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Two children were killed and two others were critically injured in a shooting early Saturday (Oct 4) near Angleton, a suburb of Houston, Texas, authorities said. In a statement, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office in a Facebook post revealed that deputies responding to reports of gunfire found four children, ages 3, 8, 9, and 13. The 13-year-old and 3-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene, while the two others were airlifted to a hospital.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-living-nostradamus-warns-of-imminent-crisis-makes-chilling-prophecy-about-trump-s-plans-for-us-military-1759738646707">‘Living Nostradamus’ warns of 'imminent crisis,' makes chilling prophecy about Trump's plans for US military</a><h2>What happened?</h2>According to the Sheriff’s Office, while the 13 and three-year-old children were found fatally shot on the scene, the surviving children, aged eight and nine, were taken for medical treatment. Officials later confirmed that the surviving children were in stable condition.A woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting, though investigators are still determining her relationship to the victims, said Madison Polston, the sheriff’s public affairs officer.“Fortunately, the two injured children are now in stable condition,” Polston said in an email, as reported by news agency AP.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-threatens-to-bomb-iran-again-says-us-won-t-wait-so-long-this-time-watch-1759718545235">Trump threatens to bomb Iran again, says US ‘won’t wait so long this time’. Watch!</a><h2>What was the motive?</h2>A motive for the tragic shooting is yet to be revealed. Authorities have not yet released details on what led to the shooting or where it took place, but said more information will be shared as the investigation continues.There is no ongoing threat to the community, the sheriff’s office said in a statement, calling the deaths of the two children “a tragedy.”“While details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy,” said the sheriff's office in the Facebook post. “Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation,” it added.

Two children were killed and two others critically injured in a shooting near Angleton, a suburb of Houston, Texas. The victims, aged 3, 8, 9, and 13, were found after deputies responded to reports of gunfire.

Two children were killed and two others were critically injured in a shooting early Saturday (Oct 4) near Angleton, a suburb of Houston, Texas, authorities said. In a statement, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office in a Facebook post revealed that deputies responding to reports of gunfire found four children, ages 3, 8, 9, and 13. The 13-year-old and 3-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene, while the two others were airlifted to a hospital. Also read | ‘Living Nostradamus’ warns of 'imminent crisis,' makes chilling prophecy about Trump's plans for US military What happened? According to the Sheriff’s Office, while the 13 and three-year-old children were found fatally shot on the scene, the surviving children, aged eight and nine, were taken for medical treatment. Officials later confirmed that the surviving children were in stable condition. A woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting, though investigators are still determining her relationship to the victims, said Madison Polston, the sheriff’s public affairs officer. “Fortunately, the two injured children are now in stable condition,” Polston said in an email, as reported by news agency AP. Also read | Trump threatens to bomb Iran again, says US ‘won’t wait so long this time’. Watch! What was the motive? A motive for the tragic shooting is yet to be revealed. Authorities have not yet released details on what led to the shooting or where it took place, but said more information will be shared as the investigation continues. There is no ongoing threat to the community, the sheriff’s office said in a statement, calling the deaths of the two children “a tragedy.” “While details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy,” said the sheriff's office in the Facebook post. “Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation,” it added.

Two children were killed and two others critically injured in a shooting near Angleton, a suburb of Houston, Texas. The victims, aged 3, 8, 9, and 13, were found after deputies responded to reports of gunfire.

Texas horror: Two children aged 3 and 13 shot dead near Houston, two more kids fight for life

US President Donald Trump once again slammed climate activist Greta Thunberg and called her 'troublemaker' and 'crazy' after her deportation from Israel. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-pr-stunt-israel-deports-greta-thunberg-170-other-gaza-flotilla-activists-calls-it-fake-news-campaign-1759755099940">Israel on Monday (Oct 6) deported Thunberg</a> and 170 other activists who were detained while taking part in an aid Flotilla bound for Gaza. Speaking to reporters about the same trump claimed Greta Thunberg has 'anger management problem.' Earlier in June, Trump had said that Thunberg is strange person who has "anger issues." At that time Trump was commenting on Greta's effort to react Gaza &nbsp;via British-flagged ship Madleen.&nbsp;<blockquote>She is just a troublemaker…She has an anger management problem. I think she should see a doctor. If you ever watch her -- for a young person, she’s so angry. She’s so crazy. You can have her,” Trump said.</blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> on Greta Thunberg: &quot;She has an anger management problem. I think she should see a doctor. If you ever watch her, for a young person, she&#39;s so angry. She&#39;s so crazy. You can have her.&quot; 🤣🤣 <a href="https://t.co/a7Mqhu1kpO">pic.twitter.com/a7Mqhu1kpO</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1975301671833202721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/horrific-details-of-greta-thunberg-s-torture-emerge-dragged-forced-to-kiss-israeli-flag-1759638041110">Horrific Details Of Greta Thunberg's ‘Torture’ Emerge, 'Dragged, Forced To Kiss Israeli Flag'</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/horrific-details-of-greta-thunberg-s-torture-emerge-dragged-forced-to-kiss-israeli-flag-1759638041110/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/horrific-details-of-greta-thunberg-s-torture-emerge-dragged-forced-to-kiss-israeli-flag-1759638041110/embed</a><h2>What Israel said over Greta Thunberg's deportation</h2>In a statement informing about Thunberg's deportation, Israel said that other deportees included citizens of several nations, including Greece, Italy, France, and the United States. Calling it a “PR stunt”, Israeli Foreign Ministry accused the activists of spreading lies that are part of their “pre-planned fake news campaign.” AFP reported that 138 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla were still in Israeli custody. The Israeli military on Oct 2 had intercepted the Global Sumud flotilla, which consisted of 45 vessels carrying aid and foreign activists aimed to break an Israeli blockade to deliver aid to Gaza.<h2>‘Less food, bedbugs’: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-less-food-room-infested-with-bedbugs-greta-thunberg-claims-harsh-treatment-by-israel-after-beig-detained-from-flotilla-1759588929659">Greta Thunberg claims ‘harsh treatment’ by Israel</a></h2>Meanwhile, Thunberg has claimed harsh treatment by Israeli authorities. She said that she was held in a cell infested with bedbugs and was provided little food and water. The Guardian reported that a Swedish official, who attempted to visit the activist in Israeli prison wrote an email to the Swedish foreign ministry and revealed the details. The email read, "The embassy has been able to meet with Greta. She informed of dehydration. She has received insufficient amounts of both water and food. She also stated that she had developed rashes which she suspects were caused by bedbugs. She spoke of harsh treatment and said she had been sitting for long periods on hard surfaces.” &nbsp;

Trump slammed Greta Thunberg again, calling her 'crazy' and a person with ‘anger issues’ after her deportation from Israel for joining a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. Thunberg claimed harsh treatment, poor conditions, and lack of food while in Israeli custody. 

US President Donald Trump once again slammed climate activist Greta Thunberg and called her 'troublemaker' and 'crazy' after her deportation from Israel. Israel on Monday (Oct 6) deported Thunberg and 170 other activists who were detained while taking part in an aid Flotilla bound for Gaza. Speaking to reporters about the same trump claimed Greta Thunberg has 'anger management problem.' Earlier in June, Trump had said that Thunberg is strange person who has "anger issues." At that time Trump was commenting on Greta's effort to react Gaza via British-flagged ship Madleen. She is just a troublemaker…She has an anger management problem. I think she should see a doctor. If you ever watch her -- for a young person, she’s so angry. She’s so crazy. You can have her,” Trump said.

Trump slammed Greta Thunberg again, calling her 'crazy' and a person with ‘anger issues’ after her deportation from Israel for joining a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. Thunberg claimed harsh treatment, poor conditions, and lack of food while in Israeli custody.&nbsp;

'She’s so crazy': Trump asks Greta Thunberg to 'see a doctor' after deportation from Israel - Here's why

US President Donald Trump has blasted Democrats for shutting down the United States government, claiming that it has happened at a time when the country was experiencing one of its most successful economies, including a record stock market. Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that the shutdown has unfortunately affected many programs, services, and other aspects of society that Americans depend on. He said that it should not have happened and expressed willingness to talk with the Democrats over the Affordable Care Act, which Democrats are demanding in order to break an impasse with Republican lawmakers over the US government shutdown. Trump also mentioned that he is willing to work with the Democrats on their failed healthcare policies or any other issues, but insisted that they must first allow the government to reopen. He further added that the Democrats should reopen the government immediately.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-govt-shutdown-democrats-republicans-trade-blame-1759506619682">US Govt shutdown: Democrats, Republicans trade blame</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G2nLW2EWEAAZ6pB?format=jpg&amp;name=large" alt="Image"></figure>Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/do-congress-members-get-paid-and-janitors-don-t-in-us-govt-shutdown-wion-fact-checks-1759337689803">Do Congress members get paid, and janitors don’t in US govt shutdown? WION fact checks</a>&nbsp;Trump's statement comes after US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said that the White House was in ‘radio silent’ mode since the Democrats’ last meeting with President &nbsp;Trump on the federal government shutdown. As Trump extended olive branch to the Dems and expressed his desire to talk and work with them, Jeffries said Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill are “ready to sit down to work things out.”&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-navy-anniversary-trump-celebrates-navy-anniversary-amid-govt-shutdown-takes-aim-at-democrats-1759747826412">US Navy Anniversary: Trump Celebrates Navy Anniversary Amid Govt Shutdown, Takes Aim at Democrats</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-government-shutdown-weaker-job-outlook-trumps-inflation-worries-1759755029928/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-government-shutdown-weaker-job-outlook-trumps-inflation-worries-1759755029928/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;In the Senate, both Republican and Democratic proposals to fund the government failed to pass on Monday, intensifying the blame game. Republican leaders criticised Democrats for stalling critical aid programs, while Democrats said they were ready to cooperate — if Republicans would engage in real negotiation. Speaker Mike Johnson insisted the House had already done its part and placed responsibility on Senate Democrats to end the impasse.&nbsp;The shutdown comes at a time of economic strain, with inflation high and job growth slowing. The Trump administration views the shutdown as a chance to cut federal workforce costs, floating the idea of permanent layoffs. While Trump mentioned layoffs, his team later clarified he meant furloughs, reported Associated Press.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/us-has-grounded-b-2-bombers-due-to-no-fuel-and-pilot-after-govt-shutdown-here-s-what-we-know-so-far-1759657607050">US has grounded B-2 bombers due to no fuel and pilot after govt shutdown? Here's what we know so far</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Trump blamed Democrats for the government shutdown during a strong economy, urging them to reopen it before discussing healthcare. Talks stalled as both sides clashed over ACA subsidies. Economic concerns grow amid furloughs and possible layoffs.

US President Donald Trump has blasted Democrats for shutting down the United States government, claiming that it has happened at a time when the country was experiencing one of its most successful economies, including a record stock market. Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that the shutdown has unfortunately affected many programs, services, and other aspects of society that Americans depend on. He said that it should not have happened and expressed willingness to talk with the Democrats over the Affordable Care Act, which Democrats are demanding in order to break an impasse with Republican lawmakers over the US government shutdown. Trump also mentioned that he is willing to work with the Democrats on their failed healthcare policies or any other issues, but insisted that they must first allow the government to reopen. He further added that the Democrats should reopen the government immediately. Read More | US Govt shutdown: Democrats, Republicans trade blame Read More | Do Congress members get paid, and janitors don’t in US govt shutdown? WION fact checks Trump's statement comes after US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said that the White House was in ‘radio silent’ mode since the Democrats’ last meeting with President Trump on the federal government shutdown. As Trump extended olive branch to the Dems and expressed his desire to talk and work with them, Jeffries said Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill are “ready to sit down to work things out.” Read More | US Navy Anniversary: Trump Celebrates Navy Anniversary Amid Govt Shutdown, Takes Aim at Democrats https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-government-shutdown-weaker-job-outlook-trumps-inflation-worries-1759755029928/embed In the Senate, both Republican and Democratic proposals to fund the government failed to pass on Monday, intensifying the blame game. Republican leaders criticised Democrats for stalling critical aid programs, while Democrats said they were ready to cooperate — if Republicans would engage in real negotiation. Speaker Mike Johnson insisted the House had already done its part and placed responsibility on Senate Democrats to end the impasse. The shutdown comes at a time of economic strain, with inflation high and job growth slowing. The Trump administration views the shutdown as a chance to cut federal workforce costs, floating the idea of permanent layoffs. While Trump mentioned layoffs, his team later clarified he meant furloughs, reported Associated Press. Read More | US has grounded B-2 bombers due to no fuel and pilot after govt shutdown? Here's what we know so far

Trump blamed Democrats for the government shutdown during a strong economy, urging them to reopen it before discussing healthcare. Talks stalled as both sides clashed over ACA subsidies. Economic concerns grow amid furloughs and possible layoffs.

Trump says he's 'happy to work' with Democrats on US govt shutdown, but there's a twist

US President Donald Trump's tariff treatment has now hit the trucks being imported into the country. Trump announced on Monday (Oct 6) that the medium and heavy-duty trucks will attract extra import duty from November 1. He had announced earlier that the tariff on trucks would start from October 1, but now the policy will come into effect from next month. Ever since Trump began his second term of presidency in January earlier this year, Trump has been bullish on imposing tariffs on the US trade partners as well as commodities imported to the country as his way of restoring balance in the US economy.<h2>What did Trump say about the tariff on trucks?</h2>The US President, on his Truth Social account, wrote: "Beginning November 1st, 2025, all medium and heavy-duty trucks coming into the United States from other countries will be tariffed at the rate of 25%. Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Thank you for your attention to this matter." The US mostly imports trucks from neighbouring Canada and Mexico with which it has a trade agreement in place already.

After countries, Trump tariffs trucks entering US from November 1

<h2>How many trucks does the US buy, and what are they used for?</h2>According to the US Department of Commerce, the country bought 245,764 medium and heavy-duty trucks in the previous year, the majority of which came from Canada and Mexico. The total value of these trucks was $20.1 billion, $4.5 billion from Canada and $15.6 billion from Mexico.In the US automotive market, themedium and heavy-duty trucks only account for five per cent of the total vehicles but the US still accounts for nearly 80 per cent demand of these trucks in North America, as reported by S&amp;P Global.The trucks are defined as medium and heavy as per their gross weight. A medium truck weighs between 14,000-33,000 pounds while any truck above gross weight of 33,000 classifies as a heavy truck. They are largely used for logistics, construction and waste management in the country.

According to the US Department of Commerce, the country bought 245,764 medium and heavy-duty trucks in the previous year, the majority of which came from Canada and Mexico. The total value of these trucks was $20.1 billion, $4.5 billion from Canada and $15.6 billion from Mexico.

US President Donald Trump's tariff treatment has now hit the trucks being imported into the country. Trump announced on Monday (Oct 6) that the medium and heavy-duty trucks will attract extra import duty from November 1. He had announced earlier that the tariff on trucks would start from October 1, but now the policy will come into effect from next month. Ever since Trump began his second term of presidency in January earlier this year, Trump has been bullish on imposing tariffs on the US trade partners as well as commodities imported to the country as his way of restoring balance in the US economy. What did Trump say about the tariff on trucks? The US President, on his Truth Social account, wrote: "Beginning November 1st, 2025, all medium and heavy-duty trucks coming into the United States from other countries will be tariffed at the rate of 25%. Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Thank you for your attention to this matter." The US mostly imports trucks from neighbouring Canada and Mexico with which it has a trade agreement in place already.

According to the US Department of Commerce, the country bought 245,764 medium and heavy-duty trucks in the previous year, the majority of which came from Canada and Mexico. The total value of these trucks was $20.1 billion, $4.5 billion from Canada and $15.6 billion from Mexico.

Trump announces '25% tariff on medium and heavy-duty trucks' entering US from November 1

US President Donald Trump hopes all sides to move quickly in agreeing to his peace proposal aimed at reaching a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, the White House said on Monday (Oct 6). This comes as delegations from Israel and Hamas are holding indirect talks with the help of mediators in Egypt to negotiate the details of Trump’s 20-point peace plan.&nbsp;Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump hopes a quick release of the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza would create momentum for the other aspects of the plan.&nbsp;“We want to move very quickly on this, and the president wants to see the hostages released as soon as possible,” she said.&nbsp;&nbsp;“That’s how the president’s team feels, so we can get some momentum, get the hostages out, and then move to the next part of this, which is really ensuring that we can create a lasting and durable peace in Gaza, and ensure that Gaza is a place that no longer threatens the security of Israel or the United States,” she added.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-talks-begin-in-cairo-hamas-and-israeli-delegates-discuss-trump-s-peace-plan-1759763898499">Gaza talks begin in Egypt: Hamas and Israeli delegates discuss Trump’s peace plan</a>&nbsp;Leavitt mentioned that technical talks were underway in Egypt, where US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner were also present.&nbsp;“The technical teams are discussing that as we speak, to ensure that the environment is perfect to release those hostages,” she said, adding that teams are “going over the list of both the Israeli hostages and also the political prisoners who will be released.” &nbsp;Last week, Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to White House, where the Israeli leader agreed to a 20-point peace plan proposed by the US president. Following the meeting, Trump warned Hamas against not accepting his plan to end the war in Gaza.&nbsp;While both Israel and Hamas have responded positively to Trump’s proposal on a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange, reaching an agreement on details remains a challenge for negotiators.&nbsp;

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump hopes a quick release of the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza would create momentum for the other aspects of the plan.

US President Donald Trump hopes all sides to move quickly in agreeing to his peace proposal aimed at reaching a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, the White House said on Monday (Oct 6). This comes as delegations from Israel and Hamas are holding indirect talks with the help of mediators in Egypt to negotiate the details of Trump’s 20-point peace plan. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump hopes a quick release of the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza would create momentum for the other aspects of the plan. “We want to move very quickly on this, and the president wants to see the hostages released as soon as possible,” she said. “That’s how the president’s team feels, so we can get some momentum, get the hostages out, and then move to the next part of this, which is really ensuring that we can create a lasting and durable peace in Gaza, and ensure that Gaza is a place that no longer threatens the security of Israel or the United States,” she added. Also read | Gaza talks begin in Egypt: Hamas and Israeli delegates discuss Trump’s peace plan Leavitt mentioned that technical talks were underway in Egypt, where US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner were also present. “The technical teams are discussing that as we speak, to ensure that the environment is perfect to release those hostages,” she said, adding that teams are “going over the list of both the Israeli hostages and also the political prisoners who will be released.” Last week, Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to White House, where the Israeli leader agreed to a 20-point peace plan proposed by the US president. Following the meeting, Trump warned Hamas against not accepting his plan to end the war in Gaza. While both Israel and Hamas have responded positively to Trump’s proposal on a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange, reaching an agreement on details remains a challenge for negotiators.

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump hopes a quick release of the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza would create momentum for the other aspects of the plan.

Trump hopes all sides agree to his Gaza peace plan ‘quickly’ as Israel, Hamas hold talks in Egypt

New details have emerged about the Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad al-Shamie. According to a media report, the neighbours had reported 'concern' about the 35-year-old to police. He attacked a Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kipper (Oct 2) - the holiest day of Jewish people around the world - in which two worshippers lost their lives. The nighbours also told police that they were concern about al-Shamie and one other family member being radicalised including their attempt to teach Quran (holy book in Islam) to the neigbourhood kids.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/manchester-synagogue-attacker-named-as-jihad-al-shamie-1759551645565/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/manchester-synagogue-attacker-named-as-jihad-al-shamie-1759551645565/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Neighbours shared 'concern' about Manchester attacker with police</h2>&nbsp;According to the news outlet The Guardian, one neighbour claimed "everything changed during Covid when Shamie and other family members started wearing traditional dresses, held private meetings in the garden and attempted to teach Quran to neighbourhood kids."The report to police was made in 2020/21 by a neighbour who did not wish to be named, read the Guardian report. "I was really concerned and reported it to Greater Manchester police in the summer of 2020 or 2021. I would never do that if I weren’t [concerned]," the neighbour said.&nbsp;<h2>Father slams son's heinous act</h2>&nbsp;Al-Shamie's father Faraj, on Friday (Oct 3), condemned the attack carried out by his son which the UK Prime Minister Keir Stramer said "numbed the nation."&nbsp;“The al-Shamie family in the UK and abroad strongly condemns this heinous act, which targeted peaceful, innocent civilians. We fully distance ourselves from this attack and express our deep shock and sorrow over what has happened. Our hearts and thoughts are with the victims and their families, and we pray for their strength and comfort,” the father said.&nbsp;The attack is believed to have been carried out in the wake of Israel's war against Hamas which is moving to a ceasefire after US President Donald Trump's intervention.

 Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad al-Shamie's neighbour had raised concern about him and a family member being radicalised.

New details have emerged about the Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad al-Shamie. According to a media report, the neighbours had reported 'concern' about the 35-year-old to police. He attacked a Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kipper (Oct 2) - the holiest day of Jewish people around the world - in which two worshippers lost their lives. The nighbours also told police that they were concern about al-Shamie and one other family member being radicalised including their attempt to teach Quran (holy book in Islam) to the neigbourhood kids. https://www.wionews.com/videos/manchester-synagogue-attacker-named-as-jihad-al-shamie-1759551645565/embed Neighbours shared 'concern' about Manchester attacker with police According to the news outlet The Guardian, one neighbour claimed "everything changed during Covid when Shamie and other family members started wearing traditional dresses, held private meetings in the garden and attempted to teach Quran to neighbourhood kids." The report to police was made in 2020/21 by a neighbour who did not wish to be named, read the Guardian report. "I was really concerned and reported it to Greater Manchester police in the summer of 2020 or 2021. I would never do that if I weren’t [concerned]," the neighbour said. Father slams son's heinous act Al-Shamie's father Faraj, on Friday (Oct 3), condemned the attack carried out by his son which the UK Prime Minister Keir Stramer said "numbed the nation." “The al-Shamie family in the UK and abroad strongly condemns this heinous act, which targeted peaceful, innocent civilians. We fully distance ourselves from this attack and express our deep shock and sorrow over what has happened. Our hearts and thoughts are with the victims and their families, and we pray for their strength and comfort,” the father said. The attack is believed to have been carried out in the wake of Israel's war against Hamas which is moving to a ceasefire after US President Donald Trump's intervention.

&nbsp;Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad al-Shamie's neighbour had raised concern about him and a family member being radicalised.

Manchester synagogue attacker's neighbours had shared 'concerns' to police in past: Report

Australian High Commissioner Philip Green has termed India an “indispensable security partner” for his country ahead of the visit of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be on a first ever visit to Australia this week, which will see the signing of 3 key MoU- information sharing, submarine rescue, and establishment of joint staff talks. This visit marks the first visit to Australia by an Indian Minister of Defence in twelve years, and the first by a Minister of Defence in Prime Minister Modi’s Government. The High Commissioner said, terming the visit “historic” said that the defence cooperation between the 2 countries “delivers tangible effects to uphold Indo-Pacific stability” and this visit is a “unique opportunity to deepen our defence partnership, including though enhancing strategic dialogue and information-sharing, and increasing the complexity of our exercises.” &nbsp;During the visit, the Indian defence minister will hold bilateral talks with his counterpart, Australian Deputy PM and defence minister Richard Marles. The latter had visited India earlier this year and was the first Quad defence minister to visit the country after India’s operation Sindoor, a counter terror operation in Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack.&nbsp;The Indian defense minister, who will be in the country on 9th and 10th October, will also witness live air-to-air refuelling capability demonstration on a RAAF KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker. The Air-to-Air Refueling Implementing Arrangement is the first such arrangement the Indian side has with any country and increases interoperability. &nbsp; Both India, and Australia have significantly upped the defence ties and are working to sign a renewed Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation, an update from the original Declaration from 2009 and a joint Maritime Security Collaboration roadmap that will advance defence cooperation over the next decade. “This is the fastest uptick in a major power relationship Australia has ever experienced. The shift in the India-Australia defence partnership is truly seismic: there is more collaboration and activities than ever before, and at a greater level of complexity”, Australian high commissioner Philip Green pointed. In the past decade, India and Australia have more than tripled annual defence exercises, meetings, and activities, from just 11 in 2014 to 33 in 2024. India has participated in Exercise TALISMAN SABRE for the first time this year and next year, is expected to participate in Australian Navy’s multilateral exercises KAKADU. The Royal Australian Air Force will observe Exercise Cope India and continue participating in India’s multilateral air Exercise TARANG SHAKTI and participate in Navy Exercise MILAN. This year marks the fifth anniversary of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, even as both sides focus on firming up ties in areas like trade and investment, education, sports, renewable energy.&nbsp;

This visit marks the first visit to Australia by an Indian Minister of Defence in twelve years, and the first by a Minister of Defence in Prime Minister Modi’s Government.

Australian High Commissioner Philip Green has termed India an “indispensable security partner” for his country ahead of the visit of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be on a first ever visit to Australia this week, which will see the signing of 3 key MoU- information sharing, submarine rescue, and establishment of joint staff talks. This visit marks the first visit to Australia by an Indian Minister of Defence in twelve years, and the first by a Minister of Defence in Prime Minister Modi’s Government. The High Commissioner said, terming the visit “historic” said that the defence cooperation between the 2 countries “delivers tangible effects to uphold Indo-Pacific stability” and this visit is a “unique opportunity to deepen our defence partnership, including though enhancing strategic dialogue and information-sharing, and increasing the complexity of our exercises.” During the visit, the Indian defence minister will hold bilateral talks with his counterpart, Australian Deputy PM and defence minister Richard Marles. The latter had visited India earlier this year and was the first Quad defence minister to visit the country after India’s operation Sindoor, a counter terror operation in Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. The Indian defense minister, who will be in the country on 9th and 10th October, will also witness live air-to-air refuelling capability demonstration on a RAAF KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker. The Air-to-Air Refueling Implementing Arrangement is the first such arrangement the Indian side has with any country and increases interoperability. Both India, and Australia have significantly upped the defence ties and are working to sign a renewed Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation, an update from the original Declaration from 2009 and a joint Maritime Security Collaboration roadmap that will advance defence cooperation over the next decade. “This is the fastest uptick in a major power relationship Australia has ever experienced. The shift in the India-Australia defence partnership is truly seismic: there is more collaboration and activities than ever before, and at a greater level of complexity”, Australian high commissioner Philip Green pointed. In the past decade, India and Australia have more than tripled annual defence exercises, meetings, and activities, from just 11 in 2014 to 33 in 2024. India has participated in Exercise TALISMAN SABRE for the first time this year and next year, is expected to participate in Australian Navy’s multilateral exercises KAKADU. The Royal Australian Air Force will observe Exercise Cope India and continue participating in India’s multilateral air Exercise TARANG SHAKTI and participate in Navy Exercise MILAN. This year marks the fifth anniversary of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, even as both sides focus on firming up ties in areas like trade and investment, education, sports, renewable energy.

This visit marks the first visit to Australia by an Indian Minister of Defense in twelve years, and the first by a Minister of Defence in Prime Minister Modi’s Government.

India is an indispensable security partner for Australia: High Commissioner Philip Green

After months of diplomatic animosity, Lula and Trump spoke for 30 minutes in a "friendly tone" and Lula raised the possibility of an in-person meeting in Malaysia next month, the Brazilian presidency said in a statement.&nbsp;Lula "requested the removal" of tariffs imposed on his country's products and sanctions against Brazilian officials.&nbsp;Diplomatic ties have become increasingly strained between Washington and Brasilia in recent months, with Trump angered over the trial and conviction of his ally, the far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro.&nbsp;Trump has imposed a 50-percent tariff on Brazilian products and imposed sanctions against several top officials, including a top Supreme Court judge, to punish Brazil for what he termed a "witch hunt" against Bolsonaro.&nbsp;The phone call came after what first appeared to be a chance encounter on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly last month that led Trump to hail his "excellent chemistry" with Lula. However the Estadao news site reported the brief run-in, which included a hug, was actually the result of an intensive behind-the-scenes "diplomatic operation."&nbsp;The Brazilian presidency said Lula and Trump "recalled the good chemistry they had in New York" during their phone call. The two leaders traded barbs in their UN speeches, with Lula slamming an "unacceptable" attack on the independence of Brazil's judiciary.&nbsp;Despite the political and economic pressure, Brazil's Supreme Court sentenced Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for his role in a botched coup bid after his 2022 election loss to Lula. Trump, meanwhile, used his UN speech to accuse Brazil of "censorship, repression" and "judicial corruption."&nbsp;He then switched tack, and recounted his run-in with Lula, describing him as "a very nice man, actually."The two men stand on polar opposite sides when it comes to issues such as multilateralism, international trade and the fight against climate change.&nbsp;Lula has repeatedly stated that Brazil was "ready to negotiate" regarding tariffs, but complained of a rebuff from US authorities.&nbsp;"We're trying to negotiate, but there's no one to talk to. No one," he said at an official ceremony in August in Brasilia. However, during the call, the two presidents exchanged phone numbers to establish direct communication. The Brazilian presidency said that Lula had raised the possibility with Trump of an in-person meeting at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia in October.&nbsp;He also re-iterated an invitation to Trump to attend the COP-30 climate conference in Brazil's Amazon city of Belem in November, "and also expressed his willingness to travel to the United States."

Brazil's President Lula in a phone call requested Trump for "removal" of tariffs. US had imposed over 50% tariff on the country.

After months of diplomatic animosity, Lula and Trump spoke for 30 minutes in a "friendly tone" and Lula raised the possibility of an in-person meeting in Malaysia next month, the Brazilian presidency said in a statement. Lula "requested the removal" of tariffs imposed on his country's products and sanctions against Brazilian officials. Diplomatic ties have become increasingly strained between Washington and Brasilia in recent months, with Trump angered over the trial and conviction of his ally, the far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro. Trump has imposed a 50-percent tariff on Brazilian products and imposed sanctions against several top officials, including a top Supreme Court judge, to punish Brazil for what he termed a "witch hunt" against Bolsonaro. The phone call came after what first appeared to be a chance encounter on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly last month that led Trump to hail his "excellent chemistry" with Lula. However the Estadao news site reported the brief run-in, which included a hug, was actually the result of an intensive behind-the-scenes "diplomatic operation." The Brazilian presidency said Lula and Trump "recalled the good chemistry they had in New York" during their phone call. The two leaders traded barbs in their UN speeches, with Lula slamming an "unacceptable" attack on the independence of Brazil's judiciary. Despite the political and economic pressure, Brazil's Supreme Court sentenced Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for his role in a botched coup bid after his 2022 election loss to Lula. Trump, meanwhile, used his UN speech to accuse Brazil of "censorship, repression" and "judicial corruption." He then switched tack, and recounted his run-in with Lula, describing him as "a very nice man, actually." The two men stand on polar opposite sides when it comes to issues such as multilateralism, international trade and the fight against climate change. Lula has repeatedly stated that Brazil was "ready to negotiate" regarding tariffs, but complained of a rebuff from US authorities. "We're trying to negotiate, but there's no one to talk to. No one," he said at an official ceremony in August in Brasilia. However, during the call, the two presidents exchanged phone numbers to establish direct communication. The Brazilian presidency said that Lula had raised the possibility with Trump of an in-person meeting at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia in October. He also re-iterated an invitation to Trump to attend the COP-30 climate conference in Brazil's Amazon city of Belem in November, "and also expressed his willingness to travel to the United States."

Brazil's President Lula in a phone call requested Trump for "removal" of tariffs. US had imposed over 50% tariff on the country.

Brazil's Lula asks Trump to remove tariffs in 'friendly' phone call

Illinois filed a lawsuit Monday (Oct 6) in an attempt to block the deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago, a city branded as a “war zone” by US President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, a federal judge blocked a similar deployment of troops to Portland, Oregon, ordered by the Trump administration as part of its crackdown against crime and illegal immigrants.&nbsp;“The American people, regardless of where they reside, should not live under the threat of occupation by the United States military, particularly not simply because their city or state leadership has fallen out of a president’s favor,” the Illinois Attorney General’s Office wrote in the filing. The lawsuit names President Donald Trump, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll as defendants.&nbsp;“The Trump administration’s illegal actions already have subjected and are subjecting Illinois to serious and irreparable harm,” the suit added.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-re-going-into-chicago-very-soon-trump-tells-military-leaders-to-use-dangerous-us-cities-as-training-grounds-1759255923819">‘We’re going into Chicago very soon’: Trump tells military leaders to use ‘dangerous’ US cities as ‘training grounds’</a>&nbsp;The lawsuit comes a day after a federal judge temporarily blocked the US president’s order to send troops to Oregon’s biggest city, Portland. Over the weekend, Trump authorised deploying 700 National Guard soldiers to Chicago despite mounting opposition from the state’s Democratic leaders, who warned of chaos as a result of the administration’s decision.&nbsp;“Far from promoting public safety in the Chicago region,” the state authorities wrote in the lawsuit, adding that Trump’s “provocative and arbitrary actions have threatened to undermine public safety by inciting a public outcry.”&nbsp;“Illinois asks this Court to declare these actions unlawful and enjoin them, immediately as well as permanently,” they further added.&nbsp;Last week, Trump told a gathering of military leaders that they should use “dangerous” American cities as “training grounds,” sparking outrage. Speaking at the rare meeting called by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia on September 30, Trump said that the move was necessary as the US is facing a “war from within”.&nbsp;

“The Trump administration’s illegal actions already have subjected and are subjecting Illinois to serious and irreparable harm,” the lawsuit stated.

Illinois filed a lawsuit Monday (Oct 6) in an attempt to block the deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago, a city branded as a “war zone” by US President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, a federal judge blocked a similar deployment of troops to Portland, Oregon, ordered by the Trump administration as part of its crackdown against crime and illegal immigrants. “The American people, regardless of where they reside, should not live under the threat of occupation by the United States military, particularly not simply because their city or state leadership has fallen out of a president’s favor,” the Illinois Attorney General’s Office wrote in the filing. The lawsuit names President Donald Trump, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll as defendants. “The Trump administration’s illegal actions already have subjected and are subjecting Illinois to serious and irreparable harm,” the suit added. Also read | ‘We’re going into Chicago very soon’: Trump tells military leaders to use ‘dangerous’ US cities as ‘training grounds’ The lawsuit comes a day after a federal judge temporarily blocked the US president’s order to send troops to Oregon’s biggest city, Portland. Over the weekend, Trump authorised deploying 700 National Guard soldiers to Chicago despite mounting opposition from the state’s Democratic leaders, who warned of chaos as a result of the administration’s decision. “Far from promoting public safety in the Chicago region,” the state authorities wrote in the lawsuit, adding that Trump’s “provocative and arbitrary actions have threatened to undermine public safety by inciting a public outcry.” “Illinois asks this Court to declare these actions unlawful and enjoin them, immediately as well as permanently,” they further added. Last week, Trump told a gathering of military leaders that they should use “dangerous” American cities as “training grounds,” sparking outrage. Speaking at the rare meeting called by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia on September 30, Trump said that the move was necessary as the US is facing a “war from within”.

“The Trump administration’s illegal actions already have subjected and are subjecting Illinois to serious and irreparable harm,” the lawsuit stated.

‘Serious, irreparable harm’: Illinois sues Trump over National Guard deployment to Chicago

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), on Monday (Oct 6) rejected an appeal by Ghislaine Maxwell pertaining to her conviction on three accounts and a 20-year prison sentence. The rejection by SCOTUS to hear Maxwell's appeal against her conviction means that the sentence stays in place which the British socialite is serving in a minimum-security prison camp in Texas. This was one of the many cases piled up before the apex court as the SCOTUS justices started their new nine-month term.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Why was Maxwell convicted?</h2>&nbsp;Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted on three counts related to recruiting and grooming teenage girls, some of who as young as 14, for sexual abuse by Jeffery Epstein, a New York financer who died in 2019. Maxwell's lawyer were not happy with the rejection of appeal against her conviction and vowed to continue the fight.&nbsp;"We’re, of course, deeply disappointed that the Supreme Court declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell’s case," Maxwell's lawyer David Oscar Markus said in a statement. "But this fight isn’t over. Serious legal and factual issues remain, and we will continue to pursue every avenue available to ensure that justice is done," he added.&nbsp;<h2>Why did SCOTUS reject Maxwell's appeal?</h2>&nbsp;According to Maxwell's lawyer, Epstein had signed an agreement with the then-U.S. attorney in the southern district of Florida, Alex Acosta, not to prosecute him or potential co-conspirators. The issue in appeal asked if the non-prosecution is valid only in the district where it was signed or binds federal prosecutors nationwide.&nbsp;The Department of Justice (DoJ) directed the Supreme Court to reject Maxwell's appeal as Solicitor General D. John Sauer noted in his brief that a US attorney would require permission from seniors for such an agreement to be valid outside his district but there was no evidence found of the same.

Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal gets rejected by the apex court, and it means her 20-year prison sentence stays in place.

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), on Monday (Oct 6) rejected an appeal by Ghislaine Maxwell pertaining to her conviction on three accounts and a 20-year prison sentence. The rejection by SCOTUS to hear Maxwell's appeal against her conviction means that the sentence stays in place which the British socialite is serving in a minimum-security prison camp in Texas. This was one of the many cases piled up before the apex court as the SCOTUS justices started their new nine-month term. Why was Maxwell convicted? Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted on three counts related to recruiting and grooming teenage girls, some of who as young as 14, for sexual abuse by Jeffery Epstein, a New York financer who died in 2019. Maxwell's lawyer were not happy with the rejection of appeal against her conviction and vowed to continue the fight. "We’re, of course, deeply disappointed that the Supreme Court declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell’s case," Maxwell's lawyer David Oscar Markus said in a statement. "But this fight isn’t over. Serious legal and factual issues remain, and we will continue to pursue every avenue available to ensure that justice is done," he added. Why did SCOTUS reject Maxwell's appeal? According to Maxwell's lawyer, Epstein had signed an agreement with the then-U.S. attorney in the southern district of Florida, Alex Acosta, not to prosecute him or potential co-conspirators. The issue in appeal asked if the non-prosecution is valid only in the district where it was signed or binds federal prosecutors nationwide. The Department of Justice (DoJ) directed the Supreme Court to reject Maxwell's appeal as Solicitor General D. John Sauer noted in his brief that a US attorney would require permission from seniors for such an agreement to be valid outside his district but there was no evidence found of the same.

Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal is rejected by the Supreme Court, meaning her 20-year prison sentence remains in place.&nbsp;

Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal against her conviction. What it means?

Delegations from Hamas and Israel started indirect talks to discuss a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh on Monday (Oct 6). The negotiations are aimed at securing a hostage-prisoner exchange and a Gaza ceasefire, Egyptian state-linked media reported.&nbsp;The delegations “are discussing preparing ground conditions for the release of detainees and prisoners”, in line with a proposal from Trump to end the war in Gaza, reported Al-Qahera News, which is linked to state intelligence. It added, “Egyptian and Qatari mediators are working with both sides to establish a mechanism” for the exchange.&nbsp;During the negotiations, Israeli and Hamas negotiators will speak through mediators behind closed doors and tight security. The talks come weeks after Israel attempted to assassinate Hamas’ top negotiators in a strike on Qatar’s Doha.&nbsp;<h2>Will talks end the war in Gaza?</h2>&nbsp;Last week, Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to White House, where the Israeli leader agreed to a 20-point peace plan proposed by the US president. Following the meeting, Trump warned Hamas against not accepting his plan to end the war in Gaza.&nbsp;While both Israel and Hamas have responded positively to Trump’s proposal on a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange, reaching an agreement on details remains a challenge for negotiators. Trump’s plan also includes the disarmament of Hamas, which the militant group is unlikely to accept. A day earlier, the US president warned the Palestinian militant group against seeking a part in the governance of Palestine.&nbsp;Reuters reported, citing Egyptian sources, that Hamas is seeking clarification of several details, including guarantees that Israel would follow through with promises to withdraw its troops from Gaza once the militants free their hostages.&nbsp;<h2>Israeli strikes continue in Gaza</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Israeli strikes continued in Gaza on Monday (Oct 6) despite global calls for stopping the bombardment as the negotiations gain momentum. At least seven Palestinians were killed in the latest attack by Israel in Gaza.

Delegations from Hamas and Israel started indirect talks to discuss a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh on Monday (Oct 6).

Delegations from Hamas and Israel started indirect talks to discuss a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh on Monday (Oct 6). The negotiations are aimed at securing a hostage-prisoner exchange and a Gaza ceasefire, Egyptian state-linked media reported. The delegations “are discussing preparing ground conditions for the release of detainees and prisoners”, in line with a proposal from Trump to end the war in Gaza, reported Al-Qahera News, which is linked to state intelligence. It added, “Egyptian and Qatari mediators are working with both sides to establish a mechanism” for the exchange. During the negotiations, Israeli and Hamas negotiators will speak through mediators behind closed doors and tight security. The talks come weeks after Israel attempted to assassinate Hamas’ top negotiators in a strike on Qatar’s Doha. Will talks end the war in Gaza? Last week, Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to White House, where the Israeli leader agreed to a 20-point peace plan proposed by the US president. Following the meeting, Trump warned Hamas against not accepting his plan to end the war in Gaza. While both Israel and Hamas have responded positively to Trump’s proposal on a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange, reaching an agreement on details remains a challenge for negotiators. Trump’s plan also includes the disarmament of Hamas, which the militant group is unlikely to accept. A day earlier, the US president warned the Palestinian militant group against seeking a part in the governance of Palestine. Reuters reported, citing Egyptian sources, that Hamas is seeking clarification of several details, including guarantees that Israel would follow through with promises to withdraw its troops from Gaza once the militants free their hostages. Israeli strikes continue in Gaza Meanwhile, Israeli strikes continued in Gaza on Monday (Oct 6) despite global calls for stopping the bombardment as the negotiations gain momentum. At least seven Palestinians were killed in the latest attack by Israel in Gaza.

Delegations from Hamas and Israel started indirect talks to discuss a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh on Monday (Oct 6).

Gaza talks begin in Egypt: Hamas and Israeli delegates discuss Trump’s peace plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday (Oct 6) accused Western nations of supplying components for Russian drones and missiles used in strikes against Ukraine following a weekend air attack on the country. On Sunday (Oct 5) night, Russia fired nearly 500 drones and over 50 missiles at Ukraine, killing five and damaging energy infrastructure. Zelensky said that weapon systems contained 102,785 “foreign-made components”.“During the massive combined strike on Ukraine on the night of October 5, Russia used 549 weapon systems containing 102,785 foreign-made components,” Zelensky said in a post on X, referring to an attack in the early hours of Sunday. He added that components were made from companies in the US, the UK, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Japan, China, Taiwan, and Korea.Converters, sensors and microcomputers were among the foreign-made components found in the drones and missiles intercepted by Ukraine, Zelensky said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-will-lead-to-destruction-of-relations-putin-warns-us-against-sending-tomahawk-to-ukraine-1759665549208">‘Will lead to destruction of relations’: Putin warns US against sending Tomahawk to Ukraine</a>“At least 50 different microelectronic components in each Shahed are produced in China and Taiwan. Microcontrollers for UAVs are made in Switzerland, while microcomputers for drone flight control are produced in the United Kingdom. Optoisolators for cruise missiles come from Japan, switching connectors from Germany. Russia also uses processors manufactured in the Netherlands and servomotors and bearings made in the Republic of Korea,” he said.Zelensky further said that Kyiv is preparing new sanctions “against those who help Russia and its war,” adding that “we have communicated proposals to curb the supply schemes.”He further added, “Partners already possess the detailed data on each company and each product — they know what to target and how to respond. This week, the G7 sanctions coordinators will meet, and we expect a systemic decision to ensure that the sanctions are truly effective.”He concluded, “It is crucial to shut down every scheme that circumvents sanctions, because Russia uses each one to keep killing. The world has the power to stop this.”In its latest offensive, Ukraine on Monday (Oct 6) said that it struck a major Russian explosives factory and an oil terminal in occupied Crimea.

Converters, sensors and microcomputers were among the foreign-made components found in the drones and missiles intercepted by Ukraine, Zelensky said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday (Oct 6) accused Western nations of supplying components for Russian drones and missiles used in strikes against Ukraine following a weekend air attack on the country. On Sunday (Oct 5) night, Russia fired nearly 500 drones and over 50 missiles at Ukraine, killing five and damaging energy infrastructure. Zelensky said that weapon systems contained 102,785 “foreign-made components”. “During the massive combined strike on Ukraine on the night of October 5, Russia used 549 weapon systems containing 102,785 foreign-made components,” Zelensky said in a post on X, referring to an attack in the early hours of Sunday. He added that components were made from companies in the US, the UK, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Japan, China, Taiwan, and Korea. Converters, sensors and microcomputers were among the foreign-made components found in the drones and missiles intercepted by Ukraine, Zelensky said. Also read | ‘Will lead to destruction of relations’: Putin warns US against sending Tomahawk to Ukraine “At least 50 different microelectronic components in each Shahed are produced in China and Taiwan. Microcontrollers for UAVs are made in Switzerland, while microcomputers for drone flight control are produced in the United Kingdom. Optoisolators for cruise missiles come from Japan, switching connectors from Germany. Russia also uses processors manufactured in the Netherlands and servomotors and bearings made in the Republic of Korea,” he said. Zelensky further said that Kyiv is preparing new sanctions “against those who help Russia and its war,” adding that “we have communicated proposals to curb the supply schemes.” He further added, “Partners already possess the detailed data on each company and each product — they know what to target and how to respond. This week, the G7 sanctions coordinators will meet, and we expect a systemic decision to ensure that the sanctions are truly effective.” He concluded, “It is crucial to shut down every scheme that circumvents sanctions, because Russia uses each one to keep killing. The world has the power to stop this.” In its latest offensive, Ukraine on Monday (Oct 6) said that it struck a major Russian explosives factory and an oil terminal in occupied Crimea.

Converters, sensors and microcomputers were among the foreign-made components found in the drones and missiles intercepted by Ukraine, Zelensky said.

‘Crucial to shut down every...’: Zelensky calls for sanctions after Western parts found in Russian drones, missiles

Israel on Monday (Oct 6) deported Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and 170 other activists who were detained while taking part in an aid flotilla bound for Gaza. Calling it a “PR stunt”, it accused the activists of spreading lies that are part of their “pre-planned fake news campaign”. Israel’s Foreign Ministry further urged people not to believe the “fake news they are spreading.”&nbsp;In a statement on X, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said, “171 additional provocateurs from the Hamas–Sumud flotilla, including Greta Thunberg, were deported today from Israel to Greece and Slovakia.” It added that deportees included citizens of several nations, including Greece, Italy, France, and the United States.&nbsp;“All the legal rights of the participants in this PR stunt were and will continue to be fully upheld,” the statement added. “The lies they are spreading are part of their pre-planned fake news campaign.”&nbsp;The Foreign Ministry noted that the “only violent incident came from a Hamas–Sumud provocateur who bit a female medical staff member of Ketsiyot Prison.” It added, “Don’t believe the fake news they are spreading.”&nbsp;AFP reported that 138 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla were still in Israeli custody, according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry.&nbsp;<h2>Global Sumud flotilla</h2>&nbsp;On Thursday (Oct 2), the Israeli military intercepted the Global Sumud flotilla, which consisted of 45 vessels carrying aid and foreign activists aimed to break an Israeli blockade to deliver aid to Gaza, the war-torn territory that is gripped with famine as per the United Nations.&nbsp;While in detention, Thunberg claimed harsh treatment by Israeli authorities, saying that she was held in a cell infested with bedbugs and was provided little food and water. However, the Israeli Foreign Ministry refuted the claims, calling them “brazen lies”.&nbsp;“All the detainees’ legal rights are fully upheld. Interestingly enough, Greta herself and other detainees refused to expedite their deportation and insisted on prolonging their stay in custody. Greta also did not complain to the Israeli authorities about any of these ludicrous and baseless allegations - because they never occurred,” the ministry said in a statement on X. &nbsp;

Israel on Monday (Oct 6) deported Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and 170 other activists who were detained while taking part in an aid flotilla bound for Gaza. 

Israel on Monday (Oct 6) deported Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and 170 other activists who were detained while taking part in an aid flotilla bound for Gaza. Calling it a “PR stunt”, it accused the activists of spreading lies that are part of their “pre-planned fake news campaign”. Israel’s Foreign Ministry further urged people not to believe the “fake news they are spreading.” In a statement on X, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said, “171 additional provocateurs from the Hamas–Sumud flotilla, including Greta Thunberg, were deported today from Israel to Greece and Slovakia.” It added that deportees included citizens of several nations, including Greece, Italy, France, and the United States. “All the legal rights of the participants in this PR stunt were and will continue to be fully upheld,” the statement added. “The lies they are spreading are part of their pre-planned fake news campaign.” The Foreign Ministry noted that the “only violent incident came from a Hamas–Sumud provocateur who bit a female medical staff member of Ketsiyot Prison.” It added, “Don’t believe the fake news they are spreading.” AFP reported that 138 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla were still in Israeli custody, according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. Global Sumud flotilla On Thursday (Oct 2), the Israeli military intercepted the Global Sumud flotilla, which consisted of 45 vessels carrying aid and foreign activists aimed to break an Israeli blockade to deliver aid to Gaza, the war-torn territory that is gripped with famine as per the United Nations. While in detention, Thunberg claimed harsh treatment by Israeli authorities, saying that she was held in a cell infested with bedbugs and was provided little food and water. However, the Israeli Foreign Ministry refuted the claims, calling them “brazen lies”. “All the detainees’ legal rights are fully upheld. Interestingly enough, Greta herself and other detainees refused to expedite their deportation and insisted on prolonging their stay in custody. Greta also did not complain to the Israeli authorities about any of these ludicrous and baseless allegations - because they never occurred,” the ministry said in a statement on X.

Israel on Monday (Oct 6) deported Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and 170 other activists who were detained while taking part in an aid flotilla bound for Gaza.

‘PR stunt’: Israel deports Greta Thunberg, 170 other Gaza flotilla activists, calls it ‘fake news campaign’

In spite of its end-to-end encryption and other security features, WhatsApp accounts can be hacked. Cybercriminals employ a variety of methods like social engineering, telecom fraud, and malware to target individual users rather than the app itself. They find loopholes in phone carrier systems and device vulnerabilities to hijack accounts. Compromised accounts are used to access private messages, impersonate users to scam contacts and extort money, and even to spread malware. Users in India are particularly vulnerable due to the enormous user base of more than 500 million and the prevalent use of mobile phone numbers for banking and UPI transactions.Here is what you should know to keep your WhatsApp account safe:<h2>SIM Swapping or Port-Out Fraud</h2>One of the most common methods worldwide, SIM swapping involves attackers impersonating victims to telecom providers, tricking or bribing staff, or using forged documents to transfer the victim’s phone number to a new SIM card. This gives them control over the number. The attackers receive all SMS and voice verification codes for WhatsApp and other services.This is highly prevalent in India, particularly in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Pune, and Mumbai. This method has been used for large-scale banking and UPI fraud. This form of attack has also been reported in the US and UK, often linked to crypto theft and financial scams.How to stay safe: Set a SIM card PIN or port-out password with your carrier. Monitor for unexpected service loss. Where available, request a “port freeze” protection.<h2>Verification Code Phishing Through Social Engineering</h2>Attackers trick users into sharing the SMS verification codes sent by WhatsApp during login attempts. They impersonate friends, family, WhatsApp support, or banks using urgent or emotional appeals.This fraud is common in India. Once attackers gain access to users' contact lists, they launch chain scams that often demand money from the users’ contacts. In the UK and Europe, a so-called “Hi Mum” scam led to over £1.5 million in losses, where attackers posed as family members in distress.How to stay safe: Never share verification codes with anyone. Enable WhatsApp two-step verification by following this path: Settings &gt; Account &gt; Two-step verification.<h2>Call Forwarding Exploitation</h2>In this fraud, scammers trick victims into dialling codes like `21` followed by the attacker’s number under false pretences, such as delivery verification. This enables call forwarding, including WhatsApp voice verification calls, to the attacker.In India, such cases have been reported in Pune, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR. Similar schemes were reported in the US and EU.How to stay safe: Check your call forwarding status using `*#21#` and disable forwarding with `##21#`. Avoid dialling unsolicited codes.<h2>QR Code Phishing or 'Quishing' for WhatsApp Web</h2>Hackers send fake QR links leading to malicious websites. Once the victim scans them, the attacker can access the user’s WhatsApp Web session.This fraud has been reported in Indian tech hubs like Bengaluru, and has been linked to job scams. In the US and Europe, users have been tricked with meeting invites or fake links.How to stay safe: Only scan QR codes from the official WhatsApp Web site (web.whatsapp.com). Regularly check and log out from unknown devices under Linked Devices in Settings.<h2>Malware and Spyware Infection</h2>Malicious apps, trojans, or advanced spyware like Pegasus and Paragon installed on the victim’s phone can steal WhatsApp messages, verification codes, or control the device remotely.There were more than 90 reported spyware infection cases in 2025, targeting journalists and activists. Globally, such spyware campaigns and ransomware attacks have been reported in Europe and the US.How to stay safe: Avoid installing apps from unknown sources. Keep your operating system and WhatsApp updated, and use reputable antivirus software.<h2>Voicemail Hacking</h2>When WhatsApp verification calls are missed, the code might be left in voicemail. Attackers who hack voicemail systems with default or weak PINs can retrieve these codes.This crime has been reported in rural areas of India like Banda district in Uttar Pradesh, as well as in countries like the UK and Switzerland.How to stay safe: Set strong voicemail PINs. Regularly check for unauthorised access to voicemail.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/meta-to-allow-whatsapp-users-to-share-status-updates-on-instagram-facebook-8643224">Meta to allow WhatsApp users to share status updates on Instagram, Facebook</a><h2>Linked Platform Exploits Such as Facebook Impersonation</h2>Hackers have compromised linked accounts from Meta (which owns WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram) to phish WhatsApp codes or send malicious group invites. This is often used for crypto extortion.In India, Kolkata has reported such scams. Similar impersonation was reported from Singapore.How to stay safe: Secure your linked accounts in the Meta ecosystem with strong passwords and two-factor authentication. Avoid suspicious invites.<h2>Physical Access or Device Cloning</h2>Fraudsters can use stolen or lost phones to restore backups or clone SIM cards, gaining access to WhatsApp data.This is common in urban thefts in India’s Mumbai and Delhi. Travel scams have been reported across the world using such device cloning techniques.How to stay safe: Use biometric locks such as fingerprints, and strong PINs. Enable remote logout from WhatsApp Web sessions.<h2>Account Takeover via Cloud Backups</h2>Attackers can exploit vulnerabilities in cloud backups on Google Drive or iCloud. They can restore chats if backup encryption (which is optional and must be manually enabled) is not turned on.How to stay safe: Enable end-to-end encrypted backups in WhatsApp settings. Secure your cloud accounts with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA).Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/user-report-whatsapp-web-s-scrolling-bug-1757417688375">WhatsApp Web's 'scrolling bug', users report chats not loading properly</a><h2>Fake or Modified WhatsApp Apps</h2>Using unofficial WhatsApp clients or downloading APKs can lead to leaked credentials through backdoors.&nbsp;How to stay safe: Download WhatsApp only from official sources like Google Play, Apple App Store, or via web.whatsapp.com.<h2>What are the signs that your WhatsApp account may be compromised?</h2>Check for the following: You are unexpectedly logged out or receive a “registered on a new device” alert. You receive unsolicited verification codes. Unknown messages are sent from your account, or you are added to groups you didn’t join. Friends report receiving strange messages or money requests from your number. You see unrecognised logins in the Linked Devices section. Messages appear as read (blue ticks), even though you didn’t open them.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/is-arattai-app-by-zoho-india-s-answer-to-whatsapp-app-surges-past-whatsapp-in-india-1759150223475/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/is-arattai-app-by-zoho-india-s-answer-to-whatsapp-app-surges-past-whatsapp-in-india-1759150223475/embed</a><h2>What to do if your account is hacked</h2>1. Immediately re-register WhatsApp on your phone using your number to log the attacker out. 2. Notify your contacts via another platform that your account was compromised. 3. Report the incident to WhatsApp through in-app support. 4. Contact your mobile operator if you suspect SIM swap or port-out fraud. 5. Change passwords and enable MFA on your associated email and cloud accounts. 6. File a cybercrime complaint with local authorities. (In India, visit: cybercrime.gov.in)

You are unexpectedly logged out or receive a “registered on a new device” alert. You receive unsolicited verification codes. Unknown messages are sent from your account, or you are added to groups you didn’t join. Friends report receiving strange messages or money requests from your number. You see unrecognised logins in the Linked Devices section. Messages appear as read (blue ticks), even though you didn’t open them.Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/can-cia-read-your-whatapp-messages-this-is-what-mark-zuckerberg-has-to-say-8612166"> Can CIA read your WhatsApp messages? This is what Mark Zuckerberg has to say...</a><h2>What to do if your WhatsApp account is hacked?</h2>1. Immediately re-register WhatsApp on your phone using your number to log the attacker out. 2. Notify your contacts via another platform that your account was compromised. 3. Report the incident to WhatsApp through in-app support. 4. Contact your mobile operator if you suspect SIM swap or port-out fraud. 5. Change passwords and enable MFA on your associated email and cloud accounts. 6. File a cybercrime complaint with local authorities. (In India, visit: cybercrime.gov.in)

Learn how WhatsApp accounts get hacked through SIM swapping, phishing, malware, and other methods. Here are  tips to protect your account, avoid scams, and secure your WhatsApp account

In spite of its end-to-end encryption and other security features, WhatsApp accounts can be hacked. Cybercriminals employ a variety of methods like social engineering, telecom fraud, and malware to target individual users rather than the app itself. They find loopholes in phone carrier systems and device vulnerabilities to hijack accounts. Compromised accounts are used to access private messages, impersonate users to scam contacts and extort money, and even to spread malware. Users in India are particularly vulnerable due to the enormous user base of more than 500 million and the prevalent use of mobile phone numbers for banking and UPI transactions. Here is what you should know to keep your WhatsApp account safe: SIM Swapping or Port-Out Fraud One of the most common methods worldwide, SIM swapping involves attackers impersonating victims to telecom providers, tricking or bribing staff, or using forged documents to transfer the victim’s phone number to a new SIM card. This gives them control over the number. The attackers receive all SMS and voice verification codes for WhatsApp and other services. This is highly prevalent in India, particularly in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Pune, and Mumbai. This method has been used for large-scale banking and UPI fraud. This form of attack has also been reported in the US and UK, often linked to crypto theft and financial scams. How to stay safe: Set a SIM card PIN or port-out password with your carrier. Monitor for unexpected service loss. Where available, request a “port freeze” protection. Verification Code Phishing Through Social Engineering Attackers trick users into sharing the SMS verification codes sent by WhatsApp during login attempts. They impersonate friends, family, WhatsApp support, or banks using urgent or emotional appeals. This fraud is common in India. Once attackers gain access to users' contact lists, they launch chain scams that often demand money from the users’ contacts. In the UK and Europe, a so-called “Hi Mum” scam led to over £1.5 million in losses, where attackers posed as family members in distress. How to stay safe: Never share verification codes with anyone. Enable WhatsApp two-step verification by following this path: Settings > Account > Two-step verification. Call Forwarding Exploitation In this fraud, scammers trick victims into dialling codes like `21` followed by the attacker’s number under false pretences, such as delivery verification. This enables call forwarding, including WhatsApp voice verification calls, to the attacker. In India, such cases have been reported in Pune, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR. Similar schemes were reported in the US and EU. How to stay safe: Check your call forwarding status using `*#21#` and disable forwarding with `##21#`. Avoid dialling unsolicited codes. QR Code Phishing or 'Quishing' for WhatsApp Web Hackers send fake QR links leading to malicious websites. Once the victim scans them, the attacker can access the user’s WhatsApp Web session. This fraud has been reported in Indian tech hubs like Bengaluru, and has been linked to job scams. In the US and Europe, users have been tricked with meeting invites or fake links. How to stay safe: Only scan QR codes from the official WhatsApp Web site (web.whatsapp.com). Regularly check and log out from unknown devices under Linked Devices in Settings. Malware and Spyware Infection Malicious apps, trojans, or advanced spyware like Pegasus and Paragon installed on the victim’s phone can steal WhatsApp messages, verification codes, or control the device remotely. There were more than 90 reported spyware infection cases in 2025, targeting journalists and activists. Globally, such spyware campaigns and ransomware attacks have been reported in Europe and the US. How to stay safe: Avoid installing apps from unknown sources. Keep your operating system and WhatsApp updated, and use reputable antivirus software. Voicemail Hacking When WhatsApp verification calls are missed, the code might be left in voicemail. Attackers who hack voicemail systems with default or weak PINs can retrieve these codes. This crime has been reported in rural areas of India like Banda district in Uttar Pradesh, as well as in countries like the UK and Switzerland. How to stay safe: Set strong voicemail PINs. Regularly check for unauthorised access to voicemail. Also read: Meta to allow WhatsApp users to share status updates on Instagram, Facebook Linked Platform Exploits Such as Facebook Impersonation Hackers have compromised linked accounts from Meta (which owns WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram) to phish WhatsApp codes or send malicious group invites. This is often used for crypto extortion. In India, Kolkata has reported such scams. Similar impersonation was reported from Singapore. How to stay safe: Secure your linked accounts in the Meta ecosystem with strong passwords and two-factor authentication. Avoid suspicious invites. Physical Access or Device Cloning Fraudsters can use stolen or lost phones to restore backups or clone SIM cards, gaining access to WhatsApp data. This is common in urban thefts in India’s Mumbai and Delhi. Travel scams have been reported across the world using such device cloning techniques. How to stay safe: Use biometric locks such as fingerprints, and strong PINs. Enable remote logout from WhatsApp Web sessions. Account Takeover via Cloud Backups Attackers can exploit vulnerabilities in cloud backups on Google Drive or iCloud. They can restore chats if backup encryption (which is optional and must be manually enabled) is not turned on. How to stay safe: Enable end-to-end encrypted backups in WhatsApp settings. Secure your cloud accounts with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Also read: WhatsApp Web's 'scrolling bug', users report chats not loading properly Fake or Modified WhatsApp Apps Using unofficial WhatsApp clients or downloading APKs can lead to leaked credentials through backdoors. How to stay safe: Download WhatsApp only from official sources like Google Play, Apple App Store, or via web.whatsapp.com. What are the signs that your WhatsApp account may be compromised? Check for the following: You are unexpectedly logged out or receive a “registered on a new device” alert. You receive unsolicited verification codes. Unknown messages are sent from your account, or you are added to groups you didn’t join. Friends report receiving strange messages or money requests from your number. You see unrecognised logins in the Linked Devices section. Messages appear as read (blue ticks), even though you didn’t open them. https://www.wionews.com/videos/is-arattai-app-by-zoho-india-s-answer-to-whatsapp-app-surges-past-whatsapp-in-india-1759150223475/embed What to do if your account is hacked 1. Immediately re-register WhatsApp on your phone using your number to log the attacker out. 2. Notify your contacts via another platform that your account was compromised. 3. Report the incident to WhatsApp through in-app support. 4. Contact your mobile operator if you suspect SIM swap or port-out fraud. 5. Change passwords and enable MFA on your associated email and cloud accounts. 6. File a cybercrime complaint with local authorities. (In India, visit: cybercrime.gov.in)

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A 13-year-old in Florida asked ChatGPT, "How to kill my friend in the middle of class", leading to his arrest. An AI-powered school monitoring system called Gaggle immediately sent an alert, after which a school police officer came to his class. NBC-affiliate WFLA reported that the teen, a student at Southwestern Middle School in Deland, was taken away by the officer. When asked about the question he posed to ChatGPT, the student claimed that he was &nbsp;“just trolling” a friend. However, with the shooting incidents on the rise in America, the school did not take it lightly. Local police from the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office arrested the teen, and he was booked at the county jail. A video of the student being arrested is also doing the rounds on social media.&nbsp;<h2>Police ask parents to remain vigilant about their child's activity on ChatGPT</h2>WFLA reported that the police called on the parents to remain alert about what their children are doing on the internet and with ChatGPT. They asked them to check on the kids to ensure they do not use these tools in this manner. The local sheriff’s office said, "Another 'joke' that created an emergency on campus. Parents, please talk to your kids so they don’t make the same mistake." In this case, what helped the school authorities take action was Gaggle.&nbsp;Gaggle is a device installed on school devices which can detect a student's behaviour that might be a cause for worry. Their actions could either be directed towards themselves or others. Gaggle also helps block inappropriate content on devices. While Gaggle might prove to be a boon in some cases, it has mostly garnered criticism. It has led to countless false alarms in the past. Critics also say that it creates a surveillance state-like environment on school campuses.

A Florida teen was arrested after he asked ChatGPT, “how to kill” his friend “in the middle of class? This triggered an alert to school officials, after which police arrested the teen. He claimed he was just trolling his friend.

A 13-year-old in Florida asked ChatGPT, "How to kill my friend in the middle of class", leading to his arrest. An AI-powered school monitoring system called Gaggle immediately sent an alert, after which a school police officer came to his class. NBC-affiliate WFLA reported that the teen, a student at Southwestern Middle School in Deland, was taken away by the officer. When asked about the question he posed to ChatGPT, the student claimed that he was “just trolling” a friend. However, with the shooting incidents on the rise in America, the school did not take it lightly. Local police from the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office arrested the teen, and he was booked at the county jail. A video of the student being arrested is also doing the rounds on social media. Police ask parents to remain vigilant about their child's activity on ChatGPT WFLA reported that the police called on the parents to remain alert about what their children are doing on the internet and with ChatGPT. They asked them to check on the kids to ensure they do not use these tools in this manner. The local sheriff’s office said, "Another 'joke' that created an emergency on campus. Parents, please talk to your kids so they don’t make the same mistake." In this case, what helped the school authorities take action was Gaggle. Gaggle is a device installed on school devices which can detect a student's behaviour that might be a cause for worry. Their actions could either be directed towards themselves or others. Gaggle also helps block inappropriate content on devices. While Gaggle might prove to be a boon in some cases, it has mostly garnered criticism. It has led to countless false alarms in the past. Critics also say that it creates a surveillance state-like environment on school campuses.

A Florida teen was arrested after he asked ChatGPT, “how to kill my friend in the middle of class?" This triggered an alert to school officials, after which police arrested the teen. He claimed he was just trolling his friend.

Teen asked ChatGPT how to 'kill his friend in class'. Gaggle ratted him out - 'I was just...'

The “Living Nostradamus”, a self-proclaimed psychic, has warned of a major geopolitical realignment following what he called an “unprecedented” military gathering in the United States this week. Athos Salomé aka Living Nostradamus, a 39-year-old from Brazil, who has gained notoriety for claiming to predict the pandemic, Queen Elizabeth II’s death, and Microsoft’s global outage, said the high-level meeting of top US generals “revealed an imminent crisis or strategic urgency.” His prediction comes as US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth convened around 800 senior officers at the Quantico military base in Virginia on Tuesday.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-threatens-to-bomb-iran-again-says-us-won-t-wait-so-long-this-time-watch-1759718545235">Trump threatens to bomb Iran again, says US ‘won’t wait so long this time’. Watch!</a><h2>Living Nostradamus predicts…</h2>Speaking to Daily Mail US, Salomé claimed the event “was not a routine meeting but a test of loyalty,” warning that “those who resist may fall.” He predicted a “mass purge” inside the Pentagon involving “forced retirements, silent dismissals, and strategic replacements.”According to him, the shift will push the US toward a “continental fortress” strategy — focusing on domestic defence and the Western Hemisphere instead of global interventions in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.President Donald Trump was also present at the massive event. Describing his attendance as “a symbolic show of absolute power over the Pentagon,” Salomé called the gathering as “the first public rehearsal of collective submission by the military elite.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ice-turns-arrest-into-meme-mocks-detainee-in-bizarre-ride-of-shame-video-outrage-erupts-as-white-house-reposts-video-watch-1759732361629">ICE turns arrest into meme; mocks detainee in bizarre ‘ride of shame’ video — outrage erupts as White House reposts video. Watch!</a><h2>'Prepare for war': What happened at Hegseth's military generals' meet</h2>At the massive gathering of military generals, Trump's Secretary of War Hegseth reportedly urged America's highest-ranking military officers to “prepare for war”. While taking a dig at Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes, he also announced a return to tougher fitness standards, saying there would be “no more DEI, dudes in dresses, or gender delusion.”Hegseth told attendees that military training would again become “scary, tough, and disciplined,” arguing that the armed forces had been weakened by “wokeness.” He insisted that physical standards needed to be gender neutral but said that "If women can make it, excellent, if they cannot, then so be it ... it will also mean that weak men won't qualify. This is combat".The Living Nostradamus has warned that the meeting could deepen internal divides within the armed forces and unsettle US allies abroad. Allies may fear a retreat from international commitments, while rivals could read this as either weakness or hardening, he said.Salomé suggested the coming months could see “discreet purges,” new command structures, and the rollout of a revised National Defense Strategy that consolidates Trump and Hegseth’s control over the military establishment.

Brazilian psychic Athos Salomé, dubbed the “Living Nostradamus,” has made a chilling prophecy about US President Donald Trump and the US military after what he called an “unprecedented” generals’ meet in Virginia.

The “Living Nostradamus”, a self-proclaimed psychic, has warned of a major geopolitical realignment following what he called an “unprecedented” military gathering in the United States this week. Athos Salomé aka Living Nostradamus, a 39-year-old from Brazil, who has gained notoriety for claiming to predict the pandemic, Queen Elizabeth II’s death, and Microsoft’s global outage, said the high-level meeting of top US generals “revealed an imminent crisis or strategic urgency.” His prediction comes as US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth convened around 800 senior officers at the Quantico military base in Virginia on Tuesday. Also read | Trump threatens to bomb Iran again, says US ‘won’t wait so long this time’. Watch! Living Nostradamus predicts… Speaking to Daily Mail US, Salomé claimed the event “was not a routine meeting but a test of loyalty,” warning that “those who resist may fall.” He predicted a “mass purge” inside the Pentagon involving “forced retirements, silent dismissals, and strategic replacements.” According to him, the shift will push the US toward a “continental fortress” strategy — focusing on domestic defence and the Western Hemisphere instead of global interventions in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. President Donald Trump was also present at the massive event. Describing his attendance as “a symbolic show of absolute power over the Pentagon,” Salomé called the gathering as “the first public rehearsal of collective submission by the military elite.” Also read | ICE turns arrest into meme; mocks detainee in bizarre ‘ride of shame’ video — outrage erupts as White House reposts video. Watch! 'Prepare for war': What happened at Hegseth's military generals' meet At the massive gathering of military generals, Trump's Secretary of War Hegseth reportedly urged America's highest-ranking military officers to “prepare for war”. While taking a dig at Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes, he also announced a return to tougher fitness standards, saying there would be “no more DEI, dudes in dresses, or gender delusion.” Hegseth told attendees that military training would again become “scary, tough, and disciplined,” arguing that the armed forces had been weakened by “wokeness.” He insisted that physical standards needed to be gender neutral but said that "If women can make it, excellent, if they cannot, then so be it ... it will also mean that weak men won't qualify. This is combat". The Living Nostradamus has warned that the meeting could deepen internal divides within the armed forces and unsettle US allies abroad. Allies may fear a retreat from international commitments, while rivals could read this as either weakness or hardening, he said. Salomé suggested the coming months could see “discreet purges,” new command structures, and the rollout of a revised National Defense Strategy that consolidates Trump and Hegseth’s control over the military establishment.

Brazilian psychic Athos Salomé, dubbed the “Living Nostradamus,” has made a chilling prophecy about US President Donald Trump and the US military after what he called an “unprecedented” generals’ meet in Virginia.

‘Living Nostradamus’ warns of 'imminent crisis,' makes chilling prophecy about Trump's plans for US military

The 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow (USA), Fred Ramsdell (USA) and Shimon Sakaguchi (Japan) for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance. They were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine “for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance,” according to the jury. Their work opened up an entirely new field of research and paved the way for innovative treatments for conditions such as cancer and autoimmune diseases. It may also help improve the success rate of organ transplants.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">BREAKING NEWS The 2025 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NobelPrize?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NobelPrize</a> in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi “for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.” <a href="https://t.co/nhjxJSoZEr">pic.twitter.com/nhjxJSoZEr</a>&mdash; The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) <a href="https://twitter.com/NobelPrize/status/1975131786448699467?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The first major breakthrough came in 1995, when Shimon Sakaguchi, now 74, challenged prevailing scientific views. At the time, it was widely believed that immune tolerance depended solely on the elimination of dangerous immune cells in the thymus — a process called “central tolerance.” Sakaguchi discovered that the immune system was more intricate than assumed. He identified a previously unknown class of immune cells that play a critical role in preventing autoimmune diseases.&nbsp;A second key discovery followed in 2001. Researchers Brunkow (born 1961) and Ramsdell (now 64) found that certain mice were unusually prone to autoimmune diseases due to a mutation in a gene they named Foxp3. They also proved that similar mutations in the human version of this gene cause a severe autoimmune disorder called IPEX. Two years later, Sakaguchi connected his earlier work to these findings, solidifying a new understanding of immune regulation. The three laureates will be honoured in Stockholm on December 10 — the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death — receiving a diploma, a gold medal, and a prize of $1.2 million from King Carl XVI Gustaf. Nobel established the prizes through his will in 1896.<h2>US scientific dominance under pressure</h2>For decades, researchers at leading American institutions have consistently claimed the majority of Nobel science prizes, thanks to strong funding and academic freedom. However, this could shift following significant funding cuts to US science programs under President Donald Trump. Since January, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has ended 2,100 grants worth about $9.5 billion, along with $2.6 billion in contracts, according to Grant Watch, an independent tracker.&nbsp;Thomas Perlmann, secretary general of the Nobel Medicine committee, told AFP that the US has “by far the most Nobel laureates” because of its deep commitment to science. But he warned that uncertainty about future funding could have serious global repercussions. “The US is the engine of international research,” he was quoted as saying. “Prolonged budget cuts could cause lasting damage.”&nbsp;Trump, meanwhile, has made it clear he would like to win a Nobel Prize himself — specifically the Peace Prize. But Nobel experts argue that his “America First” approach and confrontational style stand in stark contrast to the values the prize celebrates.“It’s completely unthinkable,” said historian Oeivind Stenersen, who has studied the prize extensively. “The Nobel Peace Prize honours multilateral cooperation, such as that championed by the UN. Trump acts unilaterally and breaks with that principle.”&nbsp;Potential Peace Prize contenders this year include Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms (ERR), which supports communities during war and famine, as well as media freedom groups like the Committee to Protect Journalists and Reporters Without Borders. Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, is also among the favourites. The Nobel announcements continue through the week: Physics on Tuesday, Chemistry on Wednesday, Literature on Thursday, Peace on Friday, and Economics on Monday (October 13)<h2>Who are Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi?</h2>Mary E. Brunkow was born in1961. She has Ph.D. from Princeton University, Princeton, USA. She works as the Senior Program Manager at the Institute for Systems Biology, Seattle, USA. Fred Ramsdell was born in 1960. She has done her Ph.D. in 1987 from the University of California, Los Angeles, USA. She currently works as Scientific Advisor, Sonoma Biotherapeutics, San Francisco, USA, while Shimon Sakaguchi, born 1951. She has done her M.D. in 1976 and Ph.D. in 1983 from Kyoto University, Japan. She is a distinguished professor at the Immunology Frontier Research Center, Osaka University, Japan.

Nobel Prize medicine 2025: Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi awarded for peripheral immune tolerance research

The 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow (USA), Fred Ramsdell (USA) and Shimon Sakaguchi (Japan) for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance. They were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine “for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance,” according to the jury. Their work opened up an entirely new field of research and paved the way for innovative treatments for conditions such as cancer and autoimmune diseases. It may also help improve the success rate of organ transplants.

The 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow (USA), Fred Ramsdell (USA) and Shimon Sakaguchi (Japan) for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.

United States President Donald Trump speaking at the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary celebration in Norfolk, Virginia on Sunday (Oct 5) predicted that he will “one day” fall down stairs. But he also claimed that he was declared a better “physical specimen” than Barack Obama and George W. Bush.&nbsp;The 79-year-old president began his address by honouring Navy members for their service but soon switched to talking about his health and that how fit he was.&nbsp;He claimed that Rep. Ronny Jackson, who was the White House physician during his first term and before that for Obama, now 64, and Bush, now 79, had termed him the “healthiest” of the three presidents.&nbsp;“At a press conference, they asked [Jackson], ‘Who’s in the best shape? Who’s the healthiest? Who’s the strongest? Who’s the best physical specimen of the three?’ He said, ‘That’s easy: President Donald Trump,” Trump said during his address to the 10,000 sailors in their dress-white uniforms.&nbsp;Jackson is a retired Navy one-star admiral who faced allegations of inappropriate sexual comments and violating alcohol policies. He was demoted in 2022 in view of the allegation but was reinstated last month.&nbsp;Trump also slammed his predecessor, Joe Biden, 82, before acknowledging his own advancing age, in a surprise move.&nbsp;“We had a horrible, horrible president who had no clue what the hell was happening. The chances of him walking down those stairs successfully were not good,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;“And I have to be careful because one day I’m gonna probably fall," he added.&nbsp;Trump attacks opponents for Shutdown&nbsp;Trump also took the opportunity to lash out at his political opponents as the shutdown entered its fifth day.&nbsp;“I want you to know that despite the current Democrat induced shutdown, we will get our service members every last penny. Don’t worry about it,” Trump said amid loud cheers.&nbsp;The government shutdown that began Wednesday has led to the furlough of thousands of federal employees, while key infrastructure and energy projects in Democratic-run areas have been put on hold.&nbsp;Among those who joined the festivities were first lady Melania Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Navy Secretary John Phelan.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The 79-year-old president began his address by honouring Navy members for their service but soon switched to talking about his health and that how fit he was.

United States President Donald Trump speaking at the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary celebration in Norfolk, Virginia on Sunday (Oct 5) predicted that he will “one day” fall down stairs. But he also claimed that he was declared a better “physical specimen” than Barack Obama and George W. Bush. The 79-year-old president began his address by honouring Navy members for their service but soon switched to talking about his health and that how fit he was. He claimed that Rep. Ronny Jackson, who was the White House physician during his first term and before that for Obama, now 64, and Bush, now 79, had termed him the “healthiest” of the three presidents. “At a press conference, they asked [Jackson], ‘Who’s in the best shape? Who’s the healthiest? Who’s the strongest? Who’s the best physical specimen of the three?’ He said, ‘That’s easy: President Donald Trump,” Trump said during his address to the 10,000 sailors in their dress-white uniforms. Jackson is a retired Navy one-star admiral who faced allegations of inappropriate sexual comments and violating alcohol policies. He was demoted in 2022 in view of the allegation but was reinstated last month. Trump also slammed his predecessor, Joe Biden, 82, before acknowledging his own advancing age, in a surprise move. “We had a horrible, horrible president who had no clue what the hell was happening. The chances of him walking down those stairs successfully were not good,” he said. “And I have to be careful because one day I’m gonna probably fall," he added. Trump attacks opponents for Shutdown Trump also took the opportunity to lash out at his political opponents as the shutdown entered its fifth day. “I want you to know that despite the current Democrat induced shutdown, we will get our service members every last penny. Don’t worry about it,” Trump said amid loud cheers. The government shutdown that began Wednesday has led to the furlough of thousands of federal employees, while key infrastructure and energy projects in Democratic-run areas have been put on hold. Among those who joined the festivities were first lady Melania Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Navy Secretary John Phelan.

The 79-year-old president began his address by honouring Navy members for their service but soon switched to talking about his health and that how fit he was.

Trump, 79, claims he's a 'better physical specimen' than Obama, yet walks steps carefully. Here's what he said

An Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight planned at the White House will take place on Donald Trump's 80th birthday, the president said, despite the much-hyped event being previously announced for July 4.&nbsp;"On June 14 next year, we're going to have a big UFC fight at the White House -- right at the White House, on the grounds of the White House," Trump told a crowd of Navy sailors at the huge naval base Norfolk in Virginia.&nbsp;He did not mention that June 14 is his birthday or that next year will be his 80th.&nbsp;On Trump's 79th birthday this year, he held a military parade that was meant to commemorate the founding of the US Army.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/la-liga-sevilla-demolish-toothless-barcelona-as-atletico-madrid-drop-points-1759721944218">La Liga: Sevilla demolish toothless Barcelona as Atletico drop points</a>&nbsp;In August, UFC boss Dana White said the mixed martial arts bout at the White House would be held on July 4 next year, the day the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding.&nbsp;Trump has been a regular guest at the often-bloody UFC contests, where fighters punch, kick and grapple with their opponent in a no-holds-barred battle to submission or knockout.&nbsp;Bringing the brutal combat sport to the center of US political power will mark a historic first.&nbsp;At a press conference shared on UFC's YouTube channel, White said that early next year "we'll start looking at building the White House card, which I will right now tell you will be the greatest fight card ever assembled in the history of definitely this company."&nbsp;Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest and most successful organization in the burgeoning world of MMA, a blend of martial arts disciplines like jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, boxing and wrestling.&nbsp;Bouts take place in an eight-sided ring -- dubbed "The Octagon" -- bounded by a chainlink fence.&nbsp;With few exceptions -- such as eye-gouging -- male and female fighters are allowed to employ almost any technique to attack their opponent.&nbsp;The sport's popularity with young men -- a key demographic in the 2024 US election -- and Trump's long association with the UFC, have made the president a regular fixture at some of its more high-profile events, where he is greeted like a rock star.&nbsp;Its brutal nature and high injury rate mean the sport is controversial, with doctors decrying the potential for brain damage amongst fighters who are repeatedly hit in the head, though it has gained increasing mainstream acceptance in recent years.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

On Trump's 79th birthday this year, he held a military parade that was meant to commemorate the founding of the US Army.

An Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight planned at the White House will take place on Donald Trump's 80th birthday, the president said, despite the much-hyped event being previously announced for July 4. "On June 14 next year, we're going to have a big UFC fight at the White House -- right at the White House, on the grounds of the White House," Trump told a crowd of Navy sailors at the huge naval base Norfolk in Virginia. He did not mention that June 14 is his birthday or that next year will be his 80th. On Trump's 79th birthday this year, he held a military parade that was meant to commemorate the founding of the US Army. Also read | La Liga: Sevilla demolish toothless Barcelona as Atletico drop points In August, UFC boss Dana White said the mixed martial arts bout at the White House would be held on July 4 next year, the day the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding. Trump has been a regular guest at the often-bloody UFC contests, where fighters punch, kick and grapple with their opponent in a no-holds-barred battle to submission or knockout. Bringing the brutal combat sport to the center of US political power will mark a historic first. At a press conference shared on UFC's YouTube channel, White said that early next year "we'll start looking at building the White House card, which I will right now tell you will be the greatest fight card ever assembled in the history of definitely this company." Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest and most successful organization in the burgeoning world of MMA, a blend of martial arts disciplines like jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, boxing and wrestling. Bouts take place in an eight-sided ring -- dubbed "The Octagon" -- bounded by a chainlink fence. With few exceptions -- such as eye-gouging -- male and female fighters are allowed to employ almost any technique to attack their opponent. The sport's popularity with young men -- a key demographic in the 2024 US election -- and Trump's long association with the UFC, have made the president a regular fixture at some of its more high-profile events, where he is greeted like a rock star. Its brutal nature and high injury rate mean the sport is controversial, with doctors decrying the potential for brain damage amongst fighters who are repeatedly hit in the head, though it has gained increasing mainstream acceptance in recent years. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

On Trump's 79th birthday this year, he held a military parade that was meant to commemorate the founding of the US Army.

White House to host UFC fight on Donald Trump’s 80th birthday

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went into Gaza with the explicit intention of destroying and disarming Hamas, the main perpetrator of the October 7 terror attack on Israel in 2023. As the attack and subsequent war enter their third year, Hamas still runs the Palestinian enclave. Once backed by the Israeli prime minister, the militant group has turned into his biggest enemy. In spite of Israel pummelling Gaza with bombs and a ground invasion, and killing some of its main leaders, Hamas fighters were on full armed display during recent hostage exchanges. Why is Hamas still standing? Here are the seven reasons, collected from expert commentary, think tank analysis, and media reports.<h2>Current ground situation of Hamas</h2>Since the October 7 attack that killed around 1,200 people, Hamas indeed suffered heavy losses, having lost thousands of its fighters and top leaders like Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh. But it continues to operate, recruit, and exert influence in Gaza, with its top negotiators even escaping an air attack in Doha, Qatar. Despite Israel’s intensive military campaign, including the recent invasion of Gaza City, Hamas is neither fully disarmed nor defeated. Here are the possible reasons:<h2>Why Hamas still stands- Reason 1: Guerrilla tactics and an extensive tunnel network</h2>Israel is engaged in what is known in military terms as an asymmetric war with Hamas. Over the past decade, Hamas has fortified Gaza with underground tunnels. These tunnels, often passing under civilian infrastructure like hospitals and schools, allow movement, ambushes, and weapons storage. Attacking them directly invites global criticism of Israel, turning the conflict into a prolonged urban war of attrition. Israeli forces have had to repeatedly re-enter cleared areas, complicating efforts to eliminate Hamas while minimising civilian casualties to avoid violating international law.Also read: <a href="IDF halts Gaza offensive, negotiators brace for talks amid Trump’s push to end war">IDF halts Gaza offensive, negotiators brace for talks amid Trump’s push to end war</a><h2>Reason 2: Resilience and decentralised structure of Hamas</h2>Israel’s elimination of top Hamas leaders and many of its fighters failed to diminish its warfighting capabilities. Hamas has managed to replace fighters, almost as many as it has lost, through steady recruitment. With a decentralised leadership model, Hamas was able to regroup under mid-level commanders to continue the fighting even after its leaders were killed. Hamas' civil administration has also resumed work in some areas, while its fighters still manage to mount sporadic attacks on Israeli forces.<h2>Reason 3: Ideological commitment informed by the idea of jihad</h2>Losing lives for the Palestinian cause is accepted by many Hamas fighters as a rite of passage, inspired by a religious-nationalist ideology. This contrasts with Israeli soldiers, who are performing their duty for their nation. Many Hamas fighters reject the idea of surrender or disarmament and prefer to die on the battlefield, with the group's propaganda framing the war as a justified struggle against occupation. This has the backing of many Palestinians, who oppose the complete disarmament of Hamas and even praise the October 7 attack.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-you-re-always-so-f-ing-negative-did-trump-snap-at-netanyahu-amid-hamas-gaza-peace-talks-1759676340037">‘You’re always so f***ing negative’: Did Trump snap at Netanyahu amid Gaza peace talks?</a><h2>Reason 4: Hamas still has local Palestinian support</h2>Even as some Palestinians blame Hamas for the devastation and humanitarian catastrophe caused by the war in Gaza, others view its survival as resistance. In many parts of Gaza, Hamas still enjoys higher approval ratings than the Palestinian Authority, which governs the West Bank, the other part of the would-be state of Palestine. The endurance of Hamas has strengthened its legitimacy among supporters.<h2>Reason 5: The leverage from keeping hostages</h2>The hostage-taking on October 7 has been used by Hamas to its advantage. It managed to get Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for some hostages and their dead bodies, at an almost one-to-three proportion. Hamas still holds about 50 hostages—some dead, but mostly alive—and uses them as bargaining tools. This limits Israel’s military options amid concerns over hostage safety, even as their relatives continue to hold massive protests in Jerusalem.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-complete-obliteration-trump-s-warning-to-hamas-if-they-don-t-accept-his-gaza-peace-plan-1759684778374">‘Complete Obliteration!’: Trump’s warning to Hamas if they don’t accept his Gaza peace plan</a><h2>Reason 6: How Israel’s hands are tied due to international pressure</h2>Israel and its leaders have faced accusations of war crimes, global condemnation, and even sanctions. This restricts Israel’s ability to act decisively against Hamas. Despite having US President Donald Trump as an ally in Washington DC, diplomatic constraints remain. Since the war began, international opinion has shifted from sympathy towards Israel to shock and concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Israel faces further isolation as several Western countries have recognised the state of Palestine, which is a diplomatic victory for Hamas.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-hamas-war-thousands-of-people-protest-demanding-end-of-war-in-gaza-1759720862453/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-hamas-war-thousands-of-people-protest-demanding-end-of-war-in-gaza-1759720862453/embed</a><h2>Reason 7: Israeli domestic challenges are forcing it to act carefully against Hamas</h2>Even as Netanyahu and his war cabinet push further into Gaza, internal divisions in Israel affect the offensive against Hamas. There is public fatigue, with demonstrations against Netanyahu continuing unabated since the war began. With over 1,000 soldiers killed in the conflict, Israel’s military is strained. Discontent with leadership, which is a minority government, and conflicting political pressures hinder strategic clarity.All these factors have led to a situation where, despite high casualties (Palestinian casualties are reported to be at least 24,000, but could be as high as 60,000) and prolonged fighting, Israel has not achieved its goals of eliminating Hamas or controlling Gaza.While there are hopes of a final hostage exchange, the war remains at a stalemate as it finishes its second year.

Despite intense Israeli efforts, Palestinian militant group Hamas remains active in Gaza, as two years of war have passed. From guerrilla tactics to tunnel networks, and hostage leverage to local support, here are the factors helping it



Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went into Gaza with the explicit intention of destroying and disarming Hamas, the main perpetrator of the October 7 terror attack on Israel in 2023. As the attack and subsequent war enter their third year, Hamas still runs the Palestinian enclave. Once backed by the Israeli prime minister, the militant group has turned into his biggest enemy. In spite of Israel pummelling Gaza with bombs and a ground invasion, and killing some of its main leaders, Hamas fighters were on full armed display during recent hostage exchanges. Why is Hamas still standing? Here are the seven reasons, collected from expert commentary, think tank analysis, and media reports. Current ground situation of Hamas Since the October 7 attack that killed around 1,200 people, Hamas indeed suffered heavy losses, having lost thousands of its fighters and top leaders like Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh. But it continues to operate, recruit, and exert influence in Gaza, with its top negotiators even escaping an air attack in Doha, Qatar. Despite Israel’s intensive military campaign, including the recent invasion of Gaza City, Hamas is neither fully disarmed nor defeated. Here are the possible reasons: Why Hamas still stands- Reason 1: Guerrilla tactics and an extensive tunnel network Israel is engaged in what is known in military terms as an asymmetric war with Hamas. Over the past decade, Hamas has fortified Gaza with underground tunnels. These tunnels, often passing under civilian infrastructure like hospitals and schools, allow movement, ambushes, and weapons storage. Attacking them directly invites global criticism of Israel, turning the conflict into a prolonged urban war of attrition. Israeli forces have had to repeatedly re-enter cleared areas, complicating efforts to eliminate Hamas while minimising civilian casualties to avoid violating international law. Also read: IDF halts Gaza offensive, negotiators brace for talks amid Trump’s push to end war Reason 2: Resilience and decentralised structure of Hamas Israel’s elimination of top Hamas leaders and many of its fighters failed to diminish its warfighting capabilities. Hamas has managed to replace fighters, almost as many as it has lost, through steady recruitment. With a decentralised leadership model, Hamas was able to regroup under mid-level commanders to continue the fighting even after its leaders were killed. Hamas' civil administration has also resumed work in some areas, while its fighters still manage to mount sporadic attacks on Israeli forces. Reason 3: Ideological commitment informed by the idea of jihad Losing lives for the Palestinian cause is accepted by many Hamas fighters as a rite of passage, inspired by a religious-nationalist ideology. This contrasts with Israeli soldiers, who are performing their duty for their nation. Many Hamas fighters reject the idea of surrender or disarmament and prefer to die on the battlefield, with the group's propaganda framing the war as a justified struggle against occupation. This has the backing of many Palestinians, who oppose the complete disarmament of Hamas and even praise the October 7 attack. Also read: ‘You’re always so f***ing negative’: Did Trump snap at Netanyahu amid Gaza peace talks? Reason 4: Hamas still has local Palestinian support Even as some Palestinians blame Hamas for the devastation and humanitarian catastrophe caused by the war in Gaza, others view its survival as resistance. In many parts of Gaza, Hamas still enjoys higher approval ratings than the Palestinian Authority, which governs the West Bank, the other part of the would-be state of Palestine. The endurance of Hamas has strengthened its legitimacy among supporters. Reason 5: The leverage from keeping hostages The hostage-taking on October 7 has been used by Hamas to its advantage. It managed to get Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for some hostages and their dead bodies, at an almost one-to-three proportion. Hamas still holds about 50 hostages—some dead, but mostly alive—and uses them as bargaining tools. This limits Israel’s military options amid concerns over hostage safety, even as their relatives continue to hold massive protests in Jerusalem. Also read: ‘Complete Obliteration!’: Trump’s warning to Hamas if they don’t accept his Gaza peace plan Reason 6: How Israel’s hands are tied due to international pressure Israel and its leaders have faced accusations of war crimes, global condemnation, and even sanctions. This restricts Israel’s ability to act decisively against Hamas. Despite having US President Donald Trump as an ally in Washington DC, diplomatic constraints remain. Since the war began, international opinion has shifted from sympathy towards Israel to shock and concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Israel faces further isolation as several Western countries have recognised the state of Palestine, which is a diplomatic victory for Hamas. https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-hamas-war-thousands-of-people-protest-demanding-end-of-war-in-gaza-1759720862453/embed Reason 7: Israeli domestic challenges are forcing it to act carefully against Hamas Even as Netanyahu and his war cabinet push further into Gaza, internal divisions in Israel affect the offensive against Hamas. There is public fatigue, with demonstrations against Netanyahu continuing unabated since the war began. With over 1,000 soldiers killed in the conflict, Israel’s military is strained. Discontent with leadership, which is a minority government, and conflicting political pressures hinder strategic clarity. All these factors have led to a situation where, despite high casualties (Palestinian casualties are reported to be at least 24,000, but could be as high as 60,000) and prolonged fighting, Israel has not achieved its goals of eliminating Hamas or controlling Gaza. While there are hopes of a final hostage exchange, the war remains at a stalemate as it finishes its second year.

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France has been thrown into a new political crisis after recently appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned just weeks into the job. Lecornu, the fifth person to hold the office in under two years, faced the daunting task of winning over a deeply divided parliament and reassuring investors that he could push through the crucial 2026 budget. Appointed in early September amid growing public discontent and political turmoil, his short tenure followed a string of governments that had struggled to pass budgets involving spending cuts and tax hikes, leaving the country’s finances and leadership in a state of flux.&nbsp;French President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Monday (October 6), just hours after the newly appointed leader revealed his cabinet lineup, the Elysee Palace announced. The sudden development has pushed France deeper into a worsening political stalemate. Lecornu, who previously served as defence minister, had been appointed prime minister only last month. However, the cabinet he presented on Sunday night — largely unchanged from the previous government — drew sharp criticism from parties across the political spectrum.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/why-this-small-pacific-country-is-seeing-a-rapid-surge-in-hiv-cases-among-teens-1759731721143">Why THIS small pacific country is seeing a rapid surge in HIV cases among teens</a><h2>Why did Sebastien Lecornu resign?</h2>He was facing the formidable challenge of steering a deeply divided parliament toward passing a tough austerity budget for the upcoming year. His two predecessors, Francois Bayrou and Michel Barnier, were both forced out after clashes with lawmakers over the same spending plan. The political turbulence comes as France grapples with mounting debt. Official figures released last week showed that the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio has climbed to the third highest in the European Union, behind only Greece and Italy — and is nearly double the 60 per cent ceiling set by EU rules.<h2>What is happening in France?</h2>For the past three years, successive governments had bypassed parliament by pushing budgets through using a constitutional mechanism that does not require a vote, a move heavily criticised by the opposition. Lecornu had recently pledged to restore parliamentary debate by allowing lawmakers to vote on the new budget. France’s legislative gridlock stems from Macron’s decision to call snap parliamentary elections last year, aiming to strengthen his hold on power. Instead, the gamble weakened his majority in the National Assembly, leaving his centrist alliance in a minority and complicating governance ever since.

France’s new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigns amid political turmoil

France has been thrown into a new political crisis after recently appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned just weeks into the job. Lecornu, the fifth person to hold the office in under two years, faced the daunting task of winning over a deeply divided parliament and reassuring investors that he could push through the crucial 2026 budget. Appointed in early September amid growing public discontent and political turmoil, his short tenure followed a string of governments that had struggled to pass budgets involving spending cuts and tax hikes, leaving the country’s finances and leadership in a state of flux. French President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Monday (October 6), just hours after the newly appointed leader revealed his cabinet lineup, the Elysee Palace announced. The sudden development has pushed France deeper into a worsening political stalemate. Lecornu, who previously served as defence minister, had been appointed prime minister only last month. However, the cabinet he presented on Sunday night — largely unchanged from the previous government — drew sharp criticism from parties across the political spectrum. Also Read: Why THIS small pacific country is seeing a rapid surge in HIV cases among teens Why did Sebastien Lecornu resign? He was facing the formidable challenge of steering a deeply divided parliament toward passing a tough austerity budget for the upcoming year. His two predecessors, Francois Bayrou and Michel Barnier, were both forced out after clashes with lawmakers over the same spending plan. The political turbulence comes as France grapples with mounting debt. Official figures released last week showed that the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio has climbed to the third highest in the European Union, behind only Greece and Italy — and is nearly double the 60 per cent ceiling set by EU rules. What is happening in France? For the past three years, successive governments had bypassed parliament by pushing budgets through using a constitutional mechanism that does not require a vote, a move heavily criticised by the opposition. Lecornu had recently pledged to restore parliamentary debate by allowing lawmakers to vote on the new budget. France’s legislative gridlock stems from Macron’s decision to call snap parliamentary elections last year, aiming to strengthen his hold on power. Instead, the gamble weakened his majority in the National Assembly, leaving his centrist alliance in a minority and complicating governance ever since.

Sebastian Lecornu was appointed as the prime minister of the country in early September this year. He was France's fifth prime minister in a gap of less than two years

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Argentina Ambassador Mariano Agustín Caucino has said that his country has a high degree of economic complimentary with India and increasing ties in areas like critical minerals, food security. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Ambassador Caucino said, "Argentina is one of the countries that has huge reserves, but not only in lithium. They are exploring copper. Argentina has exported an important amount of gold to India, and now there are some companies of Indian origin trying to expand, not only in &nbsp;Catamarca, but in other states". Earlier this year, PM Modi visited Argentina, the first such bilateral trip by an Indian PM to the country in 57 years. During his meeting with Argentina President Javier Milei, both sides agreed to deepen ties in defence, space, agriculture and pharma.&nbsp; The ambassador backed the expansion of India's Mercosur preferential trade agreement or PTA, something that was also discussed during PM Modi's visit to Argentina earlier this year. He said, "it is obvious that is very convenient for our country, for the region, for Mercosur, to be able to work more closely with India. India and the Argentina's economy, and India and most Latin American economies are very complementary. There is a sort of complementarity between these economies". Mercosur is a common market in South America, which has Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay as its members. The bloc has a PTA agreement with India operational since 2009, with a focus on its expansion now.&nbsp; WION: How do you see the India-Argentina relationship?&nbsp;Mariano Agustín Caucino: India is growing so much. India is becoming a more and more important country in the world today. You are now the number fifth economy. You are becoming number fourth-largest economy. You will be number third-largest economy at the end of this decade. So in that sense, for a country like Argentina, India is becoming more and more important. When I talk to my colleagues, ambassadors in Latin American countries and other regions, we are very excited about the possibility of serving here at this moment.&nbsp; When I was given the opportunity to serve as an ambassador, I asked to be appointed here, since the relationship with India is becoming so much more strategic. In the year 2019, Argentina and India elevated the relationship to the standard of strategic partnership, and now we are fulfilling this with the visit of the Prime Minister and with the economic relationship between the two countries of around $5 billion.&nbsp;WION: So what's your view about the review of the PTA, the preferential trade agreement between India and Mercosur?&nbsp;Mariano Agustín Caucino: Mercosur&nbsp;is integrated by four countries, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The four countries are on the same page, and that preferential trade agreement has to be expanded. Now, Brazil has the presidency of the Mercosur for this semester, and I think they are working well. It is obvious that it is very convenient for our country, for the region, for Mercosur, to be able to work more closely with India. India and Argentina's economy, and India and most Latin American economies are very complementary. There is a sort of complementarity between these economies. So that's why it is very, very important that we can achieve this.&nbsp;WION: Argentina is quite rich with resources, especially when it comes to critical minerals as well. We have seen certain Indian companies also looking for resources in Argentina. Perhaps if you can shed some light on how Argentina, your country, can fulfil India's need for critical minerals, and, of course, the increased presence of the Indian companies in your country.&nbsp;Mariano Agustín Caucino: Well, currently, there are some companies in the mining sector working in Argentina already, for example, in the province of Catamarca, which is in the north of Argentina, the governor, who is equivalent to the Chief Minister of Catamarca, was here early this year. And they are working very good. They are working on lithium. So the cooperation there is very important, because India is developing programs of electric vehicles and all those types of things, and you demand those minerals, and Argentina is one of the countries that has huge reserves, but not only in lithium. They are exploring copper. Argentina has exported an important amount of gold to India, and now there are some companies of Indian origin trying to expand, not only in Catamarca, but also in other states, other provinces in that area of Argentina, which are very rich in these mineral resources. So I think it's an example of cooperation, an example of complementary WION: In terms of lithium, how does Argentina plan to become a country that can fulfil India's needs?&nbsp;&nbsp;Mariano Agustín Caucino: In the north of Argentina, which is part of the so-called lithium triangle between Argentina, Chile and Bolivia, there is a huge reserve of lithium in the world. So for India, it is very important to be able to access those markets, those resources. Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world. India is seventh in terms of territory; there's not much difference. India is a bit larger, but in terms of people, you are 30 times more than us. We have almost the same territory, but we have only 50 million people, which is a relatively small population. It's a country that has the possibility to provide a food security it's already providing to a country as India and other Asian countries, for example, and can expand that to mining, and it can expand that even to energy security, because the population of my country is relatively small, but we are full of natural resources, and the geography&nbsp;allows to have many variety of climates, variety of productions, in a scale only you can compare to the United States in terms of a territory with the possibility of having different climates and different resources.&nbsp;WION: Your country is an important source of oil, as well the edible oils, as well. And you have in the past stated how it has become an important source for India. So, in terms of food security, what can Argentina bring to the table for India?&nbsp;Mariano Agustín Caucino: Well, currently, Argentina is the number one provider in terms of soybean oil, and it's number three in terms of sunflower oil. Argentina is in each table of Indian families, in each kitchen of Indian families, even when Indian people may not know about that, and even when Argentine people don't know. So now we are the number one provider in terms of soya bean oil, and India, if I am not wrong, is the largest importer of edible oils in the world. That's the core of the economic relationship and the core of the Argentine exports to India, which have reached the level of $5 billion, which for the Argentine economy is a big number.&nbsp;WION: Most of the Indians know Argentina because of football, Diego Maradona and others as well. Any plans for cooperation on that? On the sporting front, India is keen to host the Olympics very soon.&nbsp;Mariano Agustín Caucino: Every part of India, I go, especially in the southern states, they are always talking about football, about Maradona, about Messi. There is a great expectation on the possibility of Messi coming here. I don't know exactly. Apparently, he's coming. I don't have the confirmation exactly, but I think he put something on social media coming at the end of the year. And of course, football and or soccer depends on it as a cultural bridge between the countries, it's not the only one, but others like tango.&nbsp;&nbsp;WION: Defence is looking like another area where there can be increased cooperation. Has the Argentinian side been interested in India's defence products? Has India offered you any defence products? Can you talk about defence cooperation?&nbsp;Mariano Agustín Caucino: &nbsp;Well, as you know, it's in the media. There have been talks in the last years between the Indian part and the Argentine part about the possibility of providing some material, and I think that's something that is always under study. I don't have any further information, and even if I had,&nbsp; I would not be able to talk publicly, because, you know that defence contracts are something very, say, restricted, and they are not even decided by the embassy. But I think, in general terms, I can say that the cooperation between the two countries has been increasing. For example, there were some exercises. There was one group of soldiers from India going to Argentina. Another very important thing we share values is in the combat and the rejection of terrorism. Argentina was among the first countries to support India immediately when this terrible terrorist attack happened on April 22, in Pahalgam, and I had the opportunity to talk to the Minister of External Affairs, Dr S Jaishankar, and he thanked me. We know what terrorism is. We had two terrible attacks in the 90s. You know, in Argentina, they killed 100 people combined. So we support India in this field.

Mercosur is a common market in South America, which has Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay as its members. The bloc has a PTA agreement with India operational since 2009, with a focus on its expansion now. 

Argentina Ambassador Mariano Agustín Caucino has said that his country has a high degree of economic complimentary with India and increasing ties in areas like critical minerals, food security. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Ambassador Caucino said, "Argentina is one of the countries that has huge reserves, but not only in lithium. They are exploring copper. Argentina has exported an important amount of gold to India, and now there are some companies of Indian origin trying to expand, not only in Catamarca, but in other states". Earlier this year, PM Modi visited Argentina, the first such bilateral trip by an Indian PM to the country in 57 years. During his meeting with Argentina President Javier Milei, both sides agreed to deepen ties in defence, space, agriculture and pharma. The ambassador backed the expansion of India's Mercosur preferential trade agreement or PTA, something that was also discussed during PM Modi's visit to Argentina earlier this year. He said, "it is obvious that is very convenient for our country, for the region, for Mercosur, to be able to work more closely with India. India and the Argentina's economy, and India and most Latin American economies are very complementary. There is a sort of complementarity between these economies". Mercosur is a common market in South America, which has Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay as its members. The bloc has a PTA agreement with India operational since 2009, with a focus on its expansion now. WION: How do you see the India-Argentina relationship? Mariano Agustín Caucino: India is growing so much. India is becoming a more and more important country in the world today. You are now the number fifth economy. You are becoming number fourth-largest economy. You will be number third-largest economy at the end of this decade. So in that sense, for a country like Argentina, India is becoming more and more important. When I talk to my colleagues, ambassadors in Latin American countries and other regions, we are very excited about the possibility of serving here at this moment. When I was given the opportunity to serve as an ambassador, I asked to be appointed here, since the relationship with India is becoming so much more strategic. In the year 2019, Argentina and India elevated the relationship to the standard of strategic partnership, and now we are fulfilling this with the visit of the Prime Minister and with the economic relationship between the two countries of around $5 billion. WION: So what's your view about the review of the PTA, the preferential trade agreement between India and Mercosur? Mariano Agustín Caucino: Mercosur is integrated by four countries, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The four countries are on the same page, and that preferential trade agreement has to be expanded. Now, Brazil has the presidency of the Mercosur for this semester, and I think they are working well. It is obvious that it is very convenient for our country, for the region, for Mercosur, to be able to work more closely with India. India and Argentina's economy, and India and most Latin American economies are very complementary. There is a sort of complementarity between these economies. So that's why it is very, very important that we can achieve this. WION: Argentina is quite rich with resources, especially when it comes to critical minerals as well. We have seen certain Indian companies also looking for resources in Argentina. Perhaps if you can shed some light on how Argentina, your country, can fulfil India's need for critical minerals, and, of course, the increased presence of the Indian companies in your country. Mariano Agustín Caucino: Well, currently, there are some companies in the mining sector working in Argentina already, for example, in the province of Catamarca, which is in the north of Argentina, the governor, who is equivalent to the Chief Minister of Catamarca, was here early this year. And they are working very good. They are working on lithium. So the cooperation there is very important, because India is developing programs of electric vehicles and all those types of things, and you demand those minerals, and Argentina is one of the countries that has huge reserves, but not only in lithium. They are exploring copper. Argentina has exported an important amount of gold to India, and now there are some companies of Indian origin trying to expand, not only in Catamarca, but also in other states, other provinces in that area of Argentina, which are very rich in these mineral resources. So I think it's an example of cooperation, an example of complementary WION: In terms of lithium, how does Argentina plan to become a country that can fulfil India's needs? Mariano Agustín Caucino: In the north of Argentina, which is part of the so-called lithium triangle between Argentina, Chile and Bolivia, there is a huge reserve of lithium in the world. So for India, it is very important to be able to access those markets, those resources. Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world. India is seventh in terms of territory; there's not much difference. India is a bit larger, but in terms of people, you are 30 times more than us. We have almost the same territory, but we have only 50 million people, which is a relatively small population. It's a country that has the possibility to provide a food security it's already providing to a country as India and other Asian countries, for example, and can expand that to mining, and it can expand that even to energy security, because the population of my country is relatively small, but we are full of natural resources, and the geography allows to have many variety of climates, variety of productions, in a scale only you can compare to the United States in terms of a territory with the possibility of having different climates and different resources. WION: Your country is an important source of oil, as well the edible oils, as well. And you have in the past stated how it has become an important source for India. So, in terms of food security, what can Argentina bring to the table for India? Mariano Agustín Caucino: Well, currently, Argentina is the number one provider in terms of soybean oil, and it's number three in terms of sunflower oil. Argentina is in each table of Indian families, in each kitchen of Indian families, even when Indian people may not know about that, and even when Argentine people don't know. So now we are the number one provider in terms of soya bean oil, and India, if I am not wrong, is the largest importer of edible oils in the world. That's the core of the economic relationship and the core of the Argentine exports to India, which have reached the level of $5 billion, which for the Argentine economy is a big number. WION: Most of the Indians know Argentina because of football, Diego Maradona and others as well. Any plans for cooperation on that? On the sporting front, India is keen to host the Olympics very soon. Mariano Agustín Caucino: Every part of India, I go, especially in the southern states, they are always talking about football, about Maradona, about Messi. There is a great expectation on the possibility of Messi coming here. I don't know exactly. Apparently, he's coming. I don't have the confirmation exactly, but I think he put something on social media coming at the end of the year. And of course, football and or soccer depends on it as a cultural bridge between the countries, it's not the only one, but others like tango. WION: Defence is looking like another area where there can be increased cooperation. Has the Argentinian side been interested in India's defence products? Has India offered you any defence products? Can you talk about defence cooperation? Mariano Agustín Caucino: Well, as you know, it's in the media. There have been talks in the last years between the Indian part and the Argentine part about the possibility of providing some material, and I think that's something that is always under study. I don't have any further information, and even if I had, I would not be able to talk publicly, because, you know that defence contracts are something very, say, restricted, and they are not even decided by the embassy. But I think, in general terms, I can say that the cooperation between the two countries has been increasing. For example, there were some exercises. There was one group of soldiers from India going to Argentina. Another very important thing we share values is in the combat and the rejection of terrorism. Argentina was among the first countries to support India immediately when this terrible terrorist attack happened on April 22, in Pahalgam, and I had the opportunity to talk to the Minister of External Affairs, Dr S Jaishankar, and he thanked me. We know what terrorism is. We had two terrible attacks in the 90s. You know, in Argentina, they killed 100 people combined. So we support India in this field.

Mercosur is a common market in South America, which has Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay as its members. The bloc has a PTA agreement with India operational since 2009, with a focus on its expansion now.&nbsp;

We have high degree of economic complimentary with India, says Ambassador Argentina Caucino

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ignited controversy after posting a video showing agents hauling away a detainee in Portland while blasting a song mocking the detainee. The clip, posted Sunday on X, shows a handcuffed person lying face down on a flatbed cart as officers roll them away. ICE captioned it, “PORTLAND — Refuse to walk? We’ll give you a ride,” as Chamillionaire’s 2000s hit Ridin' plays. The video quickly went viral, drawing cheers from Trump loyalists and backlash from critics who accused the agency of dehumanising detainees.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-threatens-to-bomb-iran-again-says-us-won-t-wait-so-long-this-time-watch-1759718545235">Trump threatens to bomb Iran again, says US ‘won’t wait so long this time’. Watch!</a><h2>What happened?</h2>In downtown Portland, an ICE facility has been the site of nightly confrontations between federal agents and protesters since President Donald Trump announced troop deployments to what he called the “war-ravaged” city. The move was halted on Saturday by Trump-appointed Judge Karin Immergut. Blocking the deployment, she ruled that “this is a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law.” However, the court order didn’t stop MAGA influencers from celebrating ICE’s stunt.Watch the video here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">PORTLAND — Refuse to walk? We’ll give you a ride. <a href="https://t.co/RibmhrTLSa">pic.twitter.com/RibmhrTLSa</a>&mdash; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (@ICEgov) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICEgov/status/1974865365252321479?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Lauding ICE's now-viral video, far-right activist Laura Loomer wrote, “I love this account.” Conservative personality Gunther Eagleman added, “LOL! I voted for this.” Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier even quipped, “Florida will never become Portland, but this new technique is noted.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I love this account. <a href="https://t.co/bz56sYxg9U">https://t.co/bz56sYxg9U</a>— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) <a href="https://twitter.com/LauraLoomer/status/1974888134170296820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Others egged on the barrage of comments with suggestions, including transporting those detained in a 'Silence of the Lambs' way.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It's a good start, but you gotta up your game. <a href="https://t.co/8AjZI6wrxt">pic.twitter.com/8AjZI6wrxt</a>— Jasconius (@JasconiusGames) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasconiusGames/status/1974883323291033829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/pope-blesses-chunk-of-ice-on-camera-sparks-ridicule-but-this-is-why-he-did-it-1759382204019">Video: Pope blesses chunk of ice on camera, sparks ridicule — but why did he do it?</a><h2>ICE video outrage</h2>The ICE video was later reposted by the official White House account on X — further fueling outrage.Liberal commentators called the video “propaganda.” Journalist Marcy Wheeler wrote, “Why is ICE still making propaganda during a government shutdown?” Advocacy group Debt Collective demanded the agency be “completely uprooted.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We have to completely uproot and abolish this agency.<a href="https://t.co/KEoxDjeSC7">https://t.co/KEoxDjeSC7</a>— The Debt Collective 🟥 (@StrikeDebt) <a href="https://twitter.com/StrikeDebt/status/1966618693674181076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Let them post their sick videos, all evidence of human rights violations," posted another.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Let them post their sick videos, all evidence of human rights violations.— Sugar & Spite (@KittnHasClaws) <a href="https://twitter.com/KittnHasClaws/status/1974876334028722485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Former Democratic campaign staffer Timothy Bellman said, “It’s a choice to do this, and film it, and post it with music. That’s what makes it worse.” Calling the video "repulsive", one user remarked, "And we wonder why the United States has been placed on the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This is repulsive. And we wonder why the United States has been placed on the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist. The move comes amid President Donald Trump’s “assault on democratic norms and global cooperation,” said CIVICUS—a global alliance and network of civil society groups,…— Dianne Callahan (@DianneCallaha16) <a href="https://twitter.com/DianneCallaha16/status/1974904722906599436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, netizens pointed out that the person transported unceremoniously by ICE was "an American citizen with rights? No?".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I’m sorry. I believe that’s an American citizen with rights? No?— Girl from Mars (@GirlFromMars_OG) <a href="https://twitter.com/GirlFromMars_OG/status/1974872008564609283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

ICE and its parent agency, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), have come under repeated fire for using memes and pop culture in posts about immigration raids. Last month, DHS was forced to pull a Pokémon-themed video after the company said it hadn’t given permission.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is under fire after posting a video showing agents rolling away a detainee in Portland while blasting Chamillionaire’s “Ridin’.” The clip, captioned “Refuse to walk? We’ll give you a ride,” sparked outrage. All you need to know.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ignited controversy after posting a video showing agents hauling away a detainee in Portland while blasting a song mocking the detainee. The clip, posted Sunday on X, shows a handcuffed person lying face down on a flatbed cart as officers roll them away. ICE captioned it, “PORTLAND — Refuse to walk? We’ll give you a ride,” as Chamillionaire’s 2000s hit Ridin' plays. The video quickly went viral, drawing cheers from Trump loyalists and backlash from critics who accused the agency of dehumanising detainees. Also read | Trump threatens to bomb Iran again, says US ‘won’t wait so long this time’. Watch! What happened? In downtown Portland, an ICE facility has been the site of nightly confrontations between federal agents and protesters since President Donald Trump announced troop deployments to what he called the “war-ravaged” city. The move was halted on Saturday by Trump-appointed Judge Karin Immergut. Blocking the deployment, she ruled that “this is a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law.” However, the court order didn’t stop MAGA influencers from celebrating ICE’s stunt. Watch the video here:

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is under fire after posting a video showing agents rolling away a detainee in Portland while blasting Chamillionaire’s “Ridin’.” The clip, captioned “Refuse to walk? We’ll give you a ride,” sparked outrage. All you need to know.

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Ten—the age of the youngest person with HIV that Sesenieli Naitala, a former sex worker and project coordinator at the Survival Advocacy Network has encountered. When she founded Fiji’s Survivor Advocacy Network in 2013, that child hadn’t yet been born. Today, he is one of thousands of Fijians infected with the virus, with many cases emerging among teenagers, often linked to intravenous drug use. “Drug use among young people is increasing,” Naitala was quoted as saying to BBC, whose organisation supports sex workers and drug users in Suva, Fiji’s capital. “He was part of a group sharing needles on the streets during the Covid period.”&nbsp;Over the last five years, Fiji—a small Pacific island country with fewer than a million residents—has witnessed one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics globally. In 2014, fewer than 500 people lived with HIV. By 2024, that number had surged to around 5,900, an elevenfold increase. That year alone, the country recorded 1,583 new infections, a thirteenfold rise compared to the five-year average, including 41 cases in children aged 15 or under, up from 11 in 2023. In response, Fiji’s health minister declared an HIV outbreak in January. Recently, assistant health minister Penioni Ravunawa warned the country could see over 3,000 new cases by the end of 2025. “This is a national emergency,” he said. “And it shows no signs of slowing.”&nbsp;Experts attribute part of the increase to rising awareness and reduced stigma around HIV, prompting more people to get tested. Yet many infections likely go unreported, suggesting the true scale of the crisis is far larger than official numbers indicate.<h2>Dangerous practices fuel spread</h2>A key factor behind the epidemic is the increase in unsafe drug and sexual practices. One particularly alarming trend is ‘bluetoothing’, where an intravenous drug user draws blood after injecting a dose and passes it to another person, who may repeat the process with others. Kalesi Volatabu, executive director of Drug Free Fiji, witnessed this firsthand last May. During a morning walk in Suva, she saw a group of young people huddled together, sharing a single syringe and passing blood among them. “It’s not just needles—they’re sharing blood,” she was quoted as saying.&nbsp;The practice, previously reported in South Africa and Lesotho, has recently gained popularity in Fiji. It offers a cheaper high and allows multiple users to share a single syringe, which can be hard to obtain due to prescription requirements and limited needle-syringe programs. Fiji’s Ministry of Health identified bluetoothing and chemsex—using drugs like methamphetamine before or during sexual activity—as key contributors to rising HIV rates. Notably, crystal meth in Fiji is mostly injected intravenously. Among 1,093 new HIV cases reported in the first nine months of 2024, around 20% were linked to injectable drug use.<h2>Youth and methamphetamine</h2>Fiji has become a regional hub for crystal meth trafficking over the past 15 years due to its location between major producers in East Asia and the Americas and lucrative markets in Australia and New Zealand. The drug has permeated local communities, creating a crisis recently declared a “national emergency.” Frontline workers report that the age of users is steadily decreasing.National HIV data shows that 48% of infections are linked to injectable drug use, 47% to sexual transmission, and the majority of pediatric cases result from mother-to-child transmission. Both Ms. Volatabu and Ms. Naitala emphasize that lack of education is a central factor in the epidemic, and their organizations are working to raise awareness.&nbsp;José Sousa-Santos, head of the Pacific Regional Security Hub at New Zealand’s University of Canterbury, warns of a looming disaster. “The concern is not only about the current crisis but the next three years. Fiji lacks the resources—medical staff, treatment access, and distribution systems—to manage this,” he was quoted as saying.

Why THIS small pacific country is seeing a rapid surge in HIV cases among teens

Ten—the age of the youngest person with HIV that Sesenieli Naitala, a former sex worker and project coordinator at the Survival Advocacy Network has encountered. When she founded Fiji’s Survivor Advocacy Network in 2013, that child hadn’t yet been born. Today, he is one of thousands of Fijians infected with the virus, with many cases emerging among teenagers, often linked to intravenous drug use. “Drug use among young people is increasing,” Naitala was quoted as saying to BBC, whose organisation supports sex workers and drug users in Suva, Fiji’s capital. “He was part of a group sharing needles on the streets during the Covid period.” Over the last five years, Fiji—a small Pacific island country with fewer than a million residents—has witnessed one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics globally. In 2014, fewer than 500 people lived with HIV. By 2024, that number had surged to around 5,900, an elevenfold increase. That year alone, the country recorded 1,583 new infections, a thirteenfold rise compared to the five-year average, including 41 cases in children aged 15 or under, up from 11 in 2023. In response, Fiji’s health minister declared an HIV outbreak in January. Recently, assistant health minister Penioni Ravunawa warned the country could see over 3,000 new cases by the end of 2025. “This is a national emergency,” he said. “And it shows no signs of slowing.” Experts attribute part of the increase to rising awareness and reduced stigma around HIV, prompting more people to get tested. Yet many infections likely go unreported, suggesting the true scale of the crisis is far larger than official numbers indicate. Dangerous practices fuel spread A key factor behind the epidemic is the increase in unsafe drug and sexual practices. One particularly alarming trend is ‘bluetoothing’, where an intravenous drug user draws blood after injecting a dose and passes it to another person, who may repeat the process with others. Kalesi Volatabu, executive director of Drug Free Fiji, witnessed this firsthand last May. During a morning walk in Suva, she saw a group of young people huddled together, sharing a single syringe and passing blood among them. “It’s not just needles—they’re sharing blood,” she was quoted as saying. The practice, previously reported in South Africa and Lesotho, has recently gained popularity in Fiji. It offers a cheaper high and allows multiple users to share a single syringe, which can be hard to obtain due to prescription requirements and limited needle-syringe programs. Fiji’s Ministry of Health identified bluetoothing and chemsex—using drugs like methamphetamine before or during sexual activity—as key contributors to rising HIV rates. Notably, crystal meth in Fiji is mostly injected intravenously. Among 1,093 new HIV cases reported in the first nine months of 2024, around 20% were linked to injectable drug use. Youth and methamphetamine Fiji has become a regional hub for crystal meth trafficking over the past 15 years due to its location between major producers in East Asia and the Americas and lucrative markets in Australia and New Zealand. The drug has permeated local communities, creating a crisis recently declared a “national emergency.” Frontline workers report that the age of users is steadily decreasing. National HIV data shows that 48% of infections are linked to injectable drug use, 47% to sexual transmission, and the majority of pediatric cases result from mother-to-child transmission. Both Ms. Volatabu and Ms. Naitala emphasize that lack of education is a central factor in the epidemic, and their organizations are working to raise awareness. José Sousa-Santos, head of the Pacific Regional Security Hub at New Zealand’s University of Canterbury, warns of a looming disaster. “The concern is not only about the current crisis but the next three years. Fiji lacks the resources—medical staff, treatment access, and distribution systems—to manage this,” he was quoted as saying.

Fiji faces a rapid HIV surge, especially among youth, driven by meth use, needle sharing, and unsafe sexual practices, sparking a national crisis

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