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In a bizarre incident, an American techie credited his Tesla for saving not just his life but also that of his fiancé and their dog. In a viral video, he shared that his Tesla car, which was in full self-driving mode, was "hesitant" to move forward at a green light, saving him from an accident.The X user named Tyler wrote that the car "hesitated" in an intersection, adding that he thought that the car was "going against" his will."While using @Tesla_AI in Full Self-Driving mode on a morning drive to pick up brunch, we approached a green arrow to turn left," he wrote."That's when, all of a sudden... Wham BAAM! A wall burst past us and T-boned the car next to us going straight."The user shared the accident's dashcam footage. According to the video, the car did not cross an intersection as it should have been as per the green arrow turn. However, a vehicle beside it began moving.Later, within minutes, a truck slammed into the vehicle, by just narrowing missing the Tesla.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Today, my <a href="https://twitter.com/Tesla?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tesla</a> Model 3 saved my fiancée, dog, and my life. While using <a href="https://twitter.com/Tesla_AI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tesla_AI</a> in Full Self-Driving mode on a morning drive to pick up brunch, we approached a green arrow to turn left. My car hesitated. I was confused and felt like it was going against my will. That&#39;s… <a href="https://t.co/WJ3zFHqSCq">pic.twitter.com/WJ3zFHqSCq</a>&mdash; Taylor (@Ryanb58) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ryanb58/status/1944505030570303784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He shared a video on X, adding, "I immediately went to the park and checked on the driver." Considering whether the driver was well or not, the Tesla driver rushed to him. "He was okay—a young 20-year-old by himself, physically fine. I gave him my number and sent him the footage later.""Crazy the impact having an assistant watching 360 degrees around you can make on the people you love and your own life," the user added.&nbsp;Watch: Tesla Model Y drives itself from factory to customer's homehttps://www.wionews.com/videos/tesla-model-y-drives-itself-from-factory-to-customer-s-home-1751362194920/embed<h2>Netizens react</h2>One of the users reacted, writing, "These things have a self-preservation instinct, and never blink."Another user wrote about a similar incident that happened with him, writing, "similar with my wife, someone would have tboned our Model Y, it stopped at the intersection and wife said wtf then suddenly a car goes 45mph through the stop sign!"The users kept on lauding Elon Musk's Tesla, as one of the users said, "Excellent! So glad to see that! Have driven through that intersection 8 million times with my Tesla too. Glad you're safe. These cars are the best!"

A US citizen lauded Elon Musk's Tesla, for saving his life, along with his girlfriend's and their dog's. In a post on X, he shared the accident dashcam footage, explaining how his car saved them from an accident.

In a bizarre incident, an American techie credited his Tesla for saving not just his life but also that of his fiancé and their dog. In a viral video, he shared that his Tesla car, which was in full self-driving mode, was "hesitant" to move forward at a green light, saving him from an accident. The X user named Tyler wrote that the car "hesitated" in an intersection, adding that he thought that the car was "going against" his will. "While using @Tesla_AI in Full Self-Driving mode on a morning drive to pick up brunch, we approached a green arrow to turn left," he wrote. "That's when, all of a sudden... Wham BAAM! A wall burst past us and T-boned the car next to us going straight." The user shared the accident's dashcam footage. According to the video, the car did not cross an intersection as it should have been as per the green arrow turn. However, a vehicle beside it began moving. Later, within minutes, a truck slammed into the vehicle, by just narrowing missing the Tesla.

A US citizen lauded Elon Musk's Tesla, for saving his life, along with his girlfriend's and their dog's. In a post on X, he shared the accident dashcam footage, explaining how his car saved them from an accident.

Tesla saves US techie, his girlfriend and dog from accident - Here's how | WATCH dashcam footage

The Kremlin on Tuesday (Jul 15) said that it needs time to respond to US President Donald Trump following his 50-day ultimatum given to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war. It added that it was ready for fresh talks with Kyiv. This comes a day after Trump expressed frustration with Russia and gave them a 50-day deadline to strike a peace deal or risk facing sanctions. The US president also laid out an arrangement with NATO to supply new military aid to Kyiv, sponsored by the allied nations.&nbsp;“President Trump’s statement is very serious. We certainly need time to analyse what was said in Washington,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters in Moscow’s first reaction to the comments.&nbsp;Trump warned that if a deal was not concluded within the deadline, he would announce “very severe tariffs” on Russia’s trade partners to obstruct Moscow’s ability to finance the war.&nbsp;Peskov added that Russia was still ready to negotiate and was “waiting for proposals from the Ukrainian side on the timing of the third round of direct Russian-Ukrainian negotiations.”&nbsp;<h2>Russia-Ukraine talks fail to reach breakthrough</h2>&nbsp;In recent months, two rounds of peace talks have been held between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. However, the negotiations failed to reach a breakthrough to end the conflict, which is now in its fourth year.&nbsp;Putin has consistently rejected calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine as Russian troops have continued the military operation. Several drone and missile strikes in Ukraine have resulted in the killing of civilians in recent weeks.&nbsp;<h2>Russia maintains ‘readiness’</h2>&nbsp;“We maintain our readiness,” Peskov said, suggesting that Trump’s statement could embolden Kyiv and hamper peace efforts.&nbsp;“It seems that such a decision made in Washington and in NATO countries and directly in Brussels will be perceived by Kyiv not as a signal for peace but for the continuation of the war,” he added.&nbsp;<h2>Ukraine says talks ‘pointless’</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Ukraine has said that holding talks with the current Russian delegation is “pointless”, saying it lacks any mandate to make a compromise and has failed to accept demands in the two rounds of talks that happened recently.

Trump warned that if a deal was not concluded within the deadline, he would announce “very severe tariffs” on Russia’s trade partners to obstruct Moscow’s ability to finance the war.

The Kremlin on Tuesday (Jul 15) said that it needs time to respond to US President Donald Trump following his 50-day ultimatum given to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war. It added that it was ready for fresh talks with Kyiv. This comes a day after Trump expressed frustration with Russia and gave them a 50-day deadline to strike a peace deal or risk facing sanctions. The US president also laid out an arrangement with NATO to supply new military aid to Kyiv, sponsored by the allied nations. “President Trump’s statement is very serious. We certainly need time to analyse what was said in Washington,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters in Moscow’s first reaction to the comments. Trump warned that if a deal was not concluded within the deadline, he would announce “very severe tariffs” on Russia’s trade partners to obstruct Moscow’s ability to finance the war. Peskov added that Russia was still ready to negotiate and was “waiting for proposals from the Ukrainian side on the timing of the third round of direct Russian-Ukrainian negotiations.” Russia-Ukraine talks fail to reach breakthrough In recent months, two rounds of peace talks have been held between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. However, the negotiations failed to reach a breakthrough to end the conflict, which is now in its fourth year. Putin has consistently rejected calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine as Russian troops have continued the military operation. Several drone and missile strikes in Ukraine have resulted in the killing of civilians in recent weeks. Russia maintains ‘readiness’ “We maintain our readiness,” Peskov said, suggesting that Trump’s statement could embolden Kyiv and hamper peace efforts. “It seems that such a decision made in Washington and in NATO countries and directly in Brussels will be perceived by Kyiv not as a signal for peace but for the continuation of the war,” he added. Ukraine says talks ‘pointless’ Meanwhile, Ukraine has said that holding talks with the current Russian delegation is “pointless”, saying it lacks any mandate to make a compromise and has failed to accept demands in the two rounds of talks that happened recently.

Trump warned that if a deal was not concluded within the deadline, he would announce “very severe tariffs” on Russia’s trade partners to obstruct Moscow’s ability to finance the war.

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Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to return to Earth on Tuesday (July 15). He went to the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, which was launched into space after multiple delays on June 25. The splashdown is expected to take place off the coast of California around 5:30 AM EDT (3 PM IST).Axiom-4 space mission is an ambitious exploration programme commanded by Peggy Whitson. ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is the mission pilot and has scripted history for the country as the first Indian astronaut to fly to NASA’s International Space Station under a private mission.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hailed the safe return of Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. “Welcome home, Shubhanshu Shukla! We are really happy to see that you are back. It is a matter of pride for us to see what you have done. Congratulations to you and your team members, and best wishes to your family,” she wrote on X.

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: Mamata hails astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's return from space

The family of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla exuberated happiness and celebrated the moment as he and the entire crew returned to Earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS).Speaking to ANI, Shukla's mother expressed her happiness at the return of his son to the Earth."I don't have words to express my happiness...PM Modi also congratulated him..." said Asha Shukla."Excitement is endless and we are very proud. We were afraid at first... The upcoming generation should take inspiration and move ahead as well..." she added.Expressing his happiness, his father expressed his urge to meet his son as soon as possible."Now we want to meet him as soon as possible...We were praying for his safe return to earth..." Shambhu Dayal Shukla stated."We thank god for the safe landing of Shubhanshu Shukla...Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also blessed Shubhanshu Shukla and extended best wishes to us..." he added.

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: Shubhanshu Shukla's father wants to meet son 'as soon as possible'

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted on X, “Welcome back to Earth!”He further congratulated Shubhanshu Shukla in Hindi, “Heartfelt congratulations to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla ji and his team for successfully completing the historic #AxiomMission4 and returning safely!”“Your achievement is a proud symbol of courage, dedication, and commitment to science. Today, every Indian, especially those from Uttar Pradesh, feels proud. India is eager to welcome you,” he added.

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: UP CM Yogi Adityanath congratulates Shubhanshu Shukla

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's successful return from the historic Axiom-4 mission is a proud moment for every Indian and lifted the country's aspirations to new heights.“Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's successful return from the historic Axiom-4 mission is a proud moment for every Indian. He has not just touched space, he has lifted India's aspirations to new heights. His journey to the International Space Station and back is not just a personal milestone, it is a proud stride for India's growing space ambitions. Wishing him great success in his future endeavours,” the Defence Minister wrote in a post on X.

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hails Shubhanshu Shukla's successful return

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla, on Shubhanshu's return to earth from the International Space Station 18 days later.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed happiness on his return and told his father that the entire country is proud of him.

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks with Shubhanshu Shukla's father

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew assisted out of the Dragon Spacecraft onto the recovery vehicle, after their return to Earth from the International Space Station, 18 days later &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Watch!&lt;br&gt;.&lt;br&gt;.&lt;br&gt;.&lt;br&gt;.&lt;br&gt;.&lt;br&gt;.&lt;br&gt;.&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AxiomMission4?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#AxiomMission4&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://t.co/xn5bCnSmLt"&gt;pic.twitter.com/xn5bCnSmLt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; WION (@WIONews) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1945067582706602296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;July 15, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: Axiom-4 crew assisted out of Dragon Spacecraft

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla emerges from space capsule as Axiom-4 crew returns after two weeks at the International Space Station (ISS)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Watch!&lt;br&gt;.&lt;br&gt;.&lt;br&gt;.&lt;br&gt;.&lt;br&gt;.&lt;br&gt;.&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Axiom4?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#Axiom4&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://t.co/65KvTTvpYi"&gt;pic.twitter.com/65KvTTvpYi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; WION (@WIONews) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1945067962924253602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;July 15, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: Shubhanshu Shukla emerges from space capsule

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Axiom-4 Mission | Lucknow, UP: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's family rejoices and celebrates as he and the entire crew return to the earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) &lt;a href="https://t.co/FOshCfbQkW"&gt;https://t.co/FOshCfbQkW&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://t.co/Yzh4DEbuuR"&gt;pic.twitter.com/Yzh4DEbuuR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1945056835964207478?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;July 15, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: Indian astronaut's family celebrates return

As Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates him for historic space mission. “I join the nation in welcoming Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to Earth from his historic mission to Space. As India’s first astronaut to have visited International Space Station, he has inspired a billion dreams through his dedication, courage and pioneering spirit. It marks another milestone towards our own Human Space Flight Mission - Gaganyaan,” PM Modi wrote on X.

'He has inspired a billion dreams': PM Modi welcomes Shubhanshu Shukla

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Splashdown of Dragon confirmed – welcome back to Earth, &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/AstroPeggy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;@AstroPeggy&lt;/a&gt;, Shux, &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/astro_slawosz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;@astro_slawosz&lt;/a&gt;, and Tibi!&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1945053906607771849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;July 15, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: 'welcome back to Earth': Axiom-4 crew splashes down safely

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="fr" dir="ltr"&gt;Drogue parachutes deployed &lt;a href="https://t.co/W3fjtrRUYQ"&gt;pic.twitter.com/W3fjtrRUYQ&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1945053046352044373?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;July 15, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Watch: Parachute deployed

As per the SpaceX live telecast of the Axiom-4 mission's return to Earth, the main chute has been deployed.

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: Parachutes deployed

"We are very excited that our son is returning from the mission and landing on Earth. He had made us so proud. It will be noted down in history. We are waiting for his safe landing. It is a day of joy for the entire nation,” Shambhu Dayal Shukla, Shubhanshu Shukla’s father told news agency ANI. “I thank the entire nation for their prayers... He is our son, but he belongs to the entire nation... We prayed and remembered God,” he added.“When we saw the undocking, we knew he was on his way now. We are waiting for our son. He will reach by evening. We prayed for his well-being. We went to the temple and took Hanumaji's Darshan,” Asha Shukla, Shubhanshu Shukla’s mother told news agency ANI.She added, “We did a Sundarkand recitation. We are proud that our son wrote his name in history. We will give him a grand welcome."

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: Indian astronaut's parents 'waiting for safe landing'

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Dragon’s nosecone is closed and secured for reentry. Splashdown in ~26 minutes&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1945047052909498615?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;July 15, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: Splashdown in 26 minutes, says SpaceX

According to ISRO, about 600 crore rupees were spent on the Axiom mission, including astronauts' training and related costs. "Around Rs 600 crore were spent on this mission, covering training for two astronauts and other space journey preparations. The insights gained after 15 days in space will help us enhance the success of the Gaganyaan mission," Nilesh M Desai, Director, Space Applications Centre, ISRO mentioned. He also emphasised the importance of the India-US space cooperation and pact signed between ISRO and NASA during Prime Minister Modi's US visit.

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: How much did ISRO spend on Axiom mission?

Indian astronaut Subhanshu Shukla's 15-day mission in space will play a crucial role in India's first manned spaceflight under the Gaganyaan programme, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Monday. "This has been an unforgettable experience for him (Subhanshu Shukla). He carried out multiple experiments aboard the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. After experiencing space and microgravity, he conducted several scientific tests. This mission has been a major learning opportunity for us. ISRO took up this mission to gather experience that will help us in our Gaganyaan programme," said Nilesh M Desai, Director, Space Applications Centre, ISRO.

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: ISRO says astronaut Shukla's space mission will boost India's Gaganyaan project

Shubhanshu Shukla conducted a series of experiments on the International Space Station. The experiments included muscle loss under microgravity, digestion in space, and astronauts’ mental well-being.

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: Experiments conducted

Indian pilot and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's space mission carries a hefty price tag. According to a report by Business Insider, ISRO paid space company Axiom a whopping $70 million for a seat to the International Space Station. That is nearly Rs 599 crore.

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates:  ISRO paid Rs 599 cr for space trip

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla showcased a zero-gravity experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS) involving water to illustrate how microgravity transforms everyday physics. The experiment, part of Axiom Space’s outreach and scientific mission, highlighted the unique behaviour of water in space. Using surface tension to their advantage, Shukla formed a floating water bubble. “I’ve become a water bender here in the station,” he joked.Shukla is now returning home along with three other astronauts— Commander Peggy Whitson and mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary.

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: Shubhanshu Shukla's zero-gravity experiment on ISS

ANI reported that Shubhanshu Shukla, who is returning home after his 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), will get a grand welcome at his house. Shukla's residence is being decorated with lights and his posters to celebrate his return to Earth today.

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: Shukla's residence being decorated

While speaking to news agency ANI, Asha Shukla said, “We are very excited… When we saw the undocking, we knew he was on his way now… We are waiting for our son. He will reach by evening. We prayed for his well-being. We went to the temple and took Hanumaji’s Darshan. We did a Sundarkand recitation… We are proud that our son wrote his name in history… We will give him a grand welcome…”

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: 'Proud that our son wrote his name in history,' says Shubanshu Shukla's mother

In response to the question of how the Axiom-4 mission can support India’s objectives for its ambitious Gaganyaan program—the nation’s first scheduled crewed mission scheduled for 2027—Shukla stated that he had learnt several lessons that he would immediately apply to India’s spaceflight endeavours.

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: 'Learnt several lessons,' says Shukla 

Welcome back Shubhanshu, tweets Union Minister Jitendra Singh “The entire nation eagerly awaits your arrival back home…as you begin your return journey, after successful undocking of Axiom-4”, he adds

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming LIVE Updates: Welcome back Shubhanshu, says Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Dragon and the Axiom-4 crew are on track to reenter Earth’s atmosphere and splash down off the coast of San Diego at ~2:31 a.m. PT tomorrow. Dragon will also announce its arrival with a brief sonic boom prior to splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, SpaceX tweeted.

Axiom-4 LIVE updates: Dragon will also announce its arrival with a brief sonic boom prior to splashing down

Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to return to Earth on Tuesday (July 15). He went to the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on June 25. 

Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to return to Earth on Tuesday (July 15). He went to the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, which was launched into space after multiple delays on June 25. The splashdown is expected to take place off the coast of California around 5:30 AM EDT (3 PM IST). Axiom-4 space mission is an ambitious exploration programme commanded by Peggy Whitson. ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is the mission pilot and has scripted history for the country as the first Indian astronaut to fly to NASA’s International Space Station under a private mission.

Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to return to Earth on Tuesday (July 15). He went to the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on June 25.&nbsp;

Shubhanshu Shukla's homecoming HIGHLIGHTS: PM Modi congratulates Shubhanshu Shukla for historic space mission

After the efforts of the Indian government in order to save Nimisha Priya, Yemen has postponed the execution of the Indian murderer, which was scheduled for &nbsp;July 16, 2025. It was reported that the Indian government, since the beginning, has been rendering all possible assistance in the matter, has made concerted efforts in recent days to seek more time for the family of Nimisha Priya to reach a mutually agreeable solution with the other party. Sources told, “Indian officials have been in regular touch with the local jail authorities and the prosecutor’s office, leading to securing this postponement."&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sources Indian govt which has since the beginning of the case been rendering all possible assistance in the matter, has made concerted efforts in recent days to seek more time for the family of Nimishapriya to reach a mutually agreeable solution with the other party.&mdash; Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) <a href="https://twitter.com/sidhant/status/1945034336329203842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Breaking: Local authorities in Yemen postpone the execution of Nimisha Priya scheduled for July 16 (tomm). Sources say, &quot;Indian officials have been in regular touch with the local jail authorities and the prosecutor’s office, leading to securing this postponement&quot;&mdash; Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) <a href="https://twitter.com/sidhant/status/1945033733435981835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The decision came after multiple appeals and diplomatic interventions by the Indian government. On Monday (July 14), the Indian government said it was doing "utmost possible" to save the 38-year-old from the execution.

Copy of order freezing Nimisha’s execution provided by her lawyer to WION

Nimisha Priya was convicted of the alleged murder of her Yemeni business partner, Talal Abdo Mahdi, in 2017. The government is leaving no stone unturned to save the Indian nurse.&nbsp;On Monday (July 11), Attorney General of India R Venkataramani said the government is working to stay the execution and is working tirelessly to do so.&nbsp;“Negotiating link has also been done. There is a point till which the Government of India can go. We have reached it. We also told the public prosecutor if the execution could be suspended. But it has not worked out. Nothing matters to the Yemeni government. We did not go much public about it. We also got involved with a sheikh influential there. It did not work out. We got an informal communication that execution would be put in abeyance, but we don't know if it will work out. Not an area where government can be asked to do something beyond defined limits,” Venkataramani said in court as quoted by Bar and Bench.

After the efforts of the Indian government in order to save Nimisha Priya, Yemen has postponed the execution of the Indian murderer, which was scheduled for  July 16, 2025.

After the efforts of the Indian government in order to save Nimisha Priya, Yemen has postponed the execution of the Indian murderer, which was scheduled for July 16, 2025. It was reported that the Indian government, since the beginning, has been rendering all possible assistance in the matter, has made concerted efforts in recent days to seek more time for the family of Nimisha Priya to reach a mutually agreeable solution with the other party. Sources told, “Indian officials have been in regular touch with the local jail authorities and the prosecutor’s office, leading to securing this postponement."

After the efforts of the Indian government in order to save Nimisha Priya, Yemen has postponed the execution of the Indian murderer, which was scheduled for July 16, 2025. Sources said, “Indian officials have been in regular touch with the local jail authorities and the prosecutor’s office.”

Nimisha Priya's execution postponed - Here's what's next for the Indian national in Yemen

US President Donald Trump reportedly asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky whether Ukraine could strike deep into Russian territory, including Moscow, if given the weapons to do so, according to a report by the Financial&nbsp;Times.<h2>What did Trump say during the July 4 call?</h2>During a phone call on 4 July, Trump asked, “Volodymyr, can you hit Moscow? Can you hit St Petersburg too?” Zelensky is said to have replied, “Absolutely. We can if you give us the weapons.” Sources told the Financial Times that Trump appeared to back the idea, saying it was part of a plan to “make them [Russians] feel the pain” and pressure President Vladimir Putin into negotiations. The call took place just one day after Trump had a “bad” phone call with Putin.<h2>US quietly shares list of long-range weapons with Ukraine</h2>Following the conversation, US officials gave Zelensky a list of possible long-range strike weapons that could be supplied via third-party transfers, allowing NATO countries to deliver the systems on behalf of the US, bypassing a congressional freeze on direct aid. The Ukrainians requested Tomahawk missiles, which have a range of 1,600km. However, both the Trump and Biden administrations have shied away from providing Kyiv with long-range weapons, fearing escalation if Ukraine uses them on Russian soil. One of the systems discussed was the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), which Ukraine has already used to strike targets in Russian-occupied areas. However, ATACMS has a maximum range of about 300km, not enough to reach Moscow.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-tell-the-first-lady-i-spoke-to-vladimir-trump-complains-putin-s-lovely-calls-often-end-with-missile-strikes-1752515617996">‘I tell the First Lady, I spoke to Vladimir’: Trump complains Putin’s ‘lovely’ calls often end with missile strikes</a><h2>Trump publicly criticises Putin’s lack of action on peace</h2>At a recent Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday (July 14), Trump said he was “very unhappy” with the Russian president. “I’m disappointed in President Putin because I thought we would have had a deal two months ago,” Trump said. The US leader also confirmed a new plan to send Patriot air defence systems and interceptors to Ukraine. He did not mention other long-range weapons during the public appearance.Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Trump threatens 'severe tariffs' on Russia allieshttps://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-trump-threatens-severe-tariffs-on-russia-allies-1752560035091/embed<h2>Russia 'doesn't care'</h2>Russia’s former president Dmitry Medvedev dismissed Trump’s comments as a “theatrical ultimatum”. Writing on X, Medvedev claimed, “Russia didn’t care.” Putin previously warned of a serious escalation if Ukraine used Western long-range weapons to strike within Russia. After Kyiv first used ATACMS on Russian territory last year, Putin called it a step towards a “global” war and responded by test-firing a new missile over Ukraine.Following those attacks, Russia also revised its nuclear doctrine, lowering the threshold for using nuclear weapons. The new policy suggests Russia could target NATO nuclear powers, including the US, UK, and France, if Ukraine continues to strike Russian soil using Western-supplied missiles.

Trump allegedly asked if Zelensky could strike deep inside Russia, if given weapons to do so.

This comes after Trump voiced frustration with Putin's lacklustre peace efforts.

On Monday, Trump approved a weapons deal for Ukraine via NATO.

US President Donald Trump reportedly asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky whether Ukraine could strike deep into Russian territory, including Moscow, if given the weapons to do so, according to a report by the Financial Times. What did Trump say during the July 4 call? During a phone call on 4 July, Trump asked, “Volodymyr, can you hit Moscow? Can you hit St Petersburg too?” Zelensky is said to have replied, “Absolutely. We can if you give us the weapons.” Sources told the Financial Times that Trump appeared to back the idea, saying it was part of a plan to “make them [Russians] feel the pain” and pressure President Vladimir Putin into negotiations. The call took place just one day after Trump had a “bad” phone call with Putin. US quietly shares list of long-range weapons with Ukraine Following the conversation, US officials gave Zelensky a list of possible long-range strike weapons that could be supplied via third-party transfers, allowing NATO countries to deliver the systems on behalf of the US, bypassing a congressional freeze on direct aid. The Ukrainians requested Tomahawk missiles, which have a range of 1,600km. However, both the Trump and Biden administrations have shied away from providing Kyiv with long-range weapons, fearing escalation if Ukraine uses them on Russian soil. One of the systems discussed was the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), which Ukraine has already used to strike targets in Russian-occupied areas. However, ATACMS has a maximum range of about 300km, not enough to reach Moscow. Also read: ‘I tell the First Lady, I spoke to Vladimir’: Trump complains Putin’s ‘lovely’ calls often end with missile strikes Trump publicly criticises Putin’s lack of action on peace At a recent Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday (July 14), Trump said he was “very unhappy” with the Russian president. “I’m disappointed in President Putin because I thought we would have had a deal two months ago,” Trump said. The US leader also confirmed a new plan to send Patriot air defence systems and interceptors to Ukraine. He did not mention other long-range weapons during the public appearance. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Trump threatens 'severe tariffs' on Russia allies https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-trump-threatens-severe-tariffs-on-russia-allies-1752560035091/embed Russia 'doesn't care' Russia’s former president Dmitry Medvedev dismissed Trump’s comments as a “theatrical ultimatum”. Writing on X, Medvedev claimed, “Russia didn’t care.” Putin previously warned of a serious escalation if Ukraine used Western long-range weapons to strike within Russia. After Kyiv first used ATACMS on Russian territory last year, Putin called it a step towards a “global” war and responded by test-firing a new missile over Ukraine. Following those attacks, Russia also revised its nuclear doctrine, lowering the threshold for using nuclear weapons. The new policy suggests Russia could target NATO nuclear powers, including the US, UK, and France, if Ukraine continues to strike Russian soil using Western-supplied missiles.

Key Highlights:Trump allegedly asked if Zelensky could strike deep inside Russia, if given weapons to do so.This comes after Trump voiced frustration with Putin's lacklustre peace efforts.On Monday, Trump approved a weapons deal for Ukraine via NATO.

‘Volodymyr, can you hit Moscow?’: Trump asked Zelensky about deep strikes inside Russia to ‘make them feel pain’ — Here’s how Zelensky responded

The HIMARS, an American-made weapon, is becoming an increasingly popular choice for US allies training for future conflicts. This truck-mounted rocket system is now in high demand, with nations from Australia to Estonia lining up to get it.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-are-germany-s-taurus-missiles-here-s-why-ukraine-keeps-asking-for-them-1752489150206">'Game-changer on battlefield': What are Germany’s Taurus missiles? Here's why Ukraine keeps asking for them</a><h2>What is the HIMARS?</h2>The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, is a US-made multiple rocket launcher mounted on an armoured truck. It’s capable of launching precision-guided rockets and missiles that can strike targets up to 400km (250 miles) away. Developed to offer speed, flexibility, and precision, the HIMARS was designed to deliver rapid firepower while being easily deployable and mobile.Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Trump threatens 'severe tariffs' on Russia allieshttps://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-trump-threatens-severe-tariffs-on-russia-allies-1752560035091/embed<h2>Why did HIMARS become so popular?</h2>Its reputation skyrocketed during the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian forces used the system to destroy Russian ammunition depots, command posts, and logistical hubs far behind enemy lines. These deep strikes, often out of reach for traditional artillery, changed the course of the battlefield. As a result, the HIMARS became a symbol of modern warfare success, combining precision, range, and mobility. NATO allies took note.<h2>Who is buying HIMARS now?</h2>Countries closest to Russia are the most eager. Estonia has already received six HIMARS units, Latvia expects six more by 2027, and Lithuania is set to get eight by year’s end. All three Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, see the system as essential to defending against a potential Russian incursion.In the Indo-Pacific, Australia has also fired the HIMARS during joint drills with US and Singaporean troops.<h2>What makes HIMARS a ‘game-changer’?</h2>The system’s strength lies in its flexibility and impact. It can move quickly, fire guided rockets accurately, and retreat before being targeted. Its Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) can reach targets 70km away, enough to hit high-value sites deep in enemy territory. Later, Ukraine received longer-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to push these limits even further. HIMARS allowed Ukraine to finally hit strategic Russian targets that were previously unreachable, helping to stall enemy advances and damage key logistics.The US initially prohibited Ukraine from using HIMARS or ATACMS to hit targets inside Russian territory. This gave Moscow room to reposition its forces and supplies safely across the border.There are also concerns among smaller NATO states about the long-term availability of HIMARS ammunition. Estonia’s defence minister, Hanno Pevkur, has openly questioned the reliability of depending solely on US supply lines and suggested looking into alternative systems from other countries.

M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, is a multiple rocket launcher. 

This rocket system, made in the US, is capable of launching precision-guided rockets. 

It delivers rapid firepower while being easily deployable.

The HIMARS, an American-made weapon, is becoming an increasingly popular choice for US allies training for future conflicts. This truck-mounted rocket system is now in high demand, with nations from Australia to Estonia lining up to get it. Also read: 'Game-changer on battlefield': What are Germany’s Taurus missiles? Here's why Ukraine keeps asking for them What is the HIMARS? The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, is a US-made multiple rocket launcher mounted on an armoured truck. It’s capable of launching precision-guided rockets and missiles that can strike targets up to 400km (250 miles) away. Developed to offer speed, flexibility, and precision, the HIMARS was designed to deliver rapid firepower while being easily deployable and mobile. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Trump threatens 'severe tariffs' on Russia allies https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-trump-threatens-severe-tariffs-on-russia-allies-1752560035091/embed Why did HIMARS become so popular? Its reputation skyrocketed during the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian forces used the system to destroy Russian ammunition depots, command posts, and logistical hubs far behind enemy lines. These deep strikes, often out of reach for traditional artillery, changed the course of the battlefield. As a result, the HIMARS became a symbol of modern warfare success, combining precision, range, and mobility. NATO allies took note. Who is buying HIMARS now? Countries closest to Russia are the most eager. Estonia has already received six HIMARS units, Latvia expects six more by 2027, and Lithuania is set to get eight by year’s end. All three Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, see the system as essential to defending against a potential Russian incursion. In the Indo-Pacific, Australia has also fired the HIMARS during joint drills with US and Singaporean troops. What makes HIMARS a ‘game-changer’? The system’s strength lies in its flexibility and impact. It can move quickly, fire guided rockets accurately, and retreat before being targeted. Its Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) can reach targets 70km away, enough to hit high-value sites deep in enemy territory. Later, Ukraine received longer-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to push these limits even further. HIMARS allowed Ukraine to finally hit strategic Russian targets that were previously unreachable, helping to stall enemy advances and damage key logistics. The US initially prohibited Ukraine from using HIMARS or ATACMS to hit targets inside Russian territory. This gave Moscow room to reposition its forces and supplies safely across the border. There are also concerns among smaller NATO states about the long-term availability of HIMARS ammunition. Estonia’s defence minister, Hanno Pevkur, has openly questioned the reliability of depending solely on US supply lines and suggested looking into alternative systems from other countries.

Key highlights:&nbsp;M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, is a multiple rocket launcher.&nbsp;This rocket system, made in the US, is capable of launching precision-guided rockets.&nbsp;It delivers rapid firepower while being easily deployable.

What is HIMARS? Why countries from Australia to Baltics are rushing to buy this US-made rocket system

Two US senators have warned several countries, including India, that they will face crippling sanctions if they don't desist from continuing trade with Russia. The remark came after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100 per cent secondary tariffs on Moscow if Vladimir Putin fails to end the conflict with Ukraine within 50 days.&nbsp;South Carolina Republican Senator Graham and Democratic Senator Bluementhal, who are leading a group of 85 cosponsors on a bipartisan bill they introduced in Congress earlier this year, calling for implementing sanctions against Moscow, said they will impose tougher penalties to deter India, China, and Brazil from fueling what they called Putin's war.&nbsp;"We'll continue to push for Senator Graham &amp; my Russia Sanctions bill with even tougher penalties to deter India, China, Brazil &amp; others from fueling Putin's war machine. Congressional action sends a powerful message of support," Richard Bluementhal said in a post on his social media handle X.&nbsp;Per a joint statement by Graham and Blumenthal, China, India, Brazil, and other nations "that prop up Putin's war machine" by purchasing "cheap Russian oil and gas" were liable for tariffs as high as 500 per cent.&nbsp;Blumenthal called Putin a thug.&nbsp;He further called for pushing the bill, "Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025", introduced by him and Senator Graham on April 1, noting that the bill will impose "tougher penalties to deter India, China, Brazil".&nbsp;He called Trump's announcement a breakthrough step, which recognises the urgency of showing sledgehammer strength.&nbsp;"The President's announcement is a breakthrough step -- committing to both substantial military aid &amp; strong sanctions. It recognizes the urgency of showing sledgehammer strength -- because peace through strength is the only viable strategy with a thug like Putin," Blumenthal added.&nbsp;"The ultimate hammer to bring about the end of this war will be tariffs against countries, like China, India, and Brazil, that prop up Putin's war machine by purchasing cheap Russian oil and gas. President Trump's decision to announce the implementation of 100 percent secondary tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil and gas if a peace agreement is not reached in the next 50 days is a real executive hammer to drive the parties to the negotiating table. The goal is not more tariffs and sanctions - the goal is to entice Putin to come to the peace table," the statement read.

Two US senators have warned several countries, including India, that they will face crippling sanctions if they don't desist from continuing trade with Russia. The remark came after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100 per cent secondary tariffs on Moscow.

Two US senators have warned several countries, including India, that they will face crippling sanctions if they don't desist from continuing trade with Russia. The remark came after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100 per cent secondary tariffs on Moscow if Vladimir Putin fails to end the conflict with Ukraine within 50 days. South Carolina Republican Senator Graham and Democratic Senator Bluementhal, who are leading a group of 85 cosponsors on a bipartisan bill they introduced in Congress earlier this year, calling for implementing sanctions against Moscow, said they will impose tougher penalties to deter India, China, and Brazil from fueling what they called Putin's war. "We'll continue to push for Senator Graham & my Russia Sanctions bill with even tougher penalties to deter India, China, Brazil & others from fueling Putin's war machine. Congressional action sends a powerful message of support," Richard Bluementhal said in a post on his social media handle X. Per a joint statement by Graham and Blumenthal, China, India, Brazil, and other nations "that prop up Putin's war machine" by purchasing "cheap Russian oil and gas" were liable for tariffs as high as 500 per cent. Blumenthal called Putin a thug. He further called for pushing the bill, "Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025", introduced by him and Senator Graham on April 1, noting that the bill will impose "tougher penalties to deter India, China, Brazil". He called Trump's announcement a breakthrough step, which recognises the urgency of showing sledgehammer strength. "The President's announcement is a breakthrough step -- committing to both substantial military aid & strong sanctions. It recognizes the urgency of showing sledgehammer strength -- because peace through strength is the only viable strategy with a thug like Putin," Blumenthal added. "The ultimate hammer to bring about the end of this war will be tariffs against countries, like China, India, and Brazil, that prop up Putin's war machine by purchasing cheap Russian oil and gas. President Trump's decision to announce the implementation of 100 percent secondary tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil and gas if a peace agreement is not reached in the next 50 days is a real executive hammer to drive the parties to the negotiating table. The goal is not more tariffs and sanctions - the goal is to entice Putin to come to the peace table," the statement read.

The US senators said the ultimate hammer to bring about the end of this war will be tariffs against countries like China, India, and Brazil.

After Donald Trump's Russia ultimatum, 2 US senators threaten India, other nations with 500 per cent tariff

Whitney D. Hermandorfer was the first conservative nomination of the second term of President Donald Trump. Senators voted 46-42 to confirm her nomination for the Cincinnati-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Under President Joe Biden Democrat-led Senate confirmed 235 new Federal Judges, and under President Donald Trump's first administration Republican-led Senate confirmed 234 new Federal Judges. However, this term around Trump's priorities had been an aggressive push for ambassadorial nominations and tax, as well as policy legislation.&nbsp;“There are around 50 vacancies on the federal bench. Our job is to fill those vacancies with more judges who understand the proper role of a judge," said Senator Thune.<h2>Who is Whitney Hermandorfer?</h2>Ms Hermandorfer served as a director of strategic litigation in the Tennessee Attorney General's office. She fiercely defended the state legislation for the abortion ban and the Biden administration's prohibition on discrimination against transgender individuals. She clerked for Supreme Court Justices like Samuel A. Alito and Amy Coney Barrett, and Brett M. Kavanaugh when he was in the Columbia district court. At the age of 38, she is part of the attempt to place younger judges on the bench.&nbsp;However, her nomination has drawn criticism from Democrats who claim that she has less than 10 years of legal experience and never served as a sole legal counsel, so she lacks the proper credentials to be nominated as a judge of the District Appeals Court.&nbsp;“The fact that she’s willing to condone President Trump’s false claims further demonstrates a level of partisanship and deference to this president that is unacceptable for someone seeking a lifetime position on the federal bench,” said Senator Richard J. Durbin of Illinois, top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee.<h2>Who else is on the pipeline?</h2>President Donald Trump has nominated 10 more people for the US District Court nominee in Missouri, Florida and Kentucky; Emil Bove, a former Trump defence lawyer and Justice Department official who had been nominated for a seat on the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.&nbsp;

The Trump administration has been relatively slower in filling Federal court vacancies than the Trump administration in the first term. With the consistent blocking of Trump's executive order by federal judges, the rush to install conservative judges was an overarching priority. 

Whitney D. Hermandorfer was the first conservative nomination of the second term of President Donald Trump. Senators voted 46-42 to confirm her nomination for the Cincinnati-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Under President Joe Biden Democrat-led Senate confirmed 235 new Federal Judges, and under President Donald Trump's first administration Republican-led Senate confirmed 234 new Federal Judges. However, this term around Trump's priorities had been an aggressive push for ambassadorial nominations and tax, as well as policy legislation. “There are around 50 vacancies on the federal bench. Our job is to fill those vacancies with more judges who understand the proper role of a judge," said Senator Thune. Who is Whitney Hermandorfer? Ms Hermandorfer served as a director of strategic litigation in the Tennessee Attorney General's office. She fiercely defended the state legislation for the abortion ban and the Biden administration's prohibition on discrimination against transgender individuals. She clerked for Supreme Court Justices like Samuel A. Alito and Amy Coney Barrett, and Brett M. Kavanaugh when he was in the Columbia district court. At the age of 38, she is part of the attempt to place younger judges on the bench. However, her nomination has drawn criticism from Democrats who claim that she has less than 10 years of legal experience and never served as a sole legal counsel, so she lacks the proper credentials to be nominated as a judge of the District Appeals Court. “The fact that she’s willing to condone President Trump’s false claims further demonstrates a level of partisanship and deference to this president that is unacceptable for someone seeking a lifetime position on the federal bench,” said Senator Richard J. Durbin of Illinois, top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee. Who else is on the pipeline? President Donald Trump has nominated 10 more people for the US District Court nominee in Missouri, Florida and Kentucky; Emil Bove, a former Trump defence lawyer and Justice Department official who had been nominated for a seat on the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

The Trump administration has been relatively slower in filling Federal court vacancies than the Trump administration in the first term. With the consistent blocking of Trump's executive order by federal judges, the rush to install conservative judges was an overarching priority.&nbsp;

Whitney Hermandorfer - First new judge of Trump's second term, who else is in the pipeline?

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s homecoming has captured the nation. He has scripted history, becoming the first Indian to fly to NASA’s International Space Station under a private mission. And now the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is all set for its splashdown, whichis &nbsp;expected to take place off the coast of California around 5:30 AM EDT (3 PM IST).&nbsp;He went to the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, which was launched into space after multiple delays on June 25.&nbsp;&nbsp;On the day of his return, his father Shambhu Dayal Shukla told news agency ANI, “We are very excited that our son is returning from the mission and landing on Earth. He had made us so proud. It will be noted down in history. We are waiting for his safe landing. It is a day of joy for the entire nation.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/shubhanshu-shukla-axiom-4-return-how-does-space-impact-astronauts-health-1752550718263">Shubhanshu Shukla, Axiom-4 return: How does space impact astronauts' health?</a>&nbsp;“I thank the entire nation for their prayers... He is our son, but he belongs to the entire nation... We prayed and remembered God,” he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;“When we saw the undocking, we knew he was on his way now. We are waiting for our son. He will reach by evening. We prayed for his well-being. We went to the temple and took Hanumanji's Darshan,” Asha Shukla, Shubhanshu Shukla’s mother.&nbsp;She added, “We did a Sundarkand recitation. We are proud that our son wrote his name in history. We will give him a grand welcome."&nbsp;Axiom-4 space mission is an ambitious exploration programme commanded by Peggy Whitson. ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is the mission pilot and has scripted history for the country as the first Indian astronaut to fly to NASA’s International Space Station under a private mission.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s homecoming has captured the nation. He has scripted history, becoming the first Indian to fly to NASA’s International Space Station under a private mission. 

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s homecoming has captured the nation. He has scripted history, becoming the first Indian to fly to NASA’s International Space Station under a private mission. And now the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is all set for its splashdown, whichis expected to take place off the coast of California around 5:30 AM EDT (3 PM IST). He went to the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, which was launched into space after multiple delays on June 25. On the day of his return, his father Shambhu Dayal Shukla told news agency ANI, “We are very excited that our son is returning from the mission and landing on Earth. He had made us so proud. It will be noted down in history. We are waiting for his safe landing. It is a day of joy for the entire nation.” Also read: Shubhanshu Shukla, Axiom-4 return: How does space impact astronauts' health? “I thank the entire nation for their prayers... He is our son, but he belongs to the entire nation... We prayed and remembered God,” he added. “When we saw the undocking, we knew he was on his way now. We are waiting for our son. He will reach by evening. We prayed for his well-being. We went to the temple and took Hanumanji's Darshan,” Asha Shukla, Shubhanshu Shukla’s mother. She added, “We did a Sundarkand recitation. We are proud that our son wrote his name in history. We will give him a grand welcome." Axiom-4 space mission is an ambitious exploration programme commanded by Peggy Whitson. ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is the mission pilot and has scripted history for the country as the first Indian astronaut to fly to NASA’s International Space Station under a private mission.

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s homecoming has captured the nation. He has scripted history, becoming the first Indian to fly to NASA’s International Space Station under a private mission.&nbsp;

'He belongs to the entire nation': Shubhanshu Shukla's parents on his homecoming

Epstein files client list issue: The lack of any significantly new information in the recent releases related to Jeffrey Epstein has only added to the intrigue about the sex offender who died in an apparent suicide in a New York jail cell in 2019. The US Justice Department's recent memo insisting that there is ‘no client list’ kept by the late financier is resurrecting conspiracy theories about the Epstein case. Critics of the Trump administration had called the February 2025 release of redacted material a disappointing publicity stunt. The redactions were purportedly for protecting the identities of the victims, many of whom were underage. There has been much talk about a ‘phase 2’ release of more material, but suddenly, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, led by Kash Patel, seems not too keen.The lack of a clear timeline is contributing to the conspiracy theories, much of it on social media. People like Elon Musk, the friend-turned-critic of Trump and his administration, are adding new dimensions to the conspiracy theories, practically every week.<h2>'400-page client list': The top Epstein conspiracy theory</h2>It was Pam Bondi, the US attorney general, who stirred a hornet's nest by claiming initially that there was a ‘client list’ and “tens of thousands” of videos linked to the Epstein sex abuse, prostitution and trafficking cases. &nbsp;But the DoJ memo and FBI chief Patel contradicted it, leading to questions about their credibility and intent. There are claims on social media about the existence of the ‘client list’, running into more than 400 pages.&nbsp;The theory is that Epstein used this client list to blackmail people who allegedly took part in his sex trafficking activities. In its memo this month, the Justice Department said no such list exists, contradicting Bondi’s claim of having reviewed such a list..&nbsp; Even politicians from Trump's own Republican party, such as Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rogan O’Handley, attacked it as a ‘shameful coverup to protect heinous elites.’<h2>Epstein conspiracy theories: The secret FBI vault</h2>Another recurring claim is about a secret ‘public vault’ containing evidence material on the Epstein case. Some 12,000 pages of material in text, &nbsp;as well as audio, video, and forensic data are stored in a secure vault in Manhattan’s Jacob K Javits Federal Building, according to the claims, which are not verified or confirmed by any official sources.Even if the information in this so-called vault is released, much of it would still be heavily redacted. It is not clear if all material has been made public, as Bondi has talked bout ‘thousands of pages’ withheld by the FBI’s New York field office and mentioned ‘tens of thousands’ of videos.<h2>Epstein conspiracy theories: Where is the 300 GB of data gone?</h2>The memo issued by the Justice Department earlier this month said searches on properties linked to Epstein uncovered ‘300 gigabytes of data’, and physical evidence.&nbsp; This naturally led to the question: if there's 300 GB of data, where are the files?&nbsp; Why are they not being made public?<h2>'Murder cover-up': Epstein prison cell video stokes more conspiracy theories&nbsp;</h2>Epstein, who at various points in his life had met Bill Clinton, Britain's Prince Andrew, and Donald Trump before he was US president, has been the subject of conspiracy theories since his 2019 prison cell death while awaiting trial for a host of crimes, including sex trafficking.&nbsp;This month, the justice department released nearly 11 hours of CCTV footage from outside his prison cell ahead of Epstein's death on 10 August 2019. But soon, online sleuths found out that the footage was not raw as claimed, and had been edited multiple times, with some crucial moments possibly removed from the camera feed.&nbsp;Soon after Epstein was found dead at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, conspiracy theorists had speculated that he was murdered to silence him about high-profile individuals involved in his sex crimes. &nbsp; The alleged editing of the CCTV footage only intensified these theories. Epstein's autopsy had recorded broken neck bones. This then led to questions as to whether Epstein died of strangulation or hanging, since such signs could be a result of both. &nbsp;<h2>Epstein conspiracy theories: Accusations of protecting the elites</h2>Social media is awash with theories that the heavy redaction of material and the lack of any incriminating stuff against the rich or the famous people who knew Epstein pointed to ‘elite protection.’&nbsp; They say that the potentially incriminating files are locked in a vault controlled by a ‘black hat group’ within the FBI.&nbsp; Musk claimed in June in a since-deleted post that Trump himself appeared in the unreleased files.<h2>‘Epstein was an intelligence agent’: A wild conspiracy theory</h2>One of the wildest speculations is that Epstein was involved with the US intelligence, either as a foreign or domestic agent. The claim is that Epstein's crimes were shielded by the US intelligence agency CIA or the Israeli spy agency Mossad. This was put forth as a question at an official briefing, which Pondi dismissed.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/tensions-rise-between-doj-and-fbi-over-epstein-case-files-1752312613759/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/tensions-rise-between-doj-and-fbi-over-epstein-case-files-1752312613759/embed</a><h2>Information suppression theories on Epstein case files</h2>Interestingly, the lack of any new revelations in the ‘phase 1’ release of material in February this year and the Justice Department memo earlier this month is leading to criticism from Trump's own camp.&nbsp;Key figures in the MAGA movement like Laura Loomer and Alex Jones slammed Bondi and FBI's Patel and Dan Bongino, claiming that they were part of a conspiracy to suppress information. &nbsp;<h2>Epstein case is being politicised via these conspiracy theories</h2>From what has been reported so far, the Epstein files include flight logs, contact lists, evidence catalogues, court documents, and possibly video and audio. More than 11,000 pages are in the FBI vault, out of which 4,553 pages were released in 2024.&nbsp; With people like Musk using the Epstein case to attack Trump, the sex trafficking case has assumed political significance.&nbsp;Supporters of MAGA, Trump's Make America Great Again Movement, who were expecting more government transparency, are disappointed in the slow or redacted nature of revelations on the Epstein case.

There has been much talk about a ‘phase 2’ release of more material in the Epstein case, but suddenly, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, led by Kash Patel, seems not too keen. The lack of a clear timeline is contributing to the conspiracy theories. 

Epstein files client list issue: The lack of any significantly new information in the recent releases related to Jeffrey Epstein has only added to the intrigue about the sex offender who died in an apparent suicide in a New York jail cell in 2019. The US Justice Department's recent memo insisting that there is ‘no client list’ kept by the late financier is resurrecting conspiracy theories about the Epstein case. Critics of the Trump administration had called the February 2025 release of redacted material a disappointing publicity stunt. The redactions were purportedly for protecting the identities of the victims, many of whom were underage. There has been much talk about a ‘phase 2’ release of more material, but suddenly, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, led by Kash Patel, seems not too keen. The lack of a clear timeline is contributing to the conspiracy theories, much of it on social media. People like Elon Musk, the friend-turned-critic of Trump and his administration, are adding new dimensions to the conspiracy theories, practically every week. '400-page client list': The top Epstein conspiracy theory It was Pam Bondi, the US attorney general, who stirred a hornet's nest by claiming initially that there was a ‘client list’ and “tens of thousands” of videos linked to the Epstein sex abuse, prostitution and trafficking cases. But the DoJ memo and FBI chief Patel contradicted it, leading to questions about their credibility and intent. There are claims on social media about the existence of the ‘client list’, running into more than 400 pages. The theory is that Epstein used this client list to blackmail people who allegedly took part in his sex trafficking activities. In its memo this month, the Justice Department said no such list exists, contradicting Bondi’s claim of having reviewed such a list.. Even politicians from Trump's own Republican party, such as Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rogan O’Handley, attacked it as a ‘shameful coverup to protect heinous elites.’ Epstein conspiracy theories: The secret FBI vault Another recurring claim is about a secret ‘public vault’ containing evidence material on the Epstein case. Some 12,000 pages of material in text, as well as audio, video, and forensic data are stored in a secure vault in Manhattan’s Jacob K Javits Federal Building, according to the claims, which are not verified or confirmed by any official sources. Even if the information in this so-called vault is released, much of it would still be heavily redacted. It is not clear if all material has been made public, as Bondi has talked bout ‘thousands of pages’ withheld by the FBI’s New York field office and mentioned ‘tens of thousands’ of videos. Epstein conspiracy theories: Where is the 300 GB of data gone? The memo issued by the Justice Department earlier this month said searches on properties linked to Epstein uncovered ‘300 gigabytes of data’, and physical evidence. This naturally led to the question: if there's 300 GB of data, where are the files? Why are they not being made public? 'Murder cover-up': Epstein prison cell video stokes more conspiracy theories Epstein, who at various points in his life had met Bill Clinton, Britain's Prince Andrew, and Donald Trump before he was US president, has been the subject of conspiracy theories since his 2019 prison cell death while awaiting trial for a host of crimes, including sex trafficking. This month, the justice department released nearly 11 hours of CCTV footage from outside his prison cell ahead of Epstein's death on 10 August 2019. But soon, online sleuths found out that the footage was not raw as claimed, and had been edited multiple times, with some crucial moments possibly removed from the camera feed. Soon after Epstein was found dead at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, conspiracy theorists had speculated that he was murdered to silence him about high-profile individuals involved in his sex crimes. The alleged editing of the CCTV footage only intensified these theories. Epstein's autopsy had recorded broken neck bones. This then led to questions as to whether Epstein died of strangulation or hanging, since such signs could be a result of both. Epstein conspiracy theories: Accusations of protecting the elites Social media is awash with theories that the heavy redaction of material and the lack of any incriminating stuff against the rich or the famous people who knew Epstein pointed to ‘elite protection.’ They say that the potentially incriminating files are locked in a vault controlled by a ‘black hat group’ within the FBI. Musk claimed in June in a since-deleted post that Trump himself appeared in the unreleased files. ‘Epstein was an intelligence agent’: A wild conspiracy theory One of the wildest speculations is that Epstein was involved with the US intelligence, either as a foreign or domestic agent. The claim is that Epstein's crimes were shielded by the US intelligence agency CIA or the Israeli spy agency Mossad. This was put forth as a question at an official briefing, which Pondi dismissed. https://www.wionews.com/videos/tensions-rise-between-doj-and-fbi-over-epstein-case-files-1752312613759/embed Information suppression theories on Epstein case files Interestingly, the lack of any new revelations in the ‘phase 1’ release of material in February this year and the Justice Department memo earlier this month is leading to criticism from Trump's own camp. Key figures in the MAGA movement like Laura Loomer and Alex Jones slammed Bondi and FBI's Patel and Dan Bongino, claiming that they were part of a conspiracy to suppress information. Epstein case is being politicised via these conspiracy theories From what has been reported so far, the Epstein files include flight logs, contact lists, evidence catalogues, court documents, and possibly video and audio. More than 11,000 pages are in the FBI vault, out of which 4,553 pages were released in 2024. With people like Musk using the Epstein case to attack Trump, the sex trafficking case has assumed political significance. Supporters of MAGA, Trump's Make America Great Again Movement, who were expecting more government transparency, are disappointed in the slow or redacted nature of revelations on the Epstein case.

There has been much talk about a ‘phase 2’ release of more material in the Epstein case, but suddenly, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, led by Kash Patel, seems not too keen. The lack of a clear timeline is contributing to the conspiracy theories.&nbsp;

Jeffrey Epstein conspiracy theories: Secret FBI vault, 300 GB data, ‘400-page client list’, we haven't seen the last of it yet

Ko Yong-hui, mother of North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, has a secret past that is shaking the core of the North Korean propaganda machine. A new book published in Japan reveals that Ko Yong-hui was born and raised in Japan, and came from a precarious background, which Kim Jong-Un would have preferred to be left alone in the dark.&nbsp;<h2>Who is Ko Yong-hui ?</h2>The book titled ‘Ko Yong-hui: The Zainichi Korean Who Became Kim Jong-un’s Mother’ was authored by journalist and author Yoji Gomi and was released last month. The book draws from the interviews of the relatives of Ko, who are still based in Japan. Her father, Ko Gyo-taek, was originally from Jeju Island in South Korea. It reveals that the father of Ko Yong-hui was a Zainichi Korean smuggler. He was arrested in South Korea for trying to smuggle Japanese clothing, before fleeing to North Korea to escape legal troubles. North Korea was allegedly building a socialist utopia, which appealed to Ko Gyo-taek, who left with his 10-year-old daughter, Ko Yong-hui, to start fresh.&nbsp;The book does not reveal much about the childhood of Ko Yong-hui; it skips to the part when she had joined the renowned Mansudae Art Troupe in Pyongyang in the early 1970s, where he attracted the attention of Kim Jong-il, who had been married twice already. Ko Yong-hui became his second mistress. She lived in a luxurious villa near Pyongyang after being moved to the coastal city of Wonsan. She bore three kids. Kim Jong-Un was the second-born.<h2>How is it challenging the propaganda narrative of North Korea?</h2>This is detrimental to North Korea’s state ideology, which heavily relies on the disdain and hatred for the Japanese colonial legacy and the supremacy of the Kim bloodline.&nbsp;“North Korea has long propagated the narrative that the Kim family single-handedly achieved independence for the nation,” said Gomi in an interview with This Week in Asia. “However, revealing that the mother of the (North) Korean leader was a zainichi Korean – a group that is subject to discrimination in the North to this day – would undermine the regime’s prestige and legitimacy.”The Kim clan has always promoted the purity of a fabricated genealogy, “Mount Paektu bloodline”, named after the iconic mountain that borders China, and legend has it that it was the site where Kim Il-sung, the grandfather of Kim Jong-Un, led rebel fighters to struggle against the Japanese occupation. His son, the father of Kim Jong-Un, Kim Jong-il, was born in a guerrilla hut on the slopes of Mount Paektu. However, many Western historians dispute such claims as propaganda and claim he was born in the Russian refugee camps during World War II.The revelations are believed to have a strong domestic influence. North Korea had quietly produced a documentary about Ko in 2011, ‘Mother of Great Songun Korea’, which is now removed from the archives as foreign media started to trace her background. A defector who became a researcher tells Radio Free Asia, that it is a political liability, "The regime fears even a small crack in the illusion of revolutionary purity.” However, some scholars argue that this could open up conversations about diasporic history and reconciliation, though that seems unlikely under the current regime.&nbsp;

A new book by journalist and author Yoji Gomi reveals the secret past of  Kim Jong-un’s Mother, Ko Yong-hui, who had a Japanese background, and this is intended to shake the propaganda narrative of the North Korean regime, which is based on hatred of the Japanese colonial legacy.

Ko Yong-hui, mother of North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, has a secret past that is shaking the core of the North Korean propaganda machine. A new book published in Japan reveals that Ko Yong-hui was born and raised in Japan, and came from a precarious background, which Kim Jong-Un would have preferred to be left alone in the dark. Who is Ko Yong-hui ? The book titled ‘Ko Yong-hui: The Zainichi Korean Who Became Kim Jong-un’s Mother’ was authored by journalist and author Yoji Gomi and was released last month. The book draws from the interviews of the relatives of Ko, who are still based in Japan. Her father, Ko Gyo-taek, was originally from Jeju Island in South Korea. It reveals that the father of Ko Yong-hui was a Zainichi Korean smuggler. He was arrested in South Korea for trying to smuggle Japanese clothing, before fleeing to North Korea to escape legal troubles. North Korea was allegedly building a socialist utopia, which appealed to Ko Gyo-taek, who left with his 10-year-old daughter, Ko Yong-hui, to start fresh. The book does not reveal much about the childhood of Ko Yong-hui; it skips to the part when she had joined the renowned Mansudae Art Troupe in Pyongyang in the early 1970s, where he attracted the attention of Kim Jong-il, who had been married twice already. Ko Yong-hui became his second mistress. She lived in a luxurious villa near Pyongyang after being moved to the coastal city of Wonsan. She bore three kids. Kim Jong-Un was the second-born. How is it challenging the propaganda narrative of North Korea? This is detrimental to North Korea’s state ideology, which heavily relies on the disdain and hatred for the Japanese colonial legacy and the supremacy of the Kim bloodline. “North Korea has long propagated the narrative that the Kim family single-handedly achieved independence for the nation,” said Gomi in an interview with This Week in Asia. “However, revealing that the mother of the (North) Korean leader was a zainichi Korean – a group that is subject to discrimination in the North to this day – would undermine the regime’s prestige and legitimacy.” The Kim clan has always promoted the purity of a fabricated genealogy, “Mount Paektu bloodline”, named after the iconic mountain that borders China, and legend has it that it was the site where Kim Il-sung, the grandfather of Kim Jong-Un, led rebel fighters to struggle against the Japanese occupation. His son, the father of Kim Jong-Un, Kim Jong-il, was born in a guerrilla hut on the slopes of Mount Paektu. However, many Western historians dispute such claims as propaganda and claim he was born in the Russian refugee camps during World War II. The revelations are believed to have a strong domestic influence. North Korea had quietly produced a documentary about Ko in 2011, ‘Mother of Great Songun Korea’, which is now removed from the archives as foreign media started to trace her background. A defector who became a researcher tells Radio Free Asia, that it is a political liability, "The regime fears even a small crack in the illusion of revolutionary purity.” However, some scholars argue that this could open up conversations about diasporic history and reconciliation, though that seems unlikely under the current regime.

A new book by journalist and author Yoji Gomi reveals the secret past of Kim Jong-un’s Mother, Ko Yong-hui, who had a Japanese background, and this is intended to shake the propaganda narrative of the North Korean regime, which is based on hatred of the Japanese colonial legacy.

Who is Kim Jong-un's mother? Why her past is shaking North Korea’s propaganda narrative

The Russian woman identified as Nina Kutina who was found living in the Gokarna cave at the Ramateertha hills in the Karnataka along with her two young daughters, has said on Tuesday that her family "loves nature", and over the years she has resided in forests of about 20 countries.She added that there was no danger to her or her children when they lived inside the cave. "We have a lot of experience staying in nature and we were not dying. I did not bring my children to die in the jungle…they were very happy" she said, news agency ANI reported.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/why-this-russian-woman-hide-in-a-cave-in-india-for-8-years-with-her-two-children-1752396398232">Why THIS Russian woman hide in a cave in India for 8 years with her two children?</a>Nina Kutina recently made headlines, after she was found with her young daughters during a routine patrolling by the police near the Ramateertha Hills. while patrolling, the cops saw footsteps leading to a cave. When they followed the marks, they discovered plastic covers at the entry point of the cave along with photographs of deities. After they reached, the police spotted a child playing, while Kutina laying with her other daughter.After she came to light and asked how someone could live in a cave in near-complete isolation then she response that the cave she stayed in with her kids was not all far away from human settlement. "The cave was not in a big big forest far far from... (people), or that we couldn't buy food. It was very close to the village, it was very big and beautiful," Nina said, and added that cave is not such dangerous.When she was asked how she managed to lived in the cave with her daughters, Nina said, “We used to swim in the waterfall...My kids were not dying from hunger....”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Bengaluru | Russian national Nina Kutina, who was found living with her two daughters in a remote cave near Gokarna in Karnataka, says, &quot;We have a lot of experience staying in nature and we were not dying. I did not bring my children to die in the jungle...We used to… <a href="https://t.co/iY0Bi8I6xb">pic.twitter.com/iY0Bi8I6xb</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1944785119169908818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Was Kutina's visa really expired?</h3>Nina reportedly arrived in India in 2016 on a business visa that expired in 2017. However, the Russian woman refuted claims that her visa had been invalid since 2017. She admitted that her visa had "finished," but insisted it had not expired long ago. "We don't have our valid visa, it finished. But it was a short time ago and after 2017 we already were in four countries, and then came back," Nina claimed.After she was discovered with her children living in a cave in Gokarna during a routine inspection carried out following a landslide in the area Uttara Kannada superintendent of police M Narayana said that his team followed after spotting saree and other clothes hun out side the cave. “Our patrolling team spotted saree and other clothes being hung for drying outside the cave in Ramatirtha Hill. When they went there, they spotted Mohi along with her children,” he said.

After Nina Kutina made a headline of living in a cave with two children, she said the cave she stayed in with her kids was not all far away from human settlement. She also said that cave is not such dangerous.

The Russian woman identified as Nina Kutina who was found living in the Gokarna cave at the Ramateertha hills in the Karnataka along with her two young daughters, has said on Tuesday that her family "loves nature", and over the years she has resided in forests of about 20 countries. She added that there was no danger to her or her children when they lived inside the cave. "We have a lot of experience staying in nature and we were not dying. I did not bring my children to die in the jungle…they were very happy" she said, news agency ANI reported. Also read: Why THIS Russian woman hide in a cave in India for 8 years with her two children? Nina Kutina recently made headlines, after she was found with her young daughters during a routine patrolling by the police near the Ramateertha Hills. while patrolling, the cops saw footsteps leading to a cave. When they followed the marks, they discovered plastic covers at the entry point of the cave along with photographs of deities. After they reached, the police spotted a child playing, while Kutina laying with her other daughter. After she came to light and asked how someone could live in a cave in near-complete isolation then she response that the cave she stayed in with her kids was not all far away from human settlement. "The cave was not in a big big forest far far from... (people), or that we couldn't buy food. It was very close to the village, it was very big and beautiful," Nina said, and added that cave is not such dangerous. When she was asked how she managed to lived in the cave with her daughters, Nina said, “We used to swim in the waterfall...My kids were not dying from hunger....”

After Nina Kutina made a headline of living in a cave with two children she responded that the cave she stayed in with her kids was not all far away from human settlement. She also said that cave is not such dangerous.

'Snakes are our friends...we were not dying': Russian woman after being rescued from Karnataka caves along with children

US President Donald Trump mentioned the India-Pakistan conflict during Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of NATO’s visit to the White House on Monday (July 14). The president reiterated that he stopped the war, he also highlighted it ‘would have been a nuclear war within another week’. He credited his trade deal for the reason behind the ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed nations. Both India and Pakistan have taken different stands on the claims made by the US.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-trump-gives-putin-50-days-to-end-war-1752548361409/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-trump-gives-putin-50-days-to-end-war-1752548361409/embed</a> Trump said, "We have been very successful in settling wars. You have India, Pakistan...India and Pakistan would have been a nuclear war within another week, the way that was going. That was going very badly. We did that through trade. I said, we're not going to talk to you about trade unless you get this thing settled. And they did, they are both great leaders."&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | US President Donald Trump says, &quot;We have been very successful in settling wars. You have India, Pakistan...India and Pakistan would have been a nuclear war within another week, the way that was going. That was going very badly. We did that through trade. I said, we&#39;re… <a href="https://t.co/GPDA6ObK0B">pic.twitter.com/GPDA6ObK0B</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1944936401277235622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“(Fight in) Rwanda and Congo was going on for 30 years and at least 7 million people killed. They were killed with a lot of rough weapons like machetes… nobody wanted to get near the countries, it was so frightening and we got that one solved,” he added as he mentioned conflicts across the globe.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-if-we-don-t-have-a-deal-in-50-days-trump-gives-ultimatum-to-putin-over-ukraine-war-during-meet-with-nato-secretary-general-mark-rutte-1752507193212">'If we don’t have a deal in 50 days': Trump gives ULTIMATUM to Putin over Ukraine war: Here's what US president said</a>&nbsp;India launched Operation Sindoor after the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22. The attack that shocked the country and claimed 26 innocent lives. Islamabad's inaction to dismantle terror infrastructure brewing on its soil, New Delhi decided to launch the operation as a retaliatory move.&nbsp;&nbsp;India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, in a briefing, had said, "It was deemed essential that the perpetrators and planners of the 22 April attack be brought to justice. Despite a fortnight having passed since the attacks, there has been no demonstrable step from Pakistan to take action against the terror infrastructure on its territory or territory under its control."

US President Donald Trump mentioned the India-Pakistan conflict during Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of NATO’s visit to the White House on Monday (July 14). The president reiterated that he stopped the war, he also highlighted it ‘would have been a nuclear war within another week’. 

US President Donald Trump mentioned the India-Pakistan conflict during Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of NATO’s visit to the White House on Monday (July 14). The president reiterated that he stopped the war, he also highlighted it ‘would have been a nuclear war within another week’. He credited his trade deal for the reason behind the ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed nations. Both India and Pakistan have taken different stands on the claims made by the US. https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-trump-gives-putin-50-days-to-end-war-1752548361409/embed Trump said, "We have been very successful in settling wars. You have India, Pakistan...India and Pakistan would have been a nuclear war within another week, the way that was going. That was going very badly. We did that through trade. I said, we're not going to talk to you about trade unless you get this thing settled. And they did, they are both great leaders."

US President Donald Trump mentioned the India-Pakistan conflict during Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of NATO’s visit to the White House on Monday (July 14). The president reiterated that he stopped the war, he also highlighted it ‘would have been a nuclear war within another week’.&nbsp;

'India and Pakistan would have been a nuclear war': Trump credits himself again, this time in front of NATO Secy Gen

Imran Khan's younger son, Qasim Khan, took to social media in another call to release his father and former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, from jail. Taking to the social media platform X, Kasim wrote, "Our father spent most of his life in Pakistan - far from us. Not because he had to, but because he chose to stand against a corrupt system."&nbsp;"He wasn’t with us every day as a father, but for Pakistan, he always stood as a leader. He gave everything to this country: hospitals, universities, and a movement for justice," the ex-Pakistani PM's son said.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ہمارے والد نے اپنی زندگی کا زیادہ تر وقت پاکستان میں گزارا - ہم سے دور ۔ اس لیے نہیں کہ اُنہیں ایسا کرنا پڑا، بلکہ اس لیے کہ انہوں نے ایک کرپٹ نظام کے خلاف کھڑے ہونے کا فیصلہ کیا۔ وہ ہر روز ہمارے ساتھ ایک باپ کے طور پر موجود نہیں تھے، لیکن پاکستان کے لیے وہ ہمیشہ ایک رہنما بن کر… <a href="https://t.co/N7tCyOZ9Et">pic.twitter.com/N7tCyOZ9Et</a>&mdash; Kasim Khan (@Kasim_Khan_1999) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kasim_Khan_1999/status/1944771785414590539?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Kasim further added, "He was offered the chance to live the rest of his life in peace - to walk with us in England or play cricket. But instead, he chose to remain in dark imprisonment."&nbsp;"His sacrifice is for Pakistan. His strength - the people of Pakistan," he ended the post.&nbsp;Banned from Pakistan?&nbsp;After their demand for the release of their father from jail, Imran Khan's children faced the threat of being them from entering Pakistan. The Minister of State for Law and Justice, Barrister Aqeel Malik, on Wednesday (July 9) warned that the Pakistani government could deny the entry of the former prime minister's sons if they travel the country to “spread discord”.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/odisha-self-immolation-tragedy-aiims-declares-student-clinically-dead-after-burn-injuries-1752557375353/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/odisha-self-immolation-tragedy-aiims-declares-student-clinically-dead-after-burn-injuries-1752557375353/embed</a> Imran’s sons: Suleman Khan (28) and Kasim Khan (26), called out for their father's jail term since Khan's arrest in August 2023 against the £190 million corruption case. It was the first time the two had publicly talked about their father’s incarceration.&nbsp;Kasim, posted on the social media platform X on Monday (July 7), calling for his father's release. He said in the post that the PTI founder had been imprisoned for 700 days and cut off from his family and even his personal physician.&nbsp;Addressing the matter on Geo News programme ‘Capital Talk’, Malik said the government had no issue with Kasim and Suleiman entering Pakistan, provided they do not engage in protests or political activity.&nbsp;“If they intend to get a visa to visit Pakistan, the concerned authorities in the interior ministry will look at their purpose of visit … But their aunt (Aleema) said … that they are coming to join the PTI movement,” the minister said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kasim Khan said Imran Khan wasn’t with him and his brother every day as a father, but for Pakistan, he always stood as a leader. He gave everything to this country: hospitals, universities, and a movement for justice. 

Imran Khan's younger son, Qasim Khan, took to social media in another call to release his father and former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, from jail. Taking to the social media platform X, Kasim wrote, "Our father spent most of his life in Pakistan - far from us. Not because he had to, but because he chose to stand against a corrupt system." "He wasn’t with us every day as a father, but for Pakistan, he always stood as a leader. He gave everything to this country: hospitals, universities, and a movement for justice," the ex-Pakistani PM's son said.

Kasim Khan said Imran Khan wasn’t with him and his brother every day as a father, but for Pakistan, he always stood as a leader. He gave everything to this country: hospitals, universities, and a movement for justice.&nbsp;

'Wasn’t with us every day as a father, but...': Imran Khan's son says ex-Pakistan PM 'chose to remain in dark imprisonment'

Trump reportedly kept the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy at the Oval Office, while Chelsea had to make do with a replica. According to the sports magazine Athletic, FIFA President Gianni Infantino&nbsp;set aside a winner’s medal for Trump and handed it to him after the ceremony. England's Chelsea became the winner after thrashing UEFA Champions League holder Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Following Chelsea's victory, Trump was requested to present the trophy to the winning squad. However, following the distribution of the trophy, Trump surprisingly joined in for the celebration on the podium with the team. The players seemed visibly baffled.&nbsp;While speaking to the sports broadcaster DAZN, Trump said, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has given the trophy to him, and he could hold onto it 'forever'."They said, 'Could you hold this trophy for a little while?' We put it in the Oval Office,' and then I said, 'When are you going to pick up the trophy?' He says, 'We're never going to pick it up. You can have it forever in the Oval Office. We're making a new one."“And they actually made a new one (for the winner), so that was quite exciting, but right now (the original) is in the Oval,” said Trump.The $230,000 worth FIFA trophy, crafted in collaboration with Tiffany &amp; Co, features three outer rings and a 24-carat gold-plated coating.In a press conference in March during the visit of Infantino, Trump said he had "never seen anything like" the trophy. Then he said it would stay in the Oval Office."If you like it, Mr President, it can stay here, just on the 13th of July, you should take it with me to the stadium to give it to the winners, they can take a picture with it, then we can bring it back here," Infantino appeared to joke.

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The presentation was an occasion of social awkwardness for Chelsea players, special Chelsea star boy and man-of-the-match Cole Palmer, who looked bewildered as Trump remained on the stage for the Trophy lifting of the squad. Cole Palmer was also awarded the Player of the Tournament, and he received the Golden Ball.&nbsp;"I knew he was going to be here, but I didn't know he was going to be on the stand when we lifted the trophy, so I was a bit confused," said Cole Palmer after the match.

Trump has claimed in an interview with the Sports Broadcaster DAZN that he has the Club World Cup trophy in the Oval Office, and Chelsea has a replica of the original one. He also pocketed a winner's medal for himself.

Trump reportedly kept the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy at the Oval Office, while Chelsea had to make do with a replica. According to the sports magazine Athletic, FIFA President Gianni Infantino set aside a winner’s medal for Trump and handed it to him after the ceremony. England's Chelsea became the winner after thrashing UEFA Champions League holder Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Following Chelsea's victory, Trump was requested to present the trophy to the winning squad. However, following the distribution of the trophy, Trump surprisingly joined in for the celebration on the podium with the team. The players seemed visibly baffled. While speaking to the sports broadcaster DAZN, Trump said, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has given the trophy to him, and he could hold onto it 'forever'. "They said, 'Could you hold this trophy for a little while?' We put it in the Oval Office,' and then I said, 'When are you going to pick up the trophy?' He says, 'We're never going to pick it up. You can have it forever in the Oval Office. We're making a new one." “And they actually made a new one (for the winner), so that was quite exciting, but right now (the original) is in the Oval,” said Trump. The $230,000 worth FIFA trophy, crafted in collaboration with Tiffany & Co, features three outer rings and a 24-carat gold-plated coating. In a press conference in March during the visit of Infantino, Trump said he had "never seen anything like" the trophy. Then he said it would stay in the Oval Office. "If you like it, Mr President, it can stay here, just on the 13th of July, you should take it with me to the stadium to give it to the winners, they can take a picture with it, then we can bring it back here," Infantino appeared to joke.

Trump has claimed in an interview with the Sports Broadcaster DAZN that he has the Club World Cup trophy in the Oval Office, and Chelsea has a replica of the original one. He also pocketed a winner's medal for himself.

'Never seen anything like the trophy': Trump kept the Club World Cup trophy for himself, Chelsea gets a replica

The Jeffrey Epstein ghost is haunting America again. This time, it is the so-called Epstien Files, containing material and evidence that could potentially incriminate some high-level figures, has become a political flashpoint once again. President Donald Trump publicly admonished a journalist who asked a question about it. FBI director Kash Patel, who had promised to unseal all documents related to the late convicted sex trafficker and financier, seems to have downplayed what's there in the material. Pam Bondi, the US attorney general, had earlier indicated that there's a lot more material in the Epstien files. While the phase 1 tranche was released as promised by the Trump administration in February, it hardly contained anything new.&nbsp;&nbsp;What is there in the material that's yet to be released? Based on reports, the contents of Epstein files could run into more than 10,000 pages and thousands of hours of video footage, including child sex abuse material. Here is what we know:<h2>What's in the Epstein Files?</h2>The Epstein files refer to a variety of material: Documents, evidence collected from Epestien's estate and court records. Together, these tell the story of his sexual exploitation of more than 250 girls, mostly underage at the time, in states across the US- mainly New York and Florida - and an offshore private island. There is a political furore over the Trump administration's apparent reluctance to release the entire material. They include:<h2>Flight logs of the ‘Lolita Express’</h2>Epstein, who was the hedge fund manager to some of the most high-profile businesspeople, had a private jet, nicknamed ‘Lolita Express’. The flight logs of this plane is a crucial piece of evidence. Some of the logs are alerady out, partly discussed during the prosecution of Epstein's former companion Ghislaine Maxwell. Some high profile indiviuals are known to have travelled in that plane, but much of it is redacetd to protect victims' identities.<h2>The 'Black Book' containing possible client list</h2>Epstein is described in court documents as having facilitated sex for high-profile individuals with girls, often underage. His address book, a redacted version of which was released in February, contained several prominent individuals' names. Epstein moved in the top circles of finance, business, politics and entertainment, so it is natural for him to have several contacts in the Black Book. But it would be presumptuous to think that all of them were the clients of his sex trafficking network.<h2>‘Evidence list’ of things collected during the raids of Epstein's properties</h2>The evidence list is a catalogue containing what was collected by investigators from Epstein's properties, mainly in New York and his private island located in the US Virgin Islands. The US Little Saint James - also called 'Epstein Island' and 'Pedophile Island'- &nbsp;was the location to which Epstein used to fly his clients and underage girls for sexual encounters, according to court documents. Investigators raided the island after Epstein died in a New York Prison cell. The evidence list runs into only three pages. But some of the descriptions are shocking and hint at what could still be hidden from public view. The listed items included a CD marked 'girl pics nude book 4,' massage tables, photo albums including one marked 'photo album of girl and Epstein', copper handcuffs, a whip, recording devices, computers, hard drives, and memory sticks. Some $17,115 in cash was recovered in a bag during a raid in 2008, when Epstein was in jail in a trafficking case, which he managed to get out of. This evidence list was released in February, but not all the contents within the list.<h2>Masseuse List in Epstein Files</h2>The Phase 1 material released by the US Justice Department in February contained a masseuse list. It is mostly redacted, possibly because the masseuses were underage at the time.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/billionaires-bonhomie-blackmail-how-jeffrey-epstein-skirted-the-law-for-years-1752148838344/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/billionaires-bonhomie-blackmail-how-jeffrey-epstein-skirted-the-law-for-years-1752148838344/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>Court documents in the Epstein Files</h2>The various court documents that form part of the Epstein Files include material on the 2008 case in Florida, in which Epstein escaped with a minor sentence after pleading guilty to child prostitution charges. The other court documents include the 2019 federal sex trafficking charges and lawsuits filed against Epstein and Maxwell. The most high-profile among these is the suit filed by Virginia Giuffre against Maxwell and Briain's Prince Andrew. The court documents include allegations of abuse and victim depositions.<h2>‘Thousands of ’ videos and photos in Epstein Files</h2>Probably the massive piece of evidence that will never come to light is the reported ‘tens of thousands’ of videos and photos, whose existence is doubted. Some of it could contain child sex abuse material. A court document from 2023 said that such content was found at Epstein’s estate. But indictments against Epstein do not mention these. US Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed earlier this year that the videos exist, while FBI chief Kash Patel has since downplayed it.<h2>Surveillance footage of Epstein Files</h2>The Justice Department this month released nearly 11 hours of CCTV footage from Epstein’s cell the night before his death. DoJ claimed it was raw footage, but digital forensic analysts said it had been edited using Adobe Premiere Pro, and pointed out that a minute of footage around midnight was missing.&nbsp;

Based on reports, the contents Epstein files could run into more than 10,000 pages and thousands of hours of video footage including child sex abuse material. Here is what we know 

The Jeffrey Epstein ghost is haunting America again. This time, it is the so-called Epstien Files, containing material and evidence that could potentially incriminate some high-level figures, has become a political flashpoint once again. President Donald Trump publicly admonished a journalist who asked a question about it. FBI director Kash Patel, who had promised to unseal all documents related to the late convicted sex trafficker and financier, seems to have downplayed what's there in the material. Pam Bondi, the US attorney general, had earlier indicated that there's a lot more material in the Epstien files. While the phase 1 tranche was released as promised by the Trump administration in February, it hardly contained anything new. What is there in the material that's yet to be released? Based on reports, the contents of Epstein files could run into more than 10,000 pages and thousands of hours of video footage, including child sex abuse material. Here is what we know: What's in the Epstein Files? The Epstein files refer to a variety of material: Documents, evidence collected from Epestien's estate and court records. Together, these tell the story of his sexual exploitation of more than 250 girls, mostly underage at the time, in states across the US- mainly New York and Florida - and an offshore private island. There is a political furore over the Trump administration's apparent reluctance to release the entire material. They include: Flight logs of the ‘Lolita Express’ Epstein, who was the hedge fund manager to some of the most high-profile businesspeople, had a private jet, nicknamed ‘Lolita Express’. The flight logs of this plane is a crucial piece of evidence. Some of the logs are alerady out, partly discussed during the prosecution of Epstein's former companion Ghislaine Maxwell. Some high profile indiviuals are known to have travelled in that plane, but much of it is redacetd to protect victims' identities. The 'Black Book' containing possible client list Epstein is described in court documents as having facilitated sex for high-profile individuals with girls, often underage. His address book, a redacted version of which was released in February, contained several prominent individuals' names. Epstein moved in the top circles of finance, business, politics and entertainment, so it is natural for him to have several contacts in the Black Book. But it would be presumptuous to think that all of them were the clients of his sex trafficking network. ‘Evidence list’ of things collected during the raids of Epstein's properties The evidence list is a catalogue containing what was collected by investigators from Epstein's properties, mainly in New York and his private island located in the US Virgin Islands. The US Little Saint James - also called 'Epstein Island' and 'Pedophile Island'- was the location to which Epstein used to fly his clients and underage girls for sexual encounters, according to court documents. Investigators raided the island after Epstein died in a New York Prison cell. The evidence list runs into only three pages. But some of the descriptions are shocking and hint at what could still be hidden from public view. The listed items included a CD marked 'girl pics nude book 4,' massage tables, photo albums including one marked 'photo album of girl and Epstein', copper handcuffs, a whip, recording devices, computers, hard drives, and memory sticks. Some $17,115 in cash was recovered in a bag during a raid in 2008, when Epstein was in jail in a trafficking case, which he managed to get out of. This evidence list was released in February, but not all the contents within the list. Masseuse List in Epstein Files The Phase 1 material released by the US Justice Department in February contained a masseuse list. It is mostly redacted, possibly because the masseuses were underage at the time. https://www.wionews.com/videos/billionaires-bonhomie-blackmail-how-jeffrey-epstein-skirted-the-law-for-years-1752148838344/embed Court documents in the Epstein Files The various court documents that form part of the Epstein Files include material on the 2008 case in Florida, in which Epstein escaped with a minor sentence after pleading guilty to child prostitution charges. The other court documents include the 2019 federal sex trafficking charges and lawsuits filed against Epstein and Maxwell. The most high-profile among these is the suit filed by Virginia Giuffre against Maxwell and Briain's Prince Andrew. The court documents include allegations of abuse and victim depositions. ‘Thousands of ’ videos and photos in Epstein Files Probably the massive piece of evidence that will never come to light is the reported ‘tens of thousands’ of videos and photos, whose existence is doubted. Some of it could contain child sex abuse material. A court document from 2023 said that such content was found at Epstein’s estate. But indictments against Epstein do not mention these. US Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed earlier this year that the videos exist, while FBI chief Kash Patel has since downplayed it. Surveillance footage of Epstein Files The Justice Department this month released nearly 11 hours of CCTV footage from Epstein’s cell the night before his death. DoJ claimed it was raw footage, but digital forensic analysts said it had been edited using Adobe Premiere Pro, and pointed out that a minute of footage around midnight was missing.

Based on reports, the contents Epstein files could run into more than 10,000 pages and thousands of hours of video footage including child sex abuse material. Here is what we know&nbsp;

CD marked 'girl pics nude', thousands of videos, flight log, masseuse list: What is in Epstein Files?

The New Jersey has announced a state emergency after heavy rain lashed multiple areas of US Northeast on Monday, which has triggered flash flood warnings across New York City. After the heavy rain, water raised in the city resulting in the disruption of roads, airports, and public transport, according to NBC News. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued flash flood warnings for across the New York City. And, several videos of the flood in the New Jersey surfaced showing flooding on streets along with floating of cars.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/six-died-and-nearly-80-000-displaced-in-severe-flood-in-china-1751013484231">Six died and nearly 80,000 displaced in severe flood as China braces for second tropical cyclone in two weeks</a>The state emergency in the New Jersey was announced by governor Phil Murphy following flash flooding and high levels of rainfall in parts of the state. He requested the residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. In a short notice the basement apartment, residents were asked to prepare to evacuate in the New York.“If you live in a basement apartment, stay alert. Flash flooding can happen with little warning, including overnight,” New York City emergency management said in a post on X. “Keep a phone, flashlight, and Go Bag nearby. Be ready to move to higher ground.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Here&#39;s what radar looks like currently. Flooding is New York City’s top public health threat, and it strikes fast. Flash floods can turn streets into rivers and fill basements within minutes. These floods often come with little or no warning and can be deadly. Basement… <a href="https://t.co/A5bvdyVWR3">pic.twitter.com/A5bvdyVWR3</a>&mdash; NYC Emergency Management (@nycemergencymgt) <a href="https://twitter.com/nycemergencymgt/status/1944868294995202198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Airport, rail, and roads services disrupted</h3>Staten Island, a county in the New York has reached nearly 1.7 inches after heavy rain and Manhattan’s Chelsea neighbourhood by 7:30 pm reached 1.5 inches. Following this, the NWS warned that rain could up to the rate of 2 to 3 inches per hour, which can go upto 6 inches in total. As a result, several mode of transportation were disrupted, like LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports reported delays and disruptions, while John F. Kennedy Airport warned of potential issues. Similarly, substantial flooding disrupted a section of major roads in the state.In addition, flooding also hit subway stations in New York's Queens county, and train lines were severely disrupted, as well as the Staten Island Railway suspended service in both directions in the southern part of the borough.According to a report in New York Times, the cause of heavy rainfall in the part of the state was a slow-moving storm system combined with unusually humid and hot air. Joseph Wegman from the weather department underscored that “one storm will follow another, after another,” and most of the areas are unable to absorb sudden inflow of much water in a short period. &nbsp;

After flash flooding and high levels of rainfall hit US's New Jersey, governor Phil Murphy announced state emergency. Following the emergency he requested the residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. 

The New Jersey has announced a state emergency after heavy rain lashed multiple areas of US Northeast on Monday, which has triggered flash flood warnings across New York City. After the heavy rain, water raised in the city resulting in the disruption of roads, airports, and public transport, according to NBC News. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued flash flood warnings for across the New York City. And, several videos of the flood in the New Jersey surfaced showing flooding on streets along with floating of cars. Also read: Six died and nearly 80,000 displaced in severe flood as China braces for second tropical cyclone in two weeks The state emergency in the New Jersey was announced by governor Phil Murphy following flash flooding and high levels of rainfall in parts of the state. He requested the residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. In a short notice the basement apartment, residents were asked to prepare to evacuate in the New York. “If you live in a basement apartment, stay alert. Flash flooding can happen with little warning, including overnight,” New York City emergency management said in a post on X. “Keep a phone, flashlight, and Go Bag nearby. Be ready to move to higher ground.”

After flash flooding and high levels of rainfall hit US's New Jersey, governor Phil Murphy announced state emergency. Following the emergency he requested the residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.&nbsp;

New Jersey declares state emergency after flash floods lash US Northeast—Details here

Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya’s execution is scheduled for Wednesday (July 16), efforts to convince the victim’s family are underway. Lawyers defending her case are only exploring the option of offering blood money to the victim’s family. And now, according to sources, an influential Sunni Muslim cleric, Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar, has also entered the negotiations.&nbsp;The nurse’s lawyer, Subhash Chandran, told news outlet The New Indian Express, “In the latest efforts, through the intervention of influential Sunni Muslim cleric Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar, we have reached out to one of the family members, as well as some local authorities and religious leaders. We are trying our best so that the family accepts the blood money and the Kerala nurse is spared from death row.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-nurse-on-death-row-in-war-torn-yemen-to-be-hanged-1752471024518/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-nurse-on-death-row-in-war-torn-yemen-to-be-hanged-1752471024518/embed</a>&nbsp;Nimisha Priya was convicted of the alleged murder of her Yemeni business partner, Talal Abdo Mahdi, in 2017. The government is leaving no stone unturned to save the Indian nurse.&nbsp;On Monday (July 11), Attorney General of India R Venkataramani said the government is working to stay the execution and is working tirelessly to do so.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nimisha-priya-case-with-just-two-days-left-in-execution-kerala-cm-urges-pm-modi-to-save-life-of-indian-nurse-imprisoned-in-yemen-1752484648640">Nimisha Priya case: With just two days left in execution, Kerala CM urges PM Modi to 'save life' of Indian nurse imprisoned in Yemen</a>&nbsp;“Negotiating link has also been done. There is a point till which the Government of India can go. We have reached it. We also told the public prosecutor if the execution can be suspended. But it has not worked out. Nothing matters to the Yemeni government. We did not go much public about it. We also got involved with a sheikh influential there. It did not work out. We got an informal communication that execution would be put in abeyance but we don't know if it will work out. Not an area where government can be asked to do something beyond defined limits,” Venkataramani said in court as quoted by Bar and Bench.&nbsp;

Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya’s execution is scheduled for Wednesday (July 16), efforts to convince the victim’s family are underway. Lawyers defending her case are only exploring the option of offering blood money to the victim’s family. 

Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya’s execution is scheduled for Wednesday (July 16), efforts to convince the victim’s family are underway. Lawyers defending her case are only exploring the option of offering blood money to the victim’s family. And now, according to sources, an influential Sunni Muslim cleric, Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar, has also entered the negotiations. The nurse’s lawyer, Subhash Chandran, told news outlet The New Indian Express, “In the latest efforts, through the intervention of influential Sunni Muslim cleric Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar, we have reached out to one of the family members, as well as some local authorities and religious leaders. We are trying our best so that the family accepts the blood money and the Kerala nurse is spared from death row.” https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-nurse-on-death-row-in-war-torn-yemen-to-be-hanged-1752471024518/embed Nimisha Priya was convicted of the alleged murder of her Yemeni business partner, Talal Abdo Mahdi, in 2017. The government is leaving no stone unturned to save the Indian nurse. On Monday (July 11), Attorney General of India R Venkataramani said the government is working to stay the execution and is working tirelessly to do so. Also read: Nimisha Priya case: With just two days left in execution, Kerala CM urges PM Modi to 'save life' of Indian nurse imprisoned in Yemen “Negotiating link has also been done. There is a point till which the Government of India can go. We have reached it. We also told the public prosecutor if the execution can be suspended. But it has not worked out. Nothing matters to the Yemeni government. We did not go much public about it. We also got involved with a sheikh influential there. It did not work out. We got an informal communication that execution would be put in abeyance but we don't know if it will work out. Not an area where government can be asked to do something beyond defined limits,” Venkataramani said in court as quoted by Bar and Bench.

Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya’s execution is scheduled for Wednesday (July 16), efforts to convince the victim’s family are underway. Lawyers defending her case are only exploring the option of offering blood money to the victim’s family.&nbsp;

Nimisha Priya case: In a last-ditch effort to evade execution, influential Muslim cleric tries to offer blood money to victim's family

A 19-year-old employee cleaning a meat grinder at a California factory on Sunday got sucked into it after it unexpectedly started operating, People reported. A representative for the City of Vernon told the publication that the tragic incident happened at &nbsp;Tina’s Burritos food processing plant. The unidentified staff member was working at the plant during the after-hours sanitation shift. Something activated the machine, and he was pulled inside the meat grinder. He called out for help, but the workers were unable to switch it off. He was a member of the sanitation team at Tina's Burritos on Vernon Avenue, the Vernon Police Department said. Sgt. Daniel Onopa said that it happened at 9:30 pm, ABC 6 reported. The incident is being investigated, and the police are trying to ascertain how the meat grinder started operating.&nbsp;The teenager was working as usual on the machine on Sunday night. However, the meat grinder switched on unexpectedly. Before he could realise what had happened, he was sucked in and got trapped in the machine. He shouted, and his cries for help reached others on the floor. They all gathered at the site and tried to help him, but could not save him. After the police arrived, they found his body in the grinder. A probe has been initiated to understand what went wrong. Reports told of other staff workers gathered outside the factory, standing in disbelief at what had happened. There is no information on what led the meat grinder to start operating. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health and the District Attorney’s Office are working together to investigate the teenager's death. However, officials don't suspect any foul play. The City of Vernon representative said, "Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and coworkers affected by this tragedy." Tina's Burritos is yet to comment on the tragic death at its plant.

A 19-year-old worker was sucked into a meat grinder at a food processing plant in California and died. He cried for help after being pulled in. Other workers tried to switch it off, but could not save him. The police are investigating the incident.

A 19-year-old employee cleaning a meat grinder at a California factory on Sunday got sucked into it after it unexpectedly started operating, People reported. A representative for the City of Vernon told the publication that the tragic incident happened at Tina’s Burritos food processing plant. The unidentified staff member was working at the plant during the after-hours sanitation shift. Something activated the machine, and he was pulled inside the meat grinder. He called out for help, but the workers were unable to switch it off. He was a member of the sanitation team at Tina's Burritos on Vernon Avenue, the Vernon Police Department said. Sgt. Daniel Onopa said that it happened at 9:30 pm, ABC 6 reported. The incident is being investigated, and the police are trying to ascertain how the meat grinder started operating. The teenager was working as usual on the machine on Sunday night. However, the meat grinder switched on unexpectedly. Before he could realise what had happened, he was sucked in and got trapped in the machine. He shouted, and his cries for help reached others on the floor. They all gathered at the site and tried to help him, but could not save him. After the police arrived, they found his body in the grinder. A probe has been initiated to understand what went wrong. Reports told of other staff workers gathered outside the factory, standing in disbelief at what had happened. There is no information on what led the meat grinder to start operating. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health and the District Attorney’s Office are working together to investigate the teenager's death. However, officials don't suspect any foul play. The City of Vernon representative said, "Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and coworkers affected by this tragedy." Tina's Burritos is yet to comment on the tragic death at its plant.

A 19-year-old worker was sucked into a meat grinder at a food processing plant in California and died. He cried for help after being pulled in. Other workers tried to switch it off, but could not save him. The police are investigating the incident.

Teenager sucked into meat grinder at California burrito company processing plant

The Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 was planned and executed exclusively by the terrorists of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Lashkar-e-Taiba, on the directions of Pakistan's political and military brass, as per a report by the Times of India (TOI). The news agency quoted sources who described the attack as a LeT-ISI project akin to the 26/11 Mumbai attack. They said the ISI gave specific directions to Pakistan-based Lashkar commander Sajid Jutt to deploy only "foreign terrorists" operating in J&amp;K.&nbsp;Jutt was directed to ensure minimal local involvement on a "need-to-know" basis. The report further claimed that the terrorist attack that killed 26 people on Indian soil was led by Sulaiman, a suspected former Pakistani special forces commando who had participated in training at LeT's Muridke hub in Pakistan's Punjab before crossing the LoC into the Jammu region in 2022.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-7-injured-in-qom-building-explosion-1752555533864/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-7-injured-in-qom-building-explosion-1752555533864/embed</a>&nbsp;Moreover, the satellite phone analysis revealed that Sulaiman was in Tral forest on April 15 - indicating he was in the vicinity of the attack site at Baisaran for almost a week before the attack. He was also involved in the 2023 Poonch attack in Jammu and Kashmir on an Army truck. Although J&amp;K Police had suspected the role of Pakistani terrorists Hashim Musa and Ali Bhai, the probe has only confirmed Sulaiman's role till now. The report also said that the accused local - Adil Hussain Thoker - had no role in the attack. On April 22, terrorists launched an open fire in Pahalgam at tourists in which 25 tourists and one local. After the attack, India-Pakistan relations soured even more, and the Indian government imposed a temporary ban on the Indus Waters Treaty against Pakistan and launched Operation Sindoor on May 7. India targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK).&nbsp;&nbsp;

Satellite phone analysis revealed Sulaiman was in Tral forest on April 15 - indicating he was in the vicinity of the attack site at Baisaran for almost a week before the attack. 

The Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 was planned and executed exclusively by the terrorists of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Lashkar-e-Taiba, on the directions of Pakistan's political and military brass, as per a report by the Times of India (TOI). The news agency quoted sources who described the attack as a LeT-ISI project akin to the 26/11 Mumbai attack. They said the ISI gave specific directions to Pakistan-based Lashkar commander Sajid Jutt to deploy only "foreign terrorists" operating in J&K. Jutt was directed to ensure minimal local involvement on a "need-to-know" basis. The report further claimed that the terrorist attack that killed 26 people on Indian soil was led by Sulaiman, a suspected former Pakistani special forces commando who had participated in training at LeT's Muridke hub in Pakistan's Punjab before crossing the LoC into the Jammu region in 2022. https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-7-injured-in-qom-building-explosion-1752555533864/embed Moreover, the satellite phone analysis revealed that Sulaiman was in Tral forest on April 15 - indicating he was in the vicinity of the attack site at Baisaran for almost a week before the attack. He was also involved in the 2023 Poonch attack in Jammu and Kashmir on an Army truck. Although J&K Police had suspected the role of Pakistani terrorists Hashim Musa and Ali Bhai, the probe has only confirmed Sulaiman's role till now. The report also said that the accused local - Adil Hussain Thoker - had no role in the attack. On April 22, terrorists launched an open fire in Pahalgam at tourists in which 25 tourists and one local. After the attack, India-Pakistan relations soured even more, and the Indian government imposed a temporary ban on the Indus Waters Treaty against Pakistan and launched Operation Sindoor on May 7. India targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK).

The report said that satellite phone analysis revealed a Pak terrorist named Sulaiman was in Tral forest on April 15 - indicating he was in the vicinity of the attack site at Baisaran for almost a week before the Pahalgam attack.&nbsp;

26/11-style PAHALGAM ATTACK was masterminded by ISI, Lashkar-e-Taiba – no local involved | Here's what report REVEALED

Going to the UAE comes with some rules. One of them is being careful about what you photograph. Tourists visiting Dubai and Abu Dhabi are being warned to be mindful of what they are clicking, as even a seemingly innocent photo can land them in trouble, inviting fines worth 500,000 AED ($136,000 or Rs 1 crore, 17 lakh). Depending on how serious the photo appears to authorities, one could also land in jail. Luxury travel experts at eShores told The Mirror that various types of pictures could spell doom for your vacation. This includes clicking someone without their knowledge and consent, as it is considered a serious privacy violation and can attract a hefty fine or imprisonment. Besides this, there are some places in Dubai and Abu Dhabi that are completely off-limits. Tourists should be aware of the restrictions and remain vigilant while taking photos in these areas.&nbsp;Travel experts eShores told The Mirror that some places have strict privacy laws. When on the beach, be careful not to take photos of other women, as this can create serious problems. It is strictly advised not to capture other women on the beach with your camera. Religious sites, airports, government facilities, military and security zones make up most of these areas. Experts say that regular photography in most areas for personal use is allowed. However, the same should not be done in restricted zones and where local laws are in place. In general, avoid taking pictures of or near a government building, military establishments and airports. It can be interpreted as a serious security violation and cause legal problems. Around these places, even bird watching or looking at a plane can appear suspicious to officers.&nbsp;<h2>Strict photo advisory for UAE</h2>Countries issue travel advisories for their residents when visiting the UAE. The UK Foreign Office says on its website, "Do not photograph people without their permission. Men have been arrested for photographing women on beaches." Besides taking photos, what you post on social media is also under scrutiny. Any photos that raise suspicion can be flagged. Pictures that seemingly appear to disrespect a religious place are prohibited. Any post that mocks the UAE government, or criticises other establishments of the country can land you in serious trouble. The UK advisory adds, "It is illegal to post material, including videos and photographs, online that is critical of the UAE government, companies or individuals, or which relates to incidents in the UAE. This includes material which appears to abuse, ridicule or criticise the country or its authorities. Material that is culturally insensitive may also be considered illegal." &nbsp;

Dubai travel advisory: Dubai and other cities in the UAE follow strict laws in most areas of public life. Tourists are advised to learn about them and not to break them at any cost, as it can lead to a severe penalty, both monetary and prison time.

Going to the UAE comes with some rules. One of them is being careful about what you photograph. Tourists visiting Dubai and Abu Dhabi are being warned to be mindful of what they are clicking, as even a seemingly innocent photo can land them in trouble, inviting fines worth 500,000 AED ($136,000 or Rs 1 crore, 17 lakh). Depending on how serious the photo appears to authorities, one could also land in jail. Luxury travel experts at eShores told The Mirror that various types of pictures could spell doom for your vacation. This includes clicking someone without their knowledge and consent, as it is considered a serious privacy violation and can attract a hefty fine or imprisonment. Besides this, there are some places in Dubai and Abu Dhabi that are completely off-limits. Tourists should be aware of the restrictions and remain vigilant while taking photos in these areas. Travel experts eShores told The Mirror that some places have strict privacy laws. When on the beach, be careful not to take photos of other women, as this can create serious problems. It is strictly advised not to capture other women on the beach with your camera. Religious sites, airports, government facilities, military and security zones make up most of these areas. Experts say that regular photography in most areas for personal use is allowed. However, the same should not be done in restricted zones and where local laws are in place. In general, avoid taking pictures of or near a government building, military establishments and airports. It can be interpreted as a serious security violation and cause legal problems. Around these places, even bird watching or looking at a plane can appear suspicious to officers. Strict photo advisory for UAE Countries issue travel advisories for their residents when visiting the UAE. The UK Foreign Office says on its website, "Do not photograph people without their permission. Men have been arrested for photographing women on beaches." Besides taking photos, what you post on social media is also under scrutiny. Any photos that raise suspicion can be flagged. Pictures that seemingly appear to disrespect a religious place are prohibited. Any post that mocks the UAE government, or criticises other establishments of the country can land you in serious trouble. The UK advisory adds, "It is illegal to post material, including videos and photographs, online that is critical of the UAE government, companies or individuals, or which relates to incidents in the UAE. This includes material which appears to abuse, ridicule or criticise the country or its authorities. Material that is culturally insensitive may also be considered illegal."

Dubai travel advisory: Dubai and other cities in the UAE follow strict laws in most areas of public life. Tourists are advised to learn about them and not to break them at any cost, as it can lead to a severe penalty, both monetary and prison time.

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