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In a significant move on the margins of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, the leaders of Australia, Canada and India have announced the creation of a new trilateral partnership focused on technology and innovation. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to establish the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership, which aims to deepen cooperation in emerging technologies, diversification of supply chains, clean energy and artificial intelligence. A joint statement released after the meeting said, “the three sides agreed to strengthen their ambition in cooperation on critical and emerging technologies, to complement existing bilateral initiatives.”&nbsp;The partnership will place particular emphasis on areas where the countries already have strengths. “The initiative will draw on the natural strengths of the three countries and have an emphasis on green energy innovation and building resilient supply chains, including in critical minerals,” the statement continued. The announcement comes at a time of heightened global concern over supply-chain vulnerabilities, particularly in critical minerals and semiconductors, as well as growing competition in clean-energy technologies and AI development.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A new trilateral technology and innovation partnership! Had an excellent meeting with Mr. Anthony Albanese, PM of Australia and Mr. Mark Carney, PM of Canada on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. We are delighted to announce an Australia-Canada-India Technology and… <a href="https://t.co/Qa5lSvlIb2">pic.twitter.com/Qa5lSvlIb2</a>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1992209669515878559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The statement added that the collaboration would also support broader climate and economic goals: “It will deepen their respective ambition and strategic collaboration towards net zero and drive further diversification of supply chains towards a secure, sustainable, and resilient future.” Artificial intelligence features prominently in the new framework. “The Partnership will also examine the development and mass adoption of artificial intelligence to improve the lives of our citizens,” the statement said. Senior officials from the three countries are expected to hold their first formal meeting under the ACITI banner in the first quarter of 2026 to set priorities and establish working groups.&nbsp;Although the three nations already cooperate through forums such as the Quad (in India’s case with Australia) and the Commonwealth, the new trilateral arrangement marks the first formal technology-focused mechanism bringing all three together. The partnership is part of a broader trend of middle-power democracies seeking to pool resources and expertise in strategic technology sectors, especially as geopolitical tensions influence global supply chains.For Canberra and New Delhi, who already enjoy strong defence and trade ties, the trilateral format offers a low-risk way to broaden cooperation. For Ottawa and New Delhi, it represents a pragmatic step forward after two years of bitterness, with technology providing common ground as both side head towards a major re-set.

Australia, Canada and India launched the new ACITI Partnership at the G20 summit to boost cooperation in emerging tech, clean energy, AI and resilient supply chains. The trilateral aims to strengthen critical minerals, support net-zero goals and set formal priorities in early 2026.

In a significant move on the margins of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, the leaders of Australia, Canada and India have announced the creation of a new trilateral partnership focused on technology and innovation. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to establish the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership, which aims to deepen cooperation in emerging technologies, diversification of supply chains, clean energy and artificial intelligence. A joint statement released after the meeting said, “the three sides agreed to strengthen their ambition in cooperation on critical and emerging technologies, to complement existing bilateral initiatives.” The partnership will place particular emphasis on areas where the countries already have strengths. “The initiative will draw on the natural strengths of the three countries and have an emphasis on green energy innovation and building resilient supply chains, including in critical minerals,” the statement continued. The announcement comes at a time of heightened global concern over supply-chain vulnerabilities, particularly in critical minerals and semiconductors, as well as growing competition in clean-energy technologies and AI development.

Australia, Canada and India launched the new ACITI Partnership at the G20 summit to boost cooperation in emerging tech, clean energy, AI and resilient supply chains. The trilateral aims to strengthen critical minerals, support net-zero goals and set formal priorities in early 2026.

Australia, Canada and India launch new trilateral technology partnership

The final Johannesburg Leaders’ Declaration, released after the leaders summit in South Africa, carried an unmistakable Indian imprint, two years after New Delhi hosted the bloc in 2023. The initiatives and phrasing from India’s 2023 presidency not only survived but were strengthened in the South African text. Perhaps the most visible Indian fingerprints are on climate and lifestyle.&nbsp;Paragraph 26 of the declaration explicitly states: “We recognise the importance of embracing sustainable production and consumption patterns and mainstreaming Lifestyles for Sustainable Development (LiFE).”&nbsp;&nbsp;LiFE, Indian PM Modi's campaign to promote mindful consumption, has been mentioned in the declaration.&nbsp;Disaster resilience, a priority for the current South African presidency, also bears India’s mark. The document takes note of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), the India-led platform launched in 2019, as a model for innovative financing mechanisms.&nbsp;&nbsp;The text reads: “…take note of initiatives such as the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).”&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g20-countries-adopt-south-africa-s-declaration-unanimously-amid-trump-s-boycott-1763805748594">G20 countries adopt South Africa’s declaration unanimously amid Trump's boycott</a>&nbsp;On digital transformation, the declaration reaffirms the 2023 New Delhi commitments, stating: “We reaffirm the G20 AI Principles and recall the New Delhi and Rio de Janeiro Leaders’ Declaration on our commitments to harness the potential of digital and emerging technologies including AI,” while stressing “safe, secure, and trustworthy” artificial intelligence.&nbsp;Women-led development, another flagship phrase from India’s 2023 summit, has been encouraged once again, and the Deccan High-Level Principles on Food Security and Nutrition (adopted under India’s presidency) are reinforced in the food-security section.&nbsp;Traditional medicine, championed by India throughout its G20 year, finds mention in the health paragraph, while the declaration’s strong condemnation of “terrorism in all its forms and manifestations” (para 6) aligns with long-standing Indian wording.&nbsp;Perhaps the biggest win for New Delhi and the global south came in the climate-finance language. The document acknowledges that developing countries need an estimated USD 5.8–5.9 trillion in the pre-2030 period to meet their climate goals, a significantly more ambitious figure than in previous declarations.&nbsp;&nbsp;India’s push for UN Security Council reform secured wording that calls for “an enlarged Security Council composition that improves the representation of the underrepresented and unrepresented regions and groups, such as Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean.”&nbsp;Indian PM Modi is present at the summit , and earlier in the day proposed initiatives to deal with drugs, health emergencies, training of youth in Africa and traditional knowledge.

Women-led development, another flagship phrase from India’s 2023 summit, has been encouraged once again, and the Deccan High-Level Principles on Food Security and Nutrition (adopted under India’s presidency) are reinforced in the food-security section.

The final Johannesburg Leaders’ Declaration, released after the leaders summit in South Africa, carried an unmistakable Indian imprint, two years after New Delhi hosted the bloc in 2023. The initiatives and phrasing from India’s 2023 presidency not only survived but were strengthened in the South African text. Perhaps the most visible Indian fingerprints are on climate and lifestyle. Paragraph 26 of the declaration explicitly states: “We recognise the importance of embracing sustainable production and consumption patterns and mainstreaming Lifestyles for Sustainable Development (LiFE).” LiFE, Indian PM Modi's campaign to promote mindful consumption, has been mentioned in the declaration. Disaster resilience, a priority for the current South African presidency, also bears India’s mark. The document takes note of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), the India-led platform launched in 2019, as a model for innovative financing mechanisms. The text reads: “…take note of initiatives such as the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).” Also Read - G20 countries adopt South Africa’s declaration unanimously amid Trump's boycott On digital transformation, the declaration reaffirms the 2023 New Delhi commitments, stating: “We reaffirm the G20 AI Principles and recall the New Delhi and Rio de Janeiro Leaders’ Declaration on our commitments to harness the potential of digital and emerging technologies including AI,” while stressing “safe, secure, and trustworthy” artificial intelligence. Women-led development, another flagship phrase from India’s 2023 summit, has been encouraged once again, and the Deccan High-Level Principles on Food Security and Nutrition (adopted under India’s presidency) are reinforced in the food-security section. Traditional medicine, championed by India throughout its G20 year, finds mention in the health paragraph, while the declaration’s strong condemnation of “terrorism in all its forms and manifestations” (para 6) aligns with long-standing Indian wording. Perhaps the biggest win for New Delhi and the global south came in the climate-finance language. The document acknowledges that developing countries need an estimated USD 5.8–5.9 trillion in the pre-2030 period to meet their climate goals, a significantly more ambitious figure than in previous declarations. India’s push for UN Security Council reform secured wording that calls for “an enlarged Security Council composition that improves the representation of the underrepresented and unrepresented regions and groups, such as Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean.” Indian PM Modi is present at the summit , and earlier in the day proposed initiatives to deal with drugs, health emergencies, training of youth in Africa and traditional knowledge.

Women-led development, another flagship phrase from India’s 2023 summit, has been encouraged once again, and the Deccan High-Level Principles on Food Security and Nutrition (adopted under India’s presidency) are reinforced in the food-security section.

India’s G20 legacy echoes loudly in Johannesburg declaration

US President Donald Trump who once called New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani a “communist lunatic” looked all smitten by him as he visited the White House on Nov 21. The interaction and the bond between the two leaders has gone viral on the internet, with MAGA supporters slamming Trump for praising the Democrat and others appreciating the good politics at play in the Oval Office. While the meeting sparked memefest online, several critics including Fox News host Brian Kilmeade pointed out that Trump has never spoken or looked at US Vice President JD Vance in this manner.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I think JD Vance is jealous,” adding that he thinks Trump wants to use Mamdani “as a running mate,” The Hill reported, quoting Fox News host Brian Kilmeade. He also said that the “mood and room” at Mamdani and Trump’s meeting was “pretty different” from their comments about one another over the past few months. He called the meeting a “love fest” and a “respect fest.” He also added that Trump sounded “complimentary” when talking about Mamdani, and they even exchanged “a friendly handshake” during their meeting.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-find-someone-who-looks-at-you-trump-mamdani-meeting-breaks-the-internet-sparks-memefest-online-1763807438321/1763807438323">'Fascist' meets 'jihadist': Trump–Mamdani meeting sparks memefest online</a>&nbsp;Months after attacking each other verbally, leftist mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump were all smiles at a White House meeting. They both said that they did not focus on differences and spoke about what could be better for New Yorkers. AFP reported that Washington watchers were bracing for sparks to fly when the self-described Democratic socialist met the Republican leader who has in turn branded the mayor-elect a "communist" and suggested the Ugandan-born New Yorker should be deported. However, in what seemed like a complete U-turn, both were all smiles during the meeting. "We're going to be helping him to make everybody's dream come true: having a strong and very safe New York," Trump said. Mamdani described the face-to-face as "very productive" and spoke of the leaders' "shared admiration and love" for America's financial capital and largest city. Trump shared multiple photographs of the White House meeting on his Truth Social platform, calling it a ‘great honour.'<h2>Laura Loomer fumes after Trump praises Mamdani</h2>Laura Loomer, a Donald Trump ally, came down heavily on Trump and Republicans after the US president called Mamdani 'a rationale person.' She also predicted that the Democrats will win the US Presidential polls in 2028 and will have 'landslide' in the midterms after this meeting. She claimed that Mamdani is the face of the Democrat party. "How will the GOP campaign ahead of 2026 if Mamdani and his policies are now considered rational and good for New York?" she asked. Loomer also repeated her old claims that Mamdani's campaign was funded by Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas.

Donald Trump’s warm meeting with NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani went viral, triggering memes and MAGA backlash. Critics like Brian Kilmeade said JD Vance looked “jealous,” while Trump allies such as Laura Loomer slammed him for praising a Democrat, predicting major Democratic wins in 2028.

US President Donald Trump who once called New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani a “communist lunatic” looked all smitten by him as he visited the White House on Nov 21. The interaction and the bond between the two leaders has gone viral on the internet, with MAGA supporters slamming Trump for praising the Democrat and others appreciating the good politics at play in the Oval Office. While the meeting sparked memefest online, several critics including Fox News host Brian Kilmeade pointed out that Trump has never spoken or looked at US Vice President JD Vance in this manner. "I think JD Vance is jealous,” adding that he thinks Trump wants to use Mamdani “as a running mate,” The Hill reported, quoting Fox News host Brian Kilmeade. He also said that the “mood and room” at Mamdani and Trump’s meeting was “pretty different” from their comments about one another over the past few months. He called the meeting a “love fest” and a “respect fest.” He also added that Trump sounded “complimentary” when talking about Mamdani, and they even exchanged “a friendly handshake” during their meeting. Read More | 'Fascist' meets 'jihadist': Trump–Mamdani meeting sparks memefest online Months after attacking each other verbally, leftist mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump were all smiles at a White House meeting. They both said that they did not focus on differences and spoke about what could be better for New Yorkers. AFP reported that Washington watchers were bracing for sparks to fly when the self-described Democratic socialist met the Republican leader who has in turn branded the mayor-elect a "communist" and suggested the Ugandan-born New Yorker should be deported. However, in what seemed like a complete U-turn, both were all smiles during the meeting. "We're going to be helping him to make everybody's dream come true: having a strong and very safe New York," Trump said. Mamdani described the face-to-face as "very productive" and spoke of the leaders' "shared admiration and love" for America's financial capital and largest city. Trump shared multiple photographs of the White House meeting on his Truth Social platform, calling it a ‘great honour.' Laura Loomer fumes after Trump praises Mamdani Laura Loomer, a Donald Trump ally, came down heavily on Trump and Republicans after the US president called Mamdani 'a rationale person.' She also predicted that the Democrats will win the US Presidential polls in 2028 and will have 'landslide' in the midterms after this meeting. She claimed that Mamdani is the face of the Democrat party. "How will the GOP campaign ahead of 2026 if Mamdani and his policies are now considered rational and good for New York?" she asked. Loomer also repeated her old claims that Mamdani's campaign was funded by Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas.

Donald Trump’s warm meeting with NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani went viral, triggering memes and MAGA backlash. Critics like Brian Kilmeade said JD Vance looked “jealous,” while Trump allies such as Laura Loomer slammed him for praising a Democrat, predicting major Democratic wins in 2028.

'JD Vance is jealous': Trump-Mamdani chemistry sparks backlash as allies predict ‘Dems will win 2028’

US President Donald Trump who once called NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani a “communist lunatic” looked all smitten by him as he visited the White House. The interaction and the bond between the two leaders has gone viral on the internet

'Fascist' meets 'jihadist': Trump–Mamdani meeting sparks memefest online

Google has strongly pushed back against viral claims that Gmail is using personal emails and attachments to train its Gemini AI. According to a Google spokesperson, Jenny Thomson, who told The Verge that these reports are misleading," said, "We do not use your Gmail content for training our Gemini AI model.” He added that Gmail smart features have existed for years, like spellcheck, predictive text, package tracking, and calendar integration have existed for years and using them does not mean Google has access to your personal emails.<h2>Google smart feature vs AI training&nbsp;</h2>The confusion has arisen since a report by the platform Malwarebytes, which published a finding claiming that Google was analysing private emails and attachments to improve AI tools like Smart Compose and Smart Reply. In January, Google introduced a toggle option for Workspace smart features and another for products like Maps and Wallets. Since there are two separate toggles for smart features users, they may mistakenly opt in one and not realise. The possibility that there is a risk that settings may be misunderstood or re-enabled is a huge red flag. Google claims smart features do analyse content locally or in a limited way to “personalise your experience across Workspace”, but this is not similar to feeding your correspondence to Gemini. This explanation, however, did not address all issues. On November 11, a class action lawsuit was filed against Google, alleging that it is tracking consumers' communications without consent after it secretly turned on’ Gemini AI for all users.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Viral reports claim Gmail reads emails and attachments to train Google’s AI. Google denies the allegations. Here’s what the company and researchers say.

Google has strongly pushed back against viral claims that Gmail is using personal emails and attachments to train its Gemini AI. According to a Google spokesperson, Jenny Thomson, who told The Verge that these reports are misleading," said, "We do not use your Gmail content for training our Gemini AI model.” He added that Gmail smart features have existed for years, like spellcheck, predictive text, package tracking, and calendar integration have existed for years and using them does not mean Google has access to your personal emails. Google smart feature vs AI training The confusion has arisen since a report by the platform Malwarebytes, which published a finding claiming that Google was analysing private emails and attachments to improve AI tools like Smart Compose and Smart Reply. In January, Google introduced a toggle option for Workspace smart features and another for products like Maps and Wallets. Since there are two separate toggles for smart features users, they may mistakenly opt in one and not realise. The possibility that there is a risk that settings may be misunderstood or re-enabled is a huge red flag. Google claims smart features do analyse content locally or in a limited way to “personalise your experience across Workspace”, but this is not similar to feeding your correspondence to Gemini. This explanation, however, did not address all issues. On November 11, a class action lawsuit was filed against Google, alleging that it is tracking consumers' communications without consent after it secretly turned on’ Gemini AI for all users.

Viral reports claim Gmail reads emails and attachments to train Google’s AI. Google denies the allegations. Here’s what the company and researchers say.

Google denies viral claim that Gmail uses your emails to train its Gemini AI model

At the G20 Johannesburg summit, the first G20 summit ever to be hosted on African soil, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed a slew of initiatives to tackle some of the world’s most pressing threats, from the fentanyl crisis and terrorist financing to health emergencies and Africa’s skills deficit. Speaking at the opening session, PM Modi warned that the explosion of synthetic drugs like fentanyl now poses an existential danger not just to public health but to global security itself, because drug profits have become a primary funding pipeline for terrorist groups.&nbsp;“To overcome the challenge of drug trafficking, especially the spread of extremely dangerous substances like fentanyl, India proposes a G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug–Terror Nexus,” the Indian PM declared. “Let us weaken the wretched drug-terror economy!” The proposed initiative would fuse financial-intelligence tools, law-enforcement cooperation, and security measures to dismantle trafficking networks and choke off illicit flows that underwrite terrorism. The call comes as the United States and several Latin American countries grapple with the fentanyl-driven overdose crisis, while India itself has seen rising seizures of precursor chemicals and finished synthetic opioids along its western borders.&nbsp;On global health security, the Indian head of govt urged the G20 to move beyond rhetoric and create standing rapid-response capacity. “We are stronger when we work together in the face of health emergencies and natural disasters,” he said. He proposed a G20 Global Healthcare Response Team composed of pre-positioned medical experts from member nations who could deploy within hours of a pandemic outbreak or natural calamity.&nbsp;Turning to the continent hosting the summit, the PM Modi suggested the G20-Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative, a decade-long program that would train one million African “master trainers” using a train-the-trainer model financed collectively by all G20 members. “Africa’s progress is vital for global progress,” he said. “India has always stood in solidarity with Africa. I am proud of the fact that it was during India’s G20 Presidency that the African Union became a permanent G20 member.”&nbsp;He also proposed a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository under G20 auspices, with India’s own Indian Knowledge Systems initiative as the foundational platform. The digital archive would preserve indigenous and traditional practices that promote sustainable living and public health. “This will help us pass on our collective wisdom to further good health and wellbeing,” he said. The four initiatives, spanning counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism, disaster medicine, African human capital, and traditional knowledge, represent an ambitious attempt to place India at the center of global agenda-setting as the G20 presidency passes from Brazil to South Africa and, next year, to the United States.

At the G20 Johannesburg summit, the first G20 summit ever to be hosted on African soil, Indian PM Modi proposed a slew of initiatives to tackle some of the world’s most pressing threats, from the fentanyl crisis and terrorist financing to health emergencies and Africa’s skills deficit.

At the G20 Johannesburg summit, the first G20 summit ever to be hosted on African soil, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed a slew of initiatives to tackle some of the world’s most pressing threats, from the fentanyl crisis and terrorist financing to health emergencies and Africa’s skills deficit. Speaking at the opening session, PM Modi warned that the explosion of synthetic drugs like fentanyl now poses an existential danger not just to public health but to global security itself, because drug profits have become a primary funding pipeline for terrorist groups. “To overcome the challenge of drug trafficking, especially the spread of extremely dangerous substances like fentanyl, India proposes a G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug–Terror Nexus,” the Indian PM declared. “Let us weaken the wretched drug-terror economy!” The proposed initiative would fuse financial-intelligence tools, law-enforcement cooperation, and security measures to dismantle trafficking networks and choke off illicit flows that underwrite terrorism. The call comes as the United States and several Latin American countries grapple with the fentanyl-driven overdose crisis, while India itself has seen rising seizures of precursor chemicals and finished synthetic opioids along its western borders. On global health security, the Indian head of govt urged the G20 to move beyond rhetoric and create standing rapid-response capacity. “We are stronger when we work together in the face of health emergencies and natural disasters,” he said. He proposed a G20 Global Healthcare Response Team composed of pre-positioned medical experts from member nations who could deploy within hours of a pandemic outbreak or natural calamity. Turning to the continent hosting the summit, the PM Modi suggested the G20-Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative, a decade-long program that would train one million African “master trainers” using a train-the-trainer model financed collectively by all G20 members. “Africa’s progress is vital for global progress,” he said. “India has always stood in solidarity with Africa. I am proud of the fact that it was during India’s G20 Presidency that the African Union became a permanent G20 member.” He also proposed a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository under G20 auspices, with India’s own Indian Knowledge Systems initiative as the foundational platform. The digital archive would preserve indigenous and traditional practices that promote sustainable living and public health. “This will help us pass on our collective wisdom to further good health and wellbeing,” he said. The four initiatives, spanning counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism, disaster medicine, African human capital, and traditional knowledge, represent an ambitious attempt to place India at the center of global agenda-setting as the G20 presidency passes from Brazil to South Africa and, next year, to the United States.

At the G20 Johannesburg summit, the first G20 summit ever to be hosted on African soil, Indian PM Modi proposed a slew of initiatives to tackle some of the world’s most pressing threats, from the fentanyl crisis and terrorist financing to health emergencies and Africa’s skills deficit.

From Johannesburg, PM Modi pitches new initiatives to deal with drug-funded terror, health, and Africa’s future

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John Kiriakou, a former CIA officer who once led a counterterrorism operation in Pakistan, said that the former Prime Minister Imran Khan's political party had sent him a letter. It has asked him to apologise to Pakistan for saying that the country can never win a war from India. He reacted to the letter during a podcast with internet personality Julian Dorey, expressing his amusement at the letter.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-osama-bin-laden-dressed-as-woman-pakistan-can-t-win-war-with-india-imran-khan-s-party-demands-apology-from-ex-ex-cia-officer-for-his-statements-1763812519281">‘Osama bin Laden dressed as woman’, 'Pakistan can’t win war with India’: Imran Khan’s party demands apology from ex-CIA officer for his statements</a>&nbsp;This was after a series of claims he made in an interview with the Indian news agency ANI, where he said that the White House had "expected India to strike back after the 2001 and 2008 attack" by Pakistan. He also talked about how Al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden escaped from the Tora Bora mountains into Pakistan.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-open-to-reconcilation-with-mtg-she-would-have-never-survived-primary-without-me-trump-1763839779343">‘Open to reconcilation with MTG’, ‘she would have never survived primary without me’: Trump</a>&nbsp;“We knew we had Bin Laden cornered. We told him to come down the mountain,” Kiriakou said. Bin Laden asked for time until dawn, claiming he needed to evacuate women and children.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">The Pakistanis sent a letter demanding an apology from CIA officer John Kiriakou for his statement, that India would beat Pakistan in conventional war. He responded by “wiping his ass with the letter sent by Pakistanis”🔥🔥 <a href="https://t.co/i0TS8GamFr">pic.twitter.com/i0TS8GamFr</a>&mdash; Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) <a href="https://twitter.com/MeghUpdates/status/1991568233087005065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“But then,” Kiriakou said, “Osama bin Laden dressed as a woman and escaped under the cover of darkness in the back of a pickup truck into Pakistan," he added. Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-woman-alleges-sexual-exploitation-by-man-she-met-on-social-media-for-5-years-on-pretext-of-marriage-1763832054216">Bihar woman alleges sexual exploitation by man she met on social media for 5 years on pretext of marriage</a>&nbsp;The former CIA officer even claimed that the US had "purchased" the then-Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf. He said this after remarking that “the United States loves working with dictators.” According to him, Washington paid “tens of millions of dollars in cash to the Pakistani intelligence service.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-marjorie-traitor-brown-went-bad-trump-reacts-to-his-ally-s-resignation-says-it-s-because-he-refused-to-return-her-phone-calls-1763827866801">'Marjorie ‘Traitor’ Brown went BAD': Trump reacts to his ally's resignation, says it's because he 'refused to return her phone calls'</a>&nbsp;

This was after a series of claims he made in an interview with the Indian news agency ANI, where he said that the White House had expected India to strike back after the 2001 and 2008 attack by Pakistan. 

John Kiriakou, a former CIA officer who once led a counterterrorism operation in Pakistan, said that the former Prime Minister Imran Khan's political party had sent him a letter. It has asked him to apologise to Pakistan for saying that the country can never win a war from India. He reacted to the letter during a podcast with internet personality Julian Dorey, expressing his amusement at the letter. Also read: ‘Osama bin Laden dressed as woman’, 'Pakistan can’t win war with India’: Imran Khan’s party demands apology from ex-CIA officer for his statements This was after a series of claims he made in an interview with the Indian news agency ANI, where he said that the White House had "expected India to strike back after the 2001 and 2008 attack" by Pakistan. He also talked about how Al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden escaped from the Tora Bora mountains into Pakistan. Also read: ‘Open to reconcilation with MTG’, ‘she would have never survived primary without me’: Trump “We knew we had Bin Laden cornered. We told him to come down the mountain,” Kiriakou said. Bin Laden asked for time until dawn, claiming he needed to evacuate women and children.

This was after a series of claims he made in an interview with the Indian news agency ANI, where he said that the White House had "expected India to strike back after the 2001 and 2008 attack" by Pakistan.&nbsp;

‘Osama bin Laden dressed as woman’, 'Pakistan can’t win war with India’: Imran Khan’s party demands apology from ex-CIA officer for his statements

G20 nations approved South Africa’s declaration with full agreement, despite US President Donald Trump’s decision to boycott the event. Speaking on Saturday (Nov 22), South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, host of this weekend's gathering of Group of 20 leaders, said that it was important for all members to strongly agree on the summit’s final statement, even though the United States decided not to attend. &nbsp;&nbsp;G20 envoys drew up a draft leaders' declaration on Friday (Nov 21) without US input in it. A senior White House official described this as a "shameful" act.&nbsp;The draft still mentioned references to climate change, even though the administration of US President Donald Trump have an issue with it. They questioned the scientific consensus that global warming is caused by human activities.&nbsp;In opening remarks to the Johannesburg summit, Cyril Ramaphosa said:"There's been overwhelming consensus and agreement that one of the other tasks we should undertake right at the beginning is to ... adopt our declaration."&nbsp;"He thanked all delegations who had worked together with South Africa "in good faith to produce a worthy G20 outcome document".&nbsp;"We should not allow anything to diminish the value, the stature and the impact of the first African G20 presidency," he added.&nbsp;<h2>What G20 Summit declaration says</h2>The G20 summit declaration says, “We emphasise the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation to address existing and emerging risks to the global economy.”&nbsp;&nbsp;“We will work for a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the occupied Palestinian territory and Ukraine,” the declaration adds.&nbsp;<h2>Why US President Donald Trump rejects the South Africa's G20 agenda</h2>US President Donald Trump and his administration chose to boycott from the G20 summit because they believed that South Africa was treating white citizens unfairly an cruelly. &nbsp;&nbsp;President Trump also rejected the host country’s plan to promote unity and support developing nations in dealing with climate disasters, switching to clean energy, and reducing heavy debt costs.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who hosted this weekend’s G20 meeting, said on Saturday (Nov 22) that it is important for all members to fully agree on the final statement of the summit, even though the United States decided not to attend.

G20 nations approved South Africa’s declaration with full agreement, despite US President Donald Trump’s decision to boycott the event. Speaking on Saturday (Nov 22), South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, host of this weekend's gathering of Group of 20 leaders, said that it was important for all members to strongly agree on the summit’s final statement, even though the United States decided not to attend. G20 envoys drew up a draft leaders' declaration on Friday (Nov 21) without US input in it. A senior White House official described this as a "shameful" act. The draft still mentioned references to climate change, even though the administration of US President Donald Trump have an issue with it. They questioned the scientific consensus that global warming is caused by human activities. In opening remarks to the Johannesburg summit, Cyril Ramaphosa said: "There's been overwhelming consensus and agreement that one of the other tasks we should undertake right at the beginning is to ... adopt our declaration." "He thanked all delegations who had worked together with South Africa "in good faith to produce a worthy G20 outcome document". "We should not allow anything to diminish the value, the stature and the impact of the first African G20 presidency," he added. What G20 Summit declaration says The G20 summit declaration says, “We emphasise the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation to address existing and emerging risks to the global economy.” “We will work for a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the occupied Palestinian territory and Ukraine,” the declaration adds. Why US President Donald Trump rejects the South Africa's G20 agenda US President Donald Trump and his administration chose to boycott from the G20 summit because they believed that South Africa was treating white citizens unfairly an cruelly. President Trump also rejected the host country’s plan to promote unity and support developing nations in dealing with climate disasters, switching to clean energy, and reducing heavy debt costs.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who hosted this weekend’s G20 meeting, said on Saturday (Nov 22) that it is important for all members to fully agree on the final statement of the summit, even though the United States decided not to attend.

G20 countries adopt South Africa’s declaration unanimously amid Trump's boycott

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the venue of the G-20 Summit in Johannesburg on Saturday (Nov 22). He had arrived in Johannesburg on Friday and was received warmly by members of Indian community. On his arrival at the G-20 Summit, PM Modi was welcomed by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. He also met several world leaders including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Modi's visit to Johannesburg marks his fourth official trip to South Africa, following earlier engagements for the BRICS Summits in 2018 and 2023 and a bilateral visit in 2016. His repeated visits underline the deepening partnership between the two nations. Placing his trip in a broader context, this year's G-20 also fits into a broader trend, as it continues the summit's rotation through the Global South for the fourth consecutive year, after Indonesia, India and Brazil. South Africa has assumed the presidency for 2025, further highlighting the region's expanding leadership role.

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Prime Minister Modi's bilateral engagements began on Friday by meeting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. In addition to official meetings, Prime Minister Modi also met a group of Indian-origin tech entrepreneurs in Johannesburg. He wrote on X, "Met the winners of the Bharat Ko Janiye (Know India) Quiz in South Africa. This Quiz encourages members of our diaspora to learn more about India's history, culture and more. It truly strengthens our diaspora's connect with India."

Indian PM Narendra Modi reached Johannesburg for the G20 Summit, marking his fourth South Africa visit. He met PM Albanese, Indian-origin innovators, while cultural events and diaspora interactions highlighted India–South Africa ties and growing Global South leadership.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the venue of the G-20 Summit in Johannesburg on Saturday (Nov 22). He had arrived in Johannesburg on Friday and was received warmly by members of Indian community. On his arrival at the G-20 Summit, PM Modi was welcomed by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. He also met several world leaders including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Indian PM Narendra Modi reached Johannesburg for the G20 Summit, marking his fourth South Africa visit. He met PM Albanese, Indian-origin innovators, while cultural events and diaspora interactions highlighted India–South Africa ties and growing Global South leadership.

PM Modi attends G20 Summit; candid interaction with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni goes viral - WATCH

US President Donald Trump announced he will end the temporary status protecting Somali immigrants in Minnesota from deportation, claiming on Friday that his latest cut to refugee programs was a crime prevention measure.In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he was "hereby terminating, effective immediately, the Temporary Protected Status (TPS Program) for Somalis in Minnesota," while accusing "Somali gangs" of harming locals."Send them back to where they came from. It's OVER!" he added.TPS protects its holders from deportation and allows them to work. It is granted to people deemed to be in danger if they return to their home countries because of war, natural disaster or other extraordinary circumstances.The midwestern state of Minnesota hosts one of the largest Somali populations outside of the eastern African nation, which has endured decades of conflict.According to the Congressional record, around 705 Somali individuals have approved TPS applications as of March 31, and "DHS estimated that approximately 4,300 individuals may become newly eligible for TPS" were it to be extended.TPS was initially granted to Somalis in 1991, and most recently extended in July 2024 "due to conditions in Somalia that prevent individuals from safely returning," according to the Department of Homeland Security.After a brutal civil war in the 1990s, Somalia has been fighting Al-Qaeda-linked insurgent group Al-Shabaab since the mid-2000s. The militants launched a new offensive early this year.The Trump administration, which is carrying out a sweeping immigration crackdown, has also moved to strip TPS for Afghans, Haitians, South Sudan, Venezuelans and nationals of several other countries.The immigration crackdown has faced numerous legal challenges, and Trump's latest TPS dictate is likewise expected to go to court.Under a separate new policy, the United States would slash the number of refugees it admits to 7,500 in fiscal 2026, down from more than 100,000 a year under Democratic president Joe Biden.In his post targeting Somalis on Friday, Trump also slammed Minnesota's Democratic Governor Tim Walz, accusing him of "laundering activity," without offering evidence.Trump has also frequently mocked Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, urging the Somalia-born Democrat to "go back!" to the country.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The midwestern state of Minnesota hosts one of the largest Somali populations outside of the eastern African nation, which has endured decades of conflict.

US President Donald Trump announced he will end the temporary status protecting Somali immigrants in Minnesota from deportation, claiming on Friday that his latest cut to refugee programs was a crime prevention measure. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he was "hereby terminating, effective immediately, the Temporary Protected Status (TPS Program) for Somalis in Minnesota," while accusing "Somali gangs" of harming locals. "Send them back to where they came from. It's OVER!" he added. TPS protects its holders from deportation and allows them to work. It is granted to people deemed to be in danger if they return to their home countries because of war, natural disaster or other extraordinary circumstances. The midwestern state of Minnesota hosts one of the largest Somali populations outside of the eastern African nation, which has endured decades of conflict. According to the Congressional record, around 705 Somali individuals have approved TPS applications as of March 31, and "DHS estimated that approximately 4,300 individuals may become newly eligible for TPS" were it to be extended. TPS was initially granted to Somalis in 1991, and most recently extended in July 2024 "due to conditions in Somalia that prevent individuals from safely returning," according to the Department of Homeland Security. After a brutal civil war in the 1990s, Somalia has been fighting Al-Qaeda-linked insurgent group Al-Shabaab since the mid-2000s. The militants launched a new offensive early this year. The Trump administration, which is carrying out a sweeping immigration crackdown, has also moved to strip TPS for Afghans, Haitians, South Sudan, Venezuelans and nationals of several other countries. The immigration crackdown has faced numerous legal challenges, and Trump's latest TPS dictate is likewise expected to go to court. Under a separate new policy, the United States would slash the number of refugees it admits to 7,500 in fiscal 2026, down from more than 100,000 a year under Democratic president Joe Biden. In his post targeting Somalis on Friday, Trump also slammed Minnesota's Democratic Governor Tim Walz, accusing him of "laundering activity," without offering evidence. Trump has also frequently mocked Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, urging the Somalia-born Democrat to "go back!" to the country. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The midwestern state of Minnesota hosts one of the largest Somali populations outside of the eastern African nation, which has endured decades of conflict.

Trump to end temporary deportation protections for Somalis in Minnesota

A group of armed bandits invaded a private Catholic school in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State and abducted hundreds of schoolchildren early on Friday, amid claims of violence against Christians in the West African nation. Though some students did manage to escape the place, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) said 215 students and 12 teachers were abducted in the raid.&nbsp;The attack and abductions took place at St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in the Agwara local government’s Papiri community, reported Associated Press.&nbsp;According to the Niger State Police Command the abductions took place in the early hours, and that military and security forces have now been deployed in the area. Said to be a secondary school it served children between the ages of 12 and 17.&nbsp;Daniel Atori, a spokesperson for the Niger state chapter of CAN said "I just got back to the village tonight after I visited the school where I also met with parents to ensure our children’s safe return."<h2>Second incident of abduction</h2>The incident in Niger, which borders Nigeria’s capital, Abuja comes after the attack on a church by gunmen in neighboring Kwara State earlier this week. At least two people were killed in the incident &nbsp;and several worshippers, including the pastor, were abducted.&nbsp;In another such incident this week, 25 female students were kidnapped from a boarding school in northwestern Kebbi State. Tragically, the school’s vice principal was shot dead by the abductors.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The incident in Niger, which borders Nigeria’s capital, Abuja comes after the attack on a church by gunmen in neighboring Kwara State earlier this week.

A group of armed bandits invaded a private Catholic school in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State and abducted hundreds of schoolchildren early on Friday, amid claims of violence against Christians in the West African nation. Though some students did manage to escape the place, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) said 215 students and 12 teachers were abducted in the raid. The attack and abductions took place at St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in the Agwara local government’s Papiri community, reported Associated Press. According to the Niger State Police Command the abductions took place in the early hours, and that military and security forces have now been deployed in the area. Said to be a secondary school it served children between the ages of 12 and 17. Daniel Atori, a spokesperson for the Niger state chapter of CAN said "I just got back to the village tonight after I visited the school where I also met with parents to ensure our children’s safe return." Second incident of abduction The incident in Niger, which borders Nigeria’s capital, Abuja comes after the attack on a church by gunmen in neighboring Kwara State earlier this week. At least two people were killed in the incident and several worshippers, including the pastor, were abducted. In another such incident this week, 25 female students were kidnapped from a boarding school in northwestern Kebbi State. Tragically, the school’s vice principal was shot dead by the abductors.

The incident in Niger, which borders Nigeria’s capital, Abuja comes after the attack on a church by gunmen in neighboring Kwara State earlier this week.

Nigeria school attacks: Over 200 students kidnapped from Catholic school in second abduction in a week

Putting the spotlight on India's naval power at the United Nations, India’s ambassador Parvathaneni Harish used an Arria-formula meeting on seafarer protection to showcase the Navy as one of the world’s most active guardians of the high seas.“Over the last two years, in response to shipping attacks and rising incidents of piracy in the Western Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy has deployed over 35 ships in the region, carried out more than 1000 boarding operations and has responded to over 35 incidents,” Harish told the gathering co-organized by Greece, the Philippines, Denmark, Japan, Panama, and Romania.The results have been striking. “The credible and swift actions of the Indian Navy have saved more than 520 lives, irrespective of nationality,” he declared. “Since November 2023, the Indian Navy has safely escorted over 367 Merchant Vessels, carrying over 14.7 million Metric Tons of Cargo, valued at over 6.3 billion dollars.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Delighted to co-organize along with Greece and the Philippines the <a href="https://twitter.com/UN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UN</a> Security Council Arria-Formula meeting on ‘Maritime Safety and Security: Protection of Seafarers’. Thank Panama, Japan, Romania and Denmark for co-sponsoring. Emphasized the need for stronger international… <a href="https://t.co/Ak2DdG24Dv">pic.twitter.com/Ak2DdG24Dv</a>&mdash; Parvathaneni Harish (@AmbHarishP) <a href="https://twitter.com/AmbHarishP/status/1992077589788131837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Harish highlighted the Navy’s “decisive action” in the March 2024 liberation of the hijacked bulk carrier MV Ruen from Somali pirates, the first successful anti-piracy boarding operation in years, and its rapid response after the tanker Marlin Luanda, crewed partly by Indians, was struck by a Houthi missile in the Gulf of Aden. The Indian Navy’s role in that rescue earned an IMO Commendation, while the seafarers received the IMO Bravery Award.Beyond kinetic operations, the ambassador pressed for global recognition of India’s maritime coordination hub. “The next logical step is to include the IFC-IOR as the IOR’s primary reporting centre in the IMO Maritime Safety Committee resolution,” he said, referring to the Gurgaon-based Information Fusion Centre–Indian Ocean Region, already listed in IMO best practices.While noting India’s contributions as a leading seafaring nation, “India, being in the top three maritime communities, with 12% of the world’s seafarers”, Harish kept the focus also on labour protections. India has fully domesticated the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, introduced mandatory financial security so no seafarer is ever abandoned, cracked down on rogue recruitment agencies, and launched a 24-hour global helplineThe Indian envoy pointed to the “Sagar Mein Samman” (“respect at sea”) initiative under which New Delhi is mandating gender-sensitive safety standards, better onboard accommodation, and zero tolerance for harassment. The Shipping Corporation of India has already operated an all-women-crewed vessel, and a new national “Women in Maritime” policy is being shaped by a dedicated task force.“India stands ready to work with the international community to strengthen seafarer protection, promote gender equality and improve the lives of those who serve aboard ships,” Harish said, tying the effort to India’s broader vision of MAHASAGAR, “Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.”

The Indian envoy pointed to the “Sagar Mein Samman” (“respect at sea”) initiative under which New Delhi is mandating gender-sensitive safety standards, better onboard accommodation, and zero tolerance for harassment.

Putting the spotlight on India's naval power at the United Nations, India’s ambassador Parvathaneni Harish used an Arria-formula meeting on seafarer protection to showcase the Navy as one of the world’s most active guardians of the high seas. “Over the last two years, in response to shipping attacks and rising incidents of piracy in the Western Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy has deployed over 35 ships in the region, carried out more than 1000 boarding operations and has responded to over 35 incidents,” Harish told the gathering co-organized by Greece, the Philippines, Denmark, Japan, Panama, and Romania. The results have been striking. “The credible and swift actions of the Indian Navy have saved more than 520 lives, irrespective of nationality,” he declared. “Since November 2023, the Indian Navy has safely escorted over 367 Merchant Vessels, carrying over 14.7 million Metric Tons of Cargo, valued at over 6.3 billion dollars.”

The Indian envoy pointed to the “Sagar Mein Samman” (“respect at sea”) initiative under which New Delhi is mandating gender-sensitive safety standards, better onboard accommodation, and zero tolerance for harassment.

Indian Envoy P Harish at UN: Indian Navy saved 520 lives, escorted 367 ships, secured $6.3 bn cargo

China allegedly used the India-Pakistan conflict in May post the Pahalgam terror attack to test its defence capabilities, revealed a bipartisan US commission in its annual report. Beijing wanted to "test and promote" its defence power &nbsp;"in the contexts of its ongoing border tensions with India and its expanding defence industry goals".&nbsp;The report by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, published on Tuesday further said that it was for the first time that China's modern and indigenously built weapons systems, like the HQ-9 air defence system, PL-15 air-to-air missiles, and J-10 fighter aircraft were used in real war conditions.&nbsp;Post this, China offered to sell ballistic missile defence systems, 40 J-35 fifth-generation fighter jets and KJ-500 aircraft to Pakistan in June, according to the report.&nbsp;The report &nbsp;that is based on committee hearings and research of publicly available information like media reports, said that Chinese embassies were all praise for their defence systems used in the clash between India and Pakistan. They urged their government to push for the sales of these weapons.<h2>China ran “disinformation campaign"&nbsp;</h2>However, the report said that the May conflict seen as a "proxy war" and China acting as an instigator would be an overstatement.&nbsp;In fact China ran a “disinformation campaign" to prove the inefficacy of the French Rafale fighter jets that were used by India against Pakistan and the terror hideouts in the country.&nbsp;"According to French intelligence, China initiated a disinformation campaign to hinder sales of French Rafales in favour of its own J-35s, and it used fake social media accounts to propagate AI and video game images of supposed “debris" from the planes China’s weaponry destroyed," the report said.&nbsp;They were successful in doing that to some extent as Chinese embassy convinced Indonesia to drop their plan to purchase the French Rafale fighter jets and opt for J-35s, said the report. However, China later rejected such claims as false.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Post the war, China offered to sell ballistic missile defence systems, 40 J-35 fifth-generation fighter jets and KJ-500 aircraft to Pakistan in June, according to the report.

China allegedly used the India-Pakistan conflict in May post the Pahalgam terror attack to test its defence capabilities, revealed a bipartisan US commission in its annual report. Beijing wanted to "test and promote" its defence power "in the contexts of its ongoing border tensions with India and its expanding defence industry goals". The report by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, published on Tuesday further said that it was for the first time that China's modern and indigenously built weapons systems, like the HQ-9 air defence system, PL-15 air-to-air missiles, and J-10 fighter aircraft were used in real war conditions. Post this, China offered to sell ballistic missile defence systems, 40 J-35 fifth-generation fighter jets and KJ-500 aircraft to Pakistan in June, according to the report. The report that is based on committee hearings and research of publicly available information like media reports, said that Chinese embassies were all praise for their defence systems used in the clash between India and Pakistan. They urged their government to push for the sales of these weapons. China ran “disinformation campaign" However, the report said that the May conflict seen as a "proxy war" and China acting as an instigator would be an overstatement. In fact China ran a “disinformation campaign" to prove the inefficacy of the French Rafale fighter jets that were used by India against Pakistan and the terror hideouts in the country. "According to French intelligence, China initiated a disinformation campaign to hinder sales of French Rafales in favour of its own J-35s, and it used fake social media accounts to propagate AI and video game images of supposed “debris" from the planes China’s weaponry destroyed," the report said. They were successful in doing that to some extent as Chinese embassy convinced Indonesia to drop their plan to purchase the French Rafale fighter jets and opt for J-35s, said the report. However, China later rejected such claims as false.

Post the war, China offered to sell ballistic missile defence systems, 40 J-35 fifth-generation fighter jets and KJ-500 aircraft to Pakistan in June, according to the report.

India-Pakistan war was used by China to test its weapons, says report

Usha Vance, along with Melania Trump, visited Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River in North Carolina on Friday. The Internet quickly noticed and reacted to the missing wedding ring of Usha Vance. Usha Vance's team quickly dismissed the rumours, saying that she “forgets the ring sometimes”.Recently, Vice President JD Vance made a statement that he wished Usha to convert to Christianity from Hinduism in the near future. There were also rumours after Erika Kirk, widow of the late influencer Charlie Kirk, was spotted at an event sharing an embrace, that the two are the perfect white couple. There had been several speculations since then.&nbsp;Some of the Democrat influencers were quick to add to the speculation, Adam Parkhomenko wrote, "Interesting. Usha Vance minus a wedding ring yesterday at Camp Lejeune." &nbsp;Richard Angwin chimed in, “Usha Vance ditching the ring while posing with Melania screams, 'I'm just here for the photo op, not the marriage.'”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A spokeswoman for <a href="https://twitter.com/SLOTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SLOTUS</a> is pushing back on speculation about her and the <a href="https://twitter.com/VP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VP</a>&#39;s marriage after she was spotted this week not wearing her wedding ring. Usha Vance is “a mother of three young children, who does a lot of dishes, gives lots of baths, and forgets her ring sometimes,”…&mdash; Naomi Lim (@naomitlim) <a href="https://twitter.com/naomitlim/status/1991973819657912700?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A spokesperson for Usha Vance dismissed the rumours, saying that Usha "is a mother of three young children, who does a lot of dishes, gives lots of baths, and forgets her ring sometimes."Mrs Trump and Mrs Vance were visiting Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River in North Carolina, where they spent the day meeting with students, educators, military families and Service members from both installations. The First Lady and the Second Lady expressed their gratitude to the military and their family for their strength and resilience.&nbsp;&nbsp;

During a visit to Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River with Melania Trump, Usha Vance sparked online speculation after being seen without her wedding ring. Her team dismissed the rumours, attributing them to everyday parenting duties.

Usha Vance, along with Melania Trump, visited Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River in North Carolina on Friday. The Internet quickly noticed and reacted to the missing wedding ring of Usha Vance. Usha Vance's team quickly dismissed the rumours, saying that she “forgets the ring sometimes”. Recently, Vice President JD Vance made a statement that he wished Usha to convert to Christianity from Hinduism in the near future. There were also rumours after Erika Kirk, widow of the late influencer Charlie Kirk, was spotted at an event sharing an embrace, that the two are the perfect white couple. There had been several speculations since then. Some of the Democrat influencers were quick to add to the speculation, Adam Parkhomenko wrote, "Interesting. Usha Vance minus a wedding ring yesterday at Camp Lejeune." Richard Angwin chimed in, “Usha Vance ditching the ring while posing with Melania screams, 'I'm just here for the photo op, not the marriage.'”

During a visit to Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River with Melania Trump, Usha Vance sparked online speculation after being seen without her wedding ring. Her team dismissed the rumours, attributing them to everyday parenting duties.

Usha Vance's team dismisses rumours after she was spotted at an event without wedding ring

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday welcomed the proposed peace deal and confirmed for the first time that Russia has formally received a copy of the peace plan. The peace plan is clearly favouring Russia and its maximalist ambitions.&nbsp;"I believe that it could lay the foundation for a final peace settlement," said Putin in a statement. He also threatened to seize more Ukrainian territory, as Russian troops are closing in on the Ukrainian city of Kupiansk, "will inevitably be repeated in other key areas of the front line." Russian commander Sergei Kuzovlev referred to the Kupiansk city as a "key cog in Ukraine's defences."<h2>28-point peace plan favours Russia</h2>The 28-point draft peace plan imposes heavy burdens on Ukraine. The plan states that Ukraine will retain its sovereignty, but the subsequent restriction implies otherwise. Ukraine can't maintain more than 600,000 troops; it is also barred from joining NATO, and NATO is barred from accepting its membership. Around $100 billion worth of Russian frozen assets are to be used to rebuild Ukraine, which is unlikely to please Putin. However, Russia has the upper hand in the negotiation, and it is clearly visible in the terms of the deal. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, “We are fully open to dialogue and remain ready for peace negotiations,” while adding that the Russian military advances “make it clear to Zelensky and his government that it would be better to reach an agreement now rather than later.”Ukraine has to acknowledge Russian control over Crimea and give up the Donbas region, which has been the focus of much of the fighting since the war began. For Putin, the proposal means that the US is not prepared for a confrontation with Russia, and it is a sign of victory for Russia.&nbsp;The US-Russian peace plan comes at a difficult moment for Zelensky, as his government is embroiled in an energy corruption scandal, with Zelensky's ministers and business associates at the centre of the saga. In a statement, Zelensky, responding to the deal, said that he will give "arguments" and "alternatives". He said that Ukraine is facing the &nbsp;"most difficult moments" in its history, it faces a choice between "the loss of dignity" or "the risk of losing a key partner." He said, recalling his 2022 statement "We did not betray Ukraine then, and we will not do so now."&nbsp;

Russia confirms receiving the US-Russia 28-point peace plan that heavily favours Moscow. Putin hails it as a basis for settlement; Ukraine rejects key concessions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday welcomed the proposed peace deal and confirmed for the first time that Russia has formally received a copy of the peace plan. The peace plan is clearly favouring Russia and its maximalist ambitions. "I believe that it could lay the foundation for a final peace settlement," said Putin in a statement. He also threatened to seize more Ukrainian territory, as Russian troops are closing in on the Ukrainian city of Kupiansk, "will inevitably be repeated in other key areas of the front line." Russian commander Sergei Kuzovlev referred to the Kupiansk city as a "key cog in Ukraine's defences." 28-point peace plan favours Russia The 28-point draft peace plan imposes heavy burdens on Ukraine. The plan states that Ukraine will retain its sovereignty, but the subsequent restriction implies otherwise. Ukraine can't maintain more than 600,000 troops; it is also barred from joining NATO, and NATO is barred from accepting its membership. Around $100 billion worth of Russian frozen assets are to be used to rebuild Ukraine, which is unlikely to please Putin. However, Russia has the upper hand in the negotiation, and it is clearly visible in the terms of the deal. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, “We are fully open to dialogue and remain ready for peace negotiations,” while adding that the Russian military advances “make it clear to Zelensky and his government that it would be better to reach an agreement now rather than later.” Ukraine has to acknowledge Russian control over Crimea and give up the Donbas region, which has been the focus of much of the fighting since the war began. For Putin, the proposal means that the US is not prepared for a confrontation with Russia, and it is a sign of victory for Russia. The US-Russian peace plan comes at a difficult moment for Zelensky, as his government is embroiled in an energy corruption scandal, with Zelensky's ministers and business associates at the centre of the saga. In a statement, Zelensky, responding to the deal, said that he will give "arguments" and "alternatives". He said that Ukraine is facing the "most difficult moments" in its history, it faces a choice between "the loss of dignity" or "the risk of losing a key partner." He said, recalling his 2022 statement "We did not betray Ukraine then, and we will not do so now."

Russia confirms receiving the US-Russia 28-point peace plan that heavily favours Moscow. Putin hails it as a basis for settlement; Ukraine rejects key concessions.

Putin welcomes Trump's peace plan, threatens to seize more territory if Kyiv rejects proposal

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Nov 21) said that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky will “have to like” a US plan if he wants to end the war with Russia. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian President has warned that accepting the plan would risk Ukraine losing its dignity and freedom.&nbsp;&nbsp;“He’ll have to like it, and if he doesn’t like it, then you know, they should just keep fighting,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “At some point he’s going to have to accept something,” he added during the Oval Office meeting with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.&nbsp;Zelensky on Friday said that he would not “betray” his country over the 28-point document, which Kyiv view as favourable to the Kremlin.&nbsp;Over the months, Trump has grown increasingly frustrated over repeated failures to end the war in Ukraine. Earlier the same day, Trump set a November 27 deadline, the day of the American Thanksgiving holiday, for Ukraine to accept the US plan to end the war with Russia.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I’ve had a lot of deadlines, but if things are working well, you tend to extend the deadlines. But Thursday is, we think, an appropriate time,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News Radio.&nbsp;The plan laid by the Trump administration demands Ukraine give up a swathe of eastern territory to Russia and cut the size of its army, AFP reported, citing a draft. Meanwhile, Kyiv has vowed that it would never join NATO or accept Western peacekeepers, although European warplanes would be positioned in Poland.&nbsp;Trump has said that if the war continues, the Ukrainians would still end up giving away its terrotories to Russia under the peace plan. Speaking of Ukrainian forces, Trump said, “Say what you want, they were very brave.” He added that Russian President Vladimir Putin “is not looking for more war.”

Meanwhile, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that accepting the plan would risk Ukraine losing its dignity and freedom. 

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Nov 21) said that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky will “have to like” a US plan if he wants to end the war with Russia. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian President has warned that accepting the plan would risk Ukraine losing its dignity and freedom. “He’ll have to like it, and if he doesn’t like it, then you know, they should just keep fighting,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “At some point he’s going to have to accept something,” he added during the Oval Office meeting with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Zelensky on Friday said that he would not “betray” his country over the 28-point document, which Kyiv view as favourable to the Kremlin. Over the months, Trump has grown increasingly frustrated over repeated failures to end the war in Ukraine. Earlier the same day, Trump set a November 27 deadline, the day of the American Thanksgiving holiday, for Ukraine to accept the US plan to end the war with Russia. “I’ve had a lot of deadlines, but if things are working well, you tend to extend the deadlines. But Thursday is, we think, an appropriate time,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News Radio. The plan laid by the Trump administration demands Ukraine give up a swathe of eastern territory to Russia and cut the size of its army, AFP reported, citing a draft. Meanwhile, Kyiv has vowed that it would never join NATO or accept Western peacekeepers, although European warplanes would be positioned in Poland. Trump has said that if the war continues, the Ukrainians would still end up giving away its terrotories to Russia under the peace plan. Speaking of Ukrainian forces, Trump said, “Say what you want, they were very brave.” He added that Russian President Vladimir Putin “is not looking for more war.”

Meanwhile, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that accepting the plan would risk Ukraine losing its dignity and freedom.&nbsp;

‘He’ll have to like it, and if he doesn’t…’: Trump demands Zelensky accept US plan to end Russia-Ukraine war

US lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former ally of US President Donald Trump, on Friday (Nov 21) announced that she was resigning from her seat in the House of Representatives amid the row over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and some other issues. This comes a week after Trump pulled his support for the former staunch ally, branding her a “traitor” and “wacky”&nbsp;“I will be resigning from office with my last day being January 5, 2026,” Greene said in a statement on X. “Standing up for American women who were raped at 14, trafficked and used by rich powerful men should not result in me being called a traitor and threatened by the President of the United States, whom I fought for.”&nbsp;Greene added that she did not want her family and supporters to go through “a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the President we all fought for, only to fight and win my election while Republicans will likely lose the midterms.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">My message to Georgia’s 14th district and America. Thank you. <a href="https://t.co/tSoHCeAjn1">pic.twitter.com/tSoHCeAjn1</a>&mdash; Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) <a href="https://twitter.com/mtgreenee/status/1992035608387039359?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The move comes amid growing debate among MAGAs over the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Democratic victories in this month’s elections, including Zohran Mamdani’s win in the New York mayoral elections, have also been a huge blow to Republicans.&nbsp;Greene, previously a big supporter of Trump, had been advocating for the release of the so-called Epstein files, over which she distanced herself from the US president. Earlier this week, Congress passed and Trump signed a law requiring government records on the millionaire sex predator to be made public. Trump, who had earlier made efforts to prevent the release of the documents, withdrew his support for “Wacky Marjorie”, slamming her as a “lightweight” and a “traitor” to the Republican Party.

This comes a week after Trump pulled his support for the former staunch ally, branding her a “traitor” and “wacky”

US lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former ally of US President Donald Trump, on Friday (Nov 21) announced that she was resigning from her seat in the House of Representatives amid the row over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and some other issues. This comes a week after Trump pulled his support for the former staunch ally, branding her a “traitor” and “wacky” “I will be resigning from office with my last day being January 5, 2026,” Greene said in a statement on X. “Standing up for American women who were raped at 14, trafficked and used by rich powerful men should not result in me being called a traitor and threatened by the President of the United States, whom I fought for.” Greene added that she did not want her family and supporters to go through “a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the President we all fought for, only to fight and win my election while Republicans will likely lose the midterms.”

This comes a week after Trump pulled his support for the former staunch ally, branding her a “traitor” and “wacky”

‘Always been despised in Washington’: Key Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns over Epstein files

President Donald Trump met New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office on Friday and called their meeting “great” and “very productive.” Trump said, “We’ve just had a great meeting—a really good, very productive meeting. We have one thing in common: we want this city of ours that we love to do very well.” “I just want to congratulate... I think you’re going to have hopefully a really great mayor,” he added. Mamdani, who was standing beside seated Trump, said, “I appreciated the meeting with the president. And as he said, it was a productive meeting focused on a place of shared admiration and love, which is New York City, and the need to deliver affordability to New Yorkers.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> meets with NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office: &quot;We&#39;ve just had a great meeting—a really good, very productive meeting. We have one thing in common: we want this city of ours that we love to do very well.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/nMVOcYU1RS">pic.twitter.com/nMVOcYU1RS</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1991970582443782556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;“We had a meeting today that actually surprised me,” Trump said. &nbsp;“I expect to be helping him, not hurting him. We agree on a lot more than I would’ve thought,” Trump added. Trump said they talked about housing, food, and a range of other topics around affordability. "Anything I do is going to be good for New York," Trump added.&nbsp;Asked if he would feel comfortable living in New York City under Mamdani’s leadership as mayor, Trump said, “Yeah, I would.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-defends-seditious-treason-remark-democrat-seeks-police-probe-into-president-s-posts-1763755995151">Trump defends ‘seditious treason’ remark, Democrat seeks police probe into president’s posts</a>&nbsp;Mamdani had compared Trump to a “despot” and vowed to stand up to him in his victory speech. Asked about the comment, Mamdani said he wants to focus on “the shared purpose” they have for serving New Yorkers.&nbsp;Trump responded, “I’ve been called much worse than a despot. So, it’s, it’s not that insulting, but I think he’ll change his mind after we get to working together.”&nbsp;<h2>‘We want to see peace in the Middle East’</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;In response to a reporter’s question, Trump said, “It’s another thing, I think we have in common. We want to see peace in the Middle East.” Trump then turned to Mamdani and said, “I think you feel very, very strongly about peace in the Middle East.”Mamdani responded, “We desperately want it.”&nbsp;Asked about his earlier remarks calling Mamdani a “communist”, Trump said the NYC mayor-elect has “got views that are a little out there.”“We’ll get to see what works, or he’s going to change, also, we all change. I changed a lot from when I first came to the office. It’s now quite a while ago, quite a while.”Asked about their differences on policy, Trump said, “I think we are going to work them out.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-urges-ukraine-to-accept-peace-plan-by-thanksgiving-after-zelensky-says-kyiv-risks-losing-us-support-1763751642617">Trump urges Ukraine to accept peace plan by Thanksgiving after Zelensky says Kyiv risks losing US support</a><h2>Both agree that the people want a safer New York</h2>&nbsp;Both Trump and Mamdani said they agree that the people want a safer New York.&nbsp;Trump said, “Ultimately, a safer New York is going to be a great New York. If it’s not safe, no matter how well we do with pricing and with, anything else, we can talk about anything you want, if you don’t have safe streets, it’s not going to be a success.”&nbsp;Mamdani said that they spoke about safety and security. “Look, I think that there are many things in our city where we have to own the responsibility of it, things that existed long before the president was the president...&nbsp; part of the message of our campaign was to take on the broken politics of the past,” Mamdani said.&nbsp;lso Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-ukraine-may-lose-its-dignity-or-a-key-partner-says-zelensky-on-white-house-peace-plan-1763742254304">‘Ukraine may lose its dignity or a key partner,’ says Zelensky on White House peace plan</a>&nbsp;<h2>‘I was hitting him a little hard too, in all fairness’</h2>&nbsp;Earlier, in an interview, Trump downplayed Mamdani’s past criticism of him and said that he expects to “get along fine” with Mamdani when they meet despite their “very different philosophy.”&nbsp;Trump also praised Mamdani’s campaign and described it as “a good race”. He said the mayor-elect was “nice” during their call.“He has got a different philosophy. He’s a little bit different... But I think we’ll get along fine. We are looking for the same thing - we want to make New York strong and, you know, there’s such a different philosophy,” Trump said.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Trump said they agree on a lot more than he had thought, and they talked about housing, food, and a range of other topics around affordability. In response to a reporter’s question, Trump said he thinks they both have one thing in common, and that is they want to see peace in the Middle East.

President Donald Trump met New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office on Friday and called their meeting “great” and “very productive.” Trump said, “We’ve just had a great meeting—a really good, very productive meeting. We have one thing in common: we want this city of ours that we love to do very well.” “I just want to congratulate... I think you’re going to have hopefully a really great mayor,” he added. Mamdani, who was standing beside seated Trump, said, “I appreciated the meeting with the president. And as he said, it was a productive meeting focused on a place of shared admiration and love, which is New York City, and the need to deliver affordability to New Yorkers.”

Trump said they agree on a lot more than he had thought, and they talked about housing, food, and a range of other topics around affordability. In response to a reporter’s question, Trump said he thinks they both have one thing in common, and that is they want to see peace in the Middle East.

Trump meets Mamdani, both bat for affordability, safer New York, and peace in Middle East

President Donald Trump on Friday denied that he threatened the members of Congress but defended his comment of ‘seditious treason,’ saying that he did not “threaten death” to Democratic lawmakers for treason, which he said a day earlier, was “punishable by death.” When asked to clarify in an interview on conservative Brian Kilmeade’s radio show as to what he meant, Trump said, “In the old days, if you said a thing like that, that was punishable by death. I think they’re in serious trouble. I would say they’re in serious trouble. I’m not threatening death, but I think they’re in serious trouble.” Trump said the lawmakers in the video “broke the law”, and added, “I can say if I ever said that and there were a Democrat as president, all hell would have broken loose. And it has broken loose.” Trump added that he believes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is investigating the situation.&nbsp;Trump’s latest remarks come after Democratic lawmakers, many of whom are veterans, released a video urging members of the military and intelligence community not to follow illegal orders.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-urges-ukraine-to-accept-peace-plan-by-thanksgiving-after-zelensky-says-kyiv-risks-losing-us-support-1763751642617">Trump urges Ukraine to accept peace plan by Thanksgiving after Zelensky says Kyiv risks losing US support</a>&nbsp;Slotkin, Kelly, Crow, Deluzio, Houlahan and Goodlander didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment in response to Trump’s assertion Friday that he wasn’t threatening death.&nbsp;<h2>Rep. Jason Crow’s office requests police to probe Trump’s posts</h2>&nbsp;Rep. Jason Crow’s office has formally requested that the United States Capitol Police investigate Trump’s recent posts attacking the Democratic congressman, referring to the posts as “intimidating, threatening, and concerning.”&nbsp;“I write to report threats made by the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, against Congressman Jason Crow,” Crow’s office said.&nbsp;The email then lists Trump’s Truth Social posts attacking the Democrat lawmakers. Trump called the lawmakers “traitors,” accused them of “seditious behaviour” and suggested their actions are “punishable by death.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-ukraine-may-lose-its-dignity-or-a-key-partner-says-zelensky-on-white-house-peace-plan-1763742254304">‘Ukraine may lose its dignity or a key partner,’ says Zelensky on White House peace plan</a><h2>Significant uptick in calls and emails with violent rhetoric, threats</h2>&nbsp;“All of these posts by the president of the United States are intimidating, threatening, and concerning,” the email says.&nbsp;“After these messages by the President, our congressional offices have seen a significant uptick in calls and emails with violent rhetoric and additional threats.”&nbsp;Crow told reporters on Capitol Hill that he was “absolutely” receiving more threats since Trump’s posts. “You know, when the president of the United States tweets out death threats and says the things that he says that, you know, that stirs things up a lot,” Crow said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/boy-16-loses-memory-after-head-injury-returns-to-family-after-another-bump-reverts-loss-45-years-later-1763747188538">Boy, 16, loses memory after head injury, returns to family after another bump reverts loss 45 years later</a>

Trump’s latest remarks come after Democratic lawmakers, many of whom are veterans, released a video urging members of the military and intelligence community not to follow illegal orders. Trump added that he believes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is investigating the situation.

President Donald Trump on Friday denied that he threatened the members of Congress but defended his comment of ‘seditious treason,’ saying that he did not “threaten death” to Democratic lawmakers for treason, which he said a day earlier, was “punishable by death.” When asked to clarify in an interview on conservative Brian Kilmeade’s radio show as to what he meant, Trump said, “In the old days, if you said a thing like that, that was punishable by death. I think they’re in serious trouble. I would say they’re in serious trouble. I’m not threatening death, but I think they’re in serious trouble.” Trump said the lawmakers in the video “broke the law”, and added, “I can say if I ever said that and there were a Democrat as president, all hell would have broken loose. And it has broken loose.” Trump added that he believes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is investigating the situation. Trump’s latest remarks come after Democratic lawmakers, many of whom are veterans, released a video urging members of the military and intelligence community not to follow illegal orders. Also Read: Trump urges Ukraine to accept peace plan by Thanksgiving after Zelensky says Kyiv risks losing US support Slotkin, Kelly, Crow, Deluzio, Houlahan and Goodlander didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment in response to Trump’s assertion Friday that he wasn’t threatening death. Rep. Jason Crow’s office requests police to probe Trump’s posts Rep. Jason Crow’s office has formally requested that the United States Capitol Police investigate Trump’s recent posts attacking the Democratic congressman, referring to the posts as “intimidating, threatening, and concerning.” “I write to report threats made by the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, against Congressman Jason Crow,” Crow’s office said. The email then lists Trump’s Truth Social posts attacking the Democrat lawmakers. Trump called the lawmakers “traitors,” accused them of “seditious behaviour” and suggested their actions are “punishable by death.” Also Read: ‘Ukraine may lose its dignity or a key partner,’ says Zelensky on White House peace plan Significant uptick in calls and emails with violent rhetoric, threats “All of these posts by the president of the United States are intimidating, threatening, and concerning,” the email says. “After these messages by the President, our congressional offices have seen a significant uptick in calls and emails with violent rhetoric and additional threats.” Crow told reporters on Capitol Hill that he was “absolutely” receiving more threats since Trump’s posts. “You know, when the president of the United States tweets out death threats and says the things that he says that, you know, that stirs things up a lot,” Crow said. Also Read: Boy, 16, loses memory after head injury, returns to family after another bump reverts loss 45 years later

Trump’s latest remarks come after Democratic lawmakers, many of whom are veterans, released a video urging members of the military and intelligence community not to follow illegal orders. Trump added that he believes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is investigating the situation.

Trump defends ‘seditious treason’ remark, Democrat seeks police probe into president’s posts

US President Donald Trump said in an interview on Friday that he wants Ukraine to accept the new peace proposal by Thanksgiving, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the US-drafted 28-point peace plan was forcing his country to choose between its “dignity” and a “key partner.” Trump said in an interview on Brian Kilmeade’s radio show that the deadline is “an appropriate time” and that he has no plans to lift US sanctions on Russia while waiting for a response to the peace proposal. Trump even suggested that Ukraine would “lose in a short period of time.”“They’re losing land,” Trump said about Ukraine.&nbsp;The US communicated the Thursday deadline to the Ukrainian government, though the officials stressed this was more of a goal than a firm deadline. The negotiations are likely to be quite complex and will take more than a week, they acknowledged.Earlier, in a sombre 10-minute address to the nation, Zelensky said, “This is one of the most difficult moments in our history. Currently, the pressure on Ukraine is one of the hardest.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-ukraine-may-lose-its-dignity-or-a-key-partner-says-zelensky-on-white-house-peace-plan-1763742254304">‘Ukraine may lose its dignity or a key partner,’ says Zelensky on White House peace plan</a>&nbsp;“Ukraine may now face a very difficult choice, either losing its dignity or the risk of losing a key partner, either the difficult 28 points or a very difficult winter,” he added, urging the nation to stay united during what he said would be “a very difficult, eventful” week.&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin sounded more upbeat and said the plan could “form the basis of a final peace settlement,” even though it had not been discussed “substantively” with Russia yet.Putin said that if Ukraine rejects the proposal, Russia would seek to achieve its objectives “through military means, through armed struggle.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explosion-at-glue-factory-in-pakistan-kills-18-several-nearby-homes-damaged-1763733325059">Explosion at glue factory in Pakistan kills 18; several nearby homes damaged</a>&nbsp;Zelenskyy later shared in a post on X that he spoke with Vice President JD Vance and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll about the plan on Friday for almost an hour.“We agreed to work together with the US and Europe at the level of national security advisors to make the path to peace truly doable,” Zelenskyy said. “Ukraine has always respected and continues to respect US President Donald Trump’s desire to put an end to the bloodshed, and we view every realistic proposal positively.”&nbsp;The sudden emergence of the plan has fuelled unease across Europe, which fears a deal imposing major concessions on Ukraine could further embolden Russia.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/boy-16-loses-memory-after-head-injury-returns-to-family-after-another-bump-reverts-loss-45-years-later-1763747188538">Boy, 16, loses memory after head injury, returns to family after another bump reverts loss 45 years later</a>&nbsp;White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that any deal must provide full security guarantees and deterrence for Ukraine, Europe, and Russia.“This plan was crafted to reflect the realities of the situation, after five years of a devastating war, to find the best win-win scenario, where both parties gain more than they must give,” she said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sounded more upbeat and said the plan could form the basis of a final peace settlement and added that if Ukraine rejects the proposal, Russia would seek to achieve its objectives “through military means, through armed struggle.”

US President Donald Trump said in an interview on Friday that he wants Ukraine to accept the new peace proposal by Thanksgiving, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the US-drafted 28-point peace plan was forcing his country to choose between its “dignity” and a “key partner.” Trump said in an interview on Brian Kilmeade’s radio show that the deadline is “an appropriate time” and that he has no plans to lift US sanctions on Russia while waiting for a response to the peace proposal. Trump even suggested that Ukraine would “lose in a short period of time.” “They’re losing land,” Trump said about Ukraine. The US communicated the Thursday deadline to the Ukrainian government, though the officials stressed this was more of a goal than a firm deadline. The negotiations are likely to be quite complex and will take more than a week, they acknowledged. Earlier, in a sombre 10-minute address to the nation, Zelensky said, “This is one of the most difficult moments in our history. Currently, the pressure on Ukraine is one of the hardest.” Also Read: ‘Ukraine may lose its dignity or a key partner,’ says Zelensky on White House peace plan “Ukraine may now face a very difficult choice, either losing its dignity or the risk of losing a key partner, either the difficult 28 points or a very difficult winter,” he added, urging the nation to stay united during what he said would be “a very difficult, eventful” week. Russian President Vladimir Putin sounded more upbeat and said the plan could “form the basis of a final peace settlement,” even though it had not been discussed “substantively” with Russia yet. Putin said that if Ukraine rejects the proposal, Russia would seek to achieve its objectives “through military means, through armed struggle.” Also Read: Explosion at glue factory in Pakistan kills 18; several nearby homes damaged Zelenskyy later shared in a post on X that he spoke with Vice President JD Vance and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll about the plan on Friday for almost an hour. “We agreed to work together with the US and Europe at the level of national security advisors to make the path to peace truly doable,” Zelenskyy said. “Ukraine has always respected and continues to respect US President Donald Trump’s desire to put an end to the bloodshed, and we view every realistic proposal positively.” The sudden emergence of the plan has fuelled unease across Europe, which fears a deal imposing major concessions on Ukraine could further embolden Russia. Also Read: Boy, 16, loses memory after head injury, returns to family after another bump reverts loss 45 years later White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that any deal must provide full security guarantees and deterrence for Ukraine, Europe, and Russia. “This plan was crafted to reflect the realities of the situation, after five years of a devastating war, to find the best win-win scenario, where both parties gain more than they must give,” she said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sounded more upbeat and said the plan could form the basis of a final peace settlement and added that if Ukraine rejects the proposal, Russia would seek to achieve its objectives “through military means, through armed struggle.”

Trump urges Ukraine to accept peace plan by Thanksgiving after Zelensky says Kyiv risks losing US support

On Friday (November 21), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held a bilateral meeting in Johannesburg, ahead of the 20th G20 Leaders' Summit. During their discussions, Albanese offered condolences for the tragic Red Fort terrorist attack and a deadly bus crash in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the loss of lives among Indian Umrah pilgrims. "We have a lot to discuss today, and our partnership is robust. There's potential to further strengthen our economic relationship, while defense and security cooperation will also be key moving forward," said Albanese, emphasizing the importance of deepening bilateral ties.&nbsp;This year’s G20 Summit is historic, as it marks the first time the gathering is hosted in Africa. In 2023, India’s presidency led to the African Union becoming a member of the G20. The summit's theme, "Solidarity, equality, and sustainability," reflects a continuation of initiatives from past summits in New Delhi, India, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Australia and India are great friends and partners. 🇦🇺🇮🇳 From trade, defence and security to education and clean energy our relationship is fundamentally important. Wonderful to catch up with my friend Prime Minister Modi ahead of the G20 Summit. <a href="https://t.co/dG5ehS0ZVY">pic.twitter.com/dG5ehS0ZVY</a>&mdash; Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlboMP/status/1991904608529392076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Prime Minister Modi, in his statement ahead of departure, highlighted the summit as a platform to address critical global challenges. He said, “I will share India’s views at the summit, aligned with our philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ — ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future.’” Modi expressed anticipation for his discussions with leaders from partner nations and his participation in the 6th IBSA (India-Brazil-South Africa) Summit, which will take place on the sidelines of the main G20 event.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/commercial-attaches-chabahar-new-air-cargo-routes-india-and-afghanistan-set-to-firm-up-trade-ties-1763743450868">Commercial attaches, Chabahar, new air cargo routes: India and Afghanistan set to firm up trade ties</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Johannesburg, South Africa: Australian PM Anthony Albanese expresses condolences over the Red Fort terrorist attack and the bus crash in Saudi Arabia, in which several Indian Umrah pilgrims lost their lives He further says, &quot;...We have much to discuss, and our… <a href="https://t.co/P40OyAawGv">https://t.co/P40OyAawGv</a> <a href="https://t.co/uAZIQe3S3A">pic.twitter.com/uAZIQe3S3A</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1991900901137940727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Upon his arrival in Johannesburg, the Prime Minister received a warm welcome, with local children reciting prayers in his honour. He also enjoyed traditional musical performances and interacted with young performers who recited Vedic mantras. Expressing his gratitude, Modi said, “I am deeply moved by the heartfelt reception from the Indian community here. This affection symbolizes the lasting relationship between India and South Africa, which is enriched by history and shared values.” He further added that the cultural bond between India and South Africa is both "heartwarming and timeless," and praised the children who sang Ganapati Prarthana, the Shanti Mantra, and other sacred prayers, emphasizing how these gestures reaffirm the deep connection between the people of both countries.

PM Modi and Australian PM Albanese meet in Johannesburg ahead of the G20 Summit, where they discussed economic, defense ties, and global issues

On Friday (November 21), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held a bilateral meeting in Johannesburg, ahead of the 20th G20 Leaders' Summit. During their discussions, Albanese offered condolences for the tragic Red Fort terrorist attack and a deadly bus crash in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the loss of lives among Indian Umrah pilgrims. "We have a lot to discuss today, and our partnership is robust. There's potential to further strengthen our economic relationship, while defense and security cooperation will also be key moving forward," said Albanese, emphasizing the importance of deepening bilateral ties. This year’s G20 Summit is historic, as it marks the first time the gathering is hosted in Africa. In 2023, India’s presidency led to the African Union becoming a member of the G20. The summit's theme, "Solidarity, equality, and sustainability," reflects a continuation of initiatives from past summits in New Delhi, India, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

PM Modi and Australian PM Albanese meet in Johannesburg ahead of the G20 Summit, where they discussed economic, defense ties, and global issues

'Our defence and security ties are very important going forward': PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Australia PM Anthony Albanese in Johannesburg

The Indian Air Force pilot who was killed in the HAL-made Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1) crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show has been identified as Wing Commander Namansh Syal. He hailed from Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district. State's chief minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, posted on X.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">दुबई एयर शो में हुए तेजस विमान हादसे में हिमाचल प्रदेश के कांगड़ा ज़िला के वीर सपूत नमन स्याल जी के निधन का समाचार अत्यंत दुःखद और हृदयविदारक है। देश ने एक बहादुर, कर्तव्यनिष्ठ और साहसी पायलट खो दिया है। शोकाकुल परिवारजनों के प्रति अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएँ प्रकट करता हूँ। वीर सपूत… <a href="https://t.co/lfX1yinf4Q">pic.twitter.com/lfX1yinf4Q</a>&mdash; Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (@SukhuSukhvinder) <a href="https://twitter.com/SukhuSukhvinder/status/1991885989393133753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“The news of the demise of Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district's brave son Namansh Syal Ji in the Tejas aircraft accident at the Dubai Air Show is extremely heartbreaking and heart-rending. The nation has lost a brave, dutiful, and courageous pilot,” he wrote.&nbsp;The Indian Air Force aircraft went down while performing an aerial display before a large crowd on Friday (21 Nov), afternoon. At the time, it was unclear whether the pilot had ejected.&nbsp;Later, the Indian Air Force (IAF), in a statement, confirmed the incident, adding that the pilot succumbed to fatal injuries during the crash.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-s-tejas-fighter-jet-crashes-during-aerial-display-at-dubai-air-show-1763721938188">India's Tejas fighter jet crashes during aerial display at Dubai air show, pilot dies</a>&nbsp;“An IAF Tejas aircraft met with an accident during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show today. The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident. Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief. A court of inquiry is being constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident”, the IAF said in a statement on social media platform X.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/the-zero-margin-why-physics-defeated-the-tejas-ejection-seat-in-dubai-1763735535883">The zero margin: Why physics defeated the Tejas ejection seat in Dubai</a>&nbsp;The manufacturer of the aircraft state state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), in a statement, said “HAL is deeply saddened by the loss of the courageous IAF pilot during the aerial display at the Dubai Air Show. HAL expresses its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family”.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(This is a developing story; further details are awaited)

Wing Commander Namansh Syal hailed from Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district, state's chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu posted on X.

The Indian Air Force pilot who was killed in the HAL-made Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1) crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show has been identified as Wing Commander Namansh Syal. He hailed from Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district. State's chief minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, posted on X.

Wing Commander Namansh Syal hailed from Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district, state's chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu posted on X.

Tejas pilot killed in Dubai air show crash identified as Wing Commander Namansh Syal

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday (Nov 21) echoed Islamabad's rhetoric from a multilateral forum, declaring India's decision to hold the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance as 'unilateral and illegal,' adding that steps to hold the treaty in abeyance are a 'real threat to regional stability. However, he conveniently avoided addressing India's concern about cross-border terror emerging from his country.&nbsp;Speaking at the Indo-Pacific Ministerial forum roundtable in Brussels, Dar, who is also serving as Foreign Minister in Pakistan, took the usual moral stance on the issue and said that water must be a source of cooperation, “and not weaponised for politics”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-army-kills-30-militants-near-afghan-border-days-after-islamabad-court-blast-pakistan-afghan-nationals-india-1763652024036">Pakistan Army kills 30 militants near Afghan border days after Islamabad court blast</a>&nbsp;After repeating his usual rhetoric against India, Dar took aim at its Western neighbour and blamed the Afghan Taliban for the strain in ties, adding that Kabul is responsible for recent terror strikes inside Pakistan. “We desire a peaceful, stable, friendly, connected, and prosperous Afghanistan. We urge the Afghan Taliban regime to act responsibly, honour their commitments, and work towards rooting out terrorism from its soil,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-extends-ban-on-indian-flights-issues-fresh-notam-till-december-24-operation-sindoor-india-pakistan-tensions-imaran-khan-1763635579849">Pakistan extends ban on Indian flights, issues fresh NOTAM till December 24</a>&nbsp;India has put the treaty on abeyance as one of the counter-measures against Pakistan in the wake of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. Stating its position after the Move in New Delhi in a clear message to Islamabad, "Terror and talks cannot go together; water and blood cannot flow together."&nbsp;The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank and signed in September 1960, divided control of the rivers between India and Pakistan, giving India the eastern rivers Ravi, Beas and Sutlej, and Pakistan the western rivers Indus, Jhelum and Chenab. Although the treaty has endured wars and tense relations, it is often criticised in India, where many believe it grants an unfair share of water rights.&nbsp;

India has put the treaty on abeyance as one of the counter-measures against Pakistan in the wake of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives.

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday (Nov 21) echoed Islamabad's rhetoric from a multilateral forum, declaring India's decision to hold the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance as 'unilateral and illegal,' adding that steps to hold the treaty in abeyance are a 'real threat to regional stability. However, he conveniently avoided addressing India's concern about cross-border terror emerging from his country. Speaking at the Indo-Pacific Ministerial forum roundtable in Brussels, Dar, who is also serving as Foreign Minister in Pakistan, took the usual moral stance on the issue and said that water must be a source of cooperation, “and not weaponised for politics”. Also Read: Pakistan Army kills 30 militants near Afghan border days after Islamabad court blast After repeating his usual rhetoric against India, Dar took aim at its Western neighbour and blamed the Afghan Taliban for the strain in ties, adding that Kabul is responsible for recent terror strikes inside Pakistan. “We desire a peaceful, stable, friendly, connected, and prosperous Afghanistan. We urge the Afghan Taliban regime to act responsibly, honour their commitments, and work towards rooting out terrorism from its soil,” he said. Also Read: Pakistan extends ban on Indian flights, issues fresh NOTAM till December 24 India has put the treaty on abeyance as one of the counter-measures against Pakistan in the wake of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. Stating its position after the Move in New Delhi in a clear message to Islamabad, "Terror and talks cannot go together; water and blood cannot flow together." The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank and signed in September 1960, divided control of the rivers between India and Pakistan, giving India the eastern rivers Ravi, Beas and Sutlej, and Pakistan the western rivers Indus, Jhelum and Chenab. Although the treaty has endured wars and tense relations, it is often criticised in India, where many believe it grants an unfair share of water rights.

India has put the treaty on abeyance as one of the counter-measures against Pakistan in the wake of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives.

Keeping Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance is 'real threat' to regional stability, says Pakistan Deputy PM Dar

In a significant push, India and Afghanistan are rapidly expanding economic ties, unveiling a raft of new initiatives this week aimed at bypassing Pakistan’s closed borders and looking to new markets. During a five-day visit that began Wednesday, Afghanistan’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, held talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Minister of State for Commerce Jitin Prasada. The two sides agreed to establish trade attaché offices in New Delhi and Kabul, reactivate a dormant joint trade working group, and set up a new joint chamber of commerce.&nbsp;“Vast opportunities for Indian investors in Afghanistan, and we have created an enabling environment to come and invest in Afghanistan,” Azizi told Indian business leaders at PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI). “It will be a good opportunity to explore opportunities in the mining, industry, agriculture sector. Huge opportunities in Afghanistan.” He specifically invited investment in mining, pharmaceuticals, rice milling, and textiles. “We would like to develop Afghanistan and make Afghan industries self-sufficient,” he added. “Any trader, industrialist who wants to come, we will provide full support. We will give all possible facilities in Afghanistan.”&nbsp;In a remarkable overture, Azizi extended an invitation to Afghanistan’s Sikh and Hindu communities to come back to the country and help rebuild it. “We invite them to come to Afghanistan, and they have to come, we fully support it,” he said.The visit, the second by Afghanistan's Islamic Emirate govt to India in a month, comes as Kabul pivots sharply away from Pakistan. Ties have deteriorated after Pakistan launched an unprovoked attack on Kabul.&nbsp; Since then the Torkham border crossing remains closed. That has prompted Afghanistan to increase trade with Iran, India. Trade with Iran via the Chabahar port, developed with Indian assistance, has surged past $1.6 billion in the past six months, eclipsing volumes with Pakistan.&nbsp;“Since the Pakistan border is closed, our seniors ordered us to look for new routes,” Azizi said. “Chabahar port should continue. We want the waiver for the Chabahar port project to continue. One side Pakistan closes the border, other side Americans put sanctions on the new route. That is why the sanction waiver should continue.” Among the concrete steps announced: the imminent launch of dedicated air cargo corridors linking Kabul with Delhi and Amritsar. Starting immediately, Afghan exports, primarily pomegranates, almonds, and saffron, will fly to Delhi for $1 per kilogram on Ariana Afghan Airlines cargo flights, while Indian imports to Afghanistan will cost just 80 cents per kilogram.&nbsp;Other initiatives include establishing dry ports in Nimroz province, regular shipping lines from Chabahar, simplified customs at India’s Nhava Sheva port, faster business visas for Afghan traders, and joint investments in pharmaceuticals, cold storage, fruit processing, industrial parks, and small-enterprise centers. Both sides also pledged more trade exhibitions and business-to-business meetings.&nbsp;The Afghan minister was particularly keen on Indian pharmaceutical investment, especially after Kabul announced earlier this month that medicines imported from Pakistan would no longer be cleared after a three-month grace period. “We would like investment in the pharma sector,” Azizi said. “Those who are exporting medicines to Afghanistan, they are welcomed. Those who would like to invest in Afghanistan, in the pharma sector, want to present in hospitals—we are at your disposal and full support.”&nbsp;Azizi repeatedly invoked India’s humanitarian assistance after the 2021 takeover, when Washington froze billions in Afghan central-bank assets. “India sent wheat, other things when the US froze the funds of Afghanistan,” he said. “This is brotherhood.” The warming ties mark a pragmatic shift for New Delhi, which has cautiously expanded engagement with Islamic Emirate Govt in Kabul without granting formal recognition. India recently upgraded its Kabul mission from a small technical team to a full embassy presence. A visit by Afghanistan’s health minister is expected next month.

Commercial attaches, Chabahar, new air cargo routes: India and Afghanistan set to firm up trade ties

In a significant push, India and Afghanistan are rapidly expanding economic ties, unveiling a raft of new initiatives this week aimed at bypassing Pakistan’s closed borders and looking to new markets. During a five-day visit that began Wednesday, Afghanistan’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, held talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Minister of State for Commerce Jitin Prasada. The two sides agreed to establish trade attaché offices in New Delhi and Kabul, reactivate a dormant joint trade working group, and set up a new joint chamber of commerce. “Vast opportunities for Indian investors in Afghanistan, and we have created an enabling environment to come and invest in Afghanistan,” Azizi told Indian business leaders at PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI). “It will be a good opportunity to explore opportunities in the mining, industry, agriculture sector. Huge opportunities in Afghanistan.” He specifically invited investment in mining, pharmaceuticals, rice milling, and textiles. “We would like to develop Afghanistan and make Afghan industries self-sufficient,” he added. “Any trader, industrialist who wants to come, we will provide full support. We will give all possible facilities in Afghanistan.” In a remarkable overture, Azizi extended an invitation to Afghanistan’s Sikh and Hindu communities to come back to the country and help rebuild it. “We invite them to come to Afghanistan, and they have to come, we fully support it,” he said. The visit, the second by Afghanistan's Islamic Emirate govt to India in a month, comes as Kabul pivots sharply away from Pakistan. Ties have deteriorated after Pakistan launched an unprovoked attack on Kabul. Since then the Torkham border crossing remains closed. That has prompted Afghanistan to increase trade with Iran, India. Trade with Iran via the Chabahar port, developed with Indian assistance, has surged past $1.6 billion in the past six months, eclipsing volumes with Pakistan. “Since the Pakistan border is closed, our seniors ordered us to look for new routes,” Azizi said. “Chabahar port should continue. We want the waiver for the Chabahar port project to continue. One side Pakistan closes the border, other side Americans put sanctions on the new route. That is why the sanction waiver should continue.” Among the concrete steps announced: the imminent launch of dedicated air cargo corridors linking Kabul with Delhi and Amritsar. Starting immediately, Afghan exports, primarily pomegranates, almonds, and saffron, will fly to Delhi for $1 per kilogram on Ariana Afghan Airlines cargo flights, while Indian imports to Afghanistan will cost just 80 cents per kilogram. Other initiatives include establishing dry ports in Nimroz province, regular shipping lines from Chabahar, simplified customs at India’s Nhava Sheva port, faster business visas for Afghan traders, and joint investments in pharmaceuticals, cold storage, fruit processing, industrial parks, and small-enterprise centers. Both sides also pledged more trade exhibitions and business-to-business meetings. The Afghan minister was particularly keen on Indian pharmaceutical investment, especially after Kabul announced earlier this month that medicines imported from Pakistan would no longer be cleared after a three-month grace period. “We would like investment in the pharma sector,” Azizi said. “Those who are exporting medicines to Afghanistan, they are welcomed. Those who would like to invest in Afghanistan, in the pharma sector, want to present in hospitals—we are at your disposal and full support.” Azizi repeatedly invoked India’s humanitarian assistance after the 2021 takeover, when Washington froze billions in Afghan central-bank assets. “India sent wheat, other things when the US froze the funds of Afghanistan,” he said. “This is brotherhood.” The warming ties mark a pragmatic shift for New Delhi, which has cautiously expanded engagement with Islamic Emirate Govt in Kabul without granting formal recognition. India recently upgraded its Kabul mission from a small technical team to a full embassy presence. A visit by Afghanistan’s health minister is expected next month.

Other initiatives include establishing dry ports in Nimroz province, regular shipping lines from Chabahar, simplified customs at India’s Nhava Sheva port, faster business visas for Afghan traders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his address to the nation on Friday that the country is living through one of the hardest moments in its history as it faces a difficult choice and may be confronted with a very difficult choice of either losing dignity or risking losing a key partner, an apparent reference to the US, which is reportedly pushing Kyiv to accept a plan to end the war with Russia, reported the Pravda news agency. “This is one of the hardest moments in our history. The pressure on Ukraine is as intense as anything we have faced. Ukraine may be confronted with a very difficult choice: either a loss of dignity or the risk of losing a key partner,” Zelensky said in his 10-minute address to the nation from outside the presidential palace in Kyiv. He added that Ukraine will face “a lot of pressure” next week... “to weaken us, to divide us”, as “the enemy is not sleeping”.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I held a meeting with Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha and our diplomatic team. We are working to ensure that Ukraine’s national interests are taken into account at every level of our relations with partners. Right now, there are meetings, calls, and work on… <a href="https://t.co/vQl47aHVRq">pic.twitter.com/vQl47aHVRq</a>&mdash; Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1991858124756533635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;“Either a complex 28-point plan or an extremely harsh winter, the harshest, and further risks. A life without freedom, without dignity, without justice, where we are expected to believe the country that has attacked us twice already. An answer will be expected from us,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explosion-at-glue-factory-in-pakistan-kills-18-several-nearby-homes-damaged-1763733325059">Explosion at glue factory in Pakistan kills 18; several nearby homes damaged</a>&nbsp;The Ukrainian leaders stressed that he will try his best to find solutions.&nbsp;“We are not making loud statements. We will work calmly with America and all our partners. There will be a constructive search for solutions with our key partner. I will present arguments, I will persuade, I will offer alternatives, but we will certainly not give the enemy any grounds to say that Ukraine does not want peace, that Ukraine is derailing the process, or that Ukraine is not ready for diplomacy.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I held a joint call with President of France <a href="https://twitter.com/EmmanuelMacron?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EmmanuelMacron</a>, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom <a href="https://twitter.com/Keir_Starmer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Keir_Starmer</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/bundeskanzler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bundeskanzler</a> Friedrich Merz. I am grateful for their principled support for Ukraine and for all our people. We discussed the plan for peace for Ukraine and all… <a href="https://t.co/Lz6Tq38QUR">pic.twitter.com/Lz6Tq38QUR</a>&mdash; Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1991849561887740358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>Stop infighting and work in unity, says Zelensky</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Zelensky also urged citizens, MPs, and government officials to stop internal squabbling and political games at “one of the most difficult moments in our history” and to work in unity.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/samrat-choudhary-gets-home-ministry-in-nitish-cabinet-portfolios-for-18-bihar-ministers-announced-1763727348134">Samrat Choudhary gets home ministry in Nitish Cabinet; portfolios for 18 Bihar ministers announced</a>&nbsp;“Our people, citizens, politicians—everyone. We need to pull ourselves together, come to our senses, stop the infighting, and stop the political games. The state must function. The parliament of a country at war must work in unity, and the government of a country at war must work effectively,” he said.Zelensky emphasised that “all of us must remember and must not confuse who exactly is the enemy of Ukraine today.”&nbsp;Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that Kyiv was working on a US-drafted peace proposal, and insisted that it must ensure a ‘dignified’ peace for Ukraine after the document adhered to many of Moscow’s demands.&nbsp;“We are working on the document prepared by the American side. This must be a plan that ensures a real and dignified peace,” Zelensky said on social media after a call with European allies.&nbsp;WATCH: Ukraine Under Pressure as US Threatens to Cut Weapons<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-under-pressure-as-us-threatens-to-cut-weapons-1763742212994/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-under-pressure-as-us-threatens-to-cut-weapons-1763742212994/embed</a>&nbsp;

Zelensky said Kyiv was working on a US-drafted peace proposal and insisted that it must ensure dignified peace for Ukraine after the plan adhered to many of Moscow’s demands. We are working on the document prepared by the American side. It must ensure real and dignified peace, he said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his address to the nation on Friday that the country is living through one of the hardest moments in its history as it faces a difficult choice and may be confronted with a very difficult choice of either losing dignity or risking losing a key partner, an apparent reference to the US, which is reportedly pushing Kyiv to accept a plan to end the war with Russia, reported the Pravda news agency. “This is one of the hardest moments in our history. The pressure on Ukraine is as intense as anything we have faced. Ukraine may be confronted with a very difficult choice: either a loss of dignity or the risk of losing a key partner,” Zelensky said in his 10-minute address to the nation from outside the presidential palace in Kyiv. He added that Ukraine will face “a lot of pressure” next week... “to weaken us, to divide us”, as “the enemy is not sleeping”.

Zelensky said Kyiv was working on a US-drafted peace proposal and insisted that it must ensure dignified peace for Ukraine after the plan adhered to many of Moscow’s demands. We are working on the document prepared by the American side. It must ensure real and dignified peace, he said.

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