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<p>World Suicide Prevention Day has been observed every year since 2003 on September 10 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in association with the World Health Organisation (WHO) as co-sponsor. The triennial theme for this day from 2024 to 2026 is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to 2021 data in PIB, this day marks significance as every year, more than 727,000 people die by suicide globally, and for every death, around 20 people die by suicide. The 2021 data also indicate that among 15–29-year-olds, suicide was the third leading cause of death globally, which shows the urgent need for comprehensive intervention strategies.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On the other hand, India secured a third spot globally for female suicides annually and nearly a fourth of male suicides. On average, over 100,000 die by suicide in India each year.</p><h3>Why India still struggles with rising mental-health concerns?</h3><p>The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) statistics highlight a consistent and concerning upsurge in suicide rates in India from 9.9 per lakh population in 2017 to 12.4 per lakh population in 2022. The suicide rate in India varies from state to state, ranging from 0.6 per 100,000 population in Bihar to 43.1 per 100,000 population in Sikkim. In the other end, the southern cities of Vijayawada account for 42.6 deaths per 100,000 population and Kollam for 42.5 suicides per 100,000 population, reported the highest rates in 2022.</p><h3>Social media</h3><p>The primary factors of the rise of mental health in India currently are social media, as it is fueling anxiety, depression and low self-worth among youth in India. Recently, Social media influencer and cosmetics brand founder Misha Agrawal died by suicide following depression just two days prior to her 25th birthday after she lost a few Instagram followers, as per the NDTV report. Similarly, a 16-year-old girl from Noida died by suicide, reportedly upset over fewer Instagram followers in July 2023.</p><h3>Structural hostages</h3><p>Structural shortages related to mental-health care remain another major reason for India's able to reduce the concerns. As per the recommendations, there are far fewer psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and psychiatric social workers per capita. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare noted that there are roughly 0.75 psychiatrists per 100,000 people in India, which is considered well below the WHO benchmark of about three per 100,000. This scarcity escalates into long waits, limited outreach in rural areas and overburdened services in cities.</p><h3>Low awareness</h3><p>Stigma and less awareness also compound to capacity problem, as a large portion of people do not seek treatment willingly and receive treatment for mental health because of a lack of information, shame, ignorance or the perception that services are inaccessible. In response, WHO has underscored its estimates of the public-health burden of mental disorders and the substantial economic cost they impose if left unaddressed.</p><h3>What is the government's stance?</h3><p>The Indian government has come up with several policies, but implementation remains uneven. In order to expand the workforce and improve care, the National Mental Health Programme and government initiatives have launched several other programs like Tele-MANAS (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States), DMHP (District Mental Health Programme), RKSK (Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram), and Manodarpan strengthen helplines, community outreach, and school-based support.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In addition, the National Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS) was also released in 2022, intending to reduce suicide mortality by 10% by 2030. In 2024, 25 Centres of Excellence were also sanctioned to train more postgraduate students in mental health and provide advanced treatment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) statistics highlight a consistent and concerning upsurge in suicide rates in India from 9.9 per lakh population in 2017 to 12.4 per lakh population in 2022.

World Suicide Prevention Day has been observed every year since 2003 on September 10 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in association with the World Health Organisation (WHO) as co-sponsor. The triennial theme for this day from 2024 to 2026 is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”. According to 2021 data in PIB, this day marks significance as every year, more than 727,000 people die by suicide globally, and for every death, around 20 people die by suicide. The 2021 data also indicate that among 15–29-year-olds, suicide was the third leading cause of death globally, which shows the urgent need for comprehensive intervention strategies. On the other hand, India secured a third spot globally for female suicides annually and nearly a fourth of male suicides. On average, over 100,000 die by suicide in India each year. Why India still struggles with rising mental-health concerns? The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) statistics highlight a consistent and concerning upsurge in suicide rates in India from 9.9 per lakh population in 2017 to 12.4 per lakh population in 2022. The suicide rate in India varies from state to state, ranging from 0.6 per 100,000 population in Bihar to 43.1 per 100,000 population in Sikkim. In the other end, the southern cities of Vijayawada account for 42.6 deaths per 100,000 population and Kollam for 42.5 suicides per 100,000 population, reported the highest rates in 2022. Social media The primary factors of the rise of mental health in India currently are social media, as it is fueling anxiety, depression and low self-worth among youth in India. Recently, Social media influencer and cosmetics brand founder Misha Agrawal died by suicide following depression just two days prior to her 25th birthday after she lost a few Instagram followers, as per the NDTV report. Similarly, a 16-year-old girl from Noida died by suicide, reportedly upset over fewer Instagram followers in July 2023. Structural hostages Structural shortages related to mental-health care remain another major reason for India's able to reduce the concerns. As per the recommendations, there are far fewer psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and psychiatric social workers per capita. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare noted that there are roughly 0.75 psychiatrists per 100,000 people in India, which is considered well below the WHO benchmark of about three per 100,000. This scarcity escalates into long waits, limited outreach in rural areas and overburdened services in cities. Low awareness Stigma and less awareness also compound to capacity problem, as a large portion of people do not seek treatment willingly and receive treatment for mental health because of a lack of information, shame, ignorance or the perception that services are inaccessible. In response, WHO has underscored its estimates of the public-health burden of mental disorders and the substantial economic cost they impose if left unaddressed. What is the government's stance? The Indian government has come up with several policies, but implementation remains uneven. In order to expand the workforce and improve care, the National Mental Health Programme and government initiatives have launched several other programs like Tele-MANAS (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States), DMHP (District Mental Health Programme), RKSK (Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram), and Manodarpan strengthen helplines, community outreach, and school-based support. In addition, the National Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS) was also released in 2022, intending to reduce suicide mortality by 10% by 2030. In 2024, 25 Centres of Excellence were also sanctioned to train more postgraduate students in mental health and provide advanced treatment.

<p>The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) statistics highlight a consistent and concerning upsurge in suicide rates in India from 9.9 per lakh population in 2017 to 12.4 per lakh population in 2022.</p>

World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Why India still struggles with rising mental-health concerns | EXPLAINED

<p>Nepal is burning, and it looks like an uprising by the youth. ‘Jai Nepal’ is heard not only on the streets of the capital city, Kathmandu, but across the nation. The wrath of the youth forced Prime Minister KP Oli to issue his resignation and flee the country. Cabinet ministers were dragged on the streets; the public fury spared nobody. It was monikered as the Gen Z protest, as the youth took the lead against the ban imposed on social media by the government. Later, it expanded to a bigger protest against corruption.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Here’s what happened:</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On September 4, Nepal announced a ban on 26 social media platforms as they failed to register and officially comply with the norms laid by the government. This move came after repeated efforts urging the companies to register with the country. The administration said this was to ensure the platform was used responsibly and was looking for more accountability. In hindsight, it was viewed as censorship to block free speech in the Himalayan country.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>The government's claim</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Nepalese government claimed that social media users were registering with fake identities to spread hate in the country, also mentioning cybercrime as a factor. It was further said that harmony was being disturbed by using social media as a tool.<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ex-nepal-pm-jhalanath-khanal-s-house-set-ablaze-wife-succumbed-to-her-injuries-1757424770993"><strong>Ex-Nepal PM Jhalanath Khanal’s house set ablaze, wife succumbed to her injuries</strong></a></p><h2><br>The youth’s take</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The youth of the country was not convinced by the government’s reason behind the social media ban. It began as a protest against the ban on these platforms, which the youth said was a way to censor voices in the country. Social media may have been a trigger, but the unrest currently ongoing in Nepal is about corruption and economic disparity.</p><p>GenZ protest in Nepal<br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>On September 9, the youth of Nepal was enraged as they took to the streets, sloganeering against the current administration. Government property, offices and residences of ministers and former ministers were vandalised. The agitated demonstrators set everything in their sight ablaze.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>From the parliament buildings to 5-star hotels, nothing was spared.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Casualties on both sides</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At least 19 protesters have been killed as large groups moved around vandalising the country. Three police officers on duty, trying to curb the situation were also killed in action. Former Nepal Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal’s wife Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar succumbed to her injuries after protesters set their residence ablaze.&nbsp;</p>

The youth of Nepal took the lead against the ban imposed on social media by the government, which later expanded to a bigger protest against corruption.

Nepal is burning, and it looks like an uprising by the youth. ‘Jai Nepal’ is heard not only on the streets of the capital city, Kathmandu, but across the nation. The wrath of the youth forced Prime Minister KP Oli to issue his resignation and flee the country. Cabinet ministers were dragged on the streets; the public fury spared nobody. It was monikered as the Gen Z protest, as the youth took the lead against the ban imposed on social media by the government. Later, it expanded to a bigger protest against corruption. Here’s what happened: On September 4, Nepal announced a ban on 26 social media platforms as they failed to register and officially comply with the norms laid by the government. This move came after repeated efforts urging the companies to register with the country. The administration said this was to ensure the platform was used responsibly and was looking for more accountability. In hindsight, it was viewed as censorship to block free speech in the Himalayan country. The government's claim The Nepalese government claimed that social media users were registering with fake identities to spread hate in the country, also mentioning cybercrime as a factor. It was further said that harmony was being disturbed by using social media as a tool. Also read: Ex-Nepal PM Jhalanath Khanal’s house set ablaze, wife succumbed to her injuries The youth’s take The youth of the country was not convinced by the government’s reason behind the social media ban. It began as a protest against the ban on these platforms, which the youth said was a way to censor voices in the country. Social media may have been a trigger, but the unrest currently ongoing in Nepal is about corruption and economic disparity. GenZ protest in Nepal On September 9, the youth of Nepal was enraged as they took to the streets, sloganeering against the current administration. Government property, offices and residences of ministers and former ministers were vandalised. The agitated demonstrators set everything in their sight ablaze. From the parliament buildings to 5-star hotels, nothing was spared. Casualties on both sides At least 19 protesters have been killed as large groups moved around vandalising the country. Three police officers on duty, trying to curb the situation were also killed in action. Former Nepal Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal’s wife Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar succumbed to her injuries after protesters set their residence ablaze.

<p>The youth of Nepal took the lead against the ban imposed on social media by the government, which later expanded to a bigger protest against corruption.</p>

Nepal Gen Z protest or national uprising? Here's what unfolded in the Himalayan country | In a Nutshell

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<p>The US Coast Guard has released footage showing one of its cutters setting fire to a suspected “drug boat” before sinking it in the Pacific Ocean. The operation took place over the weekend as part of Operation Pacific Viper, the agency said. The video, posted online by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), showed the vessel bursting into flames after being repeatedly shot at.</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-act-of-war-poland-shoots-down-russian-drones-in-nato-s-first-direct-confrontation-since-ukraine-war-1757476462348"><strong>'Act of war': Poland shoots down Russian drones in NATO's first direct confrontation since Ukraine war</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Three busts in one night</strong></h2><p>According to the Coast Guard, the interdiction was part of a series of three operations carried out in a single night, which led to the seizure of nearly 13,000 pounds of cocaine and the arrest of seven suspected smugglers. “ASMR: @USCG captures, burns, and sinks a drug boat. Over the weekend, as part of Operation Pacific Viper, the @USCG Cutter Stone conducted three interdictions in a single night, seizing nearly 13,000 pounds of cocaine and apprehending seven suspected drug smugglers,” DHS wrote on X.</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-share-the-pain-together-trump-tells-eu-to-slap-100-tariffs-on-india-china-to-choke-russia-s-oil-lifeline-1757472246909"><strong>'Share the pain together': Trump tells EU to slap 100% tariffs on India, China to choke Russia’s oil lifeline</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ASMR: <a href="https://twitter.com/USCG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USCG</a> captures, burns, and sinks a drug boat.<br><br>Over the weekend, as part of Operation Pacific Viper, the <a href="https://twitter.com/USCG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USCG</a> Cutter Stone conducted three interdictions in a single night—seizing nearly 13,000 pounds of cocaine and apprehending seven suspected drug smugglers. <a href="https://t.co/wHRGUGYtTw">pic.twitter.com/wHRGUGYtTw</a></p>&mdash; Homeland Security (@DHSgov) <a href="https://twitter.com/DHSgov/status/1965514384803061765?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Crackdown in the Pacific</strong></h2><p>The Coast Guard says it has seized more than 40,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean since the launch of Operation Pacific Viper last month, an average of 1,600 pounds per day.</p><p>“Through Operation Pacific Viper, the Coast Guard is accelerating counter-drug operations in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, where significant transport of illicit narcotics continues from South America,” the service said in a statement. The agency said additional cutters, aircraft and tactical teams have been deployed with international and interagency partners to disrupt cocaine shipments and other large-scale drug trafficking.</p><p>The sinking of the boat comes just days after a US Marine strike in the southern Caribbean hit another vessel allegedly carrying members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, accused of moving narcotics bound for the US.</p>

The US Coast Guard sank a suspected drug boat in the Pacific during Operation Pacific Viper. Three busts in one night seized 13,000 pounds of cocaine and caught seven suspected smugglers.

The US Coast Guard has released footage showing one of its cutters setting fire to a suspected “drug boat” before sinking it in the Pacific Ocean. The operation took place over the weekend as part of Operation Pacific Viper, the agency said. The video, posted online by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), showed the vessel bursting into flames after being repeatedly shot at. Also read: 'Act of war': Poland shoots down Russian drones in NATO's first direct confrontation since Ukraine war Three busts in one night According to the Coast Guard, the interdiction was part of a series of three operations carried out in a single night, which led to the seizure of nearly 13,000 pounds of cocaine and the arrest of seven suspected smugglers. “ASMR: @USCG captures, burns, and sinks a drug boat. Over the weekend, as part of Operation Pacific Viper, the @USCG Cutter Stone conducted three interdictions in a single night, seizing nearly 13,000 pounds of cocaine and apprehending seven suspected drug smugglers,” DHS wrote on X. Also read: 'Share the pain together': Trump tells EU to slap 100% tariffs on India, China to choke Russia’s oil lifeline

<p>The US Coast Guard sank a suspected drug boat in the Pacific during Operation Pacific Viper. Three busts in one night seized 13,000 pounds of cocaine and caught seven suspected smugglers.</p>

'Captured, burned, and sunk': US Coast Guard seizes 13,000 pounds of cocaine from ‘drug boat’ and set it ablaze | WATCH

<p>Multiple earthquakes were reported off the coast of Oregon within 12 hours, sparking fears that they could be a warning sign for a big one. The US Geological Survey (USGS) detected more than a dozen tremors starting late Monday night. The first one was a 5.8 magnitude earthquake, followed by aftershocks, all above 2.5 magnitude. The epicentre was located along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, a major seismic zone that experts say can produce a major earthquake. At this point, the oceanic Juan de Fuca Plate is forced beneath the North American Plate. The Cascadia zone runs for 1,000 km off the Pacific coast of North America, from northern Vancouver Island to northern California. Experts have previously warned that the Cascadia fault can spawn a magnitude 9 earthquake that can rattle the northwestern US Coast. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-raise-alarm-for-us-and-canada-warn-of-100-foot-megatsunami-that-will-alter-geography-for-centuries-1752216446706"><strong>Scientists raise alarm for US and Canada, warn of 100-foot tsunami that will alter geography for centuries</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Similar jolts were recorded in Northern California as well on Tuesday, where about half a dozen earthquakes were detected. The magnitude was only about 2.5, but this region sits on the San Andreas Fault, another area at risk of a major earthquake. The Cascadia subduction zone has witnessed mammoth temblors in the past, with the last Big One occurring in 1700. This makes the region overdue for another earthquake that could reach a magnitude of 9. A study published in Science about the Nankai Trough in July revealed that this subduction zone, where the Philippine Sea Plate is being pushed beneath Japan, is experiencing slow-slip earthquakes. It compared it to the Cascadia fault, which it stated is not loud enough to reveal what is going on. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/cascadia-fault-can-spawn-rare-magnitude-9-megathrust-earthquakes-a-new-technology-can-help-prepare-for-it-1751524344625"><strong>Can a magnitude 9 earthquake hit Earth? This fault has a history of terror tremors</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>What is the Cascadia fault?</strong></h2><p>The study raised concerns that if the Cascadia fault remains locked, massive amounts of energy can be released, triggering rare magnitude-9 megathrust earthquakes. Scientists have warned that if and when such an earthquake hits the region, a 100-foot mega tsunami would be triggered. It would instantly wipe off almost eight feet of the coastline, and other areas would gradually go underwater. This warning was carried in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by an international team led by researchers at Virginia Tech. Professor Tina Dura, the lead author of the study, said, "This is going to be a very catastrophic event for the US, for sure. The tsunami is going to come in, and it's going to be devastating."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Oregon is one of the areas in the list of places at risk of drowning in such an event, as per this study. The mega tsunami would hit northern Vancouver Island in Canada, the southern half of the US West Coast, and the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. Another warning came from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which has estimated that the next major earthquake in Cascadia would kill 5,800 people and injure 100,000, while the tsunami alone would kill another 8,000 people. Economic losses would stand at $134 billion.&nbsp;</p>

Oregon was struck by over a dozen earthquakes from Monday night into Tuesday morning. The area sits on the Cascadia Fault, a zone due for a Big One. If a magnitude 9 earthquake occurs here, a 100-foot mega tsunami would follow. 

Multiple earthquakes were reported off the coast of Oregon within 12 hours, sparking fears that they could be a warning sign for a big one. The US Geological Survey (USGS) detected more than a dozen tremors starting late Monday night. The first one was a 5.8 magnitude earthquake, followed by aftershocks, all above 2.5 magnitude. The epicentre was located along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, a major seismic zone that experts say can produce a major earthquake. At this point, the oceanic Juan de Fuca Plate is forced beneath the North American Plate. The Cascadia zone runs for 1,000 km off the Pacific coast of North America, from northern Vancouver Island to northern California. Experts have previously warned that the Cascadia fault can spawn a magnitude 9 earthquake that can rattle the northwestern US Coast. Also Read: Scientists raise alarm for US and Canada, warn of 100-foot tsunami that will alter geography for centuries Similar jolts were recorded in Northern California as well on Tuesday, where about half a dozen earthquakes were detected. The magnitude was only about 2.5, but this region sits on the San Andreas Fault, another area at risk of a major earthquake. The Cascadia subduction zone has witnessed mammoth temblors in the past, with the last Big One occurring in 1700. This makes the region overdue for another earthquake that could reach a magnitude of 9. A study published in Science about the Nankai Trough in July revealed that this subduction zone, where the Philippine Sea Plate is being pushed beneath Japan, is experiencing slow-slip earthquakes. It compared it to the Cascadia fault, which it stated is not loud enough to reveal what is going on. Also Read: Can a magnitude 9 earthquake hit Earth? This fault has a history of terror tremors What is the Cascadia fault? The study raised concerns that if the Cascadia fault remains locked, massive amounts of energy can be released, triggering rare magnitude-9 megathrust earthquakes. Scientists have warned that if and when such an earthquake hits the region, a 100-foot mega tsunami would be triggered. It would instantly wipe off almost eight feet of the coastline, and other areas would gradually go underwater. This warning was carried in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by an international team led by researchers at Virginia Tech. Professor Tina Dura, the lead author of the study, said, "This is going to be a very catastrophic event for the US, for sure. The tsunami is going to come in, and it's going to be devastating." Oregon is one of the areas in the list of places at risk of drowning in such an event, as per this study. The mega tsunami would hit northern Vancouver Island in Canada, the southern half of the US West Coast, and the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. Another warning came from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which has estimated that the next major earthquake in Cascadia would kill 5,800 people and injure 100,000, while the tsunami alone would kill another 8,000 people. Economic losses would stand at $134 billion.

<p>Oregon was struck by over a dozen earthquakes from Monday night into Tuesday morning. The area sits on the Cascadia Fault, a zone due for a Big One. If a magnitude 9 earthquake occurs here, a 100-foot mega tsunami would follow.&nbsp;</p>

100-foot mega tsunami coming? Oregon hit by dozens of earthquakes, renewing fears of magnitude 9 temblor

<p>In my school days, I was taught a story about a wolf which watches two goats fight and drinks blood from both. Qatar, a tiny Gulf Arab nation, has been a peacemaker and its state-backed channel Al Jazeera has been a ringside spectator of the conflicts in the Middle East. The recent attacks, first from Iran and now from Israel, shows that Qatar is not having the same good fortune as the wolf. It has been the host of the political office of Hamas, whose peace negotiators were the target of the air strike on Tuesday (Sep 9). For all its efforts, Al Jazeera has seen its journalists being killed. Reportage has become dangerous to life and limb for them, with several moving out of Gaza and being ousted from Israel. The peacemaker-spectator role is becoming costly for Qatar. Is it time for it to reset its role in international affairs?</p><h2>What happened to Hamas leadership in the Israeli attack in Qatar?</h2><p>At least six people were killed in Doha on Tuesday when Israel targeted the Hamas peace negotiators huddled in the Qatari capital to examine an American ceasefire proposal. Those who died included guards and a child of a Hamas negotiator, while the main team, the intended target, escaped unharmed. For Israel, whose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed the operation even without sharing prior information with its main ally, the US, it was still considered a victory. It was a warning that, if it wanted, Israel could try to take out Hamas leadership in foreign nations. But for Qatar, it might have been a rude wake-up call. Doha hosts many foreigners. The target area had schools, and the attack happened soon after school time was over. Qatar has a responsibility to take care of its residents. And it does not have the military capacity on its own to directly confront the might of Israel.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-qatar-us-air-base-al-udeid-attack-where-is-qatar-how-tiny-arab-nation-went-from-a-clout-builder-to-target-of-iranian-attack-1750741250557">Where is Qatar? How tiny Arab nation went from a clout builder to target of Iranian attack</a></p><h2>Targeting of Al Jazeera journalists: Killing the messenger</h2><p>During the Gaza war, at least two Al Jazeera journalists were killed. In the recent flare-ups, several other journalists from Al Jazeera have been injured or had to flee. Israel also ousted journalists from the channel from its territory. Al Jazeera had been the voice of the other side in the Hamas-Israel war, focused on the humanitarian crisis and alleged starvation of Palestinians. But the Doha-based channel is now unable to function to the extent it used to.</p><p>Qatar was hit by Iran in response to US-Israel attacks on its nuclear sites<br>The shocking strike of Tuesday renewed memories of the June attack by Iran targeting the American-operated Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. That was in response to US-Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites at the height of regional tensions. The Israeli attack rounds up this cycle: Qatar has now been hit by both sides of the Middle East conflict.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/qatar-denies-trump-s-informed-qataris-about-israel-doha-attack-claim-1757443136413">Qatar denies White House's 'informed Qataris about Doha attack' claim: Did Trump betray close US ally for Israel?</a></p><h2>Qatar’s clout had grown in recent years, but it could be a burden for its citizens</h2><p>Qatar had gained significant geopolitical influence through diplomacy, mediation in global conflicts, and media power mainly through Al Jazeera. However, this clout is proving to be a danger to its citizens and expatriate residents.<br>Rich in natural gas and hosting the US base, Qatar has long held strategic value for the West. Despite its tiny size, it plays a large role in regional diplomacy and conflict mediation, including in Afghanistan, Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan. Qatar was a neutral mediator in conflicts involving the US, Taliban, Israel-Hamas, and Russia-Ukraine, earning a reputation as a reliable peace broker.</p><p>But both the Israeli and Iranian attacks are raising a question for Qatar: Will it be able to protect its population of around 3.1 million, nearly 88 per cent of them foreigners, a large portion being Indian expatriates?</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-not-thrilled-trump-blasts-netanyahu-in-rare-rebuke-after-qatar-air-strikes-1757473641448">'Not thrilled': Trump blasts Netanyahu in rare rebuke after Qatar air strikes</a></p><h2>Punching beyond its weight: The costs of influence peddling</h2><p>Qatar’s assertive foreign policy, punching beyond its weight, and ties with groups like the Muslim Brotherhood and Iran led to a 2017–2021 boycott of the nation by fellow Arab countries Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and Bahrain. They accused Qatar of supporting terrorism, and severed trade, travel, and diplomatic relations.<br>Al Jazeera network’s support for democratic movements during the Arab Spring and its critical reporting had already drawn ire from other Arab regimes.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-israeli-military-says-it-attacks-hamas-leaders-in-qatar-s-doha-1757430362496/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-israeli-military-says-it-attacks-hamas-leaders-in-qatar-s-doha-1757430362496/embed</a></p><h2>Qatar in the line of fire</h2><p>The June 24 Iran attack on the US air base was the first time Qatar was directly targeted in a regional war. Israel’s strike of Tuesday is the second. These incidents raise questions about the future safety of Qatar, despite hosting US forces.<br>Qatar’s rise as a diplomatic and media power has boosted its international standing. The same is now making the nation vulnerable to regional rivalries and conflicts. The peacemaker has become the target. Will it be as lucky as that wolf?</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Qatar has been plays a key key role in mediating Middle East conflicts. But recent Iranian and Israeli attacks, including a strike on Hamas negotiators in Doha, have exposed its vulnerability despite US military presence. Its diplomatic clout now risks endangering citizens and expats

In my school days, I was taught a story about a wolf which watches two goats fight and drinks blood from both. Qatar, a tiny Gulf Arab nation, has been a peacemaker and its state-backed channel Al Jazeera has been a ringside spectator of the conflicts in the Middle East. The recent attacks, first from Iran and now from Israel, shows that Qatar is not having the same good fortune as the wolf. It has been the host of the political office of Hamas, whose peace negotiators were the target of the air strike on Tuesday (Sep 9). For all its efforts, Al Jazeera has seen its journalists being killed. Reportage has become dangerous to life and limb for them, with several moving out of Gaza and being ousted from Israel. The peacemaker-spectator role is becoming costly for Qatar. Is it time for it to reset its role in international affairs? What happened to Hamas leadership in the Israeli attack in Qatar? At least six people were killed in Doha on Tuesday when Israel targeted the Hamas peace negotiators huddled in the Qatari capital to examine an American ceasefire proposal. Those who died included guards and a child of a Hamas negotiator, while the main team, the intended target, escaped unharmed. For Israel, whose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed the operation even without sharing prior information with its main ally, the US, it was still considered a victory. It was a warning that, if it wanted, Israel could try to take out Hamas leadership in foreign nations. But for Qatar, it might have been a rude wake-up call. Doha hosts many foreigners. The target area had schools, and the attack happened soon after school time was over. Qatar has a responsibility to take care of its residents. And it does not have the military capacity on its own to directly confront the might of Israel. Also read: Where is Qatar? How tiny Arab nation went from a clout builder to target of Iranian attack Targeting of Al Jazeera journalists: Killing the messenger During the Gaza war, at least two Al Jazeera journalists were killed. In the recent flare-ups, several other journalists from Al Jazeera have been injured or had to flee. Israel also ousted journalists from the channel from its territory. Al Jazeera had been the voice of the other side in the Hamas-Israel war, focused on the humanitarian crisis and alleged starvation of Palestinians. But the Doha-based channel is now unable to function to the extent it used to. Qatar was hit by Iran in response to US-Israel attacks on its nuclear sites The shocking strike of Tuesday renewed memories of the June attack by Iran targeting the American-operated Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. That was in response to US-Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites at the height of regional tensions. The Israeli attack rounds up this cycle: Qatar has now been hit by both sides of the Middle East conflict. Also read: Qatar denies White House's 'informed Qataris about Doha attack' claim: Did Trump betray close US ally for Israel? Qatar’s clout had grown in recent years, but it could be a burden for its citizens Qatar had gained significant geopolitical influence through diplomacy, mediation in global conflicts, and media power mainly through Al Jazeera. However, this clout is proving to be a danger to its citizens and expatriate residents. Rich in natural gas and hosting the US base, Qatar has long held strategic value for the West. Despite its tiny size, it plays a large role in regional diplomacy and conflict mediation, including in Afghanistan, Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan. Qatar was a neutral mediator in conflicts involving the US, Taliban, Israel-Hamas, and Russia-Ukraine, earning a reputation as a reliable peace broker. But both the Israeli and Iranian attacks are raising a question for Qatar: Will it be able to protect its population of around 3.1 million, nearly 88 per cent of them foreigners, a large portion being Indian expatriates? Also read: 'Not thrilled': Trump blasts Netanyahu in rare rebuke after Qatar air strikes Punching beyond its weight: The costs of influence peddling Qatar’s assertive foreign policy, punching beyond its weight, and ties with groups like the Muslim Brotherhood and Iran led to a 2017–2021 boycott of the nation by fellow Arab countries Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and Bahrain. They accused Qatar of supporting terrorism, and severed trade, travel, and diplomatic relations. Al Jazeera network’s support for democratic movements during the Arab Spring and its critical reporting had already drawn ire from other Arab regimes. https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-israeli-military-says-it-attacks-hamas-leaders-in-qatar-s-doha-1757430362496/embed Qatar in the line of fire The June 24 Iran attack on the US air base was the first time Qatar was directly targeted in a regional war. Israel’s strike of Tuesday is the second. These incidents raise questions about the future safety of Qatar, despite hosting US forces. Qatar’s rise as a diplomatic and media power has boosted its international standing. The same is now making the nation vulnerable to regional rivalries and conflicts. The peacemaker has become the target. Will it be as lucky as that wolf?

<p>Qatar has been plays a key key role in mediating Middle East conflicts. But recent Iranian and Israeli attacks, including a strike on Hamas negotiators in Doha, have exposed its vulnerability despite US military presence. Its diplomatic clout now risks endangering citizens and expats</p>

Qatar the peacemaker attacked twice by rivals in regional war. Time to reset its global role?

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<p>India’s defence establishment faces an unforgiving reality as the strategic environment presently surrounding the country is more volatile than at any point in recent memory. China’s sweeping military modernisation and its ever-growing strategic embrace with Pakistan pose a formidable two-front challenge for New Delhi. Simultaneously, the character of conflict has evolved. Around the world, wars have become multi-domain contests, spanning cyber, space, information, and electronic warfare alongside traditional land, sea, and air power. Against this backdrop, persisting with a fragmented command structure is a risk the Indian military cannot afford. Theatreisation—integrating the Army, Navy and Air Force under unified commands—is the essential structural reform that will determine whether India can deter aggression and respond with agility in the decades ahead.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>The Threat Landscape Has Changed</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>China’s military reforms offer a sobering contrast. In less than two years, Beijing reorganised its forces into five theatre commands, enabling unified planning and execution across vast geographies. The result is a force capable of concentrating power at short notice and exploiting weaknesses in fragmented structures. Pakistan, though less formidable, acts in close alignment with China, intensifying the possibility of simultaneous pressure along India’s northern and western borders.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For New Delhi, this reality is compounded by the changing character of war. The battlefield is no longer confined to land, sea, and air. In the fast-paced era of technology, cyber intrusions, electronic disruption, and space-based surveillance now shape combat as, if not more, decisively as infantry brigades or fighter squadrons. A command structure not designed for such interwoven threats will struggle to keep pace with adversaries who blend kinetic and non-kinetic tools into a single operational design.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/forging-strategic-ties-how-india-australia-army-cooperation-shapes-the-indo-pacific-1754962488363"><strong>Forging strategic ties: How India–Australia army cooperation shapes the Indo-Pacific</strong></a></p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Towards a Unified Warfighting Machine</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Theatreisation promises a decisive shift in how India applies its combat power. Instead of three services running parallel campaigns, a single commander would wield operational control of all forces in a specific theatre. This model eliminates duplication, integrates intelligence, and enables commanders to act on a shared picture. It will also enable joint planning and bring synergy through single-point decision-making, replacing the divergent perspectives of separate services.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The operational benefits are matched by economic prudence. Maintaining 17 independent commands fosters duplication in logistics, training, and procurement. Integrated commands consolidate these functions, freeing resources for modernisation. Every rupee saved can be redirected towards technologies that matter most in the coming decades—artificial intelligence, swarm drones, hypersonic platforms, and resilient communications.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Addressing Institutional Concerns</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The most vocal reservations come from the Indian Air Force, which fears its scarce assets may be diluted across multiple commands. Air power is most effective when applied flexibly, and this concern deserves respect. Yet the solution lies in careful design, not in halting reform. Integrated commands can be structured to preserve the strategic versatility of the IAF while embedding its capabilities into theatre-level plans. In modern joint operations, air power is not a peripheral support but a central enabler. Theatreisation ensures its integration rather than its marginalisation.</p><p>Similarly, the role of the Service Chiefs will evolve rather than diminish. They will retain responsibility for raising, training, and sustaining forces, while Theatre Commanders apply them in operations. This division reflects global best practice, including in countries with proud military traditions. What it requires is a cultural move—from service-first to joint-first thinking.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>The Implementation Challenge</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The road to theatreisation will not be without friction. Integrating logistics chains, creating joint education pipelines, and cultivating officers experienced in combined operations will demand time and political will. India has already laid some of the groundwork. The appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff in 2019 and the passage of the Inter-Services Organisations Act in 2023, which granted unified commanders disciplinary powers across services, have created the legal and institutional scaffolding.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The next step is execution. A phased rollout, such as establishing three core commands covering the northern border, the western frontier, and the maritime domain, offers a logical starting point. This “one border, one force” principle would ensure accountability and clarity in the regions where India is most likely to face sustained challenges.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>The Cost of Delay</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The pace of reform has been slow compared with the urgency of the threat. Debate is healthy, but prolonged hesitation carries risks. Every year India remains bound to legacy structures is a year its adversaries gain in relative advantage. Strategic lethargy is itself a vulnerability.</p><p>India’s armed forces have repeatedly demonstrated extraordinary courage and professionalism. Reform does not diminish those achievements; it ensures they are supported by a structure capable of delivering their full potential. Theatreisation is not an optional upgrade—it is the foundation for credible deterrence and effective defence in the 21st century.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>A Call to Act</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The government has designated 2025 as the “Year of Defence Reforms.” That ambition must now be matched by implementation. The transformation from a fragmented system to a theatre-based structure is a generational shift, one that will define India’s ability to secure its interests and project stability in its region.</p><p>The case for theatreisation rests on strategic necessity, operational logic, and economic common sense. Delay carries costs India cannot afford. The choice before New Delhi is clear: act with resolve, or risk being outpaced by adversaries whose reforms are already complete. The moment for decisive change has arrived.</p>

Theatreisation—integrating the Army, Navy and Air Force under unified commands—is the essential structural reform that will determine whether India can deter aggression and respond with agility in the decades ahead.

India’s defence establishment faces an unforgiving reality as the strategic environment presently surrounding the country is more volatile than at any point in recent memory. China’s sweeping military modernisation and its ever-growing strategic embrace with Pakistan pose a formidable two-front challenge for New Delhi. Simultaneously, the character of conflict has evolved. Around the world, wars have become multi-domain contests, spanning cyber, space, information, and electronic warfare alongside traditional land, sea, and air power. Against this backdrop, persisting with a fragmented command structure is a risk the Indian military cannot afford. Theatreisation—integrating the Army, Navy and Air Force under unified commands—is the essential structural reform that will determine whether India can deter aggression and respond with agility in the decades ahead. The Threat Landscape Has Changed China’s military reforms offer a sobering contrast. In less than two years, Beijing reorganised its forces into five theatre commands, enabling unified planning and execution across vast geographies. The result is a force capable of concentrating power at short notice and exploiting weaknesses in fragmented structures. Pakistan, though less formidable, acts in close alignment with China, intensifying the possibility of simultaneous pressure along India’s northern and western borders. For New Delhi, this reality is compounded by the changing character of war. The battlefield is no longer confined to land, sea, and air. In the fast-paced era of technology, cyber intrusions, electronic disruption, and space-based surveillance now shape combat as, if not more, decisively as infantry brigades or fighter squadrons. A command structure not designed for such interwoven threats will struggle to keep pace with adversaries who blend kinetic and non-kinetic tools into a single operational design. Also read: Forging strategic ties: How India–Australia army cooperation shapes the Indo-Pacific Towards a Unified Warfighting Machine Theatreisation promises a decisive shift in how India applies its combat power. Instead of three services running parallel campaigns, a single commander would wield operational control of all forces in a specific theatre. This model eliminates duplication, integrates intelligence, and enables commanders to act on a shared picture. It will also enable joint planning and bring synergy through single-point decision-making, replacing the divergent perspectives of separate services. The operational benefits are matched by economic prudence. Maintaining 17 independent commands fosters duplication in logistics, training, and procurement. Integrated commands consolidate these functions, freeing resources for modernisation. Every rupee saved can be redirected towards technologies that matter most in the coming decades—artificial intelligence, swarm drones, hypersonic platforms, and resilient communications. Addressing Institutional Concerns The most vocal reservations come from the Indian Air Force, which fears its scarce assets may be diluted across multiple commands. Air power is most effective when applied flexibly, and this concern deserves respect. Yet the solution lies in careful design, not in halting reform. Integrated commands can be structured to preserve the strategic versatility of the IAF while embedding its capabilities into theatre-level plans. In modern joint operations, air power is not a peripheral support but a central enabler. Theatreisation ensures its integration rather than its marginalisation. Similarly, the role of the Service Chiefs will evolve rather than diminish. They will retain responsibility for raising, training, and sustaining forces, while Theatre Commanders apply them in operations. This division reflects global best practice, including in countries with proud military traditions. What it requires is a cultural move—from service-first to joint-first thinking. The Implementation Challenge The road to theatreisation will not be without friction. Integrating logistics chains, creating joint education pipelines, and cultivating officers experienced in combined operations will demand time and political will. India has already laid some of the groundwork. The appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff in 2019 and the passage of the Inter-Services Organisations Act in 2023, which granted unified commanders disciplinary powers across services, have created the legal and institutional scaffolding. The next step is execution. A phased rollout, such as establishing three core commands covering the northern border, the western frontier, and the maritime domain, offers a logical starting point. This “one border, one force” principle would ensure accountability and clarity in the regions where India is most likely to face sustained challenges. The Cost of Delay The pace of reform has been slow compared with the urgency of the threat. Debate is healthy, but prolonged hesitation carries risks. Every year India remains bound to legacy structures is a year its adversaries gain in relative advantage. Strategic lethargy is itself a vulnerability. India’s armed forces have repeatedly demonstrated extraordinary courage and professionalism. Reform does not diminish those achievements; it ensures they are supported by a structure capable of delivering their full potential. Theatreisation is not an optional upgrade—it is the foundation for credible deterrence and effective defence in the 21st century. A Call to Act The government has designated 2025 as the “Year of Defence Reforms.” That ambition must now be matched by implementation. The transformation from a fragmented system to a theatre-based structure is a generational shift, one that will define India’s ability to secure its interests and project stability in its region. The case for theatreisation rests on strategic necessity, operational logic, and economic common sense. Delay carries costs India cannot afford. The choice before New Delhi is clear: act with resolve, or risk being outpaced by adversaries whose reforms are already complete. The moment for decisive change has arrived.

<p>Theatreisation—integrating the Army, Navy and Air Force under unified commands—is the essential structural reform that will determine whether India can deter aggression and respond with agility in the decades ahead.</p>

China–Pakistan axis makes theatre commands a must for Indian military

<p>Amid Nepal's ongoing fiery Gen-Z-led protest, hundreds of prisoners are reported to have escaped from various jails across the country. According to on-ground information shared by WION's Nepal correspondent Saloni Murarka, over 1500 prisoners are estimated to have escaped from at least seven Nepali jails during the massive protests against a social media ban and widespread corruption in the nation. The actual number of jailbreaks may be much higher. The news of multiple jailbreaks comes as the army on Wednesday (Sep 10) announced the imposition of prohibitory orders and continuation of the nationwide curfew as unrest continues across the country. Here's all we know about Nepal Jailbreaks.</p><h2><strong>1500+ prisoners out on the streets as Nepal burns</strong></h2><p>Two days after violence broke out in Nepal (Sep 8), reports suggest that, taking advantage of the unrest, over 1500 prisoners have escaped from various jails across the country.</p><p>WION's Murarka confirmed that criminals have escaped from at least seven jails, namely, Rautahat Jail aka Gaur Jail; Bajhang jail; Jaleswar Jail; Jumla Jail; Tulsipur Jail; Kailali Prison; and Central Jail, Kathmandu.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/-parliament-burned-oli-out-what-s-next-for-nepal-after-deadly-protests-force-pm-to-resign-who-s-calling-the-shots-now-1757484010229"><strong>'Parliament burned, PM Oli out': What’s next for Nepal amid deadly protests?</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Jumla Jail</strong></h2><p>According to Republica, 36 inmates have broken out of the jail in Chandanath Municipality-6, Jumla. The jailbreak is said to have occurred on Wednesday around midnight after the prisoners attacked the warden with a weapon, reportedly a wooden rod. 62 prisoners remain in custody at the Jumla Jail.</p><h2><strong>Jaleswar Jail</strong></h2><p>Taking advantage of the ongoing protests, as per an Aaj Tak report, 576 of 577 prisoners lodged at the Jaleswar Jail have escaped. Other publications are reporting that the number of escapees may be close to 900. An official attempt to locate and recapture the criminals has been launched.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nepal-s-bangladesh-sri-lanka-deja-vu-three-neighbours-three-fallen-govts-how-political-turmoil-engulfed-india-s-neighborhood-1757449181889"><strong>Nepal's 'Bangladesh-Sri Lanka' deja vu: Protests burn India’s neighbours</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Gaur Jail</strong></h2><p>Nearly all the inmates from the Gaur Jail in the Rautahat district are believed to have escaped, reported TV9 Bharatvarsh.</p><h2><strong>Other jailbreaks</strong></h2><p>Reports suggest that another 773 prisoners escaped from Pokhara Jail after protestors stormed the jail premises.</p><p>Asia Media Centre, citing the Kaski District Police Office, reported that 773 prisoners fled when protestors stormed the jail premises on Tuesday afternoon. In Dang province, the Area Police Office in Tulsipur reported that 127 inmates escaped from Tulsipur Jail during similar disturbances.</p><p>Meanwhile, according to a Jagran report, efforts to break into the Birgunj jail in Kathmandu and the Malangwa Jail in Sarlahi district were made on Tuesday and early on Wednesday. The Birgunj jail has since been reportedly taken over by the army. Reports suggest that the Malangwa jail may have been set ablaze by protestors during a heated clash with police.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/nepal-genz-protest-protesters-demand-lamichhane-to-be-appointed-as-next-pm-1757487137512/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/nepal-genz-protest-protesters-demand-lamichhane-to-be-appointed-as-next-pm-1757487137512/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Amid ongoing, deadly protests in Nepal, over 1500 prisoners are reported to have escaped from at least seven jails. Taking advantage of the widespread unrest against a social media ban and government corruption, inmates broke out of at least seven jails. All we know.


Amid Nepal's ongoing fiery Gen-Z-led protest, hundreds of prisoners are reported to have escaped from various jails across the country. According to on-ground information shared by WION's Nepal correspondent Saloni Murarka, over 1500 prisoners are estimated to have escaped from at least seven Nepali jails during the massive protests against a social media ban and widespread corruption in the nation. The actual number of jailbreaks may be much higher. The news of multiple jailbreaks comes as the army on Wednesday (Sep 10) announced the imposition of prohibitory orders and continuation of the nationwide curfew as unrest continues across the country. Here's all we know about Nepal Jailbreaks. 1500+ prisoners out on the streets as Nepal burns Two days after violence broke out in Nepal (Sep 8), reports suggest that, taking advantage of the unrest, over 1500 prisoners have escaped from various jails across the country. WION's Murarka confirmed that criminals have escaped from at least seven jails, namely, Rautahat Jail aka Gaur Jail; Bajhang jail; Jaleswar Jail; Jumla Jail; Tulsipur Jail; Kailali Prison; and Central Jail, Kathmandu. Also read | 'Parliament burned, PM Oli out': What’s next for Nepal amid deadly protests? Jumla Jail According to Republica, 36 inmates have broken out of the jail in Chandanath Municipality-6, Jumla. The jailbreak is said to have occurred on Wednesday around midnight after the prisoners attacked the warden with a weapon, reportedly a wooden rod. 62 prisoners remain in custody at the Jumla Jail. Jaleswar Jail Taking advantage of the ongoing protests, as per an Aaj Tak report, 576 of 577 prisoners lodged at the Jaleswar Jail have escaped. Other publications are reporting that the number of escapees may be close to 900. An official attempt to locate and recapture the criminals has been launched. Also read | Nepal's 'Bangladesh-Sri Lanka' deja vu: Protests burn India’s neighbours Gaur Jail Nearly all the inmates from the Gaur Jail in the Rautahat district are believed to have escaped, reported TV9 Bharatvarsh. Other jailbreaks Reports suggest that another 773 prisoners escaped from Pokhara Jail after protestors stormed the jail premises. Asia Media Centre, citing the Kaski District Police Office, reported that 773 prisoners fled when protestors stormed the jail premises on Tuesday afternoon. In Dang province, the Area Police Office in Tulsipur reported that 127 inmates escaped from Tulsipur Jail during similar disturbances. Meanwhile, according to a Jagran report, efforts to break into the Birgunj jail in Kathmandu and the Malangwa Jail in Sarlahi district were made on Tuesday and early on Wednesday. The Birgunj jail has since been reportedly taken over by the army. Reports suggest that the Malangwa jail may have been set ablaze by protestors during a heated clash with police. https://www.wionews.com/videos/nepal-genz-protest-protesters-demand-lamichhane-to-be-appointed-as-next-pm-1757487137512/embed

<p>Amid ongoing, deadly protests in Nepal, over 1500 prisoners are reported to have escaped from at least seven jails. Taking advantage of the widespread unrest against a social media ban and government corruption, inmates broke out of at least seven jails. All we know.</p>

Nepal protests: From Kathmandu to Pokhara, multiple jailbreaks reported; over 1,500 prisoners escape as Gen-Z-led unrest sweeps nation

<p>Amid ongoing “Gen Z” protests in Nepal, a video has surfaced on social media showing an Indian woman requesting help from the Indian government. The woman identified as Upasana Gill has claimed in the video that while she was at a spa, protesters set fire to the hotel where she was staying. She also said that a mob carrying sticks were rushing toward her, prompting Upasana to leave the place in order to save her, as she was in Nepal to host a volleyball league.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“My name is Upasana Gill, and I am sending this video to Praful Garg. I request the Indian embassy to please help us. All those who can help us, please help. I am stuck here in Pokhara, Nepal, as I had come here to host a volleyball league. Currently, the hotel where I was staying has been set on fire. All my luggage and belongings were in my room, and the entire hotel was set on fire. I was in the spa, and people c me with large sticks, and I barely managed to escape with my life,” the Indian woman is heard saying in the video. She also requested that all those people who can help, as the situation is very tense over there.</p>

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<p>Upasana Gill highlighted in the video that protesters did not spare even tourists. “The situation here is very bad. Fires are being set on roads everywhere. They are not sparing tourists here. They don't care if someone is a tourist or has come here for work. The situation has become very bad here because they are setting fires everywhere without thinking. We don't know how long we will stay in another hotel. But I just request the Indian embassy to help us and this video, this message, should be delivered to them as soon as possible. With folded hands, I request all of you, please help us. There are many people with me here, and we are all stranded here,” Gill added.</p><h3>Indian Embassy responds</h3><p>In response to the situation, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu advised all Indian citizens in Nepal to avoid travelling outside. Additionally, it advised them to remain in their current places of residence until the situation stabilises. It also provided emergency contact numbers for those facing any urgent situation or requiring further assistance.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sharing a post on social media platform X, the Indian embassy said, “All Indian nationals in Nepal are hereby requested to note the following telephone numbers from the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, for contact, in case they are facing any emergency situation or require assistance: 977 - 980 860 2881, 977 - 981 032 6134.”</p>

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<p>"In view of the developing situation in Nepal, Indian citizens are advised to defer travel there until the situation has stabilised. Indian citizens presently in Nepal are advised to shelter in their current places of residence, avoid going out onto the streets and exercise all due caution," the MEA said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“They are also advised to follow local safety advisories from the Nepal authorities as well as the Embassy of India in Kathmandu. In case of any assistance required, please call the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, on the following helpline numbers: 977 - 980 860 2881 ( WhatsApp call also), 977 - 981 032 6134 ( WhatsApp call also ),” the MEA added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The student-driven Gen Z protests in Nepal, which started over a government ban on social media, have grown into a wider movement, voicing public discontent with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s administration and the political elite over alleged corruption and neglect of ordinary citizens.</p>

The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu advised all Indian citizens in Nepal to avoid travelling outside and also directed them to shelter in their current places of residence until the situation stabilises.

Amid ongoing “Gen Z” protests in Nepal, a video has surfaced on social media showing an Indian woman requesting help from the Indian government. The woman identified as Upasana Gill has claimed in the video that while she was at a spa, protesters set fire to the hotel where she was staying. She also said that a mob carrying sticks were rushing toward her, prompting Upasana to leave the place in order to save her, as she was in Nepal to host a volleyball league. “My name is Upasana Gill, and I am sending this video to Praful Garg. I request the Indian embassy to please help us. All those who can help us, please help. I am stuck here in Pokhara, Nepal, as I had come here to host a volleyball league. Currently, the hotel where I was staying has been set on fire. All my luggage and belongings were in my room, and the entire hotel was set on fire. I was in the spa, and people c me with large sticks, and I barely managed to escape with my life,” the Indian woman is heard saying in the video. She also requested that all those people who can help, as the situation is very tense over there.

<p>The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu advised all Indian citizens in Nepal to avoid travelling outside. It also directed them to shelter in their current places of residence until the situation stabilises.</p>

'Hotel set on fire, mob chased me with sticks': Indian tourist trapped in Nepal appeals for help | VIDEO

<p>As India and the United Arab Emirates strengthen their educational ties, the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad's Dubai campus will be inaugurated on Thursday. It will be inaugurated by India's Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, and his Emirati counterpart, Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar. The Indian education minister is on a 2-day visit to the UAE, which aims to "deepen bilateral cooperation in the field of education, fostering academic excellence and Innovations, and exploring new avenues of partnership", an Indian government statement said.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The two countries have firmed up education links in a major way in the last few years. Last year, IIT Delhi's Abu Dhabi campus was inaugurated by Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The same year saw the opening of the Symbiosis International University in Dubai.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In February 2024, during PM Modi’s visit to the UAE, the CBSE Regional Office and Centre of Excellence were inaugurated in Dubai. This office supports over 100 Indian international schools in the UAE following CBSE and Kerala Board curricula, primarily serving the 3.5 million-strong Indian diaspora.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>UAE, which has one of the largest Indian diaspora, anywhere on the planet, is increasingly positioning itself as an education hub. The increased engagement between the 2 countries is part of the broader Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2017, high-level engagements and a major trade pact, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed in 2022.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Minister Pradhan's visit will see him engage with UAE leaders, Ministers, policy-makers, academicians, and representatives from Indian and UAE institutions. He will hold a meeting with the Chairperson, Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), Sara Musallam and visit IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi Campus, where he will inaugurate the Atal Incubation Centre (First foreign Centre) and launch the PhD and B.Tech&nbsp;programmes.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The minister is also expected to visit the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi and attend the 1st Anniversary of Symbiosis University, Dubai Campus. Other than that, he also attends a round table conference of Indian Higher Education institutions in the UAE and meets CBSE school principals.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But the significant aspect remains the opening of the IIM Ahmedabad Dubai campus. This is also part of Indian education institutions increasingly expanding their presence abroad, driven by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines to enhance India’s global educational influence. Africa has been another focus area of Indian institutes.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>IIT Madras established its first offshore campus in Zanzibar in 2023, offering programs in data science, artificial intelligence, and other fields. National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) India-Africa Campus in Jinja, Uganda was opened in April 2023.</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p>

India's Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan to inaugurate the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad's Dubai campus.

As India and the United Arab Emirates strengthen their educational ties, the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad's Dubai campus will be inaugurated on Thursday. It will be inaugurated by India's Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, and his Emirati counterpart, Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar. The Indian education minister is on a 2-day visit to the UAE, which aims to "deepen bilateral cooperation in the field of education, fostering academic excellence and Innovations, and exploring new avenues of partnership", an Indian government statement said. The two countries have firmed up education links in a major way in the last few years. Last year, IIT Delhi's Abu Dhabi campus was inaugurated by Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The same year saw the opening of the Symbiosis International University in Dubai. In February 2024, during PM Modi’s visit to the UAE, the CBSE Regional Office and Centre of Excellence were inaugurated in Dubai. This office supports over 100 Indian international schools in the UAE following CBSE and Kerala Board curricula, primarily serving the 3.5 million-strong Indian diaspora. UAE, which has one of the largest Indian diaspora, anywhere on the planet, is increasingly positioning itself as an education hub. The increased engagement between the 2 countries is part of the broader Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2017, high-level engagements and a major trade pact, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed in 2022. Minister Pradhan's visit will see him engage with UAE leaders, Ministers, policy-makers, academicians, and representatives from Indian and UAE institutions. He will hold a meeting with the Chairperson, Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), Sara Musallam and visit IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi Campus, where he will inaugurate the Atal Incubation Centre (First foreign Centre) and launch the PhD and B.Tech programmes. The minister is also expected to visit the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi and attend the 1st Anniversary of Symbiosis University, Dubai Campus. Other than that, he also attends a round table conference of Indian Higher Education institutions in the UAE and meets CBSE school principals. But the significant aspect remains the opening of the IIM Ahmedabad Dubai campus. This is also part of Indian education institutions increasingly expanding their presence abroad, driven by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines to enhance India’s global educational influence. Africa has been another focus area of Indian institutes. IIT Madras established its first offshore campus in Zanzibar in 2023, offering programs in data science, artificial intelligence, and other fields. National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) India-Africa Campus in Jinja, Uganda was opened in April 2023.

<p>India's Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan to inaugurate the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad's Dubai campus.</p>

IIM Ahmedabad's Dubai campus to be inaugurated on Thursday

<p>Oliver North and Fawn Hall, two of several people involved in the Iran-Contra affair, a political scandal that rocked the United States in the 1980s, got married on August 27 in Virginia, according to a copy of the marriage certificate obtained by CNN. When the outlet reached out to North, he said, “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn,” quoting a line from "Gone With The Wind." A retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, he was a National Security Council staffer when the affair of arms trafficking affair to Iran between 1981 and 1986 happened. Fawn was his secretary and grabbed the limelight for helping him shred confidential documents. The news that the two had tied the knot, a year after North's first wife, Betsy Stuart, died, was first reported by journalist Michael Isikoff for a Substack publication known as SpyTalk. Meanwhile, Fawn was married to Danny Sugerman, the manager of the rock band The Doors, who passed away in 2005.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-elizabeth-tsurkov-israeli-russian-student-freed-by-kata-ib-hezbollah-after-903-days-1757482142477"><strong>Who is Elizabeth Tsurkov? Israeli-Russian student freed by Kata’ib Hezbollah after 903 days</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Iran-Contra affair saw the involvement of senior officials of the Ronald Reagan administration who sold arms to Iran and used the money to fund the Contras, an anti-Sandinista rebel group in Nicaragua. Congress had prohibited further funding of the Contras under the Boland Amendment. However, the Reagan administration secretly continued to fund the group. The officials justified their actions by saying that it was done to ensure the release of American hostages in the Middle East. North was the one who formulated the funding of the Contra plan. He set up a covert network to channel the funds from Iran to the Contras.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Fawn Hall smuggled Iran-Contra affair documents inside her clothes and shredded them</strong></h2><p>Hall became North's secretary in 1983. Her mother, Wilma Hall, was also a secretary to a high-profile official, Robert McFarlane, Reagan's national security advisor. He was North's superior and also part of the Iran–Contra affair. Hall made an error when she mixed up the digits of a Swiss bank account number. The money from the Sultan of Brunei, which was supposed to fund the Contras, was instead credited to a Swiss businessman's bank account. She was fired for her involvement in the scandal on November 25, 1986. During the trial, Hall admitted that she helped destroy a huge chunk of official documents to protect North. She smuggled the papers in her clothes and boots, and she and North put them in a paper shredder. Hall said there were so many papers that the shredder was jammed. In 1989, she was granted immunity from prosecution in exchange for testifying against North.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Oliver North and Fawn Hall are married. North is a Vietnam War veteran and was a National Security Council staff member during the Iran–Contra affair of the 1980s. Hall was his secretary who helped him shred papers to erase evidence of his involvement.

Oliver North and Fawn Hall, two of several people involved in the Iran-Contra affair, a political scandal that rocked the United States in the 1980s, got married on August 27 in Virginia, according to a copy of the marriage certificate obtained by CNN. When the outlet reached out to North, he said, “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn,” quoting a line from "Gone With The Wind." A retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, he was a National Security Council staffer when the affair of arms trafficking affair to Iran between 1981 and 1986 happened. Fawn was his secretary and grabbed the limelight for helping him shred confidential documents. The news that the two had tied the knot, a year after North's first wife, Betsy Stuart, died, was first reported by journalist Michael Isikoff for a Substack publication known as SpyTalk. Meanwhile, Fawn was married to Danny Sugerman, the manager of the rock band The Doors, who passed away in 2005. Also Read: Who is Elizabeth Tsurkov? Israeli-Russian student freed by Kata’ib Hezbollah after 903 days The Iran-Contra affair saw the involvement of senior officials of the Ronald Reagan administration who sold arms to Iran and used the money to fund the Contras, an anti-Sandinista rebel group in Nicaragua. Congress had prohibited further funding of the Contras under the Boland Amendment. However, the Reagan administration secretly continued to fund the group. The officials justified their actions by saying that it was done to ensure the release of American hostages in the Middle East. North was the one who formulated the funding of the Contra plan. He set up a covert network to channel the funds from Iran to the Contras. Fawn Hall smuggled Iran-Contra affair documents inside her clothes and shredded them Hall became North's secretary in 1983. Her mother, Wilma Hall, was also a secretary to a high-profile official, Robert McFarlane, Reagan's national security advisor. He was North's superior and also part of the Iran–Contra affair. Hall made an error when she mixed up the digits of a Swiss bank account number. The money from the Sultan of Brunei, which was supposed to fund the Contras, was instead credited to a Swiss businessman's bank account. She was fired for her involvement in the scandal on November 25, 1986. During the trial, Hall admitted that she helped destroy a huge chunk of official documents to protect North. She smuggled the papers in her clothes and boots, and she and North put them in a paper shredder. Hall said there were so many papers that the shredder was jammed. In 1989, she was granted immunity from prosecution in exchange for testifying against North.

<p>Oliver North and Fawn Hall are married. North is a Vietnam War veteran and was a National Security Council staff member during the Iran–Contra affair of the 1980s. Hall was his secretary who helped him shred papers to erase evidence of his involvement.</p>

Iran–Contra affair colleagues Oliver North and Fawn Hall marry 40 years after scandal: What was it?

<p>Protests in Nepal have spiralled into the country’s worst unrest in decades, even after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday (September 09). His departure followed three days of violent demonstrations triggered by a short-lived social media ban and fuelled by anger over corruption. At least 22 people have been killed in clashes with police. But instead of easing tensions, Oli’s exit has left a leadership vacuum and raised fresh questions over who is in charge.</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nepal-protests-live-today-what-is-happening-in-kathmandu-why-did-pm-oli-resign-and-where-do-nepokids-and-gen-z-fit-into-the-unrest-1757416884577"><strong>Nepal protests: What is happening in Kathmandu? Why did PM Oli resign, and where do 'NepoKids' and Gen Z fit into the unrest?</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Protesters torch parliament and prisons breached</strong></h2><p>On Tuesday, crowds stormed and set fire to parliament in Kathmandu, with thick smoke rising across the capital. Government buildings and homes of senior politicians were also attacked. Officials confirmed that 900 inmates escaped from two prisons in western Nepal. Inside parliament, jubilant demonstrators smashed windows, spray-painted anti-government slogans and danced around bonfires while waving the national flag.</p><h2><strong>Who is leading Nepal now?</strong></h2><p>Oli’s resignation has left no clear successor, while some ministers have reportedly sought refuge with security forces. Nepalese President Ram Chandra Poudel has accepted Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli’s resignation but said his cabinet will “continue to run the government until a new Council of Ministers is formed.”</p><p>“As Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli’s resignation has already been accepted, there is a need for cooperation of all sides who love the country, people and democracy, to find a solution to the current stalemate,” the president said. The president added that the current cabinet will function under Article 77 (3) of the Constitution until a new one takes charge.</p><p>Nepal’s army chief, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, warned protesters against looting and arson, saying, “All security institutions, including the Nepal Army, are committed to taking control of the situation.” Troops are now patrolling the streets, though the army has also invited protesters to enter dialogue. It remains uncertain who the protesters’ representatives would be, since the movement has no clear leadership and grew out of online calls to action. The only mainstream political figure openly backing the protesters so far is Kathmandu’s mayor, Balen Shah.</p><h2><strong>What are the protesters demanding?</strong></h2><p>The demonstrations began as a backlash to the government’s sudden ban on social media, which was lifted on Monday. However, the anger has since evolved into a broader anti-corruption movement. Protesters, many of them students, argue the ban was an attack on free speech and accuse politicians of corruption. Their chants now focus on demanding accountability and an end to what they call “corrupt practices”.</p><p>One of the defining features of the unrest has been the viral slogans #NepoBaby and #NepoKids, which have flooded TikTok and Instagram.</p><p>Videos comparing the lavish lifestyles of politicians’ families, luxury cars, foreign trips and designer clothes, with the struggles of ordinary Nepalis. Protesters say these families thrive on privilege and public money, while many young people face unemployment and migration abroad.</p>

Nepal is facing its worst unrest in decades. PM Oli resigned after deadly protests over corruption and censorship. Parliament was torched, prisons breached, and unrest continues to grow without a definitive leadership.

Protests in Nepal have spiralled into the country’s worst unrest in decades, even after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday (September 09). His departure followed three days of violent demonstrations triggered by a short-lived social media ban and fuelled by anger over corruption. At least 22 people have been killed in clashes with police. But instead of easing tensions, Oli’s exit has left a leadership vacuum and raised fresh questions over who is in charge. Also read: Nepal protests: What is happening in Kathmandu? Why did PM Oli resign, and where do 'NepoKids' and Gen Z fit into the unrest? Protesters torch parliament and prisons breached On Tuesday, crowds stormed and set fire to parliament in Kathmandu, with thick smoke rising across the capital. Government buildings and homes of senior politicians were also attacked. Officials confirmed that 900 inmates escaped from two prisons in western Nepal. Inside parliament, jubilant demonstrators smashed windows, spray-painted anti-government slogans and danced around bonfires while waving the national flag. Who is leading Nepal now? Oli’s resignation has left no clear successor, while some ministers have reportedly sought refuge with security forces. Nepalese President Ram Chandra Poudel has accepted Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli’s resignation but said his cabinet will “continue to run the government until a new Council of Ministers is formed.” “As Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli’s resignation has already been accepted, there is a need for cooperation of all sides who love the country, people and democracy, to find a solution to the current stalemate,” the president said. The president added that the current cabinet will function under Article 77 (3) of the Constitution until a new one takes charge. Nepal’s army chief, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, warned protesters against looting and arson, saying, “All security institutions, including the Nepal Army, are committed to taking control of the situation.” Troops are now patrolling the streets, though the army has also invited protesters to enter dialogue. It remains uncertain who the protesters’ representatives would be, since the movement has no clear leadership and grew out of online calls to action. The only mainstream political figure openly backing the protesters so far is Kathmandu’s mayor, Balen Shah. What are the protesters demanding? The demonstrations began as a backlash to the government’s sudden ban on social media, which was lifted on Monday. However, the anger has since evolved into a broader anti-corruption movement. Protesters, many of them students, argue the ban was an attack on free speech and accuse politicians of corruption. Their chants now focus on demanding accountability and an end to what they call “corrupt practices”. One of the defining features of the unrest has been the viral slogans #NepoBaby and #NepoKids, which have flooded TikTok and Instagram. Videos comparing the lavish lifestyles of politicians’ families, luxury cars, foreign trips and designer clothes, with the struggles of ordinary Nepalis. Protesters say these families thrive on privilege and public money, while many young people face unemployment and migration abroad.

<p>Nepal is facing its worst unrest in decades. PM Oli resigned after deadly protests over corruption and censorship. Parliament was torched, prisons breached, and unrest continues to grow without a definitive leadership.</p>

'Parliament burned, Oli out': What’s next for Nepal after deadly protests force PM to resign? Who’s calling the shots now?

<p>On Tuesday (September 9), Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian graduate student, was freed by the Kata’ib Hezbollah after 903 days of abduction. She had entered Iraq to conduct research for Princeton University, which is when she went missing. And it was later learned that she was kidnapped by Kata’ib Hezbollah. She spent over two years in captivity, and now, after her release, US President Donald Trump shared a post on social media announcing the same.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I am pleased to report that Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton Student, whose sister is an American Citizen, was just released by Kata’ib Hezbollah (MILITANT Hezbollah), and is now safely in the American Embassy in Iraq after being tortured for many months. I will always fight for JUSTICE, and never give up. HAMAS, RELEASE THE HOSTAGES, NOW!” Trump wrote in his TruthSocial post.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-responds-to-trump-s-last-warning-over-gaza-hostage-deal-says-1757293132110"><strong>Hamas responds to Trump's 'last warning' over Gaza hostage deal, says...</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Elated about her sister's release, Emma Tsurkov wrote on X, "My entire family is incredibly happy. We cannot wait to see Elizabeth and give her all the love we have been waiting to share for 903 days. We are so thankful to President Trump and his Special Envoy, Adam Boehler. If Adam had not made my sister’s return his personal mission, I do not know where we would be."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She added, “We also want to thank Josh Harris and his team at the US Embassy in Baghdad for the support they provided to our sister and the team at the nonprofit Global Reach who advocated relentlessly for my sister's safe return.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>About &nbsp;Elizabeth Tsurkov</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She was a PhD student at Princeton University and a fellow at the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy. During her research in Iraq in 2023, she went missing. It is believed she has entered the country with her Russian passport. Tsurkov was in Iraq to complete her research work, and she was abducted from a cafe in Karrada area, as reported by AFP.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Israeli authorities have said that Kata’ib Hezbollah had a hand in the kidnapping, but the group has distanced itself from the claims. According to her bio, the doctoral student was passionate about human rights and was active on X, where she was seen publishing her work.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Israeli-Russian student Elizabeth Tsurkov was kidnapped by Kata’ib Hezbollah in 2023 and released on Tuesday (September 9).

<p>Israeli-Russian student Elizabeth Tsurkov was kidnapped by Kata’ib Hezbollah in 2023 and released on Tuesday (September 9).</p>

Who is Elizabeth Tsurkov? Israeli-Russian student freed by Kata’ib Hezbollah after 903 days

<p>A US federal court on Tuesday (Sep 9) temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. This comes just a week before a highly anticipated Fed rate meeting and as Cook legally challenges Trump's attempt to sack her. Judge Jia Cobb has granted Cook some respite, letting her stay on the US Central bank's board while her lawsuit against Trump plays out. Judge Cobb noted that it was "substantially likely" that Cook would succeed in her attempt at a legal recourse.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-why-trump-fired-fed-governor-lisa-cook-and-why-she-says-he-can-t-what-does-the-us-constitution-say-1756186283292"><strong>Explained | Why Trump fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook — and why she says he can't. Here's what US Constitution&nbsp;says</strong></a></p><h2><strong>What did the judge say?</strong></h2><p>In her opinion, Judge Cobb said that Cook was "substantially likely" to succeed in certain claims, including the argument that Trump was overstepping and violating the Federal Reserve Act. Cook has claimed that her removal does not comply with the Act's statute "for cause" requirement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The public&nbsp;interest in Federal Reserve independence weighs in favor of Cook's reinstatement," noted the judge.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Cobb also noted that Cook's removal was the first of its kind "in the Federal Reserve's 111-year history," and questioned the nature of the Trump administration's accusations against the fed governor. "'For cause' thus does not contemplate removing an individual purely for conduct that occurred before they began in office," the judge wrote.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-fires-biden-appointee-fed-governor-lisa-cook-claims-sufficient-cause-of-mortgage-fraud-what-it-means-1756177933327"><strong>Trump fires Biden appointee Fed Governor Lisa Cook; claims 'sufficient cause' of mortgage fraud. What it means</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Why did Trump fire Cook?</strong></h2><p>The action, as per reports, is based on allegations by a Trump loyalist that the Fed governor had obtained mortgages on two homes while allegedly claiming they were her primary homes. The allegations have not been proved.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump, in a letter to Cook, stated that he has "determined that there is sufficient cause" in the allegations against her to fire her. “At a minimum, the conduct at issue exhibits the sort of gross negligence in financial transactions that calls into question your competence and trustworthiness as a financial regulator,” he added in his letter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, reports suggest that Cook's ignoring Trump's demands for lower interest rates could be behind the move. As per the Guardian, Cook's removal — a Joe Biden appointment — would allow Trump to bring in a replacement that would essentially give him more control of the federal policy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

A US federal court has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Judge Jia Cobb ruled that Cook was "substantially likely" to succeed in her lawsuit.

A US federal court on Tuesday (Sep 9) temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. This comes just a week before a highly anticipated Fed rate meeting and as Cook legally challenges Trump's attempt to sack her. Judge Jia Cobb has granted Cook some respite, letting her stay on the US Central bank's board while her lawsuit against Trump plays out. Judge Cobb noted that it was "substantially likely" that Cook would succeed in her attempt at a legal recourse. Also read | Explained | Why Trump fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook — and why she says he can't. Here's what US Constitution says What did the judge say? In her opinion, Judge Cobb said that Cook was "substantially likely" to succeed in certain claims, including the argument that Trump was overstepping and violating the Federal Reserve Act. Cook has claimed that her removal does not comply with the Act's statute "for cause" requirement. "The public interest in Federal Reserve independence weighs in favor of Cook's reinstatement," noted the judge. Cobb also noted that Cook's removal was the first of its kind "in the Federal Reserve's 111-year history," and questioned the nature of the Trump administration's accusations against the fed governor. "'For cause' thus does not contemplate removing an individual purely for conduct that occurred before they began in office," the judge wrote. Also read | Trump fires Biden appointee Fed Governor Lisa Cook; claims 'sufficient cause' of mortgage fraud. What it means Why did Trump fire Cook? The action, as per reports, is based on allegations by a Trump loyalist that the Fed governor had obtained mortgages on two homes while allegedly claiming they were her primary homes. The allegations have not been proved. Trump, in a letter to Cook, stated that he has "determined that there is sufficient cause" in the allegations against her to fire her. “At a minimum, the conduct at issue exhibits the sort of gross negligence in financial transactions that calls into question your competence and trustworthiness as a financial regulator,” he added in his letter. However, reports suggest that Cook's ignoring Trump's demands for lower interest rates could be behind the move. As per the Guardian, Cook's removal — a Joe Biden appointment — would allow Trump to bring in a replacement that would essentially give him more control of the federal policy.

<p>A US federal court has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Judge Jia Cobb ruled that Cook was "substantially likely" to succeed in her lawsuit.</p>

Court temporarily blocks Trump’s move to fire Lisa Cook, says Fed Governor 'likely to win' lawsuit against POTUS

<p>Poland has confirmed it shot down drones that repeatedly violated its airspace during a Russian strike on Ukraine. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Polish forces had “deployed weapons against the objects”, describing them as “drone-type” assets sent by Russia. He added that he had received a direct report from the operational commander and was present at the scene of the operation.</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-share-the-pain-together-trump-tells-eu-to-slap-100-tariffs-on-india-china-to-choke-russia-s-oil-lifeline-1757472246909"><strong>'Share the pain together': Trump tells EU to slap 100% tariffs on India, China to choke Russia’s oil lifeline</strong></a></p><p>“As a result of attack by the Russian Federation on Ukrainian territory, there was an unprecedented violation of Polish airspace by drone-type objects. This is an act of aggression that posed a real threat to the safety of our citizens," Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces said in a post on X.</p><h2><strong>Airports shut as drones cross Polish skies</strong></h2><p>Four airports, including Warsaw’s main Chopin Airport, were temporarily closed after reports of Russian drones crossing into Poland. According to the US Federal Aviation Administration, flights were suspended at Chopin Airport and Warsaw Modlin Airport, as well as at Rzeszów-Jasionka, the hub closest to Ukraine, and Lublin Airport. The closures came as NATO and Polish jets were scrambled while Russia launched another large wave of attacks on Ukrainian regions near the Polish border.</p><h2><strong>Poland confirms weapons used</strong></h2><p>Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said Poland’s Territorial Defence Forces had been activated for ground searches to recover fragments of the drones. In a post on X, he urged people not to pick up any debris, “Do not touch any fragments of objects. Report them to the police.” The Polish Armed Forces confirmed that “weapons have been used, and operations are underway to locate the downed objects”.</p><p>It is believed to be the first time a NATO country has directly engaged Russian drones in its own airspace since the war began in 2022. US Senator Chris Murphy warned the development would be “incredibly serious” if confirmed, though he noted that Poland has often been caught in the crossfire due to its proximity to Ukraine.</p><p>Joel Wilson, a Republican congressman from South Carolina, went further, calling it an “act of war”. He urged President Trump to impose “mandatory sanctions that will bankrupt the Russian war machine and arm Ukraine with weapons capable of striking Russia”.</p><h2><strong>Russia stays silent</strong></h2><p>Moscow has yet to comment on the incident. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly claimed he does not intend to attack NATO members. Earlier, Ukraine’s air force said Russian drones had crossed into Polish territory and threatened the city of Zamosc, before deleting its statement from Telegram.</p>

Poland confirmed it shot down Russian drones that violated its airspace during strikes on Ukraine. PM Tusk called it aggression, saying the drones posed a serious threat to Polish citizens' safety.

Poland has confirmed it shot down drones that repeatedly violated its airspace during a Russian strike on Ukraine. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Polish forces had “deployed weapons against the objects”, describing them as “drone-type” assets sent by Russia. He added that he had received a direct report from the operational commander and was present at the scene of the operation. Also read: 'Share the pain together': Trump tells EU to slap 100% tariffs on India, China to choke Russia’s oil lifeline “As a result of attack by the Russian Federation on Ukrainian territory, there was an unprecedented violation of Polish airspace by drone-type objects. This is an act of aggression that posed a real threat to the safety of our citizens," Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces said in a post on X. Airports shut as drones cross Polish skies Four airports, including Warsaw’s main Chopin Airport, were temporarily closed after reports of Russian drones crossing into Poland. According to the US Federal Aviation Administration, flights were suspended at Chopin Airport and Warsaw Modlin Airport, as well as at Rzeszów-Jasionka, the hub closest to Ukraine, and Lublin Airport. The closures came as NATO and Polish jets were scrambled while Russia launched another large wave of attacks on Ukrainian regions near the Polish border. Poland confirms weapons used Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said Poland’s Territorial Defence Forces had been activated for ground searches to recover fragments of the drones. In a post on X, he urged people not to pick up any debris, “Do not touch any fragments of objects. Report them to the police.” The Polish Armed Forces confirmed that “weapons have been used, and operations are underway to locate the downed objects”. It is believed to be the first time a NATO country has directly engaged Russian drones in its own airspace since the war began in 2022. US Senator Chris Murphy warned the development would be “incredibly serious” if confirmed, though he noted that Poland has often been caught in the crossfire due to its proximity to Ukraine. Joel Wilson, a Republican congressman from South Carolina, went further, calling it an “act of war”. He urged President Trump to impose “mandatory sanctions that will bankrupt the Russian war machine and arm Ukraine with weapons capable of striking Russia”. Russia stays silent Moscow has yet to comment on the incident. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly claimed he does not intend to attack NATO members. Earlier, Ukraine’s air force said Russian drones had crossed into Polish territory and threatened the city of Zamosc, before deleting its statement from Telegram.

<p>Poland confirmed it shot down Russian drones that violated its airspace during strikes on Ukraine. PM Tusk called it aggression, saying the drones posed a serious threat to Polish citizens' safety.</p>

'Act of war': Poland shoots down Russian drones in NATO's first direct confrontation since Ukraine war

<p>US President Donald Trump delivered a rare public reprimand of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Sep 9) after Israel carried out air strikes on Hamas targets in Qatar, a key US ally. Trump told reporters he had not authorised or been consulted on the strike, which hit a section of Doha. "I'm not thrilled about the whole situation," he said. However, in a statement, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the same day, said US officials were notified by the military as the strike was underway and that Trump asked his envoy Steve Witkoff to warn Qatar immediately. She confirmed Trump had voiced "very clear concerns" directly to Netanyahu.</p><h2><strong>What did Trump say about the Qatar strike?</strong></h2><p>Trump claimed that the United States was caught unawares about the Israeli attack. He said that the White House was "notified by the United States military that Israel was attacking Hamas, which, very unfortunately, was located in a section of Doha."</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-in-epstein-crossfire-white-house-screams-hoax-says-will-support-hiring-handwriting-expert-to-review-birthday-note-1757466394943"><strong>Trump in Epstein crossfire: White House screams 'hoax,' backs hiring handwriting expert to review 'birthday note'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a sovereign nation and close Ally of the United States, that is working very hard and bravely taking risks with us to broker Peace, does not advance Israel or America's goals".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He said that he "immediately directed Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to inform the Qataris of the impending attack, which he did, however, unfortunately, too late to stop the attack."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump added that "The Prime Minister (Netanyahu) told me that he wants to make Peace. I believe this unfortunate incident could serve as an opportunity for PEACE".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, despite the rebuke, Trump also said Netanyahu had assured him he wanted to "make peace quickly" and suggested the crisis "could serve as an opportunity for peace."</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-once-accused-of-marital-rape-dismisses-domestic-violence-as-little-fight-with-wife-1757387427951"><strong>Trump, once accused of marital rape, dismisses domestic violence as ‘little fight with wife’</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Why it matters</strong></h2><p>Qatar has been a crucial broker in talks on hostages and a possible ceasefire in Gaza, while also hosting the massive US Al Udeid airbase. The Gulf state recently gifted the US president a Boeing 747-8 jet, sparking ethical scrutiny. The Israeli strike risks straining a partnership Trump has sought to deepen.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>The fallout</strong></h2><p>Qatari officials, as per AFP, said they received notice only after explosions had already begun. "The call received from an American official came as explosions sounded from the Israeli attack in Doha," Qatari foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari posted on X.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump, meanwhile, phoned Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to promise "such a thing will not happen again on their soil," and ordered Secretary of State Marco Rubio to push ahead with a defence cooperation deal with Doha.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

US President Donald Trump delivered a rare public rebuke of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel conducted air strikes on Hamas targets in Doha, Qatar—a key US ally and mediator in Gaza peace talks.

US President Donald Trump delivered a rare public reprimand of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Sep 9) after Israel carried out air strikes on Hamas targets in Qatar, a key US ally. Trump told reporters he had not authorised or been consulted on the strike, which hit a section of Doha. "I'm not thrilled about the whole situation," he said. However, in a statement, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the same day, said US officials were notified by the military as the strike was underway and that Trump asked his envoy Steve Witkoff to warn Qatar immediately. She confirmed Trump had voiced "very clear concerns" directly to Netanyahu. What did Trump say about the Qatar strike? Trump claimed that the United States was caught unawares about the Israeli attack. He said that the White House was "notified by the United States military that Israel was attacking Hamas, which, very unfortunately, was located in a section of Doha." Also read | Trump in Epstein crossfire: White House screams 'hoax,' backs hiring handwriting expert to review 'birthday note' "Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a sovereign nation and close Ally of the United States, that is working very hard and bravely taking risks with us to broker Peace, does not advance Israel or America's goals". He said that he "immediately directed Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to inform the Qataris of the impending attack, which he did, however, unfortunately, too late to stop the attack." Trump added that "The Prime Minister (Netanyahu) told me that he wants to make Peace. I believe this unfortunate incident could serve as an opportunity for PEACE". However, despite the rebuke, Trump also said Netanyahu had assured him he wanted to "make peace quickly" and suggested the crisis "could serve as an opportunity for peace." Also read | Trump, once accused of marital rape, dismisses domestic violence as ‘little fight with wife’

<p>US President Donald Trump delivered a rare public rebuke of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel conducted air strikes on Hamas targets in Doha, Qatar—a key US ally and mediator in Gaza peace talks.</p>

'Not thrilled': Trump blasts Netanyahu in rare rebuke after Qatar air strikes

<p>US President Donald Trump is asking the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports from India and China, in a joint push to raise the economic cost for Russia over its war in Ukraine, according to the Financial Times. The US president made the demand during a meeting in Washington on Tuesday (September 09).</p><h2><strong>Trump tells Europe to 'step up'</strong></h2><p>“We’re ready to go, ready to go right now, but we’re only going to do this if our European partners step up with us,” one US official told FT. Another said Washington was prepared to “mirror” EU tariffs on India and China, which could mean further hikes on goods from both countries.</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-close-friends-natural-partners-trump-softens-tone-on-india-says-trade-deal-will-be-done-soon-here-s-how-pm-modi-responded-1757470588479"><strong>'Close friends, natural partners': Trump softens tone on India, says trade deal will be done ‘soon’ - Here's how PM Modi responded</strong></a></p><p>Trump, according to officials, said that “the obvious approach here is, let’s all put on dramatic tariffs and keep the tariffs on until the Chinese agree to stop buying the oil. There really aren’t many other places that oil can go.” He said, "Any of these things will of course be costly, and for the president to do it, we need our EU partners and ideally all of our partners with us. And we’ll share the pain together.” He added that the move would only work if Europeans had “the political will to bring the war to an end.”</p><h2><strong>India hits back at US tariffs</strong></h2><p>The push comes just weeks after Washington slapped a punitive 25% tariff on Indian imports over New Delhi’s Russian oil purchases, taking total duties as high as 50%. India has denounced the measures as “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable,” while pointing out that the US and EU continue trading with Russia themselves. In 2024, EU trade with Russia stood at €67.5 billion, with services trade reaching €17.2 billion in 2023, according to European Commission figures.</p><p>Despite the tariff threats, Trump later softened his tone, posting on Truth Social, he said, “India, and the United States of America, are continuing negotiations to address the Trade Barriers between our two Nations. I look forward to speaking with my very good friend, Prime Minister Modi, in the upcoming weeks.”</p><h2><strong>EU divided on next steps</strong></h2><p>While some European capitals are debating secondary sanctions on China and India for buying Russian oil and gas, many remain cautious given their deep trade links with Beijing and New Delhi. US diplomats have also made clear that Washington does not intend to target India and China without Europe’s full participation.</p>

US President Trump urged the EU to impose 100% tariffs on Indian and Chinese imports, aiming to pressure Russia over Ukraine. He acknowledged that while any of these things will, of course, be costly, EU and US will have to share the pain together.

US President Donald Trump is asking the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports from India and China, in a joint push to raise the economic cost for Russia over its war in Ukraine, according to the Financial Times. The US president made the demand during a meeting in Washington on Tuesday (September 09). Trump tells Europe to 'step up' “We’re ready to go, ready to go right now, but we’re only going to do this if our European partners step up with us,” one US official told FT. Another said Washington was prepared to “mirror” EU tariffs on India and China, which could mean further hikes on goods from both countries. Also read: 'Close friends, natural partners': Trump softens tone on India, says trade deal will be done ‘soon’ - Here's how PM Modi responded Trump, according to officials, said that “the obvious approach here is, let’s all put on dramatic tariffs and keep the tariffs on until the Chinese agree to stop buying the oil. There really aren’t many other places that oil can go.” He said, "Any of these things will of course be costly, and for the president to do it, we need our EU partners and ideally all of our partners with us. And we’ll share the pain together.” He added that the move would only work if Europeans had “the political will to bring the war to an end.” India hits back at US tariffs The push comes just weeks after Washington slapped a punitive 25% tariff on Indian imports over New Delhi’s Russian oil purchases, taking total duties as high as 50%. India has denounced the measures as “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable,” while pointing out that the US and EU continue trading with Russia themselves. In 2024, EU trade with Russia stood at €67.5 billion, with services trade reaching €17.2 billion in 2023, according to European Commission figures. Despite the tariff threats, Trump later softened his tone, posting on Truth Social, he said, “India, and the United States of America, are continuing negotiations to address the Trade Barriers between our two Nations. I look forward to speaking with my very good friend, Prime Minister Modi, in the upcoming weeks.” EU divided on next steps While some European capitals are debating secondary sanctions on China and India for buying Russian oil and gas, many remain cautious given their deep trade links with Beijing and New Delhi. US diplomats have also made clear that Washington does not intend to target India and China without Europe’s full participation.

<p>US President Trump urged the EU to impose 100% tariffs on Indian and Chinese imports, aiming to pressure Russia over Ukraine. He acknowledged that while any of these things will, of course, be costly, EU and US will have to share the pain.</p>

'Share the pain together': Trump tells EU to slap 100% tariffs on India, China to choke Russia’s oil lifeline

<p>India and the United States are preparing to send trade delegations next week after both President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed officials to finalise a long-awaited agreement in the coming weeks.</p><p>The move follows high-level exchanges earlier this month. On Friday, Trump posted on social media, “I am pleased to announce that India, and the US, are continuing negotiations to address the trade barriers between our two nations. I look forward to speaking with my very good friend, PM Modi, in the upcoming weeks. I feel certain that there will be no difficulty in coming to a successful conclusion for both of our great countries.”</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-in-epstein-crossfire-white-house-screams-hoax-says-will-support-hiring-handwriting-expert-to-review-birthday-note-1757466394943"><strong>WH screams 'hoax,' backs handwriting probe on Trump's Epstein birthday note</strong></a></p><p>Responding to Trump's Truth Social post, PM Modi posted on X, “India and the US are close friends and natural partners. I am confident that our trade negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the India-US partnership. Our teams are working to conclude these discussions at the earliest. I am also looking forward to speaking with President Trump. We will work together to secure a brighter, more prosperous future for both our people.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">India and the US are close friends and natural partners. I am confident that our trade negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the India-US partnership. Our teams are working to conclude these discussions at the earliest. I am also looking forward… <a href="https://t.co/3K9hlJxWcl">pic.twitter.com/3K9hlJxWcl</a></p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1965597878237139351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Trump shifts tone</strong></h2><p>Just last week, Trump had criticised New Delhi, saying India had offered to cut tariffs on US goods to zero “too late” and should have lowered them years ago. The more positive message now comes after months of turbulent negotiations. Talks have often stalled, with India warning that Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian exports could reduce the country’s GDP growth by half a percentage point this year. Trump doubled the duties on Indian imports after New Delhi refused to halt purchases of Russian oil, which Washington argues help fund Moscow’s war in Ukraine.</p><h2><strong>The scale of trade ties</strong></h2><p>Two-way goods trade between the US and India stood at $129 billion in 2024, with the US recording a $45.8 billion deficit, according to data from the US Census Bureau. Alongside trade, Washington will send a delegation on 17–18 September to discuss India’s concerns over the $3 billion purchase of six P8I anti-submarine warfare aircraft.</p><p>The two sides are also expected to sign an agreement this month for 113 GE-404 aircraft engines to power India’s Tejas Mark I A fighter jets.</p>

India and US to send trade teams next week as Trump and Modi push for a swift deal. Both leaders express confidence in boosting trade ties and strengthening India-US economic partnership.

India and the United States are preparing to send trade delegations next week after both President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed officials to finalise a long-awaited agreement in the coming weeks. The move follows high-level exchanges earlier this month. On Friday, Trump posted on social media, “I am pleased to announce that India, and the US, are continuing negotiations to address the trade barriers between our two nations. I look forward to speaking with my very good friend, PM Modi, in the upcoming weeks. I feel certain that there will be no difficulty in coming to a successful conclusion for both of our great countries.” Also read: WH screams 'hoax,' backs handwriting probe on Trump's Epstein birthday note Responding to Trump's Truth Social post, PM Modi posted on X, “India and the US are close friends and natural partners. I am confident that our trade negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the India-US partnership. Our teams are working to conclude these discussions at the earliest. I am also looking forward to speaking with President Trump. We will work together to secure a brighter, more prosperous future for both our people.”

<p>India and US to send trade teams next week as Trump and Modi push for a swift deal. Both leaders express confidence in boosting trade ties and strengthening India-US economic partnership.</p>

'Close friends, natural partners': Trump softens tone on India, says trade deal will be done ‘soon’ - Here's how PM Modi responded

<p>Sweden's Health Minister Elisabet Lann on Tuesday (Sep 9) collapsed mid-sentence during a live press conference, just days after being appointed to the cabinet. Footage of the event that has now gone viral shows Lann standing beside Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson when she suddenly leaned forward, fell onto the lectern, and hit the floor. Journalists and colleagues rushed to help, with Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch placing her in the recovery position before she was carried out. The briefing was immediately cancelled.</p><h2><strong>Who is Elisabet Lann?</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lann, who replaced Acko Ankarberg Johansson as health minister recently, has previously served on the investigation team that reviewed whether Sweden's healthcare system could be fully nationalised. Before collapsing, she had warned of long waiting times in the system, saying: "Swedish healthcare is of high quality; the main issue is the long waiting times. We must transition to equitable healthcare. It is clear that we must strengthen government control."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"It is not worthy of a welfare state that so many people are waiting for healthcare," she added as reported by European news portal Euractiva.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-once-accused-of-marital-rape-dismisses-domestic-violence-as-little-fight-with-wife-1757387427951"><strong>Trump, once accused of marital rape, dismisses domestic violence as ‘little fight with wife’</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Swedish Health Minister Elisabet Lann suddenly collapsed during a press conference.<br><br>She fell face-first onto the podium as people rushed in to give her immediate assistance. <a href="https://t.co/5kYotDPkGp">pic.twitter.com/5kYotDPkGp</a></p>&mdash; Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShadowofEzra/status/1965428271799263715?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>What caused the Swedish minister to collapse suddenly?</strong></h2><p>Clips of the incident spread quickly online. One user wrote, "I am hopeful that this is just a case of her locking her legs when standing too long, or dehydration(which is what they will ultimately say it is)," adding, "However, I have eyes. Stuff like this is happening a lot. Isn't it."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"You already know the answer. It starts with a V," alleged another, referring to Covid-19 vaccines. In fact, the maximum number of people in comments seemed to be pointing a finger at Covid vaccinations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, later, Lann herself explained what happened. "This was not exactly a normal Tuesday, and this is what can happen when you have a blood sugar drop," she told reporters, assuring the public of her recovery. However, netizens have their own theory.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Video: Sweden's newly appointed Health Minister, Elisabet Lann, collapsed during a live press conference. Shocking video footage shows her suddenly falling forward. Here's what happened.

Sweden's Health Minister Elisabet Lann on Tuesday (Sep 9) collapsed mid-sentence during a live press conference, just days after being appointed to the cabinet. Footage of the event that has now gone viral shows Lann standing beside Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson when she suddenly leaned forward, fell onto the lectern, and hit the floor. Journalists and colleagues rushed to help, with Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch placing her in the recovery position before she was carried out. The briefing was immediately cancelled. Who is Elisabet Lann? Lann, who replaced Acko Ankarberg Johansson as health minister recently, has previously served on the investigation team that reviewed whether Sweden's healthcare system could be fully nationalised. Before collapsing, she had warned of long waiting times in the system, saying: "Swedish healthcare is of high quality; the main issue is the long waiting times. We must transition to equitable healthcare. It is clear that we must strengthen government control." "It is not worthy of a welfare state that so many people are waiting for healthcare," she added as reported by European news portal Euractiva. Also read | Trump, once accused of marital rape, dismisses domestic violence as ‘little fight with wife’

<p>Video: Sweden's newly appointed health minister Elisabet Lann collapsed during a live press conference. Shocking video footage shows her suddenly falling forward. Here's what happened.</p>

'Not a normal Tuesday': Sweden’s new health minister collapses on live TV; Netizens blame something that 'starts with a V' after video goes viral

<p>The White House on Tuesday (Sep 9) said it would "support" hiring a handwriting expert after Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump. "Sure, we would support that," press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters when asked about a professional review of the signature. She again denied that Trump wrote in Epstein’s 2003 "birthday book," one of several documents released this week as part of the committee's investigation into the late financier's abuse network. This comes as Trump on Tuesday insisted that his signature wasn't on the letter purportedly given by him to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "It's not my signature and it's not the way I speak and anybody that's covered me for a long time knows that's not my language," he said, adding, “It's nonsense.”</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-33-000-pages-released-yet-they-re-heavily-redacted-full-transparency-or-just-a-pacifier-for-maga-1756890944032"><strong>Epstein files: 33,000 pages released, yet they're heavily redacted. 'Full transparency' or just a pacifier for MAGA?</strong></a></p><h2><strong>White House pushes back</strong></h2><p>Leavitt said Trump's administration had been more transparent on the Epstein case than any prior government, accusing Democrats of "concocting a hoax" around the files to damage the president. She later clarified she did not believe the documents themselves were a hoax, only the narrative Democrats were building around them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The president did not write that letter; he did not sign those documents" she said. "He maintains that position, and that position will be argued in court by his lawyers. The president is very confident that he's going to win that case."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The White House is also pursuing legal action against The Wall Street Journal over its reporting on the note.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-once-accused-of-marital-rape-dismisses-domestic-violence-as-little-fight-with-wife-1757387427951"><strong>Trump, once accused of marital rape, dismisses domestic violence as ‘little fight with wife’</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Democrats, survivors respond</strong></h2><p>Representative Robert Garcia, ranking Democrat on the Oversight Committee, said members were reviewing the files to "determine the full extent of the implications," pledging accountability "no matter how powerful, wealthy or well-connected" those involved may be. "No matter who you are, how powerful, wealthy, or well-connected you may be, if you are involved in the abuse of young women and girls, or are implicated in any of the files we receive, you will be held accountable," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Haley Robson, an Epstein survivor, told CNN the focus should remain on justice for victims. “Donald Trump, we are not here to point fingers or be hostile. We would like to team up with Congress and the administration to not only come to a resolution for the Epstein files, but we have lives to live. For years, we've been ignored and disregarded. We're not getting paid for this. We want justice.”</p>

The White House stated it would "support" hiring a handwriting expert to examine a letter purportedly signed by President Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. Here's all you need to know.

The White House on Tuesday (Sep 9) said it would "support" hiring a handwriting expert after Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump. "Sure, we would support that," press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters when asked about a professional review of the signature. She again denied that Trump wrote in Epstein’s 2003 "birthday book," one of several documents released this week as part of the committee's investigation into the late financier's abuse network. This comes as Trump on Tuesday insisted that his signature wasn't on the letter purportedly given by him to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "It's not my signature and it's not the way I speak and anybody that's covered me for a long time knows that's not my language," he said, adding, “It's nonsense.” Also read | Epstein files: 33,000 pages released, yet they're heavily redacted. 'Full transparency' or just a pacifier for MAGA? White House pushes back Leavitt said Trump's administration had been more transparent on the Epstein case than any prior government, accusing Democrats of "concocting a hoax" around the files to damage the president. She later clarified she did not believe the documents themselves were a hoax, only the narrative Democrats were building around them. "The president did not write that letter; he did not sign those documents" she said. "He maintains that position, and that position will be argued in court by his lawyers. The president is very confident that he's going to win that case." The White House is also pursuing legal action against The Wall Street Journal over its reporting on the note. Also read | Trump, once accused of marital rape, dismisses domestic violence as ‘little fight with wife’ Democrats, survivors respond Representative Robert Garcia, ranking Democrat on the Oversight Committee, said members were reviewing the files to "determine the full extent of the implications," pledging accountability "no matter how powerful, wealthy or well-connected" those involved may be. "No matter who you are, how powerful, wealthy, or well-connected you may be, if you are involved in the abuse of young women and girls, or are implicated in any of the files we receive, you will be held accountable," he said. Haley Robson, an Epstein survivor, told CNN the focus should remain on justice for victims. “Donald Trump, we are not here to point fingers or be hostile. We would like to team up with Congress and the administration to not only come to a resolution for the Epstein files, but we have lives to live. For years, we've been ignored and disregarded. We're not getting paid for this. We want justice.”

<p>The White House stated it would "support" hiring a handwriting expert to examine a letter purportedly signed by President Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. Here's all you need to know.</p>

Trump in Epstein crossfire: White House screams 'hoax,' backs hiring handwriting expert to review 'birthday note'

<p>One year, one month and four days ago, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted and she was forced to flee her country amid violent protest. The script was repeated on Tues (Sep 9) in Nepal - yet another India's neighbour. PM KP Oli was forced to resign due to widespread protest and he reportedly fled to Dubai. The protest, however, did not stop after his exit. In fact, it escalated with protesters barging into the Parliament and Oli's official residence and vandalising it. The images of buildings on fire, protesters dancing and cheering the fall of government and damaging government property - were eerily similar to what the world saw in Dhaka in 2024, when Hasina was ousted. Clashes with police and security personnel gave a deja vu moment from 2022 too - when similar protest in Sri Lanka forced President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee the country. Sanjeev Sanyal, member of Indian PM Narendra Modi's Economic Advisory Council questioned the ‘organic’ nature of these protests, pointing out that they look like a repeat of each other. While his concerns may require a larger probe, or may be dismissed as conspiracy theory, what must surely be pondered upon is the unrest and instability in India's neighbouring countries in the past few years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Read more | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nepal-protest-kp-oli-s-india-visit-in-third-term-that-never-happened-1757418162033"><strong>Nepal protest: Oli's India visit in third term — that never happened</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Three neighbours, three different years and collapse of three governments: A look at what has happened in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and now Nepal and what lies ahead for New Delhi:</strong></p><h2><strong>Nepal Protest</strong></h2><p>Kathmandu's political history might be taking a new turn with the recent protest. Youth-led protest over digital censorship has spiralled into a full-blown political crisis, plunging Nepal into uncertainty. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stepped down and fled the country. Several ministers were assaulted, chased and their homes were set afire by angry protesters. Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, wife of former PM Jhalanath Khanal, died after her home was torched. Protesters also stormed and set fire to key government buildings, including Parliament, the PM’s residence, and the President’s house. Reportedly, country's President and Chif Justice have also resigned and Army Chief said that Army will ensure national security and speak to the protesting people.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While the trigger was a sweeping government move on September 4, when 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Whatsapp and X were blocked, protesters, mostly youngsters, also came to streets over rising corruption and a lack of accountability and inequality from the top echelons of the nation. Termed by many as the ‘Gen Z Protest’ or even the ‘Gen Z Revolution’, Nepal on Tuesday witnessed widespread unrest marked by vandalism, violent clashes, and assaults on public officials. Across Kathmandu and other major cities, protesters torched vehicles, stormed government buildings, and rejoiced the destruction, even as the deadly clash resulted in the death of 19 people. The streets turned into battlegrounds, as the younger generation, demanded a complete overhaul of the political system. Nepali youth now want Kathmandu’s young mayor, Balendra Shah popularly known as ‘Balen Shah’, rapper-turned-politician, as their next leader.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Read more |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-from-10-pm-nepal-army-chief-urges-for-calm-after-oli-s-exit-issues-warning-to-protesters-gives-big-update-1757432306481"><strong>‘From 10 pm…’: Nepal Army chief urges for calm after Oli's exit, issues warning to protesters, gives BIG update</strong></a></p><h2>Bangladesh Protest: <strong>Fall of Hasina&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>If one needs to explain what deja vu is, one must compare the sequence of events in Dhaka in 2024, to situation in Kathmandu in 2025. Visuals and the protest script is exactly the same - it almost seems like the Gen Z in Kathmandu learnt from the Bangladesh protest of 2024 when nationwide protests, sparked by student anger over public-sector job quotas, spiralled into a full-blown political crisis. A campus-based agitation, led by disillusioned youth, quickly spread across the country—toppling the Hasina government. A controversial quota system in government jobs, seen by many as discriminatory and outdated, was the triggering point for the protests. On August 5, after weeks of escalating unrest, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India in a military helicopter. &nbsp;There too, security personnel opened fire on demonstrators during the student protest, and in the days that followed, hundreds were killed. By the time Hasina exited the country, the death toll had climbed sharply. According to United Nations estimates, more than 1,400 people had lost their lives, while thousands of others were injured.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a dramatic shift, an interim government was swiftly formed—led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus. However, in the weeks that followed, the anger on the streets didn’t subside. Protesters began targeting symbols of the old regime. In Dhanmondi, the home of Hasina’s father—Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman—was vandalised and set ablaze. Mujibur Rahman's statue and Hasina's posters were defaced at several locations.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Read more | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oli-will-continue-to-run-the-government-says-nepal-president-here-s-why-and-how-it-ll-happen-1757429208818"><strong>Oli resigns BUT 'cabinet will continue to run the government', says Nepal President. Here’s how it's possible</strong></a></p><h2>Sri Lanka protests of 2022</h2><p>Similarly, pictures that came out of in 2022 showed the world people's frustration with government's that are not taking accountability. Demonstrations initially started over fuel shortages and inflation, but soon turned into a nationwide uprising that forced President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee the country. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private home was also set on fire by angry protesters. On July 13, thousands of protesters stormed Rajapaksa's official residence and occupied key government buildings, including the Presidential Secretariat and Prime Minister’s office. Dramatic visuals of people sitting on President, PM's chair, swimming in the pool inside in his residence and even kissing amid the anti-government protest went viral on social media.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The protests were mainly staged by frustrated citizens after long power cuts, skyrocketing prices, and the government’s inability to import basic necessities. Millions of people across the country took to the streets in July that year under the banner of the “Aragalaya” or “struggle” movement, demanding the resignation of the entire ruling elite. Police then used force against the protesters to end the revolt. However, simmering anger exploded and ruling government fell. The “Gota Go Home” slogan that defined the uprising became a symbol of people's frustration. In Sep 2023, left-leaning politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake was elected the country's president after he won the debt-ridden country’s first election since protest of 2022.</p><h2>What are India's concerns?</h2><p>New Delhi is closely monitoring the situation in its neighbourhood. While it has already established a cordial (if not friendly) relationship with new Sri Lankan President Dissanayake, Indian PM Modi has not shied away from meeting Bangladesh's interim leader Yunus. Depsite Dhaka's Pakistan maneuvers, Yunus shared an old image of Modi awarding him a gold medal to showcase his bond with the Indian PM after the meeting - sending signals to New Delhi that he doesn't want the bonhomie between two nations to disappear. With all three nations, India also faces the ‘China dominance’ question. On that front, India’s own attempts to mend ties with Beijing amid Trump’s tariff war could help keep the fear of its monopoly in the neighborhood at arm’s length, at least for a while. Regional security, economic disruptions, refugee flows and cross-border tensions remain the primary concerns for India but diplomatic touch and close watch at the borders can keep this in check as well. For New Delhi, ensuring stability in neighboring countries is crucial to maintaining its own security, geopolitical standing of the ‘Global South’. Faced with Trump's uncertain nature, Beijing also wishes for a peaceful South Asia, to put pressure of the US and bat for multipolar world order. Hence, though, India and China may have their own powerplay amid the instability in the neighbourhood, it is united in its call for peace. This also makes matters easy for New Delhi, thanks to Trump, maybe!</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Between 2022 and 2024, protests in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal toppled governments amid economic crises, corruption, and youth-led unrest. Leaders fled as citizens demanded reforms, highlighting growing political instability in India’s neighborhood 

One year, one month and four days ago, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted and she was forced to flee her country amid violent protest. The script was repeated on Tues (Sep 9) in Nepal - yet another India's neighbour. PM KP Oli was forced to resign due to widespread protest and he reportedly fled to Dubai. The protest, however, did not stop after his exit. In fact, it escalated with protesters barging into the Parliament and Oli's official residence and vandalising it. The images of buildings on fire, protesters dancing and cheering the fall of government and damaging government property - were eerily similar to what the world saw in Dhaka in 2024, when Hasina was ousted. Clashes with police and security personnel gave a deja vu moment from 2022 too - when similar protest in Sri Lanka forced President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee the country. Sanjeev Sanyal, member of Indian PM Narendra Modi's Economic Advisory Council questioned the ‘organic’ nature of these protests, pointing out that they look like a repeat of each other. While his concerns may require a larger probe, or may be dismissed as conspiracy theory, what must surely be pondered upon is the unrest and instability in India's neighbouring countries in the past few years. Read more | Nepal protest: Oli's India visit in third term — that never happened Three neighbours, three different years and collapse of three governments: A look at what has happened in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and now Nepal and what lies ahead for New Delhi: Nepal Protest Kathmandu's political history might be taking a new turn with the recent protest. Youth-led protest over digital censorship has spiralled into a full-blown political crisis, plunging Nepal into uncertainty. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stepped down and fled the country. Several ministers were assaulted, chased and their homes were set afire by angry protesters. Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, wife of former PM Jhalanath Khanal, died after her home was torched. Protesters also stormed and set fire to key government buildings, including Parliament, the PM’s residence, and the President’s house. Reportedly, country's President and Chif Justice have also resigned and Army Chief said that Army will ensure national security and speak to the protesting people. While the trigger was a sweeping government move on September 4, when 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Whatsapp and X were blocked, protesters, mostly youngsters, also came to streets over rising corruption and a lack of accountability and inequality from the top echelons of the nation. Termed by many as the ‘Gen Z Protest’ or even the ‘Gen Z Revolution’, Nepal on Tuesday witnessed widespread unrest marked by vandalism, violent clashes, and assaults on public officials. Across Kathmandu and other major cities, protesters torched vehicles, stormed government buildings, and rejoiced the destruction, even as the deadly clash resulted in the death of 19 people. The streets turned into battlegrounds, as the younger generation, demanded a complete overhaul of the political system. Nepali youth now want Kathmandu’s young mayor, Balendra Shah popularly known as ‘Balen Shah’, rapper-turned-politician, as their next leader. Read more | ‘From 10 pm…’: Nepal Army chief urges for calm after Oli's exit, issues warning to protesters, gives BIG update Bangladesh Protest: Fall of Hasina If one needs to explain what deja vu is, one must compare the sequence of events in Dhaka in 2024, to situation in Kathmandu in 2025. Visuals and the protest script is exactly the same - it almost seems like the Gen Z in Kathmandu learnt from the Bangladesh protest of 2024 when nationwide protests, sparked by student anger over public-sector job quotas, spiralled into a full-blown political crisis. A campus-based agitation, led by disillusioned youth, quickly spread across the country—toppling the Hasina government. A controversial quota system in government jobs, seen by many as discriminatory and outdated, was the triggering point for the protests. On August 5, after weeks of escalating unrest, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India in a military helicopter. There too, security personnel opened fire on demonstrators during the student protest, and in the days that followed, hundreds were killed. By the time Hasina exited the country, the death toll had climbed sharply. According to United Nations estimates, more than 1,400 people had lost their lives, while thousands of others were injured. In a dramatic shift, an interim government was swiftly formed—led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus. However, in the weeks that followed, the anger on the streets didn’t subside. Protesters began targeting symbols of the old regime. In Dhanmondi, the home of Hasina’s father—Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman—was vandalised and set ablaze. Mujibur Rahman's statue and Hasina's posters were defaced at several locations. Read more | Oli resigns BUT 'cabinet will continue to run the government', says Nepal President. Here’s how it's possible Sri Lanka protests of 2022 Similarly, pictures that came out of in 2022 showed the world people's frustration with government's that are not taking accountability. Demonstrations initially started over fuel shortages and inflation, but soon turned into a nationwide uprising that forced President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee the country. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private home was also set on fire by angry protesters. On July 13, thousands of protesters stormed Rajapaksa's official residence and occupied key government buildings, including the Presidential Secretariat and Prime Minister’s office. Dramatic visuals of people sitting on President, PM's chair, swimming in the pool inside in his residence and even kissing amid the anti-government protest went viral on social media. The protests were mainly staged by frustrated citizens after long power cuts, skyrocketing prices, and the government’s inability to import basic necessities. Millions of people across the country took to the streets in July that year under the banner of the “Aragalaya” or “struggle” movement, demanding the resignation of the entire ruling elite. Police then used force against the protesters to end the revolt. However, simmering anger exploded and ruling government fell. The “Gota Go Home” slogan that defined the uprising became a symbol of people's frustration. In Sep 2023, left-leaning politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake was elected the country's president after he won the debt-ridden country’s first election since protest of 2022. What are India's concerns? New Delhi is closely monitoring the situation in its neighbourhood. While it has already established a cordial (if not friendly) relationship with new Sri Lankan President Dissanayake, Indian PM Modi has not shied away from meeting Bangladesh's interim leader Yunus. Depsite Dhaka's Pakistan maneuvers, Yunus shared an old image of Modi awarding him a gold medal to showcase his bond with the Indian PM after the meeting - sending signals to New Delhi that he doesn't want the bonhomie between two nations to disappear. With all three nations, India also faces the ‘China dominance’ question. On that front, India’s own attempts to mend ties with Beijing amid Trump’s tariff war could help keep the fear of its monopoly in the neighborhood at arm’s length, at least for a while. Regional security, economic disruptions, refugee flows and cross-border tensions remain the primary concerns for India but diplomatic touch and close watch at the borders can keep this in check as well. For New Delhi, ensuring stability in neighboring countries is crucial to maintaining its own security, geopolitical standing of the ‘Global South’. Faced with Trump's uncertain nature, Beijing also wishes for a peaceful South Asia, to put pressure of the US and bat for multipolar world order. Hence, though, India and China may have their own powerplay amid the instability in the neighbourhood, it is united in its call for peace. This also makes matters easy for New Delhi, thanks to Trump, maybe!

<p>Between 2022 and 2024, protests in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal toppled governments amid economic crises, corruption, and youth-led unrest. Leaders fled as citizens demanded reforms, highlighting growing political instability in India’s neighborhood&nbsp;</p>

Nepal’s 'Bangladesh-Sri Lanka' deja vu: Three neighbours, three fallen govts — How political turmoil engulfed India’s neighbourhood

<p>Minutes after US President Donald Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that US informed Qataris about the ‘impending Israeli strikes in Doha’, Qatar's government denied the claims. Issuing a statement on X, Qatar PM's advisor said that the reports of information given to Qatar ahead of IDF's attack in Doha is ‘baseless.’ Soon after the air strike, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that it was ‘independent’ and Israel takes ‘full responsibility’ of it. This raised questions about America's role and participation in the airstrike. Qatar condemned the attack calling it a ‘cowardly attack’ and announced that it is ending its role as negotiator.&nbsp;</p><h2>What Karoline Leavitt said&nbsp;</h2><p>Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the US administration was informed about the air strike, but also added that Trump's Middle East envoy was asked to inform Qataris - “which he did.” Leavitt said, “The Trump administration was notified by US military that Israel was attacking Hamas, which very unfortunately was located in a section of Doha, the capital of Qatar. Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar - a sovereign nation and close ally of the United States, that is working very hard and bravely taking risks with us to broker a peace does not advance Israeli or American goals. However, eliminating Hamas, which has profitted out of the misery of those living in Gaza is a worthy goal. President Trump immediately directed special envoy Witkoff to inform the Qataris of the impending attack, which he did.” She added that Trump "feels very badly" about the location of the attack and wants all of the hostages in Gaza and the bodies of the dead released, and for this war to end now. Leavitt also said that Trump spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the attack, and Netanyahu told Trump that he wants to make peace quickly. She revealed that the US president was speaking to the Qatar leadership as well.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">White House Releases Statement on the Israeli Strike in Doha:<br><br> &quot;Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a sovereign nation and close ally... does not advance Israel or America&#39;s goals. However, eliminating Hamas, who have profited off the misery of those living in Gaza, is a worthy… <a href="https://t.co/JxuYjweb02">pic.twitter.com/JxuYjweb02</a></p>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1965479210832826841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Qatar denied claims</h2><p>A senior advisor to the Qatari Prime Minister, who also speaks for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, denied the claims that Qatar was tipped off about the recent attack. In a statement on X, he described the reports as completely ‘baseless.’ He said that there was no prior warning or heads-up before the explosions hit Doha, in fact, the message from a US official only came through once the blasts had already started, and explosions were heard.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250910/image-1757445998548.png"></figure><h2>What Netanyahu said?</h2><p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said that the strike against senior Hamas leaders in Doha was a ‘fully independent Israeli operation.’ The statement stated that the operation was carried out “solely by Israel”, without external coordination or foreign involvement. “Today's action against the top terrorist chieftains of Hamas was a wholly independent Israeli operation. Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility,” the statement read. it must be recalled that the attack in Doha comes months after Israel-Iran war, which concluded in a ceasefire, a day after Iran attacked a US military base in Qatar in retaliation for America's strike on Iranian nuclear sites.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Prime Minister&#39;s Office:<br><br>Today&#39;s action against the top terrorist chieftains of Hamas was a wholly independent Israeli operation. <br><br>Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility.</p>&mdash; Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) <a href="https://twitter.com/netanyahu/status/1965417269837602943?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Minutes after US President Donald Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that US informed Qataris about the ‘impending Israeli strikes in Doha’, Qatar's government denied the claims.

Minutes after US President Donald Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that US informed Qataris about the ‘impending Israeli strikes in Doha’, Qatar's government denied the claims. Issuing a statement on X, Qatar PM's advisor said that the reports of information given to Qatar ahead of IDF's attack in Doha is ‘baseless.’ Soon after the air strike, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that it was ‘independent’ and Israel takes ‘full responsibility’ of it. This raised questions about America's role and participation in the airstrike. Qatar condemned the attack calling it a ‘cowardly attack’ and announced that it is ending its role as negotiator. What Karoline Leavitt said Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the US administration was informed about the air strike, but also added that Trump's Middle East envoy was asked to inform Qataris - “which he did.” Leavitt said, “The Trump administration was notified by US military that Israel was attacking Hamas, which very unfortunately was located in a section of Doha, the capital of Qatar. Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar - a sovereign nation and close ally of the United States, that is working very hard and bravely taking risks with us to broker a peace does not advance Israeli or American goals. However, eliminating Hamas, which has profitted out of the misery of those living in Gaza is a worthy goal. President Trump immediately directed special envoy Witkoff to inform the Qataris of the impending attack, which he did.” She added that Trump "feels very badly" about the location of the attack and wants all of the hostages in Gaza and the bodies of the dead released, and for this war to end now. Leavitt also said that Trump spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the attack, and Netanyahu told Trump that he wants to make peace quickly. She revealed that the US president was speaking to the Qatar leadership as well.

<p>Minutes after US President Donald Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that US informed Qataris about the ‘impending Israeli strikes in Doha’, Qatar's government denied the claims.&nbsp;</p>

Qatar denies White House's 'informed Qataris about Doha attack' claim: Did Trump betray close US ally for Israel?

<p>A day after François Bayrou lost a vote of confidence and was forced to resign, President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday appointed his longtime loyalist Sébastien Lecornu, who has served as defence minister since 2022, as France’s new prime minister and asked him to form a government. Lecornu, 39, has been serving as defence minister since Macron's re-election in 2022 and has been part of every government since 2017. Before that, he was a member of the conservative Les Républicains party.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a statement announcing the nomination, the French presidency said Macron had tasked Lecornu “with consulting the political parties represented in Parliament with a view to adopting a budget for the nation and constructing the agreements essential for the decisions of the coming months.”</p><p>“Following these discussions, it will be up to the new prime minister to propose a government to the president of the Republic,” the presidency said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lecornu, the youngest defence minister in French history, was the architect of a military buildup through 2030, spurred by Russia’s war in Ukraine. In 2019, he was tasked with organising Macron’s “great national debate,” a response to the Yellow Vests protest movement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Far-right leader Le Pen criticises Lecornu’s appointment</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Far-right leader Marine Le Pen criticised Lecornu’s appointment as prime minister. In a post on X, she wrote, “The president is firing the last shot of Macronism, bunkered down with his small circle of loyalists.”&nbsp;</p><p>Pen, the head of the Rassemblement National party, also predicted “inevitable future parliamentary elections” and said “the prime minister will be called Jordan Bardella.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the La France Insoumise leftist party, again called for “the departure of Macron” and said in a post on X, “Macron’s response to Bayrou’s overthrow” was, “From now, on it’s exactly like before.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WATCH: Nepal Army To Take Charge After PM, Key Ministers Resign As Protests Spiral</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/nepal-army-to-take-charge-after-pm-key-ministers-resign-as-protests-spiral-1757442026232/embed"><strong>https://www.wionews.com/videos/nepal-army-to-take-charge-after-pm-key-ministers-resign-as-protests-spiral-1757442026232/embed</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Lecornu seventh prime minister under Macron</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On Monday, Bayrou suffered a crushing loss in the confidence vote he had himself called, plunging France into fresh uncertainty and leaving Macron with the task of finding the seventh premier of his mandate.</p><p>In the voting, 364 MPs in the Assemblée Nationale said they had no confidence in the government, while just 194 gave it their confidence.</p><p>Lecornu becomes the seventh prime minister under Macron since his 2017 election and the fifth since 2022. Bayrou’s predecessor, Michel Barnier, was removed by a no-confidence vote in December.&nbsp;</p>

Sébastien Lecornu becomes the seventh prime minister under President Emmanuel Macron since his 2017 election and the fifth since 2022. Bayrou’s predecessor, Michel Barnier, was removed by a no-confidence vote in December.

A day after François Bayrou lost a vote of confidence and was forced to resign, President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday appointed his longtime loyalist Sébastien Lecornu, who has served as defence minister since 2022, as France’s new prime minister and asked him to form a government. Lecornu, 39, has been serving as defence minister since Macron's re-election in 2022 and has been part of every government since 2017. Before that, he was a member of the conservative Les Républicains party. In a statement announcing the nomination, the French presidency said Macron had tasked Lecornu “with consulting the political parties represented in Parliament with a view to adopting a budget for the nation and constructing the agreements essential for the decisions of the coming months.” “Following these discussions, it will be up to the new prime minister to propose a government to the president of the Republic,” the presidency said. Lecornu, the youngest defence minister in French history, was the architect of a military buildup through 2030, spurred by Russia’s war in Ukraine. In 2019, he was tasked with organising Macron’s “great national debate,” a response to the Yellow Vests protest movement. Far-right leader Le Pen criticises Lecornu’s appointment Far-right leader Marine Le Pen criticised Lecornu’s appointment as prime minister. In a post on X, she wrote, “The president is firing the last shot of Macronism, bunkered down with his small circle of loyalists.” Pen, the head of the Rassemblement National party, also predicted “inevitable future parliamentary elections” and said “the prime minister will be called Jordan Bardella.” Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the La France Insoumise leftist party, again called for “the departure of Macron” and said in a post on X, “Macron’s response to Bayrou’s overthrow” was, “From now, on it’s exactly like before.” WATCH: Nepal Army To Take Charge After PM, Key Ministers Resign As Protests Spiral https://www.wionews.com/videos/nepal-army-to-take-charge-after-pm-key-ministers-resign-as-protests-spiral-1757442026232/embed Lecornu seventh prime minister under Macron On Monday, Bayrou suffered a crushing loss in the confidence vote he had himself called, plunging France into fresh uncertainty and leaving Macron with the task of finding the seventh premier of his mandate. In the voting, 364 MPs in the Assemblée Nationale said they had no confidence in the government, while just 194 gave it their confidence. Lecornu becomes the seventh prime minister under Macron since his 2017 election and the fifth since 2022. Bayrou’s predecessor, Michel Barnier, was removed by a no-confidence vote in December.

<p>Sébastien Lecornu becomes the seventh prime minister under President Emmanuel Macron since his 2017 election and the fifth since 2022. Bayrou’s predecessor, Michel Barnier, was removed by a no-confidence vote in December.&nbsp;</p>

President Macron appoints Sebastien Lecornu as France's new prime minister, seventh of his term

<p>As Israel attacked Doha on Tuesday (Sep 9), with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu taking ‘full responsibility’ of the attack and stating categorically that the attack was ‘independent’, speculations arose about the involvement of the US. In her press briefing, US President Donald Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the questions and confirmed that the Trump administration was indeed informed about the air strike. Calling Qatar ‘a sovereign nation and close ally’, she said that an attack inside Qatar was necessary because the elimination of Hamas was a ‘worthy goal’, according to Trump. She expressed her displeasure over the location of Hamas leaders and said that Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, two of Trump's key advisers, were present as Israel informed them about the planned strike. When asked if these attacks would jeopardise the Abraham Accords,&nbsp;</p><p>Leavitt said that Trump is “actively and aggressively pursuing peace in the region.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Read More | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-official-says-america-was-informed-about-doha-attack-but-netanyahu-takes-sole-responsibility-did-us-betray-its-ally-qatar-for-israel-1757435404405"><strong>Did US betray its own ally Qatar for Israel?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Leavitt said, “The Trump administration was notified by US military that Israel was attacking Hamas, which very unfortunately was located in a section of Doha, the capital of Qatar. Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar - a sovereign nation and close ally of the United States, that is working very hard and bravely taking risks with us to broker a peace does not advance Israeli or American goals. However, eliminating Hamas, which has profitted out of the misery of those living in Gaza is a worthy goal. President Trump immediately directed special envoy Witkoff to inform the Qataris of the impending attack, which he did.” She added that Trump "feels very badly" about the location of the attack and wants all of the hostages in Gaza and the bodies of the dead released, and for this war to end now. Leavitt also said that Trump spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the attack, and Netanyahu told Trump that he wants to make peace quickly. She revealed that the US president was speaking to the Qatar leadership as well.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Read More |</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-independent-israeli-operation-netanyahu-takes-full-responsibility-of-attack-on-top-terrorist-chieftains-of-hamas-in-doha-1757426170457"><strong> US helped Israel in Doha attack? Netanyahu breaks silence, takes 'full responsibility' of attack on Hamas in Qatar</strong></a></p><h2>Netanyahu takes sole responsibility</h2><p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed that the recent targeted strike against senior Hamas leaders was a fully independent Israeli operation. The statement was released on X, and it stated that the operation was carried out “solely by Israel”, without external coordination or foreign involvement. This strike, conducted by the IDF, Shin Bet, and Israeli Air Force, targeted top Hamas commanders allegedly responsible for orchestrating the October 7 attacks and leading ongoing military operations against Israel, the statement said. Israeli authorities highlighted the use of precision weaponry and intelligence to minimise civilian casualties during the mission. The move marks a significant development in Israel’s broader campaign to dismantle Hamas’s leadership infrastructure in Gaza.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Read More |</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-independent-israeli-operation-netanyahu-takes-full-responsibility-of-attack-on-top-terrorist-chieftains-of-hamas-in-doha-1757426170457"><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/qatar-suspends-gaza-war-mediation-efforts-after-israeli-strike-on-its-soil-calls-it-cowardly-attack-1757433793529"><strong>Qatar suspends Gaza War mediation efforts after Israeli strike on its soil, calls it ‘cowardly attack’</strong></a></p>

Israel’s strike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders, called an "independent" operation by Netanyahu, raised questions about US involvement. Trump’s press secretary confirmed prior US knowledge. Qatar condemned the strike and suspended its mediation efforts in the Gaza conflict.

As Israel attacked Doha on Tuesday (Sep 9), with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu taking ‘full responsibility’ of the attack and stating categorically that the attack was ‘independent’, speculations arose about the involvement of the US. In her press briefing, US President Donald Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the questions and confirmed that the Trump administration was indeed informed about the air strike. Calling Qatar ‘a sovereign nation and close ally’, she said that an attack inside Qatar was necessary because the elimination of Hamas was a ‘worthy goal’, according to Trump. She expressed her displeasure over the location of Hamas leaders and said that Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, two of Trump's key advisers, were present as Israel informed them about the planned strike. When asked if these attacks would jeopardise the Abraham Accords, Leavitt said that Trump is “actively and aggressively pursuing peace in the region.” Read More | Did US betray its own ally Qatar for Israel? Leavitt said, “The Trump administration was notified by US military that Israel was attacking Hamas, which very unfortunately was located in a section of Doha, the capital of Qatar. Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar - a sovereign nation and close ally of the United States, that is working very hard and bravely taking risks with us to broker a peace does not advance Israeli or American goals. However, eliminating Hamas, which has profitted out of the misery of those living in Gaza is a worthy goal. President Trump immediately directed special envoy Witkoff to inform the Qataris of the impending attack, which he did.” She added that Trump "feels very badly" about the location of the attack and wants all of the hostages in Gaza and the bodies of the dead released, and for this war to end now. Leavitt also said that Trump spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the attack, and Netanyahu told Trump that he wants to make peace quickly. She revealed that the US president was speaking to the Qatar leadership as well. Read More | US helped Israel in Doha attack? Netanyahu breaks silence, takes 'full responsibility' of attack on Hamas in Qatar Netanyahu takes sole responsibility Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed that the recent targeted strike against senior Hamas leaders was a fully independent Israeli operation. The statement was released on X, and it stated that the operation was carried out “solely by Israel”, without external coordination or foreign involvement. This strike, conducted by the IDF, Shin Bet, and Israeli Air Force, targeted top Hamas commanders allegedly responsible for orchestrating the October 7 attacks and leading ongoing military operations against Israel, the statement said. Israeli authorities highlighted the use of precision weaponry and intelligence to minimise civilian casualties during the mission. The move marks a significant development in Israel’s broader campaign to dismantle Hamas’s leadership infrastructure in Gaza. Read More | Qatar suspends Gaza War mediation efforts after Israeli strike on its soil, calls it ‘cowardly attack’

<p>Israel’s strike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders, called an "independent" operation by Netanyahu, raised questions about US involvement. Trump’s press secretary confirmed prior US knowledge. Qatar condemned the strike and suspended its mediation efforts in the Gaza conflict.</p>

'Trump knew...': Why US allowed Israel's air strike on 'close ally Qatar'

<p>Qatar’s capital city of Doha was rocked by several explosions on Tuesday as Israeli strikes targeted top leaders of Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. The strikes purportedly hit Hamas leaders Khalil al-Hayya and Zaher Jabarin, with the Israeli military stating that they had conducted a precise strike targeting the senior leadership of Hamas.</p><p>Qatar condemned the attack on Hamas’ political headquarters, and its foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari called the strike a “flagrant violation of all international laws and norms”. Qatar further stated that it would not tolerate “reckless Israeli behaviour”.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Iran’s Foreign Ministry</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Among other international reactions, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson called the Israeli strikes on Hamas officials in Doha “dangerous”, adding that it was a “violation of international law”.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>UAE Foreign Ministry</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The United Arab Emirates condemned the attack as “blatant and cowardly”, saying that it was a dangerous escalation violating international law, and violated the sovereignty of Qatar. UAE’s foreign minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said that the country would support all measures taken by Qatar.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>United Nations chief Antonio Guterres said the Israeli strikes constituted a “flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar”. Guterres said that all parties must work towards achieving a ceasefire, not destroying it. The UN chief also highlighted Qatar’s positive role in attempts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Pope Leo</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Pope Leo called the situation “very serious”. “There’s some really serious news right now: Israel’s attack on some Hamas leaders in Qatar. The entire situation is very serious,” Leo said outside Castel Gandolfo.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WATCH: BREAKING | IDF Says Ballistic Missile Launched From Yemen Towards Israel</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-idf-says-ballistic-missile-launched-from-yemen-towards-israel-1757441260349/embed"><strong>https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-idf-says-ballistic-missile-launched-from-yemen-towards-israel-1757441260349/embed</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Saudi Arabia</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Saudi Arabia condemned the attack and warned of “dire consequences” which could emerge from Israel’s “persistence in its criminal violations and its blatant violation of the principles of international law and norms.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Lebanese President Joseph Aoun</h3><p>Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Israel had hampered efforts towards achieving stability and security in the region.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Turkey</h3><p>Turkey’s Foreign Ministry said, “The targeting of the Hamas negotiating delegation while ceasefire talks continue shows that Israel does not aim to reach peace, but rather continue the war.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “Today’s action against the top terrorist chieftains of Hamas was a wholly independent Israeli operation. Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility.”</p>

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the Israeli strikes constituted a “flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar” and added that all parties must work towards achieving a ceasefire, not destroying it.

Qatar’s capital city of Doha was rocked by several explosions on Tuesday as Israeli strikes targeted top leaders of Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. The strikes purportedly hit Hamas leaders Khalil al-Hayya and Zaher Jabarin, with the Israeli military stating that they had conducted a precise strike targeting the senior leadership of Hamas. Qatar condemned the attack on Hamas’ political headquarters, and its foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari called the strike a “flagrant violation of all international laws and norms”. Qatar further stated that it would not tolerate “reckless Israeli behaviour”. Iran’s Foreign Ministry Among other international reactions, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson called the Israeli strikes on Hamas officials in Doha “dangerous”, adding that it was a “violation of international law”. UAE Foreign Ministry The United Arab Emirates condemned the attack as “blatant and cowardly”, saying that it was a dangerous escalation violating international law, and violated the sovereignty of Qatar. UAE’s foreign minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said that the country would support all measures taken by Qatar. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres United Nations chief Antonio Guterres said the Israeli strikes constituted a “flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar”. Guterres said that all parties must work towards achieving a ceasefire, not destroying it. The UN chief also highlighted Qatar’s positive role in attempts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Pope Leo Pope Leo called the situation “very serious”. “There’s some really serious news right now: Israel’s attack on some Hamas leaders in Qatar. The entire situation is very serious,” Leo said outside Castel Gandolfo. WATCH: BREAKING | IDF Says Ballistic Missile Launched From Yemen Towards Israel https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-idf-says-ballistic-missile-launched-from-yemen-towards-israel-1757441260349/embed Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia condemned the attack and warned of “dire consequences” which could emerge from Israel’s “persistence in its criminal violations and its blatant violation of the principles of international law and norms.” Lebanese President Joseph Aoun Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Israel had hampered efforts towards achieving stability and security in the region. Turkey Turkey’s Foreign Ministry said, “The targeting of the Hamas negotiating delegation while ceasefire talks continue shows that Israel does not aim to reach peace, but rather continue the war.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “Today’s action against the top terrorist chieftains of Hamas was a wholly independent Israeli operation. Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility.”

<p>United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the Israeli strikes constituted a “flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar” and added that all parties must work towards achieving a ceasefire, not destroying it.</p>

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