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A conservative magazine at Harvard University, The Harvard Salient, was shut down earlier this week. As the magazine published an article that used sentences like “Islam et al. has absolutely no place in Western Europe,” and urged a return to the values “rooted in blood, soil, language, and love of one’s own.” &nbsp;A phrase that has been used as a slogan, "blood and soil," and is associated with Nazi ideology.&nbsp;The September issue of the magazine used an article by David F.X. Army, which quotes Hitler's 1939 speech in the Reichstag, “Germany belongs to the Germans, France to the French, Britain to the British, America to the Americans,” and the same speech in which Hitler forecasted that the Second World War would lead to the end of jews.The editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, The Harvard Salient, Richard Y. Rodgers, defended David, saying that neither the author nor any member of the editorial staff was aware of the resemblance.&nbsp;Rodgers further added, “The article was a meditation on how nations and cultures preserve coherence in an age of rootless cosmopolitanism and global homogenization. To confuse a defence of belonging for a manifesto on exclusion is a fault of the reader, not the writer.”<h2>The Debate of Free Speech and Ethnonationalist Ideology</h2>The Board of Directors of Harvard Salient suspended the publication, calling it ‘reprehensible, abusive, and demeaning’. Another Harvard newspaper, Harvard Crimson, featured criticism of David's write-up. However, David responded to the criticism ‘ordinary conservative thought is one headline away from criminality’Recently, Republicans have been criticised for their rhetoric, which resonates with Nazi propaganda. It's not just the words of Adolf Hitler, that should be alarming, because conservatism or specifically ethnonationalist conservatism, propagates certain ideas of racial purity and superiority, which morph quickly into the language of Hitler, even if the phrasing is not always the same. Moreover, far-right movements use the guise of nationalism to propagate these exclusionary ideas.The magazine has been suspended pending review by its board. However, this incident raises questions about legitimate conservative opinion and rhetoric that are close to ethnonationalist or ethnofascist ideologies. While a libertarian will be open to defending the idea of free speech and publishing the magazine, others are concerned about the danger of the prevailing culture. The board has noted that it received ‘deeply disturbing and credible complaints about the broader culture of the organisation’, implying that the issue goes far beyond a few articles, but how the magazine is run or the community espouses to be.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Harvard’s conservative magazine, The Harvard Salient, was suspended after publishing an article echoing Nazi slogans and racist nationalist rhetoric.

A conservative magazine at Harvard University, The Harvard Salient, was shut down earlier this week. As the magazine published an article that used sentences like “Islam et al. has absolutely no place in Western Europe,” and urged a return to the values “rooted in blood, soil, language, and love of one’s own.” A phrase that has been used as a slogan, "blood and soil," and is associated with Nazi ideology. The September issue of the magazine used an article by David F.X. Army, which quotes Hitler's 1939 speech in the Reichstag, “Germany belongs to the Germans, France to the French, Britain to the British, America to the Americans,” and the same speech in which Hitler forecasted that the Second World War would lead to the end of jews. The editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, The Harvard Salient, Richard Y. Rodgers, defended David, saying that neither the author nor any member of the editorial staff was aware of the resemblance. Rodgers further added, “The article was a meditation on how nations and cultures preserve coherence in an age of rootless cosmopolitanism and global homogenization. To confuse a defence of belonging for a manifesto on exclusion is a fault of the reader, not the writer.” The Debate of Free Speech and Ethnonationalist Ideology The Board of Directors of Harvard Salient suspended the publication, calling it ‘reprehensible, abusive, and demeaning’. Another Harvard newspaper, Harvard Crimson, featured criticism of David's write-up. However, David responded to the criticism ‘ordinary conservative thought is one headline away from criminality’ Recently, Republicans have been criticised for their rhetoric, which resonates with Nazi propaganda. It's not just the words of Adolf Hitler, that should be alarming, because conservatism or specifically ethnonationalist conservatism, propagates certain ideas of racial purity and superiority, which morph quickly into the language of Hitler, even if the phrasing is not always the same. Moreover, far-right movements use the guise of nationalism to propagate these exclusionary ideas. The magazine has been suspended pending review by its board. However, this incident raises questions about legitimate conservative opinion and rhetoric that are close to ethnonationalist or ethnofascist ideologies. While a libertarian will be open to defending the idea of free speech and publishing the magazine, others are concerned about the danger of the prevailing culture. The board has noted that it received ‘deeply disturbing and credible complaints about the broader culture of the organisation’, implying that the issue goes far beyond a few articles, but how the magazine is run or the community espouses to be.

Harvard’s conservative magazine, The Harvard Salient, was suspended after publishing an article echoing Nazi slogans and racist nationalist rhetoric.

Harvard’s conservative magazine suspended for Nazi-laced article on 'Blood and Soil' values

Forget the usual concerns about your phone listening in—your vacuum might be the one you should really be wary of. Harishankar Narayanan, a computer programmer and tech hobbyist, shared a chilling experience on his blog after discovering that his $300 iLife A11 smart vacuum was secretly transmitting private data from his home. Narayanan, known for his cautious nature, decided to monitor his vacuum’s network traffic after using it for a year. To his shock, the vacuum was sending continuous data back to its manufacturer’s servers, located halfway across the world.&nbsp;Despite never having consented to such data-sharing, he found that the vacuum was constantly transmitting logs and telemetry. Alarmed, Narayanan attempted to stop this data flow, but left other traffic, like firmware updates, untouched. However, his vacuum soon started malfunctioning. The device refused to boot up one morning, and after several attempts to repair it, including visits to the service center, the vacuum continued to break down. Eventually, the service center declared the device out of warranty and ceased any further repairs.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zohran-mamdani-faces-probe-over-alleged-illegal-foreign-donations-in-nyc-mayoral-campaign-here-s-what-we-know-1761724686626">Zohran Mamdani faces probe over alleged illegal foreign donations in NYC mayoral campaign: Here's what we know</a>&nbsp;Curious and frustrated, Narayanan took matters into his own hands. After disassembling and reverse-engineering the vacuum, he uncovered a shocking truth: the device had Android Debug Bridge (ADB) exposed to the world. Within moments, he had full root access to the vacuum. No hacking required—just plug and play.<h2>Read Harishankar Narayanan's post here</h2>

What he discovered next was even more unsettling. The vacuum was running Google Cartographer, a program that creates 3D maps of the home. This data, it turns out, was being transmitted to the company. Further investigation revealed a mysterious line of code sent from the manufacturer, which was timestamped at the exact moment his vacuum stopped working. It appeared that someone had remotely issued a “kill” command to disable his device.&nbsp;Narayanan reversed the script and rebooted the vacuum, which immediately sprang back to life. He realised that the company had not only embedded remote control capabilities but had actively used them to punish him for blocking their data collection. Whether by design or automation, his device had been rendered useless as a consequence of trying to stop its data transmission. This incident led Narayanan to conclude that many smart vacuums—and likely other home gadgets—are built with similar covert systems. “Our homes are filled with cameras, microphones, and sensors, all connected to companies we know little about,” he warned. “With just one line of code, these devices can be weaponised.”

A tech enthusiast found his smart vacuum was secretly transmitting data and even remotely disabling itself after he blocked its communication

Forget the usual concerns about your phone listening in—your vacuum might be the one you should really be wary of. Harishankar Narayanan, a computer programmer and tech hobbyist, shared a chilling experience on his blog after discovering that his $300 iLife A11 smart vacuum was secretly transmitting private data from his home. Narayanan, known for his cautious nature, decided to monitor his vacuum’s network traffic after using it for a year. To his shock, the vacuum was sending continuous data back to its manufacturer’s servers, located halfway across the world. Despite never having consented to such data-sharing, he found that the vacuum was constantly transmitting logs and telemetry. Alarmed, Narayanan attempted to stop this data flow, but left other traffic, like firmware updates, untouched. However, his vacuum soon started malfunctioning. The device refused to boot up one morning, and after several attempts to repair it, including visits to the service center, the vacuum continued to break down. Eventually, the service center declared the device out of warranty and ceased any further repairs. Also Read: Zohran Mamdani faces probe over alleged illegal foreign donations in NYC mayoral campaign: Here's what we know Curious and frustrated, Narayanan took matters into his own hands. After disassembling and reverse-engineering the vacuum, he uncovered a shocking truth: the device had Android Debug Bridge (ADB) exposed to the world. Within moments, he had full root access to the vacuum. No hacking required—just plug and play. Read Harishankar Narayanan's post here

A tech enthusiast found his smart vacuum was secretly transmitting data and even remotely disabling itself after he blocked its communication

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The leading candidate for the US Democratic Party, Zohran Mamdani, is experiencing serious scrutiny after a conservative campaign finance watchdog accused his campaign of receiving donations from foreign donors. The Coolidge Reagan Foundation filed two criminal referrals, one with the US Department of Justice's Criminal Division and another with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, alleging that Mamdani violated the Federal Election Campaign Act and the New York Election Law by accepting contributions.&nbsp;Based on the campaign finance records cited by the watchdog and media outlets, the campaign of Mamdani was found with nearly $13,000 (approximately Rs 11 Lakh) from at least 170 donors having addresses outside the United States. The donation also includes from his mother-in-law in Dubai. However, some of the funds were returned, while about 88 donations costing around $7,190 remain due.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the US federal law bars foreign nationals from contributing to American political campaigns, with violations carrying potential fines or criminal charges. The watchdog alleged that Zohran Mamdani’s campaign showed a “systematic failure to comply” with campaign finance regulations.&nbsp;“These are not isolated incidents or clerical errors," Dan Backer, a national campaign finance expert and president of the Coolidge Reagan Foundation, said in a statement.&nbsp;“This was a sustained pattern of foreign money flowing into a New York City mayoral race, which is a clear violation of both federal law and New York City campaign finance rules," Backer added. “Mamdani’s campaign was on notice for months that it was accepting illegal foreign contributions, and yet it did nothing meaningful to stop it," Dan Backer added.<h3>Complaints against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez</h3>In response to the case, the Coolidge Reagan Foundation has called on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the US Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute Mamdani for allegedly receiving illegal donations from countries including Australia, Turkey, France, Canada, and Germany.&nbsp;Previously, the foundation has also filed a complaint against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Committee.&nbsp;Mamdani’s campaign spokesperson, Dora Pekec, told Fox News Digital, “All U.S. citizens and permanent residents, including those who live outside the US, are legally permitted to donate to New York City mayoral campaigns under federal campaign finance law and New York State and City law."&nbsp;“The Campaign has a rigorous compliance process in place to ensure compliance with these laws, including a protocol to confirm whether donors with foreign addresses are US citizens or lawful permanent residents. The Campaign will promptly issue refunds for any donations that are found to be impermissible," Pekec added.&nbsp;She further added that a few of the questionable donations have come from US citizens staying in other nations. In a nutshell, the Mamdani campaign has raised around $4 million in private donations and $12.7 million in public matching funds.

Based on the campaign finance records cited by the watchdog and media outlets, the campaign of Mamdani was found with nearly $13,000 (approximately Rs 11 Lakh) from at least 170 donors having addresses outside the United States.

The leading candidate for the US Democratic Party, Zohran Mamdani, is experiencing serious scrutiny after a conservative campaign finance watchdog accused his campaign of receiving donations from foreign donors. The Coolidge Reagan Foundation filed two criminal referrals, one with the US Department of Justice's Criminal Division and another with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, alleging that Mamdani violated the Federal Election Campaign Act and the New York Election Law by accepting contributions. Based on the campaign finance records cited by the watchdog and media outlets, the campaign of Mamdani was found with nearly $13,000 (approximately Rs 11 Lakh) from at least 170 donors having addresses outside the United States. The donation also includes from his mother-in-law in Dubai. However, some of the funds were returned, while about 88 donations costing around $7,190 remain due. Meanwhile, the US federal law bars foreign nationals from contributing to American political campaigns, with violations carrying potential fines or criminal charges. The watchdog alleged that Zohran Mamdani’s campaign showed a “systematic failure to comply” with campaign finance regulations. “These are not isolated incidents or clerical errors," Dan Backer, a national campaign finance expert and president of the Coolidge Reagan Foundation, said in a statement. “This was a sustained pattern of foreign money flowing into a New York City mayoral race, which is a clear violation of both federal law and New York City campaign finance rules," Backer added. “Mamdani’s campaign was on notice for months that it was accepting illegal foreign contributions, and yet it did nothing meaningful to stop it," Dan Backer added. Complaints against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez In response to the case, the Coolidge Reagan Foundation has called on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the US Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute Mamdani for allegedly receiving illegal donations from countries including Australia, Turkey, France, Canada, and Germany. Previously, the foundation has also filed a complaint against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Committee. Mamdani’s campaign spokesperson, Dora Pekec, told Fox News Digital, “All U.S. citizens and permanent residents, including those who live outside the US, are legally permitted to donate to New York City mayoral campaigns under federal campaign finance law and New York State and City law." “The Campaign has a rigorous compliance process in place to ensure compliance with these laws, including a protocol to confirm whether donors with foreign addresses are US citizens or lawful permanent residents. The Campaign will promptly issue refunds for any donations that are found to be impermissible," Pekec added. She further added that a few of the questionable donations have come from US citizens staying in other nations. In a nutshell, the Mamdani campaign has raised around $4 million in private donations and $12.7 million in public matching funds.

Based on the campaign finance records cited by the watchdog and media outlets, the campaign of Mamdani was found with nearly $13,000 (approximately Rs 11 Lakh) from at least 170 donors having addresses outside the United States.

Zohran Mamdani faces probe over alleged illegal foreign donations in NYC mayoral campaign: Here's what we know

Heaping praises at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Oct 29) called him "nicest looking guy" who is "tough as hell." This comes amid Trump's repeated claims that PM Modi has assured him that India would cut down its Russian oil imports. Trump had imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India as a punishment for buying oil from Russia. However, recently he has claimed that the US will have a trade deal with India soon. The US president has also claimed a number of times that he used trade to stop the India -Pakistan war that broke out in May this year. While Pakistan has backed Trump's claims, India has categorically denied any role of a third party.&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-he-wants-to-see-ukraine-war-end-so-trump-claims-he-spoke-to-pm-modi-on-diwali-repeats-russian-oil-claim-1761098219397?slls"> 'He wants to see Ukraine war end, so...:' Trump speaks to Modi on Diwali, repeats Russian oil claim - How Indian PM responded</a>&nbsp;Speaking at a luncheon for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) business leaders in South Korea, Trump said, "Two nuclear nations were fighting with each other. They said, no, no, no, you should let us fight. They are strong people. Prime Minister Modi is the nicest looking guy. He is a killer. He is tough as hell. But after a little while, they called up and said we would end fighting."&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-that-s-a-big-thing-trump-says-india-will-cut-down-russian-oil-imports-to-almost-nothing-by-year-end-cites-call-with-pm-modi-1761187127356">'That's a big thing': Trump says India will cut down Russian oil imports to 'almost nothing' by year-end, cites call with PM Modi</a>&nbsp;Trump also boasted about the good relations between Washington and New Delhi and said that he has "great respect" for Modi. "I am doing a trade deal with India and I have love and great respect for Prime Minister Modi. Likewise, the Prime Minister of Pakistan is a great guy and his Field Marshal is a great fighter," he added. Further, speaking about trade, Trump repeated stopping the Pakistan-India war and said, "I called Prime Minister Modi and said we can’t make a trade deal with you as you are fighting with Pakistan. Then I called Pakistan and said the same thing.”&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-doubles-down-says-modi-promised-to-end-russian-oil-trade-threatens-new-delhi-for-denying-his-claims-1760929586866">Trump doubles down, says Modi promised to end Russian oil trade, threatens New Delhi for denying his claims</a>&nbsp;This is not the first time Trump has spoken about the negotiating skills of the Indian Prime Minister. In 2024, speaking at Flagrant podcast, hosted by Andrew Schulz and Akaash Singh, Trump said PM Modi is a “total killer” and a “nicest man.” Calling him a friend, Trump had praised Modi’s strong stance on foreign policy matters. “Modi (India), he's a friend of mine and also the nicest human being. Before him being appointed as the Prime Minister, India was very unstable. On the outside, he looks like he's your father. He is the nicest and a total killer,” he had said.

US President Donald Trump praised PM Modi as the “nicest looking guy” who is “tough as hell.". Speaking at APEC, Trump lauded ties with India, hinted at a new trade deal, and reiterated his “great respect” and friendship with Modi.

Heaping praises at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Oct 29) called him "nicest looking guy" who is "tough as hell." This comes amid Trump's repeated claims that PM Modi has assured him that India would cut down its Russian oil imports. Trump had imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India as a punishment for buying oil from Russia. However, recently he has claimed that the US will have a trade deal with India soon. The US president has also claimed a number of times that he used trade to stop the India -Pakistan war that broke out in May this year. While Pakistan has backed Trump's claims, India has categorically denied any role of a third party. Read More | 'He wants to see Ukraine war end, so...:' Trump speaks to Modi on Diwali, repeats Russian oil claim - How Indian PM responded Speaking at a luncheon for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) business leaders in South Korea, Trump said, "Two nuclear nations were fighting with each other. They said, no, no, no, you should let us fight. They are strong people. Prime Minister Modi is the nicest looking guy. He is a killer. He is tough as hell. But after a little while, they called up and said we would end fighting." Read More | 'That's a big thing': Trump says India will cut down Russian oil imports to 'almost nothing' by year-end, cites call with PM Modi Trump also boasted about the good relations between Washington and New Delhi and said that he has "great respect" for Modi. "I am doing a trade deal with India and I have love and great respect for Prime Minister Modi. Likewise, the Prime Minister of Pakistan is a great guy and his Field Marshal is a great fighter," he added. Further, speaking about trade, Trump repeated stopping the Pakistan-India war and said, "I called Prime Minister Modi and said we can’t make a trade deal with you as you are fighting with Pakistan. Then I called Pakistan and said the same thing.” Read More | Trump doubles down, says Modi promised to end Russian oil trade, threatens New Delhi for denying his claims This is not the first time Trump has spoken about the negotiating skills of the Indian Prime Minister. In 2024, speaking at Flagrant podcast, hosted by Andrew Schulz and Akaash Singh, Trump said PM Modi is a “total killer” and a “nicest man.” Calling him a friend, Trump had praised Modi’s strong stance on foreign policy matters. “Modi (India), he's a friend of mine and also the nicest human being. Before him being appointed as the Prime Minister, India was very unstable. On the outside, he looks like he's your father. He is the nicest and a total killer,” he had said.

US President Donald Trump praised PM Modi as the “nicest looking guy” who is “tough as hell.". Speaking at APEC, Trump lauded ties with India, hinted at a new trade deal, and reiterated his “great respect” and friendship with Modi.

‘He is a killer’: Trump praises ‘nicest looking’ PM Modi at luncheon with South Korean business leaders

In a landmark move to improve access to reproductive healthcare, United Kingdom's NHS has made the morning-after pill available for free across nearly 10,000 pharmacies in England. The initiative is designed to address the longstanding ‘postcode lottery’ that has led to uneven access to emergency contraception across different regions. Previously, women in some areas faced charges of up to £30 for the pill or had to book appointments with their GP or a sexual health clinic, which could cause delays. Now, women can visit their local pharmacy, without the need for an appointment, to receive the emergency contraceptive pill at no cost.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dr. Sue Mann, the NHS’s national clinical director for women’s health, hailed the expansion as a ‘game-changer’ that makes reproductive healthcare far more accessible and convenient. She emphasised that this is one of the most significant changes to sexual health services in over 50 years. With four out of five people living within a 20-minute walk of a pharmacy, this initiative ensures that emergency contraception is easily accessible for the majority of the population. The move is part of the NHS’s broader 10-year health plan, which aims to shift healthcare delivery to local communities, making essential services more reachable and reducing the strain on clinics and GPs.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-would-like-to-wear-it-right-now-trump-after-receiving-south-korea-s-highest-decoration-1761720090120">'I would like to wear it right now': Trump after receiving South Korea's highest decoration</a>&nbsp;Alongside this, the NHS has announced that people starting new prescriptions for antidepressants will be able to seek advice and support from their local pharmacist about managing medication and healthy lifestyle changes. Henry Gregg, CEO of the National Pharmacy Association, welcomed the change, calling it a crucial step in eliminating regional disparities in reproductive healthcare. Stephen Kinnock, Minister for Care, added that pharmacies are central to communities and vital to ensuring widespread access to healthcare services.

THIS country takes major step forward in reproductive healthcare with free morning-after pill

In a landmark move to improve access to reproductive healthcare, United Kingdom's NHS has made the morning-after pill available for free across nearly 10,000 pharmacies in England. The initiative is designed to address the longstanding ‘postcode lottery’ that has led to uneven access to emergency contraception across different regions. Previously, women in some areas faced charges of up to £30 for the pill or had to book appointments with their GP or a sexual health clinic, which could cause delays. Now, women can visit their local pharmacy, without the need for an appointment, to receive the emergency contraceptive pill at no cost. Dr. Sue Mann, the NHS’s national clinical director for women’s health, hailed the expansion as a ‘game-changer’ that makes reproductive healthcare far more accessible and convenient. She emphasised that this is one of the most significant changes to sexual health services in over 50 years. With four out of five people living within a 20-minute walk of a pharmacy, this initiative ensures that emergency contraception is easily accessible for the majority of the population. The move is part of the NHS’s broader 10-year health plan, which aims to shift healthcare delivery to local communities, making essential services more reachable and reducing the strain on clinics and GPs. Also Read: 'I would like to wear it right now': Trump after receiving South Korea's highest decoration Alongside this, the NHS has announced that people starting new prescriptions for antidepressants will be able to seek advice and support from their local pharmacist about managing medication and healthy lifestyle changes. Henry Gregg, CEO of the National Pharmacy Association, welcomed the change, calling it a crucial step in eliminating regional disparities in reproductive healthcare. Stephen Kinnock, Minister for Care, added that pharmacies are central to communities and vital to ensuring widespread access to healthcare services.

The NHS now offers free emergency contraception at pharmacies nationwide, improving access and ending the postcode lottery for women's reproductive health

As the US government shutdown completes 4th week, on October 28, 2025, the US Senate approved a measure that could rescind Trump's trade war against Brazil. The resolution led by Democrat Senator of Virginia Tim Kaine was passed in a 52-48 vote. With five Republican senators: Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and the former Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky joining Democrats in the resolution.&nbsp;The resolution challenges Trump's declaration of national emergency, which allowed him to enter into a trade war against various nations. He accused Brazil was threatening U.S. national security and politically persecuting Bolsonaro. The former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 months of prison for attempting a violent coup and assassination of Lula, his vice president Geraldo Alckmin, and Alexandre de Moraes and a Supreme Court judge. This prison sentence irked Donald Trump, who imposed sweeping tariffs on Brazilian imports, including coffee, beef and other products, as well as sanctioned the Brazilian Supreme Court justice overseeing Bolsonaro's case.<h2>Is there a Republican dissent?</h2>Republican senators like McConnell said that tariffs are measures that do not serve the interests of the common Americans by raising the cost of living. “Tariffs make both building and buying in America more expensive. The economic harms of trade wars are not the exception to history, but the rule,” &nbsp;said Mitch McConnell.&nbsp;Republican Senator Rand Paul argued that using a national emergency to justify a trade dispute is an abuse of power. Other senators also pointed out the existing $7 billion trade surplus with Brazil. The tariffs are like a reaction to the Brazilian politics and imprisonment of a political ally of Trump.Though most of the Republicans are in support of Trump's policies, US Vice President JD Vance called the administration's trade policy “very successful”.<h2>What is the expected outcome of the resolution?</h2>Eventhough the resolution was a bipartisan fightback against the aggressive protectionism of the Trump administration. However, the resolution is likely to fail in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, as has been the case with other resolutions intended to block the Trump administration's tariffs. Even if Congress passes it and the resolution reaches Trump's desk, he would just veto it.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The US Senate passed a bipartisan resolution to end Trump’s trade war with Brazil, but it’s unlikely to survive in the Republican-controlled House.

As the US government shutdown completes 4th week, on October 28, 2025, the US Senate approved a measure that could rescind Trump's trade war against Brazil. The resolution led by Democrat Senator of Virginia Tim Kaine was passed in a 52-48 vote. With five Republican senators: Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and the former Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky joining Democrats in the resolution. The resolution challenges Trump's declaration of national emergency, which allowed him to enter into a trade war against various nations. He accused Brazil was threatening U.S. national security and politically persecuting Bolsonaro. The former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 months of prison for attempting a violent coup and assassination of Lula, his vice president Geraldo Alckmin, and Alexandre de Moraes and a Supreme Court judge. This prison sentence irked Donald Trump, who imposed sweeping tariffs on Brazilian imports, including coffee, beef and other products, as well as sanctioned the Brazilian Supreme Court justice overseeing Bolsonaro's case. Is there a Republican dissent? Republican senators like McConnell said that tariffs are measures that do not serve the interests of the common Americans by raising the cost of living. “Tariffs make both building and buying in America more expensive. The economic harms of trade wars are not the exception to history, but the rule,” said Mitch McConnell. Republican Senator Rand Paul argued that using a national emergency to justify a trade dispute is an abuse of power. Other senators also pointed out the existing $7 billion trade surplus with Brazil. The tariffs are like a reaction to the Brazilian politics and imprisonment of a political ally of Trump. Though most of the Republicans are in support of Trump's policies, US Vice President JD Vance called the administration's trade policy “very successful”. What is the expected outcome of the resolution? Eventhough the resolution was a bipartisan fightback against the aggressive protectionism of the Trump administration. However, the resolution is likely to fail in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, as has been the case with other resolutions intended to block the Trump administration's tariffs. Even if Congress passes it and the resolution reaches Trump's desk, he would just veto it.

The US Senate passed a bipartisan resolution to end Trump’s trade war with Brazil, but it’s unlikely to survive in the Republican-controlled House.

Republican senators fightback, passed bill to terminate Trump's tariff on Brazil

During his visit to South Korea, US President Donald Trump was presented with the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, the country's highest honor, in recognition of his efforts toward peace on the Korean Peninsula. The South Korean President, Lee Jae Myung, presented Donald Trump with the prestigious decoration in Gyeongju, where Trump was attending the APEC CEO Summit.Trump expressed his deep appreciation for the award, calling it a great honor and vowing to treasure the ‘beautiful’ medal. He added that US-South Korea relations would continue to grow stronger in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;The award ceremony was part of Trump’s final stop on his Asia tour, which also included talks on trade with South Korean and Chinese leaders. A replica of a gold crown, symbolising the peaceful Silla Dynasty, was also displayed at the Gyeongju National Museum, serving as a reminder of the historical peace maintained on the Korean Peninsula.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-distressing-images-row-erupts-after-punjabi-driver-involved-in-fatal-crash-in-us-brought-to-courtroom-without-turban-1761714271643">'Distressing images...': Row erupts after Punjabi driver involved in fatal crash in US brought to courtroom without turban</a><h2>Watch the video here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">US President Donald Trump awarded South Korea’s Highest Honor, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa . . . . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DonaldTrump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DonaldTrump</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SouthKorea?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SouthKorea</a> <a href="https://t.co/XQvPEH0783">pic.twitter.com/XQvPEH0783</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1983425185819812218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In a notable gesture, Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also submitted a nomination for Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, further cementing his global recognition for his peace efforts. South Korea, engaged in crucial trade negotiations with the US, has been aiming to solidify its relationship with Donald Trump. The ongoing trade talks involve reducing US tariffs on Korean goods and securing investments in the U.S. from South Korea.<h2>Trump-Kim not to meet?</h2>Trump confirmed that a scheduled meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would not take place during this trip due to timing conflicts, as President Xi Jinping of China was arriving the following day. Trump emphasised his commitment to peace on the Korean Peninsula and his positive relationship with Kim Jong Un.

President Donald Trump received South Korea’s highest award, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, for efforts to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula

During his visit to South Korea, US President Donald Trump was presented with the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, the country's highest honor, in recognition of his efforts toward peace on the Korean Peninsula. The South Korean President, Lee Jae Myung, presented Donald Trump with the prestigious decoration in Gyeongju, where Trump was attending the APEC CEO Summit. Trump expressed his deep appreciation for the award, calling it a great honor and vowing to treasure the ‘beautiful’ medal. He added that US-South Korea relations would continue to grow stronger in the future. The award ceremony was part of Trump’s final stop on his Asia tour, which also included talks on trade with South Korean and Chinese leaders. A replica of a gold crown, symbolising the peaceful Silla Dynasty, was also displayed at the Gyeongju National Museum, serving as a reminder of the historical peace maintained on the Korean Peninsula. Also Read: 'Distressing images...': Row erupts after Punjabi driver involved in fatal crash in US brought to courtroom without turban Watch the video here

President Donald Trump received South Korea’s highest award, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, for efforts to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula

'I would like to wear it right now': Trump after receiving South Korea's highest decoration

&nbsp;A Punjabi truck driver named Jashanpreet Singh appeared in a US court after being arrested for the fatal crash involving a semitruck and an SUV on the 10 Freeway in California's Ontario on Oct 21. A row erupted after his appearance as he was brought to the courtroom without his turban. Indian politician Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) demanded that his turban be returned. An online petition alleged that the accused bareheaded court appearance is “violation of Sikh faith.” It urged authorities to "restore his religious rights and ensure a fair trial."&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/usa-three-dead-in-california-freeway-crash-involving-sikh-driver-1761317586651/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/usa-three-dead-in-california-freeway-crash-involving-sikh-driver-1761317586651/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;As per authorities, the 21-year-old truck driver slammed into the back of an SUV and then plowed into multiple other vehicles in the same lane, leading to death of three people. Dashcam footage appears to show that the driver did not apply breaks on the freeway. At least four were also injured in the accident. Singh has also been accused of been under the effect of drugs. However, his family in India said he is a baptised Sikh and does not consume drugs.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/another-punjabi-driver-involved-in-fatal-crash-in-us-was-he-illegal-immigrant-high-on-drugs-1761206439173">Another Punjabi driver involved in fatal crash in US: Was he illegal immigrant high on drugs?</a><h2>Jashanpreet Singh entered US illegally?</h2>According to multiple reports, Jashanpreet Singh is a resident of Yuba City in United States' Northern California. However, it is still not clear whether he is a US citizen or illegally migrated into the country. According to CHP officer Rodrigo Jimenez, the 21-year-old driver was hospitalised after the crash, where medical staff and officers determined he was under the influence of drugs. Singh reportedly failed to brake before colliding with slow-moving traffic, killing three people, KTLA reported.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-trucker-harjinder-singh-s-family-calls-florida-crash-mistake-not-crime-over-1mn-sign-petition-for-his-release-what-we-know-1756008835251">'Mistake, not crime': Indian trucker Harjinder Singh stays in US jail amid 1M signatures demanding release - What is the case against him</a>&nbsp;Fox News reporter Bill Melugin claimed—citing ICE sources—that Singh is an “Indian illegal alien” who was caught and released at the California border in March 2022 under the Biden administration. He said that Singh was let into the country under the Biden administration’s ‘alternatives to detention’ policy, pending an immigration hearing.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-minister-wants-centre-s-intervention-in-harjinder-singh-s-case-after-us-pauses-foreign-truck-driver-visas-1756094457179">Indian minister wants Centre's intervention in Harjinder Singh's case after US pauses foreign truck driver visas</a>&nbsp;Notably, after the Florida Turnpike involving another Sikh truck driver, the US had stopped issuing visas for truck drivers. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Trump administration has paused all issuance of worker visas for commercial truck drivers."The increasing number of foreign drivers operating large tractor-trailer trucks on US roads is endangering American lives and undercutting the livelihoods of American truckers," he had added. &nbsp;

Punjabi trucker Jashanpreet Singh, accused of causing a fatal California crash that killed 3, appeared in court without his turban, sparking outrage and calls to respect his faith. 

A Punjabi truck driver named Jashanpreet Singh appeared in a US court after being arrested for the fatal crash involving a semitruck and an SUV on the 10 Freeway in California's Ontario on Oct 21. A row erupted after his appearance as he was brought to the courtroom without his turban. Indian politician Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) demanded that his turban be returned. An online petition alleged that the accused bareheaded court appearance is “violation of Sikh faith.” It urged authorities to "restore his religious rights and ensure a fair trial." https://www.wionews.com/videos/usa-three-dead-in-california-freeway-crash-involving-sikh-driver-1761317586651/embed As per authorities, the 21-year-old truck driver slammed into the back of an SUV and then plowed into multiple other vehicles in the same lane, leading to death of three people. Dashcam footage appears to show that the driver did not apply breaks on the freeway. At least four were also injured in the accident. Singh has also been accused of been under the effect of drugs. However, his family in India said he is a baptised Sikh and does not consume drugs. Read More | Another Punjabi driver involved in fatal crash in US: Was he illegal immigrant high on drugs? Jashanpreet Singh entered US illegally? According to multiple reports, Jashanpreet Singh is a resident of Yuba City in United States' Northern California. However, it is still not clear whether he is a US citizen or illegally migrated into the country. According to CHP officer Rodrigo Jimenez, the 21-year-old driver was hospitalised after the crash, where medical staff and officers determined he was under the influence of drugs. Singh reportedly failed to brake before colliding with slow-moving traffic, killing three people, KTLA reported. Read More | 'Mistake, not crime': Indian trucker Harjinder Singh stays in US jail amid 1M signatures demanding release - What is the case against him Fox News reporter Bill Melugin claimed—citing ICE sources—that Singh is an “Indian illegal alien” who was caught and released at the California border in March 2022 under the Biden administration. He said that Singh was let into the country under the Biden administration’s ‘alternatives to detention’ policy, pending an immigration hearing. Read More | Indian minister wants Centre's intervention in Harjinder Singh's case after US pauses foreign truck driver visas Notably, after the Florida Turnpike involving another Sikh truck driver, the US had stopped issuing visas for truck drivers. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Trump administration has paused all issuance of worker visas for commercial truck drivers."The increasing number of foreign drivers operating large tractor-trailer trucks on US roads is endangering American lives and undercutting the livelihoods of American truckers," he had added.

Punjabi trucker Jashanpreet Singh, accused of causing a fatal California crash that killed 3, appeared in court without his turban, sparking outrage and calls to respect his faith.&nbsp;

'Distressing images...': Row erupts after Punjabi driver involved in fatal crash in US brought to courtroom without turban

Anilkumar Bolla, a 29-year-old Indian man living in Abu Dhabi, became the winner of the UAE Lottery's historic Dh100 million (over Rs 240 crore) jackpot. His life changed forever during the 23rd Lucky Day Draw held on October 18. In a video shared by the UAE Lottery on X (formerly Twitter), Anilkumar can be seen celebrating his win amidst golden confetti, holding a ceremonial cheque. The Lottery’s post read, “From anticipation to celebration, this is the moment that changed everything! Anilkumar Bolla takes home AED 100 Million! A Lucky Day we’ll never forget.” It added, “For Anilkumar, October 18 wasn’t just another day—it was the day his life was transformed.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/storm-chaser-pukes-on-camera-while-flying-through-eye-of-hurricane-melissa-1761706619710">Storm chaser pukes on camera while flying through eye of Hurricane Melissa</a>&nbsp;Reflecting on his lucky ticket, Anilkumar mentioned that his choice was simple: an Easy Pick. He added, “The last number was special to me because it’s my mum's birthday.” Describing his reaction upon learning he had won, Anilkumar said, “I was in shock, sitting on the sofa, feeling that yes, I really won.”<h2>Watch the video here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">From anticipation to celebration, this is the reveal that changed everything! Anilkumar Bolla takes home AED 100 Million! A Lucky Day we’ll never forget. 🏆 For Anilkumar, Oct. 18 wasn’t just another day, it was the day that changed everything. A life transformed, and a reminder… <a href="https://t.co/uzCtR38eNE">pic.twitter.com/uzCtR38eNE</a>&mdash; The UAE Lottery (@theuaelottery) <a href="https://twitter.com/theuaelottery/status/1982789742027563485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

While he dreams of buying a supercar and enjoying time at a luxury resort or a seven-star hotel, his most sincere wish is to spend quality moments with his family. “I just want to bring my family here to the UAE and enjoy life together,” he shared. Anilkumar also expressed a desire to invest the money wisely, saying, “I want to manage this amount properly. I have the funds now, but I need to think carefully about how I use them and aim to do something significant.”&nbsp;In addition, he plans to donate part of his winnings and had encouraging words for other lottery hopefuls. “I believe everything happens for a reason. Keep playing—one day, luck will be on your side.” He finished by thanking the UAE Lottery for giving him a "tremendous opportunity" and expressed his hope that the lottery would continue to bring joy to others in the years ahead. Earlier, in September, another Indian expatriate, Sandeep Kumar Prasad, won a Dh15 million prize in the Abu Dhabi Big Ticket Series 278, adding to the growing list of lucky winners from India in the UAE.

Indian man picks mother's birthday as lottery number—Here's what happened next!

Anilkumar Bolla, a 29-year-old Indian man living in Abu Dhabi, became the winner of the UAE Lottery's historic Dh100 million (over Rs 240 crore) jackpot. His life changed forever during the 23rd Lucky Day Draw held on October 18. In a video shared by the UAE Lottery on X (formerly Twitter), Anilkumar can be seen celebrating his win amidst golden confetti, holding a ceremonial cheque. The Lottery’s post read, “From anticipation to celebration, this is the moment that changed everything! Anilkumar Bolla takes home AED 100 Million! A Lucky Day we’ll never forget.” It added, “For Anilkumar, October 18 wasn’t just another day—it was the day his life was transformed.” Also Read: Storm chaser pukes on camera while flying through eye of Hurricane Melissa Reflecting on his lucky ticket, Anilkumar mentioned that his choice was simple: an Easy Pick. He added, “The last number was special to me because it’s my mum's birthday.” Describing his reaction upon learning he had won, Anilkumar said, “I was in shock, sitting on the sofa, feeling that yes, I really won.” Watch the video here

Anilkumar Bolla, a 29-year-old Indian expat, won the UAE Lottery’s Dh100 million (Rs 240 crore) jackpot. He plans to invest wisely, donate a portion, and spend time with family

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Oct 29) has finally accepted that US law does not allow anyone to run for presidency for the third time. Previously, he had been hinting at running again by saying that “there are ways.” His MAGA base also said that there were various ways to interpret the law that restricted an individual to run for the presidency for the third term. While Trump accepted that US law bars him, but he also said that he has “best numbers,” calling the law “too bad.”&nbsp;“It’s a very interesting thing. I have the best numbers for any president in many years,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “And I would say that, if you read it, it’s pretty clear. I’m not allowed to run. It’s too bad but we have a lot of great people,” Trump added.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-takes-u-turn-on-running-for-presidency-in-2028-backs-jd-vance-marco-rubio-here-s-what-he-said-1754451497123">Trump takes U-turn on running for presidency in 2028, backs JD Vance, Rubio: Here's what he said</a>&nbsp;Earlier in August, Trump said that his incumbent Vice President JD Vance would 'most likely' be the heir-apparent. However, Trump added that it was too early to decide on his successor. Since coming to power for the second time, Trump has made headlines after expressing his desire to run for the presidency once again in 2028, even though US law bars an individual from running for the third term.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-will-step-in-if-trump-s-health-faces-terrible-tragedy-us-vice-president-jd-vance-answers-1756448078552">Who will step in if Trump faces 'terrible tragedy'? US Vice President JD Vance answers</a>&nbsp;Trump said, “I think most likely — in all fairness, he’s the vice president...I think Marco is also somebody who maybe would get together with JD in some form.” "I also think we have incredible people, some of the people on the stage right here...So it’s too early, obviously, to talk about it, but certainly he’s doing a great job, and he would be probably favoured at this point," Trump added. Around the same time, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Vance would be 'great nominee' if he decides to contest.

Trump accepts US law bars a third presidential run, calling it "too bad," despite claiming he has the "best numbers." He hints at successors, praising VP JD Vance and Marco Rubio as potential 2028 candidates, while noting it’s too early to decide.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Oct 29) has finally accepted that US law does not allow anyone to run for presidency for the third time. Previously, he had been hinting at running again by saying that “there are ways.” His MAGA base also said that there were various ways to interpret the law that restricted an individual to run for the presidency for the third term. While Trump accepted that US law bars him, but he also said that he has “best numbers,” calling the law “too bad.” “It’s a very interesting thing. I have the best numbers for any president in many years,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “And I would say that, if you read it, it’s pretty clear. I’m not allowed to run. It’s too bad but we have a lot of great people,” Trump added. Read More | Trump takes U-turn on running for presidency in 2028, backs JD Vance, Rubio: Here's what he said Earlier in August, Trump said that his incumbent Vice President JD Vance would 'most likely' be the heir-apparent. However, Trump added that it was too early to decide on his successor. Since coming to power for the second time, Trump has made headlines after expressing his desire to run for the presidency once again in 2028, even though US law bars an individual from running for the third term. Read More | Who will step in if Trump faces 'terrible tragedy'? US Vice President JD Vance answers Trump said, “I think most likely — in all fairness, he’s the vice president...I think Marco is also somebody who maybe would get together with JD in some form.” "I also think we have incredible people, some of the people on the stage right here...So it’s too early, obviously, to talk about it, but certainly he’s doing a great job, and he would be probably favoured at this point," Trump added. Around the same time, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Vance would be 'great nominee' if he decides to contest.

Trump accepts US law bars a third presidential run, calling it "too bad," despite claiming he has the "best numbers." He hints at successors, praising VP JD Vance and Marco Rubio as potential 2028 candidates, while noting it’s too early to decide.

Trump finally accepts he can’t run for presidency again, but mentions his 'best numbers' - What he said

A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from carrying out widespread layoffs of federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown. Judge Susan Illston granted an indefinite injunction, preventing job cuts while a legal challenge plays out. Previously, she had issued a short-term restraining order, but this ruling extends it. Illston, who was nominated by former President Bill Clinton, said she believes the layoffs were likely unlawful and exceeded the administration’s authority.&nbsp;Labour unions, including the American Federation of Government Employees, filed the lawsuit, arguing that the layoffs were politically motivated and intended to undermine federal workers and pressure Congress. Attorneys representing the government contend that the court lacks jurisdiction over such personnel matters. However, during a hearing on October 15, Illston criticised the mass layoffs, noting that the notices—sent to some workers who were furloughed and unable to check their emails—appeared to be poorly executed and politically charged. At least 4,100 layoff notifications have been distributed, some requiring workers to return to duty without pay.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-the-damage-is-catastrophic-jamaica-reels-after-hurricane-melissa-s-landfall-cuba-braces-for-impact-1761706010297">'The damage is catastrophic': Jamaica reels after Hurricane Melissa’s landfall; Cuba braces for impact</a>&nbsp;This shutdown, already the second-longest in US history, has put immense pressure on government employees and triggered political disputes over funding priorities. Democratic lawmakers are demanding the reinstatement of health care subsidies and the reversal of Medicaid cuts, which were part of the summer's tax reform. However, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to negotiate with Democrats unless they first agree to reopen the government. Amid these tensions, the Trump administration has moved to reduce federal staffing in areas such as education and health services, claiming these sectors are politically aligned with Democratic interests. Furthermore, it has indicated it will not use $5 billion in contingency funds to maintain essential services like SNAP benefits beyond November.

US government shutdown 2025: Federal judge blocks Donald Trump's effort to lay off federal workers

A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from carrying out widespread layoffs of federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown. Judge Susan Illston granted an indefinite injunction, preventing job cuts while a legal challenge plays out. Previously, she had issued a short-term restraining order, but this ruling extends it. Illston, who was nominated by former President Bill Clinton, said she believes the layoffs were likely unlawful and exceeded the administration’s authority. Labour unions, including the American Federation of Government Employees, filed the lawsuit, arguing that the layoffs were politically motivated and intended to undermine federal workers and pressure Congress. Attorneys representing the government contend that the court lacks jurisdiction over such personnel matters. However, during a hearing on October 15, Illston criticised the mass layoffs, noting that the notices—sent to some workers who were furloughed and unable to check their emails—appeared to be poorly executed and politically charged. At least 4,100 layoff notifications have been distributed, some requiring workers to return to duty without pay. Also Read: 'The damage is catastrophic': Jamaica reels after Hurricane Melissa’s landfall; Cuba braces for impact This shutdown, already the second-longest in US history, has put immense pressure on government employees and triggered political disputes over funding priorities. Democratic lawmakers are demanding the reinstatement of health care subsidies and the reversal of Medicaid cuts, which were part of the summer's tax reform. However, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to negotiate with Democrats unless they first agree to reopen the government. Amid these tensions, the Trump administration has moved to reduce federal staffing in areas such as education and health services, claiming these sectors are politically aligned with Democratic interests. Furthermore, it has indicated it will not use $5 billion in contingency funds to maintain essential services like SNAP benefits beyond November.

A US judge has blocked Trump admin from firing federal employees during the shutdown, saying mass layoffs may be illegal and politically motivated

Major General Neeraj Shukla outlined the Indian Army’s ‘decade of transformation’. He highlighted NavIC completion, counter-drone, 16 tech clusters, industry indigenisation & the Chanakya Defence Dialogue with youth engagement globally.

Major General Neeraj Shukla outlined the Indian Army’s ‘decade of transformation’. He highlighted NavIC completion, counter-drone, 16 tech clusters, industry indigenisation &amp; the Chanakya Defence Dialogue with youth engagement globally.

Homegrown navigation system to cover area from Africa's East Coast to Malacca: Indian Army General

The daughter of French first lady Brigitte Macron has revealed that the false claims that her mother was born a man have had a deep impact on her. Tiphaine Auzière told a Paris court on Tuesday that her mother suffers from “deep anxiety” because of the gender episode, and is constantly worried about having to walk a certain way and her clothing choices because she knows her pictures can be “distorted” and weaponised online. The 41-year-old said the horrific allegations have also impacted her seven grandchildren also, who are also constantly bombarded with cruel words at school. “There isn’t a single week when she isn’t harassed, not one person in her personal or professional life fails to bring up these allegations,” Auzière said. &nbsp;"This has repercussions on her children and grandchildren. They hear things at school, such as, 'Your grandmother is a man.' I don't know how to make it stop."&nbsp;She was testifying at the trial of ten people who are accused of online harassment of the 72-year-old first lady for spreading "malicious comments" about her gender and sexuality. Auzière added that the trolling and cyberbullying have taken a toll on Brigitte Macron’s mental health, and medical assessments back it up. Notably, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife filed a defamation lawsuit in the United States at the end of July following false claims that Brigitte Macron was assigned male at birth. Brigitte Macron also said that the terrible words have greatly impacted her and her family, especially her grandchildren, who were told their grandmother was a man.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/emmanuel-and-brigitte-macron-prepare-to-defend-against-candace-owens-allegations-in-us-court-1758194839157">Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron prepare to defend against Candace Owens’ allegations in US court</a> &nbsp;<h2>My mom has suffered hatred, Tiphaine Auzière told the court</h2>Brigitte Macron's lawyer had asked Auzière to testify at the trial. She is her youngest of three children from her first marriage to André-Louis Auzière. "It was important for me to be here today to express the harm. I wanted to express what her life has been like since she suffered this hatred. There has been change and deterioration." Her daughter added how her mother's life had changed because of the rumours. “My mother always has to be careful about how she dresses and behaves in public because of this fake news. She knows that her image could be taken and distorted. She's constantly under attack. She can't ignore all the horrors being said about her.”&nbsp;

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Auziere also said that her mother has read all the messages said about her, and if she misses the tweets, the Élysée Palace aides tell her about them. "She read them all. It hurt her enough. She doesn't want to see them again." Ten defendants, eight men and two women, are being tried in the case for harassing her online. They face up to two years in prison if convicted. Brigitte Macron has even been called a “paedophile” by trolls for the 25-year age gap between her and her husband Emmanuel Macron.&nbsp;

French first lady Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, told a Paris court that her mother and her grandkids have been deeply affected by the false claims that she was born a man. Ten people are on trial for harassing Brigitte Macron online.

The daughter of French first lady Brigitte Macron has revealed that the false claims that her mother was born a man have had a deep impact on her. Tiphaine Auzière told a Paris court on Tuesday that her mother suffers from “deep anxiety” because of the gender episode, and is constantly worried about having to walk a certain way and her clothing choices because she knows her pictures can be “distorted” and weaponised online. The 41-year-old said the horrific allegations have also impacted her seven grandchildren also, who are also constantly bombarded with cruel words at school. “There isn’t a single week when she isn’t harassed, not one person in her personal or professional life fails to bring up these allegations,” Auzière said. "This has repercussions on her children and grandchildren. They hear things at school, such as, 'Your grandmother is a man.' I don't know how to make it stop." She was testifying at the trial of ten people who are accused of online harassment of the 72-year-old first lady for spreading "malicious comments" about her gender and sexuality. Auzière added that the trolling and cyberbullying have taken a toll on Brigitte Macron’s mental health, and medical assessments back it up. Notably, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife filed a defamation lawsuit in the United States at the end of July following false claims that Brigitte Macron was assigned male at birth. Brigitte Macron also said that the terrible words have greatly impacted her and her family, especially her grandchildren, who were told their grandmother was a man. Also Read: Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron prepare to defend against Candace Owens’ allegations in US court My mom has suffered hatred, Tiphaine Auzière told the court Brigitte Macron's lawyer had asked Auzière to testify at the trial. She is her youngest of three children from her first marriage to André-Louis Auzière. "It was important for me to be here today to express the harm. I wanted to express what her life has been like since she suffered this hatred. There has been change and deterioration." Her daughter added how her mother's life had changed because of the rumours. “My mother always has to be careful about how she dresses and behaves in public because of this fake news. She knows that her image could be taken and distorted. She's constantly under attack. She can't ignore all the horrors being said about her.”

French first lady Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, told a Paris court that her mother and her grandkids have been deeply affected by the false claims that she was born a man. Ten people are on trial for harassing Brigitte Macron online.

Brigitte Macron in 'deep anxiety' following cyberbullying over false claims she’s a man, daughter tells court

US President Donald Trump, aboard Air Force One while flying to South Korea, issued his first response on the broken ceasefire between Hamas and Israel that he brokered weeks ago. Dismissing any possibility of resumption of war, Trump said that “nothing would jeopardise ceasefire” in Gaza. However, he backed Israel's right to hit back. Both sides accused each other of violating the US-brokered truce on Monday and Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza. Trump said, “They killed an Israeli soldier. So the Israelis hit back. And they should hit back.”

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Earlier, US Vice President JD Vance expressed confidence that ceasefire will hold. Calling the latest attack by Israel and rising tensions with Hamas as “little skirmishes,” Vance said that Trump's peace is still holding. "The ceasefire is holding. That doesn't mean that there aren't going to be little skirmishes here and there," Vance said. Speaking to reporters, Vance added that Hamas or “somebody else” attacked an Israeli soldier, due to which Tel Aviv was responding. “We know that Hamas or somebody else within Gaza attacked an (Israeli military) soldier. We expect the Israelis are going to respond, but I think the President's peace is going to hold despite that.” Meanwhile, Gaza's civil defense agency said at least nine people were killed in Israeli strikes.&nbsp;<h2>How recent tensions rose between Hamas and Israel</h2>The tensions between both sides reignited since Monday after Hamas handed over what it said was the 16th of 28 hostage bodies to Israel as part of the ceasefire deal, which came into effect on October 10. However, Israeli forensic examination revealed that the Palestinian group had handed over partial remains of a hostage whose body had already been brought back around two years ago. Israel accused Hamas of breaching the ceasefire and staging fake search for bodies. Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem rejected claims the group knows where the remaining bodies are, arguing that Israel's bombardment during the two-year war had left locations unrecognisable. Meanwhile, defence minister accused Hamas of attacking Israeli troops in the southern Gaza Strip. Frustrated with the developments, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the IDF to “carry out immediate and powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip.” Minutes later, Hamas said that it was postponing the hostage body handover due to Israeli violations.

Aboard Air Force One to South Korea, US President Donald Trump dismissed fears of renewed war in Gaza, saying “nothing will jeopardise the ceasefire.” He defended Israel’s right to retaliate after an Israeli soldier was killed, as both sides traded blame for violating the US-brokered truce.


US President Donald Trump, aboard Air Force One while flying to South Korea, issued his first response on the broken ceasefire between Hamas and Israel that he brokered weeks ago. Dismissing any possibility of resumption of war, Trump said that “nothing would jeopardise ceasefire” in Gaza. However, he backed Israel's right to hit back. Both sides accused each other of violating the US-brokered truce on Monday and Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza. Trump said, “They killed an Israeli soldier. So the Israelis hit back. And they should hit back.”

Aboard Air Force One to South Korea, US President Donald Trump dismissed fears of renewed war in Gaza, saying “nothing will jeopardise the ceasefire.” He defended Israel’s right to retaliate after an Israeli soldier was killed, as both sides traded blame for violating the US-brokered truce.

‘Israelis should hit back because…’: Trump breaks silence after Gaza airstrikes, says THIS about ceasefire with Hamas

Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms on record, unleashed widespread destruction across Jamaica after making landfall on Tuesday (October 28). The hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph (300 km/h), lashed the island with fierce winds and torrential rain, leaving a trail of devastation before continuing its deadly path toward Cuba.&nbsp;In the wake of the storm, Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared Jamaica a ‘disaster area’, urging citizens to stay indoors due to ongoing flooding, landslide risks, and hazardous conditions. The full extent of the damage was still unclear on Tuesday evening, as emergency teams and local authorities began piecing together the aftermath. Many areas were without power, and communication networks were severely disrupted, making it difficult to get a clear picture of the devastation.&nbsp;At its peak, Hurricane Melissa was classified as a Category 5 storm, one of the most intense hurricanes in history. However, by Tuesday evening, the storm had weakened slightly to a Category 3 as it moved over land. Despite this weakening, Melissa remained a powerful system capable of causing significant damage. "Saint Elizabeth is the breadbasket of Jamaica, and it has taken a heavy blow," said government minister Desmond McKenzie during a briefing. The southwestern parish of Saint Elizabeth, where the storm made its initial landfall, was described as “underwater,” with widespread flooding and substantial damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. McKenzie confirmed that several hospitals had been damaged, including in the hardest-hit areas.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-little-skirmishes-here-and-there-us-responds-after-israel-launches-airstrikes-on-gaza-says-this-about-ceasefire-1761700348374">'Little skirmishes here and there': US responds after Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza, says THIS about ceasefire</a><h3>The impact of the storm</h3>The storm’s ferocity was unprecedented for Jamaica, with wind speeds surpassing those of some of the most notorious hurricanes in modern history, including Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans in 2005. The impact was particularly severe in coastal areas, with some reports indicating that Saint Elizabeth, a key agricultural hub, was left in ruins. The island’s agricultural sector, already grappling with a challenging year, took a significant hit. While immediate casualty figures were still not confirmed, authorities reported at least three deaths in Jamaica and several more across Haiti and the Dominican Republic, where the storm's outer bands had already caused flash floods and landslides. Haiti, which has struggled with political instability and poverty, was already facing a humanitarian crisis even before Melissa’s impact.<h3>Relief efforts begin</h3>Relief efforts were quickly mobilised, but conditions on the ground made it difficult for rescue teams to access affected areas. The Jamaican Red Cross was distributing drinking water and hygiene kits in anticipation of widespread infrastructure disruptions. As the storm moved away from Jamaica, the United Nations prepared to send 2,000 relief kits from a staging center in Barbados, to be airlifted into the island once air travel was possible. The UN also planned to extend its assistance to Cuba and Haiti, where the effects of the storm were expected to be just as devastating.&nbsp;Local officials indicated that around 25,000 tourists were still in Jamaica when the storm hit, some of whom were stranded in affected regions. However, government efforts to prioritize the safety of local residents over tourism were a primary focus, with authorities urging tourists to stay in designated shelters until the danger passed. Olympian sprinter Usain Bolt, one of Jamaica’s most iconic figures, took to social media to share messages of support for his country. “Pray for Jamaica,” he posted, expressing concern for his fellow Jamaicans, especially those in rural areas who had been harder hit by the storm.<h3>Health warnings and evacuations continue</h3>As if the devastation caused by the hurricane weren’t enough, local health authorities issued warnings about the possibility of crocodiles being displaced by rising water levels. With floods inundating rivers, gullies, and swamps, there were concerns that crocodiles might make their way into residential areas, posing an additional threat to public safety. The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) used social media to urge residents to remain vigilant. In addition to the danger from the storm itself, health officials warned of the long-term impacts, particularly on public health systems that had already been stretched thin by the pandemic. Hospitals had been severely damaged in some areas, and officials expressed concern about the potential spread of waterborne diseases due to the extensive flooding.<h3>Cuba and the Bahamas Prepare for Impact</h3>As Jamaica begins its recovery, Hurricane Melissa continued its march toward Cuba, where authorities were preparing for a direct hit. Officials in Cuba had already evacuated nearly 500,000 people from high-risk areas. The storm was expected to make landfall late Tuesday or early Wednesday near Santiago de Cuba, the country’s second-largest city. Cuban authorities were focused on ensuring the safety of residents, particularly in coastal areas, and securing critical infrastructure ahead of the storm.The Bahamas, too, was bracing for impact, with additional evacuations ordered for the southern islands in anticipation of Melissa’s arrival. The storm's projected path had already affected nearby Haiti and the Dominican Republic, which had seen torrential rainfall and flooding from the storm’s outer bands, contributing to at least four deaths.

Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest on record, devastated Jamaica, causing flooding, damage, and casualties. Relief efforts are underway as the storm heads toward Cuba

Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms on record, unleashed widespread destruction across Jamaica after making landfall on Tuesday (October 28). The hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph (300 km/h), lashed the island with fierce winds and torrential rain, leaving a trail of devastation before continuing its deadly path toward Cuba. In the wake of the storm, Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared Jamaica a ‘disaster area’, urging citizens to stay indoors due to ongoing flooding, landslide risks, and hazardous conditions. The full extent of the damage was still unclear on Tuesday evening, as emergency teams and local authorities began piecing together the aftermath. Many areas were without power, and communication networks were severely disrupted, making it difficult to get a clear picture of the devastation. At its peak, Hurricane Melissa was classified as a Category 5 storm, one of the most intense hurricanes in history. However, by Tuesday evening, the storm had weakened slightly to a Category 3 as it moved over land. Despite this weakening, Melissa remained a powerful system capable of causing significant damage. "Saint Elizabeth is the breadbasket of Jamaica, and it has taken a heavy blow," said government minister Desmond McKenzie during a briefing. The southwestern parish of Saint Elizabeth, where the storm made its initial landfall, was described as “underwater,” with widespread flooding and substantial damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. McKenzie confirmed that several hospitals had been damaged, including in the hardest-hit areas. Also Read: 'Little skirmishes here and there': US responds after Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza, says THIS about ceasefire The impact of the storm The storm’s ferocity was unprecedented for Jamaica, with wind speeds surpassing those of some of the most notorious hurricanes in modern history, including Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans in 2005. The impact was particularly severe in coastal areas, with some reports indicating that Saint Elizabeth, a key agricultural hub, was left in ruins. The island’s agricultural sector, already grappling with a challenging year, took a significant hit. While immediate casualty figures were still not confirmed, authorities reported at least three deaths in Jamaica and several more across Haiti and the Dominican Republic, where the storm's outer bands had already caused flash floods and landslides. Haiti, which has struggled with political instability and poverty, was already facing a humanitarian crisis even before Melissa’s impact. Relief efforts begin Relief efforts were quickly mobilised, but conditions on the ground made it difficult for rescue teams to access affected areas. The Jamaican Red Cross was distributing drinking water and hygiene kits in anticipation of widespread infrastructure disruptions. As the storm moved away from Jamaica, the United Nations prepared to send 2,000 relief kits from a staging center in Barbados, to be airlifted into the island once air travel was possible. The UN also planned to extend its assistance to Cuba and Haiti, where the effects of the storm were expected to be just as devastating. Local officials indicated that around 25,000 tourists were still in Jamaica when the storm hit, some of whom were stranded in affected regions. However, government efforts to prioritize the safety of local residents over tourism were a primary focus, with authorities urging tourists to stay in designated shelters until the danger passed. Olympian sprinter Usain Bolt, one of Jamaica’s most iconic figures, took to social media to share messages of support for his country. “Pray for Jamaica,” he posted, expressing concern for his fellow Jamaicans, especially those in rural areas who had been harder hit by the storm. Health warnings and evacuations continue As if the devastation caused by the hurricane weren’t enough, local health authorities issued warnings about the possibility of crocodiles being displaced by rising water levels. With floods inundating rivers, gullies, and swamps, there were concerns that crocodiles might make their way into residential areas, posing an additional threat to public safety. The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) used social media to urge residents to remain vigilant. In addition to the danger from the storm itself, health officials warned of the long-term impacts, particularly on public health systems that had already been stretched thin by the pandemic. Hospitals had been severely damaged in some areas, and officials expressed concern about the potential spread of waterborne diseases due to the extensive flooding. Cuba and the Bahamas Prepare for Impact As Jamaica begins its recovery, Hurricane Melissa continued its march toward Cuba, where authorities were preparing for a direct hit. Officials in Cuba had already evacuated nearly 500,000 people from high-risk areas. The storm was expected to make landfall late Tuesday or early Wednesday near Santiago de Cuba, the country’s second-largest city. Cuban authorities were focused on ensuring the safety of residents, particularly in coastal areas, and securing critical infrastructure ahead of the storm. The Bahamas, too, was bracing for impact, with additional evacuations ordered for the southern islands in anticipation of Melissa’s arrival. The storm's projected path had already affected nearby Haiti and the Dominican Republic, which had seen torrential rainfall and flooding from the storm’s outer bands, contributing to at least four deaths.

Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest on record, devastated Jamaica, causing flooding, damage, and casualties. Relief efforts are underway as the storm heads toward Cuba

'The damage is catastrophic': Jamaica reels after Hurricane Melissa’s landfall; Cuba braces for impact

Multiple shots were fired outside Punjabi singer Chani Nattan's home in Canada on Tuesday night. A video reportedly shot outside of Nattan's home shows multiple shots being fired outside a residential area. The video has been making the rounds of the internet. No injuries have been reported so far. Lawrence Bishnoi's gang has claimed responsibility for the act.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to multiple media reports, a member of the gang shared the video and claimed responsibility for the incident. Nattan was allegedly targeted over his growing closeness with fellow singer Sardar Khera. Reports also indicate that the gang has issued a warning to other Canadian-Punjabi singers.&nbsp;&nbsp;"The reason for the shooting at singer Channi Nattan's house is Sardar Khehra. Any singer who works with or has any connection with Sardar Khera in the future, will be responsible for their own losses. Because we will continue to inflict significant damage (harm) on Sardar Khera. We have no personal enmity with Channi Nattan," the post said.&nbsp;The Police have launched an investigation into the incident.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadian-government-lists-lawrence-bishnoi-gang-as-a-terrorist-entity-1759151566717">Canadian government lists Lawrence Bishnoi gang as ‘terrorist entity’</a>&nbsp;The Indian -Punjabi community in Canada have witnessed similar incidents before. Just two weeks back, a firing incident took place outside Kap's Cafe in Surrey. Indian comedian and actor Kapil Sharma owns the cafe. The cafe has been targeted already three times in the past year. &nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier this year, in February, shots were fired at the residence of Punjabi singer Prem Dhillon in Canada, for which the Jaipal Bhullar gang took responsibility.&nbsp;&nbsp;A similar firing incident was also reported last year outside singer AP Dhillon's house. The singer was reportedly at home when the incident took place.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/in-a-shocking-turn-of-events-gunshots-were-fired-outside-indian-comedian-kapil-sharma-s-cafe-1760618647171">Firing outside Kapil Sharma's cafe in Canada, Lawrence gang takes responsibility</a>&nbsp;There has been an upswing by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang targeting the Indian business community, Punjabi singers in Canada in recent times.

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for firing incident that took place outside Punjabi singer Chani Nattan's home in Canada on Tuesday night. The gang shared a video on social media which shows multiple shots being fired outside a home. 

Multiple shots were fired outside Punjabi singer Chani Nattan's home in Canada on Tuesday night. A video reportedly shot outside of Nattan's home shows multiple shots being fired outside a residential area. The video has been making the rounds of the internet. No injuries have been reported so far. Lawrence Bishnoi's gang has claimed responsibility for the act. According to multiple media reports, a member of the gang shared the video and claimed responsibility for the incident. Nattan was allegedly targeted over his growing closeness with fellow singer Sardar Khera. Reports also indicate that the gang has issued a warning to other Canadian-Punjabi singers. "The reason for the shooting at singer Channi Nattan's house is Sardar Khehra. Any singer who works with or has any connection with Sardar Khera in the future, will be responsible for their own losses. Because we will continue to inflict significant damage (harm) on Sardar Khera. We have no personal enmity with Channi Nattan," the post said. The Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Also read: Canadian government lists Lawrence Bishnoi gang as ‘terrorist entity’ The Indian -Punjabi community in Canada have witnessed similar incidents before. Just two weeks back, a firing incident took place outside Kap's Cafe in Surrey. Indian comedian and actor Kapil Sharma owns the cafe. The cafe has been targeted already three times in the past year. Earlier this year, in February, shots were fired at the residence of Punjabi singer Prem Dhillon in Canada, for which the Jaipal Bhullar gang took responsibility. A similar firing incident was also reported last year outside singer AP Dhillon's house. The singer was reportedly at home when the incident took place. Also read: Firing outside Kapil Sharma's cafe in Canada, Lawrence gang takes responsibility There has been an upswing by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang targeting the Indian business community, Punjabi singers in Canada in recent times.

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the firing incident that took place outside Punjabi singer Chani Nattan's home in Canada on Tuesday night. The gang shared a video on social media which shows multiple shots being fired outside a home.&nbsp;

Shots fired outside Punjabi singer Chani Nattan's home in Canada, Lawrence Bishnoi's gang claims responsibility

Even as Israel carried out air strikes in Gaza on Tuesday (Oct 28) after accusing Hamas of attacking its troops and violating the US-brokered truce, US Vice President JD Vance expressed confidence that ceasefire will hold. Calling the latest attack by Israel and rising tensions with Hamas as “little skirmishes,” Vance said that US President Donald Trump's peace is still holding.&nbsp;&nbsp;"The ceasefire is holding. That doesn't mean that there aren't going to be little skirmishes here and there," Vance said. Speaking to reporters, Vance added that Hamas or “somebody else” attacked an Israeli soldier, due to which Tel Aviv was responding. "We know that Hamas or somebody else within Gaza attacked an (Israeli military) soldier. We expect the Israelis are going to respond, but I think the President's peace is going to hold despite that."&nbsp;Meanwhile, Gaza's civil defense agency said at least nine people were killed in Israeli strikes. The fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel seems to be broken after days of peace. This despite Trump declaring that “at long last, we have peace in the Middle East.”<h2>How recent tensions rose between Hamas and Israel&nbsp;</h2>The tensions between both sides reignited since Monday after Hamas handed over what it said was the 16th of 28 hostage bodies to Israel as part of the ceasefire deal, which came into effect on October 10. However, Israeli forensic examination revealed that the Palestinian group had handed over partial remains of a hostage whose body had already been brought back around two years ago. Israel accused Hamas of breaching the ceasefire and staging fake search for bodies. Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem rejected claims the group knows where the remaining bodies are, arguing that Israel's bombardment during the two-year war had left locations unrecognisable. Meanwhile, IDF troops came under attack in the southern Gaza Strip. Frustrated with the developments, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the IDF to “carry out immediate and powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip.” Minutes later, Hamas said that it was postponing the hostage body handover due to Israeli violations.

Israel launched airstrikes in Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating the US-brokered truce. VP JD Vance said minor clashes don’t threaten Trump’s “peace.” Tensions rose after Hamas handed over partial remains of a hostage, prompting Israeli retaliation that killed nine in Gaza.

Even as Israel carried out air strikes in Gaza on Tuesday (Oct 28) after accusing Hamas of attacking its troops and violating the US-brokered truce, US Vice President JD Vance expressed confidence that ceasefire will hold. Calling the latest attack by Israel and rising tensions with Hamas as “little skirmishes,” Vance said that US President Donald Trump's peace is still holding. "The ceasefire is holding. That doesn't mean that there aren't going to be little skirmishes here and there," Vance said. Speaking to reporters, Vance added that Hamas or “somebody else” attacked an Israeli soldier, due to which Tel Aviv was responding. "We know that Hamas or somebody else within Gaza attacked an (Israeli military) soldier. We expect the Israelis are going to respond, but I think the President's peace is going to hold despite that." Meanwhile, Gaza's civil defense agency said at least nine people were killed in Israeli strikes. The fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel seems to be broken after days of peace. This despite Trump declaring that “at long last, we have peace in the Middle East.” How recent tensions rose between Hamas and Israel The tensions between both sides reignited since Monday after Hamas handed over what it said was the 16th of 28 hostage bodies to Israel as part of the ceasefire deal, which came into effect on October 10. However, Israeli forensic examination revealed that the Palestinian group had handed over partial remains of a hostage whose body had already been brought back around two years ago. Israel accused Hamas of breaching the ceasefire and staging fake search for bodies. Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem rejected claims the group knows where the remaining bodies are, arguing that Israel's bombardment during the two-year war had left locations unrecognisable. Meanwhile, IDF troops came under attack in the southern Gaza Strip. Frustrated with the developments, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the IDF to “carry out immediate and powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip.” Minutes later, Hamas said that it was postponing the hostage body handover due to Israeli violations.

Israel launched airstrikes in Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating the US-brokered truce. VP JD Vance said minor clashes don’t threaten Trump’s “peace.” Tensions rose after Hamas handed over partial remains of a hostage, prompting Israeli retaliation that killed nine in Gaza.

'Little skirmishes here and there': US responds after Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza, says THIS about ceasefire

Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif has reiterated his baseless claims that India is using Afghanistan to wage a proxy war against Pakistan. His remarks came as talks between the two nations concluded in Istanbul without a "workable solution." Asif also claimed that Afghan government lacked independent authority to hold talks and that whole of Afghanistan is not under Taliban ‘s control. He added that Pakistan expects Afghanistan to behave like a “dignified neighbour” and not as “someone’s proxy.” Earlier, Asif had said that failure of talks would mean "open war."&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-minister-khawaja-asif-issues-another-war-threat-says-if-no-agreement-takes-place-with-afghanistan-1761440105113">Pakistan minister Khawaja Asif issues another war threat, says 'if no agreement takes place with Afghanistan...'</a>&nbsp;According to ARY News, Asif said, “India is using Afghanistan to carry out a “proxy war” against Pakistan to take revenge for its May 2025 war defeat and humiliation. Afghan government has no independent authority to hold talks. Taliban government does not have full control over Afghanistan. I realised this during the very first round of talks.” He also called for legal action against former Pakistani leaders who, in his words, “supported the Taliban in the past.”&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-minister-baselessly-claims-afghan-taliban-fighting-india-s-proxy-war-1760593863943">'Fighting India's proxy war': Pakistan minister casts doubt on ceasefire with Afghan Taliban, issues anti-India rant</a>&nbsp;In a blow for peace in the region after deadly clashes this month, talks in Istanbul ended. Pakistan Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said that Afghan side kept deviating from the core issue, evading the key point upon which the dialogue process was initiated, Reuters reported. &nbsp;"Instead of accepting any responsibility, the Afghan Taliban resorted to blame game, deflection and ruses. The dialogue thus failed to bring about any workable solution," Tarar said. Both nations agreed to a ceasefire brokered in Doha on October 19, and met on the insitence of Turkey and Qatar for further talks but could not find common ground. Despite a ceasefire between Pakistan and the Taliban, weekend clashes killed five Pakistani soldiers and 25 Pakistani Taliban militants near the border with Afghanistan, Reuters reported.&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-afghans-have-always-been-loyal-to-india-explosions-rock-kabul-within-48-hours-of-pak-minister-vowing-big-action-what-happened-1760061090838"> 'Afghans have always been loyal to India': Explosions rock Kabul within 48 hours of Pak PM 'vowing big action' - What happened</a>&nbsp;

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accused India of using Afghanistan for a proxy war and claimed Kabul lacks authority. Talks in Istanbul failed, with both sides blaming each other. Despite a Doha-brokered ceasefire, new border clashes killed soldiers and militants.


Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif has reiterated his baseless claims that India is using Afghanistan to wage a proxy war against Pakistan. His remarks came as talks between the two nations concluded in Istanbul without a "workable solution." Asif also claimed that Afghan government lacked independent authority to hold talks and that whole of Afghanistan is not under Taliban ‘s control. He added that Pakistan expects Afghanistan to behave like a “dignified neighbour” and not as “someone’s proxy.” Earlier, Asif had said that failure of talks would mean "open war." Read More | Pakistan minister Khawaja Asif issues another war threat, says 'if no agreement takes place with Afghanistan...' According to ARY News, Asif said, “India is using Afghanistan to carry out a “proxy war” against Pakistan to take revenge for its May 2025 war defeat and humiliation. Afghan government has no independent authority to hold talks. Taliban government does not have full control over Afghanistan. I realised this during the very first round of talks.” He also called for legal action against former Pakistani leaders who, in his words, “supported the Taliban in the past.” Read More | 'Fighting India's proxy war': Pakistan minister casts doubt on ceasefire with Afghan Taliban, issues anti-India rant In a blow for peace in the region after deadly clashes this month, talks in Istanbul ended. Pakistan Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said that Afghan side kept deviating from the core issue, evading the key point upon which the dialogue process was initiated, Reuters reported. "Instead of accepting any responsibility, the Afghan Taliban resorted to blame game, deflection and ruses. The dialogue thus failed to bring about any workable solution," Tarar said. Both nations agreed to a ceasefire brokered in Doha on October 19, and met on the insitence of Turkey and Qatar for further talks but could not find common ground. Despite a ceasefire between Pakistan and the Taliban, weekend clashes killed five Pakistani soldiers and 25 Pakistani Taliban militants near the border with Afghanistan, Reuters reported. Read More | 'Afghans have always been loyal to India': Explosions rock Kabul within 48 hours of Pak PM 'vowing big action' - What happened

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accused India of using Afghanistan for a proxy war and claimed Kabul lacks authority. Talks in Istanbul failed, with both sides blaming each other. Despite a Doha-brokered ceasefire, new border clashes killed soldiers and militants.

‘India waging proxy war’: Khawaja Asif repeats his lie as Afghanistan–Pakistan peace talks collapse

US President Donald Trump has once again lauded his own strategy; this time aruond he said it was the power of the trade tariffs and said he “did great service to the world. But as he continued his address at the White House brought up the conflict between nuclear-armed nations India and Pakistan yet again. He said, ”Seven brand new, beautiful planes were shot down." This certainly isn't the first time the US president mentioned that he brokered peace between the two countries. He claims he stopped it in 24 hours, while Pakistan agrees with his claims, India has been clear on its stance and the 4-day conflict came to an end. The ceasefire was in place after the DGMOs (Directors General of Military Operations) of the two countries embroiled in cross-border fighting got on a telephonic call and agreed upon a ceasefire.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Seven &quot;brand new, beautiful planes&quot; were shot down: US President Donald Trump reiterates claim on using trade to resolve India-Pakistan conflict in May . . . . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DonaldTrump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DonaldTrump</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a> <a href="https://t.co/28hNL8qZMQ">pic.twitter.com/28hNL8qZMQ</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1983171809550970944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

On October 16, during a weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the media, saying, “I’m not aware of any conversation between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump yesterday." And earlier in June, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had also made it categorically clear in a video statement about a telephonic exchange between PM Modi and Trump, where the latter was briefed on Operation Sindoor. <h2>'Operation Sindoor was a compulsion': Misri</h2>India launched precision strikes in Pakistan and PoK (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir), this was a retaliatory after terror groups operating in Pakistan orchestrated the dastardy Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 innocent lives in the Baisaran Valley. Misri said, "It was deemed essential that the perpetrators and planners of the 22 April attack be brought to justice. Despite a fortnight having passed since the attacks, there has been no demonstrable step from Pakistan to take action against the terror infrastructure on its territory or territory under its control." He added, "Instead, all it has indulged in denials and allegations. Our intelligence monitoring of Pakistan-based terrorist modules indicated that further attacks against India were impending. Thus, there was a compulsion both to deter and to preempt." A fortnight later, India continues to mourn the death of innocent tourists, who we brutally killed in front of their loved ones. The images have numbed the country and they were angered by the dastardly attack. After the Mumbai terror attack in November 2008, this one shook the nation.<h2>Trump: The peace broker, ended wars across the globe</h2> ‘Ended five wars in five months’ to ‘Six wars in six months’ and counting – these are statements made by US President Donald Trump, who had been nominated by allies for the Nobel Peace Prize. And no prize came to White House; it went to Venezuela instead. María Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader, who worked on transitioning her country from dictatorship to democracy. While his team says he works relentlessly towards brokering peace. But they are laying emphasis on the repetition, which could possibly be Trump’s favourite figure of speech. He uses repetitive phrases in his comments which be for better poetic effect. And that brings us to the cross-border fighting between India and Pakistan. Yes, the same 4-day conflict that Trump claims to have stopped, it has gone past 40 times and still counting.

US President Donald Trump claims to have stopped the India-Pakistan conflict. And it has gone past 40 times and still counting.

US President Donald Trump has once again lauded his own strategy; this time aruond he said it was the power of the trade tariffs and said he “did great service to the world. But as he continued his address at the White House brought up the conflict between nuclear-armed nations India and Pakistan yet again. He said, ”Seven brand new, beautiful planes were shot down." This certainly isn't the first time the US president mentioned that he brokered peace between the two countries. He claims he stopped it in 24 hours, while Pakistan agrees with his claims, India has been clear on its stance and the 4-day conflict came to an end. The ceasefire was in place after the DGMOs (Directors General of Military Operations) of the two countries embroiled in cross-border fighting got on a telephonic call and agreed upon a ceasefire.

US President Donald Trump claims to have stopped the India-Pakistan conflict. And it has gone past 40 times and still counting.

Seven "brand new, beautiful planes" were shot down: Trump rakes up India-Pak conflict once again

Just weeks after a peace deal was brokered between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the region's civil defence said on Tuesday (Oct 28) that the IDF launched at least three air strikes on the Palestinian territory. It came shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to conduct further attacks.&nbsp;"The occupation is now bombing Gaza with at least three air strikes despite the ceasefire agreement", Mahmud Bassal, spokesman for the agency, told AFP.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Hamas attacked its troops despite an ongoing ceasefire in Gaza, and vowed the group would "pay a heavy price".&nbsp;"The terrorist organisation Hamas will pay a heavy price for attacking IDF soldiers in Gaza and for violating the agreement to return the bodies of the hostages. Hamas's attack today on IDF soldiers in Gaza is a crossing of a bright red line, to which the IDF will respond with great force," Katz said in a statement released by his office.&nbsp;This came following accusations that Hamas has violated the ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump. Minutes later, Hamas said that it was postponing the hostage body handover due to Israeli truce ‘violations’.&nbsp;“Following security consultations, Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed the military to immediately carry out powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip,” a statement from his office said.&nbsp;Israel’s military has also accused the Palestinian militant group of faking a search for the remains of a Gaza hostage’s body.&nbsp;“Yesterday (Monday) Hamas operatives were documented removing body remains from a structure that had been prepared in advance and burying them nearby,” the military said in a statement, attaching drone footage which it said showed the act.<h2>Israel accuses Hamas of ‘clear violation of agreement’</h2>On late Monday (Oct 27), Hamas handed over what it said was the 16th of 28 hostage bodies to Israel as part of the ceasefire deal, which came into effect on October 10. However, Israeli forensic examination revealed that the Palestinian group had handed over partial remains of a hostage whose body had already been brought back around two years ago. Following this, Netanyahu’s office and a campaign group representing hostage families accused Hamas of breaching the ceasefire.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Meanwhile, Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Hamas attacked its troops despite an ongoing ceasefire in Gaza, and vowed the group would pay a heavy price.

Just weeks after a peace deal was brokered between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the region's civil defence said on Tuesday (Oct 28) that the IDF launched at least three air strikes on the Palestinian territory. It came shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to conduct further attacks. "The occupation is now bombing Gaza with at least three air strikes despite the ceasefire agreement", Mahmud Bassal, spokesman for the agency, told AFP. Meanwhile, Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Hamas attacked its troops despite an ongoing ceasefire in Gaza, and vowed the group would "pay a heavy price". "The terrorist organisation Hamas will pay a heavy price for attacking IDF soldiers in Gaza and for violating the agreement to return the bodies of the hostages. Hamas's attack today on IDF soldiers in Gaza is a crossing of a bright red line, to which the IDF will respond with great force," Katz said in a statement released by his office. This came following accusations that Hamas has violated the ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump. Minutes later, Hamas said that it was postponing the hostage body handover due to Israeli truce ‘violations’. “Following security consultations, Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed the military to immediately carry out powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip,” a statement from his office said. Israel’s military has also accused the Palestinian militant group of faking a search for the remains of a Gaza hostage’s body. “Yesterday (Monday) Hamas operatives were documented removing body remains from a structure that had been prepared in advance and burying them nearby,” the military said in a statement, attaching drone footage which it said showed the act. Israel accuses Hamas of ‘clear violation of agreement’ On late Monday (Oct 27), Hamas handed over what it said was the 16th of 28 hostage bodies to Israel as part of the ceasefire deal, which came into effect on October 10. However, Israeli forensic examination revealed that the Palestinian group had handed over partial remains of a hostage whose body had already been brought back around two years ago. Following this, Netanyahu’s office and a campaign group representing hostage families accused Hamas of breaching the ceasefire.

Meanwhile, Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Hamas attacked its troops despite an ongoing ceasefire in Gaza, and vowed the group would "pay a heavy price".&nbsp;

Israel launches multiple strikes on Gaza hours after Netanyahu warns ‘heavy price' against Hamas strike

Microsoft and OpenAI announced Tuesday a sweeping overhaul of their landmark artificial intelligence partnership, giving both companies greater independence while maintaining their close collaboration. Microsoft will hold approximately 27 percent of the restructured OpenAI, an investment valued at roughly $135 billion, as the ChatGPT maker transitions to a public benefit corporation structure, according to a blog post on the OpenAI website.&nbsp;OpenAI has also committed to purchasing $250 billion in Azure cloud services from the tech giant, though Microsoft no longer holds first refusal rights as OpenAI's compute provider. In the deal, Microsoft's intellectual rights for both OpenAI's models and products are extended through 2032.&nbsp;"As we enter the next phase of this partnership, we've signed a new definitive agreement that builds on our foundation, strengthens our partnership, and sets the stage for long-term success for both organizations," the companies said in a joint statement.&nbsp;Microsoft has been a key investor in the ChatGPT-maker as the company became the major player in the spending frenzy around generative AI, the technology that Silicon Valley believes will soon take over important aspects of everyday life.&nbsp;But OpenAI, under the leadership of CEO Sam Altman, has increasingly looked to expand its partnerships with other companies, raising questions whether its deal with Microsoft was any longer tenable. The partnership began in 2019 when Microsoft invested $1 billion in what was then a small AI research organization founded in 2015 by tech luminaries including Elon Musk.&nbsp;Microsoft deepened its commitment in 2021 with additional funding, and again in January 2023 with a reported $10 billion investment following the explosive popularity of OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot, which launched in November 2022.The partnership transformed both companies. OpenAI evolved from a research lab into one of the world's most valuable startups, while Microsoft initially gained a commanding position in the AI race, integrating OpenAI's technology -- rebranded as Copilot -- across its product lineup from Bing search to Office applications.&nbsp;The relationship faced turbulence in November 2023 when OpenAI's board abruptly fired Altman, only to reinstate him days later following an employee revolt and pressure from Microsoft. The episode exposed tensions over OpenAI's governance and direction as it balanced its nonprofit origins with commercial ambitions. The new deal with Microsoft is part of OpenAI's revamp of its company structure to prevent further instability and attract new investors.The arrangement will see OpenAI given more flexibility in its future including the ability to develop products with third parties and serve some of its products on competing cloud platforms.&nbsp;Microsoft, meanwhile, can independently pursue AGI development alone or with other partners. This refers to the pursuit of artificial general intelligence, a level of AI development that matches or exceeds human capability and was a crucial aspect in the company's previous agreements.&nbsp;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.&nbsp; &nbsp;

OpenAI has also committed to purchasing $250 billion in Azure cloud services from the tech giant, though Microsoft no longer holds first refusal rights as OpenAI's compute provider.

Microsoft and OpenAI announced Tuesday a sweeping overhaul of their landmark artificial intelligence partnership, giving both companies greater independence while maintaining their close collaboration. Microsoft will hold approximately 27 percent of the restructured OpenAI, an investment valued at roughly $135 billion, as the ChatGPT maker transitions to a public benefit corporation structure, according to a blog post on the OpenAI website. OpenAI has also committed to purchasing $250 billion in Azure cloud services from the tech giant, though Microsoft no longer holds first refusal rights as OpenAI's compute provider. In the deal, Microsoft's intellectual rights for both OpenAI's models and products are extended through 2032. "As we enter the next phase of this partnership, we've signed a new definitive agreement that builds on our foundation, strengthens our partnership, and sets the stage for long-term success for both organizations," the companies said in a joint statement. Microsoft has been a key investor in the ChatGPT-maker as the company became the major player in the spending frenzy around generative AI, the technology that Silicon Valley believes will soon take over important aspects of everyday life. But OpenAI, under the leadership of CEO Sam Altman, has increasingly looked to expand its partnerships with other companies, raising questions whether its deal with Microsoft was any longer tenable. The partnership began in 2019 when Microsoft invested $1 billion in what was then a small AI research organization founded in 2015 by tech luminaries including Elon Musk. Microsoft deepened its commitment in 2021 with additional funding, and again in January 2023 with a reported $10 billion investment following the explosive popularity of OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot, which launched in November 2022. The partnership transformed both companies. OpenAI evolved from a research lab into one of the world's most valuable startups, while Microsoft initially gained a commanding position in the AI race, integrating OpenAI's technology -- rebranded as Copilot -- across its product lineup from Bing search to Office applications. The relationship faced turbulence in November 2023 when OpenAI's board abruptly fired Altman, only to reinstate him days later following an employee revolt and pressure from Microsoft. The episode exposed tensions over OpenAI's governance and direction as it balanced its nonprofit origins with commercial ambitions. The new deal with Microsoft is part of OpenAI's revamp of its company structure to prevent further instability and attract new investors. The arrangement will see OpenAI given more flexibility in its future including the ability to develop products with third parties and serve some of its products on competing cloud platforms. Microsoft, meanwhile, can independently pursue AGI development alone or with other partners. This refers to the pursuit of artificial general intelligence, a level of AI development that matches or exceeds human capability and was a crucial aspect in the company's previous agreements. 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.

OpenAI has also committed to purchasing $250 billion in Azure cloud services from the tech giant, though Microsoft no longer holds first refusal rights as OpenAI's compute provider.

Microsoft holds 27% of OpenAI in revamped partnership, an investment valued at $135 billion

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific, India is positioning trust as the cornerstone of regional maritime cooperation, convening global leaders to prioritise collaboration over confrontation. At the inaugural Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2025, hosted by the Indian Navy and the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) in New Delhi, Admiral Karambir Singh (Retd.), NMF chairman and former naval chief, emphasised transparency and shared goals as vital to countering rivalries. “Trust cannot be built overnight; it grows through transparency, consistent engagement and shared purpose,” Admiral Singh told delegates. “Collaborative security is not an aspiration; it is an operational necessity.”The three-day forum, drawing 42 speakers from 23 countries under the theme “Promoting Holistic Maritime Security and Growth: Regional Capacity-Building and Capability-Enhancement,” focuses on practical partnerships among navies, coast guards, industry and academics. Admiral Singh portrayed the Indo-Pacific as “a strategic geography where the destinies of nations, big and small, are increasingly intertwined,” advocating India's inclusive vision rooted in “shared peace, prosperity and collaborative security.”He linked India's evolving policies, from SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) to MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions), asserting: “Security and growth in the region must be pursued together. This dual pursuit was at the heart of India’s maritime policy of SAGAR, which today finds expression in MAHASAGAR.” Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, NMF director general, reinforced the rules-based maritime order as “a web of agreements freely entered into by nations,” defining the region as stretching “from the eastern seaboard of Africa across West Asia and the Indian Ocean into the Pacific.”Distinguishing between hardware and human elements, Admiral Singh stressed: “While both are vital, in much of the Indo-Pacific it is capability rather than capacity that remains the more urgent need. It is here that collaboration, partnerships and knowledge-sharing can make a real and telling difference.” He highlighted a new Regional Maritime Security Centre of Excellence with King’s College London, noting, “hardware without humanware achieves little.”Described in the NMF's concept note as a “doing conference” designed to co-develop policy blueprints and capacity-enhancing solutions, the dialogue addresses climate impacts, supply-chain resilience, the Blue Economy and underwater infrastructure protection. Admiral Singh called for advancing “from sharing data to sharing understanding,” via AI and big-data analytics, while cautioning that “cybersecurity at sea is now as critical as physical security.” He advocated collaboration in green shipbuilding and AI navigation.Coinciding with India's chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association and Naval Symposium through 2027, the event positions New Delhi as a trust-building convener. “Let this Dialogue reaffirm our collective belief that the Indo-Pacific must remain free, open, inclusive and secure for generations to come,” Admiral Singh said, as he reminded the gathering, in turbulent waters, partnerships, transparency, and shared purpose are the only true lifelines. With 30 foreign participants, including ambassadors and strategists, IPRD 2025 aims to convert discourse into action, signalling India's push for conversations on issues that impact the Indo-Pacific and the role the Indian Navy can play in it.

The three-day forum, drawing 42 speakers from 23 countries under the theme “Promoting Holistic Maritime Security and Growth: Regional Capacity-Building and Capability-Enhancement,” focuses on practical partnerships among navies, coast guards, industry and academics.

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific, India is positioning trust as the cornerstone of regional maritime cooperation, convening global leaders to prioritise collaboration over confrontation. At the inaugural Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2025, hosted by the Indian Navy and the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) in New Delhi, Admiral Karambir Singh (Retd.), NMF chairman and former naval chief, emphasised transparency and shared goals as vital to countering rivalries. “Trust cannot be built overnight; it grows through transparency, consistent engagement and shared purpose,” Admiral Singh told delegates. “Collaborative security is not an aspiration; it is an operational necessity.” The three-day forum, drawing 42 speakers from 23 countries under the theme “Promoting Holistic Maritime Security and Growth: Regional Capacity-Building and Capability-Enhancement,” focuses on practical partnerships among navies, coast guards, industry and academics. Admiral Singh portrayed the Indo-Pacific as “a strategic geography where the destinies of nations, big and small, are increasingly intertwined,” advocating India's inclusive vision rooted in “shared peace, prosperity and collaborative security.” He linked India's evolving policies, from SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) to MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions), asserting: “Security and growth in the region must be pursued together. This dual pursuit was at the heart of India’s maritime policy of SAGAR, which today finds expression in MAHASAGAR.” Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, NMF director general, reinforced the rules-based maritime order as “a web of agreements freely entered into by nations,” defining the region as stretching “from the eastern seaboard of Africa across West Asia and the Indian Ocean into the Pacific.” Distinguishing between hardware and human elements, Admiral Singh stressed: “While both are vital, in much of the Indo-Pacific it is capability rather than capacity that remains the more urgent need. It is here that collaboration, partnerships and knowledge-sharing can make a real and telling difference.” He highlighted a new Regional Maritime Security Centre of Excellence with King’s College London, noting, “hardware without humanware achieves little.” Described in the NMF's concept note as a “doing conference” designed to co-develop policy blueprints and capacity-enhancing solutions, the dialogue addresses climate impacts, supply-chain resilience, the Blue Economy and underwater infrastructure protection. Admiral Singh called for advancing “from sharing data to sharing understanding,” via AI and big-data analytics, while cautioning that “cybersecurity at sea is now as critical as physical security.” He advocated collaboration in green shipbuilding and AI navigation. Coinciding with India's chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association and Naval Symposium through 2027, the event positions New Delhi as a trust-building convener. “Let this Dialogue reaffirm our collective belief that the Indo-Pacific must remain free, open, inclusive and secure for generations to come,” Admiral Singh said, as he reminded the gathering, in turbulent waters, partnerships, transparency, and shared purpose are the only true lifelines. With 30 foreign participants, including ambassadors and strategists, IPRD 2025 aims to convert discourse into action, signalling India's push for conversations on issues that impact the Indo-Pacific and the role the Indian Navy can play in it.

The three-day forum, drawing 42 speakers from 23 countries under the theme “Promoting Holistic Maritime Security and Growth: Regional Capacity-Building and Capability-Enhancement,” focuses on practical partnerships among navies, coast guards, industry and academics.

India pushes trust as anchor for Indo-Pacific security at key New Delhi forum

On Monday (October 27), US President Donald Trump's legal team submitted their long-awaited appeal of the Manhattan criminal case that resulted in his felony conviction for falsifying business records. The lawyers restated arguments made by Trump and his defense team throughout his trial in spring 2024, insisting the case should never have been brought and urging the presiding judge’s recusal due to previous political donations to Democratic causes. They also cited a 2024 Supreme Court ruling regarding presidential immunity, arguing that it could potentially impact the New York case. This decision, though tied to another of Trump’s legal matters, was referenced as grounds for overturning the conviction. Many of these same claims were previously dismissed during the trial.&nbsp;"This case should never have gone to trial, let alone led to a guilty verdict,” said Trump’s attorneys, led by Robert Giuffra Jr., in a detailed 96-page document. Trump’s appeal is one part of his broader strategy to reverse the felony conviction, which involves 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection with the hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, an adult film actress. Prosecutors argued that Trump, through his lawyer Michael Cohen, paid Daniels $130,000 during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence her allegations of an affair. The jury concluded that Trump authorized false documentation regarding reimbursements to Cohen for the payment.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-orders-immediate-powerful-strikes-on-gaza-after-accusing-hamas-of-violating-ceasefire-1761668884919">Netanyahu orders immediate ‘powerful strikes’ on Gaza; Hamas postpones hostage body handover</a>&nbsp;The trial, which spanned seven weeks in the spring, was a major distraction for Trump’s third presidential campaign, with much of his time spent in the courthouse instead of on the campaign trail. Throughout the proceedings, Trump and his team repeatedly claimed the case was politically motivated, accusing Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of bringing the charges as a way to undermine his political standing. "The DA, a Democrat, pursued these charges during a highly charged presidential election, with Trump as the leading Republican contender," Trump’s lawyers said in the appeal. “This case was as unprecedented as it was politically motivated.”&nbsp;The Manhattan DA’s office declined to comment on the appeal. Despite his conviction, Trump avoided jail time in January, but the felony charges still stand unless successfully overturned. Trump’s former lead attorney in the case, Todd Blanche, is now the Deputy US Attorney General. Another member of his trial team, Emil Bove III, was appointed by Trump to the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. A representative for Trump’s legal team described the appeal as a "powerhouse," adding that the former president would continue to fight against what they term “Democrat weaponisation”, focusing on his mission to “Make America Great Again.”

Trump’s attorneys file appeal over 'hush money' felony conviction

On Monday (October 27), US President Donald Trump's legal team submitted their long-awaited appeal of the Manhattan criminal case that resulted in his felony conviction for falsifying business records. The lawyers restated arguments made by Trump and his defense team throughout his trial in spring 2024, insisting the case should never have been brought and urging the presiding judge’s recusal due to previous political donations to Democratic causes. They also cited a 2024 Supreme Court ruling regarding presidential immunity, arguing that it could potentially impact the New York case. This decision, though tied to another of Trump’s legal matters, was referenced as grounds for overturning the conviction. Many of these same claims were previously dismissed during the trial. "This case should never have gone to trial, let alone led to a guilty verdict,” said Trump’s attorneys, led by Robert Giuffra Jr., in a detailed 96-page document. Trump’s appeal is one part of his broader strategy to reverse the felony conviction, which involves 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection with the hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, an adult film actress. Prosecutors argued that Trump, through his lawyer Michael Cohen, paid Daniels $130,000 during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence her allegations of an affair. The jury concluded that Trump authorized false documentation regarding reimbursements to Cohen for the payment. Also Read: Netanyahu orders immediate ‘powerful strikes’ on Gaza; Hamas postpones hostage body handover The trial, which spanned seven weeks in the spring, was a major distraction for Trump’s third presidential campaign, with much of his time spent in the courthouse instead of on the campaign trail. Throughout the proceedings, Trump and his team repeatedly claimed the case was politically motivated, accusing Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of bringing the charges as a way to undermine his political standing. "The DA, a Democrat, pursued these charges during a highly charged presidential election, with Trump as the leading Republican contender," Trump’s lawyers said in the appeal. “This case was as unprecedented as it was politically motivated.” The Manhattan DA’s office declined to comment on the appeal. Despite his conviction, Trump avoided jail time in January, but the felony charges still stand unless successfully overturned. Trump’s former lead attorney in the case, Todd Blanche, is now the Deputy US Attorney General. Another member of his trial team, Emil Bove III, was appointed by Trump to the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. A representative for Trump’s legal team described the appeal as a "powerhouse," adding that the former president would continue to fight against what they term “Democrat weaponisation”, focusing on his mission to “Make America Great Again.”

Trump’s lawyers appeal his Manhattan conviction over alleged ‘hush money’ payments, claiming political bias and citing a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity

Trump’s attorneys file appeal over 'hush money' felony conviction, push for case dismissal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Oct 28) ordered the military to conduct intense strikes on the Gaza Strip. This comes following accusations that Hamas has violated the ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump. Minutes later, Hamas said that it was postponing the hostage body handover due to Israeli truce ‘violations’.“Following security consultations, Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed the military to immediately carry out powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip,” a statement from his office said.Israel’s military has also accused the Palestinian militant group of faking a search for the remains of a Gaza hostage’s body.“Yesterday (Monday) Hamas operatives were documented removing body remains from a structure that had been prepared in advance and burying them nearby,” the military said in a statement, attaching drone footage which it said showed the act.<h2>Israel accuses Hamas of ‘clear violation of agreement’</h2>On late Monday (Oct 27), Hamas handed over what it said was the 16th of 28 hostage bodies to Israel as part of the ceasefire deal, which came into effect on October 10. However, Israeli forensic examination revealed that the Palestinian group had handed over partial remains of a hostage whose body had already been brought back around two years ago. Following this, Netanyahu’s office and a campaign group representing hostage families accused Hamas of breaching the ceasefire.Netanyahu’s office in a statement denounced a “clear violation of the agreement” after identification procedures revealed the latest remains belonged “to the fallen hostage Ofir Tzarfati, who had been returned from the Gaza Strip in a military operation about two years ago”.<h2>Hamas postpones hostage body handover</h2>Minutes after Netanyahu ordered strikes in Gaza, Hamas’ armed wing declared that it was postponing the handover of the hostage’s body, which was scheduled for Tuesday evening, after accusing Israel of ceasefire “violations”.“We will postpone the handover that was scheduled for today due to the occupation's violations,” the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades said in a statement, adding that any Israeli “escalation will hinder the search, excavation, and recovery of the bodies.”

This comes following accusations that Hamas has violated the ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Oct 28) ordered the military to conduct intense strikes on the Gaza Strip. This comes following accusations that Hamas has violated the ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump. Minutes later, Hamas said that it was postponing the hostage body handover due to Israeli truce ‘violations’. “Following security consultations, Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed the military to immediately carry out powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip,” a statement from his office said. Israel’s military has also accused the Palestinian militant group of faking a search for the remains of a Gaza hostage’s body. “Yesterday (Monday) Hamas operatives were documented removing body remains from a structure that had been prepared in advance and burying them nearby,” the military said in a statement, attaching drone footage which it said showed the act. Israel accuses Hamas of ‘clear violation of agreement’ On late Monday (Oct 27), Hamas handed over what it said was the 16th of 28 hostage bodies to Israel as part of the ceasefire deal, which came into effect on October 10. However, Israeli forensic examination revealed that the Palestinian group had handed over partial remains of a hostage whose body had already been brought back around two years ago. Following this, Netanyahu’s office and a campaign group representing hostage families accused Hamas of breaching the ceasefire. Netanyahu’s office in a statement denounced a “clear violation of the agreement” after identification procedures revealed the latest remains belonged “to the fallen hostage Ofir Tzarfati, who had been returned from the Gaza Strip in a military operation about two years ago”. Hamas postpones hostage body handover Minutes after Netanyahu ordered strikes in Gaza, Hamas’ armed wing declared that it was postponing the handover of the hostage’s body, which was scheduled for Tuesday evening, after accusing Israel of ceasefire “violations”. “We will postpone the handover that was scheduled for today due to the occupation's violations,” the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades said in a statement, adding that any Israeli “escalation will hinder the search, excavation, and recovery of the bodies.”

This comes following accusations that Hamas has violated the ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump.

Netanyahu orders immediate ‘powerful strikes’ on Gaza; Hamas postpones hostage body handover

A video has created buzz online where the US President Donald Trump was seen being escorted by the newly elected Japanese Prime Minister &nbsp;Sanae Takaichi. In the video, the Japanese PM was seen with Trump in Tokyo's Akasaka Palace on Tuesday to witness an honour guard and an accompanying band during a disorganised welcome ceremony and their first meeting.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Why didn&#39;t you share the full video, dumbass?<a href="https://t.co/HDFazCabPt">pic.twitter.com/HDFazCabPt</a> <a href="https://t.co/pDCTx9mUqr">https://t.co/pDCTx9mUqr</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1982982181275480168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After the ceremony, the 64-year-old Takaichi descended from a platform and started to circle the room in a clockwise direction. The American president was seen trailing behind, and Sanae extended her arm to encourage him to keep walking when he paused and stood beside the band.Meanwhile, the White House seemed upset over the portrayal of the president after some parts of the video went viral.In response to X user Acyn's viral clip, the official White House Rapid Response 47 account posted a lengthier version of the incident, writing: “Why didn’t you share the full video, dumba--?”Reacting to the clip shared by Rapid Response 47, one X user said, “All the full video does is make him look worse. You should have thanked them for only sharing a small part!”Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-launches-multiple-strikes-on-gaza-hours-after-netanyahu-warns-heavy-price-against-hamas-strike-1761677704814">Israel launches multiple strikes on Gaza hours after Netanyahu warns ‘heavy price' against Hamas strike</a>Donald Trump hosted a dinner with influential business leaders, such as Apple’s Tim Cook, Salesforce’s Marc Benioff, and Rakuten’s Hiroshi Mikitani, to encourage increased Japanese investments in the US. During the event, held by US Ambassador George Glass, Trump assured attendees that the US would be a reliable partner, praising their companies and business acumen. Other key figures included OpenAI’s Greg Brockman, Toshiba’s Taro Shimada, SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son, Honda’s Toshihiro Mibe, and Anduril Industries’ Palmer Luckey. The dinner menu featured spring rolls, salad, stuffed pasta, and apple crumble tart, according to a report in Bloomberg.

After the ceremony, the 64-year-old Takaichi descended from a platform and started to circle the room in a clockwise direction. The American president was seen trailing behind, and Sanae extended her arm to encourage him to keep walking when he paused and stood beside the band.

A video has created buzz online where the US President Donald Trump was seen being escorted by the newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. In the video, the Japanese PM was seen with Trump in Tokyo's Akasaka Palace on Tuesday to witness an honour guard and an accompanying band during a disorganised welcome ceremony and their first meeting.

After the ceremony, the 64-year-old Takaichi descended from a platform and started to circle the room in a clockwise direction. The American president was seen trailing behind, and Sanae extended her arm to encourage him to keep walking when he paused and stood beside the band.

‘Dumba**’: Video shows Japan’s PM guiding Donald Trump around room, WH seems not happy about it

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in south-western Jamaica, near New Hope, the National Hurricane Center said. The Category 5 storm is threatening catastrophic floods with torrential rains and ferocious winds. Earlier in the day, the National Hurricane Center on Tuesday (Oct 28) warned Jamaicans that this is the “last chance” to protect their lives as Hurricane Melissa nears the island nation with “catastrophic winds”. It also cautioned that the storm is continuing to strengthen.The storm has been dubbed the storm of the century and is expected to bring maximum sustained winds of 185 mph (295 kmh). The hurricane has already started to wreak havoc in the Caribbean, claiming three lives in Jamaica ahead of its landfall. It is expected to then move across eastern Cuba and the Bahamas.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BREAKING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BREAKING</a> | Hurricane <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Melissa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Melissa</a> makes landfall in Jamaica. <a href="https://t.co/VSb3DMdnnf">pic.twitter.com/VSb3DMdnnf</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1983219063271641309?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“Last chance to protect your life. This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation! Take cover now!” the NHC warned in a recent update.“To protect yourself from wind, the best thing you can do is put as many walls as possible between you and the outside. An interior room without windows, ideally one where you can also avoid falling trees, is the safest place you can be in a building. You can cover yourself with a mattress and wear a helmet for added protection,” it advised.Melissa is the world’s strongest storm of 2025 and is expected to bring heavy rains to the island nation. The hurricane’s eyewall, which has the strongest winds in the storm, has already started to move into Jamaica, bringing strong winds and high waves along the coast. It is expected to then move across eastern Cuba and the Bahamas.Hurricane Melissa is expected to lash Jamaica with heavy rainfall of as much as 75 centimetres (around 30 feet) in the central parts over the next two days, according to the latest forecast.The storm is the second-strongest one in terms of wind speed in the history of the Atlantic, trailing behind Hurricane Allen from 1980, which had a wind speed of 190 mph.

Melissa is the world’s strongest storm of 2025 and is expected to bring heavy rains to the island nation. The hurricane’s eyewall has already started to move into Jamaica, bringing strong winds and high waves along the coast.

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in south-western Jamaica, near New Hope, the National Hurricane Center said. The Category 5 storm is threatening catastrophic floods with torrential rains and ferocious winds. Earlier in the day, the National Hurricane Center on Tuesday (Oct 28) warned Jamaicans that this is the “last chance” to protect their lives as Hurricane Melissa nears the island nation with “catastrophic winds”. It also cautioned that the storm is continuing to strengthen. The storm has been dubbed the storm of the century and is expected to bring maximum sustained winds of 185 mph (295 kmh). The hurricane has already started to wreak havoc in the Caribbean, claiming three lives in Jamaica ahead of its landfall. It is expected to then move across eastern Cuba and the Bahamas.

Melissa is the world’s strongest storm of 2025 and is expected to bring heavy rains to the island nation. The hurricane’s eyewall has already started to move into Jamaica, bringing strong winds and high waves along the coast.

Storm of the century makes landfall in Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa to bring catastrophic rains, 185 mph winds

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