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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;

Trump hints at running 2028 US presidential polls with AI-generated photo - What this means

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Nov 28) threatened to cut US funding for Honduras if his preferred candidate, Nasry “Tito” Asfura, loses in the upcoming presidential elections. He also pardoned a convicted former president, Juan Orlando Hernandez. The major intervention in the country’s politics came days ahead of the elections, which are set to take place on Sunday.“If Tito Asfura wins for President of Honduras, because the United States has so much confidence in him, his Policies, and what he will do for the Great People of Honduras, we will be very supportive,” Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform. “If he doesn’t win, the United States will not be throwing good money after bad, because a wrong Leader can only bring catastrophic results to a country, no matter which country it is.”He continued to praise Asfura, saying that he “will be a Great President, and the United States will work closely with him in order to ensure the success, with all of its potential, of Honduras!”Trump also announced granting a pardon to Hernandez. He said, “Additionally, I will be granting a Full and Complete Pardon to Former President Juan Orlando Hernandez who has been, according to many people that I greatly respect, treated very harshly and unfairly.” Hernandez was convicted of drug trafficking charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison by a US court last year.The US president further stated, “This cannot be allowed to happen, especially now, after Tito Asfura wins the Election, when Honduras will be on its way to Great Political and Financial Success. VOTE FOR TITO ASFURA FOR PRESIDENT, AND CONGRATULATIONS TO JUAN ORLANDO HERNANDEZ ON YOUR UPCOMING PARDON. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE HONDURAS GREAT AGAIN!”Asfura, 67, the former mayor of the Honduran capital and construction magnate, is running in a tight race against a leftist lawyer and a fellow right-wing TV host in the Sunday election.<h2>What was Hernandez convicted of?</h2>Former president Hernandez served two terms from 2014 to 2022, before being extradited to the US weeks after leaving office. In March 2024, a jury in New York convicted him of facilitating the smuggling of tons of cocaine, primarily from Venezuela and Colombia, to the United States through his country since 2004.Following his sentencing last year, Biden’s attorney general Merrick Garland said that Hernandez had “abused his power to support one of the largest and most violent drug trafficking conspiracies in the world.” On the other hand, Trump has claimed that Hernandez was treated “very harshly and unfairly.”

In March 2024, a jury in New York convicted Hernandez of facilitating the smuggling of tons of cocaine, primarily from Venezuela and Colombia, to the United States through his country since 2004.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Nov 28) threatened to cut US funding for Honduras if his preferred candidate, Nasry “Tito” Asfura, loses in the upcoming presidential elections. He also pardoned a convicted former president, Juan Orlando Hernandez. The major intervention in the country’s politics came days ahead of the elections, which are set to take place on Sunday. “If Tito Asfura wins for President of Honduras, because the United States has so much confidence in him, his Policies, and what he will do for the Great People of Honduras, we will be very supportive,” Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform. “If he doesn’t win, the United States will not be throwing good money after bad, because a wrong Leader can only bring catastrophic results to a country, no matter which country it is.” He continued to praise Asfura, saying that he “will be a Great President, and the United States will work closely with him in order to ensure the success, with all of its potential, of Honduras!” Trump also announced granting a pardon to Hernandez. He said, “Additionally, I will be granting a Full and Complete Pardon to Former President Juan Orlando Hernandez who has been, according to many people that I greatly respect, treated very harshly and unfairly.” Hernandez was convicted of drug trafficking charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison by a US court last year. The US president further stated, “This cannot be allowed to happen, especially now, after Tito Asfura wins the Election, when Honduras will be on its way to Great Political and Financial Success. VOTE FOR TITO ASFURA FOR PRESIDENT, AND CONGRATULATIONS TO JUAN ORLANDO HERNANDEZ ON YOUR UPCOMING PARDON. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE HONDURAS GREAT AGAIN!” Asfura, 67, the former mayor of the Honduran capital and construction magnate, is running in a tight race against a leftist lawyer and a fellow right-wing TV host in the Sunday election. What was Hernandez convicted of? Former president Hernandez served two terms from 2014 to 2022, before being extradited to the US weeks after leaving office. In March 2024, a jury in New York convicted him of facilitating the smuggling of tons of cocaine, primarily from Venezuela and Colombia, to the United States through his country since 2004. Following his sentencing last year, Biden’s attorney general Merrick Garland said that Hernandez had “abused his power to support one of the largest and most violent drug trafficking conspiracies in the world.” On the other hand, Trump has claimed that Hernandez was treated “very harshly and unfairly.”

In March 2024, a jury in New York convicted Hernandez of facilitating the smuggling of tons of cocaine, primarily from Venezuela and Colombia, to the United States through his country since 2004.

Is Trump interfering in Honduran elections? Ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez pardoned, Tito Asfura receives BIG backing

Turkish authorities on Friday (Nov 28) said that fire broke out on the Gambian-flagged Kairos at about 6:00 pm (1500 GMT) off Kefken, in Turkey's northern Kocaeli province. They also said that they had taken crews off two oil tankers in the Black Sea after explosions and fires, suggesting they may have been hit by devices. They said that the crew is safe. The Kairos was en route to the Russian port of Novorossiysk.&nbsp;The Directorate General of Maritime Affairs wrote on X that the Kairos was empty and caught fire 28 nautical miles (52 kilometres) off the Turkish coast "due to external causes". "All 25 crew members are safe and sound," it added. AFP reported quoting the directorate that a second oil tanker, the Virat was also “reported being hit approximately 35 nautical miles away.” "Rescue teams and a cargo vessel were sent to the scene. The 20 crew members are safe and sound and thick smoke was detected in the engine room," it added.Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said on NTV: "An external cause means the vessel was hit by a mine, a rocket or a similar projectile, or by a drone, or by an unmanned underwater vehicle."&nbsp;Both tankers are currently subject to Western sanctions for carrying Russian oil despite the post-February 2022 embargo. Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, drifting naval mines have become a recurring threat in the Black Sea, with several already detected and neutralised. In response to the growing maritime risk, NATO allies Turkey, Bulgaria, and Romania formed a Mine Countermeasures Group in 2024 to safeguard shipping routes along their shared coastline.

Two Gambian-flagged oil tankers in the Black Sea suffered explosions and fires near Turkey, with officials suggesting they may have been struck by external devices such as mines, drones or projectiles.

Turkish authorities on Friday (Nov 28) said that fire broke out on the Gambian-flagged Kairos at about 6:00 pm (1500 GMT) off Kefken, in Turkey's northern Kocaeli province. They also said that they had taken crews off two oil tankers in the Black Sea after explosions and fires, suggesting they may have been hit by devices. They said that the crew is safe. The Kairos was en route to the Russian port of Novorossiysk. The Directorate General of Maritime Affairs wrote on X that the Kairos was empty and caught fire 28 nautical miles (52 kilometres) off the Turkish coast "due to external causes". "All 25 crew members are safe and sound," it added. AFP reported quoting the directorate that a second oil tanker, the Virat was also “reported being hit approximately 35 nautical miles away.” "Rescue teams and a cargo vessel were sent to the scene. The 20 crew members are safe and sound and thick smoke was detected in the engine room," it added.Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said on NTV: "An external cause means the vessel was hit by a mine, a rocket or a similar projectile, or by a drone, or by an unmanned underwater vehicle." Both tankers are currently subject to Western sanctions for carrying Russian oil despite the post-February 2022 embargo. Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, drifting naval mines have become a recurring threat in the Black Sea, with several already detected and neutralised. In response to the growing maritime risk, NATO allies Turkey, Bulgaria, and Romania formed a Mine Countermeasures Group in 2024 to safeguard shipping routes along their shared coastline.

Two Gambian-flagged oil tankers in the Black Sea suffered explosions and fires near Turkey, with officials suggesting they may have been struck by external devices such as mines, drones or projectiles.

'Due to external causes': Russia-bound tankers hit by mystery blast off Turkey's coast - What are the casualties

Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia was admitted to the capital's Evercare Hospital on November 23 with a lung infection. She is undergoing treatment at the hospital's Coronary Care Unit (CCU) under the supervision of local and foreign specialist doctors from the medical board, the local media reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 80-year-old former Prime Minister, who is suffering from various ailments, is now under close observation by doctors. Quoting doctors, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that her physical condition is very critical. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, expressed concern about the health condition of Khaleda Zia, the Chairperson of BNP. On Friday night, the Chief Adviser sent Asif Nazrul, an adviser to the interim government, to Evercare Hospital in the capital to inquire about Khaleda Zia's physical condition.&nbsp;&nbsp;Begum Khaleda Zia was last seen in public on November 21 when she went to the Senakunj Community Center in Dhaka Cantonment to attend a reception to mark Armed Forces Day. Sitting in a wheelchair, she held a brief meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus there. Zia seemed quite well that day.&nbsp;&nbsp;Begum Khaleda has been suffering from various physical ailments including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, liver cirrhosis, and kidney complications for a long time. She went to London on January 8 for advanced treatment. After undergoing treatment at the London Clinic for 17 consecutive days, she received treatment at her son Tarique Rahman's house on January 25 under the supervision of London Clinic specialist doctors Professor Patrick Kennedy and Professor Jennifer Cross. The BNP Chairperson returned to Bangladesh on May 6 after receiving advanced treatment in the UK. Begum Khaleda Zia served as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh from 1991 to 1996 and again from 2001 to 2006. She was the first female Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She is the widow of former President of Bangladesh and army commander Ziaur Rahman.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, 80, has been admitted to Dhaka's Evercare Hospital with a lung infection and remains in critical condition under specialist care in the CCU. Bangladesh Nationalist Party leaders have expressed concern

Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia was admitted to the capital's Evercare Hospital on November 23 with a lung infection. She is undergoing treatment at the hospital's Coronary Care Unit (CCU) under the supervision of local and foreign specialist doctors from the medical board, the local media reported. The 80-year-old former Prime Minister, who is suffering from various ailments, is now under close observation by doctors. Quoting doctors, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that her physical condition is very critical. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, expressed concern about the health condition of Khaleda Zia, the Chairperson of BNP. On Friday night, the Chief Adviser sent Asif Nazrul, an adviser to the interim government, to Evercare Hospital in the capital to inquire about Khaleda Zia's physical condition. Begum Khaleda Zia was last seen in public on November 21 when she went to the Senakunj Community Center in Dhaka Cantonment to attend a reception to mark Armed Forces Day. Sitting in a wheelchair, she held a brief meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus there. Zia seemed quite well that day. Begum Khaleda has been suffering from various physical ailments including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, liver cirrhosis, and kidney complications for a long time. She went to London on January 8 for advanced treatment. After undergoing treatment at the London Clinic for 17 consecutive days, she received treatment at her son Tarique Rahman's house on January 25 under the supervision of London Clinic specialist doctors Professor Patrick Kennedy and Professor Jennifer Cross. The BNP Chairperson returned to Bangladesh on May 6 after receiving advanced treatment in the UK. Begum Khaleda Zia served as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh from 1991 to 1996 and again from 2001 to 2006. She was the first female Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She is the widow of former President of Bangladesh and army commander Ziaur Rahman. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, 80, has been admitted to Dhaka's Evercare Hospital with a lung infection and remains in critical condition under specialist care in the CCU. Bangladesh Nationalist Party leaders have expressed concern

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At least three people were reported injured with gunshot wounds following a shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California, during Black Friday shopping, the police said. The injured have been transported to a hospital while the authorities are investigating the matter. Following the incident, the police said that they were evacuating and clearing the mall to confirm that there was no ongoing threat to public safety.&nbsp;In a post on X, San Jose Police Department wrote, “Units are currently investigating a shooting at Valley Fair Mall in West San Jose. Two victims were located and have been transported to a local hospital with gunshot wounds.” The police further urged people to avoid the area while officers investigate and work to ensure everyone’s safety.&nbsp;The police added that the shooting appears to be an isolated incident and there was no active shooter. So far no information has been released about the suspect.&nbsp;In an update, the police said that a total of three victims were taken to the hospital with injuries. “Officers are still diligently clearing the mall. In total, 3 victims were transported to local hospitals with injuries that have been determined to be non life threatening. Please continue to avoid the area. Traffic is severely impacted,” police said.

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&nbsp;San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said in a post on X, “San Jose — this is not the news I wanted to share with you this holiday weekend. My prayers are with these victims and I know our officers are doing everything they can to find the person responsible and hold them accountable. Currently, there is no ongoing threat to the community but please avoid the area. We’ll keep you posted as we have more info.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">San Jose — this is not the news I wanted to share with you this holiday weekend. My prayers are with these victims and I know our officers are doing everything they can to find the person responsible and hold them accountable. Currently, there is no ongoing threat to the… <a href="https://t.co/9loYhx9MbY">https://t.co/9loYhx9MbY</a>&mdash; Mayor Matt Mahan (@MattMahanSJ) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattMahanSJ/status/1994603753216114996?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Westfield Valley Fair Mall is the largest mall by area in Northern California. It has over 200 stores and is partially located in San Jose and partially in Santa Clara.

Following the incident, the police said that they were evacuating and clearing the mall to confirm that there was no ongoing threat to public safety.

At least three people were reported injured with gunshot wounds following a shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California, during Black Friday shopping, the police said. The injured have been transported to a hospital while the authorities are investigating the matter. Following the incident, the police said that they were evacuating and clearing the mall to confirm that there was no ongoing threat to public safety. In a post on X, San Jose Police Department wrote, “Units are currently investigating a shooting at Valley Fair Mall in West San Jose. Two victims were located and have been transported to a local hospital with gunshot wounds.” The police further urged people to avoid the area while officers investigate and work to ensure everyone’s safety. The police added that the shooting appears to be an isolated incident and there was no active shooter. So far no information has been released about the suspect. In an update, the police said that a total of three victims were taken to the hospital with injuries. “Officers are still diligently clearing the mall. In total, 3 victims were transported to local hospitals with injuries that have been determined to be non life threatening. Please continue to avoid the area. Traffic is severely impacted,” police said.

Following the incident, the police said that they were evacuating and clearing the mall to confirm that there was no ongoing threat to public safety.

Chaos erupts after shooting at California’s Westfield Valley Fair Mall on Black Friday, at least 3 injured

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;“Any document signed by Sleepy Joe Biden with the Autopen, which was approximately 92% of them, is hereby terminated, and of no further force or effect. The Autopen is not allowed to be used if approval is not specifically given by the President of the United,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.&nbsp;“States. The Radical Left Lunatics circling Biden around the beautiful Resolute Desk in the Oval Office took the Presidency away from him. I am hereby cancelling all Executive Orders, and anything else that was not directly signed by Crooked Joe Biden, because the people who operated the Autopen did so illegally. Joe Biden was not involved in the Autopen process and, if he says he was, he will be brought up on charges of perjury. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” he added.&nbsp;Trump has often accused Biden of the alleged use of autopen to sign executive orders, pardons, and other documents. While several US presidents have used autopen systems, the Republican leader has said their use under Biden proves his mental incapacitation and that he was not in control of the White House.&nbsp;In 2005, the Justice Department said that the 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;The New York Times reported that Barack Obama was the first president to sign a bill by autopen while in Europe in 2011. &nbsp;

Trump claimed that approximately 92 per cent of the documents were signed by autopen, without being approved by Biden.

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. “Any document signed by Sleepy Joe Biden with the Autopen, which was approximately 92% of them, is hereby terminated, and of no further force or effect. The Autopen is not allowed to be used if approval is not specifically given by the President of the United,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “States. The Radical Left Lunatics circling Biden around the beautiful Resolute Desk in the Oval Office took the Presidency away from him. I am hereby cancelling all Executive Orders, and anything else that was not directly signed by Crooked Joe Biden, because the people who operated the Autopen did so illegally. Joe Biden was not involved in the Autopen process and, if he says he was, he will be brought up on charges of perjury. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” he added. Trump has often accused Biden of the alleged use of autopen to sign executive orders, pardons, and other documents. While several US presidents have used autopen systems, the Republican leader has said their use under Biden proves his mental incapacitation and that he was not in control of the White House. In 2005, the Justice Department said that the 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.” The New York Times reported that Barack Obama was the first president to sign a bill by autopen while in Europe in 2011.

Trump claimed that approximately 92 per cent of the documents were signed by autopen, without being approved by Biden.

Trump ‘terminates’ 92% Biden-era orders, claims they were signed ‘illegally’ using autopen

The US State Department on Friday (Nov 28) announced a immediate pause on visa issuance for Afghan passport holders. This comes after the US immigration service said it will halt all asylum decisions. The decisions followed US President Donald Trump's announcement that his administration will “permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries. &nbsp;Trump was unclear about the countries he was referring to. However, he also shared a picture of American airplane leaving Afghanistan with hundreds of people in 2021 under the then US President Joe Biden. Trump said that “people poured into our country totally unvetted and unchecked.” He added, “We will fix it, but will never forget what crooked Joe Biden and his thugs did to our country!”&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251129/image-1764384695950.png"></figure>

This also comes after a National Guard member was shot by an Afghan suspect. According to sources quoted by CNN, his family members said he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder.<h2>Trump's migration ban</h2>Trump announced a ban on migration from all third world countries after shooting incident near the White House. The decision, aimed at allowing the US system to "recover fully," could have far-reaching global consequences, impacting millions who migrate to the US for work, education, or to escape persecution. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that while the US has made technological advancements, its immigration policies have undermined progress and living conditions for many.

The US has paused asylum decisions and halted visa issuance for Afghan passport holders under Trump’s intensified immigration crackdown. The move follows the killing of a National Guard member by an Afghan national, prompting reviews of asylum, green cards, and potential deportations.

The US State Department on Friday (Nov 28) announced a immediate pause on visa issuance for Afghan passport holders. This comes after the US immigration service said it will halt all asylum decisions. The decisions followed US President Donald Trump's announcement that his administration will “permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries. Trump was unclear about the countries he was referring to. However, he also shared a picture of American airplane leaving Afghanistan with hundreds of people in 2021 under the then US President Joe Biden. Trump said that “people poured into our country totally unvetted and unchecked.” He added, “We will fix it, but will never forget what crooked Joe Biden and his thugs did to our country!”

The US has paused asylum decisions and halted visa issuance for Afghan passport holders under Trump’s intensified immigration crackdown. The move follows the killing of a National Guard member by an Afghan national, prompting reviews of asylum, green cards, and potential deportations.

US halts visa issuance for individuals travelling on Afghan passports after Trump's 'third-world' migration ban

Airbus has discovered that intense radiation from the sun could corrupt data crucial to flight controls in its A320 aircraft and has requested immediate modifications to thousands of aircraft. As a result, about 6,000 planes are likely to be affected, about half the global fleet of the European aerospace giant. However, most aircraft will have to undergo a simple software update.Airbus said 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 said the problem was discovered after a recent ‘incident’ in the US involving an A320 family aircraft and apologised for disruption to passengers. The incident, which occurred on 30 October, involved a JetBlue Airways A320 making an emergency landing in Florida, after a sudden drop in altitude. At least 15 people were reportedly injured.&nbsp;The problem is that intense solar and cosmic radiation at high altitudes can affect the working of the ELAC computer, which controls the elevators and ailerons. These are aerodynamic surfaces that are used to make the aircraft pitch up or down or roll to turn.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/quebec-s-new-secularism-law-to-ban-public-prayers-face-coverings-in-public-institutions-1764358100405">Quebec’s new secularism law to ban public prayers, face coverings in public institutions</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The issue can be addressed using a relatively simple software update on around 5,100 Airbus planes, but the older versions will need some new hardware also and will need to be taken out of service for modification.Airbus has apologised saying it acknowledges that this will lead to “operational disruption to passengers and customers”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-unveils-michelangelo-dome-air-defence-system-as-shield-against-modern-threats-1764353684898">Italy unveils ‘Michelangelo Dome’ air defence system as shield against modern threats</a><h2>Airbus directive could lead to flight delays: Air India</h2>&nbsp;Air India said the directive from Airbus could lead to delays. In a post on X, Air India said, “We are aware of a directive from Airbus related to its A320 family aircraft currently in-service across airline operators. This will result in a software/hardware realignment on a part of our fleet, leading to longer turnaround time and delays to our scheduled operations. Air India regrets any inconvenience this may cause to passengers till the reset is carried out across the fleet.”&nbsp;The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the UK’s aviation regulator, said the request from Airbus would “likely to mean that unfortunately there may be some disruption and cancellations to flights”.“Passengers should check with their airline whether their flights are affected. Airlines have a duty of care to look after passengers when a flight is delayed,” said Giancarlo Buono, director of aviation safety at CAA.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-s-q2-gdp-grows-at-8-2-highest-in-six-quarters-despite-trump-tariffs-1764333228141">India’s Q2 GDP grows at 8.2%, highest in six quarters, despite Trump tariffs</a>&nbsp;The A320 aircraft are “fly by wire” planes in which there is no direct mechanical link between the controls in the cockpit and the parts of the aircraft that actually govern flight. The pilot’s actions are interpreted by computers, which actually “fly” the plane.The manufacturer has issued an alert to all airlines, requesting them to take “immediate precautionary action…in order to implement the available software and/or hardware protection and ensure the fleet is safe to fly”.

The problem is that intense solar and cosmic radiation at high altitudes can affect the working of the ELAC computer, which controls the elevators and ailerons. These are aerodynamic surfaces that are used to make the aircraft pitch up or down or roll to turn.

Airbus has discovered that intense radiation from the sun could corrupt data crucial to flight controls in its A320 aircraft and has requested immediate modifications to thousands of aircraft. As a result, about 6,000 planes are likely to be affected, about half the global fleet of the European aerospace giant. However, most aircraft will have to undergo a simple software update. Airbus said 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 said the problem was discovered after a recent ‘incident’ in the US involving an A320 family aircraft and apologised for disruption to passengers. The incident, which occurred on 30 October, involved a JetBlue Airways A320 making an emergency landing in Florida, after a sudden drop in altitude. At least 15 people were reportedly injured. The problem is that intense solar and cosmic radiation at high altitudes can affect the working of the ELAC computer, which controls the elevators and ailerons. These are aerodynamic surfaces that are used to make the aircraft pitch up or down or roll to turn. Also Read: Quebec’s new secularism law to ban public prayers, face coverings in public institutions

The problem is that intense solar and cosmic radiation at high altitudes can affect the working of the ELAC computer, which controls the elevators and ailerons. These are aerodynamic surfaces that are used to make the aircraft pitch up or down or roll to turn.

Airbus detects glitch in A320 family aircraft; 6,000 planes to be grounded for upgrade

The government of Quebec, the largest province by area in Canada, is planning to intensify its crackdown on public displays of religion in sweeping new legislation that would further tighten secularism rules in public institutions and extend restrictions on religious symbols, prayer spaces, and services in workplaces like schools, universities, hospitals, and day care facilities. Bill 9, introduced by the governing Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) on Thursday, bans prayer in public institutions, including in colleges and universities. It also bans communal prayer on public roads and in parks, with the threat of fines of C$1,125 for groups in contravention of the prohibition, but short public events with prior approval will be exempt.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-unveils-michelangelo-dome-air-defence-system-as-shield-against-modern-threats-1764353684898">Italy unveils ‘Michelangelo Dome’ air defence system as shield against modern threats</a>&nbsp;CAQ has made secularism a key legislative priority, passing the controversial Bill 21, which bans some public sector employees from wearing religious symbols, in 2019. It now plans to extend that prohibition.&nbsp;Full face coverings would be banned for anyone in the institutions, including students.&nbsp;Quebec’s secularism minister, Jean-François Roberge, said the new provisions were the latest steps in a province working towards full secularisation. He criticised previous accommodations by post-secondary institutions, including prayer rooms, and said schools “are not temples or churches or those kinds of places”.&nbsp;The ban on public prayer comes after the group Montreal4Palestine organised Sunday protests outside the city’s Notre-Dame Basilica that included prayers.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-don-t-threaten-booth-officials-ec-tells-trinamool-orders-shifting-of-ceo-office-to-more-secure-location-1764344542094">‘Don’t threaten booth officials’: EC tells Trinamool, orders shifting of CEO office to ‘more secure’ location</a>&nbsp;“It’s shocking to see people blocking traffic, taking possession of the public space without a permit, without warning, and then turning our streets, our parks, our public squares into places of worship,” said Roberge.The province will also limit the offering of kosher and halal meals in public institutions. “We think that when the state is neutral, Quebecers are free,” said Roberge, rejecting allegations the law affects minorities. “We have the same rules applying to everyone,” he said.&nbsp;However, some Muslims said the new rules feel like a personal attack against their community.Stephen Brown, president of the National Council of Canadian Muslims, said the move amounts to “political opportunism” and reflects a “doubling down on identity politics and division in a desperate attempt to regain the public’s trust”.Bill 21 bars judges, police officers, prison guards, and teachers from wearing religious symbols while at work. Other public workers, such as bus drivers, doctors, and social workers, must keep their faces uncovered.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-s-q2-gdp-grows-at-8-2-highest-in-six-quarters-despite-trump-tariffs-1764333228141">India’s Q2 GDP grows at 8.2%, highest in six quarters, despite Trump tariffs</a>&nbsp;Governments in Canada can pass laws that breach certain fundamental rights if they use a legal mechanism known as the “notwithstanding clause”.Like Bill 21, the new legislation also invokes the clause preemptively, shielding it from challenges under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The secularism law of Quebec government also bans communal prayer on public roads and in parks, with the threat of fines of C$1,125 for groups in contravention of the prohibition; however, short public events will be exempt, but only after prior approval of the authorities.

The government of Quebec, the largest province by area in Canada, is planning to intensify its crackdown on public displays of religion in sweeping new legislation that would further tighten secularism rules in public institutions and extend restrictions on religious symbols, prayer spaces, and services in workplaces like schools, universities, hospitals, and day care facilities. Bill 9, introduced by the governing Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) on Thursday, bans prayer in public institutions, including in colleges and universities. It also bans communal prayer on public roads and in parks, with the threat of fines of C$1,125 for groups in contravention of the prohibition, but short public events with prior approval will be exempt. Also Read: Italy unveils ‘Michelangelo Dome’ air defence system as shield against modern threats CAQ has made secularism a key legislative priority, passing the controversial Bill 21, which bans some public sector employees from wearing religious symbols, in 2019. It now plans to extend that prohibition. Full face coverings would be banned for anyone in the institutions, including students. Quebec’s secularism minister, Jean-François Roberge, said the new provisions were the latest steps in a province working towards full secularisation. He criticised previous accommodations by post-secondary institutions, including prayer rooms, and said schools “are not temples or churches or those kinds of places”. The ban on public prayer comes after the group Montreal4Palestine organised Sunday protests outside the city’s Notre-Dame Basilica that included prayers. Also Read: ‘Don’t threaten booth officials’: EC tells Trinamool, orders shifting of CEO office to ‘more secure’ location “It’s shocking to see people blocking traffic, taking possession of the public space without a permit, without warning, and then turning our streets, our parks, our public squares into places of worship,” said Roberge. The province will also limit the offering of kosher and halal meals in public institutions. “We think that when the state is neutral, Quebecers are free,” said Roberge, rejecting allegations the law affects minorities. “We have the same rules applying to everyone,” he said. However, some Muslims said the new rules feel like a personal attack against their community. Stephen Brown, president of the National Council of Canadian Muslims, said the move amounts to “political opportunism” and reflects a “doubling down on identity politics and division in a desperate attempt to regain the public’s trust”. Bill 21 bars judges, police officers, prison guards, and teachers from wearing religious symbols while at work. Other public workers, such as bus drivers, doctors, and social workers, must keep their faces uncovered. Also Read: India’s Q2 GDP grows at 8.2%, highest in six quarters, despite Trump tariffs Governments in Canada can pass laws that breach certain fundamental rights if they use a legal mechanism known as the “notwithstanding clause”. Like Bill 21, the new legislation also invokes the clause preemptively, shielding it from challenges under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The secularism law of the Quebec government also bans communal prayer on public roads and in parks, with the threat of fines of C$1,125 for groups in contravention of the prohibition; however, short public events will be exempt, but only after prior approval of the authorities.

Quebec’s new secularism law to ban public prayers, face coverings in public institutions

Russia accuses WhatsApp of failing to prevent and suppress crime. The country is considering banning the messaging app and has urged its citizens to move to digital services backed by the state. Earlier in August, Moscow had blocked users from making calls using the platform. It was part of the a broader crackdown on social media platforms owned and run by the West. As the war between Russia and Ukraine broke out, the West had also imposed sanctions on Russia and had scaled back major businesses from operating in the country.&nbsp;Russian communications watchdog Roskomnadzor, in a statement and as quoted by news agency AFP, said WhatsApp was being used to "organise and carry out terrorist acts in the country, to recruit perpetrators, and for fraud and other crimes against our citizens."&nbsp;It added, "If the messenger fails to comply with Russian legislation, it will be completely blocked."&nbsp;US technology giant Meta, which owns the messaging service, did not immediately comment. WhatsApp is one of the two most popular messaging services in Russia, alongside Telegram. Moscow wants both messengers to provide access to data upon request from law enforcement, for fraud probes and for investigating activities that Russia describes as "terrorist". Rights advocates fear that would extend Russia's surveillance state and could be used to target critics of the Kremlin, President Vladimir Putin or the war in Ukraine.&nbsp;(With agency inputs)

Earlier in August, Moscow had blocked users from making calls using the platform. It was part of the a broader crackdown on social media platforms owned and run by the West.

Russia accuses WhatsApp of failing to prevent and suppress crime. The country is considering banning the messaging app and has urged its citizens to move to digital services backed by the state. Earlier in August, Moscow had blocked users from making calls using the platform. It was part of the a broader crackdown on social media platforms owned and run by the West. As the war between Russia and Ukraine broke out, the West had also imposed sanctions on Russia and had scaled back major businesses from operating in the country. Russian communications watchdog Roskomnadzor, in a statement and as quoted by news agency AFP, said WhatsApp was being used to "organise and carry out terrorist acts in the country, to recruit perpetrators, and for fraud and other crimes against our citizens." It added, "If the messenger fails to comply with Russian legislation, it will be completely blocked." US technology giant Meta, which owns the messaging service, did not immediately comment. WhatsApp is one of the two most popular messaging services in Russia, alongside Telegram. Moscow wants both messengers to provide access to data upon request from law enforcement, for fraud probes and for investigating activities that Russia describes as "terrorist". Rights advocates fear that would extend Russia's surveillance state and could be used to target critics of the Kremlin, President Vladimir Putin or the war in Ukraine. (With agency inputs)

Earlier in August, Moscow had blocked users from making calls using the platform. It was part of the a broader crackdown on social media platforms owned and run by the West.

Russia considers banning Whatsapp over crimes against citizens

On Friday (Nov 28), UN committee urged Israel to investigate claims of torture of Palestinians. The committee warned the situation had "gravely intensified" since the start of the war in October 2023. “It expressed its concern over the disproportionate nature of Israel’s response to these attacks, which resulted in a massive loss of life and profound suffering for the Palestinian people.&nbsp; The Committee expressed concern over reports indicating a de facto State policy of organised and widespread torture and ill-treatment which had gravely intensified since 7 October 2023,” UN mentioned in its statement.&nbsp;The committee, whose 10 independent experts monitor how countries implement an international convention against torture, stressed that it “unequivocally condemned the attack perpetrated by Hamas and other groups on October 7, 2023 against Israel”.&nbsp;Israel should also "prosecute those responsible, including superior officers, and ensure the immediate entry of necessary humanitarian aid and aid workers into Gaza", the committee members said.<h2>UN Committee against Torture:</h2>&nbsp;<ul><li>The committee unequivocally condemned the attack perpetrated by Hamas and other groups on 7 October 2023 against Israel and acknowledged the security threat faced by the State party.&nbsp;</li><li>The committee also expressed its concern that the policies put in place by the State party amounted to cruel, inhuman or degrading circumstances of life for the Palestinian population. &nbsp;</li><li>The Committee recommended that Israel consider establishing an independent, ad hoc investigatory commission to review and investigate all allegations of torture and ill-treatment committed during the course of the current armed conflict, and to facilitate the immediate entry of all necessary humanitarian aid and aid workers to Gaza. Other matters of concern for the Committee included settler violence and the use of administrative detention.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;(With agency inputs)

Israel should also "prosecute those responsible, including superior officers, and ensure the immediate entry of necessary humanitarian aid and aid workers into Gaza", the committee members said.

On Friday (Nov 28), UN committee urged Israel to investigate claims of torture of Palestinians. The committee warned the situation had "gravely intensified" since the start of the war in October 2023. “It expressed its concern over the disproportionate nature of Israel’s response to these attacks, which resulted in a massive loss of life and profound suffering for the Palestinian people. The Committee expressed concern over reports indicating a de facto State policy of organised and widespread torture and ill-treatment which had gravely intensified since 7 October 2023,” UN mentioned in its statement. The committee, whose 10 independent experts monitor how countries implement an international convention against torture, stressed that it “unequivocally condemned the attack perpetrated by Hamas and other groups on October 7, 2023 against Israel”. Israel should also "prosecute those responsible, including superior officers, and ensure the immediate entry of necessary humanitarian aid and aid workers into Gaza", the committee members said. UN Committee against Torture: The committee unequivocally condemned the attack perpetrated by Hamas and other groups on 7 October 2023 against Israel and acknowledged the security threat faced by the State party. The committee also expressed its concern that the policies put in place by the State party amounted to cruel, inhuman or degrading circumstances of life for the Palestinian population. The Committee recommended that Israel consider establishing an independent, ad hoc investigatory commission to review and investigate all allegations of torture and ill-treatment committed during the course of the current armed conflict, and to facilitate the immediate entry of all necessary humanitarian aid and aid workers to Gaza. Other matters of concern for the Committee included settler violence and the use of administrative detention. (With agency inputs)

Israel should also "prosecute those responsible, including superior officers, and ensure the immediate entry of necessary humanitarian aid and aid workers into Gaza", the committee members said.

UN watchdog urges Israel to investigate 'torture' claims in Gaza

Hezbollah on Friday (Nov 28) said that it has the right to respond to Israel's military strikes that assassinated the group's military chief, Haytham Ali Tabtaba, in the Lebanese capital, Beirut's suburbs, last week. In a televised speech, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem called the killing of Tabtabai "a blatant aggression and a heinous crime", adding that his group had "the right to respond, and we will determine the timing for that".&nbsp;Haytham Ali Tabatabai was the most senior commander from the Iran-backed group to be killed by Israel since a November 2024 truce sought to end more than a year of hostilities between the two sides. The strikes on Sunday were part of Israel's intensifying attacks on Lebanon, with the United States pushing the government to disarm the group and choke off the sources of funding of Hezbollah.&nbsp;Iran criticised Tabatabai's assassinations and termed them "cowardly." Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said, "The right of the Axis of Resistance and Lebanese Hezbollah to avenge the blood of the brave fighters of Islam is unquestionable."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/don-t-want-foreign-envoys-to-comment-on-poll-violence-tanzania-1764350089243">Don’t want foreign envoys to comment on poll violence: Tanzania</a>&nbsp;Hundreds of supporters of Hezbollah joined the funeral procession of Tabatabai and his two aids on Monday in Beirut's densely packed suburbs, where the group commands significant popularity among locals.&nbsp;The Israel–Hezbollah conflict has sharply escalated following Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and subsequent invasion of Gaza by the Israel Defence Forces, along with targeted strikes on Hamas' allies in the region, including Lebanon-based Hezbollah, pushing the Middle East to one of its most dangerous points since the 2006 war. Tensions surged after Israel intensified strikes across Lebanon, targeting command centres, rocket sites and senior leaders of Hezbollah.&nbsp;In September 2024, the most significant escalation came with the killing of Hassan Nasrallah, the long-time chief of Hezbollah, in an Israeli air raid that levelled multiple apartment blocks in Beirut. Israel also eliminated top military commanders, aiming to weaken Hezbollah’s operational structure. In response, Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets and drones across northern Israel, displacing thousands and drawing warnings from global powers about the risk of a wider regional war.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-hastily-adopted-un-concerned-by-pakistan-s-constitutional-amendments-and-immunity-provisions-1764348893920">'Hastily adopted': UN concerned by Pakistan's constitutional amendments and immunity provisions</a>&nbsp;A ceasefire agreement was implemented between Israel and Hezbollah on November 27, 2024, brokered by the United States and France. The recent strikes by Israel killing Haytham Ali Tabatabai mark the most significant escalation between Israel and the Iran-backed group since the 2024 truce.&nbsp;

Haytham Ali Tabatabai was the most senior commander from the Iran-backed group to be killed by Israel since a November 2024 truce sought to end more than a year of hostilities between the two sides.

Hezbollah on Friday (Nov 28) said that it has the right to respond to Israel's military strikes that assassinated the group's military chief, Haytham Ali Tabtaba, in the Lebanese capital, Beirut's suburbs, last week. In a televised speech, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem called the killing of Tabtabai "a blatant aggression and a heinous crime", adding that his group had "the right to respond, and we will determine the timing for that". Haytham Ali Tabatabai was the most senior commander from the Iran-backed group to be killed by Israel since a November 2024 truce sought to end more than a year of hostilities between the two sides. The strikes on Sunday were part of Israel's intensifying attacks on Lebanon, with the United States pushing the government to disarm the group and choke off the sources of funding of Hezbollah. Iran criticised Tabatabai's assassinations and termed them "cowardly." Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said, "The right of the Axis of Resistance and Lebanese Hezbollah to avenge the blood of the brave fighters of Islam is unquestionable." Also Read: Don’t want foreign envoys to comment on poll violence: Tanzania Hundreds of supporters of Hezbollah joined the funeral procession of Tabatabai and his two aids on Monday in Beirut's densely packed suburbs, where the group commands significant popularity among locals. The Israel–Hezbollah conflict has sharply escalated following Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and subsequent invasion of Gaza by the Israel Defence Forces, along with targeted strikes on Hamas' allies in the region, including Lebanon-based Hezbollah, pushing the Middle East to one of its most dangerous points since the 2006 war. Tensions surged after Israel intensified strikes across Lebanon, targeting command centres, rocket sites and senior leaders of Hezbollah. In September 2024, the most significant escalation came with the killing of Hassan Nasrallah, the long-time chief of Hezbollah, in an Israeli air raid that levelled multiple apartment blocks in Beirut. Israel also eliminated top military commanders, aiming to weaken Hezbollah’s operational structure. In response, Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets and drones across northern Israel, displacing thousands and drawing warnings from global powers about the risk of a wider regional war. Also Read: 'Hastily adopted': UN concerned by Pakistan's constitutional amendments and immunity provisions A ceasefire agreement was implemented between Israel and Hezbollah on November 27, 2024, brokered by the United States and France. The recent strikes by Israel killing Haytham Ali Tabatabai mark the most significant escalation between Israel and the Iran-backed group since the 2024 truce.

Haytham Ali Tabatabai was the most senior commander from the Iran-backed group to be killed by Israel since a November 2024 truce sought to end more than a year of hostilities between the two sides.

Hezbollah asserts its ‘right to respond’ after Israel assassinates group’s military chief

Amid growing security threats of military aggression and hybrid warfare leading to increased defence spending by European nations, Italy has unveiled an ambitious defence initiative, Michelangelo Dome, to create Europe’s most advanced protection system against modern threats. Italy’s state-owned defence and aerospace group, Leonardo, presented plans for a new multi-layered air defence system to bolster defences against threats. The ‘Michelangelo Dome’ has been designed to protect critical infrastructure from threats by connecting different platforms and equipment in space, air, on land, or at sea. The new defence system fuses AI, sensors, weapons, cyber platforms, and command-and-control nodes into a single, multi-domain shield and is designed to detect, track, and neutralise threats whether they come from the air, sea, land, or cyberspace.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Leonardo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Leonardo</a> presents the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MichelangeloDome?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MichelangeloDome</a>, an advanced integrated defence system designed to respond to emerging threats in an increasingly complex global landscape. The project is born from the need to defend and protect critical infrastructure, sensitive urban areas,… <a href="https://t.co/APyz73M94S">pic.twitter.com/APyz73M94S</a>&mdash; Leonardo (@Leonardo_live) <a href="https://twitter.com/Leonardo_live/status/1994080289669120247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-don-t-threaten-booth-officials-ec-tells-trinamool-orders-shifting-of-ceo-office-to-more-secure-location-1764344542094">‘Don’t threaten booth officials’: EC tells Trinamool, orders shifting of CEO office to ‘more secure’ location</a><h2>A multi-domain shield to detect and counter fast-evolving dangers</h2>&nbsp;The Michelangelo Dome will be a multi-domain shield that will detect and counter fast-evolving dangers, from hypersonic missiles to drone swarms and coordinated ground attacks. It will protect high-risk areas like military bases, airports, and high-density urban population zones and ensure incoming threats are taken down before they cause damage.&nbsp;The system uses a mix of sensors and predictive algorithms to spot suspicious activity early and recommends the optimal response, like which weapon system should engage.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-s-q2-gdp-grows-at-8-2-highest-in-six-quarters-despite-trump-tariffs-1764333228141">India’s Q2 GDP grows at 8.2%, highest in six quarters, despite Trump tariffs</a>&nbsp;“In a world where threats evolve rapidly and become ever more complex—and where defending is costlier than attacking—defence must innovate, anticipate, and embrace international cooperation,” said Leonardo Chief Executive Officer Roberto Cingolani said at the presentation in Rome. The plans were presented to top Italian military officials in the past few days.&nbsp;<h2>Compatible with defence assets used by Italy’s allies</h2>&nbsp;The Michelangelo Dome is also compatible with other defence assets that are used by Italy’s allies and is envisioned as a future multi-domain shield for European and alliance territories.“Each country can integrate its own technologies,” said Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto.“Together, we can cooperate to create a highly advanced defence system against all types of threats, from hypersonic missiles to small drones, because threats now come in many different forms,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/floods-and-landslides-ravage-indonesia-and-thailand-combined-toll-rises-to-over-300-1764339442156">Floods and landslides ravage Indonesia and Thailand; combined toll rises to over 300</a>&nbsp;Crosetto recently called for solutions to combat hybrid warfare threats, particularly for energy infrastructure and airports.&nbsp;The system will be rolled out gradually and is expected to reach full operational status by 2028.&nbsp;<h2>Other modern air defence systems in pipeline</h2>&nbsp;In May, President Donald Trump announced plans for a Golden Dome missile shield system to protect the US against foreign attacks and said it should be operational by the end of his second term.&nbsp;Besides, Turkish defence companies signed $6.5 billion worth of contracts to develop Turkey’s integrated, multi-layered Steel Dome air defence system.In October, Taiwan announced plans for its own multi-layered air defence system called “T-Dome” to defend itself against enemy threats.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-us-peace-deal-must-punish-russian-war-crimes-says-ukraine-s-nobel-peace-prize-winner-oleksandra-matviichuk-1764256517148">‘US peace deal must punish Russian war crimes,’ says Ukraine’s Nobel peace prize winner Oleksandra Matviichuk</a>

The Michelangelo Dome will be a multi-domain shield that will detect and counter fast-evolving dangers, from hypersonic missiles to drone swarms and coordinated ground attacks. It will protect high-risk areas like military bases, airports, and high-density urban population zones.

Amid growing security threats of military aggression and hybrid warfare leading to increased defence spending by European nations, Italy has unveiled an ambitious defence initiative, Michelangelo Dome, to create Europe’s most advanced protection system against modern threats. Italy’s state-owned defence and aerospace group, Leonardo, presented plans for a new multi-layered air defence system to bolster defences against threats. The ‘Michelangelo Dome’ has been designed to protect critical infrastructure from threats by connecting different platforms and equipment in space, air, on land, or at sea. The new defence system fuses AI, sensors, weapons, cyber platforms, and command-and-control nodes into a single, multi-domain shield and is designed to detect, track, and neutralise threats whether they come from the air, sea, land, or cyberspace.

The Michelangelo Dome will be a multi-domain shield that will detect and counter fast-evolving dangers, from hypersonic missiles to drone swarms and coordinated ground attacks. It will protect high-risk areas like military bases, airports, and high-density urban population zones.

Italy unveils ‘Michelangelo Dome’ air defence system as shield against modern threats

Tanzania told foreign diplomats on Friday to refrain from making comments that could "disrupt or distort" an inquiry into deadly unrest that erupted during hugely controversial polls last month.Hundreds and possibly thousands of protesters were shot dead by security forces after anger erupted over the rigging of elections on October 29, according to tallies by rights groups and the opposition.President Samia Suluhu Hassan was declared the winner with 98 percent of the vote, but her main opponents were either jailed or disqualified, and observers reported signs the vote was manipulated.The government has not specified the number of people killed or injured but has set up a commission of inquiry, which the opposition says is staffed by ruling party loyalists.On Friday, Tanzania's foreign minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo met with foreign diplomats, briefing the gathering on the "unrest" that took place.The government was aware that "various stakeholders" had been commenting on "the situation", Kombo said in a statement."Many of these statements, while well-intentioned, may inadvertently disrupt or distort the ongoing inquiry," the statement said."The government is urging them to restrain themselves and allow Tanzania the space to complete the investigation," it said.It added while Tanzania respects freedom of expression, "such freedoms must operate within the bounds of responsibility".A cross-party pair of United States senators on the foreign relations committee has said the polls were "marred by state-sponsored political repression, targeted abductions and manipulation."They said a "heavy handed security response (to the protests) resulted in the death of hundreds and the abduction and imprisonment of many more" and called for a reassessment of US ties with Tanzania.While the violence has dissipated, tensions and anger remain.On Monday, Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba announced the cancellation of Independence Day celebrations on December 9, following calls from opposition parties and others for fresh protests on the day.The government said the money would be spent on rebuilding infrastructure damaged during the unrest.Hundreds of young people were also arrested in the wake of the protests and charged with treason, which carries the death penalty.In a bid to ease tensions, the president called for some cases to be dropped.On Monday, around 200 people from across the country had their charges dropped.

Hundreds and possibly thousands of protesters were shot dead by security forces after anger erupted over the rigging of elections on October 29, according to tallies by rights groups and the opposition.

Tanzania told foreign diplomats on Friday to refrain from making comments that could "disrupt or distort" an inquiry into deadly unrest that erupted during hugely controversial polls last month. Hundreds and possibly thousands of protesters were shot dead by security forces after anger erupted over the rigging of elections on October 29, according to tallies by rights groups and the opposition. President Samia Suluhu Hassan was declared the winner with 98 percent of the vote, but her main opponents were either jailed or disqualified, and observers reported signs the vote was manipulated. The government has not specified the number of people killed or injured but has set up a commission of inquiry, which the opposition says is staffed by ruling party loyalists. On Friday, Tanzania's foreign minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo met with foreign diplomats, briefing the gathering on the "unrest" that took place. The government was aware that "various stakeholders" had been commenting on "the situation", Kombo said in a statement. "Many of these statements, while well-intentioned, may inadvertently disrupt or distort the ongoing inquiry," the statement said. "The government is urging them to restrain themselves and allow Tanzania the space to complete the investigation," it said. It added while Tanzania respects freedom of expression, "such freedoms must operate within the bounds of responsibility". A cross-party pair of United States senators on the foreign relations committee has said the polls were "marred by state-sponsored political repression, targeted abductions and manipulation." They said a "heavy handed security response (to the protests) resulted in the death of hundreds and the abduction and imprisonment of many more" and called for a reassessment of US ties with Tanzania. While the violence has dissipated, tensions and anger remain. On Monday, Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba announced the cancellation of Independence Day celebrations on December 9, following calls from opposition parties and others for fresh protests on the day. The government said the money would be spent on rebuilding infrastructure damaged during the unrest. Hundreds of young people were also arrested in the wake of the protests and charged with treason, which carries the death penalty. In a bid to ease tensions, the president called for some cases to be dropped. On Monday, around 200 people from across the country had their charges dropped.

Hundreds and possibly thousands of protesters were shot dead by security forces after anger erupted over the rigging of elections on October 29, according to tallies by rights groups and the opposition.

Don’t want foreign envoys to comment on poll violence: Tanzania

After Pakistan adopted constitutional amendments and elevated the position of Gen Asim Munir, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk reacted. On Friday (Nov 28), he said that Pakistan’s “hastily adopted constitutional amendments seriously undermine judicial independence”.&nbsp;On Thursday (Nov 27), Pakistan army chief Asim Munir took charge as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). With the post, the field marshal has assumed additional responsibilities created through his new post. This came into effect after the contentious 27th Amendment to the Pakistani Constitution. Munir will noe be at the helm of all three service, the army, air force and the navy. The post has a 5-year fixed tenure.

On Thursday (Nov 27), Pakistan army chief Asim Munir took charge as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). With the post, the field marshal has assumed additional responsibilities created through his new post. 

After Pakistan adopted constitutional amendments and elevated the position of Gen Asim Munir, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk reacted. On Friday (Nov 28), he said that Pakistan’s “hastily adopted constitutional amendments seriously undermine judicial independence”. On Thursday (Nov 27), Pakistan army chief Asim Munir took charge as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). With the post, the field marshal has assumed additional responsibilities created through his new post. This came into effect after the contentious 27th Amendment to the Pakistani Constitution. Munir will noe be at the helm of all three service, the army, air force and the navy. The post has a 5-year fixed tenure.

On Thursday (Nov 27), Pakistan army chief Asim Munir took charge as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). With the post, the field marshal has assumed additional responsibilities created through his new post.&nbsp;

'Hastily adopted': UN concerned by Pakistan's constitutional amendments and immunity provisions

Amid the investigation into the terror attack, the Afghan man who allegedly shot two National Guard members near the White House will face murder charges. This came after one of the shot members was declared dead and another is still fighting for his life. “There are certainly many more charges to come, but we are upgrading the initial charges of assault to murder in the first degree,” Jeanine Pirro told Fox News this morning.&nbsp;Talking about the survivor of the attack, West Virginia US Rep. Riley Moore said he was "the best of use here". Moore said that Andrew Wolfe, the survivor who is still in critical condition, was "a fighter. He said he knew Wolfe’s father, who serves as a deputy sheriff in the county next to his.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-suspect-had-a-relationship-with-partner-forces-fbi-is-probing-national-guard-shooting-as-act-of-terror-did-suspect-have-cia-link-kash-patel-1764254919905">'Suspect had a relationship with partner forces': FBI is probing National Guard shooting as act of terror. Did suspect have CIA link?</a>&nbsp;“The amazing part about it is how they encapsulate the true spirit of West Virginians. I called them yesterday to offer some hope and prayers for them, and I came away from that phone call feeling that they have instilled hope in me," he said.&nbsp;“They’re asking all of us to just continue to pray for Andy. He is fighting. He’s a fighter. He’s the best of us here in West Virginia, and his parents are asking us just to continue to pray for his life,” Moore added.&nbsp;FBI Chief Kash Patel held a press conference on Thursday (Nov 27) after a man, identified as an Afghan, allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers near the White House. Patel said that the case is being probed as an act of terror. He said multiple search warrants have been executed in the case, including the suspect's last known residence. He said he has also received the confirmation that the suspect had a relationship with partner forces. "It is an ongoing investigation of terrorism," Patel told a news conference a day after the shooting left the National Guard members critically wounded and stunned America as it celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday.&nbsp;The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, had worked with Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)-backed military units during the US war in Afghanistan, the agency has confirmed. The suspect came to the US in September 2021 under an Operation Allies Welcome program that gave some Afghans who had worked for the US government entry visas to the US. The CIA director, John Ratcliffe, confirmed the claim.

Amid the investigation into the terror attack, the Afghan man who allegedly shot two National Guard members near the White House will face murder charges.

Amid the investigation into the terror attack, the Afghan man who allegedly shot two National Guard members near the White House will face murder charges. This came after one of the shot members was declared dead and another is still fighting for his life. “There are certainly many more charges to come, but we are upgrading the initial charges of assault to murder in the first degree,” Jeanine Pirro told Fox News this morning. Talking about the survivor of the attack, West Virginia US Rep. Riley Moore said he was "the best of use here". Moore said that Andrew Wolfe, the survivor who is still in critical condition, was "a fighter. He said he knew Wolfe’s father, who serves as a deputy sheriff in the county next to his. Also read: 'Suspect had a relationship with partner forces': FBI is probing National Guard shooting as act of terror. Did suspect have CIA link? “The amazing part about it is how they encapsulate the true spirit of West Virginians. I called them yesterday to offer some hope and prayers for them, and I came away from that phone call feeling that they have instilled hope in me," he said. “They’re asking all of us to just continue to pray for Andy. He is fighting. He’s a fighter. He’s the best of us here in West Virginia, and his parents are asking us just to continue to pray for his life,” Moore added. FBI Chief Kash Patel held a press conference on Thursday (Nov 27) after a man, identified as an Afghan, allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers near the White House. Patel said that the case is being probed as an act of terror. He said multiple search warrants have been executed in the case, including the suspect's last known residence. He said he has also received the confirmation that the suspect had a relationship with partner forces. "It is an ongoing investigation of terrorism," Patel told a news conference a day after the shooting left the National Guard members critically wounded and stunned America as it celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, had worked with Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)-backed military units during the US war in Afghanistan, the agency has confirmed. The suspect came to the US in September 2021 under an Operation Allies Welcome program that gave some Afghans who had worked for the US government entry visas to the US. The CIA director, John Ratcliffe, confirmed the claim.

Amid the investigation into the terror attack, the Afghan man who allegedly shot two National Guard members near the White House will face murder charges.

National Guard shooting: Afghan suspect to face murder charges after one of the two members died

Backed by robust second-quarter growth numbers, Chief Economic Advisor V Ananth Nageswaran on Friday (Nov 28) said that the Indian economy is set to cross the $4 trillion mark in the current financial year, with the economy poised to grow over 7 per cent in the financial year 2025-26. CEA Nageswaran also underlined that the Indian economy does stand out as a "relative oasis of tranquillity, stability and growth" amid the current uncertain global environment.&nbsp;Briefing the media after the release of Q2 GDP data, Nageswaran said the economy's current trajectory paves the path to surpass $4 trillion mark. India's GDP stood at $3.9 trillion at the end of March 2025, making it the world’s fifth-largest economy.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-s-q2-gdp-grows-at-8-2-highest-in-six-quarters-despite-trump-tariffs-1764333228141">India’s Q2 GDP grows at 8.2%, highest in six quarters, despite Trump tariffs</a>&nbsp;His comments came at a time when the economy maintained strong momentum in the July–September quarter, posting GDP growth of 8.2 per cent, well above the 5.6 per cent recorded in the same period last year and faster than the 7.8 per cent achieved in the first quarter of the current fiscal.&nbsp;India posted a strong Q2 growth number supported by an expansion in manufacturing activity at 9.1 per cent, construction surged 7.2 per cent, while services reported a two-digit growth. The GST cuts announced near Diwali aided factory output.&nbsp;Referring to Q2 figures, Nageswaran said, "outside the range of most of the optimistic estimates" of many.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-outperforms-us-china-and-russia-in-post-covid-era-harvard-economist-reveals-1764000747889">India outperforms US, China and Russia in post-Covid era, Harvard economist reveals</a>&nbsp;The CEA also noted that India’s macro fundamentals remain robust "The economic robustness is due to continued trust in public investment, deregulation in the union and state governments, employment-linked incentive schemes that have been announced, and continued credit support to micro, small and medium enterprises and also nano-enterprises through various schemes," Nageswaran added.&nbsp;According to the Economic Survey 2024–25, presented on January 31, India must maintain an average growth rate of about 8 per cent at constant prices for the next 10–20 years to achieve the ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

Nageswaran said the economy's current trajectory paves the path to surpass $4 trillion mark. India's GDP stood at $3.9 trillion at the end of March 2025, making it the world’s fifth-largest economy.

Backed by robust second-quarter growth numbers, Chief Economic Advisor V Ananth Nageswaran on Friday (Nov 28) said that the Indian economy is set to cross the $4 trillion mark in the current financial year, with the economy poised to grow over 7 per cent in the financial year 2025-26. CEA Nageswaran also underlined that the Indian economy does stand out as a "relative oasis of tranquillity, stability and growth" amid the current uncertain global environment. Briefing the media after the release of Q2 GDP data, Nageswaran said the economy's current trajectory paves the path to surpass $4 trillion mark. India's GDP stood at $3.9 trillion at the end of March 2025, making it the world’s fifth-largest economy. Also Read: India’s Q2 GDP grows at 8.2%, highest in six quarters, despite Trump tariffs His comments came at a time when the economy maintained strong momentum in the July–September quarter, posting GDP growth of 8.2 per cent, well above the 5.6 per cent recorded in the same period last year and faster than the 7.8 per cent achieved in the first quarter of the current fiscal. India posted a strong Q2 growth number supported by an expansion in manufacturing activity at 9.1 per cent, construction surged 7.2 per cent, while services reported a two-digit growth. The GST cuts announced near Diwali aided factory output. Referring to Q2 figures, Nageswaran said, "outside the range of most of the optimistic estimates" of many. Also Read: India outperforms US, China and Russia in post-Covid era, Harvard economist reveals The CEA also noted that India’s macro fundamentals remain robust "The economic robustness is due to continued trust in public investment, deregulation in the union and state governments, employment-linked incentive schemes that have been announced, and continued credit support to micro, small and medium enterprises and also nano-enterprises through various schemes," Nageswaran added. According to the Economic Survey 2024–25, presented on January 31, India must maintain an average growth rate of about 8 per cent at constant prices for the next 10–20 years to achieve the ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

Nageswaran said the economy's current trajectory paves the path to surpass $4 trillion mark. India's GDP stood at $3.9 trillion at the end of March 2025, making it the world’s fifth-largest economy.

Indian economy to cross $4 trillion mark this fiscal; GDP growth may exceed 7%: CEA Nageswaran

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday (Nov 28) that his top aide, Andriy Yermak, has resigned after investigators raided the powerful chief of staff's house as part of a sweeping corruption probe. "The Office of the President of Ukraine will be reorganised. The head of the office, Andriy Yermak, has submitted his resignation," Zelensky said in a video address, adding he would hold consultations with a possible replacement on Saturday.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-suspect-had-a-relationship-with-partner-forces-fbi-is-probing-national-guard-shooting-as-act-of-terror-did-suspect-have-cia-link-kash-patel-1764254919905">'Suspect had a relationship with partner forces': FBI is probing National Guard shooting as act of terror. Did suspect have CIA link?</a>&nbsp;Yermak's removal deals a serious blow to Zelensky, who is facing a mounting Russian offensive in the east just as the United States, a crucial ally, tabled a surprise plan to end the war that heavily favoured Moscow.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-does-third-world-nations-mean-will-indians-be-affected-by-trump-administration-s-new-green-card-crackdown-1764327519839">What does 'Third World' mean? Will Indians be affected by Trump administration's new green card crackdown?</a>&nbsp;The resignation came just a week after Zelensky named Yermak, 54, as Ukraine's top negotiator in high-stakes talks to refine the US plan. That was a vote of confidence amid growing pressure from opposition figures to remove his divisive chief of staff.&nbsp;This comes after investigators said that they had discovered a $100-million kickback scheme in the strategic energy sector earlier this month, sparking widespread public outrage. The revelation came at a time when Russia was blasting the country’s power grid, forcing blackouts across the country as Ukrainians faced heating outages in winter.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-1-200-to-each-affected-house-38-5-million-for-residents-aid-hong-kong-govt-after-building-fire-kills-55-leaves-hundreds-homeless-1764243371424">‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless</a>&nbsp;In a statement, the National Anti-Corruption Agency (NABU) said that the agency, along with the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP), was “conducting investigative actions (searches) at the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine” without specifying the reason behind the searches. It added, “The investigative actions are sanctioned and are being carried out as part of an investigation.”&nbsp;

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday (Nov 28) that his top aide, Andriy Yermak, has resigned after investigators raided the powerful chief of staff house as part of a sweeping corruption probe.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday (Nov 28) that his top aide, Andriy Yermak, has resigned after investigators raided the powerful chief of staff's house as part of a sweeping corruption probe. "The Office of the President of Ukraine will be reorganised. The head of the office, Andriy Yermak, has submitted his resignation," Zelensky said in a video address, adding he would hold consultations with a possible replacement on Saturday. Also read: 'Suspect had a relationship with partner forces': FBI is probing National Guard shooting as act of terror. Did suspect have CIA link? Yermak's removal deals a serious blow to Zelensky, who is facing a mounting Russian offensive in the east just as the United States, a crucial ally, tabled a surprise plan to end the war that heavily favoured Moscow. Also read: What does 'Third World' mean? Will Indians be affected by Trump administration's new green card crackdown? The resignation came just a week after Zelensky named Yermak, 54, as Ukraine's top negotiator in high-stakes talks to refine the US plan. That was a vote of confidence amid growing pressure from opposition figures to remove his divisive chief of staff. This comes after investigators said that they had discovered a $100-million kickback scheme in the strategic energy sector earlier this month, sparking widespread public outrage. The revelation came at a time when Russia was blasting the country’s power grid, forcing blackouts across the country as Ukrainians faced heating outages in winter. Also read:‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless In a statement, the National Anti-Corruption Agency (NABU) said that the agency, along with the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP), was “conducting investigative actions (searches) at the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine” without specifying the reason behind the searches. It added, “The investigative actions are sanctioned and are being carried out as part of an investigation.”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday (Nov 28) that his top aide, Andriy Yermak, has resigned after investigators raided the powerful chief of staff's house as part of a sweeping corruption probe.

Zelensky’s top aide resigns after anti-corruption raid. Ukrainian president says looking for replacement

In a video circulated on social media, US President Donald Trump said that the word "India" is not allowed anymore. He said the only people who want to use the term are Indians. “You’re not allowed to use the word ‘Indian’ anymore. The only ones that want you to do it are the Indians. I will never tell you to change," the American president said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-suspect-had-a-relationship-with-partner-forces-fbi-is-probing-national-guard-shooting-as-act-of-terror-did-suspect-have-cia-link-kash-patel-1764254919905">'Suspect had a relationship with partner forces': FBI is probing National Guard shooting as act of terror. Did suspect have CIA link?</a>&nbsp;The term "India" is used in America to describe Native American communities. But at present, tribal members only use it, and others argue that it is outdated and rooted in racism.&nbsp;The term "Indian" stems from Christopher Columbus's error in believing he had reached India. Trump has a long and uneasy history with Native American tribes. He often positions himself as their defender, despite long-running disputes with them.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-does-third-world-nations-mean-will-indians-be-affected-by-trump-administration-s-new-green-card-crackdown-1764327519839">What does 'Third World' mean? Will Indians be affected by Trump administration's new green card crackdown?</a>

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In April this year, organisations condemned Trump's threat to block a new stadium in Washington, DC, unless the local NFL team returned to its old name, the Redskins. The name was dropped in 2020 after years of complaints that it was a racial slur.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-1-200-to-each-affected-house-38-5-million-for-residents-aid-hong-kong-govt-after-building-fire-kills-55-leaves-hundreds-homeless-1764243371424">‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless</a>&nbsp;“I may put a restriction on them that if they don’t change the name back to the original ‘Washington Redskins,’ and get rid of the ridiculous moniker, ‘Washington Commanders,’ I won’t make a deal for them to build a Stadium in Washington.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-white-house-has-recieved-report-on-macron-s-plan-to-assassinate-me-candace-owens-another-big-claim-as-her-show-goes-off-air-1764165691510">‘White House has received report on Macron’s plan to assassinate me’: Candace Owens’ ANOTHER BIG CLAIM as her show goes off air</a>

The term India is used in America to describe Native American communities. But at present, tribal members only use it, and others argue that it is outdated and rooted in racism.



In a video circulated on social media, US President Donald Trump said that the word "India" is not allowed anymore. He said the only people who want to use the term are Indians. “You’re not allowed to use the word ‘Indian’ anymore. The only ones that want you to do it are the Indians. I will never tell you to change," the American president said. Also read: 'Suspect had a relationship with partner forces': FBI is probing National Guard shooting as act of terror. Did suspect have CIA link? The term "India" is used in America to describe Native American communities. But at present, tribal members only use it, and others argue that it is outdated and rooted in racism. The term "Indian" stems from Christopher Columbus's error in believing he had reached India. Trump has a long and uneasy history with Native American tribes. He often positions himself as their defender, despite long-running disputes with them. Also read: What does 'Third World' mean? Will Indians be affected by Trump administration's new green card crackdown?

The term "India" is used in America to describe Native American communities. But at present, tribal members only use it, and others argue that it is outdated and rooted in racism.&nbsp;

‘Not allowed to use the word ‘Indian’ anymore, only Indians want to use it’: Donald Trump

In a major boost to New Delhi's global standing, India has attained "major power" status on the Asia Power Index-2025, powered by its strong economic growth and military capability based on its performance in Operation Sindoor. The country has secured third place in the world ranking, only behind the United States and China, which stand at first and second place respectively. The annual Asia Power Index measures resources and influence to rank the relative power of states in Asia.&nbsp;As per the latest standings released by the Australia-based think tank Lowy Institute, the top five nations in terms of comprehensive power this year are the United States, China, India, Japan and Russia. The United States has retained its position as the most powerful country in Asia; however, its overall power has declined significantly since the launch of the Asia Power Index in 2018. Meanwhile, India’s western neighbour, Pakistan, did not find a place in the top ten. It ranked at number 16 on the list.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/defence-ministry-to-seek-20-rise-in-allocation-in-upcoming-budget-report-1764337131263">Defence Ministry to seek 20% rise in allocation in upcoming budget: Report</a>&nbsp;The rankings also pointed out that there remain gaps in India's ambitions and the reality of continued limits on its influence, especially in comparison to its northern neighbour, China. New Delhi stood at the third point with a score of 40 behind the US (80.40) and China (73.5). It has widened its small lead over Japan, with its score rising by 0.9 points in 2025.&nbsp;Other major observations of the rankings are that India stands at the brink of attaining military superpower status if it crosses the score of 40. India was ranked among middle powers in the Asia Power Index-2024 with a comprehensive power score of 38.1, which increased marginally to reach the threshold of a “major power”.&nbsp;Also Read: ‘<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-absolutely-no-problem-tejas-is-among-safest-aircraft-in-the-world-hal-chief-after-dubai-crash-1764328481797">Absolutely no problem; Tejas is among safest aircraft in the world’: HAL chief after Dubai crash</a>&nbsp;Moreover, India has also witnessed its first time rise in rankings for economic relationship since the Index began in 2018. Lowly institute in its report stated, “India's economic and military capabilities have both increased in the 2025 edition of the Asia Power Index. Its economy has continued to grow strongly and made small gains in terms of its geopolitical relevance — defined in terms of international leverage, connectivity, and technology. India's military capability has also improved steadily.”<h2>Impact of Operation Sindoor</h2>The Index attributed India's rise in military capability to Operation Sindoor, which was launched on May 7, 2025, in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. Indian Armed Forces responded with precision strikes targeting nine terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Institute observed, “For the most part, these gains were from improved expert appraisals of its capability, which were likely influenced by India’s performance in Operation Sindoor, launched in May 2025, which added to India’s recent combat experience."&nbsp;

India’s rise is attributed to its robust economic growth and its strong military performance during Operation Sindoor. The country has also surpassed China, becoming the leading destination for inward investment.

In a major boost to New Delhi's global standing, India has attained "major power" status on the Asia Power Index-2025, powered by its strong economic growth and military capability based on its performance in Operation Sindoor. The country has secured third place in the world ranking, only behind the United States and China, which stand at first and second place respectively. The annual Asia Power Index measures resources and influence to rank the relative power of states in Asia. As per the latest standings released by the Australia-based think tank Lowy Institute, the top five nations in terms of comprehensive power this year are the United States, China, India, Japan and Russia. The United States has retained its position as the most powerful country in Asia; however, its overall power has declined significantly since the launch of the Asia Power Index in 2018. Meanwhile, India’s western neighbour, Pakistan, did not find a place in the top ten. It ranked at number 16 on the list. Also Read: Defence Ministry to seek 20% rise in allocation in upcoming budget: Report The rankings also pointed out that there remain gaps in India's ambitions and the reality of continued limits on its influence, especially in comparison to its northern neighbour, China. New Delhi stood at the third point with a score of 40 behind the US (80.40) and China (73.5). It has widened its small lead over Japan, with its score rising by 0.9 points in 2025. Other major observations of the rankings are that India stands at the brink of attaining military superpower status if it crosses the score of 40. India was ranked among middle powers in the Asia Power Index-2024 with a comprehensive power score of 38.1, which increased marginally to reach the threshold of a “major power”. Also Read: ‘Absolutely no problem; Tejas is among safest aircraft in the world’: HAL chief after Dubai crash Moreover, India has also witnessed its first time rise in rankings for economic relationship since the Index began in 2018. Lowly institute in its report stated, “India's economic and military capabilities have both increased in the 2025 edition of the Asia Power Index. Its economy has continued to grow strongly and made small gains in terms of its geopolitical relevance — defined in terms of international leverage, connectivity, and technology. India's military capability has also improved steadily.” Impact of Operation Sindoor The Index attributed India's rise in military capability to Operation Sindoor, which was launched on May 7, 2025, in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. Indian Armed Forces responded with precision strikes targeting nine terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Institute observed, “For the most part, these gains were from improved expert appraisals of its capability, which were likely influenced by India’s performance in Operation Sindoor, launched in May 2025, which added to India’s recent combat experience."

India’s rise is attributed to its robust economic growth and its strong military performance during Operation Sindoor. The country has also surpassed China, becoming the leading destination for inward investment.

India emerges as ‘major power’ only behind US and China in Asia Power Index | Know where Pakistan stands

Floods and landslides have caused massive devastation in Indonesia and Thailand. The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island rose to 174 on Friday with 79 people still missing, said authorities. Meanwhile, at least 145 people have died in the massive flooding in southern Thailand, officials said on Friday, as receding waters exposed widespread destruction.&nbsp;In Indonesia, the death toll in North Sumatra province rose to 116, while 35 people died in Aceh. Rescuers also retrieved 23 bodies in West Sumatra, said National Disaster Mitigation Agency Chief Suharyanto.Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency said that a tropical cyclone is expected to continue hitting the Southeast Asian nation for days.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-s-q2-gdp-grows-at-8-2-highest-in-six-quarters-despite-trump-tariffs-1764333228141">India’s Q2 GDP grows at 8.2%, highest in six quarters, despite Trump tariffs</a>&nbsp;The floods swept away people and submerged more than 3,200 houses and buildings in North Sumatra province, while about 3,000 displaced families were moved to government shelters.Mudslides, power blackouts, and lack of telecommunications were hampering the search and rescue operations, said Ferry Wulantukan, spokesperson for the North Sumatra regional police.&nbsp;<h2>More than 17,000 homes submerged in West Sumatra</h2>&nbsp;In West Sumatra, more than 17,000 homes were submerged, and about 23,000 residents moved to temporary shelters. Rice fields, livestock, and public facilities were destroyed, and bridges and roads were cut off by floods and landslides. At least six people have died, and 11 are missing from three villages in the Central Aceh district.Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which formed in the Strait of Malacca, is causing the extreme weather, said Achadi Subarkah Raharjo at Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-us-peace-deal-must-punish-russian-war-crimes-says-ukraine-s-nobel-peace-prize-winner-oleksandra-matviichuk-1764256517148">‘US peace deal must punish Russian war crimes,’ says Ukraine’s Nobel peace prize winner Oleksandra Matviichuk</a>&nbsp;“We have extended its extreme weather warning due to strong water vapour supply and shifting atmospheric dynamics,” Raharjo said.Seasonal rains frequently cause flooding and landslides in Indonesia, an archipelago of 17,000 islands where millions of people live in mountainous areas or near fertile flood plains.&nbsp;<h2>3.6 million people affected by relentless heavy rain in Thailand</h2>&nbsp;In Thailand, rescue teams are accessing previously submerged localities as waters recede, revealing widespread destruction. More than 1.2 million households and 3.6 million people across 12 southern provinces have been affected by relentless heavy rain. The flooding is one of the worst seen in several years and caused extensive damage.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-third-world-parenting-nalin-haley-calls-vivek-ramaswamy-a-creep-slams-his-reforms-1764243883515">‘Third-world parenting’: Nalin Haley calls Vivek Ramaswamy a ‘creep’, slams his reforms</a>&nbsp;The death toll, reported in eight provinces, has risen sharply, with Songkhla province alone accounting for at least 110 deaths, said government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat. Fatalities surged in Songkhla as rescue teams were able to access residential areas that had been unreachable.&nbsp;Several bodies were recovered from previously submerged neighbourhoods in Hat Yai, the region’s largest city.Authorities continue relief and recovery operations as the scale of devastation becomes clearer with each passing day.

Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which formed in the Strait of Malacca, is causing the extreme weather, said Achadi Subarkah Raharjo at Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency. Seasonal rains frequently cause flooding and landslides in Indonesia, an archipelago of 17,000 islands.

Floods and landslides have caused massive devastation in Indonesia and Thailand. The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island rose to 174 on Friday with 79 people still missing, said authorities. Meanwhile, at least 145 people have died in the massive flooding in southern Thailand, officials said on Friday, as receding waters exposed widespread destruction. In Indonesia, the death toll in North Sumatra province rose to 116, while 35 people died in Aceh. Rescuers also retrieved 23 bodies in West Sumatra, said National Disaster Mitigation Agency Chief Suharyanto. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency said that a tropical cyclone is expected to continue hitting the Southeast Asian nation for days. Also Read: India’s Q2 GDP grows at 8.2%, highest in six quarters, despite Trump tariffs The floods swept away people and submerged more than 3,200 houses and buildings in North Sumatra province, while about 3,000 displaced families were moved to government shelters. Mudslides, power blackouts, and lack of telecommunications were hampering the search and rescue operations, said Ferry Wulantukan, spokesperson for the North Sumatra regional police. More than 17,000 homes submerged in West Sumatra In West Sumatra, more than 17,000 homes were submerged, and about 23,000 residents moved to temporary shelters. Rice fields, livestock, and public facilities were destroyed, and bridges and roads were cut off by floods and landslides. At least six people have died, and 11 are missing from three villages in the Central Aceh district. Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which formed in the Strait of Malacca, is causing the extreme weather, said Achadi Subarkah Raharjo at Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency. Also Read: ‘US peace deal must punish Russian war crimes,’ says Ukraine’s Nobel peace prize winner Oleksandra Matviichuk “We have extended its extreme weather warning due to strong water vapour supply and shifting atmospheric dynamics,” Raharjo said. Seasonal rains frequently cause flooding and landslides in Indonesia, an archipelago of 17,000 islands where millions of people live in mountainous areas or near fertile flood plains. 3.6 million people affected by relentless heavy rain in Thailand In Thailand, rescue teams are accessing previously submerged localities as waters recede, revealing widespread destruction. More than 1.2 million households and 3.6 million people across 12 southern provinces have been affected by relentless heavy rain. The flooding is one of the worst seen in several years and caused extensive damage. Also Read: ‘Third-world parenting’: Nalin Haley calls Vivek Ramaswamy a ‘creep’, slams his reforms The death toll, reported in eight provinces, has risen sharply, with Songkhla province alone accounting for at least 110 deaths, said government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat. Fatalities surged in Songkhla as rescue teams were able to access residential areas that had been unreachable. Several bodies were recovered from previously submerged neighbourhoods in Hat Yai, the region’s largest city. Authorities continue relief and recovery operations as the scale of devastation becomes clearer with each passing day.

Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which formed in the Strait of Malacca, is causing the extreme weather, said Achadi Subarkah Raharjo at Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency. Seasonal rains frequently cause flooding and landslides in Indonesia, an archipelago of 17,000 islands.

Floods and landslides ravage Indonesia and Thailand; combined toll rises to over 300

The Indian Defence Ministry is reportedly preparing for a substantial financial push in the defence budget for the financial year 2026-2027 to fulfil the modernisation plans and inventory requirements of the armed forces amid an evolving geopolitical environment and heightened tensions with neighbours. This is in line with New Delhi's plan to increase defence expenditure to 2.5% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).&nbsp;“We are in a particularly difficult neighbourhood in many ways. So yes, we will be asking for a bit more than the normal 10% increase that we get, probably something closer to the 20% mark. My view is that we will have to keep it to the 20% level for the next few years. That will be sufficient to meet all of our capability [development] plans,” said Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh at a Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) event, as quoted by Hindustan Times.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-absolutely-no-problem-tejas-is-among-safest-aircraft-in-the-world-hal-chief-after-dubai-crash-1764328481797">‘Absolutely no problem; Tejas is among safest aircraft in the world’: HAL chief after Dubai crash</a>&nbsp;India ranks fourth in terms of military spending behind the United States, China and Russia. In the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-2026, New Delhi allocated over $82 billion, with $20 billion specifically for military modernisation. This marks an increase of roughly 9 per cent compared to the $70 billion allotted in FY 2014-25.&nbsp;The Ministry also announced on Friday (Nov 28) that it has signed Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) with the United States Government for a five-year sustainment support package for the Indian Navy's MH-60R multi-role helicopters, valued at approximately $894 million.&nbsp;The sustainment package includes spares, support equipment, product support, training, technical assistance, repair and replenishment of components, and the establishment of intermediate-level repair and maintenance inspection facilities within India.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-launches-operation-sagar-bandhu-as-cyclone-ditwah-impacts-sri-lanka-1764327127663">India launches Operation Sagar Bandhu as Cyclone Ditwah impacts Sri Lanka</a>&nbsp;"Sustainment Support is a comprehensive package which includes provisioning of spares, support equipment, product support, training and technical support, repair &amp; replenishment of components and setting up of 'Intermediate' level component repairs &amp; Periodic Maintenance Inspection facilities in India," according to a release issued by the Ministry of Defence.&nbsp;

India ranks fourth in terms of military standing behind the United States, China and Russia, with a budget of over $82 billion.

The Indian Defence Ministry is reportedly preparing for a substantial financial push in the defence budget for the financial year 2026-2027 to fulfil the modernisation plans and inventory requirements of the armed forces amid an evolving geopolitical environment and heightened tensions with neighbours. This is in line with New Delhi's plan to increase defence expenditure to 2.5% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). “We are in a particularly difficult neighbourhood in many ways. So yes, we will be asking for a bit more than the normal 10% increase that we get, probably something closer to the 20% mark. My view is that we will have to keep it to the 20% level for the next few years. That will be sufficient to meet all of our capability [development] plans,” said Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh at a Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) event, as quoted by Hindustan Times. Also Read: ‘Absolutely no problem; Tejas is among safest aircraft in the world’: HAL chief after Dubai crash India ranks fourth in terms of military spending behind the United States, China and Russia. In the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-2026, New Delhi allocated over $82 billion, with $20 billion specifically for military modernisation. This marks an increase of roughly 9 per cent compared to the $70 billion allotted in FY 2014-25. The Ministry also announced on Friday (Nov 28) that it has signed Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) with the United States Government for a five-year sustainment support package for the Indian Navy's MH-60R multi-role helicopters, valued at approximately $894 million. The sustainment package includes spares, support equipment, product support, training, technical assistance, repair and replenishment of components, and the establishment of intermediate-level repair and maintenance inspection facilities within India. Also Read: India launches Operation Sagar Bandhu as Cyclone Ditwah impacts Sri Lanka "Sustainment Support is a comprehensive package which includes provisioning of spares, support equipment, product support, training and technical support, repair & replenishment of components and setting up of 'Intermediate' level component repairs & Periodic Maintenance Inspection facilities in India," according to a release issued by the Ministry of Defence.

India ranks fourth in terms of military spending behind the United States, China and Russia, with a budget of over $82 billion.

Defence Ministry to seek 20% rise in allocation in upcoming budget: Report

On Friday (Nov 28), Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khanum filed a contempt of court petition against the Adiala jail superintendent and other officials. This move comes after the jail authorities, who she alleged failed to comply with Islamabad High Court (IHC) orders. The court had directed a twice-a-week meeting with Khan.&nbsp;&nbsp;Khanum has said that it has been three weeks since they have heard from him and there has been no information shared with his family. Reacting to the rumours about Khan been moved out of Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, she said it is concerning and it is the responsibility of the authorities to update us. “Even if they do not let us meet him, they should be responsible enough to share crucial information with us,” Aleema said. Khan’s sister has been requesting for transparency on whether he has shifted to a new location. Khalid Chaudry, a member of Khan’s legal team spoke to the media and he said, Khan is in complete isolation and solitary confinement, he highlighted how even books, essential items, and access to his lawyers are being blocked. “The law of the jungle prevails here, where only the beast who rules has rights. No one else has any rights,” he further added.

Khanum has said that it has been three weeks since they have heard from him and there has been no information shared with his family. 

On Friday (Nov 28), Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khanum filed a contempt of court petition against the Adiala jail superintendent and other officials. This move comes after the jail authorities, who she alleged failed to comply with Islamabad High Court (IHC) orders. The court had directed a twice-a-week meeting with Khan. Khanum has said that it has been three weeks since they have heard from him and there has been no information shared with his family. Reacting to the rumours about Khan been moved out of Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, she said it is concerning and it is the responsibility of the authorities to update us. “Even if they do not let us meet him, they should be responsible enough to share crucial information with us,” Aleema said. Khan’s sister has been requesting for transparency on whether he has shifted to a new location. Khalid Chaudry, a member of Khan’s legal team spoke to the media and he said, Khan is in complete isolation and solitary confinement, he highlighted how even books, essential items, and access to his lawyers are being blocked. “The law of the jungle prevails here, where only the beast who rules has rights. No one else has any rights,” he further added.

Khanum has said that it has been three weeks since they have heard from him and there has been no information shared with his family.&nbsp;

Imran Khan's sister Aleema files contempt plea against Adiala jail superintendent

In a fresh jibe at the Somalia-born US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, US President Donald Trump repeated his baseless claim that she married her brother to get entry in America. The American president posted on Truth Social and alleged that Omar entered the US illegally and called her "the worst Congressman/woman" in the US. He also made remarks on the Muslim congresswoman's hijab.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-suspect-had-a-relationship-with-partner-forces-fbi-is-probing-national-guard-shooting-as-act-of-terror-did-suspect-have-cia-link-kash-patel-1764254919905">'Suspect had a relationship with partner forces': FBI is probing National Guard shooting as act of terror. Did suspect have CIA link?</a>&nbsp;"Ilhan Omar, always wrapped in her swaddling hijab, and who probably came into the USA illegally in that you are not allowed to marry your brother, does nothing but hatefully complain about our country, its Constitution, and how badly she is treated," Trump said.&nbsp;He further called Somalia a "decadent, backward, and crime-ridden nation".&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-does-third-world-nations-mean-will-indians-be-affected-by-trump-administration-s-new-green-card-crackdown-1764327519839">What does 'Third World' mean? Will Indians be affected by Trump administration's new green card crackdown?</a>&nbsp;Trump's previous claims&nbsp;Earlier, in September, Trump posted on Truth Social saying, “Ilhan Omar’s Country of Somalia is plagued by a lack of central Government control, persistent Poverty, Hunger, Resurgent Terrorism, Piracy, decades of Civil War, Corruption, and pervasive Violence."&nbsp;"Wasn’t she the one that married her brother in order to gain Citizenship??? What SCUM we have in our Country, telling us what to do, and how to do it. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!," he added.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-1-200-to-each-affected-house-38-5-million-for-residents-aid-hong-kong-govt-after-building-fire-kills-55-leaves-hundreds-homeless-1764243371424">‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless</a>&nbsp;Did she marry her brother?&nbsp;The allegation that Ilhan married her brother has been there for years now, but multiple fact-checks and investigations have proved the claim is false. She denied it in 2016, saying it was "absolutely false and ridiculous”. She also provided her marital history.

The allegation that Ilhan married her brother has been there for years now, but multiple fact-checks and investigations have proved the claim is false. She denied it in 2016, saying it was absolutely false and ridiculous.

In a fresh jibe at the Somalia-born US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, US President Donald Trump repeated his baseless claim that she married her brother to get entry in America. The American president posted on Truth Social and alleged that Omar entered the US illegally and called her "the worst Congressman/woman" in the US. He also made remarks on the Muslim congresswoman's hijab. Also read: 'Suspect had a relationship with partner forces': FBI is probing National Guard shooting as act of terror. Did suspect have CIA link? "Ilhan Omar, always wrapped in her swaddling hijab, and who probably came into the USA illegally in that you are not allowed to marry your brother, does nothing but hatefully complain about our country, its Constitution, and how badly she is treated," Trump said. He further called Somalia a "decadent, backward, and crime-ridden nation". Also read: What does 'Third World' mean? Will Indians be affected by Trump administration's new green card crackdown? Trump's previous claims Earlier, in September, Trump posted on Truth Social saying, “Ilhan Omar’s Country of Somalia is plagued by a lack of central Government control, persistent Poverty, Hunger, Resurgent Terrorism, Piracy, decades of Civil War, Corruption, and pervasive Violence." "Wasn’t she the one that married her brother in order to gain Citizenship??? What SCUM we have in our Country, telling us what to do, and how to do it. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!," he added. Also read:‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless Did she marry her brother? The allegation that Ilhan married her brother has been there for years now, but multiple fact-checks and investigations have proved the claim is false. She denied it in 2016, saying it was "absolutely false and ridiculous”. She also provided her marital history.

The allegation that Ilhan married her brother has been there for years now, but multiple fact-checks and investigations have proved the claim is false. She denied it in 2016, saying it was "absolutely false and ridiculous”.&nbsp;

'Married her brother': Trump's fresh jibe at Ilhan Omar, who's 'always wrapped in her swaddling hijab'

A Tunisian appeals court handed prison sentences of up to 45 years to dozens of opposition figures on Friday (Nov 28). Nearly 40 individuals, many of them critics of President Kais Saied, were sentenced to up to 66 years in April for their alleged involvement in a Plot to overthrow the president by hatching "conspiracy against state security" and "being part of a terrorist group".&nbsp;Twenty of those charged fled the country, fearing persecution and were sentenced in absentia. &nbsp;The United Nations and rights groups have slammed the trials, stating that the charges mostly stemmed from accusations of meeting with foreign diplomats.&nbsp;Among the sentenced, businessman Kamel Latif was handed the longest term of 45 years, down from 66 years, while politician Khyam Turki received 35 years, down from 48 years, which was previously given in April.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-fire-anti-corruption-watchdog-arrests-8-details-here-1764333125883">Hong Kong fire: Anti-corruption watchdog arrests 8. Details here</a>&nbsp;Others included Leader of Opposition coalition Jawahr Ben Mbarek, party leaders Isam Chebbi and Ghazi Chaouachi, all of whom were already detained in 2023 and were put behind bars. Ben Mbarek, Chebbi and Chaouachi were jailed for 20 years, up from 18, while FSN co-founder Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, an octogenarian, got 12 years, down from 18, according to a document communicated by the defence team, as reported by AFP.&nbsp;Following the April ruling, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights denounced "violations of the law... raising serious concerns about political motivations".&nbsp;Saied was elected as president in 2019 in the only democracy that emerged out of the Arab Spring. In 2021, he staged a power grab and launched a crackdown on the opposition in 2023 after dubbing them "terrorists."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-absolutely-no-problem-tejas-is-among-safest-aircraft-in-the-world-hal-chief-after-dubai-crash-1764328481797">‘Absolutely no problem; Tejas is among safest aircraft in the world’: HAL chief after Dubai crash</a>&nbsp;Human rights groups raised repeated concerns on multiple occasions about criticising Said for curtailing freedoms. The Tunisian president dismissed the criticism, including a European Parliament resolution on human rights calling for the release of opposition, as "blatant interference". &nbsp;

President Kais Saied launched a harsh crackdown on political freedoms after he staged a power grab in 2021.

A Tunisian appeals court handed prison sentences of up to 45 years to dozens of opposition figures on Friday (Nov 28). Nearly 40 individuals, many of them critics of President Kais Saied, were sentenced to up to 66 years in April for their alleged involvement in a Plot to overthrow the president by hatching "conspiracy against state security" and "being part of a terrorist group". Twenty of those charged fled the country, fearing persecution and were sentenced in absentia. The United Nations and rights groups have slammed the trials, stating that the charges mostly stemmed from accusations of meeting with foreign diplomats. Among the sentenced, businessman Kamel Latif was handed the longest term of 45 years, down from 66 years, while politician Khyam Turki received 35 years, down from 48 years, which was previously given in April. Also Read: Hong Kong fire: Anti-corruption watchdog arrests 8. Details here Others included Leader of Opposition coalition Jawahr Ben Mbarek, party leaders Isam Chebbi and Ghazi Chaouachi, all of whom were already detained in 2023 and were put behind bars. Ben Mbarek, Chebbi and Chaouachi were jailed for 20 years, up from 18, while FSN co-founder Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, an octogenarian, got 12 years, down from 18, according to a document communicated by the defence team, as reported by AFP. Following the April ruling, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights denounced "violations of the law... raising serious concerns about political motivations". Saied was elected as president in 2019 in the only democracy that emerged out of the Arab Spring. In 2021, he staged a power grab and launched a crackdown on the opposition in 2023 after dubbing them "terrorists." Also Read: ‘Absolutely no problem; Tejas is among safest aircraft in the world’: HAL chief after Dubai crash Human rights groups raised repeated concerns on multiple occasions about criticising Said for curtailing freedoms. The Tunisian president dismissed the criticism, including a European Parliament resolution on human rights calling for the release of opposition, as "blatant interference".

President Kais Saied launched a harsh crackdown on political freedoms after he staged a power grab in 2021.

Opposition Jailed: Tunisia hands top political figures prison sentences stretching up to 45 years

After the deadly fire killed over 100 in Hong Kong's high-rise building, the anti-corruption watchdog of the country arrested eight people on Friday (Nov 28) in connection with the deadly housing estate fire that killed at least 128 people. The group of seven men and one woman include "engineering consultants, scaffolding construction contractors and a middleman", said the financial hub's Independent Commission Against Corruption, which has launched a probe into the fire at a residential complex under renovation.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-suspect-had-a-relationship-with-partner-forces-fbi-is-probing-national-guard-shooting-as-act-of-terror-did-suspect-have-cia-link-kash-patel-1764254919905">'Suspect had a relationship with partner forces': FBI is probing National Guard shooting as act of terror. Did suspect have CIA link?</a>&nbsp;Around 274 people were reported still missing, and hundreds were left homeless in a single night. The Hong Kong government announced to establishment of an assistance fund for the Wang Fuk Court housing estate. The government will allocate 300 million Hong Kong dollars (about $38.5 million) in aid to affected residents.&nbsp;The city leader, John Lee, speaking in a press conference on Thursday (Nov 27), said that several additional measures have been laid out. The government will also cancel all the celebrity events and government officials will avoid participating in “unnecessary” public events, Lee said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-does-third-world-nations-mean-will-indians-be-affected-by-trump-administration-s-new-green-card-crackdown-1764327519839">What does 'Third World' mean? Will Indians be affected by Trump administration's new green card crackdown?</a>&nbsp;Moreover, he also announced that each household affected by the fire will receive relief funds. “To help affected residents, we will hand out 10,000 Hong Kong dollars (about $1,200) to each household,” Lee said.&nbsp;Hong Kong has one of the world's most severe housing shortages&nbsp;Median home prices are 20 times higher than the annual household income of Hong Kongers. Amid the glitzy towers of the financial hub, most commoners can't afford a place to call home, depending instead on public housing. But there, the average waiting time for a public rental flat could be up to 5.5 years.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-1-200-to-each-affected-house-38-5-million-for-residents-aid-hong-kong-govt-after-building-fire-kills-55-leaves-hundreds-homeless-1764243371424">‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless</a>&nbsp;‘Coffin homes’ with six square metres for a person: The poor face the brunt of the housing crisis Low-income, working poor and elderly populations end up living in overcrowded subdivided flats or SDUs that have only 65 square feet or 6 square metres of space per person. There were around 108,200 such subdivided flats or SDUs in Hong Kong as of 2021, housing over 220,000 people. Many of these flats lack proper ventilation or fire escapes. In many cases, toilets and bathrooms are shared by multiple families.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-white-house-has-recieved-report-on-macron-s-plan-to-assassinate-me-candace-owens-another-big-claim-as-her-show-goes-off-air-1764165691510">‘White House has received report on Macron’s plan to assassinate me’: Candace Owens’ ANOTHER BIG CLAIM as her show goes off air</a>&nbsp;The SDUs, also known as “coffin homes”, "cubicle apartments" or "cage homes," could be as small as 15 square feet. They are often stacked like bunks in wire-mesh enclosures, and notorious fire traps too, with narrow corridors blocking evacuation. Flammable materials like polystyrene are used in construction, and shared wiring overloads electricity circuits. &nbsp;

After the deadly fire killed over 100 in Hong Kong high-rise building, the anti-corruption watchdog of the country arrested eight people.

After the deadly fire killed over 100 in Hong Kong's high-rise building, the anti-corruption watchdog of the country arrested eight people on Friday (Nov 28) in connection with the deadly housing estate fire that killed at least 128 people. The group of seven men and one woman include "engineering consultants, scaffolding construction contractors and a middleman", said the financial hub's Independent Commission Against Corruption, which has launched a probe into the fire at a residential complex under renovation. Also read: 'Suspect had a relationship with partner forces': FBI is probing National Guard shooting as act of terror. Did suspect have CIA link? Around 274 people were reported still missing, and hundreds were left homeless in a single night. The Hong Kong government announced to establishment of an assistance fund for the Wang Fuk Court housing estate. The government will allocate 300 million Hong Kong dollars (about $38.5 million) in aid to affected residents. The city leader, John Lee, speaking in a press conference on Thursday (Nov 27), said that several additional measures have been laid out. The government will also cancel all the celebrity events and government officials will avoid participating in “unnecessary” public events, Lee said. Also read: What does 'Third World' mean? Will Indians be affected by Trump administration's new green card crackdown? Moreover, he also announced that each household affected by the fire will receive relief funds. “To help affected residents, we will hand out 10,000 Hong Kong dollars (about $1,200) to each household,” Lee said. Hong Kong has one of the world's most severe housing shortages Median home prices are 20 times higher than the annual household income of Hong Kongers. Amid the glitzy towers of the financial hub, most commoners can't afford a place to call home, depending instead on public housing. But there, the average waiting time for a public rental flat could be up to 5.5 years. Also read:‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless ‘Coffin homes’ with six square metres for a person: The poor face the brunt of the housing crisis Low-income, working poor and elderly populations end up living in overcrowded subdivided flats or SDUs that have only 65 square feet or 6 square metres of space per person. There were around 108,200 such subdivided flats or SDUs in Hong Kong as of 2021, housing over 220,000 people. Many of these flats lack proper ventilation or fire escapes. In many cases, toilets and bathrooms are shared by multiple families. Also read: ‘White House has received report on Macron’s plan to assassinate me’: Candace Owens’ ANOTHER BIG CLAIM as her show goes off air The SDUs, also known as “coffin homes”, "cubicle apartments" or "cage homes," could be as small as 15 square feet. They are often stacked like bunks in wire-mesh enclosures, and notorious fire traps too, with narrow corridors blocking evacuation. Flammable materials like polystyrene are used in construction, and shared wiring overloads electricity circuits.

After the deadly fire killed over 100 in Hong Kong's high-rise building, the anti-corruption watchdog of the country arrested eight people.

Hong Kong fire: Anti-corruption watchdog arrests 8 people as death toll jumps to 128

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