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Chileans are voting in a presidential election on Sunday as the ruling leftist coalition is taking on right-wing candidates. There are eight candidates in the race, and none are expected to get the 50% plus one vote needed to win the election outright, and will most likely trigger a run-off between the top two candidates on December 14. The law in Chile prohibits opinion polls 15 days prior to elections, and the last one showed the ruling coalition candidate from the Communist Party, Jeannette Jara, in the lead, with far-right Jose Antonio Kast, from the Republican Party, in second.&nbsp;Moderate-right politician Evelyn Matthei, a former mayor and senator, led early polls but lagged in recent months and has been on the third spot with libertarian firebrand Johannes Kaiser from the National Libertarian Party.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-no-longer-enriching-uranium-at-any-site-in-the-country-says-foreign-minister-abbas-aragchi-1763308754108">Iran no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country, says foreign minister Abbas Aragchi</a>&nbsp;The polling stations around Santiago, mostly at schools, saw queues of voters since morning.Polls are likely to close at 6 pm (2100 GMT), but will remain open if there are still voting lines. Initial results are expected quickly with a full count within hours.&nbsp;The issues of crime and immigration dominated the electoral agenda, and candidates pledged to combat crime even as they left their local polling stations.A major shift from the previous election is a mandatory vote for the 15.7 million registered voters after the last election saw an abstention rate of 53% in the first-round vote.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/asylum-system-is-broken-illegal-migration-tearing-our-country-apart-says-home-secretary-1763305068332">Asylum system is broken, illegal migration ‘tearing our country apart’, says home secretary</a>&nbsp;“It’s an unprecedented scenario,” said Guillermo Holzmann, a political analyst from the University of Valparaiso, who added the vote would be very difficult to predict.“(New voters) don’t think in terms of left, right or centre, they think in terms of what changes are needed and what will benefit them,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-origin-ceo-stopped-by-fbi-slams-rising-hostility-towards-immigrants-in-us-1763238517055">Indian-origin CEO stopped by FBI, slams rising hostility towards immigrants in US</a>&nbsp;Most of Congress is also up for grabs, with the entirety of the 155-member lower house and 23 of the country’s 50 Senate seats in contention.The ruling leftist coalition currently has a minority in both chambers, and right-wing majorities in both could set the stage for Congress and the presidency to be controlled by the right for the first time since the end of the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship in 1990.

The issues of crime and immigration dominated the electoral agenda, and candidates pledged to combat crime even as they left their local polling stations. A major shift in this election is a mandatory vote for the 15.7 million voters after the last one saw an abstention rate of 53%.

Chileans are voting in a presidential election on Sunday as the ruling leftist coalition is taking on right-wing candidates. There are eight candidates in the race, and none are expected to get the 50% plus one vote needed to win the election outright, and will most likely trigger a run-off between the top two candidates on December 14. The law in Chile prohibits opinion polls 15 days prior to elections, and the last one showed the ruling coalition candidate from the Communist Party, Jeannette Jara, in the lead, with far-right Jose Antonio Kast, from the Republican Party, in second. Moderate-right politician Evelyn Matthei, a former mayor and senator, led early polls but lagged in recent months and has been on the third spot with libertarian firebrand Johannes Kaiser from the National Libertarian Party. Also Read: Iran no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country, says foreign minister Abbas Aragchi The polling stations around Santiago, mostly at schools, saw queues of voters since morning. Polls are likely to close at 6 pm (2100 GMT), but will remain open if there are still voting lines. Initial results are expected quickly with a full count within hours. The issues of crime and immigration dominated the electoral agenda, and candidates pledged to combat crime even as they left their local polling stations. A major shift from the previous election is a mandatory vote for the 15.7 million registered voters after the last election saw an abstention rate of 53% in the first-round vote. Also Read: Asylum system is broken, illegal migration ‘tearing our country apart’, says home secretary “It’s an unprecedented scenario,” said Guillermo Holzmann, a political analyst from the University of Valparaiso, who added the vote would be very difficult to predict. “(New voters) don’t think in terms of left, right or centre, they think in terms of what changes are needed and what will benefit them,” he said. Also Read: Indian-origin CEO stopped by FBI, slams rising hostility towards immigrants in US Most of Congress is also up for grabs, with the entirety of the 155-member lower house and 23 of the country’s 50 Senate seats in contention. The ruling leftist coalition currently has a minority in both chambers, and right-wing majorities in both could set the stage for Congress and the presidency to be controlled by the right for the first time since the end of the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship in 1990.

The issues of crime and immigration dominated the electoral agenda, and candidates pledged to combat crime even as they left their local polling stations. A major shift in this election is a mandatory vote for the 15.7 million voters after the last one saw an abstention rate of 53%.

Chile votes in presidential poll as right wing eyes return to power after 1990

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Tehran is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country. The statement is being seen as a signal to the West that Iran is open to potential negotiations over its nuclear programme, and the first most direct response yet from the Iranian government since the bombing of its enrichment sites by Israel and the United States during a 12-day war in June. “There is no undeclared nuclear enrichment in Iran. All of our facilities are under the safeguards and monitoring” of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Araghchi said. &nbsp;“There is no enrichment right now because our facilities—our enrichment facilities—have been attacked.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/asylum-system-is-broken-illegal-migration-tearing-our-country-apart-says-home-secretary-1763305068332">Asylum system is broken, illegal migration ‘tearing our country apart’, says home secretary</a>&nbsp;Replying to a question on the possible resumption of negotiations with the US and others, Araghchi said Iran’s message on the subject is very clear. “Iran’s right for enrichment, for peaceful use of nuclear technology, including enrichment, is undeniable. We have this right, and we continue to exercise that, and we hope that the international community, including the United States, recognize our rights and understand that this is an inalienable right of Iran. And we would never give up our rights,” the foreign minister said.&nbsp;Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, said that Tehran had been threatened over potentially accessing the bombed enrichment sites at Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz.“Our security situation hasn’t yet changed. If you watch the news, you see that every day we are being threatened with another attack,” Eslami said. “Every day we are told if you touch anything, you’ll be attacked.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-origin-ceo-stopped-by-fbi-slams-rising-hostility-towards-immigrants-in-us-1763238517055">Indian-origin CEO stopped by FBI, slams rising hostility towards immigrants in US</a>&nbsp;Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity after US President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew America from Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;The IAEA’s Board of Governors is set to meet this week and may vote on a new resolution targeting Iran over its failure to cooperate fully with the agency.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-slashes-tariffs-on-groceries-fearing-us-voters-ire-over-inflation-cheers-indian-exporters-1763234307740">Trump rolls back tariffs on groceries fearing US voters’ ire over inflation; Indian exporters cheer</a>&nbsp;Araghchi told journalists that the US administration’s approach does not suggest they are ready for “equal, fair negotiations to reach mutual interests.”“What we have seen from the Americans so far has actually been an effort to dictate their demands, which are maximalist and excessive. We see no chance for dialogue in the face of such demands.”&nbsp;He was speaking during a summit titled ‘International Law Under Assault: Aggression and Self-Defense,’ organised by Iran’s Institute for Political and International Studies, affiliated with the country’s foreign ministry.&nbsp;WATCH: Pakistan: Controversial article about ex-PM Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-controversial-article-about-ex-pm-imran-khan-s-wife-bushra-bibi-1763303021495/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-controversial-article-about-ex-pm-imran-khan-s-wife-bushra-bibi-1763303021495/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity after US President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew America from the 2015 nuclear deal. Araghchi said that the US administration’s approach does not suggest they are ready for “equal, fair negotiations to reach mutual interests.”

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Tehran is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country. The statement is being seen as a signal to the West that Iran is open to potential negotiations over its nuclear programme, and the first most direct response yet from the Iranian government since the bombing of its enrichment sites by Israel and the United States during a 12-day war in June. “There is no undeclared nuclear enrichment in Iran. All of our facilities are under the safeguards and monitoring” of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Araghchi said. “There is no enrichment right now because our facilities—our enrichment facilities—have been attacked.” Also Read: Asylum system is broken, illegal migration ‘tearing our country apart’, says home secretary Replying to a question on the possible resumption of negotiations with the US and others, Araghchi said Iran’s message on the subject is very clear. “Iran’s right for enrichment, for peaceful use of nuclear technology, including enrichment, is undeniable. We have this right, and we continue to exercise that, and we hope that the international community, including the United States, recognize our rights and understand that this is an inalienable right of Iran. And we would never give up our rights,” the foreign minister said. Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, said that Tehran had been threatened over potentially accessing the bombed enrichment sites at Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz. “Our security situation hasn’t yet changed. If you watch the news, you see that every day we are being threatened with another attack,” Eslami said. “Every day we are told if you touch anything, you’ll be attacked.” Also Read: Indian-origin CEO stopped by FBI, slams rising hostility towards immigrants in US Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity after US President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew America from Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers in 2018. The IAEA’s Board of Governors is set to meet this week and may vote on a new resolution targeting Iran over its failure to cooperate fully with the agency. Also Read: Trump rolls back tariffs on groceries fearing US voters’ ire over inflation; Indian exporters cheer Araghchi told journalists that the US administration’s approach does not suggest they are ready for “equal, fair negotiations to reach mutual interests.” “What we have seen from the Americans so far has actually been an effort to dictate their demands, which are maximalist and excessive. We see no chance for dialogue in the face of such demands.” He was speaking during a summit titled ‘International Law Under Assault: Aggression and Self-Defense,’ organised by Iran’s Institute for Political and International Studies, affiliated with the country’s foreign ministry. WATCH: Pakistan: Controversial article about ex-PM Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-controversial-article-about-ex-pm-imran-khan-s-wife-bushra-bibi-1763303021495/embed

Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity after US President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew America from the 2015 nuclear deal. Araghchi said that the US administration’s approach does not suggest they are ready for “equal, fair negotiations to reach mutual interests.”

Iran no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country, says foreign minister Abbas Aragchi

Amid fresh waves of speculation after Jaffery Epstein's old emails claimed that the US President Donald Trump was aware of the sexual offences happening, US VP JD Vance's old internet post is being circulated online. Vince's old post is resurfacing in which he said , “What possible interest would the US government have in keeping Epstein’s clients secret? Oh…” The post was made in December 2021.&nbsp;He added, “If you’re a journalist and you’re not asking questions about this case you should be ashamed of yourself. What purpose do you even serve? I’m sure there’s a middle class teenager somewhere who could use some harassing right now but maybe try to do your job once in a while.”&nbsp;Sharing Vance’s old post, Rep. Ro Khanna wrote on November 13, “We’re about to find out.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/military-rule-2-0-pakistan-enacts-27th-amendment-army-chief-gains-lifelong-immunity-and-expanded-powers-shahbaz-sharif-nawaz-sharif-asim-munir-1762955753702">Military Rule 2.0: Pak Army Chief gains lifelong immunity and expanded powers</a>&nbsp;The alleged sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, claimed in several private emails that US President Donald Trump was aware of his act and "Spent hours" at his house. Epstein claimed that the then-friend of his "knew about the girls". The emails released by the House Democrats on Wednesday (Nov 12) showed that the alleged sex offender claimed Trump spent time with one of his victims. Trump has always denied any involvement in the case, saying he and Epstein were once on friendly terms but later parted ways. However, the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said the emails, selected from thousands of pages of documents received by their panel, told a different story.&nbsp;“These latest emails and correspondence raise glaring questions about what else the White House is hiding and the nature of the relationship between Epstein and the president,” Representative Robert Garcia of California, the top Democrat on the Oversight Committee, said in a statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Epstein claimed that the then-friend of his knew about the girls. The emails released by the House Democrats on Wednesday (Nov 12) showed that the alleged sex offender claimed Trump spent time with one of his victims.

Amid fresh waves of speculation after Jaffery Epstein's old emails claimed that the US President Donald Trump was aware of the sexual offences happening, US VP JD Vance's old internet post is being circulated online. Vince's old post is resurfacing in which he said , “What possible interest would the US government have in keeping Epstein’s clients secret? Oh…” The post was made in December 2021. He added, “If you’re a journalist and you’re not asking questions about this case you should be ashamed of yourself. What purpose do you even serve? I’m sure there’s a middle class teenager somewhere who could use some harassing right now but maybe try to do your job once in a while.” Sharing Vance’s old post, Rep. Ro Khanna wrote on November 13, “We’re about to find out.” Also read: Military Rule 2.0: Pak Army Chief gains lifelong immunity and expanded powers The alleged sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, claimed in several private emails that US President Donald Trump was aware of his act and "Spent hours" at his house. Epstein claimed that the then-friend of his "knew about the girls". The emails released by the House Democrats on Wednesday (Nov 12) showed that the alleged sex offender claimed Trump spent time with one of his victims. Trump has always denied any involvement in the case, saying he and Epstein were once on friendly terms but later parted ways. However, the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said the emails, selected from thousands of pages of documents received by their panel, told a different story. “These latest emails and correspondence raise glaring questions about what else the White House is hiding and the nature of the relationship between Epstein and the president,” Representative Robert Garcia of California, the top Democrat on the Oversight Committee, said in a statement.

&nbsp;Epstein claimed that the then-friend of his "knew about the girls". The emails released by the House Democrats on Wednesday (Nov 12) showed that the alleged sex offender claimed Trump spent time with one of his victims.

Epstein Files: As Epstein’s old emails, mentioning Trump, escalate controversy, JD Vance’s old post resurfaces

UK’s Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said on Sunday that the asylum system in the country has gone “out of control” and is putting huge pressure on communities. She also announced plans to end the permanent status of refugees, who would need to reapply every two and a half years to remain in Britain. The home secretary further said that refugees, including Ukrainians, who have established lives and have homes and families in the UK will have to return if their home countries become safe, a policy modelled on the controversial system in Denmark. Mahmood is likely to make the announcements on Monday.&nbsp;Refugees are currently given protection for five years, after which they can apply for indefinite leave to remain, which offers a route to British citizenship. As per the planned changes, people who arrive illegally will have to wait 20 years before they can apply for permanent settlement, but this will apply only to new arrivals.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-origin-ceo-stopped-by-fbi-slams-rising-hostility-towards-immigrants-in-us-1763238517055">Indian-origin CEO stopped by FBI, slams rising hostility towards immigrants in US</a>&nbsp;She also rejected accusations that the government was using the language of the far right. “I am the child of migrants myself. My parents came to this country lawfully in the late 60s and in the 70s. Immigration is absolutely woven into my experience as a Brit and also that of thousands of my constituents,” she said.&nbsp;“This is a moral mission for me, because I can see illegal migration is tearing our country apart. It is dividing communities. People can see huge pressure in their communities, and they can also see a system that is broken and where people are able to flout the rules, abuse the system and get away with it,” she added.Mahmood said that the reforms will change the assumption that sanctuary provided to refugees can very quickly lead to permanent settlement.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-slashes-tariffs-on-groceries-fearing-us-voters-ire-over-inflation-cheers-indian-exporters-1763234307740">Trump rolls back tariffs on groceries fearing US voters’ ire over inflation; Indian exporters cheer</a>&nbsp;She said Ukrainians had come to the UK under a different system but it is still a temporary arrangement.&nbsp;“And of course, it is the wish of most of those Ukrainian individuals that one day they will return to Ukraine once the conflict is over.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Mahmood said some rules had led to a system under which asylum seekers had more access to protected accommodation than some British citizens. Besides, those granted asylum will now have to comply with the laws and rules. “Those who have the right to work should work and support themselves.”&nbsp;WATCH: USA: Tulsi Gabbard sounds alarm on Islamic extremism<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/usa-gabbard-sounds-alarm-on-islamic-extremism-1763299432306/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/usa-gabbard-sounds-alarm-on-islamic-extremism-1763299432306/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The government has said assistance will become discretionary, meaning it will be able to deny help to those who can work or have assets.Mahmood says the proposals are “the most sweeping reforms to tackle illegal migration in modern times” and will help “restore control and fairness”.&nbsp;Majortiy of the 100,000 people getting asylum support in the UK have been given accommodation by the state.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Home Office also announced that AI would be used to assess the ages of people who arrived illegally. The facial age-estimation technology has been trained on thousands of images.

Mahmood said some rules had led to a system under which asylum seekers had more access to protected accommodation than some British citizens. Besides, those granted asylum will now have to comply with the laws and rules. Those who have the right to work should support themselves, she added.

UK’s Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said on Sunday that the asylum system in the country has gone “out of control” and is putting huge pressure on communities. She also announced plans to end the permanent status of refugees, who would need to reapply every two and a half years to remain in Britain. The home secretary further said that refugees, including Ukrainians, who have established lives and have homes and families in the UK will have to return if their home countries become safe, a policy modelled on the controversial system in Denmark. Mahmood is likely to make the announcements on Monday. Refugees are currently given protection for five years, after which they can apply for indefinite leave to remain, which offers a route to British citizenship. As per the planned changes, people who arrive illegally will have to wait 20 years before they can apply for permanent settlement, but this will apply only to new arrivals. Also Read: Indian-origin CEO stopped by FBI, slams rising hostility towards immigrants in US She also rejected accusations that the government was using the language of the far right. “I am the child of migrants myself. My parents came to this country lawfully in the late 60s and in the 70s. Immigration is absolutely woven into my experience as a Brit and also that of thousands of my constituents,” she said. “This is a moral mission for me, because I can see illegal migration is tearing our country apart. It is dividing communities. People can see huge pressure in their communities, and they can also see a system that is broken and where people are able to flout the rules, abuse the system and get away with it,” she added. Mahmood said that the reforms will change the assumption that sanctuary provided to refugees can very quickly lead to permanent settlement. Also Read: Trump rolls back tariffs on groceries fearing US voters’ ire over inflation; Indian exporters cheer She said Ukrainians had come to the UK under a different system but it is still a temporary arrangement. “And of course, it is the wish of most of those Ukrainian individuals that one day they will return to Ukraine once the conflict is over.” Mahmood said some rules had led to a system under which asylum seekers had more access to protected accommodation than some British citizens. Besides, those granted asylum will now have to comply with the laws and rules. “Those who have the right to work should work and support themselves.” WATCH: USA: Tulsi Gabbard sounds alarm on Islamic extremism https://www.wionews.com/videos/usa-gabbard-sounds-alarm-on-islamic-extremism-1763299432306/embed The government has said assistance will become discretionary, meaning it will be able to deny help to those who can work or have assets. Mahmood says the proposals are “the most sweeping reforms to tackle illegal migration in modern times” and will help “restore control and fairness”. Majortiy of the 100,000 people getting asylum support in the UK have been given accommodation by the state. The Home Office also announced that AI would be used to assess the ages of people who arrived illegally. The facial age-estimation technology has been trained on thousands of images.

Mahmood said some rules had led to a system under which asylum seekers had more access to protected accommodation than some British citizens. Besides, those granted asylum will now have to comply with the laws and rules. Those who have the right to work should support themselves, she added.

Asylum system is broken, illegal migration ‘tearing our country apart’, says UK home secretary

In response to the incident, police from Kapurthala district stated that her disappearance is being investigated in India's Punjab state. The official confirmed that the 48-year-old victim, identified as Sarabjeet Kaur, was among approximately 2,000 Sikh pilgrims from India who travelled to Pakistan via the Wagah border to attend the festivities related to the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. When pilgrims returned home on November 13, it was discovered that Kaur was missing.&nbsp;“Kaur contracted marriage with Nasir Hussain of Sheikhupura district, some 50 kms from Lahore, a day after her arrival in Pakistan on November 4 and declared that she converted to Islam and married out of free will,” a senior police officer in Lahore told the news agency PTI.&nbsp;“The couple has gone into hiding and police are searching for them,” he added. Surprisingly, when the officer was questioned whether the intelligence agencies took the couple into custody, he refused to make any remark, repeating that the police are trying to find the duo.&nbsp;Meanwhile, a copy of her Nikah nama (marriage certificate) showed that Kaur (whose Muslim name now is Noor) married Nasir Hussain, a resident of the Farooqabad area of Sheikhupura. In a video circulated on social media, Kaur claimed that she “loves” Nasir Hussain and she had been knowing him for nine years through social media.&nbsp;She stated that she is divorced and wishes to marry him. Appearing before Judicial Magistrate Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Warriach, Kaur said she had not been abducted and was “happily married to Nasir Hussain,” as seen in the video.

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Kaur hails from Amanipur village in Punjab’s Kapurthala district. Meanwhile, police in Punjab said her disappearance is being investigated.<h3>What do cops reveal about the woman?</h3>According to officials, she was issued a passport by the Regional Passport Office in Jalandhar in January 2024. Kapurthala ASP Dheerendra Verma said the case is under investigation, adding that there is no information suggesting she converted.&nbsp;Another police officer earlier revealed that Kaur is facing three cases of cheating and fraud, two in Kapurthala City Police Station and one in Kot Fatta Police Station in Bathinda. “However, proceedings of these cases in courts are almost over,” the officer added.&nbsp;Previously, it was revealed that for the past many years, Kaur's husband has been living abroad and she has two sons. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee secretary of India, Partap Singh, stated that they had just forwarded the list of pilgrims, and it's the government's duty to carry out background checks, as Kaur's case is not the first one.&nbsp;In 2018, a woman from Hoshiarpur district, identified as Kiran Bala, went missing while she was part of a jatha to Pakistan. Later, she converted to Islam and married a resident of Pakistan, and was renamed Amna Bibi. She left her three children behind, and her husband had already died in 2013.

The official confirmed that the 48-year-old victim, identified as Sarabjeet Kaur, was among approximately 2,000 Sikh pilgrims from India who travelled to Pakistan via the Wagah border to attend the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

In response to the incident, police from Kapurthala district stated that her disappearance is being investigated in India's Punjab state. The official confirmed that the 48-year-old victim, identified as Sarabjeet Kaur, was among approximately 2,000 Sikh pilgrims from India who travelled to Pakistan via the Wagah border to attend the festivities related to the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. When pilgrims returned home on November 13, it was discovered that Kaur was missing. “Kaur contracted marriage with Nasir Hussain of Sheikhupura district, some 50 kms from Lahore, a day after her arrival in Pakistan on November 4 and declared that she converted to Islam and married out of free will,” a senior police officer in Lahore told the news agency PTI. “The couple has gone into hiding and police are searching for them,” he added. Surprisingly, when the officer was questioned whether the intelligence agencies took the couple into custody, he refused to make any remark, repeating that the police are trying to find the duo. Meanwhile, a copy of her Nikah nama (marriage certificate) showed that Kaur (whose Muslim name now is Noor) married Nasir Hussain, a resident of the Farooqabad area of Sheikhupura. In a video circulated on social media, Kaur claimed that she “loves” Nasir Hussain and she had been knowing him for nine years through social media. She stated that she is divorced and wishes to marry him. Appearing before Judicial Magistrate Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Warriach, Kaur said she had not been abducted and was “happily married to Nasir Hussain,” as seen in the video.

The official confirmed that the 48-year-old victim, identified as Sarabjeet Kaur, was among approximately 2,000 Sikh pilgrims from India who travelled to Pakistan via the Wagah border to attend the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

SHOCKING! Indian Sikh woman on pilgrimage to Pakistan converted to Islam, married local resident: Police

UK is expected to announce some plans to introduce reforms in its current asylum policies. There would be changes in the immigration rules as well amid surging anti-immigrant sentiment and challenges from right-wing parties. The expected changes in the policy will be unveiled by the ruling Labour government in full on Monday (Nov 17).&nbsp;As per a report by CNN, the changes are partially modeled on Denmark’s approach, which has one of Europe’s toughest rules for refugees. CNN reported that UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce an end to permanent protection for refugees and cuts to living allowances among a series of reforms designed to make Britain less attractive to illegal migrants.&nbsp;“On Monday, I will announce the most significant changes to our asylum system in modern times," Mahmood said.&nbsp;“We need to reduce the numbers coming here illegally. We need to remove more people who have no right to be here. We will always be a country that gives sanctuary to those fleeing danger, but we must restore order and control," she added.&nbsp;Speaking to the BBC on Sunday, Mahmood said there would be different approaches depending on the circumstances. “What the new reforms will do is change that generations-old assumption that sanctuary provided to refugees can very quickly lead to permanent settlement and all of the rights that go alongside that,” she said.&nbsp;“If you are working and contributing, you will be able to earn an earlier settlement ... And the totality of that package will promote fairness and contribution.”&nbsp;“This is a moral mission for me, because I can see illegal migration is tearing our country apart. It is dividing communities. People can see huge pressure in their communities, and they can also see a system that is broken and where people are able to flout the rules, abuse the system and get away with it," she said.&nbsp; &nbsp;

 UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce an end to permanent protection for refugees and cuts to living allowances among a series of reforms designed to make Britain less attractive to illegal migrants.

UK is expected to announce some plans to introduce reforms in its current asylum policies. There would be changes in the immigration rules as well amid surging anti-immigrant sentiment and challenges from right-wing parties. The expected changes in the policy will be unveiled by the ruling Labour government in full on Monday (Nov 17). As per a report by CNN, the changes are partially modeled on Denmark’s approach, which has one of Europe’s toughest rules for refugees. CNN reported that UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce an end to permanent protection for refugees and cuts to living allowances among a series of reforms designed to make Britain less attractive to illegal migrants. “On Monday, I will announce the most significant changes to our asylum system in modern times," Mahmood said. “We need to reduce the numbers coming here illegally. We need to remove more people who have no right to be here. We will always be a country that gives sanctuary to those fleeing danger, but we must restore order and control," she added. Speaking to the BBC on Sunday, Mahmood said there would be different approaches depending on the circumstances. “What the new reforms will do is change that generations-old assumption that sanctuary provided to refugees can very quickly lead to permanent settlement and all of the rights that go alongside that,” she said. “If you are working and contributing, you will be able to earn an earlier settlement ... And the totality of that package will promote fairness and contribution.” “This is a moral mission for me, because I can see illegal migration is tearing our country apart. It is dividing communities. People can see huge pressure in their communities, and they can also see a system that is broken and where people are able to flout the rules, abuse the system and get away with it," she said.

&nbsp;UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce an end to permanent protection for refugees and cuts to living allowances among a series of reforms designed to make Britain less attractive to illegal migrants.

UK to announce ‘most significant’ changes in asylum rules. What could they be?

Jewellery worth up to $1.2 million has been stolen in northern France, police confirmed on Saturday. The burglars reportedly broke into a jewellery boutique in central Roubaix, near Lille, on Wednesday, and briefly held the jeweller and his wife hostage before fleeing with the valuables.&nbsp;According to a report in AFP, police estimated that the stolen items were worth between 500,000 and one million euros ($580,000 and $1.2 million). In response to the incident, police have opened an investigation into kidnapping, organised crime and armed extortion.&nbsp;Similarly, in a separate incident on Wednesday, several individuals blew up a cash transfer safe belonging to the main post office of Roubaix and escaped with the bag that was inside it. It later came to light that the bag was empty. However, following the incident, 6 people were arrested that evening.<h3>Louvre Museum heist in Paris</h3>The heists come after a gang raided the Louvre museum in Paris in broad daylight last month, where a gang made off with jewellery worth roughly $102 million. After the incident, one suspect was detained at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport while attempting to fly to Algeria, and the second was later picked up elsewhere in the Paris region.&nbsp;Both suspects, reportedly in their 30s and already known to French authorities, are linked to the bold 19 October theft at the Louvre — home to iconic works such as the Mona Lisa.&nbsp;Using a crane, the thieves smashed an upper-floor window during visiting hours, seized eight jewellery pieces from the Galerie d’Apollon, and fled on motorbikes. The entire operation lasted barely seven minutes, triggering a nationwide manhunt.&nbsp;As per the French culture ministry, a tiara and brooch, once belonged to Empress Eugenie, an emerald necklace and earrings of Empress Marie Louise, a tiara, necklace, and single earring from the sapphire set were earlier owned by Queen Hortense and Queen Marie-Amelie and a brooch known as the "reliquary brooch".

Police estimated that the stolen items were worth between 500,000 and one million euros ($580,000 and $1.2 million). In response to the incident, police have opened an investigation into kidnapping, organised crime and armed extortion.

Jewellery worth up to $1.2 million has been stolen in northern France, police confirmed on Saturday. The burglars reportedly broke into a jewellery boutique in central Roubaix, near Lille, on Wednesday, and briefly held the jeweller and his wife hostage before fleeing with the valuables. According to a report in AFP, police estimated that the stolen items were worth between 500,000 and one million euros ($580,000 and $1.2 million). In response to the incident, police have opened an investigation into kidnapping, organised crime and armed extortion. Similarly, in a separate incident on Wednesday, several individuals blew up a cash transfer safe belonging to the main post office of Roubaix and escaped with the bag that was inside it. It later came to light that the bag was empty. However, following the incident, 6 people were arrested that evening. Louvre Museum heist in Paris The heists come after a gang raided the Louvre museum in Paris in broad daylight last month, where a gang made off with jewellery worth roughly $102 million. After the incident, one suspect was detained at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport while attempting to fly to Algeria, and the second was later picked up elsewhere in the Paris region. Both suspects, reportedly in their 30s and already known to French authorities, are linked to the bold 19 October theft at the Louvre — home to iconic works such as the Mona Lisa. Using a crane, the thieves smashed an upper-floor window during visiting hours, seized eight jewellery pieces from the Galerie d’Apollon, and fled on motorbikes. The entire operation lasted barely seven minutes, triggering a nationwide manhunt. As per the French culture ministry, a tiara and brooch, once belonged to Empress Eugenie, an emerald necklace and earrings of Empress Marie Louise, a tiara, necklace, and single earring from the sapphire set were earlier owned by Queen Hortense and Queen Marie-Amelie and a brooch known as the "reliquary brooch".

Police estimated that the stolen items were worth between 500,000 and one million euros ($580,000 and $1.2 million). In response to the incident, police have opened an investigation into kidnapping, organised crime and armed extortion.

Another robbery in France after Louvre heist, $1.2 million jewellery stolen from Roubaix

Punjab's worsening air pollution crisis intensified on Saturday, with Lahore once again listed among the world's most polluted cities, Dawn reported. For the fourth consecutive day, thick smog enveloped major parts of the provincial capital, drastically reducing visibility and raising serious health concerns for millions of residents. Citing air quality data from IQAir, the report said Lahore's Air Quality Index AQI surged to a "hazardous" level of 577 in the early hours, placing it among the most polluted cities globally. Although the air showed marginal improvement later in the day, the metropolis was still ranked the second most polluted city worldwide. According to Dawn, AQI readings at multiple monitoring points in Lahore stood at 448 at Phase 8 DHA, 342 at Gurumangat Road, and 305 near the AC Office Shalimar Complex Wahga by 8 pm. Other cities across Punjab also reeled under severe smog conditions, the publication said. Gujranwala recorded particulate matter levels reaching 632, while Sialkot's AQI touched 462, heightening public health alarms and prompting urgent appeals from experts for precautionary measures. Environmental specialists warned that prolonged exposure to such extreme air pollution can trigger respiratory illnesses, eye and throat irritation, and could contribute to chronic health issues. Residents were urged to reduce outdoor movement, wear masks, and limit exposure as much as possible. The Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted dry weather across most districts of Punjab and cautioned that smog may continue to intensify in several low-lying areas. As smog blanketed Lahore, Dawn reported that a local group, Nawaz Sharif Lovers, launched a public awareness campaign at China Chowk, distributing masks and urging citizens to conduct vehicle emission checks and ensure they do not leave their homes without protective face coverings. Meanwhile, Punjab Police continued its anti-smog crackdown across the province and registered 28 cases over the past 24 hours. Authorities arrested violators and imposed fines totalling PKR 915,000 for breaches, including 26 incidents of crop residue burning, 227 violations related to smoke-emitting vehicles, and five cases linked to brick kilns. A police spokesperson said that during the ongoing year, 2,548 cases have been registered and 2,278 people arrested under the anti-smog enforcement drive. Penalties amounting to over PKR 192.3 million have been imposed on 91,518 individuals, while warnings were issued to 13,166 people for violations such as 1,652 cases of crop-residue burning, 54,850 vehicle-related violations, 1,407 industrial breaches, and 2,117 brick kiln-related offences. Punjab's Inspector General of Police has directed officers to intensify action on highways, agricultural zones, industrial units, and other hotspots, stressing a "zero-tolerance" policy against those defying smog-related SOPs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Gujranwala recorded particulate matter levels reaching 632, while Sialkots AQI touched 462, heightening public health alarms and prompting urgent appeals from experts for precautionary measures.

Punjab's worsening air pollution crisis intensified on Saturday, with Lahore once again listed among the world's most polluted cities, Dawn reported. For the fourth consecutive day, thick smog enveloped major parts of the provincial capital, drastically reducing visibility and raising serious health concerns for millions of residents. Citing air quality data from IQAir, the report said Lahore's Air Quality Index AQI surged to a "hazardous" level of 577 in the early hours, placing it among the most polluted cities globally. Although the air showed marginal improvement later in the day, the metropolis was still ranked the second most polluted city worldwide. According to Dawn, AQI readings at multiple monitoring points in Lahore stood at 448 at Phase 8 DHA, 342 at Gurumangat Road, and 305 near the AC Office Shalimar Complex Wahga by 8 pm. Other cities across Punjab also reeled under severe smog conditions, the publication said. Gujranwala recorded particulate matter levels reaching 632, while Sialkot's AQI touched 462, heightening public health alarms and prompting urgent appeals from experts for precautionary measures. Environmental specialists warned that prolonged exposure to such extreme air pollution can trigger respiratory illnesses, eye and throat irritation, and could contribute to chronic health issues. Residents were urged to reduce outdoor movement, wear masks, and limit exposure as much as possible. The Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted dry weather across most districts of Punjab and cautioned that smog may continue to intensify in several low-lying areas. As smog blanketed Lahore, Dawn reported that a local group, Nawaz Sharif Lovers, launched a public awareness campaign at China Chowk, distributing masks and urging citizens to conduct vehicle emission checks and ensure they do not leave their homes without protective face coverings. Meanwhile, Punjab Police continued its anti-smog crackdown across the province and registered 28 cases over the past 24 hours. Authorities arrested violators and imposed fines totalling PKR 915,000 for breaches, including 26 incidents of crop residue burning, 227 violations related to smoke-emitting vehicles, and five cases linked to brick kilns. A police spokesperson said that during the ongoing year, 2,548 cases have been registered and 2,278 people arrested under the anti-smog enforcement drive. Penalties amounting to over PKR 192.3 million have been imposed on 91,518 individuals, while warnings were issued to 13,166 people for violations such as 1,652 cases of crop-residue burning, 54,850 vehicle-related violations, 1,407 industrial breaches, and 2,117 brick kiln-related offences. Punjab's Inspector General of Police has directed officers to intensify action on highways, agricultural zones, industrial units, and other hotspots, stressing a "zero-tolerance" policy against those defying smog-related SOPs. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Gujranwala recorded particulate matter levels reaching 632, while Sialkot's AQI touched 462, heightening public health alarms and prompting urgent appeals from experts for precautionary measures.

Pakistan's Lahore tops global pollution index as hazardous smog engulfs Punjab

Israeli helicopters have carried out attacks in southern Gaza as well as in Gaza City. The air strikes have taken place inside the yellow line that demarcates areas under Israeli hold.&nbsp;Airstrikes were also reported in eastern Khan Younis and the Zeitoun suburb of Gaza City. There were no immediate report of casualties.&nbsp;The strike has happened when Hamas is reportedly resuming its search for deceased captives after pausing operations for two days due to heavy rains in the region.&nbsp;(This is a developing story)

The air strikes have taken place inside the yellow line that demarcates areas under Israeli hold.

Israeli helicopters have carried out attacks in southern Gaza as well as in Gaza City. The air strikes have taken place inside the yellow line that demarcates areas under Israeli hold. Airstrikes were also reported in eastern Khan Younis and the Zeitoun suburb of Gaza City. There were no immediate report of casualties. The strike has happened when Hamas is reportedly resuming its search for deceased captives after pausing operations for two days due to heavy rains in the region. (This is a developing story)

The air strikes have taken place inside the yellow line that demarcates areas under Israeli hold.

Israeli helicopters carry out air strikes across Gaza

Gen Z protests in Mexico echo similar uprisings in Nepal, Bangladesh, the Philippines and beyond, where youths raised “Straw Hat Pirate” flags inspired by One Piece. The symbol, seen from Indonesia to France, represents freedom, defiance and resistance to corrupt or oppressive systems.

Gen Z protest in Mexico: What is significance of 'straw hat pirate' flags, and where else were they used?

Gen Z protests erupt in Mexico with tear gas, straw hats, and graffiti-filled streets as youth demand action on crime, corruption, and government accountability. The movement follows recent Gen Z uprisings in Nepal and Bangladesh.

Tear gas, straw hats and graffiti: Why are Gen Z protesting in Mexico and how is government responding

Protesters stormed into Mexico City's National Palace, on Sun (Nov 16) as they demonstrated against rising crime, corruption in President Claudia Sheinbaum's government. Several videos on social media showed Gen Z protesters clashing with police and attempting to push their way into the seat of Mexico’s executive branch. At least 120 people, mostly police officers, were injured, reported AFP. &nbsp;AFP reported that the protests had people of various ages, though the demonstration against drug violence and Sheinbaum's security policies was organised on social media by representatives of “Generation Z.” Sheinbaum, in power since October 2024, maintains approval ratings above 70 percent in her first year in office but has faced criticism of her security policy due to several high-profile murders.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BREAKING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BREAKING</a> | A violent mob tried to break into the Presidential Palace in Mexico&#39;s Mexico City. Thousands are demanding the resignation of President Claudia Sheinbaum. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mexico?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mexico</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MexicoCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MexicoCity</a> <a href="https://t.co/FFzmk4EWbc">pic.twitter.com/FFzmk4EWbc</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1989911964458664264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Pablo Vazquez, security chief for Mexico City, told reporters that 100 police officers were injured, of whom 40 required hospital treatment for bruises and cuts, while 20 protesters were also hurt. Authorities arrested 20 people for crimes such as robbery and assault. The protesters are demanding the resignation of President Claudia Sheinbaum.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Mexico Is In Full Revolt Against The Communist Chinese Backed President! Update: Battle in Mexico City. In the main square, Zócalo, while patriots battle with police protecting the Presidential Palace. Officers launch tear gas and bullets! Mexico rises up against Sheinbaum… <a href="https://t.co/NvrPUXvyW9">https://t.co/NvrPUXvyW9</a> <a href="https://t.co/GAqwta1Srp">pic.twitter.com/GAqwta1Srp</a>&mdash; Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealAlexJones/status/1989839093791178854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Many protesters saluted Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan in Michoacan state who was assassinated on November 1, having led a crusade against drug-trafficking gangs in his town. However, Manzo's widow distanced herself from the demonstration. Earlier this week, Sheinbaum questioned the motivations for the protests and said that the protest call was "inorganic" and “paid for.” "It is a movement promoted from abroad against the government," the president said.

Protesters, led largely by Gen Z, stormed Mexico City’s National Palace demanding President Claudia Sheinbaum’s resignation over rising crime and corruption. Clashes left around 120 injured, mostly police, and 20 arrests were made as demonstrations escalated against her security policies.

Protesters stormed into Mexico City's National Palace, on Sun (Nov 16) as they demonstrated against rising crime, corruption in President Claudia Sheinbaum's government. Several videos on social media showed Gen Z protesters clashing with police and attempting to push their way into the seat of Mexico’s executive branch. At least 120 people, mostly police officers, were injured, reported AFP. AFP reported that the protests had people of various ages, though the demonstration against drug violence and Sheinbaum's security policies was organised on social media by representatives of “Generation Z.” Sheinbaum, in power since October 2024, maintains approval ratings above 70 percent in her first year in office but has faced criticism of her security policy due to several high-profile murders.

Protesters, led largely by Gen Z, stormed Mexico City’s National Palace demanding President Claudia Sheinbaum’s resignation over rising crime and corruption. Clashes left around 120 injured, mostly police, and 20 arrests were made as demonstrations escalated against her security policies.

Gen Z protest in Mexico: Protesters storm national palace, demand President Claudia Sheinbaum's resignation - What's happening

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Saturday (Nov 15) said that President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call to discuss a wide range of developments, including Gaza ceasefire, Iran’s nuclear programme, and the situation in Syria. According to the Israeli readout, the phone call between the two leaders was initiated by Putin. This is the second phone call between the two leaders in two months. Last month, Putin and Netanyahu spoke on a call after which the Russian leader reaffirmed Moscow’s position “in favour of a comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue.”&nbsp;According to Israeli PMO statement, the calls “dealt with regional issues." The statement from Russia stated that the leaders conducted a “thorough exchange of views” on the unfolding situation in the Gaza Strip, the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and detainee exchange, the status of Iran’s nuclear programme, and efforts to stabilise Syria. Trump had brokered the peace deal between Hamas and Israel, putting a halt to Gaza war.&nbsp;&nbsp;The two leaders had discussed issues surrounding Iran and Syria in October call too. Before October, the two had spoken on the phone in August. As per reports, Netanyahu’s office has been working closely with Russia to resolve several different issues, including the tension between the US and Russia following Putin’s insistence on continuing the war in Ukraine.&nbsp;&nbsp;This also follows Russia introducing its own draft UN resolution on Gaza on Thursday, directly countering the United States’ push for a separate Security Council resolution aimed at backing the US-brokered Gaza agreement. "The objective of our draft is to enable the Security Council to develop a balanced, acceptable, and unified approach toward achieving a sustainable cessation of hostilities," the note said as per Reuters.

Putin and Netanyahu held their second call in two months, discussing the Gaza ceasefire, Iran’s nuclear programme, and Syria. The conversation came as Russia pushed its own UN Gaza resolution, challenging the US-backed deal and seeking a “balanced” Security Council approach.

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Saturday (Nov 15) said that President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call to discuss a wide range of developments, including Gaza ceasefire, Iran’s nuclear programme, and the situation in Syria. According to the Israeli readout, the phone call between the two leaders was initiated by Putin. This is the second phone call between the two leaders in two months. Last month, Putin and Netanyahu spoke on a call after which the Russian leader reaffirmed Moscow’s position “in favour of a comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue.” According to Israeli PMO statement, the calls “dealt with regional issues." The statement from Russia stated that the leaders conducted a “thorough exchange of views” on the unfolding situation in the Gaza Strip, the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and detainee exchange, the status of Iran’s nuclear programme, and efforts to stabilise Syria. Trump had brokered the peace deal between Hamas and Israel, putting a halt to Gaza war. The two leaders had discussed issues surrounding Iran and Syria in October call too. Before October, the two had spoken on the phone in August. As per reports, Netanyahu’s office has been working closely with Russia to resolve several different issues, including the tension between the US and Russia following Putin’s insistence on continuing the war in Ukraine. This also follows Russia introducing its own draft UN resolution on Gaza on Thursday, directly countering the United States’ push for a separate Security Council resolution aimed at backing the US-brokered Gaza agreement. "The objective of our draft is to enable the Security Council to develop a balanced, acceptable, and unified approach toward achieving a sustainable cessation of hostilities," the note said as per Reuters.

Putin and Netanyahu held their second call in two months, discussing the Gaza ceasefire, Iran’s nuclear programme, and Syria. The conversation came as Russia pushed its own UN Gaza resolution, challenging the US-backed deal and seeking a “balanced” Security Council approach.

Putin, Netanyahu hold phone call, conduct 'thorough exchange of views' on Gaza ceasefire, Iran’s nuclear programme, Syria

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Georgia House of Representatives member and one of the closest ally of US President Donald Trump, has accused the US president of fueling death threats against her. In a social media post on Saturday (Nov 15), Greene said she was now facing the “world’s most powerful man," adding that a systematic death threat has been directed towards her. Stating that this is the “man she helped get elected," the 51-year-old Republican congresswoman, had earlier said that she doesn't serve or worship Trump. Trump and Greene had a fallout over Epstein Files. She also compared the hate received by her to that of fear and pressure &nbsp;felt by Epstein victims.&nbsp;"Aggressive rhetoric attacking me has historically led to death threats and multiple convictions of men who were radicalized by the same type of rhetoric being directed at me right now. This time by the President of the United States. As a woman I take threats from men seriously. I now have a small understanding of the fear and pressure the women, who are victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his cabal, must feel," Greene said on X. “As a Republican, who overwhelmingly votes for President Trump‘s bills and agenda, his aggression against me which also fuels the venomous nature of his radical internet trolls (many of whom are paid), this is completely shocking to everyone,” she added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I am now being contacted by private security firms with warnings for my safety as a hot bed of threats against me are being fueled and egged on by the most powerful man in the world. The man I supported and helped get elected. Aggressive rhetoric attacking me has historically…&mdash; Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) <a href="https://twitter.com/RepMTG/status/1989735360524345421?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Coming down heavily on Greene, Trump on Friday wrote a long post on Truth Social, announcing that he was pulling his endorsement for her. Listing out his achievements over the past eleven months, Trump said that Greene has been complaining all the time. Warning that he would back an opponent if Republicans in her state of Georgia decided to mount a primary challenge against Greene, Trump added that people there were “fed up with her and her antics.""I am withdrawing my support and Endorsement of 'Congresswoman' Marjorie Taylor Greene. All I see 'Wacky' Marjorie do is COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN! I can’t take a ranting Lunatic’s call every day,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.

Marjorie Taylor Greene accused President Trump of inciting death threats against her after their split over the Epstein Files. She said his rhetoric has triggered threats before and compared her fear to Epstein victims. Trump hit back, pulling his endorsement and calling her “wacky” 

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Georgia House of Representatives member and one of the closest ally of US President Donald Trump, has accused the US president of fueling death threats against her. In a social media post on Saturday (Nov 15), Greene said she was now facing the “world’s most powerful man," adding that a systematic death threat has been directed towards her. Stating that this is the “man she helped get elected," the 51-year-old Republican congresswoman, had earlier said that she doesn't serve or worship Trump. Trump and Greene had a fallout over Epstein Files. She also compared the hate received by her to that of fear and pressure felt by Epstein victims. "Aggressive rhetoric attacking me has historically led to death threats and multiple convictions of men who were radicalized by the same type of rhetoric being directed at me right now. This time by the President of the United States. As a woman I take threats from men seriously. I now have a small understanding of the fear and pressure the women, who are victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his cabal, must feel," Greene said on X. “As a Republican, who overwhelmingly votes for President Trump‘s bills and agenda, his aggression against me which also fuels the venomous nature of his radical internet trolls (many of whom are paid), this is completely shocking to everyone,” she added.

Marjorie Taylor Greene accused President Trump of inciting death threats against her after their split over the Epstein Files. She said his rhetoric has triggered threats before and compared her fear to Epstein victims. Trump hit back, pulling his endorsement and calling her “wacky”&nbsp;

'The man I helped get elected…': Trump’s ex-ally Marjorie Taylor Greene accuses him of directing death threats at her

Former First lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, in a big statement, has said that America is not ready for a woman president yet. Speaking at a event &nbsp;on Saturday (Nov 15), Michelle Obama ruled out any chances of running for the president, adding that not enough room has been created for the chances of a woman president. Obama was in conversation with actor Tracee Ellis Ross took place in Brooklyn, New York, to promote her new book, “The Look,” which is about her approach to fashion and politics during her and former President Barack Obama’s time in the White House.&nbsp;When asked about the chances of her contesting the 2028 Presidential Election, Michelle referred to unsuccessful presidential bids from former Vice President Kamala Harris and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton and said, "Well, as we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready... That’s why I’m like, ‘Don’t even look at me about running, ‘cause you all are lying," she added, before doubling down with, “You’re not ready for a woman. You are not. So don’t waste my time.” The audience erupted in applause, saying, “We got a lot of growing up to do, and there are still, sadly, a lot of men who do not feel like they can be led by a woman, and we saw it.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">&quot;We got a lot of growing up to do and there’s still … a lot of men who do not feel like they can be led by a woman...,&quot; says Michelle Obama on US having a female President. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MichelleObama?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MichelleObama</a> <a href="https://t.co/Y1sJjb7yQw">pic.twitter.com/Y1sJjb7yQw</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1989876644027502650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Michelle Obama said the US is “not ready” for a woman president, citing failed bids by Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris. At her Brooklyn book event, she ruled out running in 2028, saying many still resist female leadership and “we’ve got a lot of growing up to do.”

Former First lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, in a big statement, has said that America is not ready for a woman president yet. Speaking at a event on Saturday (Nov 15), Michelle Obama ruled out any chances of running for the president, adding that not enough room has been created for the chances of a woman president. Obama was in conversation with actor Tracee Ellis Ross took place in Brooklyn, New York, to promote her new book, “The Look,” which is about her approach to fashion and politics during her and former President Barack Obama’s time in the White House. When asked about the chances of her contesting the 2028 Presidential Election, Michelle referred to unsuccessful presidential bids from former Vice President Kamala Harris and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton and said, "Well, as we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready... That’s why I’m like, ‘Don’t even look at me about running, ‘cause you all are lying," she added, before doubling down with, “You’re not ready for a woman. You are not. So don’t waste my time.” The audience erupted in applause, saying, “We got a lot of growing up to do, and there are still, sadly, a lot of men who do not feel like they can be led by a woman, and we saw it.”

Michelle Obama said the US is “not ready” for a woman president, citing failed bids by Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris. At her Brooklyn book event, she ruled out running in 2028, saying many still resist female leadership and “we’ve got a lot of growing up to do.”

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An Indian-origin, Malaysia-born CEO, Vishen Lakhiani, who has been paying taxes in the US for 22 years, recounted a harrowing experience of being stopped by the FBI at a US airport despite holding a valid O-1 visa, which is granted to individuals with extraordinary ability. Lakhiani raised concerns about growing xenophobia in the US while claiming in an Instagram post that the incident made him “dread visiting” a country he has long admired. He shared his experience of being questioned by two FBI agents the moment he stepped out of the plane in Miami. The FBI agents asked him why he visited countries like Istanbul, Dubai and Brazil and told him to provide all his social media handles and WhatsApp number.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-slashes-tariffs-on-groceries-fearing-us-voters-ire-over-inflation-cheers-indian-exporters-1763234307740">Trump rolls back tariffs on groceries fearing US voters’ ire over inflation; Indian exporters cheer</a>&nbsp;Lakhiani, who has a net worth of around $40 million, shared that he has been contributing to the US economy for over two decades and has paid taxes for 22 years in America as he leads a company with 230 employees globally.He slammed what he described as increasing fear-based political rhetoric against immigrants, saying the US is becoming “closed and narrow-minded” due to leaders who “blame immigrants instead of offering real solutions.” He expressed the hope that the next election would bring change.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;Lakhiani’s comments sparked an online debate about immigration policies, airport screenings, and the political climate in the US. His video has been watched over one million times and many others shared similar experiences.&nbsp;“Yes! That’s exactly why I left, even though I also had a talent visa. I couldn’t live there anymore; it gave me anxiety,” one user wrote.Another user said, “I love America, but I’ve decided not to visit for the next few years because racial profiling is real.”“I’m so sorry, Vishen. Your experience doesn’t represent how all of us feel. I’m glad you’re here. ICE and those agents who questioned you should reflect on their actions. Travel safe, my friend,” said a third user in support for Lakhiani.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-blast-suspects-used-dead-drop-emails-to-plan-attacks-reveals-probe-1763220717682">Delhi blast suspects used ‘dead drop’ emails to plan attacks, reveals probe</a>&nbsp;The incident reveals how political rhetoric and narrative in the US are affecting foreign workers, entrepreneurs, and long-term contributors entering the US.&nbsp;Lakhiani is the founder and CEO of Mindvalley, an online learning platform focused on personal development. He has written two books, ‘The Code of the Extraordinary Mind’ and ‘The Buddha and the Badass’. He often addresses topics related to education, workplace culture, politics, and overall wellbeing.

The CEO of Mindvalley shared his experience of being questioned by two FBI agents the moment he stepped out of the plane in Miami. The FBI agents asked him why he visited countries like Istanbul, Dubai, and Brazil and told him to provide all his social media handles and WhatsApp number.

An Indian-origin, Malaysia-born CEO, Vishen Lakhiani, who has been paying taxes in the US for 22 years, recounted a harrowing experience of being stopped by the FBI at a US airport despite holding a valid O-1 visa, which is granted to individuals with extraordinary ability. Lakhiani raised concerns about growing xenophobia in the US while claiming in an Instagram post that the incident made him “dread visiting” a country he has long admired. He shared his experience of being questioned by two FBI agents the moment he stepped out of the plane in Miami. The FBI agents asked him why he visited countries like Istanbul, Dubai and Brazil and told him to provide all his social media handles and WhatsApp number. Also Read: Trump rolls back tariffs on groceries fearing US voters’ ire over inflation; Indian exporters cheer Lakhiani, who has a net worth of around $40 million, shared that he has been contributing to the US economy for over two decades and has paid taxes for 22 years in America as he leads a company with 230 employees globally. He slammed what he described as increasing fear-based political rhetoric against immigrants, saying the US is becoming “closed and narrow-minded” due to leaders who “blame immigrants instead of offering real solutions.” He expressed the hope that the next election would bring change.

The CEO of Mindvalley shared his experience of being questioned by two FBI agents the moment he stepped out of the plane in Miami. The FBI agents asked him why he visited countries like Istanbul, Dubai, and Brazil and told him to provide all his social media handles and WhatsApp number.

Indian-origin CEO stopped by FBI, slams rising hostility towards immigrants in US

US President Donald Trump has rolled back tariffs on more than 200 food products, including coffee, tea, spices, beef, bananas, and orange juice, fearing growing angst among American consumers over the high grocery costs in a sharp reversal from his earlier stand when he insisted that the enhanced duties are not fuelling price rise. The stand reversal comes after Democrats romped to a string of victories in state and local elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City, where growing voter concerns about affordability, including high food prices, were a key issue. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, “We just did a little bit of a rollback. The prices of coffee were a little bit high, now they’ll be on the low side in a very short period.”&nbsp;He said that he would move forward with a $2,000 payment to lower- and middle-income Americans next year and that it would be funded by tariff revenues. “The tariffs allow us to give a dividend if we want to do that. Now we’re going to do a dividend, and we’re also reducing debt,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-blast-suspects-used-dead-drop-emails-to-plan-attacks-reveals-probe-1763220717682">Delhi blast suspects used ‘dead drop’ emails to plan attacks, reveals probe</a>&nbsp;<h2>Over 200 food items in list of exemptions</h2>&nbsp;The list of exemptions includes over 200 items ranging from oranges, acai berries, and paprika to cocoa, chemicals used in food production, fertilisers, and even communion wafers.It also mentions a range of spices like black pepper, cloves, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, ginger, some varieties of tea, mango derivatives, and nuts, including cashews, which India exports to the US.India accounts for around 20 per cent of the cashew nut imports worth $843 million.&nbsp;&nbsp;The White House said Trump decided certain food items could be exempted since they were not grown or processed in the US.The exemptions earned praise from several industry groups, while others expressed disappointment that their products were excluded from the list.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-police-file-2-firs-against-al-falah-university-after-terror-module-bust-1763210327742">Delhi Police file 2 FIRs against Al Falah University after terror module bust</a>&nbsp;Trump imposed a 10% base tariff on imports from every country, besides varying additional specific duties, and had been till now insisting that higher costs were triggered by policies enacted by Biden and not the tariffs imposed by him.Consumers were frustrated over high grocery prices, which could rise further next year as companies start passing on the full brunt of the import duties.&nbsp;WATCH: Iran's intercontinental missile reaches American soil<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-s-intercontinental-missile-reaches-american-soil-1763230125978/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-s-intercontinental-missile-reaches-american-soil-1763230125978/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>‘Putting out a fire they started, claiming it as progress’</h2>&nbsp;A top Democrat on the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee, Richard Neal, said, “The Trump administration is putting out a fire that they started and are claiming it as progress.”“The Trump Administration is finally admitting publicly what we’ve all known from the start: Trump’s Trade War is hiking costs on people,” Neal said in a statement.&nbsp;“Since implementing these tariffs, inflation has increased and manufacturing has contracted month after month.”&nbsp;There was growing disquiet in the US over the cost of living, reflected in voter dissatisfaction as the Democrats campaigned on “affordability” and won.

The list of exemptions includes spices like black pepper, cloves, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, ginger, some varieties of tea, mango derivatives, and nuts, including cashews, which India exports to the US. India accounts for around 20 per cent of the cashew nut imports worth $843 million.

US President Donald Trump has rolled back tariffs on more than 200 food products, including coffee, tea, spices, beef, bananas, and orange juice, fearing growing angst among American consumers over the high grocery costs in a sharp reversal from his earlier stand when he insisted that the enhanced duties are not fuelling price rise. The stand reversal comes after Democrats romped to a string of victories in state and local elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City, where growing voter concerns about affordability, including high food prices, were a key issue. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, “We just did a little bit of a rollback. The prices of coffee were a little bit high, now they’ll be on the low side in a very short period.” He said that he would move forward with a $2,000 payment to lower- and middle-income Americans next year and that it would be funded by tariff revenues. “The tariffs allow us to give a dividend if we want to do that. Now we’re going to do a dividend, and we’re also reducing debt,” he said. Also Read: Delhi blast suspects used ‘dead drop’ emails to plan attacks, reveals probe Over 200 food items in list of exemptions The list of exemptions includes over 200 items ranging from oranges, acai berries, and paprika to cocoa, chemicals used in food production, fertilisers, and even communion wafers. It also mentions a range of spices like black pepper, cloves, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, ginger, some varieties of tea, mango derivatives, and nuts, including cashews, which India exports to the US. India accounts for around 20 per cent of the cashew nut imports worth $843 million. The White House said Trump decided certain food items could be exempted since they were not grown or processed in the US. The exemptions earned praise from several industry groups, while others expressed disappointment that their products were excluded from the list. Also Read: Delhi Police file 2 FIRs against Al Falah University after terror module bust Trump imposed a 10% base tariff on imports from every country, besides varying additional specific duties, and had been till now insisting that higher costs were triggered by policies enacted by Biden and not the tariffs imposed by him. Consumers were frustrated over high grocery prices, which could rise further next year as companies start passing on the full brunt of the import duties. WATCH: Iran's intercontinental missile reaches American soil https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-s-intercontinental-missile-reaches-american-soil-1763230125978/embed ‘Putting out a fire they started, claiming it as progress’ A top Democrat on the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee, Richard Neal, said, “The Trump administration is putting out a fire that they started and are claiming it as progress.” “The Trump Administration is finally admitting publicly what we’ve all known from the start: Trump’s Trade War is hiking costs on people,” Neal said in a statement. “Since implementing these tariffs, inflation has increased and manufacturing has contracted month after month.” There was growing disquiet in the US over the cost of living, reflected in voter dissatisfaction as the Democrats campaigned on “affordability” and won.

The list of exemptions includes spices like black pepper, cloves, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, ginger, some varieties of tea, mango derivatives, and nuts, including cashews, which India exports to the US. India accounts for around 20 per cent of the cashew nut imports worth $843 million.

Trump rolls back tariffs on groceries fearing US voters’ ire over inflation; Indian exporters cheer

A massive drama is on between the British news broadcaster BBC and US President Donald Trump. The Republican has accused the organisation, in a documentary in 2024, of allegedly creating a false perception that he urged supporters to “fight like hell" and march with him to the US Capitol in January 2021. After the American president threatened to sue the BBC, the organisation issued an apology. But despite the public apology, Trump said on Friday (Nov 15) that he would sue the news outlet for up to $5 billion.&nbsp;Trump, while speaking to the reporters aboard Air Force One, said that he would file a lawsuit “probably sometime next week". He added that the edit “changed the words coming out of my mouth." This statement, reported by Reuters first, has escalated the tension in a controversy that has already triggered the resignation of the BBC’s director general and head of news.&nbsp;What is the centre of controversy?&nbsp;It all began when the Daily Telegraph published a few portions of an internal BBC memo that was written by former standards adviser Michael Prescott. The memo criticised the BBC’s Panorama programme titled Trump: A Second Chance?. It was aired just before the 2024 US presidential election.&nbsp;Now, as per Reuters, the documentary combined three separate clips of Trump's January 6, 2021, speech, which gave an impression of a continuous speech. The edit made it appear as if Trump had urged his supporters to “fight like hell" shortly before the Capitol was overrun.&nbsp;Trump's lawyer called the documentary “false and defamatory". It was also claimed that the portion of speech stitched together has at least an hour gap. Giving an interview to GB News, Trump said the documentary's edit was "impossible to believe".&nbsp;“I made a beautiful statement, and they made it into a not beautiful statement… Fake news was a great term, except it’s not strong enough. This is beyond fake, this is corrupt," the American president added.&nbsp;What was the BBC's response?&nbsp;The BBC admitted that the edit in the documentary was an "error of judgment". Initially, the organisation hesitated, but later, the BBC's chairperson, Samir Shah, sent a formal letter to the White House as an apology on Thursday (Nov 13). “While the BBC sincerely regrets the manner in which the video clip was edited, we strongly disagree that there is a basis for a defamation claim," the British broadcaster said in a statement. The organisation also said that it would not rebroadcast the documentary.&nbsp;But was this going to relax the American president?&nbsp;Trump threatens to sue the BBC for $5 billion - but why?&nbsp;Trump has claimed that the mistake by the BBC was actually a deliberate attempt to damage his reputation. “I think I have to do that, I mean, they’ve even admitted that they cheated… They changed the words coming out of my mouth," he told reporters.&nbsp;Earlier, Trump's lawyers had said that if the BBC did not apologise, the American president would sue them for nothing less than $1 billion. Now, the Republican is saying the amount could go up to $5 billion. Moreover, Trump also said that the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was "very embarrassed" by the act. He said the British PM tried to reach him, but he would connect with him over the weekend.&nbsp;Why is the situation worse for the BBC than it seems?&nbsp;The latest issue has now raised questions on the BBC's legitimacy in coverage of the Israel-Hamas war. Now, speculations of biased coverage on key geopolitical issues arise for the British outlet.&nbsp;What are the chances Trump would win the lawsuit?&nbsp;Reports hinted that the process of winning the lawsuit against the BBC might be challenging for the American president. As per a report by AP, the most difficult part for Trump would be to show the harm the edit caused. Trump either way won the 2024 US election - and this scenario weakens his case and makes it difficult to prove that the documentary damaged his reputation.

The latest issue has now raised questions on the BBC legitimacy in coverage of the Israel-Hamas war. Now, speculations of biased coverage on key geopolitical issues arise for the British outlet.



A massive drama is on between the British news broadcaster BBC and US President Donald Trump. The Republican has accused the organisation, in a documentary in 2024, of allegedly creating a false perception that he urged supporters to “fight like hell" and march with him to the US Capitol in January 2021. After the American president threatened to sue the BBC, the organisation issued an apology. But despite the public apology, Trump said on Friday (Nov 15) that he would sue the news outlet for up to $5 billion. Trump, while speaking to the reporters aboard Air Force One, said that he would file a lawsuit “probably sometime next week". He added that the edit “changed the words coming out of my mouth." This statement, reported by Reuters first, has escalated the tension in a controversy that has already triggered the resignation of the BBC’s director general and head of news. What is the centre of controversy? It all began when the Daily Telegraph published a few portions of an internal BBC memo that was written by former standards adviser Michael Prescott. The memo criticised the BBC’s Panorama programme titled Trump: A Second Chance?. It was aired just before the 2024 US presidential election. Now, as per Reuters, the documentary combined three separate clips of Trump's January 6, 2021, speech, which gave an impression of a continuous speech. The edit made it appear as if Trump had urged his supporters to “fight like hell" shortly before the Capitol was overrun. Trump's lawyer called the documentary “false and defamatory". It was also claimed that the portion of speech stitched together has at least an hour gap. Giving an interview to GB News, Trump said the documentary's edit was "impossible to believe". “I made a beautiful statement, and they made it into a not beautiful statement… Fake news was a great term, except it’s not strong enough. This is beyond fake, this is corrupt," the American president added. What was the BBC's response? The BBC admitted that the edit in the documentary was an "error of judgment". Initially, the organisation hesitated, but later, the BBC's chairperson, Samir Shah, sent a formal letter to the White House as an apology on Thursday (Nov 13). “While the BBC sincerely regrets the manner in which the video clip was edited, we strongly disagree that there is a basis for a defamation claim," the British broadcaster said in a statement. The organisation also said that it would not rebroadcast the documentary. But was this going to relax the American president? Trump threatens to sue the BBC for $5 billion - but why? Trump has claimed that the mistake by the BBC was actually a deliberate attempt to damage his reputation. “I think I have to do that, I mean, they’ve even admitted that they cheated… They changed the words coming out of my mouth," he told reporters. Earlier, Trump's lawyers had said that if the BBC did not apologise, the American president would sue them for nothing less than $1 billion. Now, the Republican is saying the amount could go up to $5 billion. Moreover, Trump also said that the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was "very embarrassed" by the act. He said the British PM tried to reach him, but he would connect with him over the weekend. Why is the situation worse for the BBC than it seems? The latest issue has now raised questions on the BBC's legitimacy in coverage of the Israel-Hamas war. Now, speculations of biased coverage on key geopolitical issues arise for the British outlet. What are the chances Trump would win the lawsuit? Reports hinted that the process of winning the lawsuit against the BBC might be challenging for the American president. As per a report by AP, the most difficult part for Trump would be to show the harm the edit caused. Trump either way won the 2024 US election - and this scenario weakens his case and makes it difficult to prove that the documentary damaged his reputation.

The latest issue has now raised questions on the BBC's legitimacy in coverage of the Israel-Hamas war. Now, speculations of biased coverage on key geopolitical issues arise for the British outlet.&nbsp;

BBC vs Trump: Why Trump plans to sue despite the apology — and why the fallout is worse for BBC than it looks

Pink Floyd founder Roger Waters, in an interview with the Russian News-Wire RIA Novosti, said that Ukraine was no longer a democracy, following the coup, which western countries refer to as Euromaiden of 2013-14, when Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych was overthrown without completing the impeachment process. He called out the Hollywood stars, particularly Angelina Jolie, Sean Penn and former band partner David Gilmour, as "clueless" and "ignorant" for donating money to the “Bandera Nazi” Kyiv Regime.&nbsp;“Angelina Jolie doesn’t know this. She’s never heard of James Baker. They’re ignorant,” said Waters, “And Sean Penn. They’re ignorant. And (U2 front man) Bono, and (Pink Floyd’s lead guitarist) David Gilmour, they’re all completely ignorant.”&nbsp;Angelina Jolie visited the war-torn Kherson, Ukraine, in November after Russians bombed a maternity ward. &nbsp;“I am sure that Angelina Jolie is absolutely clueless on this issue,” Waters said. He added that Jolie didn't understand the history and essence of the conflict.<h2>Western assurances on NATO expansion</h2>Waters recalls that in 1990, US Secretary of State James Baker assured Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that NATO would not move an inch from East Germany. However, NATO aggressively expanded following the fall of the Soviet Union. Hence Moscow's invasion, eventhough illegal, is not unprovoked.&nbsp;It is indeed true that there were assurances of Western leaders in 1990 to Gorbachev about no expansion eastward, but it was neither a verbal agreement nor legally binding. “The topic of NATO expansion was not discussed at all… It was not brought up in those years,” Gorbachev said in an interview. He did say the “spirit” of partnership was violated later, but acknowledged no formal promise was made.&nbsp;

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<h2>Ukraine is facing double trouble</h2>Waters also added that soon there will be nothing left for Ukraine to fight; they are “dragging middle-aged men and babies putting them in trenches” to battle the Russian army. Russia has intensified its operations, targeting the energy sectors of Ukraine. Ukraine is being barraged by missiles and bombs every night. People in Kyiv are living without electricity for 11 hours each day. If that was not enough, Zelensky's accomplice and their energy corruption scandal have rocked the country. Investigators said about $100 million had been siphoned off 10-15 per cent from alleged kickbacks from contractors, including those working to protect critical energy infrastructure. Two of President Volodymyr Zelensky's ministers and a former business partner have been embroiled in this. The two ministers have resigned. The man mastermind of this scandal, Timur Mindich, appeared to suggest he had influence over the president, Volodymyr Zelensky.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Roger Waters calls Ukraine undemocratic after the 2013–14 overthrow, criticises Hollywood stars of being oblivious to the essence of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and cites NATO's betrayal of the expansion assurances of James Baker to Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in 1990.

Pink Floyd founder Roger Waters, in an interview with the Russian News-Wire RIA Novosti, said that Ukraine was no longer a democracy, following the coup, which western countries refer to as Euromaiden of 2013-14, when Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych was overthrown without completing the impeachment process. He called out the Hollywood stars, particularly Angelina Jolie, Sean Penn and former band partner David Gilmour, as "clueless" and "ignorant" for donating money to the “Bandera Nazi” Kyiv Regime. “Angelina Jolie doesn’t know this. She’s never heard of James Baker. They’re ignorant,” said Waters, “And Sean Penn. They’re ignorant. And (U2 front man) Bono, and (Pink Floyd’s lead guitarist) David Gilmour, they’re all completely ignorant.” Angelina Jolie visited the war-torn Kherson, Ukraine, in November after Russians bombed a maternity ward. “I am sure that Angelina Jolie is absolutely clueless on this issue,” Waters said. He added that Jolie didn't understand the history and essence of the conflict. Western assurances on NATO expansion Waters recalls that in 1990, US Secretary of State James Baker assured Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that NATO would not move an inch from East Germany. However, NATO aggressively expanded following the fall of the Soviet Union. Hence Moscow's invasion, eventhough illegal, is not unprovoked. It is indeed true that there were assurances of Western leaders in 1990 to Gorbachev about no expansion eastward, but it was neither a verbal agreement nor legally binding. “The topic of NATO expansion was not discussed at all… It was not brought up in those years,” Gorbachev said in an interview. He did say the “spirit” of partnership was violated later, but acknowledged no formal promise was made.

Roger Waters calls Ukraine undemocratic after the 2013–14 overthrow, criticises Hollywood stars for being oblivious to the essence of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and cites NATO's betrayal of the expansion assurances of James Baker to Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in 1990.

Pink Floyd founder Roger Waters says Ukraine lost its democracy long ago, slams 'ignorant' celebs for knowing nothing about the conflict

At least six people were killed and 17 went missing after a landslide in Indonesia's Central Java on Saturday (Nov 15). The state news agency of the country, Antara, reported that the landslide occurred on Thursday in the city of Cilacap, burying a dozen houses in Cibeunying village.&nbsp;"We have found three more bodies, leaving only 17 more to be found. We have been working to the best of our ability," Budi, a deputy at Indonesia's disaster management agency, was quoted as saying in the report. It was reported that the location was challenging for the rescue team as dead bodies were buried 3 to 8 metres (10-25 feet) deep.&nbsp;The rainy season started in the country in September and will likely last till April. In January, a similar incident occurred in the country when a landslide triggered by torrential rain in another Central Java city, Pekalongan, killed at least 25 people.

The rainy season started in the country in September and will likely last till April. In January, a similar incident occurred in the country when a landslide triggered by torrential rain in another Central Java city, Pekalongan, killed at least 25 people.

At least six people were killed and 17 went missing after a landslide in Indonesia's Central Java on Saturday (Nov 15). The state news agency of the country, Antara, reported that the landslide occurred on Thursday in the city of Cilacap, burying a dozen houses in Cibeunying village. "We have found three more bodies, leaving only 17 more to be found. We have been working to the best of our ability," Budi, a deputy at Indonesia's disaster management agency, was quoted as saying in the report. It was reported that the location was challenging for the rescue team as dead bodies were buried 3 to 8 metres (10-25 feet) deep. The rainy season started in the country in September and will likely last till April. In January, a similar incident occurred in the country when a landslide triggered by torrential rain in another Central Java city, Pekalongan, killed at least 25 people.

The rainy season started in the country in September and will likely last till April. In January, a similar incident occurred in the country when a landslide triggered by torrential rain in another Central Java city, Pekalongan, killed at least 25 people.

Indonesia landslide: 6 killed, 17 missing as operation on to rescue victims buried 8 meters deep

Iran confirmed on Saturday (Nov 15) that it &nbsp;had seized an oil tanker in the Gulf off the country's coast. Tehran's Revolutionary Guards said this a day after security companies determined Iran was likely responsible for the act.&nbsp;"Yesterday morning at 7:30, after a judicial authority ordered the seizure of the cargo of an oil tanker with the trade name Talara and the flag of the Marshall Islands, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) rapid reaction units of the naval forces monitored its movements and intercepted and seized it," said a statement from the IRGC.&nbsp;"The tanker was found to be in violation of the law by carrying unauthorised cargo. The cargo was carrying 30,000 tonnes of petrochemical cargo and was heading to Singapore," the statement added.&nbsp;The tankers had departed from Ajman in the United Arab Emirates. They were en route south through the Strait of Hormuz when it was approached by three small boats, after which it made a "sudden course deviation", maritime security company Ambrey said.&nbsp;The US Navy had earlier said it was "actively monitoring the situation".&nbsp;"Commercial vessels are entitled to largely unimpeded rights of navigation and commerce on the high seas," said the US 5th Fleet, which patrols the region. &nbsp;

The tankers had departed from Ajman in the United Arab Emirates. They were en route south through the Strait of Hormuz when it was approached by three small boats. 

Iran confirmed on Saturday (Nov 15) that it had seized an oil tanker in the Gulf off the country's coast. Tehran's Revolutionary Guards said this a day after security companies determined Iran was likely responsible for the act. "Yesterday morning at 7:30, after a judicial authority ordered the seizure of the cargo of an oil tanker with the trade name Talara and the flag of the Marshall Islands, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) rapid reaction units of the naval forces monitored its movements and intercepted and seized it," said a statement from the IRGC. "The tanker was found to be in violation of the law by carrying unauthorised cargo. The cargo was carrying 30,000 tonnes of petrochemical cargo and was heading to Singapore," the statement added. The tankers had departed from Ajman in the United Arab Emirates. They were en route south through the Strait of Hormuz when it was approached by three small boats, after which it made a "sudden course deviation", maritime security company Ambrey said. The US Navy had earlier said it was "actively monitoring the situation". "Commercial vessels are entitled to largely unimpeded rights of navigation and commerce on the high seas," said the US 5th Fleet, which patrols the region.

The tankers had departed from Ajman in the United Arab Emirates. They were en route south through the Strait of Hormuz when it was approached by three small boats.&nbsp;

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Amid diplomatic tensions with Japan after the newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remark on Taiwan, China has instructed its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan. This was after Takaichi told the Japanese Parliament on November 7 that use of force against the self-ruled island claimed by China could warrant a military response from Tokyo. Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/b61-12-f35-nuclear-bomb-flight-test-1763200126912">US confirms first successful B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb flight test from F-35</a>&nbsp;China's embassy in Japan warned its citizens against travelling to the country by posting online on Friday (Nov 14), "Recently, Japanese leaders have made blatantly provocative remarks regarding Taiwan, severely damaging the atmosphere for people-to-people exchanges."&nbsp;"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese embassy and consulates in Japan solemnly remind Chinese citizens to avoid travelling to Japan in the near future," the statement added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-military-to-divide-gaza-into-green-zone-and-red-zone-here-s-what-report-claims-1763197509910">US military to divide Gaza into ‘green zone’ and ‘red zone’? What report claims</a>&nbsp;Following this, China's multiple large airlines offered full refunds for flights on Japan routes before the end of the year on Saturday (Nov 15). Air China, China Southern and China Eastern all published separate statements on the policies, which will allow ticket holders to refund or change Japan itineraries free of charge for flights from Saturday through December 31, AFP reported.&nbsp;Despite rising tensions with Beijing, Takaichi has indicated she has no intention of retracting her statement. Although she has said she would avoid referring to specific scenarios in the future.

Despite rising tensions with Beijing, Takaichi has indicated she has no intention of retracting her statement. Although she has said she would avoid referring to specific scenarios in the future.

Amid diplomatic tensions with Japan after the newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remark on Taiwan, China has instructed its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan. This was after Takaichi told the Japanese Parliament on November 7 that use of force against the self-ruled island claimed by China could warrant a military response from Tokyo. Also read: US confirms first successful B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb flight test from F-35 China's embassy in Japan warned its citizens against travelling to the country by posting online on Friday (Nov 14), "Recently, Japanese leaders have made blatantly provocative remarks regarding Taiwan, severely damaging the atmosphere for people-to-people exchanges." "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese embassy and consulates in Japan solemnly remind Chinese citizens to avoid travelling to Japan in the near future," the statement added. Also read: US military to divide Gaza into ‘green zone’ and ‘red zone’? What report claims Following this, China's multiple large airlines offered full refunds for flights on Japan routes before the end of the year on Saturday (Nov 15). Air China, China Southern and China Eastern all published separate statements on the policies, which will allow ticket holders to refund or change Japan itineraries free of charge for flights from Saturday through December 31, AFP reported. Despite rising tensions with Beijing, Takaichi has indicated she has no intention of retracting her statement. Although she has said she would avoid referring to specific scenarios in the future.

Despite rising tensions with Beijing, Takaichi has indicated she has no intention of retracting her statement. Although she has said she would avoid referring to specific scenarios in the future.

After China asks citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, airlines offer full refunds by Dec 31. Details here

The US has confirmed that it has successfully carried out the testing of a B61-12 tactical thermonuclear bomb. This is the first non-nuclear flight test of the B61-12 variant on an F-35 aircraft. The test was carried out from August 19 to 21 in the test site in Nevada and confirmed by the US Department of Energy's Sandia National Laboratories on November 13.&nbsp; The report confirmed that the tests yielded successful results. Inert units of the B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb were successfully carried and dropped by an F-35 aircraft. The tests solidify the end-to-end reliability of the aircraft, crew and weapon system. The life-extension programme (LEP) for the B61-12 was completed in 2024; these tests extend the service by at least 20 years.“These B61-12 F-35A stockpile flight tests and captive carry flight test were the capstone accomplishment of a tremendous amount of planning and effort by those who were involved across not only Sandia, but many other agencies,” said Sandia’s Jeffrey Boyd, surveillance lead for the B61-12 and B61-13.<h2>What is the B61-12 gravity bomb?</h2>B61‑12 is a modernised version of the B61 family, an unguided, free-fall weapon that relies on gravity. The test was a test of the ability to integrate with F-35A fighter jets. The thermal pre‑conditioning of the test signifies that it can survive carriage under any realistic conditions. However, this is not a nuclear test but a test of the delivery system, integrated with the F-35A for reliability. While this marks a significant milestone for F-35A, it was certified for nuclear strike in 2023, implying that the process was going on for a couple of years. In contrast to the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor, which primarily focuses on air-to-air combat, the F-35A was designed from the outset to incorporate tactical nuclear strike capabilities.&nbsp;“The F-35A is the first 5th generation nuclear-capable aircraft ever, and the first new platform (fighter or bomber) to achieve this status since the early 1990s,” said Russ Goemaere, a spokesperson of the F-35 Joint Program Office.In October, US President Donald Trump suggested that Russia, China, and even Pakistan are carrying out nuclear tests underground, and the US will start its own tests. The US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, while talking to Fox News, downplayed Trump's statements, saying that these are most likely "system tests", not “nuclear explosions”.&nbsp;

The US has successfully conducted a flight test of the modernised B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb using an F-35A, marking a major milestone in its nuclear deterrence program.

The US has confirmed that it has successfully carried out the testing of a B61-12 tactical thermonuclear bomb. This is the first non-nuclear flight test of the B61-12 variant on an F-35 aircraft. The test was carried out from August 19 to 21 in the test site in Nevada and confirmed by the US Department of Energy's Sandia National Laboratories on November 13. The report confirmed that the tests yielded successful results. Inert units of the B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb were successfully carried and dropped by an F-35 aircraft. The tests solidify the end-to-end reliability of the aircraft, crew and weapon system. The life-extension programme (LEP) for the B61-12 was completed in 2024; these tests extend the service by at least 20 years. “These B61-12 F-35A stockpile flight tests and captive carry flight test were the capstone accomplishment of a tremendous amount of planning and effort by those who were involved across not only Sandia, but many other agencies,” said Sandia’s Jeffrey Boyd, surveillance lead for the B61-12 and B61-13. What is the B61-12 gravity bomb? B61‑12 is a modernised version of the B61 family, an unguided, free-fall weapon that relies on gravity. The test was a test of the ability to integrate with F-35A fighter jets. The thermal pre‑conditioning of the test signifies that it can survive carriage under any realistic conditions. However, this is not a nuclear test but a test of the delivery system, integrated with the F-35A for reliability. While this marks a significant milestone for F-35A, it was certified for nuclear strike in 2023, implying that the process was going on for a couple of years. In contrast to the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor, which primarily focuses on air-to-air combat, the F-35A was designed from the outset to incorporate tactical nuclear strike capabilities. “The F-35A is the first 5th generation nuclear-capable aircraft ever, and the first new platform (fighter or bomber) to achieve this status since the early 1990s,” said Russ Goemaere, a spokesperson of the F-35 Joint Program Office. In October, US President Donald Trump suggested that Russia, China, and even Pakistan are carrying out nuclear tests underground, and the US will start its own tests. The US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, while talking to Fox News, downplayed Trump's statements, saying that these are most likely "system tests", not “nuclear explosions”.

The US has successfully conducted a flight test of the modernised B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb using an F-35A, marking a major milestone in its nuclear deterrence program.

US confirms first successful B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb flight test from F-35

According to media reports, the fire likely originated from one of the five factories that were engulfed in flames. 

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The U.N. Security Council will vote Monday on a resolution backing U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, diplomats said, while Russia submitted a rival draft resolution, setting up a confrontation among the council’s veto powers.&nbsp;Last week the Americans officially launched negotiations within the 15-member Security Council on a text that would follow up on a cease-fire in Israel’s two-year war on the Gaza Strip and endorse Trump's plan.&nbsp;A draft of the resolution seen Thursday by AFP "welcomes the establishment of the Board of Peace," a transitional governing body for Gaza, that Trump would theoretically chair, with a mandate running until the end of 2027.&nbsp;It would authorize member states to form a "temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF)" that would work with Israel and Egypt and newly trained Palestinian police to help secure border areas and demilitarize the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;Unlike previous drafts, the latest mentions a possible future Palestinian state.&nbsp;The United States and several Arab and Muslim-majority nations including Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye called Friday for the U.N. Security Council to quickly adopt the resolution.&nbsp;"The United States, Qatar, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Jordan, and Türkiye express our joint support for the Security Council Resolution currently under consideration," the countries said in a joint statement, adding they were seeking the measure's "swift adoption."&nbsp;Friday's joint statement comes as Russia circulated a competing draft resolution to Council members that does not authorize the creation of a board of peace or the immediate deployment of an international force in Gaza, according to the text seen Friday by AFP.The Russian version welcomes "the initiative that led to the cease-fire" but does not name Trump.&nbsp;It also only calls on the U.N. secretary-general to submit a report that addresses the possibilities of deploying an international stabilization force in war-ravaged Gaza.The United States has called the cease-fire "fragile," and warned Friday of the risks of not adopting its draft.&nbsp;"Any refusal to back this resolution is a vote either for the continued reign of Hamas terrorists or for the return to war with Israel, condemning the region and its people to perpetual conflict," the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, wrote in The Washington Post.&nbsp;"Every departure from this path, be it by those who wish to play political games or to relitigate the past, will come with a real human cost."&nbsp;While it seemed until now that Council members supported principles of the peace plan, diplomatic sources noted there were questions about the U.S. text, particularly regarding the absence of a monitoring mechanism by the Council, the role of the Palestinian Authority, and details of the ISF's mandate.&nbsp;The Russian U.N. mission said in a statement that its alternative proposal differed by recognizing the principle of a "two-State solution for the Israeli-Palestinian settlement.""Unfortunately, these provisions were not given due regard in the U.S. draft," it said.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.&nbsp;

The United States and several Arab and Muslim-majority nations including Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye called Friday for the U.N. Security Council to quickly adopt the resolution.

The U.N. Security Council will vote Monday on a resolution backing U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, diplomats said, while Russia submitted a rival draft resolution, setting up a confrontation among the council’s veto powers. Last week the Americans officially launched negotiations within the 15-member Security Council on a text that would follow up on a cease-fire in Israel’s two-year war on the Gaza Strip and endorse Trump's plan. A draft of the resolution seen Thursday by AFP "welcomes the establishment of the Board of Peace," a transitional governing body for Gaza, that Trump would theoretically chair, with a mandate running until the end of 2027. It would authorize member states to form a "temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF)" that would work with Israel and Egypt and newly trained Palestinian police to help secure border areas and demilitarize the Gaza Strip. Unlike previous drafts, the latest mentions a possible future Palestinian state. The United States and several Arab and Muslim-majority nations including Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye called Friday for the U.N. Security Council to quickly adopt the resolution. "The United States, Qatar, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Jordan, and Türkiye express our joint support for the Security Council Resolution currently under consideration," the countries said in a joint statement, adding they were seeking the measure's "swift adoption." Friday's joint statement comes as Russia circulated a competing draft resolution to Council members that does not authorize the creation of a board of peace or the immediate deployment of an international force in Gaza, according to the text seen Friday by AFP. The Russian version welcomes "the initiative that led to the cease-fire" but does not name Trump. It also only calls on the U.N. secretary-general to submit a report that addresses the possibilities of deploying an international stabilization force in war-ravaged Gaza. The United States has called the cease-fire "fragile," and warned Friday of the risks of not adopting its draft. "Any refusal to back this resolution is a vote either for the continued reign of Hamas terrorists or for the return to war with Israel, condemning the region and its people to perpetual conflict," the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, wrote in The Washington Post. "Every departure from this path, be it by those who wish to play political games or to relitigate the past, will come with a real human cost." While it seemed until now that Council members supported principles of the peace plan, diplomatic sources noted there were questions about the U.S. text, particularly regarding the absence of a monitoring mechanism by the Council, the role of the Palestinian Authority, and details of the ISF's mandate. The Russian U.N. mission said in a statement that its alternative proposal differed by recognizing the principle of a "two-State solution for the Israeli-Palestinian settlement." "Unfortunately, these provisions were not given due regard in the U.S. draft," it said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The United States and several Arab and Muslim-majority nations including Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye called Friday for the U.N. Security Council to quickly adopt the resolution.

UN Security Council to vote Monday on Trump's Gaza plan

The US military is reportedly planning to divide Gaza into a “green zone” that will be under Israeli and international military control, where reconstruction activities will take place, and a “red zone” that will be left in ruins. This comes ahead of the UN Security Council vote on Monday (Nov 17) on a resolution to endorse US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan.According to a Guardian report, citing US military planning documents, the international forces will initially be deployed alongside Israeli troops in east Gaza. The war-torn strip will be divided by the current Israeli-controlled “yellow line”, it added.While the US has insisted that its plan is realistic, questions have been raised about Washington’s commitment to turn the ceasefire into an enduring political settlement with Palestinian control in the region, initially promised by Trump.“Ideally, you would want to make it all whole, right? But that’s aspirational,” an anonymous US official told the Guardian. “It’s going to take some time. It’s not going to be easy.”However, creating “green zones” in Gaza may risk drawing parallels with Afghanistan and Iraq, places marked with US military failures. Notably, Trump’s 20-point plan aims at demilitarisation of Palestinian armed groups in Gaza, and even an Israeli withdrawal to a “security perimeter” out of the territory. Meanwhile, activists have raised alarm over the need for urgent reconstruction in Gaza as more than 80 per cent of the structures in the region have been damaged and destroyed, including schools and hospitals.<h2>Trump’s 20-point plan</h2>According to Trump’s 20-point plan, a transitional body called the ‘Board of Peace’ will be created to govern the territory. The resolution would also authorise member states to form a “temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF)” that would work with Israel, Egypt, and newly trained Palestinian police to secure Gaza’s borders, oversee demilitarisation efforts, and help with “permanent decommissioning of weapons from non-state armed groups.” The ISF would also support humanitarian access and civilian protection inside the territory.“The first step is we have to get the [resolution]” by the UNSC resolution, the US official said. “Countries are not going to make firm commitments until they actually see the language that has been passed.” The US president earlier ruled out the possibility of putting any US soldiers on Gaza soil to ensure the withdrawal of the Israeli forces from the enclave and to start the reconstruction process.

Activists have raised alarm over the need for urgent reconstruction in Gaza as more than 80 per cent of the structures in the region have been damaged and destroyed, including schools and hospitals.

The US military is reportedly planning to divide Gaza into a “green zone” that will be under Israeli and international military control, where reconstruction activities will take place, and a “red zone” that will be left in ruins. This comes ahead of the UN Security Council vote on Monday (Nov 17) on a resolution to endorse US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan. According to a Guardian report, citing US military planning documents, the international forces will initially be deployed alongside Israeli troops in east Gaza. The war-torn strip will be divided by the current Israeli-controlled “yellow line”, it added. While the US has insisted that its plan is realistic, questions have been raised about Washington’s commitment to turn the ceasefire into an enduring political settlement with Palestinian control in the region, initially promised by Trump. “Ideally, you would want to make it all whole, right? But that’s aspirational,” an anonymous US official told the Guardian. “It’s going to take some time. It’s not going to be easy.” However, creating “green zones” in Gaza may risk drawing parallels with Afghanistan and Iraq, places marked with US military failures. Notably, Trump’s 20-point plan aims at demilitarisation of Palestinian armed groups in Gaza, and even an Israeli withdrawal to a “security perimeter” out of the territory. Meanwhile, activists have raised alarm over the need for urgent reconstruction in Gaza as more than 80 per cent of the structures in the region have been damaged and destroyed, including schools and hospitals. Trump’s 20-point plan According to Trump’s 20-point plan, a transitional body called the ‘Board of Peace’ will be created to govern the territory. The resolution would also authorise member states to form a “temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF)” that would work with Israel, Egypt, and newly trained Palestinian police to secure Gaza’s borders, oversee demilitarisation efforts, and help with “permanent decommissioning of weapons from non-state armed groups.” The ISF would also support humanitarian access and civilian protection inside the territory. “The first step is we have to get the [resolution]” by the UNSC resolution, the US official said. “Countries are not going to make firm commitments until they actually see the language that has been passed.” The US president earlier ruled out the possibility of putting any US soldiers on Gaza soil to ensure the withdrawal of the Israeli forces from the enclave and to start the reconstruction process.

Activists have raised alarm over the need for urgent reconstruction in Gaza as more than 80 per cent of the structures in the region have been damaged and destroyed, including schools and hospitals.

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