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Air India has completed the precautionary inspection of the locking mechanism of fuel control switches (FCS) on all the Boeing 787 aircraft in its fleet and found no problems, an airline official said on Wednesday. The inspection was carried out after a directive from aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) earlier this week, which asked all airlines operating Boeing 787 and 737 aircraft to examine the fuel switch locking systems by July 21. Air India now has 33 Dreamliners.&nbsp; The DGCA issued the order after the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary report on last month’s Air India plane crash that killed 260 people. The DGCA directive enforced compliance with the US Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) bulletin issued in December 2018, which warned of potential disengagement of the fuel control switch locking feature in operators of some Boeing 737 aircraft.&nbsp;The AIIB report into the crash of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad said that the fuel cutoff switches of both engines were inadvertently moved to the cutoff position, one after another within a 1-second interval, at low altitude just moments after liftoff.&nbsp;The official said the airline’s engineering team conducted the checks over the weekend and communicated the outcome to pilots via an internal message.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The inspections have been completed, and no issues were found,” the official said, adding that all Boeing 787-8 aircraft have already undergone Throttle Control Module (TCM) replacements as per Boeing's maintenance schedule, of which the FCS is a part.Earlier, the Boeing 737 Max fleet of Air India Express was also checked, and no issues were found, the official added.&nbsp;“Over the weekend, our engineering team initiated precautionary inspections on the locking mechanism of FCS on all our Boeing 787 aircraft. The inspections have been completed, and no issues were found. With this, Air India has complied with the directives of the DGCA issued on Monday (July 14),” the airline told pilots, adding, “Please continue to remain vigilant and report any defect in the technical log, as per the existing reporting process. (A certain) tool is also available, should there be any concerns identified during operations.”&nbsp;&nbsp;“All our Boeing 787-8 aircraft have also undergone throttle control module (TCM) replacement as per the Boeing maintenance schedule. The FCS is part of this module,” the airline told pilots late Wednesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;AAIB’s preliminary report into the AI 171 crash has been criticised for propounding a “suicide theory” by the pilots. They have appealed to not drawing any hasty conclusions from the AAIB prelim report.&nbsp;“A Dreamliner with a Japanese airline recently suffered twin engine failure post landing without the pilots changing the position of FSC from run to cutoff. Twin engine failure can happen due to any reason and the FCS switch can toggle without human intervention too. For the AAIB to word its report in a manner that casts aspersions on the two pilots who are not there to defend themselves is reprehensible,” they said..&nbsp;

As per the chronology specified in the AAIB report, both fuel cutoff switches moved from 'run' to 'cutoff', one second apart, almost immediately after takeoff. The ram air turbine (RAT) pump was deployed to supply hydraulic power as both engines fell below the minimum idle rate.

Air India has completed the precautionary inspection of the locking mechanism of fuel control switches (FCS) on all the Boeing 787 aircraft in its fleet and found no problems, an airline official said on Wednesday. The inspection was carried out after a directive from aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) earlier this week, which asked all airlines operating Boeing 787 and 737 aircraft to examine the fuel switch locking systems by July 21. Air India now has 33 Dreamliners. The DGCA issued the order after the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary report on last month’s Air India plane crash that killed 260 people. The DGCA directive enforced compliance with the US Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) bulletin issued in December 2018, which warned of potential disengagement of the fuel control switch locking feature in operators of some Boeing 737 aircraft. The AIIB report into the crash of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad said that the fuel cutoff switches of both engines were inadvertently moved to the cutoff position, one after another within a 1-second interval, at low altitude just moments after liftoff. The official said the airline’s engineering team conducted the checks over the weekend and communicated the outcome to pilots via an internal message. “The inspections have been completed, and no issues were found,” the official said, adding that all Boeing 787-8 aircraft have already undergone Throttle Control Module (TCM) replacements as per Boeing's maintenance schedule, of which the FCS is a part. Earlier, the Boeing 737 Max fleet of Air India Express was also checked, and no issues were found, the official added. “Over the weekend, our engineering team initiated precautionary inspections on the locking mechanism of FCS on all our Boeing 787 aircraft. The inspections have been completed, and no issues were found. With this, Air India has complied with the directives of the DGCA issued on Monday (July 14),” the airline told pilots, adding, “Please continue to remain vigilant and report any defect in the technical log, as per the existing reporting process. (A certain) tool is also available, should there be any concerns identified during operations.” “All our Boeing 787-8 aircraft have also undergone throttle control module (TCM) replacement as per the Boeing maintenance schedule. The FCS is part of this module,” the airline told pilots late Wednesday. AAIB’s preliminary report into the AI 171 crash has been criticised for propounding a “suicide theory” by the pilots. They have appealed to not drawing any hasty conclusions from the AAIB prelim report. “A Dreamliner with a Japanese airline recently suffered twin engine failure post landing without the pilots changing the position of FSC from run to cutoff. Twin engine failure can happen due to any reason and the FCS switch can toggle without human intervention too. For the AAIB to word its report in a manner that casts aspersions on the two pilots who are not there to defend themselves is reprehensible,” they said. .

As per the chronology specified in the AAIB report, both fuel cutoff switches moved from 'run' to 'cutoff', one second apart, almost immediately after takeoff. The ram air turbine (RAT) pump was deployed to supply hydraulic power as both engines fell below the minimum idle rate.

Air India completes inspection of fuel switches on all Boeing jets in fleet, says ‘no problems detected’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suffered a major political setback on Wednesday after a key ultra-Orthodox party announced its exit from the coalition government, leaving him with a minority in parliament. This comes as the country faces volatile challenges amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Shas said that it would quit the government over a long-standing disagreement over military draft exemptions. Although the party has suggested it may still support certain legislation from the outside.&nbsp;“In this current situation, it’s impossible to sit in the government and to be a partner in it,” Shas Cabinet minister Michael Malkieli said, announcing the party’s decision, news agency AP reported. Shas said that it would not undermine Netanyahu’s coalition from the outside and may vote with it on some legislation. After the resignations come into effect, Netanyahu’s coalition will have 50 of the total 120 seats in parliament.&nbsp;The move marks the second ultra-Orthodox governing party to do so this week. Earlier on Tuesday (Jul 15), the United Torah Judaism announced that they will quit the government over the same issue.&nbsp;<h2>Is Netanyahu’s government at risk of collapse?</h2>&nbsp;After Shas’ resignations are put forward, Netanyahu still has a chance to salvage the government in the 48-hour window before they become official.&nbsp;The development also comes before the lawmakers’ recess for the summer. This grants the Israeli prime minister several months of little to no legislative activity, giving him a chance to bring the parties back into the government with a possible compromise on the draft law.&nbsp;However, if the coalition does not hold up by the time the Knesset reconvenes in the fall, Israel may be forced to hold early elections, which are originally scheduled for October 2026.&nbsp;The political crisis comes when Israel is negotiating with Hamas to settle terms for a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza. Shas’ exit is not expected to hinder the ongoing talks. However, this puts additional pressure on Netanyahu to appease his other governing allies, including the influential far-right flank, which has threatened to quit the government should the 21-month war in Gaza end with Hamas intact.&nbsp;In addition to the recent challenges, Netanyahu is currently on trial over allegations of corruption, with critics accusing him of abusing his power.

The move marks the second ultra-Orthodox governing party to do so this week. Earlier on Tuesday (Jul 15), the United Torah Judaism announced that they will quit the government over the same issue.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suffered a major political setback on Wednesday after a key ultra-Orthodox party announced its exit from the coalition government, leaving him with a minority in parliament. This comes as the country faces volatile challenges amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Shas said that it would quit the government over a long-standing disagreement over military draft exemptions. Although the party has suggested it may still support certain legislation from the outside. “In this current situation, it’s impossible to sit in the government and to be a partner in it,” Shas Cabinet minister Michael Malkieli said, announcing the party’s decision, news agency AP reported. Shas said that it would not undermine Netanyahu’s coalition from the outside and may vote with it on some legislation. After the resignations come into effect, Netanyahu’s coalition will have 50 of the total 120 seats in parliament. The move marks the second ultra-Orthodox governing party to do so this week. Earlier on Tuesday (Jul 15), the United Torah Judaism announced that they will quit the government over the same issue. Is Netanyahu’s government at risk of collapse? After Shas’ resignations are put forward, Netanyahu still has a chance to salvage the government in the 48-hour window before they become official. The development also comes before the lawmakers’ recess for the summer. This grants the Israeli prime minister several months of little to no legislative activity, giving him a chance to bring the parties back into the government with a possible compromise on the draft law. However, if the coalition does not hold up by the time the Knesset reconvenes in the fall, Israel may be forced to hold early elections, which are originally scheduled for October 2026. The political crisis comes when Israel is negotiating with Hamas to settle terms for a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza. Shas’ exit is not expected to hinder the ongoing talks. However, this puts additional pressure on Netanyahu to appease his other governing allies, including the influential far-right flank, which has threatened to quit the government should the 21-month war in Gaza end with Hamas intact. In addition to the recent challenges, Netanyahu is currently on trial over allegations of corruption, with critics accusing him of abusing his power.

The move marks the second ultra-Orthodox governing party to do so this week. Earlier on Tuesday (Jul 15), the United Torah Judaism announced that they will quit the government over the same issue.

Netanyahu faces crisis as another key coalition partner exits Israeli government

A crush at an aid centre in southern Gaza killed at least 20 people on Wednesday, with the site's operator blaming "agitators" within the crowd and the Palestinian territory's civil defence agency attributing the panic to Israeli gunfire.It was the first time that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by the United States and Israel, acknowledged deaths at one of its distribution sites after weeks of chaotic scenes and near-daily reports of Palestinians being killed nearby while waiting to collect rations.AFP footage showed lifeless bodies taken to a nearby hospital, in the city of Khan Yunis, with some placed on the floor and others on already-bloodied beds.Abdullah Alian, a witness, said that mayhem unfolded as the crowd of aid-seekers was hit with stun grenades and pepper spray."When they saw people starting to die on the ground and people on top of each other suffocating, they opened the gate and people started climbing on top of each other."It was not clear whether he was referring to US contractors securing GHF sites, Israeli forces or another party. Paramedic Ziad Farhat said that after more than 21 months of devastating war, "there are not enough hospitals for the injured or the martyrs". "Enough of the tragedies that we are living."The latest deaths came as indirect negotiations between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas were ongoing, aiming to seal a deal for a 60-day ceasefire, the release of hostages held in Gaza and the unfettered flow of much-needed aid into the territory.Hamas has accused Israel of wanting to retain long-term military control of Gaza a key sticking point in the talks, which are now in their second week in Qatar.<h2>'Stampede'</h2>The GHF said it understood that 19 of those killed on Wednesday "were trampled and one was stabbed amid a chaotic and dangerous surge".The organisation said the crush was "driven by agitators", adding: "We have credible reason to believe that elements within the crowd -- armed and affiliated with Hamas -- deliberately fomented the unrest".Gaza's civil defence agency said at least 20 people were killed in the incident, blaming it on fire from Israeli troops.Agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that thousands had gathered at the site when "Israeli forces opened fire and used (tear) gas, causing panic and a stampede after aid centre guards closed the main gates in front of the hungry crowd".The Israeli military did not respond to a request for comment.The GHF, an officially private effort, began operations on May 26 as Israel eased a two-month aid blockade that had sparked warnings of famine.On Tuesday, the UN said it had recorded 875 people killed in Gaza while trying to get food since late May, including 674 "in the vicinity of GHF sites".Last week, UN rights office spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani told reporters that "most of the injuries are gunshot injuries".The GHF -- accused by aid organisations of catering to Israeli military needs -- has denied that fatal shootings have occurred in the immediate vicinity of its aid points, and the Israeli army has accused Hamas of firing at civilians, though witnesses have blamed the military.<h2>'No progress'</h2>In the truce negotiations, Hamas is seeking a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and last week rejected an Israeli proposal that it said would have kept troops in more than 40 percent of the territory.Israeli public broadcaster Kan reported on Wednesday that work was ongoing to revise Israeli pullback maps, citing an unnamed foreign official.Bassem Naim, a member of Hamas's political leadership, told AFP that Israel "has not yet delivered any new or revised maps regarding military withdrawals"."What is happening on the ground confirms (Israel's) intentions and plans to maintain and prolong military control within the Gaza Strip for the long term," he said.Speaking in Gaza on Wednesday, Israel's army chief Eyal Zamir said that "in the coming days, we will know whether or not we have an agreement", according to a military statement.A Palestinian source close to the negotiations earlier told AFP there had been "no progress so far".If a deal is not reached, Israel will "intensify and expand combat operations as much as possible, beyond what we are currently doing", Zamir said.The war was sparked by Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, most of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official figures.Israel's retaliatory campaign in Gaza has killed 58,573 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory.

It was the first time that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by the United States and Israel, acknowledged deaths at one of its distribution sites after weeks of chaotic scenes and near-daily reports of Palestinians being killed nearby while waiting to collect rations.

A crush at an aid centre in southern Gaza killed at least 20 people on Wednesday, with the site's operator blaming "agitators" within the crowd and the Palestinian territory's civil defence agency attributing the panic to Israeli gunfire. It was the first time that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by the United States and Israel, acknowledged deaths at one of its distribution sites after weeks of chaotic scenes and near-daily reports of Palestinians being killed nearby while waiting to collect rations. AFP footage showed lifeless bodies taken to a nearby hospital, in the city of Khan Yunis, with some placed on the floor and others on already-bloodied beds. Abdullah Alian, a witness, said that mayhem unfolded as the crowd of aid-seekers was hit with stun grenades and pepper spray. "When they saw people starting to die on the ground and people on top of each other suffocating, they opened the gate and people started climbing on top of each other." It was not clear whether he was referring to US contractors securing GHF sites, Israeli forces or another party. Paramedic Ziad Farhat said that after more than 21 months of devastating war, "there are not enough hospitals for the injured or the martyrs". "Enough of the tragedies that we are living." The latest deaths came as indirect negotiations between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas were ongoing, aiming to seal a deal for a 60-day ceasefire, the release of hostages held in Gaza and the unfettered flow of much-needed aid into the territory. Hamas has accused Israel of wanting to retain long-term military control of Gaza a key sticking point in the talks, which are now in their second week in Qatar. 'Stampede' The GHF said it understood that 19 of those killed on Wednesday "were trampled and one was stabbed amid a chaotic and dangerous surge". The organisation said the crush was "driven by agitators", adding: "We have credible reason to believe that elements within the crowd -- armed and affiliated with Hamas -- deliberately fomented the unrest". Gaza's civil defence agency said at least 20 people were killed in the incident, blaming it on fire from Israeli troops. Agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that thousands had gathered at the site when "Israeli forces opened fire and used (tear) gas, causing panic and a stampede after aid centre guards closed the main gates in front of the hungry crowd". The Israeli military did not respond to a request for comment. The GHF, an officially private effort, began operations on May 26 as Israel eased a two-month aid blockade that had sparked warnings of famine. On Tuesday, the UN said it had recorded 875 people killed in Gaza while trying to get food since late May, including 674 "in the vicinity of GHF sites". Last week, UN rights office spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani told reporters that "most of the injuries are gunshot injuries". The GHF -- accused by aid organisations of catering to Israeli military needs -- has denied that fatal shootings have occurred in the immediate vicinity of its aid points, and the Israeli army has accused Hamas of firing at civilians, though witnesses have blamed the military. 'No progress' In the truce negotiations, Hamas is seeking a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and last week rejected an Israeli proposal that it said would have kept troops in more than 40 percent of the territory. Israeli public broadcaster Kan reported on Wednesday that work was ongoing to revise Israeli pullback maps, citing an unnamed foreign official. Bassem Naim, a member of Hamas's political leadership, told AFP that Israel "has not yet delivered any new or revised maps regarding military withdrawals". "What is happening on the ground confirms (Israel's) intentions and plans to maintain and prolong military control within the Gaza Strip for the long term," he said. Speaking in Gaza on Wednesday, Israel's army chief Eyal Zamir said that "in the coming days, we will know whether or not we have an agreement", according to a military statement. A Palestinian source close to the negotiations earlier told AFP there had been "no progress so far". If a deal is not reached, Israel will "intensify and expand combat operations as much as possible, beyond what we are currently doing", Zamir said. The war was sparked by Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, most of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official figures. Israel's retaliatory campaign in Gaza has killed 58,573 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory.

It was the first time that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by the United States and Israel, acknowledged deaths at one of its distribution sites after weeks of chaotic scenes and near-daily reports of Palestinians being killed nearby while waiting to collect rations.

20 Palestinians killed in a stampede near aid distribution site says Gaza Humanitarian Fund

In a shocking move, the Houthi militants in Yemen have been using X and Meta platforms, including WhatsApp, to traffic weapons in an apparent violation of social media norms and policies, according to a report by the Washington, DC-based Tech Transparency Project (TTP). Some of those weapons that were being sold on social media platforms were made in the US.The Houthis, an Iran-backed group of rebels, are designated as a terrorist organisation by the US, Canada and several other countries.The report stated that Houthi-affiliated arms dealers have been openly operating commercial weapon stores for months and, in some cases, for years, on both platforms.According to the report, the 130 Yemen-based X accounts and 67 WhatsApp business accounts identified by TTP offered high-powered rifles, grenade launchers and other military equipment for sale.While some of the weapons were even labelled with "Property of US Govt" as well as other western military weapons that were stamped with "NATO".Some of the rifles were sold for as much as $10,000; however, it did not mention the arms dealers' customers.Director of TTP, Katie Paul, stressed that X and WhatsApp both have policies against weapons sales; however, it allow arms traders linked to a US-designated terrorist group to traffic weapons on their platforms."In some cases, these companies may be profiting off violations of their own policies that create risks for US national security," she added.Most of these accounts' location was Sana'a, the Houthi-controlled capital of Yemen. While others sold weapons in containers marked with the Houthi logo, which read, "God is great, death to America, death to Israel, curse be upon the Jews, victory to Islam”.Notably, X restricts use of its platforms by individuals who "promote [terrorist organisations’] illicit activities”, and says it does not allow terrorist groups to use its premium services.

The Houthi militants in Yemen have been using social media platforms to sell arms and ammunitions on X and WhatsApp, out of which, some were made in the US. However, it is a violation of social media policies. 

In a shocking move, the Houthi militants in Yemen have been using X and Meta platforms, including WhatsApp, to traffic weapons in an apparent violation of social media norms and policies, according to a report by the Washington, DC-based Tech Transparency Project (TTP). Some of those weapons that were being sold on social media platforms were made in the US. The Houthis, an Iran-backed group of rebels, are designated as a terrorist organisation by the US, Canada and several other countries. The report stated that Houthi-affiliated arms dealers have been openly operating commercial weapon stores for months and, in some cases, for years, on both platforms. According to the report, the 130 Yemen-based X accounts and 67 WhatsApp business accounts identified by TTP offered high-powered rifles, grenade launchers and other military equipment for sale. While some of the weapons were even labelled with "Property of US Govt" as well as other western military weapons that were stamped with "NATO". Some of the rifles were sold for as much as $10,000; however, it did not mention the arms dealers' customers. Director of TTP, Katie Paul, stressed that X and WhatsApp both have policies against weapons sales; however, it allow arms traders linked to a US-designated terrorist group to traffic weapons on their platforms. "In some cases, these companies may be profiting off violations of their own policies that create risks for US national security," she added. Most of these accounts' location was Sana'a, the Houthi-controlled capital of Yemen. While others sold weapons in containers marked with the Houthi logo, which read, "God is great, death to America, death to Israel, curse be upon the Jews, victory to Islam”. Notably, X restricts use of its platforms by individuals who "promote [terrorist organisations’] illicit activities”, and says it does not allow terrorist groups to use its premium services.

The Houthi militants in Yemen have been using social media platforms to sell arms and ammunitions on X and WhatsApp, out of which, some were made in the US. However, it is a violation of social media policies.&nbsp;

Rifles, grenade launchers for sale on X? Houthi-linked dealers sell US-made arms with labels 'death of America, Israel' on WhatsApp

US President Donald Trump held a meeting with Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the White House on Wednesday (Jul 16). The United States have signed a nuclear energy deal with the Gulf nation, paving the way for the two nations to enter into a formal civilian-nuclear cooperation agreement. The prince, who is also Bahrain’s prime minister, vowed $17 billion worth of investments in the US. This comes as Trump seeks to ramp up efforts to enhance global energy security. Recently, the US president also visited Bahrain.&nbsp;“We’ve had a tremendous relationship, I have personally, with Bahrain over the years, and it has been a fantastic ally,” Trump told reporters alongside the Bahraini delegation ahead of talks in the Oval Office.&nbsp;At the signing ceremony with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the accord was an example that the United States is willing to work with any nation that wants a civil nuclear energy programme “not geared toward weaponisation or threatening the security of their neighbours.”&nbsp;Rubio was referring to Iran, which the US and Israel have accused of trying to produce a nuclear weapon. After the escalations between Israel and Iran last month, the US bombed Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22, joining Tel Aviv in its 12-day military operations against Tehran.&nbsp;During the meeting with the Crown Prince Salman Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa, the US president discussed Middle East security issues and economic cooperation.&nbsp;Bahrain, a close ally of the US, serves as the base for the US Navy’s 5th Fleet. The nation is also a part of the so-called Abraham Accords, which were signed during Trump’s first term in the White House. Under the agreements, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Sudan, and Bahrain established formal diplomatic relations with Israel.

During the meeting with the Crown Prince Salman Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa, the US president discussed Middle East security issues and economic cooperation.

US President Donald Trump held a meeting with Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the White House on Wednesday (Jul 16). The United States have signed a nuclear energy deal with the Gulf nation, paving the way for the two nations to enter into a formal civilian-nuclear cooperation agreement. The prince, who is also Bahrain’s prime minister, vowed $17 billion worth of investments in the US. This comes as Trump seeks to ramp up efforts to enhance global energy security. Recently, the US president also visited Bahrain. “We’ve had a tremendous relationship, I have personally, with Bahrain over the years, and it has been a fantastic ally,” Trump told reporters alongside the Bahraini delegation ahead of talks in the Oval Office. At the signing ceremony with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the accord was an example that the United States is willing to work with any nation that wants a civil nuclear energy programme “not geared toward weaponisation or threatening the security of their neighbours.” Rubio was referring to Iran, which the US and Israel have accused of trying to produce a nuclear weapon. After the escalations between Israel and Iran last month, the US bombed Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22, joining Tel Aviv in its 12-day military operations against Tehran. During the meeting with the Crown Prince Salman Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa, the US president discussed Middle East security issues and economic cooperation. Bahrain, a close ally of the US, serves as the base for the US Navy’s 5th Fleet. The nation is also a part of the so-called Abraham Accords, which were signed during Trump’s first term in the White House. Under the agreements, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Sudan, and Bahrain established formal diplomatic relations with Israel.

During the meeting with the Crown Prince Salman Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa, the US president discussed Middle East security issues and economic cooperation.

Trump meets Bahrain’s crown prince at White House, signs nuclear energy deal with ‘fantastic ally’

US President Donald Trump has suggested that a trade agreement with India could be on the horizon, saying “another deal is coming… maybe,” according to a Reuters report. Speaking about trade negotiations, Trump said, “We have some pretty good deals to announce.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-won-t-rule-out-firing-lousy-jerome-powell-can-us-president-even-fire-federal-reserve-chair-1752684726290">Trump ‘won’t rule out’ firing ‘lousy’ Jerome Powell - Can US president even fire Federal&nbsp;Reserve&nbsp;chair?</a><h2>India pushes back on any rushed deal</h2>The comment comes as a delegation from India’s commerce ministry is in Washington, DC for another round of trade talks. However, Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has made it clear that New Delhi will not be rushed. “India does not enter into any trade agreement based on deadlines and will accept the proposed trade deal with the US only when it is fully finalised, properly concluded, and in the national interest,” Goyal told PTI earlier this month.<h2>What does the US want from India?</h2>The US is pushing for greater access to the Indian market, particularly for American agricultural and dairy products. Trump drew a comparison to Indonesia, where he recently signed a deal allowing American firms full trade access. “Indonesia was great. He [President Prabowo Subianto] is a great president and we made a terrific deal,” Trump said. “I think something similar will happen, I would say, with India,” he added.<h2>What is Trump's deal with Indonesia?</h2>Under the new agreement, Indonesian goods would face a 19% tariff when exported to the US, while US exports to Jakarta would face no tariffs, an asymmetric arrangement favouring American companies. Indonesia initially received a tariff letter stating that the country’s goods would face a 32% tariff starting on August 1 if an agreement was not reached.<h2>India seeks tariff relief on metals and autos</h2>While India is keen to avoid US-imposed tariffs, officials have said they won’t compromise core interests. New Delhi is particularly seeking relief from the 26% additional tariff on various goods, as well as steep duties on steel, aluminium (50%), and automobiles (25%). India has also remained firm on its stance regarding dairy imports, refusing to offer duty concessions in that sector under any free trade agreement to date.It is worth noting that India was not among the 14 countries, including Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh and Myanmar, that received Trump’s latest wave of letters threatening tariff action.

The US is pushing for greater access to the Indian market, particularly for American agricultural and dairy products. Trump drew a comparison to Indonesia, where he recently signed a deal allowing American firms full trade access. 

US President Donald Trump has suggested that a trade agreement with India could be on the horizon, saying “another deal is coming… maybe,” according to a Reuters report. Speaking about trade negotiations, Trump said, “We have some pretty good deals to announce.” Also read: Trump ‘won’t rule out’ firing ‘lousy’ Jerome Powell - Can US president even fire Federal Reserve chair? India pushes back on any rushed deal The comment comes as a delegation from India’s commerce ministry is in Washington, DC for another round of trade talks. However, Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has made it clear that New Delhi will not be rushed. “India does not enter into any trade agreement based on deadlines and will accept the proposed trade deal with the US only when it is fully finalised, properly concluded, and in the national interest,” Goyal told PTI earlier this month. What does the US want from India? The US is pushing for greater access to the Indian market, particularly for American agricultural and dairy products. Trump drew a comparison to Indonesia, where he recently signed a deal allowing American firms full trade access. “Indonesia was great. He [President Prabowo Subianto] is a great president and we made a terrific deal,” Trump said. “I think something similar will happen, I would say, with India,” he added. What is Trump's deal with Indonesia? Under the new agreement, Indonesian goods would face a 19% tariff when exported to the US, while US exports to Jakarta would face no tariffs, an asymmetric arrangement favouring American companies. Indonesia initially received a tariff letter stating that the country’s goods would face a 32% tariff starting on August 1 if an agreement was not reached. India seeks tariff relief on metals and autos While India is keen to avoid US-imposed tariffs, officials have said they won’t compromise core interests. New Delhi is particularly seeking relief from the 26% additional tariff on various goods, as well as steep duties on steel, aluminium (50%), and automobiles (25%). India has also remained firm on its stance regarding dairy imports, refusing to offer duty concessions in that sector under any free trade agreement to date. It is worth noting that India was not among the 14 countries, including Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh and Myanmar, that received Trump’s latest wave of letters threatening tariff action.

The US is pushing for greater access to the Indian market, particularly for American agricultural and dairy products. Trump drew a comparison to Indonesia, where he recently signed a deal allowing American firms full trade access.&nbsp;

US-India trade deal in sight? Trump says deal could happen ‘soon’, hints it may resemble Indonesia agreement - All you need to know

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday called Israel a United States’ “dog on a leash” and a “cancerous tumour” and added that the US is an accomplice to all Israeli crimes. Khamenei further said that Iran is ready to respond to any renewed military attack and that it could deliver even ‘bigger blows’ to its adversaries than it did during the 12-day war with Israel. “The fact that our nation is ready to face the power of the United States and its dog on a leash, the Zionist regime (Israel), is very praiseworthy,” Khamenei said.“The base attacked by Iran was an extremely sensitive American regional base, and an even bigger blow could be inflicted on the US and others,” Khamenei said.&nbsp;Last month, the United States had launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities, and in response, Iran had struck a US base in Qatar.&nbsp;&nbsp;Iran is under pressure to agree to a nuclear deal with the US, as Washington and three European powers have set an August-end deadline for the deal. France’s foreign minister said that if there is no progress, then a “snapback” mechanism will automatically impose all international sanctions that were lifted under the 2015 Iran deal—the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.&nbsp;<h2>‘Tehran will not resume nuclear talks with the US unless…’&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;However, Iran’s parliament shared a statement on Wednesday saying that Tehran will not resume nuclear talks with the US unless its preconditions are met.“In both the diplomatic and military fields, whenever we enter the stage, we do so with our hands full and not from a position of weakness,” Khamenei said in the statement, adding that diplomats should heed “guidelines” and continue their work.&nbsp;In a statement published on his website, Khamenei said Israel’s attacks during the 12-day war were intended to weaken the Islamic Republic’s system and spark unrest to topple it.“The calculation and plan of the aggressors was to weaken the system by targeting certain figures and sensitive centres in Iran,” said Khamenei. He also slammed the US for aiding Israel in its attacks on Iranian soil and said America is “an accomplice to Israel’s crimes”.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Iran and Israel conflict started with an Israeli attack on June 13 to stop the Iranian nuclear programme from progressing.The Israeli strikes killed senior military commanders, nuclear scientists, and hundreds of civilians in Iran, with the total death toll at 1,060, according to Iranian officials.Retaliatory Iranian drone and missile barrages killed around 28 people in Israel, according to official figures.The US launched strikes against Iran’s nuclear programme on June 22, hitting the uranium enrichment facility at Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz.President Donald Trump said the US strikes carried out by the B2 Bomber planes that dropped bunker-buster bombs, “totally obliterated” the targeted nuclear facilities.

Khamenei said in a statement that Israel’s attacks during the 12-day war were intended to weaken the Islamic Republic’s system and spark unrest to topple it. He also slammed the US for aiding Israel in its attacks on Iranian soil and said America is “an accomplice to Israel’s crimes”.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday called Israel a United States’ “dog on a leash” and a “cancerous tumour” and added that the US is an accomplice to all Israeli crimes. Khamenei further said that Iran is ready to respond to any renewed military attack and that it could deliver even ‘bigger blows’ to its adversaries than it did during the 12-day war with Israel. “The fact that our nation is ready to face the power of the United States and its dog on a leash, the Zionist regime (Israel), is very praiseworthy,” Khamenei said. “The base attacked by Iran was an extremely sensitive American regional base, and an even bigger blow could be inflicted on the US and others,” Khamenei said. Last month, the United States had launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities, and in response, Iran had struck a US base in Qatar. Iran is under pressure to agree to a nuclear deal with the US, as Washington and three European powers have set an August-end deadline for the deal. France’s foreign minister said that if there is no progress, then a “snapback” mechanism will automatically impose all international sanctions that were lifted under the 2015 Iran deal—the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. ‘Tehran will not resume nuclear talks with the US unless…’ However, Iran’s parliament shared a statement on Wednesday saying that Tehran will not resume nuclear talks with the US unless its preconditions are met. “In both the diplomatic and military fields, whenever we enter the stage, we do so with our hands full and not from a position of weakness,” Khamenei said in the statement, adding that diplomats should heed “guidelines” and continue their work. In a statement published on his website, Khamenei said Israel’s attacks during the 12-day war were intended to weaken the Islamic Republic’s system and spark unrest to topple it. “The calculation and plan of the aggressors was to weaken the system by targeting certain figures and sensitive centres in Iran,” said Khamenei. He also slammed the US for aiding Israel in its attacks on Iranian soil and said America is “an accomplice to Israel’s crimes”. The Iran and Israel conflict started with an Israeli attack on June 13 to stop the Iranian nuclear programme from progressing. The Israeli strikes killed senior military commanders, nuclear scientists, and hundreds of civilians in Iran, with the total death toll at 1,060, according to Iranian officials. Retaliatory Iranian drone and missile barrages killed around 28 people in Israel, according to official figures. The US launched strikes against Iran’s nuclear programme on June 22, hitting the uranium enrichment facility at Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz. President Donald Trump said the US strikes carried out by the B2 Bomber planes that dropped bunker-buster bombs, “totally obliterated” the targeted nuclear facilities.

Khamenei said in a statement that Israel’s attacks during the 12-day war were intended to weaken the Islamic Republic’s system and spark unrest to topple it. He also slammed the US for aiding Israel in its attacks on Iranian soil and said America is “an accomplice to Israel’s crimes”.

Israel ‘dog on a leash’ of US, says Khamenei, warns of ‘bigger blows’ next time

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Wednesday (Jul 16) said that Kyiv was ready for peace talks anytime. He also called on the European Union to adopt further sanctions against Russia, reiterating his warning that Europe needs to face the threat of Russia. Sybiha also refuted Moscow’s allegations of delaying peace talks, insisting that Ukraine has never been an obstacle, having agreed to US-led ceasefire proposals. This comes after Russia fired hundreds of drones, artillery and a ballistic missile at Ukraine despite warnings from US President Donald Trump to reach a peace deal or face tariffs.&nbsp;The Ukrainian foreign minister made the remarks alongside Polish and Lithuanian ministers in the Polish city of Lublin. Speaking of the overnight attacks on Ukraine, he said that “having no success on the battlefield, the Kremlin is directing air terror against our peaceful cities and communities, against civilians.” He further said that “Moscow seeks to break our spirit, … but it will not succeed, especially for as long as we are together.”&nbsp;Sybiha also urged the EU to adopt the 18th package of sanctions against Moscow, which is currently blocked by Slovakia. He also called for putting more pressure on Russia for ceasefire negotiations.&nbsp;The minister criticised Russia, refuting the claims made by Moscow that Ukraine was delaying the peace talks, calling the allegations “lie, manipulation and distortion of facts”. He said that “Ukraine has never been, is not and will not be an obstacle to peace”, having agreed to US-led ceasefire proposals. He added that Kyiv is “ready for such negotiations in any format, in any geography.”&nbsp;Sybiha’s Polish and Lithuanian counterparts backed him with Lithuania’s Kęstutis Budrys calling it out as “false narratives and false propaganda coming from Russia.”&nbsp;“It’s up to Putin to take these conditions, what President Trump is telling him to do already [for] four months and we’re still waiting,” he said.&nbsp;On Tuesday (Jul 15), Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia needed time to respond to US President Donald Trump following his 50-day ultimatum given to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war. He added that Moscow was ready for fresh talks with Kyiv.

The minister criticised Russia, refuting the claims made by Moscow that Ukraine was delaying the peace talks, calling the allegations as “lie, manipulation and distortion of facts”.

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Wednesday (Jul 16) said that Kyiv was ready for peace talks anytime. He also called on the European Union to adopt further sanctions against Russia, reiterating his warning that Europe needs to face the threat of Russia. Sybiha also refuted Moscow’s allegations of delaying peace talks, insisting that Ukraine has never been an obstacle, having agreed to US-led ceasefire proposals. This comes after Russia fired hundreds of drones, artillery and a ballistic missile at Ukraine despite warnings from US President Donald Trump to reach a peace deal or face tariffs. The Ukrainian foreign minister made the remarks alongside Polish and Lithuanian ministers in the Polish city of Lublin. Speaking of the overnight attacks on Ukraine, he said that “having no success on the battlefield, the Kremlin is directing air terror against our peaceful cities and communities, against civilians.” He further said that “Moscow seeks to break our spirit, … but it will not succeed, especially for as long as we are together.” Sybiha also urged the EU to adopt the 18th package of sanctions against Moscow, which is currently blocked by Slovakia. He also called for putting more pressure on Russia for ceasefire negotiations. The minister criticised Russia, refuting the claims made by Moscow that Ukraine was delaying the peace talks, calling the allegations “lie, manipulation and distortion of facts”. He said that “Ukraine has never been, is not and will not be an obstacle to peace”, having agreed to US-led ceasefire proposals. He added that Kyiv is “ready for such negotiations in any format, in any geography.” Sybiha’s Polish and Lithuanian counterparts backed him with Lithuania’s Kęstutis Budrys calling it out as “false narratives and false propaganda coming from Russia.” “It’s up to Putin to take these conditions, what President Trump is telling him to do already [for] four months and we’re still waiting,” he said. On Tuesday (Jul 15), Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia needed time to respond to US President Donald Trump following his 50-day ultimatum given to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war. He added that Moscow was ready for fresh talks with Kyiv.

The minister criticised Russia, refuting the claims made by Moscow that Ukraine was delaying the peace talks, calling the allegations as “lie, manipulation and distortion of facts”.

Ukraine ready for talks anytime: Ukrainian FM says Kyiv will never be an ‘obstacle to peace’ with Russia

US President Donald Trump has dismissed reports claiming he planned to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Several outlets, including Bloomberg and The New York Times, had reported that Trump drafted a letter to dismiss Powell and asked Republican allies for advice on whether to send it. When asked by reporters about the letter, Trump denied it existed. However, he admitted he had discussed the idea with Republicans. “Almost every one of them said I should, but I’m more conservative than they are,” Trump said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-dan-bongino-fbi-deputy-trump-is-very-angry-with-over-epstein-files-backlash-and-maga-infighting-1752663890882">Who is Dan Bongino? FBI deputy chief Trump is 'very angry' with over Epstein files backlash and MAGA infighting</a><h2>Trump remains critical of Powell’s decisions</h2>Although he said he was unlikely to remove Powell, Trump added, “I don’t rule out anything but I think it’s highly unlikely unless he has to leave for fraud.” He repeated his long-standing criticism of the Fed chair, “He’s always been too late, hence his nickname ‘Too Late’. He should’ve cut interest rates a long time ago.” Trump claimed Powell only reduced rates to help Democrats in the 2024 election, adding, “He’s doing a lousy job but no, I’m not talking about that.”<h2>Trump hints at replacing Powell after term ends</h2>Trump appeared to shift his tone later, indicating that he might wait until Powell’s term ends in May 2026. “Instead of firing Powell, I’ll get to make a change in eight months,” he said. It is important to note, Powell was first appointed Fed chair by Trump in 2017. Biden later extended his term during his presidency.<h2>Fact check: Can Trump even fire Powell?</h2>While Trump has frequently called for Powell to resign, it is not clear whether a US president can remove a Federal Reserve chair over policy disagreements. Under federal law, a Fed chair can only be dismissed “for cause”. Recently, the Supreme Court also ruled that the president does not have the authority to fire central bank officials at will, especially over disputes about monetary policy.The Trump administration has stepped up pressure on Powell in recent months. Some officials accused the Fed of mishandling a costly renovation of its headquarters in Washington, an allegation Powell has firmly denied. In defence of the Fed’s decisions, Powell has said interest rates would have been lowered earlier if not for Trump’s unpredictable tariff policies, adding that the central bank acts independently of political influence.

US President Donald Trump has been vocal in his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over US monetary policy. Trump thinks the Fed should cut interest rates, but Powell says it is not possible because of the US president's tariff policy

US President Donald Trump has dismissed reports claiming he planned to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Several outlets, including Bloomberg and The New York Times, had reported that Trump drafted a letter to dismiss Powell and asked Republican allies for advice on whether to send it. When asked by reporters about the letter, Trump denied it existed. However, he admitted he had discussed the idea with Republicans. “Almost every one of them said I should, but I’m more conservative than they are,” Trump said. Also read: Who is Dan Bongino? FBI deputy chief Trump is 'very angry' with over Epstein files backlash and MAGA infighting Trump remains critical of Powell’s decisions Although he said he was unlikely to remove Powell, Trump added, “I don’t rule out anything but I think it’s highly unlikely unless he has to leave for fraud.” He repeated his long-standing criticism of the Fed chair, “He’s always been too late, hence his nickname ‘Too Late’. He should’ve cut interest rates a long time ago.” Trump claimed Powell only reduced rates to help Democrats in the 2024 election, adding, “He’s doing a lousy job but no, I’m not talking about that.” Trump hints at replacing Powell after term ends Trump appeared to shift his tone later, indicating that he might wait until Powell’s term ends in May 2026. “Instead of firing Powell, I’ll get to make a change in eight months,” he said. It is important to note, Powell was first appointed Fed chair by Trump in 2017. Biden later extended his term during his presidency. Fact check: Can Trump even fire Powell? While Trump has frequently called for Powell to resign, it is not clear whether a US president can remove a Federal Reserve chair over policy disagreements. Under federal law, a Fed chair can only be dismissed “for cause”. Recently, the Supreme Court also ruled that the president does not have the authority to fire central bank officials at will, especially over disputes about monetary policy. The Trump administration has stepped up pressure on Powell in recent months. Some officials accused the Fed of mishandling a costly renovation of its headquarters in Washington, an allegation Powell has firmly denied. In defence of the Fed’s decisions, Powell has said interest rates would have been lowered earlier if not for Trump’s unpredictable tariff policies, adding that the central bank acts independently of political influence.

US President Donald Trump has been vocal in his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over US monetary policy. Trump thinks the Fed should cut interest rates, but Powell says it is not possible because of the US president's tariff policy

Trump ‘won’t rule out’ firing ‘lousy’ Jerome Powell - Can US president even fire Federal Reserve chair?

Syria’s Druze have reached a new ceasefire agreement with the Syrian government in Sweida, and the truce comes into immediate effect, said Druze religious leader Sheikh Yousef Jarbou in a video broadcast by the state media on Wednesday. An earlier ceasefire announced on Tuesday night had collapsed within a few hours. However, firing from government forces was still going on in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida even after the new ceasefire announcement was made, a witness told Reuters. According to the state media agency, regime forces will deploy checkpoints in the area. &nbsp;Druze leader in Syria, Sheikh Yousef Jarbou, who announced the terms of the ceasefire in a video published by Arab media, said the roads in the area would be secured by state forces, state institutions in Sweida would resume operations, a joint committee of Druze and the regime would be set up to investigate the “crimes and legal violations” that occurred during the clashes, and all detainees arrested during the unrest would be released.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/syrian-forces-accused-of-executions-in-druze-area-war-monitor-death-toll-rises-to-203-1752638367800/embed<h2>‘Syria making serious mistakes, peace talks will depend on regime’s behaviour’</h2>&nbsp;The possibility of Jerusalem reaching a peace agreement with the new Syrian government “depends on how the regime behaves,” said a senior Israeli official amid Israel’s strikes on Syria in response to recent violence against the Druze community.“Everything depends on how this regime behaves. There’s no doubt things have taken a negative turn in the past few days, after a brief period of calm. But we’re not deluding ourselves,” says the official.“Our policy isn’t based on illusions — it’s based on reality. First and foremost, we want security, and we’re clear with the other side about what we expect,” the official adds.&nbsp;“Syria is making serious mistakes. The legitimacy their regime recently received may be distorting their sense of reality….they would do well to wake up. This country has been torn apart from within for years, with external help, through endless war and bloodshed. What’s happening now is not helping them get to a better place,” the official added.&nbsp;<h2>‘Attacks on Druze in Sweida just like on Oct 7’&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;IDF Brigadier General (res.) Amal As’ad, an Israeli Druze public figure, accused Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa of wanting to “eliminate the Druze” amid deadly clashes in the southern Syrian city of Sweida.Speaking to Channel 12, As’ad describes the attacks on Druze in Sweida as “just like on October 7,” claiming that girls as young as five have been raped and pregnant women have been slaughtered.He denounced Druze residents of Israel who crossed the border into Syria, but said that Israel should have done more to help their community. He also criticized attempts to make peace with Syria’s new regime.“Was it possible to make peace with Sinwar? With Nasrallah?” he said, charging that the current regime in Syria is “way worse” than the former Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.&nbsp;<h2>Israel warned of ‘painful blows’ as airstrikes hit Damascus</h2>&nbsp;Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz warned Syria on Wednesday that it would hit the country hard after deadly clashes that saw government forces align with Bedouin fighters in clashes against the Druze.“The signals to Damascus are over—now come the painful blows,” he said, promising that the Israeli military would “operate forcefully” in Syria’s southern Sweida region “to eliminate the forces that attacked the Druze until their full withdrawal”.&nbsp;A live broadcast by the Qatari channel Al Jazeera showed Israeli airstrikes on the Syrian army and defence ministry headquarters in Damascus. &nbsp;

Druze leader in Syria, Sheikh Yousef Jarbou, who announced the terms of the ceasefire in a video published by Arab media, said the roads in the area would be secured by state forces, state institutions in Sweida would resume operations.

Syria’s Druze have reached a new ceasefire agreement with the Syrian government in Sweida, and the truce comes into immediate effect, said Druze religious leader Sheikh Yousef Jarbou in a video broadcast by the state media on Wednesday. An earlier ceasefire announced on Tuesday night had collapsed within a few hours. However, firing from government forces was still going on in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida even after the new ceasefire announcement was made, a witness told Reuters. According to the state media agency, regime forces will deploy checkpoints in the area. Druze leader in Syria, Sheikh Yousef Jarbou, who announced the terms of the ceasefire in a video published by Arab media, said the roads in the area would be secured by state forces, state institutions in Sweida would resume operations, a joint committee of Druze and the regime would be set up to investigate the “crimes and legal violations” that occurred during the clashes, and all detainees arrested during the unrest would be released. https://www.wionews.com/videos/syrian-forces-accused-of-executions-in-druze-area-war-monitor-death-toll-rises-to-203-1752638367800/embed ‘Syria making serious mistakes, peace talks will depend on regime’s behaviour’ The possibility of Jerusalem reaching a peace agreement with the new Syrian government “depends on how the regime behaves,” said a senior Israeli official amid Israel’s strikes on Syria in response to recent violence against the Druze community. “Everything depends on how this regime behaves. There’s no doubt things have taken a negative turn in the past few days, after a brief period of calm. But we’re not deluding ourselves,” says the official. “Our policy isn’t based on illusions — it’s based on reality. First and foremost, we want security, and we’re clear with the other side about what we expect,” the official adds. “Syria is making serious mistakes. The legitimacy their regime recently received may be distorting their sense of reality….they would do well to wake up. This country has been torn apart from within for years, with external help, through endless war and bloodshed. What’s happening now is not helping them get to a better place,” the official added. ‘Attacks on Druze in Sweida just like on Oct 7’ IDF Brigadier General (res.) Amal As’ad, an Israeli Druze public figure, accused Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa of wanting to “eliminate the Druze” amid deadly clashes in the southern Syrian city of Sweida. Speaking to Channel 12, As’ad describes the attacks on Druze in Sweida as “just like on October 7,” claiming that girls as young as five have been raped and pregnant women have been slaughtered. He denounced Druze residents of Israel who crossed the border into Syria, but said that Israel should have done more to help their community. He also criticized attempts to make peace with Syria’s new regime. “Was it possible to make peace with Sinwar? With Nasrallah?” he said, charging that the current regime in Syria is “way worse” than the former Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Israel warned of ‘painful blows’ as airstrikes hit Damascus Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz warned Syria on Wednesday that it would hit the country hard after deadly clashes that saw government forces align with Bedouin fighters in clashes against the Druze. “The signals to Damascus are over—now come the painful blows,” he said, promising that the Israeli military would “operate forcefully” in Syria’s southern Sweida region “to eliminate the forces that attacked the Druze until their full withdrawal”. A live broadcast by the Qatari channel Al Jazeera showed Israeli airstrikes on the Syrian army and defence ministry headquarters in Damascus.

Druze leader in Syria, Sheikh Yousef Jarbou, who announced the terms of the ceasefire in a video published by Arab media, said the roads in the area would be secured by state forces, state institutions in Sweida would resume operations.

Druze strike new ceasefire deal with Syria government forces in Sweida after clashes

&nbsp;As Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine in the past weeks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that Ukraine might consider creating its own private military companies (PMCs). This happened in June after Russian President Vladimir Putin gave an ultimatum, demanding that Ukraine dissolve military formations.&nbsp;Zelensky, while speaking to media outlets, hinted at building his own military companies for equipment.&nbsp;"I will be thinking about it after these ultimatums," the Ukrainian president said in June. However, he did not specify what he meant by "private formations".&nbsp;Andrii Osadchuk, a lawmaker from the Holos party and first deputy head of the parliament's Law Enforcement Committee, said that he is "cautiously positive" about Zelensky's idea. But he called it "abstract" for now.&nbsp;"On the one hand, we'll have a human resource well-suited for this kind of work. And as a society, I believe we have an interest in offering these individuals meaningful employment," Osadchuk said.&nbsp;WATCH: Russia-Ukraine War: Trump warns of 'very severe tariffs' on Russiahttps://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-trump-warns-of-very-severe-tariffs-on-russia-1752671647372/embed<h2>Is it possible to create private military companies?</h2>According to Ukrainian law, it is not allowed to establish private military companies and prohibits the creation of paramilitary or armed formations. Despite the law, several organisations in Ukraine claim to be de facto PMCs and have been operating in a legal gray zone.&nbsp;"Today we are working in the interests of the (Ukrainian) state… One can deny the fact of our company's existence, but it does exist," Tetiana Kebkalo, a deputy director of the Kyiv Oblast-based Omega Consulting Group, told the Kyiv Independent.&nbsp;The Omega Consulting Group is a Ukrainian company that provides mission-critical solutions to government and commercial clients, specifically in areas of security, intelligence and military training.&nbsp;In the last seven years, three draft laws were aimed at legalising military consulting and international defence firms in Ukraine. The latest draft was introduced in April last year.&nbsp;However, these laws have been shown as efforts to build PMCs, but they don't really target that concern. A member of parliament's defence and intelligence committee told the outlets that Ukrainian lawmakers are ready to vote for a proper bill. While some lawmakers are cautious to do that.&nbsp;

Amid raging war with Russia, Zelensky has been eyeing to creating its own private military companies in Ukraine. A Ukrainian lawmaker said that he is "positive" about the Ukrainian president's idea, while also calling "abstract" for now. 

As Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine in the past weeks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that Ukraine might consider creating its own private military companies (PMCs). This happened in June after Russian President Vladimir Putin gave an ultimatum, demanding that Ukraine dissolve military formations. Zelensky, while speaking to media outlets, hinted at building his own military companies for equipment. "I will be thinking about it after these ultimatums," the Ukrainian president said in June. However, he did not specify what he meant by "private formations". Andrii Osadchuk, a lawmaker from the Holos party and first deputy head of the parliament's Law Enforcement Committee, said that he is "cautiously positive" about Zelensky's idea. But he called it "abstract" for now. "On the one hand, we'll have a human resource well-suited for this kind of work. And as a society, I believe we have an interest in offering these individuals meaningful employment," Osadchuk said. WATCH: Russia-Ukraine War: Trump warns of 'very severe tariffs' on Russia https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-trump-warns-of-very-severe-tariffs-on-russia-1752671647372/embed Is it possible to create private military companies? According to Ukrainian law, it is not allowed to establish private military companies and prohibits the creation of paramilitary or armed formations. Despite the law, several organisations in Ukraine claim to be de facto PMCs and have been operating in a legal gray zone. "Today we are working in the interests of the (Ukrainian) state… One can deny the fact of our company's existence, but it does exist," Tetiana Kebkalo, a deputy director of the Kyiv Oblast-based Omega Consulting Group, told the Kyiv Independent. The Omega Consulting Group is a Ukrainian company that provides mission-critical solutions to government and commercial clients, specifically in areas of security, intelligence and military training. In the last seven years, three draft laws were aimed at legalising military consulting and international defence firms in Ukraine. The latest draft was introduced in April last year. However, these laws have been shown as efforts to build PMCs, but they don't really target that concern. A member of parliament's defence and intelligence committee told the outlets that Ukrainian lawmakers are ready to vote for a proper bill. While some lawmakers are cautious to do that.

Amid raging war with Russia, Zelensky has been eyeing to creating its own private military companies in Ukraine. A Ukrainian lawmaker said that he is "positive" about the Ukrainian president's idea, while also calling "abstract" for now.&nbsp;

Zelensky plans to build private military companies amid Russia's raging war - But is it really possible for Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jul 16) morning took to his Truth Social platform to express his rage at Democrats and past supporters for believing in ‘Jeffrey Epstein hoax’. In a long rant message, the US president said that the MAGA supporters “haven’t learned their lesson, despite being “conned by the Lunatic Left for 8 long years”. Labelling them as “weaklings”, Trump said his supporters bought into “bullshit” and “fake news”.&nbsp;A rift has developed between the US president and his loyal Republicans over the alleged lack of transparency into the scandal involving notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. As the conspiracy theories surrounding the infamous case float, some people believe that authorities are concealing details about the Epstein case to protect rich and powerful elites, including Trump.&nbsp;Before returning to the White House, Trump had claimed that he would release the files related to Jeffrey Epstein. However, the US president has not done so yet, disappointing his loyal supporters.&nbsp;Amid the fallout between Trump’s former advisor, Elon Musk, the billionaire made a bold claim that the US president was in the Epstein files, fueling the controversy further.&nbsp;<h2>Trump slams his MAGA base</h2>&nbsp;“The Radical Left Democrats have hit pay dirt, again! Just like with the FAKE and fully discredited Steele Dossier, the lying 51 “Intelligence” Agents, the Laptop from Hell, which the Dems swore had come from Russia (No, it came from Hunter Biden’s bathroom!), and even the Russia, Russia, Russia Scam itself, a totally fake and made up story used in order to hide Crooked Hillary Clinton’s big loss in the 2016 Presidential Election, these Scams and Hoaxes are all the Democrats are good at - It’s all they have - They are no good at governing, no good at policy, and no good at picking winning candidates. Also, unlike Republicans, they stick together like glue,” Trump wrote in his long rant on social media.&nbsp;He further added, “Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this “bullshit,” hook, line, and sinker. They haven’t learned their lesson, and probably never will, even after being conned by the Lunatic Left for 8 long years. I have had more success in 6 months than perhaps any President in our Country’s history, and all these people want to talk about, with strong prodding by the Fake News and the success starved Dems, is the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax.”&nbsp;Taking aim at his followers, the Republican wrote, “Let these weaklings continue forward and do the Democrats work, don’t even think about talking of our incredible and unprecedented success, because I don’t want their support anymore!”&nbsp;Watch | US: Republicans divided on Epstein files, but unite on House floor&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-republicans-divided-on-epstein-files-but-unite-on-house-floor-1752659976883/embed

Before returning to the White House, Trump had claimed that he would release the files related to Jeffrey Epstein. However, the US president has not done so yet, disappointing his loyal supporters.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jul 16) morning took to his Truth Social platform to express his rage at Democrats and past supporters for believing in ‘Jeffrey Epstein hoax’. In a long rant message, the US president said that the MAGA supporters “haven’t learned their lesson, despite being “conned by the Lunatic Left for 8 long years”. Labelling them as “weaklings”, Trump said his supporters bought into “bullshit” and “fake news”. A rift has developed between the US president and his loyal Republicans over the alleged lack of transparency into the scandal involving notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. As the conspiracy theories surrounding the infamous case float, some people believe that authorities are concealing details about the Epstein case to protect rich and powerful elites, including Trump. Before returning to the White House, Trump had claimed that he would release the files related to Jeffrey Epstein. However, the US president has not done so yet, disappointing his loyal supporters. Amid the fallout between Trump’s former advisor, Elon Musk, the billionaire made a bold claim that the US president was in the Epstein files, fueling the controversy further. Trump slams his MAGA base “The Radical Left Democrats have hit pay dirt, again! Just like with the FAKE and fully discredited Steele Dossier, the lying 51 “Intelligence” Agents, the Laptop from Hell, which the Dems swore had come from Russia (No, it came from Hunter Biden’s bathroom!), and even the Russia, Russia, Russia Scam itself, a totally fake and made up story used in order to hide Crooked Hillary Clinton’s big loss in the 2016 Presidential Election, these Scams and Hoaxes are all the Democrats are good at - It’s all they have - They are no good at governing, no good at policy, and no good at picking winning candidates. Also, unlike Republicans, they stick together like glue,” Trump wrote in his long rant on social media. He further added, “Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this “bullshit,” hook, line, and sinker. They haven’t learned their lesson, and probably never will, even after being conned by the Lunatic Left for 8 long years. I have had more success in 6 months than perhaps any President in our Country’s history, and all these people want to talk about, with strong prodding by the Fake News and the success starved Dems, is the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax.” Taking aim at his followers, the Republican wrote, “Let these weaklings continue forward and do the Democrats work, don’t even think about talking of our incredible and unprecedented success, because I don’t want their support anymore!” Watch | US: Republicans divided on Epstein files, but unite on House floor https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-republicans-divided-on-epstein-files-but-unite-on-house-floor-1752659976883/embed

Before returning to the White House, Trump had claimed that he would release the files related to Jeffrey Epstein. However, the US president has not done so yet, disappointing his loyal supporters.

Bought into Jeffrey Epstein ‘bullsh*t’: Trump blasts ‘lunatic’ Democrats, ‘PAST supporters’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is “very concerned” about Israel’s recent strikes on Syria’s capital, Damascus, as Israel carried out fresh bombing despite a ceasefire deal. “We’re going to be working on that issue as we speak,” Rubio told reporters, according to Reuters. “I just got off the phone with the relevant parties. We’re very concerned about it, and hopefully we’ll have some updates later today,” he added.This came hours after a fragile ceasefire collapsed, with fighting breaking out between Syrian government forces and local Druze fighters in the southern province of Suwayda.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/to-incite-regime-change-iran-s-supreme-leader-khamenei-reveals-why-israel-waged-12-day-war-against-tehran-1752675594170">To incite regime change? Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei reveals why Israel waged 12-day war against Tehran</a><h2>Trump administration tells Israel to stand down</h2>According to a report by Axios, the Trump administration has asked Israel to halt its military operations in southern Syria. A US official told the outlet that Israel agreed to stop the strikes by Tuesday evening. The report was shared online by Axios journalist Barak Ravid.<h2>Israel hits Syrian army HQ in rare Damascus strike</h2>On Wednesday (16 July), Israel launched rare airstrikes deep inside Damascus, targeting Syria’s Defence Ministry headquarters. The raid followed a drone strike on the same site earlier in the day. Syrian state media reported that at least 13 people were injured. Another strike reportedly took place near the presidential palace on the hills outside the capital. Shortly after the explosions, the Israeli military said it had hit the gate of the Syrian army headquarters in Damascus, posting the update on social media.<h2>IDF threatens more strikes unless Syria pulls back</h2>The Israel Defence Forces have announced plans to send reinforcements to the border area, warning they will continue striking Syrian forces unless they withdraw from Suwayda. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said, “The army will continue to strike regime forces until they withdraw from the area, and will soon escalate its response against the regime if the message is not understood.”

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US is concerned about the current situation in Damascus after Israeli military struck the Syrian capital on Wednesday morning.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is “very concerned” about Israel’s recent strikes on Syria’s capital, Damascus, as Israel carried out fresh bombing despite a ceasefire deal. “We’re going to be working on that issue as we speak,” Rubio told reporters, according to Reuters. “I just got off the phone with the relevant parties. We’re very concerned about it, and hopefully we’ll have some updates later today,” he added. This came hours after a fragile ceasefire collapsed, with fighting breaking out between Syrian government forces and local Druze fighters in the southern province of Suwayda. Also read: To incite regime change? Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei reveals why Israel waged 12-day war against Tehran Trump administration tells Israel to stand down According to a report by Axios, the Trump administration has asked Israel to halt its military operations in southern Syria. A US official told the outlet that Israel agreed to stop the strikes by Tuesday evening. The report was shared online by Axios journalist Barak Ravid. Israel hits Syrian army HQ in rare Damascus strike On Wednesday (16 July), Israel launched rare airstrikes deep inside Damascus, targeting Syria’s Defence Ministry headquarters. The raid followed a drone strike on the same site earlier in the day. Syrian state media reported that at least 13 people were injured. Another strike reportedly took place near the presidential palace on the hills outside the capital. Shortly after the explosions, the Israeli military said it had hit the gate of the Syrian army headquarters in Damascus, posting the update on social media. IDF threatens more strikes unless Syria pulls back The Israel Defence Forces have announced plans to send reinforcements to the border area, warning they will continue striking Syrian forces unless they withdraw from Suwayda. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said, “The army will continue to strike regime forces until they withdraw from the area, and will soon escalate its response against the regime if the message is not understood.”

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US is concerned about the current situation in Damascus after Israeli military struck the Syrian capital on Wednesday morning.

Israel strikes Syria: Rubio says US 'very concerned' after IDF bombs Damascus

Hours after the Israeli army attacked Syrian army headquarters, Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz shared a video on social media, in which a TV anchor is seen running off camera during a live broadcast after a building in Damascus was bombed by the Israeli army.The TV anchor was seen running off the television as she panicked after hearing explosions.The Israeli defence minister shared a post on X, writing, "The painful blows have begun". In an earlier post today, Katz warned, “The warnings in Damascus have ended - now painful blows will come.”

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Katz shared the video of the news anchor running for her life after she got scared hearing the explosions of the Israeli attack.The minister stressed that the IDF will continue to operate forcefully in Suwayda to destroy the forces that attacked the Druze until their complete withdrawal."Our Druze brothers in Israel, you can rely on the Israel Defense Forces to protect your brothers in Syria. Prime Minister Netanyahu and I, as Minister of Defense, have made a commitment - and we will uphold it," he added.This comes after the ceasefire between the two sides was violated this morning.<h2>Israel bombs Syrian Army HQ</h2>Earlier today, the Israeli defence forces said that they bombed the entrance gate of the Syrian army's headquarters in Damascus. The Israeli army further said that they are striking the area, and are also prepared for various scenarios."The IDF struck the entrance of the Syrian regime's military headquarters in the area of Damascus in Syria," the IDF said in a post on X.The Israeli forces stressed that the IDF continues to monitor developments and the regime's actions against Druze civilians in southern Syria. "In accordance with directives from the political echelon, the IDF is striking in the area and remains prepared for various scenarios," the post read.According to the Syrian news agency, Israeli drones targeted Damascus earlier today, leading to several casualties. This comes as Israel intervened in the fight in Suwayda between armed groups and government forces.

A TV anchor for Syria local news was seen running for her life mid-telecast after Israeli army bombed in Damascus. The Israeli defence minister shared the video of the anchor on X, stating, "painful blows have begun".

Hours after the Israeli army attacked Syrian army headquarters, Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz shared a video on social media, in which a TV anchor is seen running off camera during a live broadcast after a building in Damascus was bombed by the Israeli army. The TV anchor was seen running off the television as she panicked after hearing explosions. The Israeli defence minister shared a post on X, writing, "The painful blows have begun". In an earlier post today, Katz warned, “The warnings in Damascus have ended - now painful blows will come.”

A TV anchor for Syria local news was seen running for her life mid-telecast after Israeli army bombed in Damascus. The Israeli defence minister shared the video of the anchor on X, stating, "painful blows have begun".

Israel bombs Syria: TV anchor runs for her life mid telecast as Israeli Army strikes Damascus - WATCH

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday (July 16) said that Israel’s recent strikes were designed not just to target military figures but to create chaos and ultimately bring down the Islamic Republic. “The calculation and plan of the aggressors was to weaken the system by targeting certain figures and sensitive centres in Iran,” he told judiciary officials in Tehran on Wednesday.Khamenei said the attack was part of a broader strategy to trigger protests and “bring people into the streets to overthrow the system”. Video excerpts of his speech were shared on his official website. Khamenei asked diplomats and military leaders to proceed with “care and precision”, without going into details, adding that Iran would approach both diplomacy and conflict “from a position of strength”.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-volodymyr-can-you-hit-moscow-trump-asked-zelensky-about-deep-strikes-inside-russia-to-make-them-feel-pain-here-s-how-zelensky-responded-1752578230631">‘Volodymyr, can you hit Moscow?’: Trump asked Zelensky about deep strikes inside Russia to ‘make them feel pain’ — Here’s how Zelensky&nbsp;responded</a><h2>Israeli strikes killed top Iranian commanders and scientists</h2>On 13 June, Israel launched what officials described as an unprecedented bombing campaign inside Iran. It targeted high-level military commanders and nuclear scientists in strikes that Iranian authorities say killed more than 1,000 people. During the 12-day conflict, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News on 15 June that the operation “certainly could” lead to regime change in Tehran. “The Iranian regime is very weak,” he said.<h2>Iran, US and Israel all exchanged strikes before ceasefire</h2>In retaliation, Iran fired missiles and drones at Israeli targets, killing 28 people according to Israeli officials. Days later, on 22 June, the United States joined the conflict, launching rare strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites at Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz. Tehran hit back by striking the US Al-Udaid airbase in Qatar. Khamenei called the missile attack “a big blow” to Washington and warned that “even greater strikes can be dealt to the US and others”. A ceasefire between Iran and Israel has been in place since 24 June.<h2>Nuclear talks halted after attacks</h2>The Israeli strikes came just two days before a scheduled sixth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States. The negotiations, which began on 12 April, have not resumed since. While Tehran has said it remains open to diplomacy, it insists that Washington must provide firm guarantees it won’t use military force again. Iran’s parliament on Wednesday ruled out further talks unless unnamed “preconditions” are met.

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday (July 16) said that Israel waged the 12-day war against Tehran to incite regime change, adding that it was a strategy to ignite protests and bring people onto streets.

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday (July 16) said that Israel’s recent strikes were designed not just to target military figures but to create chaos and ultimately bring down the Islamic Republic. “The calculation and plan of the aggressors was to weaken the system by targeting certain figures and sensitive centres in Iran,” he told judiciary officials in Tehran on Wednesday. Khamenei said the attack was part of a broader strategy to trigger protests and “bring people into the streets to overthrow the system”. Video excerpts of his speech were shared on his official website. Khamenei asked diplomats and military leaders to proceed with “care and precision”, without going into details, adding that Iran would approach both diplomacy and conflict “from a position of strength”. Also read: ‘Volodymyr, can you hit Moscow?’: Trump asked Zelensky about deep strikes inside Russia to ‘make them feel pain’ — Here’s how Zelensky responded Israeli strikes killed top Iranian commanders and scientists On 13 June, Israel launched what officials described as an unprecedented bombing campaign inside Iran. It targeted high-level military commanders and nuclear scientists in strikes that Iranian authorities say killed more than 1,000 people. During the 12-day conflict, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News on 15 June that the operation “certainly could” lead to regime change in Tehran. “The Iranian regime is very weak,” he said. Iran, US and Israel all exchanged strikes before ceasefire In retaliation, Iran fired missiles and drones at Israeli targets, killing 28 people according to Israeli officials. Days later, on 22 June, the United States joined the conflict, launching rare strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites at Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz. Tehran hit back by striking the US Al-Udaid airbase in Qatar. Khamenei called the missile attack “a big blow” to Washington and warned that “even greater strikes can be dealt to the US and others”. A ceasefire between Iran and Israel has been in place since 24 June. Nuclear talks halted after attacks The Israeli strikes came just two days before a scheduled sixth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States. The negotiations, which began on 12 April, have not resumed since. While Tehran has said it remains open to diplomacy, it insists that Washington must provide firm guarantees it won’t use military force again. Iran’s parliament on Wednesday ruled out further talks unless unnamed “preconditions” are met.

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday (July 16) said that Israel waged the 12-day war against Tehran to incite regime change, adding that it was a strategy to ignite protests and bring people onto the streets.

To incite regime change? Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei reveals why Israel waged 12-day war against Tehran

The United Kingdom on Wednesday (Jul 16) lifted the ban on Pakistani airlines, ending a five-year-long restriction on the country’s national carrier, said the British High Commission in Islamabad. Pakistan International Airlines was barred from Britain in June 2020 after one of its aircraft crashed into a Karachi street, killing nearly 100 people. The UK cited improvements in aviation safety standards implemented by Islamabad authorities in its recent move to end the ban, allowing Pakistani airlines to apply to resume UK flights. The decision comes months after the European Union lifted similar restrictions.&nbsp;The British High Commission added that the decision to de-list states and air carriers was made “through an independent aviation safety process.”&nbsp;“Based on this independent and technically-driven process, it has decided to remove Pakistan and its air carriers from the (UK Air Safety) List,” it said in a statement.&nbsp;<h2>Why was Pakistani airlines banned in the UK?</h2>&nbsp;The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane crash in Karachi in May 2020 was attributed to human error by the pilots and air traffic control. Following the disaster that cost 97 lives, it was found that nearly one-third of the country’s pilots had obtained their flying licenses through fraudulent means.&nbsp;After the Pakistani Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan made the shocking revelation about fake documentation, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency imposed a ban on the country’s airlines.&nbsp;It is estimated that the suspension has resulted in losses of about 40 billion rupees ($144 million) in annual revenue of the airlines, which once saw profitable UK routes, including London, Birmingham, and Manchester.&nbsp;PIA, which employs 7,000 people, has been accused of being bloated and poorly run, with a poor safety record and regulatory issues and unpaid bills. The UK’s latest decision comes as the Pakistani government seeks to privatise the debt-ridden airline, scrambling to find a buyer.&nbsp;According to reports, a deal fell through in 2024 when a potential buyer offered a fraction of the price which the government demanded. PIA was formed in 1955 and witnessed rapid growth until the 1990s. However, the state-owned airlines started making a loss in the following years.&nbsp;<h2>Pakistan welcomes UK’s move to lift ban on airline</h2>&nbsp;The move was welcomed by the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who hailed the decision as “an important milestone for the country.” In a statement, he added, “The lifting of the ban on Pakistani flights by the UK is a source of relief for Pakistanis residing in Britain.”&nbsp;Responding to the announcement, the PIA said it would resume services to Britain in “the shortest possible time” with the first flights operating from Islamabad to Manchester.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Aviation Minister Khawaja Asif acknowledged losses incurred due to the ban. “Confidence is being restored in Pakistani airlines once again,” he said at a news conference in Islamabad.

PIA was formed in 1955 and witnessed rapid growth until the 1990s. However, the state-owned airlines started making a loss in the following years.

The United Kingdom on Wednesday (Jul 16) lifted the ban on Pakistani airlines, ending a five-year-long restriction on the country’s national carrier, said the British High Commission in Islamabad. Pakistan International Airlines was barred from Britain in June 2020 after one of its aircraft crashed into a Karachi street, killing nearly 100 people. The UK cited improvements in aviation safety standards implemented by Islamabad authorities in its recent move to end the ban, allowing Pakistani airlines to apply to resume UK flights. The decision comes months after the European Union lifted similar restrictions. The British High Commission added that the decision to de-list states and air carriers was made “through an independent aviation safety process.” “Based on this independent and technically-driven process, it has decided to remove Pakistan and its air carriers from the (UK Air Safety) List,” it said in a statement. Why was Pakistani airlines banned in the UK? The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane crash in Karachi in May 2020 was attributed to human error by the pilots and air traffic control. Following the disaster that cost 97 lives, it was found that nearly one-third of the country’s pilots had obtained their flying licenses through fraudulent means. After the Pakistani Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan made the shocking revelation about fake documentation, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency imposed a ban on the country’s airlines. It is estimated that the suspension has resulted in losses of about 40 billion rupees ($144 million) in annual revenue of the airlines, which once saw profitable UK routes, including London, Birmingham, and Manchester. PIA, which employs 7,000 people, has been accused of being bloated and poorly run, with a poor safety record and regulatory issues and unpaid bills. The UK’s latest decision comes as the Pakistani government seeks to privatise the debt-ridden airline, scrambling to find a buyer. According to reports, a deal fell through in 2024 when a potential buyer offered a fraction of the price which the government demanded. PIA was formed in 1955 and witnessed rapid growth until the 1990s. However, the state-owned airlines started making a loss in the following years. Pakistan welcomes UK’s move to lift ban on airline The move was welcomed by the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who hailed the decision as “an important milestone for the country.” In a statement, he added, “The lifting of the ban on Pakistani flights by the UK is a source of relief for Pakistanis residing in Britain.” Responding to the announcement, the PIA said it would resume services to Britain in “the shortest possible time” with the first flights operating from Islamabad to Manchester. Meanwhile, Aviation Minister Khawaja Asif acknowledged losses incurred due to the ban. “Confidence is being restored in Pakistani airlines once again,” he said at a news conference in Islamabad.

Pakistan International Airlines was formed in 1955 and witnessed rapid growth until the 1990s. However, the state-owned airlines started making a loss in the following years.

Britain lifts ban on Pakistani airlines – Here’s why PIA was barred from UK 5 years ago

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report suggests that the global military expenditure rose by 37 percent between 2015 and 2025. Along with aircraft, most of the nation are looking to advance their military segment by placing more numbers of combat tanks.


China, Russia, Pakistan: Which country leads the combat tank fleet in 2025? India's rank will surprise you

In the high-stakes world of fighter jet development, some aircraft are so ahead of their time that they scare politicians more than enemy pilots. Some fall victim to budget cuts, or bureaucratic sabotage. Here is a list of 8 cancelled fighter jets that had serious potential.

The greatest fighter jets that never flew: Top 8 cancelled fighter jets that had serious potential

US President Donald Trump entered his second term with a powerful economic weapon: tariffs. Despite delays and repeated threats that earned him the nickname “TACO” (Trump Always Chickens Out), the policy has brought in nearly $50bn in extra customs revenues and left most trading partners on the back foot and in fear of striking back.<h2>US customs revenue hits record high</h2>According to figures released by the US Treasury, the United States collected $64bn in customs duties during the second quarter of 2025, a $47bn increase from the same period last year. This follows four months of heightened tariffs imposed under Trump’s economic agenda. While the trade war Trump initiated has faced threats of retaliation, only two countries, China and Canada, have retaliated so far.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-can-t-let-russia-lose-china-backs-russia-after-trump-s-50-day-ultimatum-over-ukraine-war-xi-says-trust-with-moscow-has-deepened-1752587881335">‘Can’t let Russia lose’: China backs Russia after Trump’s 50-day ULTIMATUM over Ukraine war; Xi says trust with Moscow has 'deepened'</a><h2>Why are most countries holding back against in Trump's trade war?</h2>As per economists, the reason for limited retaliation is that the US remains the centre of the global trade system. Trump’s threats of even higher tariffs and potential damage to trade relationships have left many nations opting to negotiate rather than retaliate. The European Union, for instance, has delayed counter-tariffs multiple times, instead linking their response to an August 1 deadline for talks. Even Canada, despite initial pushback, has scaled back its retaliatory approach. Mexico, the US’s biggest trading partner, declined to retaliate entirely, with President Claudia Sheinbaum saying she wants negotiation over confrontation.<h2>Trump’s tariffs and the global supply chain</h2>Although US tariffs are now at levels not seen since the 1930s, they have not triggered a global trade collapse. Supply chain analysts note that international companies are spreading costs globally to shield the US market from the full burden of rising prices. Trump’s approach appears calculated, applying pressure, then offering deals, often individually. This strategy has faced limited resistance and allowed the US to maintain leverage.<h2>China and Canada step back; EU treads carefully</h2>In April, China matched Trump’s tariffs with retaliatory measures. But when Chinese exports to the US fell by a third in May, both sides stepped back and agreed to a 90-day pause. Tariffs were scaled back from 145% to 30%. Canada, meanwhile, imposed C$155bn in retaliatory duties earlier this year but has since softened its stance. Despite election promises to confront Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney dropped a digital tax and refused to match recent US tariff hikes on steel. With 20% of Canada’s GDP tied to US trade, compared to just 2% for the US, the economic pressure on Canada is higher.When the European Commission published a list of potential countermeasures targeting €72bn worth of US goods, it stopped short of assigning tariff rates. Officials hoped this move would avoid provoking Trump while leaving space for compromise. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič warned that a 30% tariff on European exports would make transatlantic trade “almost impossible” and hinted at possible joint responses with other nations. Still, Brussels has largely chosen caution over confrontation.

Despite doubts, US President Donald Trump is apparently winning the trade war he started four months back. As his August 1 tariff deadline looms, the US has already raked in 50 billion in extra customs revenues.

US President Donald Trump entered his second term with a powerful economic weapon: tariffs. Despite delays and repeated threats that earned him the nickname “TACO” (Trump Always Chickens Out), the policy has brought in nearly $50bn in extra customs revenues and left most trading partners on the back foot and in fear of striking back. US customs revenue hits record high According to figures released by the US Treasury, the United States collected $64bn in customs duties during the second quarter of 2025, a $47bn increase from the same period last year. This follows four months of heightened tariffs imposed under Trump’s economic agenda. While the trade war Trump initiated has faced threats of retaliation, only two countries, China and Canada, have retaliated so far. Also read: ‘Can’t let Russia lose’: China backs Russia after Trump’s 50-day ULTIMATUM over Ukraine war; Xi says trust with Moscow has 'deepened' Why are most countries holding back against in Trump's trade war? As per economists, the reason for limited retaliation is that the US remains the centre of the global trade system. Trump’s threats of even higher tariffs and potential damage to trade relationships have left many nations opting to negotiate rather than retaliate. The European Union, for instance, has delayed counter-tariffs multiple times, instead linking their response to an August 1 deadline for talks. Even Canada, despite initial pushback, has scaled back its retaliatory approach. Mexico, the US’s biggest trading partner, declined to retaliate entirely, with President Claudia Sheinbaum saying she wants negotiation over confrontation. Trump’s tariffs and the global supply chain Although US tariffs are now at levels not seen since the 1930s, they have not triggered a global trade collapse. Supply chain analysts note that international companies are spreading costs globally to shield the US market from the full burden of rising prices. Trump’s approach appears calculated, applying pressure, then offering deals, often individually. This strategy has faced limited resistance and allowed the US to maintain leverage. China and Canada step back; EU treads carefully In April, China matched Trump’s tariffs with retaliatory measures. But when Chinese exports to the US fell by a third in May, both sides stepped back and agreed to a 90-day pause. Tariffs were scaled back from 145% to 30%. Canada, meanwhile, imposed C$155bn in retaliatory duties earlier this year but has since softened its stance. Despite election promises to confront Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney dropped a digital tax and refused to match recent US tariff hikes on steel. With 20% of Canada’s GDP tied to US trade, compared to just 2% for the US, the economic pressure on Canada is higher. When the European Commission published a list of potential countermeasures targeting €72bn worth of US goods, it stopped short of assigning tariff rates. Officials hoped this move would avoid provoking Trump while leaving space for compromise. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič warned that a 30% tariff on European exports would make transatlantic trade “almost impossible” and hinted at possible joint responses with other nations. Still, Brussels has largely chosen caution over confrontation.

Despite doubts, US President Donald Trump is apparently winning the trade war he started four months back. As his August 1 tariff deadline looms, the US has already raked in 50 billion in extra customs revenues.

‘Trump Always Chickens Out’? Not really: US president is winning this trade war - Here’s how US raked in $50 BILLION as world backed down

As the war between Russia and Ukraine intensified over three years, US President Donald Trump has been fluctuating his stance on whom to support. From calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a "genius" and an " attack on Ukraine "savvy in 2022, to calling him "crazy" in 2025, the bond between the two leaders has come a long way. The change in the Trump administration's stance not only impacted the Russia-Ukraine war, but also brought Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky closer after the White House spat.&nbsp;After Russia began the attacks in 2022, Trump for a very long time supported Russia in its war in Ukraine, while also pledging to end the war within 24 hours of becoming president.&nbsp;He used to bring this up in his presidential campaign, claiming that if he had been president, he would have ended the war in a day. Trump even praised Putin's moves as "genius" and "savvy", however, it did not last long.&nbsp;This changed when Trump, during his meeting with Zelensky in the Oval Office in February, heated up, as the two leaders engaged in a war of words. He even blamed Zelensky for the war during the meeting.&nbsp;But his stance kept changing, first against any war between Russia and Ukraine, then slamming Zelensky for the war, and now "frustrated" with Putin for continuing the attacks in Ukraine.<h2>Let's see how things changed in 3 years - Timeline</h2><h3>2023-2024</h3> While campaigning for the presidency, Trump blamed the Ukrainian president for the Russia-Ukraine war. He even refused to say whether he wanted Ukraine to win or not.&nbsp;According to a Washington Post report, privately, he even said that he could end the war by pressuring Ukraine to give up its territory. However, publicly, he vowed to end the war within 24 hours of becoming the president.<h3>Feb 18, 2025</h3> Trump lashed out at Zelensky, calling him a "dictator without elections", further triggering Ukrainians. The US president further claimed that Zelensky was responsible for Russia's war in Ukraine.&nbsp;This came after US and Russian officials held talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, without involving Ukrainian officials. Trump defended the absence of Ukraine in the meeting, saying, “Today I heard, ‘Oh, we weren’t invited. Well, you’ve been there for three years. You should have ended it. You should never have started it. You could have made a deal.”<h3>Feb 28, 2025</h3> Zelensky visited the US to meet Trump on February 28. During their meeting at the White House, the conversation between the two leaders quickly turned into a war of words. Not just Trump, US Vice President JD Vance also joined in and blamed Zelensky for the war.&nbsp;Trump told Zelensky, "You’re right now not in a very good position. You’ve allowed yourself to be in a very bad position. You don’t have the cards right now. With us, you start having cards.”&nbsp;Moreover, Zelensky was about to close a rare earth minerals deal, which eventually got postponed due to the clash.<h3>March 30, 2025</h3> Things changed, and Trump's stance on the Russia-Ukraine war fluctuated. The US president said he was "angry" at Putin for questioning Zelenskyy’s legitimacy.&nbsp;Trump even threatened that he would consider more tariffs on Russian oil if he and the Russian president could not end “the bloodshed in Ukraine”. However, he also said that while he was “disappointed” with Putin, he also trusted him, adding, “I don’t think he’s going to go back on his word.”<h3>April 24, 2025</h3> The US president lashed out at Putin in a post on Truth Social, asking him to "STOP" the war in Ukraine, while criticising him for continuing the attacks.&nbsp;“I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV,” Trump wrote. “Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP!”<h3>April 26, 2025</h3> Trump held a meeting with Zelensky at the Vatican on April 26, as the two leaders attended Pope Francis' funeral. It marked their first meeting after the Oval Office spat.&nbsp;Zelensky described the meeting as a "very symbolic meeting that has the potential to become historic, if we achieve joint results.” While Trump again slammed Putin for attacks in Ukraine, saying that the attacks made him “think that maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war, he’s just tapping me along, and has to be dealt with differently, through ‘Banking’ or ‘Secondary Sanctions?”<h3>April 30, 2025</h3> As Putin-Trump's bond took a turn, the US and Ukraine signed a mineral agreement, affirming a "long-term strategic alignment”. Through the deal, the US guaranteed "support for Ukraine’s security, prosperity, reconstruction and integration into global economic frameworks.”&nbsp;“This agreement signals clearly to Russia that the Trump Administration is committed to a peace process centered on a free, sovereign and prosperous Ukraine over the long term,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after the deal was signed.<h3>May 19, 2025</h3> Trump held a phone call with Putin in May, as he appeared to agree to Russia's demand to postpone a ceasefire, which led to the continued war in Russia and Ukraine.<h3>May 25, 2025</h3> As Russia did not stop the war even after Trump made Putin understand, the US president threatened new sanctions after the Kremlin's large-scale attack on Ukraine. He further said that Putin has gone "absolutely crazy".&nbsp;“I’m not happy with what Putin is doing. He’s killing a lot of people,” Trump told reporters. “I don’t know what the hell happened to Putin,” he continued. “I’ve known him a long time.”&nbsp;In a post on Truth Social, Trump continued to bash the Russian president, writing, "Putin has gone absolutely CRAZY!” “Missiles and drones are being shot into Cities in Ukraine, for no reason whatsoever. I’ve always said that he wants ALL of Ukraine, not just a piece of it, and maybe that’s proving to be right, but if he does, it will lead to the downfall of Russia!”<h3>June 25, 2025</h3> In June, Trump and Zelensky met during the NATO Summit in The Hague. The US president described the meeting as "very nice". “Couldn’t have been nicer. I think he’d like to see an end to this," Trump said about Zelensky.He further added that he would “speak to Vladimir Putin and see if we can get it ended.”<h3>July 8, 2025</h3>Trump expressed disappointment with Putin, saying that he is killing a lot of people. He further said that Putin is nice all the time, but turns out to be meaningless.&nbsp;“I’m not happy with Putin. I can tell you that much right now, because he’s killing a lot of people,” Trump said. “You want to know the truth? He is very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless.”&nbsp;<h3>July 13, 2025</h3><h3>&nbsp;</h3>As the relations between Trump and Zelensky got better, the US president said that he would provide Ukraine with advanced weapons, including Patriot missiles, funded by the European Union.&nbsp;He even said that he was “disappointed” with Putin, telling reporters: “I thought he was somebody that meant what he said.”&nbsp;Trump even gave an ultimatum to Putin to end the war in 50 days or face high tariffs.&nbsp;

In the three years of Russia-Ukraine war, Trump has changed his stance on which side to support, multiple times. From claiming to end the war in 24 hours, to supporting Russia and then helping Kyiv with weapons to fight Russian attacks, Trump's relations with Putin changed drastically. 

As the war between Russia and Ukraine intensified over three years, US President Donald Trump has been fluctuating his stance on whom to support. From calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a "genius" and an " attack on Ukraine "savvy in 2022, to calling him "crazy" in 2025, the bond between the two leaders has come a long way. The change in the Trump administration's stance not only impacted the Russia-Ukraine war, but also brought Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky closer after the White House spat. After Russia began the attacks in 2022, Trump for a very long time supported Russia in its war in Ukraine, while also pledging to end the war within 24 hours of becoming president. He used to bring this up in his presidential campaign, claiming that if he had been president, he would have ended the war in a day. Trump even praised Putin's moves as "genius" and "savvy", however, it did not last long. This changed when Trump, during his meeting with Zelensky in the Oval Office in February, heated up, as the two leaders engaged in a war of words. He even blamed Zelensky for the war during the meeting. But his stance kept changing, first against any war between Russia and Ukraine, then slamming Zelensky for the war, and now "frustrated" with Putin for continuing the attacks in Ukraine. Let's see how things changed in 3 years - Timeline 2023-2024 While campaigning for the presidency, Trump blamed the Ukrainian president for the Russia-Ukraine war. He even refused to say whether he wanted Ukraine to win or not. According to a Washington Post report, privately, he even said that he could end the war by pressuring Ukraine to give up its territory. However, publicly, he vowed to end the war within 24 hours of becoming the president. Feb 18, 2025 Trump lashed out at Zelensky, calling him a "dictator without elections", further triggering Ukrainians. The US president further claimed that Zelensky was responsible for Russia's war in Ukraine. This came after US and Russian officials held talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, without involving Ukrainian officials. Trump defended the absence of Ukraine in the meeting, saying, “Today I heard, ‘Oh, we weren’t invited. Well, you’ve been there for three years. You should have ended it. You should never have started it. You could have made a deal.” Feb 28, 2025 Zelensky visited the US to meet Trump on February 28. During their meeting at the White House, the conversation between the two leaders quickly turned into a war of words. Not just Trump, US Vice President JD Vance also joined in and blamed Zelensky for the war. Trump told Zelensky, "You’re right now not in a very good position. You’ve allowed yourself to be in a very bad position. You don’t have the cards right now. With us, you start having cards.” Moreover, Zelensky was about to close a rare earth minerals deal, which eventually got postponed due to the clash. March 30, 2025 Things changed, and Trump's stance on the Russia-Ukraine war fluctuated. The US president said he was "angry" at Putin for questioning Zelenskyy’s legitimacy. Trump even threatened that he would consider more tariffs on Russian oil if he and the Russian president could not end “the bloodshed in Ukraine”. However, he also said that while he was “disappointed” with Putin, he also trusted him, adding, “I don’t think he’s going to go back on his word.” April 24, 2025 The US president lashed out at Putin in a post on Truth Social, asking him to "STOP" the war in Ukraine, while criticising him for continuing the attacks. “I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV,” Trump wrote. “Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP!” April 26, 2025 Trump held a meeting with Zelensky at the Vatican on April 26, as the two leaders attended Pope Francis' funeral. It marked their first meeting after the Oval Office spat. Zelensky described the meeting as a "very symbolic meeting that has the potential to become historic, if we achieve joint results.” While Trump again slammed Putin for attacks in Ukraine, saying that the attacks made him “think that maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war, he’s just tapping me along, and has to be dealt with differently, through ‘Banking’ or ‘Secondary Sanctions?” April 30, 2025 As Putin-Trump's bond took a turn, the US and Ukraine signed a mineral agreement, affirming a "long-term strategic alignment”. Through the deal, the US guaranteed "support for Ukraine’s security, prosperity, reconstruction and integration into global economic frameworks.” “This agreement signals clearly to Russia that the Trump Administration is committed to a peace process centered on a free, sovereign and prosperous Ukraine over the long term,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after the deal was signed. May 19, 2025 Trump held a phone call with Putin in May, as he appeared to agree to Russia's demand to postpone a ceasefire, which led to the continued war in Russia and Ukraine. May 25, 2025 As Russia did not stop the war even after Trump made Putin understand, the US president threatened new sanctions after the Kremlin's large-scale attack on Ukraine. He further said that Putin has gone "absolutely crazy". “I’m not happy with what Putin is doing. He’s killing a lot of people,” Trump told reporters. “I don’t know what the hell happened to Putin,” he continued. “I’ve known him a long time.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump continued to bash the Russian president, writing, "Putin has gone absolutely CRAZY!” “Missiles and drones are being shot into Cities in Ukraine, for no reason whatsoever. I’ve always said that he wants ALL of Ukraine, not just a piece of it, and maybe that’s proving to be right, but if he does, it will lead to the downfall of Russia!” June 25, 2025 In June, Trump and Zelensky met during the NATO Summit in The Hague. The US president described the meeting as "very nice". “Couldn’t have been nicer. I think he’d like to see an end to this," Trump said about Zelensky. He further added that he would “speak to Vladimir Putin and see if we can get it ended.” July 8, 2025 Trump expressed disappointment with Putin, saying that he is killing a lot of people. He further said that Putin is nice all the time, but turns out to be meaningless. “I’m not happy with Putin. I can tell you that much right now, because he’s killing a lot of people,” Trump said. “You want to know the truth? He is very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless.” July 13, 2025 As the relations between Trump and Zelensky got better, the US president said that he would provide Ukraine with advanced weapons, including Patriot missiles, funded by the European Union. He even said that he was “disappointed” with Putin, telling reporters: “I thought he was somebody that meant what he said.” Trump even gave an ultimatum to Putin to end the war in 50 days or face high tariffs.

In the three years of Russia-Ukraine war, Trump has changed his stance on which side to support, multiple times. From claiming to end the war in 24 hours, to supporting Russia and then helping Kyiv with weapons to fight Russian attacks, Trump's relations with Putin changed drastically.&nbsp;

From calling Putin a 'genius' to 'crazy': How Trump's stance on Russia-Ukraine war turned in 3 years of intense fighting - TIMELINE

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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 16) said that Attorney General Pam Bondi should release "whatever she thinks is credible" on Jeffrey Epstein. These comments come amid an ongoing MAGA civil war, which started after Trump's FBI and DOJ released a memo saying that Epstein killed himself and no "client list" existed. While Attorney General Bondi has come under scrutiny for fueling false hopes in Trump's supporters, another name has been making the rounds, and that is FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-sounds-like-you-re-in-the-list-maga-turns-on-trump-s-fbi-chief-kash-patel-over-epstein-files-1752425713913">‘Sounds like you’re in the list’: MAGA turns on Trump's FBI chief Kash Patel over Epstein files</a>Bongino, a former right-wing media personality, is at the centre of a political storm that’s causing deep cracks within Donald Trump’s inner circle. According to CNN, Trump has been “very angry” with Bongino behind the scenes, and tensions are now threatening to split the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.Bongino is reportedly considering resigning after a heated clash over the fallout from a Department of Justice memo on Jeffrey Epstein, which has disappointed many of Trump’s supporters.<h2>‘Out of control furious’ after Bondi clash</h2>The tipping point came last week during a heated meeting with Trump’s attorney general, Pam Bondi. Sources told CNN Bongino left the meeting “out of control furious”. Also present were White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, her deputy Taylor Budowich, and FBI Director Kash Patel. JD Vance, the vice president, reportedly spent the weekend trying to mediate the feud. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: Trump Backtracks From Suggestion Ukraine Should ‘Target Moscow’https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-trump-backtracks-from-suggestion-ukraine-should-target-moscow-1752663541173/embedBondi and Bongino had both previously given way to MAGA theories by hinting at a hidden Epstein client list. Bondi even told Fox News that it was “sitting on my desk right now.” But those claims collapsed when a DOJ memo concluded Epstein had taken his own life, and no such client list existed.<h2>Who is Dan Bongino?</h2>A former NYPD officer and Secret Service agent, he rose to fame as a Fox News host and vocal critic of what he called the “deep state”. He frequently pushed conspiracy theories, including claims that Epstein was murdered and that the 2020 election was rigged. His appointment as FBI deputy director in February was the first time in the agency’s 117-year history that the post was given to someone without prior FBI experience.<h2>MAGA civil war over Epstein files</h2>The Epstein memo fallout has now turned into a full-blown internal battle. Trump has publicly backed Bondi, who has faced criticism over her handling of the case. Despite being angry with Bongino privately, Trump tried to downplay the rift, telling reporters, “He’s a very good guy… I think he’s in good shape.”

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, a former right-wing media personality, has found himself at the centre of MAGA backlash over Epstein files. He is reportedly considering resigning after a heated clash with Attorney General Pam Bondi.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 16) said that Attorney General Pam Bondi should release "whatever she thinks is credible" on Jeffrey Epstein. These comments come amid an ongoing MAGA civil war, which started after Trump's FBI and DOJ released a memo saying that Epstein killed himself and no "client list" existed. While Attorney General Bondi has come under scrutiny for fueling false hopes in Trump's supporters, another name has been making the rounds, and that is FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino. Also read: ‘Sounds like you’re in the list’: MAGA turns on Trump's FBI chief Kash Patel over Epstein files Bongino, a former right-wing media personality, is at the centre of a political storm that’s causing deep cracks within Donald Trump’s inner circle. According to CNN, Trump has been “very angry” with Bongino behind the scenes, and tensions are now threatening to split the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. Bongino is reportedly considering resigning after a heated clash over the fallout from a Department of Justice memo on Jeffrey Epstein, which has disappointed many of Trump’s supporters. ‘Out of control furious’ after Bondi clash The tipping point came last week during a heated meeting with Trump’s attorney general, Pam Bondi. Sources told CNN Bongino left the meeting “out of control furious”. Also present were White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, her deputy Taylor Budowich, and FBI Director Kash Patel. JD Vance, the vice president, reportedly spent the weekend trying to mediate the feud. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: Trump Backtracks From Suggestion Ukraine Should ‘Target Moscow’ https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-trump-backtracks-from-suggestion-ukraine-should-target-moscow-1752663541173/embed Bondi and Bongino had both previously given way to MAGA theories by hinting at a hidden Epstein client list. Bondi even told Fox News that it was “sitting on my desk right now.” But those claims collapsed when a DOJ memo concluded Epstein had taken his own life, and no such client list existed. Who is Dan Bongino? A former NYPD officer and Secret Service agent, he rose to fame as a Fox News host and vocal critic of what he called the “deep state”. He frequently pushed conspiracy theories, including claims that Epstein was murdered and that the 2020 election was rigged. His appointment as FBI deputy director in February was the first time in the agency’s 117-year history that the post was given to someone without prior FBI experience. MAGA civil war over Epstein files The Epstein memo fallout has now turned into a full-blown internal battle. Trump has publicly backed Bondi, who has faced criticism over her handling of the case. Despite being angry with Bongino privately, Trump tried to downplay the rift, telling reporters, “He’s a very good guy… I think he’s in good shape.”

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, a former right-wing media personality, has found himself at the centre of MAGA backlash over Epstein files. He is reportedly considering resigning after a heated clash with Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Who is Dan Bongino? FBI deputy chief Trump is 'very angry' with over Epstein files backlash and MAGA infighting

In what is being widely perceived as a temporary relief, the execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya has been indefinitely postponed by Yemeni authorities. The execution was slated to happen on Wednesday (July 16), but the order postponing the execution had surfaced on Tuesday. However, those who are closely associated with the case hold the impression that this temporary postponement or indefinite postponement does not mean anything significant, and that the risk of Priya's execution in Yemen remains very high.Samuel Jerome, an Indian national who has been residing in Yemen for more than two decades, has been leading efforts to secure the release of Nimisha. "Getting a temporary postponement of execution does not mean that we have all the time in the world. The execution could happen even tomorrow. The victim's family would not keep quiet; they will protest, and the Yemeni authorities will be forced to take action," he told WION. An aviation consultant by profession, Jerome is also a social worker. As a power of attorney holder, Jerome has been undertaking efforts on behalf of Nimisha's mother, Prema Kumari. Power of attorney is a legal document that allows one person to act on someone else's behalf.Meanwhile, members of the India-based Nimisha Priya International Action Council maintain that efforts are on to reach out to the victim's family to seek pardon and to offer them blood money, to save Priya's life. However, they too acknowledge that the plea for pardon has been facing resistance from the younger members in the victim's family. Notably, according to a social media post, the victim's brother has been firm in his stance about punishment for Nimisha Priya. The post also indicates that the victim's family is unwilling to reconsider their decision, and it also adds that they would follow up till the punishment is carried out.<h2>About Nimisha Priya and her case</h2>Hailing from a poor family in Kerala's Palakkad district, Nimisha went to Yemen in 2008 and worked as a nurse in a Government-run hospital in Sana'a. Eyeing better earning opportunities, she quit her job and started her own clinic.Nimisha's India-based lawyer Subhash Chandan maintains that Priya and another woman had started a clinic with Yemeni national Talal, who had later subjected the women to physical and mental abuse and confiscated their passports. In a desperate bid to escape the abuse and flee, it is said that Priya and the Yemeni woman had drugged Talal, which is suspected to have led to his death. The case got further complicated after Talal's mutilated body was found by the authorities in Yemen. Nimisha's lawyer maintains that she was only responsible for drugging the abuser and that she isn't aware of what transpired after her escape bid.<h2>When Nimisha's mother met her in a Yemeni jail</h2>After a seven-year-long wait and multiple court battles in India, Prema Kumari, Nimisha's mother, was able to meet her daughter in a Yemeni prison in April 2024. Back then, jail authorities had permitted the mother-daughter duo to spend a few hours together and even allowed them to have lunch on the premises. Nimisha's mother, Prema Kumari, continues to be in Yemen, in the hope that she can return to India with her daughter.Since 2017, India has strictly prohibited its nationals from travelling to Yemen, owing to the deteriorating internal security situation there. Only those with special permission from the Indian Government can undertake travel to Yemen; for others, it is a punishable offence.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Samuel Jerome, an Indian national who has been residing in Yemen for more than two decades, has been leading efforts to secure the release of Nimisha. He said that the victim's family would not keep quiet, stressing that they will protest against it. 

In what is being widely perceived as a temporary relief, the execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya has been indefinitely postponed by Yemeni authorities. The execution was slated to happen on Wednesday (July 16), but the order postponing the execution had surfaced on Tuesday. However, those who are closely associated with the case hold the impression that this temporary postponement or indefinite postponement does not mean anything significant, and that the risk of Priya's execution in Yemen remains very high. Samuel Jerome, an Indian national who has been residing in Yemen for more than two decades, has been leading efforts to secure the release of Nimisha. "Getting a temporary postponement of execution does not mean that we have all the time in the world. The execution could happen even tomorrow. The victim's family would not keep quiet; they will protest, and the Yemeni authorities will be forced to take action," he told WION. An aviation consultant by profession, Jerome is also a social worker. As a power of attorney holder, Jerome has been undertaking efforts on behalf of Nimisha's mother, Prema Kumari. Power of attorney is a legal document that allows one person to act on someone else's behalf. Meanwhile, members of the India-based Nimisha Priya International Action Council maintain that efforts are on to reach out to the victim's family to seek pardon and to offer them blood money, to save Priya's life. However, they too acknowledge that the plea for pardon has been facing resistance from the younger members in the victim's family. Notably, according to a social media post, the victim's brother has been firm in his stance about punishment for Nimisha Priya. The post also indicates that the victim's family is unwilling to reconsider their decision, and it also adds that they would follow up till the punishment is carried out. About Nimisha Priya and her case Hailing from a poor family in Kerala's Palakkad district, Nimisha went to Yemen in 2008 and worked as a nurse in a Government-run hospital in Sana'a. Eyeing better earning opportunities, she quit her job and started her own clinic. Nimisha's India-based lawyer Subhash Chandan maintains that Priya and another woman had started a clinic with Yemeni national Talal, who had later subjected the women to physical and mental abuse and confiscated their passports. In a desperate bid to escape the abuse and flee, it is said that Priya and the Yemeni woman had drugged Talal, which is suspected to have led to his death. The case got further complicated after Talal's mutilated body was found by the authorities in Yemen. Nimisha's lawyer maintains that she was only responsible for drugging the abuser and that she isn't aware of what transpired after her escape bid. When Nimisha's mother met her in a Yemeni jail After a seven-year-long wait and multiple court battles in India, Prema Kumari, Nimisha's mother, was able to meet her daughter in a Yemeni prison in April 2024. Back then, jail authorities had permitted the mother-daughter duo to spend a few hours together and even allowed them to have lunch on the premises. Nimisha's mother, Prema Kumari, continues to be in Yemen, in the hope that she can return to India with her daughter. Since 2017, India has strictly prohibited its nationals from travelling to Yemen, owing to the deteriorating internal security situation there. Only those with special permission from the Indian Government can undertake travel to Yemen; for others, it is a punishable offence.

Samuel Jerome, an Indian national who has been residing in Yemen for more than two decades, has been leading efforts to secure the release of Nimisha. He said that the victim's family would not keep quiet, stressing that they will protest against it.&nbsp;

Nimisha Priya's execution postponed, but victim's family could protest against it

Indonesia on Wednesday (Jul 16) said that it had reached a trade deal with the United States following an “extraordinary struggle” in discussions. This comes after US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jul 15) said that a deal had been struck after talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The negotiations have resulted in reduced US tariff rates on exports from the Southeast Asian country from 32 per cent to 19 per cent. The deal is among the few to finalise so far with the Trump administration ahead of the August 1 deadline for negotiations.&nbsp;“This is an extraordinary struggle by our negotiating team led by the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs,” Hasan Nasbi, the Indonesian president’s spokesperson, told reporters on Wednesday.&nbsp;He also said that Prabowo had negotiated directly with Trump during a phone conversation, without sharing further details.&nbsp;The Indonesian president later said that his government understood the interests of the US in trade negotiations. He added that the two nations will continue to negotiate even after reaching a deal, saying, “We’ve given our offer, we cannot give more.”&nbsp;In a post on social media, the President wrote that the two sides “agreed and concluded to take trade relations between Indonesia and the United States into a new era of mutual benefit between our two great nations.”&nbsp;Earlier in April, Trump had imposed a 32 per cent tariff on goods from Indonesia. He later paused the so-called “reciprocal” tariffs, giving countries a deadline of August 1 to negotiate a deal with the US.&nbsp;“Great deal, for everybody, just made with Indonesia. I dealt directly with their highly respected President,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform Tuesday (Jul 15) morning. “DETAILS TO FOLLOW!!!”&nbsp;The trade deal between the US and Indonesia marks the fourth agreement announced in three months. Earlier this month, Trump announced a deal had been made with Vietnam, without sharing further information.&nbsp;The US president said that India is “working along the same line” to secure a trade agreement with the United States.

The trade deal between the US and Indonesia marks the fourth agreement announced in three months. Earlier this month, Trump announced a deal had been made with Vietnam, without sharing further information.

Indonesia on Wednesday (Jul 16) said that it had reached a trade deal with the United States following an “extraordinary struggle” in discussions. This comes after US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jul 15) said that a deal had been struck after talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The negotiations have resulted in reduced US tariff rates on exports from the Southeast Asian country from 32 per cent to 19 per cent. The deal is among the few to finalise so far with the Trump administration ahead of the August 1 deadline for negotiations. “This is an extraordinary struggle by our negotiating team led by the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs,” Hasan Nasbi, the Indonesian president’s spokesperson, told reporters on Wednesday. He also said that Prabowo had negotiated directly with Trump during a phone conversation, without sharing further details. The Indonesian president later said that his government understood the interests of the US in trade negotiations. He added that the two nations will continue to negotiate even after reaching a deal, saying, “We’ve given our offer, we cannot give more.” In a post on social media, the President wrote that the two sides “agreed and concluded to take trade relations between Indonesia and the United States into a new era of mutual benefit between our two great nations.” Earlier in April, Trump had imposed a 32 per cent tariff on goods from Indonesia. He later paused the so-called “reciprocal” tariffs, giving countries a deadline of August 1 to negotiate a deal with the US. “Great deal, for everybody, just made with Indonesia. I dealt directly with their highly respected President,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform Tuesday (Jul 15) morning. “DETAILS TO FOLLOW!!!” The trade deal between the US and Indonesia marks the fourth agreement announced in three months. Earlier this month, Trump announced a deal had been made with Vietnam, without sharing further information. The US president said that India is “working along the same line” to secure a trade agreement with the United States.

The trade deal between the US and Indonesia marks the fourth agreement announced in three months. Earlier this month, Trump announced a deal had been made with Vietnam, without sharing further information.

‘We cannot give more’: Indonesia says reaching trade deal with US was ‘extraordinary struggle’

The Israel Defence Forces on Wednesday (July 16) claimed that they had bombed the entrance gate of the Syrian army's headquarters in Damascus. The IDF announced this in a social media post, just after the sound of an explosion was heard in Syria's capital.The Israeli army further said that they are striking the area, and are also prepared for various scenarios."The IDF struck the entrance of the Syrian regime's military headquarters in the area of Damascus in Syria," the IDF said in a post on X.The Israeli forces stressed that the IDF continues to monitor developments and the regime's actions against Druze civilians in southern Syria."In accordance with directives from the political echelon, the IDF is striking in the area and remains prepared for various scenarios," the post read.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⭕️The IDF struck the entrance of the Syrian regime&#39;s military headquarters in the area of Damascus in Syria. The IDF continues to monitor developments and the regime&#39;s actions against Druze civilians in southern Syria. In accordance with directives from the political echelon,… <a href="https://t.co/WSyBFrCiog">pic.twitter.com/WSyBFrCiog</a>&mdash; Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) <a href="https://twitter.com/IDF/status/1945421069487145072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Earlier in the day, Israeli drones targeted Damascus, leading to the death of civilians, according to the Syrian news agency. This comes after the fighting in Suwayda between armed groups and government forces resumed today despite the two sides agreeing to a ceasefire on Tuesday.&nbsp;WATCH: Syrian forces accused of 'executions' in Druze area, war monitor: death toll rises to 203https://www.wionews.com/videos/syrian-forces-accused-of-executions-in-druze-area-war-monitor-death-toll-rises-to-203-1752658135932/embed<h2>Israeli army to reinforce border with Syria</h2>The Israeli army on Wednesday said that it will send reinforcements to the security fence on the border with Syria, as the IDF threatens to continue attacking Syrian forces if they do not withdraw from Suwayda province in southern Syria.Earlier today, the fight escalated after the ceasefire, which was reached on Tuesday, was violated. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said that the army will continue to attack Syria unless government forces pull out of the Druze-majority city of Suwayda.The Israeli army “will continue to strike regime forces until they withdraw from the area, and will soon escalate its response against the regime if the message is not understood”, Katz said.&nbsp;

The Israeli forces launched strikes on Syrian Army headquarters in capital Damascus after the ceasefire was violated. The IDF in a post on X, stressed that they are striking the area, noting they are also prepared for "various scenarios".

The Israel Defence Forces on Wednesday (July 16) claimed that they had bombed the entrance gate of the Syrian army's headquarters in Damascus. The IDF announced this in a social media post, just after the sound of an explosion was heard in Syria's capital. The Israeli army further said that they are striking the area, and are also prepared for various scenarios. "The IDF struck the entrance of the Syrian regime's military headquarters in the area of Damascus in Syria," the IDF said in a post on X. The Israeli forces stressed that the IDF continues to monitor developments and the regime's actions against Druze civilians in southern Syria. "In accordance with directives from the political echelon, the IDF is striking in the area and remains prepared for various scenarios," the post read.

The Israeli forces launched strikes on Syrian Army headquarters in capital Damascus after the ceasefire was violated. The IDF in a post on X, stressed that they are striking the area, noting they are also prepared for "various scenarios".

Israel bombs Syrian Army headquarters in Damascus after ceasefire violation

Drones are now the leading cause of death and injury between Russia and Ukraine. New threats mean new counter-measures, with some old, simple but effective tricks. Carrying large equipment by soldiers fighting in small squads will be counter-productive, hence Ukraine decided to introduce ‘Horshok’, the Drone killer or the Pea Bullet. The 5.56 mm round breaks into pellets midair, allowing soldiers to shoot down drones using their existing rifles without carrying extra weapons. With Horoshok rounds, an M4 or CZ Bren rifle becomes dual-purpose: one mag for enemy troops, another for hostile drones.&nbsp;Brave-1, Ukraine's government-backed Defence innovation grant program, published a video on June 30 showing the bullets at live-fire tests.

The concept behind the design is that it uses a segmented projectile, ie multiple sub-projectiles like pellets instead of a single solid bullet. The cartridge is compatible with all standard 5.56 platforms with one important caveat: that no suppressor or flash rider should be used, as it increases the chance of it getting stuck inside.With a rapid velocity of the sub-projectiles at 800 metres per second, the impact of the Horshok is effective against robust FPV drones at distances up to 50–60 metres. But there is a catch. A typical smoothbore cartridge might release 30–40 grams of shot. Horoshok delivers more than 4–5 pellets, so a single round is not enough to bring down a drone at range. At least 8-10 rounds are required in quick succession to bring down a drone at a range of 50–60 meters.Ukraine plans to equip every frontline soldier with at least one full mag of Horoshok rounds. Production is already scaling up, intending to standardise anti-drone firepower across its infantry.&nbsp;“The manufacturer has already codified this development (i.e., it has been codified by the Defence Ministry – Ed.). Our shared goal is for every infantryman to have a magazine of these rounds and be able to load them into their rifle in the event of an aerial threat,” said Brave 1 in a post&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/operation-sindoor-sparks-export-boom-hypersonic-missiles-stealth-jets-laser-weapons-to-give-boost-to-india-s-soft-power-1752646511111">Operation Sindoor sparks export boom: Hypersonic missiles, stealth jets &amp; laser weapons to give boost to India's soft power</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shift in the drone capabilities and their deployment in the field has led both Russia and Ukraine to find new counter-measures. Ukraine has introduced Horoshok or the Pea bullet, a 5.56 mm round, that can shoot down Russian drones from the sky. 

Drones are now the leading cause of death and injury between Russia and Ukraine. New threats mean new counter-measures, with some old, simple but effective tricks. Carrying large equipment by soldiers fighting in small squads will be counter-productive, hence Ukraine decided to introduce ‘Horshok’, the Drone killer or the Pea Bullet. The 5.56 mm round breaks into pellets midair, allowing soldiers to shoot down drones using their existing rifles without carrying extra weapons. With Horoshok rounds, an M4 or CZ Bren rifle becomes dual-purpose: one mag for enemy troops, another for hostile drones. Brave-1, Ukraine's government-backed Defence innovation grant program, published a video on June 30 showing the bullets at live-fire tests.

Shift in the drone capabilities and their deployment in the field has led both Russia and Ukraine to find new counter-measures. Ukraine has introduced Horoshok or the Pea bullet, a 5.56 mm round, that can shoot down Russian drones from the sky.

Ukraine’s 5.56 mm ‘Pea Bullet’ to drop Russian drones from the sky at 50 metres

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