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Four airports — three in Canada and one in the United States — were reportedly hacked on Tuesday (Oct 16) and displayed pro-Hamas, anti-Israel and anti-Trump messages. Sparking safety concerns, the hackers disrupted flight information display screen and criticised US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They also called for ‘Free Palestine.' The hackers claimed responsibility for the cyber attack through the &nbsp;phrase ‘Turkish hacker Cyber Islam was here.' It is unclear if Hamas is directly responsible for the attack. All affected airports serve domestic routes.&nbsp;Read more | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/could-fighter-jets-be-influenced-by-ai-algorithms-built-by-enemy-hackers-1760263867096">Could fighter jets be influenced by AI algorithms built by enemy hackers?</a>&nbsp;The airports under the attack were Kelowna International Airport and Victoria International Airport in British Columbia, Windsor International Airport in Ontario, and Harrisburg International Airport in Pennsylvania. Footage and audio clips of the incidents circulated on social media shows hacked screens with messages such as “Israel lost the war, Hamas won the war honorably.” At Harrisburg International Airport, a female voice was heard over the loudspeaker saying “Free Palestine,” using profanities directed at Trump and Netanyahu. This latest event adds to a series of cyberattacks targeting airports globally. Just the previous month, multiple European airports, including London Heathrow, faced similar disruptions caused by cyber intrusions.&nbsp;Read more | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/jaguar-land-rover-suffers-cyberattack-who-is-behind-this-attack-1758807898343">Jaguar Land Rover suffers cyberattack: Who is behind this attack?</a><h2>Investigations underway</h2>&nbsp;The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), supported by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, is actively investigating the cyber breaches at the Canadian airports. In the US, the Federal Aviation Administration and officials from Harrisburg International Airport are conducting their own inquiries. A spokesperson for Victoria International Airport told Reuters that attackers breached third-party cloud software managing airport systems at four smaller regional airports. Victoria and Windsor airports also said they quickly switched to internal systems, restoring normal operations within hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read more | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/cyber-attack-key-european-airports-face-major-disruptions-following-cyberattack-1758432016335">Cyber-Attack: Key European Airports Face Major Disruptions Following Cyberattack</a>

Four regional airports—three in Canada and one in the U.S.—were hacked on Oct 16, displaying pro-Hamas and anti-Trump/Israel messages. Screens and announcements called for "Free Palestine." Authorities in both countries are investigating. The breach hit third-party cloud software systems.

Four airports — three in Canada and one in the United States — were reportedly hacked on Tuesday (Oct 16) and displayed pro-Hamas, anti-Israel and anti-Trump messages. Sparking safety concerns, the hackers disrupted flight information display screen and criticised US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They also called for ‘Free Palestine.' The hackers claimed responsibility for the cyber attack through the phrase ‘Turkish hacker Cyber Islam was here.' It is unclear if Hamas is directly responsible for the attack. All affected airports serve domestic routes. Read more | Could fighter jets be influenced by AI algorithms built by enemy hackers? The airports under the attack were Kelowna International Airport and Victoria International Airport in British Columbia, Windsor International Airport in Ontario, and Harrisburg International Airport in Pennsylvania. Footage and audio clips of the incidents circulated on social media shows hacked screens with messages such as “Israel lost the war, Hamas won the war honorably.” At Harrisburg International Airport, a female voice was heard over the loudspeaker saying “Free Palestine,” using profanities directed at Trump and Netanyahu. This latest event adds to a series of cyberattacks targeting airports globally. Just the previous month, multiple European airports, including London Heathrow, faced similar disruptions caused by cyber intrusions. Read more | Jaguar Land Rover suffers cyberattack: Who is behind this attack? Investigations underway The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), supported by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, is actively investigating the cyber breaches at the Canadian airports. In the US, the Federal Aviation Administration and officials from Harrisburg International Airport are conducting their own inquiries. A spokesperson for Victoria International Airport told Reuters that attackers breached third-party cloud software managing airport systems at four smaller regional airports. Victoria and Windsor airports also said they quickly switched to internal systems, restoring normal operations within hours. Read more | Cyber-Attack: Key European Airports Face Major Disruptions Following Cyberattack

Four regional airports—three in Canada and one in the U.S.—were hacked on Oct 16, displaying pro-Hamas and anti-Trump/Israel messages. Screens and announcements called for "Free Palestine." Authorities in both countries are investigating. The breach hit third-party cloud software systems.

‘F*** Trump, Free Palestine’: Canada, US airports hacked to show anti-Israel messages - Is Hamas responsible?

Amid the ongoing border clashes with Afghanistan Taliban, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif fears India "could play dirty at the border" and claimed Pakistan was ready for a "two-front war". Speaking to Samaa TV on the possibility of India provocations along the border under the current situation (clashes with Taliban) Asif said, &nbsp;"No, absolutely, you cannot rule that out. There are strong possibilities."&nbsp;On being asked further by the anchor whether the country is prepared for a "two-front war" and has the Prime Minister been consulted on how to deal with it if it happens, the Pakistani Defence Minister said, &nbsp;"Yes, strategies are in place. I can't discuss them publicly, but we are prepared for any eventuality."<h2>Taliban fighting "India’s proxy war"</h2>&nbsp;Recently, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif had blamed India for the deadly clashes on the border and the hostilities with Taliban. &nbsp;Asif highlighted the timing of the clashes at the border and said that it happened during Afghani foreign minister's India visit. Slamming the Taliban, Asif alleged that it is fighting ‘India’s proxy war.'&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-f-trump-free-palestine-did-hamas-hack-canada-us-airports-to-show-anti-israel-messages-1760679930097">‘F*** Trump, Free Palestine’: Did Hamas hack Canada, US airports to show anti-Israel messages?</a><h2>Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes</h2>Pakistan and Afghanistan have implemented a ceasefire following the deadliest border clashes in years. Though Afghanistan's Taliban government’s chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid said that the truce was at the “insistence” of the Pakistani side and his social media post did not mention a 48-hour timeframe, both sides agreed to go forward with the ceasefire, with Islamabad also confirming its duration. The Taliban government also said that Afghan forces had been instructed to respect the ceasefire "as long as no one commits aggression".&nbsp;Both sides blame each other for starting the offensive. Situation worsened when two explosions rocked Afghanistan capital Kabul last week.

Recently, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif had blamed India for the deadly clashes on the border and the hostilities with Afghanistan Taliban.

Amid the ongoing border clashes with Afghanistan Taliban, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif fears India "could play dirty at the border" and claimed Pakistan was ready for a "two-front war". Speaking to Samaa TV on the possibility of India provocations along the border under the current situation (clashes with Taliban) Asif said, "No, absolutely, you cannot rule that out. There are strong possibilities." On being asked further by the anchor whether the country is prepared for a "two-front war" and has the Prime Minister been consulted on how to deal with it if it happens, the Pakistani Defence Minister said, "Yes, strategies are in place. I can't discuss them publicly, but we are prepared for any eventuality." Taliban fighting "India’s proxy war" Recently, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif had blamed India for the deadly clashes on the border and the hostilities with Taliban. Asif highlighted the timing of the clashes at the border and said that it happened during Afghani foreign minister's India visit. Slamming the Taliban, Asif alleged that it is fighting ‘India’s proxy war.' Also Read: ‘F*** Trump, Free Palestine’: Did Hamas hack Canada, US airports to show anti-Israel messages? Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes Pakistan and Afghanistan have implemented a ceasefire following the deadliest border clashes in years. Though Afghanistan's Taliban government’s chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid said that the truce was at the “insistence” of the Pakistani side and his social media post did not mention a 48-hour timeframe, both sides agreed to go forward with the ceasefire, with Islamabad also confirming its duration. The Taliban government also said that Afghan forces had been instructed to respect the ceasefire "as long as no one commits aggression". Both sides blame each other for starting the offensive. Situation worsened when two explosions rocked Afghanistan capital Kabul last week.

Recently, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif had blamed India for the deadly clashes on the border and the hostilities with Afghanistan Taliban.

'Ready for 2-front war, strategies in place': Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif fears attack by India?

Former Japan Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama passed away on Friday morning (Oct 17) in Japanese city of Oita. He was 101. The Socialist Party PM led a coalition government with longtime rival the Liberal Democratic Party in the mid-1990s and was most popularly known for making&nbsp;a statement apologising over World War II. Born on 3 March, 1924, in Oita Prefecture, Murayama served the armed forces at the end of World War II. He won his first Lower House election in 1972. In 1993, he became chairman of the Japan Socialist Party. In 1994, Murayama became the 81st prime minister of Japan.

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From 1994 to 1996, Tomiichi Murayama served as Japan’s prime minister, leading a coalition that shifted long-held Socialist Party views by endorsing the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty, acknowledging the constitutionality of the Self-Defense Forces, and accepting national symbols like the Hinomaru flag and “Kimigayo” anthem.&nbsp;In 1995, on the 50th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, Murayama delivered a historic apology—later known as the Murayama Statement—expressing "deep remorse" for Japan’s wartime actions in Asia. He highlighted that it was the Cabinet’s duty to bring closure to the war's legacy. Murayama held office for 561 days, a period marked by natural disasters, serious crimes, and complex political issues. He stepped away from politics in 2000.&nbsp;

Former Japanese PM Tomiichi Murayama, who led a rare coalition with the LDP in 1994, died at 101. A Japan Socialist Party leader, he became the 81st PM and shifted party stances to support the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty, Self-Defense Forces, and national symbols like the flag and anthem.

Former Japan Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama passed away on Friday morning (Oct 17) in Japanese city of Oita. He was 101. The Socialist Party PM led a coalition government with longtime rival the Liberal Democratic Party in the mid-1990s and was most popularly known for making a statement apologising over World War II. Born on 3 March, 1924, in Oita Prefecture, Murayama served the armed forces at the end of World War II. He won his first Lower House election in 1972. In 1993, he became chairman of the Japan Socialist Party. In 1994, Murayama became the 81st prime minister of Japan.

Former Japanese PM Tomiichi Murayama, who led a rare coalition with the LDP in 1994, died at 101. A Japan Socialist Party leader, he became the 81st PM and shifted party stances to support the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty, Self-Defense Forces, and national symbols like the flag and anthem.

Japan's former PM Tomiichi Murayama, known for World War II apology, dies at 101

Issuing his first response after the indictment, former national security adviser (NSA) John Bolton who served during the first term of US President Donald Trump, denied any wrongdoing. He said that he is the “latest target” of the Justice Department which is being used by Trump against his “perceived enemies.” Calling it “abuse of power”, Bolton said that the indictment is a part of Donald Trump's vendetta against him. John Bolton on Thursday (Oct 16) was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fbi-raids-home-of-ex-trump-aide-john-bolton-1755864720286">‘No one is above the law’: FBI raids home of ex-Trump aide John Bolton</a>&nbsp;According to the charges, Bolton disclosed notes via electronic messages that included insights from high-level meetings with senior officials, talks with foreign leaders, and intelligence briefings. The indictment comes months after FBI agents raided Bolton's home in Maryland and his Washington office during the summer. The agents had reportedly found multiple documents labeled “secret”, “confidential” and “classified”, including some about weapons of mass destruction.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ex-us-nsa-john-bolton-calls-trump-s-tariffs-on-india-enormous-mistake-says-this-about-china-russia-1754720285433">Ex-US NSA John Bolton calls Trump's tariffs on India 'enormous mistake', says THIS about China, Russia</a><h2>Bolton's response&nbsp;</h2>Bolton's Attorney Abbe Lowell maintained that Bolton did not illegally share or mishandle any classified information. "For four decades, I have devoted my life to America’s foreign policy and national security. I would never compromise those goals. I tried to do that during my tenure in the first Trump administration but resigned when it became impossible to do so. Donald Trump’s retribution against me began then, continued when he tried unsuccessfully to block the publication of my book, The Room Where It Happened, before the 2020 election, and became one of his rallying cries in his re-election campaign. Now, I have become the latest target in weaponizing the Justice Department to charge those he deems to be his enemies with charges that were declined before or distort the facts," Bolton said in a statement.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-ex-nsa-john-bolton-indicted-over-sharing-us-defence-secrets-was-his-email-hacked-by-iran-1760668587048">Trump's ex-NSA John Bolton indicted on charges of sharing US defence secrets: Was his email hacked by Iran?</a>&nbsp;

John Bolton denied wrongdoing after being indicted for mishandling classified documents, calling it Trump’s political revenge. The FBI earlier raided his home, finding sensitive files. Bolton claims the DOJ is weaponised against Trump's critics

Issuing his first response after the indictment, former national security adviser (NSA) John Bolton who served during the first term of US President Donald Trump, denied any wrongdoing. He said that he is the “latest target” of the Justice Department which is being used by Trump against his “perceived enemies.” Calling it “abuse of power”, Bolton said that the indictment is a part of Donald Trump's vendetta against him. John Bolton on Thursday (Oct 16) was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents. Read More | ‘No one is above the law’: FBI raids home of ex-Trump aide John Bolton According to the charges, Bolton disclosed notes via electronic messages that included insights from high-level meetings with senior officials, talks with foreign leaders, and intelligence briefings. The indictment comes months after FBI agents raided Bolton's home in Maryland and his Washington office during the summer. The agents had reportedly found multiple documents labeled “secret”, “confidential” and “classified”, including some about weapons of mass destruction. Read More | Ex-US NSA John Bolton calls Trump's tariffs on India 'enormous mistake', says THIS about China, Russia Bolton's response Bolton's Attorney Abbe Lowell maintained that Bolton did not illegally share or mishandle any classified information. "For four decades, I have devoted my life to America’s foreign policy and national security. I would never compromise those goals. I tried to do that during my tenure in the first Trump administration but resigned when it became impossible to do so. Donald Trump’s retribution against me began then, continued when he tried unsuccessfully to block the publication of my book, The Room Where It Happened, before the 2020 election, and became one of his rallying cries in his re-election campaign. Now, I have become the latest target in weaponizing the Justice Department to charge those he deems to be his enemies with charges that were declined before or distort the facts," Bolton said in a statement. Read More | Trump's ex-NSA John Bolton indicted on charges of sharing US defence secrets: Was his email hacked by Iran?

John Bolton denied wrongdoing after being indicted for mishandling classified documents, calling it Trump’s political revenge. The FBI earlier raided his home, finding sensitive files. Bolton claims the DOJ is weaponised against Trump's critics

Ex-US NSA John Bolton breaks silence after indictment, calls out Trump's 'abuse of power'

Former national security adviser (NSA) to US President Donald Trump, John Bolton, has been charged on Thursday (Oct 16) in a case alleging he shared more than 1,000 pages classified government details with two family members. information he may have intended to use in a book. According to the charges, Bolton disclosed notes via electronic messages that included insights from high-level meetings with senior officials, talks with foreign leaders, and intelligence briefings. The indictment comes months after FBI agents raided Bolton's home in Maryland and his Washington office during the summer. The agents had reportedly found multiple documents labeled “secret”, “confidential” and “classified”, including some about weapons of mass destruction.<h2>What Bolton's indictment states?</h2>According to the indictment, John Bolton shared over a thousand pages of sensitive and top-secret material related to his role as national security adviser with two unauthorised individuals between April 2018 and August 2025. The indictment also states that Bolton and his family members, referred to as his “editors,” discussed the potential use of these materials in a forthcoming book. The document also reveals that after Bolton left office, a hacker linked to the Iranian government gained access to his personal email account, where some classified information was stored. While Bolton’s representative informed authorities about the hack, they reportedly failed to disclose that classified data had been kept in the email account. The indictment draws a parallel to Donald Trump’s previous Espionage Act charges, which alleged that he took classified documents to his Florida residence after leaving office in 2021 and ignored repeated government requests to return them. Trump had pleaded not guilty, and the case was dropped following his reelection in November 2024.<h2>Bolton's response&nbsp;</h2>Issuing his first response after the indictment, Bolton strongly denied any wrongdoing, stating he has dedicated 40 years to US national security and would never jeopardize it. He said that he is ready to defend his actions and expose what he called an “abuse of power.” His attorney, Abbe Lowell, maintained that Bolton did not illegally share or mishandle any classified information. He claimed the charges are politically motivated, part of Donald Trump’s ongoing vendetta against him, which began after Bolton resigned from the Trump administration and published his critical book. He accused Trump of abusing power and weaponising the Justice Department against Trump's perceived enemies. CNN quoted Bolton saying that the US president is doing “what Joseph Stalin’s head of secret police once said: ‘You show me the man, and I’ll show you the crime.’"&nbsp;

Former Trump adviser John Bolton was indicted for allegedly sharing 1,000+ pages of classified info with family for a book. He denies wrongdoing, calling it political retaliation. DOJ has also charged Trump critics Comey and Letitia James, sparking bias concerns. Bolton’s email was hacked by Iran.

Former national security adviser (NSA) to US President Donald Trump, John Bolton, has been charged on Thursday (Oct 16) in a case alleging he shared more than 1,000 pages classified government details with two family members. information he may have intended to use in a book. According to the charges, Bolton disclosed notes via electronic messages that included insights from high-level meetings with senior officials, talks with foreign leaders, and intelligence briefings. The indictment comes months after FBI agents raided Bolton's home in Maryland and his Washington office during the summer. The agents had reportedly found multiple documents labeled “secret”, “confidential” and “classified”, including some about weapons of mass destruction. What Bolton's indictment states? According to the indictment, John Bolton shared over a thousand pages of sensitive and top-secret material related to his role as national security adviser with two unauthorised individuals between April 2018 and August 2025. The indictment also states that Bolton and his family members, referred to as his “editors,” discussed the potential use of these materials in a forthcoming book. The document also reveals that after Bolton left office, a hacker linked to the Iranian government gained access to his personal email account, where some classified information was stored. While Bolton’s representative informed authorities about the hack, they reportedly failed to disclose that classified data had been kept in the email account. The indictment draws a parallel to Donald Trump’s previous Espionage Act charges, which alleged that he took classified documents to his Florida residence after leaving office in 2021 and ignored repeated government requests to return them. Trump had pleaded not guilty, and the case was dropped following his reelection in November 2024. Bolton's response Issuing his first response after the indictment, Bolton strongly denied any wrongdoing, stating he has dedicated 40 years to US national security and would never jeopardize it. He said that he is ready to defend his actions and expose what he called an “abuse of power.” His attorney, Abbe Lowell, maintained that Bolton did not illegally share or mishandle any classified information. He claimed the charges are politically motivated, part of Donald Trump’s ongoing vendetta against him, which began after Bolton resigned from the Trump administration and published his critical book. He accused Trump of abusing power and weaponising the Justice Department against Trump's perceived enemies. CNN quoted Bolton saying that the US president is doing “what Joseph Stalin’s head of secret police once said: ‘You show me the man, and I’ll show you the crime.’"

Former Trump adviser John Bolton was indicted for allegedly sharing 1,000+ pages of classified info with family for a book. He denies wrongdoing, calling it political retaliation. DOJ has also charged Trump critics Comey and Letitia James, sparking bias concerns.&nbsp;

Trump's ex-NSA John Bolton indicted on charges of sharing US defence secrets: Was his email hacked by Iran?

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The death toll, as per the official data, was recorded as 1,400. As per experts quoted by multiple publications, the number could be much higher.

The chief prosecutor in the ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina demanded the death penalty for her from the International Crimes Tribunal-1. The prosecutor, while presenting his arguments in the court on Thursday (Oct 16), sought the punishment for the deaths during the July-August protests last year. The prosecutor said that Hasina deserves "1,400 death sentences" for the killings during the uprising, but he was just seeking one for her. This came after former Inspector General of police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamu admitted to the allegations of killings and mass murder during the last few weeks of the Hasina regime. Also read: WATCH: Taliban militants parade Pakistani soldiers’ pants amid border tensions, video goes viral During the protest in August 2024, around 1,400 people were allegedly killed in the country. Also read: ‘If Israel can treat a well-known white person with a Swedish passport like this...’: Great Thunberg recalls ill treatment by Israel The death toll, as per the official data, was recorded as 1,400. As per experts quoted by multiple publications, the number could be much higher. The chief prosecutor, Mohammad Tajul Islam, concluded the prosecution's case after five days of arguments and sought capital punishment for Hasina. He called Hasina, "mastermind and principal architect" behind the "crimes against humanity". "If each of the 1,400 murders carried out under her direction were to be punished separately, she should face 1,400 death sentences. But since that is not humanly possible, at least a single death sentence is essential. Otherwise, it would be an injustice," he was quoted as saying by The Daily Star. Also read: Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasian deserves ‘1,400 death sentences’, but seeking just one: Bangladesh prosecutor Tajul alleged that Hasina, Kamal, and Al-Mamun orchestrated the crimes in a "premeditated and systematic" manner.

The death toll, as per the official data, was recorded as 1,400. As per experts quoted by multiple publications, the number could be much higher.

Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina deserves ‘1,400 death sentences’, but seeking just one: Bangladesh prosecutor

US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Hamas to stop killing people in the Gaza Strip, or else “we will have no choice but to go in and kill them”. In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote, “If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them.” Trump’s warning is a reversal of his earlier position on Hamas’s execution of several Palestinians from rival gangs and Gazans it accuses of collaborating with Israel. Trump claimed on Tuesday that he had given Hamas “approval for a period of time” to carry out the killings, asserting that Hamas was targeting some “very bad gangs.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;However, on Wednesday, the commander of US forces in the Middle East called on Hamas to immediately stop attacks on “innocent Palestinian civilians.”Some hours later, Trump told CNN that he was doing “more research on it… It could be gangs plus.”Though Trump used the term “we” while warning Hamas about taking action, it is likely that he is referring to Israeli troops.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-says-ball-in-taliban-s-court-for-permanent-afghan-truce-1760630103635">Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says ‘ball in Taliban’s court’ for permanent Afghan truce</a><h2>‘Hamas is killing hundreds’: Khan Younis militia head</h2>&nbsp;Some hours earlier, Hossam al-Astal, a militia leader operating with Israeli support in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza, has appealed to the international community to protect Gaza residents from the terror of Hamas which has unleashed a wave of executions and killings since the ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli troops.&nbsp;Al-Astal had issued a video in which he thanked Trump for his efforts toward the ceasefire but added that after saving Gazans from Israeli bombardment, the president should now save them from Hamas.“Hamas is killing hundreds of children, women, youths and elderly people. Under what charge? We came out of a military war into a war of terrorists,” he said. “Today, Hamas is waging terror against the people in Gaza, killing with RPGs,” he said while calling on the international community to protect Gaza’s residents from Hamas.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-peace-comes-through-strength-hegseth-warns-russia-of-costs-if-ukraine-war-does-not-end-1760552646712">‘Peace comes through strength’: Hegseth warns Russia of ‘costs’ if Ukraine war does not end</a>&nbsp;“We want to move the people from Hamas’s rule to civilian rule that will serve the residents. We want peace and we want to live. We are not fighting Hamas today in order to rule,” he insisted.&nbsp;WATCH: Watch why Pakistan is on the verge of implosion<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/watch-why-pakistan-is-on-the-verge-of-implosion-1760637199439/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/watch-why-pakistan-is-on-the-verge-of-implosion-1760637199439/embed</a>&nbsp;

Hossam al-Astal, a militia leader operating in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza, issued a video in which he thanked Trump for his efforts toward the ceasefire but added that after saving Gazans from Israeli bombardment, the president should now save them from Hamas.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Hamas to stop killing people in the Gaza Strip, or else “we will have no choice but to go in and kill them”. In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote, “If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them.” Trump’s warning is a reversal of his earlier position on Hamas’s execution of several Palestinians from rival gangs and Gazans it accuses of collaborating with Israel. Trump claimed on Tuesday that he had given Hamas “approval for a period of time” to carry out the killings, asserting that Hamas was targeting some “very bad gangs.”

Hossam al-Astal, a militia leader operating in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza, issued a video in which he thanked Trump for his efforts toward the ceasefire but added that after saving Gazans from Israeli bombardment, the president should now save them from Hamas.

‘Will have no choice but to go in and kill,’ Trump warns Hamas over killing Gazans

In a telephone conversation on Thursday (October 16), US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged views on a range of topics, including the Middle East peace process, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and future trade relations between Russia and the United States. The call, which lasted over two hours, was described by Trump as ‘good and productive’, marking significant progress in diplomatic discussions between the two leaders.&nbsp;Trump and Putin agreed that high-level meetings would take place next week, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio leading the delegation on behalf of the United States. The exact location for these talks has yet to be determined. In a significant step toward direct diplomacy, Trump and Putin also agreed to meet personally in Budapest, Hungary, to explore potential avenues for bringing the inglorious war to a close.&nbsp;Trump said that Putin congratulated the United States on its ‘great accomplishment’ in achieving peace in the Middle East, a feat that has been sought for centuries. Trump expressed his belief that the success in the Middle East could play a crucial role in negotiating an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine, helping to build momentum for further talks. During the conversation, Putin also took the opportunity to thank First Lady Melania Trump for her ongoing work with children, particularly in promoting their well-being. Putin expressed his appreciation for her efforts, saying that this collaboration would continue moving forward.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-hamas-is-killing-hundreds-khan-younis-militia-head-appeals-global-community-to-protect-gazans-from-execution-1760635581582">‘Hamas is killing hundreds’: Khan Younis militia head appeals global community to protect Gazans from execution</a>&nbsp;The two leaders also discussed the future of US-Russia trade once the war in Ukraine is resolved. Though specifics of the trade discussions were not disclosed, the dialogue indicated a shared interest in rebuilding economic ties after the conflict ends. Trump emphasised the importance of the upcoming meetings, which are seen as key to resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He expressed optimism that meaningful progress was made during the call and that the upcoming discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, set for the following day in the Oval Office, would build on the momentum established with Putin.<h2>Zelenskyy to Meet Trump in Washington</h2>Trump is scheduled to meet with Zelenskyy in Washington on Friday (October 17), where they will discuss the results of his call with Putin, as well as broader issues relating to the conflict in Ukraine. Trump has voiced confidence that significant progress toward ending the war could be achieved through continued dialogue with both Putin and Zelenskyy. In his social media post, Trump reiterated that the success of peace in the Middle East could be a pivotal factor in securing a resolution to the war in Ukraine. He also acknowledged the diplomatic efforts on both sides as crucial for moving forward with peace negotiations and eventual reconciliation between Russia and Ukraine.

After call with Putin, Trump says will meet Russian leader in Budapest to 'end' Ukraine war

In a telephone conversation on Thursday (October 16), US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged views on a range of topics, including the Middle East peace process, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and future trade relations between Russia and the United States. The call, which lasted over two hours, was described by Trump as ‘good and productive’, marking significant progress in diplomatic discussions between the two leaders. Trump and Putin agreed that high-level meetings would take place next week, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio leading the delegation on behalf of the United States. The exact location for these talks has yet to be determined. In a significant step toward direct diplomacy, Trump and Putin also agreed to meet personally in Budapest, Hungary, to explore potential avenues for bringing the inglorious war to a close. Trump said that Putin congratulated the United States on its ‘great accomplishment’ in achieving peace in the Middle East, a feat that has been sought for centuries. Trump expressed his belief that the success in the Middle East could play a crucial role in negotiating an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine, helping to build momentum for further talks. During the conversation, Putin also took the opportunity to thank First Lady Melania Trump for her ongoing work with children, particularly in promoting their well-being. Putin expressed his appreciation for her efforts, saying that this collaboration would continue moving forward. Also Read: ‘Hamas is killing hundreds’: Khan Younis militia head appeals global community to protect Gazans from execution The two leaders also discussed the future of US-Russia trade once the war in Ukraine is resolved. Though specifics of the trade discussions were not disclosed, the dialogue indicated a shared interest in rebuilding economic ties after the conflict ends. Trump emphasised the importance of the upcoming meetings, which are seen as key to resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He expressed optimism that meaningful progress was made during the call and that the upcoming discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, set for the following day in the Oval Office, would build on the momentum established with Putin. Zelenskyy to Meet Trump in Washington Trump is scheduled to meet with Zelenskyy in Washington on Friday (October 17), where they will discuss the results of his call with Putin, as well as broader issues relating to the conflict in Ukraine. Trump has voiced confidence that significant progress toward ending the war could be achieved through continued dialogue with both Putin and Zelenskyy. In his social media post, Trump reiterated that the success of peace in the Middle East could be a pivotal factor in securing a resolution to the war in Ukraine. He also acknowledged the diplomatic efforts on both sides as crucial for moving forward with peace negotiations and eventual reconciliation between Russia and Ukraine.

On Thursday (October 16), US President Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin, discussing Middle East peace, US-Russia trade, and ending the Russia-Ukraine war

Hossam al-Astal, a militia leader operating with Israeli support in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza, has appealed to the international community to protect Gaza residents from the terror of Hamas, which has unleashed a wave of executions and killings since the ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli troops. In a video, al-Astal thanks US President Trump for his efforts toward the ceasefire, but adds that after saving Gazans from Israeli bombardment, the president should now save them from Hamas, said The Times of Israel in its report. “Hamas is killing hundreds of children, women, youths and elderly people. Under what charge? We came out of a military war into a war of terrorists,” he said. “Today, Hamas is waging terror against the people in Gaza, killing with RPGs,” he said while calling on the international community to protect Gaza’s residents from Hamas.&nbsp;“We want to move the people from Hamas’s rule to civilian rule that will serve the residents. We want peace and we want to live. We are not fighting Hamas today in order to rule,” he insisted.&nbsp;In a conversation with The Times of Israel after the video was recorded, al-Astal stressed that his group is continuing to fight Hamas.&nbsp;<h2>‘Hamas capable of returning more bodies, choosing not to’: Israeli minister</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Thursday that Hamas could give back more slain hostages, contradicting assessments made by senior US officials.&nbsp;Sa’ar stressed that “Israel knows full well that Hamas is capable of returning additional bodies and is choosing not to do so,” according to his office. Sa’ar called it an “extremely serious matter.”Hamas has returned the bodies of 9 of the 28 slain hostages it held at the beginning of the week.&nbsp;<h2>Hamas gunmen killed 33 Gazans dubbed as ‘collaborators’</h2>&nbsp;The Hamas gunmen have been tightening their grip in Gaza and have killed at least 33 people in a crackdown on groups that have tested its grip.The fighters executed several men they accused of collaborating with Israeli forces. In one video, Hamas fighters dragged seven men into a circle of people in Gaza City, forced them to their knees, and shot them from behind. A Hamas source confirmed the authenticity of the video.

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Thursday that Hamas could give back more slain hostages, contradicting assessments made by senior US officials. Sa’ar stressed that Israel knows full well that Hamas is capable of returning additional bodies and is choosing not to do so.

Hossam al-Astal, a militia leader operating with Israeli support in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza, has appealed to the international community to protect Gaza residents from the terror of Hamas, which has unleashed a wave of executions and killings since the ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli troops. In a video, al-Astal thanks US President Trump for his efforts toward the ceasefire, but adds that after saving Gazans from Israeli bombardment, the president should now save them from Hamas, said The Times of Israel in its report. “Hamas is killing hundreds of children, women, youths and elderly people. Under what charge? We came out of a military war into a war of terrorists,” he said. “Today, Hamas is waging terror against the people in Gaza, killing with RPGs,” he said while calling on the international community to protect Gaza’s residents from Hamas. “We want to move the people from Hamas’s rule to civilian rule that will serve the residents. We want peace and we want to live. We are not fighting Hamas today in order to rule,” he insisted. In a conversation with The Times of Israel after the video was recorded, al-Astal stressed that his group is continuing to fight Hamas. ‘Hamas capable of returning more bodies, choosing not to’: Israeli minister Meanwhile, Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Thursday that Hamas could give back more slain hostages, contradicting assessments made by senior US officials. Sa’ar stressed that “Israel knows full well that Hamas is capable of returning additional bodies and is choosing not to do so,” according to his office. Sa’ar called it an “extremely serious matter.” Hamas has returned the bodies of 9 of the 28 slain hostages it held at the beginning of the week. Hamas gunmen killed 33 Gazans dubbed as ‘collaborators’ The Hamas gunmen have been tightening their grip in Gaza and have killed at least 33 people in a crackdown on groups that have tested its grip. The fighters executed several men they accused of collaborating with Israeli forces. In one video, Hamas fighters dragged seven men into a circle of people in Gaza City, forced them to their knees, and shot them from behind. A Hamas source confirmed the authenticity of the video.

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Thursday that Hamas could give back more slain hostages, contradicting assessments made by senior US officials. Sa’ar stressed that Israel knows full well that Hamas is capable of returning additional bodies and is choosing not to do so.

‘Hamas is killing hundreds’: Khan Younis militia head appeals global community to protect Gazans from execution

New Delhi: At a key Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) meeting in Uganda, India called for “deeper” cooperation to fight against terrorism. Representing India at the 19th NAM Midterm Ministerial meeting, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said, “Terrorism is a shared threat that can be addressed only through deeper international cooperation.”&nbsp;Highlighting how India has been a “victim of barbaric cross-border terrorist attacks”, including the Pahalgam terror attack, the minister said, “When nations declare terror as state policy, when terror hubs are allowed to proliferate with impunity, when terrorists are glorified by the functionaries of a State, such actions deserve nothing but unequivocal condemnation.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-s-fight-against-terror-will-continue-with-full-force-says-netanyahu-at-oct-7-memorial-1760623627618">Israel’s fight against terror will ‘continue with full force,’ says Netanyahu at Oct. 7 memorial</a>&nbsp;On April 22, 2025, Pakistan-trained terrorists of the terror group The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy, launched a deadly terror attack on tourists in the Baisaran meadows near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India, killing 26 civilians—mostly Hindus targeted based on religious identity—while injuring several others. In response, India conducted precision strikes on Pakistan terror camps in Muridke and Bahawalpur and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.&nbsp;MoS MEA Kirti Vardhan Singh said, “It is a matter of deep regret that when the UN Security Council deliberated on the Pahalgam terrorist attack, a member state chose to defend the perpetrator—The Resistance Front—to the extent of seeking a deletion of any public reference to them.”&nbsp;Pakistan, a non-permanent member of the UNSC, has publicly acknowledged its role in making sure the terror group’s name is not mentioned in the condemnation statement. The minister said, “Any sponsorship, support, justification or cover-up of terrorism will come back to bite those who do so.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-says-ball-in-taliban-s-court-for-permanent-afghan-truce-1760630103635">Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says ‘ball in Taliban’s court’ for permanent Afghan truce</a>&nbsp;At the meeting, India also called for the reform of the UNSC, need to “re-purpose NAM to find effective solutions that encourage collaboration”, and make “technological innovations of digital public infrastructure and AI accessible and affordable to all for inclusive development”.&nbsp;On the sidelines of the event, MoS Singh met ministers from Mozambique, Uganda, Mali, Somalia and called on Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

At the meeting, India also called for the reform of the UNSC, the need to “re-purpose NAM to find effective solutions that encourage collaboration”, and make “technological innovations of digital public infrastructure and AI accessible and affordable to all for inclusive development”.

New Delhi: At a key Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) meeting in Uganda, India called for “deeper” cooperation to fight against terrorism. Representing India at the 19th NAM Midterm Ministerial meeting, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said, “Terrorism is a shared threat that can be addressed only through deeper international cooperation.” Highlighting how India has been a “victim of barbaric cross-border terrorist attacks”, including the Pahalgam terror attack, the minister said, “When nations declare terror as state policy, when terror hubs are allowed to proliferate with impunity, when terrorists are glorified by the functionaries of a State, such actions deserve nothing but unequivocal condemnation.” Also Read: Israel’s fight against terror will ‘continue with full force,’ says Netanyahu at Oct. 7 memorial On April 22, 2025, Pakistan-trained terrorists of the terror group The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy, launched a deadly terror attack on tourists in the Baisaran meadows near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India, killing 26 civilians—mostly Hindus targeted based on religious identity—while injuring several others. In response, India conducted precision strikes on Pakistan terror camps in Muridke and Bahawalpur and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. MoS MEA Kirti Vardhan Singh said, “It is a matter of deep regret that when the UN Security Council deliberated on the Pahalgam terrorist attack, a member state chose to defend the perpetrator—The Resistance Front—to the extent of seeking a deletion of any public reference to them.” Pakistan, a non-permanent member of the UNSC, has publicly acknowledged its role in making sure the terror group’s name is not mentioned in the condemnation statement. The minister said, “Any sponsorship, support, justification or cover-up of terrorism will come back to bite those who do so.” Also Read: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says ‘ball in Taliban’s court’ for permanent Afghan truce At the meeting, India also called for the reform of the UNSC, need to “re-purpose NAM to find effective solutions that encourage collaboration”, and make “technological innovations of digital public infrastructure and AI accessible and affordable to all for inclusive development”. On the sidelines of the event, MoS Singh met ministers from Mozambique, Uganda, Mali, Somalia and called on Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

At the meeting, India also called for the reform of the UNSC, the need to “re-purpose NAM to find effective solutions that encourage collaboration”, and make “technological innovations of digital public infrastructure and AI accessible and affordable to all for inclusive development”.

At NAM meet, India calls for deeper cooperation against terrorism

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that Islamabad is willing for a permanent ceasefire with Afghanistan but claimed “the ball is in the Taliban’s court”. Sharif said that if Afghanistan wants to resolve the issue and is willing to address Pakistan’s demands in 48 hours, “then we are ready for them.” He also reiterated that Pakistani Taliban militants should be eliminated and that Afghan territory should not be used to plot attacks. Tensions escalated between Afghanistan and Pakistan for the second time in a week on Wednesday when overnight clashes led to the death of dozens of civilians and troops, but a halt was announced soon after both agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire.&nbsp;The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan claimed that at least 17 people were killed and over 300 were injured in Pakistani strikes in the Spin Boldak region in Kandahar.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-it-s-china-vs-the-world-us-will-neither-be-commanded-nor-controlled-says-treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-1760543539998">‘It’s China vs. the world’: US will ‘neither be commanded nor controlled,’ says treasury secretary Scott Bessent</a><h2>Truce requested by Kabul, claims Pak; on insistence of Pakistani side, says Afghan</h2>&nbsp;However, after the temporary ceasefire for 48 hours came into force on Wednesday, the Pakistani foreign ministry said that the truce was requested by Kabul. In contrast, Afghan Taliban’s Zabihullah Mujahid said the ceasefire was due to the “insistence of the Pakistani side”.&nbsp;Addressing the federal cabinet on Thursday after the latest round of conflict, Shehbaz Sharif said that the Afghan side had requested a ceasefire and made a formal request. “Yesterday we decided the temporary 48-hour ceasefire [and] the message has been sent that if they want to fulfil our justified conditions through talks, then we are ready. The ball is in their court.”&nbsp;"If in 48 hours they want to resolve the issues and address our genuine demands, then we are ready for them," Sharif said, reiterating that the Pakistani Taliban should be eliminated and that Afghan territory not be used to plot attacks.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-peace-comes-through-strength-hegseth-warns-russia-of-costs-if-ukraine-war-does-not-end-1760552646712">‘Peace comes through strength’: Hegseth warns Russia of ‘costs’ if Ukraine war does not end</a><h2>Pakistan facing resurgence of attacks on its security forces</h2>&nbsp;Pakistan is facing a resurgence of attacks against its security forces on its western border with Afghanistan, led by the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP)—the Pakistani Taliban—and its affiliates.&nbsp;Pakistan alleges that Afghanistan is a safe haven for the terror outfit Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which plans attacks on Pakistani soil. Afghanistan denies the allegations.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-s-fight-against-terror-will-continue-with-full-force-says-netanyahu-at-oct-7-memorial-1760623627618">Israel’s fight against terror will ‘continue with full force,’ says Netanyahu at Oct. 7 memorial</a>&nbsp;On the other hand, the Taliban accuses the Pakistani military of spreading misinformation about Afghanistan, provoking border tensions, and sheltering ISIS-linked militants to undermine its stability and sovereignty.&nbsp;Tensions spiked last week when explosions rocked Afghan territory, including the capital, which Taliban officials blamed on Pakistan. &nbsp;The blasts occurred while Afghanistan’s foreign minister was on a diplomatic visit to India, Pakistan’s longtime rival.Afghan Taliban forces launched an offensive near the border in response.&nbsp;WATCH: Russia-Ukraine: Zelensky-Trump To Meet On Future Of War<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-zelensky-trump-to-meet-on-future-of-war-1760630004717/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-zelensky-trump-to-meet-on-future-of-war-1760630004717/embed</a>&nbsp;

While Islamabad says Afghan territory should not be used to plot attacks on its soil, Taliban accuses the Pakistani military of spreading misinformation about Afghanistan, provoking border tensions, and sheltering ISIS-linked militants to undermine its stability and sovereignty

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that Islamabad is willing for a permanent ceasefire with Afghanistan but claimed “the ball is in the Taliban’s court”. Sharif said that if Afghanistan wants to resolve the issue and is willing to address Pakistan’s demands in 48 hours, “then we are ready for them.” He also reiterated that Pakistani Taliban militants should be eliminated and that Afghan territory should not be used to plot attacks. Tensions escalated between Afghanistan and Pakistan for the second time in a week on Wednesday when overnight clashes led to the death of dozens of civilians and troops, but a halt was announced soon after both agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire. The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan claimed that at least 17 people were killed and over 300 were injured in Pakistani strikes in the Spin Boldak region in Kandahar. Also Read: ‘It’s China vs. the world’: US will ‘neither be commanded nor controlled,’ says treasury secretary Scott Bessent Truce requested by Kabul, claims Pak; on insistence of Pakistani side, says Afghan However, after the temporary ceasefire for 48 hours came into force on Wednesday, the Pakistani foreign ministry said that the truce was requested by Kabul. In contrast, Afghan Taliban’s Zabihullah Mujahid said the ceasefire was due to the “insistence of the Pakistani side”. Addressing the federal cabinet on Thursday after the latest round of conflict, Shehbaz Sharif said that the Afghan side had requested a ceasefire and made a formal request. “Yesterday we decided the temporary 48-hour ceasefire [and] the message has been sent that if they want to fulfil our justified conditions through talks, then we are ready. The ball is in their court.” "If in 48 hours they want to resolve the issues and address our genuine demands, then we are ready for them," Sharif said, reiterating that the Pakistani Taliban should be eliminated and that Afghan territory not be used to plot attacks. Also Read: ‘Peace comes through strength’: Hegseth warns Russia of ‘costs’ if Ukraine war does not end Pakistan facing resurgence of attacks on its security forces Pakistan is facing a resurgence of attacks against its security forces on its western border with Afghanistan, led by the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP)—the Pakistani Taliban—and its affiliates. Pakistan alleges that Afghanistan is a safe haven for the terror outfit Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which plans attacks on Pakistani soil. Afghanistan denies the allegations. Also Read: Israel’s fight against terror will ‘continue with full force,’ says Netanyahu at Oct. 7 memorial On the other hand, the Taliban accuses the Pakistani military of spreading misinformation about Afghanistan, provoking border tensions, and sheltering ISIS-linked militants to undermine its stability and sovereignty. Tensions spiked last week when explosions rocked Afghan territory, including the capital, which Taliban officials blamed on Pakistan. The blasts occurred while Afghanistan’s foreign minister was on a diplomatic visit to India, Pakistan’s longtime rival. Afghan Taliban forces launched an offensive near the border in response. WATCH: Russia-Ukraine: Zelensky-Trump To Meet On Future Of War https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-zelensky-trump-to-meet-on-future-of-war-1760630004717/embed

While Islamabad says Afghan territory should not be used to plot attacks on its soil, Taliban accuses the Pakistani military of spreading misinformation about Afghanistan, provoking border tensions, and sheltering ISIS-linked militants to undermine its stability and sovereignty

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says ‘ball in Taliban’s court’ for permanent Afghan truce

The recent intensification of conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, marking the most severe clash in decades, has been overshadowed by the presence of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader whom Islamabad holds responsible for frequent attacks on its soil. Despite a temporary ceasefire announced Wednesday (October 16), Pakistan's core concern remains the safe haven of TTP leader, Noor Wali Mehsud, and his inner circle in Afghanistan.&nbsp;Pakistani authorities claim that a recent airstrike in Kabul targeted an armoured vehicle likely carrying Mehsud. Although militants and local officials suggest he survived, a message allegedly from Mehsud has since been released, and Pakistan has not confirmed its involvement in the attack — the first of its kind since the 2022 US strike on Al-Qaeda's Ayman al-Zawahiri. The Afghan Taliban has firmly denied harbouring the TTP, accusing Pakistan of providing shelter to their own rivals, the Islamic State group.<h2>Who is Noor Wali Mehsud?</h2>Mehsud ascended to the leadership of the TTP in 2018 after a series of drone strikes killed his predecessors. By then, the group had been largely driven out of Pakistan by military offensives, finding refuge in Afghanistan. Under his leadership, the TTP has experienced a revival, both in terms of strategy and unity, due to Mehsud's diplomatic acumen and his ability to unite factionalised groups.&nbsp;Though initially born out of religious extremism, Mehsud has shifted the TTP's focus toward Pashtun nationalism, aligning his cause with the rights of Pashtun tribes in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. He is said to have crafted at least three books on the group’s ideology, with one detailing their origins during the struggle against British colonialism. The Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan in 2021 opened up new opportunities for the TTP, giving them access to more resources and unimpeded movement. Attacks against Pakistan, particularly along the Afghan border, have steadily increased.&nbsp;Unlike earlier TTP strategies, which targeted civilians with devastating attacks, including the infamous 2014 school massacre, Mehsud has pushed the group to focus on military and police targets. His rhetoric, which critiques Pakistan's military leadership as anti-Islamic and politically corrupt, has found a receptive audience in certain quarters of the TTP.The Pakistani military, however, accuses the TTP of distorting Islam and alleges it has ties with India — a claim New Delhi vehemently denies.<h2>Tribal roots and demands</h2>Mehsud’s ideological fusion of religious zeal and Pashtun nationalism underpins the group’s current insurgency. His vision aligns with that of the Afghan Taliban, seeking to impose a similar governmental system in Pakistan's border regions. Yet, despite his leadership and ideological drive, the TTP lacks widespread public support within Pakistan, including in the northwest where the group once had a stronghold. Recent unofficial talks mediated by tribal leaders revealed the TTP’s demands, which included the imposition of Islamic law in Pakistan's tribal areas, the withdrawal of Pakistan’s military, and the group's return to their former strongholds. Pakistani officials, however, have rejected these demands.

Who is Noor Wali Mehsud? TTP leader behind the escalating clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan

The recent intensification of conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, marking the most severe clash in decades, has been overshadowed by the presence of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader whom Islamabad holds responsible for frequent attacks on its soil. Despite a temporary ceasefire announced Wednesday (October 16), Pakistan's core concern remains the safe haven of TTP leader, Noor Wali Mehsud, and his inner circle in Afghanistan. Pakistani authorities claim that a recent airstrike in Kabul targeted an armoured vehicle likely carrying Mehsud. Although militants and local officials suggest he survived, a message allegedly from Mehsud has since been released, and Pakistan has not confirmed its involvement in the attack — the first of its kind since the 2022 US strike on Al-Qaeda's Ayman al-Zawahiri. The Afghan Taliban has firmly denied harbouring the TTP, accusing Pakistan of providing shelter to their own rivals, the Islamic State group. Who is Noor Wali Mehsud? Mehsud ascended to the leadership of the TTP in 2018 after a series of drone strikes killed his predecessors. By then, the group had been largely driven out of Pakistan by military offensives, finding refuge in Afghanistan. Under his leadership, the TTP has experienced a revival, both in terms of strategy and unity, due to Mehsud's diplomatic acumen and his ability to unite factionalised groups. Though initially born out of religious extremism, Mehsud has shifted the TTP's focus toward Pashtun nationalism, aligning his cause with the rights of Pashtun tribes in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. He is said to have crafted at least three books on the group’s ideology, with one detailing their origins during the struggle against British colonialism. The Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan in 2021 opened up new opportunities for the TTP, giving them access to more resources and unimpeded movement. Attacks against Pakistan, particularly along the Afghan border, have steadily increased. Unlike earlier TTP strategies, which targeted civilians with devastating attacks, including the infamous 2014 school massacre, Mehsud has pushed the group to focus on military and police targets. His rhetoric, which critiques Pakistan's military leadership as anti-Islamic and politically corrupt, has found a receptive audience in certain quarters of the TTP. The Pakistani military, however, accuses the TTP of distorting Islam and alleges it has ties with India — a claim New Delhi vehemently denies. Tribal roots and demands Mehsud’s ideological fusion of religious zeal and Pashtun nationalism underpins the group’s current insurgency. His vision aligns with that of the Afghan Taliban, seeking to impose a similar governmental system in Pakistan's border regions. Yet, despite his leadership and ideological drive, the TTP lacks widespread public support within Pakistan, including in the northwest where the group once had a stronghold. Recent unofficial talks mediated by tribal leaders revealed the TTP’s demands, which included the imposition of Islamic law in Pakistan's tribal areas, the withdrawal of Pakistan’s military, and the group's return to their former strongholds. Pakistani officials, however, have rejected these demands.

Tensions soar between Pakistan and Afghanistan as TTP leader Noor Wali Mehsud’s influence grows. Pakistan has accused him of masterminding cross-border attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday paid tribute to the civilians killed in the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, massacre and in the war thereafter, and vowed that Israel’s battle against terror “will continue with full force.” Netanyahu delivered his second address at the state memorial ceremony on Thursday, marking two years since the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack. Speaking at Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl military cemetery, he said, “The list of names of terror victims… bears witness to the heavy price bound to our fundamental right to be a free people in our land.”“Despite October 7 being another chapter in the long war for our national existence, those events also stand among the peaks of barbarity known to humanity in the modern era,” he added. “They beheaded, abducted, raped, tortured, and burned their victims, and even filmed their actions live—including their cries of joy.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">צפו בדברים המלאים שאמרתי בטקס האזכרה הממלכתי לזכר נרצחי ה-7 באוקטובר 2023 ומלחמת חרבות ברזל &gt;&gt; <a href="https://t.co/Rbb6K1asoh">pic.twitter.com/Rbb6K1asoh</a>&mdash; Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) <a href="https://twitter.com/netanyahu/status/1978810064455508127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;Netanyahu, Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, the heads of Israel’s security establishment, ministers, Knesset members, and families of those killed on October 7, 2023, attended the official state memorial ceremony of the Hamas terror attack on Thursday.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-peace-comes-through-strength-hegseth-warns-russia-of-costs-if-ukraine-war-does-not-end-1760552646712">‘Peace comes through strength’: Hegseth warns Russia of ‘costs’ if Ukraine war does not end</a>&nbsp;Netanyahu said that during his last visit to the United States last month, when he agreed to US President Donald Trump’s framework to end the war in Gaza, he “insisted that the footage of the atrocities… be shown… be made available [to] world leaders and to the general public abroad.”&nbsp;During his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Netanyahu sported a QR code on his lapel, which, if scanned, opened a link to footage of the atrocities carried out by Hamas on October 7.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-it-s-china-vs-the-world-us-will-neither-be-commanded-nor-controlled-says-treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-1760543539998">‘It’s China vs. the world’: US will ‘neither be commanded nor controlled,’ says treasury secretary Scott Bessent</a><h2>‘Israel will not allow evil to raise its head’</h2>&nbsp;“Our struggle against terror will continue with full force,” he said, and vowed that Israel “will not allow evil to raise its head. We will exact the full price from anyone who harms us.”“At the same time, we will continue to build our country with tremendous momentum,” he added.&nbsp;Netanyahu also remembered “the terrible losses from all enemy actions during the war, including victims of the missiles Iran launched at Israeli cities” during the 12-day war in June.The memory of Israeli victims “will accompany us in our actions to secure a good future, a safe future—to stand up to the challenges from our enemies and to widen the circle of peace with our neighbours,” Netanyahu asserted.“Above all, we need unity—unity in war, unity in peace. May the memory of the victims of hostile acts be held with us for generations to come,” he adds.&nbsp;WATCH: US Shutdown Bites Hard | $15 Billion Daily Blow to Economy<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-shutdown-bites-hard-15-billion-daily-blow-to-economy-1760621003673/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-shutdown-bites-hard-15-billion-daily-blow-to-economy-1760621003673/embed</a>&nbsp;

During his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sported a QR code on his lapel, which, if scanned, opened a link to footage of the atrocities carried out by Hamas on October 7.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday paid tribute to the civilians killed in the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, massacre and in the war thereafter, and vowed that Israel’s battle against terror “will continue with full force.” Netanyahu delivered his second address at the state memorial ceremony on Thursday, marking two years since the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack. Speaking at Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl military cemetery, he said, “The list of names of terror victims… bears witness to the heavy price bound to our fundamental right to be a free people in our land.” “Despite October 7 being another chapter in the long war for our national existence, those events also stand among the peaks of barbarity known to humanity in the modern era,” he added. “They beheaded, abducted, raped, tortured, and burned their victims, and even filmed their actions live—including their cries of joy.”

During his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sported a QR code on his lapel, which, if scanned, opened a link to footage of the atrocities carried out by Hamas on October 7.

Israel’s fight against terror will ‘continue with full force,’ says Netanyahu at Oct. 7 memorial

Tehran has inaugurated a new metro station named after the Christian legend Virgin Mary, describing it as a symbol of religious tolerance and coexistence. The move has been both praised and criticised, domestically as well as internationally, shedding light on the concerns about the plight of religious minorities of Iran. &nbsp;The Virgin Mary Station, or Maryam Moghaddas in Farsi, opened earlier this week gesture of respect towards Christians. Mary is the mother of Jesus Christ and is believed to have conceived with divine intervention. Tehran’s mayor, Alireza Zakani, described the project as a symbol of “the coexistence of divine religions” in the Iranian capital. He added that Mary is also a respected figure in Islam. “This station recalls the divine woman who awakened the world through her purity and by nurturing a great prophet,” said &nbsp;Alireza Zakani.&nbsp;The station's name is seen by many as a gesture of inclusivity. Situated on the Line 7 network of the Tehran Subway. It is located near the Capital's one of the prominent Armenian churches. The station features iconography that is respected in both Persian and Christian traditions. The ceiling replicates the dome of a nearby Virgin Church, using stainless steel and a softly lit oval-shaped indentation. The entrance also bears a Persian, Armenian inscription, ‘In the name of God’

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Saint Mary subway station, carved underground with light, arches, and silence, blends the elegance of church architecture with the calming geometry of Iranian design. This station recalls the divine woman who awakened the world through her purity and by nurturing a great… <a href="https://t.co/LHHekQjStH">pic.twitter.com/LHHekQjStH</a>&mdash; ‌AliReza Zakani | علیرضا زاکانی (@arzakani4) <a href="https://twitter.com/arzakani4/status/1978466741085708759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The opening of the station underscores a complex dynamic; the Shi'ite country has always been known for the suppression of the religious identity of minorities. The symbol and how much it reflects the ground realities in the country have sparked a debate around religious symbolism as well as the evolving global narrative of intolerance in Iran.&nbsp;

Tehran inaugurates a Virgin Mary metro station, aiming to symbolise religious coexistence. The move sparks debate over the prominent narrative of minority rights and freedom of religion in Iran.

Tehran has inaugurated a new metro station named after the Christian legend Virgin Mary, describing it as a symbol of religious tolerance and coexistence. The move has been both praised and criticised, domestically as well as internationally, shedding light on the concerns about the plight of religious minorities of Iran. The Virgin Mary Station, or Maryam Moghaddas in Farsi, opened earlier this week gesture of respect towards Christians. Mary is the mother of Jesus Christ and is believed to have conceived with divine intervention. Tehran’s mayor, Alireza Zakani, described the project as a symbol of “the coexistence of divine religions” in the Iranian capital. He added that Mary is also a respected figure in Islam. “This station recalls the divine woman who awakened the world through her purity and by nurturing a great prophet,” said Alireza Zakani. The station's name is seen by many as a gesture of inclusivity. Situated on the Line 7 network of the Tehran Subway. It is located near the Capital's one of the prominent Armenian churches. The station features iconography that is respected in both Persian and Christian traditions. The ceiling replicates the dome of a nearby Virgin Church, using stainless steel and a softly lit oval-shaped indentation. The entrance also bears a Persian, Armenian inscription, ‘In the name of God’

Tehran inaugurates a Virgin Mary metro station, aiming to symbolise religious coexistence. The move sparks debate over the prominent narrative of minority rights and freedom of religion in Iran.

Iran names metro station after Virgin Mary to emphasise religious coexistence

The ceasefire came with a question that who sorted the peace? Both sides claimed the other side asked for it first. 

After border clashes, Afghanistan and Pakistan start another fight: Who requested for ceasefire?

US President Donald Trump has been bringing up India-Pakistan cross border fighting in almost every claim of him ending wars across the globe. But this time around the 79-year-old mixed up India for Pakistan and as he spoke to reporters in the White House, he said, "I have watched India for years. It's an incredible country and every single year you would have a new leader.” Narendra Modi has been in office since 2014, and this is his third term as the prime minister of India. Trump further added, “Some would be in there for a few month,s and this was year after year after year. My friend has been there now for a long time.”&nbsp;With multiple mentions of stopping the India-Pakistan war, this is what the internet couldn’t keep calm about. Netizens were quick to point out the blunder or what one may call a slip of the tongue. Trump also expressed his fondness for PM Modi, saying he is a “great man”. The 47th US president continued, “Modi is a great man. He loves Trump.” And before any dotted lines could be joined, he added, "I don't want you to take the word love any differently. I don't want to destroy his political career."<h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>WATCH the video here:&nbsp;</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">BREAKING: In an insane moment, Trump calls Iran a nuclear power, and claims to have stopped a war between Pakistan and Iran. &quot;I heard they are shooting at each other. Two nuclear powers,&quot; confusing Iran with India. His cognitive ability is GONE.<a href="https://t.co/IHChAZrny3">pic.twitter.com/IHChAZrny3</a>&mdash; Really American 🇺🇸 (@ReallyAmerican1) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReallyAmerican1/status/1978580820341166301?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;Though US has not been quite favour of India purchasing oil from Russia, and Trump further claimed that India would stop buying Russian oil, no such official confirmation has come from New Delhi. The internet is rarely forgiving and always keeps a record of words spoken and gestures made. From talking about stopping the war between the two nuclear-armed nations to this mix-up. Netizens have also kept tabs on how many times the US president has mentioned the bit on brokering peace between India and Pakistan, while the latter has thanked Trump on multiple occasions. But India has been clear on its stance from the very beginning that the DGMOs (Director General of Military Operations) had an exchange that led to the ceasefire in the four-day cross-border fighting that happened earlier in May.

US President Donald Trump did not mention he brokered peace between India and Pakistan. But this time, he mixed up the two nations, saying leadership in India changes every year.

US President Donald Trump has been bringing up India-Pakistan cross border fighting in almost every claim of him ending wars across the globe. But this time around the 79-year-old mixed up India for Pakistan and as he spoke to reporters in the White House, he said, "I have watched India for years. It's an incredible country and every single year you would have a new leader.” Narendra Modi has been in office since 2014, and this is his third term as the prime minister of India. Trump further added, “Some would be in there for a few month,s and this was year after year after year. My friend has been there now for a long time.” With multiple mentions of stopping the India-Pakistan war, this is what the internet couldn’t keep calm about. Netizens were quick to point out the blunder or what one may call a slip of the tongue. Trump also expressed his fondness for PM Modi, saying he is a “great man”. The 47th US president continued, “Modi is a great man. He loves Trump.” And before any dotted lines could be joined, he added, "I don't want you to take the word love any differently. I don't want to destroy his political career." WATCH the video here:

US President Donald Trump did not mention he brokered peace between India and Pakistan. But this time, he mixed up the two nations, saying leadership in India changes every year.

After calling PM Modi a 'great man', Trump's mix up of India and Pakistan goes viral

Amid the border tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, videos have surfaced where Taliban militants were seen purportedly parading the pants of Pakistani soldiers. This came after a temporary ceasefire was announced between the two nations for 48 hours. A purported picture showed the pants of Pakistani soldiers being paraded in the street by the Taliban. These soldiers had reportedly abandoned military posts during the fighting.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Afghan Taliban parading pants and captured equipment taken from surrendered Pakistani soldiers. <a href="https://t.co/fdsIecntW6">pic.twitter.com/fdsIecntW6</a>&mdash; Brock Lesner (@brock_lesnar_0) <a href="https://twitter.com/brock_lesnar_0/status/1978314235043320144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In the ongoing border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, a temporary ceasefire of 48 hours has been reportedly announced by Pakistan. As per Reuters, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban administration have agreed to a temporary ceasefire for 48 hours starting 6:00 p.m. Pakistan local time (1300 GMT) on Wednesday (Oct 15).&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-taliban-militants-parade-pakistani-soldiers-pants-amid-border-tensions-video-goes-viral-1760617450256">WATCH: Taliban militants parade Pakistani soldiers’ pants amid border tensions, video goes viral</a>&nbsp;This came after at least 15 more civilians were killed in the Taliban ruling nation, whereas they were reported dead. While Reuters reported at least six Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with militants near the Afghan border, Afghan officials told AFP news agency that 15 civilians were dead and dozens were injured in the fresh violence on the border between the two countries.&nbsp;What's happening?&nbsp;A massive clash erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces at multiple border areas of the countries. Both sides claimed they had captured and destroyed border posts. The Taliban administration’s spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said at least 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed in “retaliatory” attacks on Saturday (October 11). This came two days after two blasts happened in Afghanistan. The tensions between the two nations are being called the worst border clashes in recent years.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Pakistani authorities claimed that their 23 soldiers were killed while the Islamabad forces killed 200 Taliban and affiliated “terrorists”. The Taliban government has accused Pakistan of being behind the bombings in Kabul and the southeastern province of Paktika two days ago. The Shehbaz Sharif government neither denied the allegations nor confirmed them.&nbsp;How did it all start?&nbsp;It all started around 10:30 pm on Saturday (October 11) when Taliban forces attacked the Pakistan border, which later converted into multiple firing at various locations in the border area. Pakistan named Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Bahram Chah, and Chitral as the locations where the clashes erupted. They all come under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province except Bahram Chah in Balochistan.&nbsp;The Pakistani military on Sunday condemned what it called “the cowardly action”, saying it was aimed at destabilising the border to facilitate terrorism”.&nbsp;“Exercising the right of self-defence, the alert Armed Forces of Pakistan repelled the assault decisively,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, said in a statement.

A purported picture showed the pants of Pakistani soldiers being paraded in the street by the Taliban. These soldiers had reportedly abandoned military posts during the fighting.

Amid the border tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, videos have surfaced where Taliban militants were seen purportedly parading the pants of Pakistani soldiers. This came after a temporary ceasefire was announced between the two nations for 48 hours. A purported picture showed the pants of Pakistani soldiers being paraded in the street by the Taliban. These soldiers had reportedly abandoned military posts during the fighting.

A purported picture showed the pants of Pakistani soldiers being paraded in the street by the Taliban. These soldiers had reportedly abandoned military posts during the fighting.

WATCH: Taliban militants parade Pakistani soldiers’ pants amid border tensions, video goes viral

Scientists are close to a major breakthrough in organ transplantation. Researchers from Canada and China collaborated to develop the Universal Kideny, which is theoretically compatible with any blood type. The test organ survived and functioned properly in the body of a brain-dead person.They achieved this by converting a type A kidney to a type O kidney. They employed enzymes to remove the sugar molecules or antigens that define a type of Kidney. This essentially removed the markers that trigger an immune response for different blood groups. However, the modification did not entirely give stable results. As the Type A antigen began to reappear by the third day, it triggered an immune response. Though the reaction was contained as it was less severe, and there were signs that the body was trying to adjust the kidneys. &nbsp;"It's like removing the red paint from a car and uncovering the neutral primer…Once that's done, the immune system no longer sees the organ as foreign," said biochemist Stephen Withers, from the University of British Columbia in Canada.However, there remain a lot of challenges before a human trial could be commenced. As the study was published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, the Antigen began to reappear in the host body. For a clinical study, it has to stay stable long-term. Similarly, other parts of the immune system, like T cells and antigens, might also attack the graft. The study does not specify if there were any side effects of the enzyme. However, if the theoretical success can be implemented clinically, it might reduce donor shortages, wait time and perhaps the inequality in organ transplantation.

In a groundbreaking medical advance, researchers have created a universal kidney that can match any blood type. Using special enzymes to remove antigens, this innovation could revolutionise organ transplants and reduce global kidney donor shortages.

Scientists are close to a major breakthrough in organ transplantation. Researchers from Canada and China collaborated to develop the Universal Kideny, which is theoretically compatible with any blood type. The test organ survived and functioned properly in the body of a brain-dead person. They achieved this by converting a type A kidney to a type O kidney. They employed enzymes to remove the sugar molecules or antigens that define a type of Kidney. This essentially removed the markers that trigger an immune response for different blood groups. However, the modification did not entirely give stable results. As the Type A antigen began to reappear by the third day, it triggered an immune response. Though the reaction was contained as it was less severe, and there were signs that the body was trying to adjust the kidneys. "It's like removing the red paint from a car and uncovering the neutral primer…Once that's done, the immune system no longer sees the organ as foreign," said biochemist Stephen Withers, from the University of British Columbia in Canada. However, there remain a lot of challenges before a human trial could be commenced. As the study was published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, the Antigen began to reappear in the host body. For a clinical study, it has to stay stable long-term. Similarly, other parts of the immune system, like T cells and antigens, might also attack the graft. The study does not specify if there were any side effects of the enzyme. However, if the theoretical success can be implemented clinically, it might reduce donor shortages, wait time and perhaps the inequality in organ transplantation.

In a groundbreaking medical advance, researchers have created a universal kidney that can match any blood type. Using special enzymes to remove antigens, this innovation could revolutionise organ transplants and reduce global kidney donor shortages.

Scientists just created a 'Universal' Kidney: One organ fits every blood type

Zohran Mamdani, the frontrunner for mayor of New York City, declined to say whether Hamas should lay down its weapons. He also said that it was too early to give credit to US President Donald Trump for the Gaza ceasefire. Trump brokered a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. In its first phase, Hamas released all living hostages and is in the process of releasing the bodies of other hostages, Israel, in exchange, released the Hamas fighters who were in prison.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-even-muslims-don-t-wear-zohran-mamdani-grilled-on-internet-for-wearing-shoes-inside-hindu-temple-1759941785599">‘Even Muslims don’t wear...’: Zohran Mamdani grilled on internet for wearing shoes inside Hindu temple</a>&nbsp;In a Fox News interview, Mamdani said, “If it proves to be something that is lasting, something that is durable, then I think that that’s where you give credit.” When asked about disarmament of Hamas’s , Mamdani said he doesn’t “really have opinions about the future of Hamas and Israel beyond the question of justice and safety and the fact that anything has to abide by international law.” He added “that applies to Hamas, that applies to the Israeli military, applies to anyone you could ask me about.”&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-they-can-t-dictate-the-outcome-what-zohran-mamdani-said-after-eric-adams-drops-out-of-new-york-mayoral-race-1759113834252">'They can't dictate the outcome': What Zohran Mamdani said after Eric Adams drops out of New York mayoral race</a>&nbsp;Mamdani had earlier called for an end to the "occupation and apartheid" against Palestinians. Calling the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza "a glimmer of hope", he described the recent scenes as profoundly moving. His statement came after the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas for two years. Meanwhile, Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), a far-left political group linked to Mamdani, criticised the recent Gaza ceasefire and condemned Israel’s policies as acts of “genocide,” “apartheid,” and “imperial aggression." It acknowledged the temporary relief the ceasefire brings to Palestinians but also expressed deep skepticism, arguing that it won't end Israel’s military actions, occupation, or the broader conflict over Palestinian land.The party’s statement added that past ceasefires have only slowed violence rather than stopped it. They reaffirmed their support for the full freedoms and self-determination of the Palestinian people, including ending Israeli colonization and honoring refugee rights. Notably, their declaration did not mention the issue of hostages in the conflict.&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-our-tax-dollars-have-funded-a-genocide-zohran-mamdani-reacts-to-gaza-ceasefire-condemns-israel-and-us-admin-s-actions-1760512975423"> 'Our tax dollars have funded a genocide': Zohran Mamdani reacts to Gaza ceasefire, condemns Israel and US admin's actions</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;

NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani declined to say if Hamas should disarm and said it’s too early to credit Trump for the Gaza ceasefire. He called the truce a "glimmer of hope" and emphasized international law. His ally DSA slammed Israel’s actions as “genocide” and “apartheid.”

Zohran Mamdani, the frontrunner for mayor of New York City, declined to say whether Hamas should lay down its weapons. He also said that it was too early to give credit to US President Donald Trump for the Gaza ceasefire. Trump brokered a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. In its first phase, Hamas released all living hostages and is in the process of releasing the bodies of other hostages, Israel, in exchange, released the Hamas fighters who were in prison. Read More | ‘Even Muslims don’t wear...’: Zohran Mamdani grilled on internet for wearing shoes inside Hindu temple In a Fox News interview, Mamdani said, “If it proves to be something that is lasting, something that is durable, then I think that that’s where you give credit.” When asked about disarmament of Hamas’s , Mamdani said he doesn’t “really have opinions about the future of Hamas and Israel beyond the question of justice and safety and the fact that anything has to abide by international law.” He added “that applies to Hamas, that applies to the Israeli military, applies to anyone you could ask me about.” Read More |'They can't dictate the outcome': What Zohran Mamdani said after Eric Adams drops out of New York mayoral race Mamdani had earlier called for an end to the "occupation and apartheid" against Palestinians. Calling the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza "a glimmer of hope", he described the recent scenes as profoundly moving. His statement came after the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas for two years. Meanwhile, Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), a far-left political group linked to Mamdani, criticised the recent Gaza ceasefire and condemned Israel’s policies as acts of “genocide,” “apartheid,” and “imperial aggression." It acknowledged the temporary relief the ceasefire brings to Palestinians but also expressed deep skepticism, arguing that it won't end Israel’s military actions, occupation, or the broader conflict over Palestinian land.The party’s statement added that past ceasefires have only slowed violence rather than stopped it. They reaffirmed their support for the full freedoms and self-determination of the Palestinian people, including ending Israeli colonization and honoring refugee rights. Notably, their declaration did not mention the issue of hostages in the conflict. Read More | 'Our tax dollars have funded a genocide': Zohran Mamdani reacts to Gaza ceasefire, condemns Israel and US admin's actions

NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani declined to say if Hamas should disarm and said it’s too early to credit Trump for the Gaza ceasefire. He called the truce a "glimmer of hope" and emphasized international law. His ally DSA slammed Israel’s actions as “genocide” and “apartheid.”

Mamdani won’t say if Hamas should disarm, instead says 'too early to credit' Trump for Gaza ceasefire

Nestle, the Swiss multinational known for brands like Nespresso and Perrier, announced on Thursday (October 16) that it would layoff 16,000 jobs globally over the next two years, a move that significantly boosted its share price. Philipp Navratil, who assumed the CEO role in September, said that the company needs to adapt more swiftly to a changing global market. He described the job reductions as tough but essential for the company’s future.&nbsp;Shares of the company surged by over 8% in early trading, which also helped push Zurich’s stock market to the top of Europe’s performance charts. Nestle's announcement came with the release of its financial results for the first nine months of the year, revealing a slight 1.9% drop in sales, totaling 65.9 billion Swiss francs ($83 billion). The planned layoffs will affect about 6% of Nestle’s workforce, with 12,000 office-based positions being cut to help the company save one billion Swiss francs, a target now set to double from prior estimates. Additionally, 4,000 production and supply chain jobs are already being phased out.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-played-30-sec-ads-but-no-video-netizens-share-hilarious-memes-as-youtube-faces-global-outage-1760606177127">'Played 30-sec ads but no video': Netizens share hilarious memes as YouTube faces global outage</a><h2>Why is Nestle laying off its employees?</h2>Navratil also disclosed that Nestle aims to raise its cost-saving target to three billion Swiss francs by 2027, up from the previous 2.5 billion. Jean-Philippe Bertshy, an analyst at Vontobel investment firm, noted that Navratil’s early actions indicate a proactive approach, and the initial steps appear promising. The company, which owns more than 2,000 products including KitKat, Maggi, and Purina, faced a rocky September. This included the abrupt departure of its former CEO over an office scandal, as well as the early resignation of its chairman. A bottled water controversy in France in 2024 added to the turbulence.<h3>Financial outlook</h3>Analysts are hopeful that Navratil’s leadership will bring much-needed stability to the company, which has faced sluggish growth since 2022. The slight dip in total sales was partly driven by currency fluctuations, but the company reported a 3.3% growth in organic sales for the first nine months of 2025, largely driven by price hikes.&nbsp;Navratil said, “Results are showing improvement, but we must accelerate our growth efforts moving forward.” Coffee and confectionery were the primary drivers of the company's organic sales growth, with some markets seeing double-digit price increases. Patrik Schwendimann, an analyst at Zurich Cantonal Bank, said that Nestle’s volume growth in the third quarter far exceeded analysts’ expectations, with volumes rising 1.5% from July to September, compared to a forecasted 0.3% increase.

Nestle plans to cut 16,000 jobs globally, part of a broader restructuring under new CEO Philipp Navratil to boost growth, reduce costs, and improve efficiency

Nestle, the Swiss multinational known for brands like Nespresso and Perrier, announced on Thursday (October 16) that it would layoff 16,000 jobs globally over the next two years, a move that significantly boosted its share price. Philipp Navratil, who assumed the CEO role in September, said that the company needs to adapt more swiftly to a changing global market. He described the job reductions as tough but essential for the company’s future. Shares of the company surged by over 8% in early trading, which also helped push Zurich’s stock market to the top of Europe’s performance charts. Nestle's announcement came with the release of its financial results for the first nine months of the year, revealing a slight 1.9% drop in sales, totaling 65.9 billion Swiss francs ($83 billion). The planned layoffs will affect about 6% of Nestle’s workforce, with 12,000 office-based positions being cut to help the company save one billion Swiss francs, a target now set to double from prior estimates. Additionally, 4,000 production and supply chain jobs are already being phased out. Also Read: 'Played 30-sec ads but no video': Netizens share hilarious memes as YouTube faces global outage Why is Nestle laying off its employees? Navratil also disclosed that Nestle aims to raise its cost-saving target to three billion Swiss francs by 2027, up from the previous 2.5 billion. Jean-Philippe Bertshy, an analyst at Vontobel investment firm, noted that Navratil’s early actions indicate a proactive approach, and the initial steps appear promising. The company, which owns more than 2,000 products including KitKat, Maggi, and Purina, faced a rocky September. This included the abrupt departure of its former CEO over an office scandal, as well as the early resignation of its chairman. A bottled water controversy in France in 2024 added to the turbulence. Financial outlook Analysts are hopeful that Navratil’s leadership will bring much-needed stability to the company, which has faced sluggish growth since 2022. The slight dip in total sales was partly driven by currency fluctuations, but the company reported a 3.3% growth in organic sales for the first nine months of 2025, largely driven by price hikes. Navratil said, “Results are showing improvement, but we must accelerate our growth efforts moving forward.” Coffee and confectionery were the primary drivers of the company's organic sales growth, with some markets seeing double-digit price increases. Patrik Schwendimann, an analyst at Zurich Cantonal Bank, said that Nestle’s volume growth in the third quarter far exceeded analysts’ expectations, with volumes rising 1.5% from July to September, compared to a forecasted 0.3% increase.

Nestle plans to cut 16,000 jobs globally, part of a broader restructuring under new CEO Philipp Navratil to boost growth, reduce costs, and improve efficiency

Nestle layoffs 2025: FMCG firm to cut 16,000 jobs over next two years as new CEO pushes for restructuring; company's share price soars

Google’s most prominent video-sharing platform, YouTube, has been facing a widespread outage since Wednesday evening, after millions of users were unable to stream videos across its main platform. DownDetector, a platform that tracks outages, reported that nearly 203,763 users, mostly from US cities, experienced a massive outage with YouTube services.&nbsp;Outage was reported with YouTube's music streaming platform, YouTube Music, as well as YouTubeTV, where over 4,873 users reported issues with YouTube Music, while more than 2379 experienced issues with YouTube TV. According to DownDetector, almost 54 per cent of the issues that users experienced were with video and music streaming.<h3>Netizens flood with memes</h3>In response to the issue, YouTube has not officially responded yet. However, YouTube support is continuously responding to all those users who are frustrated with the issues, and they have also not said anything about what triggered the outage.&nbsp;Meanwhile, following the outage, Social media users came up with their best memes to express their grievances with sarcasm that might make you laugh your heart out!&nbsp;One of the netizens on X posted a Forrest Gump GIF and captioned, “Every person in existence running to Twitter to see if YouTube is down.”&nbsp;Another posted a GIF of thousands of people on a dangerously speedy elevator heading in the same direction, quoting, “YouTube Users going twitter to see if their YT ain’t working as well.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">YouTube Users going twitter to see if their YT ain’t working as well <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/youtubedown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#youtubedown</a> <a href="https://t.co/sq9bfIYpwj">pic.twitter.com/sq9bfIYpwj</a>&mdash; a2frosty (@a2frostyy_) <a href="https://twitter.com/a2frostyy_/status/1978603316285194502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A third user shared a GIF showing a crowd frantically pressing buttons on an ATM-like machine, captioned, “Everybody refreshing YouTube right now.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Everybody refreshing YouTube right now <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/youtubedown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#youtubedown</a> <a href="https://t.co/WTjrz6ra0f">pic.twitter.com/WTjrz6ra0f</a>&mdash; Tony Johns (@WhyGarth) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhyGarth/status/1978611348410966184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Fourth user wrote a more interesting caption: “youtube played the 30 second unskipable ads, but not the actual video.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">youtube played the 30 second unskipable ads, but not the actual video <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/youtubedown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#youtubedown</a> <a href="https://t.co/sXeDfeFgaK">pic.twitter.com/sXeDfeFgaK</a>&mdash; Hugo Ekitike Enthusiast (@Caprisunman_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Caprisunman_/status/1978609577378615519?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

One of the standout reactions featured a stunned Joey from Friends with the caption, “People coming to X to realize YouTube is down and it's not their WiFi.”&nbsp;Expressing the frustration, another user posted a teary-eyed GIF with the caption, “you don’t realize how much you rely on youtube until it’s not working.”

The outage also affected YouTube’s music streaming service, YouTube Music, and YouTube TV, with over 4,800 users reporting problems on YouTube Music and more than 2,300 facing issues on YouTube TV.

Google’s most prominent video-sharing platform, YouTube, has been facing a widespread outage since Wednesday evening, after millions of users were unable to stream videos across its main platform. DownDetector, a platform that tracks outages, reported that nearly 203,763 users, mostly from US cities, experienced a massive outage with YouTube services. Outage was reported with YouTube's music streaming platform, YouTube Music, as well as YouTubeTV, where over 4,873 users reported issues with YouTube Music, while more than 2379 experienced issues with YouTube TV. According to DownDetector, almost 54 per cent of the issues that users experienced were with video and music streaming. Netizens flood with memes In response to the issue, YouTube has not officially responded yet. However, YouTube support is continuously responding to all those users who are frustrated with the issues, and they have also not said anything about what triggered the outage. Meanwhile, following the outage, Social media users came up with their best memes to express their grievances with sarcasm that might make you laugh your heart out! One of the netizens on X posted a Forrest Gump GIF and captioned, “Every person in existence running to Twitter to see if YouTube is down.” Another posted a GIF of thousands of people on a dangerously speedy elevator heading in the same direction, quoting, “YouTube Users going twitter to see if their YT ain’t working as well.”

The outage also affected YouTube’s music streaming service, YouTube Music, and YouTube TV, with over 4,800 users reporting problems on YouTube Music and more than 2,300 facing issues on YouTube TV.

'Played 30-sec ads but no video': Netizens share hilarious memes as YouTube faces global outage

Russia, on Thursday (Oct 16) reacted to US President Donald Trump's claim that India was going to stop buying oil from Russia soon, and said that Moscow's "oil supplies are very beneficial for the Indian economy". However, he noted that the ongoing tiff between India and the United States was their "bilateral business". Speaking to the press, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov insisted that "India and the US are independent in their decisions, and we do not interfere in those issues".<h2>Russian oil benefits Indians, says Alipov</h2>The Russian ambassador noted that discounted Russian oil was beneficial to the Indian economy and the "welfare of Indian people". He said, "India and the US are independent in their decisions, and we do not interfere in those issues. Our oil supplies are very beneficial for the Indian economy and the welfare of the Indian people."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-i-don-t-want-to-destroy-his-political-career-trump-makes-bizarre-remark-about-pm-modi-1760580304027">‘I don’t want to destroy his political career’: Trump makes bizarre remark about PM Modi</a>Alipov added that the Indian government had "in mind the National Interests of this country in the first place, and our cooperation is very much in tune of those interests".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: On being asked if India will continue importing Russian oil, Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, says, &quot;This is the question for the Indian govt. The Indian Government is having in mind the national interest of this country in the first place, and our… <a href="https://t.co/73Kx2uDOIl">pic.twitter.com/73Kx2uDOIl</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1978715461811351608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

His statement echoed India's response to Trump's statement. New Delhi, in a statement published on its Ministry of External Affairs website, said, “Energy policy includes broad-basing energy sourcing, diversifying as appropriate to meet market conditions,” adding that “It has been our consistent priority to safeguard the interests of the Indian consumer in a volatile energy scenario.” <h2>What did Trump say?</h2>Months after slapping excessive tariffs on India for its purchase of discounted Russian oil, Trump told reporters, "He's assured me there will be no oil purchased from Russia." However, he did not share a timeline for this but said, “You know, you can't do it immediately. It's a little bit of a process, but the process is going to be over with soon.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/has-india-s-modi-promised-us-it-will-no-longer-buy-russian-oil-here-s-what-trump-claims-1760574591627">Did Modi promise US that India will no longer buy Russian oil? Here's what Trump claims</a>Then, in a moment that quickly drew attention, the controversial leader also claimed he did not want to "destroy" PM Modi's political career. Trump, who often praises Modi as one of his closest international allies, said Modi "is a great man" and claimed that the Indian leader loved him. In what could have been his way of professing love, he added: “I don't want to destroy his political career.”

Russia on Thursday pushed back at Donald Trump’s claim that India would soon stop buying Russian oil, saying the supplies were “very beneficial for the Indian economy.” 

Russia, on Thursday (Oct 16) reacted to US President Donald Trump's claim that India was going to stop buying oil from Russia soon, and said that Moscow's "oil supplies are very beneficial for the Indian economy". However, he noted that the ongoing tiff between India and the United States was their "bilateral business". Speaking to the press, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov insisted that "India and the US are independent in their decisions, and we do not interfere in those issues". Russian oil benefits Indians, says Alipov The Russian ambassador noted that discounted Russian oil was beneficial to the Indian economy and the "welfare of Indian people". He said, "India and the US are independent in their decisions, and we do not interfere in those issues. Our oil supplies are very beneficial for the Indian economy and the welfare of the Indian people." Also read | ‘I don’t want to destroy his political career’: Trump makes bizarre remark about PM Modi Alipov added that the Indian government had "in mind the National Interests of this country in the first place, and our cooperation is very much in tune of those interests".

Russia on Thursday pushed back at Donald Trump’s claim that India would soon stop buying Russian oil, saying the supplies were “very beneficial for the Indian economy.”&nbsp;

Russia defends oil exports to India after Trump’s claim, says supplies ‘benefit Indian economy’. Watch

In March 2021, Ghislane Maxwell introduced Virginia Giuffre to Prince Andrew. As the memoir reads, "Maxwell woke me up that morning &nbsp;in a singsongy voice: 'Get out of bed, sleepyhead!” It was going to be a special day, she said. Just like Cinderella, I was going to meet a handsome prince!"In a controversial revelation in her posthumous Memoir, Giuffre recalled Prince Andrew believed that “having sex with me was his birthright.”&nbsp;Giuffre was working at US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago as a housekeeper, performing tasks such as making tea, tidying the bathrooms, and restocking towels. But just before her 17th birthday, she was approached by the ‘apex predator’ Ghislane Maxwell. Maxwell offered her a job as a masseuse. She was invited for an interview at 358 El Brillo Way, where she met Jeffrey Epstein. According to the memoir Nobody's Girl, she was exploited by both Maxwell and Epstein in the pretence of a job. They took advantage of her vulnerability and employed her as a full-time employee as a masseuse. But she was expected to provide other sexual services as well.&nbsp;Giuffre described her first encounter with Andrew light-heartedly.&nbsp;“My daughters are just a little younger than you,” said Andrew while meeting Giuffre.According to the memoir, Giuffre, Andrew, and Maxwell had dinner and danced in a bar. Then, as they were heading back, Maxwell hinted to Giufree that she was expected to do the same for Andrew that she does for Epstein. She ran a bath for him and then both of them got into it. “He was friendly enough, but still entitled - as if he believed having sex with me was his birthright.”&nbsp;Epstein paid Giuffre $15,000 for servicing Prince Andrew. Giuffre had two more encounters with Andrew. The other one was at Epstein’s townhouse in New York. There was another girl, Johanna Sjoberg, in the second encounter. The third encounter was on a 72-acre Epstein Island. Virgin Giuffre describes it as an ‘orgy’ with Epstein, Andrew and eight other girls.&nbsp; The memoir gives insights into some of the inner conflicts of Giuffre, such as the decision to go back to Epstein even after knowing his intentions. She describes how Epstein would spot the most socially and psychologically vulnerable girls and then take advantage of them. A family friend reportedly abused Giuffre while she was a kid.“Several of us had been molested or raped as children; many of us were poor or even homeless. We were girls who no one cared about, and Epstein pretended to care. A master manipulator, he threw what looked like a lifeline to girls who were drowning. If they wanted to be dancers, he offered dance lessons. If they aspired to be actors, he said he’d help them get roles. And then, he did his worst to them.”

Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir details shocking encounters with Prince Andrew, revealing Epstein and Maxwell’s exploitation of young girls.

In March 2021, Ghislane Maxwell introduced Virginia Giuffre to Prince Andrew. As the memoir reads, "Maxwell woke me up that morning in a singsongy voice: 'Get out of bed, sleepyhead!” It was going to be a special day, she said. Just like Cinderella, I was going to meet a handsome prince!" In a controversial revelation in her posthumous Memoir, Giuffre recalled Prince Andrew believed that “having sex with me was his birthright.” Giuffre was working at US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago as a housekeeper, performing tasks such as making tea, tidying the bathrooms, and restocking towels. But just before her 17th birthday, she was approached by the ‘apex predator’ Ghislane Maxwell. Maxwell offered her a job as a masseuse. She was invited for an interview at 358 El Brillo Way, where she met Jeffrey Epstein. According to the memoir Nobody's Girl, she was exploited by both Maxwell and Epstein in the pretence of a job. They took advantage of her vulnerability and employed her as a full-time employee as a masseuse. But she was expected to provide other sexual services as well. Giuffre described her first encounter with Andrew light-heartedly. “My daughters are just a little younger than you,” said Andrew while meeting Giuffre. According to the memoir, Giuffre, Andrew, and Maxwell had dinner and danced in a bar. Then, as they were heading back, Maxwell hinted to Giufree that she was expected to do the same for Andrew that she does for Epstein. She ran a bath for him and then both of them got into it. “He was friendly enough, but still entitled - as if he believed having sex with me was his birthright.” Epstein paid Giuffre $15,000 for servicing Prince Andrew. Giuffre had two more encounters with Andrew. The other one was at Epstein’s townhouse in New York. There was another girl, Johanna Sjoberg, in the second encounter. The third encounter was on a 72-acre Epstein Island. Virgin Giuffre describes it as an ‘orgy’ with Epstein, Andrew and eight other girls. The memoir gives insights into some of the inner conflicts of Giuffre, such as the decision to go back to Epstein even after knowing his intentions. She describes how Epstein would spot the most socially and psychologically vulnerable girls and then take advantage of them. A family friend reportedly abused Giuffre while she was a kid. “Several of us had been molested or raped as children; many of us were poor or even homeless. We were girls who no one cared about, and Epstein pretended to care. A master manipulator, he threw what looked like a lifeline to girls who were drowning. If they wanted to be dancers, he offered dance lessons. If they aspired to be actors, he said he’d help them get roles. And then, he did his worst to them.”

Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir details shocking encounters with Prince Andrew, revealing Epstein and Maxwell’s exploitation of young girls.

'He knew I was 17'- Shocking new revelation from Virginia Giuffre's memoir on Prince Andrew and Epstein Island

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday (Oct 15) let slip something startling: the Trump administration is, in the US VP's own words, “retraining the entire government” to focus on “left-wing violence.” While making an appearance on 'The Charlie Kirk Show' Vance was holding a discussion on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. He claimed that, "Because we have such a big problem with left-wing political violence, we have to train the investigatory and law enforcement powers of the government to focus on that particular problem".<h2>Trump admin retraining government to target opposition?</h2>Vance, in a surprising statement, claimed that they "really have to retrain the entire government to focus on this left-wing violence problem.""We are doing it," he insisted. However, Vance didn’t explain what “retraining” the government means in practice, but his comments sparked immediate concern among civil rights groups.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-i-don-t-want-to-destroy-his-political-career-trump-makes-bizarre-remark-about-pm-modi-1760580304027">‘I don’t want to destroy his political career’: Trump makes bizarre remark about PM Modi</a>He also went on to repeat familiar conspiracy theories about "paid protestors" and even asked, "If a brick gets thrown through a wall in a government building, who bought the brick?". However, the irony is hard to miss. Vance backed Trump’s decision in January to pardon January 6 rioters — the same people who smashed windows and assaulted police officers while trying to break into the Capitol building and overturn the 2020 election.<h2>Vance claims 'left-violence' biggest problem in US</h2>In the interview, Vance also claimed that it was "just a statistical fact" that political violence was a "bigger problem on the left." However, the statement happens to be false. The Justice Department’s own data showed that far-right extremists were responsible for the majority of domestic terror incidents in the US. This data was captured in a report titled, "What NIJ research tells us about domestic terrorism". This paper was, however, quietly removed from the DoJ website last month, showing that far-right extremists were responsible for the majority of domestic terror incidents in the US.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/after-trump-blames-left-for-radicalising-charlie-kirk-killer-damning-study-on-how-domestic-terrorists-are-mostly-right-wing-vanishes-from-doj-website-1758086933683">DOJ quietly deletes study on how most domestic terrorists are right-wing after Trump blames left for Kirk's death</a>Yet, Vance painted Trump’s opponents as the true threat. “If you had, God forbid, somebody on the left that was assassinated, I’m sure you could find one person who would celebrate it... but the fact that it became mainstream to celebrate Charlie [Kirk]’s death... it was just really disgusting,” he said.

US Vice President JD Vance, in an interview, let it slip that the Trump administration was "retraining the entire government" to tackle "left-wing violence." Here's what he said.

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday (Oct 15) let slip something startling: the Trump administration is, in the US VP's own words, “retraining the entire government” to focus on “left-wing violence.” While making an appearance on 'The Charlie Kirk Show' Vance was holding a discussion on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. He claimed that, "Because we have such a big problem with left-wing political violence, we have to train the investigatory and law enforcement powers of the government to focus on that particular problem". Trump admin retraining government to target opposition? Vance, in a surprising statement, claimed that they "really have to retrain the entire government to focus on this left-wing violence problem." "We are doing it," he insisted. However, Vance didn’t explain what “retraining” the government means in practice, but his comments sparked immediate concern among civil rights groups. Also read | ‘I don’t want to destroy his political career’: Trump makes bizarre remark about PM Modi He also went on to repeat familiar conspiracy theories about "paid protestors" and even asked, "If a brick gets thrown through a wall in a government building, who bought the brick?". However, the irony is hard to miss. Vance backed Trump’s decision in January to pardon January 6 rioters — the same people who smashed windows and assaulted police officers while trying to break into the Capitol building and overturn the 2020 election. Vance claims 'left-violence' biggest problem in US In the interview, Vance also claimed that it was "just a statistical fact" that political violence was a "bigger problem on the left." However, the statement happens to be false. The Justice Department’s own data showed that far-right extremists were responsible for the majority of domestic terror incidents in the US. This data was captured in a report titled, "What NIJ research tells us about domestic terrorism". This paper was, however, quietly removed from the DoJ website last month, showing that far-right extremists were responsible for the majority of domestic terror incidents in the US. Also read | DOJ quietly deletes study on how most domestic terrorists are right-wing after Trump blames left for Kirk's death Yet, Vance painted Trump’s opponents as the true threat. “If you had, God forbid, somebody on the left that was assassinated, I’m sure you could find one person who would celebrate it... but the fact that it became mainstream to celebrate Charlie [Kirk]’s death... it was just really disgusting,” he said.

US Vice President JD Vance, in an interview, let it slip that the Trump administration was "retraining the entire government" to tackle "left-wing violence." Here's what he said.

JD Vance blurts out Trump admin’s alarming new mission: ‘Retrain entire government’ to target the Left

Amid increasing hostility between Pakistan and Afghanistan and deadly clashes on the border, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has blamed India. Issuing a baseless allegation, Asif highlighted the timing of the clashes at the border and said that it happened during Afghani foreign minister's India visit. Slamming the Taliban, Asif alleged that it is fighting ‘India’s proxy war.' This comes after both the countries agreed to a temporary ceasefire for 48 hours starting 6:00 p.m. Pakistan local time (1300 GMT) on Wednesday (Oct 15).&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-afghans-have-always-been-loyal-to-india-explosions-rock-kabul-within-48-hours-of-pak-minister-vowing-big-action-what-happened-1760061090838"> 'Afghans have always been loyal to India': Explosions rock Kabul within 48 hours of Pak PM 'vowing big action' - What happened</a>&nbsp;Speaking to Geo News, Asif said, "I have my doubts that the ceasefire will hold, because the decisions of the [Afghan] Taliban are being sponsored by Delhi…Right now, Kabul is fighting a proxy war for Delhi." Pointing fingers at Taliban's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's India visit, he alleged that some ulterior “plans” were hatched during the six-day India visit. However, Asif did not provide any proof of his claims. Earlier, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had described the Afghan people as “enemies” of Pakistan, claiming that despite Pakistan showing them respect, they had responded with betrayal. Echoing similar sentiments, Asif said in an interview that Afghans “have always been loyal to India and against Pakistan in the past and present, and they would continue to remain the same in the future as well."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-afghanistan-agree-on-48-hour-ceasefire-pak-blames-taliban-ttp-for-border-clashes-1760584094035/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-afghanistan-agree-on-48-hour-ceasefire-pak-blames-taliban-ttp-for-border-clashes-1760584094035/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes</h2>Pakistan and Afghanistan have implemented a ceasefire following the deadliest border clashes in years. Though Afghanistan's Taliban government’s chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid said that the truce was at the “insistence” of the Pakistani side and his social media post did not mention a 48-hour timeframe, both sides agreed to go forward with the ceasefire, with Islamabad also confirming its duration. The Taliban government also said that Afghan forces had been instructed to respect the ceasefire "as long as no one commits aggression".&nbsp;&nbsp;Read more | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-vs-afghanistan-border-clash-durand-line-an-unfinished-legacy-of-british-colonialism-still-festers-and-causes-rivalry-1760509007759/amp">Pakistan vs Afghanistan border clash: Durand Line, an unfinished legacy of British colonialism, still festers and causes rivalry</a>&nbsp;Both sides blame each other for starting the offensive. Situation worsened when two explosions rocked Kabul last week. Though Islamabad did not atke responsibility of the bombings, it came right after Pakistani leaders publically vowed ‘big action’ on those sheltering Pakistani Taliban (TTP) fighters. The Taliban then initiated offensives along the southern Pakistani border, prompting Islamabad to threaten decisive retaliation. As tensions renewed on Wednesday, Pakistan's military said its forces had killed "15-20 Afghan Taliban" in Spin Boldak border district while Taliban administration said several Pakistani soldiers were killed. Another set of explosions occurred in Kabul and Kandahar. A ceasefire was reached after these explosions.

Pakistan minister Khawaja Asif blamed India for Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes, calling it a “proxy war” by the Taliban during their Foreign Minister's India visit. Despite no evidence, Asif alleged Indian influence.

Amid increasing hostility between Pakistan and Afghanistan and deadly clashes on the border, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has blamed India. Issuing a baseless allegation, Asif highlighted the timing of the clashes at the border and said that it happened during Afghani foreign minister's India visit. Slamming the Taliban, Asif alleged that it is fighting ‘India’s proxy war.' This comes after both the countries agreed to a temporary ceasefire for 48 hours starting 6:00 p.m. Pakistan local time (1300 GMT) on Wednesday (Oct 15). Read More | 'Afghans have always been loyal to India': Explosions rock Kabul within 48 hours of Pak PM 'vowing big action' - What happened Speaking to Geo News, Asif said, "I have my doubts that the ceasefire will hold, because the decisions of the [Afghan] Taliban are being sponsored by Delhi…Right now, Kabul is fighting a proxy war for Delhi." Pointing fingers at Taliban's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's India visit, he alleged that some ulterior “plans” were hatched during the six-day India visit. However, Asif did not provide any proof of his claims. Earlier, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had described the Afghan people as “enemies” of Pakistan, claiming that despite Pakistan showing them respect, they had responded with betrayal. Echoing similar sentiments, Asif said in an interview that Afghans “have always been loyal to India and against Pakistan in the past and present, and they would continue to remain the same in the future as well." https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-afghanistan-agree-on-48-hour-ceasefire-pak-blames-taliban-ttp-for-border-clashes-1760584094035/embed Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes Pakistan and Afghanistan have implemented a ceasefire following the deadliest border clashes in years. Though Afghanistan's Taliban government’s chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid said that the truce was at the “insistence” of the Pakistani side and his social media post did not mention a 48-hour timeframe, both sides agreed to go forward with the ceasefire, with Islamabad also confirming its duration. The Taliban government also said that Afghan forces had been instructed to respect the ceasefire "as long as no one commits aggression". Read more | Pakistan vs Afghanistan border clash: Durand Line, an unfinished legacy of British colonialism, still festers and causes rivalry Both sides blame each other for starting the offensive. Situation worsened when two explosions rocked Kabul last week. Though Islamabad did not atke responsibility of the bombings, it came right after Pakistani leaders publically vowed ‘big action’ on those sheltering Pakistani Taliban (TTP) fighters. The Taliban then initiated offensives along the southern Pakistani border, prompting Islamabad to threaten decisive retaliation. As tensions renewed on Wednesday, Pakistan's military said its forces had killed "15-20 Afghan Taliban" in Spin Boldak border district while Taliban administration said several Pakistani soldiers were killed. Another set of explosions occurred in Kabul and Kandahar. A ceasefire was reached after these explosions.

Pakistan minister Khawaja Asif blamed India for Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes, calling it a “proxy war” by the Taliban during their Foreign Minister's India visit. Despite no evidence, Asif alleged Indian influence.&nbsp;

'Fighting India's proxy war': Pakistan minister casts doubt on ceasefire with Afghan Taliban, issues anti-India rant

Thousands are expected to join in Chicago for the ‘No Kings’ protest against the Trump administration on October 18. This is the second such protest, a sequel to the ‘biggest one-day anti-Trump’ protests of June 14, on the 79th birthday of Donald Trump. As the shutdown standoff continues, this is likely to be a major blow for the Trump administration. Progressive organisations predict that this Saturday is going to be bigger than ever. &nbsp;<h2>What is the meaning of the 'No Kings' protests?</h2>It is a nationwide protest against attacks on civil rights, skyrocketing costs, abductions and disappearances, the cutback on essential services, and the assault on free speech. The central message is that there is ‘No King’ in a democracy. The protestors evoke ‘No King’, referring to Trump's dictatorial mindset. This is a reflection of Trump's growing deployment of the National Guard on the streets of America, to terrorise using ICE agents to detain people of colour under the pretence of an immigration crackdown.The tagline, as mentioned in the event page, is ‘No thrones, No Kings, No Crowns’. As US sen. for Vermont, Bernie Sanders put it, “It’s a rally of millions of people who believe in American freedom and are not going to allow you and President Trump to turn us into an authoritarian country.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⚠️ In America, we don’t do “kings.” ⚠️ <a href="https://t.co/m1Adel8g36">pic.twitter.com/m1Adel8g36</a>&mdash; No Kings Here (@Stop_Project25) <a href="https://twitter.com/Stop_Project25/status/1978695903683674217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Origin of 'No Kings' protests</h2>On June 14, 2025, the first No Kings protest was organised by a coordinated effort of the 50501 Movement (whose name signifies "50 states, 50 protests, one movement"), Indivisible, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the League of Conservation Voters, National Nurses United, Public Citizen, the SEIU and MoveOn. The date coincided with the US Army's 250th Anniversary and Donald Trump's birthday. To commemorate the occasion, Trump organised a parade in Washington, DC. Protestors deliberately hold demonstrations in other cities to show the power of people against Trump's ‘un-American Birthday Parade’.<h2>Why is Chicago at the heart of it?</h2>This event is being organised as an increase in ICE raids was seen in Chicago, local protestors have emphasised this 'horrendous cruelty' as the primary motivation behind the protest. Local leaders have also pushed back against the federalisation of the National Guard, blocking the move in court. Mayor Brandon Johnson has repeatedly referred to Trump as a 'tyrant' and ‘authoritarian’.&nbsp;"Our actions and resistance are necessary as Trump sends militarised agents into our communities, silences voters and voices, and hands billionaires giveaways while families struggle. This isn’t just politics. It’s democracy versus dictatorship. We won’t accept a wannabe king, and we won’t back down in the face of chaos, corruption, and cruelty." Read the event page.

Thousands to rally in Chicago for the ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump’s authoritarian policies, ICE raids, and attacks on civil rights.

Thousands are expected to join in Chicago for the ‘No Kings’ protest against the Trump administration on October 18. This is the second such protest, a sequel to the ‘biggest one-day anti-Trump’ protests of June 14, on the 79th birthday of Donald Trump. As the shutdown standoff continues, this is likely to be a major blow for the Trump administration. Progressive organisations predict that this Saturday is going to be bigger than ever. What is the meaning of the 'No Kings' protests? It is a nationwide protest against attacks on civil rights, skyrocketing costs, abductions and disappearances, the cutback on essential services, and the assault on free speech. The central message is that there is ‘No King’ in a democracy. The protestors evoke ‘No King’, referring to Trump's dictatorial mindset. This is a reflection of Trump's growing deployment of the National Guard on the streets of America, to terrorise using ICE agents to detain people of colour under the pretence of an immigration crackdown. The tagline, as mentioned in the event page, is ‘No thrones, No Kings, No Crowns’. As US sen. for Vermont, Bernie Sanders put it, “It’s a rally of millions of people who believe in American freedom and are not going to allow you and President Trump to turn us into an authoritarian country.”

Thousands to rally in Chicago for the ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump’s authoritarian policies, ICE raids, and attacks on civil rights.

What is the ‘No Kings’ protest in Chicago? Meaning, origin, and why Chicago is at the heart of It?

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