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United States President Donald Trump on Friday (Oct 3) welcomed the acceptance statement by Hamas on his Gaza peace plan and urged Israel to stop bombing of Gaza immediately. On his Truth Social platform, Trump said that Hamas' statement is a proof that they are ready for ‘lasting peace.’ Stating that it would be ‘too dangerous’ to bomb Gaza right now, the US President urged Israel to stop immediately so that all hostages are out safely. He also added that America is ready to take the negotiations further, adding that this is necessary for the peace of the entire region.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-submits-response-to-trump-s-gaza-plan-says-ready-to-release-all-israeli-captives-1759521334125"> ‘Ready to release all hostages’: Hamas submits response to Trump’s Gaza plan, seeks negotiation on terms</a>&nbsp;Soon after, in a video statement, Trump thanked Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt for helping in negotiations with Hamas for the Gaza peace plan. Calling the day ‘unprecedented’, Trump said that he is looking forward to having the hostages come home to their parents. “This is a big day, we'll see how it all turns out. We have to get the final word down and concrete…We're very close to achieving peace in the Middle East,” he added.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, though the 20-point peace plan was announced in presence of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, The Axios news outlet reported that he had been "surprised" by Trump's response to Hamas' statement. The report added that Netanyahu views Hamas's statement as failing to meet key aspects of Trump's Gaza peace plan.&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-submits-response-to-trump-s-gaza-plan-says-ready-to-release-all-israeli-captives-1759521334125"> </a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-sets-oct-5-deadline-for-hamas-to-agree-to-gaza-peace-plan-1759514723381">Trump sets Oct 5 deadline for Hamas to agree to Gaza peace plan</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-sets-oct-5-deadline-for-hamas-to-agree-to-gaza-peace-plan-1759514723381/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-sets-oct-5-deadline-for-hamas-to-agree-to-gaza-peace-plan-1759514723381/embed</a><h2>Hamas' response</h2>Hours after the US president announced the Sunday deadline for his Gaza peace plan, the Palestinian group Hamas released a statement saying that it is ready to release all hostages. The group added that after holding in-depth consultations within its “leadership institutions” and broad consultations with Palestinian forces and factions, it has approved releasing all occupation prisoners—both living and remains—according to the exchange formula contained in “President Trump’s proposal, with the necessary field conditions for implementing the exchange”. The group also said that it agrees to hand over the administration of Gaza to an independent body of Palestinian technocrats, “based on Palestinian national consensus and Arab and Islamic support”.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/gaza-plan-shows-limits-of-trump-s-influence-on-netanyahu-1759467649563">Gaza plan shows limits of Trump’s influence on Netanyahu</a>

Trump welcomed Hamas' acceptance of his Gaza peace plan, urging Israel to halt bombing to ensure hostage safety. Hamas agreed to release all hostages and hand Gaza to a technocratic body. Netanyahu reportedly surprised by Trump's response.

United States President Donald Trump on Friday (Oct 3) welcomed the acceptance statement by Hamas on his Gaza peace plan and urged Israel to stop bombing of Gaza immediately. On his Truth Social platform, Trump said that Hamas' statement is a proof that they are ready for ‘lasting peace.’ Stating that it would be ‘too dangerous’ to bomb Gaza right now, the US President urged Israel to stop immediately so that all hostages are out safely. He also added that America is ready to take the negotiations further, adding that this is necessary for the peace of the entire region. Read More | ‘Ready to release all hostages’: Hamas submits response to Trump’s Gaza plan, seeks negotiation on terms Soon after, in a video statement, Trump thanked Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt for helping in negotiations with Hamas for the Gaza peace plan. Calling the day ‘unprecedented’, Trump said that he is looking forward to having the hostages come home to their parents. “This is a big day, we'll see how it all turns out. We have to get the final word down and concrete…We're very close to achieving peace in the Middle East,” he added.

Trump welcomed Hamas' acceptance of his Gaza peace plan, urging Israel to halt bombing to ensure hostage safety. Hamas agreed to release all hostages and hand Gaza to a technocratic body. Netanyahu reportedly surprised by Trump's response.

'Stop bombing Gaza immediately': Trump warns Israel after Hamas agrees to release all hostages; thanks US allies for mediation

The US Treasury confirmed on Friday that President Donald Trump will feature on the one-dollar coin to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration. US Treasurer Brandon Beach confirmed the development and said that the $1 coin featuring President Trump will coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. The draft design of the commemorative coin, which was overseen by the Office of the US Treasurer Brandon Beach, features Trump’s profile on one side of the coin, while the opposite side depicts him with a raised clenched fist in front of an American flag alongside the words “FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT”.&nbsp;“Despite the radical left’s forced shutdown of our government, the facts are clear: Under the historic leadership of President Donald J. Trump, our nation is entering its 250th anniversary stronger, more prosperous, and better than ever before,” a Treasury Department spokesperson said in a statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">No fake news here. These first drafts honoring America’s 250th Birthday and <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> are real. Looking forward to sharing more soon, once the obstructionist shutdown of the United States government is over. <a href="https://t.co/c6HChM6ijG">https://t.co/c6HChM6ijG</a>&mdash; U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach (@TreasurerBeach) <a href="https://twitter.com/TreasurerBeach/status/1974156375891804229?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2020, Congress had passed a bipartisan legislation, signed by Trump during his first term, that authorises the Treasury Secretary to issue $1 dollar coins during the 2026 calendar year. The design of those coins must be “emblematic of the United States semiquincentennial”, it said.&nbsp;WATCH: China Rehearses Taiwan Takeover: Mock Government Buildings Built in Inner Mongolia<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-rehearses-taiwan-takeover-mock-government-buildings-built-in-inner-mongolia-1759512022100/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-rehearses-taiwan-takeover-mock-government-buildings-built-in-inner-mongolia-1759512022100/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The draft image depicts Trump in front of an American flag with his fist raised and bears a resemblance to the widely-circulated picture of Trump’s reaction after he survived an assassination attempt last year in Pennsylvania but was wounded in the ear and was swiftly escorted off the stage by Secret Service agents.&nbsp;The US mint’s two most recently issued commemorative coins were the Harriet Tubman and Greatest Generation coins issued in 2024, which sold a total of 56,894 and 79,980 coins, respectively.

The coin’s image depicts Trump in front of an American flag with his fist raised and bears a resemblance to the widely-circulated picture of Trump’s reaction after he survived an assassination attempt last year in Pennsylvania but was wounded in the ear.

The US Treasury confirmed on Friday that President Donald Trump will feature on the one-dollar coin to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration. US Treasurer Brandon Beach confirmed the development and said that the $1 coin featuring President Trump will coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. The draft design of the commemorative coin, which was overseen by the Office of the US Treasurer Brandon Beach, features Trump’s profile on one side of the coin, while the opposite side depicts him with a raised clenched fist in front of an American flag alongside the words “FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT”. “Despite the radical left’s forced shutdown of our government, the facts are clear: Under the historic leadership of President Donald J. Trump, our nation is entering its 250th anniversary stronger, more prosperous, and better than ever before,” a Treasury Department spokesperson said in a statement.

The coin’s image depicts Trump in front of an American flag with his fist raised and bears a resemblance to the widely-circulated picture of Trump’s reaction after he survived an assassination attempt last year in Pennsylvania but was wounded in the ear.

US Treasury to mint commemorative $1 coin featuring Trump for America’s 250th anniversary

The Palestinian terror group Hamas submitted its response to Trump’s Gaza plan on Friday, hours after the US president announced the Sunday deadline, and said that it is ready to release all hostages—both living and dead—as per the exchange plan outlined in the proposal. Hamas said that it will release all captives in order to end Israel’s war on Gaza and a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the enclave, reported Al Jazeera. “In this context, the movement affirms its readiness to immediately enter into negotiations through the mediators to discuss the details of this agreement,” Hamas said in a statement shared on Telegram. The group also said that it agrees to hand over the administration of Gaza to an independent body of Palestinian technocrats, “based on Palestinian national consensus and Arab and Islamic support”.&nbsp;Hamas issued its response to Trump’s 20-point plan after the US president, on Friday, gave the group time until Sunday to accept or reject the proposal. The group said that it accepts the peace plan but would seek further negotiations over many of its other terms.Trump did not mention whether the terms of the proposal would be subject to negotiation, as Hamas is seeking.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, Hamas did not mention in its statement whether it would agree to disarm, a demand by Israel and the US that it has previously rejected.&nbsp;It said, “Hamas appreciates the Arab, Islamic, and international efforts, as well as the efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump, calling for an end to the war on the Gaza Strip, the exchange of prisoners, the immediate entry of aid, the rejection of the occupation of the Strip, and the rejection of the displacement of our Palestinian people from it.”&nbsp;&nbsp;The group also announced that after holding in-depth consultations within its “leadership institutions” and broad consultations with Palestinian forces and factions, it has approved releasing all occupation prisoners—both living and remains—according to the exchange formula contained in “President Trump’s proposal, with the necessary field conditions for implementing the exchange”.&nbsp;But then it added, “In this context, the movement affirms its readiness to immediately enter, through the mediators, into negotiations to discuss the details.”&nbsp;Hamas also said that it broadly agreed to the plan out of its keenness to end “the aggression and genocide being carried out against our steadfast people” in the Gaza Strip, and stemming from national responsibility, and in defence of the constants, rights, and higher interests of our people.&nbsp;“Other issues mentioned in President Trump’s proposal regarding the future of the Gaza Strip and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people are connected to a unified national position and relevant international laws and resolutions,” the Hamas statement said.“They will be addressed through a comprehensive Palestinian national framework, in which Hamas will participate and contribute responsibly,” it added.&nbsp;The White House did not immediately comment on Hamas’ response to the peace proposal backed by Israel as well as Arab and European powers.

The Palestinian group also said in a statement shared on Telegram that it agrees to hand over the administration of Gaza to an independent body of Palestinian technocrats, “based on Palestinian national consensus and Arab and Islamic support”.

The Palestinian terror group Hamas submitted its response to Trump’s Gaza plan on Friday, hours after the US president announced the Sunday deadline, and said that it is ready to release all hostages—both living and dead—as per the exchange plan outlined in the proposal. Hamas said that it will release all captives in order to end Israel’s war on Gaza and a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the enclave, reported Al Jazeera. “In this context, the movement affirms its readiness to immediately enter into negotiations through the mediators to discuss the details of this agreement,” Hamas said in a statement shared on Telegram. The group also said that it agrees to hand over the administration of Gaza to an independent body of Palestinian technocrats, “based on Palestinian national consensus and Arab and Islamic support”. Hamas issued its response to Trump’s 20-point plan after the US president, on Friday, gave the group time until Sunday to accept or reject the proposal. The group said that it accepts the peace plan but would seek further negotiations over many of its other terms. Trump did not mention whether the terms of the proposal would be subject to negotiation, as Hamas is seeking. However, Hamas did not mention in its statement whether it would agree to disarm, a demand by Israel and the US that it has previously rejected. It said, “Hamas appreciates the Arab, Islamic, and international efforts, as well as the efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump, calling for an end to the war on the Gaza Strip, the exchange of prisoners, the immediate entry of aid, the rejection of the occupation of the Strip, and the rejection of the displacement of our Palestinian people from it.” The group also announced that after holding in-depth consultations within its “leadership institutions” and broad consultations with Palestinian forces and factions, it has approved releasing all occupation prisoners—both living and remains—according to the exchange formula contained in “President Trump’s proposal, with the necessary field conditions for implementing the exchange”. But then it added, “In this context, the movement affirms its readiness to immediately enter, through the mediators, into negotiations to discuss the details.” Hamas also said that it broadly agreed to the plan out of its keenness to end “the aggression and genocide being carried out against our steadfast people” in the Gaza Strip, and stemming from national responsibility, and in defence of the constants, rights, and higher interests of our people. “Other issues mentioned in President Trump’s proposal regarding the future of the Gaza Strip and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people are connected to a unified national position and relevant international laws and resolutions,” the Hamas statement said. “They will be addressed through a comprehensive Palestinian national framework, in which Hamas will participate and contribute responsibly,” it added. The White House did not immediately comment on Hamas’ response to the peace proposal backed by Israel as well as Arab and European powers.

The Palestinian group also said in a statement shared on Telegram that it agrees to hand over the administration of Gaza to an independent body of Palestinian technocrats, “based on Palestinian national consensus and Arab and Islamic support”.

‘Ready to release all hostages’: Hamas submits response to Trump’s Gaza plan, seeks negotiation on terms

There seems to be no resolution in sight as the US government shutdown entered its third day Friday and both Republicans and Democrats sharpening their knives and attacks on each other. Republican leaders laid all the blame for shutdown on Democrats. They said they won’t negotiate and that Democrats must accept the short-term bill to reopen the government and buy time for a larger funding package. “They have taken hostage the federal government and, by extension, the American people, who are the only losers in this,” said Senate Majority Leader John Thune at a press conference with House Speaker Mike Johnson in the Capitol on Friday. Thune said the Senate will not be in session over the weekend and that senators will return to Washington on Monday, which means the shutdown will drag into next week.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">&quot;Why are layoffs now necessary in this shutdown?&quot;<a href="https://twitter.com/PressSec?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PressSec</a>: &quot;We are $37T in debt and the federal government is currently shut down. There is no more money... Democrats have given this Administration an unenviable choice.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/rejyrDqQnz">pic.twitter.com/rejyrDqQnz</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1974166625164345783?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>‘Donald Trump and Republicans own this shutdown’</h2>&nbsp;Democrats say they refuse to give their votes for nothing after the bill was written without their input. They feel validated as four recent national polls show Americans blaming President Donald Trump and Republicans more than they blame Democrats for the shutdown. “Donald Trump and the Republicans own this shutdown,” Schumer said on X.&nbsp;“It’s day three of the Trump shutdown because Donald Trump and Republicans insist on raising Americans’ health care premiums and kicking millions off their insurance,” Schumer said Friday on the Senate floor.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">EVEN A MAJORITY OF TRUMP SUPPORTERS SUPPORT EXTENDING THESE HEALTHCARE TAX CREDITS. <a href="https://t.co/NCabjAqPjH">pic.twitter.com/NCabjAqPjH</a>&mdash; Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenSchumer/status/1974166182463742191?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The White House defended President Donald Trump’s continued use of social media to troll Democrats, threatening targeted cuts and posting deepfake videos.&nbsp;In one post, Trump shares an AI-generated video of himself trolling House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries with a “TRUMP 2028” hat while they appeared to negotiate in the White House. Jeffries called the video “racist” and “bigoted” and blamed Trump for the shutdown.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;<h2>‘Even MAGA voters siding with Democrats on Obamacare’</h2>&nbsp;However, some reports citing polls said that the Republicans are losing ground with their own base as even MAGA voters are siding with Democrats on preserving enhanced Obamacare subsidies.&nbsp;On the other hand, the Democrats are sharing some old news clips that show Trump saying the fault of a government shutdown should lie with the president.&nbsp;Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, in collaboration with other Senate Democrats, compiled news clips of Trump in 2011 and 2013 talking about shutdowns and saying the president should be the leader in negotiations or else take the blame.The clips are being widely shared on social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;“If there is a shutdown ... I think it would be a tremendously negative mark on the president of the United States. He’s the one that has to get people together,” Trump says in one clip.&nbsp;In a sharp contrast now, Trump, who is presiding over his fourth government shutdown as president, is blaming the Democrats for not budging on their demands. “They are shutting it down, we’re not shutting it down. We don’t want it to be shut down. Now, with that being said, we can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible ... like cutting vast numbers of people out,” Trump said while threatening layoffs and pinning the blame on Democrats.&nbsp;WATCH: New Research Shows the Mind Peaks Between 55 and 60<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/new-research-shows-the-mind-peaks-between-55-and-60-1759514725026/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/new-research-shows-the-mind-peaks-between-55-and-60-1759514725026/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Democrats say they refuse to give their votes for nothing after the bill was written without their input. They feel validated as four recent national polls show Americans blaming President Donald Trump and Republicans more than they blame Democrats for the shutdown.

There seems to be no resolution in sight as the US government shutdown entered its third day Friday and both Republicans and Democrats sharpening their knives and attacks on each other. Republican leaders laid all the blame for shutdown on Democrats. They said they won’t negotiate and that Democrats must accept the short-term bill to reopen the government and buy time for a larger funding package. “They have taken hostage the federal government and, by extension, the American people, who are the only losers in this,” said Senate Majority Leader John Thune at a press conference with House Speaker Mike Johnson in the Capitol on Friday. Thune said the Senate will not be in session over the weekend and that senators will return to Washington on Monday, which means the shutdown will drag into next week.

Democrats say they refuse to give their votes for nothing after the bill was written without their input. They feel validated as four recent national polls show Americans blaming President Donald Trump and Republicans more than they blame Democrats for the shutdown.

US shutdown lingers on, Republicans and Democrats fight it out on social media

Amid the investigation into the Manchester synagogue "terrorist" attack, it has been reported that the suspect, Jihad al-Shamie, was out on bail for an alleged rape when he carried out the attack. The 35-year-old was allegedly being investigated over the alleged sexual attack, which he reportedly committed last year.&nbsp;As per a Guardian report, the suspect, a Syrian-born man, was believed to have other criminal convictions, although he was not on the radar of counter-terrorism officers.The suspected attacker, who launched a stabbing and killed two people during Yom Kippur (A Holy day in Judaism), was shot dead by UK Police on Thursday (October 2). Two men, Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, died during the assault. One was struck fatally by a bullet fired at Shamie by armed officers.&nbsp;What happened?&nbsp;At least two people were killed and three were reported seriously injured after a stabbing attack at a synagogue in Manchester on Thursday (October 2). The attack came on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar, and is being treated by police as a terror incident.&nbsp;How did the attack happen?&nbsp;Police said a car was driving towards members of the public and a man was stabbed at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue at 09:31 BST on Thursday. Shah, a local resident, said she was driving past the synagogue when she saw a vehicle "just sort of rushing past and driving straight for the members of the public".&nbsp;She then saw a man "jump out" and start running towards the people, she said, calling the scene "traumatising" .&nbsp;UK Police arrest 2 people after 'terrorist' attack&nbsp;Two people have been arrested after a "terrorist" attack outside a synagogue in Manchester. The attack, which left two dead and three seriously wounded, had been declared a "terrorist incident", added Laurence Taylor, assistant commissioner in counterterrorism policing at London's Metropolitan Police force.

The suspected attacker, who launched a stabbing and killed two people during Yom Kippur (A Holy day in Judaism), was shot dead by UK Police on Thursday (October 2). Two men, Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, died during the assault.

Amid the investigation into the Manchester synagogue "terrorist" attack, it has been reported that the suspect, Jihad al-Shamie, was out on bail for an alleged rape when he carried out the attack. The 35-year-old was allegedly being investigated over the alleged sexual attack, which he reportedly committed last year. As per a Guardian report, the suspect, a Syrian-born man, was believed to have other criminal convictions, although he was not on the radar of counter-terrorism officers. The suspected attacker, who launched a stabbing and killed two people during Yom Kippur (A Holy day in Judaism), was shot dead by UK Police on Thursday (October 2). Two men, Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, died during the assault. One was struck fatally by a bullet fired at Shamie by armed officers. What happened? At least two people were killed and three were reported seriously injured after a stabbing attack at a synagogue in Manchester on Thursday (October 2). The attack came on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar, and is being treated by police as a terror incident. How did the attack happen? Police said a car was driving towards members of the public and a man was stabbed at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue at 09:31 BST on Thursday. Shah, a local resident, said she was driving past the synagogue when she saw a vehicle "just sort of rushing past and driving straight for the members of the public". She then saw a man "jump out" and start running towards the people, she said, calling the scene "traumatising" . UK Police arrest 2 people after 'terrorist' attack Two people have been arrested after a "terrorist" attack outside a synagogue in Manchester. The attack, which left two dead and three seriously wounded, had been declared a "terrorist incident", added Laurence Taylor, assistant commissioner in counterterrorism policing at London's Metropolitan Police force.

The suspected attacker, who launched a stabbing and killed two people during Yom Kippur (A Holy day in Judaism), was shot dead by UK Police on Thursday (October 2). Two men, Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, died during the assault.

Manchester synagogue attack: Suspect Jihad al-Shamie was out on bail in ‘rape’ case

New Delhi: India’s humanitarian assistance and infrastructure programmes will be among the key issues that will be discussed during the upcoming visit of Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to New Delhi next week. The Afghan FM Muttaqi, who took charge after Taliban’s takeover of Kabul in August of 2021, travels to Delhi around October 9th. Since August 2021, India has supplied around 50,000 tonnes of wheat, over 330 tonnes of medicines and vaccines, 40,000 litres of pesticides and other essential social support items, for millions of Afghans in need of humanitarian assistance.&nbsp;Delhi was quick to rush support after an earthquake struck Afghanistan last month. India has in the past built mega infra projects in the neighbouring country, including, Afghan Parliament, and the India Afghanistan friendship dam, and the authorities in Kabul will be keen for this support to continue.&nbsp;The Afghan FM, during the visit, would be keen that Delhi recognises the government in Kabul. Russia, in July, recognised the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, becoming the first UNSC member to do so. It also accepted the credentials of a Taliban-appointed ambassador and updated the Afghan embassy flag in Moscow. While India doesn’t recognise the Taliban-led government in Kabul, but it had sent a “technical team” in June 2022 to coordinate effective delivery of humanitarian assistance.&nbsp;Diplomatic contacts have grown since, with the visits of key Indian diplomats to Kabul and the meetings between Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri and Muttaqi in Dubai in December. In fact, the upcoming visit is the result of years of engagement between the two sides, mostly not in the public.&nbsp;Earlier on Friday, the spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs Randhir Jaiswal pointed to the UNSC go ahead for the visit. He said, in response to a question over the visit of Afghan FM, “All of you would have seen the exemption that has been granted by the UN Security Council Committee for the travel of Afghan Foreign Minister to New Delhi from 9th to 16th of October 2025. This particular information is there in the public domain. We shall keep you updated in this regard.”&nbsp;For visiting India or any international destination for that matter, Amir Khan Muttaqi, who took charge as the foreign minister of Afghanistan after Taliban’s takeover of the country in August 2021, needs to get a UNSC approval, since he is on the UNSC sanctions list. He was designated as a sanctioned individual under UNSC Resolution 1988 (2011). The committee which has all UNSC members as part of it imposes assets freeze, a travel ban and an arms embargo on individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with the Taliban.&nbsp;It is important here to remember that Pakistan is the chair of the grouping, but decisions in the grouping are based on consensus. The Afghan foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi reaches India from Russia. He will be in Russia for the Moscow format of talks, which has India, China, Iran, Pakistan among others as key members. It is for the first time that Afghanistan will be attending the meeting of the grouping as a full member.

The Afghan FM would be keen that Delhi recognises the government in Kabul. Russia, in July, recognised the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, becoming the first UNSC member to do so. It also accepted the credentials of Taliban-appointed ambassador and updated the Afghan embassy flag in Moscow.

New Delhi: India’s humanitarian assistance and infrastructure programmes will be among the key issues that will be discussed during the upcoming visit of Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to New Delhi next week. The Afghan FM Muttaqi, who took charge after Taliban’s takeover of Kabul in August of 2021, travels to Delhi around October 9th. Since August 2021, India has supplied around 50,000 tonnes of wheat, over 330 tonnes of medicines and vaccines, 40,000 litres of pesticides and other essential social support items, for millions of Afghans in need of humanitarian assistance. Delhi was quick to rush support after an earthquake struck Afghanistan last month. India has in the past built mega infra projects in the neighbouring country, including, Afghan Parliament, and the India Afghanistan friendship dam, and the authorities in Kabul will be keen for this support to continue. The Afghan FM, during the visit, would be keen that Delhi recognises the government in Kabul. Russia, in July, recognised the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, becoming the first UNSC member to do so. It also accepted the credentials of a Taliban-appointed ambassador and updated the Afghan embassy flag in Moscow. While India doesn’t recognise the Taliban-led government in Kabul, but it had sent a “technical team” in June 2022 to coordinate effective delivery of humanitarian assistance. Diplomatic contacts have grown since, with the visits of key Indian diplomats to Kabul and the meetings between Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri and Muttaqi in Dubai in December. In fact, the upcoming visit is the result of years of engagement between the two sides, mostly not in the public. Earlier on Friday, the spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs Randhir Jaiswal pointed to the UNSC go ahead for the visit. He said, in response to a question over the visit of Afghan FM, “All of you would have seen the exemption that has been granted by the UN Security Council Committee for the travel of Afghan Foreign Minister to New Delhi from 9th to 16th of October 2025. This particular information is there in the public domain. We shall keep you updated in this regard.” For visiting India or any international destination for that matter, Amir Khan Muttaqi, who took charge as the foreign minister of Afghanistan after Taliban’s takeover of the country in August 2021, needs to get a UNSC approval, since he is on the UNSC sanctions list. He was designated as a sanctioned individual under UNSC Resolution 1988 (2011). The committee which has all UNSC members as part of it imposes assets freeze, a travel ban and an arms embargo on individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with the Taliban. It is important here to remember that Pakistan is the chair of the grouping, but decisions in the grouping are based on consensus. The Afghan foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi reaches India from Russia. He will be in Russia for the Moscow format of talks, which has India, China, Iran, Pakistan among others as key members. It is for the first time that Afghanistan will be attending the meeting of the grouping as a full member.

The Afghan FM would be keen that Delhi recognises the government in Kabul. Russia, in July, recognised the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, becoming the first UNSC member to do so. It also accepted the credentials of Taliban-appointed ambassador and updated the Afghan embassy flag in Moscow.

India’s humanitarian assistance, request for recognition to be key focus during Afghan FM Muttaqi’s India visit

In a first instance since 1947 a Jew was elected to parliament in Syria, a Syrian-American Jew, Henry Hamra, is running for a seat in Sunday's polls. This is the first election for Syria's legislature since longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad's regime was toppled in December last year. In the 210-seat legislature, two-third of the candidates will be selected by local committees, while the rest will be nominated by President Ahmed al-Sharaa. If selected, Hamara will become the first Jewish representative to enter the Syrian parliament in more than 75 years.&nbsp;<h2>Who is Henry Hamara, running for Syrian parliament?</h2>&nbsp;Henry Hamara is an American-Syrian Jew and son of Rabbi Yusuf Hamra, who reportedly was the last Rabbi to leave Syria when the civil war broke out more than a decade ago. Hamara recently visited Damascus from the United States and also took part in a group prayer in Old City's Faranj synagogue - also a first in more than three decades.&nbsp;His election programme promise is to bring back Syrian Jews as well as to protect Syria's heritage and culture. His election flyer, published on X, reads: "Towards a flourishing, tolerant and just Syria."&nbsp;<h2>What happened to Jews in Syria?</h2>&nbsp;The 5,000-strong community was allowed to practice their faith by Assad's father Hafez, who had maintained cordial relations with the Jews. Later on, their movement was restricted, and the Jews were prevented from travelling abroad until 1992. Their number started going down gradually from there only until only a handful of Jews were left in the country.&nbsp;New President Ahmed al-Sharaa has promised to protect the community, along with its property as he met with the Syrian Jews last month during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly.

If selected, Hamara will become the first Jew representative to enter Syrian parliament in more than 75 years.

In a first instance since 1947 a Jew was elected to parliament in Syria, a Syrian-American Jew, Henry Hamra, is running for a seat in Sunday's polls. This is the first election for Syria's legislature since longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad's regime was toppled in December last year. In the 210-seat legislature, two-third of the candidates will be selected by local committees, while the rest will be nominated by President Ahmed al-Sharaa. If selected, Hamara will become the first Jewish representative to enter the Syrian parliament in more than 75 years. Who is Henry Hamara, running for Syrian parliament? Henry Hamara is an American-Syrian Jew and son of Rabbi Yusuf Hamra, who reportedly was the last Rabbi to leave Syria when the civil war broke out more than a decade ago. Hamara recently visited Damascus from the United States and also took part in a group prayer in Old City's Faranj synagogue - also a first in more than three decades. His election programme promise is to bring back Syrian Jews as well as to protect Syria's heritage and culture. His election flyer, published on X, reads: "Towards a flourishing, tolerant and just Syria." What happened to Jews in Syria? The 5,000-strong community was allowed to practice their faith by Assad's father Hafez, who had maintained cordial relations with the Jews. Later on, their movement was restricted, and the Jews were prevented from travelling abroad until 1992. Their number started going down gradually from there only until only a handful of Jews were left in the country. New President Ahmed al-Sharaa has promised to protect the community, along with its property as he met with the Syrian Jews last month during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly.

If selected, Hamara will become the first Jew representative to enter Syrian parliament in more than 75 years.

Who is Henry Hamara running for election in Syria parliament election on Sunday

New Delhi: With focus on firming up closer ties in trade, technology, and education, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be visiting India next week. He will travel to India’s financial capital Mumbai, between October 8th and 10th, and will be holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the visit, both leaders will attend the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025, as UK and India build on the Technology Security Initiative (TSI), launched in 2024. As part of the broader India-UK 2030 Roadmap, TSI focuses on securing critical technologies, innovation, and addressing global challenges like cybersecurity and AI governance.&nbsp;The visit of UK PM Starmer comes just months after PM Modi had visited the UK, a visit that saw the signing of the Free Trade Agreement, that aims to deepen economic ties between two of the largest economies on the planet. The agreement eliminates or reduces tariffs on over 90% of traded goods and gives enhanced market access for Indian IT, healthcare, and professional services in the UK, and financial and legal services in India for UK. Concluded after over three years of negotiations (14 rounds, starting January 2022), the deal builds on the India-UK 2030 Roadmap and seeks to double bilateral trade to approximately $120 billion by 2030.&nbsp;On the education front, both countries have annual India UK education dialogue and UK universities are setting up campuses in India. In July, the University of Southampton opened its campus in India. University of Birmingham and University of Aberdeen also plan to open campus by next year. Indian students remain the UK’s second-largest international cohort (after China), contributing over £5 billion annually to the UK economy through tuition fee and living costs.&nbsp;The visit, naturally will focus on both sides discussing counter terror cooperation. India suffered the Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan trained terrorists while UK’s Manchester saw a terror attack at a synagogue on Thursday, October 2. The visit will see the two leaders discussing the two ongoing conflicts, the war in Ukraine and the Gaza situation and also UK’s Indo Pacific tilt.&nbsp;While the relationship, which has the substantial Indian diaspora in the UK as the living bridge, has been growing, Delhi hopes that irritants such as space for Khalistani elements, and financial fugitives are resolved by London. Earlier this week, Khalistani elements vandalised the Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in London. The British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron was quick to express her “disappointment” at the incident, recalling his “teachings of tolerance, peace, and non-violence” which she said are “timeless and will always bring people together.”

The visit of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer comes just months after PM Narendra Modi had visited the UK, a visit that saw the signing of the Free Trade Agreement, that aims to deepen economic ties between two of the largest economies on the planet.

New Delhi: With focus on firming up closer ties in trade, technology, and education, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be visiting India next week. He will travel to India’s financial capital Mumbai, between October 8th and 10th, and will be holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the visit, both leaders will attend the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025, as UK and India build on the Technology Security Initiative (TSI), launched in 2024. As part of the broader India-UK 2030 Roadmap, TSI focuses on securing critical technologies, innovation, and addressing global challenges like cybersecurity and AI governance. The visit of UK PM Starmer comes just months after PM Modi had visited the UK, a visit that saw the signing of the Free Trade Agreement, that aims to deepen economic ties between two of the largest economies on the planet. The agreement eliminates or reduces tariffs on over 90% of traded goods and gives enhanced market access for Indian IT, healthcare, and professional services in the UK, and financial and legal services in India for UK. Concluded after over three years of negotiations (14 rounds, starting January 2022), the deal builds on the India-UK 2030 Roadmap and seeks to double bilateral trade to approximately $120 billion by 2030. On the education front, both countries have annual India UK education dialogue and UK universities are setting up campuses in India. In July, the University of Southampton opened its campus in India. University of Birmingham and University of Aberdeen also plan to open campus by next year. Indian students remain the UK’s second-largest international cohort (after China), contributing over £5 billion annually to the UK economy through tuition fee and living costs. The visit, naturally will focus on both sides discussing counter terror cooperation. India suffered the Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan trained terrorists while UK’s Manchester saw a terror attack at a synagogue on Thursday, October 2. The visit will see the two leaders discussing the two ongoing conflicts, the war in Ukraine and the Gaza situation and also UK’s Indo Pacific tilt. While the relationship, which has the substantial Indian diaspora in the UK as the living bridge, has been growing, Delhi hopes that irritants such as space for Khalistani elements, and financial fugitives are resolved by London. Earlier this week, Khalistani elements vandalised the Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in London. The British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron was quick to express her “disappointment” at the incident, recalling his “teachings of tolerance, peace, and non-violence” which she said are “timeless and will always bring people together.”

The visit of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer comes just months after PM Narendra Modi had visited the UK, a visit that saw the signing of the Free Trade Agreement, that aims to deepen economic ties between two of the largest economies on the planet.

With focus on trade, tech, and education, UK PM Starmer to visit India next week

The Israeli military stopped nearly all the boats which were part of the Global Sumud flotilla. The boats were carrying over 450 foreign activists,Greta Thunberg is also a part of the mission to supply aid to war-torn Gaza. And now, protests have erupted in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Argentina, and Mexico against the blocking of the flotilla. As per news outlet Dawn, activists gathered outside the Karachi Press Club in protest against the detention of activists trying to get aid to Gaza.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israeli-forces-intercept-all-42-flotilla-vessels-reaching-gaza-with-aid-1759502115285/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/israeli-forces-intercept-all-42-flotilla-vessels-reaching-gaza-with-aid-1759502115285/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;On Oct 2, a video of Thunberg was posted on the X handle of Global Sumud flotilla. In the prerecorded video, she was saying, “My name is Greta Thunberg and I am a citizen of Sweden. If you are watching this video, I have been abducted and taken against my will by the Israeli forces. Our humanitarian mission was non-violent and abiding by international law. Please tell my government to demand my and the others' immediate release.”&nbsp;<h2>Israeli forces intercept Global Sumud Flotilla</h2>&nbsp;Israel’s Foreign Ministry had shared a video of the boat carrying activists, it captured moments as they were being detained by the soldiers. In the post, they referred to Global Sumud flotilla as ‘Hamas-Sumud flotilla’. The post read: Already several vessels of the Hamas-Sumud flotilla have been safely stopped and their passengers are being transferred to an Israeli port. Greta and her friends are safe and healthy.&nbsp;<h2>Why is Israel blocking Global Sumud flotilla?</h2>According to Israel, the aid flotilla has Hamas links and claims to have proof of the same, which it gathered during the operations in Gaza. Israel, as reported by the Times, also showed a letter from 2021 signed by now-deceased Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Israel also showed a second document, which was an alleged list of the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA) to which Haniyeh addressed the 2021 letter. The list names Zaher Birawi as one of the PCPA employees, who has Hamas links, as per Israel and is a key person behind the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Protests have erupted in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Argentina, and Mexico against the blocking of the flotilla. Israeli forces have intercepted over 40 boats which part of the flotilla bringing aid to Gaza.

The Israeli military stopped nearly all the boats which were part of the Global Sumud flotilla. The boats were carrying over 450 foreign activists,Greta Thunberg is also a part of the mission to supply aid to war-torn Gaza. And now, protests have erupted in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Argentina, and Mexico against the blocking of the flotilla. As per news outlet Dawn, activists gathered outside the Karachi Press Club in protest against the detention of activists trying to get aid to Gaza. https://www.wionews.com/videos/israeli-forces-intercept-all-42-flotilla-vessels-reaching-gaza-with-aid-1759502115285/embed On Oct 2, a video of Thunberg was posted on the X handle of Global Sumud flotilla. In the prerecorded video, she was saying, “My name is Greta Thunberg and I am a citizen of Sweden. If you are watching this video, I have been abducted and taken against my will by the Israeli forces. Our humanitarian mission was non-violent and abiding by international law. Please tell my government to demand my and the others' immediate release.” Israeli forces intercept Global Sumud Flotilla Israel’s Foreign Ministry had shared a video of the boat carrying activists, it captured moments as they were being detained by the soldiers. In the post, they referred to Global Sumud flotilla as ‘Hamas-Sumud flotilla’. The post read: Already several vessels of the Hamas-Sumud flotilla have been safely stopped and their passengers are being transferred to an Israeli port. Greta and her friends are safe and healthy. Why is Israel blocking Global Sumud flotilla? According to Israel, the aid flotilla has Hamas links and claims to have proof of the same, which it gathered during the operations in Gaza. Israel, as reported by the Times, also showed a letter from 2021 signed by now-deceased Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Israel also showed a second document, which was an alleged list of the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA) to which Haniyeh addressed the 2021 letter. The list names Zaher Birawi as one of the PCPA employees, who has Hamas links, as per Israel and is a key person behind the Global Sumud Flotilla.

&nbsp;Protests have erupted in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Argentina, and Mexico against the blocking of the flotilla. Israeli forces have intercepted over 40 boats which part of the flotilla bringing aid to Gaza.

As Israeli forces intercept Global Sumud flotilla, global protests erupt

Father of the suspect in the Manchester synagogue attack, Faraj al-Shamie, reportedly praised the Palestinian militant group Hamas for the October 7 attack. He later on criticised the group for capturing elderly people and children. The father had posted on Facebook and hailed Hamas &nbsp;invading Israel by land and air as “God’s men on earth,” adding that they “prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that Israel will not remain.”Three days later, Shamie wrote, “Release the elderly and children. What you have done so far is a miracle by all standards. Do not harm them in a moment of anger. They have no place in war.” Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/manchester-synagogue-attacker-identified-police-name-jihad-al-shamie-as-suspect-1759436269375">Manchester synagogue attacker IDENTIFIED? Police name Jihad Al-Shamie as suspect</a>&nbsp;“May God grant you victory, support you, and guide you to the right path in a battle that history will record as the beginning of the liberation of Al-Aqsa, God willing,” he added. Police name Jihad Al-Shamie as suspect The UK Police named a 35-year-old man named Jihad Al-Shamie, a British citizen of Syrian descent, as the suspect in the Manchester synagogue attack. Police said in a statement, "We are now able to confirm that, although formal identification is yet to take place, we believe the person responsible for today’s attacks is 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie. He is a British citizen of Syrian descent." Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/manchester-attack-uk-police-killed-one-of-three-victims-admits-chief-constable-1759490511532">Manchester attack: UK Police killed one of three victims, admits chief constable</a>&nbsp;"A suspicious device worn by the attacker during the incident has been assessed and was deemed not to be viable. Based on what we currently know, our records do not show any previous Prevent referrals relating to this individual," officials added.Greater Manchester police also said in the statement that three people were in custody after being arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation, and instigation of acts of terrorism.

Father of the suspect in the Manchester synagogue attack, Faraj al-Shamie, reportedly praised the Palestinian militant group Hamas for the October 7 attack. He later on criticised the group for capturing elderly people and children. 

Father of the suspect in the Manchester synagogue attack, Faraj al-Shamie, reportedly praised the Palestinian militant group Hamas for the October 7 attack. He later on criticised the group for capturing elderly people and children. The father had posted on Facebook and hailed Hamas invading Israel by land and air as “God’s men on earth,” adding that they “prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that Israel will not remain.” Three days later, Shamie wrote, “Release the elderly and children. What you have done so far is a miracle by all standards. Do not harm them in a moment of anger. They have no place in war.” Also read: Manchester synagogue attacker IDENTIFIED? Police name Jihad Al-Shamie as suspect “May God grant you victory, support you, and guide you to the right path in a battle that history will record as the beginning of the liberation of Al-Aqsa, God willing,” he added. Police name Jihad Al-Shamie as suspect The UK Police named a 35-year-old man named Jihad Al-Shamie, a British citizen of Syrian descent, as the suspect in the Manchester synagogue attack. Police said in a statement, "We are now able to confirm that, although formal identification is yet to take place, we believe the person responsible for today’s attacks is 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie. He is a British citizen of Syrian descent." Also read: Manchester attack: UK Police killed one of three victims, admits chief constable "A suspicious device worn by the attacker during the incident has been assessed and was deemed not to be viable. Based on what we currently know, our records do not show any previous Prevent referrals relating to this individual," officials added. Greater Manchester police also said in the statement that three people were in custody after being arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation, and instigation of acts of terrorism.

Father of the suspect in the Manchester synagogue attack, Faraj al-Shamie, reportedly praised the Palestinian militant group Hamas for the October 7 attack. He later on criticised the group for capturing elderly people and children.&nbsp;

'May God grant you victory': Father of Manchester attack suspect praised Hamas on Oct 7

White House Secretary Karoline Leavitt was visibly triggered on Wednesday when a NYT reporter questioned Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner's involvement in the Middle East deals. New York Times reporter McCreesh asked Leavitt, “How did the White House decide that it is appropriate for Jared Kushner to be working on matters that involve Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, three countries that combined have given him more than $2.5 billion for his investment firm?”This angered Karoline Leavitt; she snapped, “I think it’s frankly despicable that you’re trying to suggest that it’s inappropriate for Jared Kushner." She framed that Jared is ‘widely respected around the world.’ She, for a minute, heaped praises on him, for devoting his time and energy to achieving peace in the Middle East.&nbsp;<h2>Who is Jared Kushner?</h2>Jared Kushner, a real estate developer, investor, and former senior White House advisor, is married to US President Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump. Their relationship, which Ivanka described as the ‘best deal we ever made’. Jared Kushner was born in an orthodox Jewish family to Charles Kushner, and received his education in a Jewish school and always presented Palestinians as a security threat. Many critics termed Kushner to be ‘in bed’ with Benjamin Netanyahu. His family has a longstanding relationship with Netanyahu. His father, Charles, is a substantial donor to institutions and settlements in the occupied West Bank, such as Beit El. Netanyahu himself publicly admitted that he had known Jared since he was a boy. Kushner married Ivanka even before Donald Trump became the US President. Ivanka converted to Judaism so that Jared and his family would accept her. A decision that Ivanka described as 'a great life decision' that provided a ‘blueprint for family connectivity’.Charles Kushner was a registered donor to Trump's political campaigns; in return, Trump pardoned Charles Kushner's prison term in 2020 for tax evasion, witness tampering and illegal donations. Jared Kushner was the link between Donald Trump and AIPAC. He organised speeches and acted as a key advisor for Trump during his speeches.<h2>Why is Kushner in controversy?</h2>Kushner had made a series of controversial statements about the Israel-Palestine conflict. In 2024, Kushner suggested that Palestinians in Gaza could be relocated, and the 'waterfront property' could be used to develop a 'Riviera of the Middle East' by a so-called ‘GREAT Trust’ (Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration, and Transformation Trust). The idea was floated by Kushner and proposed by Donald Trump with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in August 2025. The oldest trick in the US Imperialism playbook, one that has caused irreparable damage to countries like Indonesia, which is still raging in protest.Critics argue that Kushner's firm, Affinity Partners, has benefited financially from the connections he cultivated during his term in office. Kushner was a key architect of the Abraham Accords to achieve peace between Israel and Arab states, while the West claims that it is a step towards progress, but critics claim that it is a way to extend the settler footprint and manage the Palestinian conflict, either by bombing them or starving them. In September 2025, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich publicly described the devastated Gaza Strip as a "real estate bonanza" and suggested a profit-sharing arrangement with the United States.&nbsp;

Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, faces renewed scrutiny over his Middle East investments. White House Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended him after a NYT reporter raised questions about his $2.5 billion Gulf ties.

White House Secretary Karoline Leavitt was visibly triggered on Wednesday when a NYT reporter questioned Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner's involvement in the Middle East deals. New York Times reporter McCreesh asked Leavitt, “How did the White House decide that it is appropriate for Jared Kushner to be working on matters that involve Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, three countries that combined have given him more than $2.5 billion for his investment firm?” This angered Karoline Leavitt; she snapped, “I think it’s frankly despicable that you’re trying to suggest that it’s inappropriate for Jared Kushner." She framed that Jared is ‘widely respected around the world.’ She, for a minute, heaped praises on him, for devoting his time and energy to achieving peace in the Middle East. Who is Jared Kushner? Jared Kushner, a real estate developer, investor, and former senior White House advisor, is married to US President Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump. Their relationship, which Ivanka described as the ‘best deal we ever made’. Jared Kushner was born in an orthodox Jewish family to Charles Kushner, and received his education in a Jewish school and always presented Palestinians as a security threat. Many critics termed Kushner to be ‘in bed’ with Benjamin Netanyahu. His family has a longstanding relationship with Netanyahu. His father, Charles, is a substantial donor to institutions and settlements in the occupied West Bank, such as Beit El. Netanyahu himself publicly admitted that he had known Jared since he was a boy. Kushner married Ivanka even before Donald Trump became the US President. Ivanka converted to Judaism so that Jared and his family would accept her. A decision that Ivanka described as 'a great life decision' that provided a ‘blueprint for family connectivity’. Charles Kushner was a registered donor to Trump's political campaigns; in return, Trump pardoned Charles Kushner's prison term in 2020 for tax evasion, witness tampering and illegal donations. Jared Kushner was the link between Donald Trump and AIPAC. He organised speeches and acted as a key advisor for Trump during his speeches. Why is Kushner in controversy? Kushner had made a series of controversial statements about the Israel-Palestine conflict. In 2024, Kushner suggested that Palestinians in Gaza could be relocated, and the 'waterfront property' could be used to develop a 'Riviera of the Middle East' by a so-called ‘GREAT Trust’ (Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration, and Transformation Trust). The idea was floated by Kushner and proposed by Donald Trump with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in August 2025. The oldest trick in the US Imperialism playbook, one that has caused irreparable damage to countries like Indonesia, which is still raging in protest. Critics argue that Kushner's firm, Affinity Partners, has benefited financially from the connections he cultivated during his term in office. Kushner was a key architect of the Abraham Accords to achieve peace between Israel and Arab states, while the West claims that it is a step towards progress, but critics claim that it is a way to extend the settler footprint and manage the Palestinian conflict, either by bombing them or starving them. In September 2025, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich publicly described the devastated Gaza Strip as a "real estate bonanza" and suggested a profit-sharing arrangement with the United States.

Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, faces renewed scrutiny over his Middle East investments. White House Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended him after a NYT reporter raised questions about his $2.5 billion Gulf ties.

Who is Jared Kushner? Karoline Leavitt snaps at NYT reporter over Jared Kushner's Middle East deals controversy

Amid the ongoing federal shutdown, Donald Trump administration has announced the withholding of $2.1 billion in funding for Chicago's infrastructure projects. The information was shared by White House budget director Russ Vought as the funding fight continues in the ongoing government shutdown. The withholding of funding is expected to impact the extension of Chicago's Red Line train, which goes to South Side of the city and was proposed to held the disadvantaged communities. Vought also shared that the federal government is also looking at the modernisation of Purple Line as well.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-s-gaza-plan-hamas-delays-as-deadline-approaches-for-trump-s-gaza-peace-plan-1759495847054/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-s-gaza-plan-hamas-delays-as-deadline-approaches-for-trump-s-gaza-peace-plan-1759495847054/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Why Trump pulled funding for Chicago?</h2>&nbsp;Chicago is considered a 'blue city' which mean Democratic majority and Trump, who hails from 'red' Republican party, blames them for the ongoing impasse. Informing on the order of withholding money for Chicago's infrastructure projects, Vought wrote on X: "$2.1 billion in Chicago infrastructure projects--specifically the Red Line Extension and the Red and Purple Modernization Project--have been put on hold to ensure funding is not flowing via race-based contracting. More info to come soon from US Department of Transportation."&nbsp;Taking strong objection to it, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer wrote on X: "Obstructing these projects is stupid and counterproductive because they create tens of thousands of great jobs and are essential for a strong regional and national economy."&nbsp;<h2>Has Trump admin pulled funding elsewhere as well?</h2>&nbsp;Yes, Chicago isn't the first city to see its funding getting withheld. Earlier, a similar announcement was made for New York where $18 billion in infrastructure funding was out on hold based on "unconstitutional DEI principles" as per Vought's post on X. The freeze would impact "Hudson Tunnel Project and the Second Ave Subway."&nbsp;Apart from that, about $8 billion funding was cancelled in energy projects which Vought said were to "fuel the Left's climate agenda."

Chicago is considered a 'blue city' which mean Democratic majority and Trump, who hails from 'red' Republican party, blames them for the ongoing impasse

Amid the ongoing federal shutdown, Donald Trump administration has announced the withholding of $2.1 billion in funding for Chicago's infrastructure projects. The information was shared by White House budget director Russ Vought as the funding fight continues in the ongoing government shutdown. The withholding of funding is expected to impact the extension of Chicago's Red Line train, which goes to South Side of the city and was proposed to held the disadvantaged communities. Vought also shared that the federal government is also looking at the modernisation of Purple Line as well. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-s-gaza-plan-hamas-delays-as-deadline-approaches-for-trump-s-gaza-peace-plan-1759495847054/embed Why Trump pulled funding for Chicago? Chicago is considered a 'blue city' which mean Democratic majority and Trump, who hails from 'red' Republican party, blames them for the ongoing impasse. Informing on the order of withholding money for Chicago's infrastructure projects, Vought wrote on X: "$2.1 billion in Chicago infrastructure projects--specifically the Red Line Extension and the Red and Purple Modernization Project--have been put on hold to ensure funding is not flowing via race-based contracting. More info to come soon from US Department of Transportation." Taking strong objection to it, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer wrote on X: "Obstructing these projects is stupid and counterproductive because they create tens of thousands of great jobs and are essential for a strong regional and national economy." Has Trump admin pulled funding elsewhere as well? Yes, Chicago isn't the first city to see its funding getting withheld. Earlier, a similar announcement was made for New York where $18 billion in infrastructure funding was out on hold based on "unconstitutional DEI principles" as per Vought's post on X. The freeze would impact "Hudson Tunnel Project and the Second Ave Subway." Apart from that, about $8 billion funding was cancelled in energy projects which Vought said were to "fuel the Left's climate agenda."

Chicago is considered a 'blue city' which mean Democratic majority and Trump, who hails from 'red' Republican party, blames them for the ongoing impasse

After New York, Trump withholds $2.1 billion infrastructure funding for Chicago amid ongoing government shutdown

US President Donald Trump has been on a mission to broker peace in the war between Israel and Hamas. After the 20-point Gaza deal, he has now given Hamas an ultimatum until Sunday evening. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, has said ‘there will be peace in the Middle East’; with that, he also said ‘one way or the other’. He has come out really strong, saying if Hamas disagrees with the deal this time, all hell will break loose. The 79-year-old, who has been headstrong about ending this war, has asked the group to release all hostages, dead or alive. The language comes across as stern and suggests there is no room for compromise.&nbsp;<h2>Here's what Trump said:&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;“Hamas has been a ruthless and violent threat, for many years, in the Middle East! They have killed (and made lives unbearably miserable), culminating with the October 7th MASSACRE, in Israel, babies, woman, children, old people, and many young men and women, boys and girls, getting ready to celebrate their future lives together. As retribution for the October 7th attack on civilization, more than 25,000 Hamas “soldiers” have already been killed. Most of the rest are surrounded and MILITARILY TRAPPED, just waiting for me to give the word, “GO,” for their lives to be quickly extinguished. As for the rest, we know where and who you are, and you will be hunted down, and killed. I am asking that all innocent Palestinians immediately leave this area of potentially great future death for safer parts of Gaza.&nbsp;"Everyone will be well cared for by those that are waiting to help. Fortunately for Hamas, however, they will be given one last chance! Great, powerful, and very rich Nations of the Middle East, and the surrounding areas beyond, together with the United States of America, have agreed, with Israel signing on, to PEACE, after 3000 years, in the Middle East. THIS DEAL ALSO SPARES THE LIVES OF ALL REMAINING HAMAS FIGHTERS! The details of the document are known to the WORLD, and it is a great one for ALL! We will have PEACE in the Middle East one way or the other. The violence and bloodshed will stop. RELEASES THE HOSTAGES, ALL OF THEM, INCLUDING THE BODIES OF THOSE THAT ARE DEAD, NOW! An Agreement must be reached with Hamas by Sunday Evening at SIX (6) P.M., Washington, D.C. time.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Every Country has signed on! If this LAST CHANCE agreement is not reached, all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas. THERE WILL BE PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST ONE WAY OR THE OTHER. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP.”

US President Donald Trump has been on a mission to broker peace in the war between Israel and Hamas. After the 20-point Gaza deal, he has now given Hamas an ultimatum until Sunday evening.

US President Donald Trump has been on a mission to broker peace in the war between Israel and Hamas. After the 20-point Gaza deal, he has now given Hamas an ultimatum until Sunday evening. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, has said ‘there will be peace in the Middle East’; with that, he also said ‘one way or the other’. He has come out really strong, saying if Hamas disagrees with the deal this time, all hell will break loose. The 79-year-old, who has been headstrong about ending this war, has asked the group to release all hostages, dead or alive. The language comes across as stern and suggests there is no room for compromise. Here's what Trump said: “Hamas has been a ruthless and violent threat, for many years, in the Middle East! They have killed (and made lives unbearably miserable), culminating with the October 7th MASSACRE, in Israel, babies, woman, children, old people, and many young men and women, boys and girls, getting ready to celebrate their future lives together. As retribution for the October 7th attack on civilization, more than 25,000 Hamas “soldiers” have already been killed. Most of the rest are surrounded and MILITARILY TRAPPED, just waiting for me to give the word, “GO,” for their lives to be quickly extinguished. As for the rest, we know where and who you are, and you will be hunted down, and killed. I am asking that all innocent Palestinians immediately leave this area of potentially great future death for safer parts of Gaza. "Everyone will be well cared for by those that are waiting to help. Fortunately for Hamas, however, they will be given one last chance! Great, powerful, and very rich Nations of the Middle East, and the surrounding areas beyond, together with the United States of America, have agreed, with Israel signing on, to PEACE, after 3000 years, in the Middle East. THIS DEAL ALSO SPARES THE LIVES OF ALL REMAINING HAMAS FIGHTERS! The details of the document are known to the WORLD, and it is a great one for ALL! We will have PEACE in the Middle East one way or the other. The violence and bloodshed will stop. RELEASES THE HOSTAGES, ALL OF THEM, INCLUDING THE BODIES OF THOSE THAT ARE DEAD, NOW! An Agreement must be reached with Hamas by Sunday Evening at SIX (6) P.M., Washington, D.C. time. “Every Country has signed on! If this LAST CHANCE agreement is not reached, all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas. THERE WILL BE PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST ONE WAY OR THE OTHER. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP.”

US President Donald Trump has been on a mission to broker peace in the war between Israel and Hamas. After the 20-point Gaza deal, he has now given Hamas an ultimatum until Sunday evening.

'All hell will break...': Trump sets FINAL deadline for Hamas

Days after US President Donald Trump praised the Pakistani leadership for supporting the Gaza peace deal, Islamabad has denied backing his ‘20-point’ proposal to end the Israel-Hamas war. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has now said that the 20-point Gaza plan that Trump announced this week was not in line with the draft proposed by a group of Muslim-majority countries in Washington. “Changes were made in the plan,” Dar told Pakistani lawmakers in parliament on Friday.&nbsp;“I have made it clear that these 20 points, which Trump has made public, are not ours. These are not the same as ours. I say that some changes have been made in it, in the draft we had.”&nbsp;<h2>Trump heaped praise on Pakistan in presser with Netanyahu</h2>&nbsp;Pakistan's deputy PM Dar made the remarks after Pakistan’s support for Trump’s peace plan attracted massive outrage at home. Trump’s proposal mandated the Hamas group to disarm. It proposes that Gaza would be run by a “Board of Peace” chaired by the Trump himself.It also lays out terms for Israel’s withdrawal from the Palestinian enclave in phases, the swapping of hostages, and the reconstruction of Gaza, the bill of which would be footed by Arab states.&nbsp;Announcing his plan in a presser with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu last week, Trump claimed that both Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir were behind it “100 per cent”.&nbsp;After Trump announced the plan, PM Shehbaz Sharif welcomed it.“I am also convinced that durable peace between the Palestinian people and Israel would be essential in bringing political stability and economic growth to the region,” Sharif said in a post on X on Sunday night.&nbsp;WATCH: Trump's Gaza Plan: Hamas Delays as Deadline Approaches for Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-s-gaza-plan-hamas-delays-as-deadline-approaches-for-trump-s-gaza-peace-plan-1759495847054/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-s-gaza-plan-hamas-delays-as-deadline-approaches-for-trump-s-gaza-peace-plan-1759495847054/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Trump plan backing sparked outrage in Pakistan</h2>&nbsp;However, Pakistani politicians, analysts, journalists, and activists criticised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s endorsement of the Trump plan and termed it a “surrender”, said a report in Dawn newspaper.Former diplomat Abdul Basit said, “This is a complete surrender by the Muslim world. They can’t even mention a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.”Allama Raja Nasir, leader of Pakistan’s Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM) party, called Trump’s plan a “flawed and unjust proposal that disregards the rights and aspirations of the Palestinian people”.&nbsp;<h2>PM Sharif accused of ‘pleasing Washington’&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Social media users accused the PM Shehbaz Sharif of “pleasing Washington”, “undermining Pakistan’s stance on Palestine”, and even “legitimising Israel in a single tweet”.&nbsp;On September 30, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan issued a joint statement, endorsing Trump’s Gaza peace plan.&nbsp;Hamas is yet to respond to the proposal, which now risks collapsing over the renewed demands over its content.&nbsp;Intelligence sources said Pakistan is likely to send a message to the Hamas leadership, encouraging them to reject the plan.

Pakistan's deputy PM Ishaq Dar made the remarks after Pakistan’s support for Trump’s peace plan attracted massive outrage at home. Trump’s proposal mandated the Hamas group to disarm. It also lays out terms for the swapping of hostages, and the reconstruction of Gaza.

Days after US President Donald Trump praised the Pakistani leadership for supporting the Gaza peace deal, Islamabad has denied backing his ‘20-point’ proposal to end the Israel-Hamas war. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has now said that the 20-point Gaza plan that Trump announced this week was not in line with the draft proposed by a group of Muslim-majority countries in Washington. “Changes were made in the plan,” Dar told Pakistani lawmakers in parliament on Friday. “I have made it clear that these 20 points, which Trump has made public, are not ours. These are not the same as ours. I say that some changes have been made in it, in the draft we had.” Trump heaped praise on Pakistan in presser with Netanyahu Pakistan's deputy PM Dar made the remarks after Pakistan’s support for Trump’s peace plan attracted massive outrage at home. Trump’s proposal mandated the Hamas group to disarm. It proposes that Gaza would be run by a “Board of Peace” chaired by the Trump himself. It also lays out terms for Israel’s withdrawal from the Palestinian enclave in phases, the swapping of hostages, and the reconstruction of Gaza, the bill of which would be footed by Arab states. Announcing his plan in a presser with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu last week, Trump claimed that both Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir were behind it “100 per cent”. After Trump announced the plan, PM Shehbaz Sharif welcomed it. “I am also convinced that durable peace between the Palestinian people and Israel would be essential in bringing political stability and economic growth to the region,” Sharif said in a post on X on Sunday night. WATCH: Trump's Gaza Plan: Hamas Delays as Deadline Approaches for Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-s-gaza-plan-hamas-delays-as-deadline-approaches-for-trump-s-gaza-peace-plan-1759495847054/embed Trump plan backing sparked outrage in Pakistan However, Pakistani politicians, analysts, journalists, and activists criticised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s endorsement of the Trump plan and termed it a “surrender”, said a report in Dawn newspaper. Former diplomat Abdul Basit said, “This is a complete surrender by the Muslim world. They can’t even mention a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.” Allama Raja Nasir, leader of Pakistan’s Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM) party, called Trump’s plan a “flawed and unjust proposal that disregards the rights and aspirations of the Palestinian people”. PM Sharif accused of ‘pleasing Washington’ Social media users accused the PM Shehbaz Sharif of “pleasing Washington”, “undermining Pakistan’s stance on Palestine”, and even “legitimising Israel in a single tweet”. On September 30, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan issued a joint statement, endorsing Trump’s Gaza peace plan. Hamas is yet to respond to the proposal, which now risks collapsing over the renewed demands over its content. Intelligence sources said Pakistan is likely to send a message to the Hamas leadership, encouraging them to reject the plan.

Pakistan's deputy PM Ishaq Dar made the remarks after Pakistan’s support for Trump’s peace plan attracted massive outrage at home. Trump’s proposal mandated the Hamas group to disarm. It also lays out terms for the swapping of hostages, and the reconstruction of Gaza.&nbsp;

Days after Trump praise, Pak ditches him, claims it backed different version of Gaza Plan, changes made

Russia launched the biggest attack on the energy facilities of Ukraine overnight, targeting state-owned Naftogaz facilities in Kharkiv and Poltava regions. According to Ukraine's air force, Russia sent 35 missiles and 381 drones towards Ukraine, dealing a massive blow to Ukraine's energy infrastructure.&nbsp;"As a result of this attack, a significant portion of our facilities has been damaged. Some of the destruction is critical," said CEO Sergii Koretskyi in a post on Facebook.Ukrainian officials condemned the attack and said it was an attempt by Russia to damage the Ukrainian power grid to pile up the misery on civilians ahead of winter. The Russian Foreign Ministry acknowledged the attack. There were reports of civilian casualties, injuries to an 8-year-old and two women in Poltava. The attack reportedly damaged a historic St. Nicholas Church.Ukraine also retaliated, launching a herd of domestically produced drones on the Russian Orsknefteorgsintez refinery in Orsk near the border with Kazakhstan, causing fire. The Russian Defence Ministry claimed it shot down 20 drawn launched at Russian targets.<h2>An energy crisis is looming</h2>According to a Reuters report, 8000 units in the region were left without power. Ukraine's private energy provider DTEK said it had suspended operation at several facilities in the region. These facilities supply heating and electricity to millions of Ukrainians. This scale of rapid attacks threatens energy stability during winter. On September 28, Russia launched its most extensive aerial assault since the beginning of the invasion with 595 drones and 48 missiles. Even though Ukraine intercepted 568 drones and 43 missiles, the attack still had casualties. Four people, including a child, were killed, and at least 80 were injured.Ukraine is ramping up energy efforts like gas imports, stockpile reserves, and repair infrastructure, but repeated attacks have strained Ukraine's ability to sustain a prolonged conflict at this phase of the war. Since the beginning of the war, Russia has targeted Ukraine's power grid and railroad just prior to the winter, to weaken Ukraine's resolve and damage military transport.&nbsp;

Russia launched its largest assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, targeting Naftogaz facilities in Kharkiv and Poltava with 381 drones and 35 missiles. Civilian casualties are reported, and an energy crisis looms as winter approaches.

Russia launched the biggest attack on the energy facilities of Ukraine overnight, targeting state-owned Naftogaz facilities in Kharkiv and Poltava regions. According to Ukraine's air force, Russia sent 35 missiles and 381 drones towards Ukraine, dealing a massive blow to Ukraine's energy infrastructure. "As a result of this attack, a significant portion of our facilities has been damaged. Some of the destruction is critical," said CEO Sergii Koretskyi in a post on Facebook. Ukrainian officials condemned the attack and said it was an attempt by Russia to damage the Ukrainian power grid to pile up the misery on civilians ahead of winter. The Russian Foreign Ministry acknowledged the attack. There were reports of civilian casualties, injuries to an 8-year-old and two women in Poltava. The attack reportedly damaged a historic St. Nicholas Church. Ukraine also retaliated, launching a herd of domestically produced drones on the Russian Orsknefteorgsintez refinery in Orsk near the border with Kazakhstan, causing fire. The Russian Defence Ministry claimed it shot down 20 drawn launched at Russian targets. An energy crisis is looming According to a Reuters report, 8000 units in the region were left without power. Ukraine's private energy provider DTEK said it had suspended operation at several facilities in the region. These facilities supply heating and electricity to millions of Ukrainians. This scale of rapid attacks threatens energy stability during winter. On September 28, Russia launched its most extensive aerial assault since the beginning of the invasion with 595 drones and 48 missiles. Even though Ukraine intercepted 568 drones and 43 missiles, the attack still had casualties. Four people, including a child, were killed, and at least 80 were injured. Ukraine is ramping up energy efforts like gas imports, stockpile reserves, and repair infrastructure, but repeated attacks have strained Ukraine's ability to sustain a prolonged conflict at this phase of the war. Since the beginning of the war, Russia has targeted Ukraine's power grid and railroad just prior to the winter, to weaken Ukraine's resolve and damage military transport.

Russia launched its largest assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, targeting Naftogaz facilities in Kharkiv and Poltava with 381 drones and 35 missiles. Civilian casualties are reported, and an energy crisis looms as winter approaches.

Russia launched 35 missiles, 381 drones at Ukraine's natural gas facilities, largest aerial assault at energy grid

63-year-old woman Dame Sarah Elisabeth Mullally became the first female spiritual head of the Anglicans worldwide. She is named as the Archbishop of Canterbury. This is a significant milestone in a nearly 500-year-old tradition of the Anglican Church, which had been largely male-dominated. The announcement is made on October 3, nearly an after the resignation of Justin Welby over the handling of John Smyth's sexual, physical and spiritual abuse scandal.&nbsp;<h2>Who is Sarah Mullally?&nbsp;</h2>Sarah Mullay, born in 1962 in Woking of Surrey, England. She became a Christian at age 16. She had a notable career in healthcare and ministry. Before entering into clergy, she worked as a nurse and rose up through the ranks to become the Chief Nursing Officer of England from 1999 to 2004. She later studied theology and was ordained as a priest in 2001. Since then climbed up the hierarchy. In 2015, she was appointed as the Bishop of Crediton, and three years later, she became the Bishop of London. Now at the age of 63, she rose to the highest position in the Anglican Leadership. She is married to Eamonn Mullally, with two adult children, Liam and Grace. The Archbishop of Canterbury traditionally hold a seat at the UK House of Lords.<h2>Why is this significant?</h2>The Anglican Communion is a tradition of Christianity that originated in the Church of England during the English Reformation in the 16th century. It is a blend of Catholic heritage and Protestant theology. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the most senior position in the &nbsp;Anglican Communion. Sarah Mullally became the first female leader in an otherwise scandalous and all-male-dominated domain. This is not only her personal achievement but also an institutional transformation. Mullally herself has acknowledged the cultural shift. Following the attack on the synagogue, she expressed her support to the victims, "hatred and racism of any kind cannot be allowed to tear us apart". She asserted. "In an age that craves certainty and tribalism, Anglicanism offers something quieter and stronger."

Dame Sarah Elisabeth Mullally, 63, becomes the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, leading the Anglican Communion worldwide. Discover her journey from nurse to senior Anglican leader.

63-year-old woman Dame Sarah Elisabeth Mullally became the first female spiritual head of the Anglicans worldwide. She is named as the Archbishop of Canterbury. This is a significant milestone in a nearly 500-year-old tradition of the Anglican Church, which had been largely male-dominated. The announcement is made on October 3, nearly an after the resignation of Justin Welby over the handling of John Smyth's sexual, physical and spiritual abuse scandal. Who is Sarah Mullally? Sarah Mullay, born in 1962 in Woking of Surrey, England. She became a Christian at age 16. She had a notable career in healthcare and ministry. Before entering into clergy, she worked as a nurse and rose up through the ranks to become the Chief Nursing Officer of England from 1999 to 2004. She later studied theology and was ordained as a priest in 2001. Since then climbed up the hierarchy. In 2015, she was appointed as the Bishop of Crediton, and three years later, she became the Bishop of London. Now at the age of 63, she rose to the highest position in the Anglican Leadership. She is married to Eamonn Mullally, with two adult children, Liam and Grace. The Archbishop of Canterbury traditionally hold a seat at the UK House of Lords. Why is this significant? The Anglican Communion is a tradition of Christianity that originated in the Church of England during the English Reformation in the 16th century. It is a blend of Catholic heritage and Protestant theology. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the most senior position in the Anglican Communion. Sarah Mullally became the first female leader in an otherwise scandalous and all-male-dominated domain. This is not only her personal achievement but also an institutional transformation. Mullally herself has acknowledged the cultural shift. Following the attack on the synagogue, she expressed her support to the victims, "hatred and racism of any kind cannot be allowed to tear us apart". She asserted. "In an age that craves certainty and tribalism, Anglicanism offers something quieter and stronger."

Dame Sarah Elisabeth Mullally, 63, becomes the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, leading the Anglican Communion worldwide. Discover her journey from nurse to senior Anglican leader.

Who is Sarah Mullally, the first female Archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual head of Anglicans worldwide?

Kash Patel, the Director of the Foreign Bureau of Investigation (FBI), fired an employee for displaying a Pride flag in his workplace. The employee was undergoing new agent training at the FBI’s academy in Quantico, Virginia. He received a letter from Patel ordering his immediate dismissal. The employee, during his non-agent role, received several awards for service during his career, had also been a field office diversity program coordinator, and displayed a Pride flag at his workstation.&nbsp;Patel did not specify the reason in the notification of his firing, but he said he agent trainee being summarily dismissed for past “poor judgment” and “an inappropriate display of political signage,” sources told CNN.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chevron-el-segundo-refinery-fire-los-angeles-2025-1759477525735">Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery near Los Angeles; no injuries reported</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, FBI veterans told CNN that displaying the pride flag at one's desk would not violate any past FBI policy. But this happened due to US President Donald Trump's ideology of getting rid of "Woke" ideology.&nbsp;The firing comes less than a week after Patel fired over a dozen other FBI employees who took a knee while conducting crowd control in 2020 after being confronted by a group of demonstrators in the nation’s capital.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/manchester-attack-uk-police-killed-one-of-three-victims-admits-chief-constable-1759490511532">Manchester attack: UK Police killed one of three victims, admits chief constable</a>&nbsp;“After reviewing the facts and circumstances and considering your probationary status, I have determined that you exercised poor judgment with an inappropriate display of political signage in your work area during your previous assignment in the Los Angeles Field Office," Patel wrote, without specifically referencing the pride flag.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-10-countries-uranium-reserves-2023-1759474943170">Global Uranium reserves: Top 10 countries with the largest Uranium reserves</a>&nbsp;"You are being summarily dismissed from your position as a New Agent Trainee at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and removed from the federal service," the letter added.

Patel did not specify the reason in the notification of his firing, but he said he agent trainee being summarily dismissed for past poor judgment and an inappropriate display of political signage.



Kash Patel, the Director of the Foreign Bureau of Investigation (FBI), fired an employee for displaying a Pride flag in his workplace. The employee was undergoing new agent training at the FBI’s academy in Quantico, Virginia. He received a letter from Patel ordering his immediate dismissal. The employee, during his non-agent role, received several awards for service during his career, had also been a field office diversity program coordinator, and displayed a Pride flag at his workstation. Patel did not specify the reason in the notification of his firing, but he said he agent trainee being summarily dismissed for past “poor judgment” and “an inappropriate display of political signage,” sources told CNN. Also read: Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery near Los Angeles; no injuries reported Meanwhile, FBI veterans told CNN that displaying the pride flag at one's desk would not violate any past FBI policy. But this happened due to US President Donald Trump's ideology of getting rid of "Woke" ideology. The firing comes less than a week after Patel fired over a dozen other FBI employees who took a knee while conducting crowd control in 2020 after being confronted by a group of demonstrators in the nation’s capital. Also read: Manchester attack: UK Police killed one of three victims, admits chief constable “After reviewing the facts and circumstances and considering your probationary status, I have determined that you exercised poor judgment with an inappropriate display of political signage in your work area during your previous assignment in the Los Angeles Field Office," Patel wrote, without specifically referencing the pride flag. Also read: Global Uranium reserves: Top 10 countries with the largest Uranium reserves "You are being summarily dismissed from your position as a New Agent Trainee at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and removed from the federal service," the letter added.

Patel did not specify the reason in the notification of his firing, but he said he agent trainee being summarily dismissed for past poor judgment and an inappropriate display of political signage.&nbsp;

‘Inappropriate display’: Kash Patel fires FBI employee for displaying Pride flag at work desk

On Thursday (Oct 2), at least three were killed in a stabbing attack and car ramming incident outside a synagogue in Manchester in northern England. Greater Manchester Police responded to the situation and on Friday (Oct 3), the chief constable informed that the one death was due to police firing. He said, "The Home Office Pathologist has advised that he has provisionally determined, that one of the deceased victims would appear to have suffered a wound consistent with a gunshot injury.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-multiple-people-stabbed-in-manchester-synagogue-attack-4-injured-police-shoot-suspect-1759405861314/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-multiple-people-stabbed-in-manchester-synagogue-attack-4-injured-police-shoot-suspect-1759405861314/embed</a>&nbsp; "It is currently believed that the suspect, Jihad Al Shamie, was not in possession of a firearm and the only shots fired were from GMP's Authorised Firearms Officers as they worked to prevent the offender from entering the synagogue and causing further harm to our Jewish community. It follows therefore, that subject to further forensic examination, this injury may sadly have been sustained as a tragic and unforeseen consequence of the urgently required action taken by my officers to bring this vicious attack to an end,” he added.&nbsp;On Yom Kippur, which is considered the holiest day in the Jewish calendar people had gathered to worship. The police arrived at the spot and fired at one man, who is believed to be the offender. According to Greater Manchester Police, paramedics arrived at the scene at 9.41 AM (local time) and are tending to members of the public. The authorities confirmed four people have been injured in the incident. People have also been advised to stay away from the area as the forces deal with the situation. This has numbed the nation, UK PM Keir Starmer, who was attending the Euro summit, is heading back to chair the Cobra meeting on the Manchester attack. &nbsp;

UK Police Chief Constable admits his officers killed 1 while responponding to the Manchester attack on Oct 2.

On Thursday (Oct 2), at least three were killed in a stabbing attack and car ramming incident outside a synagogue in Manchester in northern England. Greater Manchester Police responded to the situation and on Friday (Oct 3), the chief constable informed that the one death was due to police firing. He said, "The Home Office Pathologist has advised that he has provisionally determined, that one of the deceased victims would appear to have suffered a wound consistent with a gunshot injury.” https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-multiple-people-stabbed-in-manchester-synagogue-attack-4-injured-police-shoot-suspect-1759405861314/embed "It is currently believed that the suspect, Jihad Al Shamie, was not in possession of a firearm and the only shots fired were from GMP's Authorised Firearms Officers as they worked to prevent the offender from entering the synagogue and causing further harm to our Jewish community. It follows therefore, that subject to further forensic examination, this injury may sadly have been sustained as a tragic and unforeseen consequence of the urgently required action taken by my officers to bring this vicious attack to an end,” he added. On Yom Kippur, which is considered the holiest day in the Jewish calendar people had gathered to worship. The police arrived at the spot and fired at one man, who is believed to be the offender. According to Greater Manchester Police, paramedics arrived at the scene at 9.41 AM (local time) and are tending to members of the public. The authorities confirmed four people have been injured in the incident. People have also been advised to stay away from the area as the forces deal with the situation. This has numbed the nation, UK PM Keir Starmer, who was attending the Euro summit, is heading back to chair the Cobra meeting on the Manchester attack.

UK Police Chief Constable admits his officers killed 1 while responponding to the Manchester attack on Oct 2.

Manchester attack: UK Police killed one of three victims, admits chief constable

Uranium is a critical resource for nuclear energy with strategic and economic importance. According to data from the World Nuclear Association's 2023 Nuclear Fuel Report and the IAEA's 2024 Red Book, the top 10 countries with uranium resources recoverable up to $130/kg U are as follows.

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Police in the UK have identified the two victims of the Manchester Synagogue terror attack as Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby. Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, who carried out the car ramming and stabbing attack, was shot dead at the scene on Thursday (Oct 2). The attack took place at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in the Crumpsall district, north Manchester, as Jews were marking Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hamas in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza.<h2>Manchester Synagogue terror attack: What we know about the victims and injured</h2>Melvin Cravitz, 66, was a longtime member of Manchester's Jewish community. Described as a "pillar" of the community by locals, Cravitz attended the synagogue regularly for services. He was killed at the scene, as a result of the car ramming and/or stabbing by Al-Shamie. Tributes poured in for Cravitz, highlighting his kindness and devotion to family and faith.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/manchester-synagogue-attack-here-s-what-we-know-so-far-1759434733518">Manchester synagogue attack: Here's what we know so far</a>&nbsp;Adrian Daulby, 53, was a local businessman and active synagogue volunteer, father and husband. He reportedly died of gunshot wounds in the police operation. Daulby was known for community involvement in Crumpsall's Jewish circles, and was described by family as "loving and generous". Daulby's funeral is planned for Saturday.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-stand-in-solidarity-with-uk-in-this-moment-of-grief-india-condemns-manchester-terror-attack-1759412428795">'We stand in solidarity with UK in this moment of grief': India condemns Manchester ‘terror attack’</a>One unnamed security guard, aged in his 50s, was injured. The synagogue volunteer had confronted the attacker, preventing his entry to the synagogue. Hailed as a hero, the guard was stabbed multiple times and is in hospital. His condition was described as serious but stable.An unnamed worshipper in his 60s was also injured, after being hit by the vehicle while approaching the synagogue for Yom Kippur prayers. The elderly pedestrian has been hospitalised in serious condition and has undergone surgery.An unnamed worshipper in his 40s was also struck by the vehicle. He had alerted the police, and is in serious condition but recovering.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/manchester-synagogue-attack-police-name-manchester-attacker-1759462517829/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/manchester-synagogue-attack-police-name-manchester-attacker-1759462517829/embed</a><h2>Manchester Synagogue attack: About the perpetrator Jihad Al-Shamie</h2>Jihad Al-Shamie obtained UK citizenship in 2006 and had been living in the Greater Manchester area. No prior convictions were reported, but he had been investigated for online radicalisation and ties to Islamist groups. He drove a rented SUV into the crowd, exited armed with a knife, and reportedly wore a fake explosive vest. Before being shot down, he advanced on police.<h2>A period of heightened global antisemitism</h2>Greater Manchester Police has classified the attack as a terrorist incident, which is the latest in a series of antisemitic events ahead of the second anniversary of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel that led to the ongoing Gaza war.Investigations are ongoing, with three additional arrests made in connection with suspected terror activities. The event has prompted nationwide tightening of security at Jewish sites and widespread condemnation from UK leaders.

The two Jewish men killed in Manchester synagogue terror attack on Yom Kippur have been identified. Attacker Jihad Al-Shamie was shot dead at the scene. Here is the latest



Police in the UK have identified the two victims of the Manchester Synagogue terror attack as Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby. Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, who carried out the car ramming and stabbing attack, was shot dead at the scene on Thursday (Oct 2). The attack took place at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in the Crumpsall district, north Manchester, as Jews were marking Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hamas in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza. Manchester Synagogue terror attack: What we know about the victims and injured Melvin Cravitz, 66, was a longtime member of Manchester's Jewish community. Described as a "pillar" of the community by locals, Cravitz attended the synagogue regularly for services. He was killed at the scene, as a result of the car ramming and/or stabbing by Al-Shamie. Tributes poured in for Cravitz, highlighting his kindness and devotion to family and faith. Also read: Manchester synagogue attack: Here's what we know so far Adrian Daulby, 53, was a local businessman and active synagogue volunteer, father and husband. He reportedly died of gunshot wounds in the police operation. Daulby was known for community involvement in Crumpsall's Jewish circles, and was described by family as "loving and generous". Daulby's funeral is planned for Saturday. Also read: 'We stand in solidarity with UK in this moment of grief': India condemns Manchester ‘terror attack’ One unnamed security guard, aged in his 50s, was injured. The synagogue volunteer had confronted the attacker, preventing his entry to the synagogue. Hailed as a hero, the guard was stabbed multiple times and is in hospital. His condition was described as serious but stable. An unnamed worshipper in his 60s was also injured, after being hit by the vehicle while approaching the synagogue for Yom Kippur prayers. The elderly pedestrian has been hospitalised in serious condition and has undergone surgery. An unnamed worshipper in his 40s was also struck by the vehicle. He had alerted the police, and is in serious condition but recovering. https://www.wionews.com/videos/manchester-synagogue-attack-police-name-manchester-attacker-1759462517829/embed Manchester Synagogue attack: About the perpetrator Jihad Al-Shamie Jihad Al-Shamie obtained UK citizenship in 2006 and had been living in the Greater Manchester area. No prior convictions were reported, but he had been investigated for online radicalisation and ties to Islamist groups. He drove a rented SUV into the crowd, exited armed with a knife, and reportedly wore a fake explosive vest. Before being shot down, he advanced on police. A period of heightened global antisemitism Greater Manchester Police has classified the attack as a terrorist incident, which is the latest in a series of antisemitic events ahead of the second anniversary of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel that led to the ongoing Gaza war. Investigations are ongoing, with three additional arrests made in connection with suspected terror activities. The event has prompted nationwide tightening of security at Jewish sites and widespread condemnation from UK leaders.

The two Jewish men killed in Manchester synagogue terror attack on Yom Kippur have been identified. Attacker Jihad Al-Shamie was shot dead at the scene. Here is the latest

Manchester Synagogue terror attack: Jewish victims of stabbing and car ramming identified

A massive fire has erupted in Los Angeles at Chevron's El Segundo refinery at 9.30 PM on October 2, 2025, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. Giant flames of fireballs were visible in the skyline outside the LAX Airport. The oil refinery is claimed to be “the largest producing oil refinery on the West Coast,” in California. &nbsp;Eyewitness reported huge explosions and flames as high as 300 feet.No injuries have been reported; however, officials have alerted residents to stay indoors. The company had employed a monitoring system to contain the fire within the system. The El Segundo facility has its own fire department and is also being assisted by the El Segundo Fire Department. According to the latest report, fire had been contained in one section of the refinery. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.&nbsp;

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California Governor Gavin Newsom's office is monitoring the fire. No report of flight disruptions at LAX airport, which is reportedly 4 miles away from the refinery. The El Segundo refinery operated by Chevron has been functional since 1911, and has a processing capacity of 290,000 barrels of crude oil daily. It is spread across approximately 1000 acres.

A massive fire broke out at Chevron's El Segundo refinery near Los Angeles on October 2, 2025. Flames were visible for miles, but all personnel were safe and accounted for. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, with local authorities monitoring the situation closely.

A massive fire has erupted in Los Angeles at Chevron's El Segundo refinery at 9.30 PM on October 2, 2025, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. Giant flames of fireballs were visible in the skyline outside the LAX Airport. The oil refinery is claimed to be “the largest producing oil refinery on the West Coast,” in California. Eyewitness reported huge explosions and flames as high as 300 feet. No injuries have been reported; however, officials have alerted residents to stay indoors. The company had employed a monitoring system to contain the fire within the system. The El Segundo facility has its own fire department and is also being assisted by the El Segundo Fire Department. According to the latest report, fire had been contained in one section of the refinery. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

A massive fire broke out at Chevron's El Segundo refinery near Los Angeles on October 2, 2025. Flames were visible for miles, but all personnel were safe and accounted for. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, with local authorities monitoring the situation closely.

WATCH | Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery near Los Angeles; no injuries reported

AP Singh, the Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, said on Tuesday that the nation's defence system, dubbed Sudarshan Chakra, will be both a spear and sheild. Addressing the press at the Air Headquarters in New Delhi, he highlighted the integration of advanced air defence capabilities into India's evolving security framework.&nbsp;"The Sudarshan Chakra is not merely a defensive barrier; it represents a dynamic, integrated ecosystem that will seamlessly fuse our existing assets like the S-400 systems with next-generation indigenous interceptors under Project Kusha," said Air Chief Marshal Singh.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/hindu-mythology-and-cosmology-in-indian-weapons-army-navy-air-force-assets-from-agni-missile-to-sudarshan-chakra-defence-system-what-it-means-1755941083305">From Agni to Sudarshan Chakra: Hindu mythology and Indian cosmology in names of missiles, defence systems and assets of navy, army, air force</a><h2>What is Sudarshan Chakra?</h2>Mission Sudarshan Chakra is India's ambitious indigenous multi-layered air and missile defence shield announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in during his Independence Day adress on August 15.&nbsp;IAF chief Singh said the defence system would enhance the IAF's operational readiness.&nbsp;He noted that during Operation Sindoor (India's response to Pakistan-based terrorists behind the Pehalgam attack) earlier this year, India's air defences, including the S-400, successfully neutralised over five Pakistani fighter aircraft and a high-value special mission platform at extended ranges up to 300 km.He mentioned that S-400 is affectionately called Sudarshan Chakra within the IAF.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/war-at-the-speed-of-light-why-india-must-build-the-sudarshan-chakra-now-1756569412399">War at the speed of light: Why India must build the Sudarshan Chakra NOW</a><h2>Sudarshan Chakra, the shield and spear</h2>Highlighting the defence system's dual defensive-offensive nature, Singh said that IAF is committed to achieving full operational deployment of Sudarshan Chakra Phase-1 by 2028-29. "As we accelerate Mission Sudarshan Chakra, it will evolve into a 'shield and spear' capability," Singh said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indo-pak-war-what-is-s-400-sudarshan-chakra-decoding-its-strategic-significance-wion-explained-9050244/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/indo-pak-war-what-is-s-400-sudarshan-chakra-decoding-its-strategic-significance-wion-explained-9050244/embed</a>This would ensure that any aerial incursion is met with precision interception and immediate counter-offensive strikes, safeguarding our skies for decades to come, he added.The mission is expected to be rolled out in two phases through 2035.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/towards-mission-sudarshan-chakra-why-india-s-successful-test-of-integrated-air-defence-weapon-system-matters-1756117089189">Towards Mission Sudarshan Chakra: Why India’s successful test of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System matters</a><h2>Sudarshan Chakra: Indigenous defence inspired by Indian mythology</h2>The term "Sudarshan Chakra" refers to the divine discus weapon of Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology. In epics like the Mahabharata, it symbolises an unstoppable, precision-guided tool of protection and retribution. The Sudarshan Chakra can orbit endlessly, targeting enemies with accuracy, and returning to the finger of Lord Vishnu after the mission.

India's Sudarshan Chakra is an indigenous multi-layered air and missile defence system, combining advanced tech for shield and spear capabilities, inspired by Hindu mythology. As per Indian Air Force chief, its first phase will be operational by 2028-29.



AP Singh, the Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, said on Tuesday that the nation's defence system, dubbed Sudarshan Chakra, will be both a spear and sheild. Addressing the press at the Air Headquarters in New Delhi, he highlighted the integration of advanced air defence capabilities into India's evolving security framework. "The Sudarshan Chakra is not merely a defensive barrier; it represents a dynamic, integrated ecosystem that will seamlessly fuse our existing assets like the S-400 systems with next-generation indigenous interceptors under Project Kusha," said Air Chief Marshal Singh. Also read: From Agni to Sudarshan Chakra: Hindu mythology and Indian cosmology in names of missiles, defence systems and assets of navy, army, air force What is Sudarshan Chakra? Mission Sudarshan Chakra is India's ambitious indigenous multi-layered air and missile defence shield announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in during his Independence Day adress on August 15. IAF chief Singh said the defence system would enhance the IAF's operational readiness. He noted that during Operation Sindoor (India's response to Pakistan-based terrorists behind the Pehalgam attack) earlier this year, India's air defences, including the S-400, successfully neutralised over five Pakistani fighter aircraft and a high-value special mission platform at extended ranges up to 300 km. He mentioned that S-400 is affectionately called Sudarshan Chakra within the IAF. Also read: War at the speed of light: Why India must build the Sudarshan Chakra NOW Sudarshan Chakra, the shield and spear Highlighting the defence system's dual defensive-offensive nature, Singh said that IAF is committed to achieving full operational deployment of Sudarshan Chakra Phase-1 by 2028-29. "As we accelerate Mission Sudarshan Chakra, it will evolve into a 'shield and spear' capability," Singh said. https://www.wionews.com/videos/indo-pak-war-what-is-s-400-sudarshan-chakra-decoding-its-strategic-significance-wion-explained-9050244/embed This would ensure that any aerial incursion is met with precision interception and immediate counter-offensive strikes, safeguarding our skies for decades to come, he added. The mission is expected to be rolled out in two phases through 2035. Also read: Towards Mission Sudarshan Chakra: Why India’s successful test of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System matters Sudarshan Chakra: Indigenous defence inspired by Indian mythology The term "Sudarshan Chakra" refers to the divine discus weapon of Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology. In epics like the Mahabharata, it symbolises an unstoppable, precision-guided tool of protection and retribution. The Sudarshan Chakra can orbit endlessly, targeting enemies with accuracy, and returning to the finger of Lord Vishnu after the mission.

India's Sudarshan Chakra is an indigenous multi-layered air and missile defence system, combining advanced tech for shield and spear capabilities, inspired by Hindu mythology. As per Indian Air Force chief, its first phase will be operational by 2028-29.&nbsp;

Sudarshan Chakra will be 'shield and spear': Air Chief Marshal AP Singh reveals timeline of India's own 'Iron Dome' defence system deployment

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Oct 2) hinted at giving Americans up to $2,000 in rebates from revenues generated by his tariff policies. He termed the payments a “dividend to the people of America.” He revealed his plans while answering a question about how the additional revenue from tariffs—expected to generate trillions annually—would be allocated. He also mentioned the possibility of using the funds to reduce the national debt and floated the idea of distributing funds directly to citizens.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-becomes-subject-of-joke-albania-pm-mocks-us-president-s-geography-errors-watch-macron-s-reaction-1759464911447">Trump becomes subject of joke! Albania PM mocks US president's geography errors - WATCH Macron's reaction</a>&nbsp;Trump claimed that, given the current level of economic growth, the national debt was relatively low. He argued that strong economic performance allows a country to grow its way out of debt, and added that the current economic figures were larger than ever before. He reiterated that the administration was thinking of giving people distributions of around $1,000 to $2,000.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/war-on-drugs-trump-declares-armed-conflict-on-cartels-past-presidents-failed-and-he-will-too-because-1759470970621">WAR ON DRUGS: Trump declares 'armed conflict' on cartels. Past presidents failed, and he will too, because...</a>&nbsp;Speaking to OAN News, he said, “We’ll pay back debt. But we also might make a distribution to the people, almost like a dividend to the people of America.” When asked about the potential rebate amount, Trump said, “We’re thinking maybe $1,000 to $2,000 – it would be great.” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had earlier projected that the total tariff revenue could reach at least $300 billion by year-end. According to Treasury data cited by Fox Business, the federal government has already collected approximately $214.9 billion from tariffs this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-china-russia-frustrate-trump-with-soybeans-and-ukraine-1759426529946">India, China, Russia 'Frustrate' Trump With Soybeans and Ukraine</a>&nbsp;Speaking about the national debt, Trump stated that his administration was prioritizing debt repayment, noting that previous leaders had allowed it to grow excessively. He added that while the focus would be on paying down the debt, there was also a possibility of distributing funds to the public. Trump said, "Number one, we’re paying down debt…because people have allowed the debt to go crazy. With that being said, we’ll pay back debt, but we also might make a distribution to the people.”

Trump said he's considering $1,000–$2,000 stimulus checks for Americans, funded by tariff revenue he claims will generate trillions. He also suggested using the funds to reduce national debt, citing strong economic growth and record-breaking numbers.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Oct 2) hinted at giving Americans up to $2,000 in rebates from revenues generated by his tariff policies. He termed the payments a “dividend to the people of America.” He revealed his plans while answering a question about how the additional revenue from tariffs—expected to generate trillions annually—would be allocated. He also mentioned the possibility of using the funds to reduce the national debt and floated the idea of distributing funds directly to citizens. Read More | Trump becomes subject of joke! Albania PM mocks US president's geography errors - WATCH Macron's reaction Trump claimed that, given the current level of economic growth, the national debt was relatively low. He argued that strong economic performance allows a country to grow its way out of debt, and added that the current economic figures were larger than ever before. He reiterated that the administration was thinking of giving people distributions of around $1,000 to $2,000. Read More | WAR ON DRUGS: Trump declares 'armed conflict' on cartels. Past presidents failed, and he will too, because... Speaking to OAN News, he said, “We’ll pay back debt. But we also might make a distribution to the people, almost like a dividend to the people of America.” When asked about the potential rebate amount, Trump said, “We’re thinking maybe $1,000 to $2,000 – it would be great.” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had earlier projected that the total tariff revenue could reach at least $300 billion by year-end. According to Treasury data cited by Fox Business, the federal government has already collected approximately $214.9 billion from tariffs this year. Read More | India, China, Russia 'Frustrate' Trump With Soybeans and Ukraine Speaking about the national debt, Trump stated that his administration was prioritizing debt repayment, noting that previous leaders had allowed it to grow excessively. He added that while the focus would be on paying down the debt, there was also a possibility of distributing funds to the public. Trump said, "Number one, we’re paying down debt…because people have allowed the debt to go crazy. With that being said, we’ll pay back debt, but we also might make a distribution to the people.”

Trump said he's considering $1,000–$2,000 stimulus checks for Americans, funded by tariff revenue he claims will generate trillions. He also suggested using the funds to reduce national debt, citing strong economic growth and record-breaking numbers.

'We might distribute... around $2,000': Will Trump share tariff revenue with Americans? What he said

Months after Opertaion Sindoor launched by India against pakistan to avenge the killings of 26 people in Kashmir's Pahalgam by terrorists having links to Pakistan, the Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Friday (Oct 3) said that Indian airstrikes on Pakistani airbases in May destroyed four to five PAF F-16 fighter jets.&nbsp;Speaking on the occasion of 93rd Air Force Day celebrations, Singh said that India destroyed multiple Pakistani weapons and defence systems during the Operation Sindoor strikes.&nbsp;Hailing India's remarkable efficiency during the four-day conflict with Pakistan, the Air force Chief further said, "We struck a large number of installations ... and what we have gathered from whatever reports we got, that on ground we destroyed radars at four places, command and control centres at two places ... runway was damaged at two places ... three of their hangars were damaged".&nbsp;“We have signs of one C-130 class of aircraft...and at least 4 to 5 fighter aircraft, most likely F-16, because that place happened to be F-16 with whatever was under maintenance at that time,” he added.&nbsp;During his address, the Air Chief Marshal also spoke about India's air defence system and it's capabilities in precision strikes. He also hailed India's success in achieving the longest successful missile strike of over 300 kilometres that crippled Pakistan's actions.&nbsp;"Our long-range SAMs that we had procured recently and operationalised...We could look deep inside their territory. We could make sure that they were not able to operate even within their territory up to a certain distance. It will go down in history that longest kill that we achieved of more than 300 kilometres by that. And it seriously curtailed their activities," Singh said.&nbsp;He then said that Pakistan was moved to a point by India to agree to a ceasefire and “ask for termination of hostilities”.&nbsp;India too achieved its objective of destroying terror camps in Pakistan and thus agreed to ending the conflict, “which is something that the world needs to learn from us”, said Singh.&nbsp;

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Friday ( Oct 3) said that Indian airstrikes on Pakistani airbases in May destroyed four to five PAF F-16 fighter jets.

Months after Opertaion Sindoor launched by India against pakistan to avenge the killings of 26 people in Kashmir's Pahalgam by terrorists having links to Pakistan, the Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Friday (Oct 3) said that Indian airstrikes on Pakistani airbases in May destroyed four to five PAF F-16 fighter jets. Speaking on the occasion of 93rd Air Force Day celebrations, Singh said that India destroyed multiple Pakistani weapons and defence systems during the Operation Sindoor strikes. Hailing India's remarkable efficiency during the four-day conflict with Pakistan, the Air force Chief further said, "We struck a large number of installations ... and what we have gathered from whatever reports we got, that on ground we destroyed radars at four places, command and control centres at two places ... runway was damaged at two places ... three of their hangars were damaged". “We have signs of one C-130 class of aircraft...and at least 4 to 5 fighter aircraft, most likely F-16, because that place happened to be F-16 with whatever was under maintenance at that time,” he added. During his address, the Air Chief Marshal also spoke about India's air defence system and it's capabilities in precision strikes. He also hailed India's success in achieving the longest successful missile strike of over 300 kilometres that crippled Pakistan's actions. "Our long-range SAMs that we had procured recently and operationalised...We could look deep inside their territory. We could make sure that they were not able to operate even within their territory up to a certain distance. It will go down in history that longest kill that we achieved of more than 300 kilometres by that. And it seriously curtailed their activities," Singh said. He then said that Pakistan was moved to a point by India to agree to a ceasefire and “ask for termination of hostilities”. India too achieved its objective of destroying terror camps in Pakistan and thus agreed to ending the conflict, “which is something that the world needs to learn from us”, said Singh.

Speaking on the occasion of 93rd Air Force Day celebrations, Singh said that India destroyed multiple Pakistani weapons and defence systems during the Operation Sindoor.

India destroyed up to five Pakistan F-16 fighter jets, says Air Force chief AP Singh

In what may be a setback for anti-abortion advocates, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has quietly authorised a new generic form of mifepristone, a widely used drug in medication-based abortions. This approval grants manufacturing rights to Evita Solutions, thus increasing the availability of abortion medication in America. Although mifepristone already has generic versions on the market since its initial approval in 2000, the entry of an additional producer may help meet growing demand. The Health Department noted that the FDA is legally required to approve generics proven to be identical to brand-name drugs. This decision underscores the scientific consensus around mifepristone and highlights ongoing tensions over reproductive rights in the US.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/texas-lawmakers-approve-measure-targeting-abortion-pill-providers-across-state-lines-1756982904604">Texas lawmakers approve measure targeting abortion pill providers across state lines</a>&nbsp;As per original risk evaluation and mitigation strategy program from 2011, mifepristone was required to be dispensed in person by a doctor or under the supervision of a physician at a hospital or clinic. Revisions in 2021 and 2023 expanded the window of use from up to 7 weeks to up to 10 weeks of pregnancy.&nbsp;Read More |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/war-on-drugs-trump-declares-armed-conflict-on-cartels-past-presidents-failed-and-he-will-too-because-1759470970621">WAR ON DRUGS: Trump declares 'armed conflict' on cartels. Past presidents failed, and he will too, because…</a><h2>Critics slam Trump administration for the decision</h2>Though Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr had earlier announced a comprehensive safety review of mifepristone, raising expectations that stricter controls might follow, the FDA's decision and Trump administration's backing comes as a surprise to supporters of the 2022 Roe v. Wade decision also. Republican Senator Josh Hawley and Students for Life of America President Kristan Hawkins, criticised the move. Hawkins labeled it a major failure and blamed President Trump’s administration. Detractors referenced an April report from the conservative Ethics and Public Policy Center, which claimed nearly 11% of users experienced serious complications. However, the report was neither peer-reviewed nor published in a medical journal, and experts found several inaccuracies—such as including ectopic pregnancies, which mifepristone neither causes nor worsens.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-top-court-refuses-to-allow-abortion-for-pregnancy-beyond-27-weeks-says-foetus-has-right-to-live-721716">India’s top court refuses to allow abortion for pregnancy beyond 27 weeks, says foetus has right to live</a>&nbsp;Supporters of abortion rights welcomed the FDA’s decision as a win for science-based healthcare. They pointed to over 100 studies conducted over 30 years in multiple countries confirming the drug’s strong safety record. Kiki Freedman, CEO of the telehealth abortion provider Hey Jane, applauded the FDA for resisting political pressure and standing by evidence.

The FDA approved a new generic version of abortion pill mifepristone, sparking outrage from anti-abortion groups. Critics cited flawed data, while supporters praised the move as science-based. Over 100 studies confirm the drug’s safety. The approval expands access amid ongoing political battles.

In what may be a setback for anti-abortion advocates, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has quietly authorised a new generic form of mifepristone, a widely used drug in medication-based abortions. This approval grants manufacturing rights to Evita Solutions, thus increasing the availability of abortion medication in America. Although mifepristone already has generic versions on the market since its initial approval in 2000, the entry of an additional producer may help meet growing demand. The Health Department noted that the FDA is legally required to approve generics proven to be identical to brand-name drugs. This decision underscores the scientific consensus around mifepristone and highlights ongoing tensions over reproductive rights in the US. Read More | Texas lawmakers approve measure targeting abortion pill providers across state lines As per original risk evaluation and mitigation strategy program from 2011, mifepristone was required to be dispensed in person by a doctor or under the supervision of a physician at a hospital or clinic. Revisions in 2021 and 2023 expanded the window of use from up to 7 weeks to up to 10 weeks of pregnancy. Read More | WAR ON DRUGS: Trump declares 'armed conflict' on cartels. Past presidents failed, and he will too, because… Critics slam Trump administration for the decision Though Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr had earlier announced a comprehensive safety review of mifepristone, raising expectations that stricter controls might follow, the FDA's decision and Trump administration's backing comes as a surprise to supporters of the 2022 Roe v. Wade decision also. Republican Senator Josh Hawley and Students for Life of America President Kristan Hawkins, criticised the move. Hawkins labeled it a major failure and blamed President Trump’s administration. Detractors referenced an April report from the conservative Ethics and Public Policy Center, which claimed nearly 11% of users experienced serious complications. However, the report was neither peer-reviewed nor published in a medical journal, and experts found several inaccuracies—such as including ectopic pregnancies, which mifepristone neither causes nor worsens. Read More | India’s top court refuses to allow abortion for pregnancy beyond 27 weeks, says foetus has right to live Supporters of abortion rights welcomed the FDA’s decision as a win for science-based healthcare. They pointed to over 100 studies conducted over 30 years in multiple countries confirming the drug’s strong safety record. Kiki Freedman, CEO of the telehealth abortion provider Hey Jane, applauded the FDA for resisting political pressure and standing by evidence.

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President Donald Trump reportedly informed Congress through a confidential Pentagon memo that the US is engaged in a "non-international armed conflict" against Latin American drug cartels, including the Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation, and Venezuelan groups like Tren de Aragua and Cartel de los Soles. These groups are designated as 'terrorists' and drug smugglers as "unlawful combatants," thereby invoking the international law of armed conflict. The designation means the US military can conduct pre-emptive strikes without imminent threat, detain suspects indefinitely, and try them in military tribunals, bypassing traditional criminal due process.There have already been three lethal strikes in September against Venezuelan boats suspected of fentanyl smuggling, killing at least 11. The White House described the actions as self-defence against an "armed attack" through drug trafficking. These moves overstep the presidential war powers, equating economic crimes with acts of war, possibly breaching international law. This could be executive overreach according to critics, while supporters called it decisive leadership against cartels.But the US has been here many times. The so-called war on drugs is more than half a century old now. Most of it failed, to the extent that even some law enforcement officials have called for legalising drugs. Below is that story.<h2>America's long history of militarised drug policy: How Nixon started it all by creating the DEA and making marijuana illegal</h2>The drug epidemic in the US is not new. Cartel violence, mostly in the drug-producing countries in the Americas, has been going on for over 40 years. The War on Drugs officially began in 1971 under President Richard Nixon, who famously called drug abuse "public enemy number one" in a national address. The focus shifted from treating drug addiction to law enforcement and the interdiction of drugs. It was Nixon who created the powerful Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). He also enacted the Controlled Substances Act. At the height of the counterculture movement, this law categorised marijuana and other drugs as 'highly dangerous with no medical use.' Most funding went to enforcement. But despite all this, youth drug use spiked in the 1970s. Heroin addiction spread among Vietnam War veterans. A Nixon aide later admitted that the policy basically targeted anti-war activists and Black communities under the guise of fighting addiction.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signs-order-for-use-of-military-force-against-drug-cartels-abroad-1754675354707">Trump signs order for use of military force against drug cartels abroad: Report</a><h2>Ford and Carter tried moderating policy: Efforts to decriminalise marijuana possession</h2>The next presidents, Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, tried to moderate drug war policies. In 1977, Carter attempted to decriminalise marijuana possession while stressing treatment for addicts. But they had to reverse course due to political opposition and increasing drug use, including cocaine, in the late 1970s. By 1979, Carter hardened his anti-drug stance, returning to strict enforcement. Mass incarceration of people on drug charges began during Carter’s presidency.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-says-drug-cartel-behind-longstanding-problem-of-illegal-fishing-in-gulf-of-mexico-world-news-779660/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-says-drug-cartel-behind-longstanding-problem-of-illegal-fishing-in-gulf-of-mexico-world-news-779660/embed</a><h2>Ronald Reagan's militarised anti-drug war failed too</h2>Republican President Ronald Reagan gave more teeth to the War on Drugs by passing the Anti-Drug Abuse Act in 1986. The law imposed harsh mandatory minimum sentences, particularly for crack cocaine offences. More people were imprisoned, disproportionately Blacks and Latinos. The Reagan administration also launched a propaganda campaign, "Just Say No", to spread anti-drug awareness. Aggressive policing tactics and increased military involvement in drug interdiction were seen during this period. Despite all this, drug availability and purity continued to rise. The policies failed to reduce drug supply or violence, either in the US or in origin countries. In fact, it was during the Reagan administration that drug cartels like Medellín expanded, as US demand grew.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/this-drug-syndicate-controls-an-entire-state-in-mexico-all-about-sinaloa-cartel-1750064018732">This drug syndicate controls an entire state in Mexico! All about Sinaloa Cartel</a><h2>George H.W. Bush expanded the militarisation of drug enforcement, while Clinton enacted tougher laws</h2>George H.W. Bush created the Office of National Drug Control Policy and gave more aid to the military in Latin America to combat drug trafficking locally. Seizures of drugs grew. But cocaine and heroin prices fell, leading to an abundance in supply. During this period, drug-related homicides reached record highs, and demand remained strong.Bill Clinton, even while advocating treatment, enacted tougher crime laws. Under his presidency, more drug arrests were made, with federal drug prisoners tripling by 2000. Again, Black Americans were disproportionately targeted. Overdose deaths increased even as cartels adapted by moving into synthetic, 'party' drugs.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-f-35-vs-drug-cartels-why-america-s-most-advanced-jet-is-entering-a-narco-war-1757061012868">'F-35 vs Drug Cartels': Why America’s most advanced jet is entering a 'Narco War'</a><h2>Bush spent billions on military aid, but overdose deaths doubled</h2>George W. Bush expanded the drug war globally with Plan Colombia. This involved billions of dollars of US investment in military aid and aerial eradication of drug plantations in Colombia, the main supply nation at the time. The actions of enforcement agencies displaced millions. Drug-related cartel violence intensified. Despite eradication efforts, coca production increased by 2007. Meanwhile, US overdose deaths doubled, and incarceration peaked.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-banks-caught-moving-mafia-cash-and-how-they-got-away-1756629970207">5 banks caught moving cartel cash and how they got away</a><h2>Obama's humane approach didn’t help either</h2>Barack Obama reduced drug sentencing disparities, commuting some nonviolent offenders’ sentences while stressing treatment. But heroin overdoses quadrupled, and a new entrant emerged: fentanyl. Marijuana arrests remained high at the federal level, even as some states started legalising it.<h2>Trump began his drug war during his first term</h2>Donald Trump’s first term saw the declaration of the ‘opioid crisis’ as a public health emergency. His focus, however, was mostly on the border, even proposing a "beautiful wall" to block cartels. But by the end of his first tenure in 2021, overdose deaths breached 100,000 annually, driven largely by fentanyl from Mexican cartels. Despite high levels of drug arrests, trafficking continued unabated.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-bodies-decapitated-hanging-from-a-bridge-how-sinaloa-drug-cartel-engulfed-in-war-explained-1751389912130">'Bodies decapitated, hanging from a bridge': How Sinaloa Drug Cartel got engulfed in war - EXPLAINED</a><h2>Biden's drug policies were forgettable, as fentanyl deaths peaked</h2>Joe Biden only made incremental changes to drug policies, mostly on the moderate side, such as pardoning simple marijuana possession. Under his term, cannabis was reclassified to a lower Schedule III status. Biden, whose son Hunter has struggled with addiction, increased treatment funding. Exacerbated by the Covid pandemic and mental health issues, the fentanyl crisis worsened during Biden's term. Fentanyl overdose deaths peaked at 110,000 in 2023, even as cartel violence in Mexico surged with over 30,000 homicides recorded per year.<h2>How the War on Drugs cost a trillion dollars for the US</h2>Estimates show the War on Drugs has cost the US more than $1 trillion over five decades, without reducing drug use or availability. Drugs remain easily available, with prices falling by 80 per cent for cocaine and heroin since the 1980s. Drug-related crimes and violence escalated globally, with Mexico alone reporting 400,000 deaths in its drug war since 2006. The United Nations and the Global Commission on Drug Policy condemned the War on Drugs as a failure. They advocate decriminalisation and public health-centred approaches.<h2>Here is the secret why Trump’s war on drugs will fail too</h2>The issue is simple: demand remains high, and suppliers will meet that demand, as long as the underlying causes of drug use and addiction are not addressed. Trump’s "armed conflict" could lead to more militarisation of drug policy. But the core issue is that the US demand accounts for nearly 80 per cent of cartel revenue from fentanyl and heroin.Military strikes have only temporarily disrupted trafficking routes. In fact, at such times, drug prices rise as supply becomes scarce, leading to greater profits for cartels, which fuels even more cartel violence. This is a vicious circle, making enforcement-focused strategies fail.Drug addiction and overdose deaths in the US have not been adequately addressed. Only 10 per cent of the US drug budget is allocated to treatment.Trump’s approach, like those before him, risks perpetuating a costly, ineffective cycle of prohibition, not halting drug abuse and cartel violence.

Trump declared armed conflict on drug cartels, echoing decades of failed US drug war policies that led to deaths, incarcerations and violence. Despite spending $1 trillion, drug use, overdoses, and cartel violence continue to rise. It's déjà vu time.

President Donald Trump reportedly informed Congress through a confidential Pentagon memo that the US is engaged in a "non-international armed conflict" against Latin American drug cartels, including the Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation, and Venezuelan groups like Tren de Aragua and Cartel de los Soles. These groups are designated as 'terrorists' and drug smugglers as "unlawful combatants," thereby invoking the international law of armed conflict. The designation means the US military can conduct pre-emptive strikes without imminent threat, detain suspects indefinitely, and try them in military tribunals, bypassing traditional criminal due process. There have already been three lethal strikes in September against Venezuelan boats suspected of fentanyl smuggling, killing at least 11. The White House described the actions as self-defence against an "armed attack" through drug trafficking. These moves overstep the presidential war powers, equating economic crimes with acts of war, possibly breaching international law. This could be executive overreach according to critics, while supporters called it decisive leadership against cartels. But the US has been here many times. The so-called war on drugs is more than half a century old now. Most of it failed, to the extent that even some law enforcement officials have called for legalising drugs. Below is that story. America's long history of militarised drug policy: How Nixon started it all by creating the DEA and making marijuana illegal The drug epidemic in the US is not new. Cartel violence, mostly in the drug-producing countries in the Americas, has been going on for over 40 years. The War on Drugs officially began in 1971 under President Richard Nixon, who famously called drug abuse "public enemy number one" in a national address. The focus shifted from treating drug addiction to law enforcement and the interdiction of drugs. It was Nixon who created the powerful Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). He also enacted the Controlled Substances Act. At the height of the counterculture movement, this law categorised marijuana and other drugs as 'highly dangerous with no medical use.' Most funding went to enforcement. But despite all this, youth drug use spiked in the 1970s. Heroin addiction spread among Vietnam War veterans. A Nixon aide later admitted that the policy basically targeted anti-war activists and Black communities under the guise of fighting addiction. Also read: Trump signs order for use of military force against drug cartels abroad: Report Ford and Carter tried moderating policy: Efforts to decriminalise marijuana possession The next presidents, Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, tried to moderate drug war policies. In 1977, Carter attempted to decriminalise marijuana possession while stressing treatment for addicts. But they had to reverse course due to political opposition and increasing drug use, including cocaine, in the late 1970s. By 1979, Carter hardened his anti-drug stance, returning to strict enforcement. Mass incarceration of people on drug charges began during Carter’s presidency. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-says-drug-cartel-behind-longstanding-problem-of-illegal-fishing-in-gulf-of-mexico-world-news-779660/embed Ronald Reagan's militarised anti-drug war failed too Republican President Ronald Reagan gave more teeth to the War on Drugs by passing the Anti-Drug Abuse Act in 1986. The law imposed harsh mandatory minimum sentences, particularly for crack cocaine offences. More people were imprisoned, disproportionately Blacks and Latinos. The Reagan administration also launched a propaganda campaign, "Just Say No", to spread anti-drug awareness. Aggressive policing tactics and increased military involvement in drug interdiction were seen during this period. Despite all this, drug availability and purity continued to rise. The policies failed to reduce drug supply or violence, either in the US or in origin countries. In fact, it was during the Reagan administration that drug cartels like Medellín expanded, as US demand grew. Also read: This drug syndicate controls an entire state in Mexico! All about Sinaloa Cartel George H.W. Bush expanded the militarisation of drug enforcement, while Clinton enacted tougher laws George H.W. Bush created the Office of National Drug Control Policy and gave more aid to the military in Latin America to combat drug trafficking locally. Seizures of drugs grew. But cocaine and heroin prices fell, leading to an abundance in supply. During this period, drug-related homicides reached record highs, and demand remained strong. Bill Clinton, even while advocating treatment, enacted tougher crime laws. Under his presidency, more drug arrests were made, with federal drug prisoners tripling by 2000. Again, Black Americans were disproportionately targeted. Overdose deaths increased even as cartels adapted by moving into synthetic, 'party' drugs. Also read: 'F-35 vs Drug Cartels': Why America’s most advanced jet is entering a 'Narco War' Bush spent billions on military aid, but overdose deaths doubled George W. Bush expanded the drug war globally with Plan Colombia. This involved billions of dollars of US investment in military aid and aerial eradication of drug plantations in Colombia, the main supply nation at the time. The actions of enforcement agencies displaced millions. Drug-related cartel violence intensified. Despite eradication efforts, coca production increased by 2007. Meanwhile, US overdose deaths doubled, and incarceration peaked. Also read: 5 banks caught moving cartel cash and how they got away Obama's humane approach didn’t help either Barack Obama reduced drug sentencing disparities, commuting some nonviolent offenders’ sentences while stressing treatment. But heroin overdoses quadrupled, and a new entrant emerged: fentanyl. Marijuana arrests remained high at the federal level, even as some states started legalising it. Trump began his drug war during his first term Donald Trump’s first term saw the declaration of the ‘opioid crisis’ as a public health emergency. His focus, however, was mostly on the border, even proposing a "beautiful wall" to block cartels. But by the end of his first tenure in 2021, overdose deaths breached 100,000 annually, driven largely by fentanyl from Mexican cartels. Despite high levels of drug arrests, trafficking continued unabated. Also read: 'Bodies decapitated, hanging from a bridge': How Sinaloa Drug Cartel got engulfed in war - EXPLAINED Biden's drug policies were forgettable, as fentanyl deaths peaked Joe Biden only made incremental changes to drug policies, mostly on the moderate side, such as pardoning simple marijuana possession. Under his term, cannabis was reclassified to a lower Schedule III status. Biden, whose son Hunter has struggled with addiction, increased treatment funding. Exacerbated by the Covid pandemic and mental health issues, the fentanyl crisis worsened during Biden's term. Fentanyl overdose deaths peaked at 110,000 in 2023, even as cartel violence in Mexico surged with over 30,000 homicides recorded per year. How the War on Drugs cost a trillion dollars for the US Estimates show the War on Drugs has cost the US more than $1 trillion over five decades, without reducing drug use or availability. Drugs remain easily available, with prices falling by 80 per cent for cocaine and heroin since the 1980s. Drug-related crimes and violence escalated globally, with Mexico alone reporting 400,000 deaths in its drug war since 2006. The United Nations and the Global Commission on Drug Policy condemned the War on Drugs as a failure. They advocate decriminalisation and public health-centred approaches. Here is the secret why Trump’s war on drugs will fail too The issue is simple: demand remains high, and suppliers will meet that demand, as long as the underlying causes of drug use and addiction are not addressed. Trump’s "armed conflict" could lead to more militarisation of drug policy. But the core issue is that the US demand accounts for nearly 80 per cent of cartel revenue from fentanyl and heroin. Military strikes have only temporarily disrupted trafficking routes. In fact, at such times, drug prices rise as supply becomes scarce, leading to greater profits for cartels, which fuels even more cartel violence. This is a vicious circle, making enforcement-focused strategies fail. Drug addiction and overdose deaths in the US have not been adequately addressed. Only 10 per cent of the US drug budget is allocated to treatment. Trump’s approach, like those before him, risks perpetuating a costly, ineffective cycle of prohibition, not halting drug abuse and cartel violence.

Trump declared armed conflict on drug cartels, echoing decades of failed US drug war policies that led to deaths, incarcerations and violence. Despite spending $1 trillion, drug use, overdoses, and cartel violence continue to rise. It's déjà vu time.

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