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Taiwan has reported on Saturday that at least 17 People Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft sorties and 7 naval vessels are operating in waters surrounding the island, among them 8 sorties have crossed the Taiwan Strait median line and entered into the southwestern ADIZ. On Friday, Tariwan detected 26 aircraft sorties and 7 navy vessels and one official ship near its territory.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">17 sorties of PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 8 out of 17 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly. <a href="https://t.co/4YvDm0BZCW">pic.twitter.com/4YvDm0BZCW</a>&mdash; 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, ROC(Taiwan) 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) <a href="https://twitter.com/MoNDefense/status/1948911144954994974?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FighterFriday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FighterFriday</a> We take off, not just to fly, but to defend.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ROCAF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ROCAF</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/3rdTacticalFighterWing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#3rdTacticalFighterWing</a> <a href="https://t.co/xljnkExGFN">pic.twitter.com/xljnkExGFN</a>&mdash; 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, ROC(Taiwan) 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) <a href="https://twitter.com/MoNDefense/status/1948596571165401573?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

These incursions in Taiwan were reported just days after it concluded its largest-ever Han Kuang military exercises, which wrapped up on July 18. On July 16, the PLA was detected crossing the median line with 45 aircraft sorties. This recent spike in July is a part of ongoing Chinese military pressure around Taiwan during the drills. This continuous violation of the “grey zone” is a tactic China has been employing for a long time to increase pressure without directly engaging in a conflict.This is a new normal for Taiwan. The democracy is constantly learning to live under the radar of the People's Liberation Army unflinchingly. It is trying to adapt; the recent Han Kuang military drill tried to adapt scenarios of Chinese invasion, from emergency alerts to evacuation and retaliation.Beijing has maintained a goal of reunification of ‘One China’ since the Republic of China officials fled with the 1949 civil war and the rise of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) led by Mao Zedong. Taiwan (officially the Republic of China) maintains an independent, political and economic system with strong public support and continues its sovereignty under tremendous surveillance and external pressure.&nbsp;Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has reportedly asserted that Taiwan will not be intimidated and will continue to safeguard its democratic way, ‘Peace through strength’.The US consider Taiwan its key ally in Southeast Asia and have recently passed a bill called the Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act, designed to discourage military action by China by revealing the corruption of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials. It allows the Treasury Secretary officials to block CCP officials from accessing funds held in U.S. financial institutions. In the Australia-United States Ministerial Consultation 2025 in Sydney, US and Australian officials reaffirmed the need for peace and stability in the region and opposition to any unilateral changes of the status quo. &nbsp;

The Taiwan Ministry of Defence had repeatedly claimed significant incursions from the People's Liberation Army, aircraft sorties and naval vessels. These repeated incursions are seen by critics as a scare tactic. It has become a new normal for Taiwan as it tries to adapt.

Taiwan has reported on Saturday that at least 17 People Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft sorties and 7 naval vessels are operating in waters surrounding the island, among them 8 sorties have crossed the Taiwan Strait median line and entered into the southwestern ADIZ. On Friday, Tariwan detected 26 aircraft sorties and 7 navy vessels and one official ship near its territory.

The Taiwan Ministry of Defence had repeatedly claimed significant incursions from the People's Liberation Army, aircraft sorties and naval vessels. These repeated incursions are seen by critics as a scare tactic. It has become a new normal for Taiwan as it tries to adapt.

Living on the edge: Taiwan’s new normal as Chinese warplanes shadow its skies

As Thailand and Cambodia engage in escalating conflict for three days now, US President Donald Trump on Saturday (July 26) called for an immediate ceasefire as he talked to the leaders of both nations. The US president held telephonic conversations with the acting prime minister of Thailand, followed by the Cambodian prime minister. Later, Trump said that both nations have agreed for an immediate ceasefire.&nbsp;The US president said that both parties have agreed to meet immediately and work out on a ceasefire deal quickly, adding that it was an “honour to deal with both countries”.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I just had a very good call with the Prime Minister of Cambodia, and informed him of my discussions with Thailand, and its Acting Prime Minister. Both Parties are looking for an immediate Ceasefire and Peace,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.&nbsp;&nbsp;He further said that both the countries also want to get back to the trade table, but it is not impossible until the fighting stops. “They are also looking to get back to the “Trading Table” with the United States, which we think is inappropriate to do until such time as the fighting STOPS,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;“They have agreed to immediately meet and quickly work out a Ceasefire and, ultimately, PEACE! It was an Honor to deal with both Countries. They have a long and storied History and Culture. They will hopefully get along for many years to come. When all is done, and Peace is at hand, I look forward to concluding our Trading Agreements with both!,” Trump added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier, in his first post, Trump said that he would be requesting the acting prime minister of Thailand for a ceasefire as the conflict is raging.&nbsp;"Just spoke to the Prime Minister of Cambodia relative to stopping the War with Thailand. I am calling the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand, right now, to likewise request a Ceasefire, and END to the War, which is currently raging," he said.Further pointing to the trade talks, Trump said that the US won't make any trade deal with either Cambodia or Thailand if they continue fighting.&nbsp;"We happen to be, by coincidence, currently dealing on Trade with both Countries, but do not want to make any Deal, with either Country, if they are fighting — And I have told them so," the US president said in a post on Truth Social.&nbsp;Later, Trump shared another post on Truth Social, writing that he spoke to the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand, and it was a "very good conversation."&nbsp;"Thailand, like Cambodia, wants to have an immediate Ceasefire, and PEACE," he stressed, adding that he will relay that message back to the Prime Minister of Cambodia.&nbsp;"After speaking to both Parties, Ceasefire, Peace, and Prosperity seem to be a natural. We will soon see!," the US president stated.&nbsp;Thailand and Cambodia clashed for a third day on Saturday, as the death toll from their bloodiest fighting in years rose to 33 and Phnom Penh called for an "immediate ceasefire". A long-running border dispute erupted into intense conflict involving jets, artillery, tanks and ground troops on Thursday, prompting the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting on the crisis Friday.&nbsp;Tensions initially flared over long-contested ancient temple sites, but fighting has spread along the neighbours' rural frontier region, marked by a ridge of forest-clad hills surrounded by wild jungle and agricultural land where locals farm rubber and rice.

Trump held phone calls with acting prime minister of Thailand prime minister of Cambodia and called them for a ceasefire immediately. The US president even warned them that if the fighting escalates, there would be no trade deal with both the countries. 

As Thailand and Cambodia engage in escalating conflict for three days now, US President Donald Trump on Saturday (July 26) called for an immediate ceasefire as he talked to the leaders of both nations. The US president held telephonic conversations with the acting prime minister of Thailand, followed by the Cambodian prime minister. Later, Trump said that both nations have agreed for an immediate ceasefire. The US president said that both parties have agreed to meet immediately and work out on a ceasefire deal quickly, adding that it was an “honour to deal with both countries”. “I just had a very good call with the Prime Minister of Cambodia, and informed him of my discussions with Thailand, and its Acting Prime Minister. Both Parties are looking for an immediate Ceasefire and Peace,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. He further said that both the countries also want to get back to the trade table, but it is not impossible until the fighting stops. “They are also looking to get back to the “Trading Table” with the United States, which we think is inappropriate to do until such time as the fighting STOPS,” he said. “They have agreed to immediately meet and quickly work out a Ceasefire and, ultimately, PEACE! It was an Honor to deal with both Countries. They have a long and storied History and Culture. They will hopefully get along for many years to come. When all is done, and Peace is at hand, I look forward to concluding our Trading Agreements with both!,” Trump added. Earlier, in his first post, Trump said that he would be requesting the acting prime minister of Thailand for a ceasefire as the conflict is raging. "Just spoke to the Prime Minister of Cambodia relative to stopping the War with Thailand. I am calling the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand, right now, to likewise request a Ceasefire, and END to the War, which is currently raging," he said. Further pointing to the trade talks, Trump said that the US won't make any trade deal with either Cambodia or Thailand if they continue fighting. "We happen to be, by coincidence, currently dealing on Trade with both Countries, but do not want to make any Deal, with either Country, if they are fighting — And I have told them so," the US president said in a post on Truth Social. Later, Trump shared another post on Truth Social, writing that he spoke to the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand, and it was a "very good conversation." "Thailand, like Cambodia, wants to have an immediate Ceasefire, and PEACE," he stressed, adding that he will relay that message back to the Prime Minister of Cambodia. "After speaking to both Parties, Ceasefire, Peace, and Prosperity seem to be a natural. We will soon see!," the US president stated. Thailand and Cambodia clashed for a third day on Saturday, as the death toll from their bloodiest fighting in years rose to 33 and Phnom Penh called for an "immediate ceasefire". A long-running border dispute erupted into intense conflict involving jets, artillery, tanks and ground troops on Thursday, prompting the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting on the crisis Friday. Tensions initially flared over long-contested ancient temple sites, but fighting has spread along the neighbours' rural frontier region, marked by a ridge of forest-clad hills surrounded by wild jungle and agricultural land where locals farm rubber and rice.

Trump held phone calls with acting prime minister of Thailand prime minister of Cambodia and called them for a ceasefire immediately. The US president even warned them that if the fighting escalates, there would be no trade deal with both the countries.&nbsp;

Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire soon? Trump says both sides agreed, warns US won't return to trading table until fighting stops

A massive data breach has hit the Tea app, a fast-growing platform where women anonymously share experiences about men. The app has recently gained popularity on the Apple App Store and was promoted as a safe and private space for women. However, a cyberattack has now exposed tens of thousands of private photos of the users, including selfies and government IDs.&nbsp;The company has confirmed that the hack was happened on Friday (July 25), in which around 72,000 images were accessed by the hackers and out of these images, 13,000 of them are being verification selfies and official ID photos uploaded by users during the sign-up process. These photos were required to confirm the identity on the app that the users are women. Tea had also claimed that these images were deleted after the review.&nbsp;The app works like a “virtual whisper network,” letting users to search for the men by the name, users can post photos and mark them as "green flags" or "red flags" based on past interactions. It also offers tools to identify fake profiles using reverse image searches.&nbsp;According to the company, the hacker got into a database that was over two years old. The Tea spokesperson said, “This data was originally stored in compliance with law enforcement requirements related to cyberbullying prevention.”&nbsp;The Tea spokesperson further said that the company has hired third-party cybersecurity experts and is “working around the clock to secure our systems.”&nbsp;“Protecting our users’ privacy and data is our highest priority. Tea is taking every necessary step to ensure the security of our platform and prevent further exposure,” the spokesperson added, according to the NBC News.&nbsp;&nbsp;The breach was first reported by the 404 Media. A post on the website 4Chan reportedly included a link of the stolen files. Some of the leaked images, including ID cards and verification photos have now been seen on 4Chan and X (previously Twitter).&nbsp;Making the things more worse, an unknown person also created a Google Map that shows the locations of some affected users of the app and even though the names and addresses of the users are not listed on the app. This breach has raised major safety concerns for women. &nbsp;

A major data leak has affected the Tea app, a popular platform where women share stories about men without revealing their identity.

A massive data breach has hit the Tea app, a fast-growing platform where women anonymously share experiences about men. The app has recently gained popularity on the Apple App Store and was promoted as a safe and private space for women. However, a cyberattack has now exposed tens of thousands of private photos of the users, including selfies and government IDs. The company has confirmed that the hack was happened on Friday (July 25), in which around 72,000 images were accessed by the hackers and out of these images, 13,000 of them are being verification selfies and official ID photos uploaded by users during the sign-up process. These photos were required to confirm the identity on the app that the users are women. Tea had also claimed that these images were deleted after the review. The app works like a “virtual whisper network,” letting users to search for the men by the name, users can post photos and mark them as "green flags" or "red flags" based on past interactions. It also offers tools to identify fake profiles using reverse image searches. According to the company, the hacker got into a database that was over two years old. The Tea spokesperson said, “This data was originally stored in compliance with law enforcement requirements related to cyberbullying prevention.” The Tea spokesperson further said that the company has hired third-party cybersecurity experts and is “working around the clock to secure our systems.” “Protecting our users’ privacy and data is our highest priority. Tea is taking every necessary step to ensure the security of our platform and prevent further exposure,” the spokesperson added, according to the NBC News. The breach was first reported by the 404 Media. A post on the website 4Chan reportedly included a link of the stolen files. Some of the leaked images, including ID cards and verification photos have now been seen on 4Chan and X (previously Twitter). Making the things more worse, an unknown person also created a Google Map that shows the locations of some affected users of the app and even though the names and addresses of the users are not listed on the app. This breach has raised major safety concerns for women.

A major data leak has affected the Tea app, a popular platform where women share stories about men without revealing their identity.

US based women-only app 'Tea' hacked, private images including women’s IDs and selfies leaked online

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has declassified a set of documents related to the US intelligence community's 2016 Russia investigation, claiming they expose a politically motivated effort by the Obama administration officials to frame Donald Trump for colluding with Russia.&nbsp;<h2>Key revelations from the documents</h2>Gabbard says that numerous senior officials of the Obama administration, including CIA director John Brennan, FBI Director James Comey, and DNI James Clapper, conspired to fabricate intelligence to frame that Russia supported Trump's 2016 Presidential campaign.&nbsp;For example, weeks after the election of 2016, one Presidential brief read, "We assess that Russian and criminal actors did not impact recent U.S. election results by conducting malicious cyber activities against election infrastructure."The brief also stated that cyber criminals "tried to steal data and to interrupt election processes by targeting election infrastructure, but these actions did not achieve a notable disruptive effect."&nbsp;She claims that the Intelligent Community Assessment (ICA) released in that regard was manipulated and intentionally drafted misleadingly. Gabbard argues that internal dissent and differences of opinion were suppressed. Gabbard had called these actions a “treasonous conspiracy.”<h2>What are the implications?</h2>According to a Fox News report, a special DOJ team had been created to review the declassified material and pursue further prosecution. Republicans have praised Gabbard for exposing what they call a "deep state" plot. Democrats have pushed back by saying that there was a selective interpretation of the documents, and the previous bipartisan Senate report validated those ICA findings. Critics argue that the declassified document does not conclusively prove any wrongdoing or falsification of documents. It just shed light that there was some internal disagreement.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has declassified documents related to the Intelligence Community Assessment of the alleged Trump-Russia collusion in the 2016 Presidential election. Here are the key revelations from the document.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has declassified a set of documents related to the US intelligence community's 2016 Russia investigation, claiming they expose a politically motivated effort by the Obama administration officials to frame Donald Trump for colluding with Russia. Key revelations from the documents Gabbard says that numerous senior officials of the Obama administration, including CIA director John Brennan, FBI Director James Comey, and DNI James Clapper, conspired to fabricate intelligence to frame that Russia supported Trump's 2016 Presidential campaign. For example, weeks after the election of 2016, one Presidential brief read, "We assess that Russian and criminal actors did not impact recent U.S. election results by conducting malicious cyber activities against election infrastructure." The brief also stated that cyber criminals "tried to steal data and to interrupt election processes by targeting election infrastructure, but these actions did not achieve a notable disruptive effect." She claims that the Intelligent Community Assessment (ICA) released in that regard was manipulated and intentionally drafted misleadingly. Gabbard argues that internal dissent and differences of opinion were suppressed. Gabbard had called these actions a “treasonous conspiracy.” What are the implications? According to a Fox News report, a special DOJ team had been created to review the declassified material and pursue further prosecution. Republicans have praised Gabbard for exposing what they call a "deep state" plot. Democrats have pushed back by saying that there was a selective interpretation of the documents, and the previous bipartisan Senate report validated those ICA findings. Critics argue that the declassified document does not conclusively prove any wrongdoing or falsification of documents. It just shed light that there was some internal disagreement.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has declassified documents related to the Intelligence Community Assessment of the alleged Trump-Russia collusion in the 2016 Presidential election. Here are the key revelations from the document.

Tulsi Gabbard's declassified Trump-Russia documents- Here's what they reveal

Hundreds of protesters demonstrated against US President Donald Trump during his visit to Scotland on Saturday. Unperturbed, Trump played golf under tight security. The demonstrations took place in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, near where Trump owns a golf resort.&nbsp;The protests were organised by the Stop Trump Coalition, wherein participants held placards with slogans like “Scotland hates Trump”. They also waved pro-Palestine flags.&nbsp;Graham Hodgson, speaking to AFP, called Trump a megalomaniac. "A lot of people don't trust Trump, and I'm one of them. I think the man is a megalomaniac," he said.&nbsp;He said Trump is full of himself. He said the US president has damaged the world with his tariffs and that the United States is paying the price for his policies.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, not everyone was against Trump's visit.&nbsp;46-year-old Lee McLean said Trump was just looking after his country's interests.&nbsp;"I think the best thing about Trump is he's not a politician, yet he's the most powerful man in the world, and I think he's looking at the best interests of his own country," he said.&nbsp;Donald Trump played at his Turnberry resort with son Eric and the US ambassador to the UK, Warren Stephens.&nbsp;Heavy security arrangements had been made for Trump's visit. Secret Service snipers were positioned at vantage points.&nbsp;Donald Trump arrived in the picturesque region on Friday. He advised Europe against allowing rampant migration. "You'd better get your act together or you're not going to have Europe anymore," he said, adding that migration was "killing" the continent.

Hundreds of protesters demonstrated against Donald Trump during his visit to Scotland on Saturday. Unperturbed, Trump played golf under tight security. The demonstrations took place in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, near where Trump owns another golf resort.

Hundreds of protesters demonstrated against US President Donald Trump during his visit to Scotland on Saturday. Unperturbed, Trump played golf under tight security. The demonstrations took place in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, near where Trump owns a golf resort. The protests were organised by the Stop Trump Coalition, wherein participants held placards with slogans like “Scotland hates Trump”. They also waved pro-Palestine flags. Graham Hodgson, speaking to AFP, called Trump a megalomaniac. "A lot of people don't trust Trump, and I'm one of them. I think the man is a megalomaniac," he said. He said Trump is full of himself. He said the US president has damaged the world with his tariffs and that the United States is paying the price for his policies. However, not everyone was against Trump's visit. 46-year-old Lee McLean said Trump was just looking after his country's interests. "I think the best thing about Trump is he's not a politician, yet he's the most powerful man in the world, and I think he's looking at the best interests of his own country," he said. Donald Trump played at his Turnberry resort with son Eric and the US ambassador to the UK, Warren Stephens. Heavy security arrangements had been made for Trump's visit. Secret Service snipers were positioned at vantage points. Donald Trump arrived in the picturesque region on Friday. He advised Europe against allowing rampant migration. "You'd better get your act together or you're not going to have Europe anymore," he said, adding that migration was "killing" the continent.

Donald Trump's Scotland visit: The protests were organised by the Stop Trump Coalition, wherein participants held placards with slogans like "Scotland hates Trump".

'Megalomaniac': Huge protest against Donald Trump over Scotland visit

After showing a strong pro-China tilt in the past, President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, seems to have made an about turn as he praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a “wonderful person”. Muizzu who came to power riding on an ‘India Out’ campaign, followed by his cabinet colleagues making derogatory remarks against PM Modi, showed a significant shift in the geopolitical dynamics of the Global South.&nbsp;The two leaders held talks to repair bilateral ties, strengthening cooperation in trade, defence, and infrastructure.&nbsp;After coming to power by vowing to reduce Indian influence and build closer ties with China, and even going on first state visit to Beijing, Muizzu hailed India as a “trusted friend” and rolled out the red carpet for PM Modi.&nbsp;&nbsp;“He is a wonderful person who is very fond of building relationships between India’s neighbours. The Maldives and India have a very good relationship that goes back centuries, and with PM Modi’s leadership, cooperation between the two governments is going to be even more prosperous in the days ahead,” Muizzu said on Saturday, the last day of PM Modi’s trip.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I extend heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister His Excellency Shri <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> for his state visit to the Maldives. We held fruitful discussions, witnessed the exchange of 4 MoUs &amp; 3 agreements in vital areas, and announced the launch of FTA negotiations. Together, we celebrated…&mdash; Dr Mohamed Muizzu (@MMuizzu) <a href="https://twitter.com/MMuizzu/status/1949089639328780350?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Why the Muizzu U-turn?&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;There may be several reasons for the shift in stance? The Maldivian economy is under severe stress with a substantial budget deficit and dwindling foreign reserves, and the India’s support is pivotal to stabilise finances.&nbsp;Although Maldives still owes China large debts, New Delhi has emerged as a key partner to avoid potential economic default.&nbsp;PM Modi announced a fresh $ 565 million line of credit (LoC) for the Maldives and signed an agreement to reduce its annual debt repayment burden by 40%.&nbsp;On its part, India maintained steady engagement as PM Modi was the first world leader to congratulate Muizzu after his election victory. In 2019, India had extended an $800 million Line of Credit (LoC) to the Maldives during the pro-India Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) government.&nbsp;“We all have seen how India has helped the Maldives in the past, and nobody will doubt how India will be a very crucial partner going forward,” Muizzu said.&nbsp;For Male, India remains indispensable for trade, connectivity, and tourism. While China’s support remains, India’s financial and developmental assistance have influenced Muizzu’s recalibration.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">As I conclude this productive visit to the Maldives, I extend my heartfelt thanks to President Muizzu, the Government and people of the Maldives for their warmth. I am deeply honoured to have witnessed the 60th Independence Day celebrations. The productive talks with President… <a href="https://t.co/IZrDv4cF6f">pic.twitter.com/IZrDv4cF6f</a>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1949096629488795842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

PM Modi attended the 60th anniversary celebrations of the independence of Maldives as the ‘Guest of Honour’ and was also the first foreign leader at the level of Head of State or Government to be hosted by President Muizzu.&nbsp;<h2>‘India looks forward to deepening partnership with Maldives’</h2>&nbsp;PM Modi on Saturday highlighted the “bipartisan support” within the island nation for the “strong and time-tested” friendship with India. Muizzu and Modi inaugurated a new building of the Maldives’ Ministry of Defence in Malé, besides other jointly executed infrastructure projects.&nbsp;&nbsp;In his address at the state banquet hosted for Modi, Muizzu said India has long stood as the Maldives’ “closest and most trusted partner”.In a post on X on Saturday evening, Muizzu thanked the Prime Minister for what he called a “defining visit” that “sets a clear path” for India-Maldives relations.&nbsp;The political opposition in the Maldives welcomed the Muizzu government’s shift in its India policy. Opposition leader Abdulla Shahid said he conveyed to Prime Minister Modi that “while governments may change, the Maldivian people’s appreciation for India’s friendship remains constant.”&nbsp;PM Modi also reiterated India’s commitment to support Maldives and its people, as per its requirements and priorities, and for the peace, progress and prosperity of the Indian Ocean region.Both nations called for further strengthening defence and maritime security cooperation and highlighted their collaboration under the Colombo Security Conclave.PM Modi also underscored that the proposed Free Trade Agreement and the Bilateral Investment Treaty would open new opportunities for both sides.&nbsp;India and the Maldives signed six MOUs during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the country in the fields of fisheries and aquaculture, meteorology, digital public infrastructure, UPI, Indian pharmacopoeia, and concessional Line of Credit.&nbsp;&nbsp;

PM Modi handed over 3,300 social housing units and 72 vehicles for the Maldives National Defence Force and Immigration authorities. Both sides also exchanged the Terms of Reference of the proposed Free Trade Agreement.

After showing a strong pro-China tilt in the past, President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, seems to have made an about turn as he praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a “wonderful person”. Muizzu who came to power riding on an ‘India Out’ campaign, followed by his cabinet colleagues making derogatory remarks against PM Modi, showed a significant shift in the geopolitical dynamics of the Global South. The two leaders held talks to repair bilateral ties, strengthening cooperation in trade, defence, and infrastructure. After coming to power by vowing to reduce Indian influence and build closer ties with China, and even going on first state visit to Beijing, Muizzu hailed India as a “trusted friend” and rolled out the red carpet for PM Modi. “He is a wonderful person who is very fond of building relationships between India’s neighbours. The Maldives and India have a very good relationship that goes back centuries, and with PM Modi’s leadership, cooperation between the two governments is going to be even more prosperous in the days ahead,” Muizzu said on Saturday, the last day of PM Modi’s trip.

PM Modi handed over 3,300 social housing units and 72 vehicles for the Maldives National Defence Force and Immigration authorities. Both sides also exchanged the Terms of Reference of the proposed Free Trade Agreement.

From ‘India out’ to ‘China out’? Muizzu makes U-turn as PM Modi offers incentives

In another disturbing incident in Pakistan, a female TikTok content creator was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her home in Sindh. Sameera Rajput, who had a following of over 58,000 on social media, was allegedly murdered by a man who was pressuring her for marriage, her daughter claimed. Such an incident is the third in just two months amid the latest violent incidents against female influencers.&nbsp;According to Geo News, Ghotki District Police Officer Anwar Shaikh confirmed that Rajput’s 15-year-old daughter said that she was poisoned by individuals who had been forcing her into a marriage. She claimed that her mother was given poisonous tablets, which caused her death.&nbsp;Two individuals were taken into custody following the incident. However, no first information report (FIR) has been registered so far. Ghotki police confirmed to Geo News that Rajput’s post-mortem indicated the cause of death was poisoning. The police added that further forensic tests were underway. The police further said that an investigation was underway to determine whether foul play was involved in her death. Authorities have not clarified the motive of the detained persons.&nbsp;The allegations that she was murdered after being forced to marry have created outrage, highlighting deep-rooted violence against women in the country. The recent case is among the rising incidents of targeted killings of female influencers in Pakistan.&nbsp;Last month, a 17-year-old social media influencer, Sana Yousaf, was shot dead inside her home in Islamabad. Umar Hayat, a 22-year-old man, was arrested on allegations of murdering Yousaf, who had over 740,000 followers on TikTok. Hayat, who is also known by his nickname ‘Kaka’, was found in Faisalabad just 20 hours after the crime. Reportedly, he had been persistently contacting her. The incident sparked concerns over the safety of social media influencers, as netizens took to Instagram and X to express their outrage.

Two individuals were taken into custody following the incident. Police confirmed Rajput’s post-mortem indicated the cause of death was poisoning.

In another disturbing incident in Pakistan, a female TikTok content creator was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her home in Sindh. Sameera Rajput, who had a following of over 58,000 on social media, was allegedly murdered by a man who was pressuring her for marriage, her daughter claimed. Such an incident is the third in just two months amid the latest violent incidents against female influencers. According to Geo News, Ghotki District Police Officer Anwar Shaikh confirmed that Rajput’s 15-year-old daughter said that she was poisoned by individuals who had been forcing her into a marriage. She claimed that her mother was given poisonous tablets, which caused her death. Two individuals were taken into custody following the incident. However, no first information report (FIR) has been registered so far. Ghotki police confirmed to Geo News that Rajput’s post-mortem indicated the cause of death was poisoning. The police added that further forensic tests were underway. The police further said that an investigation was underway to determine whether foul play was involved in her death. Authorities have not clarified the motive of the detained persons. The allegations that she was murdered after being forced to marry have created outrage, highlighting deep-rooted violence against women in the country. The recent case is among the rising incidents of targeted killings of female influencers in Pakistan. Last month, a 17-year-old social media influencer, Sana Yousaf, was shot dead inside her home in Islamabad. Umar Hayat, a 22-year-old man, was arrested on allegations of murdering Yousaf, who had over 740,000 followers on TikTok. Hayat, who is also known by his nickname ‘Kaka’, was found in Faisalabad just 20 hours after the crime. Reportedly, he had been persistently contacting her. The incident sparked concerns over the safety of social media influencers, as netizens took to Instagram and X to express their outrage.

Two individuals were taken into custody following the incident. Police confirmed Rajput’s post-mortem indicated the cause of death was poisoning.

Pakistani TikTok influencer Sumeera Rajput found dead; daughter alleges poisoned over marriage refusal

As Gaza suffers from a major humanitarian aid crisis, a Gaza-based photojournalist shared a post on LinkedIn, writing that he wants to sell his equipment and the press shield to buy food for himself and his family. Mohammed Abu Aoun shared the dark side of what's happening in Gaza as ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas again faced a setback, with no conclusion yet.&nbsp;Abu Aoun posted on LinkedIn, sharing what he's going through as people in Gaza die due to starvation and malnutrition.“I am the photojournalist Mohammed Abu Aoun from Gaza. I want to offer my equipment and the press shield for sale so that I can buy food for me and my family,” Abu Aoun wrote. The post later triggered widespread attention.&nbsp;

Israel has been stopping aid and food deliveries from entering Gaza, leading to the deaths of children as well as the elderly. Notably, this month, the number of children dying due to malnutrition has increased. Riham Dwas, a mother of five, while expressing her ordeal, said, "We’ve been living three months without bread. We’re relying on charity kitchens, surviving on a pot of lentils, and there are many times when we don’t even have that.” People keep on standing in long lines in front of a charity kitchen in Gaza City, waiting for nothing gourmet, but just a watery lentil soup. The United Nations has raised concerns over people dying in Gaza due to hunger. The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has strongly criticised the use of airdrops to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, calling them “inefficient” and a “distraction” from addressing the root causes of the crisis. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said, "Airdrops will not reverse the deepening starvation. They are expensive, inefficient and can even kill starving civilians. It is a distraction and screensmoke”. His remark comes as the UK plans to step up its involvement in international efforts to deliver aid by air. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that the government will move forward with the plan to airdrop aid into Gaza and evacuate children who need medical assistance.

Israel has been stopping aid and food deliveries from entering Gaza, leading to the deaths of children as well as the elderly. Notably, this month, the number of children dying due to malnutrition has increased.

As Gaza suffers from a major humanitarian aid crisis, a Gaza-based photojournalist shared a post on LinkedIn, writing that he wants to sell his equipment and the press shield to buy food for himself and his family. Mohammed Abu Aoun shared the dark side of what's happening in Gaza as ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas again faced a setback, with no conclusion yet. Abu Aoun posted on LinkedIn, sharing what he's going through as people in Gaza die due to starvation and malnutrition. “I am the photojournalist Mohammed Abu Aoun from Gaza. I want to offer my equipment and the press shield for sale so that I can buy food for me and my family,” Abu Aoun wrote. The post later triggered widespread attention.

Israel has been stopping aid and food deliveries from entering Gaza, leading to the deaths of children as well as the elderly. Notably, this month, the number of children dying due to malnutrition has increased.

'Press shield for sale': Photojournalist puts his equipment on sale to feed his family as Gaza suffers mass starvation

India is fast emerging as a major hub for smartphone manufacturing and has significantly increased its share in imports of smartphones by the US, thereby challenging China’s long-standing dominance in the field. In the first five months of 2025, nearly one in three smartphones imported into the US was manufactured in India—a sharp rise from just 11% in 2024 to over 30%.&nbsp;According to data from the US International Trade Commission (USITC), US smartphone imports from India have tripled to 21.3 million units in just the first five months of 2025. In terms of value, the imports surged by 182% to $9.35 billion—surpassing the roughly $7 billion recorded for all of 2024.&nbsp;This surge in smartphone exports is largely driven by Apple, which has been relocating its manufacturing operations to India. In May, Apple CEO Tim Cook suggested that a significant portion of iPhones sold in the US during the April–June quarter would be sourced from India. Currently, India accounts for around 20% of Apple’s global iPhone production—a strategic move encouraged by India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. The PLI scheme was designed to boost domestic smartphone manufacturing by incentivising global brands to set up their assembly facilities in India.&nbsp;<h2>China’s share sees big fall</h2>&nbsp;In contrast, China, which still remains the largest exporter of phones, saw its share of US smartphone imports drastically fall from 82 per cent to 49 per cent in the five-month period. China exported 29.4 million smartphones to the US during January and May, marking a 27 per cent year-on-year decline but still worth around $10 billion. India ranked second with 21.3 million units ahead of third-placed Vietnam with total exports to the US at 8.3 million units, contributing 14 per cent of the total imports.However, the change in smartphone production trend now faces some challenge as President Donald Trump had threatened a 25 per cent tariff on India-produced iPhones in a bid to promote the return of manufacturing to the US.&nbsp;<h2>India needs to overcome supply chain issues</h2>&nbsp;Besides, there are still concerns about the supply chain, as Apple’s official list of suppliers for 2023 released recently shows 157 vendors and suppliers in mainland China and just 14 in India. The number of Indian suppliers, though has since increased to 64.&nbsp;The Indian government has been taking initiatives to promote domestic production of smartphones. Union minister Jitin Prasada shared that mobile manufacturing set ups in India have risen to 300 in 2024-25 from just two in 2014-15. Moreover, mobile phone output has risen 28 times to Rs 5.45 lakh crore, with exports going up 127 times to 2 lakh crore.

The sharp three-fold surge in India's smartphone exports to the US is largely driven by Apple, which has been relocating its manufacturing operations to India. In contrast, China's share of US smartphone imports has fallen drastically.

India is fast emerging as a major hub for smartphone manufacturing and has significantly increased its share in imports of smartphones by the US, thereby challenging China’s long-standing dominance in the field. In the first five months of 2025, nearly one in three smartphones imported into the US was manufactured in India—a sharp rise from just 11% in 2024 to over 30%. According to data from the US International Trade Commission (USITC), US smartphone imports from India have tripled to 21.3 million units in just the first five months of 2025. In terms of value, the imports surged by 182% to $9.35 billion—surpassing the roughly $7 billion recorded for all of 2024. This surge in smartphone exports is largely driven by Apple, which has been relocating its manufacturing operations to India. In May, Apple CEO Tim Cook suggested that a significant portion of iPhones sold in the US during the April–June quarter would be sourced from India. Currently, India accounts for around 20% of Apple’s global iPhone production—a strategic move encouraged by India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. The PLI scheme was designed to boost domestic smartphone manufacturing by incentivising global brands to set up their assembly facilities in India. China’s share sees big fall In contrast, China, which still remains the largest exporter of phones, saw its share of US smartphone imports drastically fall from 82 per cent to 49 per cent in the five-month period. China exported 29.4 million smartphones to the US during January and May, marking a 27 per cent year-on-year decline but still worth around $10 billion. India ranked second with 21.3 million units ahead of third-placed Vietnam with total exports to the US at 8.3 million units, contributing 14 per cent of the total imports. However, the change in smartphone production trend now faces some challenge as President Donald Trump had threatened a 25 per cent tariff on India-produced iPhones in a bid to promote the return of manufacturing to the US. India needs to overcome supply chain issues Besides, there are still concerns about the supply chain, as Apple’s official list of suppliers for 2023 released recently shows 157 vendors and suppliers in mainland China and just 14 in India. The number of Indian suppliers, though has since increased to 64. The Indian government has been taking initiatives to promote domestic production of smartphones. Union minister Jitin Prasada shared that mobile manufacturing set ups in India have risen to 300 in 2024-25 from just two in 2014-15. Moreover, mobile phone output has risen 28 times to Rs 5.45 lakh crore, with exports going up 127 times to 2 lakh crore.

The sharp three-fold surge in India's smartphone exports to the US is largely driven by Apple, which has been relocating its manufacturing operations to India. In contrast, China's share of US smartphone imports has fallen drastically.

US smartphone imports witness big leap of ‘Made in India’ units, as China’s share falls

In a surprising incident, a bright red sculpture of US President Donald Trump appeared at a busy Manhattan intersection on the morning of July 23. In the life-size sculpture made of resin, the president’s waist-up body seemed to be climbing out of a manhole. The artwork, titled “Donald”, was secretly installed by French artist James Colomina.The statue featured Trump wearing a suit and tie, looking upward with a serious expression and pursed lips. Under the manhole cover beside the president, a small red rat peeked outside.&nbsp;Colomina, who is known for his provocative red sculptures placed in public spaces, told USA Today, “I installed the sculpture in New York because this is where he built his image, his empire, his legend. A city he tried to conquer with golden towers and brutal slogans. I wanted this image – a red body rising from the sewers – to disturb that landscape.”&nbsp;“Make America Grime Again,” Colomina wrote while posting images of the sculpture to his Instagram. He added that it took three weeks to create the sculpture at his studio in France. It was disassembled, transported to New York and was later reassembled on site around 7 am local time.

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The sculpture was placed in front of The News Building, at the corner of East 42nd Street and 2nd Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The location is about a mile away from Trump Tower. The artwork didn’t stay long and was removed by a maintenance worker for SL Green Realty Corp., the company that owns the skyscraper where it was installed.&nbsp;Colomina said that the placement of the statue was deliberate. “The sculpture is installed right across from the Chrysler Building, a symbol of power, elevation, and architectural pride. I liked the idea of creating a stark contrast between this vertical monument and the grotesque figure emerging from the sewers.”&nbsp;<h2>How did White House react?</h2>Responding to the installation, White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson told USA Today that while many artists attempt to capture Trump’s “powerful aura,” only a few are able to do so.&nbsp;“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” Jackson said. “This ‘artist’ will have to go back to the drawing board. Or perhaps art school.”&nbsp;<h2>Who is James Colomina?</h2>&nbsp;Known for his bright red, life-sized sculptures, Colomina is a street artist from France. His artwork has appeared in Tokyo, Barcelona, Paris, and many other cities. According to his biography on the Galeries Bartoux website, “James Colomina favors a clandestine, spontaneous approach: He places his works directly in the street, without prior announcement, transforming everyday spaces into platforms for artistic reflection.”

The sculpture was placed in front of The News Building, at the corner of East 42nd Street and 2nd Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Colomina said that the placement of the statue was deliberate. 

In a surprising incident, a bright red sculpture of US President Donald Trump appeared at a busy Manhattan intersection on the morning of July 23. In the life-size sculpture made of resin, the president’s waist-up body seemed to be climbing out of a manhole. The artwork, titled “Donald”, was secretly installed by French artist James Colomina. The statue featured Trump wearing a suit and tie, looking upward with a serious expression and pursed lips. Under the manhole cover beside the president, a small red rat peeked outside. Colomina, who is known for his provocative red sculptures placed in public spaces, told USA Today, “I installed the sculpture in New York because this is where he built his image, his empire, his legend. A city he tried to conquer with golden towers and brutal slogans. I wanted this image – a red body rising from the sewers – to disturb that landscape.” “Make America Grime Again,” Colomina wrote while posting images of the sculpture to his Instagram. He added that it took three weeks to create the sculpture at his studio in France. It was disassembled, transported to New York and was later reassembled on site around 7 am local time.

The sculpture was placed in front of The News Building, at the corner of East 42nd Street and 2nd Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Colomina said that the placement of the statue was deliberate.&nbsp;

Bright red Trump sculpture appears from a manhole in Manhattan - White House reacts

US President Donald Trump landed in Glasgow, Scotland, on Friday, and urged Europe to "stop buying windmills", stressing that immigration and windmills are his two biggest problems in Europe, which are "killing" the continent. The POTUS arrived at the Glasgow Prestwick Airport and is staying at his golf properties.&nbsp;The US president was addressing the reporters at the airport and said, "Stop the windmills. You're ruining your countries, I really mean it.”&nbsp;He added that these are ruining your beautiful fields and valleys and also killing your birds.&nbsp;“It's so sad, you fly over and you see these windmills are over the place, ruining you're beautiful fields and valleys and killing your birds, if they're stuck in your ocean, ruining your oceans. Stop the windmills," Trump said.&nbsp;The US president has been opposing the windmill sector for a very long time now. He even filed an unsuccessful lawsuit alleging that a neighbouring wind farm blocked players' views from one of his Scottish golf courses.<h2>Netizens slam Trump for his three-word windmill remark</h2>What Trump said created an uproar among people, as windmills are considered one of the best clean energy sources in various European nations, including the Netherlands.&nbsp;As Trump said, "stop buying windmills", one of the users on X wrote, "I say STOP TRUMP!.&nbsp;&nbsp;Another user wrote, "Netherlands would like a word with you," pointing to the country's several windmill attractions."A third user mockingly asked, "He's never been to Colorado or Texas?"&nbsp;“Why? Are they making us look bad by being progressive?” another Trump critic wrote on social media. While a user said, “Telling Europe to ‘stop the windmills’ ignores the reality: clean energy is about long-term security, jobs, and a livable planet—not just politics."&nbsp;Later, Trump is scheduled to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss trade and tariffs.&nbsp;After spending the weekend at his holdings close to Turnberry, Trump will visit one of his golf sites in Aberdeen next week, where he is planning to launch a second golf course. &nbsp;

As Trump urged Europe to stop buying windmills, netizens started slamming the US president, as windmills are considered one of the best clean energy sources in various European nations, including the Netherlands.

US President Donald Trump landed in Glasgow, Scotland, on Friday, and urged Europe to "stop buying windmills", stressing that immigration and windmills are his two biggest problems in Europe, which are "killing" the continent. The POTUS arrived at the Glasgow Prestwick Airport and is staying at his golf properties. The US president was addressing the reporters at the airport and said, "Stop the windmills. You're ruining your countries, I really mean it.” He added that these are ruining your beautiful fields and valleys and also killing your birds. “It's so sad, you fly over and you see these windmills are over the place, ruining you're beautiful fields and valleys and killing your birds, if they're stuck in your ocean, ruining your oceans. Stop the windmills," Trump said. The US president has been opposing the windmill sector for a very long time now. He even filed an unsuccessful lawsuit alleging that a neighbouring wind farm blocked players' views from one of his Scottish golf courses. Netizens slam Trump for his three-word windmill remark What Trump said created an uproar among people, as windmills are considered one of the best clean energy sources in various European nations, including the Netherlands. As Trump said, "stop buying windmills", one of the users on X wrote, "I say STOP TRUMP!. Another user wrote, "Netherlands would like a word with you," pointing to the country's several windmill attractions. "A third user mockingly asked, "He's never been to Colorado or Texas?" “Why? Are they making us look bad by being progressive?” another Trump critic wrote on social media. While a user said, “Telling Europe to ‘stop the windmills’ ignores the reality: clean energy is about long-term security, jobs, and a livable planet—not just politics." Later, Trump is scheduled to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss trade and tariffs. After spending the weekend at his holdings close to Turnberry, Trump will visit one of his golf sites in Aberdeen next week, where he is planning to launch a second golf course.

As Trump urged Europe to "stop buying windmills", netizens started slamming the US president, as windmills are considered one of the best clean energy sources in various European nations, including the Netherlands.

'I say STOP TRUMP!': US president slammed after urging Europe to 'stop buying windmills' during his Scotland visit

Nearly one in five NASA employees have applied to leave the premier space research agency in a development that is sending ripples through the organisation's structure. About 3,870 employees, more than 20 per cent, have applied to leave NASA through the Trump administration's deferred resignation programme. At the centre of this is the sweeping reform initiated by Elon Musk's brainchild, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).These resignations will shrink the workforce of NASA from 18000 to nearly 14,000, including the 500 left by normal attrition.&nbsp;<h2>DOGE’s Role: Central &amp; Controversial</h2>The deferred resignation programme was a buyout programme launched by the White House's Department of Government Efficiency. Established in January 2025 under the oversight of a billionaire and a close confidant of the US President Donald Trump to slash federal waste, modernise bureaucracy, and eliminate redundancies.In mid-February, DOGE audited NASA, its contracts and budgeting system. As a result, about 900 employees left the organisation in the first round, and 3000 more followed second round under the deferred resignation programme. A budget proposal issued in May by the White House saw NASA's funding cut by 25 per cent from $24 billion to $18 billion for the FY 25-26.&nbsp;Notably among the departing are 2,000 senior-level employees, including scientists, engineers, and managers, many essential to the ongoing missions. One Caltech research scientist, Dr. Jessie Christiansen, warned about “deep knowledge and expertise holes across all NASA centres,”“Safety remains a top priority for our agency as we balance the need to become a more streamlined and more efficient organisation and work to ensure we remain fully capable of pursuing a Golden Era of exploration and innovation, including to the Moon and Mars,” said NASA spokesperson Cheryl Warner.There is a crisis with NASA's top leadership; earlier, it was supposed to be the billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, a friend of Elon Musk. But his nomination was cancelled just ahead of the Senate confirmation, and public fallout followed between Elon Musk and Trump. Now, Sean Duffy, the Transportation Secretary, is temporarily leading the premier research agency.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nearly 3870 employees, including scientists, engineers, and managers, decided to leave the premier space research agency under the deferred resignation programme as part of the reform initiated by Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Nearly one in five NASA employees have applied to leave the premier space research agency in a development that is sending ripples through the organisation's structure. About 3,870 employees, more than 20 per cent, have applied to leave NASA through the Trump administration's deferred resignation programme. At the centre of this is the sweeping reform initiated by Elon Musk's brainchild, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). These resignations will shrink the workforce of NASA from 18000 to nearly 14,000, including the 500 left by normal attrition. DOGE’s Role: Central & Controversial The deferred resignation programme was a buyout programme launched by the White House's Department of Government Efficiency. Established in January 2025 under the oversight of a billionaire and a close confidant of the US President Donald Trump to slash federal waste, modernise bureaucracy, and eliminate redundancies. In mid-February, DOGE audited NASA, its contracts and budgeting system. As a result, about 900 employees left the organisation in the first round, and 3000 more followed second round under the deferred resignation programme. A budget proposal issued in May by the White House saw NASA's funding cut by 25 per cent from $24 billion to $18 billion for the FY 25-26. Notably among the departing are 2,000 senior-level employees, including scientists, engineers, and managers, many essential to the ongoing missions. One Caltech research scientist, Dr. Jessie Christiansen, warned about “deep knowledge and expertise holes across all NASA centres,” “Safety remains a top priority for our agency as we balance the need to become a more streamlined and more efficient organisation and work to ensure we remain fully capable of pursuing a Golden Era of exploration and innovation, including to the Moon and Mars,” said NASA spokesperson Cheryl Warner. There is a crisis with NASA's top leadership; earlier, it was supposed to be the billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, a friend of Elon Musk. But his nomination was cancelled just ahead of the Senate confirmation, and public fallout followed between Elon Musk and Trump. Now, Sean Duffy, the Transportation Secretary, is temporarily leading the premier research agency.

Nearly 3870 employees, including scientists, engineers, and managers, decided to leave the premier space research agency under the deferred resignation programme as part of the reform initiated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Devastating legacy of Musk led DOGE: More than 20% NASA employees quit

Russia struck several regions of Ukraine overnight, officials said Saturday, reporting one person killed in Dnipro, while Moscow said two people died after a Ukrainian drone attack in the Rostov region.&nbsp;Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov said one person was killed in a high-rise apartment complex.Across the border, Russia's acting governor of Rostov said a car caught fire following a drone strike.&nbsp;"Tragically, two people died," Yuri Sliusar posted on Telegram.&nbsp;Ukrainian officials in Dnipro, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia all reported coming under Russian fire overnight.&nbsp;In Dnipro, Filatov urged people to take precautions during Russian attacks.&nbsp;"I understand that there aren't enough shelters, but I must say: during shelling, it is absolutely not advisable to stay on the upper floors, especially when there is an underground parking area available," he posted on Telegram.&nbsp;Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov said that his city had come under sustained bombardment "for almost three hours".&nbsp;"The enemy used several types of weapons simultaneously: guided bombs, ballistic missiles and kamikaze drones," he added.&nbsp;In Zaporizhzhia, Governor Ivan Fedorov said several fires broke out following Russian drone attacks, one of which hit a residential building while another damaged a farm warehouse.&nbsp;Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been pushing for a meeting with counterpart Vladimir Putin to end the war, with Kyiv proposing talks by the end of August.&nbsp;But the Kremlin on Thursday downplayed the likelihood any such meeting was imminent.&nbsp;Both sides have radically different positions at the negotiating table, and Ukraine has accused Russia of sending only low-level officials with no decision-making power.&nbsp;Russia has called on Ukraine to effectively cede four regions that Moscow claims to have annexed, a demand Kyiv has called unacceptable.&nbsp;Ukraine meanwhile has been pleading with its Western backers to send more weapons for its troops to withstand daily Russian attacks.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience. &nbsp;

In Zaporizhzhia, Governor Ivan Fedorov said several fires broke out following Russian drone attacks, one of which hit a residential building while another damaged a farm warehouse.

Russia struck several regions of Ukraine overnight, officials said Saturday, reporting one person killed in Dnipro, while Moscow said two people died after a Ukrainian drone attack in the Rostov region. Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov said one person was killed in a high-rise apartment complex. Across the border, Russia's acting governor of Rostov said a car caught fire following a drone strike. "Tragically, two people died," Yuri Sliusar posted on Telegram. Ukrainian officials in Dnipro, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia all reported coming under Russian fire overnight. In Dnipro, Filatov urged people to take precautions during Russian attacks. "I understand that there aren't enough shelters, but I must say: during shelling, it is absolutely not advisable to stay on the upper floors, especially when there is an underground parking area available," he posted on Telegram. Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov said that his city had come under sustained bombardment "for almost three hours". "The enemy used several types of weapons simultaneously: guided bombs, ballistic missiles and kamikaze drones," he added. In Zaporizhzhia, Governor Ivan Fedorov said several fires broke out following Russian drone attacks, one of which hit a residential building while another damaged a farm warehouse. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been pushing for a meeting with counterpart Vladimir Putin to end the war, with Kyiv proposing talks by the end of August. But the Kremlin on Thursday downplayed the likelihood any such meeting was imminent. Both sides have radically different positions at the negotiating table, and Ukraine has accused Russia of sending only low-level officials with no decision-making power. Russia has called on Ukraine to effectively cede four regions that Moscow claims to have annexed, a demand Kyiv has called unacceptable. Ukraine meanwhile has been pleading with its Western backers to send more weapons for its troops to withstand daily Russian attacks. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

In Zaporizhzhia, Governor Ivan Fedorov said several fires broke out following Russian drone attacks, one of which hit a residential building while another damaged a farm warehouse.

At least 3 killed in fresh exchange of fire between Russia, Ukraine

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine enters its fourth year, a report claimed that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk ordered a brief shutdown of Starlink during Kyiv’s key offensive in 2022. The satellite providing internet service provides connectivity between the troops on the battlefield. Reportedly, following Musk’s order, Ukrainian soldiers faced a communication blackout near the frontlines, which impacted their operation against Russia.&nbsp;According to a Reuters report citing people familiar with the command, Musk told senior engineers at the California offices of SpaceX, which controls Starlink satellites, to cut coverage in areas including Kherson, a key region Ukraine was trying to reclaim. The report added that at least a hundred Starlink terminals were deactivated as Ukraine’s drones surveilling Russian forces went dark, and long-range artillery units, reliant on Starlink to aim their fire, struggled to hit targets.&nbsp;The Starlink outage resulted in troops failing to surround a Russian position in the town of Beryslav, east of Kherson, the administrative centre of the region, the Ukrainian military official and the military advisor said. “The encirclement stalled entirely,” said the official in an interview. “It failed.”&nbsp;The report further added that it wasn’t clear why and when Musk gave the order, or how long the outage lasted. However, sources told Reuters that they believe the reason behind the order was concerns of a possible nuclear response from Russia.&nbsp;<h2>What did SpaceX say?</h2>&nbsp;In an email to Reuters, Space denied the allegation of Musk ordering a Starlink shutdown during the war in Ukraine. Responding to the reports, a spokesperson for the space organisation described the findings as “inaccurate”. The spokesperson further referred to an older X post by the company’s official handle: “Starlink is fully committed to providing service to Ukraine.”&nbsp;When initial reports of the claims surfaced, Musk in March said that Starlink “would never do such a thing.”&nbsp;The report comes a day after Starlink experienced a massive global outage, which affected thousands. In an X post, Musk apologised for the outage, “Service will be restored shortly. Sorry for the outage. SpaceX will remedy root cause to ensure it doesn’t happen again.”

The report added that at least a hundred Starlink terminals were deactivated as Ukraine’s drones surveilling Russian forces went dark, and long-range artillery units, reliant on Starlink to aim their fire, struggled to hit targets.

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine enters its fourth year, a report claimed that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk ordered a brief shutdown of Starlink during Kyiv’s key offensive in 2022. The satellite providing internet service provides connectivity between the troops on the battlefield. Reportedly, following Musk’s order, Ukrainian soldiers faced a communication blackout near the frontlines, which impacted their operation against Russia. According to a Reuters report citing people familiar with the command, Musk told senior engineers at the California offices of SpaceX, which controls Starlink satellites, to cut coverage in areas including Kherson, a key region Ukraine was trying to reclaim. The report added that at least a hundred Starlink terminals were deactivated as Ukraine’s drones surveilling Russian forces went dark, and long-range artillery units, reliant on Starlink to aim their fire, struggled to hit targets. The Starlink outage resulted in troops failing to surround a Russian position in the town of Beryslav, east of Kherson, the administrative centre of the region, the Ukrainian military official and the military advisor said. “The encirclement stalled entirely,” said the official in an interview. “It failed.” The report further added that it wasn’t clear why and when Musk gave the order, or how long the outage lasted. However, sources told Reuters that they believe the reason behind the order was concerns of a possible nuclear response from Russia. What did SpaceX say? In an email to Reuters, Space denied the allegation of Musk ordering a Starlink shutdown during the war in Ukraine. Responding to the reports, a spokesperson for the space organisation described the findings as “inaccurate”. The spokesperson further referred to an older X post by the company’s official handle: “Starlink is fully committed to providing service to Ukraine.” When initial reports of the claims surfaced, Musk in March said that Starlink “would never do such a thing.” The report comes a day after Starlink experienced a massive global outage, which affected thousands. In an X post, Musk apologised for the outage, “Service will be restored shortly. Sorry for the outage. SpaceX will remedy root cause to ensure it doesn’t happen again.”

The report added that at least a hundred Starlink terminals were deactivated as Ukraine’s drones surveilling Russian forces went dark, and long-range artillery units, reliant on Starlink to aim their fire, struggled to hit targets.

Did Musk order Starlink shutdown to thwart Ukraine’s offensive in 2022? Here’s how SpaceX responds to claims

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) had announced a new decree for all soldiers and officers in the intelligence wing, making it mandatory for them to train in the Arabic language and learn Islamic studies. The training will also include Houthi and Iraqi dialects, since the Israeli intelligence personnel have faced problems in deciphering Houthi communication.&nbsp;According to a report by The Jerusalem Post, all members of AMAN, which is the Hebrew short form for Israel's Military Intelligence Directorate, will be trained in Islamic Studies by the end of next year.&nbsp;The decision was made by AMAN Head Major General Shlomi Binder. Moreover, half of the soldiers will also be receiving training in Arabic.<h2>Why did IDF make Arabic mandatory for military?</h2>According to the Israeli local media report, the IDF's Intelligence Directorate will be making these new changes in the military. This comes after Israel faced major intelligence setbacks linked to the events of the October 7 Hamas terror attack.&nbsp;The move will help in making future commanders fluent in Arabic and knowledgeable about Islamic culture, further helping them analyse situations more effectively when needed.&nbsp;Doron Kadosh, the military correspondent for Israel’s Army Radio, told the Jerusalem Post that a new department will be set up to focus on Arabic and Islamic teaching for the soldiers and officers.&nbsp;Additionally, along with other changes, the IDF is also planning to restart the Telem. Earlier, the Telem programme supported Arabic and Middle Eastern education in Israeli middle and high schools, but six years ago, it was closed due to a funding crisis.&nbsp;A senior AMAN officer told Army Radio, "Until now, we haven't been good enough in the areas of culture, language, and Islam. We need to improve in these areas. We won't turn our intelligence officers and soldiers into Arab kids who grew up in a village, but through language and cultural studies, we can instill in them doubt and deep observation."&nbsp;By the end of next year, all intelligence soldiers, including cyber experts from Unit 8200, will be trained in Islamic studies, and 50 per cent of them will be trained in Arabic.&nbsp;

According to the Israeli local media report, the IDF's Intelligence Directorate will be making these new changes in the military. This comes after Israel faced major intelligence setbacks linked to the events of the October 7 Hamas terror attack.

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) had announced a new decree for all soldiers and officers in the intelligence wing, making it mandatory for them to train in the Arabic language and learn Islamic studies. The training will also include Houthi and Iraqi dialects, since the Israeli intelligence personnel have faced problems in deciphering Houthi communication. According to a report by The Jerusalem Post, all members of AMAN, which is the Hebrew short form for Israel's Military Intelligence Directorate, will be trained in Islamic Studies by the end of next year. The decision was made by AMAN Head Major General Shlomi Binder. Moreover, half of the soldiers will also be receiving training in Arabic. Why did IDF make Arabic mandatory for military? According to the Israeli local media report, the IDF's Intelligence Directorate will be making these new changes in the military. This comes after Israel faced major intelligence setbacks linked to the events of the October 7 Hamas terror attack. The move will help in making future commanders fluent in Arabic and knowledgeable about Islamic culture, further helping them analyse situations more effectively when needed. Doron Kadosh, the military correspondent for Israel’s Army Radio, told the Jerusalem Post that a new department will be set up to focus on Arabic and Islamic teaching for the soldiers and officers. Additionally, along with other changes, the IDF is also planning to restart the Telem. Earlier, the Telem programme supported Arabic and Middle Eastern education in Israeli middle and high schools, but six years ago, it was closed due to a funding crisis. A senior AMAN officer told Army Radio, "Until now, we haven't been good enough in the areas of culture, language, and Islam. We need to improve in these areas. We won't turn our intelligence officers and soldiers into Arab kids who grew up in a village, but through language and cultural studies, we can instill in them doubt and deep observation." By the end of next year, all intelligence soldiers, including cyber experts from Unit 8200, will be trained in Islamic studies, and 50 per cent of them will be trained in Arabic.

According to the Israeli local media report, the IDF's Intelligence Directorate will be making these new changes in the military. This comes after Israel faced major intelligence setbacks linked to the events of the October 7 Hamas terror attack.

Israel mandates Arabic and Islamic studies for military, intelligence officers - What's the reason behind it?

Finland has broken an over 50-year-old weather record as the country is witnessing the longest period of temperatures above 30C, the Finnish Meteorological Institute said on Friday.&nbsp;As Parikkala in eastern Finland hit 30.3 degrees Celsius before midday, this meant that temperatures have now soared to 30C in parts of the country 14 days in a row, breaking the previous record of 13 consecutive days from June and July 1972.&nbsp;"This is the longest period of consecutive days with temperatures exceeding 30C since records began in 1961," the institute wrote on X.&nbsp;The Nordic country is currently in the midst of a period of warm weather that the institute has described as "exceptionally long" in places.&nbsp;Meteorologist Ville Siiskonen at the Meteorological Institute told AFP that global warming in general means that such bouts of warm weather will be more frequent in the future, but the current record period cannot be attributed to climate change without further study.&nbsp;"Periods of warm weather will be longer and there can be more of them," he said.&nbsp;The record comes a year after the Lapland region of northern Finland, Norway and Sweden saw its warmest summer in 2,000 years in 2024, with climate change increasing the likelihood of such exceptionally warm summers by around a hundred times.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

The Nordic country is currently in the midst of a period of warm weather that the institute has described as exceptionally long in places.

Finland has broken an over 50-year-old weather record as the country is witnessing the longest period of temperatures above 30C, the Finnish Meteorological Institute said on Friday. As Parikkala in eastern Finland hit 30.3 degrees Celsius before midday, this meant that temperatures have now soared to 30C in parts of the country 14 days in a row, breaking the previous record of 13 consecutive days from June and July 1972. "This is the longest period of consecutive days with temperatures exceeding 30C since records began in 1961," the institute wrote on X. The Nordic country is currently in the midst of a period of warm weather that the institute has described as "exceptionally long" in places. Meteorologist Ville Siiskonen at the Meteorological Institute told AFP that global warming in general means that such bouts of warm weather will be more frequent in the future, but the current record period cannot be attributed to climate change without further study. "Periods of warm weather will be longer and there can be more of them," he said. The record comes a year after the Lapland region of northern Finland, Norway and Sweden saw its warmest summer in 2,000 years in 2024, with climate change increasing the likelihood of such exceptionally warm summers by around a hundred times. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The Nordic country is currently in the midst of a period of warm weather that the institute has described as "exceptionally long" in places.

Finland swelters in extreme heat, breaks 50-year-old record

The British couple, Barbie and Peter Reynolds, have now been imprisoned in Afghanistan for around six months, being put in underground cells and facing fire situations. Their son, Jonathan, stressed that his parents' health has been deteriorating and they need to get to the hospital immediately.&nbsp;During their time in prison, the elderly couple was even kept in the underground cells, with no sunlight for six weeks. Peter, 80, has been chained and shackled and had convulsions on the floor recently.&nbsp;Barbie, who is 75 years old, has suffered from malnourishment and has reported that her hands and feet have turned blue.&nbsp;“There’s a chance they die in there, and it’s escalating pretty fast,” their youngest son, Jonathan, 45, said. “They need to get to the hospital immediately.”&nbsp;The couple was arrested on February 1, but is being held without any charges. Their family has been trying hard to get the couple out of prison.&nbsp;Earlier, they were allowed to call their family regularly from prison, but now, for more than a month, there has been no contact.&nbsp;Barbie and Peter lived in Afghanistan for 18 years, as they ran educational programs and training. Since the Taliban gained control in 2021, they have banned education for girls over 12 years of age.&nbsp;The United Nations has intervened for the couple and warned them that they might die in "degrading conditions" if they do not receive hospital treatment soon. Last week, officials from the British Foreign Office met with the elderly couple; however, there has been no official confirmation of their release yet.&nbsp;Earlier, Peter said that he would not leave prison without Joya, an Afghan interpreter who was arrested alongside the couple and has since been released.&nbsp;“Dad was like: ‘You’ll have to kill me. Do not let him stay in here. He has done nothing wrong,” Jonathan recalled what his dad said. “I think they could have maybe gotten out a lot earlier, but those kinds of demands, although selfless, made it more difficult.”&nbsp;Jonathan said that some people on social media might have misperceived the case. “I have seen people saying: ‘Let them die there, we’re not using British taxpayer money on this,’” he said.&nbsp;“But this is not just an emotional plea from some adult kids saying: ‘Somebody help my parents because they were on vacation in a place they shouldn’t have been.’ That’s not what this is …. They know full well the risks, but they are being held in an unjust manner, and they are innocent," Jonathan added. &nbsp;

Son of British couple imprisoned in Afghan prison, has urged for hospital treatment for his parents amid their "deteriorating health". Jonathan even stressed that his parent might die there given the escalating situation in the prison. 

The British couple, Barbie and Peter Reynolds, have now been imprisoned in Afghanistan for around six months, being put in underground cells and facing fire situations. Their son, Jonathan, stressed that his parents' health has been deteriorating and they need to get to the hospital immediately. During their time in prison, the elderly couple was even kept in the underground cells, with no sunlight for six weeks. Peter, 80, has been chained and shackled and had convulsions on the floor recently. Barbie, who is 75 years old, has suffered from malnourishment and has reported that her hands and feet have turned blue. “There’s a chance they die in there, and it’s escalating pretty fast,” their youngest son, Jonathan, 45, said. “They need to get to the hospital immediately.” The couple was arrested on February 1, but is being held without any charges. Their family has been trying hard to get the couple out of prison. Earlier, they were allowed to call their family regularly from prison, but now, for more than a month, there has been no contact. Barbie and Peter lived in Afghanistan for 18 years, as they ran educational programs and training. Since the Taliban gained control in 2021, they have banned education for girls over 12 years of age. The United Nations has intervened for the couple and warned them that they might die in "degrading conditions" if they do not receive hospital treatment soon. Last week, officials from the British Foreign Office met with the elderly couple; however, there has been no official confirmation of their release yet. Earlier, Peter said that he would not leave prison without Joya, an Afghan interpreter who was arrested alongside the couple and has since been released. “Dad was like: ‘You’ll have to kill me. Do not let him stay in here. He has done nothing wrong,” Jonathan recalled what his dad said. “I think they could have maybe gotten out a lot earlier, but those kinds of demands, although selfless, made it more difficult.” Jonathan said that some people on social media might have misperceived the case. “I have seen people saying: ‘Let them die there, we’re not using British taxpayer money on this,’” he said. “But this is not just an emotional plea from some adult kids saying: ‘Somebody help my parents because they were on vacation in a place they shouldn’t have been.’ That’s not what this is …. They know full well the risks, but they are being held in an unjust manner, and they are innocent," Jonathan added.

Son of British couple imprisoned in Afghan prison, has urged for hospital treatment for his parents amid their "deteriorating health". Jonathan even stressed that his parent might die there given the escalating situation in the prison.&nbsp;

'Chained, shackled, might die there': Son of elderly UK couple jailed in Afghanistan urges hospital treatment for his parents

A one-year-old child and the child’s mother were among at least eight people killed, while over 13 others were injured in a terrorist attack on a judiciary building in Zahedan city, the capital of Sistan-Baluchistan province, a restive region bordering Pakistan and Afghanistan in southeast Iran on Saturday, reported Iranian state media, while adding that the toll may go up further. Iranian media stated that the attackers tried to enter the building to scale a larger attack.The official IRNA news agency confirmed that three of the attackers were killed during the assault, citing the regional headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the rescue operation is currently underway.

&nbsp;“Unknown gunmen attacked the judiciary centre in Zahedan, the capital of southeastern Sistan Baluchistan province,” the judiciary’s Mizan Online said.Alireza Daliri, deputy police commander of Sistan-Baluchistan province, told local reporters that the incident is under investigation. Jaish al-Adl (Arabic for “Army of Justice”), a Baloch jihadist group based in Pakistan but also active in Iran, claimed responsibility for the attack.&nbsp;Daliri said the attackers attempted to enter the building disguised as visitors. The assailants threw a grenade into the building, Daliri said, killing several people inside, including a one-year-old baby and the child’s mother.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Breaking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Breaking</a>: Al-Qaeda affiliated Jaish ul-Adl (Jundallah) conducted a suicide attack at courthouse of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Zahedan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Zahedan</a> in east of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Iran</a>. They killed six civilians and casued injuries in 22 others for their demonic Allah. Like all other Islamic terrorist groups, these Jihadists take revenge… <a href="https://t.co/CfXVuowB0e">pic.twitter.com/CfXVuowB0e</a>&mdash; Babak Taghvaee - The Crisis Watch (@BabakTaghvaee1) <a href="https://twitter.com/BabakTaghvaee1/status/1949032131230920933?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Citing eyewitnesses, the Baluch rights group HAALVSH claimed that multiple judiciary officials and security personnel were killed or wounded when the attackers attempted to storm the judges’ chambers.&nbsp;<h2>Baloch rebel group claims responsibility</h2>Jaish al-Adl, a Baloch separatist group operating from Pakistan and active in Iran’s southeast, claimed responsibility for the attack, according to Iranian media reports.Located about 1,200 km (745 miles) southeast of the Iranian capital Tehran, the restive Sistan-Baluchistan province shares a long border with Pakistan and Afghanistan and has for long witnessed frequent violence involving Baloch rebels, Sunni extremist factions, and drug trafficking gangs. The region is home to a marginalised Baloch minority and has witnessed repeated clashes with Iranian forces.&nbsp;In one of the deadliest incidents in the region, ten police officers were killed in October in what authorities also described as a "terrorist" attack.&nbsp;The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps in Zahedan said that 22 others were injured in the attack, with most of the casualties being ordinary citizens.Clients and staff were escorted out by law enforcement forces and security personnel were deployed around the courthouse.

Iranian media stated that the attackers attempted to enter the building to scale a larger attack. The official news agency IRNA later confirmed that the three attackers were killed by security forces. The Fars news agency said that the assault may have involved a suicide bomber.

A one-year-old child and the child’s mother were among at least eight people killed, while over 13 others were injured in a terrorist attack on a judiciary building in Zahedan city, the capital of Sistan-Baluchistan province, a restive region bordering Pakistan and Afghanistan in southeast Iran on Saturday, reported Iranian state media, while adding that the toll may go up further. Iranian media stated that the attackers tried to enter the building to scale a larger attack. The official IRNA news agency confirmed that three of the attackers were killed during the assault, citing the regional headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the rescue operation is currently underway.

Iranian media stated that the attackers attempted to enter the building to scale a larger attack. The official news agency IRNA later confirmed that the three attackers were killed by security forces. The Fars news agency said that the assault may have involved a suicide bomber.

At least 8 killed, 13 injured in terrorist attack on judiciary centre in Iran

The White House on Friday in a statement confirmed that it “remains open to engaging” &nbsp;with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to achieve a “fully denuclearised North Korea”. This development comes a day after the Trump administration's crackdown on illicit funding loops of North Korea. The statement is coherent with the objectives of the first term, where Trump held three high-level summits with North Korea to pursue denuclearisation, though these talks failed without any concrete progress.&nbsp;"President Trump in his first term held three historic summits with North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un that stabilised the Korean Peninsula and achieved the first-ever leader-level agreement on denuclearisation," said a White House official to Yonhap News Agency. The three meetings happened in Singapore in 2018, Hanoi in February 2019, and Panmunjom in June 2019, respectively.Notably, on July 24, the US Department of the Treasury sanctioned the Korea Sobaeksu Trading Company and three individuals, Kim Se Un, Jo Kyong Hun, and Myong Chol Min, allegedly linking them with illicit funding of Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programs.&nbsp;In June, Trump seemed optimistic to get "the conflict solved" with North Korea, if there is one, hinting at the possibility of a dialogue. The administration seems to be taking a dual approach, on the one hand remaining open to diplomacy and on the other hand pressuring it through sanctions and enforcement actions.<h2>How did North Korea respond?</h2>North Korea did not respond positively to Trump's overtures. Late in June, North Korean diplomats refused a letter from Trump displaying a strong pushback against any renewed communication. Meanwhile, Kim Jong Un has repeatedly denounced the US, South Korea and Japan military partnership. It vowed to modernise its missiles and increase its nuclear arsenal. Analysts suggest that North Korea is less interested in US engagement, with strong diplomatic relations with Russia and China.

The White House on Friday said that it wants a fully denuclearised North Korea and remains open to talks with Kim Jong Un for that purpose. Historically, North Korea opposed US dominance in the Korean Peninsula and the US, South Korea and Japan military partnership.

The White House on Friday in a statement confirmed that it “remains open to engaging” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to achieve a “fully denuclearised North Korea”. This development comes a day after the Trump administration's crackdown on illicit funding loops of North Korea. The statement is coherent with the objectives of the first term, where Trump held three high-level summits with North Korea to pursue denuclearisation, though these talks failed without any concrete progress. "President Trump in his first term held three historic summits with North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un that stabilised the Korean Peninsula and achieved the first-ever leader-level agreement on denuclearisation," said a White House official to Yonhap News Agency. The three meetings happened in Singapore in 2018, Hanoi in February 2019, and Panmunjom in June 2019, respectively. Notably, on July 24, the US Department of the Treasury sanctioned the Korea Sobaeksu Trading Company and three individuals, Kim Se Un, Jo Kyong Hun, and Myong Chol Min, allegedly linking them with illicit funding of Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programs. In June, Trump seemed optimistic to get "the conflict solved" with North Korea, if there is one, hinting at the possibility of a dialogue. The administration seems to be taking a dual approach, on the one hand remaining open to diplomacy and on the other hand pressuring it through sanctions and enforcement actions. How did North Korea respond? North Korea did not respond positively to Trump's overtures. Late in June, North Korean diplomats refused a letter from Trump displaying a strong pushback against any renewed communication. Meanwhile, Kim Jong Un has repeatedly denounced the US, South Korea and Japan military partnership. It vowed to modernise its missiles and increase its nuclear arsenal. Analysts suggest that North Korea is less interested in US engagement, with strong diplomatic relations with Russia and China.

The White House on Friday said that it wants a fully denuclearised North Korea and remains open to talks with Kim Jong Un for that purpose. Historically, North Korea opposed US dominance in the Korean Peninsula and the US, South Korea and Japan military partnership.

Trump open to talks with Kim — but only after ‘FULL DENUCLEARISATION'

Florida has been taken over by dangerous sticky pink blobs, which officials say can prove lethal to humans. They are urging people not to touch them with their bare hands, and instead to destroy them with protective shoes. Touching these pink clusters can cause infections, and residents should be especially careful not to touch them, as this can trigger problems when they touch their face. The warning was issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Authorities said that these vivid pink clusters are eggs laid by apple snails from South America that have spread across Florida. It is an invasive species that is posing problems for the ecological system of the state, and if their eggs are allowed to hatch, they can then damage crops and aquatic systems. Each mass contains 20 to 80 large pink eggs. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-stumbled-upon-four-jet-black-eggs-20-000-feet-below-ocean-they-turned-out-to-be-1752050826299">Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be...</a><h2>Slime on pink eggs can cause problems</h2>These pink eggs are coated with a slime-like substance which can carry parasites and other harmful bacteria. This is why people are being advised to stay away from these eggs and crush them if possible. The FWC also alerted that, "If they fall into the water, they will still hatch." So, the only way to stop their growth is to crush the eggs. Apple snails are common in Florida, but it only has one of its own - the Florida apple snail. Four other species from South America have also made Florida their home. This includes, the island apple snail, channeled apple snail, spike-topped apple snail, and titan apple snail. According to a US Geological Survey, the pink eggs masses are common in central and southern Florida waterways, including Lake Okeechobee, the St. Johns River, and Everglades National Park. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/blind-creature-with-dragon-like-feature-found-crawling-in-south-korean-caves-1752133909769">South Korean caves are teeming with creatures with dragon-like features. They are completely blind</a><h2>Deadly snail species in Florida</h2>Right now, the snail species that has triggered warnings is the channeled apple snail. They can carry rat lungworm, a parasite that can trigger a rare but potentially deadly form of meningitis in humans. The danger becomes particularly potent when raw or undercooked snails are consumed by humans. The invasive snails have spread far and wide not only in Florida but also Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, and parts of California. These snails have spread to 38 out of 67 counties in Florida and at least 29 different watersheds in just 12 years. They can grow up to six inches long and thrive on vegetation tht grows in water. Their eggs are easily recognisable as they have a distinctive bright pink colour. Over the years, their love for aquatic plants has disrupted the ecosystem as these greens feed native fish and birds, and are needed to maintain water quality. This is why the FWC describes them as one of the "world's worst invaders". The invasive island apple snail can lay up to 2,000 eggs at once, while the invasive channeled apple snail lays up to 800 eggs per clutch. This helps the snakes reproduce much faster and large number. &nbsp;

Floridians are being warned about tiny pink clusters spread in the state that can prove destructive to health. They are being urged to crush them if they come across tiny, little bead-like things packed in a bunch. 

Florida has been taken over by dangerous sticky pink blobs, which officials say can prove lethal to humans. They are urging people not to touch them with their bare hands, and instead to destroy them with protective shoes. Touching these pink clusters can cause infections, and residents should be especially careful not to touch them, as this can trigger problems when they touch their face. The warning was issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Authorities said that these vivid pink clusters are eggs laid by apple snails from South America that have spread across Florida. It is an invasive species that is posing problems for the ecological system of the state, and if their eggs are allowed to hatch, they can then damage crops and aquatic systems. Each mass contains 20 to 80 large pink eggs. Also Read: Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be... Slime on pink eggs can cause problems These pink eggs are coated with a slime-like substance which can carry parasites and other harmful bacteria. This is why people are being advised to stay away from these eggs and crush them if possible. The FWC also alerted that, "If they fall into the water, they will still hatch." So, the only way to stop their growth is to crush the eggs. Apple snails are common in Florida, but it only has one of its own - the Florida apple snail. Four other species from South America have also made Florida their home. This includes, the island apple snail, channeled apple snail, spike-topped apple snail, and titan apple snail. According to a US Geological Survey, the pink eggs masses are common in central and southern Florida waterways, including Lake Okeechobee, the St. Johns River, and Everglades National Park. Also Read: South Korean caves are teeming with creatures with dragon-like features. They are completely blind Deadly snail species in Florida Right now, the snail species that has triggered warnings is the channeled apple snail. They can carry rat lungworm, a parasite that can trigger a rare but potentially deadly form of meningitis in humans. The danger becomes particularly potent when raw or undercooked snails are consumed by humans. The invasive snails have spread far and wide not only in Florida but also Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, and parts of California. These snails have spread to 38 out of 67 counties in Florida and at least 29 different watersheds in just 12 years. They can grow up to six inches long and thrive on vegetation tht grows in water. Their eggs are easily recognisable as they have a distinctive bright pink colour. Over the years, their love for aquatic plants has disrupted the ecosystem as these greens feed native fish and birds, and are needed to maintain water quality. This is why the FWC describes them as one of the "world's worst invaders". The invasive island apple snail can lay up to 2,000 eggs at once, while the invasive channeled apple snail lays up to 800 eggs per clutch. This helps the snakes reproduce much faster and large number.

Floridians are being warned about tiny pink clusters spread in the state that can prove destructive to health. They are being urged to crush them if they come across tiny, little bead-like things packed in a bunch.&nbsp;

DO NOT TOUCH THEM: If you see these pink clusters in Florida, crush them. They are...

At least five people were killed and 13 were injured after unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade into a courthouse in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province on Saturday. Three attackers were also killed in retaliatory firing. Jaish al-Adl (Arabic for Army of Justice), a Baloch armed group based in Pakistan, claimed responsibility for the attack on its Telegram account.&nbsp;The attackers attempted to enter the court building disguised as visitors. Sistan-Baluchestan is home to Iran's Baloch minority. The province is located on Iran's restive borders with Pakistan and Afghanistan. Some armed groups claim they fight for the rights and autonomy of minorities in the province.<h2>What is Jaish al-Adl?</h2>Jaish al-Adl is a militant group involved in spreading terrorism in Iran. It has been active since 2014 and is the bone of contention between Iran and Pakistan. Iran and Pakistan share a long and porous border. Iran accuses Pakistan of fostering elements inimical to Tehran.&nbsp;Tehran accuses Pakistan of providing safe havens to Jaish al-Adl militants. Earlier this year, Iran launched strikes at alleged Jaish al-Adl bases in Pakistan's Balochistan province.&nbsp;According to reports, Jaish al-Adl is the new version of a group called Jundullah. The ultra-orthodox Sunni terrorist group was disbanded in 2010 in Iran.&nbsp;Jaish al-Adl advocates for the rights of Sunni Baloch citizens of Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province. It is inherently an anti-Shia organisation led by Abdolrahim Mullahzadeh. It mostly targets Iran's security forces, using tactics like suicide bombings, abductions, and planting IEDs.

At least five people were killed and 13 were injured after unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade into a courthouse in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province on Saturday.

At least five people were killed and 13 were injured after unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade into a courthouse in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province on Saturday. Three attackers were also killed in retaliatory firing. Jaish al-Adl (Arabic for Army of Justice), a Baloch armed group based in Pakistan, claimed responsibility for the attack on its Telegram account. The attackers attempted to enter the court building disguised as visitors. Sistan-Baluchestan is home to Iran's Baloch minority. The province is located on Iran's restive borders with Pakistan and Afghanistan. Some armed groups claim they fight for the rights and autonomy of minorities in the province. What is Jaish al-Adl? Jaish al-Adl is a militant group involved in spreading terrorism in Iran. It has been active since 2014 and is the bone of contention between Iran and Pakistan. Iran and Pakistan share a long and porous border. Iran accuses Pakistan of fostering elements inimical to Tehran. Tehran accuses Pakistan of providing safe havens to Jaish al-Adl militants. Earlier this year, Iran launched strikes at alleged Jaish al-Adl bases in Pakistan's Balochistan province. According to reports, Jaish al-Adl is the new version of a group called Jundullah. The ultra-orthodox Sunni terrorist group was disbanded in 2010 in Iran. Jaish al-Adl advocates for the rights of Sunni Baloch citizens of Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province. It is inherently an anti-Shia organisation led by Abdolrahim Mullahzadeh. It mostly targets Iran's security forces, using tactics like suicide bombings, abductions, and planting IEDs.

Iran terror attack: Jaish al-Adl is a militant group involved in spreading terrorism in Iran.&nbsp;

Iran terrorist attack: What is Jaish al-Adl? What is its Pakistan connection?

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday (July 26) commented on France President Emmanuel Macron's decision to recognise Palestine as a State in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) session in September this year, stating that it would be ‘counter-productive.’ She also said that she is not in favour of recognising Palestine because it doesn't exist. Meloni's remark comes after Germany also indicated that it was not planning to recognise the state of Palestine in the short term, but added that its priority now is to make "long-overdue progress" towards a two-state solution. Meanwhile, the United States condemned France's decision and said that it was a slap in the face of the victims of the October 7 attack by Hamas.&nbsp;"I am very much in favour of the State of Palestine, but I am not in favour of recognising it before establishing it," Meloni told Italian daily La Repubblica. "If something that doesn't exist is recognised on paper, the problem could appear to be solved when it isn't," she added.&nbsp;<h2>France to recognise State of Palestine</h2>In a big diplomatic move, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will recognise the state of Palestine at the the United Nations General Assembly in September this year. In a letter to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Macron emphasised the urgency of ending the war in Gaza and protecting civilians, describing his decision as a crucial step toward achieving lasting peace in the Middle East. Macron also reaffirmed France’s support for an immediate ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages, the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, the disarmament of Hamas, and long-term development efforts for a future Palestinian state. The announcement was met with strong condemnation from Israeli officials. France would join list of 147 of the 193 UN member states that have recognised Palestine. It represents 75 percent of the international community.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Consistent with its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognize the State of Palestine. I will make this solemn announcement before the United Nations General Assembly this coming September.… <a href="https://t.co/VTSVGVH41I">pic.twitter.com/VTSVGVH41I</a>&mdash; Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) <a href="https://twitter.com/EmmanuelMacron/status/1948482142356603089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>How Israel and Hamas reacted?</h2>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that France's move would reward terrorism and could lead to the creation of another Iranian proxy, similar to what happened in Gaza. He warned that, under the current conditions, a Palestinian state would serve as a platform for attacking Israel rather than coexisting peacefully. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz described the decision as disgraceful and claimed it amounted to a surrender to terrorism. Meanwhile, far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich went even further, calling on Israel to respond by formally annexing the West Bank. Meanwhile, Hamas welcomed French President Macron’s announcement, describing it as a positive step toward justice for the Palestinian people and support for their legitimate right to self-determination. In a statement, the group urged all countries, particularly European nations and those that have yet to recognise Palestine, to follow France’s example. “We call on all countries of the world — especially European nations and those that have not yet recognised the State of Palestine — to follow France’s lead,” Hamas added.

A day after France announced that it would recognise Palestine as a State in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) session in September this year, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni responded to it. Meloni's reaction comes after the US rejected France's move

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday (July 26) commented on France President Emmanuel Macron's decision to recognise Palestine as a State in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) session in September this year, stating that it would be ‘counter-productive.’ She also said that she is not in favour of recognising Palestine because it doesn't exist. Meloni's remark comes after Germany also indicated that it was not planning to recognise the state of Palestine in the short term, but added that its priority now is to make "long-overdue progress" towards a two-state solution. Meanwhile, the United States condemned France's decision and said that it was a slap in the face of the victims of the October 7 attack by Hamas. "I am very much in favour of the State of Palestine, but I am not in favour of recognising it before establishing it," Meloni told Italian daily La Repubblica. "If something that doesn't exist is recognised on paper, the problem could appear to be solved when it isn't," she added. France to recognise State of Palestine In a big diplomatic move, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will recognise the state of Palestine at the the United Nations General Assembly in September this year. In a letter to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Macron emphasised the urgency of ending the war in Gaza and protecting civilians, describing his decision as a crucial step toward achieving lasting peace in the Middle East. Macron also reaffirmed France’s support for an immediate ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages, the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, the disarmament of Hamas, and long-term development efforts for a future Palestinian state. The announcement was met with strong condemnation from Israeli officials. France would join list of 147 of the 193 UN member states that have recognised Palestine. It represents 75 percent of the international community.

A day after France announced that it would recognise Palestine as a State in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) session in September this year, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni responded to it. Meloni's reaction comes after the US rejected France's move

'If something that doesn't exist...': Italy's Meloni slams France over decision to recognise State of Palestine

Thailand and Cambodia clashed for a third day on Saturday, as the death toll from their bloodiest fighting in years rose to 33 and Phnom Penh called for an "immediate ceasefire". A long-running border dispute erupted into intense conflict involving jets, artillery, tanks and ground troops on Thursday, prompting the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting on the crisis Friday.&nbsp;AFP journalists in the Cambodian town of Samraong, near the border that has seen the bulk of the fighting, heard the thump of artillery early Saturday afternoon.&nbsp;A Thai villager reached by phone as he sheltered in a bunker in Sisaket province, just 10 kilometres from the frontier, also reported hearing artillery.&nbsp;"I just want this to end as soon as possible," Sutian Phiewchan told AFP.&nbsp;Tensions initially flared over long-contested ancient temple sites, but fighting has spread along the neighbours' rural frontier region, marked by a ridge of forest-clad hills surrounded by wild jungle and agricultural land where locals farm rubber and rice.&nbsp;Both sides reported a clash on the coastline about 250 kilometres (160 miles) southwest of the main front lines at around 5:00 am Saturday (2200 GMT Friday), with Cambodia accusing Thai forces of firing "five heavy artillery shells" into locations in Pursat province, which borders Thailand's Trat province.&nbsp;Cambodia's defence ministry said 13 people have been confirmed killed in the fighting since Thursday, including eight civilians and five soldiers, with 71 people wounded.&nbsp;Thai authorities say 13 civilians and seven soldiers have been killed on their side, taking the toll across both nations higher than it was in the last major round of fighting between 2008 and 2011.&nbsp;The conflict has also forced more than 138,000 people to be evacuated from Thailand's border regions, with more than 35,000 driven from their homes in Cambodia.&nbsp;After the closed meeting of the Security Council in New York, Cambodia's UN ambassador Chhea Keo said his country wanted a ceasefire.&nbsp;"Cambodia asked for an immediate ceasefire -- unconditionally -- and we also call for the peaceful solution of the dispute," he told reporters.<h2>Border row</h2>&nbsp;Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said Saturday that for any ceasefire or talks to proceed, Cambodia needed to show "genuine sincerity in ending the conflict".&nbsp;"I urge Cambodia to stop violating Thai sovereignty and to return to resolving the issue through bilateral dialogue," Maris told reporters.&nbsp;Thai Foreign Ministry spokesman Nikorndej Balankura said Friday, before the UN meeting was held, that Bangkok was open to talks, possibly aided by Malaysia.&nbsp;Malaysia currently holds the chair of the ASEAN regional bloc, of which Thailand and Cambodia are both members.&nbsp;Both sides have blamed the other for firing first.&nbsp;And Cambodia has accused Thai forces of using cluster munitions, while Thailand accused Cambodia of targeting civilian infrastructure, including a hospital hit by shells and a petrol station struck by at least one rocket.&nbsp;Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra -- still an influential figure in the kingdom -- visited shelters on Saturday to meet evacuees.&nbsp;"The military needs to complete its operations before any dialogue can take place," Thaksin told reporters.&nbsp;The 76-year-old said he had no plans to contact Hun Sen, Cambodia's powerful ex-prime minister who was long a close ally.&nbsp;"His actions reflect a disturbed mindset. He should reflect on his conduct," Thaksin said of Hun Sen.&nbsp;The fighting marks a dramatic escalation in a long-running dispute between the neighbours -- both popular destinations for millions of foreign tourists -- over their shared 800-kilometre (500-mile) border.&nbsp;Dozens of kilometres in several areas are contested and fighting broke out between 2008 and 2011, leaving at least 28 people dead and tens of thousands displaced.&nbsp;A UN court ruling in 2013 settled the matter for more than a decade, but the current crisis erupted in May when a Cambodian soldier was killed in a clash on the border.&nbsp;Relations between the two countries soured dramatically when Hun Sen last month released a recording of a call with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra focused on the border row.&nbsp;The leak triggered a political crisis in Thailand as Paetongtarn -- Thaksin's daughter -- was accused of not standing up for Thailand enough, and of criticising her own army.&nbsp;She was suspended from office by a court order.

Thai authorities say 13 civilians and seven soldiers have been killed on their side, taking the toll across both nations higher than it was in the last major round of fighting between 2008 and 2011.

Thailand and Cambodia clashed for a third day on Saturday, as the death toll from their bloodiest fighting in years rose to 33 and Phnom Penh called for an "immediate ceasefire". A long-running border dispute erupted into intense conflict involving jets, artillery, tanks and ground troops on Thursday, prompting the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting on the crisis Friday. AFP journalists in the Cambodian town of Samraong, near the border that has seen the bulk of the fighting, heard the thump of artillery early Saturday afternoon. A Thai villager reached by phone as he sheltered in a bunker in Sisaket province, just 10 kilometres from the frontier, also reported hearing artillery. "I just want this to end as soon as possible," Sutian Phiewchan told AFP. Tensions initially flared over long-contested ancient temple sites, but fighting has spread along the neighbours' rural frontier region, marked by a ridge of forest-clad hills surrounded by wild jungle and agricultural land where locals farm rubber and rice. Both sides reported a clash on the coastline about 250 kilometres (160 miles) southwest of the main front lines at around 5:00 am Saturday (2200 GMT Friday), with Cambodia accusing Thai forces of firing "five heavy artillery shells" into locations in Pursat province, which borders Thailand's Trat province. Cambodia's defence ministry said 13 people have been confirmed killed in the fighting since Thursday, including eight civilians and five soldiers, with 71 people wounded. Thai authorities say 13 civilians and seven soldiers have been killed on their side, taking the toll across both nations higher than it was in the last major round of fighting between 2008 and 2011. The conflict has also forced more than 138,000 people to be evacuated from Thailand's border regions, with more than 35,000 driven from their homes in Cambodia. After the closed meeting of the Security Council in New York, Cambodia's UN ambassador Chhea Keo said his country wanted a ceasefire. "Cambodia asked for an immediate ceasefire -- unconditionally -- and we also call for the peaceful solution of the dispute," he told reporters. Border row Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said Saturday that for any ceasefire or talks to proceed, Cambodia needed to show "genuine sincerity in ending the conflict". "I urge Cambodia to stop violating Thai sovereignty and to return to resolving the issue through bilateral dialogue," Maris told reporters. Thai Foreign Ministry spokesman Nikorndej Balankura said Friday, before the UN meeting was held, that Bangkok was open to talks, possibly aided by Malaysia. Malaysia currently holds the chair of the ASEAN regional bloc, of which Thailand and Cambodia are both members. Both sides have blamed the other for firing first. And Cambodia has accused Thai forces of using cluster munitions, while Thailand accused Cambodia of targeting civilian infrastructure, including a hospital hit by shells and a petrol station struck by at least one rocket. Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra -- still an influential figure in the kingdom -- visited shelters on Saturday to meet evacuees. "The military needs to complete its operations before any dialogue can take place," Thaksin told reporters. The 76-year-old said he had no plans to contact Hun Sen, Cambodia's powerful ex-prime minister who was long a close ally. "His actions reflect a disturbed mindset. He should reflect on his conduct," Thaksin said of Hun Sen. The fighting marks a dramatic escalation in a long-running dispute between the neighbours -- both popular destinations for millions of foreign tourists -- over their shared 800-kilometre (500-mile) border. Dozens of kilometres in several areas are contested and fighting broke out between 2008 and 2011, leaving at least 28 people dead and tens of thousands displaced. A UN court ruling in 2013 settled the matter for more than a decade, but the current crisis erupted in May when a Cambodian soldier was killed in a clash on the border. Relations between the two countries soured dramatically when Hun Sen last month released a recording of a call with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra focused on the border row. The leak triggered a political crisis in Thailand as Paetongtarn -- Thaksin's daughter -- was accused of not standing up for Thailand enough, and of criticising her own army. She was suspended from office by a court order.

Thai authorities say 13 civilians and seven soldiers have been killed on their side, taking the toll across both nations higher than it was in the last major round of fighting between 2008 and 2011.

Thailand-Cambodia clash: Death toll rises to 33 as Phnom Penh calls for 'immediate ceasefire'

Just days after the US State Department claimed widespread theft of US-funded humanitarian aid by Hamas, an internal US government review has found no evidence to back the allegations. An analysis by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) into 156 incidents of waste, fraud and abuse between October 2023 and May 2025 "found no affiliations" with any sanctioned groups or foreign terrorist organisations.<h2>Hamas and the saga of humanitarian aid theft &nbsp;</h2>The Donald Trump administration has repeatedly claimed that the militant group Hamas was behind the widespread theft of humanitarian aid in Gaza. In a statement on Thursday, the US State Department touted the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a private US and Israel-backed organisation, as the only way to send aid into Gaza. "We want to see as much aid getting into Gaza as possible in a way that is not being looted by Hamas, and this mechanism, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, has been a way to do that," said State Department deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott. "We're calling for additional support of that foundation to deliver that aid," he added.However, the internal US government review by USAID found that there was only a small amount – less than one per cent – misdirection of USAID-funded aid in Gaza. Citing a person in the know, CNN reports that "There was no indication that there was a systemic loss due to Hamas interference or theft or diversion".The findings were presented to US State Department's Middle East bureau, as well as people working on humanitarian aid and the USAID Office of the Inspector General. However, as per the CNN report, it was not clear if the findings have been relayed to the State Department leadership. While the USAID ceased its operations on July 1, the watchdog still remains operational.

An internal US government review by USAID found that there was only a small amount – less than one per cent – misdirection of USAID-funded aid in Gaza. Reports that "There was no indication that there was a systemic loss due to Hamas interference or theft or diversion".

Just days after the US State Department claimed widespread theft of US-funded humanitarian aid by Hamas, an internal US government review has found no evidence to back the allegations. An analysis by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) into 156 incidents of waste, fraud and abuse between October 2023 and May 2025 "found no affiliations" with any sanctioned groups or foreign terrorist organisations. Hamas and the saga of humanitarian aid theft The Donald Trump administration has repeatedly claimed that the militant group Hamas was behind the widespread theft of humanitarian aid in Gaza. In a statement on Thursday, the US State Department touted the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a private US and Israel-backed organisation, as the only way to send aid into Gaza. "We want to see as much aid getting into Gaza as possible in a way that is not being looted by Hamas, and this mechanism, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, has been a way to do that," said State Department deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott. "We're calling for additional support of that foundation to deliver that aid," he added. However, the internal US government review by USAID found that there was only a small amount – less than one per cent – misdirection of USAID-funded aid in Gaza. Citing a person in the know, CNN reports that "There was no indication that there was a systemic loss due to Hamas interference or theft or diversion". The findings were presented to US State Department's Middle East bureau, as well as people working on humanitarian aid and the USAID Office of the Inspector General. However, as per the CNN report, it was not clear if the findings have been relayed to the State Department leadership. While the USAID ceased its operations on July 1, the watchdog still remains operational.

An internal US government review by USAID found that there was only a small amount – less than one per cent – misdirection of USAID-funded aid in Gaza. Reports that "There was no indication that there was a systemic loss due to Hamas interference or theft or diversion".

US review finds no evidence Hamas stole humanitarian aid in Gaza: Report

United States President Donald Trump is in Scotland on Friday (July 25) for some golf and bilateral talks that could yield a trade deal with the European Union. Speaking to reporters on the tarmac after disembarking from Air Force One in Scotland, Trump issued a big warning to European nations over immigration. Trump said that immigration is killing Europe, and it must do something immediately to solve it. He also bragged about his immigration move and steps at the US-Mexico border.&nbsp;“On immigration, you better get your act together. You're not going to have Europe anymore. You got to get your act together...You got to stop the horrible invasion that's happening to Europe, many countries in Europe,” Trump said. Notably, Trump's father, Fred, and mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, emigrated to the US from Europe. He also said that "some" leaders have not let it happen, and they're not getting the "proper" credit. “I could name them right now, but I'm gonna embarrass other ones. This immigration is killing Europe," he added. Trump also said, "As you know, last month, we had nobody entering our country. We took out a lot of bad people that got there.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> in Scotland: "On immigration, you better get your act together or you're not going to have Europe anymore ... You got to stop this horrible invasion that's happening." <a href="https://t.co/j7GOU00SXW">pic.twitter.com/j7GOU00SXW</a>— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1948834127803023554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Earlier on reaching Scotland, Trump told reporters that he would visit his two golf properties in Scotland and meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, whom he called a "highly respected woman." &nbsp;Trump repeated his earlier comment about a 50-50 chance of securing a deal with the EU, adding it would be his administration's biggest trade agreement thus far, if it came together. However, he said there were still "sticking points" with Brussels on "maybe 20 different things." Before he left Washington, Trump said his administration was working hard on a possible trade deal with the EU, and Brussels was keen to make a deal. Von der Leyen said later she would meet Trump in Scotland on Sunday. &nbsp;

United States President Donald Trump issued a big warning to European nations over immigration. Speaking to reporters on the tarmac after disembarking from Air Force One in Scotland, Trump said that Europe is being killed due to immigration and it should act immediately

United States President Donald Trump is in Scotland on Friday (July 25) for some golf and bilateral talks that could yield a trade deal with the European Union. Speaking to reporters on the tarmac after disembarking from Air Force One in Scotland, Trump issued a big warning to European nations over immigration. Trump said that immigration is killing Europe, and it must do something immediately to solve it. He also bragged about his immigration move and steps at the US-Mexico border. “On immigration, you better get your act together. You're not going to have Europe anymore. You got to get your act together...You got to stop the horrible invasion that's happening to Europe, many countries in Europe,” Trump said. Notably, Trump's father, Fred, and mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, emigrated to the US from Europe. He also said that "some" leaders have not let it happen, and they're not getting the "proper" credit. “I could name them right now, but I'm gonna embarrass other ones. This immigration is killing Europe," he added. Trump also said, "As you know, last month, we had nobody entering our country. We took out a lot of bad people that got there.”

United States President Donald Trump issued a big warning to European nations over immigration. Speaking to reporters on the tarmac after disembarking from Air Force One in Scotland, Trump said that Europe is being killed due to immigration and it should act immediately

'Immigration is killing...': Trump issues BIG warning for Europe - Here's what he said on reaching Scotland

A restaurant in Wisconsin fed hundreds of people food laced with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary ingredient in cannabis. This includes eight children who were sent to the hospital along with several others. The revelation was made in a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday. The incident happened in October 2024 when several people who had dined at a restaurant visited the hospital with some complaints. Upon investigation, the culprit was found to be the cooking oil. Apparently, the chefs mistook a THC-infused cooking oil for the ordinary canola oil. The pot-luck (or unluck) started on October 22 when people started getting intoxicated after eating at the restaurant. Over three days, at least 85 people between the ages of 1 and 91 visited hospitals with similar complaints. They all had symptoms like dizziness, sleepiness, and anxiety. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/man-dies-after-consuming-nothing-but-beer-for-a-month-following-divorce-1753425374104">Thailand: Man dies after consuming only beer without a morsel of food for a month</a><h2>THC oil used to cook pizzas and sandwiches</h2>One of them was advised to call Public Health Madison &amp; Dane County. The person tested positive for THC despite being sure that they hadn't taken it deliberately. However, the restaurant turned out to be the common link as they had dined there the day before. This led to further investigations, and officials contacted the restaurant on October 24. The owner immediately shut down the place temporarily. He informed the officials the same day that there was a cooperative (shared) kitchen in the same building, which was used by another business that produced THC edibles derived from hemp. They were also told that on the same day, October 22, they had run out of oil and so used the oil from the shared kitchen. They took what they thought was canola oil and prepared doughs for pizzas and sandwiches with it. However, it turned out to be a bad idea as what they had used was THC oil. Officials tested a large oil container in the same area, and it came out positive for THC. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/brazilian-journalist-accidentally-discovers-missing-girl-s-body-in-river-while-reporting-about-her-watch-1753164854969">Brazilian journalist stumbles upon same missing girl's dead body whose story he was reporting. Watch</a><h2>Experts warn of cannabis confusion</h2>Since the THC contamination turned out to be a genuine mistake, no charges were filed against the restaurant. No one was seriously hurt in the incident, although eight children experienced vomiting and one developed hallucinations. The restaurant reopened on October 26. Experts warned in the report, "Clinicians and public health practitioners should be alert to the possibility of mass THC intoxication events via food." The authors also urged everyone to be more careful, as THC and cannabis-centred businesses have been growing. &nbsp;“Regulations regarding practices such as standard, clear labelling and locked storage for ingredients containing THC might decrease the risk for unintentional THC exposure at licensed food businesses,” they wrote.

Nearly 100 people experienced the after-effects of THC after being accidentally fed food made with oil that carried the drug. People complained of dizziness, anxiety and nausea. Investigations revealed what had actually happened in the kitchen of a restaurant.

A restaurant in Wisconsin fed hundreds of people food laced with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary ingredient in cannabis. This includes eight children who were sent to the hospital along with several others. The revelation was made in a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday. The incident happened in October 2024 when several people who had dined at a restaurant visited the hospital with some complaints. Upon investigation, the culprit was found to be the cooking oil. Apparently, the chefs mistook a THC-infused cooking oil for the ordinary canola oil. The pot-luck (or unluck) started on October 22 when people started getting intoxicated after eating at the restaurant. Over three days, at least 85 people between the ages of 1 and 91 visited hospitals with similar complaints. They all had symptoms like dizziness, sleepiness, and anxiety. Also Read: Thailand: Man dies after consuming only beer without a morsel of food for a month THC oil used to cook pizzas and sandwiches One of them was advised to call Public Health Madison & Dane County. The person tested positive for THC despite being sure that they hadn't taken it deliberately. However, the restaurant turned out to be the common link as they had dined there the day before. This led to further investigations, and officials contacted the restaurant on October 24. The owner immediately shut down the place temporarily. He informed the officials the same day that there was a cooperative (shared) kitchen in the same building, which was used by another business that produced THC edibles derived from hemp. They were also told that on the same day, October 22, they had run out of oil and so used the oil from the shared kitchen. They took what they thought was canola oil and prepared doughs for pizzas and sandwiches with it. However, it turned out to be a bad idea as what they had used was THC oil. Officials tested a large oil container in the same area, and it came out positive for THC. Also Read: Brazilian journalist stumbles upon same missing girl's dead body whose story he was reporting. Watch Experts warn of cannabis confusion Since the THC contamination turned out to be a genuine mistake, no charges were filed against the restaurant. No one was seriously hurt in the incident, although eight children experienced vomiting and one developed hallucinations. The restaurant reopened on October 26. Experts warned in the report, "Clinicians and public health practitioners should be alert to the possibility of mass THC intoxication events via food." The authors also urged everyone to be more careful, as THC and cannabis-centred businesses have been growing. “Regulations regarding practices such as standard, clear labelling and locked storage for ingredients containing THC might decrease the risk for unintentional THC exposure at licensed food businesses,” they wrote.

Nearly 100 people experienced the after-effects of THC after being accidentally fed food made with oil that carried the drug. People complained of dizziness, anxiety and nausea. Investigations revealed what had actually happened in the kitchen of a restaurant.

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