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Ontario Premier Doug Ford on X announced that he planned to run an ad featuring a 1987 speech by Ronald Reagan, the same speech that led to US President Donald Trump suspending all trade negotiations with Canada. Ford, on X, announced that he had "directed his team to keep putting our message in front of Americans over the weekend so that we can air our commercial during the first two World Series games" (Oct 25 and 26). However, he said that after talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney, Ontario has decided to "pause its US advertising campaign effective Monday" (Oct 27) so that the trade talks between the US and Canada could resume.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/steve-bannon-insists-trump-needs-one-more-term-hints-at-secret-plan-for-trump-2028-comeback-1761288412586">Steve Bannon insists Trump 'needs one more term,' hints at secret plan for 'Trump 2028' comeback</a><h2>Why did Trump stop US-Canada trade talks?</h2>The trade relationship between the United States and Canada took an unexpected turn this week, after a decades-old speech by former US president Ronald Reagan triggered a diplomatic storm. It began when Ontario Premier Doug Ford ran an ad in US markets featuring Reagan’s 1987 remarks denouncing tariffs. The video, meant to celebrate cross-border unity, quickly caught Donald Trump’s attention — and his fury. Within hours, Trump announced that all US trade talks with Canada were “terminated.”Soon after, speaking on X, Ford sought to strike a conciliatory tone. "Canada and the United States are friends, neighbours and allies. President Ronald Reagan knew that we are stronger together," he wrote. But the backlash from Washington grew so intense that Ford later said, after consulting Prime Minister Mark Carney, he would pull the ad campaign by Monday.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Canada and the United States are friends, neighbours and allies. President Ronald Reagan knew that we are stronger together. God bless Canada and God bless the United States.<a href="https://t.co/n1Nj6ofNZU">https://t.co/n1Nj6ofNZU</a>&mdash; Doug Ford (@fordnation) <a href="https://twitter.com/fordnation/status/1981694254687904184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Our intention was always to initiate a conversation about the kind of economy that Americans want to build and the impact of tariffs on workers and businesses," Ford said. “We've achieved our goal, having reached US audiences at the highest levels.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Our intention was always to initiate a conversation about the kind of economy that Americans want to build and the impact of tariffs on workers and businesses. We&#39;ve achieved our goal, having reached U.S. audiences at the highest levels. I&#39;ve directed my team to keep putting our…&mdash; Doug Ford (@fordnation) <a href="https://twitter.com/fordnation/status/1981789712516858293?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The one-minute ad featured Reagan saying that "trade barriers hurt every American worker." But Trump accused Canada of running a "fake" and "fraudulent" video, and without offering any evidence to back the claim, declared all trade negotiations suspended. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio added fuel, claiming the clip took Reagan’s words "out of context." The Reagan Foundation joined the criticism, saying Ontario used Reagan’s remarks without permission and "misrepresents" his intent.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-re-just-gonna-kill-them-trump-says-won-t-seek-congress-before-strikes-venezuela-urges-no-crazy-war-please-1761271095909">'We're just gonna kill them': Trump says won't seek Congress nod before striking Venezuela; Maduro pleads 'No crazy war, please!'</a><h2>Canada defends ad</h2>Ford's office, however, countered that the ad used "an unedited excerpt from one of Reagan’s public addresses, which is available through public domain" and posted a longer version online for transparency.Even as the spat escalated, some US lawmakers came to Ford’s defence. Members of the House Ways and Means Committee reposted the ad. "This is the ad that drove Trump to cancel all trade talks with Canada," the committee posted on social media, adding, "Unlike Trump’s AI slop, this is real and uses Reagan’s own words on tariffs."

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has decided to pause a US ad campaign using Ronald Reagan’s 1987 speech on tariffs after it triggered a diplomatic row. However, he said that the ad will air on THESE days. 

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on X announced that he planned to run an ad featuring a 1987 speech by Ronald Reagan, the same speech that led to US President Donald Trump suspending all trade negotiations with Canada. Ford, on X, announced that he had "directed his team to keep putting our message in front of Americans over the weekend so that we can air our commercial during the first two World Series games" (Oct 25 and 26). However, he said that after talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney, Ontario has decided to "pause its US advertising campaign effective Monday" (Oct 27) so that the trade talks between the US and Canada could resume. Also read | Steve Bannon insists Trump 'needs one more term,' hints at secret plan for 'Trump 2028' comeback Why did Trump stop US-Canada trade talks? The trade relationship between the United States and Canada took an unexpected turn this week, after a decades-old speech by former US president Ronald Reagan triggered a diplomatic storm. It began when Ontario Premier Doug Ford ran an ad in US markets featuring Reagan’s 1987 remarks denouncing tariffs. The video, meant to celebrate cross-border unity, quickly caught Donald Trump’s attention — and his fury. Within hours, Trump announced that all US trade talks with Canada were “terminated.” Soon after, speaking on X, Ford sought to strike a conciliatory tone. "Canada and the United States are friends, neighbours and allies. President Ronald Reagan knew that we are stronger together," he wrote. But the backlash from Washington grew so intense that Ford later said, after consulting Prime Minister Mark Carney, he would pull the ad campaign by Monday.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has decided to pause a US ad campaign using Ronald Reagan’s 1987 speech on tariffs after it triggered a diplomatic row. However, he said that the ad will air on THESE days.&nbsp;

Canada to continue airing controversial Ronald Reagan ad? Ontario Premier said THIS after Trump suspended trade talks

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Friday accused the United States of "manufacturing a war" after US President Donald Trump deployed an aircraft carrier to the Caribbean, escalating tensions in the region. The move, described by the Pentagon as part of a mission to counter drug trafficking, has been widely interpreted in Caracas as a show of force aimed at Venezuela. "They are fabricating a new, endless war," Maduro alleged in a televised address. This comes as Trump on Thursday (Oct 23) issued a blunt comment on US plans to strike drug smugglers in Venezuela, saying, "we're just gonna kill." Talking to reporters, Trump revealed that he was not planning to ask Congress for a declaration of war before ordering strikes on suspected drug smugglers in Venezuela.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-re-just-gonna-kill-them-trump-says-won-t-seek-congress-before-strikes-venezuela-urges-no-crazy-war-please-1761271095909">'We're just gonna kill them': Trump says won't seek Congress nod before striking Venezuela; Maduro pleads 'No crazy war, please!'</a><h2>Venezuela's president slams the Trump administration</h2>In his televised address, Maduro, slamming Washington, said that the US "promised they would never again get involved in a war," but that now the nation was "fabricating a war that we are going to prevent."The US military buildup began earlier this year, when President Donald Trump ordered a campaign against what he called "narco-terrorists" in Latin America. The operation, as per AFP, involves an aircraft carrier strike group, eight Navy ships, and several F-35 stealth fighter jets. US officials say the goal is to disrupt drug-smuggling routes. But strikes on at least ten vessels—described by Washington as smugglers’ boats—have already left more than 40 people dead, many of whom local governments and families insist were civilians, mostly fishermen.The deployment, however, is expanding. On Thursday, Washington announced joint naval exercises with Trinidad and Tobago, just off Venezuela’s coast. The USS Gravely, a guided-missile destroyer, will dock in Port of Spain between October 26 and 30 while US Marines train with local forces.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-zelensky-meeting-reportedly-erupts-into-shouting-match-as-potus-reconnects-with-putin-1760927147107">Trump-Zelensky meeting reportedly erupts into 'shouting match' as POTUS reconnects with Putin</a><h2>We're just going to kill: Trump</h2>Previously, on Thursday, President Trump said that he was not seeking congressional approval for future strikes in the region. "I don’t think we’re gonna necessarily ask for a declaration of war," he said. "I think we’re just gonna kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. OK? We’re gonna to kill them. They’re going to be, like, dead." &nbsp;

Venezuela’s President Maduro accused the US of “manufacturing a war” after Trump sent an aircraft carrier to the Caribbean for anti-drug operations. Maduro's warning of escalation comes as Trump said he won’t seek Congress's approval before striking suspected smugglers.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Friday accused the United States of "manufacturing a war" after US President Donald Trump deployed an aircraft carrier to the Caribbean, escalating tensions in the region. The move, described by the Pentagon as part of a mission to counter drug trafficking, has been widely interpreted in Caracas as a show of force aimed at Venezuela. "They are fabricating a new, endless war," Maduro alleged in a televised address. This comes as Trump on Thursday (Oct 23) issued a blunt comment on US plans to strike drug smugglers in Venezuela, saying, "we're just gonna kill." Talking to reporters, Trump revealed that he was not planning to ask Congress for a declaration of war before ordering strikes on suspected drug smugglers in Venezuela. Also read | 'We're just gonna kill them': Trump says won't seek Congress nod before striking Venezuela; Maduro pleads 'No crazy war, please!' Venezuela's president slams the Trump administration In his televised address, Maduro, slamming Washington, said that the US "promised they would never again get involved in a war," but that now the nation was "fabricating a war that we are going to prevent." The US military buildup began earlier this year, when President Donald Trump ordered a campaign against what he called "narco-terrorists" in Latin America. The operation, as per AFP, involves an aircraft carrier strike group, eight Navy ships, and several F-35 stealth fighter jets. US officials say the goal is to disrupt drug-smuggling routes. But strikes on at least ten vessels—described by Washington as smugglers’ boats—have already left more than 40 people dead, many of whom local governments and families insist were civilians, mostly fishermen. The deployment, however, is expanding. On Thursday, Washington announced joint naval exercises with Trinidad and Tobago, just off Venezuela’s coast. The USS Gravely, a guided-missile destroyer, will dock in Port of Spain between October 26 and 30 while US Marines train with local forces. Also read | Trump-Zelensky meeting reportedly erupts into 'shouting match' as POTUS reconnects with Putin We're just going to kill: Trump Previously, on Thursday, President Trump said that he was not seeking congressional approval for future strikes in the region. "I don’t think we’re gonna necessarily ask for a declaration of war," he said. "I think we’re just gonna kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. OK? We’re gonna to kill them. They’re going to be, like, dead."

Venezuela’s President Maduro accused the US of “manufacturing a war” after Trump sent an aircraft carrier to the Caribbean for anti-drug operations. Maduro's warning of escalation comes as Trump said he won’t seek Congress's approval before striking suspected smugglers.

'They are fabricating a war': Maduro slams US after 'peacemaker' Trump says 'we’re just gonna kill'

Thailand's former Queen Sirikit, the mother of the current King Vajiralongkorn and wife of the nation's longest-reigning monarch, died late Friday at the age of 93, the palace said.The royal family is venerated in Thailand, treated by many as semi-divine figures and lavished with glowing media coverage and gold-adorned portraits hanging in public spaces and private homes nationwide.Throughout her 66-year marriage to King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Sirikit carved a dual reputation as a fashionista and the nation's caring matriarch -- with some Western media featuring her on magazine covers and comparing her to former US first lady Jackie Kennedy."Her majesty's condition worsened until Friday and she passed away at 9:21 pm... at Chulalongkorn hospital at age 93," the palace said in a statement.Sirikit had "suffered several illnesses" while hospitalised since 2019, including a blood infection this month, it added.King Vajiralongkorn has assigned members of the royal family to begin a year-long mourning period, the palace said.From early Saturday, Thai news anchors were seen wearing black during the morning broadcast, a sign of public mourning.<h2>‘Mother of the Nation’</h2>King Bhumibol Adulyadej's remarkably lengthy reign from 1946 until 2016 was bookended by World War II and the first inauguration of US President Donald Trump.Though Bhumibol's son inherited the throne about nine years ago, many still revere him as the nation's most steadfast figurehead -- and Sirikit as his constant companion.She retired from the public eye in recent years as she suffered from ailing health, her privacy sealed by strict lese majeste laws that limit what can be reported about the royal family.But in her glamorous heyday in the 1960s she mingled with US presidents and superstars such as Elvis Presley, while at home touring Thailand to visit villagers in rural areas.She was referred to as the "Mother of the Nation" and her birthday was designated the country's Mothers' Day.The reigning Chakri dynasty dates back to 1782 but the succession from King Vajiralongkorn is unclear as he has not formally named an heir.He has seven children including five sons -- four from an earlier marriage who have been officially disowned, and his 20-year-old son Dipangkorn Rasmijoti.Sirikit's body will lie in state at the Grand Palace's Dusit Thorne Hall in the capital Bangkok, according to the palace.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Thailand’s former Queen Sirikit, wife of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and mother of King Vajiralongkorn, has died at 93, the royal palace announced. The nation has entered a year-long mourning period.

Thailand's former Queen Sirikit, the mother of the current King Vajiralongkorn and wife of the nation's longest-reigning monarch, died late Friday at the age of 93, the palace said. The royal family is venerated in Thailand, treated by many as semi-divine figures and lavished with glowing media coverage and gold-adorned portraits hanging in public spaces and private homes nationwide. Throughout her 66-year marriage to King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Sirikit carved a dual reputation as a fashionista and the nation's caring matriarch -- with some Western media featuring her on magazine covers and comparing her to former US first lady Jackie Kennedy. "Her majesty's condition worsened until Friday and she passed away at 9:21 pm... at Chulalongkorn hospital at age 93," the palace said in a statement. Sirikit had "suffered several illnesses" while hospitalised since 2019, including a blood infection this month, it added. King Vajiralongkorn has assigned members of the royal family to begin a year-long mourning period, the palace said. From early Saturday, Thai news anchors were seen wearing black during the morning broadcast, a sign of public mourning. ‘Mother of the Nation’ King Bhumibol Adulyadej's remarkably lengthy reign from 1946 until 2016 was bookended by World War II and the first inauguration of US President Donald Trump. Though Bhumibol's son inherited the throne about nine years ago, many still revere him as the nation's most steadfast figurehead -- and Sirikit as his constant companion. She retired from the public eye in recent years as she suffered from ailing health, her privacy sealed by strict lese majeste laws that limit what can be reported about the royal family. But in her glamorous heyday in the 1960s she mingled with US presidents and superstars such as Elvis Presley, while at home touring Thailand to visit villagers in rural areas. She was referred to as the "Mother of the Nation" and her birthday was designated the country's Mothers' Day. The reigning Chakri dynasty dates back to 1782 but the succession from King Vajiralongkorn is unclear as he has not formally named an heir. He has seven children including five sons -- four from an earlier marriage who have been officially disowned, and his 20-year-old son Dipangkorn Rasmijoti. Sirikit's body will lie in state at the Grand Palace's Dusit Thorne Hall in the capital Bangkok, according to the palace. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Thailand’s former Queen Sirikit, wife of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and mother of King Vajiralongkorn, has died at 93, the royal palace announced. The nation has entered a year-long mourning period.

Thailand mourns former Queen Sirikit, ‘Mother of the Nation’, dead at 93

The Trump administration on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and a member of his government after levelling accusations of their involvement in the global drug trade, escalating tensions with the leftist leader of one of the closest US allies in South America. The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions against Petro; his wife, Veronica del Socorro Alcocer Garcia; his son, Nicolas Fernando Petro Burgos; and Colombian Interior Minister Armando Alberto Benedetti. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement, “Petro has allowed drug cartels to flourish and refused to stop this activity. President Trump is taking strong action to protect our nation and make clear that we will not tolerate the trafficking of drugs into our nation.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Since President Gustavo Petro came to power, cocaine production in Colombia has exploded to record high rates, flooding the United States and poisoning Americans. President Petro has allowed drug cartels to flourish and refused to stop this activity. Today, President Trump is… <a href="https://t.co/8ONvbFFPFr">https://t.co/8ONvbFFPFr</a>&mdash; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) <a href="https://twitter.com/SecScottBessent/status/1981798717607837863?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-us-controlled-pak-s-nuclear-arsenal-didn-t-eliminate-aq-khan-on-saudi-pressure-former-cia-agent-1761325963520">‘US controlled Pak’s nuclear arsenal, didn’t eliminate AQ Khan due to Saudi pressure’: Former CIA agent</a><h2>A complete paradox, says Petro</h2>&nbsp;The move marks a new low in relations between the countries. Trump has accused Bogota of being complicit in the illicit drug trade.The rare US imposition of sanctions on a head of state added Petro to a short list that includes the leaders of Russia, Venezuela and North Korea.“Since President Gustavo Petro came to power, cocaine production in Colombia has exploded to the highest rate in decades, flooding the United States and poisoning Americans,” Bessent said.Petro said in a post on X that he had sought to fight drug trafficking for decades.“Fighting drug trafficking for decades, and effectively, has brought me this measure from the government of the very society we helped so much to stop their cocaine consumption. A complete paradox—but not one step back, and never on our knees.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-all-is-not-well-with-the-un-jaishankar-slams-pakistan-over-protecting-terror-outfit-trf-in-unsc-1761318154530">‘All is not well with the UN’: Jaishankar slams Pakistan over protecting terror outfit TRF in UNSC</a><h2>Trump halted halted all funding to Colombia</h2>&nbsp;Trump and Petro have clashed several times since the former took office in January, including in an escalating feud stemming from US military strikes on vessels allegedly transporting drugs in the region.Last weekend, Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Colombia and said on Wednesday that all funding to the country had been halted.&nbsp;Last month, the US added Colombia, the top recipient of American assistance in the region, to a list of nations failing to cooperate in the drug war for the first time in almost 30 years.&nbsp;After Trump accused him of having ties to drug trafficking, Petro on Wednesday said he would resort to the US court system to defend himself.&nbsp;“Against the calumnies that high-ranking officials have hurled at me on US soil, I will defend myself judicially with American lawyers in the US courts,” Petro wrote on X without naming Trump.

The move marks a new low in relations between the countries. Trump has accused Bogota of being complicit in the illicit drug trade. The rare US imposition of sanctions on a head of state added Petro to a short list that includes the leaders of Russia, Venezuela and North Korea.

The Trump administration on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and a member of his government after levelling accusations of their involvement in the global drug trade, escalating tensions with the leftist leader of one of the closest US allies in South America. The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions against Petro; his wife, Veronica del Socorro Alcocer Garcia; his son, Nicolas Fernando Petro Burgos; and Colombian Interior Minister Armando Alberto Benedetti. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement, “Petro has allowed drug cartels to flourish and refused to stop this activity. President Trump is taking strong action to protect our nation and make clear that we will not tolerate the trafficking of drugs into our nation.”

The move marks a new low in relations between the countries. Trump has accused Bogota of being complicit in the illicit drug trade. The rare US imposition of sanctions on a head of state added Petro to a short list that includes the leaders of Russia, Venezuela and North Korea.

US imposes sanctions on Colombian President Petro, his family over drug trade accusations

The US is sending an aircraft carrier strike group to the waters off Latin America in a major buildup that will dramatically increase the number of service members and ships dedicated to the Trump administration’s campaign to counter narcotics traffickers, the Pentagon said on Friday. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said on X that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth “has directed the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and embarked carrier air wing to the US Southern Command” area of responsibility. Southern Command is responsible for the Caribbean Sea, Central and South America, and the surrounding waters.&nbsp;Hegseth directed the aircraft carrier strike group to move to the Caribbean to support President Donald Trump’s effort to dismantle “Transnational Criminal Organizations” and to “counter narco-terrorism,” said Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">STATEMENT: In support of the President’s directive to dismantle Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) and counter narco-terrorism in defense of the Homeland, the Secretary of War has directed the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and embarked carrier air wing to the U.S.…&mdash; Sean Parnell (@SeanParnellASW) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanParnellASW/status/1981759934539985132?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-us-controlled-pak-s-nuclear-arsenal-didn-t-eliminate-aq-khan-on-saudi-pressure-former-cia-agent-1761325963520">‘US controlled Pak’s nuclear arsenal, didn’t eliminate AQ Khan due to Saudi pressure’: Former CIA agent</a>&nbsp;Parnell said the “enhanced US force presence” will “bolster US capacity to detect, monitor, and disrupt illicit actors and activities that compromise the safety and prosperity of the United States homeland and our security in the Western Hemisphere.”&nbsp;The USS Gerald R. Ford is the Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, having been commissioned in 2017. The carrier, which is the largest in the world, is powered by two nuclear reactors and can reach a top speed of 34.5 mph.&nbsp;<h2>Deployment is notable escalation of US policy in the region</h2>&nbsp;The carrier group will join eight US vessels that are already in the region. The deployment is a notable escalation of US policy in the region, as Trump has promised to target more cartel members and has firmly said these actions don’t require congressional approval.&nbsp;It will nearly double the number of US forces in the area as part of the counter-drug mission. The US has eight surface ships there now, plus a nuclear-powered submarine, which adds up to about 6,000 sailors and marines in the region. The Ford Carrier Strike Group will add between 4,500 and 5,000 more sailors and marines to the mission.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-all-is-not-well-with-the-un-jaishankar-slams-pakistan-over-protecting-terror-outfit-trf-in-unsc-1761318154530">‘All is not well with the UN’: Jaishankar slams Pakistan over protecting terror outfit TRF in UNSC</a>&nbsp;Officials said this deployment is also about sending a message to cartels that the US military can move a huge presence to the area quickly.&nbsp;The news about the decision to send the carrier group comes after a vessel allegedly operated by the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua was struck in the Caribbean Sea. Hegseth said on X that the strike killed all six men who were on board.&nbsp;The US has said it has conducted 10 strikes on drug-carrying boats since early September, killing 43 people so far. Eight strikes have been in the Caribbean Sea and two in the eastern Pacific.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fresh-us-strike-on-venezuelan-gang-s-drug-smuggling-boat-kills-6-narco-terrorists-says-hegseth-1761313089618">Fresh US strike on Venezuelan gang’s drug-smuggling boat kills 6 narco-terrorists, says Hegseth</a>&nbsp;Trump has been supportive of the strikes, claiming that every boat that “we knock out” is saving American lives. “Every boat that we knock out we save 25,000 American lives, so every time you see a boat and you feel badly you say, ‘Wow, that’s rough.’ It is rough, but if you lose three people and save 25,000 people,” Trump said at a press conference at the White House last week.&nbsp;Cracking down on drug smuggling and reducing deaths from fentanyl overdoses was a key campaign promise for Trump last year.

The USS Gerald R. Ford is the Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, having been commissioned in 2017. The carrier, which is the largest in the world, is powered by two nuclear reactors and can reach a top speed of 34.5 mph.

The US is sending an aircraft carrier strike group to the waters off Latin America in a major buildup that will dramatically increase the number of service members and ships dedicated to the Trump administration’s campaign to counter narcotics traffickers, the Pentagon said on Friday. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said on X that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth “has directed the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and embarked carrier air wing to the US Southern Command” area of responsibility. Southern Command is responsible for the Caribbean Sea, Central and South America, and the surrounding waters. Hegseth directed the aircraft carrier strike group to move to the Caribbean to support President Donald Trump’s effort to dismantle “Transnational Criminal Organizations” and to “counter narco-terrorism,” said Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell.

The USS Gerald R. Ford is the Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, having been commissioned in 2017. The carrier, which is the largest in the world, is powered by two nuclear reactors and can reach a top speed of 34.5 mph.

US sending aircraft carrier strike group to Caribbean in major buildup to counter narcotics traffickers

On Friday (Oct 24), Harvard University issued a temporary shelter-in-place order after reports of a shooting near Sherman Street.&nbsp;A man on a bicycle reportedly shot at another person in the vicinity. The Harvard University Police Department alert was for students and staff and was later lifted. The university’s website released a statement which read: “Cambridge Police are reporting that an unidentified male on a bicycle just shot at another person on Sherman Street. The suspect is on a bicycle heading toward Garden Street. Please avoid the area and shelter in place,” a statement on the university’s website read.&nbsp;The alert was issued at 11 AM (local time) and about 50 minutes later, the Cambridge Police Department said there was “no ongoing public safety risk at this time." This is when the university lifted the alert, as per The Harvard Crimson reports. The police department posted on X, “Cambridge Police are currently on-scene of a shots-fired incident that took place on Sherman St. in the vicinity of Danehy Park. Ballistic evidence has been recovered. There are no known victims or ongoing public safety risk at this time.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Cambridge Police are currently on-scene of a shots fired incident that took place on Sherman St. in the vicinity of Danehy Park. Ballistic evidence has been recovered. There are no known victims or on-going public safety risk at this time. <a href="https://t.co/1UYPpNW7sI">pic.twitter.com/1UYPpNW7sI</a>&mdash; Cambridge Police Department (@CambridgePolice) <a href="https://twitter.com/CambridgePolice/status/1981749281288597513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A man on a bicycle reportedly shot at another person in the vicinity. The Harvard University Police Department alert was for students and staff and was later lifted.

On Friday (Oct 24), Harvard University issued a temporary shelter-in-place order after reports of a shooting near Sherman Street. A man on a bicycle reportedly shot at another person in the vicinity. The Harvard University Police Department alert was for students and staff and was later lifted. The university’s website released a statement which read: “Cambridge Police are reporting that an unidentified male on a bicycle just shot at another person on Sherman Street. The suspect is on a bicycle heading toward Garden Street. Please avoid the area and shelter in place,” a statement on the university’s website read. The alert was issued at 11 AM (local time) and about 50 minutes later, the Cambridge Police Department said there was “no ongoing public safety risk at this time." This is when the university lifted the alert, as per The Harvard Crimson reports. The police department posted on X, “Cambridge Police are currently on-scene of a shots-fired incident that took place on Sherman St. in the vicinity of Danehy Park. Ballistic evidence has been recovered. There are no known victims or ongoing public safety risk at this time.”

A man on a bicycle reportedly shot at another person in the vicinity. The Harvard University Police Department alert was for students and staff and was later lifted.

Man opens fire near Harvard University campus; police responds, search for gunman continues

Former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer John Kiriakou has revealed in an interview that the United States provided millions of dollars to Pakistan in the regime of former President Pervez Musharraf to “buy” the latter’s “cooperation”. He also claimed that Musharraf handed over control of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal to the US. “When I was stationed in Pakistan in 2002, I was told unofficially that the Pentagon controlled the Pakistani nuclear arsenal, that Musharraf had turned control over to the United States because he was afraid of exactly what you just described (nuclear weapons falling into terrorist hands),” Kiriakou told news agency ANI.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | On the question of fear of nuclear weapons falling into terrorists&#39; hands in Pakistan, ex-CIA Officer, John Kiriakou says, &quot;When I was stationed in Pakistan in 2002, I was told unofficially that the Pentagon controlled the Pakistani nuclear arsenal, and that Parvez… <a href="https://t.co/iaKPpixhMZ">pic.twitter.com/iaKPpixhMZ</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1981730398133751881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;He added that Musharraf allowed the US to operate freely. “Our relations with the Pakistani government were very, very good. And look, let’s be honest here. The United States loves working with dictators. Because then you don’t have to worry about public opinion and you don’t have to worry about the media anymore. And so we essentially just purchased Musharraf,” said Kiriakou, who worked with the CIA for 15 years as an analyst and later as part of its counterterrorism operations.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-all-is-not-well-with-the-un-jaishankar-slams-pakistan-over-protecting-terror-outfit-trf-in-unsc-1761318154530">‘All is not well with the UN’: Jaishankar slams Pakistan over protecting terror outfit TRF in UNSC</a>&nbsp;“We gave millions and millions and millions of dollars in aid, whether it was military aid or economic development aid. And we would meet with Musharraf regularly, several times a week. And essentially he would let us do whatever we wanted to do. Yes. But Musharraf also had his own people that he needed to deal with,” he said.Musharraf had to keep the military happy, and they didn’t care about Al Qaeda, the former CIA officer added.So in order to keep the military happy and keep some of the extremists happy, he had to allow them to continue committing terror against India while pretending to cooperate with the Americans on counterterrorism, Kiriakou said.&nbsp;<h2>‘US did'nt eliminate AQ Khan due to Saudi pressure’</h2>&nbsp;Kiriakou also revealed that the US decided not to eliminate the infamous nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan, the architect of Pakistan’s atomic bomb, after “direct intervention” by the Saudi government.&nbsp;“A colleague of mine was dealing with A Q Khan,” Kiriakou said. “If we had taken the Israeli approach, we would have just killed him. He was easy enough to find. We knew where he lived. We knew how he spent his day. But he also had the support of the Saudi government. And the Saudis came to us and said, ‘Please leave him alone. Please. We like AQ Khan. We’re working with AQ Khan. We’re close to the Pakistanis. ..They named Faisalabad after King Faisal. Just leave him alone.”Kiriakou said succumbing to Saudi pressure was a major US policy failure, and a “mistake” by Washington. “This was a mistake that the US government made, not confronting A Q Khan head-on,” he said.Khan was born in Bhopal in 1936, but moved to Pakistan with his family in 1952 after Partition, and died in Islamabad in 2021 at the age of 85.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fresh-us-strike-on-venezuelan-gang-s-drug-smuggling-boat-kills-6-narco-terrorists-says-hegseth-1761313089618">Fresh US strike on Venezuelan gang’s drug-smuggling boat kills 6 narco-terrorists, says Hegseth</a>&nbsp;He was regarded as one of the world’s most infamous nuclear smugglers, having supplied technology to countries like North Korea, Iran, and Libya.&nbsp;<h2>‘US expected India to strike after 2002, 2008 terror attacks’</h2>&nbsp;Kiriakou further said the US had expected India to retaliate after the 2001 Parliament attack and 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, but it did not. “At the CIA we called the Indian policy strategic patience. The Indian government would have been perfectly within its rights to respond by striking Pakistan and they didn’t. We expected the Indians to, to strike back and they didn’t,” he said.

Musharraf had to keep the military happy, so in order to keep the military happy and keep some of the extremists happy, he had to allow them to continue committing terror against India while pretending to cooperate with the Americans on counterterrorism, the former CIA officer said.

Former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer John Kiriakou has revealed in an interview that the United States provided millions of dollars to Pakistan in the regime of former President Pervez Musharraf to “buy” the latter’s “cooperation”. He also claimed that Musharraf handed over control of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal to the US. “When I was stationed in Pakistan in 2002, I was told unofficially that the Pentagon controlled the Pakistani nuclear arsenal, that Musharraf had turned control over to the United States because he was afraid of exactly what you just described (nuclear weapons falling into terrorist hands),” Kiriakou told news agency ANI.

Musharraf had to keep the military happy, so in order to keep the military happy and keep some of the extremists happy, he had to allow them to continue committing terror against India while pretending to cooperate with the Americans on counterterrorism, the former CIA officer said.

‘US controlled Pak’s nuclear arsenal, didn’t eliminate AQ Khan due to Saudi pressure’: Former CIA agent

Donald Trump accused Canada of cheating US farmers and charging them as much as a 400 per cent tariff. His comments come after the country’s ad claiming Ronald Reagan did not like tariffs, while Trump says the former US president was of a different opinion. “Canada cheated and got caught. He (Reagan) loved tariffs for our country, and its national security. Canada is trying to illegally influence the United States Supreme Court in one of the most important rulings in the history of our country,” he wrote in a Truth Social post.&nbsp;He added, “Now they, and other countries, can’t take advantage of the U.S. any longer. Thank you to the Ronald Reagan Foundation for exposing this fraud. Make America great again.” Soon after Trump was seen lauding his tariff strategy. Ever since he assumed office for the second term, he has been headstrong about a few new policies, and one among them is the tariff. The current US administration believes that if anybody wants to trade with their country, they have to pay the tariff levied on them, which, of course, is different based on what Trump deems fit. And now, in his latest comment, he said tariffs have made America’s “stock market stronger than ever.”&nbsp;It's not only Canada, but many countries are on the US President's list. Trump has been changing norms on tariffs, and China has been on the yo-yo effect list. On October 17, the US President said that the 100 per cent proposed tariff on Chinese goods entering the American market was not a permanent decision. He said that it was a measure he had to resort to to pressure Beijing ahead of his meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. “A 100% tariff is not sustainable; they (China) forced me to do that,” Trump told Fox Business Network in an interview.&nbsp;It was on October 10 that Trump announced a 100 per cent tariff on China and said it would be effective from November 1. And now, the 79-year-old said it was only to pressure China. In his social media post, Trump wrote, “Given China’s unprecedented stance, the United States will impose a 100 per cent tariff on China, in addition to any tariffs currently in place.” &nbsp;

US President Donald Trump accuses Canada of overcharging farmers. He also said, “Canada is trying to illegally influence the United States Supreme Court in one of the most important rulings in the history of our country.”

Donald Trump accused Canada of cheating US farmers and charging them as much as a 400 per cent tariff. His comments come after the country’s ad claiming Ronald Reagan did not like tariffs, while Trump says the former US president was of a different opinion. “Canada cheated and got caught. He (Reagan) loved tariffs for our country, and its national security. Canada is trying to illegally influence the United States Supreme Court in one of the most important rulings in the history of our country,” he wrote in a Truth Social post. He added, “Now they, and other countries, can’t take advantage of the U.S. any longer. Thank you to the Ronald Reagan Foundation for exposing this fraud. Make America great again.” Soon after Trump was seen lauding his tariff strategy. Ever since he assumed office for the second term, he has been headstrong about a few new policies, and one among them is the tariff. The current US administration believes that if anybody wants to trade with their country, they have to pay the tariff levied on them, which, of course, is different based on what Trump deems fit. And now, in his latest comment, he said tariffs have made America’s “stock market stronger than ever.” It's not only Canada, but many countries are on the US President's list. Trump has been changing norms on tariffs, and China has been on the yo-yo effect list. On October 17, the US President said that the 100 per cent proposed tariff on Chinese goods entering the American market was not a permanent decision. He said that it was a measure he had to resort to to pressure Beijing ahead of his meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. “A 100% tariff is not sustainable; they (China) forced me to do that,” Trump told Fox Business Network in an interview. It was on October 10 that Trump announced a 100 per cent tariff on China and said it would be effective from November 1. And now, the 79-year-old said it was only to pressure China. In his social media post, Trump wrote, “Given China’s unprecedented stance, the United States will impose a 100 per cent tariff on China, in addition to any tariffs currently in place.”

US President Donald Trump accuses Canada of overcharging farmers. He also said, “Canada is trying to illegally influence the United States Supreme Court in one of the most important rulings in the history of our country.”

'Cheated and got caught': Trump accuses Canada of charging US farmers 400% tariff

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has sounded a cautionary note on Pakistan’s 2022 exit from its grey list, warning that delisting is not a foolproof shield against terror financing or money laundering. In response to the WION question at the conclusion of October plenary , FATF President Elisa de Anda Madrazo stressed that countries like Pakistan, which have graduated from the watchdog’s scrutiny, remain under a “follow-up” process to ensure compliance with global anti-terror financing standards. The remarks come amid alarming reports of Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) exploiting digital wallets to raise massive funds for new training camps.&nbsp;Pakistan’s removal from the FATF grey list in October 2022 marked the end of a four-year stint under heightened scrutiny, its third since 2008. The restive South Asian nation completed a rigorous 34-point action plan, enacting legislative reforms, bolstering financial oversight, and prosecuting terror financiers to secure its exit. The move was a lifeline for Pakistan’s beleaguered economy, easing access to international markets and IMF bailouts amid a deepening financial crisis.&nbsp;However, fresh Indian intelligence assessments have raised red flags, alleging that JeM has leveraged Pakistani digital payment platforms like EasyPaisa and SadaPay to amass PKR 3.91 billion (roughly $14 million) for constructing 313 new terror training facilities across the country. The development follows India’s “Operation Sindoor” on May 7, a precision strike that demolished JeM’s Markaz Subhanallah and four other camps, eliminating many operatives. In response, the group launched a brazen fundraising campaign on social media, with intercepted posts urging supporters to donate for rebuilding training centers.&nbsp;Asked about concerns over digital fundraising, Madrazo told WION, “any country that is removed from the list, we continue our process of follow up.” Pakistan, a member of the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) rather than FATF itself, is monitored by the regional body, which enforces the watchdog’s standards across the Asia-Pacific. Established in 1997, the APG ensures member states combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.&nbsp;Madrazo underscored that no nation is immune post-delisting, stating, “any country that is in the grey list but that also exits the grey list is not bulletproof for the actions of criminals, either money launderers or terrorists. So we do invite all jurisdictions, including those that have been delisted, to continue their good work to prevent and deter crimes."Responding to questions about the Pahalgam attack, Madrazo reaffirmed FATF’s resolve that, "as it relates to terrorist attacks in any jurisdiction, FATF remains committed to strengthening our standards and their implementation to ensure less terrorist financing globally.” FATF in June had condemned the Pahalgam terror attack. The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the terror attack in Northern India's tourist site of Pahalgam.&nbsp;

The remarks come amid alarming reports of Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) exploiting digital wallets to raise massive funds for new training camps.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has sounded a cautionary note on Pakistan’s 2022 exit from its grey list, warning that delisting is not a foolproof shield against terror financing or money laundering. In response to the WION question at the conclusion of October plenary , FATF President Elisa de Anda Madrazo stressed that countries like Pakistan, which have graduated from the watchdog’s scrutiny, remain under a “follow-up” process to ensure compliance with global anti-terror financing standards. The remarks come amid alarming reports of Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) exploiting digital wallets to raise massive funds for new training camps. Pakistan’s removal from the FATF grey list in October 2022 marked the end of a four-year stint under heightened scrutiny, its third since 2008. The restive South Asian nation completed a rigorous 34-point action plan, enacting legislative reforms, bolstering financial oversight, and prosecuting terror financiers to secure its exit. The move was a lifeline for Pakistan’s beleaguered economy, easing access to international markets and IMF bailouts amid a deepening financial crisis. However, fresh Indian intelligence assessments have raised red flags, alleging that JeM has leveraged Pakistani digital payment platforms like EasyPaisa and SadaPay to amass PKR 3.91 billion (roughly $14 million) for constructing 313 new terror training facilities across the country. The development follows India’s “Operation Sindoor” on May 7, a precision strike that demolished JeM’s Markaz Subhanallah and four other camps, eliminating many operatives. In response, the group launched a brazen fundraising campaign on social media, with intercepted posts urging supporters to donate for rebuilding training centers. Asked about concerns over digital fundraising, Madrazo told WION, “any country that is removed from the list, we continue our process of follow up.” Pakistan, a member of the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) rather than FATF itself, is monitored by the regional body, which enforces the watchdog’s standards across the Asia-Pacific. Established in 1997, the APG ensures member states combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. Madrazo underscored that no nation is immune post-delisting, stating, “any country that is in the grey list but that also exits the grey list is not bulletproof for the actions of criminals, either money launderers or terrorists. So we do invite all jurisdictions, including those that have been delisted, to continue their good work to prevent and deter crimes." Responding to questions about the Pahalgam attack, Madrazo reaffirmed FATF’s resolve that, "as it relates to terrorist attacks in any jurisdiction, FATF remains committed to strengthening our standards and their implementation to ensure less terrorist financing globally.” FATF in June had condemned the Pahalgam terror attack. The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the terror attack in Northern India's tourist site of Pahalgam.

The remarks come amid alarming reports of Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) exploiting digital wallets to raise massive funds for new training camps.

Grey list exit not bulletproof: FATF on concerns of terror financing in Pakistan

The Louvre heist has been a talking point for days, not just in France but across the globe. Known for Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, the museum was robbed off precious jewels worth $102 million in less than 10 minutes in broad daylight. The museum in Paris attracts art enthusiasts and tourists from across the world. But now, the internet is invested in the investigation. Well, not exactly the probe details, but the detective working on the case. He has emerged as the talking point for his look. ‘Most detective-looking detective’ – that’s how a netizen chose to describe him. A well-groomed man wearing a trench coat, a waistcoat, and a dramatic hat is stealing the show.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Here’s the internet take:</h2>“The French detective on scene for the recent jewellery heist at The Louvre in Paris is the most detective-looking detective I have ever detected,” wrote Jay Anderson, an X user.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The French Detective on scene for the recent jewellery heist at The Louvre in Paris is the most detective looking detective I have ever detected. <a href="https://t.co/kCMptMgvKH">pic.twitter.com/kCMptMgvKH</a>&mdash; Jay Anderson (@TheProjectUnity) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheProjectUnity/status/1981253505261457415?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ian Miles Cheong thinks it's ‘pure aesthetic’. He wrote on X, “The man in the fedora, who looks like he came out of a detective film noir from the 1940s is an actual French police detective.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The man in the fedora, who looks like he came out of a detective film noir from the 1940s is an actual French police detective who’s investigating the theft of the Crown Jewels at the Louvre. Pure aesthetic. <a href="https://t.co/XgpgscYGDz">pic.twitter.com/XgpgscYGDz</a>&mdash; Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) <a href="https://twitter.com/stillgray/status/1981083002613723397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another X user, “Here’s the guy investigating the theft at the Louvre. I couldn’t love this more.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Here’s the guy investigating the theft at the Louvre. I couldn’t love this more. <a href="https://t.co/SPAmufoGYd">pic.twitter.com/SPAmufoGYd</a>&mdash; Kentucky Girl (@Notwokenow) <a href="https://twitter.com/Notwokenow/status/1981716868420268090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Louvre museum director admits to security lapse</h2> On Wednesday (Oct 22), days after the heist at France’s Louvre museum, the director Laurence des Cars admitted to inadequate camera surveillance. She also said that the diamond- and emerald-studded crown, which was dropped and damaged during the robbery, could be restored. In less than 10 minutes. Speaking for the first time after the heist, the museum director told French lawmakers, “Despite our efforts, despite our hard work on a daily basis, we failed.” She added, "The only camera installed is directed westward and therefore did not cover the balcony involved in the break-in.”

A well-groomed man wearing a trench coat, a waistcoat, and a dramatic hat is stealing the show. But why?

The Louvre heist has been a talking point for days, not just in France but across the globe. Known for Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, the museum was robbed off precious jewels worth $102 million in less than 10 minutes in broad daylight. The museum in Paris attracts art enthusiasts and tourists from across the world. But now, the internet is invested in the investigation. Well, not exactly the probe details, but the detective working on the case. He has emerged as the talking point for his look. ‘Most detective-looking detective’ – that’s how a netizen chose to describe him. A well-groomed man wearing a trench coat, a waistcoat, and a dramatic hat is stealing the show. Here’s the internet take: “The French detective on scene for the recent jewellery heist at The Louvre in Paris is the most detective-looking detective I have ever detected,” wrote Jay Anderson, an X user.

&nbsp;A well-groomed man wearing a trench coat, a waistcoat, and a dramatic hat is stealing the show. But why?

Not cosplay, neither AI: French detective investigating Louvre heist looks straight out of a Sherlock Holmes book. Internet can't keep calm

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that all is not well with the United Nations, as its debates have become “increasingly polarised” and its working “visibly gridlocked,” and any meaningful reform is obstructed using the reform process itself. Speaking at the launch of a commemorative postage stamp in New Delhi to mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations (UN), Jaishankar also slammed Pakistan for protecting the terror outfit that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack at the UN Security Council and highlighted the incident to point out that the global body’s work has been “gridlocked” in the absence of urgent reforms.&nbsp;Jaishankar also criticised those equating victims and perpetrators of terrorism in the name of global strategy, in an apparent reference to the hyphenation of India and Pakistan in the context of the dastardly terror strike.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Speaking at the UN@80 celebrations New Delhi. 🇮🇳 🇺🇳 <a href="https://t.co/hRolVCiO1T">https://t.co/hRolVCiO1T</a>&mdash; Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1981605074406412773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fresh-us-strike-on-venezuelan-gang-s-drug-smuggling-boat-kills-6-narco-terrorists-says-hegseth-1761313089618">Fresh US strike on Venezuelan gang’s drug-smuggling boat kills 6 narco-terrorists, says Hegseth</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;“We must also recognize that all is not well with the United Nations. Its decision-making neither reflects its membership nor addresses global priorities. Its debates have become increasingly polarized and its working visibly gridlocked. Any meaningful reform is obstructed using the reform process itself,” he said.&nbsp;Referring to Pakistan without mentioning its name, Jaishankar said, “When a sitting Security Council member openly protects the very organization that claims responsibility for the barbaric terror attack such as at Pahalgam, what does it do to the credibility of multilateralism?”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-pardons-convicted-binance-founder-changpeng-zhao-having-ties-with-family-s-crypto-venture-1761237371961">Trump pardons convicted Binance founder Changpeng Zhao having ties with family crypto venture</a>&nbsp;“Similarly, if victims and perpetrators of terrorism are equated in the name of global strategy, how much more cynical can the world get. When self-proclaimed terrorists are shielded from the sanctioning process, what does it say for the sincerity of those involved,” he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Delighted to launch a commemorative postage stamp today in New Delhi to mark the 80th anniversary of <a href="https://twitter.com/UN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UN</a>. Congratulate <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaPostOffice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndiaPostOffice</a> for successfully organising the open competition to design the commemorative stamp. The stamp rightly showcases the need for peace in this era… <a href="https://t.co/D4CtR1QSgS">https://t.co/D4CtR1QSgS</a> <a href="https://t.co/vOcoanCZat">pic.twitter.com/vOcoanCZat</a>&mdash; Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1981641587424911366?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;Pakistan is currently a member of the UN Security Council and was the chair of the top global body in the month of July.&nbsp;The UNSC has 15 members, including five permanent ones, namely China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States, while 10 non-permanent member nations are elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly.&nbsp;The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, had claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/terrorists-who-abducted-noa-argamani-avinatan-or-and-eitan-mor-from-nova-festival-killed-in-war-idf-1761249576918">Terrorists who abducted Noa Argamani, Avinatan Or and Eitan Mor from Nova music festival killed in war: IDF</a>&nbsp;TRF was mentioned in a UNSC report in July for its role in the Pahalgam attack, but Pakistan had attempted to remove references to TRF in the UNSC press statement condemning the Pahalgam attack.&nbsp;Jaishankar also said that the UN has failed to address pressing issues. “If the maintenance of international peace and security has become lip service, the predicament of development and socio-economic progress is even more serious,” he said.&nbsp;“Yet, on such a notable anniversary, we cannot abandon hope. However difficult, the commitment to multilateralism must remain strong. However flawed, the United Nations must be supported in this time of crisis,” Jaishankar emphasised.

The decision-making of the United Nations neither reflects its membership nor addresses global priorities. Its debates have become increasingly polarized, and its working visibly gridlocked. Any meaningful reform is obstructed using the reform process itself, Jaishankar said. 

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that all is not well with the United Nations, as its debates have become “increasingly polarised” and its working “visibly gridlocked,” and any meaningful reform is obstructed using the reform process itself. Speaking at the launch of a commemorative postage stamp in New Delhi to mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations (UN), Jaishankar also slammed Pakistan for protecting the terror outfit that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack at the UN Security Council and highlighted the incident to point out that the global body’s work has been “gridlocked” in the absence of urgent reforms. Jaishankar also criticised those equating victims and perpetrators of terrorism in the name of global strategy, in an apparent reference to the hyphenation of India and Pakistan in the context of the dastardly terror strike.

The decision-making of the United Nations neither reflects its membership nor addresses global priorities. Its debates have become increasingly polarized, and its working visibly gridlocked. Any meaningful reform is obstructed using the reform process itself, Jaishankar said.&nbsp;

‘All is not well with the UN’: Jaishankar slams Pakistan over protecting terror outfit TRF in UNSC

US President Donald Trump lauds his tariff strategy. Ever since he assumed office for the second term, he has been headstrong about a few new policies, and one among them is the tariff. The current US administration believes that if anybody wants to trade with their country, they have to pay the tariff levied on them, which, of course, is different based on what Trump deems fit. And now, in his latest comment, he said tariffs have made America’s “stock market stronger than ever.”&nbsp;He added, “The United States is wealthy, powerful, and nationally secure again, all because of tariffs! The most important case ever is in the United States Supreme Court. God bless America!!!”&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Trump tariff on China: Ever-changing</h2>&nbsp;Trump has been changing norms on tariffs and China has been on the yo-yo effect list. On October 17, the US President said that the 100 per cent proposed tariff on Chinese goods entering the American market was not a permanent decision. He said that it was a measure he had to resort to to pressure Beijing ahead of his meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. “A 100% tariff is not sustainable; they (China) forced me to do that,” Trump told Fox Business Network in an interview.&nbsp;It was on October 10 that Trump announced a 100 per cent tariff on China and said it would be effective from November 1. And now, the 79-year-old said it was only to pressure China. In his social media post, Trump wrote, “Given China’s unprecedented stance, the United States will impose a 100 per cent tariff on China, in addition to any tariffs currently in place.”&nbsp;<h2>&nbsp;Rare earth elements' export</h2>&nbsp;In his earlier post, Trump also said that he may not meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid the Asian country tightening its rules on rare earth elements' export. After Trump's post, the financial markets saw huge drop with S&amp;P 500 going down roughly 1.2 per cent in late morning trade. The US president also accused China of 'becoming very hostile' ahead of their scheduled meet in two weeks' time in South Korea.&nbsp;&nbsp;Days later, he now claims the stock market is going strong.&nbsp;

The current US administration believes that if anybody wants to trade with their country, they have to pay the tariff levied on them, which, of course, is different based on what Trump deems fit. 

US President Donald Trump lauds his tariff strategy. Ever since he assumed office for the second term, he has been headstrong about a few new policies, and one among them is the tariff. The current US administration believes that if anybody wants to trade with their country, they have to pay the tariff levied on them, which, of course, is different based on what Trump deems fit. And now, in his latest comment, he said tariffs have made America’s “stock market stronger than ever.” He added, “The United States is wealthy, powerful, and nationally secure again, all because of tariffs! The most important case ever is in the United States Supreme Court. God bless America!!!” Trump tariff on China: Ever-changing Trump has been changing norms on tariffs and China has been on the yo-yo effect list. On October 17, the US President said that the 100 per cent proposed tariff on Chinese goods entering the American market was not a permanent decision. He said that it was a measure he had to resort to to pressure Beijing ahead of his meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. “A 100% tariff is not sustainable; they (China) forced me to do that,” Trump told Fox Business Network in an interview. It was on October 10 that Trump announced a 100 per cent tariff on China and said it would be effective from November 1. And now, the 79-year-old said it was only to pressure China. In his social media post, Trump wrote, “Given China’s unprecedented stance, the United States will impose a 100 per cent tariff on China, in addition to any tariffs currently in place.” Rare earth elements' export In his earlier post, Trump also said that he may not meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid the Asian country tightening its rules on rare earth elements' export. After Trump's post, the financial markets saw huge drop with S&P 500 going down roughly 1.2 per cent in late morning trade. The US president also accused China of 'becoming very hostile' ahead of their scheduled meet in two weeks' time in South Korea. Days later, he now claims the stock market is going strong.

The current US administration believes that if anybody wants to trade with their country, they have to pay the tariff levied on them, which, of course, is different based on what Trump deems fit.&nbsp;

Tariffs have made 'US wealthy and powerful': Trump lauds his strategy

Indian origin IT contractor is facing 15 years of prison in the US for ‘stealing’ $50,000 in state funds. According to official records, he used to work remotely for the New York State Office of Information Technology Services has been charged with grand larceny for holding a second full-time job. The suspect, identified as Mehul Goswami, had another job in the nearby town of Malta.&nbsp;“Public employees are entrusted with the responsibility to serve with integrity, and Mr Goswami’s alleged conduct represents a serious breach of that trust,” said Inspector General Lucy Lang.&nbsp;The case is being jointly investigated by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Inspector General’s Office. According to government reports, having a second full-time job while working for the state is an abuse of state resources and a non-bailable crime under New York City law.

Goswami's official salary in 2024 was $117,891. He allegedly began his second full-time job in March 2022 as a contractor with GlobalFoundries, a Semiconductor company based in Malta, New York. The authorities received an anonymous email about Mehul moonlighting at a private company while being employed with taxpayers' money.&nbsp;"We truly value the relationships we have with our law enforcement partners. This is a perfect example of the power of collaboration, and we look forward to this case's successful resolution in court," she said.There had been a growing trend of moonlighting in US. The U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics reported a record 8.9 million Americans working multiple jobs as of February 2025, which represents about 5.4% of the employed population.

An Indian-origin IT worker in New York faces up to 15 years in prison for moonlighting and stealing $50,000 in state funds, authorities report.

Indian origin IT contractor is facing 15 years of prison in the US for ‘stealing’ $50,000 in state funds. According to official records, he used to work remotely for the New York State Office of Information Technology Services has been charged with grand larceny for holding a second full-time job. The suspect, identified as Mehul Goswami, had another job in the nearby town of Malta. “Public employees are entrusted with the responsibility to serve with integrity, and Mr Goswami’s alleged conduct represents a serious breach of that trust,” said Inspector General Lucy Lang. The case is being jointly investigated by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Inspector General’s Office. According to government reports, having a second full-time job while working for the state is an abuse of state resources and a non-bailable crime under New York City law.

An Indian-origin IT worker in New York faces up to 15 years in prison for moonlighting and stealing $50,000 in state funds, authorities report.

Indian-origin techie faces 15 years in US jail for moonlighting and 'stealing' $50,000

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the US carried out another strike on a vessel allegedly operated by the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua that he said was trafficking drugs in the Caribbean Sea. Hegseth said on social media that the strike took place in international waters and killed all six men who were on board. He said it is the first strike to take place at night.“The vessel was known by our intelligence to be involved in illicit narcotics smuggling, was transiting along a known narco-trafficking route, and carrying narcotics,” Hegseth wrote in a post on X.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Overnight, at the direction of President Trump, the Department of War carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Tren de Aragua (TdA), a Designated Terrorist Organization (DTO), trafficking narcotics in the Caribbean Sea. The vessel was known by our… <a href="https://t.co/lVlw0FLBv4">pic.twitter.com/lVlw0FLBv4</a>&mdash; Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (@SecWar) <a href="https://twitter.com/SecWar/status/1981706596972372446?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;Overnight, at the direction of President Trump, the Department of War carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Tren de Aragua (TdA), a Designated Terrorist Organization (DTO), trafficking narcotics in the Caribbean Sea, he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-strikes-another-alleged-drug-vessel-for-the-first-time-in-pacific-two-killed-1761159809371">US strikes another alleged drug vessel, for the first time in Pacific; two killed</a>&nbsp;“Six male narco-terrorists were aboard the vessel during the strike, which was conducted in international waters—and was the first strike at night. All six terrorists were killed and no US forces were harmed in this strike,” the war secretary added.&nbsp;If you are a narco-terrorist smuggling drugs in our hemisphere, we will treat you like we treat Al-Qaeda. Day or NIGHT, we will map your networks, track your people, hunt you down, and kill you, he warned.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-pardons-convicted-binance-founder-changpeng-zhao-having-ties-with-family-s-crypto-venture-1761237371961">Trump pardons convicted Binance founder Changpeng Zhao having ties with family crypto venture</a>&nbsp;Earlier, on Tuesday night, the US struck another alleged drug vessel, this time on the Pacific side of South America. In the eighth such US attack on a boat since Sept. 2, two individuals aboard the vessel were killed, Hegseth had revealed. The other seven strikes had targeted vessels in the Caribbean. A defence official confirmed the vessel was in international waters off of Colombia. Hegseth wrote on social media that the Defense Department conducted the strike at President Trump’s direction and alleged the vessel was operated by a “designated terrorist organization and conducting narco-trafficking in the Eastern Pacific.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/terrorists-who-abducted-noa-argamani-avinatan-or-and-eitan-mor-from-nova-festival-killed-in-war-idf-1761249576918">Terrorists who abducted Noa Argamani, Avinatan Or and Eitan Mor from Nova music festival killed in war: IDF&nbsp;</a>

Overnight, at the direction of President Trump, the Department of War carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Tren de Aragua (TdA), a Designated Terrorist Organization (DTO), trafficking narcotics in the Caribbean Sea, said US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the US carried out another strike on a vessel allegedly operated by the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua that he said was trafficking drugs in the Caribbean Sea. Hegseth said on social media that the strike took place in international waters and killed all six men who were on board. He said it is the first strike to take place at night. “The vessel was known by our intelligence to be involved in illicit narcotics smuggling, was transiting along a known narco-trafficking route, and carrying narcotics,” Hegseth wrote in a post on X.

Overnight, at the direction of President Trump, the Department of War carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Tren de Aragua (TdA), a Designated Terrorist Organization (DTO), trafficking narcotics in the Caribbean Sea, said US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday.

Fresh US strike on Venezuelan gang’s drug-smuggling boat kills 6 narco-terrorists, says Hegseth

As the world battles the rising pollution level, a few cities are setting the benchmark in sustainable and urban living. Here are the top 10 cities with the best air quality index, even less than 20.

Cleanest air quality 2025: World's top 10 cities with best air quality index

Dublin: Ireland began voting on Friday to elect its next president, with Catherine Connolly, a veteran lawmaker on the far-left of the Irish political spectrum, the clear favourite to win the largely ceremonial role. The 68-year-old independent candidate, a long-time critic of the European Union in overwhelmingly pro-EU Ireland who has repeatedly denounced the bloc’s plans to boost military spending, holds a commanding lead over the sole government-backed candidate. Her election would be a bruising rebuke to the centre-right coalition re-elected just 11 months ago and a potential future electoral boost to the previously divided left-wing opposition, led by Sinn Fein, which backed her candidacy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Every single vote makes a difference. Catherine voting this morning in Galway. Your vote is your voice, Vote #1 Catherine Connolly ⁠Is do vóta do ghlór, Vótáil #1 Catherine Connolly <a href="https://t.co/NlW39VJkFO">pic.twitter.com/NlW39VJkFO</a>&mdash; Connolly for President (@catherinegalway) <a href="https://twitter.com/catherinegalway/status/1981679883312058586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>Far-left foreign policy views</h2>&nbsp;Underestimated at the start of the campaign, when she was not a household name or considered among the favourites, Connolly had a lead of between 15 and 18 points over ex-Fine Gael cabinet minister Heather Humphreys in polling completed this week.Her role as a leading pro-Palestinian voice in parliament—a stance shared by the government and most voters—helped galvanise support on the left, while attacks on government policy in areas such as housing have found wide appeal among younger voters.Connolly has also benefited from dire campaigns from the two governing parties. Humphreys was hastily selected after Fine Gael’s first-choice candidate withdrew due to illness. Fianna Fail’s pick, former Gaelic football coach Jim Gavin, abandoned his bid after less than a week due to a financial scandal.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/terrorists-who-abducted-noa-argamani-avinatan-or-and-eitan-mor-from-nova-festival-killed-in-war-idf-1761249576918">Terrorists who abducted Noa Argamani, Avinatan Or and Eitan Mor from Nova music festival killed in war: IDF&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;An Irish Times/Ipsos B&amp;A poll last week showed that 49% of respondents said they did not feel represented by any of the candidates.&nbsp;Many of her views—from questioning the trustworthiness of the United States, Britain, and France over their stance on the war in Gaza to comparing German rearmament spending to that of the 1930s—are well to the left of the parties backing her, as well as outspoken incumbent Michael D Higgins.&nbsp;The former deputy speaker of Ireland’s lower house has also faced criticism over a 2018 “fact-finding” trip she was part of to Syria, then led by Bashar al-Assad.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-pardons-convicted-binance-founder-changpeng-zhao-having-ties-with-family-s-crypto-venture-1761237371961">Trump pardons convicted Binance founder Changpeng Zhao having ties with family crypto venture</a>&nbsp;Ireland’s president is largely a figurehead, with seldom-used powers to test the constitutionality of legislation, but often speaks on the global stage.While Connolly has accused the US—a crucial source of foreign direct investment into Ireland—of enabling genocide in Gaza, she said she would welcome President Donald Trump to her residence, if elected.&nbsp;Government ministers sought to attack Connolly’s record of opposing referendums to deepen Ireland’s integration with the EU, but it did not become a major issue.The counting of votes begins at 9 am (0800 GMT) on Saturday with a final result expected later in the day.&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.)

The former deputy speaker of Ireland’s lower house has also faced criticism over a 2018 “fact-finding” trip she was part of to Syria, then led by Bashar al-Assad. Ireland’s president is largely a figurehead, with seldom-used powers to test the constitutionality of legislation.

Dublin: Ireland began voting on Friday to elect its next president, with Catherine Connolly, a veteran lawmaker on the far-left of the Irish political spectrum, the clear favourite to win the largely ceremonial role. The 68-year-old independent candidate, a long-time critic of the European Union in overwhelmingly pro-EU Ireland who has repeatedly denounced the bloc’s plans to boost military spending, holds a commanding lead over the sole government-backed candidate. Her election would be a bruising rebuke to the centre-right coalition re-elected just 11 months ago and a potential future electoral boost to the previously divided left-wing opposition, led by Sinn Fein, which backed her candidacy.

The former deputy speaker of Ireland’s lower house has also faced criticism over a 2018 “fact-finding” trip she was part of to Syria, then led by Bashar al-Assad. Ireland’s president is largely a figurehead, with seldom-used powers to test the constitutionality of legislation.

Veteran left-winger Catherine Connolly clear favourite as Ireland votes for president

Tesla chief Elon Musk reacted to a report on China and Russia sending spies to the US to gain access to Silicon Valley secrets. The article published by news outlet The Times claimed that the countries are sending seductresses to America and getting in touch with professionals in what is called a “sex warfare”. &nbsp;And to this Musk said, "If she's a 10, you're an asset." This also happens to be a social media trend in which users have been creating memes. But Musk's quip may have a dark satirical undertone to it. The phenomena mentioned in the report highlight the potential threat the country may be facing, as the US is home to many big names, including Facebook, Apple, and Google.&nbsp;Chief intelligence officer of US consulting firm makes big revelations on “sex warfare” which has potential of being a threat to the countries tech secrets and other things kept under wraps. James Mulvenon of Pamir Consulting told news agency The Times that China and Russia are sending their operatives to procure information. And in one such approach, he said these operatives are targeting Silicon Valley professionals. Though honey trap may not be the new concept in the world of espionage, but Mulvenon brought to light how attractive foreign seductresses are trying to make inroads at important conferences and event held in the US.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">If she’s a 10, you’re an asset 💯😂 <a href="https://t.co/Fc9twx1BPp">pic.twitter.com/Fc9twx1BPp</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1981381858634961271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What is “sex warfare”, how does it work?</h2> Speaking of his encounter, Mulvenon, who provides risk assessments for American companies investing in China, said he was one among those targeted, all this pursuit of gaining access into tech secrets. Speaking to The Times, he said, “I’m getting an enormous number of very sophisticated LinkedIn requests from the same type of attractive young Chinese woman. It really seems to have ramped up recently.” He continued that Chinese and Russian spies have been seen getting in touch with Silicon Valley professionals and industry insiders. Many of these operatives are seen at business conferences on Chinese investment risks. He pointed at one such particular event where he saw “two attractive Chinese women” who tried to get entry, and he also highlighted how they had all the information about the event. “It is a phenomenon. And I will tell you: it is weird,” he added.

Chinese and Russian spies have been seen getting in touch with Silicon Valley professionals and industry insiders. Many of these operatives are seen at business conferences on Chinese investment risks.

Tesla chief Elon Musk reacted to a report on China and Russia sending spies to the US to gain access to Silicon Valley secrets. The article published by news outlet The Times claimed that the countries are sending seductresses to America and getting in touch with professionals in what is called a “sex warfare”. And to this Musk said, "If she's a 10, you're an asset." This also happens to be a social media trend in which users have been creating memes. But Musk's quip may have a dark satirical undertone to it. The phenomena mentioned in the report highlight the potential threat the country may be facing, as the US is home to many big names, including Facebook, Apple, and Google. Chief intelligence officer of US consulting firm makes big revelations on “sex warfare” which has potential of being a threat to the countries tech secrets and other things kept under wraps. James Mulvenon of Pamir Consulting told news agency The Times that China and Russia are sending their operatives to procure information. And in one such approach, he said these operatives are targeting Silicon Valley professionals. Though honey trap may not be the new concept in the world of espionage, but Mulvenon brought to light how attractive foreign seductresses are trying to make inroads at important conferences and event held in the US.

Chinese and Russian spies have been seen getting in touch with Silicon Valley professionals and industry insiders. Many of these operatives are seen at business conferences on Chinese investment risks.

'If she's a 10, you're an asset': Elon Musk quips on news of 'sex warfare' targeting Silicon Valley secrets

Controlled-access highway or expressway is a kind that is designed for high-speed vehicular traffic with no interruptions; entry and exits are also regulated. Here are the top 10 countries with the longest controlled-access highways and expressway networks in the world.

Top 10 countries with longest controlled-access highways and expressway networks in the world

A contractor at the Palisades Nuclear Plant in West Michigan fell into a nuclear reactor cavity on October 21, during fuel reload operations at the plant. The pool was a "cavity" containing borated water, ie, water with boron added for nuclear moderation and control, inside the reactor cavity and containment area. According to a federal investigation Report by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Committee, the man also ingested some contaminated water.&nbsp;Holtec International, which owns the plant, reported that the unnamed contractor was quickly decontaminated and sent to emergency care for minor medical injuries. Radiation levels were later detected at 300 counts per minute (cpm) in his hair, which is six times the background radiation level. Counts per minute is a parameter used to screen patients for contamination. 300cpm is the threshold used by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Committee for contamination.&nbsp;“While performing work inside the containment building, a Palisades contractor fell into a pool near the reactor that contained clean, borated water,” said a plant spokesperson to MLive.&nbsp;Borated water is not clean, contains additives, and microbial impurities. However, radiological impurities range from negligible to moderate. Still, it is not fit for consumption. The contractor has suffered minor injuries and has reportedly returned to work. Anti-nuclear activists allege that this exemplifies the hasty nature of the Michigan Plant.The incident comes as the plant recently received operational status in August from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Located near the Lake Michigan shoreline, Palisades closed in May 2022, and Holtec International purchased the closed plant in June 2022. This becomes the first commercial reactor to restart after being decommissioned. It is one of the country's oldest nuclear reactors with a history of failed equipment, temporary shutdowns and questionable reliability.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A contractor at Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan fell into a reactor cavity pool, ingested borated water, and was decontaminated. NRC investigates.

A contractor at the Palisades Nuclear Plant in West Michigan fell into a nuclear reactor cavity on October 21, during fuel reload operations at the plant. The pool was a "cavity" containing borated water, ie, water with boron added for nuclear moderation and control, inside the reactor cavity and containment area. According to a federal investigation Report by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Committee, the man also ingested some contaminated water. Holtec International, which owns the plant, reported that the unnamed contractor was quickly decontaminated and sent to emergency care for minor medical injuries. Radiation levels were later detected at 300 counts per minute (cpm) in his hair, which is six times the background radiation level. Counts per minute is a parameter used to screen patients for contamination. 300cpm is the threshold used by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Committee for contamination. “While performing work inside the containment building, a Palisades contractor fell into a pool near the reactor that contained clean, borated water,” said a plant spokesperson to MLive. Borated water is not clean, contains additives, and microbial impurities. However, radiological impurities range from negligible to moderate. Still, it is not fit for consumption. The contractor has suffered minor injuries and has reportedly returned to work. Anti-nuclear activists allege that this exemplifies the hasty nature of the Michigan Plant. The incident comes as the plant recently received operational status in August from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Located near the Lake Michigan shoreline, Palisades closed in May 2022, and Holtec International purchased the closed plant in June 2022. This becomes the first commercial reactor to restart after being decommissioned. It is one of the country's oldest nuclear reactors with a history of failed equipment, temporary shutdowns and questionable reliability.

A contractor at Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan fell into a reactor cavity pool, ingested borated water, and was decontaminated. NRC investigates.

Worker falls into nuclear reactor pool in Michigan plant, ingests contaminated water

Afghanistan, under Taliban rule, is moving forward with plans to construct dams on the Kunar river, which flows into Pakistan, potentially reducing water flow to its neighbour. The directive to begin work on these dams as soon as possible was given by Taliban Supreme Leader Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada. This comes amid recent violent clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, which led to hundreds of deaths, further intensifying the conflict.&nbsp;This move follows a shift in India’s stance regarding water-sharing with Pakistan. In response to attacks by Pakistani-backed terrorists that killed 26 civilians in Pahalgam, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, which governs water sharing between the two countries, particularly concerning the western rivers. The Afghan Ministry of Water and Energy announced that Akhundzada had instructed the rapid construction of dams on the Kunar River. The 480-kilometer-long river originates from Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush mountains and flows southward into Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. If these dams are built, they could severely impact Pakistan’s water supply, as the Kunar river feeds into the Kabul River, which ultimately joins the Indus. This disruption would have far-reaching consequences for agriculture and energy in Pakistan, particularly in Punjab province.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/afghanistan-3-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-region-1761285560240">Magnitude 3.7 earthquake jolts Afghanistan, fourth tremor reported in a month</a>&nbsp;The Taliban’s push for water sovereignty has been one of its key priorities since it took power in 2021. Afghanistan has been accelerating dam construction and hydropower projects to reduce its dependence on neighbouring countries for water and energy. However, the lack of a formal water-sharing agreement between the two countries has raised concerns in Pakistan, which fears that unilateral actions by Afghanistan could lead to a regional water crisis, further worsening Pakistan’s already strained food and energy security.&nbsp;The announcement also comes just a week after Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi visited India. There, he met with India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar to discuss mutual cooperation on hydropower projects, such as the India-Afghanistan Friendship Dam, which helps Afghanistan with both irrigation and electricity generation.&nbsp;In addition to the Friendship Dam, India is also supporting the Shahtoot Dam project, aimed at providing water to Kabul residents and improving agricultural productivity. Both countries emphasized the importance of sustainable water management, while India’s investments in Afghanistan’s water and energy sectors have further solidified their bilateral ties. However, with the Taliban’s new focus on water control, the region’s geopolitical situation remains tense and uncertain.

Afghanistan's Taliban government plans to build dams on Kunar river, escalating water tensions with Pakistan

Afghanistan, under Taliban rule, is moving forward with plans to construct dams on the Kunar river, which flows into Pakistan, potentially reducing water flow to its neighbour. The directive to begin work on these dams as soon as possible was given by Taliban Supreme Leader Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada. This comes amid recent violent clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, which led to hundreds of deaths, further intensifying the conflict. This move follows a shift in India’s stance regarding water-sharing with Pakistan. In response to attacks by Pakistani-backed terrorists that killed 26 civilians in Pahalgam, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, which governs water sharing between the two countries, particularly concerning the western rivers. The Afghan Ministry of Water and Energy announced that Akhundzada had instructed the rapid construction of dams on the Kunar River. The 480-kilometer-long river originates from Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush mountains and flows southward into Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. If these dams are built, they could severely impact Pakistan’s water supply, as the Kunar river feeds into the Kabul River, which ultimately joins the Indus. This disruption would have far-reaching consequences for agriculture and energy in Pakistan, particularly in Punjab province. Also Read: Magnitude 3.7 earthquake jolts Afghanistan, fourth tremor reported in a month The Taliban’s push for water sovereignty has been one of its key priorities since it took power in 2021. Afghanistan has been accelerating dam construction and hydropower projects to reduce its dependence on neighbouring countries for water and energy. However, the lack of a formal water-sharing agreement between the two countries has raised concerns in Pakistan, which fears that unilateral actions by Afghanistan could lead to a regional water crisis, further worsening Pakistan’s already strained food and energy security. The announcement also comes just a week after Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi visited India. There, he met with India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar to discuss mutual cooperation on hydropower projects, such as the India-Afghanistan Friendship Dam, which helps Afghanistan with both irrigation and electricity generation. In addition to the Friendship Dam, India is also supporting the Shahtoot Dam project, aimed at providing water to Kabul residents and improving agricultural productivity. Both countries emphasized the importance of sustainable water management, while India’s investments in Afghanistan’s water and energy sectors have further solidified their bilateral ties. However, with the Taliban’s new focus on water control, the region’s geopolitical situation remains tense and uncertain.

Afghanistan’s Taliban regime plans to build dams on the Kunar River, escalating tensions with Pakistan over water control, following deadly clashes and regional disputes

Steve Bannon, who served as the White House's chief strategist for the first seven months of President Donald Trump's first administration, has openly spoken about the POTUS's plans to defy the US Constitution and secure a third presidential term in 2028. Speaking during an interview with The Economist, Bannon, a Trump ally, said that "He's gonna get a Third term" and insisted that "people just ought to get accommodated with that". This, if it comes true, would be in direct circumvention of the US Constitution's 22nd Amendment.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-us-is-our-enemy-putin-medvedev-slam-trump-after-new-us-sanctions-vow-russia-will-never-bow-to-pressure-1761267942499">'US is our enemy': Putin, Medvedev slam Trump after new US sanctions, vow Russia will 'never bow to pressure'</a><h2>Trump's nefarious plan to become POTUS again revealed</h2>During an interview with The Economist, Steven Bannon insisted, "He’s gonna get a third term, Trump '28, Trump is gonna be president '28," adding, "so people just ought to get accommodated with that."When asked about how Trump would circumvent the 22nd Amendment, which sets a two-term limit for the President, Bannon claimed there were "many alternatives," however, he did not specify what. Coyly, Banner said that at the "appropriate time, we’ll lay out what the plan is," while insisting, "there’s a plan and President Trump will be the president in '28."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-re-just-gonna-kill-them-trump-says-won-t-seek-congress-before-strikes-venezuela-urges-no-crazy-war-please-1761271095909">'We're just gonna kill them': Trump says won't seek Congress nod before striking Venezuela; Maduro pleads 'No crazy war, please!'</a>He further argued that Trump had "longer odds in '16 and longer odds in '24" than he does in the 2028 election. Bannon insisted that America "needs him to be President of the United States. We have to finish what we started". Calling Donald Trump an "instrument of divine will," he said that "you can tell this from how he’s pulled this off". He added that this is despite the POTUS not being "churchy" or "particularly religious"."We need him for at least one more term, and he’ll get that in '28," added the Trump ally.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Steve Bannon says Trump will get a third term in 2028 and urged people to accept it, claiming "there’s a plan" to get around the 22nd Amendment. Here's what he said.

Steve Bannon, who served as the White House's chief strategist for the first seven months of President Donald Trump's first administration, has openly spoken about the POTUS's plans to defy the US Constitution and secure a third presidential term in 2028. Speaking during an interview with The Economist, Bannon, a Trump ally, said that "He's gonna get a Third term" and insisted that "people just ought to get accommodated with that". This, if it comes true, would be in direct circumvention of the US Constitution's 22nd Amendment. Also read | 'US is our enemy': Putin, Medvedev slam Trump after new US sanctions, vow Russia will 'never bow to pressure' Trump's nefarious plan to become POTUS again revealed During an interview with The Economist, Steven Bannon insisted, "He’s gonna get a third term, Trump '28, Trump is gonna be president '28," adding, "so people just ought to get accommodated with that." When asked about how Trump would circumvent the 22nd Amendment, which sets a two-term limit for the President, Bannon claimed there were "many alternatives," however, he did not specify what. Coyly, Banner said that at the "appropriate time, we’ll lay out what the plan is," while insisting, "there’s a plan and President Trump will be the president in '28." Also read | 'We're just gonna kill them': Trump says won't seek Congress nod before striking Venezuela; Maduro pleads 'No crazy war, please!' He further argued that Trump had "longer odds in '16 and longer odds in '24" than he does in the 2028 election. Bannon insisted that America "needs him to be President of the United States. We have to finish what we started". Calling Donald Trump an "instrument of divine will," he said that "you can tell this from how he’s pulled this off". He added that this is despite the POTUS not being "churchy" or "particularly religious". "We need him for at least one more term, and he’ll get that in '28," added the Trump ally.

Steve Bannon says Trump will get a third term in 2028 and urged people to accept it, claiming "there’s a plan" to get around the 22nd Amendment. Here's what he said.

Steve Bannon insists Trump 'needs one more term,' hints at secret plan for 'Trump 2028' comeback

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck Afghanistan at 6:09 a.m. IST on October 24 (Friday). According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the epicentre was at latitude 36.38 N, longitude 71.14 E, and at a depth of 80 km. The earthquake did not report any significant damage.The same zone experienced tremors of magnitude 4.3 on Tuesday on October 21, and magnitude 5.5 on Friday, October 17. This marks the fourth earthquake in less than a month.

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At magnitude 3.7, the earthquake is fairly modest, unless the quake is extremely shallow or in a densely populated area. With 80 km deep the earthquake is somewhat deep, tends to cause less intense surface shaking compared to the 43 km depth of the 5.5 magnitude on October 17. &nbsp;This is because shallow earthquakes have less distance to travel to the surface, and can spread to larger areas. Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Northern part of India are placed at one of the most seismically active zones where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. These repeated quakes felt in Afghanistan indicate ongoing seismic activity, eventhough it can't give a reliable prediction of high magnitude ones from the modest tremors.&nbsp;&nbsp;

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck Afghanistan early Friday, marking the fourth tremor in less than a month. The National Centre for Seismology reported the quake at a depth of 80 km, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck Afghanistan at 6:09 a.m. IST on October 24 (Friday). According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the epicentre was at latitude 36.38 N, longitude 71.14 E, and at a depth of 80 km. The earthquake did not report any significant damage. The same zone experienced tremors of magnitude 4.3 on Tuesday on October 21, and magnitude 5.5 on Friday, October 17. This marks the fourth earthquake in less than a month.

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck Afghanistan early Friday, marking the fourth tremor in less than a month. The National Centre for Seismology reported the quake at a depth of 80 km, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake jolts Afghanistan, fourth tremor reported in a month

Alaska Airlines and its subsidiary, Horizon Air, have temporarily halted operations of their entire fleet across all airports in the United States. The airline reported on Thursday at approximately 10 PM Eastern Time that it had experienced an “IT outage,” which resulted in the grounding of flights. This would include the airline's international routes to countries like Mexico and Canada.This is the second IT-related grounding for Alaska Airlines this year, following a similar incident in July. The Federal Aviation Authority has issued a temporary ground stop for the airline at its request. However, flights for Hawaiian Airlines, a subsidiary of the Alaska Air Group, are operating on schedule.The outage has resulted in the cancellation of 39 Alaska Airlines flights, and 241 others are delayed. Alaska Airlines is one of the largest aircraft carriers in the country, with operations across 140 destinations across 37 states in the US and 12 countries.&nbsp;The airlines, in a social media statement issued on Thursday at around 11.30 PM Eastern Time, announced that a flexible travel policy is in place for those affected by the outage.&nbsp;

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The airline is offering a travel waiver for eligible tickets. Passengers with non-refundable tickets are allowed to change or cancel their ticket without a fee through October 27, provided the tickets are issued by Alaska Airlines only. &nbsp;

Alaska Airlines temporarily halted all operations across the U.S. due to a major IT outage, causing widespread delays and cancellations. A travel waiver has been announced for affected passengers.

Alaska Airlines and its subsidiary, Horizon Air, have temporarily halted operations of their entire fleet across all airports in the United States. The airline reported on Thursday at approximately 10 PM Eastern Time that it had experienced an “IT outage,” which resulted in the grounding of flights. This would include the airline's international routes to countries like Mexico and Canada. This is the second IT-related grounding for Alaska Airlines this year, following a similar incident in July. The Federal Aviation Authority has issued a temporary ground stop for the airline at its request. However, flights for Hawaiian Airlines, a subsidiary of the Alaska Air Group, are operating on schedule. The outage has resulted in the cancellation of 39 Alaska Airlines flights, and 241 others are delayed. Alaska Airlines is one of the largest aircraft carriers in the country, with operations across 140 destinations across 37 states in the US and 12 countries. The airlines, in a social media statement issued on Thursday at around 11.30 PM Eastern Time, announced that a flexible travel policy is in place for those affected by the outage.

Alaska Airlines temporarily halted all operations across the U.S. due to a major IT outage, causing widespread delays and cancellations. A travel waiver has been announced for affected passengers. &nbsp;

Alaska Airlines grounds all flights in US due to 'IT outage'

US President Donald Trump announced an immediate end to all trade talks with Canada, citing an ad that misrepresented former US President Ronald Reagan. Trump accused Ottawa of falsely quoting Reagan in an ad campaign aimed at criticising US tariffs. “The Ronald Reagan Foundation has confirmed that Canada used a fabricated advertisement with Reagan’s voice, making false claims about tariffs,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “This was an attempt to influence the Supreme Court’s decisions and other legal proceedings. Tariffs are crucial for US national security and economic stability. Due to these actions, all trade negotiations with Canada are now terminated.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-didn-t-kill-anybody-alabama-man-s-last-words-before-execution-by-nitrogen-gas-for-1993-murder-amid-legal-challenges-1761273080973">'I didn’t kill anybody’: Alabama man’s last words before execution by nitrogen gas for 1993 murder amid legal challenges</a><h2>The controversial ad escalates tensions</h2>In Canada, Ontario launched an anti-tariff campaign featuring an excerpt from a 1987 radio address by Reagan, originally aimed at justifying tariffs on Japanese electronics. The ad warns of the dangers of long-term tariffs, predicting negative consequences like trade wars and economic collapse. The ad aired on networks such as Newsmax and Bloomberg, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a $75 million budget for the campaign, aiming to spread the message across Republican districts in the United States. Ford, a self-proclaimed Reagan admirer, emphasised the importance of this issue for Canada's economic interests.

'All trade negotiations with Canada are terminated': Trump ends talks after dispute over controversial ad featuring Reagan

US President Donald Trump announced an immediate end to all trade talks with Canada, citing an ad that misrepresented former US President Ronald Reagan. Trump accused Ottawa of falsely quoting Reagan in an ad campaign aimed at criticising US tariffs. “The Ronald Reagan Foundation has confirmed that Canada used a fabricated advertisement with Reagan’s voice, making false claims about tariffs,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “This was an attempt to influence the Supreme Court’s decisions and other legal proceedings. Tariffs are crucial for US national security and economic stability. Due to these actions, all trade negotiations with Canada are now terminated.” Also Read: 'I didn’t kill anybody’: Alabama man’s last words before execution by nitrogen gas for 1993 murder amid legal challenges The controversial ad escalates tensions In Canada, Ontario launched an anti-tariff campaign featuring an excerpt from a 1987 radio address by Reagan, originally aimed at justifying tariffs on Japanese electronics. The ad warns of the dangers of long-term tariffs, predicting negative consequences like trade wars and economic collapse. The ad aired on networks such as Newsmax and Bloomberg, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a $75 million budget for the campaign, aiming to spread the message across Republican districts in the United States. Ford, a self-proclaimed Reagan admirer, emphasised the importance of this issue for Canada's economic interests.

US President Donald Trump announced an immediate end to all trade talks with Canada, citing an ad that misrepresented Ronald Reagan. Trump accused Ottawa of falsely quoting Reagan in an ad campaign aimed at criticising US tariffs

US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a blunt comment on US plans to strike drug smugglers in Venezuela, saying, "we're just gonna kill." Talking to reporters, Trump revealed that he was not planning to ask Congress for a declaration of war before ordering strikes on suspected drug smugglers in Venezuela. His shocking statement comes as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro launched a plea the same day, urging America, "No crazy war, please!"<h2>What did Trump say?</h2>In a statement that electrified his supporters and alarmed critics across the political spectrum, Trump has suggested his administration would brief lawmakers but saw no need to request formal congressional authorization. "I don’t think we’re gonna necessarily ask for a declaration of war," he said. "I think we’re just gonna kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. OK? We’re gonna to kill them. They’re going to be, like, dead."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/singer-kenny-loggins-slams-trump-for-divisive-unauthorised-use-of-danger-zone-in-viral-ai-clip-white-house-responds-with-trolling-1761023622216">Kenny Loggins slams 'divisive, unauthorised' use of music in viral 'King Trump' clip, White House responds with trolling</a>The remarks prompted immediate backlash from constitutional conservatives and Democrats alike. Former Republican congressman Justin Amash slammed the president on X, insisting the Constitution vests the power to declare war in Congress and not the POTUS. "The Constitution doesn’t permit a president to act as the legislature and judiciary on top of being the chief executive," he stated. "If it’s war, he must go to Congress. If it’s crime, he must go to court. When there’s no imminent danger, there’s no justification for unilateral strikes," Amash wrote on X.Senator Adam Schiff — who recently joined lawmakers in proposing a war powers resolution aimed at blocking military strikes against Venezuela — urged Trump to bring the matter to Congress, noting, "The president should come to Congress. Legally, he is required to come to Congress. Though he may not get the answer he expects. Americans don’t want another war."Trump’s comments come amid a wider US campaign of naval and air strikes, the administration says targets narcotics trafficking; an AFP tally based on US figures puts the death toll from these operations at least in the dozens. The White House has also acknowledged covert CIA activity against Venezuela, and Trump said he is weighing strikes on land as well.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-us-is-our-enemy-putin-medvedev-slam-trump-after-new-us-sanctions-vow-russia-will-never-bow-to-pressure-1761267942499">'US is our enemy': Putin, Medvedev slam Trump after new US sanctions, vow Russia will 'never bow to pressure'</a><h2>No crazy war, please: Venezuela</h2>In Caracas, President Nicolás Maduro pleaded for calm. "No crazy war, please!" he said in an English-language appeal, as Venezuela mounted military exercises and accused Washington of plotting regime change. Venezuelan defense officials warned of a forceful response to any direct intervention.Legal experts meanwhile have raised questions about the lawfulness of using lethal force in international waters against suspects who have not been detained or tried.&nbsp;

Trump said the US would "just kill" suspected drug smugglers in Venezuela, refusing to seek a war declaration and suggesting strikes without Congressional approval. This comes as Venezuela pleaded “No crazy war.”

US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a blunt comment on US plans to strike drug smugglers in Venezuela, saying, "we're just gonna kill." Talking to reporters, Trump revealed that he was not planning to ask Congress for a declaration of war before ordering strikes on suspected drug smugglers in Venezuela. His shocking statement comes as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro launched a plea the same day, urging America, "No crazy war, please!" What did Trump say? In a statement that electrified his supporters and alarmed critics across the political spectrum, Trump has suggested his administration would brief lawmakers but saw no need to request formal congressional authorization. "I don’t think we’re gonna necessarily ask for a declaration of war," he said. "I think we’re just gonna kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. OK? We’re gonna to kill them. They’re going to be, like, dead." Also read | Kenny Loggins slams 'divisive, unauthorised' use of music in viral 'King Trump' clip, White House responds with trolling The remarks prompted immediate backlash from constitutional conservatives and Democrats alike. Former Republican congressman Justin Amash slammed the president on X, insisting the Constitution vests the power to declare war in Congress and not the POTUS. "The Constitution doesn’t permit a president to act as the legislature and judiciary on top of being the chief executive," he stated. "If it’s war, he must go to Congress. If it’s crime, he must go to court. When there’s no imminent danger, there’s no justification for unilateral strikes," Amash wrote on X. Senator Adam Schiff — who recently joined lawmakers in proposing a war powers resolution aimed at blocking military strikes against Venezuela — urged Trump to bring the matter to Congress, noting, "The president should come to Congress. Legally, he is required to come to Congress. Though he may not get the answer he expects. Americans don’t want another war." Trump’s comments come amid a wider US campaign of naval and air strikes, the administration says targets narcotics trafficking; an AFP tally based on US figures puts the death toll from these operations at least in the dozens. The White House has also acknowledged covert CIA activity against Venezuela, and Trump said he is weighing strikes on land as well. Also read | 'US is our enemy': Putin, Medvedev slam Trump after new US sanctions, vow Russia will 'never bow to pressure' No crazy war, please: Venezuela In Caracas, President Nicolás Maduro pleaded for calm. "No crazy war, please!" he said in an English-language appeal, as Venezuela mounted military exercises and accused Washington of plotting regime change. Venezuelan defense officials warned of a forceful response to any direct intervention. Legal experts meanwhile have raised questions about the lawfulness of using lethal force in international waters against suspects who have not been detained or tried.

Trump said the US would "just kill" suspected drug smugglers in Venezuela, refusing to seek a war declaration and suggesting strikes without Congressional approval. This comes as Venezuela pleaded “No crazy war.”

'We're just gonna kill them': Trump says won't seek Congress nod before striking Venezuela; Maduro pleads 'No crazy war, please!'

An Alabama man, Anthony Boyd, was executed by nitrogen gas on Thursday (October 23) evening after the US Supreme Court allowed the controversial method to proceed. Boyd, 54, had been convicted of aiding in the horrific 1993 murder of Gregory Huguley, who was burned alive. In his final statement, Boyd denied involvement in the murder, claiming his innocence. "I didn’t kill anybody. I didn’t participate in killing anybody," he was quoted as saying to The Associated Press. Boyd’s execution occurred at the William C Holman Correctional Facility, where he was strapped to a gurney and forced to breathe nitrogen, depriving his body of oxygen and causing suffocation. He was pronounced dead at 6:33pm.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-us-is-our-enemy-putin-medvedev-slam-trump-after-new-us-sanctions-vow-russia-will-never-bow-to-pressure-1761267942499">'US is our enemy': Putin, Medvedev slam Trump after new US sanctions, vow Russia will 'never bow to pressure'</a>&nbsp;The method, nitrogen hypoxia, has become a controversial alternative to lethal injection, which has become harder to carry out due to shortages of the necessary drugs. The Supreme Court's conservative majority denied Boyd's petition for a stay of execution, with liberal justices dissenting. Justice Sonia Sotomayor expressed strong opposition, comparing Boyd’s suffering to prolonged suffocation. This marks the eighth use of nitrogen as an execution method, following Alabama's experimental use of it on Kenny Smith in 2024. Witnesses to Smith's execution reported his convulsions and violent movements. Other executions using nitrogen have similarly raised concerns, with one man continuing to breathe for several minutes after being exposed to the gas.&nbsp;Boyd’s defense team argued that the nitrogen method constitutes cruel and unusual punishment, violating the Eighth Amendment. However, the federal judge overseeing the case dismissed this claim, saying that the Constitution does not guarantee a painless death. Boyd had been convicted based on testimony from an eyewitness and no physical evidence linking him to the crime. His death sentence was imposed despite a non-unanimous jury verdict, as Alabama and Florida are the only states where such sentences can be handed down without full jury consensus.

Anthony Boyd, convicted of murder, was executed by nitrogen gas in Alabama, despite legal challenges and opposition to the method's safety and humanity

An Alabama man, Anthony Boyd, was executed by nitrogen gas on Thursday (October 23) evening after the US Supreme Court allowed the controversial method to proceed. Boyd, 54, had been convicted of aiding in the horrific 1993 murder of Gregory Huguley, who was burned alive. In his final statement, Boyd denied involvement in the murder, claiming his innocence. "I didn’t kill anybody. I didn’t participate in killing anybody," he was quoted as saying to The Associated Press. Boyd’s execution occurred at the William C Holman Correctional Facility, where he was strapped to a gurney and forced to breathe nitrogen, depriving his body of oxygen and causing suffocation. He was pronounced dead at 6:33pm. Also Read: 'US is our enemy': Putin, Medvedev slam Trump after new US sanctions, vow Russia will 'never bow to pressure' The method, nitrogen hypoxia, has become a controversial alternative to lethal injection, which has become harder to carry out due to shortages of the necessary drugs. The Supreme Court's conservative majority denied Boyd's petition for a stay of execution, with liberal justices dissenting. Justice Sonia Sotomayor expressed strong opposition, comparing Boyd’s suffering to prolonged suffocation. This marks the eighth use of nitrogen as an execution method, following Alabama's experimental use of it on Kenny Smith in 2024. Witnesses to Smith's execution reported his convulsions and violent movements. Other executions using nitrogen have similarly raised concerns, with one man continuing to breathe for several minutes after being exposed to the gas. Boyd’s defense team argued that the nitrogen method constitutes cruel and unusual punishment, violating the Eighth Amendment. However, the federal judge overseeing the case dismissed this claim, saying that the Constitution does not guarantee a painless death. Boyd had been convicted based on testimony from an eyewitness and no physical evidence linking him to the crime. His death sentence was imposed despite a non-unanimous jury verdict, as Alabama and Florida are the only states where such sentences can be handed down without full jury consensus.

Anthony Boyd, convicted of murder, was executed by nitrogen gas in Alabama, despite legal challenges and opposition to the method's safety and humanity

'I didn’t kill anybody’: Alabama man’s last words before execution by nitrogen gas for 1993 murder amid legal challenges

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