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Former US President Barack Obama said on Thursday (August 18) that Trump’s expansion of military force on US soil puts "the liberties of all Americans at risk." He posted on X and lamented the “federalization and militarization of state and local police functions." In the post, he shared a New York Times Opinion interview on the Trump administration’s growing comfort in wielding federal and local law enforcement to conduct its sweeping campaign of arrests against immigrants and criminals, and whether it indicates a slide into authoritarianism. The former president wrote that the “erosion of basic principles like due process and the expanding use of our military on domestic soil puts the liberties of all Americans at risk.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The erosion of basic principles like due process and the expanding use of our military on domestic soil puts the liberties of all Americans at risk, and should concern democrats and republicans alike.&mdash; Barack Obama (@BarackObama) <a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/1961074452164223338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"The erosion of basic principles like due process and the expanding use of our military on domestic soil puts the liberties of all Americans at risk, and should concern democrats and republicans alike," Obama wrote.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-heads-to-a-two-nation-visit-to-japan-and-china-1756404419513">PM Modi heads to a two-nation visit to Japan and China. Here's what's on agenda</a>&nbsp;The column he shared said, "Trump is creating crisis and disorder so he can build what he has wanted to build: an authoritarian state, a military or a paramilitary that answers only to him — that puts him in total control.”&nbsp;Trump has extended his control over the capital city, Washington, DC, as his Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday (August 27) that his department has taken control of the management of Union Station, the main transportation hub, away from Amtrak. The announcement came before Dufy joined Amtrak President Roger Harris at Union Station for the launch of the NextGen Acela. The secretary said Union Station, located within walking distance of the US Capitol, had “fallen into disrepair” when it should be a “point of pride” for the city. “By reclaiming station management, we make this city safe and beautiful at a fraction of the cost,” he added.

 Barack Obama slammed Donald Trump for taking control of Washington and deploying national guards. He shared an NYT interview on the Trump administration’s growing comfort in wielding federal and local law enforcement to conduct its sweeping campaign of arrests against immigrants.

Former US President Barack Obama said on Thursday (August 18) that Trump’s expansion of military force on US soil puts "the liberties of all Americans at risk." He posted on X and lamented the “federalization and militarization of state and local police functions." In the post, he shared a New York Times Opinion interview on the Trump administration’s growing comfort in wielding federal and local law enforcement to conduct its sweeping campaign of arrests against immigrants and criminals, and whether it indicates a slide into authoritarianism. The former president wrote that the “erosion of basic principles like due process and the expanding use of our military on domestic soil puts the liberties of all Americans at risk.

&nbsp;Barack Obama slammed Donald Trump for taking control of Washington and deploying national guards. He shared an NYT interview on the Trump administration’s growing comfort in wielding federal and local law enforcement to conduct its sweeping campaign of arrests against immigrants.

'Erosion of basic principles': Obama slams Trump over Washington control, says THIS

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on his journey for a two-nation visit to Japan and China on Thursday (August 28). The Indian PM said that his bist is aimed at expanding the national interest, focusing on strengthening strategic partnerships, expanding economic and technological cooperation and promoting regional peace and stability.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a two-nation visit to Japan and China<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Japan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Japan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/China?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#China</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PMModi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PMModi</a> <a href="https://t.co/m7fE326eWw">pic.twitter.com/m7fE326eWw</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1961126696247345495?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Earlier in his post on X, the Indian PM wrote, "Over the next few days, will be in Japan and China to attend various bilateral and multilateral programmes. In Japan, will take part in the 15th Annual India-Japan Summit and hold talks with PM Shigeru Ishiba. The focus would be on deepening our Special Strategic and Global Partnership and boosting economic and cultural linkages."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-japan-summit-2025-modi-kishida-bullet-train-unicorn-trade-defence-1756364546293">PM Modi's Japan visit after 7 years: Bullet train project, trade deals on agenda</a> "I will also be travelling to Sendai to visit a semiconductor factory, thus highlighting the futuristic dimension of our cooperation in areas like emerging technologies, AI and semiconductors," the PM added.<h2>What's on the agenda</h2>The Prime Minister's Office released a statement which mentioned that PM Modi will travel to Japan at the invitation of his counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba, for the 15th Annual Summit, before proceeding to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin.&nbsp;In a separate post, the Indian PM said, "In China, I will take part in the SCO Summit in Tianjin, a forum where India has always played an active and constructive role. India will keep working with SCO members to address various shared challenges. I will also be meeting President Xi Jinping, President Putin and other leaders during the Summit."&nbsp;PM Modi said in the statement, "statement concluded, “I am confident that my visits to Japan and China would further our national interests and priorities, and contribute to building fruitful cooperation in advancing regional and global peace, security, and sustainable development.”

The Indian PM said that his bist is aimed at expanding the national interest, focusing on strengthening strategic partnerships, expanding economic and technological cooperation and promoting regional peace and stability.

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on his journey for a two-nation visit to Japan and China on Thursday (August 28). The Indian PM said that his bist is aimed at expanding the national interest, focusing on strengthening strategic partnerships, expanding economic and technological cooperation and promoting regional peace and stability.

The Indian PM said that his bist is aimed at expanding the national interest, focusing on strengthening strategic partnerships, expanding economic and technological cooperation and promoting regional peace and stability.

PM Modi heads to a two-nation visit to Japan and China. Here's what's on agenda

A recent Ganesh Chaturthi celebration in a Texas parking lot has stirred mixed reactions online. The event, held outside India Bazaar in Lewisville, Texas, USA, featured drummers playing festive music to mark the occasion. A video of the celebration, shared on X by Avi Dandiya, highlighted the gathering and sparked a heated debate.In his post, Dandiya expressed his frustration, calling the event a ‘public nuisance.’ He criticised the use of a commercial parking lot for religious festivities, tagging local authorities and police in the post. He emphasised that there are enough temples in the area for such celebrations and that public spaces shouldn’t be used for religious gatherings. Dandiya’s words raised concerns about the growing trend of similar events in public spaces, especially among recent immigrants.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-mumbai-to-hyderabad-5-unique-ganesh-idols-that-are-creating-buzz-this-ganesh-chaturthi-2025-1756386340320">From Mumbai to Hyderabad: 5 unique Ganesh idols that are creating buzz this Ganesh Chaturthi 2025</a><h2>Mixed reactions on social media</h2>The video quickly gained attention on social media, with many users divided over the issue. Some defended the gathering, seeing it as a vibrant display of Indian culture and tradition in the United States. They felt that immigrants should be able to celebrate their festivals and express their cultural pride in their new home. One user pointed out that in Texas, playing music in public and having small gatherings is not illegal, and the celebration should be allowed.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This public nuisance in USA is becoming a habit by recently immigrated Indians, which needs to be stopped and reported. This is parking lot of India Bazaar in Lewisville Texas <a href="https://twitter.com/LewisvilleTexas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LewisvilleTexas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LewisvillePD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LewisvillePD</a> I am sure these people have no permission what so ever, I request you to… <a href="https://t.co/1x85LJonP9">pic.twitter.com/1x85LJonP9</a>&mdash; 🇮🇳 Avi Dandiya (@avidandiya) <a href="https://twitter.com/avidandiya/status/1960154528495644731?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

However, others criticised the event, arguing that such celebrations should take place in temples or private spaces, not in commercial or public areas. Some felt that the gathering lacked consideration for local customs and norms, suggesting that immigrants should adapt to the culture of their new country rather than bringing over traditions from their homeland.

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in a Texas parking lot sparked online debate. While some praised the cultural display, others called it a public nuisance and raised concerns over civic norms.

A recent Ganesh Chaturthi celebration in a Texas parking lot has stirred mixed reactions online. The event, held outside India Bazaar in Lewisville, Texas, USA, featured drummers playing festive music to mark the occasion. A video of the celebration, shared on X by Avi Dandiya, highlighted the gathering and sparked a heated debate. In his post, Dandiya expressed his frustration, calling the event a ‘public nuisance.’ He criticised the use of a commercial parking lot for religious festivities, tagging local authorities and police in the post. He emphasised that there are enough temples in the area for such celebrations and that public spaces shouldn’t be used for religious gatherings. Dandiya’s words raised concerns about the growing trend of similar events in public spaces, especially among recent immigrants. Also read | From Mumbai to Hyderabad: 5 unique Ganesh idols that are creating buzz this Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Mixed reactions on social media The video quickly gained attention on social media, with many users divided over the issue. Some defended the gathering, seeing it as a vibrant display of Indian culture and tradition in the United States. They felt that immigrants should be able to celebrate their festivals and express their cultural pride in their new home. One user pointed out that in Texas, playing music in public and having small gatherings is not illegal, and the celebration should be allowed.

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in a Texas parking lot sparked online debate. While some praised the cultural display, others called it a public nuisance and raised concerns over civic norms.

Ganesh Chaturthi celebration in Texas parking lot sparks controversy; leaves Internet divided

US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on 6 August. Soon after, he told Donald Trump that Putin was ready to make big concessions in Ukraine, including pulling back from the partially occupied Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, Reuters reported. Trump hailed the meeting as “great progress” and agreed to hold a historic summit with Putin, hinting that a land swap deal was being discussed.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-cdc-director-susan-monarez-federal-reserve-governor-lisa-cook-1756398511097">Trump and his team are 'targeting' two top women officials, but Monarez and Cook aren’t going down quietly - Inside the high-stakes showdown</a><h2>How did the confusion begin?</h2>On 7 August, Witkoff told European leaders that Putin was willing to give up Kherson and Zaporizhzhia if Ukraine handed over Donetsk and Luhansk. This shocked US and European officials, who said it did not match their own assessments of Putin’s position. The very next day, Witkoff gave a different version. In a call led by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, he said Putin had not actually offered to leave Kherson or Zaporizhzhia. Instead, Putin had only signalled he would not push the West to recognise them as Russian.<h2>Why has it raised eyebrows?</h2>Witkoff is a real estate developer with no diplomatic background. According to the Reuters report, he also broke protocol by attending the Moscow meeting without a State Department notetaker, leaving no official record of what Putin really offered. He has been criticised before for repeating pro-Russian talking points and was recently accused of lobbying to ease US energy sanctions on Moscow.<h2>Trump’s push for a deal between Russia and Ukraine</h2>Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has promised a quick peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. He has repeatedly suggested both sides might need to “swap” land, a stance that has worried Kyiv and Europe. Speaking before his summit in Alaska, Trump said his goal was to secure a ceasefire, adding, “Look, Russia is a very big power, and they (Ukraine) are not. Gotta make a deal.” But despite calling the talks “productive,” Trump admitted he and Putin failed to agree on key issues.<h2>Where does things stand now?</h2>Russia has shown no sign of compromise. Instead, it has launched fresh missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, including one of the largest strikes on Kyiv since the war began. Putin continues to demand that Ukraine drop its NATO ambitions and withdraw from occupied regions, while keeping control of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia.

US envoy Steve Witkoff told Trump Putin was ready to concede Ukrainian territory, prompting summit plans. But conflicting messages later confused US and European officials about Russia’s true intentions in Ukraine.

US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on 6 August. Soon after, he told Donald Trump that Putin was ready to make big concessions in Ukraine, including pulling back from the partially occupied Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, Reuters reported. Trump hailed the meeting as “great progress” and agreed to hold a historic summit with Putin, hinting that a land swap deal was being discussed. Also read: Trump and his team are 'targeting' two top women officials, but Monarez and Cook aren’t going down quietly - Inside the high-stakes showdown How did the confusion begin? On 7 August, Witkoff told European leaders that Putin was willing to give up Kherson and Zaporizhzhia if Ukraine handed over Donetsk and Luhansk. This shocked US and European officials, who said it did not match their own assessments of Putin’s position. The very next day, Witkoff gave a different version. In a call led by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, he said Putin had not actually offered to leave Kherson or Zaporizhzhia. Instead, Putin had only signalled he would not push the West to recognise them as Russian. Why has it raised eyebrows? Witkoff is a real estate developer with no diplomatic background. According to the Reuters report, he also broke protocol by attending the Moscow meeting without a State Department notetaker, leaving no official record of what Putin really offered. He has been criticised before for repeating pro-Russian talking points and was recently accused of lobbying to ease US energy sanctions on Moscow. Trump’s push for a deal between Russia and Ukraine Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has promised a quick peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. He has repeatedly suggested both sides might need to “swap” land, a stance that has worried Kyiv and Europe. Speaking before his summit in Alaska, Trump said his goal was to secure a ceasefire, adding, “Look, Russia is a very big power, and they (Ukraine) are not. Gotta make a deal.” But despite calling the talks “productive,” Trump admitted he and Putin failed to agree on key issues. Where does things stand now? Russia has shown no sign of compromise. Instead, it has launched fresh missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, including one of the largest strikes on Kyiv since the war began. Putin continues to demand that Ukraine drop its NATO ambitions and withdraw from occupied regions, while keeping control of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia.

US envoy Steve Witkoff told Trump that Putin was ready to concede Ukrainian territory, prompting summit plans. But conflicting messages later confused US and European officials about Russia’s true intentions in Ukraine.

'Great progress' that wasn't met: Trump’s envoy Witkoff got Putin’s Ukraine land swap offer wrong

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According to AJC, the move reflects the organisation’s continued investment in its digital transformation as the outlet intends to “accelerate an ambitious, long-term growth strategy to transform the AJC from a storied daily newspaper into a modern media company.”

Newspapers have been the most essential source for learning valuable information and developments across the world. However, in recent years, newspapers have seen a sharp decline in popularity as digital media takes over the globe. In a time when social media platforms have become the primary source of news for the majority of people, a media organisation in the United States has decided to stop printing its 150-year-old newspaper and “fully transition to a digital-only model” by the end of this year. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) announced on Thursday (Aug 28) that it will cease the production of its printed newspaper after December 31, 2025. The organisation, which has been among the most essential in Georgia for more than 150 years, will completely turn to a digital news outlet on January 1, 2026. According to AJC, the move reflects the organisation’s continued investment in its digital transformation as the outlet intends to “accelerate an ambitious, long-term growth strategy to transform the AJC from a storied daily newspaper into a modern media company.” Andrew Morse, President and Publisher of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, said that the news industry is being overturned by rapidly evolving technology and consumer behaviour. “We knew this day would come and have been planning for it. Many more people engage with our digital platforms and products today than with our print edition, and that shift is only accelerating. Fully embracing our digital future will ensure our investment in distinctive journalism will have the greatest impact for years to come,” Morse said. Over the last two years, the AJC bolstered its efforts to expand and modernise its newsroom. The organisation invested in its digital product, while also launching newsletters, podcasts, and original video content. The outlet further expanded its scale by focusing on digital subscriber growth, widening its coverage, and opening new bureaus in Athens, Macon, and Savannah. “We are not stepping away from our readers—we’re stepping forward with them,” said Leroy Chapman, the Editor-in-Chief of the media organisation. “Our mission remains unchanged. This is about continuing to build a newsroom that delivers essential journalism smarter, more sustainably, and that serves communities across generations in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.” Cox Enterprises, the parent company of AJC, bought the Atlanta Journal in 1939 and the Constitution in 1950. In 2001, the company merged the two papers under the same masthead. The firm also owns other media outlets, including the Dayton Daily News, through Cox First Media. But they remain separate operating entities and unaffected by this decision. Alex Taylor, chairman and CEO of Cox Enterprises, said while he would miss the nostalgia of seeing the paper in his driveway every morning, the “change will allow us to reduce the use of trees, plastic, water and carbon, while at the same time increasing our focus on news gathering and public accountability.”

According to AJC, the move reflects the organisation’s continued investment in its digital transformation as the outlet intends to “accelerate an ambitious, long-term growth strategy to transform the AJC from a storied daily newspaper into a modern media company.”

‘We knew this day would come...’: This 150-year-old US newspaper is stopping printing for THIS reason

The alleged shooter of the Minneapolis shooting likely intended to carry out the attack with the intent of inflicting many more casualties among the children targeted. Police have found that Robin Westman visited the church weeks ago under the pretext of wanting to reconnect with the Catholic faith at the school, which the shooter once attended.&nbsp;They believe that during that visit, he created the detailed, hand-drawn diagram of the church’s interior that was shown on a video the shooter set to publish on YouTube around the time the attack began<h2>Suspect bought the rifle 'legally'</h2>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/are-you-an-indian-with-us-visa-argentina-has-a-gift-for-you-know-here-1756319032608">Are you an Indian with US visa? Argentina has a gift for you. Know here</a> There was a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol, which had all been lawfully purchased by the shooter, the Minnesota police chief said. He added that it is believed the shooter acted alone. Moreover, the police have claimed that the suspect had a manifesto that he was planning to release on YouTube. There is no update to share on a motive at this time, O’Hara, Minneapolis police chief, said, adding that investigators have search warrants for three locations. O’Hara said it “appeared to show him at the scene and included some disturbing writings”. He added that the content has now been taken down with the assistance of the FBI.<h2>Suspect had a ‘disturbing’ manifesto, says police</h2>In the investigation into the Minnesota school shooting, police have claimed that the suspect had a manifesto that he was planning to release on YouTube. There is no update to share on a motive at this time, O’Hara, Minneapolis police chief, said, adding that investigators have search warrants for three locations.&nbsp;He added that the content has now been taken down with the assistance of the FBI. Moreover, the police revealed that the alleged shooter purchased a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol.&nbsp;

Police have found that Robin Westman visited the church weeks ago under the pretext of wanting to reconnect with the Catholic faith at the school, which the shooter once attended. 

The alleged shooter of the Minneapolis shooting likely intended to carry out the attack with the intent of inflicting many more casualties among the children targeted. Police have found that Robin Westman visited the church weeks ago under the pretext of wanting to reconnect with the Catholic faith at the school, which the shooter once attended. They believe that during that visit, he created the detailed, hand-drawn diagram of the church’s interior that was shown on a video the shooter set to publish on YouTube around the time the attack began Suspect bought the rifle 'legally' Also read: Are you an Indian with US visa? Argentina has a gift for you. Know here There was a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol, which had all been lawfully purchased by the shooter, the Minnesota police chief said. He added that it is believed the shooter acted alone. Moreover, the police have claimed that the suspect had a manifesto that he was planning to release on YouTube. There is no update to share on a motive at this time, O’Hara, Minneapolis police chief, said, adding that investigators have search warrants for three locations. O’Hara said it “appeared to show him at the scene and included some disturbing writings”. He added that the content has now been taken down with the assistance of the FBI. Suspect had a ‘disturbing’ manifesto, says police In the investigation into the Minnesota school shooting, police have claimed that the suspect had a manifesto that he was planning to release on YouTube. There is no update to share on a motive at this time, O’Hara, Minneapolis police chief, said, adding that investigators have search warrants for three locations. He added that the content has now been taken down with the assistance of the FBI. Moreover, the police revealed that the alleged shooter purchased a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol.

Police have found that Robin Westman visited the church weeks ago under the pretext of wanting to reconnect with the Catholic faith at the school, which the shooter once attended.&nbsp;

Minnesota school shooting: Shooter Robin Westman visited site to plan the attack

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday (Aug 28) welcomed the decision by E3 nations to initiate “snapback” of sanctions on Iran. He further added that Washington is open to direct talks with Iran on ending its nuclear program. This comes after France, Germany, and the United Kingdom initiated a process to reimpose the United Nations sanctions on Tehran.In a statement, Rubio said, “The United States remains available for direct engagement with Iran – in furtherance of a peaceful, enduring resolution to the Iran nuclear issue.” He added that the “snapback does not contradict our earnest readiness for diplomacy, it only enhances it.”Rubio further urged Iranian leaders to take necessary measures to ensure their nation never obtains a nuclear weapon for the peace and prosperity of the Iranian people.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The E3 – France, Germany, and the United Kingdom – initiated a process to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran. Snapback sanctions are a direct response to Iran’s continuing defiance of its nuclear commitments. The United States supports the E3’s decision and urges Iran to engage in…&mdash; Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) <a href="https://twitter.com/SecRubio/status/1961081155605697008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“I urge Iranian leaders to take the immediate steps necessary to ensure that their nation will never obtain a nuclear weapon; to walk the path of peace; and to, by extension, advance prosperity for the Iranian people,” he said.In a post on X, Rubio said, “The E3 – France, Germany, and the United Kingdom – initiated a process to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran. Snapback sanctions are a direct response to Iran’s continuing defiance of its nuclear commitments. The United States supports the E3’s decision and urges Iran to engage in serious diplomatic negotiations to resolve the nuclear issue.”Earlier on Thursday, France, Britain, and Germany started the process to reimpose the UN sanctions on Iran. The move was taken after Tehran failed to comply with commitments over its nuclear program.US President Donald Trump has pushed for stopping Iran’s nuclear program. In the first term of Trump, this has resulted in major tensions between the United States and Europe. In his second term, Trump first insisted that he sought a nuclear deal with Iran but then joined Israel in its military campaign, targetting Tehran’s nuclear sites in air strikes.

Rubio further urged Iranian leaders to take necessary measures to ensure their nation never obtains a nuclear weapon for the peace and prosperity of the Iranian people.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday (Aug 28) welcomed the decision by E3 nations to initiate “snapback” of sanctions on Iran. He further added that Washington is open to direct talks with Iran on ending its nuclear program. This comes after France, Germany, and the United Kingdom initiated a process to reimpose the United Nations sanctions on Tehran. In a statement, Rubio said, “The United States remains available for direct engagement with Iran – in furtherance of a peaceful, enduring resolution to the Iran nuclear issue.” He added that the “snapback does not contradict our earnest readiness for diplomacy, it only enhances it.” Rubio further urged Iranian leaders to take necessary measures to ensure their nation never obtains a nuclear weapon for the peace and prosperity of the Iranian people.

Rubio further urged Iranian leaders to take necessary measures to ensure their nation never obtains a nuclear weapon for the peace and prosperity of the Iranian people.

‘Direct response to Iran’s defiance’: Rubio backs Europeans to restore UN sanctions on Tehran, says US open for talks

Two senior women leaders in the United States are openly challenging moves by Donald Trump and his administration to remove them from their positions, putting up major legal battles. CDC director Susan Monarez and Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook have both refused to step down, insisting the president has overstepped his powers.<h2>Susan Monarez refuses to quit as CDC chief</h2>Susan Monarez, who became director of the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) only a month ago, was told on Wednesday that she had been fired. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a statement on her removal but gave no reason.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-make-america-healthy-again-in-danger-top-cdc-officials-resign-warn-rfk-jr-s-public-health-policies-will-result-in-death-and-disability-1756380966602">'Make America Healthy Again' in danger? Top CDC officials resign, warn RFK Jr.'s public health policies 'will result in death and disability'</a>Monarez, however, says she is still in charge. Her lawyers argue that as a Senate-confirmed presidential appointee, “only the president himself can fire her.” The White House hit back, with Trump spokesperson Kush Desai saying, “Susan Monarez is not aligned with the President’s agenda of Making America Healthy Again… the White House has terminated Monarez from her position with the CDC.”<h2>Showdown inside the CDC</h2>Four top officials, Debra Houry, Daniel Jernigan, Jennifer Layden and Demetre Daskalakis, resigned in protest, accusing the administration of political interference and spreading misinformation. Monarez’s lawyers accused health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr of “weaponising public health for political gain.” They said, “When CDC Director Susan Monarez refused to rubber-stamp unscientific, reckless directives… she chose protecting the public over serving a political agenda. For that, she has been targeted.”<h2>Lisa Cook takes Trump to court over Fed firing attempt</h2>In a separate battle, Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has filed a lawsuit against Trump after he announced she was being removed “effective immediately.” The president claimed Cook misrepresented details on a mortgage application. Cook insists the allegation is baseless and says Trump has “no authority” to dismiss her. “I will continue to carry out my duties to help the American economy,” she said.Cook’s lawsuit argues her firing attempt is illegal because the Federal Reserve Act only allows removal “for cause,” something Trump’s letter did not show. Her lawyers said she discovered the attempt to remove her through a Truth Social post, not official notice.<h2>Fed independence at risk?</h2>The case could prove historic. For more than a century, Federal Reserve governors have had protection from political pressure. Cook’s lawyers warned that allowing Trump to remove officials for policy disagreements would “render illusory the board’s independence.” The White House insists Trump acted legally, claiming Cook was “credibly accused of lying in financial documents from a highly sensitive position.” Cook, appointed in 2022 by Joe Biden, is the first Black woman to serve on the Fed’s board. Her term runs until 2038.

Two senior female officials in the US, Susan Monarez and Lisa Cook, are mounting legal challenges against attempts by Donald Trump’s administration to remove them, arguing the president has overstepped his authority.

Two senior women leaders in the United States are openly challenging moves by Donald Trump and his administration to remove them from their positions, putting up major legal battles. CDC director Susan Monarez and Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook have both refused to step down, insisting the president has overstepped his powers. Susan Monarez refuses to quit as CDC chief Susan Monarez, who became director of the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) only a month ago, was told on Wednesday that she had been fired. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a statement on her removal but gave no reason. Also read: 'Make America Healthy Again' in danger? Top CDC officials resign, warn RFK Jr.'s public health policies 'will result in death and disability' Monarez, however, says she is still in charge. Her lawyers argue that as a Senate-confirmed presidential appointee, “only the president himself can fire her.” The White House hit back, with Trump spokesperson Kush Desai saying, “Susan Monarez is not aligned with the President’s agenda of Making America Healthy Again… the White House has terminated Monarez from her position with the CDC.” Showdown inside the CDC Four top officials, Debra Houry, Daniel Jernigan, Jennifer Layden and Demetre Daskalakis, resigned in protest, accusing the administration of political interference and spreading misinformation. Monarez’s lawyers accused health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr of “weaponising public health for political gain.” They said, “When CDC Director Susan Monarez refused to rubber-stamp unscientific, reckless directives… she chose protecting the public over serving a political agenda. For that, she has been targeted.” Lisa Cook takes Trump to court over Fed firing attempt In a separate battle, Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has filed a lawsuit against Trump after he announced she was being removed “effective immediately.” The president claimed Cook misrepresented details on a mortgage application. Cook insists the allegation is baseless and says Trump has “no authority” to dismiss her. “I will continue to carry out my duties to help the American economy,” she said. Cook’s lawsuit argues her firing attempt is illegal because the Federal Reserve Act only allows removal “for cause,” something Trump’s letter did not show. Her lawyers said she discovered the attempt to remove her through a Truth Social post, not official notice. Fed independence at risk? The case could prove historic. For more than a century, Federal Reserve governors have had protection from political pressure. Cook’s lawyers warned that allowing Trump to remove officials for policy disagreements would “render illusory the board’s independence.” The White House insists Trump acted legally, claiming Cook was “credibly accused of lying in financial documents from a highly sensitive position.” Cook, appointed in 2022 by Joe Biden, is the first Black woman to serve on the Fed’s board. Her term runs until 2038.

Two senior female officials in the US, Susan Monarez and Lisa Cook, are mounting legal challenges against attempts by Donald Trump’s administration to remove them, arguing the president has overstepped his authority.

Trump and his team are 'targeting' two top women officials, but Monarez and Cook aren’t going down quietly - Inside the high-stakes showdown

A massive outrage has been sparked in Italy after a pornographic website posted doctored images of a bunch of prominent women of the country, including the Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Meloni's sister Arianna was also one of the targeted women. The photos were shared with vulgar and sexist captions and were suspected of being &nbsp;harvested from personal social media accounts or public sources before being altered and published on the Italian platform Phica. The website has more than 700,000 subscribers.&nbsp;The images of women politicians from across party lines had been taken during rallies or TV interviews or while the women were in their bikinis on holiday. They had been altered to zoom in on body parts or suggest sexual poses. They were found in the “VIP section” of the website.The scandal came just a week after Meta closed down an Italian Facebook account called Mia Moglie (My Wife), where men exchanged intimate photos of their wives or unknown women.The name Phica is a misspelled play on a slang word in Italian that means vagina. The website was launched in Italy in 2005 and appeared to have operated unhindered until several politicians from the centre-left Democratic Party (PD) announced they had submitted a legal complaint. Police are now investigating.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-japan-summit-2025-modi-kishida-bullet-train-unicorn-trade-defence-1756364546293">PM Modi's Japan visit after 7 years: Bullet train project, trade deals on agenda</a>&nbsp;Other high-profile women whose images were used on the site were: Paola Cortellesi, an actor and the director of an Italian box office hit about domestic violence, C’è Ancora Domani (There’s Still Tomorrow), and Chiara Ferragni, an influencer.&nbsp;Valeria Campagna, a PD politician, was among the first to make an official complaint on the matter. She posted on Facebook saying she was “disgusted, angry and disappointed” and “couldn’t stay silent” after discovering that her photos had been published on the site without her consent. “Not just photos in a swimsuit but moments from my public and private life,” she wrote, adding, "Beneath them there were sexist, vulgar and violent comments. I can’t stay silent because this story isn’t just about me. It’s about all of us. It’s about our right to be free, respected and to live without fear.”

The photos were shared with vulgar and sexist captions and were suspected of being  harvested from personal social media accounts or public sources before being altered and published on the Italian platform Phica

A massive outrage has been sparked in Italy after a pornographic website posted doctored images of a bunch of prominent women of the country, including the Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Meloni's sister Arianna was also one of the targeted women. The photos were shared with vulgar and sexist captions and were suspected of being harvested from personal social media accounts or public sources before being altered and published on the Italian platform Phica. The website has more than 700,000 subscribers. The images of women politicians from across party lines had been taken during rallies or TV interviews or while the women were in their bikinis on holiday. They had been altered to zoom in on body parts or suggest sexual poses. They were found in the “VIP section” of the website. The scandal came just a week after Meta closed down an Italian Facebook account called Mia Moglie (My Wife), where men exchanged intimate photos of their wives or unknown women. The name Phica is a misspelled play on a slang word in Italian that means vagina. The website was launched in Italy in 2005 and appeared to have operated unhindered until several politicians from the centre-left Democratic Party (PD) announced they had submitted a legal complaint. Police are now investigating. Also read: PM Modi's Japan visit after 7 years: Bullet train project, trade deals on agenda Other high-profile women whose images were used on the site were: Paola Cortellesi, an actor and the director of an Italian box office hit about domestic violence, C’è Ancora Domani (There’s Still Tomorrow), and Chiara Ferragni, an influencer. Valeria Campagna, a PD politician, was among the first to make an official complaint on the matter. She posted on Facebook saying she was “disgusted, angry and disappointed” and “couldn’t stay silent” after discovering that her photos had been published on the site without her consent. “Not just photos in a swimsuit but moments from my public and private life,” she wrote, adding, "Beneath them there were sexist, vulgar and violent comments. I can’t stay silent because this story isn’t just about me. It’s about all of us. It’s about our right to be free, respected and to live without fear.”

The photos were shared with vulgar and sexist captions and were suspected of being &nbsp;harvested from personal social media accounts or public sources before being altered and published on the Italian platform Phica.

Doctored image of Giorgia Meloni on porn site sparks outrage in Italy. Sickening details emerge

With the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit scheduled in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, 2025, the spotlight is once again on the bloc's stated mission of international security. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to join the SCO summit, both India and Pakistan are at odds with each other.At a joint media briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that New Delhi is working with SCO members for a joint condemnation of terrorism in the summit's declaration. He said that SCO was established with the primary goal of countering ‘terrorism, separatism and extremism’, which remains a challenge.&nbsp;<h2>Why India and Pakistan disagree on terrorism at the SCO Summit?</h2>India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terrorist infrastructure within Pakistan's territories in response to the Pahalgam attack of June 22. This triggered a 4-day-long violent clash.Post Operation Sindoor, the SCO summit will be the first time the two nations will engage in diplomatic talks in a multilateral setting.There is a structural anomaly or political contradiction within the SCO, particularly around the bone of contention between India and Pakistan, Kashmir. India wants the declaration to explicitly call out cross-border, state-sponsored terrorism, which is a veiled reference to Pakistan. Indian representatives have been on an Operation Sindoor outreach across the globe to justify the Indian rationale behind the airstrikes. They also referenced a picture to show Pakistani state involvement in terrorism, where a slain terrorist was receiving a state-sponsored funeral. However, Pakistan denies any such engagement and claims to be the victim of terrorism. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called &nbsp;Operation Sindoor a 'cowardly act of war'. China officially, during Operation Sindoor, emphasised support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. However, it did not directly acknowledge any operational support. Indian officials, including Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rahul R. Singh, have claimed that China supplied Pakistan with real-time intelligence during the conflict. Later, Pakistan showed willingness to engage in diplomatic talks to resolve the issue, including Kashmir, water sharing, and counterterrorism efforts.However, SCO requires consensus from all members for finalising statements on terrorism. Even resistance from a single member, such as Pakistan, can block strong language condemnation of terrorism in a way that directly implicates them. Pakistan denies any involvement in the Pahlgham attack and seeks quantifiable evidence. Accepting a strong language condemnation will undermine its domestic and international position. It creates a persistent contradiction in SCO's anti-terror goals and prevents it from achieving an actionable consensus.&nbsp;

SCO’s anti-terror unity faces test with India, Pakistan divided ahead of summit

With the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit scheduled in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, 2025, the spotlight is once again on the bloc's stated mission of international security. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to join the SCO summit, both India and Pakistan are at odds with each other. At a joint media briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that New Delhi is working with SCO members for a joint condemnation of terrorism in the summit's declaration. He said that SCO was established with the primary goal of countering ‘terrorism, separatism and extremism’, which remains a challenge. Why India and Pakistan disagree on terrorism at the SCO Summit? India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terrorist infrastructure within Pakistan's territories in response to the Pahalgam attack of June 22. This triggered a 4-day-long violent clash. Post Operation Sindoor, the SCO summit will be the first time the two nations will engage in diplomatic talks in a multilateral setting. There is a structural anomaly or political contradiction within the SCO, particularly around the bone of contention between India and Pakistan, Kashmir. India wants the declaration to explicitly call out cross-border, state-sponsored terrorism, which is a veiled reference to Pakistan. Indian representatives have been on an Operation Sindoor outreach across the globe to justify the Indian rationale behind the airstrikes. They also referenced a picture to show Pakistani state involvement in terrorism, where a slain terrorist was receiving a state-sponsored funeral. However, Pakistan denies any such engagement and claims to be the victim of terrorism. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called Operation Sindoor a 'cowardly act of war'. China officially, during Operation Sindoor, emphasised support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. However, it did not directly acknowledge any operational support. Indian officials, including Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rahul R. Singh, have claimed that China supplied Pakistan with real-time intelligence during the conflict. Later, Pakistan showed willingness to engage in diplomatic talks to resolve the issue, including Kashmir, water sharing, and counterterrorism efforts. However, SCO requires consensus from all members for finalising statements on terrorism. Even resistance from a single member, such as Pakistan, can block strong language condemnation of terrorism in a way that directly implicates them. Pakistan denies any involvement in the Pahlgham attack and seeks quantifiable evidence. Accepting a strong language condemnation will undermine its domestic and international position. It creates a persistent contradiction in SCO's anti-terror goals and prevents it from achieving an actionable consensus.

Ahead of the SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin, India and Pakistan face a diplomatic standoff over cross-border terrorism. Operation Sindoor, differing security priorities, and the need for consensus pose challenges to the bloc’s anti-terrorism objectives.

Russia carried out a large overnight strike on Kyiv that killed at least 15 people, including four children, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the attack “Moscow’s answer to diplomatic efforts” to end the war.<h2>How does Moscow justify it?</h2>Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said there was no contradiction between the attack and Russia’s push for peace talks. “The special military operation continues. You can see that strikes on Russian infrastructure, often on Russian civilian infrastructure, by the Kyiv regime are also continuing. The Russian armed forces are also carrying out their tasks,” he told reporters. Peskov insisted Russia was striking “military and military-related infrastructure” and repeated that Moscow does not deliberately target civilians.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-putin-killed-civilians-uk-eu-summon-russian-envoy-after-deadly-strikes-hit-british-council-building-eu-s-offices-in-ukraine-1756384716768">'Putin killed civilians...': UK, EU summon Russian envoy after deadly strikes hit British Council building, EU’s offices in Ukraine</a>"The Russian armed forces are also carrying out their tasks. As stated, they continue to strike military and military-related infrastructure. The strikes are successful, the targets are being destroyed, and the special military operation continues. At the same time, Russia remains interested in continuing the negotiation process in order to achieve our goals through political and diplomatic means,” he said.<h2>What weapons were used?</h2>The Russian Defence Ministry said it carried out a “group strike” using hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, drones and high-precision air-launched missiles, aimed at military-industrial facilities and air bases. Ukraine, meanwhile, said it struck two Russian oil refineries with drones. Moscow confirmed one was hit but said the fire had been put out and fuel supplies were stable.<h2>What did Europe say?</h2>European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen spoke to Zelensky and US president Donald Trump following the strike. “Putin must come to the negotiating table,” she said. “We must secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine with firm and credible security guarantees that will turn the country into a steel porcupine. Europe will fully play its part.”

Russia launched overnight strikes on Kyiv, killing 15 including four children. Zelensky called it “Moscow’s answer to diplomacy.” The Kremlin claimed it targeted military sites and denied attacking civilians deliberately.

Russia carried out a large overnight strike on Kyiv that killed at least 15 people, including four children, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the attack “Moscow’s answer to diplomatic efforts” to end the war. How does Moscow justify it? Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said there was no contradiction between the attack and Russia’s push for peace talks. “The special military operation continues. You can see that strikes on Russian infrastructure, often on Russian civilian infrastructure, by the Kyiv regime are also continuing. The Russian armed forces are also carrying out their tasks,” he told reporters. Peskov insisted Russia was striking “military and military-related infrastructure” and repeated that Moscow does not deliberately target civilians. Also read: 'Putin killed civilians...': UK, EU summon Russian envoy after deadly strikes hit British Council building, EU’s offices in Ukraine "The Russian armed forces are also carrying out their tasks. As stated, they continue to strike military and military-related infrastructure. The strikes are successful, the targets are being destroyed, and the special military operation continues. At the same time, Russia remains interested in continuing the negotiation process in order to achieve our goals through political and diplomatic means,” he said. What weapons were used? The Russian Defence Ministry said it carried out a “group strike” using hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, drones and high-precision air-launched missiles, aimed at military-industrial facilities and air bases. Ukraine, meanwhile, said it struck two Russian oil refineries with drones. Moscow confirmed one was hit but said the fire had been put out and fuel supplies were stable. What did Europe say? European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen spoke to Zelensky and US president Donald Trump following the strike. “Putin must come to the negotiating table,” she said. “We must secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine with firm and credible security guarantees that will turn the country into a steel porcupine. Europe will fully play its part.”

Russia launched overnight strikes on Kyiv, killing 15, including four children. Zelensky called it “Moscow’s answer to diplomacy.” The Kremlin claimed it targeted military sites and denied attacking civilians deliberately.

Russia says it's ready for peace but 'military operation will continue' - What does that mean?

Spanish police have found a zoo with 150 exotic animals of 56 species run by two men who managed to keep it a secret for months. They were apparently breeding the animals as a hobby. But when they posted an ad on social media a few months back, offering Asian otters, porcupines, meerkats, and kangaroos to buyers, it grabbed the attention of police. The advertisement mentioned that several protected species were on sale. Siglo XXI reported that meerkat, kangaroo and caracal babies were also available. An investigation was launched, and after months of efforts, they uncovered the site in Nules, in eastern Spain. The probe revealed videos of a breeder of endangered animals with leopards, owls, and llamas. The entire premises were checked, which had warehouses and plots.&nbsp;One zebra, cranes, toucans, mongooses, porcupines and macaws were also found. The police noted that two men were running the place without a breeder’s permit or a zoo authorisation. The animals were also not registered. The Guardia Civil has launched an investigation into the two men for trafficking protected animals and smuggling. The animals were kept in cages, but they all seemed to be in good health. All the animals combined are estimated to be valued at more than $81,000. Of the three macaws, two of them had been reported stolen from a town in Almeria province. The exotic animals are not being moved anywhere for now, and negotiations are underway with various zoos and animal protection centres. Till then, they will continue to remain at the illegal zoo. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientist-says-global-flood-washed-away-advanced-civilisations-20-000-years-ago-1756276034769">'Nothing explains this' – 20,000 years ago, a single flood swept through the entire world</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;The Daily Mail reported that, besides the protected species, other species with varied levels of protection were also found at the zoo. This includes "two servals, a zebra, two toucans, two crowned cranes, six turacos, four ibises, two meerkats, three mongooses, an opossum, two mouflons, five owls, a dromedary and five kinkajous.

Spanish police have found an illegal zoo in Nules with 150 exotic animals of 56 species. Two men have been arrested who had kept the animals as a hobby, and were caught when they tried to sell them  

Spanish police have found a zoo with 150 exotic animals of 56 species run by two men who managed to keep it a secret for months. They were apparently breeding the animals as a hobby. But when they posted an ad on social media a few months back, offering Asian otters, porcupines, meerkats, and kangaroos to buyers, it grabbed the attention of police. The advertisement mentioned that several protected species were on sale. Siglo XXI reported that meerkat, kangaroo and caracal babies were also available. An investigation was launched, and after months of efforts, they uncovered the site in Nules, in eastern Spain. The probe revealed videos of a breeder of endangered animals with leopards, owls, and llamas. The entire premises were checked, which had warehouses and plots. One zebra, cranes, toucans, mongooses, porcupines and macaws were also found. The police noted that two men were running the place without a breeder’s permit or a zoo authorisation. The animals were also not registered. The Guardia Civil has launched an investigation into the two men for trafficking protected animals and smuggling. The animals were kept in cages, but they all seemed to be in good health. All the animals combined are estimated to be valued at more than $81,000. Of the three macaws, two of them had been reported stolen from a town in Almeria province. The exotic animals are not being moved anywhere for now, and negotiations are underway with various zoos and animal protection centres. Till then, they will continue to remain at the illegal zoo. Also Read: 'Nothing explains this' – 20,000 years ago, a single flood swept through the entire world The Daily Mail reported that, besides the protected species, other species with varied levels of protection were also found at the zoo. This includes "two servals, a zebra, two toucans, two crowned cranes, six turacos, four ibises, two meerkats, three mongooses, an opossum, two mouflons, five owls, a dromedary and five kinkajous.

Spanish police have found an illegal zoo in Nules with 150 exotic animals of 56 species. Two men have been arrested who had kept the animals as a hobby, and were caught when they tried to sell them &nbsp;

Online ad uncovers illegal wildlife ring: Secret Nules Zoo sheltered 150 exotic animals

The British government has summoned Russia’s ambassador after missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed at least 15 people and damaged the British Council building, Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirmed. “Putin’s strikes last night killed civilians, destroyed homes and damaged buildings, including the British Council and EU Delegation in Kyiv…. We have summoned the Russian Ambassador,” Lammy said in a post on X.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-for-today-s-war-and-tomorrow-s-security-ukraine-s-new-flamingo-missile-is-the-gift-that-will-keep-on-giving-1756035953915">‘For today’s war and tomorrow’s security’: Ukraine’s new Flamingo missile is the gift that will keep on giving</a><h2>EU also takes diplomatic action</h2>EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she had spoken to European diplomats in Kyiv following the strike that damaged the EU’s offices. She announced that Brussels would also summon the Russian envoy. “I confirm that we will be summoning the Russian chargé d’affaires. This meeting will still take place today,” EU spokesperson Anitta Hipper said. She added, “No diplomatic mission should ever be a target to two strikes. So this is our response to this question.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-s-general-in-london-is-valerii-zaluzhnyi-s-waiting-to-replace-zelensky-as-ukraine-s-future-president-1756146372870">Ukraine’s general in London: Is Valerii Zaluzhnyi’s waiting to replace Zelensky as Ukraine's future president?</a><h2>Heavy toll from Russian attack in Ukraine</h2>According to Ukrainian authorities, Russian attacks over the past 24 hours killed at least 24 civilians and injured 62 more. Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia launched 598 drones overnight, including Shahed drones and decoys, as well as 31 missiles. These included two Kh-47 Kinzhal ballistic missiles, nine Iskander-M or North Korean KN-23 missiles, and 20 Kh-101 cruise missiles. Air defences intercepted 563 drones and 26 missiles, but strikes still hit 13 sites, with debris falling on 26 others.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-make-america-healthy-again-in-danger-top-cdc-officials-resign-warn-rfk-jr-s-public-health-policies-will-result-in-death-and-disability-1756380966602">'Make America Healthy Again' in danger? Top CDC officials resign, warn RFK Jr.'s public health policies 'will result in death and disability'</a><h2>Zelensky urges tougher response</h2>President Volodymyr Zelensky said the death toll in Kyiv had risen to 14, including three children. He described it as a “horrific and deliberate killing of civilians” and accused Russia of refusing to end the war. “Overnight in Kyiv, dozens of buildings were damaged: residential houses, office centers, civilian enterprises. Among them also the building where the European Union Delegation to Ukraine is located,” he said.Watch: NATO spending to cross $1.5 trillion in 2025 | What's the new spending target?https://www.wionews.com/videos/nato-spending-to-cross-1-5-trillion-in-2025-what-s-the-new-spending-target-1756367953553/embedZelensky called for stronger international measures, saying, “For the spurning of ceasefire and for the constant Russian attempts to weasel out of negotiations, new strong sanctions are needed. Only this can work. The Russians understand only strength and pressure. For every strike, Moscow must feel the consequences.”

The UK summoned Russia’s ambassador after deadly strikes on Kyiv killed civilians and damaged the British Council. The EU also plans action after its delegation was hit, condemning attacks on diplomats.

The British government has summoned Russia’s ambassador after missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed at least 15 people and damaged the British Council building, Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirmed. “Putin’s strikes last night killed civilians, destroyed homes and damaged buildings, including the British Council and EU Delegation in Kyiv…. We have summoned the Russian Ambassador,” Lammy said in a post on X. Also read: ‘For today’s war and tomorrow’s security’: Ukraine’s new Flamingo missile is the gift that will keep on giving EU also takes diplomatic action EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she had spoken to European diplomats in Kyiv following the strike that damaged the EU’s offices. She announced that Brussels would also summon the Russian envoy. “I confirm that we will be summoning the Russian chargé d’affaires. This meeting will still take place today,” EU spokesperson Anitta Hipper said. She added, “No diplomatic mission should ever be a target to two strikes. So this is our response to this question.” Also read: Ukraine’s general in London: Is Valerii Zaluzhnyi’s waiting to replace Zelensky as Ukraine's future president? Heavy toll from Russian attack in Ukraine According to Ukrainian authorities, Russian attacks over the past 24 hours killed at least 24 civilians and injured 62 more. Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia launched 598 drones overnight, including Shahed drones and decoys, as well as 31 missiles. These included two Kh-47 Kinzhal ballistic missiles, nine Iskander-M or North Korean KN-23 missiles, and 20 Kh-101 cruise missiles. Air defences intercepted 563 drones and 26 missiles, but strikes still hit 13 sites, with debris falling on 26 others. Also read: 'Make America Healthy Again' in danger? Top CDC officials resign, warn RFK Jr.'s public health policies 'will result in death and disability' Zelensky urges tougher response President Volodymyr Zelensky said the death toll in Kyiv had risen to 14, including three children. He described it as a “horrific and deliberate killing of civilians” and accused Russia of refusing to end the war. “Overnight in Kyiv, dozens of buildings were damaged: residential houses, office centers, civilian enterprises. Among them also the building where the European Union Delegation to Ukraine is located,” he said. Watch: NATO spending to cross $1.5 trillion in 2025 | What's the new spending target? https://www.wionews.com/videos/nato-spending-to-cross-1-5-trillion-in-2025-what-s-the-new-spending-target-1756367953553/embed Zelensky called for stronger international measures, saying, “For the spurning of ceasefire and for the constant Russian attempts to weasel out of negotiations, new strong sanctions are needed. Only this can work. The Russians understand only strength and pressure. For every strike, Moscow must feel the consequences.”

The UK summoned Russia’s ambassador after deadly strikes on Kyiv killed civilians and damaged the British Council. The EU also plans action after its delegation was hit, condemning attacks on diplomats.

'Putin killed civilians...': UK, EU summon Russian envoy after deadly strikes hit British Council building, EU’s offices in Ukraine

The US mainstream media, most of which Donald Trump calls ‘fake news’, as well as several policy-watching think tanks, have criticised the American president's move to punish India with 50 per cent tariffs over the purchase of Russian oil. Only Trump-aligned media appear to be accepting it as a wise decision. Here is a breakdown:<h2>Criticism of Trump tariffs against India from media, thinktanks and experts</h2>The Wall Street Journal editorial board, often supportive of free-market conservatism, has taken a critical stance, with commentators arguing that the tariffs are disproportionate and unnecessarily antagonistic towards a key democratic ally. They noted that while India-Russia ties could be a problem for the US, Trump’s approach would do more harm than good. The Journal questioned why a nation seen as being close to the US, particularly given the bonhomie between Trump and Indian PM Narendra Modi, is now facing such punitive treatment.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/amid-trump-tariff-pressure-india-looks-to-diversify-textile-exports-to-40-nations-1756296523632">Amid Trump tariff pressure, India looks to diversify textile exports to 40 nations</a>&nbsp;Analysts at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace described the move as ‘dismantling decades of bipartisan progress’ in strengthening US-India relations. They suggested the tariff policy will be perceived in New Delhi as ‘heavy-handed interference’ in Indian sovereignty, particularly given India’s strategic reliance on Russian oil. Carnegie warned that this shift from engagement to economic punishment could unravel trust between two democracies once seen as natural partners in counterbalancing China’s rise.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/think-tank-gtri-asks-centre-to-boost-consumption-to-offset-donald-trump-s-tariff-1756299239761">Think tank GTRI asks Centre to boost consumption to offset&nbsp;Donald Trump's tariff</a>&nbsp;Opinions and experts quoted in The Guardian challenged the framing of tariffs as legitimate diplomatic tools. Dr Stuart Rollo, for instance, characterised the measures as a 'departure from traditional diplomacy', calling them instruments of 'geopolitical compulsion'. Economist Devashish Mitra pointed out that India’s regional importance as a counterweight to China appears to have been undervalued, suggesting the administration is sacrificing strategic stability for short-term pressure tactics.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/here-s-what-india-can-do-to-counter-donald-trump-s-tariffs-1756284737233">Here's what India can do to counter Donald Trump's tariffs</a>&nbsp;Even opinion pieces in the New York Post, typically sympathetic to Trump, flagged concerns. While acknowledging India’s increased economic alignment with Russia, some writers there questioned whether tariffs are an appropriate vehicle for foreign policy enforcement. They warned that the move exposes fissures in the US–India relationship, which may not recover easily.<h2>But conservative media defends Trump tariffs as ‘realpolitik’</h2>In contrast, right-leaning media outlets aligned with Trump framed the tariffs as a logical extension of his “America First” agenda and a necessary recalibration of foreign policy. Fox News featured several columns positioning the tariffs as ‘tactical leverage’, not random economic aggression. Policy analyst Tanvi Ratna described the action as a ‘bold and ambitious realignment’, arguing that it is intended to force India to reassess its economic ties with Russia.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/democrats-lash-out-at-trump-for-india-tariffs-why-is-china-spared-1756376042775/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/democrats-lash-out-at-trump-for-india-tariffs-why-is-china-spared-1756376042775/embed</a>The goal, in this view, is not to punish, but to negotiate from a position of strength.Some Fox News voices compared the strategy to ‘defensive warfare’, portraying tariffs as tools of reciprocity. They argued that if India penalises American exporters indirectly through strategic partnerships with adversaries like Russia, then the US is justified in returning the favour.<h2>Can tariffs be a foreign policy tool?</h2>Much of the debate centres on whether tariffs can be instruments of foreign policy at all.On one side are those who believe in global cooperation, mutual economic benefit, and soft-power influence; while on the other, there are voice that favour transactional relationships and pressure-based negotiation.

Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on India over Russian oil purchase have drawn sharp criticism from much of US media, warning of damage to US-India relations. But pro-Trump voices insist it's a bold leverage to counter Russia and enforce “America First” policies

The US mainstream media, most of which Donald Trump calls ‘fake news’, as well as several policy-watching think tanks, have criticised the American president's move to punish India with 50 per cent tariffs over the purchase of Russian oil. Only Trump-aligned media appear to be accepting it as a wise decision. Here is a breakdown: Criticism of Trump tariffs against India from media, thinktanks and experts The Wall Street Journal editorial board, often supportive of free-market conservatism, has taken a critical stance, with commentators arguing that the tariffs are disproportionate and unnecessarily antagonistic towards a key democratic ally. They noted that while India-Russia ties could be a problem for the US, Trump’s approach would do more harm than good. The Journal questioned why a nation seen as being close to the US, particularly given the bonhomie between Trump and Indian PM Narendra Modi, is now facing such punitive treatment. Also read: Amid Trump tariff pressure, India looks to diversify textile exports to 40 nations Analysts at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace described the move as ‘dismantling decades of bipartisan progress’ in strengthening US-India relations. They suggested the tariff policy will be perceived in New Delhi as ‘heavy-handed interference’ in Indian sovereignty, particularly given India’s strategic reliance on Russian oil. Carnegie warned that this shift from engagement to economic punishment could unravel trust between two democracies once seen as natural partners in counterbalancing China’s rise. Also read: Think tank GTRI asks Centre to boost consumption to offset Donald Trump's tariff Opinions and experts quoted in The Guardian challenged the framing of tariffs as legitimate diplomatic tools. Dr Stuart Rollo, for instance, characterised the measures as a 'departure from traditional diplomacy', calling them instruments of 'geopolitical compulsion'. Economist Devashish Mitra pointed out that India’s regional importance as a counterweight to China appears to have been undervalued, suggesting the administration is sacrificing strategic stability for short-term pressure tactics. Also read: Here's what India can do to counter Donald Trump's tariffs Even opinion pieces in the New York Post, typically sympathetic to Trump, flagged concerns. While acknowledging India’s increased economic alignment with Russia, some writers there questioned whether tariffs are an appropriate vehicle for foreign policy enforcement. They warned that the move exposes fissures in the US–India relationship, which may not recover easily. But conservative media defends Trump tariffs as ‘realpolitik’ In contrast, right-leaning media outlets aligned with Trump framed the tariffs as a logical extension of his “America First” agenda and a necessary recalibration of foreign policy. Fox News featured several columns positioning the tariffs as ‘tactical leverage’, not random economic aggression. Policy analyst Tanvi Ratna described the action as a ‘bold and ambitious realignment’, arguing that it is intended to force India to reassess its economic ties with Russia. https://www.wionews.com/videos/democrats-lash-out-at-trump-for-india-tariffs-why-is-china-spared-1756376042775/embed The goal, in this view, is not to punish, but to negotiate from a position of strength. Some Fox News voices compared the strategy to ‘defensive warfare’, portraying tariffs as tools of reciprocity. They argued that if India penalises American exporters indirectly through strategic partnerships with adversaries like Russia, then the US is justified in returning the favour. Can tariffs be a foreign policy tool? Much of the debate centres on whether tariffs can be instruments of foreign policy at all. On one side are those who believe in global cooperation, mutual economic benefit, and soft-power influence; while on the other, there are voice that favour transactional relationships and pressure-based negotiation.

Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on India over Russian oil purchase have drawn sharp criticism from much of US media, warning of damage to US-India relations. But pro-Trump voices insist it's a bold leverage to counter Russia and enforce “America First” policies

Trump anti-India tariffs a strategic misstep or leverage? How US media, think tanks, experts are reacting to punishment over Russia oil trade

Valentina Gomez, who is a far-right MAGA congressional candidate, received flak for setting the holy Islamic book Quran on fire. She also posted the video on social media, claiming to ‘end Islam’. Gomez is running for Texas’ 31st district in 2016. She has used such slurs in the past, where she targeted the Muslim community, also tried spreading hate against the LGBTQ+ community, Black people, and immigrants. Critics says it could be a stunt to accelerate her political career. Before igniting the Quran, Gomez said, “Your daughters will be raped and your sons beheaded, unless we stop Islam once and for all.”&nbsp;She added, “America is a Christian nation, so those terrorist Muslims can **** off to any of the 57 Muslim nations. There is only one true God, and that is the God of Israel.” She also claimed she is powered by Jesus Christ as the end plate of her video read. In her recent posts, she has been seen advocating Christianity and denouncing Islam. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-salwan-momika-the-man-shot-dead-in-sweden-for-burning-quran-8674357">Killing of Salwan Momika, man who burnt Quran, broadcast live on social media, suggest reports &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</a> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Gomez also defended burning the holy book, saying it was for the terrorist attack on Israelis in the October 7 attacks. On X, she wrote, “I stand by my actions &amp; I will never bend a knee to the book that is responsible for the massacre of October 7th, took the lives of 13 U.S service members at Abbey Gate, &amp; calls for our assassination. Since you love the muslims so much, why don’t you open the borders &amp; let the muslims take over Israel. Jonathan Greenblatt grow a pair, &amp; stop pandering to terrorists.”

A far-right MAGA congressional candidate has set the Islamic holy book on fire, and that has sparked outrage.

Valentina Gomez, who is a far-right MAGA congressional candidate, received flak for setting the holy Islamic book Quran on fire. She also posted the video on social media, claiming to ‘end Islam’. Gomez is running for Texas’ 31st district in 2016. She has used such slurs in the past, where she targeted the Muslim community, also tried spreading hate against the LGBTQ+ community, Black people, and immigrants. Critics says it could be a stunt to accelerate her political career. Before igniting the Quran, Gomez said, “Your daughters will be raped and your sons beheaded, unless we stop Islam once and for all.” She added, “America is a Christian nation, so those terrorist Muslims can **** off to any of the 57 Muslim nations. There is only one true God, and that is the God of Israel.” She also claimed she is powered by Jesus Christ as the end plate of her video read. In her recent posts, she has been seen advocating Christianity and denouncing Islam. Also read: Killing of Salwan Momika, man who burnt Quran, broadcast live on social media, suggest reports Gomez also defended burning the holy book, saying it was for the terrorist attack on Israelis in the October 7 attacks. On X, she wrote, “I stand by my actions & I will never bend a knee to the book that is responsible for the massacre of October 7th, took the lives of 13 U.S service members at Abbey Gate, & calls for our assassination. Since you love the muslims so much, why don’t you open the borders & let the muslims take over Israel. Jonathan Greenblatt grow a pair, & stop pandering to terrorists.”

A far-right MAGA congressional candidate has set the Islamic holy book on fire, and that has sparked outrage.

Republican claims to be 'powered by Jesus Christ'; sets Quran on fire, pledges to ‘end Islam’

The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) faced a wave of resignations on Wednesday night after a dramatic clash between Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the agency’s new leadership. Outgoing senior figures accused Kennedy of turning public health into politics, warning his approach “will result in death and disability of vulnerable children and adults.”<h2>Vaccine controversy sparks turmoil</h2>The crisis came just after a Daily Beast report claimed the administration is preparing to pull the COVID vaccine from shelves within months. British cardiologist Dr Aseem Malhotra, a close ally of Kennedy and adviser to lobby group Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Action, said that several “influential” members of Donald Trump’s family share Kennedy’s belief that vaccines are more dangerous than the virus.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-anti-india-rants-to-jail-time-7-times-peter-navarro-proved-his-ex-aide-right-who-called-him-an-unreliable-a-hole-trump-india-tariffs-trade-war-1756369925640">7 times Peter Navarro proved his ex-aide, who called him an a**hole, right</a><h2>Susan Monarez caught in power struggle</h2>The situation escalated when Susan Monarez, who had been sworn in as acting CDC director only a month earlier, was abruptly removed by the White House. Monarez, however, rejected the decision. Through her lawyers, she insisted she had not resigned and argued that only the president could dismiss her. “As a presidential appointee, Senate-confirmed officer, only the president himself can fire her,” her legal team said. They accused Kennedy of “weaponising public health for political gain” and “putting millions of American lives at risk.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-indians-are-so-arrogant-trump-aide-peter-navarro-blames-pm-modi-for-russia-ukraine-war-loses-clam-over-new-delhi-s-oil-purchase-from-russia-1756350881354">'Not Putin, Modi's war...': Trump aide blames Indian PM for Ukraine war</a><h2>Wave of resignations follows</h2>Within hours of Monarez’s ousting, at least four senior CDC leaders also resigned. They included Dr Debra Houry, Dr Demetre Daskalakis, Dr Daniel Jernigan, and Dr Jen Layden. In his resignation letter, Daskalakis accused Kennedy of pushing “unscientific” policies. They warned, “Their desire to please a political base will result in death and disability of vulnerable children and adults.” He added that the CDC was being used as “a tool” to promote policies that “do not reflect scientific reality and are designed to hurt rather than to improve the public’s health.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-don-t-support-tariffs-on-india-australia-trade-minister-don-farrell-trump-trade-war-trump-tariff-on-india-kicks-in-1756369415764">'We don't support tariffs on India': Australia Trade Minister Don Farrell</a>Houry said misinformation and the overstating of vaccine risks had already cost lives, citing the highest number of US measles cases in 30 years and even a violent attack on CDC headquarters earlier this month.Watch: SCO Explained: Origin, founding members, expansion &amp; global influencehttps://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-explained-origin-founding-members-expansion-global-influence-1756377853304/embedDaskalakis linked the shooting to years of vaccine scepticism, blaming Kennedy and his allies for fuelling hostility. He said he was resigning to honour his grandfather, who had fought fascism in Greece, and to protest against “the cowardice of a leader that cannot admit that HIS and his minions’ words… created an environment where violence like this can occur.”

Several senior CDC officials resigned after clashing with Health Secretary RFK Jr, warning his politicised public health stance and potential COVID vaccine withdrawal could endanger vulnerable lives and fuel anti-vaccine sentiment.

The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) faced a wave of resignations on Wednesday night after a dramatic clash between Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the agency’s new leadership. Outgoing senior figures accused Kennedy of turning public health into politics, warning his approach “will result in death and disability of vulnerable children and adults.” Vaccine controversy sparks turmoil The crisis came just after a Daily Beast report claimed the administration is preparing to pull the COVID vaccine from shelves within months. British cardiologist Dr Aseem Malhotra, a close ally of Kennedy and adviser to lobby group Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Action, said that several “influential” members of Donald Trump’s family share Kennedy’s belief that vaccines are more dangerous than the virus. Also read: 7 times Peter Navarro proved his ex-aide, who called him an a**hole, right Susan Monarez caught in power struggle The situation escalated when Susan Monarez, who had been sworn in as acting CDC director only a month earlier, was abruptly removed by the White House. Monarez, however, rejected the decision. Through her lawyers, she insisted she had not resigned and argued that only the president could dismiss her. “As a presidential appointee, Senate-confirmed officer, only the president himself can fire her,” her legal team said. They accused Kennedy of “weaponising public health for political gain” and “putting millions of American lives at risk.” Also read: 'Not Putin, Modi's war...': Trump aide blames Indian PM for Ukraine war Wave of resignations follows Within hours of Monarez’s ousting, at least four senior CDC leaders also resigned. They included Dr Debra Houry, Dr Demetre Daskalakis, Dr Daniel Jernigan, and Dr Jen Layden. In his resignation letter, Daskalakis accused Kennedy of pushing “unscientific” policies. They warned, “Their desire to please a political base will result in death and disability of vulnerable children and adults.” He added that the CDC was being used as “a tool” to promote policies that “do not reflect scientific reality and are designed to hurt rather than to improve the public’s health.” Also read: 'We don't support tariffs on India': Australia Trade Minister Don Farrell Houry said misinformation and the overstating of vaccine risks had already cost lives, citing the highest number of US measles cases in 30 years and even a violent attack on CDC headquarters earlier this month. Watch: SCO Explained: Origin, founding members, expansion & global influence https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-explained-origin-founding-members-expansion-global-influence-1756377853304/embed Daskalakis linked the shooting to years of vaccine scepticism, blaming Kennedy and his allies for fuelling hostility. He said he was resigning to honour his grandfather, who had fought fascism in Greece, and to protest against “the cowardice of a leader that cannot admit that HIS and his minions’ words… created an environment where violence like this can occur.”

Several senior CDC officials resigned after clashing with Health Secretary RFK Jr, warning his politicised public health stance and potential COVID vaccine withdrawal could endanger vulnerable lives and fuel anti-vaccine sentiment.

'Make America Healthy Again' in danger? Top CDC officials resign, warn RFK Jr.'s public health policies 'will result in death and disability'

Scientists are close to solving the mystery of an earthquake that struck Lisbon, Portugal, in 1755. The magnitude 8.7 temblor on &nbsp;All Saints’ Day killed tens of thousands of people. Scientists were only able to figure out how destructive it was years later. Surveys showed that the earthquake flattened 85 per cent of the buildings in the region. Using this and other data, researchers determined the scale of the disaster and concluded that it was a significant one. However, what perplexed them the most was that Europe’s most destructive earthquake should have never happened. There were no known subduction zones in the region, the place where one tectonic plate sits under another. When they shift, the currents trigger earthquakes and are also responsible for volcanic eruptions. This confused scientists, who were unable to understand how such a massive quake happened. Now, a study published this week in Nature Geoscience seems to have an answer. The findings suggest that a new "Ring of Fire" might be forming in the Atlantic.&nbsp;The study showed that a process known as delamination is occurring in the Earth's mantle beneath offshore Portugal. The hot, dense layer is peeling off, something which was believed to be impossible in old, strong oceanic crust, the researchers wrote. University of Lisbon geologist and lead author João Duarte said, "Delamination has never been identified in a pristine oceanic basin." The researchers wrote that this process has the ability to trigger enough stress, resulting in earthquakes.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/russia-earthquake-8-8-and-japan-tsunami-ryo-tatsuki-july-prediction-1753842991629">'Ryo Tatsuki was right': 8.7 earthquake in Russia sets social media abuzz with Japan's Baba Vanga's prophecy</a>&nbsp;<h2>Ring of Fire triggers 450,000 earthquakes</h2>The more important finding is that they believe a new subduction zone might be forming under the Atlantic. They believe the process can lead to a chain similar to the Ring of Fire forming in the region millions of years from now. Notably, the Ring of Fire in the Pacific triggers 450,000 earthquakes every year, besides causing volcanoes to erupt. It runs from Russia, Japan, the western coast of the US and moves south towards Antarctica as well.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/from-pangea-to-amasia-earth-stares-at-its-next-mega-continental-mash-up-that-would-be-brutal-1754975952859">From Pangea to brutal Amasia: Earth stares at its next mega continental mash-up</a>&nbsp;<h2>1969 earthquake in Portugal showed what could be going on</h2>Atlantic is tectonically quiet, while Portugal’s ocean basin has no deep ocean trenches and volcanic arcs. But then in 1969, another earthquake of magnitude 7.9 struck the region. Scientists started researching what had caused it and found a blob plunging 250 kilometres into the mantle. They also noted that quakes originated 20 kilometres below the surface. This was strange since most earthquake epicentres lie within 10 kilometres of the surface. This meant that something was going deep inside Earth. Duarte and the team built simulations, and their "best fit" model showed the mantle delaminating from the crust and dropping into Earth. The researchers believe that this process likely reveals how subduction begins, and the 1755 earthquake was the first “fingerprint”.

Two massive earthquakes in Portugal, in 1755 and 1969, should not have happened. The region has no subduction zones, but it still witnessed massive temblors. Scientists have figured out what could be going on under Earth. Could a new subduction zone be taking shape? 

Scientists are close to solving the mystery of an earthquake that struck Lisbon, Portugal, in 1755. The magnitude 8.7 temblor on All Saints’ Day killed tens of thousands of people. Scientists were only able to figure out how destructive it was years later. Surveys showed that the earthquake flattened 85 per cent of the buildings in the region. Using this and other data, researchers determined the scale of the disaster and concluded that it was a significant one. However, what perplexed them the most was that Europe’s most destructive earthquake should have never happened. There were no known subduction zones in the region, the place where one tectonic plate sits under another. When they shift, the currents trigger earthquakes and are also responsible for volcanic eruptions. This confused scientists, who were unable to understand how such a massive quake happened. Now, a study published this week in Nature Geoscience seems to have an answer. The findings suggest that a new "Ring of Fire" might be forming in the Atlantic. The study showed that a process known as delamination is occurring in the Earth's mantle beneath offshore Portugal. The hot, dense layer is peeling off, something which was believed to be impossible in old, strong oceanic crust, the researchers wrote. University of Lisbon geologist and lead author João Duarte said, "Delamination has never been identified in a pristine oceanic basin." The researchers wrote that this process has the ability to trigger enough stress, resulting in earthquakes. Also Read: 'Ryo Tatsuki was right': 8.7 earthquake in Russia sets social media abuzz with Japan's Baba Vanga's prophecy Ring of Fire triggers 450,000 earthquakes The more important finding is that they believe a new subduction zone might be forming under the Atlantic. They believe the process can lead to a chain similar to the Ring of Fire forming in the region millions of years from now. Notably, the Ring of Fire in the Pacific triggers 450,000 earthquakes every year, besides causing volcanoes to erupt. It runs from Russia, Japan, the western coast of the US and moves south towards Antarctica as well. Also Read: From Pangea to brutal Amasia: Earth stares at its next mega continental mash-up 1969 earthquake in Portugal showed what could be going on Atlantic is tectonically quiet, while Portugal’s ocean basin has no deep ocean trenches and volcanic arcs. But then in 1969, another earthquake of magnitude 7.9 struck the region. Scientists started researching what had caused it and found a blob plunging 250 kilometres into the mantle. They also noted that quakes originated 20 kilometres below the surface. This was strange since most earthquake epicentres lie within 10 kilometres of the surface. This meant that something was going deep inside Earth. Duarte and the team built simulations, and their "best fit" model showed the mantle delaminating from the crust and dropping into Earth. The researchers believe that this process likely reveals how subduction begins, and the 1755 earthquake was the first “fingerprint”.

Two massive earthquakes in Portugal, in 1755 and 1969, should not have happened. The region has no subduction zones, but it still witnessed massive temblors. Scientists have figured out what could be going on under Earth. Could a new subduction zone be taking shape?&nbsp;

New 'Ring of Fire' in Atlantic? A devastating 270-year-old earthquake offers clues

Peter Navarro, who has been making anti-India remarks,  is known for pushing false election fraud claims and clashing with officials over tariffs to inventing a fake economist and promoting discredited COVID-19 treatments. He even went to jail once. Here is what you should know 

From anti-India rants to jail time: 7 times Peter Navarro proved right his ex-aide who called him an unreliable a**hole

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day trip to Japan (August 29-30) to participate in the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. This will be his eighth visit, and his first in the last seven years, also the first summit with Japan's Prime Minister H.E. Shigeru Ishiba. Amid rising tariffs from the US, this meeting becomes strategically important as India is focused on deepening bilateral ties. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted the importance of the highest-level dialogue mechanism that exists between India and Japan.&nbsp;"Our bilateral relations have expanded steadily in scope and ambition over the last decade, and today comprise trade and investment, defence and security, science and technology, infrastructure and mobility, people-to-people contact, and vibrant cultural engagement between the two sides,” said Vikram Misri in a press briefing.&nbsp;Although not confirmed by official sources, media reports cite a few primary agendas for the visit.<h2>Bullet Train</h2>According to Kyodo News of Japan, the two leaders are looking to agree on a deal for the next-generation E10 Series Shinkansen bullet train for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor. An inspection is planned at a manufacturing plant in Miyagi prefecture. Japan has already agreed to give India the retired E5 and E3 Shinkansen trains for testing and commissioning starting in 2026, aiding partial line opening in 2027–28.&nbsp;<h2>$68 billion trade deal</h2>Japan is set to unveil a decade-long private investment initiative across sectors like semiconductors, essential minerals, communications, clean energy, artificial intelligence and pharmaceutical products. The investment amount is valued at 10 trillion yen ($68 billion).<h2>Defence cooperation</h2>The defence cooperation has emerged as an important pillar of cooperation between the two countries. India and Japan are co-developing the Unified Complex Radio Antenna, the UNICORN project. It is going to serve as a common radar mast for the Indian Navy platform. India has already signed a memorandum for implementation in November 2024. There is an ongoing defence dialogue between DRDO and ATLA over cooperation and transfer of technology. The Indian Navy and the Japanese Maritime are exploring cooperation in ship maintenance. According to Vikram Misri, these agendas are being constantly refreshed with additional items on the list. The deeper narrative is strengthening strategic and defence ties.&nbsp;<h2>Broader Diplomatic Context&nbsp;</h2>With the 50 per cent punitive tariff kicking in on August 27, India's exports are likely to face heat. Infrastructure investment from Japan is likely to act as a buffer to diversify the export market outside the US. Official data shows India’s total trade with Japan up to January 2025 amounted to $21 billion, with India running a trade deficit of $10.8 billion. Although it will be difficult to cushion the impact of tariffs, India and Japan's insulated bilateral ties will reduce India's vulnerability to US tariffs. India is also looking to upgrade their 2008 Declaration on Security Cooperation, policy dialogues and technology transfer. With the Quad summit expected to be held later in 2025, this is India's attempt at practical cooperation for infrastructure development and to make supply chains more resilient. PM Modi will travel to China from August 31 to September 1, 2025, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, with a potential attempt at strengthening the security, economic cooperation, cultural exchange, and digital &amp; infrastructure development. It will also be the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the World's Anti-Fascist War victory and the founding of the UN.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The two Prime Ministers are likely to discuss a plethora of issues to strengthen the special strategic and global partnership between India and Japan. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day trip to Japan (August 29-30) to participate in the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. This will be his eighth visit, and his first in the last seven years, also the first summit with Japan's Prime Minister H.E. Shigeru Ishiba. Amid rising tariffs from the US, this meeting becomes strategically important as India is focused on deepening bilateral ties. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted the importance of the highest-level dialogue mechanism that exists between India and Japan. "Our bilateral relations have expanded steadily in scope and ambition over the last decade, and today comprise trade and investment, defence and security, science and technology, infrastructure and mobility, people-to-people contact, and vibrant cultural engagement between the two sides,” said Vikram Misri in a press briefing. Although not confirmed by official sources, media reports cite a few primary agendas for the visit. Bullet Train According to Kyodo News of Japan, the two leaders are looking to agree on a deal for the next-generation E10 Series Shinkansen bullet train for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor. An inspection is planned at a manufacturing plant in Miyagi prefecture. Japan has already agreed to give India the retired E5 and E3 Shinkansen trains for testing and commissioning starting in 2026, aiding partial line opening in 2027–28. $68 billion trade deal Japan is set to unveil a decade-long private investment initiative across sectors like semiconductors, essential minerals, communications, clean energy, artificial intelligence and pharmaceutical products. The investment amount is valued at 10 trillion yen ($68 billion). Defence cooperation The defence cooperation has emerged as an important pillar of cooperation between the two countries. India and Japan are co-developing the Unified Complex Radio Antenna, the UNICORN project. It is going to serve as a common radar mast for the Indian Navy platform. India has already signed a memorandum for implementation in November 2024. There is an ongoing defence dialogue between DRDO and ATLA over cooperation and transfer of technology. The Indian Navy and the Japanese Maritime are exploring cooperation in ship maintenance. According to Vikram Misri, these agendas are being constantly refreshed with additional items on the list. The deeper narrative is strengthening strategic and defence ties. Broader Diplomatic Context With the 50 per cent punitive tariff kicking in on August 27, India's exports are likely to face heat. Infrastructure investment from Japan is likely to act as a buffer to diversify the export market outside the US. Official data shows India’s total trade with Japan up to January 2025 amounted to $21 billion, with India running a trade deficit of $10.8 billion. Although it will be difficult to cushion the impact of tariffs, India and Japan's insulated bilateral ties will reduce India's vulnerability to US tariffs. India is also looking to upgrade their 2008 Declaration on Security Cooperation, policy dialogues and technology transfer. With the Quad summit expected to be held later in 2025, this is India's attempt at practical cooperation for infrastructure development and to make supply chains more resilient. PM Modi will travel to China from August 31 to September 1, 2025, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, with a potential attempt at strengthening the security, economic cooperation, cultural exchange, and digital & infrastructure development. It will also be the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the World's Anti-Fascist War victory and the founding of the UN.

The two Prime Ministers are likely to discuss a plethora of issues to strengthen the special strategic and global partnership between India and Japan.&nbsp;

PM Modi's Japan visit after 7 years: Bullet train project, trade deals on agenda

The US Air Force F-35 pilot who was forced to eject before his fighter jet crashed onto an Alaska runway earlier this year had a 50 minute conference call mid-air with engineers so that the fault could be fixed.&nbsp;A video of the January 28 crash at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks had gone viral after the incident in which the aircraft could be seen dropping straight down and exploding in a fireball, before the pilot ejects and safely floats to the ground with the help of a parachute. The pilot escaped with only minor injuries but the $200 million fighter jet went up in flames and was destroyed completely.&nbsp;Why and how did the crash happen&nbsp;The accident took place when the pilot tried to retract the landing gear after takeoff but failed to do completely. Attempts to fix the landing gear did not work and the plane crashed.&nbsp;According to an Air Force investigation, ice in the hydraulic lines in the nose and main landing gears of the F-35 prevented the &nbsp;landing gear &nbsp;to function properly due to which the crash happened, reported CNN.

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Pilots conversation with engineers and attempt to fix problem&nbsp;After having failed to figure out the problem with the landing gear and fix it by himself, the pilot got on a conference call with engineers from the plane’s manufacturer, Lockheed Martin.&nbsp;Five engineers, including a senior software engineer, a flight safety engineer and three specialists in landing gear systems, were part of the nearly one hour call trying to help the pilot but not much success could be achieved, reported the media outlet.&nbsp;Later, investigation into the incident revealed about one-third of fluid present in both the nose and right main landing gears of the the hydraulic systems, which should not have been the case.&nbsp;A similar hydraulic icing problem in another F-35 at the same base during a flight nine days after the crash was detected during the investigation, however, this time the jet landed safely.&nbsp;

The accident took place when the pilot of the F-35 jet tried to retract the landing gear after takeoff but failed to do completely.

The US Air Force F-35 pilot who was forced to eject before his fighter jet crashed onto an Alaska runway earlier this year had a 50 minute conference call mid-air with engineers so that the fault could be fixed. A video of the January 28 crash at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks had gone viral after the incident in which the aircraft could be seen dropping straight down and exploding in a fireball, before the pilot ejects and safely floats to the ground with the help of a parachute. The pilot escaped with only minor injuries but the $200 million fighter jet went up in flames and was destroyed completely. Why and how did the crash happen The accident took place when the pilot tried to retract the landing gear after takeoff but failed to do completely. Attempts to fix the landing gear did not work and the plane crashed. According to an Air Force investigation, ice in the hydraulic lines in the nose and main landing gears of the F-35 prevented the landing gear to function properly due to which the crash happened, reported CNN.

The accident took place when the pilot of the F-35 jet tried to retract the landing gear after takeoff but failed to do completely.

Alaska jet crash: F-35 pilot spent almost an hour on conference with engineers mid-air

With Donald Trump's tariff coming into effect on India, Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell has come out in support of Delhi, emphasising his country's commitment to 'free and fair trade'. &nbsp;Speaking on Thursday, he said, 'We are a country that believes in free and fair trade. We believe that the best way of ensuring prosperity is to continue free, fair and open trade. We don’t support imposition of tariffs, whether on Australia or India....” He emphasised, “Protectionism is not the way. It is free and fair trade.”&nbsp;The US Tariff of 50% on India came into effect this week, as Delhi-Washington ties hit rock bottom, last seen in 1998 after India's nuclear tests.Farrell’s remarks come at a time when Australia and India are working to conclude the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) pact. Last week, Australia sent its top negotiator to New Delhi for a full week of productive discussions. “We had a full week of negotiations last week. We sent our top negotiator to New Delhi. We had a productive week of discussions, I had 2 Zoom calls with Mr Piyush Goyal,” Farrell noted.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-tariff-war-what-will-take-a-hit-what-remains-exempted-1756317568598/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-tariff-war-what-will-take-a-hit-what-remains-exempted-1756317568598/embed</a>Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-indians-are-so-arrogant-trump-aide-peter-navarro-blames-pm-modi-for-russia-ukraine-war-loses-clam-over-new-delhi-s-oil-purchase-from-russia-1756350881354">'Not Putin, Modi's war...': Trump aide blames Indian PM for Ukraine war</a>&nbsp;His optimism about the negotiations was palpable. Expressing his 'confidence' that 'goodwill between ourselves and India, plus, current international circumstances where those countries who believe in free and fair trade' will lead to further 'extension of our agreement'. India-Australia already have an Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), which was signed in April 2022. It serves as an interim free trade agreement (FTA) to boost economic cooperation, eliminate tariffs on a wide range of goods, and open up services markets. “We can do more. My objective is to increase trade and build strong community relationships. That is certainly the message to Minister Goyal", Australia Trade Minister said.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-laundromat-for-kremlin-top-us-official-slams-india-accuses-india-of-fuelling-russia-s-war-in-ukraine-1755798988515">‘Laundromat for Kremlin’: Top US official slams India, accuses India of fuelling Russia’s war in Ukraine</a>&nbsp;Beyond trade, Australia is keen to boost investment in India, recognising it as a thriving democracy with improving living standards. “Australia is keen to increase investments in India. Like Australia, India is a thriving democracy. We want to work with countries like India,” Farrell stated. “We see great opportunities in India. Thanks to policies of the current government, living standards are improving… We see a fantastic opportunity for Australia.”On India-Australia ties, Farrell noted that, “we continue to build a strong relationship with the Indian government, the Indian people. Indians now represent a significant portion of our tourists, migrants, and students.”&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-india-the-maharaja-of-tariffs-trump-s-trade-advisor-reveals-why-china-is-not-hit-with-tariffs-over-russian-oil-1754561364305">'India, the Maharaja of tariffs': Trump's trade advisor reveals why China is not hit with tariffs over Russian oil</a>

Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell backed India amid new US tariffs, stressing support for "free and fair trade." He opposed protectionism as US-India ties worsen. His remarks follow progress in the Australia-India CECA talks, with productive meetings held in New Delhi last week.

With Donald Trump's tariff coming into effect on India, Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell has come out in support of Delhi, emphasising his country's commitment to 'free and fair trade'. Speaking on Thursday, he said, 'We are a country that believes in free and fair trade. We believe that the best way of ensuring prosperity is to continue free, fair and open trade. We don’t support imposition of tariffs, whether on Australia or India....” He emphasised, “Protectionism is not the way. It is free and fair trade.” The US Tariff of 50% on India came into effect this week, as Delhi-Washington ties hit rock bottom, last seen in 1998 after India's nuclear tests. Farrell’s remarks come at a time when Australia and India are working to conclude the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) pact. Last week, Australia sent its top negotiator to New Delhi for a full week of productive discussions. “We had a full week of negotiations last week. We sent our top negotiator to New Delhi. We had a productive week of discussions, I had 2 Zoom calls with Mr Piyush Goyal,” Farrell noted. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-tariff-war-what-will-take-a-hit-what-remains-exempted-1756317568598/embed Read More | 'Not Putin, Modi's war...': Trump aide blames Indian PM for Ukraine war His optimism about the negotiations was palpable. Expressing his 'confidence' that 'goodwill between ourselves and India, plus, current international circumstances where those countries who believe in free and fair trade' will lead to further 'extension of our agreement'. India-Australia already have an Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), which was signed in April 2022. It serves as an interim free trade agreement (FTA) to boost economic cooperation, eliminate tariffs on a wide range of goods, and open up services markets. “We can do more. My objective is to increase trade and build strong community relationships. That is certainly the message to Minister Goyal", Australia Trade Minister said. Read More | ‘Laundromat for Kremlin’: Top US official slams India, accuses India of fuelling Russia’s war in Ukraine Beyond trade, Australia is keen to boost investment in India, recognising it as a thriving democracy with improving living standards. “Australia is keen to increase investments in India. Like Australia, India is a thriving democracy. We want to work with countries like India,” Farrell stated. “We see great opportunities in India. Thanks to policies of the current government, living standards are improving… We see a fantastic opportunity for Australia.” On India-Australia ties, Farrell noted that, “we continue to build a strong relationship with the Indian government, the Indian people. Indians now represent a significant portion of our tourists, migrants, and students.” Read More | 'India, the Maharaja of tariffs': Trump's trade advisor reveals why China is not hit with tariffs over Russian oil

Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell backed India amid new US tariffs, stressing support for "free and fair trade." He opposed protectionism as US-India ties worsen. His remarks follow progress in the Australia-India CECA talks, with productive meetings held in New Delhi last week.

'We don't support tariffs on India': Australia Trade Minister Don Farrell

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President XI Jinping are likely to meet on the sidelines of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in China's Tianjin on August 31. Earlier in the day, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the date. The development comes as India and China are actively working to reset their bilateral relations amid US President Donald Trump's tariff war. PM Modi will be in China from August 31 to September 1 for the SCO Summit. As many as 20 world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, will be in China amid geopolitical tensions over Trump's trade war and global uncertainties. Notably, Prime Minister Modi and the Chinese Premier will meet after an year in a visit that will be PM Modi's first to China in seven years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-happened-when-indian-pm-modi-and-china-s-xi-jinping-held-informal-summits-in-wuhan-and-mamallapuram-1756189187935">What happened when Indian PM Modi and China's Xi Jinping held informal summits in Wuhan and Mamallapuram</a><h2>India-China resetting ties&nbsp;</h2>India and China are cautiously working to reset their strained bilateral ties through diplomatic engagements and high-level meetings. Amid past border tensions and geopolitical shifts, both sides aim to stabilise relations by resuming dialogue, enhancing communication, and managing disputes without escalation. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to India from August 18–19, signaled a major shift toward easing tensions and restoring cooperation between the two Asian powers. He met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and NSA Ajit Doval to revive dialogue after years of strained relations due to border clashes and geopolitical friction.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/sea-side-diplomacy-coconut-water-and-candid-chats-what-happened-when-china-s-xi-jinping-met-pm-modi-in-veshti-in-india-informal-mamallapuram-summit-1756020057717">Sea-side diplomacy, coconut water and candid chats: What happened when China's Xi Jinping met PM Modi in India for informal summit</a>&nbsp;Both sides agreed to strengthen communication channels, resume talks under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC), and explore practical steps to ensure peace along the disputed boundary. Confidence-building measures and the early resolution of border issues were central to the discussions. India and China decided to restart direct flights, reopen border trading posts (like Nathu La and Lipulekh), and simplify visa procedures for religious pilgrims and business travelers. This includes resuming access to key spiritual sites such as Kailash Mansarovar. Beijing agreed to lift bans on critical exports to India, including rare earths, fertilizers, and infrastructure equipment, providing a boost to Indian manufacturing and agriculture sectors.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-gathering-of-solidarity-friendship-china-welcomes-pm-modi-for-sco-summit-visit-1754667257818">'Gathering of solidarity, friendship...': China welcomes PM Modi for SCO Summit visit</a>&nbsp;The visit comes amid increasing economic tension with the US, particularly over new tariff policies under Donald Trump. Both India and China voiced their opposition to protectionism and emphasized the need for stable, rules-based trade. The visit also paved the way for Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming trip to Tianjin for the SCO Summit, where he is expected to meet President Xi Jinping for the first time in a year. Both countries see this as a critical moment to recalibrate their partnership and avoid further confrontation. Currently, the SCO membership consists of 10 nations — India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus. India has been a member of the SCO since 2017. During 2022-23, India held the presidency of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-china-relations-direct-flights-border-trade-to-resume-modi-xi-jinping-hail-ties-1755688457263/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-china-relations-direct-flights-border-trade-to-resume-modi-xi-jinping-hail-ties-1755688457263/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Indian PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin, China, on August 31. This marks Modi’s first China visit in seven years, as both nations seek to reset ties amid Trump’s trade war.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President XI Jinping are likely to meet on the sidelines of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in China's Tianjin on August 31. Earlier in the day, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the date. The development comes as India and China are actively working to reset their bilateral relations amid US President Donald Trump's tariff war. PM Modi will be in China from August 31 to September 1 for the SCO Summit. As many as 20 world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, will be in China amid geopolitical tensions over Trump's trade war and global uncertainties. Notably, Prime Minister Modi and the Chinese Premier will meet after an year in a visit that will be PM Modi's first to China in seven years. Read More | What happened when Indian PM Modi and China's Xi Jinping held informal summits in Wuhan and Mamallapuram India-China resetting ties India and China are cautiously working to reset their strained bilateral ties through diplomatic engagements and high-level meetings. Amid past border tensions and geopolitical shifts, both sides aim to stabilise relations by resuming dialogue, enhancing communication, and managing disputes without escalation. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to India from August 18–19, signaled a major shift toward easing tensions and restoring cooperation between the two Asian powers. He met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and NSA Ajit Doval to revive dialogue after years of strained relations due to border clashes and geopolitical friction. Read More | Sea-side diplomacy, coconut water and candid chats: What happened when China's Xi Jinping met PM Modi in India for informal summit Both sides agreed to strengthen communication channels, resume talks under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC), and explore practical steps to ensure peace along the disputed boundary. Confidence-building measures and the early resolution of border issues were central to the discussions. India and China decided to restart direct flights, reopen border trading posts (like Nathu La and Lipulekh), and simplify visa procedures for religious pilgrims and business travelers. This includes resuming access to key spiritual sites such as Kailash Mansarovar. Beijing agreed to lift bans on critical exports to India, including rare earths, fertilizers, and infrastructure equipment, providing a boost to Indian manufacturing and agriculture sectors. Read More | 'Gathering of solidarity, friendship...': China welcomes PM Modi for SCO Summit visit The visit comes amid increasing economic tension with the US, particularly over new tariff policies under Donald Trump. Both India and China voiced their opposition to protectionism and emphasized the need for stable, rules-based trade. The visit also paved the way for Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming trip to Tianjin for the SCO Summit, where he is expected to meet President Xi Jinping for the first time in a year. Both countries see this as a critical moment to recalibrate their partnership and avoid further confrontation. Currently, the SCO membership consists of 10 nations — India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus. India has been a member of the SCO since 2017. During 2022-23, India held the presidency of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO. https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-china-relations-direct-flights-border-trade-to-resume-modi-xi-jinping-hail-ties-1755688457263/embed

Indian PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin, China, on August 31. This marks Modi’s first China visit in seven years, as both nations seek to reset ties amid Trump’s trade war.

PM Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping likely to meet on sidelines of SCO summit - Details out

In one of the most vapid statements to emerge from his acerbic tongue yet, Peter Navarro said the Ukraine-Russia conflict is 'Modi's war.' The once-jailed, 76-year-old opportunist Democrat-turned-trade protectionist Republican hardliner is no stranger to controversy. Here is what you should know about the man, once described by a former aide as an a**hole, who has also called India the 'Maharaja of tariffs.'<h2>What exactly did Peter Navarro say about 'Modi's war'?</h2>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the only world leader who took the stance, 'this is not the era of war,' when the US and Europe were arming Ukraine to resist the Russian invasion. In his remarks to Bloomberg TV, however, Navarro flipped the entire script. He said India "look us bald-faced in the eye and say they don’t have the highest tariffs in the world, when in fact they do."&nbsp; "Then they say we’re not going to stop buying Russian oil. Now what does that mean? Russia uses the money it gets to fund its war machine, kill more Ukrainians, and then Ukraine comes to us and Europe and says give us more money. So American taxpayers lose because we’ve got to fund Modi’s war,” he added.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-indians-are-so-arrogant-trump-aide-peter-navarro-blames-pm-modi-for-russia-ukraine-war-loses-clam-over-new-delhi-s-oil-purchase-from-russia-1756350881354">Also read: 'Not Putin, Modi's war...': Trump aide blames Indian PM for Ukraine war, loses calm over India's oil purchase from Russia</a><h2>But is Peter Navarro really the trade or commerce offcial of US? Who really is he?</h2>Peter Navarro, the 76-year-old economist and political firebrand, spent decades shifting from a liberal Democrat to a trade protectionist hardliner under Donald Trump.Born on 15 July 1949 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Navarro was a Professor Emeritus of Economics and Public Policy at the University of California, Irvine.He became famous during Donald Trump’s first administration (2017–2021), as the Director of the White House National Trade Council, and later leading the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy. In Trump’s second term, he returned as Senior Counsellor for Trade and Manufacturing, continuing to push a protectionist trade agenda.Point to note here: He was never the top US trade or commerce official. But Navarro was a key figure in renegotiating NAFTA into the USMCA and implementing sweeping tariffs on steel, aluminium, and Chinese goods.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-tariff-vs-india-us-trade-advisor-calls-ukraine-modi-s-war-over-russian-oil-1756358954721/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-tariff-vs-india-us-trade-advisor-calls-ukraine-modi-s-war-over-russian-oil-1756358954721/embed</a><h2>Seven times Navarro proved his ex-aide right by being an a**hole</h2>Navarro’s career has been defined by both policy influence and scandals. Here are the top seven: &nbsp;<h3>1. Contempt of Congress (2021–2024) and jail time</h3>Navarro was convicted on two counts of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena related to the 2021 January 6 Capitol riot investigation. He cited executive privilege, but the court found no evidence Trump had formally invoked it. Eventually, Navarro served four months in prison and was fined $9,500. Upon release, Navarro called the case “an attack on constitutional principles.”Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ex-trump-adviser-peter-navarro-sentenced-to-4-months-for-contempt-of-congress-683686"> Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro sentenced to 4 months for contempt of Congress</a><h2>2. Election fraud conspiracies</h2>After Trump’s 2020 election loss, Navarro became a leading promoter of discredited election fraud claims. His 'Navarro Report' and a plan dubbed the 'Green Bay Sweep' aimed to delay election certification.<h3>3. The “Ron Vara” scandal</h3>Navarro invented a fictional economist named Ron Vara — an anagram of his own name — and cited him in several books. When exposed, he dismissed it as a 'Hitchcockian writing device' and an inside joke, but the stunt raised questions about his scholarly credibility.<h3>4. Trade policy Clashes: Musk called him a moron, colleagues disliked him</h3>Navarro frequently clashed with colleagues like Steven Mnuchin and Gary Cohn over his extreme positions on tariffs. He reportedly shouted at Mnuchin during a 2018 China trip. In 2019, he claimed tariffs had “no impact” on Americans, an assertion fact-checked as false.In April 2025, Elon Musk attacked Navarro’s trade stance, calling him a “moron” and “dumber than a sack of bricks.” Navarro responded by calling Musk a mere “car assembler” dependent on foreign parts.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-calls-trump-trade-adviser-navarro-dumber-than-a-sack-of-bricks-in-over-tariff-clash-8940303">Also read: 'Truly a moron': Musk calls Trump trade adviser Navarro ‘dumber than a sack of bricks’ in clash over tariff</a><h2>5. COVID-19 missteps</h2>Navarro famously championed hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malaria drug, as a COVID-19 treatment, despite scientific consensus against it. He also penned an editorial criticising Dr Anthony Fauci, which was later disavowed by the White House and the publisher, USA Today. A ventilator contract he arranged in 2020 was terminated due to overpayment concerns and became the subject of an internal investigation.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-you-re-getting-in-bed-with-authoritarians-us-unsolicited-warning-to-india-on-ties-with-russia-and-china-1756351118040">Also read: 'You’re getting in bed with authoritarians': US' unsolicited warning to India on ties with Russia and China</a><h2>6. Criticism of Germany and the Euro</h2>Navarro accused Germany of manipulating the euro to gain unfair trade advantages, despite the fact that Germany doesn’t control the currency. Economist Paul Krugman dismissed the broader accusation as flawed.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-laundromat-for-kremlin-top-us-official-slams-india-accuses-india-of-fuelling-russia-s-war-in-ukraine-1755798988515">Also read: ‘Laundromat for Kremlin’: Top US official slams India, accuses India of fuelling Russia’s war in Ukraine</a><h2>7. Difficult Conduct: Who called him an a**hole?</h2>Navarro is known for being difficult to work with, even among allies. His ex-campaign manager, Larry Remer, summed it up in The New Yorker, saying, “He’s an a**hole, and he’s unreliable.” That behaviour continued into his time in the Trump White House, where his abrasive style strained relationships with key officials and fuelled internal conflicts.&nbsp;

Peter Navarro, a trade hawk, is hogging limelight with acerbic remarks against India amid the Trump tariff war. He controversially called the Ukraine-Russia conflict "Modi's war," but is no stranger to controversy. Did you know he was even jailed once?

In one of the most vapid statements to emerge from his acerbic tongue yet, Peter Navarro said the Ukraine-Russia conflict is 'Modi's war.' The once-jailed, 76-year-old opportunist Democrat-turned-trade protectionist Republican hardliner is no stranger to controversy. Here is what you should know about the man, once described by a former aide as an a**hole, who has also called India the 'Maharaja of tariffs.' What exactly did Peter Navarro say about 'Modi's war'? Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the only world leader who took the stance, 'this is not the era of war,' when the US and Europe were arming Ukraine to resist the Russian invasion. In his remarks to Bloomberg TV, however, Navarro flipped the entire script. He said India "look us bald-faced in the eye and say they don’t have the highest tariffs in the world, when in fact they do." "Then they say we’re not going to stop buying Russian oil. Now what does that mean? Russia uses the money it gets to fund its war machine, kill more Ukrainians, and then Ukraine comes to us and Europe and says give us more money. So American taxpayers lose because we’ve got to fund Modi’s war,” he added. Also read: 'Not Putin, Modi's war...': Trump aide blames Indian PM for Ukraine war, loses calm over India's oil purchase from Russia But is Peter Navarro really the trade or commerce offcial of US? Who really is he? Peter Navarro, the 76-year-old economist and political firebrand, spent decades shifting from a liberal Democrat to a trade protectionist hardliner under Donald Trump. Born on 15 July 1949 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Navarro was a Professor Emeritus of Economics and Public Policy at the University of California, Irvine. He became famous during Donald Trump’s first administration (2017–2021), as the Director of the White House National Trade Council, and later leading the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy. In Trump’s second term, he returned as Senior Counsellor for Trade and Manufacturing, continuing to push a protectionist trade agenda. Point to note here: He was never the top US trade or commerce official. But Navarro was a key figure in renegotiating NAFTA into the USMCA and implementing sweeping tariffs on steel, aluminium, and Chinese goods. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-tariff-vs-india-us-trade-advisor-calls-ukraine-modi-s-war-over-russian-oil-1756358954721/embed Seven times Navarro proved his ex-aide right by being an a**hole Navarro’s career has been defined by both policy influence and scandals. Here are the top seven: 1. Contempt of Congress (2021–2024) and jail time Navarro was convicted on two counts of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena related to the 2021 January 6 Capitol riot investigation. He cited executive privilege, but the court found no evidence Trump had formally invoked it. Eventually, Navarro served four months in prison and was fined $9,500. Upon release, Navarro called the case “an attack on constitutional principles.” Also read: Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro sentenced to 4 months for contempt of Congress 2. Election fraud conspiracies After Trump’s 2020 election loss, Navarro became a leading promoter of discredited election fraud claims. His 'Navarro Report' and a plan dubbed the 'Green Bay Sweep' aimed to delay election certification. 3. The “Ron Vara” scandal Navarro invented a fictional economist named Ron Vara — an anagram of his own name — and cited him in several books. When exposed, he dismissed it as a 'Hitchcockian writing device' and an inside joke, but the stunt raised questions about his scholarly credibility. 4. Trade policy Clashes: Musk called him a moron, colleagues disliked him Navarro frequently clashed with colleagues like Steven Mnuchin and Gary Cohn over his extreme positions on tariffs. He reportedly shouted at Mnuchin during a 2018 China trip. In 2019, he claimed tariffs had “no impact” on Americans, an assertion fact-checked as false. In April 2025, Elon Musk attacked Navarro’s trade stance, calling him a “moron” and “dumber than a sack of bricks.” Navarro responded by calling Musk a mere “car assembler” dependent on foreign parts. Also read: 'Truly a moron': Musk calls Trump trade adviser Navarro ‘dumber than a sack of bricks’ in clash over tariff 5. COVID-19 missteps Navarro famously championed hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malaria drug, as a COVID-19 treatment, despite scientific consensus against it. He also penned an editorial criticising Dr Anthony Fauci, which was later disavowed by the White House and the publisher, USA Today. A ventilator contract he arranged in 2020 was terminated due to overpayment concerns and became the subject of an internal investigation. Also read: 'You’re getting in bed with authoritarians': US' unsolicited warning to India on ties with Russia and China 6. Criticism of Germany and the Euro Navarro accused Germany of manipulating the euro to gain unfair trade advantages, despite the fact that Germany doesn’t control the currency. Economist Paul Krugman dismissed the broader accusation as flawed. Also read: ‘Laundromat for Kremlin’: Top US official slams India, accuses India of fuelling Russia’s war in Ukraine 7. Difficult Conduct: Who called him an a**hole? Navarro is known for being difficult to work with, even among allies. His ex-campaign manager, Larry Remer, summed it up in The New Yorker, saying, “He’s an a**hole, and he’s unreliable.” That behaviour continued into his time in the Trump White House, where his abrasive style strained relationships with key officials and fuelled internal conflicts.

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On Wednesday, India released three joint doctrines, including one for Special Forces (SF) operations.This is seen as an important step to improve joint working and integration of the armed forces as they move towards theaterisation. The joint doctrine for Special Forces (SF) operations, released by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan at the Ran Samwad military conclave, aims to build a common understanding, shared terms, and basic procedures.&nbsp;This will help create better coordination and teamwork among the Army’s Para-SF, Navy’s MARCOS, and Air Force’s Garuds. The doctrine for Special Forces (SF) operations covers many key areas, including joint training, future weapons, operational needs, and matters of command, control, and planning. To avoid duplication and improve effectiveness, the doctrine says Special Forces should train together in advanced skills.&nbsp;The existing training schools of the Army, Navy, and Air Force should be upgraded into Joint Service Training Institutes (JSTIs), with each becoming a Centre of Excellence for a specific skill. This can be done without changing the command of each service, by using current infrastructure and sharing resources from all three forces.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/delayed-but-deadly-can-the-ghatak-drone-overcome-its-hurdles-1756108617798">Delayed but deadly: Can the Ghatak drone overcome its hurdles?</a><h2>Focus areas include:</h2>&nbsp;<ul><li>Training Special Forces (SF) and crews of platforms like aircraft and submarines for insertion and extraction during night or in adverse weather, using night vision and other advanced methods.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Joint training on electronic warfare systems used by the three services.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Training SF to guide precision weapons fired from aircraft, long-range artillery, and naval gunfire support (NGFS).</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Special Forces (SF) provide support and extra strength to field formations and usually work under the command of regional commands.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>For joint operations, the doctrine says SF can be deployed through the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) or future integrated structures.</li></ul>&nbsp;When used together in joint missions, Special Forces (SF) must work at a high level of coordination. This means having common standard operating procedures (SOPs), joint training, and shared communication systems.&nbsp;The doctrine stresses that joint training of the Army’s Para (SF), Navy’s MARCOS, and Air Force’s Garuds is essential to keep India’s SF capable, adaptable, and fully interoperable for tackling complex security challenges.&nbsp;In his foreword, General Anil Chauhan writes that the doctrine explains a unified philosophy covering the principles, capabilities, and use of Special Forces (SF) on land, at sea, and in the air.&nbsp;It is meant to serve as a basic guide for joint planning, execution, and capacity building, keeping in line with the new roles and missions of the 21st century.The doctrine says that in the coming decade, new and revolutionary technologies could change the nature of Special Operations.&nbsp;Advances in weapons, new technologies, and new ways of using them will transform the battlefield.The second doctrine says that the success of airborne and heliborne operations in today’s and future battlefields will depend on advanced technologies, joint cooperation between services, and thorough training.&nbsp;This will help in the smooth use of technology and better coordination of tactics, techniques, and procedures. The rules and guidelines in this document will make sure that India's airborne and heliborne forces stay a strong and quick-responding part of our military power, ready to take decisive action in all situations—from peace missions to full-scale wars, Chauhan writes in the foreword of the doctrine.&nbsp;The new joint doctrine shows how India’s armed forces will work together in a unified way across land, sea, air, space, cyber and cognitive (related to mind and thinking) domains. This will strengthen teamwork and improve future readiness, the defence ministry said.&nbsp;The idea of multi-domain operations can build a strong, quick and flexible force, able to use greater military power that supports the soldier in battle and also helps commanders in operation centres make better decisions, Chauhan writes in the foreword to the third doctrine. This document is the first step by the Indian armed forces to understand a new way of operations. It explains how the Army, Navy and Air Force will organise, plan and fight to defeat the enemy in any domain and at any level of war.

India released joint doctorines to help create better coordination and teamwork among the Army’s Para-SF, Navy’s MARCOS, and Air Force’s Garuds. 

On Wednesday, India released three joint doctrines, including one for Special Forces (SF) operations. This is seen as an important step to improve joint working and integration of the armed forces as they move towards theaterisation. The joint doctrine for Special Forces (SF) operations, released by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan at the Ran Samwad military conclave, aims to build a common understanding, shared terms, and basic procedures. This will help create better coordination and teamwork among the Army’s Para-SF, Navy’s MARCOS, and Air Force’s Garuds. The doctrine for Special Forces (SF) operations covers many key areas, including joint training, future weapons, operational needs, and matters of command, control, and planning. To avoid duplication and improve effectiveness, the doctrine says Special Forces should train together in advanced skills. The existing training schools of the Army, Navy, and Air Force should be upgraded into Joint Service Training Institutes (JSTIs), with each becoming a Centre of Excellence for a specific skill. This can be done without changing the command of each service, by using current infrastructure and sharing resources from all three forces. Also read: Delayed but deadly: Can the Ghatak drone overcome its hurdles? Focus areas include: Training Special Forces (SF) and crews of platforms like aircraft and submarines for insertion and extraction during night or in adverse weather, using night vision and other advanced methods. Joint training on electronic warfare systems used by the three services. Training SF to guide precision weapons fired from aircraft, long-range artillery, and naval gunfire support (NGFS). Special Forces (SF) provide support and extra strength to field formations and usually work under the command of regional commands. For joint operations, the doctrine says SF can be deployed through the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) or future integrated structures. When used together in joint missions, Special Forces (SF) must work at a high level of coordination. This means having common standard operating procedures (SOPs), joint training, and shared communication systems. The doctrine stresses that joint training of the Army’s Para (SF), Navy’s MARCOS, and Air Force’s Garuds is essential to keep India’s SF capable, adaptable, and fully interoperable for tackling complex security challenges. In his foreword, General Anil Chauhan writes that the doctrine explains a unified philosophy covering the principles, capabilities, and use of Special Forces (SF) on land, at sea, and in the air. It is meant to serve as a basic guide for joint planning, execution, and capacity building, keeping in line with the new roles and missions of the 21st century. The doctrine says that in the coming decade, new and revolutionary technologies could change the nature of Special Operations. Advances in weapons, new technologies, and new ways of using them will transform the battlefield. The second doctrine says that the success of airborne and heliborne operations in today’s and future battlefields will depend on advanced technologies, joint cooperation between services, and thorough training. This will help in the smooth use of technology and better coordination of tactics, techniques, and procedures. The rules and guidelines in this document will make sure that India's airborne and heliborne forces stay a strong and quick-responding part of our military power, ready to take decisive action in all situations—from peace missions to full-scale wars, Chauhan writes in the foreword of the doctrine. The new joint doctrine shows how India’s armed forces will work together in a unified way across land, sea, air, space, cyber and cognitive (related to mind and thinking) domains. This will strengthen teamwork and improve future readiness, the defence ministry said. The idea of multi-domain operations can build a strong, quick and flexible force, able to use greater military power that supports the soldier in battle and also helps commanders in operation centres make better decisions, Chauhan writes in the foreword to the third doctrine. This document is the first step by the Indian armed forces to understand a new way of operations. It explains how the Army, Navy and Air Force will organise, plan and fight to defeat the enemy in any domain and at any level of war.

India released joint doctorines to help create better coordination and teamwork among the Army’s Para-SF, Navy’s MARCOS, and Air Force’s Garuds.&nbsp;

Forging a single dagger: India unites Para-SF, MARCOS, and Garuds under new doctrine

The military parade in Chinese capital Beijing is going to witness several world leaders grace the occasion. Among them would be Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un of North Korea. According to the Chinese foreign ministry, 26 foreign guests are invited by Xi Jinping for the parade next week. No western leaders will be among the invitees, exception being Robert Fico, prime minister of Slovakia, a member of the European Union.&nbsp;With increasing military confrontations across the world, the three leaders will bee seen together - a major show of solidarity- on a single platform at China's Victory Day parade on 3 September.&nbsp;The parade is being held to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and China's resistance against Japan's wartime aggressions, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.&nbsp;For Xi who is looking at a new Beijing-led world order, this could be termed as a diplomatic win for him.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-4-killed-over-20-injured-after-russia-launches-missile-and-drone-attack-on-ukraine-1756360566287">Russia-Ukraine War: At least 8 killed, several injured as Russia launches missile and drone attack on Ukraine</a>&nbsp;The visit will be North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's first to China in six years. North Korea’s state news agency, KCNA confirmed the news of Kim's visit but did not reveal any details on how long he will stay in China or whether he will hold an official meeting with Xi and Putin.&nbsp;While the Russian President Putin, who is wanted by the international criminal court and has seen multiple rounds of western sanctions imposed on Moscow by western countries after invading Ukraine in 2022, last visited China in 2024.&nbsp;Kim too has been facing sanctions imposed by the UN security council since 2006 for developing nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.&nbsp;What will be on display during parade&nbsp;Thousands of Chinese troops will showcase their power at Tiananmen Square to the foreign dignitaries and senior Chinese leaders. According to media reports, China will also present cutting-edge equipment like fighter jets, missile defence systems and hypersonic weapons during the parade. &nbsp;

North Korea’s state news agency, KCNA confirmed the news of Kims visit but did not reveal any details on how long he will stay in China or whether he will hold an official meeting with Xi and Putin.

The military parade in Chinese capital Beijing is going to witness several world leaders grace the occasion. Among them would be Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un of North Korea. According to the Chinese foreign ministry, 26 foreign guests are invited by Xi Jinping for the parade next week. No western leaders will be among the invitees, exception being Robert Fico, prime minister of Slovakia, a member of the European Union. With increasing military confrontations across the world, the three leaders will bee seen together - a major show of solidarity- on a single platform at China's Victory Day parade on 3 September. The parade is being held to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and China's resistance against Japan's wartime aggressions, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry. For Xi who is looking at a new Beijing-led world order, this could be termed as a diplomatic win for him. Also Read: Russia-Ukraine War: At least 8 killed, several injured as Russia launches missile and drone attack on Ukraine The visit will be North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's first to China in six years. North Korea’s state news agency, KCNA confirmed the news of Kim's visit but did not reveal any details on how long he will stay in China or whether he will hold an official meeting with Xi and Putin. While the Russian President Putin, who is wanted by the international criminal court and has seen multiple rounds of western sanctions imposed on Moscow by western countries after invading Ukraine in 2022, last visited China in 2024. Kim too has been facing sanctions imposed by the UN security council since 2006 for developing nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. What will be on display during parade Thousands of Chinese troops will showcase their power at Tiananmen Square to the foreign dignitaries and senior Chinese leaders. According to media reports, China will also present cutting-edge equipment like fighter jets, missile defence systems and hypersonic weapons during the parade.

North Korea’s state news agency, KCNA confirmed the news of Kim's visit but did not reveal any details on how long he will stay in China or whether he will hold an official meeting with Xi and Putin.

A 'New world order' in defiance of the West? Putin, Xi, Kim will be in single photograph when they attend Chinese military parade together

Floods in Pakistan have triggered the evacuation of over&nbsp;1,50,000 people from affected regions in the state of Punjab. Videos of inundated streets and battered infrastructure have been surfacing, with that there are visuals of the Beating Retreat ceremony from the Wagah-Attari border. Piled up garbage in plastic bags floating in muddy water can be seen on the pathway, where the Rangers were performing the regular drill before the culmination, which is the lowering of the flag. From the videos that are going viral, we see a man upping their spirits in ankle-deep water. On the other side, the Indian soldiers can be seen sans floodwater and what netizens are calling better infrastructure.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-flood-death-toll-crosses-800-pak-on-exceptionally-high-1756277939089/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-flood-death-toll-crosses-800-pak-on-exceptionally-high-1756277939089/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Even in India, torrential rains have flooded parts of Punjab. Rivers Raavi, Beas and Satlej are causing floods in villages viz. Fazilka, Kapurthala, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, and Ferozepur. District administrations have adviced inhabitants to move to a safe location. Amid the heavy downpour, the alert has gone to 20 villages.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">- बाढ़ से पाकिस्तान का बुरा हाल - बाघा अटारी बॉर्डर की तस्वीर में देखिए पाकिस्तानी हिस्से को<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> 🇮🇳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FloodsInPakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FloodsInPakistan</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PakistanFloods?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PakistanFloods</a> <a href="https://t.co/NTnnjWcW9x">pic.twitter.com/NTnnjWcW9x</a>&mdash; Ambarish Pandey (@pandeyambarish) <a href="https://twitter.com/pandeyambarish/status/1960684895493325282?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;When India and Pakistan were embroiled in cross-border fighting after the dastardly terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam that claimed 26 innocent lives, the Beating Retreat ceremony was paused. It was implemented on May 8, a day after New Delhi launched Operation Sindoor in response to Islamabad's inaction against terror organisations operating on its soil. The conflict went on for four days, in which Pakistan claimed its victory, the country also themed their Independence Day around the fact that they won a war they call ‘Mark-e-Haq’. The country faced heavy losses, the airbases were damaged and the infrastructure used by the terrorists was destroyed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-s-goodwill-alert-to-pakistan-exceptionally-high-flood-risk-warning-issued-1756281570020">India's goodwill alert to Pakistan: 'Exceptionally high' flood risk warning issued</a>&nbsp;But later on May 20, the ceremony was continued as usual, where onlookers would be seen on both sides seated on stands, cheering for their respective countries.

Pakistani soldiers were seen at Wagah border for the Beating Retreat ceremony amid floating garbage and in ankle-deep water. 

Floods in Pakistan have triggered the evacuation of over 1,50,000 people from affected regions in the state of Punjab. Videos of inundated streets and battered infrastructure have been surfacing, with that there are visuals of the Beating Retreat ceremony from the Wagah-Attari border. Piled up garbage in plastic bags floating in muddy water can be seen on the pathway, where the Rangers were performing the regular drill before the culmination, which is the lowering of the flag. From the videos that are going viral, we see a man upping their spirits in ankle-deep water. On the other side, the Indian soldiers can be seen sans floodwater and what netizens are calling better infrastructure. https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-flood-death-toll-crosses-800-pak-on-exceptionally-high-1756277939089/embed Even in India, torrential rains have flooded parts of Punjab. Rivers Raavi, Beas and Satlej are causing floods in villages viz. Fazilka, Kapurthala, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, and Ferozepur. District administrations have adviced inhabitants to move to a safe location. Amid the heavy downpour, the alert has gone to 20 villages.

Pakistani soldiers were seen at Wagah border for the Beating Retreat ceremony amid floating garbage and in ankle-deep water.&nbsp;

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