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US President Donald Trump's alleged wannabe assassin, Ryan Wesley Routh, who was arrested near one of the POTUS's golf courses in September 2024 with a gun, has issued a bizarre challenge for the Republican president. In what is being described as a deranged motion, Routh, while calling Trump a "racist pig" and a "baboon," has challenged the golf-loving US president to a game, proclaiming, "he wins, he can execute me," while setting an outlandish demand for the scenario where he wins. Here's what he's demanding.<h2>'He wins, he can execute me, I win...'</h2>59-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, who is currently facing life in prison on charges of attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate (Trump) and assaulting a federal officer, has made a series of weird demands in his motion, filed Tuesday (Sep 2).Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-latest-wild-plan-reopen-insane-asylums-like-joker-s-arkham-amid-his-crime-crackdown-here-s-what-he-said-1756784333958">Trump's latest wild plan: Reopen 'insane asylums' like Joker's Arkham amid his crime crackdown. Here's what he said</a>Among other things, Routh, who was caught hiding in a shrubbery at Trump International Golf Course in Palm Springs with a rifle, has demanded a computer, a printer or a fancy typewriter. He has also asked for "female strippers" and a "putting green" to play golf, before challenging Trump to a "round of golf". The wannabe assassin then floats an audacious all-in challenge while attempting to stake a claim on the US presidency: "He wins he can execute me, I win I get his job". He added, "Give me shackles and cuffs and let the old fat man give it his worst. We must beat down crime in America. Carpet is red, isn't it, no harm in blood."He even dragged the US Vice President into his ridiculing motion, adding, "Sorry, hillbilly Vance," after proposing his own execution for the US presidency as stakes for a golf game with Trump.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/planning-a-us-trip-trump-just-made-it-pricier-starting-this-date-indians-will-have-to-pay-22-000-integrity-fee-for-a-visa-1756795635272">Planning a US trip? Trump just made it pricier — Starting THIS date Indians will have to pay ₹22,000 'integrity fee' for a Visa</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gz3rcn0WYAAK5F_?format=jpg&amp;name=large" alt="Image"></figure><h2>Why was Routh arrested?</h2>On 15 September 2024, Routh was spotted by a Secret Service agent hiding in some shrubbery at the Palm Springs golf course. Prosecutors allege that the 59-year-old, who was sporting a rifle, was there to try to kill the then-presidential candidate Trump. However, before he could get a clear shot, the Secret Service opened fire at him, and Routh fled without shooting.Jury selection for his criminal trial is scheduled to begin on September 8. According to a Daily Mail report, after his request was tentatively approved by US District Judge Aileen Cannon, Routh is expected to represent himself at the trial.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-just-responded-to-trumpisdead-potus-s-strange-post-amid-death-rumours-gets-everyone-talking-again-1756714954602">Trump just responded to #TrumpIsDead! POTUS's strange post amid death rumours gets everyone talking AGAIN</a>

Ryan Wesley Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump, has issued a bizarre court motion challenging Trump to a game of golf. Calling Trump a ‘baboon’ and a ‘racist pig’ the wannabe assassin said…

US President Donald Trump's alleged wannabe assassin, Ryan Wesley Routh, who was arrested near one of the POTUS's golf courses in September 2024 with a gun, has issued a bizarre challenge for the Republican president. In what is being described as a deranged motion, Routh, while calling Trump a "racist pig" and a "baboon," has challenged the golf-loving US president to a game, proclaiming, "he wins, he can execute me," while setting an outlandish demand for the scenario where he wins. Here's what he's demanding. 'He wins, he can execute me, I win...' 59-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, who is currently facing life in prison on charges of attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate (Trump) and assaulting a federal officer, has made a series of weird demands in his motion, filed Tuesday (Sep 2). Also read | Trump's latest wild plan: Reopen 'insane asylums' like Joker's Arkham amid his crime crackdown. Here's what he said Among other things, Routh, who was caught hiding in a shrubbery at Trump International Golf Course in Palm Springs with a rifle, has demanded a computer, a printer or a fancy typewriter. He has also asked for "female strippers" and a "putting green" to play golf, before challenging Trump to a "round of golf". The wannabe assassin then floats an audacious all-in challenge while attempting to stake a claim on the US presidency: "He wins he can execute me, I win I get his job". He added, "Give me shackles and cuffs and let the old fat man give it his worst. We must beat down crime in America. Carpet is red, isn't it, no harm in blood." He even dragged the US Vice President into his ridiculing motion, adding, "Sorry, hillbilly Vance," after proposing his own execution for the US presidency as stakes for a golf game with Trump. Also read | Planning a US trip? Trump just made it pricier — Starting THIS date Indians will have to pay ₹22,000 'integrity fee' for a Visa Why was Routh arrested? On 15 September 2024, Routh was spotted by a Secret Service agent hiding in some shrubbery at the Palm Springs golf course. Prosecutors allege that the 59-year-old, who was sporting a rifle, was there to try to kill the then-presidential candidate Trump. However, before he could get a clear shot, the Secret Service opened fire at him, and Routh fled without shooting. Jury selection for his criminal trial is scheduled to begin on September 8. According to a Daily Mail report, after his request was tentatively approved by US District Judge Aileen Cannon, Routh is expected to represent himself at the trial. Also read | Trump just responded to #TrumpIsDead! POTUS's strange post amid death rumours gets everyone talking AGAIN

Ryan Wesley Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump, has issued a bizarre court motion challenging Trump to a game of golf. Calling Trump a ‘baboon’ and a ‘racist pig’ the wannabe assassin said…

Trump's wannabe assassin Ryan Wesley Routh issues insane golf challenge: 'He wins, execute me, if I win...'

US President Donald Trump has once again criticised India’s tariff regime, calling it among the highest in the world and singling out Harley Davidson as an example of what he described as unfair trade. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Trump insisted Washington had been too lenient for years. “No, we get along with India very well,” he said when asked if he would roll back some of the tariffs on Indian goods. “But they were doing business with us because we weren't charging them, foolishly, we weren't charging them. They'd send it in, pour it into our country. Therefore, it wouldn't be made here, which is a negative, but we would not send in anything because they were charging us 100% tariffs,” he added.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-china-victory-day-military-parade-live-updates-xi-jinping-putin-kim-jong-un-latest-1756866102561">‘Say hi to Putin and Kim as you plot against US’: Trump’s sarcastic jab at Xi on China’s Victory Day - Is the US president paranoid or just bitter?</a><h2>Harley Davidson in focus</h2>Trump pointed to Harley Davidson motorcycles, which he claimed faced a 200% duty in India. “Harley Davidson couldn’t sell into India. There was a 200% tariff on a motorcycle. So what happens? Harley Davidson went to India and built a motorcycle plant and now they don’t have to pay tariffs,” he said.The comments came as Trump vowed to challenge a federal court ruling that struck down much of his tariff policy. On August 30, a US appeals court ruled 7–4 that the president did not have authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs.“The statute bestows significant authority on the President … but none of these actions explicitly include the power to impose tariffs, duties, or the like, or the power to tax,” the court said. Calling the decision a “total disaster for the Country,” Trump said he would seek an “expedited ruling” from the Supreme Court. “We’re going to be going to the Supreme Court, we think tomorrow,” he told reporters.The ruling affects Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, though duties on steel and aluminium remain. For India, Washington has already imposed 25% tariffs on exports and an additional 25% levy on oil linked to Russia, raising duties to 50% in total.Despite the tensions, both sides are still working on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). Commerce minister Piyush Goyal told investors in Mumbai that the deal could be concluded by November, though geopolitical tensions have slowed talks.“We have had a little bit of geopolitical issues overtaking trade issues in our negotiations with the United States of America,” Goyal said. He added that India had drawn “red lines” by keeping its agriculture and dairy markets closed and maintaining “strategic autonomy” in trade with Russia.

Donald Trump criticised India’s high tariffs, calling them unfair and highlighting a 200% duty on Harley-Davidson. He claimed the US was too lenient, allowing one-sided trade to continue for years.

US President Donald Trump has once again criticised India’s tariff regime, calling it among the highest in the world and singling out Harley Davidson as an example of what he described as unfair trade. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Trump insisted Washington had been too lenient for years. “No, we get along with India very well,” he said when asked if he would roll back some of the tariffs on Indian goods. “But they were doing business with us because we weren't charging them, foolishly, we weren't charging them. They'd send it in, pour it into our country. Therefore, it wouldn't be made here, which is a negative, but we would not send in anything because they were charging us 100% tariffs,” he added. Also read: ‘Say hi to Putin and Kim as you plot against US’: Trump’s sarcastic jab at Xi on China’s Victory Day - Is the US president paranoid or just bitter? Harley Davidson in focus Trump pointed to Harley Davidson motorcycles, which he claimed faced a 200% duty in India. “Harley Davidson couldn’t sell into India. There was a 200% tariff on a motorcycle. So what happens? Harley Davidson went to India and built a motorcycle plant and now they don’t have to pay tariffs,” he said. The comments came as Trump vowed to challenge a federal court ruling that struck down much of his tariff policy. On August 30, a US appeals court ruled 7–4 that the president did not have authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs. “The statute bestows significant authority on the President … but none of these actions explicitly include the power to impose tariffs, duties, or the like, or the power to tax,” the court said. Calling the decision a “total disaster for the Country,” Trump said he would seek an “expedited ruling” from the Supreme Court. “We’re going to be going to the Supreme Court, we think tomorrow,” he told reporters. The ruling affects Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, though duties on steel and aluminium remain. For India, Washington has already imposed 25% tariffs on exports and an additional 25% levy on oil linked to Russia, raising duties to 50% in total. Despite the tensions, both sides are still working on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). Commerce minister Piyush Goyal told investors in Mumbai that the deal could be concluded by November, though geopolitical tensions have slowed talks. “We have had a little bit of geopolitical issues overtaking trade issues in our negotiations with the United States of America,” Goyal said. He added that India had drawn “red lines” by keeping its agriculture and dairy markets closed and maintaining “strategic autonomy” in trade with Russia.

Donald Trump criticised India’s high tariffs, calling them unfair and highlighting a 200% duty on Harley-Davidson. He claimed the US was too lenient, allowing one-sided trade to continue for years.

‘Foolishly, we weren’t charging India’: Trump goes on India tariff rant again, points to ‘200% tax’ on Harley-Davidson

US President Donald Trump lashed out at Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday (September 03) for welcoming Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un to Beijing’s military parade. In a sarcastic statement, Trump accused Xi of plotting with Moscow and Pyongyang against Washington, while reminding China of America’s role in its wartime struggle.Here's what US President Donald Trump said:“The big question to be answered is whether or not President Xi of China will mention the massive amount of support and ‘blood’ that The United States of America gave to China in order to help it to secure its FREEDOM from a very unfriendly foreign invader,” Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-unstoppable-china-s-massive-military-parade-brings-xi-putin-and-kim-together-in-rare-show-of-unity-against-west-1756864172260">'Unstoppable' China parade unites Xi, Putin, Kim in rare show of unity opp West</a>“Many Americans died in China’s quest for Victory and Glory. I hope that they are rightfully Honored and Remembered for their Bravery and Sacrifice! May President Xi and the wonderful people of China have a great and lasting day of celebration. Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against The United States of America,” he added.Trump had earlier told reporters he did not see the parade as a challenge to the United States and added that he had a "very good relationship" with Xi.<h2>Xi opens China’s biggest parade in decades</h2>The event, held in Tiananmen Square to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War, was China’s largest-ever military parade. Xi, dressed in a Mao-style suit, welcomed leaders from more than 20 nations. Putin and Kim, both isolated internationally, were treated as guests of honour.“Today, mankind is faced with the choice of peace or war, dialogue or confrontation, win-win or zero-sum,” Xi told a crowd of more than 50,000 spectators. He added that the Chinese people “firmly stand on the right side of history”. While Xi used the parade to project military strength and diplomatic reach, most Western leaders boycotted the anniversary.

US President Trump criticised Xi Jinping for hosting Putin and Kim at Beijing's parade, sarcastically accusing China of plotting against the US and overlooking American sacrifices in World War II.

US President Donald Trump lashed out at Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday (September 03) for welcoming Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un to Beijing’s military parade. In a sarcastic statement, Trump accused Xi of plotting with Moscow and Pyongyang against Washington, while reminding China of America’s role in its wartime struggle. Here's what US President Donald Trump said: “The big question to be answered is whether or not President Xi of China will mention the massive amount of support and ‘blood’ that The United States of America gave to China in order to help it to secure its FREEDOM from a very unfriendly foreign invader,” Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social. Also read: 'Unstoppable' China parade unites Xi, Putin, Kim in rare show of unity opp West “Many Americans died in China’s quest for Victory and Glory. I hope that they are rightfully Honored and Remembered for their Bravery and Sacrifice! May President Xi and the wonderful people of China have a great and lasting day of celebration. Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against The United States of America,” he added. Trump had earlier told reporters he did not see the parade as a challenge to the United States and added that he had a "very good relationship" with Xi. Xi opens China’s biggest parade in decades The event, held in Tiananmen Square to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War, was China’s largest-ever military parade. Xi, dressed in a Mao-style suit, welcomed leaders from more than 20 nations. Putin and Kim, both isolated internationally, were treated as guests of honour. “Today, mankind is faced with the choice of peace or war, dialogue or confrontation, win-win or zero-sum,” Xi told a crowd of more than 50,000 spectators. He added that the Chinese people “firmly stand on the right side of history”. While Xi used the parade to project military strength and diplomatic reach, most Western leaders boycotted the anniversary.

US President Trump criticised Xi Jinping for hosting Putin and Kim at Beijing's parade, sarcastically accusing China of plotting against the US and overlooking American sacrifices in World War II.

‘Say hi to Putin and Kim as you plot against US’: Trump’s sarcastic jab at Xi on China’s Victory Day - Is the US president paranoid or just bitter?

Beijing on Wednesday (Sep 3) rolled out its military might with a massive parade marking 80 years since the end of World War II. At the extravagant parade, Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un made a rare joint appearance with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Xi, flanked by Putin on his right and Kim on his left, greeted his guests on a red carpet in Tiananmen Square before the spectacle began with a gun salute, tightly choreographed marches, flyovers and displays of China's newest high-tech weaponry. The Chinese premier, while kicking off the massive parade, said China was "unstoppable" while warning that humanity faces a choice between "peace or war, dialogue and confrontation."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-meets-xi-in-beijing-declares-russia-china-ties-at-unprecedented-level-donald-trump-threat-1756786725604">Putin meets Xi in Beijing, declares Russia-China ties at 'unprecedented level'</a><h2>'Unstoppable' China</h2>"The rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable, and humanity's cause of peace and development will prevail," Xi said in a speech aired on television."Humanity is again faced with a choice of peace or war, dialogue or confrontation, and win-win outcomes or zero-sum games," he added in an apparent dig at the West. This massive event caps a week of diplomatic theatre by Xi, who just hosted Eurasian leaders at a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin. There, he railed against "bullying behaviour" by the West.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-world-s-largest-regional-bloc-xi-jinping-urges-cooperation-pitches-sco-as-30-trillion-powerhouse-1756697037886">‘World’s largest regional bloc’: Xi Jinping urges cooperation, pitches SCO as $30 trillion powerhouse</a><h2>The significance of Putin and Kim's presence</h2>The presence of both Putin and Kim — who has rarely left North Korea in the past six years — was being seen as a diplomatic coup for Beijing. Kim, who arrived by his signature olive-green train with his daughter Kim Ju Ae, was welcomed by China's foreign minister on Tuesday. While Beijing has framed the parade as a show of unity with allies, no major Western leaders were in attendance at the major event.&nbsp;For Kim, the event marks his first public appearance alongside both Xi and Putin, underlining what analysts say is China’s effort to project influence by bringing the Russian and North Korean leaders onto the same stage.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-india-to-china-russia-to-pakistan-sco-nations-combined-military-strength-revealed-1756027108247">From India to China, Russia to Pakistan: SCO nations’ combined military strength revealed</a>Talking to AFP, Lam Peng Er, principal research fellow from the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore, said Kim's visit "demonstrates to the North Koreans and the world that he has powerful Russian and Chinese friends who treat him with respect"."China also shows that it has convening power and political influence to bring Putin and Kim Jong Un together," he added. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/-china-is-never-intimidated-by-bullies-xi-jinping-s-message-to-the-west-1756865648466/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/-china-is-never-intimidated-by-bullies-xi-jinping-s-message-to-the-west-1756865648466/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

In a grand display of military power, Beijing hosted a massive parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The event featured a rare joint appearance by Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Beijing on Wednesday (Sep 3) rolled out its military might with a massive parade marking 80 years since the end of World War II. At the extravagant parade, Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un made a rare joint appearance with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Xi, flanked by Putin on his right and Kim on his left, greeted his guests on a red carpet in Tiananmen Square before the spectacle began with a gun salute, tightly choreographed marches, flyovers and displays of China's newest high-tech weaponry. The Chinese premier, while kicking off the massive parade, said China was "unstoppable" while warning that humanity faces a choice between "peace or war, dialogue and confrontation." Also read | Putin meets Xi in Beijing, declares Russia-China ties at 'unprecedented level' 'Unstoppable' China "The rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable, and humanity's cause of peace and development will prevail," Xi said in a speech aired on television. "Humanity is again faced with a choice of peace or war, dialogue or confrontation, and win-win outcomes or zero-sum games," he added in an apparent dig at the West. This massive event caps a week of diplomatic theatre by Xi, who just hosted Eurasian leaders at a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin. There, he railed against "bullying behaviour" by the West. Also read | ‘World’s largest regional bloc’: Xi Jinping urges cooperation, pitches SCO as $30 trillion powerhouse The significance of Putin and Kim's presence The presence of both Putin and Kim — who has rarely left North Korea in the past six years — was being seen as a diplomatic coup for Beijing. Kim, who arrived by his signature olive-green train with his daughter Kim Ju Ae, was welcomed by China's foreign minister on Tuesday. While Beijing has framed the parade as a show of unity with allies, no major Western leaders were in attendance at the major event. For Kim, the event marks his first public appearance alongside both Xi and Putin, underlining what analysts say is China’s effort to project influence by bringing the Russian and North Korean leaders onto the same stage. Also read | From India to China, Russia to Pakistan: SCO nations’ combined military strength revealed Talking to AFP, Lam Peng Er, principal research fellow from the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore, said Kim's visit "demonstrates to the North Koreans and the world that he has powerful Russian and Chinese friends who treat him with respect". "China also shows that it has convening power and political influence to bring Putin and Kim Jong Un together," he added. https://www.wionews.com/videos/-china-is-never-intimidated-by-bullies-xi-jinping-s-message-to-the-west-1756865648466/embed

In a grand display of military power, Beijing hosted a massive parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The event featured a rare joint appearance by Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

'Unstoppable' China's massive military parade brings Xi, Putin and Kim together in rare show of unity against West

A House of Representatives committee on Tuesday (Sep 2) released the first batch of records from its probe into Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender whose case continues to stir political controversy for US President Donald Trump. More than 33,000 pages tied to Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell have been posted on the House Oversight Committee's website after being handed over by the Justice Department. This comes after the committee had subpoenaed the US Justice Department for the Epstein files. Last month, the first batch of these documents was handed over.<h2>For full transparency</h2>Committee chairperson James Comer, in a statement, said, "We're in the process of uploading those documents for full transparency so everyone in America can see those documents," adding that the release was happening "as quick as we can get them uploaded." "We want those to be public as soon as possible."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/after-trump-elon-musk-dragged-into-epstein-scandal-as-ghislaine-maxwell-says-this-1756103832613">After Trump, Elon Musk dragged into Epstein scandal as Ghislaine Maxwell says this...</a><h2>What did the newly released Epstein files reveal?</h2>It is not yet clear what new information is contained in the documents made public on Tuesday. Thousands of the documents, as per AFP, are heavily redacted. Robert Garcia, the ranking Democrat on the House committee, noted that much of the material had already been made public in past releases.The Oversight Committee, in a statement, asserted that the documents have been redacted to protect "victim identities" and remove "any child sexual abuse material." It added that more records are expected in the coming weeks.On Tuesday, the committee also heard private testimony from several victims. "The stories were horrific and infuriating," said Garcia on X. "In the days and weeks ahead, we will be hearing more from these victims."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-latest-wild-plan-reopen-insane-asylums-like-joker-s-arkham-amid-his-crime-crackdown-here-s-what-he-said-1756784333958">Trump's latest wild plan: Reopen 'insane asylums' like Joker's Arkham amid his crime crackdown. Here's what he said</a>Epstein died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking underage girls. His death was ruled a suicide, but it has fuelled years of conspiracy theories and suspicions, particularly among supporters of President Donald Trump. Many believe powerful figures in politics and entertainment were shielded from scrutiny, while federal investigators in July rejected claims of a "client list" or blackmail scheme. &nbsp;

The House Oversight Committee has released the first batch of over 33,000 pages of records from its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender whose case continues to fuel conspiracy theories. Here's what we know.

A House of Representatives committee on Tuesday (Sep 2) released the first batch of records from its probe into Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender whose case continues to stir political controversy for US President Donald Trump. More than 33,000 pages tied to Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell have been posted on the House Oversight Committee's website after being handed over by the Justice Department. This comes after the committee had subpoenaed the US Justice Department for the Epstein files. Last month, the first batch of these documents was handed over. For full transparency Committee chairperson James Comer, in a statement, said, "We're in the process of uploading those documents for full transparency so everyone in America can see those documents," adding that the release was happening "as quick as we can get them uploaded." "We want those to be public as soon as possible." Also read | After Trump, Elon Musk dragged into Epstein scandal as Ghislaine Maxwell says this... What did the newly released Epstein files reveal? It is not yet clear what new information is contained in the documents made public on Tuesday. Thousands of the documents, as per AFP, are heavily redacted. Robert Garcia, the ranking Democrat on the House committee, noted that much of the material had already been made public in past releases. The Oversight Committee, in a statement, asserted that the documents have been redacted to protect "victim identities" and remove "any child sexual abuse material." It added that more records are expected in the coming weeks. On Tuesday, the committee also heard private testimony from several victims. "The stories were horrific and infuriating," said Garcia on X. "In the days and weeks ahead, we will be hearing more from these victims." Also read | Trump's latest wild plan: Reopen 'insane asylums' like Joker's Arkham amid his crime crackdown. Here's what he said Epstein died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking underage girls. His death was ruled a suicide, but it has fuelled years of conspiracy theories and suspicions, particularly among supporters of President Donald Trump. Many believe powerful figures in politics and entertainment were shielded from scrutiny, while federal investigators in July rejected claims of a "client list" or blackmail scheme.

The House Oversight Committee has released the first batch of over 33,000 pages of records from its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender whose case continues to fuel conspiracy theories. Here's what we know.

Jeffrey Epstein files released: 33,000 pages posted online for all to see. Here's what we know

A prominent US lawmaker and a former top official have said that President Donald Trump’s actions are destroying the partnership with India and cautioned that Trump’s ‘ego’ cannot be allowed to destroy a “strategic relationship” with the world’s largest democracy. Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna, who is also the co-chair of the US-India caucus, slammed Trump for imposing sweeping tariffs on Indian goods and said he is sounding the “five-alarm fire” on what Trump is doing to “destroy" the US-India partnership.Khanna accused Trump of “undermining 30 years of bipartisan work to strengthen the US-India alliance,” while citing the imposition of 50% tariffs on Indian goods, including a 25% levy on Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil.&nbsp;“We can’t allow the ego of Donald Trump to destroy a strategic relationship with India that is key to ensuring that America leads and not China,” Ro Khanna said in a video message posted on X.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Trump is destroying 30 years of bipartisan work to build the US-India strategic partnership because Modi refuses to nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize. He imposed higher tariffs of 50% on India than China. Which Indian Americans who voted for Trump are speaking out? <a href="https://t.co/KdBYIUWDMo">https://t.co/KdBYIUWDMo</a> <a href="https://t.co/GNG8aiNOH5">pic.twitter.com/GNG8aiNOH5</a>&mdash; Ro Khanna (@RoKhanna) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoKhanna/status/1962875858458231059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;Khanna accused Trump of undermining 30 years of painstaking work to strengthen ties between the two countries.“He has imposed a 50 per cent tariff on India, higher than any other country other than Brazil. It’s a higher tariff than the tariff on China. It is hurting India’s exports of leather and textiles to the United States. And it’s hurting American manufacturers and our exports into India. It is also driving India towards China and towards Russia,” he added.&nbsp;<h2>‘PM Modi refused to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize’</h2>&nbsp;The California Democrat suggested that Trump’s actions were motivated by personal slights.“Now, why is this happening? For very simple reasons. Prime Minister Modi refused to nominate Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize. Well, Pakistan did. And India has said that the border dispute with Pakistan is an internal matter, refusing to give Donald Trump credit.”&nbsp;Ro Khanna’s criticism was echoed by former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, who accused Trump of jeopardising American credibility.“The US has worked to build a relationship with India, a country that we should be aligned with on technology, talent, economics, and so many issues. And align with dealing with strategic threats from China. Now, I think because of Pakistan’s willingness to do business with the Trump family, Trump has thrown away the India relationship on the side,” Sullivan told MeidasTouch Network and warned that the fallout could extend beyond Delhi.“Germany or Japan will look at that (India) and say that could be us tomorrow. America’s friends will think that they can’t rely on us in any way,” he asserted.

Former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan accused Trump of jeopardising American credibility and said Germany or Japan will look at that (India) and say that could be us tomorrow. America’s friends will think that they can’t rely on us in any way.

A prominent US lawmaker and a former top official have said that President Donald Trump’s actions are destroying the partnership with India and cautioned that Trump’s ‘ego’ cannot be allowed to destroy a “strategic relationship” with the world’s largest democracy. Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna, who is also the co-chair of the US-India caucus, slammed Trump for imposing sweeping tariffs on Indian goods and said he is sounding the “five-alarm fire” on what Trump is doing to “destroy" the US-India partnership. Khanna accused Trump of “undermining 30 years of bipartisan work to strengthen the US-India alliance,” while citing the imposition of 50% tariffs on Indian goods, including a 25% levy on Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil. “We can’t allow the ego of Donald Trump to destroy a strategic relationship with India that is key to ensuring that America leads and not China,” Ro Khanna said in a video message posted on X.

Former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan accused Trump of jeopardising American credibility and said Germany or Japan will look at that (India) and say that could be us tomorrow. America’s friends will think that they can’t rely on us in any way.

Ro Khanna accuses Trump of undermining 30 years of US-India ties for Nobel Prize fantasy

US President Donald Trump dismissed health rumours on Tuesday (September 2), saying he was doing fine. He added that the former American president, Joe Biden, did not appear for months, and nobody questioned him. But when people did not see him for a few days, rumours rose that he was "dead".&nbsp;"Last week, I did numerous news conferences... I didn't do any for two days and they said there must be something wrong with him. Biden wouldn't do them for months... nobody ever said there was ever anything wrong," the American president said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">President Trump Makes an Announcement, Sep. 2, 2025 <a href="https://t.co/Mus23IVZ1K">https://t.co/Mus23IVZ1K</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1962950618466615668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"I was very active over the weekend," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.&nbsp;Trump called the rumours of his bad health "fake news". "I didn't see that," the 79-year-old Republican said when a reporter told him of the widespread speculation on social networks, including X that he was in poor health, with some users even suggesting he had died, after several days in which he did not appear before the media. "That's fake news," he added.&nbsp;Trump moves Space Command headquarters&nbsp;Trump announced Tuesday that the US Space Command headquarters is being moved from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Huntsville, Alabama, which will be known as the ‘Rocket City’. Reversing the decision made by President Joe Biden, Trump said the move was necessary as the US was “losing the space race to China and Russia.” Trump’s statement came after years of dispute between Colorado and Alabama over hosting rights for the facility. “The US Space Command HQ will move to the beautiful locale of a place called Huntsville, Alabama, forever to be known from this point forward as Rocket City,” Trump said. &nbsp;

Donald Trump dismissed health rumours on Tuesday (September 2), saying he was doing fine. He added that the former American president, Joe Biden, did not appear for months, and nobody questioned him. 

US President Donald Trump dismissed health rumours on Tuesday (September 2), saying he was doing fine. He added that the former American president, Joe Biden, did not appear for months, and nobody questioned him. But when people did not see him for a few days, rumours rose that he was "dead". "Last week, I did numerous news conferences... I didn't do any for two days and they said there must be something wrong with him. Biden wouldn't do them for months... nobody ever said there was ever anything wrong," the American president said.

Donald Trump dismissed health rumours on Tuesday (September 2), saying he was doing fine. He added that the former American president, Joe Biden, did not appear for months, and nobody questioned him.&nbsp;

Trump is NOT DEAD, comes live to prove his good health. POTUS says, ''Biden wouldn't appear for months and no one said anything'

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the US Space Command headquarters is being moved from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Huntsville, Alabama, which will be known as the ‘Rocket City’. Reversing the decision made by President Joe Biden, Trump said the move was necessary as the US was “losing the space race to China and Russia.” Trump’s statement came after years of dispute between Colorado and Alabama over hosting rights for the facility. “The US Space Command HQ will move to the beautiful locale of a place called Huntsville, Alabama, forever to be known from this point forward as Rocket City,” Trump said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">President Trump: &quot; I am thrilled to report that the U.S. Space Command headquarters will move to the beautiful locale of a place called Huntsville, Alabama. Forever to be known from this point forward as &#39;Rocket City&#39;.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/qtMUAXMaLo">pic.twitter.com/qtMUAXMaLo</a>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1962953154737103258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He said that when he created Space Command in his first term, he planned to make its headquarters in Alabama, but that the Biden administration established it instead in Colorado. Trump extended his gratitude to Colorado, where U.S. Space Command is currently headquartered, but he criticised the state’s use of mail ballots. “That played a big factor,” he said. Space Command, which directs America’s military activities in outer space, plays a central role in satellite defence and countering adversary capabilities. Biden had decided to keep the command at its current base in Colorado, citing operational stability, even though Trump had approved its relocation to Alabama during his first term in 2021. The issue had a political undertone as well. Colorado, a Democratic-leaning state, benefited from Biden’s decision, while Alabama, a Republican stronghold, has now regained the project under Trump’s reversal. Trump signed an executive order in 2018 re-establishing US Space Command, after it had been absorbed in 2002 into US Strategic Command. Its main goal is to find ways to defend US interests in space, especially the constellations of satellites that the US ground, sea, and air forces rely on for navigation, communications, and surveillance. In 2023, President Joe Biden had decided to keep Space Command headquarters in Colorado, where its temporary headquarters was located, overturning Trump’s first-term decision to move it to Alabama.Biden had been convinced by the then head of Space Command, Gen. James Dickinson, that moving its headquarters would jeopardise military readiness. Biden’s reversal prompted the House Armed Services Committee, chaired by Republican Mike Rogers of Alabama, to request the Pentagon's watchdog investigate the basing decision. The Defense Department Inspector General found that Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, was the Air Force’s preferred location for the command, but building facilities to equal the ones already in Colorado could take three to four years. As per the watchdog report, Gen. Dickinson voiced concerns about that timeline’s impact on the command’s readiness, contributing to the decision Biden made to keep the headquarters in Colorado. The president’s announcement from the Oval Office was his first public appearance in a week after he spent the long weekend golfing at his private club located outside of Washington, D.C.

The issue had a political undertone as well. Colorado, a Democratic-leaning state, benefited from Biden’s decision, while Alabama, a Republican stronghold, has now regained the project under Trump’s reversal.

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the US Space Command headquarters is being moved from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Huntsville, Alabama, which will be known as the ‘Rocket City’. Reversing the decision made by President Joe Biden, Trump said the move was necessary as the US was “losing the space race to China and Russia.” Trump’s statement came after years of dispute between Colorado and Alabama over hosting rights for the facility. “The US Space Command HQ will move to the beautiful locale of a place called Huntsville, Alabama, forever to be known from this point forward as Rocket City,” Trump said.

The issue had a political undertone as well. Colorado, a Democratic-leaning state, benefited from Biden’s decision, while Alabama, a Republican stronghold, has now regained the project under Trump’s reversal.

Trump moves Space Command headquarters to ‘Rocket City’ Huntsville in Alabama

French police on Tuesday killed a man suspected of stabbing five people in the southern port city of Marseille, one of whom is in critical condition, a public prosecutor said.The assailant, a Tunisian national with legal status in France, stabbed several people at a hotel that had just evicted him for non-payment, then attacked several others on a busy shopping street, prosecutor Nicolas Bessone told reporters."It would appear that he blindly and gratuitously attempted to strike people," Bessone said.The man first stabbed his roommate, leaving the victim in critical condition, the prosecutor said.He then attacked the hotel's manager, who fled into the street along with his son, who was stabbed "in the back".While both father and son were seriously hurt, but "their lives are not believed to be in danger", Bessone said.The man then continued what prosecutors called a "criminal rampage" on a crowded street, injuring at least two people in the face with a baton he carried along with two knives.Witnesses said he shouted "religious and incoherent things", a judicial source said, adding that there were no grounds for France's anti-terror unit PNAT to get involved in the case.A police patrol armed with tasers and automatic weapons in the area intervened and ordered him to drop his weapons, but when he refused they "neutralised" him, the prosecutor said.A video published on TikTok by an anonymous user appears to show the man facing four plainclothes police for around 20 seconds before rushing towards them. They then opened fire. Seven shots can be heard on the video.A resident told AFP that police arrived "very quickly" at the scene, and that the man had tried to attack them with a knife. One policeman shouted "stop, stop", the witness said.Another eyewitness told AFP the man was holding "two large butcher knives".The man died despite efforts to resuscitate him.Prosecutors have opened an investigation into attempted murder and attempted murder of police officer.Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau is to travel to Marseille on Tuesday evening, with a visit to the city's police headquarters planned, his office said.Police cordoned off the area, close to Marseille's port, and put up a forensic tent in front of a fast-food restaurant.The area is the site of several drug dealing spots, notorious for street consumption of cocaine as well as drug-related crime.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Police cordoned off the area, close to Marseille's port, and put up a forensic tent in front of a fast-food restaurant. The area is the site of several drug dealing spots, notorious for street consumption of cocaine as well as drug-related crime.

French police on Tuesday killed a man suspected of stabbing five people in the southern port city of Marseille, one of whom is in critical condition, a public prosecutor said. The assailant, a Tunisian national with legal status in France, stabbed several people at a hotel that had just evicted him for non-payment, then attacked several others on a busy shopping street, prosecutor Nicolas Bessone told reporters. "It would appear that he blindly and gratuitously attempted to strike people," Bessone said. The man first stabbed his roommate, leaving the victim in critical condition, the prosecutor said. He then attacked the hotel's manager, who fled into the street along with his son, who was stabbed "in the back". While both father and son were seriously hurt, but "their lives are not believed to be in danger", Bessone said. The man then continued what prosecutors called a "criminal rampage" on a crowded street, injuring at least two people in the face with a baton he carried along with two knives. Witnesses said he shouted "religious and incoherent things", a judicial source said, adding that there were no grounds for France's anti-terror unit PNAT to get involved in the case. A police patrol armed with tasers and automatic weapons in the area intervened and ordered him to drop his weapons, but when he refused they "neutralised" him, the prosecutor said. A video published on TikTok by an anonymous user appears to show the man facing four plainclothes police for around 20 seconds before rushing towards them. They then opened fire. Seven shots can be heard on the video. A resident told AFP that police arrived "very quickly" at the scene, and that the man had tried to attack them with a knife. One policeman shouted "stop, stop", the witness said. Another eyewitness told AFP the man was holding "two large butcher knives". The man died despite efforts to resuscitate him. Prosecutors have opened an investigation into attempted murder and attempted murder of police officer. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau is to travel to Marseille on Tuesday evening, with a visit to the city's police headquarters planned, his office said. Police cordoned off the area, close to Marseille's port, and put up a forensic tent in front of a fast-food restaurant. The area is the site of several drug dealing spots, notorious for street consumption of cocaine as well as drug-related crime. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Police cordoned off the area, close to Marseille's port, and put up a forensic tent in front of a fast-food restaurant. The area is the site of several drug dealing spots, notorious for street consumption of cocaine as well as drug-related crime.

France: Five injured in Marseille knife attack, suspect shot dead by police

Peter Navarro has done it again. Donald Trump’s senior adviser has once more taken aim at India, but this time his target reveals a stunning ignorance that goes beyond simple trade disputes. On September 1, Navarro declared on Fox News that “Brahmins are profiteering at the expense of the Indian people,” mixing up centuries of history, culture, and economics in one confused statement.&nbsp;This is not just another diplomatic gaffe. It is a perfect example of how Western politicians continue to view India through outdated and fundamentally wrong lenses, creating dangerous misunderstandings that hurt both countries.&nbsp;Navarro’s comments came during his usual complaints about India’s trade policies. He called India “the maharaja of tariffs” and questioned why Prime Minister Modi aligns with Putin and Xi Jinping. But then he made his most revealing mistake, suggesting that Brahmins are somehow the business elite profiteering from trade with America.&nbsp;The problem is that Navarro appears to be confusing two completely different uses of the word “Brahmin”. In India's ancient caste system, Brahmins are traditionally priests and scholars, not merchants or business leaders. They have held cultural and religious influence, yes, but they were never the trading class. That role historically belonged to other communities like the Vaishyas.&nbsp;What Navarro seems to be thinking of are the “Boston Brahmins”, a term coined by American writer Oliver Wendell Holmes in 1861 to describe Boston’s wealthy Protestant elite. These were the descendants of English colonists who built fortunes through trade and shipping, then used their wealth to control Boston’s social and cultural life for generations.&nbsp;The Boston Brahmins were indeed business leaders and profiteers. They founded elite schools, married within their circle, and looked down on immigrants, especially the Irish Catholics who later challenged their dominance. They were the ones who built walls around their peninsula city and tried to keep outsiders from sharing their power.&nbsp;But calling wealthy Indians “Brahmins” in this American sense reveals exactly the kind of orientalist thinking that has poisoned Western views of Asia for centuries. Navarro is taking an American term inspired by incomplete understanding of Indian culture and applying it back to modern India in a way that makes no sense.&nbsp;Modern India’s business leaders come from all backgrounds. The Tatas, Birlas, Ambanis, and other major industrial families represent various communities, not just one caste. India’s tech boom has created entrepreneurs from every corner of society. To suggest that one traditional priestly caste controls India’s economy shows a complete misunderstanding of how modern India actually works.&nbsp;This confusion matters because it shapes policy. If American leaders think India operates like some medieval caste hierarchy with Brahmins pulling all the strings, they will make wrong decisions about trade, diplomacy, and partnership. They will miss the real dynamics of Indian democracy, which is far more complex and diverse than their stereotypes suggest.&nbsp;The reaction on social media was swift and angry, with many Indians calling Navarro’s comments racist and casteist. They are right to be upset. These are exactly the kinds of statements that make Indians wonder whether America truly sees them as equals or just as characters in some colonial-era story.&nbsp;Navarro’s bigger point about trade disputes might have some merit. Countries can disagree about tariffs and trade policies without anyone being wrong. But when those disagreements get mixed up with cultural ignorance and historical confusion, they become something much worse.&nbsp;America and India are natural partners in many ways. Both are large democracies dealing with the challenges of managing diverse populations and growing economies. Both face pressure from authoritarian neighbours. Both benefit when their relationship works well.&nbsp;But partnerships require understanding, not assumptions. They require seeing each other as they really are, not as characters in outdated stories. When American leaders use terms they do not understand to describe Indian society, they damage the trust that makes real cooperation possible.&nbsp;Navarro’s “Brahmin blunder” is more than just an embarrassing mistake. It is a warning about what happens when ignorance meets authority. In an age when America and India need to work together on everything from technology to security, such misunderstandings are not just wrong but dangerous.&nbsp;The solution is simple but not easy. American leaders need to learn about modern India from Indians, not from colonial-era books or Hollywood movies. They need to understand that India in 2025 is not the India of their imagination. And they need to realise that making policy based on cultural stereotypes helps no one, least of all the American workers they claim to represent.&nbsp;Peter Navarro may think he is defending American interests, but his confused comments about Brahmins show he does not even understand the country he is criticising. That ignorance makes him a poor guide for American policy and a worse advocate for American workers.&nbsp;If America wants to compete with India, it should start by understanding India. Real understanding, not orientalist fantasies dressed up as foreign policy expertise.&nbsp;(Girish Linganna is an award-winning science communicator and a Defence, Aerospace &amp; Geopolitical Analyst. He is the Managing Director of ADD Engineering Components India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of ADD Engineering GmbH, Germany.)&nbsp;(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

The Boston Brahmins were indeed business leaders and profiteers. They founded elite schools, married within their circle, and looked down on immigrants, especially the Irish Catholics who later challenged their dominance.

Peter Navarro has done it again. Donald Trump’s senior adviser has once more taken aim at India, but this time his target reveals a stunning ignorance that goes beyond simple trade disputes. On September 1, Navarro declared on Fox News that “Brahmins are profiteering at the expense of the Indian people,” mixing up centuries of history, culture, and economics in one confused statement. This is not just another diplomatic gaffe. It is a perfect example of how Western politicians continue to view India through outdated and fundamentally wrong lenses, creating dangerous misunderstandings that hurt both countries. Navarro’s comments came during his usual complaints about India’s trade policies. He called India “the maharaja of tariffs” and questioned why Prime Minister Modi aligns with Putin and Xi Jinping. But then he made his most revealing mistake, suggesting that Brahmins are somehow the business elite profiteering from trade with America. The problem is that Navarro appears to be confusing two completely different uses of the word “Brahmin”. In India's ancient caste system, Brahmins are traditionally priests and scholars, not merchants or business leaders. They have held cultural and religious influence, yes, but they were never the trading class. That role historically belonged to other communities like the Vaishyas. What Navarro seems to be thinking of are the “Boston Brahmins”, a term coined by American writer Oliver Wendell Holmes in 1861 to describe Boston’s wealthy Protestant elite. These were the descendants of English colonists who built fortunes through trade and shipping, then used their wealth to control Boston’s social and cultural life for generations. The Boston Brahmins were indeed business leaders and profiteers. They founded elite schools, married within their circle, and looked down on immigrants, especially the Irish Catholics who later challenged their dominance. They were the ones who built walls around their peninsula city and tried to keep outsiders from sharing their power. But calling wealthy Indians “Brahmins” in this American sense reveals exactly the kind of orientalist thinking that has poisoned Western views of Asia for centuries. Navarro is taking an American term inspired by incomplete understanding of Indian culture and applying it back to modern India in a way that makes no sense. Modern India’s business leaders come from all backgrounds. The Tatas, Birlas, Ambanis, and other major industrial families represent various communities, not just one caste. India’s tech boom has created entrepreneurs from every corner of society. To suggest that one traditional priestly caste controls India’s economy shows a complete misunderstanding of how modern India actually works. This confusion matters because it shapes policy. If American leaders think India operates like some medieval caste hierarchy with Brahmins pulling all the strings, they will make wrong decisions about trade, diplomacy, and partnership. They will miss the real dynamics of Indian democracy, which is far more complex and diverse than their stereotypes suggest. The reaction on social media was swift and angry, with many Indians calling Navarro’s comments racist and casteist. They are right to be upset. These are exactly the kinds of statements that make Indians wonder whether America truly sees them as equals or just as characters in some colonial-era story. Navarro’s bigger point about trade disputes might have some merit. Countries can disagree about tariffs and trade policies without anyone being wrong. But when those disagreements get mixed up with cultural ignorance and historical confusion, they become something much worse. America and India are natural partners in many ways. Both are large democracies dealing with the challenges of managing diverse populations and growing economies. Both face pressure from authoritarian neighbours. Both benefit when their relationship works well. But partnerships require understanding, not assumptions. They require seeing each other as they really are, not as characters in outdated stories. When American leaders use terms they do not understand to describe Indian society, they damage the trust that makes real cooperation possible. Navarro’s “Brahmin blunder” is more than just an embarrassing mistake. It is a warning about what happens when ignorance meets authority. In an age when America and India need to work together on everything from technology to security, such misunderstandings are not just wrong but dangerous. The solution is simple but not easy. American leaders need to learn about modern India from Indians, not from colonial-era books or Hollywood movies. They need to understand that India in 2025 is not the India of their imagination. And they need to realise that making policy based on cultural stereotypes helps no one, least of all the American workers they claim to represent. Peter Navarro may think he is defending American interests, but his confused comments about Brahmins show he does not even understand the country he is criticising. That ignorance makes him a poor guide for American policy and a worse advocate for American workers. If America wants to compete with India, it should start by understanding India. Real understanding, not orientalist fantasies dressed up as foreign policy expertise. (Girish Linganna is an award-winning science communicator and a Defence, Aerospace & Geopolitical Analyst. He is the Managing Director of ADD Engineering Components India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of ADD Engineering GmbH, Germany.) (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

The Boston Brahmins were indeed business leaders and profiteers. They founded elite schools, married within their circle, and looked down on immigrants, especially the Irish Catholics who later challenged their dominance.

A Brahmin Blunder: Navarro’s weaponised misunderstanding of caste and class

During a meeting with the Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's headphones fumbled before the meeting even began. The Russian supremo was seen smiling and instructing him on how to put it the right way when people came to the rescue of the Pakistani PM. This was not the first time Sharif had to go through such humiliation.&nbsp;Previously, a similar video was circulated in which the Pakistani PM was seen struggling with the same issue.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-india-block-azerbaijans-sco-entry-baku-accuses-new-delhi-of-revenge-over-pak-relations-1756811144013">Did India block Azerbaijan’s SCO entry? Baku accuses Delhi over Pak ties</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Pakistan PM humiliated, once again! Putin laughs after Shehbaz Sharif&#39;s headphone fumbles during meeting<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Russia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Russia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Putin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Putin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShehbazSharif?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShehbazSharif</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/breaking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#breaking</a> <a href="https://t.co/WTidWjiJ5L">pic.twitter.com/WTidWjiJ5L</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1962931592181252449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sharif's Headphone Fumble Again In Front Of Russian President Putin In ChinaAt the 2022 SCO summit in Uzbekistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-bitcoin-mining-costlier-in-europe-us-1756812794529">Why 1 Bitcoin costs $1,300 to mine in Iran and $102,260 in United States</a> What did Shehbaz Sharif say during meeting with Putin&nbsp;Shehbaz Sharif met the Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (September 2). Sharif said that Islamabad respects Moscow’s relations with New Delhi and it's "perfectly fine," but also wants Russia to have the same ties with Pakistan. "We also want to build very strong relations, which would be supplementary and complementary to the progress and prosperity of the region," the Pakistani PM said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-india-block-azerbaijans-sco-entry-baku-accuses-new-delhi-of-revenge-over-pak-relations-1756811144013">Did India block Azerbaijan’s SCO entry? Baku accuses Delhi over Pak ties</a>&nbsp;He praised Putin and called him a "very dynamic leader" and expressed his willingness to work closely with him. Both leaders are set to attend a major Chinese military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II.&nbsp;“I know and I must say that I respect your relationship with India and it is perfectly fine, but we also want to build strong relations and these relations will be supplementary and complementary for the betterment of the region,” the Pakistan PM said. &nbsp;

The Russian supremo was seen smiling and instructing him on how to put it the right way when people came to the rescue of the Pakistani PM.

During a meeting with the Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's headphones fumbled before the meeting even began. The Russian supremo was seen smiling and instructing him on how to put it the right way when people came to the rescue of the Pakistani PM. This was not the first time Sharif had to go through such humiliation. Previously, a similar video was circulated in which the Pakistani PM was seen struggling with the same issue. Also read: Did India block Azerbaijan’s SCO entry? Baku accuses Delhi over Pak ties

The Russian supremo was seen smiling and instructing him on how to put it the right way when people came to the rescue of the Pakistani PM.

Pakistan PM humiliated, once again! Shehbaz Sharif's headphone fumbles during meeting. This is how Putin reacted | WATCH

A Japanese octogenarian was scammed out of thousands of dollars by a fake astronaut after she fell in love with him. The two met online when the self-described astronaut sought her help to avert a spaceship crisis, the police said on Tuesday (Sep 2). The victim from the country’s northern Hokkaido island met with the fraudster in July on social media and claimed to be a male astronaut.‘Romance scam’A local police officer described the case as a “romance scam”. After some exchanges following their meeting on social media, the scammer told her that he was “in space on a spaceship right now” but was “under attack and in need of oxygen”. He further urged the woman to pay him online to help him buy oxygen. He managed to swindle around 1 million yen ($6,700) out of her.The woman, who lives alone, started developing feelings for him as they talked online, local media reported, citing investigative sources.The official urged people to remain cautious of online scams, saying, “If a person you met on social media ever demanded cash from you, please be suspicious of the possibility of scam, and report to police.”According to the World Bank, Japan is home to the second-oldest population in the world after Monaco. Older people are more prone to falling prey to different forms of organised fraud. These scams include the “it’s me” scam, in which the scammers pretend to be family members in trouble and ask money from victims to “help” them out of their situation. The police further warned elderly people of being scammed into using ATMs by fraudsters to get non-existent “refunds” of their insurance premiums or pensions.

After some exchanges following their meeting on social media, the scammer told her that he was “in space on a spaceship right now” but was “under attack and in need of oxygen”.

A Japanese octogenarian was scammed out of thousands of dollars by a fake astronaut after she fell in love with him. The two met online when the self-described astronaut sought her help to avert a spaceship crisis, the police said on Tuesday (Sep 2). The victim from the country’s northern Hokkaido island met with the fraudster in July on social media and claimed to be a male astronaut. ‘Romance scam’ A local police officer described the case as a “romance scam”. After some exchanges following their meeting on social media, the scammer told her that he was “in space on a spaceship right now” but was “under attack and in need of oxygen”. He further urged the woman to pay him online to help him buy oxygen. He managed to swindle around 1 million yen ($6,700) out of her. The woman, who lives alone, started developing feelings for him as they talked online, local media reported, citing investigative sources. The official urged people to remain cautious of online scams, saying, “If a person you met on social media ever demanded cash from you, please be suspicious of the possibility of scam, and report to police.” According to the World Bank, Japan is home to the second-oldest population in the world after Monaco. Older people are more prone to falling prey to different forms of organised fraud. These scams include the “it’s me” scam, in which the scammers pretend to be family members in trouble and ask money from victims to “help” them out of their situation. The police further warned elderly people of being scammed into using ATMs by fraudsters to get non-existent “refunds” of their insurance premiums or pensions.

After some exchanges following their meeting on social media, the scammer told her that he was “in space on a spaceship right now” but was “under attack and in need of oxygen”.

Trouble in spaceship? Fake astronaut swindles $6,700 out of elderly Japanese woman

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said that Moscow had never been against Ukraine’s potential membership of the European Union. He added that he believes it was possible to reach an agreement that ensures the security of both Russia and Ukraine. This comes after US President Donald Trump said during the Alaska Summit with the Russian president that he thinks Putin is “tired” of the war in Ukraine, but it remains to be seen if peace can be reached to end the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders have said that they do not believe that Putin is serious about peace in Ukraine. They have also warned that if Russia wins the war, Putin would also attack other European nations and the US-led NATO military alliance.Speaking at the SCO Summit in China, Putin denied the claims, describing them as “horror stories” and “hysteria” pushed by incompetent people who attempt to portray Russia as an enemy. The Russian president added that Moscow was forced to act in Ukraine by what he called the West’s attempt, with the help of NATO, to try to absorb the entire post-Soviet space.“As for Ukraine’s membership of the EU, we have never objected to this,” Putin told Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico at talks in China. “As for NATO, this is another issue... Our position here is well known: we consider this unacceptable for ourselves.”Putin also said that he discussed Ukraine’s security during the Alaska Summit with Trump on August 15. “There are options for ensuring Ukraine's security in the event of an end to the conflict,” he said. “And it seems to me that there is an opportunity to find consensus here.”Meanwhile, Ukraine has said that it is not for Russia to decide what Kyiv can or cannot join. Backing Ukraine, NATO said that Russia cannot use its veto over membership of the alliance that was formed in 1949 to counter the threat from the Soviet Union.

This comes after US President Donald Trump said during the Alaska Summit with the Russian president that he thinks Putin is “tired” of the war in Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said that Moscow had never been against Ukraine’s potential membership of the European Union. He added that he believes it was possible to reach an agreement that ensures the security of both Russia and Ukraine. This comes after US President Donald Trump said during the Alaska Summit with the Russian president that he thinks Putin is “tired” of the war in Ukraine, but it remains to be seen if peace can be reached to end the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders have said that they do not believe that Putin is serious about peace in Ukraine. They have also warned that if Russia wins the war, Putin would also attack other European nations and the US-led NATO military alliance. Speaking at the SCO Summit in China, Putin denied the claims, describing them as “horror stories” and “hysteria” pushed by incompetent people who attempt to portray Russia as an enemy. The Russian president added that Moscow was forced to act in Ukraine by what he called the West’s attempt, with the help of NATO, to try to absorb the entire post-Soviet space. “As for Ukraine’s membership of the EU, we have never objected to this,” Putin told Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico at talks in China. “As for NATO, this is another issue... Our position here is well known: we consider this unacceptable for ourselves.” Putin also said that he discussed Ukraine’s security during the Alaska Summit with Trump on August 15. “There are options for ensuring Ukraine's security in the event of an end to the conflict,” he said. “And it seems to me that there is an opportunity to find consensus here.” Meanwhile, Ukraine has said that it is not for Russia to decide what Kyiv can or cannot join. Backing Ukraine, NATO said that Russia cannot use its veto over membership of the alliance that was formed in 1949 to counter the threat from the Soviet Union.

This comes after US President Donald Trump said during the Alaska Summit with the Russian president that he thinks Putin is “tired” of the war in Ukraine,

‘We have never objected’: Putin says Russia never opposed Ukraine’s bid to become EU member

World War II was an extravagant affair. But when people discuss costliest weapon of World War II, they tend to think, it is the Manhattan project. But in reality Boeing's B29 bomber, drew more resources than anything during that period. While the Manhattan Project’s cost was $1.9 billion, the cumulative cost of designing and producing the B-29 Superfortress was around $3 Billion in 1940s valuations. It redefined strategic bombing and shaped the future of aviation.In 1940, with the war looming, the United States was looking for an aircraft which would be able to reach Europe and Asia without needing to refuel. The radical design put forward by Boeing was powered by advanced Wright 4 engines, remote-controlled gun turrets, equipped with a pressurised cabin and could fly higher and faster. More than 3900 bombers were produced at a cost around $50 billion in today's valuation.<h2>Costliest weapon of World War II</h2>The start was somewhat rocky, with engines overheating and inflamed occasionally. A desperate crash programme known as Battle of Kansas was launched with thousands of workers in 1943, to make the bomber combat ready.By 1944 deep into World War II, the B-29 bomber became central to the US operations in Japan and the Pacific War. Its long range made it extremely suitable over the seas, where the distances were enormous. Under General Curtis LeMay, the bombers shifted from high-altitude precision strikes to low-level night raids with incendiary bombs, devastating Japan’s cities.But it is most known for dropping the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Enola Gay and Bockscar the two bombers dropped the Little Man and the Fat Boy, which led to Japan's surrender and end of the tragic war.<h2>Legacy of the B-29 Bomber</h2>After the end of the war many of the engineering from the B-29, like the pressurised cabin and the long range were adopted in civil aviations. It is also assumed that the Soviet Union reverse engineered a captured B-29 Bomber to manufacture the Tupolev Tu-4 during cold war. The B-29 Fortress was not just a bomber it became the symbol of US industrial power, just like the Manhattan project started the Nuclear Age, the B-29 became the blueprint of post-WW II skies.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Discover why the Boeing B-29 Superfortress became the most expensive weapon of World War II, costing more than the Manhattan Project and revolutionising military aviation with advanced technology.

World War II was an extravagant affair. But when people discuss costliest weapon of World War II, they tend to think, it is the Manhattan project. But in reality Boeing's B29 bomber, drew more resources than anything during that period. While the Manhattan Project’s cost was $1.9 billion, the cumulative cost of designing and producing the B-29 Superfortress was around $3 Billion in 1940s valuations. It redefined strategic bombing and shaped the future of aviation. In 1940, with the war looming, the United States was looking for an aircraft which would be able to reach Europe and Asia without needing to refuel. The radical design put forward by Boeing was powered by advanced Wright 4 engines, remote-controlled gun turrets, equipped with a pressurised cabin and could fly higher and faster. More than 3900 bombers were produced at a cost around $50 billion in today's valuation. Costliest weapon of World War II The start was somewhat rocky, with engines overheating and inflamed occasionally. A desperate crash programme known as Battle of Kansas was launched with thousands of workers in 1943, to make the bomber combat ready. By 1944 deep into World War II, the B-29 bomber became central to the US operations in Japan and the Pacific War. Its long range made it extremely suitable over the seas, where the distances were enormous. Under General Curtis LeMay, the bombers shifted from high-altitude precision strikes to low-level night raids with incendiary bombs, devastating Japan’s cities. But it is most known for dropping the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Enola Gay and Bockscar the two bombers dropped the Little Man and the Fat Boy, which led to Japan's surrender and end of the tragic war. Legacy of the B-29 Bomber After the end of the war many of the engineering from the B-29, like the pressurised cabin and the long range were adopted in civil aviations. It is also assumed that the Soviet Union reverse engineered a captured B-29 Bomber to manufacture the Tupolev Tu-4 during cold war. The B-29 Fortress was not just a bomber it became the symbol of US industrial power, just like the Manhattan project started the Nuclear Age, the B-29 became the blueprint of post-WW II skies.

Discover why the Boeing B-29 Superfortress became the most expensive weapon of World War II, costing more than the Manhattan Project and revolutionising military aviation with advanced technology.

B-29 Bomber: Costliest weapon of World War II, costlier than the nuclear bomb

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met the Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (September 2). Sharif said that Islamabad respects Moscow’s relations with New Delhi and it's "perfectly fine," but also wants Russia to have the same ties with Pakistan. "We also want to build very strong relations, which would be supplementary and complementary to the progress and prosperity of the region," the Pakistani PM said.&nbsp;He praised Putin and called him a "very dynamic leader" and expressed his willingness to work closely with him. Both leaders are set to attend a major Chinese military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-india-block-azerbaijans-sco-entry-baku-accuses-new-delhi-of-revenge-over-pak-relations-1756811144013">Did India block Azerbaijan’s SCO entry? Baku accuses Delhi over Pak ties</a> “I know and I must say that I respect your relationship with India and it is perfectly fine, but we also want to build strong relations and these relations will be supplementary and complementary for the betterment of the region,” the Pakistan PM said.&nbsp;<h2>Pak PM ignored at SCO</h2>Following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen uniting, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was seen awkwardly standing left out. Several key moments captured during the leaders’ meeting have gone viral on social media, sparking a meme fest.&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-bitcoin-mining-costlier-in-europe-us-1756812794529">Why 1 Bitcoin costs $1,300 to mine in Iran and $102,260 in United States</a>

In the dubbed clip, the three leaders mock “Donald Tariff” as they talk about 50 per cent tariffs imposed on India. Referring to US President Donald Trump claiming that he stopped many wars, the leaders then say Trump may steal the credit for uniting us three. In the next scene, the Pakistani PM is seen standing as PM Modi and Putin seem to ignore him and walk past him. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Shehbaz Sharif met the Russian President Vladimir Putin and said he was perfectly fine with Russia-India ties, but wants the same treatment from Moscow for Islamabad. 

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met the Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (September 2). Sharif said that Islamabad respects Moscow’s relations with New Delhi and it's "perfectly fine," but also wants Russia to have the same ties with Pakistan. "We also want to build very strong relations, which would be supplementary and complementary to the progress and prosperity of the region," the Pakistani PM said. He praised Putin and called him a "very dynamic leader" and expressed his willingness to work closely with him. Both leaders are set to attend a major Chinese military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II. Also read: Did India block Azerbaijan’s SCO entry? Baku accuses Delhi over Pak ties “I know and I must say that I respect your relationship with India and it is perfectly fine, but we also want to build strong relations and these relations will be supplementary and complementary for the betterment of the region,” the Pakistan PM said. Pak PM ignored at SCO Following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen uniting, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was seen awkwardly standing left out. Several key moments captured during the leaders’ meeting have gone viral on social media, sparking a meme fest. Also read: Why 1 Bitcoin costs $1,300 to mine in Iran and $102,260 in United States

Shehbaz Sharif met the Russian President Vladimir Putin and said he was perfectly fine with Russia-India ties, but wants the same treatment from Moscow for Islamabad.

'We respect Russia-India ties, BUT...':  What did Shehbaz Sharif say during meeting with Putin

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday (September 2) has accused India of blocking his country’s bid for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). According to Aliyev, New Delhi’s decision was linked to Azerbaijan’s support for Pakistan during clashes with India in May this year. Azerbaijani media also claimed that India was taking revenge against them on global platforms because of Baku’s close ties with Islamabad.&nbsp;&nbsp;They further accused India of going against the spirit of multilateral diplomacy, a process where three or more countries engage in negotiation and cooperation to address shared global challenges and achieve common goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;"India has once again blocked Azerbaijan's application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, whilst Pakistan's recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan's peace agenda," AnewZ reported.&nbsp;During a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Tianjin, China, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev congratulated Pakistan and called its recent military conflict with India a victory. He also mentioned that despite India’s actions, Azerbaijan would continue to treat Pakistan as a brotherly nation.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-led-axis-of-upheaval-in-the-making-why-you-must-watch-xi-putin-kim-appearing-together-at-chinese-military-parade-1756808394373">Why you must watch Xi, Putin, Kim appearing together at Chinese&nbsp;military&nbsp;parade</a>&nbsp;He also highlighted deep political, cultural and strategic ties between the two countries and discussed boosting trade and economic cooperation through their intergovernmental commission.&nbsp;On the sidelines of the SCO event, Aliyev also met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, where both leaders reaffirmed their close partnership (especially in energy and transport).&nbsp;Meanwhile, India’s relations with Turkey and Azerbaijan remain tense, as both countries have often sided with Pakistan and criticised India’s actions in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. '&nbsp;This has led to calls in India to boycott Turkish and Azerbaijani goods and avoid travel to these countries.

On the sidelines of the SCO event, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev also met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, where both leaders reaffirmed their close partnership, especially in energy and transport.

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday (September 2) has accused India of blocking his country’s bid for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). According to Aliyev, New Delhi’s decision was linked to Azerbaijan’s support for Pakistan during clashes with India in May this year. Azerbaijani media also claimed that India was taking revenge against them on global platforms because of Baku’s close ties with Islamabad. They further accused India of going against the spirit of multilateral diplomacy, a process where three or more countries engage in negotiation and cooperation to address shared global challenges and achieve common goals. "India has once again blocked Azerbaijan's application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, whilst Pakistan's recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan's peace agenda," AnewZ reported. During a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Tianjin, China, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev congratulated Pakistan and called its recent military conflict with India a victory. He also mentioned that despite India’s actions, Azerbaijan would continue to treat Pakistan as a brotherly nation. Also Read - Why you must watch Xi, Putin, Kim appearing together at Chinese military parade He also highlighted deep political, cultural and strategic ties between the two countries and discussed boosting trade and economic cooperation through their intergovernmental commission. On the sidelines of the SCO event, Aliyev also met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, where both leaders reaffirmed their close partnership (especially in energy and transport). Meanwhile, India’s relations with Turkey and Azerbaijan remain tense, as both countries have often sided with Pakistan and criticised India’s actions in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. ' This has led to calls in India to boycott Turkish and Azerbaijani goods and avoid travel to these countries.

On the sidelines of the SCO event, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev also met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, where both leaders reaffirmed their close partnership, especially in energy and transport.

Did India block Azerbaijan’s SCO entry? Baku accuses New Delhi of revenge over Pak relations

An US judge declared the Trump administration's deployation of national guards in Los Angeleles an illegal act. The judge, Charles Breyer said on Tuesday (September 2) that the use of 4,000 National Guard and 700 active duty US Marines to Los Angeles in June was the violated of the Posse Comitatus Act.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/a-brahmin-blunder-navarro-s-weaponised-misunderstanding-of-caste-and-class-1756834098320">A Brahmin Blunder: Navarro’s weaponised misunderstanding of caste and class</a>&nbsp;White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said that “a rogue judge is trying to usurp the authority of the Commander-in-Chief to protect American cities from violence and destruction.” The ruling is on hold 12 September.&nbsp;"The President is committed to protecting law-abiding citizens, and this will not be the final say on the issue," Ms Kelly said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/modi-hitting-back-at-trump-indian-pm-s-economic-selfishness-remark-after-us-president-s-one-sided-disaster-jab-amid-tariff-row-1756801988597">PM Modi's 'economic selfishness' remark after Trump's 'one-sided disaster' jab</a>&nbsp;Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement that "the court sided with democracy and the Constitution."&nbsp;"President Trump's recent executive orders and public statements regarding the National Guard raise serious concerns as to whether he intends to order troops to violate the Posse Comitatus Act elsewhere in California," Judge Breyer wrote.&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/second-earthquake-of-magnitude-5-5-strikes-afghanistan-day-after-massive-6-0-quake-kills-over-1-400-1756817539463">Second earthquake of magnitude 5.2 strikes Afghanistan</a>&nbsp;US appeals court finds Trump's global tariffs illegal, Trump says...&nbsp;A US federal court ruled on Friday (August 29) that most of President Donald Trump's tariffs, including the 50 per cent on India, were illegal. The federal appeals court said that the American president had exceeded his authority in imposing them. Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pak-defence-minister-khawaja-asif-tells-citizens-to-treat-floods-as-a-blessing-says-store-water-in-tubs-1756807832538">Pak defence minister tells citizens to treat floods as ‘blessing’: ‘Store water’</a>&nbsp;The decision marks a blow to Trump, who has wielded duties as a wide-ranging economic policy tool. Although the ruling allowed the tariffs to stay in place for now, while sent the case back to a lower court for further consideration.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

The judge, Charles Breyer said on Tuesday (September 2) that the use of 4,000 National Guard and 700 active duty U.S. Marines to Los Angeles in June was the violated of the Posse Comitatus Act.

An US judge declared the Trump administration's deployation of national guards in Los Angeleles an illegal act. The judge, Charles Breyer said on Tuesday (September 2) that the use of 4,000 National Guard and 700 active duty US Marines to Los Angeles in June was the violated of the Posse Comitatus Act. Also read: A Brahmin Blunder: Navarro’s weaponised misunderstanding of caste and class White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said that “a rogue judge is trying to usurp the authority of the Commander-in-Chief to protect American cities from violence and destruction.” The ruling is on hold 12 September. "The President is committed to protecting law-abiding citizens, and this will not be the final say on the issue," Ms Kelly said. Also read: PM Modi's 'economic selfishness' remark after Trump's 'one-sided disaster' jab Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement that "the court sided with democracy and the Constitution." "President Trump's recent executive orders and public statements regarding the National Guard raise serious concerns as to whether he intends to order troops to violate the Posse Comitatus Act elsewhere in California," Judge Breyer wrote. Also read: Second earthquake of magnitude 5.2 strikes Afghanistan US appeals court finds Trump's global tariffs illegal, Trump says... A US federal court ruled on Friday (August 29) that most of President Donald Trump's tariffs, including the 50 per cent on India, were illegal. The federal appeals court said that the American president had exceeded his authority in imposing them. Also read: Pak defence minister tells citizens to treat floods as ‘blessing’: ‘Store water’ The decision marks a blow to Trump, who has wielded duties as a wide-ranging economic policy tool. Although the ruling allowed the tariffs to stay in place for now, while sent the case back to a lower court for further consideration.

The judge, Charles Breyer said on Tuesday (September 2) that the use of 4,000 National Guard and 700 active duty U.S. Marines to Los Angeles in June was the violated of the Posse Comitatus Act.

Judge declares Trump's use of troops in LA illegal, says...

Mining is a complex process. When a transaction is made between two wallets, the addresses and amounts are entered in a blockchain, and the block is assigned a hexadecimal cryptographic number, also known as a hash. Mining is the process of securing that cryptographic number by solving complex numerical problems.&nbsp;&nbsp;The hash or the cryptographic number is a sixteen-digit number, for example, 7f83b1657ff1fc53b92dc18148a1d65dfc2d4b1fa3d677284addd200126d9069. The puzzle involves finding a number or nonce (a number only used once) that, when combined with the block data, produces a hash below the aforementioned number. This process requires massive computational power. The winner receives a block reward (newly minted Bitcoin+transaction fees). For these purposes, special machines called AISCs are used. They are thousands of times faster than an ordinary computer, which requires massive energy.In countries like Iran, Ethiopia ($1,990), Sudan ($3,970), Cuba ($3,970), and Libya ($5,290), the energy costs are comparatively cheaper due to subsidised electricity and an underdeveloped energy market. In Iran, the cost of electricity is 0.004 USD/kWh compared to 17.47 cents/kWh in the USA, which is almost 44 times higher.The first world countries like Europe, the USA and Australia are not profitable. For example, Italy is the most expensive at $306,550 per coin; similarly, Austria ($277,000), the Bahamas ($280,000), and Switzerland ($236,000) also fall into the unprofitable zone. In the United States also the average cost for mining one BTC is roughly $102,260. This cost is calculated based on the average household electricity price multiplied by the amount of energy consumed.So, for miners, it is usual to flock to a low-cost electricity zone. This also shows the vulnerability of Bitcoin as it can be a major financial tool, Europe specifically is out of the competition due to their inability to subsidise electricity and keep charging in a range which is way costlier than developing countries.

Iran is among the cheapest places to mine a Bitcoin, costing around $1,320 to mine one Bitcoin; on the other hand, in the United States, mining one Bitcoin costs $102,260. But it's far from the most costly place, which is Italy at $306,000.

Mining is a complex process. When a transaction is made between two wallets, the addresses and amounts are entered in a blockchain, and the block is assigned a hexadecimal cryptographic number, also known as a hash. Mining is the process of securing that cryptographic number by solving complex numerical problems. The hash or the cryptographic number is a sixteen-digit number, for example, 7f83b1657ff1fc53b92dc18148a1d65dfc2d4b1fa3d677284addd200126d9069. The puzzle involves finding a number or nonce (a number only used once) that, when combined with the block data, produces a hash below the aforementioned number. This process requires massive computational power. The winner receives a block reward (newly minted Bitcoin+transaction fees). For these purposes, special machines called AISCs are used. They are thousands of times faster than an ordinary computer, which requires massive energy. In countries like Iran, Ethiopia ($1,990), Sudan ($3,970), Cuba ($3,970), and Libya ($5,290), the energy costs are comparatively cheaper due to subsidised electricity and an underdeveloped energy market. In Iran, the cost of electricity is 0.004 USD/kWh compared to 17.47 cents/kWh in the USA, which is almost 44 times higher. The first world countries like Europe, the USA and Australia are not profitable. For example, Italy is the most expensive at $306,550 per coin; similarly, Austria ($277,000), the Bahamas ($280,000), and Switzerland ($236,000) also fall into the unprofitable zone. In the United States also the average cost for mining one BTC is roughly $102,260. This cost is calculated based on the average household electricity price multiplied by the amount of energy consumed. So, for miners, it is usual to flock to a low-cost electricity zone. This also shows the vulnerability of Bitcoin as it can be a major financial tool, Europe specifically is out of the competition due to their inability to subsidise electricity and keep charging in a range which is way costlier than developing countries.

Iran is among the cheapest places to mine a Bitcoin, costing around $1,320 to mine one Bitcoin; on the other hand, in the United States, mining one Bitcoin costs $102,260. But it's far from the most costly place, which is Italy at $306,000.

Why 1 Bitcoin costs $1,300 to mine in Iran and $102,260 in United States

A second earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday (Sep 2), a day after a massive 6.0 magnitude quake resulted in over 1,400 deaths and widespread damage, according to the US Geological Survey. The epicentre of the quake was &nbsp;34 kilometres (21 miles) northeast of Jalalabad city in Nangarhar province, close to the epicentre of the last quake on late Sunday.The “quake was felt in the same areas which were affected in Kunar (province) in the first earthquake,” Ehsanullah Ehsan, the disaster management spokesman in the hard-hit province, told AFP. “These aftershocks are constant, but they have not caused any casualties yet.”The recent quake comes less than 24 hours after a stronger 6.0 magnitude quake hit the country in the same region, sparking intensifying fear and hindering the ongoing rescue operations after the devastation a day earlier.Chief Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid had said on Tuesday that 1,411 people were killed and 3,124 people were injured in the hard-hit province of Kunar alone after the massive earthquake flattened villages and left people trapped under the rubble. Dozen more were killed in the neighbouring province of Nangarhar.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/aftershocks-of-sorrow-inside-the-aftermath-of-afghanistan-s-deadly-6-0-earthquake-that-killed-over-800-injured-2500-1756777638233/1756777638234">Aftershocks of sorrow: Inside the aftermath of Afghanistan's deadly 6.0 earthquake that killed over 800, injured 2500</a>According to the USGS, the epicentre of the quake that happened on Sunday night was about 27 kilometres (17 miles) from Jalalabad and struck just eight kilometres below Earth’s surface.United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Afghanistan Indrika Ratwatte said that the devastation could affect “hundreds of thousands”.Government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said on X that more than 5,400 houses were destroyed in Kunar, where rescuers searched for survivors through the night. Most of the worst-affected regions were unreachable by road, he added. Emergency facilities were being set up, and several countries have announced that they will provide aid in the aftermath of the devastating quake.<h2>India provides assistance in Kabul</h2>Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that a team from India for providing earthquake assistance has reached Kabul by air.“Indian earthquake assistance reaches Kabul by air. 21 tonnes of relief materials including blankets, tents, hygiene kits, water storage tanks, generators, kitchen utensils, portable water purifiers, sleeping bags, essential medicines, wheelchairs, hand sanitizers, water purification tablets, ORS solutions and medical consumables were airlifted today. India will continue to monitor the ground situation and send more humanitarian aid over the coming days,” he posted on X.

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A second earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday (Sep 2), a day after a 6.0 magnitude quake resulted in over 1,400 deaths and widespread damage.

A second earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday (Sep 2), a day after a massive 6.0 magnitude quake resulted in over 1,400 deaths and widespread damage, according to the US Geological Survey. The epicentre of the quake was 34 kilometres (21 miles) northeast of Jalalabad city in Nangarhar province, close to the epicentre of the last quake on late Sunday. The “quake was felt in the same areas which were affected in Kunar (province) in the first earthquake,” Ehsanullah Ehsan, the disaster management spokesman in the hard-hit province, told AFP. “These aftershocks are constant, but they have not caused any casualties yet.” The recent quake comes less than 24 hours after a stronger 6.0 magnitude quake hit the country in the same region, sparking intensifying fear and hindering the ongoing rescue operations after the devastation a day earlier. Chief Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid had said on Tuesday that 1,411 people were killed and 3,124 people were injured in the hard-hit province of Kunar alone after the massive earthquake flattened villages and left people trapped under the rubble. Dozen more were killed in the neighbouring province of Nangarhar. Also read | Aftershocks of sorrow: Inside the aftermath of Afghanistan's deadly 6.0 earthquake that killed over 800, injured 2500 According to the USGS, the epicentre of the quake that happened on Sunday night was about 27 kilometres (17 miles) from Jalalabad and struck just eight kilometres below Earth’s surface. United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Afghanistan Indrika Ratwatte said that the devastation could affect “hundreds of thousands”. Government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said on X that more than 5,400 houses were destroyed in Kunar, where rescuers searched for survivors through the night. Most of the worst-affected regions were unreachable by road, he added. Emergency facilities were being set up, and several countries have announced that they will provide aid in the aftermath of the devastating quake. India provides assistance in Kabul Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that a team from India for providing earthquake assistance has reached Kabul by air. “Indian earthquake assistance reaches Kabul by air. 21 tonnes of relief materials including blankets, tents, hygiene kits, water storage tanks, generators, kitchen utensils, portable water purifiers, sleeping bags, essential medicines, wheelchairs, hand sanitizers, water purification tablets, ORS solutions and medical consumables were airlifted today. India will continue to monitor the ground situation and send more humanitarian aid over the coming days,” he posted on X.

A second earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday (Sep 2), a day after a 6.0 magnitude quake resulted in over 1,400 deaths and widespread damage.

Second earthquake of magnitude 5.2 strikes Afghanistan, day after massive 6.0 quake kills over 1,400

If you think the unveiling of Vikram, India's first fully indigenous semiconductor chip, is just another science event, read this. The launch of the 32-bit chip is India's announcement to the world that it has joined the global semiconductor race, often called the 'chip war'. Here is what you should know about chip wars, who the main contenders are, and why the unveiling of the Vikram chip by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Semicon India 2025 in New Delhi on Tuesday (Sep 2), is a milestone event with far-reaching ramifications.<h2>What is the Vikram chip?</h2>India's first fully indigenous semiconductor chip, the Vikram 32-bit processor, was developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Semiconductor Laboratory. The formal presentation of the chip to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Union Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw marked India’s official entry into the global race to dominate the semiconductor industry.The primary function of the Vikram 32-bit processor is to withstand the harsh conditions of space launches.Vikram, named after the iconic leader of the Indian space programme Vikram Sarabhai, supports the Ada programming language, features floating-point computation capabilities, and uses open-source software toolsets.The Vikram chip was validated during the PSLV-C60 mission for its reliability for use in aerospace, defence, automotive, and energy sectors.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/semicon-india-2025-what-s-vikram-india-s-first-semiconductor-chip-1756805088457">Semicon India 2025: What's Vikram, India's first semiconductor chip</a><h2>Why semiconductors matter: Emergence of the global chip war</h2>Chips are in everything from smartphones and computers to defence systems, space technology, and healthcare. And Vikram is a symbol of India’s ambition to reduce dependency on imported electronics and assert strategic autonomy in the tech sector, critical for economic growth and national security.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/semicon-india-2025-pm-modi-unveils-vikram-india-s-first-homegrown-32-bit-microchip-1756790948329">Semicon India 2025: PM Modi unveils Vikram, India's first homegrown 32-bit microchip</a>&nbsp;Chip wars became a key aspect of global geopolitics since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, after the pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in the global semiconductor supply chain.At the time, a shortage of chips severely affected industries including automotive and electronics, highlighting how much of the world relies on chip production concentrated in East Asia, mainly in Taiwan. The chip wars contributed to US-China tensions. The US placed tight export curbs on China, particularly on advanced chips below the 9nm node. It was seen as an American attempt to block China’s progress in semiconductor innovation. China launched the “Made in China 2025” strategy, with an aim to dominate critical technologies including chips.<h2>Taiwan, the small big nation in chip wars</h2>Taiwan – a democracy that China considers as its territory that should be united with the mainland even if by force – dominates the chip industry, making 60 per cent of the world’s semiconductors and nearly 90 per cent of the most advanced ones.South Korea, Japan, and China are the other major producers. Together, this means that only a handful of countries in Asia dominate chip manufacturing capability.Now, nations that can make smaller and more efficient chips, such as those at 3nm or 5nm nodes, will have a strategic advantage, as these advanced semiconductors are powering emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, defence systems, and 6G telecom networks.<h2>Who are the top semiconductor firms?</h2>Taiwan’s TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) is the undisputed world leader, making over 60 percent of the world’s chips and nearly 90 percent of advanced chips. South Korea’s Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are strong in memory chips and advanced fabrication.While the US excels in chip design with firms like Intel, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm, the manufacturing of many of these chips is not happening in the country.China’s SMIC (Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation) continues to develop despite US sanctions, though it lags in advanced chip production.Japan’s Renesas Electronics and Toshiba are important contributors, especially in automotive and industrial sectors.From design to assembly, these countries and corporations control crucial stages of the semiconductor supply chain.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/semicon-india-cg-power-abb-india-which-semiconductor-stock-prices-saw-an-upsurge-1756797931880">Also read: Semicon India: CG Power, ABB India - which semiconductor stock prices saw an upsurge</a><h2>Why India’s Semicon India 2025 is a defining moment in the global chip race</h2>This is the context in which India’s Semicon India 2025, being held from September 2 to 4 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, assumes significance.The event aims to catapult India to a global hub for both chip design and manufacturing.With more than 20,750 participants, including 2,500 delegates from 48 countries in attendance, it is more than just another science show. How the world is eager to have India join the chip race is evident from 150 speakers and more than 350 exhibitors.Global CEOs, researchers, and policymakers are discussing topics such as smart manufacturing, advanced packaging, research and development, and investment opportunities.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pm-modi-in-japan-india-eyes-ai-semiconductors-quantum-tech-with-japan-1756461532526/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pm-modi-in-japan-india-eyes-ai-semiconductors-quantum-tech-with-japan-1756461532526/embed</a><h2>What you should know about India's semiconductor mission</h2>The South Asian nation's chip journey is driven by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). Launched in 2021, ISM is supported by a ₹76,000 crore ($9.1 billion) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. So far, nearly ₹65,000 crore has been committed to 10 approved projects across six states – Gujarat, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. Five semiconductor units are already under construction, and two are expected to begin chip production soon.Prime Minister Modi, during his address, described India as a “lighthouse of stability and growth” amid global policy uncertainties.India’s goal is to capture 5 percent of the global semiconductor market by 2030, when the domestic chip market is expected to be valued at $100–110 billion.<h2>But India has a long way to go in the semiconductor industry</h2>It has to be noted that the Vikram chip may not compete with Taiwan’s 3nm chips – it is built using 28 to 90nm nodes. But it is strategically designed for high-volume applications such as power management, automotive controllers, and IoT devices, which have significant economic and strategic value.While initiatives under ISM can help India survive global headwinds, tech embargoes, and economic warfare, India has a long way to go in the chip race. Over the past decade, India’s electronics production has increased six times, and electronics exports grew eight-fold, yet challenges remain. India needs capabilities to produce advanced semiconductors like the 3nm chips. The manufacturing ecosystem needs to grow, and needs more sustained investment, a skilled workforce, and robust infrastructure.India's biggest advantages are the large consumer market and proven engineering capabilities.The global semiconductor industry is set to be worth $1 trillion by 2030. The Vikram chip is a pivotal moment for India's advances in the sector, and the beginning of its transition from a consumer of semiconductors to a producer.

India's Vikram chip, unveiled at Semicon India 2025, is a pivotal moment for the nation. It is not only a step toward tech self-reliance but also marks the start of India as an emerging chip producer. Here is why you should take note

If you think the unveiling of Vikram, India's first fully indigenous semiconductor chip, is just another science event, read this. The launch of the 32-bit chip is India's announcement to the world that it has joined the global semiconductor race, often called the 'chip war'. Here is what you should know about chip wars, who the main contenders are, and why the unveiling of the Vikram chip by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Semicon India 2025 in New Delhi on Tuesday (Sep 2), is a milestone event with far-reaching ramifications. What is the Vikram chip? India's first fully indigenous semiconductor chip, the Vikram 32-bit processor, was developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Semiconductor Laboratory. The formal presentation of the chip to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Union Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw marked India’s official entry into the global race to dominate the semiconductor industry. The primary function of the Vikram 32-bit processor is to withstand the harsh conditions of space launches. Vikram, named after the iconic leader of the Indian space programme Vikram Sarabhai, supports the Ada programming language, features floating-point computation capabilities, and uses open-source software toolsets. The Vikram chip was validated during the PSLV-C60 mission for its reliability for use in aerospace, defence, automotive, and energy sectors. Also read: Semicon India 2025: What's Vikram, India's first semiconductor chip Why semiconductors matter: Emergence of the global chip war Chips are in everything from smartphones and computers to defence systems, space technology, and healthcare. And Vikram is a symbol of India’s ambition to reduce dependency on imported electronics and assert strategic autonomy in the tech sector, critical for economic growth and national security. Also read: Semicon India 2025: PM Modi unveils Vikram, India's first homegrown 32-bit microchip Chip wars became a key aspect of global geopolitics since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, after the pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in the global semiconductor supply chain. At the time, a shortage of chips severely affected industries including automotive and electronics, highlighting how much of the world relies on chip production concentrated in East Asia, mainly in Taiwan. The chip wars contributed to US-China tensions. The US placed tight export curbs on China, particularly on advanced chips below the 9nm node. It was seen as an American attempt to block China’s progress in semiconductor innovation. China launched the “Made in China 2025” strategy, with an aim to dominate critical technologies including chips. Taiwan, the small big nation in chip wars Taiwan – a democracy that China considers as its territory that should be united with the mainland even if by force – dominates the chip industry, making 60 per cent of the world’s semiconductors and nearly 90 per cent of the most advanced ones. South Korea, Japan, and China are the other major producers. Together, this means that only a handful of countries in Asia dominate chip manufacturing capability. Now, nations that can make smaller and more efficient chips, such as those at 3nm or 5nm nodes, will have a strategic advantage, as these advanced semiconductors are powering emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, defence systems, and 6G telecom networks. Who are the top semiconductor firms? Taiwan’s TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) is the undisputed world leader, making over 60 percent of the world’s chips and nearly 90 percent of advanced chips. South Korea’s Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are strong in memory chips and advanced fabrication. While the US excels in chip design with firms like Intel, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm, the manufacturing of many of these chips is not happening in the country. China’s SMIC (Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation) continues to develop despite US sanctions, though it lags in advanced chip production. Japan’s Renesas Electronics and Toshiba are important contributors, especially in automotive and industrial sectors. From design to assembly, these countries and corporations control crucial stages of the semiconductor supply chain. Also read: Semicon India: CG Power, ABB India - which semiconductor stock prices saw an upsurge Why India’s Semicon India 2025 is a defining moment in the global chip race This is the context in which India’s Semicon India 2025, being held from September 2 to 4 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, assumes significance. The event aims to catapult India to a global hub for both chip design and manufacturing. With more than 20,750 participants, including 2,500 delegates from 48 countries in attendance, it is more than just another science show. How the world is eager to have India join the chip race is evident from 150 speakers and more than 350 exhibitors. Global CEOs, researchers, and policymakers are discussing topics such as smart manufacturing, advanced packaging, research and development, and investment opportunities. https://www.wionews.com/videos/pm-modi-in-japan-india-eyes-ai-semiconductors-quantum-tech-with-japan-1756461532526/embed What you should know about India's semiconductor mission The South Asian nation's chip journey is driven by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). Launched in 2021, ISM is supported by a ₹76,000 crore ($9.1 billion) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. So far, nearly ₹65,000 crore has been committed to 10 approved projects across six states – Gujarat, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. Five semiconductor units are already under construction, and two are expected to begin chip production soon. Prime Minister Modi, during his address, described India as a “lighthouse of stability and growth” amid global policy uncertainties. India’s goal is to capture 5 percent of the global semiconductor market by 2030, when the domestic chip market is expected to be valued at $100–110 billion. But India has a long way to go in the semiconductor industry It has to be noted that the Vikram chip may not compete with Taiwan’s 3nm chips – it is built using 28 to 90nm nodes. But it is strategically designed for high-volume applications such as power management, automotive controllers, and IoT devices, which have significant economic and strategic value. While initiatives under ISM can help India survive global headwinds, tech embargoes, and economic warfare, India has a long way to go in the chip race. Over the past decade, India’s electronics production has increased six times, and electronics exports grew eight-fold, yet challenges remain. India needs capabilities to produce advanced semiconductors like the 3nm chips. The manufacturing ecosystem needs to grow, and needs more sustained investment, a skilled workforce, and robust infrastructure. India's biggest advantages are the large consumer market and proven engineering capabilities. The global semiconductor industry is set to be worth $1 trillion by 2030. The Vikram chip is a pivotal moment for India's advances in the sector, and the beginning of its transition from a consumer of semiconductors to a producer.

India's Vikram chip, unveiled at Semicon India 2025, is a pivotal moment for the nation. It is not only a step toward tech self-reliance but also marks the start of India as an emerging chip producer. Here is why you should take note

Vikram chip at Semicon India 2025: India fired its first shot in global 'chip wars'. Here is why it's not just another science story

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In an unusual incident, a video emerged on social media showing a mysterious dark bag being thrown from a second-floor window of the White House on Labour Day (Sep 1). The clip has gone viral on the internet, sparking various speculations from netizens. Notably, the act was caught on camera near a restricted area at the presidential residence and in clear violation of the standard protocol.As of now, neither the White House nor the Secret Service has issued any statement on the matter, fueling rumours and speculations even more. The video showing a dark object thrown from the White House window has been widely circulated on X.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">What is going on here? <a href="https://t.co/Sy0lRUEXPq">pic.twitter.com/Sy0lRUEXPq</a>&mdash; PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) <a href="https://twitter.com/patriottakes/status/1962502310476603655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Netizens react</h2>The comments section was flooded with people trying to come up with a possible theory. A user suggested that it could be renovation work being carried out inside the building and debris being thrown from the windows. “Contractors often throw construction debris out the window rather than carry it downstairs. It may be that a room is being remodeled and furnishings such as carpet, drapery, etc. are being tossed out to be carried to a dumpster.” Another wrote, “Maybe Trump learned that President Lincoln was actually AGAINST slavery so decided to destroy the Lincoln bedroom?” One said, “Trump is throwing classified documents to a russian spy grounds keeper.”A user joked, “Melania throwing away Trump’s diapers?” While another pointe out, “that appears to be the Presidential bedroom, assuming that's a front view (else, it’s the Queen’s bedroom).&nbsp; That said, those bedroom windows are sealed shut.”“They are airing it out. The smell of death can be overwhelming,” a person wrote. Another questioned, “Why is the flag at half mast...” The incident comes shortly amid the health concerns surrounding US President Donald Trump. Recently, “Trump is dead” was trending on social media after the US president was not seen publicly for days, sparking rumours of his death.One user claimed the video was fake, saying that the windows in the White House are fixed and sealed. “Well, this is a fake video. The third floor’s rooms, such as the Solarium (originally a sun parlor atop the portico with floor-to-ceiling fixed windows for light and views), use non-operable windows by design to maintain the building’s neoclassical symmetry, provide security, and integrate with the central HVAC system installed during the 1948–1952 Truman renovation. These windows are fixed and sealed, often with bulletproof glass for protection, but this is a deliberate architectural and security feature. In other words, they do not open!”&nbsp;

The incident comes shortly amid the health concerns surrounding US President Donald Trump. Recently, “Trump is dead” was trending on social media after the US president was not seen publicly for days, sparking rumours of his death.

In an unusual incident, a video emerged on social media showing a mysterious dark bag being thrown from a second-floor window of the White House on Labour Day (Sep 1). The clip has gone viral on the internet, sparking various speculations from netizens. Notably, the act was caught on camera near a restricted area at the presidential residence and in clear violation of the standard protocol. As of now, neither the White House nor the Secret Service has issued any statement on the matter, fueling rumours and speculations even more. The video showing a dark object thrown from the White House window has been widely circulated on X.

The incident comes shortly amid the health concerns surrounding US President Donald Trump. Recently, “Trump is dead” was trending on social media after the US president was not seen publicly for days, sparking rumours of his death.

WATCH | Mysterious black bags thrown from White House window sparks online theories

In what could be a show of defiance, Russian President Vladimir Putin has tightened his embrace of China, striking a long-delayed energy deal that sends a clear message to the West — and especially to US President Donald Trump. The two countries are moving ahead with deeper cooperation in the energy sector, even as India is being punished by Trump for buying Russian oil. China, for those who don’t already know, is the largest buyer of Russian oil and gas. Now it's being handed a golden pipeline deal — and Trump appears powerless to stop it. The heart of this new alignment? Gas.While in Tianjin for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Putin declared that relations with China had reached an “unprecedentedly high level”. This was a diplomatic high-five to Chinese President Xi Jinping as both leaders sidestepped US pressure and moved to build their version of a new global order.<h2>What is the new energy deal between Russia and China?</h2>According to reports from CNN and TASS, Russian energy giant Gazprom has signed a legally binding agreement for the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline, which will funnel 50 billion cubic metres of gas annually from western Russia to northern China. That volume is nearly half of what Russia lost in exports to Europe since the Ukraine war began.China, meanwhile, will reportedly receive the gas at prices cheaper than what Europe once paid to Russia. The supply deal spans 30 years.“It will be the largest, most extensive, and most capital-intensive gas project in the world,” boasted Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller, as quoted by Russia’s TASS news agency.<h2>Putin at the SCO Summit: Sipping tea with Xi and meeting Mongolia’s president</h2>While in China for the SCO summit, Putin spent hours with Xi at the Chinese leader’s Zhongnanhai residence and also held talks with Mongolia’s president.“We were always together then, and we remain together now,” Putin declared — likely referring to historic Russia-China ties during the Cold War.Xi, for his part, called Putin an “old friend” and vowed to “firmly uphold international fairness and justice”.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/confused-america-trump-slams-india-on-trade-hours-after-us-embassy-praises-ties-is-it-impact-of-modi-xi-putin-sco-meet-1756744606894">Confused America! Trump slams India on trade hours after US embassy praises ties — Is it impact of Modi-Xi-Putin SCO meet?</a><h2>China-Russia united front against the US</h2>Xi and Putin were unmistakably putting up a brave front against Trump, whose foreign policy remains increasingly erratic. On the one hand, he punishes India for buying Russian oil; on the other, he does little to counter China — the world’s largest buyer of Russian energy.On the sidelines of the SCO summit, Putin reportedly discussed his August meeting with Trump in Alaska, according to Russian state media.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-trump-slams-india-s-trade-policies-as-pm-modi-meets-putin-and-xi-1756807127605/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-trump-slams-india-s-trade-policies-as-pm-modi-meets-putin-and-xi-1756807127605/embed</a><h2>So India gets punished over Russian oil, China gets pipelines from it, and Trump can’t do much&nbsp;</h2>India, the so-called strategic partner of the United States, has been hit with a 25 per cent additional tariff by the Trump administration for continuing oil trade with Russia.But Trump appears unwilling to confront China over its 30-year mega-energy deal with the Kremlin — or any of its previous deals — that have made it the largest customer of Russian energy supplies. India gets punished. China gets pipelines. This is the reality of American diplomatic double standards.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-viral-moments-of-modi-putin-xi-from-the-sco-summit-spark-meme-fest-1756750765281">Also read: WATCH | Viral moments of Modi, Putin, Xi from the SCO Summit spark meme fest</a>It’s worth noting that China has yet to officially confirm the pipeline deal, maintaining strategic ambiguity. Chinese state media made no mention of the pipeline, though Xi’s comment about using “major projects to drive cooperation” was telling.As Putin stands alongside Xi once again — and with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un expected to join them at a military parade in Beijing on Wednesday (Sep 3) — one thing is certain: Moscow-Beijing ties are stronger than ever.And Donald Trump? He can only watch a new world being built in spite of him, while his sanctions strategy quietly unravels.&nbsp;

Russia reportedly inked a 30-year gas pipeline deal with China, in a sign that both nations are defying US pressure. While India faces US tariffs for buying Russian oil, China gets cheaper energy and no pushback. Diplomatic double standards, or commercial compulsions?
 

In what could be a show of defiance, Russian President Vladimir Putin has tightened his embrace of China, striking a long-delayed energy deal that sends a clear message to the West — and especially to US President Donald Trump. The two countries are moving ahead with deeper cooperation in the energy sector, even as India is being punished by Trump for buying Russian oil. China, for those who don’t already know, is the largest buyer of Russian oil and gas. Now it's being handed a golden pipeline deal — and Trump appears powerless to stop it. The heart of this new alignment? Gas. While in Tianjin for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Putin declared that relations with China had reached an “unprecedentedly high level”. This was a diplomatic high-five to Chinese President Xi Jinping as both leaders sidestepped US pressure and moved to build their version of a new global order. What is the new energy deal between Russia and China? According to reports from CNN and TASS, Russian energy giant Gazprom has signed a legally binding agreement for the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline, which will funnel 50 billion cubic metres of gas annually from western Russia to northern China. That volume is nearly half of what Russia lost in exports to Europe since the Ukraine war began. China, meanwhile, will reportedly receive the gas at prices cheaper than what Europe once paid to Russia. The supply deal spans 30 years. “It will be the largest, most extensive, and most capital-intensive gas project in the world,” boasted Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller, as quoted by Russia’s TASS news agency. Putin at the SCO Summit: Sipping tea with Xi and meeting Mongolia’s president While in China for the SCO summit, Putin spent hours with Xi at the Chinese leader’s Zhongnanhai residence and also held talks with Mongolia’s president. “We were always together then, and we remain together now,” Putin declared — likely referring to historic Russia-China ties during the Cold War. Xi, for his part, called Putin an “old friend” and vowed to “firmly uphold international fairness and justice”. Also read: Confused America! Trump slams India on trade hours after US embassy praises ties — Is it impact of Modi-Xi-Putin SCO meet? China-Russia united front against the US Xi and Putin were unmistakably putting up a brave front against Trump, whose foreign policy remains increasingly erratic. On the one hand, he punishes India for buying Russian oil; on the other, he does little to counter China — the world’s largest buyer of Russian energy. On the sidelines of the SCO summit, Putin reportedly discussed his August meeting with Trump in Alaska, according to Russian state media. https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-trump-slams-india-s-trade-policies-as-pm-modi-meets-putin-and-xi-1756807127605/embed So India gets punished over Russian oil, China gets pipelines from it, and Trump can’t do much India, the so-called strategic partner of the United States, has been hit with a 25 per cent additional tariff by the Trump administration for continuing oil trade with Russia. But Trump appears unwilling to confront China over its 30-year mega-energy deal with the Kremlin — or any of its previous deals — that have made it the largest customer of Russian energy supplies. India gets punished. China gets pipelines. This is the reality of American diplomatic double standards. Also read: WATCH | Viral moments of Modi, Putin, Xi from the SCO Summit spark meme fest It’s worth noting that China has yet to officially confirm the pipeline deal, maintaining strategic ambiguity. Chinese state media made no mention of the pipeline, though Xi’s comment about using “major projects to drive cooperation” was telling. As Putin stands alongside Xi once again — and with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un expected to join them at a military parade in Beijing on Wednesday (Sep 3) — one thing is certain: Moscow-Beijing ties are stronger than ever. And Donald Trump? He can only watch a new world being built in spite of him, while his sanctions strategy quietly unravels.

Russia reportedly inked a 30-year gas pipeline deal with China, in a sign that both nations are defying US pressure. While India faces US tariffs for buying Russian oil, China gets cheaper energy and no pushback. Diplomatic double standards, or commerical compulsions? &nbsp;

What will you do, Trump? Putin thumbs his nose at US with a MASSIVE China gas pipeline deal, while US prez punishes India

China will stage a massive military parade in Beijing this Wednesday to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War. But the event is less about history and more about China’s present global ambitions. President Xi Jinping will stand alongside Russia’s Vladimir Putin, North Korea’s Kim Jong-un, Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian and Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing. The line-up, described by analysts as an “axis of upheaval”, reflects Beijing’s growing ties with nations shut out by the West. Most Western leaders are staying away. The only ones attending are Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico and Serbia’s president, Aleksandar Vučić, both known for keeping close links with Moscow.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-thrown-india-over-the-side-did-trump-cast-india-aside-for-business-with-pakistan-ex-us-nsa-jake-sullivan-weighs-in-1756780938116">'Thrown India over the side': Did Trump cast India aside for business with Pakistan? Ex-US NSA Jake Sullivan Weighs In</a><h2>What will the parade showcase?</h2>The event, one of the largest in years, will feature cutting-edge weapons, including hypersonic missiles, advanced fighter jets and new anti-ship systems. Among the highlights is the DF-26 missile, dubbed the “Guam killer” for its ability to strike US bases in the Pacific. Chinese media say the new Ying Ji anti-ship missile is designed to stop the US from threatening China’s security. Xi will inspect tens of thousands of troops in Tiananmen Square, with Putin as the guest of honour. Beijing residents have already faced weeks of disruption, echoing the last parade in 2015 when schools shut and a nationwide holiday was declared.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sco-summit-2025-can-sco-and-brics-become-a-genuine-counterweight-to-western-alliances-such-as-nato-g7-and-eu-1756554676724">SCO Summit 2025: Can SCO and BRICS become a genuine counterweight to Western alliances such as NATO, G7 and EU?</a><h2>What message is Xi sending?</h2>Analysts say the show is less about history and more about power.“Xi Jinping is trying to showcase that he is very strong, that he is still powerful and well received in China,” said Alfred Wu, of the National University of Singapore. Lim Chuan-Tiong of the University of Tokyo told The Guardian that most foreign leaders were not there to mark the war anniversary but to “give face to China, to give face to Chinese leaders and to avoid harming bilateral relations”.<h2>How does this fit into global politics?</h2>The parade follows the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in China, where Xi welcomed Putin, India’s Narendra Modi and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Modi’s visit stood out, coming just after Washington raised tariffs on Indian exports to 50% and as Delhi continues to buy Russian oil. Analysts say the timing is perfect for Beijing, with its ties with India improving while US-India relations falter.

China will hold a major military parade in Beijing, showcasing its global ambitions. Xi Jinping will host leaders from Russia, North Korea, Iran, and Myanmar, while most Western leaders are absent.

China will stage a massive military parade in Beijing this Wednesday to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War. But the event is less about history and more about China’s present global ambitions. President Xi Jinping will stand alongside Russia’s Vladimir Putin, North Korea’s Kim Jong-un, Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian and Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing. The line-up, described by analysts as an “axis of upheaval”, reflects Beijing’s growing ties with nations shut out by the West. Most Western leaders are staying away. The only ones attending are Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico and Serbia’s president, Aleksandar Vučić, both known for keeping close links with Moscow. Also read: 'Thrown India over the side': Did Trump cast India aside for business with Pakistan? Ex-US NSA Jake Sullivan Weighs In What will the parade showcase? The event, one of the largest in years, will feature cutting-edge weapons, including hypersonic missiles, advanced fighter jets and new anti-ship systems. Among the highlights is the DF-26 missile, dubbed the “Guam killer” for its ability to strike US bases in the Pacific. Chinese media say the new Ying Ji anti-ship missile is designed to stop the US from threatening China’s security. Xi will inspect tens of thousands of troops in Tiananmen Square, with Putin as the guest of honour. Beijing residents have already faced weeks of disruption, echoing the last parade in 2015 when schools shut and a nationwide holiday was declared. Also read: SCO Summit 2025: Can SCO and BRICS become a genuine counterweight to Western alliances such as NATO, G7 and EU? What message is Xi sending? Analysts say the show is less about history and more about power. “Xi Jinping is trying to showcase that he is very strong, that he is still powerful and well received in China,” said Alfred Wu, of the National University of Singapore. Lim Chuan-Tiong of the University of Tokyo told The Guardian that most foreign leaders were not there to mark the war anniversary but to “give face to China, to give face to Chinese leaders and to avoid harming bilateral relations”. How does this fit into global politics? The parade follows the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in China, where Xi welcomed Putin, India’s Narendra Modi and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Modi’s visit stood out, coming just after Washington raised tariffs on Indian exports to 50% and as Delhi continues to buy Russian oil. Analysts say the timing is perfect for Beijing, with its ties with India improving while US-India relations falter.

China will hold a major military parade in Beijing, showcasing its global ambitions. Xi Jinping will host leaders from Russia, North Korea, Iran, and Myanmar, while most Western leaders are absent.

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Apparently completely unaffected by the misery and troubles of the population battling floods, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has offered a bizarre solution to tackle the situation: he has urged people to see the flooding as a “blessing” and said he wants Pakistanis living in low-lying areas to “store” the floodwaters in containers, rather than letting it go to drains.Khawaja Asif went on to suggest that Pakistan should build small dams that can be constructed quickly, rather than waiting 10-15 years for mega projects.&nbsp;Over 2.4 million people in Pakistan have been hit by floods, and over a thousand villages have been submerged. The record-breaking monsoon rains have unleashed devastating floods across Punjab province of Pakistan.In an interview with Pakistan’s Dunya News, Asif said, “People who are protesting against the flood-like situation should take the floodwaters home.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Strongly condemn tone deaf comments by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif against the people of Sindh. &quot;Sindhis were blocking roads for the river. They should consider these floods as a blessing and keep the water in their homes.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/UkKdBHCeis">pic.twitter.com/UkKdBHCeis</a>&mdash; Kumail Soomro (@kumailsoomro) <a href="https://twitter.com/kumailsoomro/status/1962633662530507184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;“People should store this water in their homes, in tubs and containers. We should look at this water in the form of a blessing and hence should store it,” he added.Asif also suggested that Pakistan should build small dams quickly, rather than wait 10-15 years for mega projects. “We are letting water go down the drain. We must store it,” he said.&nbsp;<h2>854 Pakistanis died due to floods</h2>&nbsp;Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said over 2 million people have been impacted by floods in his province.The data of Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) shows that from June 26 to August 31, as many as 854 Pakistanis have died due to floods, while over 1,100 have been injured.Authorities warned that the Chenab River is rising menacingly, and its water is likely to reach the Multan district in Punjab on Tuesday, merging with inflows from the Ravi River.&nbsp;Officials cautioned that two more days of monsoon rains have been predicted across Punjab and could disrupt relief operations and further raise the water levels.&nbsp;<h2>UN warns flooding could trigger food crisis, inflation in Pakistan&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;The United Nations has warned that the flooding of farmland and the destruction of ready-to-reap crops across Pakistan have triggered concerns of a food crisis and inflation in the country.&nbsp;Punjab’s senior minister Maryam Aurangzeb said at a press conference on Sunday, “This is the biggest flood in the history of the Punjab. The flood has affected two million people. It’s the first time that the three rivers—Sutlej, Chenab, and Ravi—have carried such high levels of water.”

Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) data shows that from June 26 to August 31, as many as 854 Pakistanis have died due to floods, while over 1,100 have been injured. Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said over 2 million people have been hit in his province.

Apparently completely unaffected by the misery and troubles of the population battling floods, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has offered a bizarre solution to tackle the situation: he has urged people to see the flooding as a “blessing” and said he wants Pakistanis living in low-lying areas to “store” the floodwaters in containers, rather than letting it go to drains. Khawaja Asif went on to suggest that Pakistan should build small dams that can be constructed quickly, rather than waiting 10-15 years for mega projects. Over 2.4 million people in Pakistan have been hit by floods, and over a thousand villages have been submerged. The record-breaking monsoon rains have unleashed devastating floods across Punjab province of Pakistan. In an interview with Pakistan’s Dunya News, Asif said, “People who are protesting against the flood-like situation should take the floodwaters home.”

Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) data shows that from June 26 to August 31, as many as 854 Pakistanis have died due to floods, while over 1,100 have been injured. Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said over 2 million people have been hit in his province.

Pak defence minister Khawaja Asif tells citizens to treat floods as a ‘blessing,’ says, ‘Store water in tubs’

India and US are strategic partners, had improved trade and defence relations till Donald Trump’s presidency started upending it with tariffs, while warming up to Pakistan. Now, fresh claims suggest that the answer may lie not in geopolitics, but in business. World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto project in which Trump and his sons reportedly hold a large stake, is at the heart of this story. According to reports, the Trump family allegedly controls around 60 per cent of the venture and receives the majority of its token revenues, estimated in the hundreds of millions.<h2>Trump family, crypto profits and the Pakistan connection</h2>Bilal Bin Saqib, special assistant to Pakistan’s prime minister on blockchain and cryptocurrency has positioned himself as a key figure in shaping Pakistan’s crypto and AI policies. Photographs of him with Pakistan’s Army Chief, Gen Asim Munir, highlight the state-level endorsement of this effort. His appointment was publicly applauded by WLFI leaders, who praised him as an “A+ gentleman”—a message that some claim hints at a friendly overlap between Pakistani crypto ambitions and Trump-linked financial interests.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/modi-hitting-back-at-trump-indian-pm-s-economic-selfishness-remark-after-us-president-s-one-sided-disaster-jab-amid-tariff-row-1756801988597">Modi hitting back at Trump? Indian PM's 'economic selfishness' remark after US President's 'one-sided disaster' jab amid tariff row</a>&nbsp;Saqib has also reportedly met Robert “Bo” Hines, a Trump-aligned crypto advisor, at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas. There, Pakistan promoted its plans to build Bitcoin mining infrastructure, AI innovation zones, and even a government-backed Bitcoin reserve. For Islamabad, this is about leapfrogging into a new financial order. For Trump’s circle, critics allege, it may be about deepening private business gains in Pakistan.<h2>Jake Sullivan’s warning on Trump business deals with Pakistan</h2>The recent reports on the crypto connection between Trump family and Pakistan came amid&nbsp; remarks by Jake Sullivan, former US National Security Advisor. In an interview with MeidasTouch, Sullivan said, “In no small part, I think because of Pakistan’s willingness to do business deals with the Trump family, he has thrown the India relationship over the side. That is a huge strategic harm in its own right.” Sullivan’s choice of words was striking as he made Trump's&nbsp; “business deals” the driving factor behind a major strategic shift.<h2>Tariffs and the India question</h2>India, notably, was ranked only 10th in America’s trade deficit list during Trump’s presidency. Yet it faced some of the harshest tariffs among US partners. This imbalance has puzzled observers. The alleged Pakistan–crypto connection offers one possible explanation. If Trump’s financial stakes were indeed entangled with Pakistani ventures, critics argue, India may have been strategically sidelined to accommodate Islamabad’s overtures.<h2>What We Know—and What We Don’t</h2>It is important to note that much of the evidence tying Trump’s crypto interests to Pakistan’s leadership is circumstantial and based on claims or reports, not verified disclosures. WLFI’s ownership structures are opaque. Bilal Bin Saqib’s associations with both Pakistan’s military and Trump-linked figures are documented, but whether these connections translated into actual influence on US foreign policy remains unproven.&nbsp;Still, the overlapping timelines—WLFI’s rise, Saqib’s elevation, Munir’s US outreach, and India’s sudden tariff burden—make the narrative compelling enough to raise serious questions. Whether or not Pakistan’s crypto diplomacy directly influenced Donald Trump’s policies, the perception itself carries weight. In geopolitics, perception shapes strategy. The suggestion that private business could override decades of US strategic consensus on India is troubling—and for some, it offers a lens into why Trump, once expected to deepen the US–India partnership, allegedly turned his back on it.

Pakistans crypto diplomacy linked to Trumps anti India shift US prez family are linked to Pak business nexus claim reports

India and US are strategic partners, had improved trade and defence relations till Donald Trump’s presidency started upending it with tariffs, while warming up to Pakistan. Now, fresh claims suggest that the answer may lie not in geopolitics, but in business. World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto project in which Trump and his sons reportedly hold a large stake, is at the heart of this story. According to reports, the Trump family allegedly controls around 60 per cent of the venture and receives the majority of its token revenues, estimated in the hundreds of millions. Trump family, crypto profits and the Pakistan connection Bilal Bin Saqib, special assistant to Pakistan’s prime minister on blockchain and cryptocurrency has positioned himself as a key figure in shaping Pakistan’s crypto and AI policies. Photographs of him with Pakistan’s Army Chief, Gen Asim Munir, highlight the state-level endorsement of this effort. His appointment was publicly applauded by WLFI leaders, who praised him as an “A+ gentleman”—a message that some claim hints at a friendly overlap between Pakistani crypto ambitions and Trump-linked financial interests. Also Read: Modi hitting back at Trump? Indian PM's 'economic selfishness' remark after US President's 'one-sided disaster' jab amid tariff row Saqib has also reportedly met Robert “Bo” Hines, a Trump-aligned crypto advisor, at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas. There, Pakistan promoted its plans to build Bitcoin mining infrastructure, AI innovation zones, and even a government-backed Bitcoin reserve. For Islamabad, this is about leapfrogging into a new financial order. For Trump’s circle, critics allege, it may be about deepening private business gains in Pakistan. Jake Sullivan’s warning on Trump business deals with Pakistan The recent reports on the crypto connection between Trump family and Pakistan came amid remarks by Jake Sullivan, former US National Security Advisor. In an interview with MeidasTouch, Sullivan said, “In no small part, I think because of Pakistan’s willingness to do business deals with the Trump family, he has thrown the India relationship over the side. That is a huge strategic harm in its own right.” Sullivan’s choice of words was striking as he made Trump's “business deals” the driving factor behind a major strategic shift. Tariffs and the India question India, notably, was ranked only 10th in America’s trade deficit list during Trump’s presidency. Yet it faced some of the harshest tariffs among US partners. This imbalance has puzzled observers. The alleged Pakistan–crypto connection offers one possible explanation. If Trump’s financial stakes were indeed entangled with Pakistani ventures, critics argue, India may have been strategically sidelined to accommodate Islamabad’s overtures. What We Know—and What We Don’t It is important to note that much of the evidence tying Trump’s crypto interests to Pakistan’s leadership is circumstantial and based on claims or reports, not verified disclosures. WLFI’s ownership structures are opaque. Bilal Bin Saqib’s associations with both Pakistan’s military and Trump-linked figures are documented, but whether these connections translated into actual influence on US foreign policy remains unproven. Still, the overlapping timelines—WLFI’s rise, Saqib’s elevation, Munir’s US outreach, and India’s sudden tariff burden—make the narrative compelling enough to raise serious questions. Whether or not Pakistan’s crypto diplomacy directly influenced Donald Trump’s policies, the perception itself carries weight. In geopolitics, perception shapes strategy. The suggestion that private business could override decades of US strategic consensus on India is troubling—and for some, it offers a lens into why Trump, once expected to deepen the US–India partnership, allegedly turned his back on it.

Trump family’s alleged WLFI crypto links with Pakistan spark claims that business gains, not geopolitics, drove tariffs on India and a cooling of US–India ties, as critics flag troubling strategic fallout

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