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The interim government of Bangladesh confirmed that the Dhaka school plane crash, which killed 36 people including 25 children, was caused by pilot error. The investigation committee submitted 168 findings and 33 recommendations, including relocating Air Force training outside Dhaka.

The Interim Government of Bangladesh concluded that the deadliest disaster in the history of Bangladesh's aviation was due to a pilot error. Shafiqul Alam, the press secretary of the interim leader, Md Yunus, said that there was an error in the takeoff and the situation was out of the Pilot's control. The investigation committee interviewed 150 people, including experts and witnesses. The committee reported 168 findings and 33 recommendations. One of the major recommendations is relocating Bangladesh's training outside Dhaka. The enquiry also revealed that the school did not have approval from the Capital Development Authority and had one staircase instead of three. The deadliest aviation crash A Chinese made trainer jet Chengdu FT-7BGI of the Bangladesh Airforce crashed into the compound of the Milestone School and College of the Dhaka. At least 36, people killed in the disaster, among them 25 were children and many under 12. About 170 were injured and two dozen fatally injured. The crash was described as one of the deadliest aviation crash in the history of Bangladesh since 1984, when a flight of the national carrier of the Biman Bangladesh Airlines crashed into a marsh, killing 49. In 2008 another airforce jet crashed while trying to take off due to technical error outside the capital Dhaka. The pilot died even though he tried already ejected. The recent crash of 2025, had sparked a public outrage regarding the outdated and unsafe training aircraft by the force.

The interim government of Bangladesh confirmed that the Dhaka school plane crash, which killed 36 people including 25 children, was caused by pilot error. The investigation committee submitted 168 findings and 33 recommendations, including relocating Air Force training outside Dhaka.

Probe blames pilot error for deadly Dhaka jet crash that killed 36

Nestled in the eastern Himalayas, where snow-capped peaks guard a kingdom that measures progress by Gross National Happiness rather than GDP, Bhutan is hosting a rare spiritual summit aimed at healing a fractured world. The Global Peace Prayer Festival, which began Tuesday and runs through Nov. 19.It has drawn eminent lamas from every major Buddhist lineage to Thimphu’s sacred sites and Changlimithang Stadium for 16 days of rituals, empowerments, and interfaith harmony.Presided over by His Holiness the Je Khenpo—Bhutan’s chief abbot and spiritual head of the Central Monastic Body—the gathering includes the 12th Kenting Tai Situpa, the 9th Gyalwang Drukpa, and Dorji Lopen Kinley, among others. Their mission: to channel ancient Vajrayana practices into a collective plea for planetary peace amid wars, climate crises, and digital discord.The festival unfolds like a living liturgical calendar. From Nov. 4 to 10, hundreds of monks performed the Jabzhi Doechog, an elaborate thread-cross ritual rarely staged at this scale, intended to bind negative forces and purify global karma. Chanted in Dzongkha and classical Dharma languages, the ceremonies are streamed live with English and Tibetan translations, reaching millions online.On Nov. 10, lamas bestowed public blessings; the following day, thousands joined a mass recitation of the Bazaguru mantra—Om Ah Hum Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hum—invoking Guru Rinpoche’s transformative power. The centrepiece, a three-day Kalachakra empowerment led by the Je Khenpo from Nov. 12 to 14, offers a tantric map of the universe within the human body, revered as a spiritual technology to avert catastrophe.A historic milestone closes the festival: from Nov. 15 to 19, over 250 nuns will receive full Bhikkhuni ordination at the Bhutan Nuns Foundation—the second such ceremony in the kingdom’s Mahayana tradition, advancing gender equity in monastic life.Parallel events include scholarly panels on Kalachakra cosmology and an exhibition of rare thangkas depicting intricate mandalas. The festival’s emblem—two golden and white Bodhi leaves, symbolising enlightenment and balance between East and West—adorns prayer flags fluttering across Thimphu.India will be sending Buddha relics later this week. It coincides with PM Modi's visit to the country as well. The Indian leader will be in Thimphu from 11-12 November, during which key infrastructure projects could be inaugurated.Organisers expect thousands in person and millions digitally, blending ancient ritual with modern outreach. For Bhutan, a constitutional monarchy, the festival is both homecoming and global embrace—a quiet mountain nation’s prayer for a louder, kinder world.

A historic milestone closes the festival: from Nov. 15 to 19, over 250 nuns will receive full Bhikkhuni ordination at the Bhutan Nuns Foundation—the second such ceremony in the kingdom’s Mahayana tradition, advancing gender equity in monastic life.

Nestled in the eastern Himalayas, where snow-capped peaks guard a kingdom that measures progress by Gross National Happiness rather than GDP, Bhutan is hosting a rare spiritual summit aimed at healing a fractured world. The Global Peace Prayer Festival, which began Tuesday and runs through Nov. 19. It has drawn eminent lamas from every major Buddhist lineage to Thimphu’s sacred sites and Changlimithang Stadium for 16 days of rituals, empowerments, and interfaith harmony. Presided over by His Holiness the Je Khenpo—Bhutan’s chief abbot and spiritual head of the Central Monastic Body—the gathering includes the 12th Kenting Tai Situpa, the 9th Gyalwang Drukpa, and Dorji Lopen Kinley, among others. Their mission: to channel ancient Vajrayana practices into a collective plea for planetary peace amid wars, climate crises, and digital discord. The festival unfolds like a living liturgical calendar. From Nov. 4 to 10, hundreds of monks performed the Jabzhi Doechog, an elaborate thread-cross ritual rarely staged at this scale, intended to bind negative forces and purify global karma. Chanted in Dzongkha and classical Dharma languages, the ceremonies are streamed live with English and Tibetan translations, reaching millions online. On Nov. 10, lamas bestowed public blessings; the following day, thousands joined a mass recitation of the Bazaguru mantra—Om Ah Hum Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hum—invoking Guru Rinpoche’s transformative power. The centrepiece, a three-day Kalachakra empowerment led by the Je Khenpo from Nov. 12 to 14, offers a tantric map of the universe within the human body, revered as a spiritual technology to avert catastrophe. A historic milestone closes the festival: from Nov. 15 to 19, over 250 nuns will receive full Bhikkhuni ordination at the Bhutan Nuns Foundation—the second such ceremony in the kingdom’s Mahayana tradition, advancing gender equity in monastic life. Parallel events include scholarly panels on Kalachakra cosmology and an exhibition of rare thangkas depicting intricate mandalas. The festival’s emblem—two golden and white Bodhi leaves, symbolising enlightenment and balance between East and West—adorns prayer flags fluttering across Thimphu. India will be sending Buddha relics later this week. It coincides with PM Modi's visit to the country as well. The Indian leader will be in Thimphu from 11-12 November, during which key infrastructure projects could be inaugurated. Organisers expect thousands in person and millions digitally, blending ancient ritual with modern outreach. For Bhutan, a constitutional monarchy, the festival is both homecoming and global embrace—a quiet mountain nation’s prayer for a louder, kinder world.

A historic milestone closes the festival: from Nov. 15 to 19, over 250 nuns will receive full Bhikkhuni ordination at the Bhutan Nuns Foundation—the second such ceremony in the kingdom’s Mahayana tradition, advancing gender equity in monastic life.

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Notably in 2021, the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate (ISI) chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed under the Imran Khan government had visited Afghanistan after the Taliban took over control of the country.

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday slammed the previous Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government for the recent clashes with Taliban. During a Senate session Dar also rebuked the country’s spy agency (ISI) for what he called a “costly mistake”. “Drinking tea in Kabul came at a great cost for Pakistan,” Dar said adding, “That cup of tea opened borders… invited hardcore terrorists into Pakistan.” Notably in 2021, the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate (ISI) chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed under the Imran Khan government had visited Afghanistan after the Taliban took over control of the country following the withdrawal of US and allied forces. ALSO READ: Imran Khan calls Asim Munir ‘mentally unstable dictator,’ accuses him of tyranny and cruelty “The ex-DG ISI’s cup of tea hosted the very TTP elements who had previously burnt the Pakistani flag in Swat,” he said. He argued that the “release of hundreds of TTP militants” was the reason for the deaths of “thousands of Pakistani soldiers and citizens.” Afghanistan-Pakistan Peace talks in Turkey Menawhile, the third round of the Pakistan-Afghanistan talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, the cross-border terrorism and consolidating the fragile ceasefire will begin in Istanbul today. The delegation for this round of talks is led by Lt. Gen Asim Malik, Director General of the ISI and other senior officials from the military, intelligence agencies and the Foreign Office. The Taliban delegation includes General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI) chief Abdul Haq Waseq, Deputy Interior Minister Rehmatullah Najib, Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen, Anas Haqqani, Qahar Balkhi, Zakir Jalali, and Afghanistan’s chargé d’affaires in Ankara. According to media reports, both sides are looking at the implementation of the commitments from the previous rounds of talks and attempt to finalise the mechanism agreed upon in principle for the verification and monitoring to ensure peace.

Notably in 2021, the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate (ISI) chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed under the Imran Khan government had visited Afghanistan after the Taliban took over control of the country.

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Vietnam evacuated thousands of people from coastal areas as Typhoon Kalmaegi, already among the world's deadliest cyclones this year, closed in on the country's storm-battered central belt on Thursday.Kalmaegi cut a path of destruction through the Philippines this week, killing at least 140 people and leaving another 127 missing after unleashing devastating floods.It was forecast to crash into central Vietnam late Thursday, according to the national weather bureau, threatening waves as high as eight metres (26 feet) and powerful storm surges."This is a huge typhoon with terrible devastating capacity," said Pham Anh Tuan, a top official in Gia Lai province, where state media said over 7,000 people had been evacuated as of Wednesday night.The typhoon is looming as central Vietnam still reels from more than a week of flooding and record rains that killed at least 47 people and submerged centuries-old historic sites.In Gia Lai's coastal area of Quy Nhon Nam, close to where Kalmaegi is forecast to make landfall, an AFP reporter saw officials knocking doors warning people to flee.Dozens of people -- mostly elderly women and children -- sheltered Thursday at a school carrying mats, pillows and blankets in anticipation of spending the night."I am not young anymore and I don't want to risk my life," said Tran Thi Nghia, 56, who left her one-storey home at the urging of authorities.At 4:00 pm (0900 GMT) Kalmaegi was about 90 kilometres (56 miles) out at sea with sustained winds of up to 166 kilometres per hour, the national weather bureau said.Vietnam is in one of the most active tropical cyclone regions on Earth and is typically affected by 10 typhoons or storms a year, but Kalmaegi is set to be the 13th of 2025.Scientific evidence shows a pattern of human-driven climate change making extreme weather more frequent and destructive.<h2>‘National calamity’</h2>Kalmaegi slammed into the central Philippines on Monday, battering the islands of Cebu and Negros before swooping back out to sea.Floodwaters described as unprecedented rushed through Cebu province's towns and cities, sweeping away cars, riverside shanties and even massive shipping containers.In Liloan, a town near Cebu City where 35 bodies have been recovered, AFP journalists saw cars piled atop each other by floodwaters and roofs torn off buildings as residents attempted to dig out the mud.On Thursday, President Ferdinand Marcos declared a "state of national calamity", a move allowing the government to release funding for aid and impose price ceilings on basic necessities.More than 500,000 Filipinos remain displaced.<h2>Rushing to leave</h2>As the storm bore down on Vietnam, top leader To Lam said he had cut short a session of the ruling Communist Party's central committee so officials could rush home to areas likely to be affected.Some residents in the typhoon's path piled onto motorbikes carrying water, clothes and other basic necessities before speeding away from their modest steel-roofed homes."I experienced only one huge typhoon in this area my whole life," said a 53-year-old man who gave his name as Thanh, intending to ride out the storm in his concrete home."I am only afraid of heavy rains that may bring huge floods," he added, saying he would send his children to stay with relatives.Schools closed Thursday and Friday in Gia Lai and Quang Ngai provinces and at least five airports were shuttered, authorities said, while dozens of flights have been rerouted.The heavy rains starting in late October drenched the former imperial capital Hue and the ancient town of Hoi An, both UNESCO-listed sites, turning streets into canals and flooding tens of thousands of homes.Up to 1.7 metres (5 feet 6 inches) fell over one 24-hour period in a downpour breaking national records.With more than 3,200 kilometres of coastline and a network of 2,300 rivers, Vietnam faces a high risk of flooding.Natural disasters have already left 279 people dead or missing this year and caused more than $2 billion in damage, according to Vietnam's national statistics office.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The typhoon is looming as central Vietnam still reels from more than a week of flooding and record rains that killed at least 47 people and submerged centuries-old historic sites.

Vietnam evacuated thousands of people from coastal areas as Typhoon Kalmaegi, already among the world's deadliest cyclones this year, closed in on the country's storm-battered central belt on Thursday. Kalmaegi cut a path of destruction through the Philippines this week, killing at least 140 people and leaving another 127 missing after unleashing devastating floods. It was forecast to crash into central Vietnam late Thursday, according to the national weather bureau, threatening waves as high as eight metres (26 feet) and powerful storm surges. "This is a huge typhoon with terrible devastating capacity," said Pham Anh Tuan, a top official in Gia Lai province, where state media said over 7,000 people had been evacuated as of Wednesday night. The typhoon is looming as central Vietnam still reels from more than a week of flooding and record rains that killed at least 47 people and submerged centuries-old historic sites. In Gia Lai's coastal area of Quy Nhon Nam, close to where Kalmaegi is forecast to make landfall, an AFP reporter saw officials knocking doors warning people to flee. Dozens of people -- mostly elderly women and children -- sheltered Thursday at a school carrying mats, pillows and blankets in anticipation of spending the night. "I am not young anymore and I don't want to risk my life," said Tran Thi Nghia, 56, who left her one-storey home at the urging of authorities. At 4:00 pm (0900 GMT) Kalmaegi was about 90 kilometres (56 miles) out at sea with sustained winds of up to 166 kilometres per hour, the national weather bureau said. Vietnam is in one of the most active tropical cyclone regions on Earth and is typically affected by 10 typhoons or storms a year, but Kalmaegi is set to be the 13th of 2025. Scientific evidence shows a pattern of human-driven climate change making extreme weather more frequent and destructive. ‘National calamity’ Kalmaegi slammed into the central Philippines on Monday, battering the islands of Cebu and Negros before swooping back out to sea. Floodwaters described as unprecedented rushed through Cebu province's towns and cities, sweeping away cars, riverside shanties and even massive shipping containers. In Liloan, a town near Cebu City where 35 bodies have been recovered, AFP journalists saw cars piled atop each other by floodwaters and roofs torn off buildings as residents attempted to dig out the mud. On Thursday, President Ferdinand Marcos declared a "state of national calamity", a move allowing the government to release funding for aid and impose price ceilings on basic necessities. More than 500,000 Filipinos remain displaced. Rushing to leave As the storm bore down on Vietnam, top leader To Lam said he had cut short a session of the ruling Communist Party's central committee so officials could rush home to areas likely to be affected. Some residents in the typhoon's path piled onto motorbikes carrying water, clothes and other basic necessities before speeding away from their modest steel-roofed homes. "I experienced only one huge typhoon in this area my whole life," said a 53-year-old man who gave his name as Thanh, intending to ride out the storm in his concrete home. "I am only afraid of heavy rains that may bring huge floods," he added, saying he would send his children to stay with relatives. Schools closed Thursday and Friday in Gia Lai and Quang Ngai provinces and at least five airports were shuttered, authorities said, while dozens of flights have been rerouted. The heavy rains starting in late October drenched the former imperial capital Hue and the ancient town of Hoi An, both UNESCO-listed sites, turning streets into canals and flooding tens of thousands of homes. Up to 1.7 metres (5 feet 6 inches) fell over one 24-hour period in a downpour breaking national records. With more than 3,200 kilometres of coastline and a network of 2,300 rivers, Vietnam faces a high risk of flooding. Natural disasters have already left 279 people dead or missing this year and caused more than $2 billion in damage, according to Vietnam's national statistics office. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The typhoon is looming as central Vietnam still reels from more than a week of flooding and record rains that killed at least 47 people and submerged centuries-old historic sites.

Typhoon Kalmaegi: At least 140 killed in Philippines; Vietnam braces for deadly storm

Fox News host Jesse Watters on air blamed ‘single girls’ of New York for Zohran Mamdani's mayoral victory, which he termed as a &nbsp;‘socialist takeover’ of New York City. Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani secured 50.4 per cent of the vote, compared to the independent candidate Andrew Cuomo at 41-42 per cent, and Republican candidate Curtis Silwa secured 7 per cent.While speaking on the show ‘The Five’, Watters made bizarre comments that young ‘single women’ who live in a tiny apartment and study social sciences and can't get ahead in the job market are the driving force behind Mamdani's victory.“So you are in a tiny apartment, and the apartment is getting really expensive because all of these migrants are here now. And it's also expensive because of the Green New Deal, so your utilities are high, and you've got the wrong degree…You should have gotten a degree in something like chemistry, biology, finance, computer science — something useful in this high-tech AI economy. No, you got a degree in, like, Southeast Asian feminist literature. And you’re wondering why you can’t advance in this economy,” said Watters, who himself studied History.&nbsp;Notably, Jesse Watters and JD Vance were in murky waters during the 2024 Presidential election due to their comments that the country is run by miserable Democrats, oligarchs and cat ladies who made terrible life choices and want the country to do the same too.<h2>Democratic voter base</h2>According to a voter poll by Associated Press, young women indeed voted for Mamdani as well as other Democratic candidates such as Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger. According to the Voter Poll conducted by SSRS, nearly 80 per cent of New Yorkers who are less than 29 years old have voted for Mamdani. He also had a significant voter base among 30 and 44-year-olds. He also secured more than 50 per cent votes among Black, Hispanic and Latino and Asian New Yorkers.&nbsp;

Fox News host Jesse Watters sparked controversy by blaming ‘single girls’ and young women voters for Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral victory in New York City, calling it a ‘socialist takeover’. Mamdani won with 50.4% of the votes, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Silwa.

Fox News host Jesse Watters on air blamed ‘single girls’ of New York for Zohran Mamdani's mayoral victory, which he termed as a ‘socialist takeover’ of New York City. Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani secured 50.4 per cent of the vote, compared to the independent candidate Andrew Cuomo at 41-42 per cent, and Republican candidate Curtis Silwa secured 7 per cent. While speaking on the show ‘The Five’, Watters made bizarre comments that young ‘single women’ who live in a tiny apartment and study social sciences and can't get ahead in the job market are the driving force behind Mamdani's victory. “So you are in a tiny apartment, and the apartment is getting really expensive because all of these migrants are here now. And it's also expensive because of the Green New Deal, so your utilities are high, and you've got the wrong degree…You should have gotten a degree in something like chemistry, biology, finance, computer science — something useful in this high-tech AI economy. No, you got a degree in, like, Southeast Asian feminist literature. And you’re wondering why you can’t advance in this economy,” said Watters, who himself studied History. Notably, Jesse Watters and JD Vance were in murky waters during the 2024 Presidential election due to their comments that the country is run by miserable Democrats, oligarchs and cat ladies who made terrible life choices and want the country to do the same too. Democratic voter base According to a voter poll by Associated Press, young women indeed voted for Mamdani as well as other Democratic candidates such as Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger. According to the Voter Poll conducted by SSRS, nearly 80 per cent of New Yorkers who are less than 29 years old have voted for Mamdani. He also had a significant voter base among 30 and 44-year-olds. He also secured more than 50 per cent votes among Black, Hispanic and Latino and Asian New Yorkers.

Fox News host Jesse Watters sparked controversy by blaming ‘single girls’ and young women voters for Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral victory in New York City, calling it a ‘socialist takeover’. Mamdani won with 50.4% of the votes, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Silwa.

Fox News host Jesse Watters blames single women for Zohran Mamdani's mayoral victory

A new revelation has surfaced in the brazen $102 million heist that took place at the Louvre Museum in Paris last month. Reportedly, the world-famous museum’s video surveillance system password was just a simple six-letter word – ‘LOUVRE’. The new development came after the security measures of the museum, which is home to priceless French imperial jewels, came under scrutiny following the high-profile theft that took place in broad daylight.France’s highest audit institution, the Court of Auditors, on Thursday (Nov 6) said that the heist was a “deafening wake-up call” for museum security, adding that the upgrades to security at the Louvre have been moving at a “woefully inadequate pace”.ABC News, citing a museum employee with knowledge of the system, reported that the security password for the world’s most renowned museum was just ‘LOUVRE’. The revelation has baffled the internet, with some social media users expressing their shocked reactions and others making memes about it.&nbsp;Last week, Paris’ top prosecutor said that some small-time criminals were believed to be behind the brazen theft. Despite multiple arrests, including the prime suspect, none of the stolen items have been recovered so far.The thieves used a truck with an extendable ladder below the museum’s Apollo Gallery, which houses the French crown jewels. They broke into a window and used angle grinders to cut into glass display booths containing the treasures. The four thieves managed to flee with eight jewels in just seven minutes.<h2>Social media reacts</h2>Social media users flooded with reactions, while some expressed shock, &nbsp;others laughed and joked about it. Billionaire Elon Musk also reacted to the news, writing “wow” on X.One user wrote, “Who could have guessed it would be the English spelling though?” Another wrote, “12345 would’ve been better.” A third joked, “Hey... at least it wasn't ‘password’.” One said, “Feeling a lot better about everything I’ve done stupid.” While a person wrote, “*since updated to Louvre123!”

The thieves used a truck with an extendable ladder below the museum’s Apollo Gallery, which houses the French crown jewels. They managed to flee with eight jewels in just seven minutes.

A new revelation has surfaced in the brazen $102 million heist that took place at the Louvre Museum in Paris last month. Reportedly, the world-famous museum’s video surveillance system password was just a simple six-letter word – ‘LOUVRE’. The new development came after the security measures of the museum, which is home to priceless French imperial jewels, came under scrutiny following the high-profile theft that took place in broad daylight. France’s highest audit institution, the Court of Auditors, on Thursday (Nov 6) said that the heist was a “deafening wake-up call” for museum security, adding that the upgrades to security at the Louvre have been moving at a “woefully inadequate pace”. ABC News, citing a museum employee with knowledge of the system, reported that the security password for the world’s most renowned museum was just ‘LOUVRE’. The revelation has baffled the internet, with some social media users expressing their shocked reactions and others making memes about it. Last week, Paris’ top prosecutor said that some small-time criminals were believed to be behind the brazen theft. Despite multiple arrests, including the prime suspect, none of the stolen items have been recovered so far. The thieves used a truck with an extendable ladder below the museum’s Apollo Gallery, which houses the French crown jewels. They broke into a window and used angle grinders to cut into glass display booths containing the treasures. The four thieves managed to flee with eight jewels in just seven minutes. Social media reacts Social media users flooded with reactions, while some expressed shock, others laughed and joked about it. Billionaire Elon Musk also reacted to the news, writing “wow” on X. One user wrote, “Who could have guessed it would be the English spelling though?” Another wrote, “12345 would’ve been better.” A third joked, “Hey... at least it wasn't ‘password’.” One said, “Feeling a lot better about everything I’ve done stupid.” While a person wrote, “*since updated to Louvre123!”

The thieves used a truck with an extendable ladder below the museum’s Apollo Gallery, which houses the French crown jewels. They managed to flee with eight jewels in just seven minutes.

THIS six-letter word was Louvre’s security password – How Paris heist was a ‘deafening wake-up call’

The United States conducted a test launch of Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) on Wednesday. The launch took place days after President Donald Trump directed the military to restart nuclear weapons testing for the first time in over 30 years. The test of an unarmed nuclear-capable missile was conducted by the Air Force Global Strike Command from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.&nbsp;According to a report by the New York Post, officials confirmed that the codename of the test was GT 254, which went off successfully. They added that the missile travelled several miles before landing near the Army’s Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defence Test Site in the Marshall Islands.&nbsp;The official of the US Air Force also confirmed that the launch had been scheduled months in advance, but it was delayed after President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon last week to prepare for renewed nuclear weapons tests.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Trump's announcement on his Truth social for restarting the nuclear weapons testing was not immediately clear whether he was referring to nuclear-explosive testing, which would be carried out by the National Nuclear Security Administration, or flight testing of nuclear-capable missiles, according to a report in the news agency Reuters.&nbsp;In fact, other than North Korea, most recently in 2017, no nuclear power country has carried out explosive nuclear testing in over 25 years. Given the directive of &nbsp;President Trump to resume broader testing, including potentially underground or explosive nuclear tests, this missile launch may signal the beginning of a shift toward a more assertive nuclear posture.<h3>What does this mean militarily and strategically?</h3>At first, the continuation of nuclear tests reinforced the US commitment to its nuclear delivery systems (land-based ICBMs, submarine-launched missiles, and air-launched weapons). The Minuteman system, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, remains the land-leg, often the most provocative leg for adversaries, as its activation is quite visible and quick to launch.&nbsp;Second, the broader policy change suggested by the Trump administration could prompt a new arms-race dynamic. If Russia or China view the US as abandoning its 1992 test moratorium, they may feel compelled to respond in kind — undermining decades of non-proliferation efforts.&nbsp;Reacting to the announcement, the head of the Vienna-based Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation, Robert Floyd, expressed alarm. In addition, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has also continuously stated that the risks related to the nuclear test are already alarmingly high and urged countries to avoid all actions that miscalculate or escalate with "catastrophic" consequences, said deputy UN spokesperson Farhan Haq, Reuters reported.&nbsp;"As he has said, we must never forget the disastrous legacy of over 2,000 nuclear weapons tests carried out over the last 80 years, and that nuclear testing can never be permitted under any circumstances," said added.<h3>What are the international and diplomatic repercussions?</h3>Resuming this nuclear test can strain relations with allies committed to disarmament and dilute US moral leadership on arms control. It could also hamper several treaties like the Treaty on the Non‑Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) less effective, as opponents of proliferation argue that leading powers must refrain from testing themselves.&nbsp;On the diplomatic front, if the US continue to do so, it will give reasons to several other nations like China, Russia and possibly North Korea to conduct or continue their nuclear test, creating a threat to their neighbours.&nbsp;While the Minuteman III launch was reported as a routine launch, the context surrounding it and recent presidential statements have heightened its significance. However, this could make a return to an era of great-power nuclear rivalry, signalling that the US intends to refresh its nuclear posture.&nbsp;However, the United States Space Force said in a post on X that the “purpose of this test launch program is to validate and verify the safety, security, effectiveness and readiness of the weapon system.”

The test of an unarmed nuclear-capable missile was conducted by the Air Force Global Strike Command from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The codemane of the test was GT 254, which went off successfully. 

The United States conducted a test launch of Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) on Wednesday. The launch took place days after President Donald Trump directed the military to restart nuclear weapons testing for the first time in over 30 years. The test of an unarmed nuclear-capable missile was conducted by the Air Force Global Strike Command from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. According to a report by the New York Post, officials confirmed that the codename of the test was GT 254, which went off successfully. They added that the missile travelled several miles before landing near the Army’s Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defence Test Site in the Marshall Islands. The official of the US Air Force also confirmed that the launch had been scheduled months in advance, but it was delayed after President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon last week to prepare for renewed nuclear weapons tests. Meanwhile, Trump's announcement on his Truth social for restarting the nuclear weapons testing was not immediately clear whether he was referring to nuclear-explosive testing, which would be carried out by the National Nuclear Security Administration, or flight testing of nuclear-capable missiles, according to a report in the news agency Reuters. In fact, other than North Korea, most recently in 2017, no nuclear power country has carried out explosive nuclear testing in over 25 years. Given the directive of President Trump to resume broader testing, including potentially underground or explosive nuclear tests, this missile launch may signal the beginning of a shift toward a more assertive nuclear posture. What does this mean militarily and strategically? At first, the continuation of nuclear tests reinforced the US commitment to its nuclear delivery systems (land-based ICBMs, submarine-launched missiles, and air-launched weapons). The Minuteman system, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, remains the land-leg, often the most provocative leg for adversaries, as its activation is quite visible and quick to launch. Second, the broader policy change suggested by the Trump administration could prompt a new arms-race dynamic. If Russia or China view the US as abandoning its 1992 test moratorium, they may feel compelled to respond in kind — undermining decades of non-proliferation efforts. Reacting to the announcement, the head of the Vienna-based Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation, Robert Floyd, expressed alarm. In addition, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has also continuously stated that the risks related to the nuclear test are already alarmingly high and urged countries to avoid all actions that miscalculate or escalate with "catastrophic" consequences, said deputy UN spokesperson Farhan Haq, Reuters reported. "As he has said, we must never forget the disastrous legacy of over 2,000 nuclear weapons tests carried out over the last 80 years, and that nuclear testing can never be permitted under any circumstances," said added. What are the international and diplomatic repercussions? Resuming this nuclear test can strain relations with allies committed to disarmament and dilute US moral leadership on arms control. It could also hamper several treaties like the Treaty on the Non‑Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) less effective, as opponents of proliferation argue that leading powers must refrain from testing themselves. On the diplomatic front, if the US continue to do so, it will give reasons to several other nations like China, Russia and possibly North Korea to conduct or continue their nuclear test, creating a threat to their neighbours. While the Minuteman III launch was reported as a routine launch, the context surrounding it and recent presidential statements have heightened its significance. However, this could make a return to an era of great-power nuclear rivalry, signalling that the US intends to refresh its nuclear posture. However, the United States Space Force said in a post on X that the “purpose of this test launch program is to validate and verify the safety, security, effectiveness and readiness of the weapon system.”

The test of an unarmed nuclear-capable missile was conducted by the Air Force Global Strike Command from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The codemane of the test was GT 254, which went off successfully.&nbsp;

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New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday (Nov 6) said that he was ready to engage with US President Donald Trump to figure out how he can serve New York better. He said that though the White House has not congratulated him, he is ready to talk to Trump on the issue of cost of living. The Muslim-American lawmaker joked at a briefing that the "White House hasn't reached out to congratulate me."&nbsp;"I continue to be interested in having a conversation with President Trump on the ways in which we can work together to serve New Yorkers,” he said suggesting “delivering on his campaign promises around cost of living” as one. “I think the lesson for the president is that it's not enough to diagnose the crisis in working class Americans lives. You have to deliver on addressing that crisis.” After winning on promises to make city bus travel free, control rents and offer free childcare, Mamdani said “what scares Republicans across the country is the fact that we will actually deliver on this agenda.”&nbsp;Mamdani's remark came after he introduced the five women who will co-chair his transition. Among them is Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission under Joe Biden, and Maria Torres-Springer, who resigned her post as deputy mayor under outgoing mayor Eric Adams due to his engagement with Trump. Mamdani in his first speech had hit out at Trump and said, “So, Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up.”<h2>Trump has an advice for 'angry' Zohran Mamdani</h2>Reacting to the first address by Mamdani, Trump said that it was a very “angry speech.” Speaking to Fox News in an interview, Trump said that Mamdani's speech showed his anger towards the US president. He also advised Mamdani to be good to him. Trump had earlier warned that he would restrict federal funding “other than the very minimum as required” if Mamdani emerged victorious. The POTUS claimed that Mamdani is off to a “bad start.” In his speech in Miami, Trump even hinted at helping Mamdani because he wants New York to do good. Trump's reaction came after Mamdani directly addressed him in his speech. “I thought it was a very angry speech, certainly angry towards me. And I think he should be very nice to me. You know, I’m the one that sort of has to approve a lot of things coming to him. So he’s off to a bad start," said Trump.

NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he’s ready to work with President Trump to serve New Yorkers and tackle the cost-of-living crisis, joking the White House hasn’t congratulated him. Trump earlier called Mamdani’s speech “angry,” warned him to “be nice,” and claimed he’s off to a bad start.

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday (Nov 6) said that he was ready to engage with US President Donald Trump to figure out how he can serve New York better. He said that though the White House has not congratulated him, he is ready to talk to Trump on the issue of cost of living. The Muslim-American lawmaker joked at a briefing that the "White House hasn't reached out to congratulate me." "I continue to be interested in having a conversation with President Trump on the ways in which we can work together to serve New Yorkers,” he said suggesting “delivering on his campaign promises around cost of living” as one. “I think the lesson for the president is that it's not enough to diagnose the crisis in working class Americans lives. You have to deliver on addressing that crisis.” After winning on promises to make city bus travel free, control rents and offer free childcare, Mamdani said “what scares Republicans across the country is the fact that we will actually deliver on this agenda.” Mamdani's remark came after he introduced the five women who will co-chair his transition. Among them is Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission under Joe Biden, and Maria Torres-Springer, who resigned her post as deputy mayor under outgoing mayor Eric Adams due to his engagement with Trump. Mamdani in his first speech had hit out at Trump and said, “So, Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up.” Trump has an advice for 'angry' Zohran Mamdani Reacting to the first address by Mamdani, Trump said that it was a very “angry speech.” Speaking to Fox News in an interview, Trump said that Mamdani's speech showed his anger towards the US president. He also advised Mamdani to be good to him. Trump had earlier warned that he would restrict federal funding “other than the very minimum as required” if Mamdani emerged victorious. The POTUS claimed that Mamdani is off to a “bad start.” In his speech in Miami, Trump even hinted at helping Mamdani because he wants New York to do good. Trump's reaction came after Mamdani directly addressed him in his speech. “I thought it was a very angry speech, certainly angry towards me. And I think he should be very nice to me. You know, I’m the one that sort of has to approve a lot of things coming to him. So he’s off to a bad start," said Trump.

NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he’s ready to work with President Trump to serve New Yorkers and tackle the cost-of-living crisis, joking the White House hasn’t congratulated him. Trump earlier called Mamdani’s speech “angry,” warned him to “be nice,” and claimed he’s off to a bad start.

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It has emerged that China-made vehicles exported to foreign countries can, in theory, be stopped or switched off via remote access from China. This raises the question: Can Chinese defence exports also be controlled remotely? The issue of remote control came to light in Norway, where public transport authorities discovered their buses could be accessed from abroad.<h2>Norway electric buses can be stopped remotely</h2>Ruter, Oslo’s public transport operator, found during a security audit of Chinese-made Yutong electric buses that the vehicles had embedded mobile network connections and remote software access. This allowed the manufacturer to perform diagnostics and updates, which means the buses could potentially be disabled remotely. In response, Ruter removed SIM cards from the buses’ modems to mitigate the risk.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-check-for-any-backdoor-xi-s-light-hearted-warning-on-phones-he-gifted-to-s-korea-president-yes-someone-can-crack-your-phone-for-spying-1762156032147">'Check for any backdoor', Xi's light-hearted warning on phones he gifted to S Korea president. Yes, someone can crack your phone for spying</a><h2>Denmark reviews Chinese-made buses over remote access fears</h2>Denmark’s Movia launched a review of its Chinese-made bus fleet.&nbsp;No actual remote disabling incidents have been reported, but the situation highlights that exported vehicles can have embedded remote access, ostensibly for maintenance or diagnostic purposes.Also read: <a href="OpenAI bans suspected China-linked accounts for seeking surveillance proposals">OpenAI bans suspected China-linked accounts for seeking surveillance proposals</a><h2>Remote access in military equipment: A potential worry for future</h2>Chinese export drones, such as the Wing Loong series, include ‘geofencing technology’ that prevents their use in Chinese airspace. If a drone crosses a restricted boundary, it can automatically stop or return to its launch point. These features are intended to prevent misuse against China, but demonstrate that exported military equipment can incorporate mechanisms for limiting or controlling their operation.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-surveillance-built-on-u-s-tech-report-1757766906160/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-surveillance-built-on-u-s-tech-report-1757766906160/embed</a><h2>Fighter jets, frigates can have remote software update features</h2>Chinese-made fighter jets, such as the JF-17 jointly produced with Pakistan, include advanced avionics and data links that support over-the-air software updates and diagnostics. Analysts have warned that chips and systems from China could theoretically include backdoors. However, there is no verified evidence of China remotely controlling or disabling exported jets.Chinese-built frigates, such as the Type 054A/P class sold to Pakistan, integrate networked systems for software updates and diagnostics, which could theoretically allow remote access, though no incidents have been reported.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-countries-with-the-most-powerful-internet-surveillance-capabilities-1759435437882">5 countries with the most powerful internet surveillance capabilities</a><h2>Why China embeds remote access</h2>In civilian products like buses, remote access is generally intended for maintenance and fleet management. For military exports, buyers often require co-production, local maintenance, and restrictions on supplier access to reduce the possibility of remote control. Nonetheless, the presence of remote-access capabilities and geofencing demonstrates that China has the technical ability to embed controls into equipment it exports.The cases involving China-made vehicles provide examples of built-in remote access that could potentially allow the manufacturers to disable them. They highlight supply-chain and software vulnerabilities. Buyers of both civilian and military equipment are now paying closer attention to digital and software security as part of overall procurement risk assessments

China-made vehicles and export drones can be remotely accessed or disabled. Remote control of Chinese equipment, both civilian and defence, could be a security threat of the future.
 

It has emerged that China-made vehicles exported to foreign countries can, in theory, be stopped or switched off via remote access from China. This raises the question: Can Chinese defence exports also be controlled remotely? The issue of remote control came to light in Norway, where public transport authorities discovered their buses could be accessed from abroad. Norway electric buses can be stopped remotely Ruter, Oslo’s public transport operator, found during a security audit of Chinese-made Yutong electric buses that the vehicles had embedded mobile network connections and remote software access. This allowed the manufacturer to perform diagnostics and updates, which means the buses could potentially be disabled remotely. In response, Ruter removed SIM cards from the buses’ modems to mitigate the risk. Also read: 'Check for any backdoor', Xi's light-hearted warning on phones he gifted to S Korea president. Yes, someone can crack your phone for spying Denmark reviews Chinese-made buses over remote access fears Denmark’s Movia launched a review of its Chinese-made bus fleet. No actual remote disabling incidents have been reported, but the situation highlights that exported vehicles can have embedded remote access, ostensibly for maintenance or diagnostic purposes. Also read: OpenAI bans suspected China-linked accounts for seeking surveillance proposals Remote access in military equipment: A potential worry for future Chinese export drones, such as the Wing Loong series, include ‘geofencing technology’ that prevents their use in Chinese airspace. If a drone crosses a restricted boundary, it can automatically stop or return to its launch point. These features are intended to prevent misuse against China, but demonstrate that exported military equipment can incorporate mechanisms for limiting or controlling their operation. https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-surveillance-built-on-u-s-tech-report-1757766906160/embed Fighter jets, frigates can have remote software update features Chinese-made fighter jets, such as the JF-17 jointly produced with Pakistan, include advanced avionics and data links that support over-the-air software updates and diagnostics. Analysts have warned that chips and systems from China could theoretically include backdoors. However, there is no verified evidence of China remotely controlling or disabling exported jets. Chinese-built frigates, such as the Type 054A/P class sold to Pakistan, integrate networked systems for software updates and diagnostics, which could theoretically allow remote access, though no incidents have been reported. Also read: 5 countries with the most powerful internet surveillance capabilities Why China embeds remote access In civilian products like buses, remote access is generally intended for maintenance and fleet management. For military exports, buyers often require co-production, local maintenance, and restrictions on supplier access to reduce the possibility of remote control. Nonetheless, the presence of remote-access capabilities and geofencing demonstrates that China has the technical ability to embed controls into equipment it exports. The cases involving China-made vehicles provide examples of built-in remote access that could potentially allow the manufacturers to disable them. They highlight supply-chain and software vulnerabilities. Buyers of both civilian and military equipment are now paying closer attention to digital and software security as part of overall procurement risk assessments

China-made vehicles and export drones can be remotely accessed or disabled. Remote control of Chinese equipment, both civilian and defence, could be a security threat of the future. &nbsp;

Chinese exported buses can be stopped via remote control from China. Can its defence equipment be controlled from afar too?

A day after Zoharan Mamdani's historic victory, a Jewish day school in Brooklyn was targeted with a painting of red Hakenkreuz symbols on the pillars and windows of the building. Reacting to the incident, New York's Mayor-elect called the act of vandalism "disgusting and heartbreaking" and said antisemitism has no place in our beautiful city. Expressing solidarity with the Jewish community, Mamdani on social media platform X wrote, "As Mayor, I will always stand steadfast with our Jewish neighbours to root the scourge of antisemitism out of our city."Police said security staff called 911 after finding the hateful symbols painted in red on the pillars and windows of Megen David Yeshiva on McDonald Avenue near Avenue S in Gravesend around 6:30 am.Mamdani, a 34-year-old Indian-origin democrat socialist, became the youngest Mayor of New York following his victory in a fiercely fought election, defeating Independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Silva.New York is home to the largest Jewish community in the world after Israel, making up around 14 per cent of the city's total population.During his victory speech, Mamdani vowed to protect New Yorkers of all faiths and condemned all kinds of racial and antisemitic discrimination.“We will build a city hall that stands steadfast alongside Jewish New Yorkers and does not waver in the fight against the scourge of antisemitism, where the more than 1 million Muslims know that they belong, not just in the five boroughs of this city, but in the halls of power,” he declared.However, Mamdani faced Islamophobic jabs and anti-immigrant slurs after denouncing Israel and showing open support for Palestine during his campaign trail.While he condemned the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, He was resolute in his criticism of Israeli military operations in Gaza, even to the extent of calling it genocide of Palestinians.

During his victory speech, Mamdani vowed to protect New Yorkers of all faiths and condemned all kinds of racial and antisemitic discrimination.

A day after Zoharan Mamdani's historic victory, a Jewish day school in Brooklyn was targeted with a painting of red Hakenkreuz symbols on the pillars and windows of the building. Reacting to the incident, New York's Mayor-elect called the act of vandalism "disgusting and heartbreaking" and said antisemitism has no place in our beautiful city. Expressing solidarity with the Jewish community, Mamdani on social media platform X wrote, "As Mayor, I will always stand steadfast with our Jewish neighbours to root the scourge of antisemitism out of our city." Police said security staff called 911 after finding the hateful symbols painted in red on the pillars and windows of Megen David Yeshiva on McDonald Avenue near Avenue S in Gravesend around 6:30 am. Mamdani, a 34-year-old Indian-origin democrat socialist, became the youngest Mayor of New York following his victory in a fiercely fought election, defeating Independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Silva. New York is home to the largest Jewish community in the world after Israel, making up around 14 per cent of the city's total population. During his victory speech, Mamdani vowed to protect New Yorkers of all faiths and condemned all kinds of racial and antisemitic discrimination. “We will build a city hall that stands steadfast alongside Jewish New Yorkers and does not waver in the fight against the scourge of antisemitism, where the more than 1 million Muslims know that they belong, not just in the five boroughs of this city, but in the halls of power,” he declared. However, Mamdani faced Islamophobic jabs and anti-immigrant slurs after denouncing Israel and showing open support for Palestine during his campaign trail. While he condemned the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, He was resolute in his criticism of Israeli military operations in Gaza, even to the extent of calling it genocide of Palestinians.

During his victory speech, Mamdani vowed to protect New Yorkers of all faiths and condemned all kinds of racial and antisemitic discrimination.

'Heartbreaking act of antisemitism': NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani condemns Hakenkreuz graffiti at Jewish school

Reacting to the first address by New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, US President Donald Trump said that it was a very “angry speech.” Speaking to Fox News in an interview, Trump said that Mamdani's speech showed his anger towards the US president. He also advised Mamdani to be good to him. Trump had earlier warned that he would restrict federal funding “other than the very minimum as required” if Mamdani emerged victorious. The POTUS claimed that Mamdani is off to a “bad start.” In his speech in Miami, Trump even hinted at helping Mamdani because he wants New York to do good. Trump's reaction came after Mamdani directly addressed him in his speech. “So, Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up,” Mamdani had said.&nbsp;<blockquote>“I thought it was a very angry speech, certainly angry towards me. And I think he should be very nice to me. You know, I’m the one that sort of has to approve a lot of things coming to him. So he’s off to a bad start," said Trump.</blockquote>Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zohran-mamdani-sends-four-word-message-to-trump-in-first-speech-after-winning-ny-mayoral-polls-1762319097303">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-lost-sovereignty-will-help-them-trump-confused-after-mamdani-s-win-slams-communist-mayor-of-nyc-then-breaks-into-dance-moves-1762393395348">'We lost sovereignty... will help them’: Trump confused after Mamdani’s win, slams ‘communist mayor of NYC,’ then breaks into dance moves</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, in his first reaction, Trump slammed Democrats for a “disaster,” then changed his tunes and claimed that he would probably help Mamdani. He even broke into crazy dance moves and then declared that America lost “a bit of sovereignty” after Zohran Mamdani's win. “Their party installed a communist as the mayor of the largest city in the nation. Remember, I used to say we’ll never have a socialist elected to any post in our country? Well, we skipped the socialists, we put in the communists instead," the US President said. “Now let's see how a communist does in New York. We're going to see how that works out. And we'll help them. We'll help them," he also said.&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zohran-mamdani-sends-four-word-message-to-trump-in-first-speech-after-winning-ny-mayoral-polls-1762319097303"> 'I know your are...': Zohran Mamdani's four-word message for Trump in first speech after winning NY mayoral polls</a><h2>Zohran Mamdani's speech&nbsp;</h2>After winning NYC Mayoral polls, Mamdani addressed his enthusiastic supporters and said that New York will be the light in in political darkness of the US. From first Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to Bollywood, Mamdani's speech encapsulated what his campaign showed for so long - he is in New York for immigrants and he is not the one to run away from his identity. Amid loud cheers as he finished his speech, Bollywood song ‘Dhoom Macchale’ played in background!&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-srk-s-pose-to-dhoom-macchale-how-zohran-mamdani-used-bollywood-and-south-asian-language-culture-to-win-big-in-new-york-city-1762335898756">From SRK's pose to 'Dhoom macchale': How Zohran Mamdani used Bollywood and South Asian language, culture to win big in New York City</a>&nbsp;Thanking the voters for the mandate, Mamdani said that New York will be a city of immigrants. “New York will remain the city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, clearly led by an immigrant," he said. Quoting Nehru, Mamdani said, “Standing before you, I’m reminded of Jawaharlal Nehru’s words. A moment comes but rarely in history when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends and when the soul of a nation long suppressed finds utterance. Tonight, New York has done just that. This new era demands clarity, courage, and vision — not excuses. It will be defined by bold leadership and the most ambitious plan yet to confront our city’s cost-of-living crisis.”

Trump called Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech “very angry” and warned him to “be nice” as he controls key approvals. Earlier, Trump mocked Democrats, called Mamdani a “communist,” then said he’d “help him.” Mamdani’s speech celebrated immigrants and quoted Nehru, ending with “Dhoom Machale.”

Reacting to the first address by New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, US President Donald Trump said that it was a very “angry speech.” Speaking to Fox News in an interview, Trump said that Mamdani's speech showed his anger towards the US president. He also advised Mamdani to be good to him. Trump had earlier warned that he would restrict federal funding “other than the very minimum as required” if Mamdani emerged victorious. The POTUS claimed that Mamdani is off to a “bad start.” In his speech in Miami, Trump even hinted at helping Mamdani because he wants New York to do good. Trump's reaction came after Mamdani directly addressed him in his speech. “So, Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up,” Mamdani had said. “I thought it was a very angry speech, certainly angry towards me. And I think he should be very nice to me. You know, I’m the one that sort of has to approve a lot of things coming to him. So he’s off to a bad start," said Trump. Read More | 'We lost sovereignty... will help them’: Trump confused after Mamdani’s win, slams ‘communist mayor of NYC,’ then breaks into dance moves Meanwhile, in his first reaction, Trump slammed Democrats for a “disaster,” then changed his tunes and claimed that he would probably help Mamdani. He even broke into crazy dance moves and then declared that America lost “a bit of sovereignty” after Zohran Mamdani's win. “Their party installed a communist as the mayor of the largest city in the nation. Remember, I used to say we’ll never have a socialist elected to any post in our country? Well, we skipped the socialists, we put in the communists instead," the US President said. “Now let's see how a communist does in New York. We're going to see how that works out. And we'll help them. We'll help them," he also said. Read More | 'I know your are...': Zohran Mamdani's four-word message for Trump in first speech after winning NY mayoral polls Zohran Mamdani's speech After winning NYC Mayoral polls, Mamdani addressed his enthusiastic supporters and said that New York will be the light in in political darkness of the US. From first Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to Bollywood, Mamdani's speech encapsulated what his campaign showed for so long - he is in New York for immigrants and he is not the one to run away from his identity. Amid loud cheers as he finished his speech, Bollywood song ‘Dhoom Macchale’ played in background! Read More | From SRK's pose to 'Dhoom macchale': How Zohran Mamdani used Bollywood and South Asian language, culture to win big in New York City Thanking the voters for the mandate, Mamdani said that New York will be a city of immigrants. “New York will remain the city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, clearly led by an immigrant," he said. Quoting Nehru, Mamdani said, “Standing before you, I’m reminded of Jawaharlal Nehru’s words. A moment comes but rarely in history when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends and when the soul of a nation long suppressed finds utterance. Tonight, New York has done just that. This new era demands clarity, courage, and vision — not excuses. It will be defined by bold leadership and the most ambitious plan yet to confront our city’s cost-of-living crisis.”

Trump called Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech “very angry” and warned him to “be nice” as he controls key approvals. Earlier, Trump mocked Democrats, called Mamdani a “communist,” then said he’d “help him.” Mamdani’s speech celebrated immigrants and quoted Nehru, ending with “Dhoom Machale.”

'I am the one to approve...': Trump has an advice for 'angry' Zohran Mamdani after his 'turn the volume up' dare

A German nurse has been found guilty of killing elderly patients because he simply didn't want to do his job and care for them. The 44-year-old administered lethal injections to the patients he was supposed to look after, killing 10 of them. He is accused of trying to murder 27 others. The court in the western city of Aachen handed him a life sentence for his offences, and no way for an early release after 15 years. The palliative nurse committed the crimes between December 2023 and May 2024 in a hospital in Würselen, near Aachen. Prosecutors said that he tried to play "master of life and death" over those in his care. The court determined the offences carried a "particular severity of guilt". According to the charges, the man, who has not been named, gave lethal doses of sedatives or painkillers to elderly patients because he wanted to relax during the night shifts.&nbsp;The injections given to the patients included morphine and midazolam, a muscle relaxant that is also sometimes used for executions in the United States. The prosecutors told the court that the man suffered from a personality disorder and had no compassion for the patients. The trial, which began in March, has him showing no remorse for his actions. They added that he &nbsp;worked "without enthusiasm" and "with no motivation." He lacked empathy for patients who needed a higher level of care and showed "irritation." More patients are being exhumed, and he might go on trial again.&nbsp;<h2>Chilling reminder of Germany's most prolific serial killer</h2>The nurse completed his training in 2007, worked at different places before taking up a job at the Wuerselen hospital. The case is a chilling reminder of another German nurse who was termed modern Germany's most prolific serial killer. Niels Hoegel murdered 85 patients between 2000 and 2005 with lethal injections. Psychiatrists said he suffered from a "severe narcissistic disorder." A similar case came to light once again in Germany, when a 40-year-old palliative care specialist named Johannes M went on trial in July for killing 15 patients between 2021 and 2024. He even set fire to the homes of five of these people to cover up his crime.

A German nurse gave lethal injections to patients under his care because he didn't wish to spend time working on the night shift. Ten of them died. Prosecutors say he showed no remorse for his actions. He has been sentenced to life.

A German nurse has been found guilty of killing elderly patients because he simply didn't want to do his job and care for them. The 44-year-old administered lethal injections to the patients he was supposed to look after, killing 10 of them. He is accused of trying to murder 27 others. The court in the western city of Aachen handed him a life sentence for his offences, and no way for an early release after 15 years. The palliative nurse committed the crimes between December 2023 and May 2024 in a hospital in Würselen, near Aachen. Prosecutors said that he tried to play "master of life and death" over those in his care. The court determined the offences carried a "particular severity of guilt". According to the charges, the man, who has not been named, gave lethal doses of sedatives or painkillers to elderly patients because he wanted to relax during the night shifts. The injections given to the patients included morphine and midazolam, a muscle relaxant that is also sometimes used for executions in the United States. The prosecutors told the court that the man suffered from a personality disorder and had no compassion for the patients. The trial, which began in March, has him showing no remorse for his actions. They added that he worked "without enthusiasm" and "with no motivation." He lacked empathy for patients who needed a higher level of care and showed "irritation." More patients are being exhumed, and he might go on trial again. Chilling reminder of Germany's most prolific serial killer The nurse completed his training in 2007, worked at different places before taking up a job at the Wuerselen hospital. The case is a chilling reminder of another German nurse who was termed modern Germany's most prolific serial killer. Niels Hoegel murdered 85 patients between 2000 and 2005 with lethal injections. Psychiatrists said he suffered from a "severe narcissistic disorder." A similar case came to light once again in Germany, when a 40-year-old palliative care specialist named Johannes M went on trial in July for killing 15 patients between 2021 and 2024. He even set fire to the homes of five of these people to cover up his crime.

A German nurse gave lethal injections to patients under his care because he didn't wish to spend time working on the night shift. Ten of them died. Prosecutors say he showed no remorse for his actions. He has been sentenced to life.

German nurse annoyed with night shift kills 10 patients with 'execution' injections

Imran Khan has launched a scurrilous attack on the Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, accusing him of tyranny and cruelty. He called him the 'mentaly unstable' and the 'most oppressive dictator' in the history of the country. &nbsp;He accused Khan of torturing him by separating him and his wife, Bushra Bibi. The 73-year-old Former Prime Minister of Pakistan had been imprisoned in Adiala Jail since August 2023."Asim Munir is inflicting every form of cruelty upon me and my wife. No political leader’s family has ever been subjected to such treatment. I wish to make it absolutely clear once again: no matter what they do, I will neither bow down nor submit to them," wrote Imran Khan.&nbsp;There are multiple cases pending against the former cricket star related to misuse of authority and corruption, such as acquiring Billions of dollars' worth of property from Al-Qadir Trust from Malik Riaz, a prominent property tycoon in Pakistan. Imran Khan's sympathisers and PTI have described the situation as political witch-hunting.&nbsp;Imran Khan also called out the incidents of ‘May 9 2023, November 26, 2024, Azad Kashmir, and Muridke’ to highlight the blatant abuse of power by Munir. He lamented that there has never been such a mass killing of unarmed and ordinary civilians in Pakistan. He said that there is only ‘Asim law’ in the country."What kind of law is this, where those who renounce PTI are granted amnesty, while those who remain loyal to my ideology face relentless persecution?" wrote Munir in a post on a Social Media platform on Wednesday.There was a negotiation going on between the PTI and Shehbaz Sharif for reconciliation, but Imran Khan, in his recent post, has ruled out all such possibilities. “There is no point in negotiating with a puppet government whose prime minister operates under a policy of ‘I will let you know after asking.”'<h2>Military and Politics Nexus in Pakistan</h2>The military and political nexus in Pakistan has been a major issue since its independence in 1947, something that is unparalleled in the history of any other country. They create an economic clout involving military officials, bureaucrats, and politicians to gain substantial state privileges. Similarly, this was the case with Imran Khan, who was one of the major beneficiaries during his rise, but soon fell out. No Prime Minister in the history of Pakistan has had a full tenure. But three out of the four military dictators: General Ayub Khan, General Zia-ul-Haq and General Pervez Musharraf ruled for more than a decade. The recent 27th constitutional amendment tabled by the Shehbaz Sharif government is aimed at curbing federalism and giving more authority to Asim Munir regarding the appointment and removal of the Army Chief and command of the armed forces. It also centralises the process of appointment of the chief election commissioner and the setting up of the constitutional court. It introduced a new Commander-in-Chief position, effectively restructuring Pakistan's civil-military hierarchy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Imran Khan accuses Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir of tyranny, cruelty, and political persecution, rejecting reconciliation talks with Shehbaz Sharif’s government.

Imran Khan has launched a scurrilous attack on the Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, accusing him of tyranny and cruelty. He called him the 'mentaly unstable' and the 'most oppressive dictator' in the history of the country. He accused Khan of torturing him by separating him and his wife, Bushra Bibi. The 73-year-old Former Prime Minister of Pakistan had been imprisoned in Adiala Jail since August 2023. "Asim Munir is inflicting every form of cruelty upon me and my wife. No political leader’s family has ever been subjected to such treatment. I wish to make it absolutely clear once again: no matter what they do, I will neither bow down nor submit to them," wrote Imran Khan. There are multiple cases pending against the former cricket star related to misuse of authority and corruption, such as acquiring Billions of dollars' worth of property from Al-Qadir Trust from Malik Riaz, a prominent property tycoon in Pakistan. Imran Khan's sympathisers and PTI have described the situation as political witch-hunting. Imran Khan also called out the incidents of ‘May 9 2023, November 26, 2024, Azad Kashmir, and Muridke’ to highlight the blatant abuse of power by Munir. He lamented that there has never been such a mass killing of unarmed and ordinary civilians in Pakistan. He said that there is only ‘Asim law’ in the country. "What kind of law is this, where those who renounce PTI are granted amnesty, while those who remain loyal to my ideology face relentless persecution?" wrote Munir in a post on a Social Media platform on Wednesday. There was a negotiation going on between the PTI and Shehbaz Sharif for reconciliation, but Imran Khan, in his recent post, has ruled out all such possibilities. “There is no point in negotiating with a puppet government whose prime minister operates under a policy of ‘I will let you know after asking.”' Military and Politics Nexus in Pakistan The military and political nexus in Pakistan has been a major issue since its independence in 1947, something that is unparalleled in the history of any other country. They create an economic clout involving military officials, bureaucrats, and politicians to gain substantial state privileges. Similarly, this was the case with Imran Khan, who was one of the major beneficiaries during his rise, but soon fell out. No Prime Minister in the history of Pakistan has had a full tenure. But three out of the four military dictators: General Ayub Khan, General Zia-ul-Haq and General Pervez Musharraf ruled for more than a decade. The recent 27th constitutional amendment tabled by the Shehbaz Sharif government is aimed at curbing federalism and giving more authority to Asim Munir regarding the appointment and removal of the Army Chief and command of the armed forces. It also centralises the process of appointment of the chief election commissioner and the setting up of the constitutional court. It introduced a new Commander-in-Chief position, effectively restructuring Pakistan's civil-military hierarchy.

Imran Khan accuses Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir of tyranny, cruelty, and political persecution, rejecting reconciliation talks with Shehbaz Sharif’s government.

Imran Khan calls Asim Munir ‘mentally unstable dictator,’ accuses him of tyranny and cruelty

An eagerly watched legal battle between Amazon and Perplexity AI could redefine how we shop online. Amazon is challenging Perplexity AI’s Comet browser, which includes an AI assistant that can log into users’ shopping accounts and make purchases on their behalf. The court case is expected to shape the future of “agentic commerce”, where AI acts autonomously for users.&nbsp;<h2>Status of the Amazon vs Perplexity AI case on agentic shopping</h2>Amazon sent a cease-and-desist letter to Perplexity on October 31, and then filed a lawsuit four days later in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Perplexity, in a blog post, aptly titled “Bullying is Not Innovation”, accused Amazon of trying to stifle progress and restrict user choices. No hearings have been scheduled yet, but the outcome could have ripple effects far beyond these two companies.<h2>Automated shopping: How the shopping bot on Comet browser of Perplexity AI works</h2>Comet’s users can tell the AI assistant what they want to buy, and it handles the rest — searching for products, comparing prices, adding items to the basket, and even checking out. Perplexity describes it as a personal assistant that knows exactly what you want and takes care of all the clicks for you.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/openai-aws-openai-strikes-mega-38b-cloud-deal-with-amazon-web-services-1762255380066/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/openai-aws-openai-strikes-mega-38b-cloud-deal-with-amazon-web-services-1762255380066/embed</a><h2>Why is Amazon suing Perplexity over its shopping bot?</h2>Amazon is accusing the startup of violating its terms of service. According to Amazon, Comet’s AI performs automated actions that are disguised as human browsing activity, effectively turning Comet into a “stealth browser”. Amazon argues that this poses potential security and privacy risks, including exposure of personal data and disruption of returns or refunds. The company also claims this could be computer fraud under the US Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and California’s Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/amazon-microsoft-accenture-and-more-here-s-a-list-of-companies-cutting-jobs-to-focus-on-ai-1761829243515">Amazon, Microsoft, Accenture and more: Here’s a list of companies cutting jobs to focus on AI</a><h2>What’s Perplexity saying about its shopping bot in Comet browser?</h2>Perplexity argues that Comet does not scrape data or store user information on its own servers. The company says the AI acts only under direct user instruction, while login credentials are kept locally on the user’s device. In its view, the AI assistant is not an unauthorised bot but an extension of the user — a digital stand-in acting with full consent.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/lack-of-market-research-or-tone-deaf-chinese-shopping-site-aliexpress-sells-lord-jagannath-doormat-online-devotees-outraged-1753788995615">Lack of market research or tone-deaf? Chinese shopping site AliExpress sells 'Lord Jagannath doormat’ online, devotees outraged</a><h2>At stake is a $50 billion advertising business of Amazon</h2>Perplexity accuses Amazon of trying to crush competition to protect its $50 billion advertising business, which depends heavily on data from human browsing and impulse purchases. If users delegate shopping to an AI that optimises for the best deal, rather than ‘sponsored results’, Amazon could lose control over which products people see, and which ads they click on.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/amazon-planning-to-replace-600-000-employees-with-robots-report-makes-massive-claim-1761116762286">Amazon&nbsp;planning to replace 600,000 employees with robots? Report makes massive claim</a><h2>How the Amazon vs Perplexity case could change online shopping</h2>The case is shaping up as a David vs Goliath battle. If the court sides with Amazon, it could lead to tighter restrictions on any AI that tries to browse websites or make purchases on behalf of users. Such a ruling might shut out smaller AI companies from building their own shopping assistants and further strengthen large tech platforms like Amazon.It’s worth noting that Amazon already has its own AI shopping tools, such as Rufus and “Buy for Me”, which operate within its website and mobile app.<h2>Agentic commerce is the future? If Perplexity wins, a new kind of online shopping could emerge</h2>Shopping online is hard work. It would be wonderful if a trustworthy AI could handle the task for you. Imagine a world where you simply say, “Find me the best deal on jeans,” and within seconds the AI compares dozens of stores, applies coupons, checks return policies, and completes the purchase — all without you clicking once.But convenience comes with challenges around security, trust and accountability. What happens if the AI buys the wrong items? Who is responsible if there’s a return dispute or a data breach caused by automated access? These legal and ethical questions are exactly what this lawsuit could begin to define.The core issue is whether Comet broke Amazon’s rules — and, more broadly, whether users have the right to let an AI act fully on their behalf online. Can a bot legally and safely shop for you? Or will platforms draw a harder line against any automation that bypasses their systems?The answer to these questions would shape the next decade of e-commerce, and decide who really controls the future of online shopping: the user or the platform. &nbsp;

Shopping online is hard work. It would be wonderful if a trustworthy AI could handle the task for you. Imagine a world where you simply say, “Find me the best deal on jeans,” and within seconds, the AI compares dozens of stores and completes the purchase. Is that the future?

An eagerly watched legal battle between Amazon and Perplexity AI could redefine how we shop online. Amazon is challenging Perplexity AI’s Comet browser, which includes an AI assistant that can log into users’ shopping accounts and make purchases on their behalf. The court case is expected to shape the future of “agentic commerce”, where AI acts autonomously for users. Status of the Amazon vs Perplexity AI case on agentic shopping Amazon sent a cease-and-desist letter to Perplexity on October 31, and then filed a lawsuit four days later in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Perplexity, in a blog post, aptly titled “Bullying is Not Innovation”, accused Amazon of trying to stifle progress and restrict user choices. No hearings have been scheduled yet, but the outcome could have ripple effects far beyond these two companies. Automated shopping: How the shopping bot on Comet browser of Perplexity AI works Comet’s users can tell the AI assistant what they want to buy, and it handles the rest — searching for products, comparing prices, adding items to the basket, and even checking out. Perplexity describes it as a personal assistant that knows exactly what you want and takes care of all the clicks for you. https://www.wionews.com/videos/openai-aws-openai-strikes-mega-38b-cloud-deal-with-amazon-web-services-1762255380066/embed Why is Amazon suing Perplexity over its shopping bot? Amazon is accusing the startup of violating its terms of service. According to Amazon, Comet’s AI performs automated actions that are disguised as human browsing activity, effectively turning Comet into a “stealth browser”. Amazon argues that this poses potential security and privacy risks, including exposure of personal data and disruption of returns or refunds. The company also claims this could be computer fraud under the US Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and California’s Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act. Also read: Amazon, Microsoft, Accenture and more: Here’s a list of companies cutting jobs to focus on AI What’s Perplexity saying about its shopping bot in Comet browser? Perplexity argues that Comet does not scrape data or store user information on its own servers. The company says the AI acts only under direct user instruction, while login credentials are kept locally on the user’s device. In its view, the AI assistant is not an unauthorised bot but an extension of the user — a digital stand-in acting with full consent. Also read: Lack of market research or tone-deaf? Chinese shopping site AliExpress sells 'Lord Jagannath doormat’ online, devotees outraged At stake is a $50 billion advertising business of Amazon Perplexity accuses Amazon of trying to crush competition to protect its $50 billion advertising business, which depends heavily on data from human browsing and impulse purchases. If users delegate shopping to an AI that optimises for the best deal, rather than ‘sponsored results’, Amazon could lose control over which products people see, and which ads they click on. Also read: Amazon planning to replace 600,000 employees with robots? Report makes massive claim How the Amazon vs Perplexity case could change online shopping The case is shaping up as a David vs Goliath battle. If the court sides with Amazon, it could lead to tighter restrictions on any AI that tries to browse websites or make purchases on behalf of users. Such a ruling might shut out smaller AI companies from building their own shopping assistants and further strengthen large tech platforms like Amazon. It’s worth noting that Amazon already has its own AI shopping tools, such as Rufus and “Buy for Me”, which operate within its website and mobile app. Agentic commerce is the future? If Perplexity wins, a new kind of online shopping could emerge Shopping online is hard work. It would be wonderful if a trustworthy AI could handle the task for you. Imagine a world where you simply say, “Find me the best deal on jeans,” and within seconds the AI compares dozens of stores, applies coupons, checks return policies, and completes the purchase — all without you clicking once. But convenience comes with challenges around security, trust and accountability. What happens if the AI buys the wrong items? Who is responsible if there’s a return dispute or a data breach caused by automated access? These legal and ethical questions are exactly what this lawsuit could begin to define. The core issue is whether Comet broke Amazon’s rules — and, more broadly, whether users have the right to let an AI act fully on their behalf online. Can a bot legally and safely shop for you? Or will platforms draw a harder line against any automation that bypasses their systems? The answer to these questions would shape the next decade of e-commerce, and decide who really controls the future of online shopping: the user or the platform.

Shopping online is hard work. It would be wonderful if a trustworthy AI could handle the task for you. Imagine a world where you simply say, “Find me the best deal on jeans,” and within seconds, the AI compares dozens of stores and completes the purchase. Is that the future?

Can a bot really go ahead and shop for you? Why the Amazon vs Perplexity AI case could change the future of online shopping

Donald Trump is feeling consternation as the US Supreme Court seems sceptical about the global tariffs he imposed unilaterally on several countries, including India. In all likelihood, the SCOTUS will end, or significantly restrict, the US president's marauding that led to economic pain and diplomatic tussles. If indeed that happens, one country will stand vindicated: India. Prime Minister Modi's government has taken a wait-and-watch approach while not compromising on the interests of Indian stakeholders - from farmers to local businesses. India's trade talks with US have dragged on, possibly intentionally. Now, the biggest resistance to tariffs came from within the US, and Trump might be forced to withdraw at least parts of this punitive regime. Here is what you should know:<h2>What the SCOTUS hearing on Trump tariffs is about&nbsp;</h2>At the heart of the hearings is Trump's use of emergency powers to impose the sweeping tariffs. The question is mainly about how such moves affect or alter US trade law. &nbsp;Specifically, it is about whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) allowed the president to unilaterally impose tariffs.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/days-after-donald-trump-s-tariff-warning-china-vows-to-fight-till-end-1760428641268">Days after Donald Trump's tariff warning, China vows to 'fight till end'</a><h2>What happened at the Trump tariffs hearing?&nbsp;</h2> Both conservative and liberal justices found the administration’s reading of the US trade law to be too broad. The court appeared more concerned about the “major questions” doctrine, which requires clear congressional authorisation for significant economic or political actions, such as the tariffs.The Supreme Court Justices , some of them appointed by Trump himself, did not appreciate his administration’s argument that the IEEPA allows the president to announce tariffs. At the hearing on Wednesday (Nov 5), Chief Justice John Roberts questioned whether tariffs (which essentially are taxes on Americans) could really be seen as mere “regulation” under the law.Justice Amy Coney Barrett pressed the government attorney to explain why regulating 'importation' should include tariffs when no president in the US trade law’s 50-year history had done so.Justice Neil Gorsuch warned that giving the president such sweeping authority would turn the US Congress’s power to tax and regulate trade into a ‘presidential prerogative.’ Even Brett Kavanaugh, who is generally cautious, questioned whether Congress ever meant IEEPA to authorise such a vast power.The Solicitor General D John Sauer, defended the tariffs as 'legitimate responses to national emergencies', ranging from trade deficits to the fentanyl drug abuse crisis.But the justices expressed unease with that reasoning.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-he-was-offended-canada-s-carney-desperate-to-resume-trade-talks-apologises-to-trump-over-anti-tariff-reagan-ad-1762131032752">'He was offended': Canada's Carney desperate to resume trade talks, apologises to Trump over anti-tariff Reagan ad</a><h2>Prediction markets think Trump could lose tariff case</h2>Prediction markets and speculative traders are taking positions with the assumption that Trump's wings could be clipped by the court. Traders have quickly reduced their bets on the tariffs surviving the legal test at the SCOTUS. Platforms tracking the case showed steep drops in the odds of a Trump victory, which indicated that Wall Street now expect the court to invalidate or limit Trump's use of IEEPA. &nbsp;In fact, it's the outcome that the market wants: Trump tariffs have brought in inflationary pressures and hit global trade, and the court ruling could ease these, they hope.<h2>Trump is watching the SCOTUS ruling</h2>Trump is feeling a lot of tension on the case, and he has not been silent about it. He called the litigation 'a politically motivated attack'. He insisted that the tariffs were essential to protect American jobs and punish countries like China, Mexico and India for what he calls unfair trade practices. His line on tariffs has been to link them to national security, and even to the geopolitical balance around Russia and Ukraine. He has portrayed tariffs as crucial for maintaining US leverage, while accusing opponents of undermining his authority to act swiftly in emergencies.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/high-court-hears-final-arguments-in-trump-s-tariff-authority-battle-1762409271893/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/high-court-hears-final-arguments-in-trump-s-tariff-authority-battle-1762409271893/embed</a><h2>Why the Trump tariff legal showdown is important for India</h2>Since 2018, India has faced a number of US tariffs: on steel, aluminium, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, often over ‘national security’ grounds. India has refrained from tit-for-tat retaliation. It has filed challenges at the World Trade Organization, while maintaining dialogue with American trade officials.&nbsp;India has extended US trade talks to buy time, even as global institutions and courts tested the legality of Trump’s moves. Indian negotiators have long stressed that trade rules must not be rewritten by unilateral presidential action.That restraint now appears to have been correct in hindsight.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-supreme-court-justices-appear-sceptical-of-trump-s-tariffs-argument-1762369739218">US Supreme Court justices appear sceptical of Trump’s tariffs argument</a><h2>If the justices do indeed bulldoze Trump’s tariff machine, India will have reason to smile</h2>The Supreme Court’s decision, which might take weeks or even months, &nbsp;will determine whether presidents can continue to wield emergency powers to reshape global trade on their own.&nbsp;If it limits or strikes down Trump’s IEEPA tariffs, it will affirm the principle that only legislatures can authorise taxes and trade barriers, not the president. It will echo India’s argument that international commerce must rest on clear, rules-based frameworks rather than impulsive executive orders.&nbsp;On the ground, it could ease pressure on Indian exporters who have faced tariff surcharges of up to 50 per cent in some sectors. Politically, it would strengthen India’s image as a defender of multilateralism.

India has long opposed Trump’s unilateral tariffs- including the '50 per cent punishment' for buying Russian oil. India termed them as arbitrary and contrary to global trade rules, while many other countries bent their knee and entered into deals with Trump. 

Donald Trump is feeling consternation as the US Supreme Court seems sceptical about the global tariffs he imposed unilaterally on several countries, including India. In all likelihood, the SCOTUS will end, or significantly restrict, the US president's marauding that led to economic pain and diplomatic tussles. If indeed that happens, one country will stand vindicated: India. Prime Minister Modi's government has taken a wait-and-watch approach while not compromising on the interests of Indian stakeholders - from farmers to local businesses. India's trade talks with US have dragged on, possibly intentionally. Now, the biggest resistance to tariffs came from within the US, and Trump might be forced to withdraw at least parts of this punitive regime. Here is what you should know: What the SCOTUS hearing on Trump tariffs is about At the heart of the hearings is Trump's use of emergency powers to impose the sweeping tariffs. The question is mainly about how such moves affect or alter US trade law. Specifically, it is about whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) allowed the president to unilaterally impose tariffs. Also read: Days after Donald Trump's tariff warning, China vows to 'fight till end' What happened at the Trump tariffs hearing? Both conservative and liberal justices found the administration’s reading of the US trade law to be too broad. The court appeared more concerned about the “major questions” doctrine, which requires clear congressional authorisation for significant economic or political actions, such as the tariffs. The Supreme Court Justices , some of them appointed by Trump himself, did not appreciate his administration’s argument that the IEEPA allows the president to announce tariffs. At the hearing on Wednesday (Nov 5), Chief Justice John Roberts questioned whether tariffs (which essentially are taxes on Americans) could really be seen as mere “regulation” under the law. Justice Amy Coney Barrett pressed the government attorney to explain why regulating 'importation' should include tariffs when no president in the US trade law’s 50-year history had done so. Justice Neil Gorsuch warned that giving the president such sweeping authority would turn the US Congress’s power to tax and regulate trade into a ‘presidential prerogative.’ Even Brett Kavanaugh, who is generally cautious, questioned whether Congress ever meant IEEPA to authorise such a vast power. The Solicitor General D John Sauer, defended the tariffs as 'legitimate responses to national emergencies', ranging from trade deficits to the fentanyl drug abuse crisis. But the justices expressed unease with that reasoning. Also read: 'He was offended': Canada's Carney desperate to resume trade talks, apologises to Trump over anti-tariff Reagan ad Prediction markets think Trump could lose tariff case Prediction markets and speculative traders are taking positions with the assumption that Trump's wings could be clipped by the court. Traders have quickly reduced their bets on the tariffs surviving the legal test at the SCOTUS. Platforms tracking the case showed steep drops in the odds of a Trump victory, which indicated that Wall Street now expect the court to invalidate or limit Trump's use of IEEPA. In fact, it's the outcome that the market wants: Trump tariffs have brought in inflationary pressures and hit global trade, and the court ruling could ease these, they hope. Trump is watching the SCOTUS ruling Trump is feeling a lot of tension on the case, and he has not been silent about it. He called the litigation 'a politically motivated attack'. He insisted that the tariffs were essential to protect American jobs and punish countries like China, Mexico and India for what he calls unfair trade practices. His line on tariffs has been to link them to national security, and even to the geopolitical balance around Russia and Ukraine. He has portrayed tariffs as crucial for maintaining US leverage, while accusing opponents of undermining his authority to act swiftly in emergencies. https://www.wionews.com/videos/high-court-hears-final-arguments-in-trump-s-tariff-authority-battle-1762409271893/embed Why the Trump tariff legal showdown is important for India Since 2018, India has faced a number of US tariffs: on steel, aluminium, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, often over ‘national security’ grounds. India has refrained from tit-for-tat retaliation. It has filed challenges at the World Trade Organization, while maintaining dialogue with American trade officials. India has extended US trade talks to buy time, even as global institutions and courts tested the legality of Trump’s moves. Indian negotiators have long stressed that trade rules must not be rewritten by unilateral presidential action. That restraint now appears to have been correct in hindsight. Also read: US Supreme Court justices appear sceptical of Trump’s tariffs argument If the justices do indeed bulldoze Trump’s tariff machine, India will have reason to smile The Supreme Court’s decision, which might take weeks or even months, will determine whether presidents can continue to wield emergency powers to reshape global trade on their own. If it limits or strikes down Trump’s IEEPA tariffs, it will affirm the principle that only legislatures can authorise taxes and trade barriers, not the president. It will echo India’s argument that international commerce must rest on clear, rules-based frameworks rather than impulsive executive orders. On the ground, it could ease pressure on Indian exporters who have faced tariff surcharges of up to 50 per cent in some sectors. Politically, it would strengthen India’s image as a defender of multilateralism.

India has long opposed Trump’s unilateral tariffs- including the '50 per cent punishment' for buying Russian oil. India termed them as arbitrary and contrary to global trade rules, while many other countries bent their knee and entered into deals with Trump.&nbsp;

US Supreme Court might end or limit Trump tariffs, and India will smile

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Wednesday announced that he will reduce flight capacity by 10 per cent, affecting 40 major airports and 3,500 to 4,000 flights daily, starting on Friday.&nbsp;“As we slice the data more granularly, we are seeing pressures build in a way that we don’t feel, if we allow it to go unchecked, will allow us to continue to tell the public that we operate the safest airline system in the world,” said the Federation Aviation Director Bryan Bedford&nbsp;<h2>Why the FAA is cutting flights</h2>The drastic plan is a step to reduce air security risk as the US Government shutdown drags on. The shutdown has reached its 36th day. It has forced 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration employees to work without pay. The move comes as airlines scramble to accommodate millions of passengers. The airlines claim that at least 3.2 million travellers have already been impacted.&nbsp;<h2>Airports to be affected&nbsp;</h2>The government has not disclosed the complete list of Airports to be affected. &nbsp;However, according to sources close to ABC News, the list includes scores of busy airports with heavy passenger and cargo traffic. The following 40 airports are cited in the list&nbsp;<ul><li>1 ANC Anchorage International</li><li>2 ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International</li><li>3 BOS Boston Logan International</li><li>4 BWI Baltimore/Washington International</li><li>5 CLT Charlotte Douglas International</li><li>6 CVG Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International</li><li>7 DAL Dallas Love</li><li>8 DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National</li><li>9 DEN Denver International</li><li>10 DFW Dallas/Fort Worth International</li><li>11 DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County</li><li>12 EWR Newark Liberty International</li><li>13 FLL Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International</li><li>14 HNL Honolulu International</li><li>15 HOU Houston Hobby</li><li>16 IAD Washington Dulles International</li><li>17 IAH George Bush Houston Intercontinental</li><li>18 IND Indianapolis International</li><li>19 JFK New York John F Kennedy International</li><li>20 LAS Las Vegas McCarran International</li><li>21 LAX Los Angeles International</li><li>22 LGA New York LaGuardia</li><li>23 MCO Orlando International</li><li>24 MDW Chicago Midway</li><li>25 MEM Memphis International</li><li>26 MIA Miami International</li><li>27 MSP Minneapolis/St Paul International</li><li>28 OAK Oakland International</li><li>29 ONT Ontario International</li><li>30 ORD Chicago O'Hare International</li><li>31 PDX Portland International</li><li>32 PHL Philadelphia International</li><li>33 PHX Phoenix Sky Harbour International</li><li>34 SAN San Diego International</li><li>35 SDF Louisville International</li><li>36 SEA Seattle/Tacoma International</li><li>37 SFO San Francisco International</li><li>38 SLC Salt Lake City International</li><li>39 TEB Teterboro</li><li>40 TPA Tampa International Duffy, earlier in the week, told CNBC that the administration could “shut the whole airspace down” if the shutdown drags on.</li></ul>&nbsp;

The FAA will cut 10% of US flight capacity, affecting 40 major airports, as the government shutdown strains air safety operations and staff work unpaid.

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Wednesday announced that he will reduce flight capacity by 10 per cent, affecting 40 major airports and 3,500 to 4,000 flights daily, starting on Friday. “As we slice the data more granularly, we are seeing pressures build in a way that we don’t feel, if we allow it to go unchecked, will allow us to continue to tell the public that we operate the safest airline system in the world,” said the Federation Aviation Director Bryan Bedford Why the FAA is cutting flights The drastic plan is a step to reduce air security risk as the US Government shutdown drags on. The shutdown has reached its 36th day. It has forced 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration employees to work without pay. The move comes as airlines scramble to accommodate millions of passengers. The airlines claim that at least 3.2 million travellers have already been impacted. Airports to be affected The government has not disclosed the complete list of Airports to be affected. However, according to sources close to ABC News, the list includes scores of busy airports with heavy passenger and cargo traffic. The following 40 airports are cited in the list 1 ANC Anchorage International 2 ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International 3 BOS Boston Logan International 4 BWI Baltimore/Washington International 5 CLT Charlotte Douglas International 6 CVG Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International 7 DAL Dallas Love 8 DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National 9 DEN Denver International 10 DFW Dallas/Fort Worth International 11 DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 12 EWR Newark Liberty International 13 FLL Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International 14 HNL Honolulu International 15 HOU Houston Hobby 16 IAD Washington Dulles International 17 IAH George Bush Houston Intercontinental 18 IND Indianapolis International 19 JFK New York John F Kennedy International 20 LAS Las Vegas McCarran International 21 LAX Los Angeles International 22 LGA New York LaGuardia 23 MCO Orlando International 24 MDW Chicago Midway 25 MEM Memphis International 26 MIA Miami International 27 MSP Minneapolis/St Paul International 28 OAK Oakland International 29 ONT Ontario International 30 ORD Chicago O'Hare International 31 PDX Portland International 32 PHL Philadelphia International 33 PHX Phoenix Sky Harbour International 34 SAN San Diego International 35 SDF Louisville International 36 SEA Seattle/Tacoma International 37 SFO San Francisco International 38 SLC Salt Lake City International 39 TEB Teterboro 40 TPA Tampa International Duffy, earlier in the week, told CNBC that the administration could “shut the whole airspace down” if the shutdown drags on.

The FAA will cut 10% of US flight capacity, affecting 40 major airports, as the government shutdown strains air safety operations and staff work unpaid.

Why is FAA cutting 10% flights in US? Find out the full list of affected airports

Three expatriates, including two women, were apprehended in connection with prostitution in a residential apartment in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The Madinah police arrested them while conducting a security check in co-operation with the General Directorate for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking.&nbsp;According to a report in the Saudi Gazette, the cops issued a statement stating that the suspects were referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the required legal measures.<h3>Saudi police crack down on prostitution and begging</h3>Several months ago, over 50 suspects were arrested for crimes including prostitution and begging after Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the creation of a unit to police “immoral acts”, according to a report in the Financial Times.&nbsp;The new unit of the Ministry of Interior, formulated to address “community security and human trafficking”, — has apprehended 11 women for prostitution. After the arrest, officials of Saudi Arabia have publicly acknowledged the existence of these practices for more than a decade for the first time.&nbsp;In this initiative, dozens of foreigners were nabbed for “immoral acts” in massage parlours and for compelling women and children to work as street beggars.&nbsp;It has also drawn comparisons with the once-feared Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, a religious police force known for its rigid enforcement of gender segregation and moral codes. However, Crown Prince Mohammed significantly curtailed its authority in 2016.&nbsp;Since then, the crown prince has pursued sweeping reforms aimed at modernising Saudi Arabia’s economy and loosening conservative social restrictions, including ending long-standing bans on cinemas and music concerts. Although a “public decency” law was introduced in 2019, its implementation has remained relatively lenient.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/surat-hotel-raid-13-thai-women-rescued-from-sex-trafficking-racket-nine-arrested-1757920450092"> Surat hotel raid: 13 Thai women rescued from sex trafficking racket; nine arrested</a>&nbsp;

The Madinah police arrested them while conducting a security check in co-operation with the General Directorate for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking. 

Three expatriates, including two women, were apprehended in connection with prostitution in a residential apartment in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The Madinah police arrested them while conducting a security check in co-operation with the General Directorate for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking. According to a report in the Saudi Gazette, the cops issued a statement stating that the suspects were referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the required legal measures. Saudi police crack down on prostitution and begging Several months ago, over 50 suspects were arrested for crimes including prostitution and begging after Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the creation of a unit to police “immoral acts”, according to a report in the Financial Times. The new unit of the Ministry of Interior, formulated to address “community security and human trafficking”, — has apprehended 11 women for prostitution. After the arrest, officials of Saudi Arabia have publicly acknowledged the existence of these practices for more than a decade for the first time. In this initiative, dozens of foreigners were nabbed for “immoral acts” in massage parlours and for compelling women and children to work as street beggars. It has also drawn comparisons with the once-feared Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, a religious police force known for its rigid enforcement of gender segregation and moral codes. However, Crown Prince Mohammed significantly curtailed its authority in 2016. Since then, the crown prince has pursued sweeping reforms aimed at modernising Saudi Arabia’s economy and loosening conservative social restrictions, including ending long-standing bans on cinemas and music concerts. Although a “public decency” law was introduced in 2019, its implementation has remained relatively lenient. Also read: Surat hotel raid: 13 Thai women rescued from sex trafficking racket; nine arrested

The Madinah police arrested them while conducting a security check in co-operation with the General Directorate for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking.&nbsp;

Prostitution ring busted in Saudi Arabia's Madinah; 2 women among 3 expats arrested

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif once again warns of war, ahead of the fresh rounds of talks with Afghanistan in Istanbul. The televised remark was made on Wednesday, just as a delegation from Pakistan had left the country to hold talks with the Taliban, to resolve the ongoing conflict.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Pakistan defense Minister Khawaja Asif repeats threat of war with Afghanistan, if talks in Istanbul fails. <a href="https://t.co/XcMqdvWTRA">pic.twitter.com/XcMqdvWTRA</a>&mdash; Abhishek Jha (@abhishekjha157) <a href="https://twitter.com/abhishekjha157/status/1986301499245535509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Asif responded to the reporter as he pressed about the scenario where the peace talks fail, “Considering the situation now, there are possibilities of escalation.” He said that the continuous infiltration and cross-border terrorism will result in war. However, Asif also said that he hopes that Afghanistan will “make use of wisdom" and peace will be restored.<h2>Afghanistan-Pakistan Peace talks in Turkiye</h2>The third round of the Pakistan-Afghanistan talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, the cross-border terrorism and consolidating the fragile ceasefire will begin in Istanbul today. The delegation for this round of talks is led by Lt. Gen Asim Malik, Director General of the ISI and other senior officials from the military, intelligence agencies and the Foreign Office. Afghanistan's Taliban delegation includes General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI) chief Abdul Haq Waseq, Deputy Interior Minister Rehmatullah Najib, Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen, Anas Haqqani, Qahar Balkhi, Zakir Jalali, and Afghanistan’s chargé d’affaires in Ankara.According to a report by Dawn, the two sides will consider the implementation of the commitments from the previous rounds of talks and attempt to finalise the mechanism agreed upon in principle for the verification and monitoring to ensure peace.However, there is an angst and pessimism in both capitals about the dialogue. “The Pakistan military and intelligence service have a single-point agenda - the end of terrorism,” said Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, military spokesperson of Pakistan. Pakistan wants commitment from Afghanistan that its soil will not be used for terrorism against Pakistan.&nbsp;

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khwaja Asif warns of possible war as Islamabad and the Taliban begin the third round of crucial peace talks in Turkiye to curb terrorism and restore stability.

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif once again warns of war, ahead of the fresh rounds of talks with Afghanistan in Istanbul. The televised remark was made on Wednesday, just as a delegation from Pakistan had left the country to hold talks with the Taliban, to resolve the ongoing conflict.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warns of possible war as Islamabad and the Taliban begin the third round of crucial peace talks in Turkiye to curb terrorism and restore stability.

Khawaja Asif warns of war ahead of Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks in Turkiye

US President Donald Trump recounted his bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping and said that he wants his cabinet to be like that of the Chinese. Imitating the way in which Chinese officials stood in front of Xi Jinping, Trump said that he was surprised to see everyone in “attention.” Naming US Vice President JD Vance, Trump seemed to be lamenting that his cabinet including the vice president does not behave in the manner in which the Chinese behaved around their president. Trump and Jinping met in Busan, South Korea, last month on the sidelines of the APEC summit and reached an agreement regarding rare earth minerals.&nbsp;&nbsp;In a closed-door meeting with Republican senators at a White House breakfast on Wednesday (Nov 5), Trump described how there were six officials on either side of Xi, and all of them were standing straight. "And every one of those people were standing like this," Trump showed, with his arms behind his back and his chin up. "They were at attention," he added. Praising Jinping, Trump called him a tough and smart man. "I've never seen men so scared in their lives," Trump added. "I said, 'Are you gonna answer me?' I got no response. And President Xi didn't let him have any", adding, "I want my Cabinet to behave like that."&nbsp;Looking immensely impressed, Trump turned to Vance and asked why he doesn't behave in a similar fashion. "Why don't you behave like that? JD doesn't behave like that. JD budges into conversations! I want that for at least a couple of days, OK, JD?" The senators in the room bursts into laughter.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Trump: &#39;I want my Cabinet to be like Xi’s. I’ve never seen men so scared in their lives&#39; &#39;JD doesn&#39;t behave like that. He budges into conversations!&#39; Says he wants him to be like the Chinese for a couple of days <a href="https://t.co/Lo51mAUAA7">pic.twitter.com/Lo51mAUAA7</a>&mdash; RT (@RT_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/RT_com/status/1986077806665801919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After the meeting between Trump and XI, both sides expressed their desire for a stable relationship between the two countries. Jinping said that the US and China should not fall into a “vicious cycle of retaliation or revenge.” Jinping said that China's development vision goes hand in hand with Trump's ‘Make America Great Again’ agenda. Xi said that both countries should ensure the steady sailing forward of the “giant ship of China-US relations.” Trump called Jinping a “tough negotiator” and quipped ‘that’s not good.' The Chinese president highlighted that the US and China do not always “see eye to eye”, but they should strive to be “partners and friends.”

Trump, recounting his meeting with Xi Jinping, praised the discipline of Chinese officials and joked that he wants his cabinet to act like Xi’s. He mimicked their posture, calling Xi “tough and smart,” and teased Vice President JD Vance for not showing similar obedience

US President Donald Trump recounted his bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping and said that he wants his cabinet to be like that of the Chinese. Imitating the way in which Chinese officials stood in front of Xi Jinping, Trump said that he was surprised to see everyone in “attention.” Naming US Vice President JD Vance, Trump seemed to be lamenting that his cabinet including the vice president does not behave in the manner in which the Chinese behaved around their president. Trump and Jinping met in Busan, South Korea, last month on the sidelines of the APEC summit and reached an agreement regarding rare earth minerals. In a closed-door meeting with Republican senators at a White House breakfast on Wednesday (Nov 5), Trump described how there were six officials on either side of Xi, and all of them were standing straight. "And every one of those people were standing like this," Trump showed, with his arms behind his back and his chin up. "They were at attention," he added. Praising Jinping, Trump called him a tough and smart man. "I've never seen men so scared in their lives," Trump added. "I said, 'Are you gonna answer me?' I got no response. And President Xi didn't let him have any", adding, "I want my Cabinet to behave like that." Looking immensely impressed, Trump turned to Vance and asked why he doesn't behave in a similar fashion. "Why don't you behave like that? JD doesn't behave like that. JD budges into conversations! I want that for at least a couple of days, OK, JD?" The senators in the room bursts into laughter.

Trump, recounting his meeting with Xi Jinping, praised the discipline of Chinese officials and joked that he wants his cabinet to act like Xi’s. He mimicked their posture, calling Xi “tough and smart,” and teased Vice President JD Vance for not showing similar obedience

‘Never seen men so scared’: Trump praises Xi Jinping’s disciplined officials, then laments, ‘JD doesn't behave like that’

Left-leaning journalist Van Jones, commenting on the New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's victory speech, said he was unimpressed with the speech; he was a lot more embracing during the campaign trail and missed an opportunity to bring more people on his side with the speech. The "warm, open" Mamdani we have seen during the race to New York City mayoral polls seemed to have "disappeared" right after the polls were called in his favour, the CNN commentator observed.&nbsp;The city councilman of Ugandan and Indian origins had a "character switch" immediately after the results were called, the left-leaning commentator said during a CNN show, clips of which have gone viral on social media in the US. Mamdani, a 34-year-old Indian-origin democrat socialist, became the youngest Mayor of New York following his victory in a fiercely fought election, defeating Independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Silva.&nbsp;Jones further said Mamdani's tone in the victory speech left many people confused about whether he was going to include them. “Is he going to be more of a class warrior even in office? I think he missed an opportunity to open up and bring more people under his umbrella.” "I think he missed an opportunity. I think Mamdani, that we saw during the campaign trail, who was a lot more calm, who was a lot more warm, who was a lot more embracing, was not present in that speech". "I think his tone was sharp. I think he was using the microphone in a way he was almost yelling way different from the Mamdani we have seen on TikTok and the great interviews and stuff like that," the former advisor to US President Barack Obama said during the programme. The Mayor-elect, in his victory speech, took a confrontational tone against US President Trump, saying, “Donald Trump, since I know you are watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up!”<h2>Trump reacts to Mamdani's remarks</h2>Referring to Mamdani's remarks, the US president said, “I think he should be very nice to me, I am the one who has to approve a lot of things coming to him.”"I want to make him succeed. I want to make the city succeed. I don't want to make him succeed. I want to make the city succeed," the Republican whose celebrity is tied to the city said. "I think he's off to a bad start", Trump said and advised that Mamdani should reach out to Washington."

Left-leaning journalist ’s Van Jones criticized Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech, calling it sharp and less inclusive than his campaign tone. He said Mamdani “missed an opportunity” to unite people. Mamdani’s fiery remarks at Trump drew a response from US president as well.

Left-leaning journalist Van Jones, commenting on the New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's victory speech, said he was unimpressed with the speech; he was a lot more embracing during the campaign trail and missed an opportunity to bring more people on his side with the speech. The "warm, open" Mamdani we have seen during the race to New York City mayoral polls seemed to have "disappeared" right after the polls were called in his favour, the CNN commentator observed. The city councilman of Ugandan and Indian origins had a "character switch" immediately after the results were called, the left-leaning commentator said during a CNN show, clips of which have gone viral on social media in the US. Mamdani, a 34-year-old Indian-origin democrat socialist, became the youngest Mayor of New York following his victory in a fiercely fought election, defeating Independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Silva. Jones further said Mamdani's tone in the victory speech left many people confused about whether he was going to include them. “Is he going to be more of a class warrior even in office? I think he missed an opportunity to open up and bring more people under his umbrella.” "I think he missed an opportunity. I think Mamdani, that we saw during the campaign trail, who was a lot more calm, who was a lot more warm, who was a lot more embracing, was not present in that speech". "I think his tone was sharp. I think he was using the microphone in a way he was almost yelling way different from the Mamdani we have seen on TikTok and the great interviews and stuff like that," the former advisor to US President Barack Obama said during the programme. The Mayor-elect, in his victory speech, took a confrontational tone against US President Trump, saying, “Donald Trump, since I know you are watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up!” Trump reacts to Mamdani's remarks Referring to Mamdani's remarks, the US president said, “I think he should be very nice to me, I am the one who has to approve a lot of things coming to him.”"I want to make him succeed. I want to make the city succeed. I don't want to make him succeed. I want to make the city succeed," the Republican whose celebrity is tied to the city said. "I think he's off to a bad start", Trump said and advised that Mamdani should reach out to Washington."

Left-leaning journalist ’s Van Jones criticized Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech, calling it sharp and less inclusive than his campaign tone. He said Mamdani “missed an opportunity” to unite people. Mamdani’s fiery remarks at Trump drew a response from US president as well.

'He missed an opportunity': US journalist slams Mamdani's 'yelling' speech after NY mayoral win

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Nov 5) once again claimed that he stopped the conflict between India and Pakistan in May – this time with a new number of planes “wounded” during the military operations. Taking the credit for stopping hostilities between the two neighbours, Trump alleged that he threatened India and Pakistan that he wouldn’t make trade deals with them unless they agreed to peace.&nbsp;Trump had first claimed four-five planes were downed during the conflict, then later said that seven were shot down, without specifying which side. In his latest claim, the US president, who was apparently “in the midst of a trade deal” with the two countries, has now said that while seven were shot down, an “eighth” plane was “badly wounded”.&nbsp;“I was in the midst of a trade deal with India and Pakistan, and then I read on the front page of a certain newspaper...I heard they were going to war. Seven planes were shot down, and the eighth was badly wounded. Eight planes were shot down essentially. I said, this is war, and they are going at it. They are two nuclear nations. I said, ‘I’m not going to make any trade deals with you guys unless you agree to peace,’” Trump said in his address at the America Business Forum in Miami on Wednesday (Nov 5).&nbsp;Trump further claimed that New Delhi and Islamabad were against the threat and said the conflict between them had nothing to do with trade deals with the US.&nbsp;“The two nations said ‘No way. This has nothing to do...’ I said, ‘It has everything to do. You are nuclear powers. I’m not trading with you. We’re not making any deals with you if you’re at war with each other’,” he said. He added that the next day he received a call that the two countries had made peace. “I said, ‘Thank you. Let’s do trade’. Isn’t that great? Without tariffs, that would have never happened,” said Trump.&nbsp;India has repeatedly denied the US president’s claims, saying that the two nations agreed to a ceasefire on May 10 after Pakistani commanders contacted their Indian counterparts to stop the conflict. Despite this, Trump has reiterated brokering the peace between the two countries.&nbsp;Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targetting terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the deadly April 22 Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26.&nbsp;

Trump had first claimed four-five planes were downed during the conflict, then later said that seven were shot down, without specifying which side. He has now claimed that another plane was “badly wounded”.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Nov 5) once again claimed that he stopped the conflict between India and Pakistan in May – this time with a new number of planes “wounded” during the military operations. Taking the credit for stopping hostilities between the two neighbours, Trump alleged that he threatened India and Pakistan that he wouldn’t make trade deals with them unless they agreed to peace. Trump had first claimed four-five planes were downed during the conflict, then later said that seven were shot down, without specifying which side. In his latest claim, the US president, who was apparently “in the midst of a trade deal” with the two countries, has now said that while seven were shot down, an “eighth” plane was “badly wounded”. “I was in the midst of a trade deal with India and Pakistan, and then I read on the front page of a certain newspaper...I heard they were going to war. Seven planes were shot down, and the eighth was badly wounded. Eight planes were shot down essentially. I said, this is war, and they are going at it. They are two nuclear nations. I said, ‘I’m not going to make any trade deals with you guys unless you agree to peace,’” Trump said in his address at the America Business Forum in Miami on Wednesday (Nov 5). Trump further claimed that New Delhi and Islamabad were against the threat and said the conflict between them had nothing to do with trade deals with the US. “The two nations said ‘No way. This has nothing to do...’ I said, ‘It has everything to do. You are nuclear powers. I’m not trading with you. We’re not making any deals with you if you’re at war with each other’,” he said. He added that the next day he received a call that the two countries had made peace. “I said, ‘Thank you. Let’s do trade’. Isn’t that great? Without tariffs, that would have never happened,” said Trump. India has repeatedly denied the US president’s claims, saying that the two nations agreed to a ceasefire on May 10 after Pakistani commanders contacted their Indian counterparts to stop the conflict. Despite this, Trump has reiterated brokering the peace between the two countries. Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targetting terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the deadly April 22 Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26.

Trump had first claimed four-five planes were downed during the conflict, then later said that seven were shot down, without specifying which side. He has now claimed that another plane was “badly wounded”.

‘Eighth plane was badly wounded’: Trump once again boasts stopping India-Pak war — this time with a new number

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Nov 5) blasted the Democrats, likening them to the Japanese World War II pilots over the longest government shutdown in American history. Trump accused his foes of being prepared to destroy the country. The current closure, which is now in its sixth week, surpassed the 35-day record set during the Republican president’s first term in the White House.Speaking at a meeting with Republican senators at the White House, Trump said, “As you know, we are in the midst of a disastrous Democrats-created government shutdown.”“It’s Democrats-created, but I don’t think they are getting the blame they should. It is now the longest official shutdown in American history. The Democrat radicals, and the senators have shown zero interest in opening the government,” he added.Comparing democrats with Japan’s World War II pilots, Trump further said, “I just got back from Japan... I talked about the kamikaze pilots. I think these guys are kamikaze. They’ll take down the country if they have to.”The shutdown has resulted in about 1.4 million federal workers, including air traffic controllers, national park wardens, remaining on enforced leave or working without pay. Meanwhile, some courts have been forced to use emergency funds to keep running, but warned that operations may be affected soon.The government shutdown stems from Congress’s failure to approve a new funding package before the September 30 deadline. This has caused several federal departments to halt operations, affecting millions of citizens.<h2>Shutdown impacts flight operations</h2>The situation has also impacted flight operations in the US, leading to significant delays and cancellations of flights. US officials on Wednesday said that the scheduled capacity for flights was being cut by 10 per cent from Friday (Nov 7) in 40 busy air traffic locations due to staffing woes caused by the government shutdown.“You’ll see mass cancellations, and you may see us close certain parts of the airspace, because we just cannot manage it because we don’t have the air traffic controllers,” US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned.

The current closure, which is now in its sixth week, surpassed the 35-day record set during the Republican president’s first term in the White House.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Nov 5) blasted the Democrats, likening them to the Japanese World War II pilots over the longest government shutdown in American history. Trump accused his foes of being prepared to destroy the country. The current closure, which is now in its sixth week, surpassed the 35-day record set during the Republican president’s first term in the White House. Speaking at a meeting with Republican senators at the White House, Trump said, “As you know, we are in the midst of a disastrous Democrats-created government shutdown.” “It’s Democrats-created, but I don’t think they are getting the blame they should. It is now the longest official shutdown in American history. The Democrat radicals, and the senators have shown zero interest in opening the government,” he added. Comparing democrats with Japan’s World War II pilots, Trump further said, “I just got back from Japan... I talked about the kamikaze pilots. I think these guys are kamikaze. They’ll take down the country if they have to.” The shutdown has resulted in about 1.4 million federal workers, including air traffic controllers, national park wardens, remaining on enforced leave or working without pay. Meanwhile, some courts have been forced to use emergency funds to keep running, but warned that operations may be affected soon. The government shutdown stems from Congress’s failure to approve a new funding package before the September 30 deadline. This has caused several federal departments to halt operations, affecting millions of citizens. Shutdown impacts flight operations The situation has also impacted flight operations in the US, leading to significant delays and cancellations of flights. US officials on Wednesday said that the scheduled capacity for flights was being cut by 10 per cent from Friday (Nov 7) in 40 busy air traffic locations due to staffing woes caused by the government shutdown. “You’ll see mass cancellations, and you may see us close certain parts of the airspace, because we just cannot manage it because we don’t have the air traffic controllers,” US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned.

The current closure, which is now in its sixth week, surpassed the 35-day record set during the Republican president’s first term in the White House.

‘These guys are kamikaze’: Trump lashes out at Democrats as US shutdown becomes longest in American history

United States President Donald Trump finally reacted to the spectacular victory registered by Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani in the New York Mayoral Elections on Nov 4. Speaking in Miami at the America Business Forum, Trump fearmongered about communism in New York, then slammed Democrats for a “disaster,” then changed his tunes and claimed that he would probably help Mamdani. He also slammed New Yorkers for choosing communism over common sense. He even broke into crazy dance moves and then declared that America lost “a bit of sovereignty” after Zohran Mamdani's win. Earlier, taking to Truth Social, Trump wrote, “And so it begins.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">JUST IN: President Trump 🇺🇸 Seen here doing the FAMOUS TRUMP DANCE at the American Business Forum in Miami on the one-year anniversary of his historic electoral victory. “We&#39;re gathered today on the 1 year anniversary of the single most consequential election victory in… <a href="https://t.co/JkGE58z4eJ">pic.twitter.com/JkGE58z4eJ</a>&mdash; SANTINO (@MichaelSCollura) <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelSCollura/status/1986261569697964490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zohran-mamdani-sends-four-word-message-to-trump-in-first-speech-after-winning-ny-mayoral-polls-1762319097303"> 'I know your are...': Zohran Mamdani's four-word message for Trump in first speech after winning NY mayoral polls</a>&nbsp;Repeating his criticism of Mamdani, Trump in Miami called him “communist.” “If you want to see what Congressional Democrats wish to do to America, just look at the results of yesterday’s election in New York," Trump said. “Their party installed a communist as the mayor of the largest city in the nation. Remember, I used to say we’ll never have a socialist elected to any post in our country? Well, we skipped the socialists, we put in the communists instead," the US President said. He warned that Miami "will soon be the refuge for those fleeing communism in New York." He also said that “the communist, Marxist socialists and globalists” had their chance, and they delivered "nothing but disaster." "We lost a little bit of sovereignty last night in New York, but we'll take care of it," he added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨 Trump on Mamdani’s victory: “We lost a bit of sovereignty in New York… but we’ll get it back, don’t worry.” One vote clearly shook them. 🗳️👀 <a href="https://t.co/gbakqc0PLC">pic.twitter.com/gbakqc0PLC</a>&mdash; SilencedSirs◼️ (@SilentlySirs) <a href="https://twitter.com/SilentlySirs/status/1986162996301996363?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-srk-s-pose-to-dhoom-macchale-how-zohran-mamdani-used-bollywood-and-south-asian-language-culture-to-win-big-in-new-york-city-1762335898756">From SRK's pose to 'Dhoom macchale': How Zohran Mamdani used Bollywood and South Asian language, culture to win big in New York City</a>&nbsp;Changing his tunes, he said that he wants New York to be successful. “Now let's see how a communist does in New York. We're going to see how that works out. And we'll help them. We'll help them.” Beating his own trumpet, Trump on the first anniversary of his election win over Democrat Kamala Harris, said that his administration rescued the economy, regained the liberty, and saved the country “on that magnificent night 365 days ago.” In a post after Mamdani's win, Trump had quoted pollsters and said that Democrats lost because of shutdown and because he was not on the ballot. He had earlier warned to restrict federal funding “other than the very minimum as required” if Mamdani emerged victorious.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zohran-mamdani-wins-new-york-city-s-mayoral-election-defeats-trump-backed-andrew-cuomo-curtis-sliwa-1762310323558">Zohran Mamdani creates history, wins New York City’s mayoral election, defeats Trump-backed Cuomo</a>&nbsp;Mamdani, in his first speech after win, addressed Trump directly and proclaimed, “So Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up!” He defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo - who was backed by Trump and Republican Curtis Silwa. He also declared in his speech, “New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and as of tonight, led by an immigrant,.”

Donald Trump reacted to Zohran Mamdani’s historic New York mayoral win, calling him a “communist” and warning that New York chose “communism over common sense.” Despite criticism, Trump later said he’d “help” Mamdani, while Mamdani fired back, telling Trump, “Turn the volume up!”


United States President Donald Trump finally reacted to the spectacular victory registered by Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani in the New York Mayoral Elections on Nov 4. Speaking in Miami at the America Business Forum, Trump fearmongered about communism in New York, then slammed Democrats for a “disaster,” then changed his tunes and claimed that he would probably help Mamdani. He also slammed New Yorkers for choosing communism over common sense. He even broke into crazy dance moves and then declared that America lost “a bit of sovereignty” after Zohran Mamdani's win. Earlier, taking to Truth Social, Trump wrote, “And so it begins.”

Donald Trump reacted to Zohran Mamdani’s New York mayoral win by calling him a “communist” and warning that New Yorkers chose communism over common sense. At a Miami event, Trump slammed Democrats, mocked Mamdani, then oddly said he’d “help” New York succeed under Mamdani’s leadership.

'We lost sovereignty... will help them’: Trump confused after Mamdani’s win, slams ‘communist mayor of NYC,’ then breaks into dance moves

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The consequences of the case are immense for Trump and the US economy at large, as Americans are getting anxious amid fears that the tariffs are contributing to higher costs and not alleviating them. No president had ever used the law to tariff imports until Trump did it in his second term.

The United States Supreme Court justices on Wednesday expressed scepticism about President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs on imports under a law designed for use during a national emergency. The Supreme Court has a 6-3 conservative majority that has consistently backed Trump in contentious legal issues since he took office in January, but during the almost three-hour oral argument, both conservative and liberal justices asked Solicitor General D. John Sauer some tough questions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer showed up for the hearing and sat together in the middle rows of the courtroom. The three have been largely responsible for negotiating trade deals with other nations. The consequences of the case are immense for Trump and the US economy at large, as Americans are getting anxious amid fears that the tariffs are contributing to higher costs and not alleviating them. A fresh NBC News poll found that 63% of registered voters believe Trump is failing to live up to expectations on the economy. Other polls show that the majority of Americans oppose the tariffs. Also Read: Indian-American lawyer Neal Katyal to argue against Trump’s tariffs in US Supreme Court The central question is whether the 1977 law, called the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, which allows the president to regulate imports when there is an emergency, extends to the power to impose global tariffs of unspecified duration and breadth. The Constitution states that the power to decide and impose tariffs is assigned to Congress. IEEPA does not specifically mention tariffs but says the president can regulate imports and exports when he deems there to be an emergency. No president had ever used the law to tariff imports until Trump did it in his second term. Lower courts ruled against the Trump administration. Also Read: Indian-origin Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval wins second term, vanquishes JD Vance’s half-brother During the argument, Chief Justice John Roberts, one of the court’s conservatives, noted that “the imposition of taxes on Americans” has always “been the core power of Congress,” a fact that was echoed by other justices also. “The statute doesn’t use the word tariff,” Roberts said. Liberal Justice Elena Kagan told Sauer, “It has a lot of actions that can be taken under this statute. It just doesn’t have the one you want.” Also Read: Maharashtra becomes first state in India to sign deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink The high-stakes case puts the spotlight on a court that was sceptical of President Joe Biden’s unilateral use of executive power, including his attempt to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt. The court blocked that proposal, citing what has been called the “major questions doctrine” according to which a president cannot impose a broad policy with huge impacts on society and the economy unless Congress passes a law that specifically allows for it. WATCH: Russia's Secret Army: Iraq’s Tiktok Mercenaries Fight and Die for Moscow https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-s-secret-army-iraq-s-tiktok-mercenaries-fight-and-die-for-moscow-1762365218220/embed Several justices asked questions suggesting the case could be decided along similar lines. “It seems it might be directly applicable,” Roberts said. Justice Neil Gorsuch, another conservative, asked whether it was unconstitutional for Congress to give the president sweeping powers over tariffs, as the government suggested. If the court were to rule for Trump, would there be any limit to Congress “just abdicating all responsibility to regulate foreign commerce, or for that matter, declare war?” he asked Sauer.

The consequences of the case are immense for Trump and the US economy at large, as Americans are getting anxious amid fears that the tariffs are contributing to higher costs and not alleviating them. No president had ever used the law to tariff imports until Trump did it in his second term.

US Supreme Court justices appear sceptical of Trump’s tariffs argument

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