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Maldives finance minister Moosa Zameer has said that soon Indian tourists can pay in Indian Rupees as his country is working for a local currency settlement with India. Finance Minister Moosa Zameer, speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal in Malé, said, "Local currency settlement agreements that we are coming in, it will be easier for local businesses to source from India and pay in Indian rupees. And Indian tourists will come to the Maldives to pay in Indian rupees to the locals."&nbsp;The Maldives and India are working on the usage of Indian currency in the country, whose mainstay is tourism. Indian tourists form the 6th largest number of foreign tourists arriving in the Maldives. When asked about free trade agreement talks, the finance minister said, "groundwork has been laid" with PM Modi's visit and "more Indian businesses will be interested in supplying to the Maldives".&nbsp;PM Modi was on a visit to the Maldives on Friday and Saturday, his 3rd visit to the country since 2014. During this visit, he was the guest of honour at the Independence Day celebrations. Interview:&nbsp;Sidhant Sibal: How do you think, opening of the new terminal will help the Maldives? Moosa Zameer: Obviously, we have had some hurdles in the past couple of years because of the high number of tourists that were arriving, and we were not able to give enough space for the market that was developing in the aviation industry. Today, with this opening of the new terminal, I'm sure that has changed. And looking at the Indian market, yes, and it has been growing tremendously. And with the visit of Prime Minister Modi recently as a guest of honour for the Maldives Independence Day, I'm sure the numbers will increase. The Government is actively seeking to find ways to increase Indian destinations to Maldives. India as a source market has played a key role in Maldives, and I'm sure with this expansion, it will help much more than what we can anticipate right now, because we see the growth. If you look at the past two years, it's evident.&nbsp;Sidhant Sibal: During PM Modi's visit, a line of credit was announced. If you can talk about that. Also announcement related to UPI, FTA. Moosa Zameer: One of the most important things that I see is the UPI. India's RBI is working on it. This is going to unite us in a way that has not happened in the past. The Prime Minister's visit will definitely increase the People to People connection and also at the government level, the work that we have been doing will get boosted. And then this is how we see the economy getting benefits. Indian market is a source market, plus many other things that have happened in the visit are about the development of housing and many other projects that have been initiated. And also, I think it will also increase the number of tourists that will arrive in the north by September, since the Hanimaadhoo international airport will be opened. It's very close to India, so it will be easier for Indian tourists to travel. So I'm very optimistic about the rest of the areas.&nbsp;Sidhant Sibal: By when do you plan to conclude the India-Maldives FTA? Moosa Zameer: &nbsp;The groundwork has been done with the Prime Minister's visit. &nbsp;We do a lot of cross-border trade, and with FTA definitely. FTA definitely will give a boost. And also it will be more Indian businesses will be interested in supplying to the Maldives, will have the opportunity, plus local currency settlement agreements that we are coming in, it will be easier for local businesses to source from India and pay in Indian rupees. And Indian tourists will come to Maldives to pay in Indian rupees to the locals. Bank of Maldives has now started opening Indian rupee accounts for even retail customers, that's going to increase the kind of activity.

The Maldives and India are working on the usage of Indian currency in the country, whose mainstay is tourism. Indian tourists form the 6th largest number of foreign tourists arriving in the Maldives. 

Maldives finance minister Moosa Zameer has said that soon Indian tourists can pay in Indian Rupees as his country is working for a local currency settlement with India. Finance Minister Moosa Zameer, speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal in Malé, said, "Local currency settlement agreements that we are coming in, it will be easier for local businesses to source from India and pay in Indian rupees. And Indian tourists will come to the Maldives to pay in Indian rupees to the locals." The Maldives and India are working on the usage of Indian currency in the country, whose mainstay is tourism. Indian tourists form the 6th largest number of foreign tourists arriving in the Maldives. When asked about free trade agreement talks, the finance minister said, "groundwork has been laid" with PM Modi's visit and "more Indian businesses will be interested in supplying to the Maldives". PM Modi was on a visit to the Maldives on Friday and Saturday, his 3rd visit to the country since 2014. During this visit, he was the guest of honour at the Independence Day celebrations. Interview: Sidhant Sibal: How do you think, opening of the new terminal will help the Maldives? Moosa Zameer: Obviously, we have had some hurdles in the past couple of years because of the high number of tourists that were arriving, and we were not able to give enough space for the market that was developing in the aviation industry. Today, with this opening of the new terminal, I'm sure that has changed. And looking at the Indian market, yes, and it has been growing tremendously. And with the visit of Prime Minister Modi recently as a guest of honour for the Maldives Independence Day, I'm sure the numbers will increase. The Government is actively seeking to find ways to increase Indian destinations to Maldives. India as a source market has played a key role in Maldives, and I'm sure with this expansion, it will help much more than what we can anticipate right now, because we see the growth. If you look at the past two years, it's evident. Sidhant Sibal: During PM Modi's visit, a line of credit was announced. If you can talk about that. Also announcement related to UPI, FTA. Moosa Zameer: One of the most important things that I see is the UPI. India's RBI is working on it. This is going to unite us in a way that has not happened in the past. The Prime Minister's visit will definitely increase the People to People connection and also at the government level, the work that we have been doing will get boosted. And then this is how we see the economy getting benefits. Indian market is a source market, plus many other things that have happened in the visit are about the development of housing and many other projects that have been initiated. And also, I think it will also increase the number of tourists that will arrive in the north by September, since the Hanimaadhoo international airport will be opened. It's very close to India, so it will be easier for Indian tourists to travel. So I'm very optimistic about the rest of the areas. Sidhant Sibal: By when do you plan to conclude the India-Maldives FTA? Moosa Zameer: The groundwork has been done with the Prime Minister's visit. We do a lot of cross-border trade, and with FTA definitely. FTA definitely will give a boost. And also it will be more Indian businesses will be interested in supplying to the Maldives, will have the opportunity, plus local currency settlement agreements that we are coming in, it will be easier for local businesses to source from India and pay in Indian rupees. And Indian tourists will come to Maldives to pay in Indian rupees to the locals. Bank of Maldives has now started opening Indian rupee accounts for even retail customers, that's going to increase the kind of activity.

The Maldives and India are working on the usage of Indian currency in the country, whose mainstay is tourism. Indian tourists form the 6th largest number of foreign tourists arriving in the Maldives.&nbsp;

Indian tourists can pay in Indian Rupees with local currency settlement agreement, says Maldives Finance Minister Moosa Zameer

The Netherlands on Tuesday (July 29) declared Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich persona non grata. They have been banned from entering the country, the Netherlands Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said. The two ministers were allegedly inciting settler violence, supporting illegal settlements, and advocating ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza amid Israel's ongoing war with Hamas militants. This is a rare and high-profile use of diplomatic rebuke against sitting Israeli ministers, adding to the rising international scrutiny of Israel’s far-right leaders. Who are these ministers? And what does a persona non-grata mean? Which other countries have made similar restrictions on the Israeli ministers? Here is what you should know:<h2>Who are the Isareli ministers declared Persona Non Grata by the Netherlands?</h2><h3>Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israeli national security minister</h3>Ben-Gvir is the firebrand leader of Otzma Yehudit or Jewish Power, a far-right party. He is a controversial figure and West Bank settler with a history of provocative behaviour and toxic rhetoric. He was previously convicted in Israel for incitement and ties to a banned extremist group. He is accused of inciting settler violence, supporting ethnic cleansing, and obstructing humanitarian aid to Gaza.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-hamas-war-ben-gvir-says-his-party-will-quit-if-cabinet-implements-gaza-ceasefire-deal-8159194/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-hamas-war-ben-gvir-says-his-party-will-quit-if-cabinet-implements-gaza-ceasefire-deal-8159194/embed</a>&nbsp;<h3>Bezalel Smotrich, Israeli finance ninister</h3>Smotrich, who is also responsible for West Bank settlement administration, is the leader of Religious Zionism, a far-right nationalist party. He is an advocate of annexing Palestinian territories and denies Palestinian national identity or statehood. He has been a supporter of the expansion of illegal settlements and has made statements seen as advocating the ethnic displacement of Palestinians.<h2>Israeli ministers face action: What does ‘persona non grata’ mean?</h2>Persona Non Grata is a diplomatic designation, meaning a foreign official is no longer welcome in a country. Under Article 9 of the Vienna Convention, a state may impose this status without giving a reason. In the case of the Netherlands, Ben-Gvir and Smotrich have been banned from entry due to their alleged role in inciting violence and promoting extremist policies. The move is symbolic yet serious, signaling strong diplomatic disapproval of the ministers.The Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp cited incitement of settler violence, support for illegal settlements, and endorsement of ethnic cleansing in Gaza for action on the ministers. The decision reflects concern about the ministers’ impact on human rights and regional stability in West Asia.<h2>Israeli ministers are no strangers to the West's rebukes: What other countries did in recent months</h2>Earlier this month, Slovenia became the first European Union member nation to take similar action against, imposing sanctions against the two ministers. In June, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway imposed sanctions targeting the ministers, but stopped short of declaring them persona non grata.<h2>What does the diplomatic action against Israeli ministers mean?</h2>The ministers will face diplomatic isolation, with the designation damaging the international standing of Ben-Gvir and Smotrich. These actions also mark an evolving policy shift toward accountability for Israeli officials who promote far-right policies and advocate violence. The move by Netherlands adds to the growing international pressure among Western nations seeking to curb extremist elements within the Israeli government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel has been denying wrongdoing, describing international criticism as biased and politically motivated amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 This is a rare and high-profile use of diplomatic rebuke against sitting Israeli ministers, adding to the rising international scrutiny of Israel’s far-right leaders. Who are these ministers? And what does a persona non grata mean?

The Netherlands on Tuesday (July 29) declared Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich persona non grata. They have been banned from entering the country, the Netherlands Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said. The two ministers were allegedly inciting settler violence, supporting illegal settlements, and advocating ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza amid Israel's ongoing war with Hamas militants. This is a rare and high-profile use of diplomatic rebuke against sitting Israeli ministers, adding to the rising international scrutiny of Israel’s far-right leaders. Who are these ministers? And what does a persona non-grata mean? Which other countries have made similar restrictions on the Israeli ministers? Here is what you should know: Who are the Isareli ministers declared Persona Non Grata by the Netherlands? Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israeli national security minister Ben-Gvir is the firebrand leader of Otzma Yehudit or Jewish Power, a far-right party. He is a controversial figure and West Bank settler with a history of provocative behaviour and toxic rhetoric. He was previously convicted in Israel for incitement and ties to a banned extremist group. He is accused of inciting settler violence, supporting ethnic cleansing, and obstructing humanitarian aid to Gaza. https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-hamas-war-ben-gvir-says-his-party-will-quit-if-cabinet-implements-gaza-ceasefire-deal-8159194/embed Bezalel Smotrich, Israeli finance ninister Smotrich, who is also responsible for West Bank settlement administration, is the leader of Religious Zionism, a far-right nationalist party. He is an advocate of annexing Palestinian territories and denies Palestinian national identity or statehood. He has been a supporter of the expansion of illegal settlements and has made statements seen as advocating the ethnic displacement of Palestinians. Israeli ministers face action: What does ‘persona non grata’ mean? Persona Non Grata is a diplomatic designation, meaning a foreign official is no longer welcome in a country. Under Article 9 of the Vienna Convention, a state may impose this status without giving a reason. In the case of the Netherlands, Ben-Gvir and Smotrich have been banned from entry due to their alleged role in inciting violence and promoting extremist policies. The move is symbolic yet serious, signaling strong diplomatic disapproval of the ministers. The Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp cited incitement of settler violence, support for illegal settlements, and endorsement of ethnic cleansing in Gaza for action on the ministers. The decision reflects concern about the ministers’ impact on human rights and regional stability in West Asia. Israeli ministers are no strangers to the West's rebukes: What other countries did in recent months Earlier this month, Slovenia became the first European Union member nation to take similar action against, imposing sanctions against the two ministers. In June, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway imposed sanctions targeting the ministers, but stopped short of declaring them persona non grata. What does the diplomatic action against Israeli ministers mean? The ministers will face diplomatic isolation, with the designation damaging the international standing of Ben-Gvir and Smotrich. These actions also mark an evolving policy shift toward accountability for Israeli officials who promote far-right policies and advocate violence. The move by Netherlands adds to the growing international pressure among Western nations seeking to curb extremist elements within the Israeli government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel has been denying wrongdoing, describing international criticism as biased and politically motivated amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas.

&nbsp;This is a rare and high-profile use of diplomatic rebuke against sitting Israeli ministers, adding to the rising international scrutiny of Israel’s far-right leaders. Who are these ministers? And what does a persona non-grata mean?

These two Israeli ministers are declared PERSONA NON GRATA by the Netherlands. Who are they, and what does it mean?

A Russian strike on Monday (Jul 28) killed at least 16 prisoners and injured dozens of others in what the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called a "deliberate" attack on a facility that housed civilians. Slamming Russia for the airstrike, Zelensky said that the strike on the prison was "not accidental" and that Russia "must be compelled to stop the killing and make peace." He insisted that "it was a deliberate strike, intentional, not accidental" and said that "The Russians could not have been unaware that they were targeting civilians in that facility".<h2>Russia strikes a Ukrainian prison</h2>In an overnight strike on a prison in central Ukraine, Russia killed 16 people and wounded dozens of others. The latest strike comes despite US pressure on Moscow to end the war and as US President Donald Trump issued a new deadline to this end, or face new tough sanctions.As per Ukrainian head of the military administration Ivan Fedorov, Russia overnight on Sunday (Jul 26) carried out eight strikes on the Zaporizhzhia region, one of which hit the prison. He said that 16 people were killed and 35 others were injured in the attack that destroyed the prison facility and damaged nearby homes.Meanwhile, Andriy Yermak, a senior aide to Ukraine's president on social media, called for sanctions on Russia and said, "Putin's regime, which also issues threats against the United States through some of its mouthpieces, must face economic and military blows that strip it of the capacity to wage war".Labelling the Zaporizhzhia attack as further evidence of Russian "war crimes, Ukraine's human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said that "People held in places of detention do not lose their right to life and protection." Ukraine's air force reported Russia launched 37 drones and two missiles overnight, with its air defences intercepting 32 drones.&nbsp;

Slamming Russia for the airstrike, Zelensky said that the strike on the prison was "not accidental" and that Russia "must be compelled to stop the killing and make peace."

A Russian strike on Monday (Jul 28) killed at least 16 prisoners and injured dozens of others in what the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called a "deliberate" attack on a facility that housed civilians. Slamming Russia for the airstrike, Zelensky said that the strike on the prison was "not accidental" and that Russia "must be compelled to stop the killing and make peace." He insisted that "it was a deliberate strike, intentional, not accidental" and said that "The Russians could not have been unaware that they were targeting civilians in that facility". Russia strikes a Ukrainian prison In an overnight strike on a prison in central Ukraine, Russia killed 16 people and wounded dozens of others. The latest strike comes despite US pressure on Moscow to end the war and as US President Donald Trump issued a new deadline to this end, or face new tough sanctions. As per Ukrainian head of the military administration Ivan Fedorov, Russia overnight on Sunday (Jul 26) carried out eight strikes on the Zaporizhzhia region, one of which hit the prison. He said that 16 people were killed and 35 others were injured in the attack that destroyed the prison facility and damaged nearby homes. Meanwhile, Andriy Yermak, a senior aide to Ukraine's president on social media, called for sanctions on Russia and said, "Putin's regime, which also issues threats against the United States through some of its mouthpieces, must face economic and military blows that strip it of the capacity to wage war". Labelling the Zaporizhzhia attack as further evidence of Russian "war crimes, Ukraine's human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said that "People held in places of detention do not lose their right to life and protection." Ukraine's air force reported Russia launched 37 drones and two missiles overnight, with its air defences intercepting 32 drones.

Slamming Russia for the airstrike, Zelensky said that the strike on the prison was "not accidental" and that Russia "must be compelled to stop the killing and make peace."

Russian strike kills 16 prisoners in Ukraine, Zelensky slams 'deliberate' attack says Moscow 'must be compelled to stop the killing and make peace'

Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old Los Angeles resident, on Monday (Jul 28) evening carried out a shooting attack inside 345 Park Avenue, a 44-storey building that houses several five-star business hotels and corporate offices, including the headquarters of Colgate Palmolive and KPMG. He killed five people, including an NYPD officer, during his violent rampage before dying by suicide. In a press briefing, authorities, while referring to Tamura as "pure evil", revealed the identity of the slain police officer. They said that "hero" dad, 36-year-old Didarul Islam, was killed by the deranged gunman while protecting civilians. "Pure evil came to the heart of our city and struck innocent people and a police officer who was protecting those civilians", said New York City's police officers' union, Patrick Henry.<h2>NYPD pays respect to 'hero' officer Didarul Islam</h2>In a 'Fidelis Ad Mortem' post on X, the NYPD marked police officer Didarul Islam's 'end of watch' as July 28, 2025 and said that he "represented the very best of our department." Islam was "protecting New Yorkers from danger when his life was tragically cut short today," reads the post, adding, “We join in prayer during this time of incomprehensible pain. We will forever honour his legacy.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Police Officer Didarul Islam represented the very best of our department. He was protecting New Yorkers from danger when his life was tragically cut short today. We join in prayer during this time of incomprehensible pain. We will forever honor his legacy.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FidelisAdMortem?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FidelisAdMortem</a> <a href="https://t.co/vkBZetsz2N">pic.twitter.com/vkBZetsz2N</a>— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/NYPDnews/status/1950029976520052804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Speaking at the press conference, Mayor Eric Adams said, "He was doing what he does best, and all members of the police department carry out, he was saving lives".<h2>Who was Didarul Islam?</h2>NYPD police officer Didarul Islam, as per Mayor Adams, was an immigrant from Bangladesh. "He loved this city, and everyone we spoke with stated he was a person of faith and a person that believed in God and believed in living out the life of a godly person," he added at the late-night press conference.As per reports, Islam was married and was the father of two young boys. His wife, according to the NY Post, is eight months pregnant. He joined the New York Police Department in December 2021 and was posted at the 47th Precinct in the Bronx. He was off-duty on Monday and working as security for Rudin Management Company in the building, wearing his NYPD uniform. NYPD officers are allowed to work in private security or pursue "off-duty employment" with the express permission of the Police Commissioner.

In a press briefing, authorities, while referring to Tamura as "pure evil", revealed the identity of the slain police officer. They said that "hero" dad, 36-year-old Didarul Islam, was killed by the deranged gunman while protecting civilians. 

Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old Los Angeles resident, on Monday (Jul 28) evening carried out a shooting attack inside 345 Park Avenue, a 44-storey building that houses several five-star business hotels and corporate offices, including the headquarters of Colgate Palmolive and KPMG. He killed five people, including an NYPD officer, during his violent rampage before dying by suicide. In a press briefing, authorities, while referring to Tamura as "pure evil", revealed the identity of the slain police officer. They said that "hero" dad, 36-year-old Didarul Islam, was killed by the deranged gunman while protecting civilians. "Pure evil came to the heart of our city and struck innocent people and a police officer who was protecting those civilians", said New York City's police officers' union, Patrick Henry. NYPD pays respect to 'hero' officer Didarul Islam In a 'Fidelis Ad Mortem' post on X, the NYPD marked police officer Didarul Islam's 'end of watch' as July 28, 2025 and said that he "represented the very best of our department." Islam was "protecting New Yorkers from danger when his life was tragically cut short today," reads the post, adding, “We join in prayer during this time of incomprehensible pain. We will forever honour his legacy.”

In a press briefing, authorities, while referring to Tamura as "pure evil", revealed the identity of the slain police officer. They said that "hero" dad, 36-year-old Didarul Islam, was killed by the deranged gunman while protecting civilians.&nbsp;

‘He was protecting civilians’: Who was Didarul Islam? NYPD mourns hero fallen officer after Manhattan shooting

Big Tech companies like Microsoft and Indian software giants like TCS are slashing jobs and laying off their workforce. This should be a moment of reality check for Indian parents and students, who collectively spend trillions of rupees every year for software engineering courses in India or abroad, and allied entrance coachings, every year. There's clearly a disconnect between education investment and job realities in India in the IT field, which for nearly three decades was considered a sureshot ticket to job security with campus placements.<h2>Are you spending millions on your child's software degree? AI will disrupt your dreams</h2>Even as Indian parents continue to spend millions of rupees on IT education at home and abroad, the country's $283 billion software industry is undergoing a painful transformation of job cuts, often attributed to automation by Artificial Intelligence (AI), and 'skill gaps'. This month, India’s largest IT firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced a cut of 12,000 jobs, which is 2 per cent of its workforce, at middle and senior levels, to become 'future ready' by investing heavily in AI."A number of reskilling and redeployment initiatives have been underway, said TCS, warning that it would be 'releasing associates from the organisation whose deployment may not be feasible'.The shift is a result of AI automation of tens of thousands of repetitive IT tasks, for which global firms traditionally depended on the relatively cheap skilled labour from India. Now, clients of these IT firms who used to outsource such skills to India, are seeking innovation and not cost-cutting, because AI will take care of mundane and repetitive tasks.<h2>AI-related roles are not growing fast enough</h2>The Indian parents and aspiring IT students might still try to rationalise by thinking that an education in AI would offset the job losses in traditional IT. But the truth is, at least for some years now, roles in AI, cloud and cyberseucirty are not growing fast enough.Then there is the problem of how fast IT institutions are changing their curriculum to match the fast-changing adoption of AI. There are just not enough AI-trained instructors in the colleges and institutes. According to industry monitor Nasscom, India faces a deep skills mismatch: It will need 1 million AI professionals by next year, but less than 20 per cent of the current IT workforce is trained in these areas, it said.<h2>The impact is already visible: From north to south India, IT Jobs are being slashed</h2>A compilation of recent data shows that at least 50,000 IT jobs were lost in 2023 across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune, with the slide continuing into 2025. There is a 72 per cent drop in net new hires at top IT firms in India.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indias-tcs-outlook-bleaker-for-current-quarter-blames-us-banking-crisis-world-business-watch-581966/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/indias-tcs-outlook-bleaker-for-current-quarter-blames-us-banking-crisis-world-business-watch-581966/embed</a><h2>Campus placements are drying up amid India's IT job slowdown</h2>Once a sector known for campus placements, where companies lap up good talent for high salaries straight after college, software engineering is not a green pasture anymore when it comes to hiring. On average, annual fresh graduate hiring has fallen from 600,000 to just 150,000, according to recent estimates.“20-25 per cent of fresh graduates will have no jobs,” a BBC report on the slump quoted Neeti Sharma, the CEO of HR firm TeamLease Digital, as saying.For many parents who took education loans to send their wards to good IT courses at home or abroad, this could have a massive impact. The steady paychecks from IT jobs are now on shaky ground.<h2>What Indian parents are spending on IT education</h2>While clear data is not available, a gleaning of available information reveals that technical degrees like BTech in Computer Science at private colleges cost a minimum of ₹100,000 per year, or up to ₹400,000 over four years. Remember this is a low-side estimate, as costs vary in different institutes, and this amount is only the tuition fee. Some 1.5 million engineering students are enrolled annually, many in software engineering. Domestically, the estimated spending in IT education by Indian parents likely ranges from ₹60,000 crore to 90,000 crore annually. Then there is entrance coaching fees for exams like JEE or GATE, which could go up to 200,000 rupees per year per student.<h2>Spending on IT education went through roof, crossing one trillion rupees</h2>Indian students continue to go abroad for higher education, many of them in IT or allied courses. A specific number on how many go for IT education alone is difficult to gather, but it would be safe to assume that the majority of them do. Overall, 770,000 Indian students studied abroad in 2019, and the number was projected to hit 1.8 million in 2024. By that year, Indian families likely spent $75–85 billion annually on international education, with IT and computer science among the most popular fields. Putting this data together, it would be safe to estimate that Indian parents cumulatively spend around ₹60,000–1,00,000 crore (yes, one trillion rupees) on overseas IT education.The biggest contributors to this outflow are families from higher-income states like Punjab, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.Total annual estimate of IT education - combiing domestic, overseas, coaching and upskilling - is between ₹1.3 trillion to 2.1 trillion rupees.<h2>Indian IT firings: A wake-up call for parents and students</h2>The outcomes no longer match the investment on education, especially in the IT sector.Many private colleges charge high fees, but their graduates face job uncertainty due to limited AI skills, a decline in legacy IT roles, and a shift towards leaner, AI-first IT teams both in India and abroad.The quality of IT education in many institutions is also not aligned with current industry needs. This leads many IT graduates to spend even more money on certifications post-graduation, and many years into their jobs.<h2>Reassess your return on investment before opting for IT education</h2>Parents considering heavy investments in IT education, whether for domestic degrees, foreign universities, or coaching, must factor in the shifting job landscape, where&nbsp; AI is redefining demand. Jobs that were once seen as 'stable' are fast drying up now. India's spending boom, facilitated by IT jobs since the 1990s, may be on its way out, unless both the government and the education system adapt fast to the technologies of the future, mainly driven by AI. An overhaul of the curriculum, upskilling of teachers, and a change in course offerings to match present-day industry needs are the order of the day. Till that happens, considering software engineering education as a 'safe bet' might prove to be risky. &nbsp;

There's clearly a disconnect between education investment and job realities in India in the IT field, which for nearly three decades was considered a sureshot ticket to job security with campus placements. READ this analysis so that you can make informed decisions

Big Tech companies like Microsoft and Indian software giants like TCS are slashing jobs and laying off their workforce. This should be a moment of reality check for Indian parents and students, who collectively spend trillions of rupees every year for software engineering courses in India or abroad, and allied entrance coachings, every year. There's clearly a disconnect between education investment and job realities in India in the IT field, which for nearly three decades was considered a sureshot ticket to job security with campus placements. Are you spending millions on your child's software degree? AI will disrupt your dreams Even as Indian parents continue to spend millions of rupees on IT education at home and abroad, the country's $283 billion software industry is undergoing a painful transformation of job cuts, often attributed to automation by Artificial Intelligence (AI), and 'skill gaps'. This month, India’s largest IT firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced a cut of 12,000 jobs, which is 2 per cent of its workforce, at middle and senior levels, to become 'future ready' by investing heavily in AI. "A number of reskilling and redeployment initiatives have been underway, said TCS, warning that it would be 'releasing associates from the organisation whose deployment may not be feasible'. The shift is a result of AI automation of tens of thousands of repetitive IT tasks, for which global firms traditionally depended on the relatively cheap skilled labour from India. Now, clients of these IT firms who used to outsource such skills to India, are seeking innovation and not cost-cutting, because AI will take care of mundane and repetitive tasks. AI-related roles are not growing fast enough The Indian parents and aspiring IT students might still try to rationalise by thinking that an education in AI would offset the job losses in traditional IT. But the truth is, at least for some years now, roles in AI, cloud and cyberseucirty are not growing fast enough. Then there is the problem of how fast IT institutions are changing their curriculum to match the fast-changing adoption of AI. There are just not enough AI-trained instructors in the colleges and institutes. According to industry monitor Nasscom, India faces a deep skills mismatch: It will need 1 million AI professionals by next year, but less than 20 per cent of the current IT workforce is trained in these areas, it said. The impact is already visible: From north to south India, IT Jobs are being slashed A compilation of recent data shows that at least 50,000 IT jobs were lost in 2023 across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune, with the slide continuing into 2025. There is a 72 per cent drop in net new hires at top IT firms in India.

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In a recent transatlantic bout, London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, has responded to US President Donald Trump's latest remark of ‘nasty person'. Mayor Sadiq Khan dealt the latest jab by welcoming US President Trump to London. His office responded that Mr Trump would find a vibrant, diverse London among the strong headwinds of right-wing populism.While addressing a joint press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump was asked if he would visit the British Capital, London. In response, Trump said, ”I’m not a fan of your mayor. I think he’s done a terrible job... the Mayor of London... a nasty person,” Karmer sitting beside interrupted Trump, “He is my friend”. Trump immediately added, “But I would certainly visit London.”The mayor Khan's spokesperson responded more quietly, targeting the anti-immigrant values of Trump, "Sadiq is delighted that President Trump wants to come to the greatest city in the world. He’d see how our diversity makes us stronger, not weaker; richer, not poorer. Perhaps these are the reasons why a record number of Americans have applied for British citizenship under his Presidency”This is not the first time Trump has attacked Mayor Sadiq Khan. During his first term, Trump has called Khan a “stone-cold loser” and “very dumb”, citing crime and terrorism in London. Khan also did not withhold his feelings; he called Trump the “poster boy for racists”. The two share differing opinions on immigration, identity and political values.While Trump's comments were blunt, the UK Prime Minister maintained a more measured approach, claiming that he has a very strong working relationship with both the US administration and the local leadership in London. But Trump's comments have put Khan above the fray. Those familiar with the city hall politics say that these remarks just solidify his position. Amid the staunch rise of right-wing populism, he is seen as a bulwark of liberal values.

In a fresh flare-up of a long-engaging bout between US President Donald Trump's ‘nasty person’ remark to London Mayor Sadiq Khan, his office responds, highlighting London's diversity and resilience while subtly criticising Trump's leadership and why US citizens are applying for UK citizenship

In a recent transatlantic bout, London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, has responded to US President Donald Trump's latest remark of ‘nasty person'. Mayor Sadiq Khan dealt the latest jab by welcoming US President Trump to London. His office responded that Mr Trump would find a vibrant, diverse London among the strong headwinds of right-wing populism. While addressing a joint press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump was asked if he would visit the British Capital, London. In response, Trump said, ”I’m not a fan of your mayor. I think he’s done a terrible job... the Mayor of London... a nasty person,” Karmer sitting beside interrupted Trump, “He is my friend”. Trump immediately added, “But I would certainly visit London.” The mayor Khan's spokesperson responded more quietly, targeting the anti-immigrant values of Trump, "Sadiq is delighted that President Trump wants to come to the greatest city in the world. He’d see how our diversity makes us stronger, not weaker; richer, not poorer. Perhaps these are the reasons why a record number of Americans have applied for British citizenship under his Presidency” This is not the first time Trump has attacked Mayor Sadiq Khan. During his first term, Trump has called Khan a “stone-cold loser” and “very dumb”, citing crime and terrorism in London. Khan also did not withhold his feelings; he called Trump the “poster boy for racists”. The two share differing opinions on immigration, identity and political values. While Trump's comments were blunt, the UK Prime Minister maintained a more measured approach, claiming that he has a very strong working relationship with both the US administration and the local leadership in London. But Trump's comments have put Khan above the fray. Those familiar with the city hall politics say that these remarks just solidify his position. Amid the staunch rise of right-wing populism, he is seen as a bulwark of liberal values.

In a fresh flare-up of a long-engaging bout between US President Donald Trump's ‘nasty person’ remark to London Mayor Sadiq Khan, his office responds, highlighting London's diversity and resilience while subtly criticising Trump's leadership and why US citizens are applying for UK citizenship

Trump calls Sadiq Khan a 'Nasty Person' — London Mayor fires back with grace

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Monday, in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), warned US President Donald Trump not to play the 'ultimatum game' and not to go down the ‘Sleepy Joe road’! Every threat of ultimatum is considered from Russia's side as a step towards war.&nbsp;“Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war. Not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country. Don't go down the Sleepy Joe road!” wrote Medvedev.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Trump&#39;s playing the ultimatum game with Russia: 50 days or 10… He should remember 2 things: 1. Russia isn&#39;t Israel or even Iran. 2. Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war. Not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country. Don&#39;t go down the Sleepy Joe road!&mdash; Dmitry Medvedev (@MedvedevRussiaE) <a href="https://twitter.com/MedvedevRussiaE/status/1949870764938711343?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Dmitry Medvedev, who is known for his evocative comments, has drawn a reaction from US Senator Lindsey Graham. He was quick to defend US President Donald Trump's position to end the war.In a reply to Medvedev's post, he wrote, “You and your customers will soon be sadly mistaken. You will also soon see that Joe Biden is no longer president. Get to the peace table.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">To those in Russia who believe that President Trump is not serious about ending the bloodbath between Russia and Ukraine: You and your customers will soon be sadly mistaken. You will also soon see that Joe Biden is no longer president. Get to the peace table. <a href="https://t.co/IRWk9I0Ljf">https://t.co/IRWk9I0Ljf</a>&mdash; Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/1949938809095016804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

US President Donald had earlier in the month given a 50-day ultimatum to Russia to end hostilities with Ukraine. But Trump was growing impatient at Russia's reluctance to negotiate a peace. On Monday, he reduced the time frame from 50 days to a 10-12-day period.&nbsp;"I've spoken to President Putin a lot, I've gotten along with him very well," he said, adding that Putin “goes out and starts launching rockets into some city, like Kyiv, and kills a lot of people in a nursing home or whatever, you have bodies lying all over the street.”The US had threatened to impose a 100 per cent tariff on Russia and its trading partners unless an agreement on resolving the Ukraine conflict was achieved within 50 days. The US had also continued to send weapons to Kyiv as long as the EU vows to pay for it.&nbsp;

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has hit out at US President Donald Trump, saying Russia is neither Israel nor Iran, and it is not afraid of any ultimatum from anyone.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Monday, in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), warned US President Donald Trump not to play the 'ultimatum game' and not to go down the ‘Sleepy Joe road’! Every threat of ultimatum is considered from Russia's side as a step towards war. “Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war. Not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country. Don't go down the Sleepy Joe road!” wrote Medvedev.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has hit back at US President Donald Trump, saying Russia is neither Israel nor Iran, and it is not afraid of any ultimatum from anyone.

Russia unfazed by Trump's ultimatum – 'Every threat is a step towards war'

The United States President Donald Trump is pressuring Russian President Vladimir Putin for immediate peace in Ukraine, but the latter doesn't seem to be interested, and according to an expert, he might be preparing to invade another country. Trump initially set a 50-day timeline for Putin to enter negotiations, although on Monday (28 July), he changed it to "10 or 12 days". He has warned that if Putin doesn't take the necessary steps, Russia risks facing sanctions. The Ukraine war has been going on since February 2022, with no end in sight. Trump is growing increasingly frustrated with Putin for not taking steps to end the situation. Meanwhile, US intelligence expert Rebekah Koffler wrote in The Telegraph, "As a military intelligence analyst specialising in Putin’s thinking and Russian military strategy, I agree with Rutte’s assessment about Russia’s readiness for another offensive military campaign in just a few years." She added that it is unlikely to be a European country, and Putin might attack a post-Soviet state. "I’m less convinced that a NATO country is likely to be the Kremlin’s next target, unless the alliance directly intervenes in Ukraine by deploying troops onto the battlefield." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-is-very-disappointed-in-putin-may-reduce-50-day-ultimatum-for-ceasefire-with-ukraine-1753706187940">Trump is 'very disappointed in Putin', reduces 50-day ultimatum for ceasefire with Ukraine to 10-12 days</a><h2>Which country can Putin attack next?</h2>Koffler called for NATO to act, as this could decide if Putin initiates action against another country. "Nevertheless, what NATO does or doesn’t do in the next few years could be highly significant in determining whether Putin decides to attack another post-Soviet state, such as Moldova," she wrote. Trump is in the United Kingdom, where he issued the stark warning to Putin. Standing outside his hotel in Turnberry, Scotland, alongside Prime Minister Keir Starmer, he expressed his disappointment with Putin for continuing to fire missiles at Ukraine. On Sunday night, a drone attack on an apartment building in Kyiv injured eight, including a three-year-old child, according to Ukrainian authorities. It was part of a barrage of "324 drones, four cruise missiles and three ballistic missiles", across the country, the Ukrainian Air Force said.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-gives-russia-10-12-days-to-accept-ukraine-deal-1753764254813/embed<h2>Trump reduced Ukraine peace deadline</h2>Reacting to Russia's ongoing assault on Ukraine, Trump said, "We thought we had it settled numerous times, and then President Putin goes out and starts launching rockets into some city like Kyiv and kills a lot of people in a nursing home or whatever. You have bodies lying all over the street, and I say that’s not the way to do it. So we’ll see what happens with that." He also announced that the deadline for a truce is being reduced. “I’m going to make a new deadline of about 10, 10 or 12 days from today,” Trump told reporters in Scotland on Monday. Earlier, Trump had set a 50-day deadline on July 14, which expires on September 2. He has threatened Putin with severe economic sanctions if he fails to see it through.

A military intelligence analyst has said that Russian President Putin might be gearing up to attack another country that was once part of the Soviet Union. This comes amidst Donald Trump demand that Russia take steps for peace in Ukraine within the next 10-12 days.

The United States President Donald Trump is pressuring Russian President Vladimir Putin for immediate peace in Ukraine, but the latter doesn't seem to be interested, and according to an expert, he might be preparing to invade another country. Trump initially set a 50-day timeline for Putin to enter negotiations, although on Monday (28 July), he changed it to "10 or 12 days". He has warned that if Putin doesn't take the necessary steps, Russia risks facing sanctions. The Ukraine war has been going on since February 2022, with no end in sight. Trump is growing increasingly frustrated with Putin for not taking steps to end the situation. Meanwhile, US intelligence expert Rebekah Koffler wrote in The Telegraph, "As a military intelligence analyst specialising in Putin’s thinking and Russian military strategy, I agree with Rutte’s assessment about Russia’s readiness for another offensive military campaign in just a few years." She added that it is unlikely to be a European country, and Putin might attack a post-Soviet state. "I’m less convinced that a NATO country is likely to be the Kremlin’s next target, unless the alliance directly intervenes in Ukraine by deploying troops onto the battlefield." Also Read: Trump is 'very disappointed in Putin', reduces 50-day ultimatum for ceasefire with Ukraine to 10-12 days Which country can Putin attack next? Koffler called for NATO to act, as this could decide if Putin initiates action against another country. "Nevertheless, what NATO does or doesn’t do in the next few years could be highly significant in determining whether Putin decides to attack another post-Soviet state, such as Moldova," she wrote. Trump is in the United Kingdom, where he issued the stark warning to Putin. Standing outside his hotel in Turnberry, Scotland, alongside Prime Minister Keir Starmer, he expressed his disappointment with Putin for continuing to fire missiles at Ukraine. On Sunday night, a drone attack on an apartment building in Kyiv injured eight, including a three-year-old child, according to Ukrainian authorities. It was part of a barrage of "324 drones, four cruise missiles and three ballistic missiles", across the country, the Ukrainian Air Force said. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-gives-russia-10-12-days-to-accept-ukraine-deal-1753764254813/embed Trump reduced Ukraine peace deadline Reacting to Russia's ongoing assault on Ukraine, Trump said, "We thought we had it settled numerous times, and then President Putin goes out and starts launching rockets into some city like Kyiv and kills a lot of people in a nursing home or whatever. You have bodies lying all over the street, and I say that’s not the way to do it. So we’ll see what happens with that." He also announced that the deadline for a truce is being reduced. “I’m going to make a new deadline of about 10, 10 or 12 days from today,” Trump told reporters in Scotland on Monday. Earlier, Trump had set a 50-day deadline on July 14, which expires on September 2. He has threatened Putin with severe economic sanctions if he fails to see it through.

A military intelligence analyst has said that Russian President Putin might be gearing up to attack another country that was once part of the Soviet Union. This comes amidst Donald Trump's demand that Russia take steps for peace in Ukraine within the next 10-12 days.

Expert reveals which country could Putin attack next depending on 'what NATO does or doesn’t do'

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire after five days of cross-border fighting. The thaw came after talks mediated by Malaysia. It began at midnight on July 28, but a couple of hours later, Thailand says Cambodia violated the ceasefire that was agreed upon. Thai government post on X, "While Thailand’s strictly complied with the ceasefire agreement that began at midnight on 28 Jul, Cambodian forces have continued to attack into Thai territory. Thailand condemns the behavior and will act in self-defense as permitted under international law."&nbsp;It was on July 24 that the forces fired rounds at each other near the contested border. While both sides traded blame on who initiated it. The clash began where the ancient Prasat Ta Muen Thom temple is located, which is along the border of Thailand’s Surin province and Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">While Thailand’s strictly complied with the ceasefire agreement that began at midnight on 28 Jul, Cambodian forces have continued to attack into Thai territory. Thailand condemns the behavior and will act in self-defense as permitted under international law. <a href="https://t.co/5F3sUyMZNC">pic.twitter.com/5F3sUyMZNC</a>&mdash; PR Thai Government (@prdthailand) <a href="https://twitter.com/prdthailand/status/1950027288386347076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After successful peace talks in Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia agreed upon a ceasefire. Hours after the ceasefire was in place, Thailand accused Cambodia of violating it.

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire after five days of cross-border fighting. The thaw came after talks mediated by Malaysia. It began at midnight on July 28, but a couple of hours later, Thailand says Cambodia violated the ceasefire that was agreed upon. Thai government post on X, "While Thailand’s strictly complied with the ceasefire agreement that began at midnight on 28 Jul, Cambodian forces have continued to attack into Thai territory. Thailand condemns the behavior and will act in self-defense as permitted under international law." It was on July 24 that the forces fired rounds at each other near the contested border. While both sides traded blame on who initiated it. The clash began where the ancient Prasat Ta Muen Thom temple is located, which is along the border of Thailand’s Surin province and Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province.

After successful peace talks in Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia agreed upon a ceasefire. Hours after the ceasefire was in place, Thailand accused Cambodia of violating it.

Hours after agreement, Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating ceasefire

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 28) said that he ended his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and threw him out of his private club in Florida after Epstein betrayed him by “stealing people” who worked for him. The US president did not elaborate on which employees. This comes after the White House gave a different explanation on why Trump cut ties with the sex offender, saying that Trump kicked Epstein out of his club for “being a creep”.&nbsp;Speaking at his golf property in Turnberry, Scotland, Trump was asked to explain why he had a fallout with Epstein. “That’s such old history, very easy to explain, but I don’t want to waste your time by explaining it,” he said. The US president then added, “he did something that was inappropriate.”&nbsp;“He hired help and I said, ‘Don’t ever do that again,’” Trump said. “He stole people that worked for me. I said, ‘Don’t ever do that again.’ He did it again, and I threw him out of the place, persona non grata.”&nbsp;He further added, “I threw him out and that was it. I’m glad I did, if you want to know the truth.”&nbsp;Trump on Monday also denied the allegations reported by the Wall Street Journal. The newspaper said that Trump had sent letters and a drawing of a woman’s body to Epstein on his 50th birthday. “I’m not a drawing person,” Trump said. “I don’t do drawings of women, that I can tell you.”&nbsp;The US president also said that he refused an invitation to visit Epstein’s private island. “I never had the privilege of going to his island, and I did turn it down, but a lot of people in Palm Beach were invited to his island,” Trump said. “In one of my very good moments, I turned it down. I didn’t want to go to his island.”&nbsp;Last week, White House communications director Steven Cheung, earlier said, “The fact is that the President kicked him out of his club for being a creep.”&nbsp;Recently, Trump ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the public release of the confidential grand jury transcripts in the case. However, one federal judge has denied the request, while another has yet to rule.&nbsp;US Vice President JD Vance on Monday said that the president wants “full transparency” in the Epstein case.&nbsp;“The president has been very clear. We’re not shielding anything,” Vance said in response to a reporter’s question. “The president has directed the attorney general to release all credible information and, frankly, to go and find additional credible information related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.”&nbsp;Vance said, “Some of that stuff takes time,” adding that Trump has been “very clear” and “wants full transparency.”

US President Donald Trump said that he cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein because he stole people who worked for him. Earlier, the White House said he kicked Epstein out of his club for “being a creep”.

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 28) said that he ended his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and threw him out of his private club in Florida after Epstein betrayed him by “stealing people” who worked for him. The US president did not elaborate on which employees. This comes after the White House gave a different explanation on why Trump cut ties with the sex offender, saying that Trump kicked Epstein out of his club for “being a creep”. Speaking at his golf property in Turnberry, Scotland, Trump was asked to explain why he had a fallout with Epstein. “That’s such old history, very easy to explain, but I don’t want to waste your time by explaining it,” he said. The US president then added, “he did something that was inappropriate.” “He hired help and I said, ‘Don’t ever do that again,’” Trump said. “He stole people that worked for me. I said, ‘Don’t ever do that again.’ He did it again, and I threw him out of the place, persona non grata.” He further added, “I threw him out and that was it. I’m glad I did, if you want to know the truth.” Trump on Monday also denied the allegations reported by the Wall Street Journal. The newspaper said that Trump had sent letters and a drawing of a woman’s body to Epstein on his 50th birthday. “I’m not a drawing person,” Trump said. “I don’t do drawings of women, that I can tell you.” The US president also said that he refused an invitation to visit Epstein’s private island. “I never had the privilege of going to his island, and I did turn it down, but a lot of people in Palm Beach were invited to his island,” Trump said. “In one of my very good moments, I turned it down. I didn’t want to go to his island.” Last week, White House communications director Steven Cheung, earlier said, “The fact is that the President kicked him out of his club for being a creep.” Recently, Trump ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the public release of the confidential grand jury transcripts in the case. However, one federal judge has denied the request, while another has yet to rule. US Vice President JD Vance on Monday said that the president wants “full transparency” in the Epstein case. “The president has been very clear. We’re not shielding anything,” Vance said in response to a reporter’s question. “The president has directed the attorney general to release all credible information and, frankly, to go and find additional credible information related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.” Vance said, “Some of that stuff takes time,” adding that Trump has been “very clear” and “wants full transparency.”

US President Donald Trump said that he cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein because he stole people who worked for him. Earlier, the White House said he kicked Epstein out of his club for “being a creep”.

‘He stole people that worked for me’: Trump on why he cut ties with Epstein

Earth no longer has only four seasons, with human activity adding two new ones to the annual cycle, scientists have asserted. These are the 'haze season' and 'trash season', which have ruined the ecological system and threaten to wreak more havoc in the coming years. The strange new occurrences also mean that they are causing an adverse effect on public health, marine life, and basically the entire rhythm of our planet. The haze season has become a regular occurrence in Southeast Asia and some other parts, such as India. Every year, a thick smoke blankets the region, comprising chemicals that are hazardous to human health. The air quality has become a widespread concern in this part of the world. In India, every year in the winter season, smog shrouds the northern areas of the country, triggering health issues. The major cause of the haze season is fires that are intentionally set to clear agricultural land. Not only India, but massive burn-offs have also been reported in countries like Indonesia and Malaysia. Global warming has also increased the window of wildfire seasons in regions like California, where the wildfire season now extends from spring to December. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-can-t-figure-out-why-glaciers-in-world-s-most-dangerous-region-karakoram-range-are-growing-1753261712617">Scientists can't figure out why glaciers in world's most dangerous region are growing</a><h2>Trash season on the beach in Southeast Asia</h2>The trash season occurs from December to March in countries like Indonesia, especially Bali, the Philippines, and Thailand. This is because of a shift in monsoon winds, which cause ocean currents to carry huge volumes of plastic waste to the beaches. The mounds of garbage are massive and have become so common that locals now know exactly when they will start appearing. A similar trash season also occurs along the US East Coast, where the Gulf Stream pushes debris floating in the ocean towards Florida and the Carolinas. This occurrence is reported mostly around the summer season. The research was carried out by scientists from the London School of Economics and Political Science. They said that the haze season typically starts in Southeast Asia in June and runs through September. The toxic cloud of smoke travels to Singapore, Thailand and other countries beyond them. Also Read: <a href="https://cms-ui.project-turbine.in/article-page/story/STORY/1753347722971">Blistering heat dome smothers US: ‘Corn Sweat’ and climate change drive Midwest into triple-digit chaos?</a><h2>Haze season in Asia and the US</h2>"Widespread burning of tropical peatlands in regions of Malaysia and Indonesia is now considered an annual event in equatorial Southeast Asia, impacting the health and livelihoods of millions," the researchers said. Besides, Southeast Asia and India, hazy skies also blanket north northeast US, with it most recently being reported over the weekend in New York and New Jersey, where people were alerted to bad air quality and asked to stay indoors. Researchers warned that the haze will continue to become prevalent in the US as wildfire seasons across North America grow longer and hotter. Meanwhile, "marine pollution seasons are also surfacing, quite literally, as observed on the beaches of Bali, Indonesia," the study reads. In Bali, "floating plastic waste, either washed off the land by heavy rainfall or dumped into the oceans, is blown by strong monsoonal winds onto the southern beaches of the island province from December to March."&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/heatwave-triggers-wildfires-evacuations-and-storm-alerts-across-the-balkans-wion-1753527540563/embed<h2>Disappearing seasons</h2>Season placements have also changed, and some traditional seasons have also vanished, the researchers said. Regions like the Andes and the Rocky Mountains lack snow, which makes them host winter sports. Seabirds like kittiwakes are not returning to northeast England to breed at their usual times. Then there are "arrhythmic" changes, which mean that spring and summer seasons have shifted out of sync, with one coming early and the other stretching longer than its usual span.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Earth has two new seasons, thanks to humans, who have not only altered the climate with irresponsible acts, but also changed how spring and summer act out. Wildfires and changing currents have added haze in the skies and trash on the beach, the two seasons officially on record. 

Earth no longer has only four seasons, with human activity adding two new ones to the annual cycle, scientists have asserted. These are the 'haze season' and 'trash season', which have ruined the ecological system and threaten to wreak more havoc in the coming years. The strange new occurrences also mean that they are causing an adverse effect on public health, marine life, and basically the entire rhythm of our planet. The haze season has become a regular occurrence in Southeast Asia and some other parts, such as India. Every year, a thick smoke blankets the region, comprising chemicals that are hazardous to human health. The air quality has become a widespread concern in this part of the world. In India, every year in the winter season, smog shrouds the northern areas of the country, triggering health issues. The major cause of the haze season is fires that are intentionally set to clear agricultural land. Not only India, but massive burn-offs have also been reported in countries like Indonesia and Malaysia. Global warming has also increased the window of wildfire seasons in regions like California, where the wildfire season now extends from spring to December. Also Read: Scientists can't figure out why glaciers in world's most dangerous region are growing Trash season on the beach in Southeast Asia The trash season occurs from December to March in countries like Indonesia, especially Bali, the Philippines, and Thailand. This is because of a shift in monsoon winds, which cause ocean currents to carry huge volumes of plastic waste to the beaches. The mounds of garbage are massive and have become so common that locals now know exactly when they will start appearing. A similar trash season also occurs along the US East Coast, where the Gulf Stream pushes debris floating in the ocean towards Florida and the Carolinas. This occurrence is reported mostly around the summer season. The research was carried out by scientists from the London School of Economics and Political Science. They said that the haze season typically starts in Southeast Asia in June and runs through September. The toxic cloud of smoke travels to Singapore, Thailand and other countries beyond them. Also Read: Blistering heat dome smothers US: ‘Corn Sweat’ and climate change drive Midwest into triple-digit chaos? Haze season in Asia and the US "Widespread burning of tropical peatlands in regions of Malaysia and Indonesia is now considered an annual event in equatorial Southeast Asia, impacting the health and livelihoods of millions," the researchers said. Besides, Southeast Asia and India, hazy skies also blanket north northeast US, with it most recently being reported over the weekend in New York and New Jersey, where people were alerted to bad air quality and asked to stay indoors. Researchers warned that the haze will continue to become prevalent in the US as wildfire seasons across North America grow longer and hotter. Meanwhile, "marine pollution seasons are also surfacing, quite literally, as observed on the beaches of Bali, Indonesia," the study reads. In Bali, "floating plastic waste, either washed off the land by heavy rainfall or dumped into the oceans, is blown by strong monsoonal winds onto the southern beaches of the island province from December to March." https://www.wionews.com/videos/heatwave-triggers-wildfires-evacuations-and-storm-alerts-across-the-balkans-wion-1753527540563/embed Disappearing seasons Season placements have also changed, and some traditional seasons have also vanished, the researchers said. Regions like the Andes and the Rocky Mountains lack snow, which makes them host winter sports. Seabirds like kittiwakes are not returning to northeast England to breed at their usual times. Then there are "arrhythmic" changes, which mean that spring and summer seasons have shifted out of sync, with one coming early and the other stretching longer than its usual span.

Earth has two new seasons, thanks to humans, who have not only altered the climate with irresponsible acts, but also changed how spring and summer act out. Wildfires and changing currents have added haze in the skies and trash on the beach, the two seasons officially on record.&nbsp;

Earth has two new seasons, and it is not good news for our planet

US President Donald Trump has now acknowledged the starvation in Gaza, this is in constrast with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's understanding of the situation. The humanitarian situation in war-torn Gaza is dire, the UN has sounded an alarm on the ground situation. While reports of malnutrition and scarcity of food has drawn global attention, Israel says 'close to 4,500 trucks have entered Gaza, including flour for bakeries and 2,500 tons of baby food and high-calorie special food for children'.&nbsp;And now, during his meeting with UK PM Keir Starmer, he said, “We're going to be getting some good, strong food. We can save a lot of people (in Gaza). I mean, some of those kids are—that's real starvation stuff. I see it. And you can't fake that, so we're going to be even more involved."&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump said, “We did some airlifts before, some airdrops, and the people are running for it. And the Prime Minister is going to help us. They're very effective with that. You've done that before.”&nbsp;On July 23, Israeli President Isaac Herzog had highlighted his visit to the conflict zone in his tweet, he wrote, "It is the terrorists of Hamas – hijacking aid, and refusing to agree to a hostage release and ceasefire – who are kidnapping the civilian Gaza population and subjecting them to their tragic suffering."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/2-500-tons-of-baby-food-has-entered-israel-calls-starvation-reports-a-propaganda-1753328687466">2,500 tons of baby food has entered Gaza: Israel calls starvation reports a 'propaganda'</a>&nbsp;Even Netanyahu believes there is no starvation in Gaza, which has been facing the grim reality of war, where children are bearing the brunt. Many children have lost their limbs, the constant explosions are impacting the hearing ability, leading to serious health complications.<h2>Where is the food?</h2>&nbsp;Israel claims, "There are more than 700 aid trucks inside Gaza waiting to be picked up by the UN. This bottleneck is the main obstacle to maintaining a consistent flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. For some, the obsession with attacking Israel is more important than helping the people of Gaza." &nbsp;

Trump acknowledges starvation in Gaza, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu believes there is enough food in the war-torn region. Israel says 'close to 4,500 trucks have entered Gaza, including flour for bakeries and 2,500 tons of baby food and high-calorie special food for children'.

US President Donald Trump has now acknowledged the starvation in Gaza, this is in constrast with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's understanding of the situation. The humanitarian situation in war-torn Gaza is dire, the UN has sounded an alarm on the ground situation. While reports of malnutrition and scarcity of food has drawn global attention, Israel says 'close to 4,500 trucks have entered Gaza, including flour for bakeries and 2,500 tons of baby food and high-calorie special food for children'. And now, during his meeting with UK PM Keir Starmer, he said, “We're going to be getting some good, strong food. We can save a lot of people (in Gaza). I mean, some of those kids are—that's real starvation stuff. I see it. And you can't fake that, so we're going to be even more involved." Trump said, “We did some airlifts before, some airdrops, and the people are running for it. And the Prime Minister is going to help us. They're very effective with that. You've done that before.” On July 23, Israeli President Isaac Herzog had highlighted his visit to the conflict zone in his tweet, he wrote, "It is the terrorists of Hamas – hijacking aid, and refusing to agree to a hostage release and ceasefire – who are kidnapping the civilian Gaza population and subjecting them to their tragic suffering." Also read: 2,500 tons of baby food has entered Gaza: Israel calls starvation reports a 'propaganda' Even Netanyahu believes there is no starvation in Gaza, which has been facing the grim reality of war, where children are bearing the brunt. Many children have lost their limbs, the constant explosions are impacting the hearing ability, leading to serious health complications. Where is the food? Israel claims, "There are more than 700 aid trucks inside Gaza waiting to be picked up by the UN. This bottleneck is the main obstacle to maintaining a consistent flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. For some, the obsession with attacking Israel is more important than helping the people of Gaza."

Trump acknowledges starvation in Gaza, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu believes there is enough food in the war-torn region. Israel says 'close to 4,500 trucks have entered Gaza, including flour for bakeries and 2,500 tons of baby food and high-calorie special food for children'.

There's 'real starvation' in Gaza, says Trump, contradicts Netanyahu's statement

In New York's Midtown Manhattan, a gunman on Monday (Jul 28) evening killed at least five people in a shooting rampage that triggered chaos during rush hour and led to the lockdown of a typically busy stretch near Park Avenue. The gunman, who, as per reports, has been tentatively identified as Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old from Las Vegas, has died from what police believe was a self-inflicted injury. At least five people, including a police officer, were killed in the shooting, and several civilians were also struck, according to reports.<h2>What happened in Midtown Manhattan?</h2>As per a New York Post report, the gunman, Shane D Tamura, used an assault rifle to carry out his deadly rampage inside 345 Park Avenue. He reportedly used a .223 calibre Palmetto State Armoury AR-15 assault rifle. At around 6:30 pm, he barged into the 44-storey building that houses Blackstone and the NFL headquarters and opened fire during the evening rush. He killed one NYPD officer and at least four others.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/deadly-shooting-attack-in-midtown-manhattan-police-officer-down-gunman-dead-here-s-what-we-know-so-far-1753750038470">Deadly shooting attack in Midtown Manhattan: Police officer down, gunman dead. Here’s what we know so far</a><h2>Who was Shane Tamura?</h2>Shane Tamura, as per reports, was a 27-year-old resident of Las Vegas. He is reported to have a concealed firearm permit from the state of New York (as of June 2022). After carrying out the vicious attack, Tamura, who was wearing a bulletproof vest during the shooting, barricaded himself on the 33rd floor and died by suicide.&nbsp;Speaking at a press conference, NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said that Tamura had a "documented mental health history". The names of the victims have been withheld pending family notification. Also at the press briefing, New York City's police officers' union Patrick Henry described Tamura as “pure evil” and said, “Pure evil came to the heart of our city and struck innocent people and a police officer who was protecting those civilians”.

The gunman, Shane D Tamura, used an assault rifle to carry out his deadly rampage inside 345 Park Avenue. He reportedly used a .223 calibre Palmetto State Armoury AR-15 assault rifle. 

In New York's Midtown Manhattan, a gunman on Monday (Jul 28) evening killed at least five people in a shooting rampage that triggered chaos during rush hour and led to the lockdown of a typically busy stretch near Park Avenue. The gunman, who, as per reports, has been tentatively identified as Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old from Las Vegas, has died from what police believe was a self-inflicted injury. At least five people, including a police officer, were killed in the shooting, and several civilians were also struck, according to reports. What happened in Midtown Manhattan? As per a New York Post report, the gunman, Shane D Tamura, used an assault rifle to carry out his deadly rampage inside 345 Park Avenue. He reportedly used a .223 calibre Palmetto State Armoury AR-15 assault rifle. At around 6:30 pm, he barged into the 44-storey building that houses Blackstone and the NFL headquarters and opened fire during the evening rush. He killed one NYPD officer and at least four others. Also read | Deadly shooting attack in Midtown Manhattan: Police officer down, gunman dead. Here’s what we know so far Who was Shane Tamura? Shane Tamura, as per reports, was a 27-year-old resident of Las Vegas. He is reported to have a concealed firearm permit from the state of New York (as of June 2022). After carrying out the vicious attack, Tamura, who was wearing a bulletproof vest during the shooting, barricaded himself on the 33rd floor and died by suicide. Speaking at a press conference, NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said that Tamura had a "documented mental health history". The names of the victims have been withheld pending family notification. Also at the press briefing, New York City's police officers' union Patrick Henry described Tamura as “pure evil” and said, “Pure evil came to the heart of our city and struck innocent people and a police officer who was protecting those civilians”.

The gunman, Shane D Tamura, used an assault rifle to carry out his deadly rampage inside 345 Park Avenue. He reportedly used a .223 calibre Palmetto State Armoury AR-15 assault rifle.&nbsp;

'Pure evil came to our city': Who was Shane Tamura? Midtown Manhattan gunman 'had mental health history' reveal police

In New York's Midtown Manhattan, a gunman is dead after carrying out a shooting attack that triggered chaos during rush hour. The attack on Monday (Jul 28) evening led to the lockdown of a typically busy stretch near Park Avenue. The gunman, who, as per reports, has been tentatively identified as a 27-year-old from Las Vegas, has died from what police believe was a self-inflicted injury. At least five people, including a police officer, were killed in the shooting, and several civilians were also struck, according to reports. New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed on X that a police officer had been "struck down" and extended condolences to the officer's family. But a police department spokesperson later said they could not confirm whether the officer had died.<h2>“Threat contained”</h2>The NYPD said the threat had been "contained". "The lone shooter is dead," read a statement on X. However, it did not provide any details about the suspect's identity or motive.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">UPDATE: At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter is dead.&mdash; NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/NYPDnews/status/1949984751705575727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, in a statement on X, echoed that, writing: “At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter has been neutralised,” without any details about the suspect or what may have sparked the violence.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">UPDATE: At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter has been neutralized. <a href="https://t.co/I3OpVuUuit">https://t.co/I3OpVuUuit</a>&mdash; Jessica S. Tisch (@NYPDPC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NYPDPC/status/1949981438842941663?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Casualties and more</h2>Fox News, citing police sources, reported that at least six people had been shot—among them a police officer who was in critical condition at a local hospital. CNN News, meanwhile, citing law enforcement officers, reported that four people, including the police officer, have died in the shooting attack. The report has also tentatively identified the shooter as a 27-year-old man from Las Vegas. A NY Post report has identified the shooter as Shane Tamura, an LA resident.The shooting unfolded near the intersection of Park Avenue and East 51st Street, an area home to several five-star business hotels and corporate offices, including the headquarters of Colgate-Palmolive and KPMG.

The gunman, who, as per reports, has been tentatively identified as a 27-year-old from Las Vegas, has died from what police believe was a self-inflicted injury.

In New York's Midtown Manhattan, a gunman is dead after carrying out a shooting attack that triggered chaos during rush hour. The attack on Monday (Jul 28) evening led to the lockdown of a typically busy stretch near Park Avenue. The gunman, who, as per reports, has been tentatively identified as a 27-year-old from Las Vegas, has died from what police believe was a self-inflicted injury. At least five people, including a police officer, were killed in the shooting, and several civilians were also struck, according to reports. New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed on X that a police officer had been "struck down" and extended condolences to the officer's family. But a police department spokesperson later said they could not confirm whether the officer had died. “Threat contained” The NYPD said the threat had been "contained". "The lone shooter is dead," read a statement on X. However, it did not provide any details about the suspect's identity or motive.

The gunman, who, as per reports, has been tentatively identified as a 27-year-old from Las Vegas, has died from what police believe was a self-inflicted injury.

Deadly shooting attack in Midtown Manhattan: Police officer down, gunman dead. Here’s what we know so far

Iran has warned that it will respond “in a more decisive manner” if the United States or Israel attacks again, following earlier military strikes on its nuclear facilities. The warning came from Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday, in reaction to US President Donald Trump’s threat to “wipe out” Iran’s nuclear programme if it resumes atomic activity. “If aggression is repeated, we will not hesitate to react in a more decisive manner and in a way that will be IMPOSSIBLE to cover up,” Araghchi said in a post on X.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-hamas-must-relinquish-control-palestinian-pm-calls-on-hamas-to-surrender-disarm-as-france-two-state-solution-for-israel-palestine-at-un-1753736040288">'Hamas must relinquish control': Palestinian PM calls on Hamas to surrender, disarm as France two-state solution for Israel, Palestine at UN</a><h2>Iran says military pressure won’t stop its nuclear progress</h2>Araghchi also said that if there were genuine concerns about Iran’s nuclear work, then negotiations, not threats, would be more effective. “If there are concerns about the possible diversion of our nuclear program into non-peaceful purposes, the ‘military option’ proved incapable, but a negotiated solution may work,” he said.It is still unclear how much damage was caused by the US strikes, which followed a surprise Israeli bombing campaign. Israel had claimed it was acting to stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. The Israeli attacks disrupted the ongoing US-Iran nuclear talks that had restarted in April.<h2>Trump defends strikes, says US will act again if needed</h2>Speaking during a visit to Scotland on Monday, Donald Trump insisted the previous air strikes had been successful. “They can start again. If they do, we’ll wipe it out faster than you can wave your finger at it,” Trump said. Iran had responded to the earlier attacks with missile strikes on Israeli cities and a US base in Qatar, though Trump had downplayed the response at the time.<h2>Dispute over uranium enrichment remains key obstacle</h2>The key sticking point between the US and Iran has long been over uranium enrichment. Iran insists it has a right to enrich uranium, while Washington considers that a “red line”. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has noted that Iran is currently the only country without nuclear weapons enriching uranium up to 60%, just below the 90% needed for a bomb. Tehran has denied it is pursuing nuclear weapons and said it is open to talks on enrichment levels, but not the right itself. In his post, Araghchi added, “No one in their right mind would abandon the fruits of tremendous investment in homegrown and peaceful technology just because of foreign&nbsp;bullying.”

Iran warned it will respond more decisively if attacked again by the US or Israel, following strikes on nuclear sites and threats from President Trump to eliminate Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran has warned that it will respond “in a more decisive manner” if the United States or Israel attacks again, following earlier military strikes on its nuclear facilities. The warning came from Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday, in reaction to US President Donald Trump’s threat to “wipe out” Iran’s nuclear programme if it resumes atomic activity. “If aggression is repeated, we will not hesitate to react in a more decisive manner and in a way that will be IMPOSSIBLE to cover up,” Araghchi said in a post on X. Also read: 'Hamas must relinquish control': Palestinian PM calls on Hamas to surrender, disarm as France two-state solution for Israel, Palestine at UN Iran says military pressure won’t stop its nuclear progress Araghchi also said that if there were genuine concerns about Iran’s nuclear work, then negotiations, not threats, would be more effective. “If there are concerns about the possible diversion of our nuclear program into non-peaceful purposes, the ‘military option’ proved incapable, but a negotiated solution may work,” he said. It is still unclear how much damage was caused by the US strikes, which followed a surprise Israeli bombing campaign. Israel had claimed it was acting to stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. The Israeli attacks disrupted the ongoing US-Iran nuclear talks that had restarted in April. Trump defends strikes, says US will act again if needed Speaking during a visit to Scotland on Monday, Donald Trump insisted the previous air strikes had been successful. “They can start again. If they do, we’ll wipe it out faster than you can wave your finger at it,” Trump said. Iran had responded to the earlier attacks with missile strikes on Israeli cities and a US base in Qatar, though Trump had downplayed the response at the time. Dispute over uranium enrichment remains key obstacle The key sticking point between the US and Iran has long been over uranium enrichment. Iran insists it has a right to enrich uranium, while Washington considers that a “red line”. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has noted that Iran is currently the only country without nuclear weapons enriching uranium up to 60%, just below the 90% needed for a bomb. Tehran has denied it is pursuing nuclear weapons and said it is open to talks on enrichment levels, but not the right itself. In his post, Araghchi added, “No one in their right mind would abandon the fruits of tremendous investment in homegrown and peaceful technology just because of foreign bullying.”

Iran warned it will respond more decisively if attacked again by the US or Israel, following strikes on nuclear sites and threats from President Trump to eliminate Iran’s nuclear program.

'Will not hesitate': Iran warns US, Israel of ‘impossible to cover up’ retaliation if attacked again after Trump's total 'wipe out' warning

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa has said Hamas must give up its weapons and control over Gaza if peace and stability are to return to the region. Speaking at a UN conference in New York focused on the two-state solution, Mustafa said, “Israel must withdraw completely from the Gaza Strip and Hamas must relinquish its control over the strip and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-a-slap-in-the-face-us-slams-france-s-ill-timed-push-for-palestinian-state-stays-silent-on-saudi-role-1753732747512">‘A slap in the face’: US slams France’s ‘ill-timed’ push for Palestinian state, stays silent on Saudi role</a><h2>France backs two-state plan, Israel and US push back</h2>France, co-chairing the three-day conference alongside Saudi Arabia, said there is “no alternative” to a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians. “Only a political, two-state solution will help respond to the legitimate aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace and security. There is no alternative,” said French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.France’s push comes just days after President Emmanuel Macron said he would formally recognise a Palestinian state in September, a move that has drawn criticism from both Israel and the United States. Barrot added that other Western nations are expected to announce their support for Palestinian statehood during the summit, although he did not name them.<h2>Palestinian Authority seeks international support</h2>Mustafa used the platform to urge global powers to back Palestinian statehood and called for an international force to help make that a reality. “All states have a responsibility to act now,” he said, adding that any peace process must include Hamas stepping aside in Gaza and disarming.<h2>France wants UK to follow, but Starmer hesitates</h2>France is also hoping that the UK will join its call for recognising Palestine. More than 200 British MPs expressed support last week, but Prime Minister Keir Starmer said such recognition “must be part of a wider plan.”<h2>Guterres: Two-state solution further away than ever</h2>UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the meeting that hopes for a two-state solution are fading fast. “The two-state solution is farther than ever before,” he said, pointing to the 21-month war in Gaza, expansion of Israeli settlements, and comments from Israeli officials about plans to annex occupied land. At least 142 out of 193 UN member states already recognise the Palestinian state, originally declared in 1988.<h2>Saudi Arabia calls on Trump to step in</h2>Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud said US President Donald Trump could help end the Gaza war and restart talks for a two-state solution. However, he added that Riyadh has no intention of normalising ties with Israel for now. Despite Saudi Arabia’s involvement, the US dismissed the event as a “publicity stunt.” The State Department said it was “unproductive and ill-timed” and would only make peace efforts harder.<h2>Jordan warns of rising tensions on the ground</h2>Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi also spoke at the conference, warning of increasing threats due to Israeli “settlements, land confiscation, and) encroachments on the holy sites.”Israel chose to boycott the&nbsp;event&nbsp;entirely.

Palestinian PM Mohammad Mustafa stated Hamas must disarm and relinquish Gaza control, while Israel should fully withdraw, for peace and stability, during a UN conference on the two-state solution.

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa has said Hamas must give up its weapons and control over Gaza if peace and stability are to return to the region. Speaking at a UN conference in New York focused on the two-state solution, Mustafa said, “Israel must withdraw completely from the Gaza Strip and Hamas must relinquish its control over the strip and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority.” Also read: ‘A slap in the face’: US slams France’s ‘ill-timed’ push for Palestinian state, stays silent on Saudi role France backs two-state plan, Israel and US push back France, co-chairing the three-day conference alongside Saudi Arabia, said there is “no alternative” to a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians. “Only a political, two-state solution will help respond to the legitimate aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace and security. There is no alternative,” said French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. France’s push comes just days after President Emmanuel Macron said he would formally recognise a Palestinian state in September, a move that has drawn criticism from both Israel and the United States. Barrot added that other Western nations are expected to announce their support for Palestinian statehood during the summit, although he did not name them. Palestinian Authority seeks international support Mustafa used the platform to urge global powers to back Palestinian statehood and called for an international force to help make that a reality. “All states have a responsibility to act now,” he said, adding that any peace process must include Hamas stepping aside in Gaza and disarming. France wants UK to follow, but Starmer hesitates France is also hoping that the UK will join its call for recognising Palestine. More than 200 British MPs expressed support last week, but Prime Minister Keir Starmer said such recognition “must be part of a wider plan.” Guterres: Two-state solution further away than ever UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the meeting that hopes for a two-state solution are fading fast. “The two-state solution is farther than ever before,” he said, pointing to the 21-month war in Gaza, expansion of Israeli settlements, and comments from Israeli officials about plans to annex occupied land. At least 142 out of 193 UN member states already recognise the Palestinian state, originally declared in 1988. Saudi Arabia calls on Trump to step in Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud said US President Donald Trump could help end the Gaza war and restart talks for a two-state solution. However, he added that Riyadh has no intention of normalising ties with Israel for now. Despite Saudi Arabia’s involvement, the US dismissed the event as a “publicity stunt.” The State Department said it was “unproductive and ill-timed” and would only make peace efforts harder. Jordan warns of rising tensions on the ground Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi also spoke at the conference, warning of increasing threats due to Israeli “settlements, land confiscation, and) encroachments on the holy sites.” Israel chose to boycott the event entirely.

Palestinian PM Mohammad Mustafa stated Hamas must disarm and relinquish Gaza control, while Israel should fully withdraw, for peace and stability, during a UN conference on the two-state solution.

'Hamas must relinquish control': Palestinian PM calls on Hamas to surrender, disarm as France two-state solution for Israel, Palestine at UN

The Trump administration strongly criticised a UN conference co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia aimed at promoting a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calling it “unproductive and ill-timed.” The US State Department said, “This is a publicity stunt that comes in the middle of delicate diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.” It added, “Far from promoting peace, the conference will prolong the war, embolden Hamas, and reward its obstruction and undermine real-world efforts to achieve peace.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-said-no-trump-says-he-rejected-epstein-s-island-invite-calls-scandal-a-hoax-1753724363790">‘I said no’: Trump says he rejected Epstein’s island invite, calls it a ‘hoax’</a><h2>US says conference undermines Gaza ceasefire efforts</h2>US officials repeated the remarks made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had called similar two-state initiatives “a slap in the face to the victims of October 7.” Although the US is refusing to participate in the UN conference, it stated that it will continue working independently to promote peace in the region.<h2>Macron’s recognition of Palestine draws US ire</h2>The US also criticised French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent decision to recognise a Palestinian state, which is seen by Washington as harmful to ongoing peace talks. The statement noted that Hamas welcomed Macron’s move, a reaction that the US sees as evidence that the step may have emboldened militants. Macron’s decision was also backed by the Palestinian Authority, which has long supported a two-state solution alongside Israel.But Washington warned that Macron’s gesture “reflects a pattern of counterproductive gestures that only embolden Hamas, encourage its obstruction of a ceasefire, and greatly undercut our diplomatic efforts to end the suffering in Gaza, free the hostages, and move the whole Middle East towards a brighter and more prosperous future.”<h2>Why is the US quiet on Saudi Arabia?</h2>Despite Saudi Arabia co-hosting the UN event and reportedly playing a role in Macron’s decision, the US avoided any direct criticism of Riyadh. President Trump has maintained close ties with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has pledged large-scale investments in the US.The statement made no mention of the Saudi role in the talks, nor did it take a clear stance on the broader two-state solution, a position the Trump administration has carefully avoided, even as Israel takes steps that appear to reject&nbsp;the&nbsp;framework.

The Trump administration condemned a UN conference on the Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution, calling it unproductive, ill-timed, and a stunt that could empower Hamas and hinder genuine peace efforts.

The Trump administration strongly criticised a UN conference co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia aimed at promoting a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calling it “unproductive and ill-timed.” The US State Department said, “This is a publicity stunt that comes in the middle of delicate diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.” It added, “Far from promoting peace, the conference will prolong the war, embolden Hamas, and reward its obstruction and undermine real-world efforts to achieve peace.” Also read: ‘I said no’: Trump says he rejected Epstein’s island invite, calls it a ‘hoax’ US says conference undermines Gaza ceasefire efforts US officials repeated the remarks made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had called similar two-state initiatives “a slap in the face to the victims of October 7.” Although the US is refusing to participate in the UN conference, it stated that it will continue working independently to promote peace in the region. Macron’s recognition of Palestine draws US ire The US also criticised French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent decision to recognise a Palestinian state, which is seen by Washington as harmful to ongoing peace talks. The statement noted that Hamas welcomed Macron’s move, a reaction that the US sees as evidence that the step may have emboldened militants. Macron’s decision was also backed by the Palestinian Authority, which has long supported a two-state solution alongside Israel. But Washington warned that Macron’s gesture “reflects a pattern of counterproductive gestures that only embolden Hamas, encourage its obstruction of a ceasefire, and greatly undercut our diplomatic efforts to end the suffering in Gaza, free the hostages, and move the whole Middle East towards a brighter and more prosperous future.” Why is the US quiet on Saudi Arabia? Despite Saudi Arabia co-hosting the UN event and reportedly playing a role in Macron’s decision, the US avoided any direct criticism of Riyadh. President Trump has maintained close ties with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has pledged large-scale investments in the US. The statement made no mention of the Saudi role in the talks, nor did it take a clear stance on the broader two-state solution, a position the Trump administration has carefully avoided, even as Israel takes steps that appear to reject the framework.

The Trump administration condemned a UN conference on the Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution, calling it unproductive, ill-timed, and a stunt that could empower Hamas and hinder genuine peace efforts.

‘A slap in the face’: US slams France’s ‘ill-timed’ push for Palestinian state, stays silent on Saudi role

Ukraine will receive 11 additional IRIS-T air defence systems from Germany, bringing the total to 18, according to Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Oleksii Makeiev. Speaking to European Pravda in an interview published on 28 July, Makeiev confirmed that seven IRIS-T SLM systems have already been delivered, with the rest arriving in stages as production continues.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-said-no-trump-says-he-rejected-epstein-s-island-invite-calls-scandal-a-hoax-1753724363790">'I said no’: Trump says he rejected Epstein’s island invite, calls scandal a ‘hoax’</a><h2>What is Germany supplying and how it helps?</h2>“Each system currently produced for Ukraine includes three medium-range SLM launchers, and two short-range SLS launchers, as part of a unified complex,” Makeiev explained. The IRIS-T system, made by German firm Diehl Defence, plays a central role in Ukraine’s defence against Russian missile and drone attacks. It can intercept cruise missiles, aircraft and drones, but is less effective against ballistic missiles.The medium-range IRIS-T SLM can hit targets up to 40 kilometres away and reach an altitude of 20 kilometres. The shorter-range SLS version can hit targets 12 kilometres out and flies at lower altitudes. The missiles are infrared-guided and launch vertically, which allows them to deal with low-flying threats even in areas full of obstacles. They can also detect decoys like heat traps, which Russia uses on some cruise missiles to avoid interception.<h2>Only US-made Patriots can stop ballistic threats, Ukraine says</h2>Makeiev said that only American-made Patriot systems can effectively shoot down Russian ballistic missiles such as the Iskander and Kinzhal. Germany has emerged as one of Ukraine’s top air defence partners since it launched a major support effort in 2023. Then-Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in September that the IRIS-T systems had already helped Ukrainian forces bring down more than 250 Russian missiles and drones.<h2>Germany, US agree to send more Patriot systems, but Ukraine says it needs double</h2>While welcoming the German support, Ukraine is still pushing for more capable systems. Makeiev said Western partners are working on delivering five Patriot batteries, but warned that’s only half of what Kyiv really needs. “We actually need ten or more,” he said.Ukraine is also working with European allies to secure additional Patriot units. The systems are expensive, a full battery with interceptor missiles can cost over $1 billion, and are mainly sourced from the United States.Under a new initiative announced earlier this month by US President Donald Trump, NATO and EU countries are purchasing American-made systems, sending some to Ukraine, and replenishing their stock with support from Washington. Germany and the US agreed in early July to deliver five Patriot systems to Ukraine under&nbsp;this&nbsp;plan.

Ukraine will receive 11 additional IRIS-T air defence systems from Germany, bringing the total to 18. Seven have been delivered, and the rest will arrive in stages as production progresses, says Ambassador Makeiev.

Ukraine will receive 11 additional IRIS-T air defence systems from Germany, bringing the total to 18, according to Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Oleksii Makeiev. Speaking to European Pravda in an interview published on 28 July, Makeiev confirmed that seven IRIS-T SLM systems have already been delivered, with the rest arriving in stages as production continues. Also read: 'I said no’: Trump says he rejected Epstein’s island invite, calls scandal a ‘hoax’ What is Germany supplying and how it helps? “Each system currently produced for Ukraine includes three medium-range SLM launchers, and two short-range SLS launchers, as part of a unified complex,” Makeiev explained. The IRIS-T system, made by German firm Diehl Defence, plays a central role in Ukraine’s defence against Russian missile and drone attacks. It can intercept cruise missiles, aircraft and drones, but is less effective against ballistic missiles. The medium-range IRIS-T SLM can hit targets up to 40 kilometres away and reach an altitude of 20 kilometres. The shorter-range SLS version can hit targets 12 kilometres out and flies at lower altitudes. The missiles are infrared-guided and launch vertically, which allows them to deal with low-flying threats even in areas full of obstacles. They can also detect decoys like heat traps, which Russia uses on some cruise missiles to avoid interception. Only US-made Patriots can stop ballistic threats, Ukraine says Makeiev said that only American-made Patriot systems can effectively shoot down Russian ballistic missiles such as the Iskander and Kinzhal. Germany has emerged as one of Ukraine’s top air defence partners since it launched a major support effort in 2023. Then-Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in September that the IRIS-T systems had already helped Ukrainian forces bring down more than 250 Russian missiles and drones. Germany, US agree to send more Patriot systems, but Ukraine says it needs double While welcoming the German support, Ukraine is still pushing for more capable systems. Makeiev said Western partners are working on delivering five Patriot batteries, but warned that’s only half of what Kyiv really needs. “We actually need ten or more,” he said. Ukraine is also working with European allies to secure additional Patriot units. The systems are expensive, a full battery with interceptor missiles can cost over $1 billion, and are mainly sourced from the United States. Under a new initiative announced earlier this month by US President Donald Trump, NATO and EU countries are purchasing American-made systems, sending some to Ukraine, and replenishing their stock with support from Washington. Germany and the US agreed in early July to deliver five Patriot systems to Ukraine under this plan.

Ukraine will receive 11 additional IRIS-T air defence systems from Germany, bringing the total to 18. Seven have been delivered, and the rest will arrive in stages as production progresses, says Ambassador Makeiev.

‘We need ten Patriots’: Inside Germany’s billion-dollar IRIS-T systems shield for Ukraine, and why Kyiv still wants US weapons

President Donald Trump has once again distanced himself from Jeffrey Epstein, saying he never had “the privilege” of visiting the disgraced financier’s private island and insisted that he “did turn it down.” Speaking during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump addressed growing scrutiny over his past connection to Epstein. He told reporters, “For years, I wouldn’t talk to Jeffrey Epstein. He did something that was inappropriate.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-children-in-gaza-look-very-hungry-there-are-a-lot-of-starving-people-says-trump-1753707198875">‘Children in Gaza look very hungry, there are a lot of starving people’: Trump</a><h2>Trump says he banned Epstein from his club</h2>Trump claimed he cut off all ties with Epstein after the latter allegedly tried to poach his staff. “I threw him out of the place, persona non grata. I threw him out, and that was it,” he said. The White House had previously said Trump removed Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago club, calling him a “creep.”<h2>Trump: I said no to Epstein’s island</h2>Trump reiterated his past claim that he never visited Epstein’s island, Little St. James, even though his name appears in Epstein’s flight logs. “In one of my very good moments, I turned it down,” he said. “I didn’t want to go to his island.” Most of the flights Trump was listed on reportedly involved travel between Palm Beach and New Jersey, not the island itself.<h2>Trump calls Epstein scandal a ‘hoax’</h2>Trump dismissed the renewed focus on the Epstein files as a politically motivated attack. “I haven’t been overly interested in the Epstein file. It’s a hoax that’s been built up way beyond proportion,” he told reporters. He added, “If they had something on me, they would have released it. But they can easily put something in the files that’s a phony.”<h2>Ghislaine Maxwell’s case back in the spotlight</h2>With Epstein’s former associate Ghislaine Maxwell now in prison, Trump was asked whether he would consider a pardon. He didn’t rule it out, “I’m allowed to give her a pardon, but no one has approached me with the question. Right now, it would be inappropriate to talk about it.” Maxwell recently met with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and has been subpoenaed by a House committee for further&nbsp;questioning.

President Trump denied visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s private island, claiming he rejected the invitation and distanced himself due to Epstein’s inappropriate behaviour, amid renewed scrutiny during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Starmer.

President Donald Trump has once again distanced himself from Jeffrey Epstein, saying he never had “the privilege” of visiting the disgraced financier’s private island and insisted that he “did turn it down.” Speaking during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump addressed growing scrutiny over his past connection to Epstein. He told reporters, “For years, I wouldn’t talk to Jeffrey Epstein. He did something that was inappropriate.” Also read: ‘Children in Gaza look very hungry, there are a lot of starving people’: Trump Trump says he banned Epstein from his club Trump claimed he cut off all ties with Epstein after the latter allegedly tried to poach his staff. “I threw him out of the place, persona non grata. I threw him out, and that was it,” he said. The White House had previously said Trump removed Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago club, calling him a “creep.” Trump: I said no to Epstein’s island Trump reiterated his past claim that he never visited Epstein’s island, Little St. James, even though his name appears in Epstein’s flight logs. “In one of my very good moments, I turned it down,” he said. “I didn’t want to go to his island.” Most of the flights Trump was listed on reportedly involved travel between Palm Beach and New Jersey, not the island itself. Trump calls Epstein scandal a ‘hoax’ Trump dismissed the renewed focus on the Epstein files as a politically motivated attack. “I haven’t been overly interested in the Epstein file. It’s a hoax that’s been built up way beyond proportion,” he told reporters. He added, “If they had something on me, they would have released it. But they can easily put something in the files that’s a phony.” Ghislaine Maxwell’s case back in the spotlight With Epstein’s former associate Ghislaine Maxwell now in prison, Trump was asked whether he would consider a pardon. He didn’t rule it out, “I’m allowed to give her a pardon, but no one has approached me with the question. Right now, it would be inappropriate to talk about it.” Maxwell recently met with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and has been subpoenaed by a House committee for further questioning.

President Trump denied visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s private island, claiming he rejected the invitation and distanced himself due to Epstein’s inappropriate behaviour, amid renewed scrutiny during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Starmer.

'I said no’: Trump says he rejected Epstein’s island invite, calls scandal a ‘hoax’

US President Donald Trump, speaking alongside the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, slammed the London mayor Sadiq Khan and called him a "nasty person". “I'm not a fan of your mayor [Sadiq Khan], a nasty person…Trump said. When reporters asked him the reason, he said, "He's done a terrible job, the mayor of London."&nbsp;Starmer was seen jumping in between and saying, "He's actually a friend of mine.” But Trump repeated, "I think he's done a terrible job."&nbsp;Moreover, when a reporter asked Trump, “Mr President, you have a successful social media site. There are new powers here to censor your sites, state-mandated power.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DonaldTrump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DonaldTrump</a>: “I&#39;m not a fan of your mayor [Sadiq Khan], a nasty person…He&#39;s done a terrible job, the mayor of London.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KeirStarmer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KeirStarmer</a>: “He&#39;s actually a friend of mine.” Trump: &quot;I think he&#39;s done a terrible job.&quot; Source: Reuters <a href="https://t.co/eUuDzF63kV">pic.twitter.com/eUuDzF63kV</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1949869658284114403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"You mean Truth?" Trump asked. "I don't think he's going to censor me because I say only good things. Will you please uncensor my site?" Trump asked Starmer who was sitting adjacent to him.&nbsp;Starmer, who was somewhat surprised by the question, denied it and said, "No, no, no, no. We are not censoring anyone. We have got some measures which are there to protect children, in particular from sites like suicide...we have too many cases in the United Kingdom where young children, um, taking their lives and when you look through their social media, they have been accessing sites which talk about suicide."<h2>Trump on Gaza hunger</h2>Trump, when he was asked if he agreed with Netanyahu's claim that there was no starvation in Gaza, said, “I mean, based on television, I would say not particularly because those children look very hungry.”&nbsp;Starmer intervened and added, “It's a humanitarian crisis. It's an absolute catastrophe. I think people in Britain are revolted by seeing what they're seeing on their screens.” The American president also said that the Palestinian militant group was unlikely to release the remaining 20 Israeli hostages. "That's like their shield," Trump said.&nbsp;He further said that a ceasefire might be possible in the war. He said he has told the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to approach the ongoing conflict in a “different way.” Moreover, the US president continued crediting himself for the ceasefire negotiation in previous wars - like the India-Pakistan conflict, as he said if he was not around, there would be "six major wars going on."&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump, while talking alongside the British PM Keir Starmer, said that he was not a fan of the London mayor, who was a friend of the UK PM. The American president said the mayor, Sadiq Khan, was a nasty person. 

US President Donald Trump, speaking alongside the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, slammed the London mayor Sadiq Khan and called him a "nasty person". “I'm not a fan of your mayor [Sadiq Khan], a nasty person…Trump said. When reporters asked him the reason, he said, "He's done a terrible job, the mayor of London." Starmer was seen jumping in between and saying, "He's actually a friend of mine.” But Trump repeated, "I think he's done a terrible job." Moreover, when a reporter asked Trump, “Mr President, you have a successful social media site. There are new powers here to censor your sites, state-mandated power.”

US President Donald Trump, while talking alongside the British PM Keir Starmer, said that he was not a fan of the London mayor, who was a friend of the UK PM. The American president said the mayor, Sadiq Khan, was a nasty person.&nbsp;

'Not a fan, a nasty person': Trump slams Starmer's 'friend' in front of him in awkward video

US President Donald Trump, while talking alongside the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, said that if Iran restarted its nuclear programme, &nbsp;he would wipe it out faster than you can wave your finger at it." The American president commented while saying that the Islamic Republic “interjected themselves” into the latest round of ceasefire-hostage release talks in Qatar. “I think they got involved in this negotiation, telling Hamas and giving Hamas signals and orders. And that’s not good,” Trump said. “We will do that gladly. Openly and gladly," he added. He said that Tehran has been “talking about things that they shouldn’t be talking about” in recent media interviews.<h2>Trump on Gaza hunger</h2>Trump, when he was asked if he agreed with Netanyahu's claim that there was no starvation in Gaza, said, “I mean, based on television, I would say not particularly because those children look very hungry.”&nbsp;Starmer intervened and added, “It's a humanitarian crisis. It's an absolute catastrophe. I think people in Britain are revolted by seeing what they're seeing on their screens.” The American president also said that the Palestinian militant group was unlikely to release the remaining 20 Israeli hostages. "That's like their shield," Trump said.&nbsp;He further said that a ceasefire might be possible in the war. He said he has told the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to approach the ongoing conflict in a “different way.” Moreover, the US president continued crediting himself for the ceasefire negotiation in previous wars - like the India-Pakistan conflict, as he said if he was not around, there would be "six major wars going on."<h2>'Very disappointed in Putin'</h2>Talking about the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump threatened to reduce the 50-day deadline given to Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine. "I've spoken to President Putin a lot, I've gotten along with him very well," Trump said while adding that Putin "goes out and starts launching rockets into some city, like Kyiv, and kills a lot of people in a nursing home or whatever, you have bodies lying all over the street".&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump said in a press briefing in Scotland that if Iran restarts its nuclear programme, America will wipe it out faster than one can wave their finger at it. 

US President Donald Trump, while talking alongside the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, said that if Iran restarted its nuclear programme, he would wipe it out faster than you can wave your finger at it." The American president commented while saying that the Islamic Republic “interjected themselves” into the latest round of ceasefire-hostage release talks in Qatar. “I think they got involved in this negotiation, telling Hamas and giving Hamas signals and orders. And that’s not good,” Trump said. “We will do that gladly. Openly and gladly," he added. He said that Tehran has been “talking about things that they shouldn’t be talking about” in recent media interviews. Trump on Gaza hunger Trump, when he was asked if he agreed with Netanyahu's claim that there was no starvation in Gaza, said, “I mean, based on television, I would say not particularly because those children look very hungry.” Starmer intervened and added, “It's a humanitarian crisis. It's an absolute catastrophe. I think people in Britain are revolted by seeing what they're seeing on their screens.” The American president also said that the Palestinian militant group was unlikely to release the remaining 20 Israeli hostages. "That's like their shield," Trump said. He further said that a ceasefire might be possible in the war. He said he has told the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to approach the ongoing conflict in a “different way.” Moreover, the US president continued crediting himself for the ceasefire negotiation in previous wars - like the India-Pakistan conflict, as he said if he was not around, there would be "six major wars going on." 'Very disappointed in Putin' Talking about the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump threatened to reduce the 50-day deadline given to Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine. "I've spoken to President Putin a lot, I've gotten along with him very well," Trump said while adding that Putin "goes out and starts launching rockets into some city, like Kyiv, and kills a lot of people in a nursing home or whatever, you have bodies lying all over the street".

US President Donald Trump said in a press briefing in Scotland that if Iran restarts its nuclear programme, America will wipe it out faster than one can wave their finger at it.&nbsp;

'We’ll wipe it out faster than...': Trump's latest warning to Iran on nuke programme

Former Pakistan prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party chief Imran Khan has once again lashed out at Army chief Asif Munir saying the country is being ruled by him and that he is being given protection by the ISI. Taking to social media, the jailed former premier said "The country is being run under Munir's law, and the ISI is giving it protection... He is prepared to sacrifice every national interest to maintain his hold on power. This army chief is disgracing the military just as Yahya Khan once did".&nbsp;Yahya Khan, was former army chief General under whose regime East Pakistan witnessed a civil war, resulting in the creation of &nbsp;a new country Bangladesh.&nbsp;This is not the first time that Imran Khan has leveled allegations against Munir. On July 16 Khan had asked his party members to hold Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir accountable if anything happens to him in prison.&nbsp;Khan, who has been incarcerated for almost two years after being charged in multiple cases said that he and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were facing inhumane treatment in jail.&nbsp;Taking to X, he wrote, "I am subjected to relentless abuse. But no matter what they do, I have never bowed before oppression, and I never will."&nbsp;"Even the television in her cell has been turned off. All basic human and legal rights have been suspended for both of us," Khan further wrote adding "I give clear instructions to my party — if anything happens to me in jail, Asim Munir must be held accountable."&nbsp;Khan further urged his party members to unite, keeping personal differences aside. "I urge every party member to set aside personal differences and join the protest. Retweet my messages and amplify my voice,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

On July 16 Khan had asked his party members to hold Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir accountable if anything happens to him in prison.

Former Pakistan prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party chief Imran Khan has once again lashed out at Army chief Asif Munir saying the country is being ruled by him and that he is being given protection by the ISI. Taking to social media, the jailed former premier said "The country is being run under Munir's law, and the ISI is giving it protection... He is prepared to sacrifice every national interest to maintain his hold on power. This army chief is disgracing the military just as Yahya Khan once did". Yahya Khan, was former army chief General under whose regime East Pakistan witnessed a civil war, resulting in the creation of a new country Bangladesh. This is not the first time that Imran Khan has leveled allegations against Munir. On July 16 Khan had asked his party members to hold Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir accountable if anything happens to him in prison. Khan, who has been incarcerated for almost two years after being charged in multiple cases said that he and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were facing inhumane treatment in jail. Taking to X, he wrote, "I am subjected to relentless abuse. But no matter what they do, I have never bowed before oppression, and I never will." "Even the television in her cell has been turned off. All basic human and legal rights have been suspended for both of us," Khan further wrote adding "I give clear instructions to my party — if anything happens to me in jail, Asim Munir must be held accountable." Khan further urged his party members to unite, keeping personal differences aside. "I urge every party member to set aside personal differences and join the protest. Retweet my messages and amplify my voice,” he said.

On July 16 Khan had asked his party members to hold Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir accountable if anything happens to him in prison.

Munir disgracing military like Yahya Khan, ISI giving protection: Imran Khan

US President Trump said on Monday that the children in the Gaza Strip shown on television “look very hungry” and reiterated that the US has “given a lot of money and food” to Gaza but added that Hamas has stolen much of that aid. There are “a lot of starving people” in Gaza at the moment, Trump told reporters at his Turnberry resort in Ayrshire, Scotland, while addressing media with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer who had called on him.&nbsp;“I mean based on television, I would say not particularly because those children look very hungry,” Trump said on being asked if he agrees with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s assessment that there is no starvation in Gaza.Starmer then interrupted the US president and said, “It’s a humanitarian crisis. It’s an absolute catastrophe. I think people in Britain are revolted in seeing what they’re seeing on their screens.”The UK PM said they need to get a ceasefire and thanked Trump for leading on that front. Starmer added that they are working with Jordan to get direct aid drops into Gaza.&nbsp;“Other nations are going to have to step up,” Trump said adding that EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told him European nations would “step up” their support substantially.&nbsp;<h2>‘Hamas keeping hostages as shields’</h2>&nbsp;Trump thanked Starmer for helping the US in the release of hostages being held in Gaza but added that Hamas won’t release the final 20 hostages, and “that’s like their shield”.The US president told reporters that the fight between Israel and Hamas “will have to be a little bit different” going forwards.Trump said that he has told Israel’s prime minister Benjmain Netanyahu that he will have to approach the conflict in “a different way”.“A ceasefire is possible,” he said and claimed that six major wars would have been going on if he wasn’t around.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Trump threatens to reduce 50-day deadline for Putin</h2>&nbsp;Replying to a question about Russia’s war in Ukraine, Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been close to reaching a ceasefire deal five times.“I’ve spoken to President Putin a lot, I’ve gotten along with him very well,” he said, but added that Putin “goes out and starts launching rockets into some city, like Kyiv, and kills a lot of people in a nursing home or whatever, you have bodies lying all over the street”.Trump said he is “very disappointed in Putin” and added that he may reduce the 50 days he has given the Russian president to agree to a ceasefire deal.“I’m going to reduce that 50 days that I gave him to a lesser number, because I think I already know the answer what’s going to happen,” Trump said.&nbsp;<h2>Trump praises Starmer’s stance against illegal immigration</h2>&nbsp;When a reporter asked Trump on what he thinks the UK should do to tackle the small boat crisis, Starmer took a moment to explain the situation to Trump, saying that it’s about “stopping people coming over the channel who shouldn’t be here”.“If you’re stopping immigration and stopping the wrong people, my hats are off to you,” Trump said and praised Starmer’s strong stance against illegal immigration.&nbsp;PM Keir Starmer arrived at Trump’s Turnberry resort in Ayrshire along with his wife Victoria for a bilateral meeting.

US president Donald Trump told reporters that the fight between Israel and Hamas “will have to be a little bit different” going forward. Trump said that he has told Israel’s Prime Minister Benjmain Netanyahu that he will have to approach the conflict in “a different way”.

US President Trump said on Monday that the children in the Gaza Strip shown on television “look very hungry” and reiterated that the US has “given a lot of money and food” to Gaza but added that Hamas has stolen much of that aid. There are “a lot of starving people” in Gaza at the moment, Trump told reporters at his Turnberry resort in Ayrshire, Scotland, while addressing media with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer who had called on him. “I mean based on television, I would say not particularly because those children look very hungry,” Trump said on being asked if he agrees with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s assessment that there is no starvation in Gaza. Starmer then interrupted the US president and said, “It’s a humanitarian crisis. It’s an absolute catastrophe. I think people in Britain are revolted in seeing what they’re seeing on their screens.” The UK PM said they need to get a ceasefire and thanked Trump for leading on that front. Starmer added that they are working with Jordan to get direct aid drops into Gaza. “Other nations are going to have to step up,” Trump said adding that EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told him European nations would “step up” their support substantially. ‘Hamas keeping hostages as shields’ Trump thanked Starmer for helping the US in the release of hostages being held in Gaza but added that Hamas won’t release the final 20 hostages, and “that’s like their shield”. The US president told reporters that the fight between Israel and Hamas “will have to be a little bit different” going forwards. Trump said that he has told Israel’s prime minister Benjmain Netanyahu that he will have to approach the conflict in “a different way”. “A ceasefire is possible,” he said and claimed that six major wars would have been going on if he wasn’t around. Trump threatens to reduce 50-day deadline for Putin Replying to a question about Russia’s war in Ukraine, Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been close to reaching a ceasefire deal five times. “I’ve spoken to President Putin a lot, I’ve gotten along with him very well,” he said, but added that Putin “goes out and starts launching rockets into some city, like Kyiv, and kills a lot of people in a nursing home or whatever, you have bodies lying all over the street”. Trump said he is “very disappointed in Putin” and added that he may reduce the 50 days he has given the Russian president to agree to a ceasefire deal. “I’m going to reduce that 50 days that I gave him to a lesser number, because I think I already know the answer what’s going to happen,” Trump said. Trump praises Starmer’s stance against illegal immigration When a reporter asked Trump on what he thinks the UK should do to tackle the small boat crisis, Starmer took a moment to explain the situation to Trump, saying that it’s about “stopping people coming over the channel who shouldn’t be here”. “If you’re stopping immigration and stopping the wrong people, my hats are off to you,” Trump said and praised Starmer’s strong stance against illegal immigration. PM Keir Starmer arrived at Trump’s Turnberry resort in Ayrshire along with his wife Victoria for a bilateral meeting.

US president Donald Trump told reporters that the fight between Israel and Hamas “will have to be a little bit different” going forward. Trump said that he has told Israel’s Prime Minister Benjmain Netanyahu that he will have to approach the conflict in “a different way”.

‘Children in Gaza look very hungry, there are a lot of starving people’, says Trump

US President Donald Trump on Monday (July 28) threatened to reduce the 50-day deadline given to Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine. "I've spoken to President Putin a lot, I've gotten along with him very well," Trump said while adding that Putin "goes out and starts launching rockets into some city, like Kyiv, and kills a lot of people in a nursing home or whatever, you have bodies lying all over the street".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">&quot;I&#39;m disappointed in President Putin ... I&#39;m going to reduce that 50 days that I gave him to a lesser number because I think I already know the answer what&#39;s going to happen.&quot; Donald Trump on Russia-Ukraine War and Putin . . . . . . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DonaldTrump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DonaldTrump</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RussiaUkraineWar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RussiaUkraineWar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/russia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#russia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/putin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#putin</a> <a href="https://t.co/bpGkZfzNeI">pic.twitter.com/bpGkZfzNeI</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1949815151731036298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The American president said he was "very disappointed" by his Russian counterpart. "I'm going to reduce that 50 days that I gave him to a lesser number, because I think I already know the answer to what's going to happen," Trump said. He added that the new deadline for Putin is 10-12 days from July 28. This came after Russia and Ukraine met on July 23 in Istanbul for a third round of peace talks. The previous two rounds did not yield the desired results.&nbsp;Reacting to Trump's statement, Ukraine praised him as the Ukrainian presidential aide Andriy Yermak said on social media, "Thanks to President Trump for standing firm and delivering a clear message of peace through strength." "When America leads with strength, others think twice," the statement added.<h2>A ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war?</h2>The American president also talked about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and said that the Palestinian militant group was unlikely to release the remaining 20 Israeli hostages. "That's like their shield," Trump said.He further said that a ceasefire might be possible in the war. He said he has told the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to approach the ongoing conflict in a "different way."&nbsp;Moreover, the US president continued crediting himself for the ceasefire negotiation in previous wars - like the India-Pakistan conflict, as he said if he was not around, there would be "six major wars going on."<h2>‘Those children look very hungry’</h2>Trump, who was in Scotland for a trade deal with the EU, met the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on July 28. When he was asked if he agreed with Netanyahu's claim that there was no starvation in Gaza, Trump said, “I mean, based on television, I would say not particularly because those children look very hungry.”&nbsp;Starmer intervened and added, "It's a humanitarian crisis. It's an absolute catastrophe. I think people in Britain are revolted in seeing what they're seeing on their screens."&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump said that he may reduce the 50-day ultimatum given to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to reach a ceasefire deal in the ongoing war with Ukraine. He said that he was very disappointed in Putin.

US President Donald Trump on Monday (July 28) threatened to reduce the 50-day deadline given to Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine. "I've spoken to President Putin a lot, I've gotten along with him very well," Trump said while adding that Putin "goes out and starts launching rockets into some city, like Kyiv, and kills a lot of people in a nursing home or whatever, you have bodies lying all over the street".

US President Donald Trump said that he may reduce the 50-day ultimatum given to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to reach a ceasefire deal in the ongoing war with Ukraine. He said that he was “very disappointed in Putin.” &nbsp;

Trump is 'very disappointed in Putin', reduces 50-day ultimatum for ceasefire with Ukraine to 10-12 days

There is discontent brewing in Europe over the new trade deal with the US agreed upon between European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump at a meeting in Scotland on Sunday, and European leaders have started expressing their concerns over it. France’s prime minister and business leaders across Germany have criticised the deal. Analysts say the deal just averts a damaging trade war by imposing a 15% import tariff, half of the rate threatened by Trump, on most EU goods, but over three times of the average 4.8% effective now.&nbsp;France’s Prime Minister François Bayrou said Europe had submitted to the US on a “dark day” for the European Union. “It is a dark day when an alliance of free peoples, gathered to affirm their values and defend their interests, resolves to submission,” Bayrou said in a post on X.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Accord Van der Leyen-Trump : c&#39;est un jour sombre que celui où une alliance de peuples libres, rassemblés pour affirmer leurs valeurs et défendre leurs intérêts, se résout à la soumission.&mdash; François Bayrou (@bayrou) <a href="https://twitter.com/bayrou/status/1949749114436194782?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The agreement, which imposes 15% tariffs on most European exports to the US, including cars, ends the threat of a punitive 30% import duty, but it is far from the EU-offered zero-zero import and export tariff.The deal means that European exporters will now face three times the present average 4.8% tariff.&nbsp;<h2>‘Trump ate von der Leyen for breakfast’: Orban</h2>&nbsp;Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said, “This is not an agreement…Donald Trump ate von der Leyen for breakfast, this is what happened and we suspected this would happen as the US president is a heavyweight when it comes to negotiations while Madame President is featherweight.”&nbsp;German chancellor Friedrich Merz hailed the deal, saying it avoided “needless escalation in transatlantic trade relations” and averted a damaging trade war, but German exporters were less enthusiastic.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is also clear that the US tariff of 15% on automotive products will place a burden on German automotive companies in the midst of their transformation, hitting sales and profits.&nbsp;Simon Harris, deputy prime minister of Ireland, one of the EU’s top exporters to the US, said it welcomed the deal for bringing “a measure of much-needed certainty”, but that it “regrets” the baseline tariff.&nbsp;<h2>‘Deal would provide temporary stability, but is unbalanced’</h2>&nbsp;France’s minister for Europe, Benjamin Haddad, said the deal would provide “temporary stability … but is unbalanced”.“Fifteen per cent is not to be underestimated, but it is the best we could get,” the European Commision president, Ursula von der Leyen, acknowledged.&nbsp;French Europe minister Benjamin Haddad said that while the deal would “bring temporary stability,” it was generally “unbalanced,” calling the situation “not satisfactory and … not sustainable.”&nbsp;The 15% tariff agreed in the EU-US deal will apply to 70% of all exports to the US worth €380 billion, while rates on pharma and steel are still being negotiated, officials said.

The 15% tariff agreed in the EU-US deal will apply to 70% of all exports to the US worth €380 billion, while rates on pharma and steel are still being negotiated, officials said.

France’s minister for Europe, Benjamin Haddad, said the deal is unbalanced but would provide temporary stability, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also acknowledged that 15 per cent is not to be underestimated, but it is the best the EU could get.

There is discontent brewing in Europe over the new trade deal with the US agreed upon between European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump at a meeting in Scotland on Sunday, and European leaders have started expressing their concerns over it. France’s prime minister and business leaders across Germany have criticised the deal. Analysts say the deal just averts a damaging trade war by imposing a 15% import tariff, half of the rate threatened by Trump, on most EU goods, but over three times of the average 4.8% effective now. France’s Prime Minister François Bayrou said Europe had submitted to the US on a “dark day” for the European Union. “It is a dark day when an alliance of free peoples, gathered to affirm their values and defend their interests, resolves to submission,” Bayrou said in a post on X.

France’s minister for Europe, Benjamin Haddad, said the deal is unbalanced but would provide temporary stability, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also acknowledged that 15 per cent is not to be underestimated, but it is the best the EU could get.

Discontent brews in Europe over US-EU trade deal; French PM calls it a ‘dark day’

On Sunday (July 27), Czech Republic President Petr Pavel met the Dalai Lama in Leh city in India's Ladakh. And that seems to have sent ripples to China. A statement by the Chinese Embassy in Czech Republic highlighted 'strong concern and firm disapproval of President Pavel's disregard for the serious stance of the Chinese side and the overall situation of China-Czech relations'.&nbsp;"It must be emphasised that Tibet has been an integral part of Chinese territory since ancient times, and Tibetan affairs are purely China's internal affairs, in which no external forces may interfere. The 14th Dalai Lama is a political exile who, under the guise of religion, engages in anti-China separatist activities and is by no means merely a religious figure. His so-called "middle way" and fantasies of creating a "greater Tibetan area" encompassing a quarter of Chinese territory, which never existed in history, are in reality an attempt at "covert independence," which the Chinese government and the Chinese people will absolutely not tolerate. The so-called "Tibetan government-in-exile" is an organised separatist political organisation with a program aimed at achieving "Tibetan independence" and is not recognised by any country, including the Czech Republic. The Chinese side firmly opposes any contacts by representatives of any country with the Dalai Lama's group," it mentioned.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">President Petr Pavel of the Czech Republic met with His Holiness the Dalai Lama this morning in Leh, Ladakh, India. During the meeting, President Paul extended his warm congratulations to His Holiness on the occasion of his 90th birthday. <a href="https://t.co/85phv5FHxw">pic.twitter.com/85phv5FHxw</a>&mdash; Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) <a href="https://twitter.com/DalaiLama/status/1949506724336951626?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Speaking about his visit, the Czech president said, “For me, it’s a great pleasure and honour to visit the Dalai Lama because he visited my country eleven times, so it’s a great pleasure to reciprocate at least once.”&nbsp;Pavel added, “He (His Holiness) is not calling for an independent Tibet. He understands the Middle Way very well, and he only wants freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and freedom of language for his own people. And I think we should all support that.”&nbsp;This visit has not gone down well with China, and has urged Czech Republic to adhere to the political commitment to the One China principle and also asked to take immediate action to keep 'negative impacts' at bay.

Czech Republic President Petr Pavel met the Dalai Lama in India. Now, this interaction has not gone down well with China. As the country's embassy in Czech Republic has issued a statement urging to adhere to the political commitment to the One China principle.

On Sunday (July 27), Czech Republic President Petr Pavel met the Dalai Lama in Leh city in India's Ladakh. And that seems to have sent ripples to China. A statement by the Chinese Embassy in Czech Republic highlighted 'strong concern and firm disapproval of President Pavel's disregard for the serious stance of the Chinese side and the overall situation of China-Czech relations'. "It must be emphasised that Tibet has been an integral part of Chinese territory since ancient times, and Tibetan affairs are purely China's internal affairs, in which no external forces may interfere. The 14th Dalai Lama is a political exile who, under the guise of religion, engages in anti-China separatist activities and is by no means merely a religious figure. His so-called "middle way" and fantasies of creating a "greater Tibetan area" encompassing a quarter of Chinese territory, which never existed in history, are in reality an attempt at "covert independence," which the Chinese government and the Chinese people will absolutely not tolerate. The so-called "Tibetan government-in-exile" is an organised separatist political organisation with a program aimed at achieving "Tibetan independence" and is not recognised by any country, including the Czech Republic. The Chinese side firmly opposes any contacts by representatives of any country with the Dalai Lama's group," it mentioned.

Czech Republic President Petr Pavel met the Dalai Lama in India. Now, this interaction has not gone down well with China. As the country's embassy in Czech Republic has issued a statement urging to adhere to the political commitment to the One China principle.

China warns Czech Republic of 'negative impacts' after President meets Dalai Lama in India

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