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United States President Donald Trump has slammed former president Barack Obama, accusing him of manufacturing a false story of 2016 election fraud. Trump was accused of using Russia to win the 2016 Presidential elections. In a post on Truth Social on Monday (July 21), Trump accused Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and other Democrats of participating in the false story and added that it was the “crime of the century.” Meanwhile, the White House also shared a post stating that Trump was hunted and now he is the hunter. This comes a day after Trump shared an AI-generated video of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arresting the former President in the Oval Office.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">They came after the wrong man. <a href="https://t.co/hgKfdvAVQS">pic.twitter.com/hgKfdvAVQS</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1947462498564673995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“Obama himself manufactured the Russia, Russia, Russia HOAX. Crooked Hillary, Sleepy Joe, and numerous others participated in this, THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY!. Irrefutable EVIDENCE. A major threat to our Country!!!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump's remark comes after the Department of Justice received a criminal referral from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, as per multiple reports. The criminal referral alleges that the Obama administration engaged in a “treasonous conspiracy” to undermine Donald Trump’s 2016 election win. Gabbard's notice accused Obama and his top intelligence team — including former DNI James Clapper, CIA Director John Brennan, and FBI Director James Comey — of orchestrating a “treasonous conspiracy.” In a post on X, Gabbard said that the goal of the above-mentioned people was to "usurp President Trump and subvert the will of the American people." She added, "No matter how powerful, every person involved in this conspiracy must be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The integrity of our democratic republic depends on it."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Their goal was to usurp President Trump and subvert the will of the American people. No matter how powerful, every person involved in this conspiracy must be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The integrity of our democratic republic depends on it. We… <a href="https://t.co/KJ7qrmMv0k">pic.twitter.com/KJ7qrmMv0k</a>&mdash; DNI Tulsi Gabbard (@DNIGabbard) <a href="https://twitter.com/DNIGabbard/status/1946293600976785453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Trump's AI video about Obama</h2>Trump had shared an AI video on Truth Social stating that "no one is above the law." The video begins with Obama saying, "especially the President is above the law". The clip then switches to an AI-generated video of Obama being handcuffed by two FBI agents in the same office he once occupied as the President. Trump can be seen sitting and smiling during the "arrest". The fake video ends with Obama standing inside jail, wearing the prison's orange jumpsuit.

United States President Donald Trump accused former president Barack Obama of manufacturing a false story over election fraud in Trump's 2016 election. The White House also shared a post stating that Trump was hunted, and now he is the hunter.

United States President Donald Trump has slammed former president Barack Obama, accusing him of manufacturing a false story of 2016 election fraud. Trump was accused of using Russia to win the 2016 Presidential elections. In a post on Truth Social on Monday (July 21), Trump accused Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and other Democrats of participating in the false story and added that it was the “crime of the century.” Meanwhile, the White House also shared a post stating that Trump was hunted and now he is the hunter. This comes a day after Trump shared an AI-generated video of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arresting the former President in the Oval Office.

United States President Donald Trump accused former president Barack Obama of manufacturing a false story over election fraud in Trump's 2016 election. The White House also shared a post stating that Trump was hunted, and now he is the hunter.

'I am the hunter': Trump slams Obama over 'Russia hoax' in 2016 polls, DOJ receives criminal referral from Tulsi Gabbard

Derek Huffman, an American who relocated to Russia to prevent his daughters from being exposed to fluid gender norms and "woke" culture in the US, is now being sent to the front line to fight Ukraine. His wife, DeAnna Huffman, said in a vlog on YouTube that he hardly received any training, which was all in Russian. The Telegraph reported that the Huffmans live in the small town of Istra near Moscow. The couple has three daughters and came to Russia as part of the “shared values” visa scheme, which calls for foreigners who reject “destructive neoliberal ideology” to live in the country. Initially, Derek agreed to join the military in a non-combat role. He thought of starting as a welder and moving on to become a war correspondent. But, now he has been sent near the frontlines despite having no experience as a soldier and limited understanding of the Russian language. Derek feels he was being "thrown to the wolves" because all the training was in Russian. The family is now leaning on faith for him to return safely.<h2>Woke gender norms, talk about gay and lesbians at school, prompted family to leave US</h2>The family was prompted to leave the US because of the liberal attitude around gender norms. Their shift became big news in Russia, where they got a lot of media coverage. Derek Huffman told Russia Today that after they moved to Texas from Arizona, one of their daughters, Sophia, was told to talk about lesbian topics at school. The family was uncomfortable with it. Then, Sophia learnt about lesbians from a girl in her class. Even though she did not understand much about it, the family was convinced that they had to change something. The inspiration came during a trip to Moscow in 2023, where they saw traditional family values. “The city was cleaner, safer, and more orderly than we ever imagined. Most importantly, we found a place that respected our values – where we finally felt at home,” Huffman said. Derek said that he wanted to earn his place in Russian society and did not wish for handouts. He even pointed to the migrants in America who "come there just like that, do not assimilate, and at the same time want free handouts." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-140-flights-cancelled-130-redirected-russian-airports-shut-down-10-times-in-24-hours-amid-record-ukraine-drone-strikes-1753033150567">Russian airports shut down 10 times in 24 hours amid record Ukraine drone strikes</a><h2>Derek was asked to sign up for the military</h2>However, a few months in, Derek was told he would be sent to the frontline. DeAnna Huffman says they were misled. &nbsp;“When he signed up and had all of that done, he was told he would not be training for two weeks and going straight to the front lines,” she said. In the vlog, she admitted that they have had some "amazing adventures" since moving to Russia, but there have been challenges. “Being alone in a new country, raising kids, and trying to stay strong has tested me in ways I never imagined,” she said. They settled in the “American village”, a settlement in Istra created by US expat and blogger Tim Kirby, who has been in the country for 20 years. He describes it as a refuge for Americans fleeing “liberal gender norms”.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russia-unleashes-retaliatory-strikes-on-kyiv-as-peace-talks-crumble-1753122586687/embed&nbsp;A Telegram channel named "Save that little girls” was linked to their YouTube channel. However, the link has now been deleted. It calls on the US government to "save the family". The post is accompanied with a photo of DeAnna Huffman and her daughters crying in the street. However, it is not clear whether the Huffman family created the group or someone else did.&nbsp;

An American family moved to Russia because of the exposure to fluid gender norms in the US. Teachers asked their daughter to talk about lesbianism at school. She later heard about it from her classmates. The Huffmans did not want to bring up their daughters in this environment. 

Derek Huffman, an American who relocated to Russia to prevent his daughters from being exposed to fluid gender norms and "woke" culture in the US, is now being sent to the front line to fight Ukraine. His wife, DeAnna Huffman, said in a vlog on YouTube that he hardly received any training, which was all in Russian. The Telegraph reported that the Huffmans live in the small town of Istra near Moscow. The couple has three daughters and came to Russia as part of the “shared values” visa scheme, which calls for foreigners who reject “destructive neoliberal ideology” to live in the country. Initially, Derek agreed to join the military in a non-combat role. He thought of starting as a welder and moving on to become a war correspondent. But, now he has been sent near the frontlines despite having no experience as a soldier and limited understanding of the Russian language. Derek feels he was being "thrown to the wolves" because all the training was in Russian. The family is now leaning on faith for him to return safely. Woke gender norms, talk about gay and lesbians at school, prompted family to leave US The family was prompted to leave the US because of the liberal attitude around gender norms. Their shift became big news in Russia, where they got a lot of media coverage. Derek Huffman told Russia Today that after they moved to Texas from Arizona, one of their daughters, Sophia, was told to talk about lesbian topics at school. The family was uncomfortable with it. Then, Sophia learnt about lesbians from a girl in her class. Even though she did not understand much about it, the family was convinced that they had to change something. The inspiration came during a trip to Moscow in 2023, where they saw traditional family values. “The city was cleaner, safer, and more orderly than we ever imagined. Most importantly, we found a place that respected our values – where we finally felt at home,” Huffman said. Derek said that he wanted to earn his place in Russian society and did not wish for handouts. He even pointed to the migrants in America who "come there just like that, do not assimilate, and at the same time want free handouts." Also Read: Russian airports shut down 10 times in 24 hours amid record Ukraine drone strikes Derek was asked to sign up for the military However, a few months in, Derek was told he would be sent to the frontline. DeAnna Huffman says they were misled. “When he signed up and had all of that done, he was told he would not be training for two weeks and going straight to the front lines,” she said. In the vlog, she admitted that they have had some "amazing adventures" since moving to Russia, but there have been challenges. “Being alone in a new country, raising kids, and trying to stay strong has tested me in ways I never imagined,” she said. They settled in the “American village”, a settlement in Istra created by US expat and blogger Tim Kirby, who has been in the country for 20 years. He describes it as a refuge for Americans fleeing “liberal gender norms”. https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russia-unleashes-retaliatory-strikes-on-kyiv-as-peace-talks-crumble-1753122586687/embed A Telegram channel named "Save that little girls” was linked to their YouTube channel. However, the link has now been deleted. It calls on the US government to "save the family". The post is accompanied with a photo of DeAnna Huffman and her daughters crying in the street. However, it is not clear whether the Huffman family created the group or someone else did.

An American family moved to Russia because of the exposure to fluid gender norms in the US. Teachers asked their daughter to talk about lesbianism at school. She later heard about it from her classmates. The Huffmans did not want to bring up their daughters in this environment.&nbsp;

Unhappy with free talk on lesbianism, American family moved to Russia. The dad is now fighting Ukraine on front line

Former Astronomer CEO, Andy Byron, who was caught in an embrace with his HR head, Kristin Cabot, at the Coldplay concert, is under gruelling scrutiny. After his affair was exposed, his wife Megan Kerrigan reportedly removed Byron as her last name on her Facebook handle before deactivating the account. However, it seems that she is now back on the platform. An account with her name has released a statement on Byron's kiss cam cheating saga and the aftermath on his family. Even though the account bears her name, its authenticity could not be verified. Notably, Astronomer took the matter seriously and placed both Byron and Cabot on leave. Later, Byron resigned from his position as CEO. In the note, Megan thanks people for their support in the wake of the Coldplay incident. She assures people that she is "fine and well," adding that she is not a social media person and won't be "speaking on the situation publicly" yet. Megan and Andy Byron have two kids, while Cabot is married to CEO and COO of Privateer Rum, Andrew Cabot. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/astronomer-official-statement-on-andy-byron-and-kristin-cabot-rumours-apology-letter-alyssa-stoddard-1752893480685">Astronomer takes action against Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, refutes all rumours. Here's what it said</a>&nbsp;<h2>Megan thanks people for love, support and kindness</h2>The note on the page carrying Megan's name grabbed attention, despite no clarity on whether it belongs to her. It starts by saying that the "past few days have been incredibly heavy" for her. It adds that after the incident, she "truly felt alone, like no one would understand or stand by me." However, in the note supposedly written by Megan, she says that all the support has "touched her in ways" she can't explain. It thanks everyone who supported her for the "love and kindness," and the "comfort" that the words have brought. She adds that she is choosing to "stay calm" and is not a social media person. It adds that she will speak up on the matter when the time is right. It further slams those who are trying to take "advantage" of the situation and spreading lies. Megan also warns that if someone posing as her asks them for money, they should ignore them. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/is-that-alyssa-stoddard-astronomer-official-statement-andy-byron-kristin-cabot-kiss-cam-coldplay-1752894230469">Is mystery woman on Coldplay kiss cam Alyssa Stoddard? Astronomer addresses claim</a>&nbsp;<h2>Megan statement on kiss cam - Real or fake?</h2>Another post on the same page mentions the Coldplay kiss cam incident, talking about the pain it brought her. "The betrayal was painful…But the public humiliation? That cut deeper than anything. Watching the man I loved kiss another woman not behind closed doors, but at a concert, in front of thousands, while the world recorded it like entertainment… That was the moment everything changed. I won’t drag his name. I don’t need to. The world saw what I saw," it read. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/cheating-porn-is-trending-thanks-to-astronomer-ceo-s-scandalous-coldplay-video-1752906809932">Busted at Coldplay concert, trending on Pornhub: Astronomer CEO's viral affair sparks porn trend</a>&nbsp;However, none of it could be proven as coming from Megan. Meanwhile, rumour mills are abuzz with reports that Megan and Byron are heading for a divorce which would cost the former CEO tens of millions of dollars. Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot were seen canoodling at the Coldplay concert in Boston last week. Chris Martin, the lead singer, pointed out to the couple when the kiss cam panned to them. However, Byron ducked and Cabot turned around, flinging her hands to her face. Martin was left confused, saying that either they are having an affair or they are very shy. There are no reports on how things are between Kristin and Andrew Cabot.&nbsp;

Coldplay kiss cam scandal: Has Andy Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan, issued a statement on her husband's cheating scandal? An alleged note by her has surfaced on the internet, in which she talks about the betrayal, and the love and support she has received.  

Former Astronomer CEO, Andy Byron, who was caught in an embrace with his HR head, Kristin Cabot, at the Coldplay concert, is under gruelling scrutiny. After his affair was exposed, his wife Megan Kerrigan reportedly removed Byron as her last name on her Facebook handle before deactivating the account. However, it seems that she is now back on the platform. An account with her name has released a statement on Byron's kiss cam cheating saga and the aftermath on his family. Even though the account bears her name, its authenticity could not be verified. Notably, Astronomer took the matter seriously and placed both Byron and Cabot on leave. Later, Byron resigned from his position as CEO. In the note, Megan thanks people for their support in the wake of the Coldplay incident. She assures people that she is "fine and well," adding that she is not a social media person and won't be "speaking on the situation publicly" yet. Megan and Andy Byron have two kids, while Cabot is married to CEO and COO of Privateer Rum, Andrew Cabot. Also Read: Astronomer takes action against Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, refutes all rumours. Here's what it said Megan thanks people for love, support and kindness The note on the page carrying Megan's name grabbed attention, despite no clarity on whether it belongs to her. It starts by saying that the "past few days have been incredibly heavy" for her. It adds that after the incident, she "truly felt alone, like no one would understand or stand by me." However, in the note supposedly written by Megan, she says that all the support has "touched her in ways" she can't explain. It thanks everyone who supported her for the "love and kindness," and the "comfort" that the words have brought. She adds that she is choosing to "stay calm" and is not a social media person. It adds that she will speak up on the matter when the time is right. It further slams those who are trying to take "advantage" of the situation and spreading lies. Megan also warns that if someone posing as her asks them for money, they should ignore them. Also Read: Is mystery woman on Coldplay kiss cam Alyssa Stoddard? Astronomer addresses claim Megan statement on kiss cam - Real or fake? Another post on the same page mentions the Coldplay kiss cam incident, talking about the pain it brought her. "The betrayal was painful…But the public humiliation? That cut deeper than anything. Watching the man I loved kiss another woman not behind closed doors, but at a concert, in front of thousands, while the world recorded it like entertainment… That was the moment everything changed. I won’t drag his name. I don’t need to. The world saw what I saw," it read. Also Read: Busted at Coldplay concert, trending on Pornhub: Astronomer CEO's viral affair sparks porn trend However, none of it could be proven as coming from Megan. Meanwhile, rumour mills are abuzz with reports that Megan and Byron are heading for a divorce which would cost the former CEO tens of millions of dollars. Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot were seen canoodling at the Coldplay concert in Boston last week. Chris Martin, the lead singer, pointed out to the couple when the kiss cam panned to them. However, Byron ducked and Cabot turned around, flinging her hands to her face. Martin was left confused, saying that either they are having an affair or they are very shy. There are no reports on how things are between Kristin and Andrew Cabot.

Coldplay kiss cam scandal: Has Andy Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan, issued a statement on her husband's cheating scandal? An alleged note by her has surfaced on the internet, in which she talks about the betrayal, and the love and support she has received. &nbsp;

Coldplay kiss cam scandal: Has Andy Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan, released a statement?

Facebook parent company Meta is hosting ads on its platforms, including Instagram and Threads, to fund Israeli military gear, which in many cases, was responsible for the killings of unarmed civilians in Gaza, according to new research. The ads, critics say, also seem to directly violate the platform's own rules on political and weapons-related content. These paid ads, first flagged to Meta by global consumer watchdog Ekō, have reportedly raised millions of dollars to arm the Israeli military.<h2>What do the ads say?</h2>One such ad, which as per The Guardian, remained live as of July 17, read: "We are the sniper team of Unit Shaked, stationed in Gaza, and we urgently need shooting tripods to complete our mission in Jabalia". It was first posted on June 11.Ekō has identified at least 117 such ads since March of this year, all seeking donations for gear for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF itself is not running these campaigns, but according to Ekō, the military has received equipment through donations raised online. What's more, this isn't the first time the group flagged these campaigns. In December 2024, Ekō alerted Meta to 98 similar ads—prompting the tech giant to remove many. But the same publishers, it says, returned soon after with nearly identical fundraising appeals."This shows that Meta will literally take money from anybody," said Maen Hammad, a campaigner with Ekō. "So little of the checks and balances the platform ought to be doing actually takes place and if it does, they’ll do it after the fact".<h2>Ads removed, but for the wrong reasons</h2>Meta confirmed that it had removed the ads for violating its policies—but only after Ekō and The Guardian reached out for comment, and that too not for raising money for weapons but something else. A Meta spokesperson said all political or social issue-based ads must include disclaimers that identify who paid for them. None of these ads did.Ekō estimates that the ads, most of which were shown in the UK and EU, racked up at least 76,000 impressions. It was unable to determine the reach of the ads in the United States.<h2>What was the raised money used for?</h2>A deeper investigation by Israeli publication +972 Magazine revealed that many of the drones being crowdfunded—commercial quadcopters sold on Amazon—are being retrofitted by Israeli soldiers to drop grenades in combat. Several soldiers told the outlet that such drones were delivered via online donation drives and private Facebook groups."Most of our drones are broken and falling apart—and we don’t have any replacements," read one ad. "Donate now — every second counts, every drone saves lives."One publisher flagged by Ekō, Vaad Hatzedaka, a non profit, has even linked its ads to a donation page listing the exact models of drones and tactical gear it was fundraising for, including two drones made by Chinese firm Autel. According to the group's donation tracker, it has raised over $250,000 of its $300,000 goal.Another campaigner, Israeli musician Mayer Malik, has used Meta ads to promote a donation page that offers sponsorships for tactical items like thermal drones. He has reportedly raised over $2.2 million for Israeli units through these efforts.<h2>Are such ads allowed? What do Meta rules say?</h2>Meta's policies broadly prohibit the buying, selling, gifting, or fundraising for "firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, explosives, or lethal enhancements," though they allow some exceptions. But the company said the recent ads were removed primarily for lacking political disclaimers—not for fundraising for military gear.According to Ekō, these campaigns may also violate the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), which obligates platforms to remove any content that violates national or EU law. In both France and the UK, strict regulations limit how charities can fundraise for foreign militaries. In January 2025, the UK’s Charity Commission issued a formal warning to a London-based charity after it raised funds for an Israeli soldier, saying the effort was "not lawful or acceptable."

"This shows that Meta will literally take money from anybody," said Maen Hammad, a campaigner with Ekō. "So little of the checks and balances the platform ought to be doing actually takes place and if it does, they’ll do it after the fact".

Facebook parent company Meta is hosting ads on its platforms, including Instagram and Threads, to fund Israeli military gear, which in many cases, was responsible for the killings of unarmed civilians in Gaza, according to new research. The ads, critics say, also seem to directly violate the platform's own rules on political and weapons-related content. These paid ads, first flagged to Meta by global consumer watchdog Ekō, have reportedly raised millions of dollars to arm the Israeli military. What do the ads say? One such ad, which as per The Guardian, remained live as of July 17, read: "We are the sniper team of Unit Shaked, stationed in Gaza, and we urgently need shooting tripods to complete our mission in Jabalia". It was first posted on June 11. Ekō has identified at least 117 such ads since March of this year, all seeking donations for gear for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF itself is not running these campaigns, but according to Ekō, the military has received equipment through donations raised online. What's more, this isn't the first time the group flagged these campaigns. In December 2024, Ekō alerted Meta to 98 similar ads—prompting the tech giant to remove many. But the same publishers, it says, returned soon after with nearly identical fundraising appeals. "This shows that Meta will literally take money from anybody," said Maen Hammad, a campaigner with Ekō. "So little of the checks and balances the platform ought to be doing actually takes place and if it does, they’ll do it after the fact". Ads removed, but for the wrong reasons Meta confirmed that it had removed the ads for violating its policies—but only after Ekō and The Guardian reached out for comment, and that too not for raising money for weapons but something else. A Meta spokesperson said all political or social issue-based ads must include disclaimers that identify who paid for them. None of these ads did. Ekō estimates that the ads, most of which were shown in the UK and EU, racked up at least 76,000 impressions. It was unable to determine the reach of the ads in the United States. What was the raised money used for? A deeper investigation by Israeli publication +972 Magazine revealed that many of the drones being crowdfunded—commercial quadcopters sold on Amazon—are being retrofitted by Israeli soldiers to drop grenades in combat. Several soldiers told the outlet that such drones were delivered via online donation drives and private Facebook groups. "Most of our drones are broken and falling apart—and we don’t have any replacements," read one ad. "Donate now — every second counts, every drone saves lives." One publisher flagged by Ekō, Vaad Hatzedaka, a non profit, has even linked its ads to a donation page listing the exact models of drones and tactical gear it was fundraising for, including two drones made by Chinese firm Autel. According to the group's donation tracker, it has raised over $250,000 of its $300,000 goal. Another campaigner, Israeli musician Mayer Malik, has used Meta ads to promote a donation page that offers sponsorships for tactical items like thermal drones. He has reportedly raised over $2.2 million for Israeli units through these efforts. Are such ads allowed? What do Meta rules say? Meta's policies broadly prohibit the buying, selling, gifting, or fundraising for "firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, explosives, or lethal enhancements," though they allow some exceptions. But the company said the recent ads were removed primarily for lacking political disclaimers—not for fundraising for military gear. According to Ekō, these campaigns may also violate the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), which obligates platforms to remove any content that violates national or EU law. In both France and the UK, strict regulations limit how charities can fundraise for foreign militaries. In January 2025, the UK’s Charity Commission issued a formal warning to a London-based charity after it raised funds for an Israeli soldier, saying the effort was "not lawful or acceptable."

"This shows that Meta will literally take money from anybody," said Maen Hammad, a campaigner with Ekō. "So little of the checks and balances the platform ought to be doing actually takes place and if it does, they’ll do it after the fact".

'Meta will literally take money from anybody': Facebook, Instagram ran ads funding Israeli military strikes in Gaza, watchdog finds

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday (July 21) said that Tehran cannot give up on its uranium enrichment program, which was severely damaged during the Israel-Iran war last month. The foreign minister, in an interview with Fox News, &nbsp;said that the damage to the nuclear facilities in Iran after US and Israeli strikes was serious and was being evaluated further. Responding to his comments, United States President Donald Trump said that he will do it again, if necessary. The US president went on to slam CNN for not believing Trump's statement that “Iran’s nuclear sites were obliterated.” Meanwhile, Araghchi informed that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was in "good health" and that Tehran was open to talks with Washington but that those will not be direct "for the time being."<h2>What Araghchi &nbsp;said in Fox News interview?</h2>While speaking to Fox News, Araghchi said the impact of the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites were “Serious” but added that Tehran won't give up enrichment. "Our facilities have been damaged – seriously damaged. The extent of which is now under evaluation by our atomic energy organisation," Araghchi said. "We cannot give up enrichment because it is an achievement of our own scientists. And now, more than that, it is a question of national pride. Our enrichment is so dear to us," Araghchi added.<h2>How Trump reacted?</h2>After Iran's foreign minister's statement on Fox News, US President Donald Trump defended his remarks about Iran’s nuclear sites, doubling down in a Truth Social post. He said that Iranian minister's remark validates the US strikes and warned that his administration would carry out more such strikes if necessary. "Of course they are, just like I said, and we will do it again, if necessary!" Trump wrote. The POTUS then slammed CNN and MSNBC. "Fake News CNN should immediately fire their phony 'reporter' and apologize to me and the great pilots who 'OBLITERATED' Iran’s nuclear sites," Trump added. He also labeled CNN and MSNBC as "major ratings losers," continuing his long-standing criticism of mainstream media outlets.

<h3>Iran-US nuclear talks and 12-day war</h3>Prior to the war, Tehran and Washington held five rounds of nuclear talks mediated by Oman but could not agree on the extent to which Iran should be allowed to enrich uranium. Israel and Washington say Iran was close to enriching to levels that would allow it to quickly produce a nuclear weapon, while Tehran says its enrichment program is for civilian purposes only.&nbsp;US ally Israel attacked Iran on June 13 and the West Asian rivals then engaged in an air war for 12 days in which Washington also bombed Iran's nuclear facilities. A ceasefire was reached in late June. Iran is a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, while Israel is not. The UN nuclear watchdog says it has "no credible indication" of an active, coordinated weapons program in Iran. Tehran maintains its nuclear program is solely meant for civilian purposes.&nbsp;

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran won't give up enrichment while also admitting that US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites caused serious damage. US President Donald Trump issued a warning and said that the minister's remark validates the US strikes

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday (July 21) said that Tehran cannot give up on its uranium enrichment program, which was severely damaged during the Israel-Iran war last month. The foreign minister, in an interview with Fox News, said that the damage to the nuclear facilities in Iran after US and Israeli strikes was serious and was being evaluated further. Responding to his comments, United States President Donald Trump said that he will do it again, if necessary. The US president went on to slam CNN for not believing Trump's statement that “Iran’s nuclear sites were obliterated.” Meanwhile, Araghchi informed that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was in "good health" and that Tehran was open to talks with Washington but that those will not be direct "for the time being." What Araghchi said in Fox News interview? While speaking to Fox News, Araghchi said the impact of the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites were “Serious” but added that Tehran won't give up enrichment. "Our facilities have been damaged – seriously damaged. The extent of which is now under evaluation by our atomic energy organisation," Araghchi said. "We cannot give up enrichment because it is an achievement of our own scientists. And now, more than that, it is a question of national pride. Our enrichment is so dear to us," Araghchi added. How Trump reacted? After Iran's foreign minister's statement on Fox News, US President Donald Trump defended his remarks about Iran’s nuclear sites, doubling down in a Truth Social post. He said that Iranian minister's remark validates the US strikes and warned that his administration would carry out more such strikes if necessary. "Of course they are, just like I said, and we will do it again, if necessary!" Trump wrote. The POTUS then slammed CNN and MSNBC. "Fake News CNN should immediately fire their phony 'reporter' and apologize to me and the great pilots who 'OBLITERATED' Iran’s nuclear sites," Trump added. He also labeled CNN and MSNBC as "major ratings losers," continuing his long-standing criticism of mainstream media outlets.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran won't give up enrichment while also admitting that US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites caused serious damage. US President Donald Trump issued a warning and said that the minister's remark validates the US strikes

'We will do it again if…': Trump issues BIG WARNING after Iranian foreign minister says 'won't give up nuclear enrichment'

The Donald Trump administration on Monday (July 22) released more than 240,000 pages of documents related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr amid massive pressure on it to release the Epstein Files. It also released records from the FBI, which had surveilled the civil rights leader as part of an effort to discredit the Nobel Peace Prize winner and his civil rights movement. Files were posted on the website of the National Archives. The website stated that more would be released soon.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Today, after nearly 60 years of questions surrounding the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we are releasing 230,000 MLK assassination files, available now at <a href="https://t.co/71P3p5jBgK">https://t.co/71P3p5jBgK</a>. The documents include details about the FBI’s investigation into the assassination… <a href="https://t.co/l96t9tgYmn">pic.twitter.com/l96t9tgYmn</a>&mdash; DNI Tulsi Gabbard (@DNIGabbard) <a href="https://twitter.com/DNIGabbard/status/1947381004228038925?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968, as he increasingly extended his attention from a nonviolent campaign for equal rights for African Americans to economic issues and calls for peace. His death shook the United States in a year that would also bring race riots, anti-Vietnam war demonstrations and the assassination of presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump's administration released thousands of pages of digital documents related to the assassinations of Robert Kennedy and former President John F. Kennedy, who was killed in 1963.&nbsp;As per news agency Reuters, the FBI kept files on King in the 1950s and 1960s - even wiretapping his phones - because of what the bureau falsely said at the time were his suspected ties to communism during the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union. In recent years, the FBI has acknowledged that as an example of "abuse and overreach" in its history.<h2>What are the Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination Files?</h2>King was extensively surveilled by the FBI under J Edgar Hoover, who considered him a threat due to alleged communist associations and his civil rights activism. The FBI gathered thousands of pages of wiretaps, surveillance notes, and reports.Some of these were released over the years, but many remain classified or heavily redacted. The files have now been released by the FBI. The documents also contain HSCA Files. In the late 1970s, the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA) reopened investigations into the murders of JFK and MLK. The HSCA concluded that King was likely assassinated as a result of a conspiracy, not solely by James Earl Ray (the man convicted of the crime). Additionally, in 1999, a civil trial in Memphis concluded that there was a conspiracy involving government agencies in King's assassination. The jury found that Lloyd Jowers (a local businessman) and others were part of a plot. However, this verdict is not legally binding in the criminal context and is not universally accepted by historians or government agencies.<h2>How Martin Luther King Jr's family reacted?</h2>The civil rights leader's family asked those who engage with the files to "do so with empathy, restraint, and respect for our family's continuing grief," and condemned “any attempts to misuse these documents.” "Now more than ever, we must honor his sacrifice by committing ourselves to the realization of his dream – a society rooted in compassion, unity, and equality," they said in a statement."During our father's lifetime, he was relentlessly targeted by an invasive, predatory, and deeply disturbing disinformation and surveillance campaign orchestrated by J Edgar Hoover through the Federal Bureau of Investigation," the family, including his two living children, Martin III, 67, and Bernice, 62, said, referring to the then-FBI director.&nbsp;James Earl Ray, a segregationist and drifter, confessed to killing King but later recanted. He died in prison in 1998. King's family said it had filed a wrongful death civil lawsuit in Tennessee in 1999 that led to a jury unanimously concluding “that our father was the victim of a conspiracy involving Loyd Jowers and unnamed co-conspirators, including government agencies as a part of a wider scheme. The verdict also affirmed that someone other than James Earl Ray was the shooter, and that Ray was set up to take the blame. Our family views that verdict as an affirmation of our long-held beliefs.”

The Trump administration released over 240,000 pages on Martin Luther King Jr's assassination, including FBI surveillance records. The move came amid pressure to release the Epstein Files. More documents will be posted soon, according to the National Archives website

The Donald Trump administration on Monday (July 22) released more than 240,000 pages of documents related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr amid massive pressure on it to release the Epstein Files. It also released records from the FBI, which had surveilled the civil rights leader as part of an effort to discredit the Nobel Peace Prize winner and his civil rights movement. Files were posted on the website of the National Archives. The website stated that more would be released soon.

The Trump administration released over 240,000 pages on Martin Luther King Jr's assassination, including FBI surveillance records. The move came amid pressure to release the Epstein Files. More documents will be posted soon, according to the National Archives website

Trump admin releases MLK files amid rising pressure over Epstein documents: What are Martin Luther King Files?

The Earth will spin a little faster than its usual rotation on July 22 (Tuesday), making it slightly shorter than the normal day. The difference will be just 1.34 milliseconds, which is slightly less than the standard 24 hours timing. The gap will be so small that people won't notice it but scientists are paying close attention to it because of a strange pattern that has started happening recently. According to scientists, if this trend continues, then we might have to remove a second from atomic clocks by the year 2029. The speed of the Earth’s rotation is not constant and a study in 2023 states that, billions of years ago, Earth’s days lasted only about 19 hours and this happened due to the effects of the Sun and the Moon pulling on the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans.&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="What is NISAR satellite and it's mission? India, US join hands for first time for Earth-observation project | Details inside">What is NISAR satellite and it's mission? India, US join hands for first time for Earth-observation project | Details inside</a><h2>So why is Earth now spinning faster?</h2>Scientists still don't have an accurate answer for why Earth is moving so faster but some studies suggest that the Moon has been slowing down and it is deeply effecting the Earth's rotation for billion of years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Other things like movements in Earth’s core, the oceans and the atmosphere also play a role in these long-term changes. It also changes the planet’s spinning speed over the time.&nbsp;For 2025, scientists have mentioned that July 9, July 22 and August 5 might be the shortest days in the year. But the new data shows that July 10 was actually the shortest day so far at a gap of 1.36 milliseconds under 24 hours.&nbsp;Now, July 22 is expected to come close at 1.34 milliseconds and it will make this date as the second-shortest day this year.&nbsp;

For 2025, scientists have mentioned that July 9, July 22 and August 5 might be the shortest days in the year. But the new data shows that July 10 was actually the shortest day so far.

The Earth will spin a little faster than its usual rotation on July 22 (Tuesday), making it slightly shorter than the normal day. The difference will be just 1.34 milliseconds, which is slightly less than the standard 24 hours timing. The gap will be so small that people won't notice it but scientists are paying close attention to it because of a strange pattern that has started happening recently. According to scientists, if this trend continues, then we might have to remove a second from atomic clocks by the year 2029. The speed of the Earth’s rotation is not constant and a study in 2023 states that, billions of years ago, Earth’s days lasted only about 19 hours and this happened due to the effects of the Sun and the Moon pulling on the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans. Also Check - What is NISAR satellite and it's mission? India, US join hands for first time for Earth-observation project | Details inside So why is Earth now spinning faster? Scientists still don't have an accurate answer for why Earth is moving so faster but some studies suggest that the Moon has been slowing down and it is deeply effecting the Earth's rotation for billion of years. Other things like movements in Earth’s core, the oceans and the atmosphere also play a role in these long-term changes. It also changes the planet’s spinning speed over the time. For 2025, scientists have mentioned that July 9, July 22 and August 5 might be the shortest days in the year. But the new data shows that July 10 was actually the shortest day so far at a gap of 1.36 milliseconds under 24 hours. Now, July 22 is expected to come close at 1.34 milliseconds and it will make this date as the second-shortest day this year.

For 2025, scientists have mentioned that July 9, July 22 and August 5 might be the shortest days in the year. But the new data shows that July 10 was actually the shortest day so far.

Earth will spin faster on July 22 to create 2nd-shortest day in history, the gap between rotations will be...

The Coldplay fan and the woman who filmed the video of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR executive Kristin Cabot 'unknowingly' at the Coldplay concert, has now come into the limelight as the video went viral on social media. Grace Springer, during an interview with the UK's This Morning, opened and detailed how the video made an impact on her life.&nbsp;While speaking to the hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, Springer said that she was not expecting to see her on the big screen, but all that happened because she loves to capture moments.&nbsp;“I was hoping to see myself on the big screen, and I love to capture moments, so that’s why my phone was out in the first place,” she said.&nbsp;Springer continued, “In the moment when I filmed it, I didn’t think much of it, but of course, everyone was kind of chattering. There were over 50,000 people at the concert, so it was a hot topic.”<h2>Did she make money?</h2>Springer claimed that she never would have imagined that the video would go viral like this, making headlines.&nbsp;She highlighted that the video only received views, but she did not make money out of it. Explaining why she did not get any money, Springer said, "I’ve actually made no money from the video itself or the views. It's not monetised."&nbsp;28-year-old Springer further said that she was hoping to see herself on the big screen, and that's why she was capturing everything. “In the moment when I filmed it, I didn’t think much of it, but of course, everyone was kind of chattering. There were over 50,000 people at the concert, so it was a hot topic.”&nbsp;Earlier, Springer said that it makes her feel bad now that it has turned their lives upside down. “A part of me feels bad for turning these people’s lives upside down, but play stupid games, win stupid prizes,” Springer said.<h2>The ColdplayGate explained</h2>On Wednesday night, an amazing Coldplay night turned into something unimaginable for Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot. Chris Martin, the frontman of Coldplay, was at the centre stage when the kiss cam game was played on the Gillette Stadium.&nbsp;In seconds, the camera tilted and was right on Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot. The two are married, but not to each other, which created further chaos and controversy at midnight.&nbsp;As he realised, Byron immediately dipped from the spot, following which, Cabot also left the frame as they panicked. Martin got the hint and said, “Oh, look at these two. Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy!. &nbsp;

 Springer said that she was not expecting to see her on the big screen, but all that happened because she loves to capture moments. She said that she never would have imagined that the video would go viral like this, making headlines.

The Coldplay fan and the woman who filmed the video of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR executive Kristin Cabot 'unknowingly' at the Coldplay concert, has now come into the limelight as the video went viral on social media. Grace Springer, during an interview with the UK's This Morning, opened and detailed how the video made an impact on her life. While speaking to the hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, Springer said that she was not expecting to see her on the big screen, but all that happened because she loves to capture moments. “I was hoping to see myself on the big screen, and I love to capture moments, so that’s why my phone was out in the first place,” she said. Springer continued, “In the moment when I filmed it, I didn’t think much of it, but of course, everyone was kind of chattering. There were over 50,000 people at the concert, so it was a hot topic.” Did she make money? Springer claimed that she never would have imagined that the video would go viral like this, making headlines. She highlighted that the video only received views, but she did not make money out of it. Explaining why she did not get any money, Springer said, "I’ve actually made no money from the video itself or the views. It's not monetised." 28-year-old Springer further said that she was hoping to see herself on the big screen, and that's why she was capturing everything. “In the moment when I filmed it, I didn’t think much of it, but of course, everyone was kind of chattering. There were over 50,000 people at the concert, so it was a hot topic.” Earlier, Springer said that it makes her feel bad now that it has turned their lives upside down. “A part of me feels bad for turning these people’s lives upside down, but play stupid games, win stupid prizes,” Springer said. The ColdplayGate explained On Wednesday night, an amazing Coldplay night turned into something unimaginable for Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot. Chris Martin, the frontman of Coldplay, was at the centre stage when the kiss cam game was played on the Gillette Stadium. In seconds, the camera tilted and was right on Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot. The two are married, but not to each other, which created further chaos and controversy at midnight. As he realised, Byron immediately dipped from the spot, following which, Cabot also left the frame as they panicked. Martin got the hint and said, “Oh, look at these two. Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy!.

&nbsp;Springer said that she was not expecting to see her on the big screen, but all that happened because she loves to capture moments. She said that she never would have imagined that the video would go viral like this, making headlines.

Did Coldplay fan Grace Springer earn money from Andy Byron-Kristin Cabot's viral ‘kiss cam’ clip? Here's what she reveals

Maria Farmer, an artist who first accused Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell of sexual assault almost 30 years ago, said that she urged law enforcement officials to investigate powerful people in their orbit, including Donald Trump. This comes as speculations grow over whether the US president's name is mentioned in the "Epstein files".According to a New York Times report, the accuser's account is among the "clearest indications yet" of how Trump's name might have been there in the files of a sex offender.&nbsp;Farmer was among the first women to report Epstein and his partner Maxwell for sexual crimes back in the 90s. During an interview with The Times, she identified Trump among the close ones to Epstein.&nbsp;She said that when she was reinterviewed by the FBI about Epstein in 2006, she stressed that she raised Trump's name specifically because of an unsettling encounter with him late one night in 1995 in Epstein's offices. The artist said that she recounted that incident to the law enforcement agents and even publicly.&nbsp;Farmer said that she had no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by Epstein; however, she was alarmed by what she saw as Epstein's pattern of pursuing girls and young women while making friendships with prominent people, including Trump.&nbsp;Farmer brought Trump in her complaints in 1996 and later in 2006. She did this not just because Trump was close to Epstein, but because of an encounter she had.<h2>Farmer's encounter with Trump</h2>In 1995, as Farmer was preparing to work for Epstein, she met Trump. According to the New York Times, she told the authorities that late one night, Epstein unexpectedly called her to his offices in a luxury building in Manhattan. Farmer arrived to meet Epstein in her running shorts.&nbsp;Later, Trump arrived there, wearing a business suit, and started to "hover over her", she told the authorities. She further claimed she recalled feeling scared as Trump "stared at her bare legs".&nbsp;Epstein then entered the room and told Trump, "No, no. She’s not here for you.” Epstein and Trump then left the room, Farmer said that she recalls hearing from Trump that he thought she was 16 years old, according to the NYT report.Following that incident, Farmer said she had no interactions with Trump and did not see him engage in inappropriate conduct with girls or women.<h2>White House defends and clarifies</h2>Earlier on Friday, the White House reportedly contested Farmer's statement, citing Trump's long-ago decision to end his friendship with Epstein.&nbsp;Steven Cheung, the White House communications director, said, "The president was never in his office", referring to Epstein. “The fact is that the president kicked him out of his club for being a creep," the NYT reported.&nbsp;

Farmer said that she had no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by Epstein; however, she was alarmed by what she saw as Epstein's pattern of pursuing girls and young women while making friendships with prominent people, including Trump.

Maria Farmer, an artist who first accused Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell of sexual assault almost 30 years ago, said that she urged law enforcement officials to investigate powerful people in their orbit, including Donald Trump. This comes as speculations grow over whether the US president's name is mentioned in the "Epstein files". According to a New York Times report, the accuser's account is among the "clearest indications yet" of how Trump's name might have been there in the files of a sex offender. Farmer was among the first women to report Epstein and his partner Maxwell for sexual crimes back in the 90s. During an interview with The Times, she identified Trump among the close ones to Epstein. She said that when she was reinterviewed by the FBI about Epstein in 2006, she stressed that she raised Trump's name specifically because of an unsettling encounter with him late one night in 1995 in Epstein's offices. The artist said that she recounted that incident to the law enforcement agents and even publicly. Farmer said that she had no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by Epstein; however, she was alarmed by what she saw as Epstein's pattern of pursuing girls and young women while making friendships with prominent people, including Trump. Farmer brought Trump in her complaints in 1996 and later in 2006. She did this not just because Trump was close to Epstein, but because of an encounter she had. Farmer's encounter with Trump In 1995, as Farmer was preparing to work for Epstein, she met Trump. According to the New York Times, she told the authorities that late one night, Epstein unexpectedly called her to his offices in a luxury building in Manhattan. Farmer arrived to meet Epstein in her running shorts. Later, Trump arrived there, wearing a business suit, and started to "hover over her", she told the authorities. She further claimed she recalled feeling scared as Trump "stared at her bare legs". Epstein then entered the room and told Trump, "No, no. She’s not here for you.” Epstein and Trump then left the room, Farmer said that she recalls hearing from Trump that he thought she was 16 years old, according to the NYT report. Following that incident, Farmer said she had no interactions with Trump and did not see him engage in inappropriate conduct with girls or women. White House defends and clarifies Earlier on Friday, the White House reportedly contested Farmer's statement, citing Trump's long-ago decision to end his friendship with Epstein. Steven Cheung, the White House communications director, said, "The president was never in his office", referring to Epstein. “The fact is that the president kicked him out of his club for being a creep," the NYT reported.

Farmer said that she had no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by Epstein; however, she was alarmed by what she saw as Epstein's pattern of pursuing girls and young women while making friendships with prominent people, including Trump.

'Trump stared at bare legs': Epstein accuser shares chilling encounter with US president, suggests how Trump might appear in Epstein files

India’s space agency ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and America’s NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) are joining hands together for a major satellite mission called NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar). This is the first Earth-observation satellite project in which two countries have agreed to work together. The ISRO confirmed the launch of the satellite for July 30 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 5:40 pm IST.<h2>What is NISAR Satellite and its mission?</h2>NISAR Satellite stands for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar. It is a powerful Earth-monitoring satellite that will provide detailed 3D images of our planet.&nbsp;It is one of the most expensive space missions between India and the United States. The total cost of this mission is around $1.5 billion. What makes it special, is that it uses advanced radar technology to create detailed 3D maps of the Earths land and its ice surfaces. It is the first satellite in orbit with dual-frequency radar, combining NASA’s L-band and ISRO’s S-band radars.<h2>Who will lead the launch?</h2>India through ISRO will handle the launch of this satellite using its GSLV rocket. Engineers from both countries worked together to build key parts of the satellite, including a 12-meter-wide antenna and complex radar systems.<h2>Specifications of NISAR satellite:</h2><ul><li>The satellite will orbit the Earth every 12 days</li><li>Tells us about the changes in forests and ecosystems</li><li>Provide information regarding earth movements like earthquakes, landslides and volcanic activity</li><li>Provides details about glacier melting and ice sheet movement</li><li>Updates about the soil moisture and groundwater shifts</li><li>Information about rising sea levels and urban growth</li><li>Reliable in all weather conditions (can collect data through clouds and thick vegetation)</li></ul><h2>A symbol of partnership between India and United States</h2>NISAR mission will not only aim to improve how we understand and protect our Earth, but it also stands as a strong example of how international collaboration between important organisations can advance science and technology and how it can provide benefits for the humanity.&nbsp;

NISAR mission will not only aim to improve how we understand and protect our Earth but it also stands as a strong example of how international collaboration between important organisations can advance science and technology.

India’s space agency ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and America’s NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) are joining hands together for a major satellite mission called NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar). This is the first Earth-observation satellite project in which two countries have agreed to work together. The ISRO confirmed the launch of the satellite for July 30 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 5:40 pm IST. What is NISAR Satellite and its mission? NISAR Satellite stands for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar. It is a powerful Earth-monitoring satellite that will provide detailed 3D images of our planet. It is one of the most expensive space missions between India and the United States. The total cost of this mission is around $1.5 billion. What makes it special, is that it uses advanced radar technology to create detailed 3D maps of the Earths land and its ice surfaces. It is the first satellite in orbit with dual-frequency radar, combining NASA’s L-band and ISRO’s S-band radars. Who will lead the launch? India through ISRO will handle the launch of this satellite using its GSLV rocket. Engineers from both countries worked together to build key parts of the satellite, including a 12-meter-wide antenna and complex radar systems. Specifications of NISAR satellite: The satellite will orbit the Earth every 12 days Tells us about the changes in forests and ecosystems Provide information regarding earth movements like earthquakes, landslides and volcanic activity Provides details about glacier melting and ice sheet movement Updates about the soil moisture and groundwater shifts Information about rising sea levels and urban growth Reliable in all weather conditions (can collect data through clouds and thick vegetation) A symbol of partnership between India and United States NISAR mission will not only aim to improve how we understand and protect our Earth, but it also stands as a strong example of how international collaboration between important organisations can advance science and technology and how it can provide benefits for the humanity.

NISAR mission will not only aim to improve how we understand and protect our Earth but it also stands as a strong example of how international collaboration between important organisations can advance science and technology.

What is NISAR satellite and it's mission? India, US join hands for first time for Earth-observation project | Details inside

Submarines are very important part for any country's naval power. They help to stop enemies from attacking by acting as a under water agents and are also used to gather secret information in under waters. Submarines are generally described as Nuclear-powered submarines (attack submarines), Ballistic missile submarines and Cruise missile submarines. The Nuclear-powered submarines help to carry ballistic missiles and make sure that their country can strike back if gets attacked by the opposition country. Other submarines are generally used to hunt enemy submarines.&nbsp;&nbsp;With advancement in modern technology like sonar, radar and electronic warfare systems, these systems further make submarines even more powerful and effective.&nbsp;As per Global Firepower Index 2025, here's a look at the top seven countries with the highest numbers of submarines in 2025. Also check where does India stand on this list.&nbsp;

United States - 70 submarines

United States - 70 submarines&nbsp;The United States has the largest number of submarines in the world (70). All the US submarines are powered by nuclear energy and include different types of submarines, such as ballistic missile, attack missiles and guided missile submarines. The United States Navy focuses on staying ahead of other countries with the latest modern technologies and advancements in systems.

Russia - 63 submarines

Russia - 63 submarines&nbsp;Russia comes second on this list and has the second biggest submarine fleet (63 submarines). Russia is trying to upgrade its fleet by adding new nuclear and diesel-powered submarines.&nbsp;&nbsp;These underwater forces are a key part of Russia’s defence system and are very helpful in strategic missions.

China - 61 submarines

China - 61 submarines&nbsp;China is in the third place with 61 submarines under his fleet. They are investing heavily in building up its navy with both nuclear and diesel-electric submarines.&nbsp;&nbsp;China’s submarine fleet plays an important role in protecting its interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Iran - 25 submarines

Iran - 25 submarines&nbsp;Iran comes fourth on this list and has 25 submarines in his fleet. Its fleet includes small-sized submarines and standard attack submarines.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Japan - 24 submarines

Japan - 24 submarines&nbsp;Japan operates 24 submarines, making it fifth on this list. Most of there submarines are advanced diesel-electric types and are built for silent and efficient operations.&nbsp;&nbsp;Japan is making efforts to keep its submarine force modern and effective for protecting the Asia-Pacific region.

South Korea - 22 submarines

South Korea - 22 submarines&nbsp;South Korea has 22 submarines in their fleet and is ranked sixth on the list. &nbsp;South Korea is trying to expand its fleet to strengthen its naval power with the addition of new designs in its navy.

India - 18 submarines

India - 18 submarines&nbsp;India comes seventh on this list with 18 submarines. Their fleet includes nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines and diesel-electric attack submarines.&nbsp;&nbsp;India is currently focusing on guarding its sea borders and boosting its underwater defence strength.

As per Global Firepower, here's a look at the top seven countries with the highest numbers of submarines in 2025. Also check where does India stands on this list.

Submarines are very important part for any country's naval power. They help to stop enemies from attacking by acting as a under water agents and are also used to gather secret information in under waters. Submarines are generally described as Nuclear-powered submarines (attack submarines), Ballistic missile submarines and Cruise missile submarines. The Nuclear-powered submarines help to carry ballistic missiles and make sure that their country can strike back if gets attacked by the opposition country. Other submarines are generally used to hunt enemy submarines. With advancement in modern technology like sonar, radar and electronic warfare systems, these systems further make submarines even more powerful and effective. As per Global Firepower Index 2025, here's a look at the top seven countries with the highest numbers of submarines in 2025. Also check where does India stand on this list.

As per Global Firepower, here's a look at the top seven countries with the highest numbers of submarines in 2025. Also check where does India stands on this list.

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Bangladesh jet crash: As the Bangladesh jet crash shook the whole nation, eyewitnesses recall the horrific ordeal as they witnessed the aircraft hitting the college in Dhaka, killing at least 20 people, while leaving over 100 injured on Monday (July 21). The Chinese-made F-7 BGI hit into Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Uttara during a routine training mission.&nbsp;One of the eyewitnesses to the deadly crash recalled the ordeal, saying that the jet crashed just 10 feet ahead of him.&nbsp;"The jet crashed right in front of my eyes, just 10 feet ahead of me," Fahim Hossain, the eyewitness of the crash of the Bangladesh Air Force aircraft, said.&nbsp;According to Bangladesh local media, The Daily Star, Hossain is an eleventh-grade student at the college. He said, "The jet crashed right in front of my eyes, just 10 feet ahead of me. It hit the ground floor of a two-storey building around 1:15 pm, where classes for the primary section were taking place."&nbsp;He added that the ground floor was severely damaged by the impact of the crash.&nbsp;Another student, Ariful Islam, said that he was on the seventh floor of a building when he saw the crash. He said that he was looking out the window and suddenly saw a plane crash into the adjacent building's first floor, where junior students were taking a class.&nbsp;"The entire area was engulfed in flames with a loud bang, and screams began coming from the building. We hurriedly evacuated our building," Islam told The Daily Star.&nbsp;While a staff member of the Air Force, Rasel Mia, arrived at the incident site shortly after the crash. He said, "What happened inside the ground flood is beyond description."&nbsp;One of the fathers, who was waiting near the College's entrance, said that he spoke to his son over the phone, but still hasn't found him. Meanwhile, some students escaped the crash and were panicked and in distress.&nbsp;<h2>Know about the F-7 BGI jet</h2>The aircraft that crashed in Dhaka's college was an F-7 BGI, a Chinese-made fighter jet considered an advanced variant of the Chengdu J-7. Manufactured by China's Chengdu Aircraft Corporation, the jet was mainly used as an interceptor aircraft in various air forces around the world.&nbsp;The J-7 is itself a Chinese clone of the Soviet-era MiG-21, which is one of the most mass-produced fighter aircraft in history. In 2013, as China discontinued the J-7 series, it began exporting the upgraded F-7 BGI version to countries like Bangladesh before that. Bangladesh got 16 F-7 BGI jets between 2011 and 2013 as part of its effort to modernise its aging fleet. The F-7 BGI had a KLJ-6F radar system that allowed it to spot targets at a distance of more than 86 km. Moreover, the plane can track six targets and engage two simultaneously. &nbsp;

Another student, Ariful Islam, said that he was on the seventh floor of a building when he saw the crash. He said that he was looking out the window and suddenly saw a plane crash into the adjacent building's first floor, where junior students were taking a class.

Bangladesh jet crash: As the Bangladesh jet crash shook the whole nation, eyewitnesses recall the horrific ordeal as they witnessed the aircraft hitting the college in Dhaka, killing at least 20 people, while leaving over 100 injured on Monday (July 21). The Chinese-made F-7 BGI hit into Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Uttara during a routine training mission. One of the eyewitnesses to the deadly crash recalled the ordeal, saying that the jet crashed just 10 feet ahead of him. "The jet crashed right in front of my eyes, just 10 feet ahead of me," Fahim Hossain, the eyewitness of the crash of the Bangladesh Air Force aircraft, said. According to Bangladesh local media, The Daily Star, Hossain is an eleventh-grade student at the college. He said, "The jet crashed right in front of my eyes, just 10 feet ahead of me. It hit the ground floor of a two-storey building around 1:15 pm, where classes for the primary section were taking place." He added that the ground floor was severely damaged by the impact of the crash. Another student, Ariful Islam, said that he was on the seventh floor of a building when he saw the crash. He said that he was looking out the window and suddenly saw a plane crash into the adjacent building's first floor, where junior students were taking a class. "The entire area was engulfed in flames with a loud bang, and screams began coming from the building. We hurriedly evacuated our building," Islam told The Daily Star. While a staff member of the Air Force, Rasel Mia, arrived at the incident site shortly after the crash. He said, "What happened inside the ground flood is beyond description." One of the fathers, who was waiting near the College's entrance, said that he spoke to his son over the phone, but still hasn't found him. Meanwhile, some students escaped the crash and were panicked and in distress. Know about the F-7 BGI jet The aircraft that crashed in Dhaka's college was an F-7 BGI, a Chinese-made fighter jet considered an advanced variant of the Chengdu J-7. Manufactured by China's Chengdu Aircraft Corporation, the jet was mainly used as an interceptor aircraft in various air forces around the world. The J-7 is itself a Chinese clone of the Soviet-era MiG-21, which is one of the most mass-produced fighter aircraft in history. In 2013, as China discontinued the J-7 series, it began exporting the upgraded F-7 BGI version to countries like Bangladesh before that. Bangladesh got 16 F-7 BGI jets between 2011 and 2013 as part of its effort to modernise its aging fleet. The F-7 BGI had a KLJ-6F radar system that allowed it to spot targets at a distance of more than 86 km. Moreover, the plane can track six targets and engage two simultaneously.

Another student, Ariful Islam, said that he was on the seventh floor of a building when he saw the crash. He said that he was looking out the window and suddenly saw a plane crash into the adjacent building's first floor, where junior students were taking a class.

'Flames, loud bang and screams': Eyewitness recall horrific ordeal as Chinese-made Bangladesh jet crashes into college

In a major government reshuffle, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed a new prime minister along with new ambassadors to 16 countries, according to the presidential website updated on July 21 (Monday). Along with this, the president's move also included new envoys to several international organisations.&nbsp;This comes after Zelensky held a meeting with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and the Office of the President.Zelensky took to his official Telegram channel, saying that he, along with other ministers, has finalised and appointed 16 ambassadors.&nbsp;"After the briefings by the military and the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine this morning, I held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Office team. We finalized an extensive candidate selection process for appointments as ambassadors of Ukraine. I have appointed 16 ambassadors," Zelensky wrote.&nbsp;Notably, Ukrainian Parliament Verkhovna Rada reappointed Sybiha as the foreign minister, as part of the new government led by Yuliia Svyrydenko.<h2>List of new ambassadors</h2>&nbsp;<ul><li>Spain – Yuliia Sokolovska;</li><li>Canada – Andrii Plakhotniuk;</li><li>Belgium – Yaroslav Melnyk;</li><li>Estonia – Volodymyr Boiechko;</li><li>Bosnia and Herzegovina – Volodymyr Bachynskyi;</li><li>United Arab Emirates and as Ukraine's representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) – Oleksandr Balanutsa</li><li>Mexico – Serhii Pohorieltsev</li><li>Japan –Yurii Lutovinov</li><li>Kenya, as well as UNEP and UN-Habitat – Yurii Tokar</li><li>Malaysia – Hennadii Nadolenko</li><li>Angola – Andrii Kasianov</li><li>South Africa – Oleksandr Shcherba</li><li>Kuwait – Maksym Subkh</li><li>Oman – Olha Selykh</li><li>Algeria – Oleksandr Voronin</li><li>Cyprus – Serhii Nizhynskyi</li></ul>Zelensky said that later today, in the format of a meeting with the ambassadors, he will outline the key priorities of Ukrainian diplomacy for the next six months.&nbsp;While outlining three key diplomatic priorities, the Ukrainian president said that the aim is to secure more military aid from partners, advance the reconstruction of Ukraine, and strengthen sanctions against Russia.&nbsp;He said that each ambassador had been given specific tasks and performance evaluation criteria. Moreover, according to media reports, up to 20 new appointments are expected, including in Sweden, Belgium and Canada.&nbsp;

Zelensky, after holding a meeting with Ukraine's foreign minister, announced the appointment of 16 new ambassadors to countries. He will be outlining the key priorities of Ukrainian diplomacy for the next six months.

In a major government reshuffle, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed a new prime minister along with new ambassadors to 16 countries, according to the presidential website updated on July 21 (Monday). Along with this, the president's move also included new envoys to several international organisations. This comes after Zelensky held a meeting with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and the Office of the President. Zelensky took to his official Telegram channel, saying that he, along with other ministers, has finalised and appointed 16 ambassadors. "After the briefings by the military and the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine this morning, I held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Office team. We finalized an extensive candidate selection process for appointments as ambassadors of Ukraine. I have appointed 16 ambassadors," Zelensky wrote. Notably, Ukrainian Parliament Verkhovna Rada reappointed Sybiha as the foreign minister, as part of the new government led by Yuliia Svyrydenko. List of new ambassadors Spain – Yuliia Sokolovska; Canada – Andrii Plakhotniuk; Belgium – Yaroslav Melnyk; Estonia – Volodymyr Boiechko; Bosnia and Herzegovina – Volodymyr Bachynskyi; United Arab Emirates and as Ukraine's representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) – Oleksandr Balanutsa Mexico – Serhii Pohorieltsev Japan –Yurii Lutovinov Kenya, as well as UNEP and UN-Habitat – Yurii Tokar Malaysia – Hennadii Nadolenko Angola – Andrii Kasianov South Africa – Oleksandr Shcherba Kuwait – Maksym Subkh Oman – Olha Selykh Algeria – Oleksandr Voronin Cyprus – Serhii Nizhynskyi Zelensky said that later today, in the format of a meeting with the ambassadors, he will outline the key priorities of Ukrainian diplomacy for the next six months. While outlining three key diplomatic priorities, the Ukrainian president said that the aim is to secure more military aid from partners, advance the reconstruction of Ukraine, and strengthen sanctions against Russia. He said that each ambassador had been given specific tasks and performance evaluation criteria. Moreover, according to media reports, up to 20 new appointments are expected, including in Sweden, Belgium and Canada.

Zelensky, after holding a meeting with Ukraine's foreign minister, announced the appointment of 16 new ambassadors to countries. He will be outlining the key priorities of Ukrainian diplomacy for the next six months.

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Typhoon Wipha has wreaked havoc in southern parts of the Chinese mainland as authorities issued flash flood and landslide warnings on Monday (Jul 21). A day earlier, the storm battered Hong Kong with torrential rains and strong winds, resulting in destruction. About 670,000 residents have been forced to evacuate in China on Sunday. The tropical storm has also hit Vietnam, Philippines, and South Korea with severe weather conditions.&nbsp;Several videos of the storm have been going viral on social media, showing people struggling to stand as the strong winds push them to their knees. In one of the viral clips, people can be seen falling to the ground as fierce winds of the typhoon result in devastating conditions.&nbsp;The video released on July 19 shows people seeking shelter from strong winds near the Zhuhai Opera House building, during typhoon Wipha, in China’s Zhuhai in southern Guangdong province. The clip was widely shared on social media.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A video released on July 19 shows people seeking shelter from strong winds near the Zhuhai Opera House building, during typhoon Wipha, in China&#39;s Zhuhai in southern Guangdong province . . . . . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/China?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#China</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TyphoonWipha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TyphoonWipha</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/typhoon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#typhoon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Guangdong?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Guangdong</a> <a href="https://t.co/TDgiVt7cou">pic.twitter.com/TDgiVt7cou</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1947264433421726048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;At least 22 people have been killed in South Korea and the Philippines due to flooding and landslides caused by heavy downpours.&nbsp;In China, Typhoon Wipha made landfall in southern Guangdong province on Sunday evening with winds of over 118 kmph. The strong rains and winds uprooted trees, triggered landslides and left thousands of residents without electricity.&nbsp;The severe weather conditions also affected flight operations, with over 900 flights being grounded in Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Zhuhai.&nbsp;Maximum level typhoon warning was issued in Hong Kong briefly as the winds exceeded 167 kmph, causing destruction. According to authorities, 471 trees had fallen, and at least 26 injuries were reported due to the storm.&nbsp;Dark clouds were seen engulfing Victoria Harbour as Typhoon Wipha moved towards Hong Kong, and rough seas were observed. Public transport, including ferries, was also affected in the region.&nbsp;In one of the viral videos, massive dark clouds were seen rolling over the city of Zhuhai in China’s southern Guangdong province as the typhoon made landfall.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Timelapse: Massive dark clouds rolling over Southern <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/China?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#China</a>&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Zhuhai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Zhuhai</a> as <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TyphoonWipha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TyphoonWipha</a> makes landfall <a href="https://t.co/LNXgoLa6Ko">pic.twitter.com/LNXgoLa6Ko</a>&mdash; ShanghaiEye🚀official (@ShanghaiEye) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShanghaiEye/status/1947188165304787412?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Another video captured a tunnel in Fuzhou, Fujian was blocked after heavy rains resulted in a landslide.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Landslide blocks a tunnel in Fuzhou, Fujian in China after heavy rain...<a href="https://t.co/CFdMahmlZt">pic.twitter.com/CFdMahmlZt</a>&mdash; Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) <a href="https://twitter.com/volcaholic1/status/1947255203289321747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Footage from Vietnam’s Hai Ha City in Quang Ninh Province showed enormous clouds. &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Wow! Incredible shelf cloud seen from Hai Ha City, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam today...<a href="https://t.co/zAxDPu0N1h">pic.twitter.com/zAxDPu0N1h</a>&mdash; Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) <a href="https://twitter.com/volcaholic1/status/1947272336178045140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In China, Typhoon Wipha made landfall in southern Guangdong province on Sunday evening with winds of over 118 kmph. The strong rains and winds uprooted trees, triggered landslides and left thousands of residents without electricity.



Typhoon Wipha has wreaked havoc in southern parts of the Chinese mainland as authorities issued flash flood and landslide warnings on Monday (Jul 21). A day earlier, the storm battered Hong Kong with torrential rains and strong winds, resulting in destruction. About 670,000 residents have been forced to evacuate in China on Sunday. The tropical storm has also hit Vietnam, Philippines, and South Korea with severe weather conditions. Several videos of the storm have been going viral on social media, showing people struggling to stand as the strong winds push them to their knees. In one of the viral clips, people can be seen falling to the ground as fierce winds of the typhoon result in devastating conditions. The video released on July 19 shows people seeking shelter from strong winds near the Zhuhai Opera House building, during typhoon Wipha, in China’s Zhuhai in southern Guangdong province. The clip was widely shared on social media.

In China, Typhoon Wipha made landfall in southern Guangdong province on Sunday evening with winds of over 118 kmph. The strong rains and winds uprooted trees, triggered landslides and left thousands of residents without electricity.

Typhoon Wipha wreaks havoc in China: Viral videos capture destruction caused by tropical storm

A Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet crashed into a college building on Monday (July 21), killing at least 19 people and injuring 164 others. The Chinese-made F-7 BGI was on a routine training mission when it went down and hit Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Uttara. Along with 18 people, the pilot, identified as Flight Lieutenant Mohammed Toukir Islam, has also died.&nbsp;The rescue operations are currently ongoing as eight units of the Fire Service, along with Bangladesh Army personnel, reached the spot. Moreover, two platoons from Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the Navy have also joined the efforts in the crisis situation.&nbsp;According to the footage captured, fire and black smoke emerged from the crash site. But what do we know about the made-in-China F-7 BGI plane?<h2>Know about the F-7 BJI jet</h2>The aircraft that crashed in Dhaka's college was an F-7 BGI, a Chinese-made fighter jet considered an advanced variant of the Chengdu J-7. Manufactured by China's Chengdu Aircraft Corporation, the jet was mainly used as an interceptor aircraft in various air forces around the world.&nbsp;The J-7 is itself a Chinese clone of the Soviet-era MiG-21, which is one of the most mass-produced fighter aircraft in history. In 2013, as China discontinued the J-7 series, it began exporting the upgraded F-7 BGI version to countries like Bangladesh before that.&nbsp;Bangladesh got 16 F-7 BGI jets between 2011 and 2013 as part of its effort to modernise its aging fleet. The F-7 BGI had a KLJ-6F radar system that allowed it to spot targets at a distance of more than 86 km. Moreover, the plane can track six targets and engage two simultaneously.&nbsp;However, these aircraft are considered outdated as per the global standards, but the Bangladeshi government has still not discontinued the F-7 due to its low cost and reliability for pilot training.&nbsp;These jets have a full glass cockpit with three multi-function displays, three multifunctional heads-up displays, and hands-on throttle-and-stick controls. All this further helps the pilot to improve his situational awareness.&nbsp;

Bangladesh got 16 F-7 BGI jets between 2011 and 2013 as part of its effort to modernise its aging fleet. These aircraft are considered outdated, but the Bangladeshi government has still not discontinued the F-7 due to its low cost and reliability for pilot training.

A Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet crashed into a college building on Monday (July 21), killing at least 19 people and injuring 164 others. The Chinese-made F-7 BGI was on a routine training mission when it went down and hit Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Uttara. Along with 18 people, the pilot, identified as Flight Lieutenant Mohammed Toukir Islam, has also died. The rescue operations are currently ongoing as eight units of the Fire Service, along with Bangladesh Army personnel, reached the spot. Moreover, two platoons from Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the Navy have also joined the efforts in the crisis situation. According to the footage captured, fire and black smoke emerged from the crash site. But what do we know about the made-in-China F-7 BGI plane? Know about the F-7 BJI jet The aircraft that crashed in Dhaka's college was an F-7 BGI, a Chinese-made fighter jet considered an advanced variant of the Chengdu J-7. Manufactured by China's Chengdu Aircraft Corporation, the jet was mainly used as an interceptor aircraft in various air forces around the world. The J-7 is itself a Chinese clone of the Soviet-era MiG-21, which is one of the most mass-produced fighter aircraft in history. In 2013, as China discontinued the J-7 series, it began exporting the upgraded F-7 BGI version to countries like Bangladesh before that. Bangladesh got 16 F-7 BGI jets between 2011 and 2013 as part of its effort to modernise its aging fleet. The F-7 BGI had a KLJ-6F radar system that allowed it to spot targets at a distance of more than 86 km. Moreover, the plane can track six targets and engage two simultaneously. However, these aircraft are considered outdated as per the global standards, but the Bangladeshi government has still not discontinued the F-7 due to its low cost and reliability for pilot training. These jets have a full glass cockpit with three multi-function displays, three multifunctional heads-up displays, and hands-on throttle-and-stick controls. All this further helps the pilot to improve his situational awareness.

Bangladesh got 16 F-7 BGI jets between 2011 and 2013 as part of its effort to modernise its aging fleet. These aircraft are considered outdated, but the Bangladeshi government has still not discontinued the F-7 due to its low cost and reliability for pilot training.

Bangladesh’s crashed jet was a Chinese copy of MiG-21 - All about F-7 BGI aircraft that hit Dhaka college

A Made-in-China training aircraft crashed in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday (July 21) at the Milestone School and College campus. As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed in Uttara around 1 in the afternoon. 19 people have been reported dead, including the pilot, and multiple people were hospitalised in the crash.&nbsp;The Air Force Chengdu F-7 BGI crashed onto the campus of the school when the children were present there. Television footage showed fire and smoke billowing from the site of the crash. The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft belonged to the Air Force.The horrifying incident has revived the memories of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad in India. Shockingly, there are multiple similarities between the two incidents. 1. Crash shortly after takeoff&nbsp;The F‑7 BGI training jet took off around 1 in the afternoon on Monday (July 21) and crashed in just a few minutes. Similarly, the Air India plane also crashed just a few seconds after it took off from Ahmedabad for London.&nbsp;2. Crashed at school/college&nbsp;The Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into the building of the Milestone School and College. Similarly, the Air India aircraft crashed into the building of the BJ Medical College. 3. Death of students The Air India crash resulted in the deaths of multiple students of the educational institution, along with the passengers on board the plane. Since it was an air force jet in Bangladesh incident, there were no passengers but the pilot, along with the students of the school lost their lives.&nbsp;4. Horrifying visuals&nbsp;Both the Air India plane crash and the Bangladesh jet crash ended up in horrifying visuals from the ground showing the terrifying situation for the kin as well as for the authorities.&nbsp;5. Pilot tried&nbsp;When the Air India plane crash occurred, the pilot tried giving the emergency signal using the "MAYDAY" message. In the Bangladesh jet crash, the pilot reportedly tried to save the aircraft to be crashed from a populated area but failed.&nbsp;'I was terrified'&nbsp;Rafiqa Taha, a student who was not present when the plane crashed, told the news agency Associated Press that the school has around 2,000 students, and runs classes from elementary to Class XII.“I was terrified watching videos on TV,” the 16-year-old told AP. “My God! It’s my school," she added on the phone call.&nbsp;The injured were taken to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The initial report, as per the Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Sun, said that most of the injured were students of the educational institute. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. The rescue operation is still on.&nbsp;The Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, posted on the social media platform X, saying, “I express my profound grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of casualties due to the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft at the Milestone School and College campus in the capital’s Diabari area today.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

The F‑7 BGI training jet took off around 1 in the afternoon on Monday (July 21) and crashed in just a few minutes. Similarly, the Air India plane also crashed just a few seconds after it took off from Ahmedabad for London.

A Made-in-China training aircraft crashed in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday (July 21) at the Milestone School and College campus. As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed in Uttara around 1 in the afternoon. 19 people have been reported dead, including the pilot, and multiple people were hospitalised in the crash. The Air Force Chengdu F-7 BGI crashed onto the campus of the school when the children were present there. Television footage showed fire and smoke billowing from the site of the crash. The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft belonged to the Air Force. The horrifying incident has revived the memories of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad in India. Shockingly, there are multiple similarities between the two incidents. 1. Crash shortly after takeoff The F‑7 BGI training jet took off around 1 in the afternoon on Monday (July 21) and crashed in just a few minutes. Similarly, the Air India plane also crashed just a few seconds after it took off from Ahmedabad for London. 2. Crashed at school/college The Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into the building of the Milestone School and College. Similarly, the Air India aircraft crashed into the building of the BJ Medical College. 3. Death of students The Air India crash resulted in the deaths of multiple students of the educational institution, along with the passengers on board the plane. Since it was an air force jet in Bangladesh incident, there were no passengers but the pilot, along with the students of the school lost their lives. 4. Horrifying visuals Both the Air India plane crash and the Bangladesh jet crash ended up in horrifying visuals from the ground showing the terrifying situation for the kin as well as for the authorities. 5. Pilot tried When the Air India plane crash occurred, the pilot tried giving the emergency signal using the "MAYDAY" message. In the Bangladesh jet crash, the pilot reportedly tried to save the aircraft to be crashed from a populated area but failed. 'I was terrified' Rafiqa Taha, a student who was not present when the plane crashed, told the news agency Associated Press that the school has around 2,000 students, and runs classes from elementary to Class XII. “I was terrified watching videos on TV,” the 16-year-old told AP. “My God! It’s my school," she added on the phone call. The injured were taken to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The initial report, as per the Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Sun, said that most of the injured were students of the educational institute. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. The rescue operation is still on. The Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, posted on the social media platform X, saying, “I express my profound grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of casualties due to the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft at the Milestone School and College campus in the capital’s Diabari area today.”

The F‑7 BGI training jet took off around 1 in the afternoon on Monday (July 21) and crashed in just a few minutes. Similarly, the Air India plane also crashed just a few seconds after it took off from Ahmedabad for London.

5 SHOCKING similarities between Bangladesh jet crash and Ahmedabad Air India crash

Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar, the pilot of the &nbsp;Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft that crashed in Bangladesh, tried saving it by driving it away from any densely populated area, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate said, Dhaka Tribune reported. But unfortunately, the jet crashed into a two-storey building of Milestone School and College in Diabari, Uttara, and so far, at least 19 people have been reported dead, including the pilot, and multiple people were injured.&nbsp;“To manage the situation and prevent major damage, the pilot, Flight Lieutenant Md Towkir Islam, made every effort to steer the aircraft from a densely populated area to a less crowded location. Unfortunately, the jet crashed unexpectedly into a two-storey building of Milestone School and College in Diabari, Dhaka. The sudden accident resulted in 19 deaths, including the pilot, and 164 injuries," the ISPR said in its statement.&nbsp;Towkir belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash. He was being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), The Daily Star quoted Professor Md Sayedur Rahman, the special assistant to the chief adviser for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as saying. The pilot has reportedly died.&nbsp;What happened?&nbsp;The Air Force Chengdu F-7 BGI crashed onto the campus of the school when the children were present there. Television footage showed fire and smoke billowing from the site of the crash. The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft belonged to the Air Force.&nbsp;The injured were taken to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The initial report, as per the Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Sun, said that most of the injured were students of the educational institute. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. The rescue operation is still on.&nbsp;The Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, posted on the social media platform X, saying, “I express my profound grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of casualties due to the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft at the Milestone School and College campus in the capital’s Diabari area today.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Towkir belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash. He was being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), The Daily Star reported. 

Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar, the pilot of the Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft that crashed in Bangladesh, tried saving it by driving it away from any densely populated area, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate said, Dhaka Tribune reported. But unfortunately, the jet crashed into a two-storey building of Milestone School and College in Diabari, Uttara, and so far, at least 19 people have been reported dead, including the pilot, and multiple people were injured. “To manage the situation and prevent major damage, the pilot, Flight Lieutenant Md Towkir Islam, made every effort to steer the aircraft from a densely populated area to a less crowded location. Unfortunately, the jet crashed unexpectedly into a two-storey building of Milestone School and College in Diabari, Dhaka. The sudden accident resulted in 19 deaths, including the pilot, and 164 injuries," the ISPR said in its statement. Towkir belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash. He was being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), The Daily Star quoted Professor Md Sayedur Rahman, the special assistant to the chief adviser for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as saying. The pilot has reportedly died. What happened? The Air Force Chengdu F-7 BGI crashed onto the campus of the school when the children were present there. Television footage showed fire and smoke billowing from the site of the crash. The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft belonged to the Air Force. The injured were taken to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The initial report, as per the Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Sun, said that most of the injured were students of the educational institute. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. The rescue operation is still on. The Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, posted on the social media platform X, saying, “I express my profound grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of casualties due to the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft at the Milestone School and College campus in the capital’s Diabari area today.”

Towkir belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash. He was being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), The Daily Star reported.&nbsp;

Bangladesh jet crash: Pilot tried to steer plane away from populated area but...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Jul 21) expressed condolences and support for any assistance after a Bangladesh Air Force F7 aircraft crashed at Milestone School and College in Uttara, Dhaka. At least 18 people have died, including the pilot of the training jet, and 164 others were injured in the incident, according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). The injured were taken to different hospitals in the city for treatment.&nbsp;PM expressed his shock and sadness over the loss of lives in the tragic crash. He wished speedy recovery of those injured. The prime minister also voiced India’s solidarity with Bangladesh and expressed willingness for all possible support and assistance needed.&nbsp;“Deeply shocked and saddened at the loss of lives, many of them young students, in a tragic air crash in Dhaka. Our hearts go out to the bereaved families. We pray for the swift recovery of those injured. India stands in solidarity with Bangladesh and is ready to extend all possible support and assistance,” PM Modi wrote in a post on X. &nbsp;

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&nbsp;The Chinese-made training aircraft crashed into the educational institute around 1 in the afternoon. Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar, who died in the incident, was reportedly flying the aircraft before it crashed into the building. He was being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) but succumbed to his injuries.&nbsp;Following the deadly crash, the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery set up an emergency hotline. Panic erupted among students, teachers and staff as they ran for safety. Currently, eight units of the Fire Service, along with Bangladesh Army personnel, are engaged in the rescue operations. Moreover, two platoons from Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the Navy have also joined the efforts in the crisis situation. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The prime minister also voiced India’s solidarity with Bangladesh and expressed willingness for all possible support and assistance needed.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Jul 21) expressed condolences and support for any assistance after a Bangladesh Air Force F7 aircraft crashed at Milestone School and College in Uttara, Dhaka. At least 18 people have died, including the pilot of the training jet, and 164 others were injured in the incident, according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). The injured were taken to different hospitals in the city for treatment. PM expressed his shock and sadness over the loss of lives in the tragic crash. He wished speedy recovery of those injured. The prime minister also voiced India’s solidarity with Bangladesh and expressed willingness for all possible support and assistance needed. “Deeply shocked and saddened at the loss of lives, many of them young students, in a tragic air crash in Dhaka. Our hearts go out to the bereaved families. We pray for the swift recovery of those injured. India stands in solidarity with Bangladesh and is ready to extend all possible support and assistance,” PM Modi wrote in a post on X.

The prime minister also voiced India’s solidarity with Bangladesh and expressed willingness for all possible support and assistance needed.

‘Deeply shocked, saddened’: PM Modi offers support and assistance to Bangladesh after F7 jet crash

The investigation into the Jeju Air Flight 2216 crash in South Korea has concluded, and the report says that a pilot mistakenly shut off the wrong engine, according to reports in local media, but the families of the 179 people killed in the disaster accuse the investigators of ignoring other contributing factors and only laying the blame on the pilot. As per reports, the probe into South Korea’s deadliest air disaster, in which all but two of the 181 people on board Jeju Air Flight 2216 were killed, says that a pilot mistakenly turned off the left engine, which had no defects, instead of the right one that was severely damaged by a bird strike.&nbsp;The plane crashed into a concrete barrier while landing at the Muan International Airport after a bird strike.The report of the investigation was scheduled to be released last weekend but has been delayed after protests from the families of the victims who were briefed about the findings.&nbsp;On December 29, 2023, the pilots of Flight 2216 reported a bird strike and made a mayday call as their aircraft approached the runway and then tried to land from the opposite direction. Video showed the plane making a belly landing—without landing gear—and skidding along the runway before crashing into a concrete barrier. Both engines of the aircraft were sent to France for analysis.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘Pilot turned off left engine instead of the damaged right one’</h2>&nbsp;South Korea’s Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board found that a pilot had turned off the left engine instead of the right engine, which was severely damaged by the bird strike.However, families of the victims say that the report does not mention the concrete barrier at the end of the runway, which they claim had a devastating effect.“The bereaved families seek a fair and transparent investigation into the accident,” they said in a statement, and urged investigators to conduct a press briefing “only after a full and careful examination has been completed”.&nbsp;<h2>Making the pilots scapegoats, says union</h2>&nbsp;The Jeju Air pilots’ union also criticised the findings for focusing on pilots’ misjudgment and downplaying other contributing factors. The union slammed ARAIB for “misleading the public” by suggesting there was no problem with the left engine since bird remains were found in both. It also accused the investigators of making the pilots scapegoats.&nbsp;A source privy to the developments, however, told Reuters that the investigators had “clear evidence and backup data” and would not change their findings.After the crash, South Korea’s transport ministry said it would remove concrete barriers at seven airports.The families of the victims lodged a criminal complaint against Jeju Air chief executive Kim E-bae, citing professional negligence. Kim is among 24 people being investigated over the accident.&nbsp;

Families of the victims say the report does not mention the concrete barrier at the end of the runway, which they claim had a devastating effect. They also urged investigators to conduct a press briefing only after a full and careful examination has been completed.

The investigation into the Jeju Air Flight 2216 crash in South Korea has concluded, and the report says that a pilot mistakenly shut off the wrong engine, according to reports in local media, but the families of the 179 people killed in the disaster accuse the investigators of ignoring other contributing factors and only laying the blame on the pilot. As per reports, the probe into South Korea’s deadliest air disaster, in which all but two of the 181 people on board Jeju Air Flight 2216 were killed, says that a pilot mistakenly turned off the left engine, which had no defects, instead of the right one that was severely damaged by a bird strike. The plane crashed into a concrete barrier while landing at the Muan International Airport after a bird strike. The report of the investigation was scheduled to be released last weekend but has been delayed after protests from the families of the victims who were briefed about the findings. On December 29, 2023, the pilots of Flight 2216 reported a bird strike and made a mayday call as their aircraft approached the runway and then tried to land from the opposite direction. Video showed the plane making a belly landing—without landing gear—and skidding along the runway before crashing into a concrete barrier. Both engines of the aircraft were sent to France for analysis. ‘Pilot turned off left engine instead of the damaged right one’ South Korea’s Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board found that a pilot had turned off the left engine instead of the right engine, which was severely damaged by the bird strike. However, families of the victims say that the report does not mention the concrete barrier at the end of the runway, which they claim had a devastating effect. “The bereaved families seek a fair and transparent investigation into the accident,” they said in a statement, and urged investigators to conduct a press briefing “only after a full and careful examination has been completed”. Making the pilots scapegoats, says union The Jeju Air pilots’ union also criticised the findings for focusing on pilots’ misjudgment and downplaying other contributing factors. The union slammed ARAIB for “misleading the public” by suggesting there was no problem with the left engine since bird remains were found in both. It also accused the investigators of making the pilots scapegoats. A source privy to the developments, however, told Reuters that the investigators had “clear evidence and backup data” and would not change their findings. After the crash, South Korea’s transport ministry said it would remove concrete barriers at seven airports. The families of the victims lodged a criminal complaint against Jeju Air chief executive Kim E-bae, citing professional negligence. Kim is among 24 people being investigated over the accident.

Families of the victims say the report does not mention the concrete barrier at the end of the runway, which they claim had a devastating effect. They also urged investigators to conduct a press briefing only after a full and careful examination has been completed.

Jeju Air crash probe report pins blame on pilot; victims’ kin slam findings

A Made-in-China training aircraft crashed in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday (July 21) at the Milestone School and College campus. As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed in Uttara around 1 in the afternoon. At least 19 people have been reported dead, and at least 13 were hospitalised. Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar was reportedly flying the aircraft before it crashed into the building.&nbsp;Rafiqa Taha, a student who was not present when the plane crashed, told the news agency Associated Press that the school has around 2,000 students, and runs classes from elementary to Class XII.&nbsp;“I was terrified watching videos on TV,” the 16-year-old told AP. “My God! It’s my school," she added on the phone call.&nbsp;The Air Force Chengdu F-7 BGI crashed onto the campus of the school when the children were present there. Television footage showed fire and smoke billowing from the site of the crash. The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft belonged to the Air Force.&nbsp;The injured were taken to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The initial report, as per the Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Sun, said that most of the injured were students of the educational institute. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. The rescue operation is still on.&nbsp;The Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, posted on the social media platform X, saying, “I express my profound grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of casualties due to the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft at the Milestone School and College campus in the capital’s Diabari area today.”&nbsp;One-day state mourning was also declared after the crash on Monday. During the mourning period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast at all government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions, as well as educational establishments across the country.&nbsp;

Rafiqa Taha, a student who was not present when the plane crashed, told the news agency Associated Press that the school has around 2,000 students, and runs classes from elementary to Class XII.

A Made-in-China training aircraft crashed in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday (July 21) at the Milestone School and College campus. As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed in Uttara around 1 in the afternoon. At least 19 people have been reported dead, and at least 13 were hospitalised. Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar was reportedly flying the aircraft before it crashed into the building. Rafiqa Taha, a student who was not present when the plane crashed, told the news agency Associated Press that the school has around 2,000 students, and runs classes from elementary to Class XII. “I was terrified watching videos on TV,” the 16-year-old told AP. “My God! It’s my school," she added on the phone call. The Air Force Chengdu F-7 BGI crashed onto the campus of the school when the children were present there. Television footage showed fire and smoke billowing from the site of the crash. The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft belonged to the Air Force. The injured were taken to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The initial report, as per the Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Sun, said that most of the injured were students of the educational institute. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. The rescue operation is still on. The Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, posted on the social media platform X, saying, “I express my profound grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of casualties due to the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft at the Milestone School and College campus in the capital’s Diabari area today.” One-day state mourning was also declared after the crash on Monday. During the mourning period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast at all government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions, as well as educational establishments across the country.

Rafiqa Taha, a student who was not present when the plane crashed, told the news agency Associated Press that the school has around 2,000 students, and runs classes from elementary to Class XII.

Student, who was absent from school on the day of Bangladesh jet crash, says...

US President Donald Trump has threatened NFL team Washington Commanders' football stadium deal over the moniker. The Commanders, who did away with the old moniker 'Redskins' in 2020, had announced a plan earlier this year to build a new stadium to RFK site in DC area - their home for more than three decades, but the proposal stays stalled in the D.C. Council and public hearing is scheduled next week. Trump also called out MLB team Cleveland Guardians to the moniker change and demanded they go back to old nickname 'Indians' as well.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/golf-british-open-2025-winner-29-years-old-scheffler-says-winning-claret-jug-doesn-t-fulfil-deepest-desires-1753089298571">Open winner Scheffler says winning Claret Jug 'doesn’t fulfil deepest desires'</a><h2>What did Trump say about Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians</h2>"The Washington “Whatever’s” should IMMEDIATELY change their name back to the Washington Redskins Football Team. There is a big clamoring for this. Likewise, the Cleveland Indians, one of the six original baseball teams, with a storied past. Our great Indian people, in massive numbers, want this to happen. Their heritage and prestige is systematically being taken away from them. Times are different now than they were three or four years ago. We are a Country of passion and common sense. OWNERS, GET IT DONE!!!," said Trump in a Truth social post."My statement on the Washington Redskins has totally blown up, but only in a very positive way. I may put a restriction on them that if they don’t change the name back to the original “Washington Redskins,” and get rid of the ridiculous moniker, “Washington Commanders,” I won’t make a deal for them to build a Stadium in Washington. The Team would be much more valuable, and the Deal would be more exciting for everyone. Cleveland should do the same with the Cleveland Indians. The Owner of the Cleveland Baseball Team, Matt Dolan, who is very political, has lost three Elections in a row because of that ridiculous name change. What he doesn’t understand is that if he changed the name back to the Cleveland Indians, he might actually win an Election. Indians are being treated very unfairly. MAKE INDIANS GREAT AGAIN (MIGA)!," the president later added.<h2>Why did Washington and Cleveland change team monikers?</h2>Both, Washington and Cleveland changed the monikers from Redskins to Commanders (2020) and Indians to Guardians (2022) in the wake of sensitivity towards racism as both the previous nicknames earlier suggested in a reference to native Americans.<h2>Can Trump really block Washington stadium deal?</h2>Washington, D.C. elects a mayor, a city council and commissioners to run day-to-day operations but it is the Congress which controls city's budget. In January this year, erstwhile president Joe Biden had signed a bill that transferred the stadium land from federal government to District administration. It remains to be seen if Trump can actually block the stadium construction deal.

In January this year, erstwhile president Joe Biden had signed a bill that transferred the stadium land from federal government to District administration. It remains to be seen if Trump can actually block the Washington stadium construction deal at RFK site.

US President Donald Trump has threatened NFL team Washington Commanders' football stadium deal over the moniker. The Commanders, who did away with the old moniker 'Redskins' in 2020, had announced a plan earlier this year to build a new stadium to RFK site in DC area - their home for more than three decades, but the proposal stays stalled in the D.C. Council and public hearing is scheduled next week. Trump also called out MLB team Cleveland Guardians to the moniker change and demanded they go back to old nickname 'Indians' as well. Also Read - Open winner Scheffler says winning Claret Jug 'doesn’t fulfil deepest desires' What did Trump say about Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians "The Washington “Whatever’s” should IMMEDIATELY change their name back to the Washington Redskins Football Team. There is a big clamoring for this. Likewise, the Cleveland Indians, one of the six original baseball teams, with a storied past. Our great Indian people, in massive numbers, want this to happen. Their heritage and prestige is systematically being taken away from them. Times are different now than they were three or four years ago. We are a Country of passion and common sense. OWNERS, GET IT DONE!!!," said Trump in a Truth social post. "My statement on the Washington Redskins has totally blown up, but only in a very positive way. I may put a restriction on them that if they don’t change the name back to the original “Washington Redskins,” and get rid of the ridiculous moniker, “Washington Commanders,” I won’t make a deal for them to build a Stadium in Washington. The Team would be much more valuable, and the Deal would be more exciting for everyone. Cleveland should do the same with the Cleveland Indians. The Owner of the Cleveland Baseball Team, Matt Dolan, who is very political, has lost three Elections in a row because of that ridiculous name change. What he doesn’t understand is that if he changed the name back to the Cleveland Indians, he might actually win an Election. Indians are being treated very unfairly. MAKE INDIANS GREAT AGAIN (MIGA)!," the president later added. Why did Washington and Cleveland change team monikers? Both, Washington and Cleveland changed the monikers from Redskins to Commanders (2020) and Indians to Guardians (2022) in the wake of sensitivity towards racism as both the previous nicknames earlier suggested in a reference to native Americans. Can Trump really block Washington stadium deal? Washington, D.C. elects a mayor, a city council and commissioners to run day-to-day operations but it is the Congress which controls city's budget. In January this year, erstwhile president Joe Biden had signed a bill that transferred the stadium land from federal government to District administration. It remains to be seen if Trump can actually block the stadium construction deal.

In January this year, erstwhile president Joe Biden had signed a bill that transferred the stadium land from federal government to District administration. It remains to be seen if Trump can actually block the Washington stadium construction deal at RFK site.

'Indians are being treated very unfairly,' Trump demands Washington and Cleveland return to old monikers

The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, jointly built by the American and Indian space agencies, will be capturing an unprecedented amount of Earth-imaging data as it circles 747 kms above the Earth’s surface. “NISAR would be capturing 4.37 Terabytes (over 4,300 GB) of data per day,” Dr. Sanghamitra Dutta, NISAR Program Executive, NASA Headquarters, told WION’s Sidharth M.P. For context, an average consumer laptop comes with 512 GB of storage space. Therefore, NISAR would capture enough imagery to fill up at least eight laptops in a single day.&nbsp;&nbsp;Weighing nearly 2,400 kg, NISAR is meant to carry out high-resolution Earth imaging for at least three years. NISAR would generate a whopping 1569 Terabytes (over 1.5 million GB) of imaging data, considering its minimal operational life of three years. Over this period of three years, NISAR would generate enough data to fill up at least 2,900 laptops. The first-ever satellite to be built jointly by space agencies of India and the US, NISAR is meant to monitor Earth’s vital signs and help understand the impact of climate change and natural disasters, among others.&nbsp;If everything goes according to plan, the GLSV-F16 rocket carrying the NISAR satellite will lift off from the Indian Spaceport Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, at around 5:40 pm Indian time, on 30th July, Wednesday. ISRO has officially announced the launch date and time for the mission.&nbsp;<h2>24/7 Earth-monitoring for several years</h2>&nbsp;Typically, an Earth-imaging satellite would have to only capture images when passing over its area of interest or region of study. When not flying over the area of interest, the imaging equipment can be turned off and put to rest. That’s where NISAR stands out—its job is to capture earth imaging data round-the-clock over its operational life of more than three years. NASA says NISAR will be capable of mapping the Earth’s land and ice-covered surface twice in a period of twelve days. While NISAR is expected to have a minimum mission life of three years, it is likely to perform its duties for five years or longer. Satellite life depends on how much fuel it carries on board, the design life of its electronic components, and other technical parameters.&nbsp;NISAR is the first satellite mission to collect radar data in two microwave bandwidth regions, called the L-band and the S-band, to measure changes of our planet’s surface, including movements as small as a centimetre. This allows the mission to observe a wide range of Earth processes, from the flow rates of glaciers and ice sheets to the dynamics of earthquakes and volcanoes. NISAR will map the entire globe in 12 days.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>How scientists would manage such vast amount of data from NISAR</h2>&nbsp;Given how NISAR would generate over 4,300 GB of data daily, scientists face a major challenge in managing this vast trove of Earth-imaging information. Like all our gadgets, the Solid State Data recorder on the NISAR satellite has a limited capacity, which is why NASA and ISRO are working on quick methods to downlink the data (send the data from the satellite to Earth) as frequently as possible. Think of it like rapidly downloading all photos and videos from a camera’s memory card before deleting them to free up space for the next use.&nbsp;NASA’s Dr. Dutta says that NISAR could generate the highest-ever amount of data from a single-satellite mission. “There has never been so much data coming from a mission on a daily basis, and we have prepared the downlink stations (Earth-based stations that receive data from satellites) for such high data rates. This would also help NASA in getting ready for future missions, when there would be a much higher volume of data transfers.” Notably, all of NISAR’s data would be archived and shared with the science community.&nbsp;<h2>How a radar-imaging satellite works</h2>&nbsp;Conventional Earth-imaging satellites click detailed colour photos of Earth, very similar to what a high-end camera does. In comparison, a radar-imaging satellite works in a totally different manner. Instead of giving an optics-based picture (like a photograph), radar satellites constantly beam radar waves onto the Earth. The features on Earth’s surface (buildings, trees, mountains, water bodies, roads, and glaciers) reflect these radar waves back to the satellite. By collecting and processing the reflected radar waves, radar-imaging satellites deliver imagery during day and night, during all weather conditions.&nbsp;Typically, conventional satellites’ ability to deliver images is obstructed by clouds and weather-related phenomena. While conventional optical satellite images are in colour, radar satellite images are inherently black-and-white. However, these black-and-white radar satellite images can be processed to deliver false-colour images for analysis.&nbsp;<h2>Is NISAR a spy satellite?&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Synthetic Aperture Radar technology is widely used for military and strategic purposes, as it can delivery imagery during day and night conditions, even amid weather conditions that hinder traditional camera-based satellite imaging. During his time at the helm of ISRO, when asked if NISAR was a spy satellite, Dr. S. Somanath categorically stated, “NISAR is not a spy satellite.” He elaborated that the data generated by NISAR would be shared in a free and open manner with the entire scientific community. He said that it was purely a science mission and aimed at studying the Earth in high detail, which would help draw better conclusions on various phenomena that are affecting our planet.&nbsp;Dr. Datta from NASA highlighted that the first civilian SAR satellite in history, called SEASAT, was launched by NASA in 1978. SEASAT led to a series of NASA space shuttle-based radar missions and inspired the development of spaceborne SAR systems worldwide. She added that Japan and Europe also have SAR satellites for Earth-imaging purposes.&nbsp;&nbsp;All NISAR science data, L-band and S-band, will be freely available and open to the public, consistent with the long-standing NASA Earth Science open data policy. NASA has chosen the Alaska Satellite Facility Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC) to host the mission’s data and products, said the American space agency.

The first-ever satellite to be built jointly by space agencies of India and the US, NISAR is meant to monitor Earth’s vital signs and help understand the impact of climate change and natural disasters, among others.

The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, jointly built by the American and Indian space agencies, will be capturing an unprecedented amount of Earth-imaging data as it circles 747 kms above the Earth’s surface. “NISAR would be capturing 4.37 Terabytes (over 4,300 GB) of data per day,” Dr. Sanghamitra Dutta, NISAR Program Executive, NASA Headquarters, told WION’s Sidharth M.P. For context, an average consumer laptop comes with 512 GB of storage space. Therefore, NISAR would capture enough imagery to fill up at least eight laptops in a single day. Weighing nearly 2,400 kg, NISAR is meant to carry out high-resolution Earth imaging for at least three years. NISAR would generate a whopping 1569 Terabytes (over 1.5 million GB) of imaging data, considering its minimal operational life of three years. Over this period of three years, NISAR would generate enough data to fill up at least 2,900 laptops. The first-ever satellite to be built jointly by space agencies of India and the US, NISAR is meant to monitor Earth’s vital signs and help understand the impact of climate change and natural disasters, among others. If everything goes according to plan, the GLSV-F16 rocket carrying the NISAR satellite will lift off from the Indian Spaceport Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, at around 5:40 pm Indian time, on 30th July, Wednesday. ISRO has officially announced the launch date and time for the mission. 24/7 Earth-monitoring for several years Typically, an Earth-imaging satellite would have to only capture images when passing over its area of interest or region of study. When not flying over the area of interest, the imaging equipment can be turned off and put to rest. That’s where NISAR stands out—its job is to capture earth imaging data round-the-clock over its operational life of more than three years. NASA says NISAR will be capable of mapping the Earth’s land and ice-covered surface twice in a period of twelve days. While NISAR is expected to have a minimum mission life of three years, it is likely to perform its duties for five years or longer. Satellite life depends on how much fuel it carries on board, the design life of its electronic components, and other technical parameters. NISAR is the first satellite mission to collect radar data in two microwave bandwidth regions, called the L-band and the S-band, to measure changes of our planet’s surface, including movements as small as a centimetre. This allows the mission to observe a wide range of Earth processes, from the flow rates of glaciers and ice sheets to the dynamics of earthquakes and volcanoes. NISAR will map the entire globe in 12 days. How scientists would manage such vast amount of data from NISAR Given how NISAR would generate over 4,300 GB of data daily, scientists face a major challenge in managing this vast trove of Earth-imaging information. Like all our gadgets, the Solid State Data recorder on the NISAR satellite has a limited capacity, which is why NASA and ISRO are working on quick methods to downlink the data (send the data from the satellite to Earth) as frequently as possible. Think of it like rapidly downloading all photos and videos from a camera’s memory card before deleting them to free up space for the next use. NASA’s Dr. Dutta says that NISAR could generate the highest-ever amount of data from a single-satellite mission. “There has never been so much data coming from a mission on a daily basis, and we have prepared the downlink stations (Earth-based stations that receive data from satellites) for such high data rates. This would also help NASA in getting ready for future missions, when there would be a much higher volume of data transfers.” Notably, all of NISAR’s data would be archived and shared with the science community. How a radar-imaging satellite works Conventional Earth-imaging satellites click detailed colour photos of Earth, very similar to what a high-end camera does. In comparison, a radar-imaging satellite works in a totally different manner. Instead of giving an optics-based picture (like a photograph), radar satellites constantly beam radar waves onto the Earth. The features on Earth’s surface (buildings, trees, mountains, water bodies, roads, and glaciers) reflect these radar waves back to the satellite. By collecting and processing the reflected radar waves, radar-imaging satellites deliver imagery during day and night, during all weather conditions. Typically, conventional satellites’ ability to deliver images is obstructed by clouds and weather-related phenomena. While conventional optical satellite images are in colour, radar satellite images are inherently black-and-white. However, these black-and-white radar satellite images can be processed to deliver false-colour images for analysis. Is NISAR a spy satellite? Synthetic Aperture Radar technology is widely used for military and strategic purposes, as it can delivery imagery during day and night conditions, even amid weather conditions that hinder traditional camera-based satellite imaging. During his time at the helm of ISRO, when asked if NISAR was a spy satellite, Dr. S. Somanath categorically stated, “NISAR is not a spy satellite.” He elaborated that the data generated by NISAR would be shared in a free and open manner with the entire scientific community. He said that it was purely a science mission and aimed at studying the Earth in high detail, which would help draw better conclusions on various phenomena that are affecting our planet. Dr. Datta from NASA highlighted that the first civilian SAR satellite in history, called SEASAT, was launched by NASA in 1978. SEASAT led to a series of NASA space shuttle-based radar missions and inspired the development of spaceborne SAR systems worldwide. She added that Japan and Europe also have SAR satellites for Earth-imaging purposes. All NISAR science data, L-band and S-band, will be freely available and open to the public, consistent with the long-standing NASA Earth Science open data policy. NASA has chosen the Alaska Satellite Facility Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC) to host the mission’s data and products, said the American space agency.

The first-ever satellite to be built jointly by space agencies of India and the US, NISAR is meant to monitor Earth’s vital signs and help understand the impact of climate change and natural disasters, among others.

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All it took was one guessed password from the login credentials of a single employee, and a ransomware gang brought down KNP, a 158-year-old British company. Now British intelligence agencies are fighting ransomware attacks 24/7. The man who led KNP at the time is now helping these efforts. Here is what happened.<h2>Ransomware carnage left 700 jobless</h2>KNP, a transport company in Northamptonshire, had to ground its fleet of 500 lorries and render 700 people jobless in 2023 as the ransomware gang entered its systems by guessing the weak password.The attack on KNP came from the notorious ransomware group Akira. Once inside, they encrypted all company data and held it for ransom."If you're reading this, it means the internal infrastructure of your company is fully or partially dead," the hackers wrote in their chilling ransom note.A negotiation firm estimated the cost of retrieving the KNP data at £5 million, and the company simply didn’t have that kind of money.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ransomware-attack-disrupts-blood-donation-services-in-us-8676643/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ransomware-attack-disrupts-blood-donation-services-in-us-8676643/embed</a>&nbsp;Without access to its digital systems, orders, or logistics, the company had no other option but to file for insolvency.KNP director Paul Abbott made a startling confession: he still hasn’t told the employee whose weak password likely doomed the firm.<h2>More companies are falling prey to ransomware</h2>KNP is one of tens of thousands of UK businesses falling prey to cyber sieges, according to a BBC report on the menace.Even household names like M&amp;S, Co-op and Harrods are not spared. Last week, the Co-op, a UK grocery chain, said all 6.5 million of its members had their data stolen in a cyber attack. Similarly, Marks &amp; Spencer (M&amp; S) fell victim to social engineering, with the hackers tricking their way in by “blagging” IT staff at the British multinational retailer. Blagging or 'pretexting' is a social engineering tactic in which attackers trick victims into divulging sensitive information or granting access to systems by creating a fabricated scenario and building their trust.<h2>Now the &nbsp;UK is fighting ransomware attacks</h2>At the British intelligence agency GCHQ or the Government Communications Headquarters, elite National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) officers are fighting against ransomware 24/7. But even they admit there are a lot of attackers, "and not that many of us.”Cyberattacks have nearly doubled to 35-40 incidents a week, the BBC report quoted Suzanne Grimmer of National Crime Agency (NCA) as saying. “Criminals are becoming far more able to access tools and services that you don’t need a specific technical skill set for.”<h2>'Young gamers are turning to cybercrime'</h2>James Babbage, Director General (Threats) at the NCA, told the BBC that young gamers are becoming hackers, after 'recognising that their skills can be used to con help desks into giving them access to companies.'Once inside, they use ransomware bought from dark web to steal data and lock up entire systems. “It’s a national security threat in its own right,” Babbage said.<h2>'Don't pay ransom' policy is not working</h2>British government is planning to ban public bodies from paying ransoms to hackers, and may force private companies to report attacks and get permission to pay.Paul Abbott, the boss of NKP when it crumbled, is now giving talks on the cyber threat, using the example of his company as a cautionary tale.&nbsp;Abbot, said the BBC report, wants every company to prove their security is up-to-date.&nbsp; Paul Cashmore, a cyber-insurance specialist during the KNP collapse, said many companies, however, just choose to pay up quietly."We need organisations to take steps to secure their systems," Richard Horne, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is waging daily war on international hacker gangs, was quoted as saying in a BBC report on the crime.But &nbsp;Babbage said that it is the paying of ransoms which fuels this crime.&nbsp;

KNP, a transport company in Northamptonshire had to ground its fleet of 500 lorries and render 700 people jobless in 2023 as the ransomware gang entered its systems by guessing the weak password. Its boss made a confession

All it took was one guessed password from the login credentials of a single employee, and a ransomware gang brought down KNP, a 158-year-old British company. Now British intelligence agencies are fighting ransomware attacks 24/7. The man who led KNP at the time is now helping these efforts. Here is what happened. Ransomware carnage left 700 jobless KNP, a transport company in Northamptonshire, had to ground its fleet of 500 lorries and render 700 people jobless in 2023 as the ransomware gang entered its systems by guessing the weak password. The attack on KNP came from the notorious ransomware group Akira. Once inside, they encrypted all company data and held it for ransom. "If you're reading this, it means the internal infrastructure of your company is fully or partially dead," the hackers wrote in their chilling ransom note. A negotiation firm estimated the cost of retrieving the KNP data at £5 million, and the company simply didn’t have that kind of money. https://www.wionews.com/videos/ransomware-attack-disrupts-blood-donation-services-in-us-8676643/embed Without access to its digital systems, orders, or logistics, the company had no other option but to file for insolvency. KNP director Paul Abbott made a startling confession: he still hasn’t told the employee whose weak password likely doomed the firm. More companies are falling prey to ransomware KNP is one of tens of thousands of UK businesses falling prey to cyber sieges, according to a BBC report on the menace. Even household names like M&S, Co-op and Harrods are not spared. Last week, the Co-op, a UK grocery chain, said all 6.5 million of its members had their data stolen in a cyber attack. Similarly, Marks & Spencer (M& S) fell victim to social engineering, with the hackers tricking their way in by “blagging” IT staff at the British multinational retailer. Blagging or 'pretexting' is a social engineering tactic in which attackers trick victims into divulging sensitive information or granting access to systems by creating a fabricated scenario and building their trust. Now the UK is fighting ransomware attacks At the British intelligence agency GCHQ or the Government Communications Headquarters, elite National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) officers are fighting against ransomware 24/7. But even they admit there are a lot of attackers, "and not that many of us.” Cyberattacks have nearly doubled to 35-40 incidents a week, the BBC report quoted Suzanne Grimmer of National Crime Agency (NCA) as saying. “Criminals are becoming far more able to access tools and services that you don’t need a specific technical skill set for.” 'Young gamers are turning to cybercrime' James Babbage, Director General (Threats) at the NCA, told the BBC that young gamers are becoming hackers, after 'recognising that their skills can be used to con help desks into giving them access to companies.' Once inside, they use ransomware bought from dark web to steal data and lock up entire systems. “It’s a national security threat in its own right,” Babbage said. 'Don't pay ransom' policy is not working British government is planning to ban public bodies from paying ransoms to hackers, and may force private companies to report attacks and get permission to pay. Paul Abbott, the boss of NKP when it crumbled, is now giving talks on the cyber threat, using the example of his company as a cautionary tale. Abbot, said the BBC report, wants every company to prove their security is up-to-date. Paul Cashmore, a cyber-insurance specialist during the KNP collapse, said many companies, however, just choose to pay up quietly. "We need organisations to take steps to secure their systems," Richard Horne, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is waging daily war on international hacker gangs, was quoted as saying in a BBC report on the crime. But Babbage said that it is the paying of ransoms which fuels this crime.

KNP, a transport company in Northamptonshire, had to ground its fleet of 500 lorries and render 700 people jobless in 2023 as the ransomware gang entered its systems by guessing the weak password. Its boss made a confession

Password from hell: Weak login credentials of a single staffer wiped out a 158-year-old firm, and its boss is now warning others

Pakistani police arrested 11 suspects over an incident of so-called “honour killing”, the authorities said on Monday (Jul 21). This comes after a video emerged showing the murder of a newlywed couple, who allegedly married against the wishes of their families. According to Balochistan authorities, the unidentified couple were shot dead on the orders of a local tribal council. The incident happened last month in the southwestern province of Pakistan. An investigation was launched after the video went viral.&nbsp;Chief Minister of Balochistan province, Sarfraz Bugti, said in a statement on Monday (Jul 21) that 11 suspects were arrested and the investigation was ongoing after the location and people in the video were identified. A case has been registered against all those involved in the gruesome incident. The accused will be prosecuted, Bugti added.&nbsp;“Taking immediate notice of the viral video of the murder of a woman and a man on all social media, orders were issued to Balochistan Police for action. The victims in the video have been identified, and the incident occurred a few days before Eid. A terrorism case has been registered in the name of the state, and one suspected killer has been arrested; the law will take its course in this heinous matter!” Bugti wrote in an X post on Sunday prior to latest arrests.&nbsp;According to Reuters, the footage of the murder showed people in a desert. Some pickup trucks and SUVs were also there, in which they had apparently been driven. The woman is given a copy of the Muslim holy book of Quran, after which she tells a man, “Come walk seven steps with me, after that you can shoot me.”&nbsp;The man follows her for a few steps. The woman then says in the regional Brahavi language, translated by the official, “You are allowed only to shoot me. Nothing more than that.” It was not clear what she meant by that. The man then aimed a pistol at her and shot her three times as she fell to the ground. The video also shows another man’s dead body near the woman’s. The men in the video are seen shooting at both bodies. According to a local police official, the woman did not cry or seek mercy from her murderers.&nbsp;As per the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, there were at least 405 “honour killings” in 2024. The group criticised the authorities for failing to stop these crimes. In most such cases, victims are women and the killings are usually carried out by relatives, who seek to defend their family’s reputation, said the human rights group. &nbsp;

As per the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, there were at least 405 “honour killings” in 2024. The group criticised the authorities for failing to stop these crimes. 

Pakistani police arrested 11 suspects over an incident of so-called “honour killing”, the authorities said on Monday (Jul 21). This comes after a video emerged showing the murder of a newlywed couple, who allegedly married against the wishes of their families. According to Balochistan authorities, the unidentified couple were shot dead on the orders of a local tribal council. The incident happened last month in the southwestern province of Pakistan. An investigation was launched after the video went viral. Chief Minister of Balochistan province, Sarfraz Bugti, said in a statement on Monday (Jul 21) that 11 suspects were arrested and the investigation was ongoing after the location and people in the video were identified. A case has been registered against all those involved in the gruesome incident. The accused will be prosecuted, Bugti added. “Taking immediate notice of the viral video of the murder of a woman and a man on all social media, orders were issued to Balochistan Police for action. The victims in the video have been identified, and the incident occurred a few days before Eid. A terrorism case has been registered in the name of the state, and one suspected killer has been arrested; the law will take its course in this heinous matter!” Bugti wrote in an X post on Sunday prior to latest arrests. According to Reuters, the footage of the murder showed people in a desert. Some pickup trucks and SUVs were also there, in which they had apparently been driven. The woman is given a copy of the Muslim holy book of Quran, after which she tells a man, “Come walk seven steps with me, after that you can shoot me.” The man follows her for a few steps. The woman then says in the regional Brahavi language, translated by the official, “You are allowed only to shoot me. Nothing more than that.” It was not clear what she meant by that. The man then aimed a pistol at her and shot her three times as she fell to the ground. The video also shows another man’s dead body near the woman’s. The men in the video are seen shooting at both bodies. According to a local police official, the woman did not cry or seek mercy from her murderers. As per the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, there were at least 405 “honour killings” in 2024. The group criticised the authorities for failing to stop these crimes. In most such cases, victims are women and the killings are usually carried out by relatives, who seek to defend their family’s reputation, said the human rights group.

As per the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, there were at least 405 “honour killings” in 2024. The group criticised the authorities for failing to stop these crimes.&nbsp;

Pakistan police arrest 11 after video of ‘honour killing’ of newlywed couple goes viral

A Made-in-China training aircraft crashed in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday (July 21) at the Milestone School and College campus. As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed in Uttara around 1 in the afternoon. At least 19 people have been reported dead, and at least 13 were hospitalised. Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar was reportedly flying the aircraft before it crashed into the building.&nbsp;Towkir belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash. He was being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), The Daily Star quoted Professor Md Sayedur Rahman, the special assistant to the chief adviser for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as saying. The pilot has reportedly died.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨🇧🇩 BIG BREAKING NEWS: Bangladesh Air Force Chinese built FT-7BGI fighter jet crashes near Milestone College&#39;s Uttara campus, Dhaka. Pilot Killed.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/planecrash?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#planecrash</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Uttaracampus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Uttaracampus</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bangladesh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bangladesh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dhaka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dhaka</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BangladeshAirForce?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BangladeshAirForce</a> <a href="https://t.co/83s6yt25VI">pic.twitter.com/83s6yt25VI</a>&mdash; TIger NS (@TIgerNS3) <a href="https://twitter.com/TIgerNS3/status/1947245175807639616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Bangladesh Air Force jet crashes into Dhaka school, killing at least 1 VC: Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BangladeshAirForce?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BangladeshAirForce</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/planecrash?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#planecrash</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dhaka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dhaka</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dead?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#dead</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/northeastlive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#northeastlive</a> <a href="https://t.co/OYXXsPK01H">pic.twitter.com/OYXXsPK01H</a>&mdash; Northeast Live (@NELiveTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/NELiveTV/status/1947219704646717470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

What happened?&nbsp;The Air Force Chengdu F-7 BGI crashed onto the campus of the school when the children were present there. Television footage showed fire and smoke billowing from the site of the crash. The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft belonged to the Air Force. &nbsp;&nbsp;The injured were taken to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The initial report, as per the Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Sun, said that most of the injured were students of the educational institute. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. The rescue operation is still on.&nbsp; The Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, posted on the social media platform X, saying, “I express my profound grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of casualties due to the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft at the Milestone School and College campus in the capital’s Diabari area today.”&nbsp;One-day state mourning was also declared after the crash on Monday. During the mourning period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast at all government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions, as well as educational establishments across the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar was reportedly flying the aircraft before it crashed into the building. He belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash. 

A Made-in-China training aircraft crashed in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday (July 21) at the Milestone School and College campus. As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed in Uttara around 1 in the afternoon. At least 19 people have been reported dead, and at least 13 were hospitalised. Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar was reportedly flying the aircraft before it crashed into the building. Towkir belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash. He was being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), The Daily Star quoted Professor Md Sayedur Rahman, the special assistant to the chief adviser for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as saying. The pilot has reportedly died.

Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar was reportedly flying the aircraft before it crashed into the building. He belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash.&nbsp;

Bangladesh jet crash: Who was Towkir Islam Sagar, pilot died after Air Force F-7 aircraft crashed onto school?

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's army has targeted multiple people during the distribution of humanitarian aid. On Sunday (July 20), at least 73 people were killed, of whom 51 were waiting for humanitarian aid. Not only that, but more than 60 people were injured when the Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid in the Al-Sudaniya area in Gaza City. Moreover, multiple incidents unfolded where people died due to malnutrition and hunger in Gaza, including children.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said on Sunday that the organisation is receiving multiple messages seeking help and food daily. The organisation took to the social media platform X and posted one of the messages by a Gazan seeking food for his children.&nbsp;"I’ve been searching for something to feed my children, but there is nothing," the message read. &nbsp;UNRWA Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini, said, "Daily SOS messages are coming in from our starving UNRWA colleagues, every day. How can one respond to such messages of despair? Shames me &amp; doubles the sense of helplessness." "All man-made, in total impunity," he added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are receiving desperate messages of starvation from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gaza?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gaza</a>, including from our colleagues. Food prices have increased 40 fold. Meanwhile, just outside Gaza, stockpiled in warehouses UNRWA has enough food for the entire population for over three months. The suffering in Gaza… <a href="https://t.co/UyUttdUHSI">pic.twitter.com/UyUttdUHSI</a>&mdash; UNRWA (@UNRWA) <a href="https://twitter.com/UNRWA/status/1947174858514722975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Food is available only a few kilometres away. UNRWA alone has enough stock available outside of Gaza for the entire population for the next 3 months. We have not been allowed to bring any aid in since 2 March. Political will is needed. Inaction is complicity and makes us lose our humanity," Lazzarini added.&nbsp;Ridiculously expensive ration&nbsp;The organisation also revealed that the food prices have increased 40-fold in Gaza. Meanwhile, just outside Gaza, stockpiled in warehouses, UNRWA has enough food for the entire population for over three months. It also shared a bill of ration with the current prices.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">“ &#39;I’ve been searching for something to feed my children but there is nothing.&#39; Daily 🆘 messages are coming in from our starving UNRWA colleagues, every day. How can one respond to such messages of despair? Shames me &amp; doubles the sense of helplessness. All man made, in… <a href="https://t.co/eEnDLMAkSU">pic.twitter.com/eEnDLMAkSU</a>&mdash; UNRWA (@UNRWA) <a href="https://twitter.com/UNRWA/status/1946976285571366918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The bill was dated July 21, 2025 and mentioned the price of 1 Kilogram of lentils at $23, 1 Kilogram of flour at $30, 1 Kilogram of rice at $30, and 1 Kilogram of sugar at $100. As per a UN report last week, at least 875 people were confirmed killed while trying to source food.&nbsp;

The bill was dated July 21, 2025 and mentioned the price of 1 Kilogram of lentils at $23, 1 Kilogram of flour at $30, 1 Kilogram of rice at $30, and 1 Kilogram of sugar at $100. As per a UN report last week, at least 875 people were confirmed killed while trying to source food.

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's army has targeted multiple people during the distribution of humanitarian aid. On Sunday (July 20), at least 73 people were killed, of whom 51 were waiting for humanitarian aid. Not only that, but more than 60 people were injured when the Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid in the Al-Sudaniya area in Gaza City. Moreover, multiple incidents unfolded where people died due to malnutrition and hunger in Gaza, including children. Meanwhile, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said on Sunday that the organisation is receiving multiple messages seeking help and food daily. The organisation took to the social media platform X and posted one of the messages by a Gazan seeking food for his children. "I’ve been searching for something to feed my children, but there is nothing," the message read. UNRWA Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini, said, "Daily SOS messages are coming in from our starving UNRWA colleagues, every day. How can one respond to such messages of despair? Shames me & doubles the sense of helplessness." "All man-made, in total impunity," he added.

The bill was dated July 21, 2025 and mentioned the price of 1 Kilogram of lentils at $23, 1 Kilogram of flour at $30, 1 Kilogram of rice at $30, and 1 Kilogram of sugar at $100. As per a UN report last week, at least 875 people were confirmed killed while trying to source food.

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