read: Ukraine hit two ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with drones in Black Sea, says security official In recent weeks, Trump has intensified personal attacks on female journalists. He referred to a Bloomberg News correspondent as a “piggy” during a clash onboard Air Force One after the president was questioned about the Epstein files. After an ABC News correspondent questioned him about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and the Epstein scandal, Trump responded by calling the reporter a “terrible person”. Last week, in a Truth Social post, Trump called a New York Times correspondent “a third rate reporter who is ugly, both inside and out”, after she co-authored an article suggesting the president was running low on energy in his 80th year.

The webpage is the latest escalation in Trump’s long-running attacks on the media. It follows Trump’s lawsuits against the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, legal settlements with ABC and CBS, and his repeated references to major news outlets as the “enemy of the people”.

White House launches website to ‘expose’ ‘misleading, biased’ coverage of Trump admin

Sri Lanka’s Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra has thanked India for its “meaningful and timely” assistance as the island nation grapples with its most widespread flooding in years, with emergency being imposed and all 25 districts declared risk zones. Speaking to WION’s Sidhant Sibal, Hemachandra confirmed that India has already delivered two consignments of essential relief supplies and pledged continued support. “Thanks a lot for all the tremendous support that has been given to Sri Lankan people by the Indian people and the government” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;More than 150 people are now confirmed dead, and scores remain missing after Cyclone Ditwah brought heavy rains that triggered landslides and flash floods across the country. India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to provide support to Sri Lanka, with Indian warships carrying 6.5 tonnes of rations and IAF aircraft transporting 21 tonnes of aid plus 80 NDRF rescuers.&nbsp;Sidhant Sibal: How do you see India’s support after the massive flooding that has impacted your country?Arun Hemachandra: India’s support has been very meaningful during this difficult moment. The government and the people of India reached out immediately, and their timely assistance has given us strength as we deal with the aftermath of the floods at the moment, and also today, we got the second batch of consignment. Once again, thanks a lot for all the tremendous support that has been given to Sri Lankan people by the Indian people and the government.&nbsp;Sidhant Sibal: So you’ve also met India’s Acting High Commissioner Dr Satyanjal Pandey. What was the focus like in terms of the ongoing natural calamity in your country?Arun Hemachandra: Actually, I had the telephone conversation on Friday, and discussion focused mainly on Sri Lanka’s immediate needs in disaster management. He assured us for the support and we truly value that steady and consistent partnership, and we can see the tangible results taking place.&nbsp;Sidhant Sibal:&nbsp; If you can detail the extent of disaster in your country, we have seen reports that over 150 people are now believed to be dead, and there are reports of many missing as well.&nbsp;Arun Hemachandra: The situation on the ground is quite challenging. For the first time, after a very long time, the entire country became the High Risk Zone. All 25 districts in Sri Lanka has been affected and now, but we can see a gradual improvement in the weather conditions and things are getting better. Rescue activities are taking place on one side and also on the other hand, we have started the relief, getting the people back to normal situation. So once again, we would like to extend our support to all the stakeholders who helped us during this difficult situation, and also the helps that are being received are really valuable at this time.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sidhant Sibal: So my last question to you is the support by other countries given to your country at this time. If you can talk about thisArun Hemachandra: Yes, a number of friendly countries have reached out, and yesterday, we had a diplomatic briefing headed by Prime Minister. So we do really appreciate every gesture and all the assistance that we have started to receive at the moment, so we are looking forward to more systems and more coordinated support from the international community.

India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to provide support to Sri Lanka, with Indian warships carrying 6.5 tonnes of rations and IAF aircraft transporting 21 tonnes of aid plus 80 NDRF rescuers. More than 150 people are now confirmed dead, and scores remain missing.

Sri Lanka’s Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra has thanked India for its “meaningful and timely” assistance as the island nation grapples with its most widespread flooding in years, with emergency being imposed and all 25 districts declared risk zones. Speaking to WION’s Sidhant Sibal, Hemachandra confirmed that India has already delivered two consignments of essential relief supplies and pledged continued support. “Thanks a lot for all the tremendous support that has been given to Sri Lankan people by the Indian people and the government” he said. More than 150 people are now confirmed dead, and scores remain missing after Cyclone Ditwah brought heavy rains that triggered landslides and flash floods across the country. India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to provide support to Sri Lanka, with Indian warships carrying 6.5 tonnes of rations and IAF aircraft transporting 21 tonnes of aid plus 80 NDRF rescuers. Sidhant Sibal: How do you see India’s support after the massive flooding that has impacted your country? Arun Hemachandra: India’s support has been very meaningful during this difficult moment. The government and the people of India reached out immediately, and their timely assistance has given us strength as we deal with the aftermath of the floods at the moment, and also today, we got the second batch of consignment. Once again, thanks a lot for all the tremendous support that has been given to Sri Lankan people by the Indian people and the government. Sidhant Sibal: So you’ve also met India’s Acting High Commissioner Dr Satyanjal Pandey. What was the focus like in terms of the ongoing natural calamity in your country? Arun Hemachandra: Actually, I had the telephone conversation on Friday, and discussion focused mainly on Sri Lanka’s immediate needs in disaster management. He assured us for the support and we truly value that steady and consistent partnership, and we can see the tangible results taking place. Sidhant Sibal: If you can detail the extent of disaster in your country, we have seen reports that over 150 people are now believed to be dead, and there are reports of many missing as well. Arun Hemachandra: The situation on the ground is quite challenging. For the first time, after a very long time, the entire country became the High Risk Zone. All 25 districts in Sri Lanka has been affected and now, but we can see a gradual improvement in the weather conditions and things are getting better. Rescue activities are taking place on one side and also on the other hand, we have started the relief, getting the people back to normal situation. So once again, we would like to extend our support to all the stakeholders who helped us during this difficult situation, and also the helps that are being received are really valuable at this time. Sidhant Sibal: So my last question to you is the support by other countries given to your country at this time. If you can talk about this Arun Hemachandra: Yes, a number of friendly countries have reached out, and yesterday, we had a diplomatic briefing headed by Prime Minister. So we do really appreciate every gesture and all the assistance that we have started to receive at the moment, so we are looking forward to more systems and more coordinated support from the international community.

India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to provide support to Sri Lanka, with Indian warships carrying 6.5 tonnes of rations and IAF aircraft transporting 21 tonnes of aid plus 80 NDRF rescuers. More than 150 people are now confirmed dead, and scores remain missing.

India’s support ‘very meaningful’, says Sri Lanka Deputy FM Hemachandra as Delhi rushes flood aid

Airlines across the globe rushed to fix the software glitch on Airbus A320 jets on Saturday after the European aerospace giant ordered a partial recall and halted hundreds of flights on one of the busiest weekends of the year in the US, Asia, and Europe. As a result, thousands of Airbus planes started returning to normal service after being briefly grounded over a warning of a glitch that solar radiation could interfere with onboard computers. Airbus said about 6,000 of its A320 planes required a quick software update while 900 older planes needed a computer replacement. Airlines toiled through the night after global regulators told them to get the upgrade done before resuming flights.&nbsp;&nbsp;AirAsia, one of the world’s largest A320 customers, said it aimed to complete fixes in 48 hours.&nbsp;India’s aviation regulator said earlier on Saturday that budget giant IndiGo had completed the reset on 184 out of 200 aircraft. Later, IndiGo shared that it has completed the upgrade fully&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Travel Update We are pleased to share a completion update on the mandatory Airbus system enhancement across our A320-family fleet. All 200 aircraft have now been fully updated and compliant as required. This programme involved a carefully coordinated sequence of work, with our…&mdash; IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiGo6E/status/1994821823624876373?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Air India said it has successfully completed the reset on over 90% of its operating A320 family aircraft that were impacted.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UPDATE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UPDATE</a> Air India has successfully completed the reset on over 90% of its operating A320 family aircraft that were impacted by EASA and Airbus’ requirement for a software realignment. We expect to cover the entire fleet within the timeline prescribed by EASA, with safety…&mdash; Air India (@airindia) <a href="https://twitter.com/airindia/status/1994810530717208998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said on Saturday that the updates “went very smoothly” for more than 5,000 planes, and fewer than 100 still needed the update. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-will-send-forces-to-gaza-confirms-ishaq-dar-says-disarming-hamas-not-our-job-1764432460562">Pakistan will send forces to Gaza, confirms Ishaq Dar, says disarming Hamas ‘not our job’</a> Several Air France flights in and out of Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport were delayed or cancelled on Saturday morning.American Airlines said there were “operational delays” but the vast majority of updates would be carried out by Saturday.Delta Airlines said it believed the impact on its operations would be limited. The UK Civil Aviation Authority said that airlines operating in the country worked through the night to carry out the update and air traffic had not been seriously affected. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-there-will-be-jihad-if-there-is-oppression-says-jamiat-chief-madani-triggers-political-storm-1764419509667">‘There will be jihad if there is oppression,’ says Jamiat chief Madani, triggers political storm</a> In Australia, budget airline Jetstar cancelled 90 flights but most of its aircraft have now undergone the update, but some disruptions are expected though the weekend.Air New Zealand grounded its A320 planes, but all fights resumed after the update was completed. Airbus discovered the issue after a JetBlue Airways plane flying between the US and Mexico suddenly lost altitude in October and at least 15 people were injured. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-hit-two-shadow-fleet-tankers-with-drones-in-black-sea-says-security-official-1764426331464">Ukraine hit two ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with drones in Black Sea, says security official</a> It identified a problem with the aircraft’s computing software which calculates a plane’s elevation, and found that at high altitudes, data could be corrupted by intense radiation released periodically by the Sun.Besides the A320, the A318, A319, and A321 models were also affected. Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury apologised to airlines and passengers after the surprise recall of 6,000 planes or more than half of the global A320-family fleet, which recently overtook the Boeing 737 as the industry’s most-delivered model.“I want to sincerely apologise to our airline customers and passengers who are impacted now,” Faury posted on LinkedIn.

India’s aviation regulator said on Saturday that IndiGo had completed the reset on 184 out of 200 aircraft. Air India said it has successfully completed the reset on over 90% of its operating A320 family aircraft. AirAsia said it aimed to complete fixes in 48 hours.

Airlines across the globe rushed to fix the software glitch on Airbus A320 jets on Saturday after the European aerospace giant ordered a partial recall and halted hundreds of flights on one of the busiest weekends of the year in the US, Asia, and Europe. As a result, thousands of Airbus planes started returning to normal service after being briefly grounded over a warning of a glitch that solar radiation could interfere with onboard computers. Airbus said about 6,000 of its A320 planes required a quick software update while 900 older planes needed a computer replacement. Airlines toiled through the night after global regulators told them to get the upgrade done before resuming flights. AirAsia, one of the world’s largest A320 customers, said it aimed to complete fixes in 48 hours. India’s aviation regulator said earlier on Saturday that budget giant IndiGo had completed the reset on 184 out of 200 aircraft. Later, IndiGo shared that it has completed the upgrade fully

India’s aviation regulator said on Saturday that IndiGo had completed the reset on 184 out of 200 aircraft. Air India said it has successfully completed the reset on over 90% of its operating A320 family aircraft. AirAsia said it aimed to complete fixes in 48 hours.

Flights returning to normal after airlines toil to upgrade grounded Airbus planes

Amid an ongoing crackdown on immigration by the Trump Administration, Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi has reintroduced the High-Skilled Immigration Reform for Employment (HIRE) Act, a legislative proposal aimed at doubling the number of available H-1B visas to 1,30,000.&nbsp;The legislation is intended to advance America's long-term economic and technological advantage, according to the Illinois representative.&nbsp;“To build the jobs and industries of tomorrow, America must stay at the forefront of innovation by strengthening our own workforce while continuing to welcome top talent from around the globe... By growing our domestic talent pipeline and ensuring employers can recruit the skilled workers they need, we can create good-paying jobs and secure America’s leadership in the technologies of the future,” Krishnamoorthi said.&nbsp;The current H-1B limit includes 65,000 regular visas annually and an additional 20,000 slots for advanced US degrees.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/there-are-still-avenues-to-bring-talented-individuals-sundar-pichai-hails-contribution-of-h-1b-holders-as-phenomenal-donald-trump-sundar-pichai-1763574941960">There are still avenues to bring talented individuals: Sundar Pichai hails contribution of H-1B holders as ‘phenomenal’</a>&nbsp;The HIRE Act could change the hiring processes across the technology, healthcare, and research industries while also impacting the balance between drawing international talent and preserving American jobs. Backers of the HIRE Act, including ITServe Alliance, America's biggest IT services industry group, called this expansion key to preserving US competitiveness globally.&nbsp;"The HIRE Act is an important step toward modernising our high-skilled immigration system and ensuring that talented professionals can continue to contribute to America’s innovation economy," Raghu Chittimalla, Governing Board Chair of ITServe Alliance, said.<h2>Trump administration tightens H-1B visa rules</h2>President Donald Trump imposed stricter conditions on the H1B visa programme, making it difficult for job seekers to enter the United States. Beginning September 1, US employers seeking to hire foreign professionals in specialised occupations have to pay $1 lakh supplemental fee for new workers.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/america-lacks-workers-for-tough-jobs-says-elon-musk-amid-h1b-visa-row-1763395508112">America lacks workers for tough jobs, says Elon Musk amid H1B visa row</a>&nbsp;The bill was reintroduced in Congress at a time when Trump announced a fresh immigration crackdown following the shooting of two National Guard members close to the White House in Washington, D.C.&nbsp;The President stated that his administration would implement a “permanent pause” on all migration from “Third World” nations - although he did not provide specific details.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The current H-1B limit allows 65,000 regular visas annually and an additional 20,000 slots for advanced US degrees. 

Amid an ongoing crackdown on immigration by the Trump Administration, Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi has reintroduced the High-Skilled Immigration Reform for Employment (HIRE) Act, a legislative proposal aimed at doubling the number of available H-1B visas to 1,30,000. The legislation is intended to advance America's long-term economic and technological advantage, according to the Illinois representative. “To build the jobs and industries of tomorrow, America must stay at the forefront of innovation by strengthening our own workforce while continuing to welcome top talent from around the globe... By growing our domestic talent pipeline and ensuring employers can recruit the skilled workers they need, we can create good-paying jobs and secure America’s leadership in the technologies of the future,” Krishnamoorthi said. The current H-1B limit includes 65,000 regular visas annually and an additional 20,000 slots for advanced US degrees. Also Read: There are still avenues to bring talented individuals: Sundar Pichai hails contribution of H-1B holders as ‘phenomenal’ The HIRE Act could change the hiring processes across the technology, healthcare, and research industries while also impacting the balance between drawing international talent and preserving American jobs. Backers of the HIRE Act, including ITServe Alliance, America's biggest IT services industry group, called this expansion key to preserving US competitiveness globally. "The HIRE Act is an important step toward modernising our high-skilled immigration system and ensuring that talented professionals can continue to contribute to America’s innovation economy," Raghu Chittimalla, Governing Board Chair of ITServe Alliance, said. Trump administration tightens H-1B visa rules President Donald Trump imposed stricter conditions on the H1B visa programme, making it difficult for job seekers to enter the United States. Beginning September 1, US employers seeking to hire foreign professionals in specialised occupations have to pay $1 lakh supplemental fee for new workers. Also Read: America lacks workers for tough jobs, says Elon Musk amid H1B visa row The bill was reintroduced in Congress at a time when Trump announced a fresh immigration crackdown following the shooting of two National Guard members close to the White House in Washington, D.C. The President stated that his administration would implement a “permanent pause” on all migration from “Third World” nations - although he did not provide specific details.

The current H-1B limit allows 65,000 regular visas annually and an additional 20,000 slots for advanced US degrees.&nbsp;

New H-1B boost on horizon? US lawmaker push for doubling quota amid Trump crackdown

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday confirmed that the nation is prepared to deploy security forces to Gaza as part of an international peacekeeping mission but said that its troops will not take part in disarming Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. Addressing reporters, Dar said Pakistan would send troops only under a clearly defined United Nations Security Council mandate and rejected any suggestion that Pakistani forces would play any role in disarming Hamas. “Pakistan’s job is to ensure peace. We are ready to give our forces, but the mandate of the International Stabilisation Force for Gaza must be clearly chalked out,” he said. Neutralising Hamas is a responsibility that lies with Palestinian security institutions and is not Pakistan’s work, he added. “We are not ready for that. This is not our job, but that of the Palestinian law enforcement agencies. Our job is peacekeeping, not peace enforcement,” Dar said.&nbsp;As per intelligence assessments, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Azerbaijan are being considered for a limited deployment in Gaza once the current conflict subsides. Senior security sources indicate that Pakistan’s participation is being discussed after extensive regional consultations.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-there-will-be-jihad-if-there-is-oppression-says-jamiat-chief-madani-triggers-political-storm-1764419509667">‘There will be jihad if there is oppression,’ says Jamiat chief Madani, triggers political storm</a>&nbsp;Reports say that Islamabad will have two broad responsibilities: stabilizing Gaza and helping curb the remaining radicalised elements of Hamas.&nbsp;<h2>Iran, Turkey, and Qatar likely to oppose Pak troops’ deployment in Gaza</h2>&nbsp;However, Iran, Turkey, and Qatar are likely to oppose any Pakistani deployment that could be interpreted as aiding US-Israeli objectives or undermining Hamas.Analysts also warn that sending troops to Gaza may provoke backlash from Islamist groups within Pakistan and could shift Islamabad’s image in the Arab world from a pro-Palestinian advocate to a Western-aligned stabilisation partner.&nbsp;Last week, the UN Security Council (UNSC) adopted a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump’s plan to end the conflict in Gaza. Trump’s plan also authorises the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for the Palestinian enclave. Thirteen UNSC members, including Pakistan, voted in favour of the resolution, while Russia and China abstained.&nbsp;Hamas, however, rejected the resolution and o decried the establishment of an international force whose “mission includes the disarmament” of Palestinian resistance groups in Gaza.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-hit-two-shadow-fleet-tankers-with-drones-in-black-sea-says-security-official-1764426331464">Ukraine hit two ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with drones in Black Sea, says security official</a><h2>Aware of UAE, Saudi visa issues, says FM</h2>&nbsp;Replying to a question on the visa situation for Pakistanis looking to travel to the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf states, FM Dar said, “This issue has been raised many times. They’ve also shown their internal evidence that of the different nationalities involved in crime in the UAE, Pakistanis are at the top, unfortunately.”&nbsp;The issue reached such an extent at a certain point that even the visas of officials and ministers were refused, Dar added.&nbsp;The foreign minister also pointed to the issue of the begging racket, including in Saudi Arabia, that involved Pakistanis.“Pakistanis are caught the most in beggary there, unfortunately,” Dar admitted.

Iran, Turkey, and Qatar are likely to oppose any Pakistani deployment that could be interpreted as aiding US-Israeli objectives or undermining Hamas. Analysts also warn that sending troops to Gaza may provoke backlash from Islamist groups within Pakistan.

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday confirmed that the nation is prepared to deploy security forces to Gaza as part of an international peacekeeping mission but said that its troops will not take part in disarming Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. Addressing reporters, Dar said Pakistan would send troops only under a clearly defined United Nations Security Council mandate and rejected any suggestion that Pakistani forces would play any role in disarming Hamas. “Pakistan’s job is to ensure peace. We are ready to give our forces, but the mandate of the International Stabilisation Force for Gaza must be clearly chalked out,” he said. Neutralising Hamas is a responsibility that lies with Palestinian security institutions and is not Pakistan’s work, he added. “We are not ready for that. This is not our job, but that of the Palestinian law enforcement agencies. Our job is peacekeeping, not peace enforcement,” Dar said. As per intelligence assessments, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Azerbaijan are being considered for a limited deployment in Gaza once the current conflict subsides. Senior security sources indicate that Pakistan’s participation is being discussed after extensive regional consultations. Also Read: ‘There will be jihad if there is oppression,’ says Jamiat chief Madani, triggers political storm Reports say that Islamabad will have two broad responsibilities: stabilizing Gaza and helping curb the remaining radicalised elements of Hamas. Iran, Turkey, and Qatar likely to oppose Pak troops’ deployment in Gaza However, Iran, Turkey, and Qatar are likely to oppose any Pakistani deployment that could be interpreted as aiding US-Israeli objectives or undermining Hamas. Analysts also warn that sending troops to Gaza may provoke backlash from Islamist groups within Pakistan and could shift Islamabad’s image in the Arab world from a pro-Palestinian advocate to a Western-aligned stabilisation partner. Last week, the UN Security Council (UNSC) adopted a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump’s plan to end the conflict in Gaza. Trump’s plan also authorises the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for the Palestinian enclave. Thirteen UNSC members, including Pakistan, voted in favour of the resolution, while Russia and China abstained. Hamas, however, rejected the resolution and o decried the establishment of an international force whose “mission includes the disarmament” of Palestinian resistance groups in Gaza. Also Read: Ukraine hit two ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with drones in Black Sea, says security official Aware of UAE, Saudi visa issues, says FM Replying to a question on the visa situation for Pakistanis looking to travel to the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf states, FM Dar said, “This issue has been raised many times. They’ve also shown their internal evidence that of the different nationalities involved in crime in the UAE, Pakistanis are at the top, unfortunately.” The issue reached such an extent at a certain point that even the visas of officials and ministers were refused, Dar added. The foreign minister also pointed to the issue of the begging racket, including in Saudi Arabia, that involved Pakistanis. “Pakistanis are caught the most in beggary there, unfortunately,” Dar admitted.

Iran, Turkey, and Qatar are likely to oppose any Pakistani deployment that could be interpreted as aiding US-Israeli objectives or undermining Hamas. Analysts also warn that sending troops to Gaza may provoke backlash from Islamist groups within Pakistan.

Pakistan will send forces to Gaza, confirms Ishaq Dar, says disarming Hamas ‘not our job’

New Delhi: India has launched one of its largest humanitarian support in years to help Sri Lanka battle the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which has killed more than 150 people and left thousands stranded amid relentless rain, floods, and landslides.&nbsp;The Indian Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant and frigate INS Udaygiri were quick to give emergency supplies while two Chetak helicopters from the carrier’s air wing, carrying Sri Lankan Air Force personnel on board, to join search-and-rescue missions over flooded parts of the countries. A third Indian Navy vessel, INS Sukanya, left Visakhapatnam with further relief stores and is expected to reach Sri Lankan waters soon.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-there-will-be-jihad-if-there-is-oppression-says-jamiat-chief-madani-triggers-political-storm-1764419509667">‘There will be jihad if there is oppression,’ says Jamiat chief Madani, triggers political storm</a>&nbsp;By Saturday morning, an Indian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules touched down at Bandaranaike International Airport with 12 tonnes of relief, tents, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene kits and ready-to-eat meals. A heavier Il-76 strategic airlifter delivered nine tonnes of relief material, 80 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel, four sniffer dogs, and eight tonnes of specialised rescue equipment.&nbsp;“A total of around 27 tonnes of relief material delivered by air and sea. More is on the way,” India’s EAM Dr S Jaishankar posted on social media. At Colombo’s main airport, which has been impacted, the Indian High Commission has set up an emergency help desk and issued a dedicated helpline (+94 773727832) to assist stranded Indian nationals, providing food, water and temporary accommodation.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-hit-two-shadow-fleet-tankers-with-drones-in-black-sea-says-security-official-1764426331464">Ukraine hit two ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with drones in Black Sea, says security official</a>&nbsp;The swift Indian deployment, combining naval, air force, and disaster-response assets within a few hours of the cyclone’s landfall, shows New Delhi’s growing capacity to project humanitarian assistance across the Indian Ocean, a role it has played repeatedly from the 2004 tsunami to recent crises in the Maldives and Mauritius.

IAF's C-130J Super Hercules touched down at Bandaranaike International Airportwith 12 tonnes of relief, tents, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene kits, and ready-to-eat meals. A heavier Il-76 strategic airlifter delivered nine tonnes of relief material, 80 NDRF personnel, and four sniffer dogs.

New Delhi: India has launched one of its largest humanitarian support in years to help Sri Lanka battle the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which has killed more than 150 people and left thousands stranded amid relentless rain, floods, and landslides. The Indian Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant and frigate INS Udaygiri were quick to give emergency supplies while two Chetak helicopters from the carrier’s air wing, carrying Sri Lankan Air Force personnel on board, to join search-and-rescue missions over flooded parts of the countries. A third Indian Navy vessel, INS Sukanya, left Visakhapatnam with further relief stores and is expected to reach Sri Lankan waters soon. Also Read: ‘There will be jihad if there is oppression,’ says Jamiat chief Madani, triggers political storm By Saturday morning, an Indian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules touched down at Bandaranaike International Airport with 12 tonnes of relief, tents, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene kits and ready-to-eat meals. A heavier Il-76 strategic airlifter delivered nine tonnes of relief material, 80 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel, four sniffer dogs, and eight tonnes of specialised rescue equipment. “A total of around 27 tonnes of relief material delivered by air and sea. More is on the way,” India’s EAM Dr S Jaishankar posted on social media. At Colombo’s main airport, which has been impacted, the Indian High Commission has set up an emergency help desk and issued a dedicated helpline (+94 773727832) to assist stranded Indian nationals, providing food, water and temporary accommodation. Also Read: Ukraine hit two ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with drones in Black Sea, says security official The swift Indian deployment, combining naval, air force, and disaster-response assets within a few hours of the cyclone’s landfall, shows New Delhi’s growing capacity to project humanitarian assistance across the Indian Ocean, a role it has played repeatedly from the 2004 tsunami to recent crises in the Maldives and Mauritius.

IAF's C-130J Super Hercules touched down at Bandaranaike International Airport with 12 tonnes of relief, tents, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene kits, and ready-to-eat meals. A heavier Il-76 strategic airlifter delivered nine tonnes of relief material, 80 NDRF personnel, and four sniffer dogs.

India rushes warships, aircraft and rescue teams as major flooding impacts Sri Lanka

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that New Delhi would continue “endeavouring to forge new trade arrangements” but only under a firmly “people-centric vision”, as the country climbs the global economic ladder amid growing uncertainty in world trade. Speaking after being conferred an honorary doctorate by the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Dr Jaishankar painted a picture of a fragmenting global order in which traditional rule-makers are rewriting the script.&nbsp;“The United States, long the underwriter of the contemporary system, has set radically new terms of engagement. Not just that, it is doing so by dealing with countries on a one-on-one basis, rather than through regimes. China has long played by its own rules and is now doing so, even more,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-declares-venezuela-airspace-closed-as-standoff-with-maduro-escalates-1764422216114">Trump declares Venezuela airspace ‘closed’ as standoff with Maduro escalates</a>&nbsp;In such an environment, he argued, most nations are hedging rather than choosing sides, leading to a surge in bilateral and regional free-trade agreements. “We are today endeavouring to forge new trade arrangements and promote fresh connectivity initiatives. While they certainly represent key facets of our policy priorities, it also speak to the importance that the world attaches to ties with India. As we ascend the global economic hierarchy, the case for them will only get stronger,” Dr Jaishankar told the audience of students, faculty.&nbsp;Yet he stressed caution: “These exercises have long-term repercussions and therefore, need to be embarked upon with great judiciousness. When it comes to trade, we will naturally be guided by our people-centric vision, just as our connectivity plans will be by strategic as well as economic considerations.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/infowarfare-pakistan-uses-ai-deep-fakes-of-indian-military-leaders-to-spread-misinformation-indian-army-deep-fake-infowar-1764419695262">Infowarfare: Pakistan uses AI deep fakes of Indian military leaders to spread misinformation</a>&nbsp;The minister highlighted supply-chain fragility, with a third of global manufacturing still concentrated in China, alongside energy transitions, sanctions and blockchain disruption as the new realities shaping India’s external posture. He placed trade and technology alongside tourism as the “3Ts” by which Indian diplomats now measure success, underlining a shift toward economic diplomacy.&nbsp;On security, Dr Jaishankar broadened the definition beyond traditional defence to include energy, food, health and even fertiliser security, citing India’s rapid securing of vaccines during Covid-19 and alternative energy and fertiliser sources during the Ukraine war as proof that “a responsive foreign policy can indeed deliver for every citizen”. “In an uncertain world, it is all the more important that we continuously diversify supply sources to ensure, to actually guarantee our national needs,” he said.&nbsp;The speech comes as India negotiates or implements trade agreements with the US, UK, Australia, the UAE, EFTA countries and others, while remaining outside larger blocs such as RCEP.

The minister highlighted supply-chain fragility, with a third of global manufacturing still concentrated in China, alongside energy transitions, sanctions and blockchain disruption as the new realities shaping India’s external posture.

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that New Delhi would continue “endeavouring to forge new trade arrangements” but only under a firmly “people-centric vision”, as the country climbs the global economic ladder amid growing uncertainty in world trade. Speaking after being conferred an honorary doctorate by the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Dr Jaishankar painted a picture of a fragmenting global order in which traditional rule-makers are rewriting the script. “The United States, long the underwriter of the contemporary system, has set radically new terms of engagement. Not just that, it is doing so by dealing with countries on a one-on-one basis, rather than through regimes. China has long played by its own rules and is now doing so, even more,” he said. Also Read: Trump declares Venezuela airspace ‘closed’ as standoff with Maduro escalates In such an environment, he argued, most nations are hedging rather than choosing sides, leading to a surge in bilateral and regional free-trade agreements. “We are today endeavouring to forge new trade arrangements and promote fresh connectivity initiatives. While they certainly represent key facets of our policy priorities, it also speak to the importance that the world attaches to ties with India. As we ascend the global economic hierarchy, the case for them will only get stronger,” Dr Jaishankar told the audience of students, faculty. Yet he stressed caution: “These exercises have long-term repercussions and therefore, need to be embarked upon with great judiciousness. When it comes to trade, we will naturally be guided by our people-centric vision, just as our connectivity plans will be by strategic as well as economic considerations.” Also Read: Infowarfare: Pakistan uses AI deep fakes of Indian military leaders to spread misinformation The minister highlighted supply-chain fragility, with a third of global manufacturing still concentrated in China, alongside energy transitions, sanctions and blockchain disruption as the new realities shaping India’s external posture. He placed trade and technology alongside tourism as the “3Ts” by which Indian diplomats now measure success, underlining a shift toward economic diplomacy. On security, Dr Jaishankar broadened the definition beyond traditional defence to include energy, food, health and even fertiliser security, citing India’s rapid securing of vaccines during Covid-19 and alternative energy and fertiliser sources during the Ukraine war as proof that “a responsive foreign policy can indeed deliver for every citizen”. “In an uncertain world, it is all the more important that we continuously diversify supply sources to ensure, to actually guarantee our national needs,” he said. The speech comes as India negotiates or implements trade agreements with the US, UK, Australia, the UAE, EFTA countries and others, while remaining outside larger blocs such as RCEP.

The minister highlighted supply-chain fragility, with a third of global manufacturing still concentrated in China, alongside energy transitions, sanctions and blockchain disruption as the new realities shaping India’s external posture.

India will pursue new trade deals with 'people-centric vision', says EAM Dr S Jaishankar

The death toll from floods and landslides following heavy downpour and landslides caused by tropical cyclone in Southeast Asia has risen past 400 on Saturday (Nov 29) as the rescue operations are underway in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Heavy monsoons affected large areas of the three countries this week, leaving thousands stranded, and many on rooftops were waiting for rescue to arrive.&nbsp;In the Indonesian island of Sumatra alone, flooding and landslides killed more than 300 people. Of those, 166 were in North Sumatra province, 90 were in West Sumatra, and 47 were in Aceh, head of the National Disaster agency Suharyanto said, adding that at least 279 people remain missing even as tens of thousands of people have been evacuated. Access to several parts of the most affected provinces remains cut off.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cyclone-ditwah-sri-lanka-declares-emergency-as-death-toll-rises-to-132-india-braces-for-impact-sri-lanka-tamil-nadu-floods-rains-1764418163719">Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lanka declares emergency as death toll rises to 132; India braces for impact</a>&nbsp;Extreme weather in Thailand has impacted more than 3.8 million people and damaged over 1.4 million households. In Songkhla province, floodwaters rose as high as three metres (nearly 10 feet). Authorities said the death toll across eight provinces has reached 162, marking one of the country’s worst flooding disasters in a decade.&nbsp;Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the Shelter home of an evacuee and apologised for the destruction caused by the floods. "I will use all my expertise and dedication to improve the situation," he said, announcing a two-week timeframe for the district's cleanup.&nbsp;Workers at one of the hospitals in severely hit Hat Yai moved the dead bodies into refrigerated trucks after the mortuaries exceeded capacity.&nbsp;The Thai government has announced a series of relief measures for flood-affected residents, including compensation of up to two million baht ($62,000) for families who have lost loved ones.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-smoking-trigger-hong-kong-s-deadliest-fire-incident-that-killed-128-here-s-what-we-know-1764401981985">Did 'smoking' trigger Hong Kong’s deadliest fire incident that killed 128? Here's what we know</a>&nbsp;Two people were killed in Malaysia by flooding caused by heavy rain. The country's foreign affairs ministry said more than 6,000 Malaysians who were stranded by severe flooding in Thailand's Hat Yai had been rescued. &nbsp;

Flooding and landslides have claimed over 300 lives on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, with another 162 deaths reported in Thailand.

The death toll from floods and landslides following heavy downpour and landslides caused by tropical cyclone in Southeast Asia has risen past 400 on Saturday (Nov 29) as the rescue operations are underway in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Heavy monsoons affected large areas of the three countries this week, leaving thousands stranded, and many on rooftops were waiting for rescue to arrive. In the Indonesian island of Sumatra alone, flooding and landslides killed more than 300 people. Of those, 166 were in North Sumatra province, 90 were in West Sumatra, and 47 were in Aceh, head of the National Disaster agency Suharyanto said, adding that at least 279 people remain missing even as tens of thousands of people have been evacuated. Access to several parts of the most affected provinces remains cut off. Also Read: Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lanka declares emergency as death toll rises to 132; India braces for impact Extreme weather in Thailand has impacted more than 3.8 million people and damaged over 1.4 million households. In Songkhla province, floodwaters rose as high as three metres (nearly 10 feet). Authorities said the death toll across eight provinces has reached 162, marking one of the country’s worst flooding disasters in a decade. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the Shelter home of an evacuee and apologised for the destruction caused by the floods. "I will use all my expertise and dedication to improve the situation," he said, announcing a two-week timeframe for the district's cleanup. Workers at one of the hospitals in severely hit Hat Yai moved the dead bodies into refrigerated trucks after the mortuaries exceeded capacity. The Thai government has announced a series of relief measures for flood-affected residents, including compensation of up to two million baht ($62,000) for families who have lost loved ones. Also Read: Did 'smoking' trigger Hong Kong’s deadliest fire incident that killed 128? Here's what we know Two people were killed in Malaysia by flooding caused by heavy rain. The country's foreign affairs ministry said more than 6,000 Malaysians who were stranded by severe flooding in Thailand's Hat Yai had been rescued.

Flooding and landslides have claimed over 300 lives on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, with another 162 deaths reported in Thailand.

At least 460 killed in Southeast Asia floods as Indonesia’s death toll rises to 303

Ukraine struck two tankers used by Russia to export oil while skirting Western sanctions with marine drones in the Black Sea, an official from the SBU security service said on Saturday. The operation to hit the ‘shadow fleet’ vessels was conducted by the SBU and Ukraine’s navy, said the official while seeking anonymity. The authorities in Ankara earlier said that blasts rocked two shadow fleet tankers near Turkey’s Bosphorus Strait on Friday causing fires on the vessels, and rescue operations were launched for those on board. The SBU official said both tankers, identified as the Virat and Kairos, were empty and on their way to the port of Novorossiysk, a major Russian oil terminal.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-will-send-forces-to-gaza-confirms-ishaq-dar-says-disarming-hamas-not-our-job-1764432460562">Pakistan will send forces to Gaza, confirms Ishaq Dar, says disarming Hamas ‘not our job’</a>&nbsp;“Video (footage) shows that after being hit, both tankers sustained critical damage and were effectively taken out of service. This will deal a significant blow to Russian oil transportation,” the official said, but did not share the location of the strikes.Ukraine has been calling for tougher international measures on Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’, which it says is helping Moscow export vast quantities of oil and fund its war in Ukraine despite Western sanctions.&nbsp;Turkey said on Saturday that an unmanned vessel reportedly attacked a tanker in Russia’s shadow fleet off its Black Sea coast, after the ship was initially struck late on Friday.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-there-will-be-jihad-if-there-is-oppression-says-jamiat-chief-madani-triggers-political-storm-1764419509667">‘There will be jihad if there is oppression,’ says Jamiat chief Madani, triggers political storm</a>&nbsp;The Turkish transport ministry said in a statement that Virat suffered some damage in the attack but is stable.“The Virat, reportedly attacked by unmanned vessels some 35 miles offshore in the Black Sea, was reportedly attacked again this morning by unmanned vessels. (Virat) sustained minor damage to its starboard side above the waterline,” the ministry said.&nbsp;In a separate incident, Turkish authorities were battling fire on another Russia-bound tanker that caught fire after an explosion in the Black Sea, the ministry said.The rescue teams evacuated 25 crew members from the 274-metre-long Kairos after the fire.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/airbus-detects-glitch-in-a320-family-aircraft-6-000-planes-to-be-grounded-for-upgrade-1764361821401">Airbus detects glitch in A320 family aircraft; 6,000 planes to be grounded for upgrade</a>&nbsp;Turkey said on Friday that Kairos was heading to Novorossiysk when it reported an external impact causing a fire 28 nautical miles off the Turkish shore.Kairos and Virat are among the ships subject to sanctions imposed against Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Turkey said on Saturday that an unmanned vessel reportedly attacked a tanker in Russia’s shadow fleet off its Black Sea coast, after the ship was initially struck late on Friday. The Turkish transport ministry said in a statement that Virat suffered some damage in the attack but is stable.

Ukraine struck two tankers used by Russia to export oil while skirting Western sanctions with marine drones in the Black Sea, an official from the SBU security service said on Saturday. The operation to hit the ‘shadow fleet’ vessels was conducted by the SBU and Ukraine’s navy, said the official while seeking anonymity. The authorities in Ankara earlier said that blasts rocked two shadow fleet tankers near Turkey’s Bosphorus Strait on Friday causing fires on the vessels, and rescue operations were launched for those on board. The SBU official said both tankers, identified as the Virat and Kairos, were empty and on their way to the port of Novorossiysk, a major Russian oil terminal. Also Read: Pakistan will send forces to Gaza, confirms Ishaq Dar, says disarming Hamas ‘not our job’ “Video (footage) shows that after being hit, both tankers sustained critical damage and were effectively taken out of service. This will deal a significant blow to Russian oil transportation,” the official said, but did not share the location of the strikes. Ukraine has been calling for tougher international measures on Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’, which it says is helping Moscow export vast quantities of oil and fund its war in Ukraine despite Western sanctions. Turkey said on Saturday that an unmanned vessel reportedly attacked a tanker in Russia’s shadow fleet off its Black Sea coast, after the ship was initially struck late on Friday. Also Read: ‘There will be jihad if there is oppression,’ says Jamiat chief Madani, triggers political storm The Turkish transport ministry said in a statement that Virat suffered some damage in the attack but is stable. “The Virat, reportedly attacked by unmanned vessels some 35 miles offshore in the Black Sea, was reportedly attacked again this morning by unmanned vessels. (Virat) sustained minor damage to its starboard side above the waterline,” the ministry said. In a separate incident, Turkish authorities were battling fire on another Russia-bound tanker that caught fire after an explosion in the Black Sea, the ministry said. The rescue teams evacuated 25 crew members from the 274-metre-long Kairos after the fire. Also Read: Airbus detects glitch in A320 family aircraft; 6,000 planes to be grounded for upgrade Turkey said on Friday that Kairos was heading to Novorossiysk when it reported an external impact causing a fire 28 nautical miles off the Turkish shore. Kairos and Virat are among the ships subject to sanctions imposed against Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Turkey said on Saturday that an unmanned vessel reportedly attacked a tanker in Russia’s shadow fleet off its Black Sea coast, after the ship was initially struck late on Friday. The Turkish transport ministry said in a statement that Virat suffered some damage in the attack but is stable.

Ukraine hit two ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with drones in Black Sea, says security official

Amid ongoing US military operations against drug cartels near Venezuela, US President Donald Trump warned that the airspace over and around the country should be treated as closed, as tensions with leftist leader Nicolás Maduro continue to escalate.&nbsp;“To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers,” Trump writes on his Truth Social network, “please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY.”&nbsp;Trump's announcement comes following weeks of rising tensions between Venezuela and the United States have as Washington increased pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s government through sanctions and surveillance operations targeting regional drug cartels. Caracas accused the US of violating its sovereignty, while US officials warned of growing security threats around Venezuelan airspace.&nbsp;The United States has deployed an aircraft carrier to the Caribbean and carried out deadly strikes on vessels, which it claims were involved in drug trafficking.&nbsp;Earlier this week, Donald Trump warned that he might soon target Venezuelan drug networks “by land”.&nbsp;In a televised address on Thursday, Nicolás Maduro insisted that Venezuelans would not be intimidated, accusing Washington of escalating “excuses and lies” to justify possible intervention.&nbsp;

 US President Donald Trump warned that the airspace over and around the country should be treated as closed in its entirety.

Amid ongoing US military operations against drug cartels near Venezuela, US President Donald Trump warned that the airspace over and around the country should be treated as closed, as tensions with leftist leader Nicolás Maduro continue to escalate. “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers,” Trump writes on his Truth Social network, “please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY.” Trump's announcement comes following weeks of rising tensions between Venezuela and the United States have as Washington increased pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s government through sanctions and surveillance operations targeting regional drug cartels. Caracas accused the US of violating its sovereignty, while US officials warned of growing security threats around Venezuelan airspace. The United States has deployed an aircraft carrier to the Caribbean and carried out deadly strikes on vessels, which it claims were involved in drug trafficking. Earlier this week, Donald Trump warned that he might soon target Venezuelan drug networks “by land”. In a televised address on Thursday, Nicolás Maduro insisted that Venezuelans would not be intimidated, accusing Washington of escalating “excuses and lies” to justify possible intervention.

US President Donald Trump warned that the airspace over and around the country should be treated as closed in its entirety.

Trump declares Venezuela airspace ‘closed’ as standoff with Maduro escalates

Pakistan has been using sophisticated AI-generated deep fake videos of India’s military leadership and exaggerating its own naval capabilities to spread misinformation. Many of these videos have been posted by anonymous accounts, but linked to Pakistan - location, comments, etc.&nbsp;In recent weeks, a deepfake video circulated widely on social media showing India’s Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, apparently criticising the government and admitting operational losses during Operation Sindoor. India’s Deepfakes Analysis Unit confirmed that the entire audio track was synthetic. Another manipulated clip targeted the Director General of Naval Operations, falsely depicting internal disputes over deployment decisions.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/-i-would-prefer-death-asim-munir-responsible-for-imran-khan-s-disappearance-his-last-social-media-post-resurfaces-1764410453760">'I would prefer death...': Asim Munir responsible for Imran Khan's disappearance? His last social media post resurfaces</a>&nbsp;Last week, another deepfake showed Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi seemingly talking about a custodial death case, and had a WION logo in the video. India’s fact-checking unit, PIB Fact Check unit, immediately declared: “This fake video has been created using AI technology. The Chief of the Army Staff has made NO such statement.” Circulated by Pakistani propaganda accounts, the video seeks to incite unrest and discredit Indian institutions, highlighting rising AI misuse in geopolitical misinformation campaigns.&nbsp;The deepfake surge coincided with Pakistan’s test of a ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile last week. The official statement has no details of range, speed or seeker performance other than a mutual set of congratulations by the Pakistani military and the political leadership. Within hours, pro-Pakistan accounts flooded platforms with enhanced and doctored versions claiming an “800 km hypersonic strike” and “carrier-kill capability,” claims never endorsed by Islamabad’s military directly. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cyclone-ditwah-sri-lanka-declares-emergency-as-death-toll-rises-to-132-india-braces-for-impact-sri-lanka-tamil-nadu-floods-rains-1764418163719">Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lanka declares emergency as death toll rises to 132; India braces for impact</a>&nbsp;Similarly, during the May Operation Sindoor maritime deployment, India fielded several warships, including an aircraft carrier group across the Arabian Sea, while Pakistan’s navy stayed largely near Karachi. Yet online, manipulated footage portrayed Indian vessels destroyed and Pakistani forces dominant.&nbsp;India retains undisputed conventional naval superiority over Pakistan, but the systematic use of AI-generated media shows another battlefront emerging, one on the virtual front that requires continuous alert.

a deepfake video circulated widely on social media showing India’s Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, apparently criticising the government and admitting operational losses during Operation Sindoor. 

Pakistan has been using sophisticated AI-generated deep fake videos of India’s military leadership and exaggerating its own naval capabilities to spread misinformation. Many of these videos have been posted by anonymous accounts, but linked to Pakistan - location, comments, etc. In recent weeks, a deepfake video circulated widely on social media showing India’s Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, apparently criticising the government and admitting operational losses during Operation Sindoor. India’s Deepfakes Analysis Unit confirmed that the entire audio track was synthetic. Another manipulated clip targeted the Director General of Naval Operations, falsely depicting internal disputes over deployment decisions. Also Read: 'I would prefer death...': Asim Munir responsible for Imran Khan's disappearance? His last social media post resurfaces Last week, another deepfake showed Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi seemingly talking about a custodial death case, and had a WION logo in the video. India’s fact-checking unit, PIB Fact Check unit, immediately declared: “This fake video has been created using AI technology. The Chief of the Army Staff has made NO such statement.” Circulated by Pakistani propaganda accounts, the video seeks to incite unrest and discredit Indian institutions, highlighting rising AI misuse in geopolitical misinformation campaigns. The deepfake surge coincided with Pakistan’s test of a ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile last week. The official statement has no details of range, speed or seeker performance other than a mutual set of congratulations by the Pakistani military and the political leadership. Within hours, pro-Pakistan accounts flooded platforms with enhanced and doctored versions claiming an “800 km hypersonic strike” and “carrier-kill capability,” claims never endorsed by Islamabad’s military directly. Also Read: Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lanka declares emergency as death toll rises to 132; India braces for impact Similarly, during the May Operation Sindoor maritime deployment, India fielded several warships, including an aircraft carrier group across the Arabian Sea, while Pakistan’s navy stayed largely near Karachi. Yet online, manipulated footage portrayed Indian vessels destroyed and Pakistani forces dominant. India retains undisputed conventional naval superiority over Pakistan, but the systematic use of AI-generated media shows another battlefront emerging, one on the virtual front that requires continuous alert.

A deepfake video circulated widely on social media showing India’s Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, apparently criticising the government and admitting operational losses during Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;

Infowarfare: Pakistan uses AI deep fakes of Indian military leaders to spread misinformation

Sri Lanka on Saturday (Nov 29) declared a state of emergency and urged the international community for assistance as the death toll from incessant rains and flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah reached 132, with another 176 still missing. The Cyclone triggered calamity has destroyed more than 15,000 homes, rendering over 78,000 people homeless. The affected are currently living in government-run temporary shelters, according to the Disaster Management Centre (CMC).&nbsp;"We have 132 confirmed dead and another 176 missing," DMC Director-General Sampath Kotuwegoda said, adding that relief efforts had been ramped up with the deployment of the army, navy and air force.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ndrf-deploys-24-teams-as-cyclone-ditwah-begins-to-impact-tamil-nadu-1764416065804">NDRF deploys 24 teams, as Cyclone Ditwah begins to impact Tamil Nadu</a>&nbsp;The military rescued 69 bus passengers on Saturday, including a German tourist, who were marooned in the Anuradhapura district after a 24-hour operation involving a helicopter and naval boats.&nbsp;President Anura Kumara Dissanyake declared a state of emergency, granting him additional powers to mitigate the devastation caused by a week of incessant torrential rains across the country.&nbsp;Stepping forward immediately, India launched ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu' to assist Sri Lanka in its hour of crisis. The first tranche of relief materials was handed over after the consignments were transported by the Indian Navy's aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and frontline ship INS Udaigiri to the island nation.<h2>India braces for Impact</h2>Indian authorities on Saturday intensified their preparation for the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, taking emergency measures including deployment of National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) and SDRF teams, building temporary shelters, and emergency evacuations, as it made its way up the southwest Bay of Bengal, bringing stronger winds, a longer spell of rains in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.&nbsp;Chennai airport has cancelled 54 flights as the slow-moving Cyclone is expected to approach the southern state. By Friday evening, Cyclone Ditwah was positioned around 450 km south of Chennai, moving north–northwest at 7 km/h.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-braces-for-cyclone-ditwah-origin-of-name-landfall-time-all-you-need-to-know-1764329443476">India braces for Cyclone Ditwah: Origin of name, landfall time – All you need to know</a>&nbsp;The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert and forecasted "Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall with isolated Extremely Heavy Rainfall very likely at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry &amp; Karaikal on Saturday."&nbsp;&nbsp;"The Cyclonic storm over the southwest Bay of Bengal is moving north-northwest and is expected near the North Tamil Nadu–Puducherry–South Andhra Pradesh coast by early Nov 30," it added.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Cyclone Ditwah strengthened its impact on Tamil Nadu on Saturday, leading to school closures, cancellation of 54 flights, suspension of sea-bridge rail services, and the evacuation of residents in coastal areas.

Sri Lanka on Saturday (Nov 29) declared a state of emergency and urged the international community for assistance as the death toll from incessant rains and flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah reached 132, with another 176 still missing. The Cyclone triggered calamity has destroyed more than 15,000 homes, rendering over 78,000 people homeless. The affected are currently living in government-run temporary shelters, according to the Disaster Management Centre (CMC). "We have 132 confirmed dead and another 176 missing," DMC Director-General Sampath Kotuwegoda said, adding that relief efforts had been ramped up with the deployment of the army, navy and air force. Also Read: NDRF deploys 24 teams, as Cyclone Ditwah begins to impact Tamil Nadu The military rescued 69 bus passengers on Saturday, including a German tourist, who were marooned in the Anuradhapura district after a 24-hour operation involving a helicopter and naval boats. President Anura Kumara Dissanyake declared a state of emergency, granting him additional powers to mitigate the devastation caused by a week of incessant torrential rains across the country. Stepping forward immediately, India launched ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu' to assist Sri Lanka in its hour of crisis. The first tranche of relief materials was handed over after the consignments were transported by the Indian Navy's aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and frontline ship INS Udaigiri to the island nation. India braces for Impact Indian authorities on Saturday intensified their preparation for the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, taking emergency measures including deployment of National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) and SDRF teams, building temporary shelters, and emergency evacuations, as it made its way up the southwest Bay of Bengal, bringing stronger winds, a longer spell of rains in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. Chennai airport has cancelled 54 flights as the slow-moving Cyclone is expected to approach the southern state. By Friday evening, Cyclone Ditwah was positioned around 450 km south of Chennai, moving north–northwest at 7 km/h. Also Read: India braces for Cyclone Ditwah: Origin of name, landfall time – All you need to know The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert and forecasted "Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall with isolated Extremely Heavy Rainfall very likely at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal on Saturday." "The Cyclonic storm over the southwest Bay of Bengal is moving north-northwest and is expected near the North Tamil Nadu–Puducherry–South Andhra Pradesh coast by early Nov 30," it added.

Cyclone Ditwah strengthened its impact on Tamil Nadu on Saturday, leading to school closures, cancellation of 54 flights, suspension of sea-bridge rail services, and the evacuation of residents in coastal areas.

Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lanka declares emergency as death toll rises to 132; India braces for impact

Airbus on Friday (Nov 28) issued an urgent directive, grounding over 6,000 aircraft globally over repairs of A320 planes. The move, which appears to be one of the biggest aircraft recalls in aviation history, is expected to affect more than half of the world’s fleet. The emergency directive was issued after it was discovered that intense solar radiation can corrupt critical flight control systems. This has resulted in widespread cancellations and delays across the world, affecting millions of passengers during the US Thanksgiving weekend.The move came following an October 30 incident when a JetBlue flight travelling from Cancun to Newark suddenly nosedived. At least 15 passengers were injured in the incident, and the plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Tampa, Florida.European aerospace giant said that the issue affects the A320, its best-selling aircraft, and some other models from the same design fleet, like the A318, A319 and the A321. For most aircraft, the issue can be fixed with a simple software update, while for some older versions, planes may require some hardware updates as well.Airbus has apologised, saying it acknowledges that this will lead to “operational disruption to passengers and customers”.The following airlines are likely to be affected by the major Airbus recall:<h3>British Airways</h3>The airline uses only three of its aircraft and does not expect disruptions.<h3>American Airlines</h3>World’s largest A320 operator said that most aircraft will be fixed by Saturday.<h3>Delta Air Lines</h3>Delta Air Lines said that it will comply with the directive, although operational impact will be limited.<h3>Lufthansa</h3>The German carrier warned small number of flight cancellations and delays over the weekend.<h3>Wizz Air</h3>The Hungarian airline said that aircraft are undergoing necessary maintenance and some flights may be affected over the weekend.<h3>EasyJet</h3>The airline said that it was following the safety directive, adding that it expects flights to operate normally on Saturday, but urged passengers to monitor flight status.<h3>Aer Lingus</h3>Irish carrier Aer Lingus said that a limited number of aircraft will be impacted and is taking necessary steps to comply with the directive.<h3>Turkish Airlines</h3>The airline said that its fleet will return to service after the required actions, and all operations will continue without interruption.<h3>Avianca</h3>Colombian airline said that it may face “significant” operational disruptions over the next 10 days and has suspended ticket sales until December 8. The Airbus recall affects more than 70 per cent of its fleet.<h3>Air India</h3>The airline said that software and hardware updates on some of its fleet may lead to longer turnaround times and delays in operations.<h3>IndiGo</h3>The Indian carrier said that some flights may experience schedule changes.<h3>Air New Zealand</h3>The airline warned that several flights may be disrupted, with many cancellations, due to the Airbus recall.<h3>Flynas</h3>Saudi Arabian airline said that some schedule delays may happen.<h3>United Airlines</h3>The US carrier said that its operations will not be impacted.<h3>Azul Airlines</h3>Brazilian airline said that none of its A320 aircraft were affected by the recall.

European aerospace giant said that the issue affects the A320, its best-selling aircraft, and some other models from the same design fleet, like the A318, A319 and the A321.

Airbus on Friday (Nov 28) issued an urgent directive, grounding over 6,000 aircraft globally over repairs of A320 planes. The move, which appears to be one of the biggest aircraft recalls in aviation history, is expected to affect more than half of the world’s fleet. The emergency directive was issued after it was discovered that intense solar radiation can corrupt critical flight control systems. This has resulted in widespread cancellations and delays across the world, affecting millions of passengers during the US Thanksgiving weekend. The move came following an October 30 incident when a JetBlue flight travelling from Cancun to Newark suddenly nosedived. At least 15 passengers were injured in the incident, and the plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Tampa, Florida. European aerospace giant said that the issue affects the A320, its best-selling aircraft, and some other models from the same design fleet, like the A318, A319 and the A321. For most aircraft, the issue can be fixed with a simple software update, while for some older versions, planes may require some hardware updates as well. Airbus has apologised, saying it acknowledges that this will lead to “operational disruption to passengers and customers”. The following airlines are likely to be affected by the major Airbus recall: British Airways The airline uses only three of its aircraft and does not expect disruptions. American Airlines World’s largest A320 operator said that most aircraft will be fixed by Saturday. Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines said that it will comply with the directive, although operational impact will be limited. Lufthansa The German carrier warned small number of flight cancellations and delays over the weekend. Wizz Air The Hungarian airline said that aircraft are undergoing necessary maintenance and some flights may be affected over the weekend. EasyJet The airline said that it was following the safety directive, adding that it expects flights to operate normally on Saturday, but urged passengers to monitor flight status. Aer Lingus Irish carrier Aer Lingus said that a limited number of aircraft will be impacted and is taking necessary steps to comply with the directive. Turkish Airlines The airline said that its fleet will return to service after the required actions, and all operations will continue without interruption. Avianca Colombian airline said that it may face “significant” operational disruptions over the next 10 days and has suspended ticket sales until December 8. The Airbus recall affects more than 70 per cent of its fleet. Air India The airline said that software and hardware updates on some of its fleet may lead to longer turnaround times and delays in operations. IndiGo The Indian carrier said that some flights may experience schedule changes. Air New Zealand The airline warned that several flights may be disrupted, with many cancellations, due to the Airbus recall. Flynas Saudi Arabian airline said that some schedule delays may happen. United Airlines The US carrier said that its operations will not be impacted. Azul Airlines Brazilian airline said that none of its A320 aircraft were affected by the recall.

European aerospace giant said that the issue affects the A320, its best-selling aircraft, and some other models from the same design fleet, like the A318, A319 and the A321.

Which airlines will be affected by Airbus recall? Check full list here

A new product from Donald Trump's business empire hits the market, as Eric Trump, the second son of the US president, launched Trump Vodka ahead of the upcoming holiday season in the United States. &nbsp;Eric Trump shared a photo of a Trump Vodka bottle, alongside the US national flag. The Spirit bottle also has an American flag printed on it with "The Great American Spirit" Inscribed in Yellow.&nbsp;"So excited to announce that @trumpvodka is available for pre-orders!" Eric posted on X, adding that the liquor is available for pre-orders on the Trump Vodka website.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">So excited to announce that <a href="https://twitter.com/TrumpVodka?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@trumpvodka</a> is available for pre-orders! Head over to <a href="https://t.co/f8aooUgClC">https://t.co/f8aooUgClC</a> to get your hands on the first bottles! Cheers! 🇺🇸🍸 <a href="https://t.co/YddPIyOMqD">pic.twitter.com/YddPIyOMqD</a>&mdash; Eric Trump (@EricTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricTrump/status/1994514563916820544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-trump-interfering-in-honduran-elections-ex-president-juan-orlando-hernandez-pardoned-tito-asfura-receives-big-backing-1764394566585">Is Trump interfering in Honduran elections? Ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez pardoned, Tito Asfura receives BIG backing</a>&nbsp;The announcement instantly created a buzz online with mixed reactions from social media users. One user wrote, "When it comes to milking things, the Trump administration hands down got the best hands for the job."&nbsp;Highlighting the irony, another user said, "President doesn’t drink. Son launches vodka . Only the Trumps could pull that off".<h2>Why doesn't Donald Trump drink?</h2>The US president maintained that he is a teetotaler, he has never had alcohol, smoked or used drugs. In multiple interviews, including one with CNN in 2018, Donald Trump explained why he avoids alcohol, saying, “I’m not a drinker. I can honestly say I never had a beer in my life… I don’t drink.” In a 2016 interview with The Washington Post, he repeated, “I never had a glass of alcohol… Can you imagine if I had what a mess I’d be?”&nbsp;Trump highlighted a deeply personal reason for his abstinence, the struggles of his older brother, Freddy Trump, who battled alcoholism and died young. “He had a problem with alcohol … he would tell me, ‘Don’t drink. Don’t drink.’”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-hints-at-running-2028-us-presidential-polls-with-ai-generated-photo-what-this-means-1764394222571">Trump hints at running 2028 US presidential polls with AI-generated photo - What this means</a>&nbsp;Because of that, Trump adopted total abstinence, no alcohol, smoking, or drugs, &nbsp;a decision he says shaped his life and success.&nbsp;The US president's successful business family operates through the Trump Organisation, with ventures spreading across real estate, luxury hotels, golf courses, and commercial properties.&nbsp;Their portfolio also includes branding deals, licensing agreements, hospitality services, and various consumer products, reflecting a broad business empire built around high-visibility assets and global name recognition.

Although Donald Trump has consistently described himself as a teetotaler who has never drunk alcohol, smoked, or used drugs, his son Eric Trump has introduced a vodka label with marketing built around patriotic themes.

A new product from Donald Trump's business empire hits the market, as Eric Trump, the second son of the US president, launched Trump Vodka ahead of the upcoming holiday season in the United States. Eric Trump shared a photo of a Trump Vodka bottle, alongside the US national flag. The Spirit bottle also has an American flag printed on it with "The Great American Spirit" Inscribed in Yellow. "So excited to announce that @trumpvodka is available for pre-orders!" Eric posted on X, adding that the liquor is available for pre-orders on the Trump Vodka website.

Although Donald Trump has consistently described himself as a teetotaler who has never drunk alcohol, smoked, or used drugs, his son Eric Trump has introduced a vodka label with marketing built around patriotic themes.

Vodka with patriotic flavour: Trump family unveils new liquor brand while US president says he doesn’t drink

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Nov 28) said that all documents signed by autopen under former president Joe Biden have been “terminated” and no longer in force or effect, levelling an attack against his predecessor in a legally uncertain move. Trump claimed that approximately 92 per cent of the documents were signed by autopen, without being approved by Biden.&nbsp;Trump further claimed people who operated the autopen under Biden “did so illegally.” He added, “Joe Biden was not involved in the Autopen process and, if he says he was, he will be brought up on charges of perjury.”&nbsp;<h2>What is Autopen? Is it legal?</h2>An autopen is a robotic device, patented in the US in 1803, which can replicate a person’s signature using real ink. It is often used for signing material in bulk or employed by public figures who need to sign documents remotely. The machine has a signature template and can mimic actual pen strokes of the individual in a consistent and secure manner.&nbsp;According to a guidance issued by the Justice Department under president George W. Bush in 2005, a president does not need to sign a bill by hand and can instruct an official “to affix the president’s signature to such a bill, for example, by autopen.”&nbsp;<h2>Which US presidents have used autopen?</h2>&nbsp;Several US presidents have used the autopen. Thomas Jefferson used an early version of the device, as per the Shappell Manuscript Foundation. Harry Truman was rumoured to have used the autopen, while Gerald Ford and Lyndon B Johnson have even allowed the device to be photographed.&nbsp;Other US leaders, including John F Kennedy and Barack Obama, have also used the device to sign several legislations. Obama allowed an aide to use the autopen to extend the Patriot Act while he was abroad, the first time a president publicly authorised using it. He used it again in 2013 to sign a bill aimed at avoiding a financial crisis in the country during a holiday in Hawaii.&nbsp;<h2>Has Trump ever used autopen?</h2>&nbsp;In March, Trump admitted that he had also used the very autopen, over which he has repeatedly attacked his predecessor, without providing any proof. The US president told reporters that he used the device “only for very unimportant papers.” He explained that the White House receives “thousands and thousands of letters, messages of support, letters for young people, from people who are ill, and so on.” Trump argued that the use of an autopen under Biden for formal actions, “pardons and all of the things that he signed with an autopen,” is “disgraceful.”

According to a guidance issued by the Justice Department under president George W. Bush in 2005, a president does not need to sign a bill by hand and can instruct an official “to affix the president’s signature to such a bill, for example, by autopen.”

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Nov 28) said that all documents signed by autopen under former president Joe Biden have been “terminated” and no longer in force or effect, levelling an attack against his predecessor in a legally uncertain move. Trump claimed that approximately 92 per cent of the documents were signed by autopen, without being approved by Biden. Trump further claimed people who operated the autopen under Biden “did so illegally.” He added, “Joe Biden was not involved in the Autopen process and, if he says he was, he will be brought up on charges of perjury.” What is Autopen? Is it legal? An autopen is a robotic device, patented in the US in 1803, which can replicate a person’s signature using real ink. It is often used for signing material in bulk or employed by public figures who need to sign documents remotely. The machine has a signature template and can mimic actual pen strokes of the individual in a consistent and secure manner. According to a guidance issued by the Justice Department under president George W. Bush in 2005, a president does not need to sign a bill by hand and can instruct an official “to affix the president’s signature to such a bill, for example, by autopen.” Which US presidents have used autopen? Several US presidents have used the autopen. Thomas Jefferson used an early version of the device, as per the Shappell Manuscript Foundation. Harry Truman was rumoured to have used the autopen, while Gerald Ford and Lyndon B Johnson have even allowed the device to be photographed. Other US leaders, including John F Kennedy and Barack Obama, have also used the device to sign several legislations. Obama allowed an aide to use the autopen to extend the Patriot Act while he was abroad, the first time a president publicly authorised using it. He used it again in 2013 to sign a bill aimed at avoiding a financial crisis in the country during a holiday in Hawaii. Has Trump ever used autopen? In March, Trump admitted that he had also used the very autopen, over which he has repeatedly attacked his predecessor, without providing any proof. The US president told reporters that he used the device “only for very unimportant papers.” He explained that the White House receives “thousands and thousands of letters, messages of support, letters for young people, from people who are ill, and so on.” Trump argued that the use of an autopen under Biden for formal actions, “pardons and all of the things that he signed with an autopen,” is “disgraceful.”

According to a guidance issued by the Justice Department under president George W. Bush in 2005, a president does not need to sign a bill by hand and can instruct an official “to affix the president’s signature to such a bill, for example, by autopen.”

Trump cancels Biden’s ‘autopen’ orders — What exactly is this device, and has he ever used it?

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday (Nov 28) defended recent operations of the US military against alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean following media reports claiming American troops killed survivors of one such missile strike. This comes amid rising concerns over US military actions in the region and a potential land campaign in Venezuela against drug cartels. A day earlier, US President Donald Trump said that the US would “very soon” step up its efforts to stop the flow of Venezuelan drug trafficking “by land.”The Washington Post and CNN reported that the US troops were given a directive from Hegseth to kill everyon 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. While CNN reported that it was not clear whether Hegseth was aware of the survivors before the second strike was carried out.Defending the US strikes, Hegseth called the reports “fake news”. 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.”“As usual, the fake news is delivering more fabricated, inflammatory, and derogatory reporting to discredit our incredible warriors fighting to protect the homeland,” he said. “As we’ve said from the beginning, and in every statement, these highly effective strikes are specifically intended to be ‘lethal, kinetic strikes.’ The declared intent is to stop lethal drugs, destroy narco-boats, and kill the narco-terrorists who are poisoning the American people. Every trafficker we kill is affiliated with a Designated Terrorist Organization.”The secretary of war said that the US operations in the Caribbean are lawful as per both US and international laws.“Our current operations in the Caribbean are lawful under both U.S. and international law, with all actions in compliance with the law of armed conflict—and approved by the best military and civilian lawyers, up and down the chain of command,” he said. “Our warriors in SOUTHCOM put their lives on the line every day to protect the Homeland from narco-terrorists — and I will ALWAYS have their back.”<h2>Hegseth accuses Biden of ‘coddling terrorists’</h2>He also slammed former president Joe Biden, saying that his administration allowed dangerous cartels and unvetted Afghans to flood into their communities with drugs and violence.“The Biden administration preferred the kid gloves approach, allowing millions of people — including dangerous cartels and unvetted Afghans — to flood our communities with drugs and violence. The Trump administration has sealed the border and gone on offense against narco-terrorists. Biden coddled terrorists, we kill them,” Hegseth said.

Defending the US strikes, Hegseth called the reports “fake news”. 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.”

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday (Nov 28) defended recent operations of the US military against alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean following media reports claiming American troops killed survivors of one such missile strike. This comes amid rising concerns over US military actions in the region and a potential land campaign in Venezuela against drug cartels. A day earlier, US President Donald Trump said that the US would “very soon” step up its efforts to stop the flow of Venezuelan drug trafficking “by land.” The Washington Post and CNN reported that the US troops were given a directive from Hegseth to kill everyon 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. While CNN reported that it was not clear whether Hegseth was aware of the survivors before the second strike was carried out. Defending the US strikes, Hegseth called the reports “fake news”. 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.” “As usual, the fake news is delivering more fabricated, inflammatory, and derogatory reporting to discredit our incredible warriors fighting to protect the homeland,” he said. “As we’ve said from the beginning, and in every statement, these highly effective strikes are specifically intended to be ‘lethal, kinetic strikes.’ The declared intent is to stop lethal drugs, destroy narco-boats, and kill the narco-terrorists who are poisoning the American people. Every trafficker we kill is affiliated with a Designated Terrorist Organization.” The secretary of war said that the US operations in the Caribbean are lawful as per both US and international laws. “Our current operations in the Caribbean are lawful under both U.S. and international law, with all actions in compliance with the law of armed conflict—and approved by the best military and civilian lawyers, up and down the chain of command,” he said. “Our warriors in SOUTHCOM put their lives on the line every day to protect the Homeland from narco-terrorists — and I will ALWAYS have their back.” Hegseth accuses Biden of ‘coddling terrorists’ He also slammed former president Joe Biden, saying that his administration allowed dangerous cartels and unvetted Afghans to flood into their communities with drugs and violence. “The Biden administration preferred the kid gloves approach, allowing millions of people — including dangerous cartels and unvetted Afghans — to flood our communities with drugs and violence. The Trump administration has sealed the border and gone on offense against narco-terrorists. Biden coddled terrorists, we kill them,” Hegseth said.

Defending the US strikes, Hegseth called the reports “fake news”. 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.”

‘Fake news’: Hegseth slams media reports claiming US killed ‘drug boat’ survivors

Death toll in one of Hong Kong's worst fires in decades has increased to 128 with authorities still investigating the cause of the fire. Amid this, a video went viral on social media in which a man is seen smoking a cigarette minutes before the tragic incident. The clip, posted by RT India, alleged, "Shocking Footage Shows Workers Smoking Near Outer Wall Just Moments Before Blaze Engulfed Wang Fu Court In Hong Kong." The authorities are yet to ascertain the cause and have not issued any response on the allegations that cigarette caused the fire.&nbsp;The fire turned Hong Kong's apartment blocks of Wang Fuk Court, a residential complex undergoing repairs in the northern district of Tai Po into ashes, with authorities finding charred remains of people. One firefighter was also killed battling the blaze. Hong Kong began three day of official mourning on Saturday after the tragic incident.

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Hong Kong's anti-corruption body has launched an investigation into the project, and so far eight people have been arrested.Police also arrested three other people on suspicion of negligently leaving foam packaging at the fire site. Security chief Tang said that fire likely "started on the protective nets outside of the lower floors... and quickly spread upward due to the burning foam boards, affecting multiple floors" and then to six additional buildings. "Bamboo sticks that were broken by fire fell down and spread the blaze" across the compound, he said.&nbsp;Meanwhile, China has launched a campaign against fire hazards in high-rise buildings." Recently, the State Council Work Safety Committee issued a notice launching an inspection and rectification campaign targeting major fire risks and hazards in high-rise buildings," state broadcaster CCTV reported.

Hong Kong is observing three days of mourning after a deadly fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex killed at least 128 people, with around 200 still missing. Investigators say flammable construction materials and failed fire alarms helped the blaze spread rapidly. 

Death toll in one of Hong Kong's worst fires in decades has increased to 128 with authorities still investigating the cause of the fire. Amid this, a video went viral on social media in which a man is seen smoking a cigarette minutes before the tragic incident. The clip, posted by RT India, alleged, "Shocking Footage Shows Workers Smoking Near Outer Wall Just Moments Before Blaze Engulfed Wang Fu Court In Hong Kong." The authorities are yet to ascertain the cause and have not issued any response on the allegations that cigarette caused the fire. The fire turned Hong Kong's apartment blocks of Wang Fuk Court, a residential complex undergoing repairs in the northern district of Tai Po into ashes, with authorities finding charred remains of people. One firefighter was also killed battling the blaze. Hong Kong began three day of official mourning on Saturday after the tragic incident.

Hong Kong is observing three days of mourning after a deadly fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex killed at least 128 people, with around 200 still missing. Investigators say flammable construction materials and failed fire alarms helped the blaze spread rapidly.&nbsp;

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After an hour long breakfast meeting on Saturday morning (Nov 29), Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy DK Shivakumar sent message of unity, highlighting that there are no differences within them. Both the leaders said that they have decided to follow whatever will be the decision of the party high command and resolve any “confusion.” Both leaders termed the meeting “productive” and said that it will help them to decide the “road ahead.” Though Siddaramaiah and DKS addressed the media, there is no clarity if the post of Chief Minister will be shifted to DKS. &nbsp;Addressing a press conference, CM Siddaramaiah said, “We have decided that we will follow whatever the high command says. There will be no confusion from tomorrow. There is still no confusion. Some media reporters have created the confusion.” According to CM, they discussed their agenda for the 2028 elections and the upcoming local body elections. Deputy CM Shivakumar said that they are looking to fulfil the wishes of the people of the state. DKS also dismissed any speculation of factionalism within the party.&nbsp; While hitting out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) for making "false allegations," Siddaramaiah added, “The BJP and JDS have a habit of making false allegations. The BJP and JDS have made statements that they will bring a no-confidence motion. They are only 60, and the JDS is 18. They cannot match our numbers. We are 140. This is a futile exercise. We will confront their false allegations.”<h2>Karanataka Political Crisis</h2>Since the Congress took power in Karnataka in March 2023, speculation has persisted about a secret power-sharing deal between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, one that would reportedly involve a leadership switch midway through the term. The chatter has grown louder in recent months, after Siddaramaiah signaled plans for a cabinet reshuffle while asserting he would remain in office. With Siddaramaiah having completed two-and-a-half years in office on Nov 20, Shivakumar’s supporters insisted it is time for the leadership shift, while Siddaramaiah has asserted he intends to serve a full five-year term.

After a breakfast meeting, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reaffirmed unity, saying they will follow the Congress high command’s decision and focus on the 2028 elections. They dismissed rumours of internal rifts and criticised BJP-JDS claims of instability.

After an hour long breakfast meeting on Saturday morning (Nov 29), Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy DK Shivakumar sent message of unity, highlighting that there are no differences within them. Both the leaders said that they have decided to follow whatever will be the decision of the party high command and resolve any “confusion.” Both leaders termed the meeting “productive” and said that it will help them to decide the “road ahead.” Though Siddaramaiah and DKS addressed the media, there is no clarity if the post of Chief Minister will be shifted to DKS. Addressing a press conference, CM Siddaramaiah said, “We have decided that we will follow whatever the high command says. There will be no confusion from tomorrow. There is still no confusion. Some media reporters have created the confusion.” According to CM, they discussed their agenda for the 2028 elections and the upcoming local body elections. Deputy CM Shivakumar said that they are looking to fulfil the wishes of the people of the state. DKS also dismissed any speculation of factionalism within the party. While hitting out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) for making "false allegations," Siddaramaiah added, “The BJP and JDS have a habit of making false allegations. The BJP and JDS have made statements that they will bring a no-confidence motion. They are only 60, and the JDS is 18. They cannot match our numbers. We are 140. This is a futile exercise. We will confront their false allegations.” Karanataka Political Crisis Since the Congress took power in Karnataka in March 2023, speculation has persisted about a secret power-sharing deal between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, one that would reportedly involve a leadership switch midway through the term. The chatter has grown louder in recent months, after Siddaramaiah signaled plans for a cabinet reshuffle while asserting he would remain in office. With Siddaramaiah having completed two-and-a-half years in office on Nov 20, Shivakumar’s supporters insisted it is time for the leadership shift, while Siddaramaiah has asserted he intends to serve a full five-year term.

After a breakfast meeting, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reaffirmed unity, saying they will follow the Congress high command’s decision and focus on the 2028 elections. They dismissed rumours of internal rifts and criticised BJP-JDS claims of instability.

Karnataka political crisis ends? Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar say 'no confusion' after breakfast meet

US President Donald Trump has once again hinted at contesting the 2028 presidential polls. On November 28, 2025, Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself on Truth Social, with ‘Trump 2028’ written on it. The post has rekindled hopes for “Trumplicans!” for the next presidential election cycle. This comes days after Trump hinted that he could back US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the next presidential polls. This comes amid surveys suggesting Trump Jr. is now only 10 points behind Vance, as the US vice president fell down from a 20-point margin earlier this summer, according to a poll by The Independent.&nbsp;&nbsp;Previously in August, Trump had said, "I think most likely — in all fairness, he’s the vice president...I think Marco is also somebody who maybe would get together with JD in some form." However, Trump added that it was too early to decide on his successor as of now. In one of his interview, he even said he would &nbsp;“probably not” seek a third term, but added, “I’d like to run…I have the best poll numbers I’ve ever had."&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-finally-accepts-he-can-t-run-for-presidency-again-but-mentions-his-best-numbers-1761711544224">Trump finally accepts he can’t run for presidency again, but mentions his 'best numbers' - What he said</a>

Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-takes-u-turn-on-running-for-presidency-in-2028-backs-jd-vance-marco-rubio-here-s-what-he-said-1754451497123">Trump takes U-turn on running for presidency in 2028, backs JD Vance, Rubio: Here's what he said</a><h2>What does the 22nd Amendment say? Can it be changed?</h2>However, critics have pointed to the 22nd Amendment and said that Trump would not be able to contest even if he wants. The &nbsp;22nd Amendment states, "No person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice, and no person who has held the office of president, or acted as president, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected president shall be elected to the office of the president more than once."&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump had time and again expressed his desire to contest again and said that he has “methods” to overlook the 22nd Amendment. His 'methods' include the interpretation by his supporters that the 22nd Amendment only bans someone being 'elected' to more than two presidential terms but says nothing about 'succession'.

Donald Trump has hinted at his plans to run in the 2028 election, reigniting Republican debate over a potential third term despite the 22nd Amendment. His announcement has reshaped GOP dynamics, boosting Donald Trump Jr.’s standing. 



US President Donald Trump has once again hinted at contesting the 2028 presidential polls. On November 28, 2025, Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself on Truth Social, with ‘Trump 2028’ written on it. The post has rekindled hopes for “Trumplicans!” for the next presidential election cycle. This comes days after Trump hinted that he could back US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the next presidential polls. This comes amid surveys suggesting Trump Jr. is now only 10 points behind Vance, as the US vice president fell down from a 20-point margin earlier this summer, according to a poll by The Independent. Previously in August, Trump had said, "I think most likely — in all fairness, he’s the vice president...I think Marco is also somebody who maybe would get together with JD in some form." However, Trump added that it was too early to decide on his successor as of now. In one of his interview, he even said he would “probably not” seek a third term, but added, “I’d like to run…I have the best poll numbers I’ve ever had." Read More | Trump finally accepts he can’t run for presidency again, but mentions his 'best numbers' - What he said

Donald Trump has hinted at his plans to run in the 2028 election, reigniting Republican debate over a potential third term despite the 22nd Amendment. His announcement has reshaped GOP dynamics, boosting Donald Trump Jr.’s standing.&nbsp;

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