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A Pakistani man, who was travelling from Lahore to Karachi, was mistakenly flown to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He was travelling on a private airline and was not carrying a passport or visa. Later on, he issued a legal notice against the carrier. The man named Shahzain sent a legal notice to the private airline, accusing it of negligence and seeking compensation for the ordeal, ARY News reported.&nbsp;Shahzain said he boarded the wrong plane after the crew checked his ticket. “Two planes were parked at the domestic terminal gate, and I was unaware of the mistake until it was too late,” he said. He said no crew member informed him about the mistake he made.&nbsp;He only realised something was amiss two hours into the flight. “I questioned why the plane had not yet reached Karachi. This caused panic among the crew, who then blamed me for the mistake,” he said. The crew later told him that it would take two to three days to arrange his return.&nbsp;“I was told that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) would conduct an inquiry, to which I assured [them of] my cooperation,” he was quoted by ARY News as saying.&nbsp;He demanded reimbursement for the unexpected travel costs and compensation for the distress caused by the legal notice. He claimed that the airline is responsible for failing to verify his documentation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The man named Shahzain sent a legal notice to the private airline, accusing it of negligence and seeking compensation for the ordeal, ARY News reported.

A Pakistani man, who was travelling from Lahore to Karachi, was mistakenly flown to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He was travelling on a private airline and was not carrying a passport or visa. Later on, he issued a legal notice against the carrier. The man named Shahzain sent a legal notice to the private airline, accusing it of negligence and seeking compensation for the ordeal, ARY News reported. Shahzain said he boarded the wrong plane after the crew checked his ticket. “Two planes were parked at the domestic terminal gate, and I was unaware of the mistake until it was too late,” he said. He said no crew member informed him about the mistake he made. He only realised something was amiss two hours into the flight. “I questioned why the plane had not yet reached Karachi. This caused panic among the crew, who then blamed me for the mistake,” he said. The crew later told him that it would take two to three days to arrange his return. “I was told that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) would conduct an inquiry, to which I assured [them of] my cooperation,” he was quoted by ARY News as saying. He demanded reimbursement for the unexpected travel costs and compensation for the distress caused by the legal notice. He claimed that the airline is responsible for failing to verify his documentation.

The man named Shahzain sent a legal notice to the private airline, accusing it of negligence and seeking compensation for the ordeal, ARY News reported.

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Australia's government said Sunday it expects China to spy on major military drills it is conducting with the United States and other allies.It also renewed a charge – denounced by Beijing as a "false narrative" – that China wants to establish a military base in the South Pacific.The comments by a government minister came as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made a six-day visit to China to bolster recently repaired trade ties.More than 30,000 military personnel from 19 nations are set to join in the annual Talisman Sabre exercise from Sunday across Australia and Papua New Guinea."The Chinese military have observed these exercises since 2017 and it would be very unusual if they didn't do that this time," said Pat Conroy, Australia's minister for the defence industry and for Pacific Island affairs."We'll obviously observe their activities and monitor their presence around Australia," he told Australian public broadcaster ABC."People observe these exercises to collect intelligence around procedures, around the electronic spectrum and the use of communications, and we'll adjust accordingly so that we manage that leakage."The strategically important South Pacific region is at the centre of a diplomatic scramble for influence pitting China against its Western rivals.&nbsp;"We're seeing in my portfolio of the Pacific, China seeking to secure a military base in the region," said Conroy, who has previously made the same assessment."We're working very hard to be the primary security partner of choice for the region, because we don't think that's a particularly optimal thing for Australia."China inked a secretive security pact with Pacific nation Solomon Islands in 2022.&nbsp;Although the details have never been published, the United States and close ally Australia fear it may be the prelude to some kind of permanent Chinese base.Australia wants "a balanced region where no one is dominated and no one dominates", Conroy said.China's embassy in Fiji this month insisted claims that it wanted to set up a military base in the region were "false narratives" driven by "ulterior motives".Beijing has spent hundreds of millions of dollars building sports stadiums, presidential palaces, hospitals and roads in Pacific island nations.&nbsp;Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Nauru have in recent years severed longstanding diplomatic links with Taiwan in favour of China.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

"The Chinese military have observed these exercises since 2017 and it would be very unusual if they didn't do that this time," said Pat Conroy, Australia's minister for the defence industry and for Pacific Island affairs.

Australia's government said Sunday it expects China to spy on major military drills it is conducting with the United States and other allies. It also renewed a charge – denounced by Beijing as a "false narrative" – that China wants to establish a military base in the South Pacific. The comments by a government minister came as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made a six-day visit to China to bolster recently repaired trade ties. More than 30,000 military personnel from 19 nations are set to join in the annual Talisman Sabre exercise from Sunday across Australia and Papua New Guinea. "The Chinese military have observed these exercises since 2017 and it would be very unusual if they didn't do that this time," said Pat Conroy, Australia's minister for the defence industry and for Pacific Island affairs. "We'll obviously observe their activities and monitor their presence around Australia," he told Australian public broadcaster ABC. "People observe these exercises to collect intelligence around procedures, around the electronic spectrum and the use of communications, and we'll adjust accordingly so that we manage that leakage." The strategically important South Pacific region is at the centre of a diplomatic scramble for influence pitting China against its Western rivals. "We're seeing in my portfolio of the Pacific, China seeking to secure a military base in the region," said Conroy, who has previously made the same assessment. "We're working very hard to be the primary security partner of choice for the region, because we don't think that's a particularly optimal thing for Australia." China inked a secretive security pact with Pacific nation Solomon Islands in 2022. Although the details have never been published, the United States and close ally Australia fear it may be the prelude to some kind of permanent Chinese base. Australia wants "a balanced region where no one is dominated and no one dominates", Conroy said. China's embassy in Fiji this month insisted claims that it wanted to set up a military base in the region were "false narratives" driven by "ulterior motives". Beijing has spent hundreds of millions of dollars building sports stadiums, presidential palaces, hospitals and roads in Pacific island nations. Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Nauru have in recent years severed longstanding diplomatic links with Taiwan in favour of China. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

"The Chinese military have observed these exercises since 2017, and it would be very unusual if they didn't do that this time," said Pat Conroy, Australia's minister for the defence industry and for Pacific Island affairs.

Australia expects Chinese surveillance during mega military drills with US, allies

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offered Moscow his full support for its war in Ukraine during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Pyongyang state media said Sunday.Lavrov's visit to North Korea was the latest in a series of high-profile trips by top Moscow officials as both countries deepen military and political ties amid Russia's offensive against Kyiv.Pyongyang sent thousands of troops to Russia's Kursk region to oust Ukrainian forces and has also provided the Russian army with artillery shells and missiles.Moscow said Lavrov's talks with Kim were held in a "warm, comradely atmosphere."Lavrov expressed "sincere gratitude to Pyongyang" for its role in Kursk and support of Russia's operation, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.Moscow also said the two sides "agreed" that the West was to blame for "the growing tension" on the Korean peninsula.The ministry earlier posted a video on Telegram of the two men shaking hands and greeting each other with a hug.It said the talks were held in Wonsan, a city on North Korea's east coast where a massive resort was opened earlier this month -- one of leader Kim's pet projects.Kim told Lavrov that Pyongyang was "ready to unconditionally support and encourage all the measures taken by the Russian leadership as regards the tackling of the root cause of the Ukrainian crisis", KCNA said.The North Korean leader also expressed a "firm belief that the Russian army and people would surely win victory in accomplishing the sacred cause of defending the dignity and basic interests of the country".He lauded Putin's "outstanding leadership", the report said.The two men otherwise discussed "important matters for faithfully implementing the agreements made at the historic DPRK-Russia summit talks in June 2024", KCNA said, referring to North Korea by its official acronym.Lavrov told Kim that Putin "hopes for continued direct contacts in the very near future", according to Russia's TASS news agency.He left Pyongyang and landed in Beijing on Sunday to attend a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers' Council, TASS reported on its Telegram account.<h2>Invincible alliance</h2>Ahead of Lavrov's recent visit, Russia announced that it would begin twice-a-week flights between Moscow and Pyongyang.Lavrov lauded Wonsan as "a good tourist attraction", adding: "We hope it will be popular not only with local citizens, but also with Russians."KCNA also issued a statement on Sunday on the meeting between Lavrov and his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui, held a day earlier in the coastal city, saying that bilateral ties were becoming an "invincible alliance".Moscow "expressed its firm support for the DPRK side in its just efforts for defending the security of the state" during the meeting, KCNA said.In return, Choe demonstrated "full sympathy and support for all the measures taken by the Russian government to remove the root cause of the Ukrainian conflict".TASS earlier reported that Lavrov thanked the "heroic" North Korean soldiers who have been deployed to aid Russia during the ministerial meeting.Around 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed and thousands more wounded fighting for Russia, Seoul has said.North Korea only confirmed it had deployed troops to support Russia's war in April, and admitted its soldiers had been killed in combat.Both sides "emphasised their determination to jointly counter the hegemonic aspirations of extra-regional players, which are leading to escalating tensions in Northeast Asia and throughout the Asia-Pacific region", Russia's foreign ministry said.The two heavily sanctioned nations signed a military deal last year, including a mutual defence clause, during a rare visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Pyongyang.

Moscow said Lavrov's talks with Kim were held in a "warm comradely atmosphere." Lavrov expressed "sincere gratitude to Pyongyang" for its role in Kursk and support of Russia's operation, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offered Moscow his full support for its war in Ukraine during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Pyongyang state media said Sunday. Lavrov's visit to North Korea was the latest in a series of high-profile trips by top Moscow officials as both countries deepen military and political ties amid Russia's offensive against Kyiv. Pyongyang sent thousands of troops to Russia's Kursk region to oust Ukrainian forces and has also provided the Russian army with artillery shells and missiles. Moscow said Lavrov's talks with Kim were held in a "warm, comradely atmosphere." Lavrov expressed "sincere gratitude to Pyongyang" for its role in Kursk and support of Russia's operation, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement. Moscow also said the two sides "agreed" that the West was to blame for "the growing tension" on the Korean peninsula. The ministry earlier posted a video on Telegram of the two men shaking hands and greeting each other with a hug. It said the talks were held in Wonsan, a city on North Korea's east coast where a massive resort was opened earlier this month -- one of leader Kim's pet projects. Kim told Lavrov that Pyongyang was "ready to unconditionally support and encourage all the measures taken by the Russian leadership as regards the tackling of the root cause of the Ukrainian crisis", KCNA said. The North Korean leader also expressed a "firm belief that the Russian army and people would surely win victory in accomplishing the sacred cause of defending the dignity and basic interests of the country". He lauded Putin's "outstanding leadership", the report said. The two men otherwise discussed "important matters for faithfully implementing the agreements made at the historic DPRK-Russia summit talks in June 2024", KCNA said, referring to North Korea by its official acronym. Lavrov told Kim that Putin "hopes for continued direct contacts in the very near future", according to Russia's TASS news agency. He left Pyongyang and landed in Beijing on Sunday to attend a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers' Council, TASS reported on its Telegram account. Invincible alliance Ahead of Lavrov's recent visit, Russia announced that it would begin twice-a-week flights between Moscow and Pyongyang. Lavrov lauded Wonsan as "a good tourist attraction", adding: "We hope it will be popular not only with local citizens, but also with Russians." KCNA also issued a statement on Sunday on the meeting between Lavrov and his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui, held a day earlier in the coastal city, saying that bilateral ties were becoming an "invincible alliance". Moscow "expressed its firm support for the DPRK side in its just efforts for defending the security of the state" during the meeting, KCNA said. In return, Choe demonstrated "full sympathy and support for all the measures taken by the Russian government to remove the root cause of the Ukrainian conflict". TASS earlier reported that Lavrov thanked the "heroic" North Korean soldiers who have been deployed to aid Russia during the ministerial meeting. Around 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed and thousands more wounded fighting for Russia, Seoul has said. North Korea only confirmed it had deployed troops to support Russia's war in April, and admitted its soldiers had been killed in combat. Both sides "emphasised their determination to jointly counter the hegemonic aspirations of extra-regional players, which are leading to escalating tensions in Northeast Asia and throughout the Asia-Pacific region", Russia's foreign ministry said. The two heavily sanctioned nations signed a military deal last year, including a mutual defence clause, during a rare visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Pyongyang.

Moscow said Lavrov's talks with Kim were held in a "warm comradely atmosphere." Lavrov expressed "sincere gratitude to Pyongyang" for its role in Kursk and support of Russia's operation, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.

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The India-based Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) on Sunday released a 15-page preliminary investigation report of the London-bound Air India AI171 plane crash moments after take-off from Ahmedabad last month, claiming the lives of 242 passengers. In response, the UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) stated that it is in the process of reviewing its Indian counterpart's preliminary report of the tragic accident.&nbsp;The publication of this preliminary report was welcomed by the UK AAIB. It has uncovered factual information in the summary, UK AAIB said in a statement. The investigation branch is also reviewing this preliminary report in detail and is in communication with AAIB India. In the statement, it has said that the release of information on the investigation rests solely with the Indian authorities under international protocols.&nbsp;The report indicated that the disaster revealed fuel-control switches of the two engines moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position, within the space of one second, leading to immediate loss of altitude. In the cockpit voice recording, one pilot is heard asking the other why he cut off the fuel. The other denied having done so.&nbsp;The findings of the investigation disclosed that fuel-control switches of the two engines moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position within the space of one second, resulting in the aircraft losing its altitude, killing 242 passengers.<h3>Key findings in the probe</h3><ul><li>The aircraft carried 54,200 kg of fuel, and its take-off weight of 2,13,401 kg fell within the approved limit. It became airborne at 13:08:39 IST. The engine fuel control switches were briefly turned off and then reactivated with a one-second interval.</li><li>At 13:09:05 IST, one of the pilots issued a distress call, saying “Mayday, mayday, mayday.” However, there was no response from air traffic control (ATC), which then observed the aircraft crash.</li><li>The crash debris was recorded using drones and later moved to a secured location close to the airport. Both engines were recovered and quarantined in a hangar. Fuel samples from the aircraft and refuelling vehicles were tested at the DGCA laboratory and found to be satisfactory.</li></ul><h3>UK based families demand structured investigation</h3>Families in the UK who lost loved ones in the June 12 crash are calling for a structured way to be represented by experts in the official investigation. Keystone Law, representing over 20 of these families, welcomed the narrowed focus of the probe into the aircraft's fuel control switches. However, the firm pointed out that outdated legal frameworks currently prevent families from participating in the investigation.&nbsp;According to a report in Business Standard, James Healy-Pratt, Aviation Partner at Keystone, said, "the families now understand there is a more defined area of investigation, but one of their bigger concerns is that they are excluded from this safety investigation."&nbsp;He argued that a system should be placed allowing expert representation for those families that can feed into the combined safety work that's going on. "And let’s not forget, this aircraft is a global product,” he said, highlighting the involvement of the Indian AAIB, British AAIB, and US authorities. “Families should ideally have a voice in that process.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

The investigation branch is also reviewing this preliminary report in detail and is in communication with AAIB India. AAIB said that the release of information on the investigation rests solely with the Indian authorities under international protocols.

The India-based Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) on Sunday released a 15-page preliminary investigation report of the London-bound Air India AI171 plane crash moments after take-off from Ahmedabad last month, claiming the lives of 242 passengers. In response, the UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) stated that it is in the process of reviewing its Indian counterpart's preliminary report of the tragic accident. The publication of this preliminary report was welcomed by the UK AAIB. It has uncovered factual information in the summary, UK AAIB said in a statement. The investigation branch is also reviewing this preliminary report in detail and is in communication with AAIB India. In the statement, it has said that the release of information on the investigation rests solely with the Indian authorities under international protocols. The report indicated that the disaster revealed fuel-control switches of the two engines moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position, within the space of one second, leading to immediate loss of altitude. In the cockpit voice recording, one pilot is heard asking the other why he cut off the fuel. The other denied having done so. The findings of the investigation disclosed that fuel-control switches of the two engines moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position within the space of one second, resulting in the aircraft losing its altitude, killing 242 passengers. Key findings in the probe The aircraft carried 54,200 kg of fuel, and its take-off weight of 2,13,401 kg fell within the approved limit. It became airborne at 13:08:39 IST. The engine fuel control switches were briefly turned off and then reactivated with a one-second interval. At 13:09:05 IST, one of the pilots issued a distress call, saying “Mayday, mayday, mayday.” However, there was no response from air traffic control (ATC), which then observed the aircraft crash. The crash debris was recorded using drones and later moved to a secured location close to the airport. Both engines were recovered and quarantined in a hangar. Fuel samples from the aircraft and refuelling vehicles were tested at the DGCA laboratory and found to be satisfactory. UK based families demand structured investigation Families in the UK who lost loved ones in the June 12 crash are calling for a structured way to be represented by experts in the official investigation. Keystone Law, representing over 20 of these families, welcomed the narrowed focus of the probe into the aircraft's fuel control switches. However, the firm pointed out that outdated legal frameworks currently prevent families from participating in the investigation. According to a report in Business Standard, James Healy-Pratt, Aviation Partner at Keystone, said, "the families now understand there is a more defined area of investigation, but one of their bigger concerns is that they are excluded from this safety investigation." He argued that a system should be placed allowing expert representation for those families that can feed into the combined safety work that's going on. "And let’s not forget, this aircraft is a global product,” he said, highlighting the involvement of the Indian AAIB, British AAIB, and US authorities. “Families should ideally have a voice in that process.”

The investigation branch is also reviewing this preliminary report in detail and is in communication with AAIB India. The UK-based AAIB said that the release of information on the investigation rests solely with the Indian authorities under international protocols.

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During the 12-day war with Iran, Israel launched an assassination attempt on the president of the Islamic Republic, Masoud Pezeshkian. Iran's Fars News reported that Pezeshkian was targeted during an airstrike on a meeting of Iran's Supreme National Security Council in the lower floors of a building in western Tehran on June 16. He has sustained a leg injury in the attack. FARS said the attack was launched on the morning of Monday, June 16, while a session of the Supreme National Security Council was underway in the lower floors of the building in western Tehran, Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;AT the time of the attack, Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Judiciary chief Mohseni Ejei and other senior officials were present in the meeting. Six bombs or missiles were reported to target the building - focusing on the entry and exit of the building to block escape routes for the president and other officials. The report also claimed that the attack was modelled after an operation designed to assassinate Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut.&nbsp;Due to the massive explosion, the power to the floor was cut, but the officials managed to escape through an emergency hatch that had been prepared in advance, the report said.&nbsp;Last week, Pezeshkian said that Israel had tried to assassinate him, but did not specify the date of the alleged assassination attempt. "They did try, yes. They acted accordingly, but they failed,” Pezeshkian said.&nbsp;Moreover, a few days ago, senior IRGC general Mohsen Rezaei told the state TV that Israel “struck six points at the location where the Supreme National Security Council was meeting, but not the slightest harm was done to any of its members.”&nbsp;

FARS said the attack was launched on the morning of Monday, June 16, while a session of the Supreme National Security Council was underway in the lower floors of the building in western Tehran.

During the 12-day war with Iran, Israel launched an assassination attempt on the president of the Islamic Republic, Masoud Pezeshkian. Iran's Fars News reported that Pezeshkian was targeted during an airstrike on a meeting of Iran's Supreme National Security Council in the lower floors of a building in western Tehran on June 16. He has sustained a leg injury in the attack. FARS said the attack was launched on the morning of Monday, June 16, while a session of the Supreme National Security Council was underway in the lower floors of the building in western Tehran, Times of Israel reported. AT the time of the attack, Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Judiciary chief Mohseni Ejei and other senior officials were present in the meeting. Six bombs or missiles were reported to target the building - focusing on the entry and exit of the building to block escape routes for the president and other officials. The report also claimed that the attack was modelled after an operation designed to assassinate Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. Due to the massive explosion, the power to the floor was cut, but the officials managed to escape through an emergency hatch that had been prepared in advance, the report said. Last week, Pezeshkian said that Israel had tried to assassinate him, but did not specify the date of the alleged assassination attempt. "They did try, yes. They acted accordingly, but they failed,” Pezeshkian said. Moreover, a few days ago, senior IRGC general Mohsen Rezaei told the state TV that Israel “struck six points at the location where the Supreme National Security Council was meeting, but not the slightest harm was done to any of its members.”

FARS said the attack was launched on the morning of Monday, June 16, while a session of the Supreme National Security Council was underway in the lower floors of the building in western Tehran.

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday (Jul 11) firmly rejected reports suggesting that the nation's President Asif Ali Zardari may step down and that Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir wanted to become president in his stead. Speaking to the media, Sharif said that the reports were nothing but baseless propaganda and said that Munir has "never shown interest in the presidency". He insisted that the president and the army chief work in tandem with mutual trust, and that no shuffle in their roles was imminent.<h2>What did Sharif say about Asif Munir's alleged presidential bid?</h2>Calling the reports a baseless, malicious propaganda campaign, the Pakistani Sharif dismissed rumours of discord and said that "Field Marshal Asim Munir has never shown interest in the presidency." He also insisted that there was no "plan under discussion" regarding Asif Ali Zardari stepping down or Munir taking over. He stressed that he, Zardari and Munir work with mutual trust and that the relationship they share was based on mutual trust and respect and a shared vision for a better and stronger Pakistan.His statement follows a similar statement by Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. On his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Pakistani interior minister alleged that there was a deliberate attempt to target President Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz, and Army Chief Munir. He claimed that they "know exactly who is spreading this false narrative" and insisted that "There has been no conversation, no plan, and no such idea that President Zardari will resign or that the COAS wants to become President".Accusing foreign hostile elements of promoting the so-called smear campaign, he said, "Those behind this disinformation may continue working with foreign agencies, but we will do whatever is needed to make Pakistan stronger — InshAllah." Naqvi added that President Zardari "enjoys a strong and respectful relationship with the leadership of the armed forces." On the 47th anniversary of General Zia-ul-Haq's infamous 1977 military coup, there have been rumours floating on social media, hinting that Munir might replace Zardari as Pakistan's president.

Speaking to the media, Sharif said that the reports were nothing but baseless propaganda and said that Munir has "never shown interest in the presidency". He insisted that the president and the army chief work in tandem with mutual trust, and that no shuffle in their roles was imminent.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday (Jul 11) firmly rejected reports suggesting that the nation's President Asif Ali Zardari may step down and that Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir wanted to become president in his stead. Speaking to the media, Sharif said that the reports were nothing but baseless propaganda and said that Munir has "never shown interest in the presidency". He insisted that the president and the army chief work in tandem with mutual trust, and that no shuffle in their roles was imminent. What did Sharif say about Asif Munir's alleged presidential bid? Calling the reports a baseless, malicious propaganda campaign, the Pakistani Sharif dismissed rumours of discord and said that "Field Marshal Asim Munir has never shown interest in the presidency." He also insisted that there was no "plan under discussion" regarding Asif Ali Zardari stepping down or Munir taking over. He stressed that he, Zardari and Munir work with mutual trust and that the relationship they share was based on mutual trust and respect and a shared vision for a better and stronger Pakistan. His statement follows a similar statement by Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. On his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Pakistani interior minister alleged that there was a deliberate attempt to target President Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz, and Army Chief Munir. He claimed that they "know exactly who is spreading this false narrative" and insisted that "There has been no conversation, no plan, and no such idea that President Zardari will resign or that the COAS wants to become President". Accusing foreign hostile elements of promoting the so-called smear campaign, he said, "Those behind this disinformation may continue working with foreign agencies, but we will do whatever is needed to make Pakistan stronger — InshAllah." Naqvi added that President Zardari "enjoys a strong and respectful relationship with the leadership of the armed forces." On the 47th anniversary of General Zia-ul-Haq's infamous 1977 military coup, there have been rumours floating on social media, hinting that Munir might replace Zardari as Pakistan's president.

Speaking to the media, Sharif said that the reports were nothing but baseless propaganda and said that Munir has "never shown interest in the presidency". He insisted that the president and the army chief work in tandem with mutual trust, and that no shuffle in their roles was imminent.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif rejects claims of Army Chief replacing President Zardari: 'Munir never showed interest in presidency'

Taliban has a peaceful message for America - in a video featuring hostages. A video was shared online by a few Taliban-linked accounts in an effort to promote tourism in Afghanistan - ruled by the Islamic extremists. The video was aimed at rebranding Afghanistan as a peaceful, tourist-friendly place. But the only twist is, the makers use dark humour to do so. The viral 50-second clip was created by Yosaf Aryubi, founder of Raza Afghanistan, a tour agency that offers travel packages to international visitors, according to The Independent. It starts with a scene mimicking a hostage situation. It showed three men kneeling with black bags on their hands and faces covered with them, while three men stood behind with guns. &nbsp;“We have one message for America,” one of them said. Then suddenly, he removes the black bag from one of the "hostages" and the man smiles and says, “Welcome to Afghanistan,” while showing his thumb to the camera.&nbsp;The video came amid persistent warnings from the US government, which strongly advises its citizens against travelling to the country.&nbsp;

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The video further showed a montage of armed men smiling, giving peace signs to the camera. In one shot, the camera zooms in on a rifle labelled “Property of US Government” as a man chuckles, noting, “It's not even on safety." The video also showed foreigners enjoying a lavish Afghan meal. A parrot perches on a diner's head, a flower is tucked into a gun barrel, and the stunning Afghan countryside is seen on full display in the video.&nbsp;Why the video?&nbsp;The makers, Yosaf, grew up in the US and keep travelling to Kabul and California. He told The Independent that the video was meant to challenge the Western perception of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. “It mocks how most of the West sees Afghanistan and then shows a bit of the reality that our guests experience,” he told the news agency.&nbsp;

 The viral 50-second clip was created by Yosaf Aryubi, founder of Raza Afghanistan, a tour agency that offers travel packages to international visitors, according to The Independent. It starts with a scene mimicking a hostage situation.

Taliban has a peaceful message for America - in a video featuring hostages. A video was shared online by a few Taliban-linked accounts in an effort to promote tourism in Afghanistan - ruled by the Islamic extremists. The video was aimed at rebranding Afghanistan as a peaceful, tourist-friendly place. But the only twist is, the makers use dark humour to do so. The viral 50-second clip was created by Yosaf Aryubi, founder of Raza Afghanistan, a tour agency that offers travel packages to international visitors, according to The Independent. It starts with a scene mimicking a hostage situation. It showed three men kneeling with black bags on their hands and faces covered with them, while three men stood behind with guns. “We have one message for America,” one of them said. Then suddenly, he removes the black bag from one of the "hostages" and the man smiles and says, “Welcome to Afghanistan,” while showing his thumb to the camera. The video came amid persistent warnings from the US government, which strongly advises its citizens against travelling to the country.

&nbsp;The viral 50-second clip was created by Yosaf Aryubi, founder of Raza Afghanistan, a tour agency that offers travel packages to international visitors, according to The Independent. It starts with a scene mimicking a hostage situation.

'We have one message for America': Taliban 'welcomes' US tourists - in video featuring hostages. YES, you read it right

Four people were injured in a gun firing during a class reunion in Chattanooga, Tennessee, US on Saturday. The gunfire erupted at the centre just after 3:00 PM local time on Saturday. Following the incident, the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded at 6900 Ty Hi Drive, and officials are yet to issue a statement, according to a report in Local 3 News.&nbsp;All those injured were rushed to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, according to multiple reports. In the meantime, police are on the hunt for the shooter and have yet to release any details of the suspect. They also assured that no threat to the public exists, reported the Chattanooga Times Free Press.&nbsp;“Everybody was just having a good time.” “Then, all the sudden, shots just started going everywhere. Little kids and babies and everything were on the ground. It was bad, real bad.”, eyewitness Jeoff Herman told Local News 3 in Chattanooga. Reunion attendees reported rushing away from the scene as chaos ensued, and others dropped to the ground to take cover.&nbsp;The police have also not released any statement on the motive behind the violence. The incident occurred at the Tyner Community Centre, a red-brick facility surrounded by trees, which acts as a hub for community rentals, events, and programs.&nbsp;Chattanooga has struggled with recurring incidents of gun violence in recent years. A mass shooting in 2022 on McCallie Avenue resulted in three deaths and 14 injuries. In 2024, another shooting occurred near ChattTown Skate Park. In March 2025, a 44-year-old man was fatally shot on Youngstown Road, followed by a homicide in June 2025 on Lindsay Avenue, which led to an arrest.<h3>Shooting at Jackson, Tennessee</h3>On the night of May 25, 2025, a shooting at Kate Campbell Park in northeast Jackson, Tennessee, left seven individuals, including minors, injured, according to the Jackson Police Department, ABC News reported.&nbsp;One victim was critically wounded and hospitalised, two others remained in stable condition, while the remaining four received medical attention and were released. Authorities are continuing their investigation to identify those responsible.

The incident occurred at the Tyner Community Centre, a red-brick facility surrounded by trees, which acts as a hub for community rentals, events, and programs. The motive behind the massive shooting is still unknown.

Four people were injured in a gun firing during a class reunion in Chattanooga, Tennessee, US on Saturday. The gunfire erupted at the centre just after 3:00 PM local time on Saturday. Following the incident, the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded at 6900 Ty Hi Drive, and officials are yet to issue a statement, according to a report in Local 3 News. All those injured were rushed to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, according to multiple reports. In the meantime, police are on the hunt for the shooter and have yet to release any details of the suspect. They also assured that no threat to the public exists, reported the Chattanooga Times Free Press. “Everybody was just having a good time.” “Then, all the sudden, shots just started going everywhere. Little kids and babies and everything were on the ground. It was bad, real bad.”, eyewitness Jeoff Herman told Local News 3 in Chattanooga. Reunion attendees reported rushing away from the scene as chaos ensued, and others dropped to the ground to take cover. The police have also not released any statement on the motive behind the violence. The incident occurred at the Tyner Community Centre, a red-brick facility surrounded by trees, which acts as a hub for community rentals, events, and programs. Chattanooga has struggled with recurring incidents of gun violence in recent years. A mass shooting in 2022 on McCallie Avenue resulted in three deaths and 14 injuries. In 2024, another shooting occurred near ChattTown Skate Park. In March 2025, a 44-year-old man was fatally shot on Youngstown Road, followed by a homicide in June 2025 on Lindsay Avenue, which led to an arrest. Shooting at Jackson, Tennessee On the night of May 25, 2025, a shooting at Kate Campbell Park in northeast Jackson, Tennessee, left seven individuals, including minors, injured, according to the Jackson Police Department, ABC News reported. One victim was critically wounded and hospitalised, two others remained in stable condition, while the remaining four received medical attention and were released. Authorities are continuing their investigation to identify those responsible.

The incident occurred at the Tyner Community Centre, a red-brick facility surrounded by trees, which acts as a hub for community rentals, events, and programs. The motive behind the massive shooting is still unknown.

Mass gunfire erupts during class reunion in US's Tennessee, 4 injured — Details here

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Jul 12) publicly scolded his most loyal supporters for attacking his administration over its handling of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — a case that has long fuelled conspiracy theories across the American far-right. In a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform, Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, amid fierce backlash from MAGA influencers over the Justice Department's announcement last week that it had found no 'client list' or evidence of blackmail in its Epstein probe.&nbsp;&nbsp;Talking to the news agency Reuters, former pilot and senior lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University, Marco Chan, said it could be the result of a chip malfunction rather than human error. He points to a previously issued service bulletin from the engine manufacturer advising maintenance of a flawed chip to prevent signal loss.&nbsp;Turkey on Saturday (Jul 12) arrested the editor-in-chief of a leading satirical magazine LeMan, escalating a crackdown on the publication over a cartoon that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan claims disrespects Islam's Prophet Mohammed — a charge the magazine firmly denies. Aslan Ozdemir, LeMan's top editor, was detained at Istanbul Airport on Saturday upon returning from France, according to media reports and the MSLA human rights group.&nbsp;&nbsp;Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-scolds-maga-base-over-epstein-files-outrage-let-pam-bondi-do-her-job-she-s-great-1752367964347">Trump scolds MAGA base over Epstein files outrage: 'LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB — SHE'S GREAT!'</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250713/image-1752368247484.jpg?zoom=0.9&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Trump scolds MAGA base over Epstein files outrage: 'LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB — SHE'S GREAT!'"></figure>US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Jul 12) publicly scolded his most loyal supporters for attacking his administration over its handling of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — a case that has long fuelled conspiracy theories across the American far-right. In a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform, Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, amid fierce backlash from MAGA influencers over the Justice Department's announcement last week that it had found no 'client list' or evidence of blackmail in its Epstein probe.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cutoff-run-pilot-s-fault-or-chip-malfunction-what-s-the-real-reason-behind-air-india-plane-crash-in-ahmedabad-here-s-what-we-know-1752378465527">Pilot's fault or 'chip malfunction'? What's the real reason behind Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad? Here's what we know</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250713/image-1752378734981.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Pilot's fault or 'chip malfunction'? What's the real reason behind Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad? Here's what we know"></figure>Talking to the news agency Reuters, former pilot and senior lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University, Marco Chan, said it could be the result of a chip malfunction rather than human error. He points to a previously issued service bulletin from the engine manufacturer advising maintenance of a flawed chip to prevent signal loss.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/satire-or-blasphemy-turkey-arrests-leman-magazine-editor-aslan-ozdemir-over-cartoon-erdogan-claims-disrespects-prophet-mohammed-1752370642937">Satire or blasphemy? Turkey arrests LeMan magazine editor over cartoon Erdogan claims 'disrespects' Prophet Mohammed</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250713/image-1752371902272.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Satire or blasphemy? Turkey arrests LeMan magazine editor over cartoon Erdogan claims 'disrespects' Prophet Mohammed"></figure>Turkey on Saturday (Jul 12) arrested the editor-in-chief of a leading satirical magazine LeMan, escalating a crackdown on the publication over a cartoon that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan claims disrespects Islam's Prophet Mohammed — a charge the magazine firmly denies. Aslan Ozdemir, LeMan's top editor, was detained at Istanbul Airport on Saturday upon returning from France, according to media reports and the MSLA human rights group.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-nukes-for-peace-not-aggression-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-rules-out-nuclear-option-in-conflict-with-india-1752376812192">'Nukes for peace, not aggression': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif rules out nuclear option in conflict with India</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250713/image-1752376979889.jpg?rect=(0,0,2098,1574)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Nukes for peace, not aggression': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif rules out nuclear option in conflict with India"></figure>Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday (Jul 12) ruled out the possibility of nuclear escalation during the recent cross-border conflict with India, stating that Islamabad's nuclear arsenal was solely for "peaceful purposes and self-defence". Speaking to a group of students in Islamabad, Sharif said Pakistan responded to Indian military strikes with "full might" during the four-day confrontation, which followed the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, India, that killed 26 civilians.&nbsp;&nbsp;WATCH | Red Sea attack: Iran eyeing to turn Yemen into an advanced missile launching pad?<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/red-sea-attack-iran-eyeing-to-turn-yemen-into-an-advanced-missile-launching-pad-1752378311826/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/red-sea-attack-iran-eyeing-to-turn-yemen-into-an-advanced-missile-launching-pad-1752378311826/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

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US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Jul 12) publicly scolded his most loyal supporters for attacking his administration over its handling of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — a case that has long fuelled conspiracy theories across the American far-right. In a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform, Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, amid fierce backlash from MAGA influencers over the Justice Department's announcement last week that it had found no 'client list' or evidence of blackmail in its Epstein probe. Talking to the news agency Reuters, former pilot and senior lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University, Marco Chan, said it could be the result of a chip malfunction rather than human error. He points to a previously issued service bulletin from the engine manufacturer advising maintenance of a flawed chip to prevent signal loss. Turkey on Saturday (Jul 12) arrested the editor-in-chief of a leading satirical magazine LeMan, escalating a crackdown on the publication over a cartoon that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan claims disrespects Islam's Prophet Mohammed — a charge the magazine firmly denies. Aslan Ozdemir, LeMan's top editor, was detained at Istanbul Airport on Saturday upon returning from France, according to media reports and the MSLA human rights group. Click on the headlines to read more Trump scolds MAGA base over Epstein files outrage: 'LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB — SHE'S GREAT!' US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Jul 12) publicly scolded his most loyal supporters for attacking his administration over its handling of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — a case that has long fuelled conspiracy theories across the American far-right. In a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform, Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, amid fierce backlash from MAGA influencers over the Justice Department's announcement last week that it had found no 'client list' or evidence of blackmail in its Epstein probe. Pilot's fault or 'chip malfunction'? What's the real reason behind Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad? Here's what we know Talking to the news agency Reuters, former pilot and senior lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University, Marco Chan, said it could be the result of a chip malfunction rather than human error. He points to a previously issued service bulletin from the engine manufacturer advising maintenance of a flawed chip to prevent signal loss. Satire or blasphemy? Turkey arrests LeMan magazine editor over cartoon Erdogan claims 'disrespects' Prophet Mohammed Turkey on Saturday (Jul 12) arrested the editor-in-chief of a leading satirical magazine LeMan, escalating a crackdown on the publication over a cartoon that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan claims disrespects Islam's Prophet Mohammed — a charge the magazine firmly denies. Aslan Ozdemir, LeMan's top editor, was detained at Istanbul Airport on Saturday upon returning from France, according to media reports and the MSLA human rights group. 'Nukes for peace, not aggression': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif rules out nuclear option in conflict with India Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday (Jul 12) ruled out the possibility of nuclear escalation during the recent cross-border conflict with India, stating that Islamabad's nuclear arsenal was solely for "peaceful purposes and self-defence". Speaking to a group of students in Islamabad, Sharif said Pakistan responded to Indian military strikes with "full might" during the four-day confrontation, which followed the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, India, that killed 26 civilians. WATCH | Red Sea attack: Iran eyeing to turn Yemen into an advanced missile launching pad? https://www.wionews.com/videos/red-sea-attack-iran-eyeing-to-turn-yemen-into-an-advanced-missile-launching-pad-1752378311826/embed

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday (Jul 12) ruled out the possibility of nuclear escalation during the recent cross-border conflict with India, stating that Islamabad's nuclear arsenal was solely for "peaceful purposes and self-defence". Speaking to a group of students in Islamabad, Sharif said Pakistan responded to Indian military strikes with "full might" during the four-day confrontation, which followed the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, India, that killed 26 civilians. The Pakistani PM also revealed the number of casualties Pakistan suffered in the conflict with India.<h2>'Not for aggression'</h2>The Pakistani prime minister said that Islamabad's nuclear programme was "solely for peaceful purposes and national defence, not for aggression." Looking back at the four-day military confrontation with neighbour India, he claimed that 55 Pakistanis were killed during Indian military strikes under Operation Sindoor — a coordinated offensive targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes on May 7 targeted nine terror hubs, including in Bahawalpur, a known stronghold of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammad group. The operation was New Delhi's response to what it called "state-enabled terrorism" following the Pahalgam terror attack.His statement comes as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier said that India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail.<h2>Modi: "India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail"</h2>In May, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it clear that India "will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail" while responding to terrorism emanating from across the border. He said that India has set a "new normal" in responding to terror attacks by hitting back in a way that terrorists understand. “Talks and terror cannot go together, terror and trade cannot go together, and water and blood cannot go together,” he had said during the televised address. Meanwhile, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has posed the idea that Pakistan's nuclear arsenal should be under the surveillance of the UN's atomic energy agency: "I wanted to raise this question for the world: are nuclear weapons safe in the hands of a rogue and irresponsible nation?" he said, adding "I believe that Pakistan's atomic weapons should be brought under the surveillance of the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)".&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Speaking to a group of students in Islamabad, Sharif said Pakistan responded to Indian military strikes with "full might" during the four-day confrontation. He insisted that Islamabad's nuclear programme was "solely for peaceful purposes and national defence, not for aggression." 

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday (Jul 12) ruled out the possibility of nuclear escalation during the recent cross-border conflict with India, stating that Islamabad's nuclear arsenal was solely for "peaceful purposes and self-defence". Speaking to a group of students in Islamabad, Sharif said Pakistan responded to Indian military strikes with "full might" during the four-day confrontation, which followed the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, India, that killed 26 civilians. The Pakistani PM also revealed the number of casualties Pakistan suffered in the conflict with India. 'Not for aggression' The Pakistani prime minister said that Islamabad's nuclear programme was "solely for peaceful purposes and national defence, not for aggression." Looking back at the four-day military confrontation with neighbour India, he claimed that 55 Pakistanis were killed during Indian military strikes under Operation Sindoor — a coordinated offensive targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes on May 7 targeted nine terror hubs, including in Bahawalpur, a known stronghold of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammad group. The operation was New Delhi's response to what it called "state-enabled terrorism" following the Pahalgam terror attack. His statement comes as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier said that India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail. Modi: "India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail" In May, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it clear that India "will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail" while responding to terrorism emanating from across the border. He said that India has set a "new normal" in responding to terror attacks by hitting back in a way that terrorists understand. “Talks and terror cannot go together, terror and trade cannot go together, and water and blood cannot go together,” he had said during the televised address. Meanwhile, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has posed the idea that Pakistan's nuclear arsenal should be under the surveillance of the UN's atomic energy agency: "I wanted to raise this question for the world: are nuclear weapons safe in the hands of a rogue and irresponsible nation?" he said, adding "I believe that Pakistan's atomic weapons should be brought under the surveillance of the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)".

Speaking to a group of students in Islamabad, Sharif said Pakistan responded to Indian military strikes with "full might" during the four-day confrontation. He insisted that Islamabad's nuclear programme was "solely for peaceful purposes and national defence, not for aggression."&nbsp;

'Nukes for peace, not aggression': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif rules out nuclear escalation with India, admits 55 killed in Operation Sindoor

Turkey on Saturday (Jul 12) arrested the editor-in-chief of a leading satirical magazine LeMan, escalating a crackdown on the publication over a cartoon that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan claims disrespects Islam's Prophet Mohammed — a charge the magazine firmly denies. Aslan Ozdemir, LeMan's top editor, was detained at Istanbul Airport on Saturday upon returning from France, according to media reports and the MSLA human rights group. Images from DHA and T24 showed Ozdemir being escorted off a plane in handcuffs.<h2>Satire or blasphemy? What is the cartoon at the heart of the controversy?</h2>Aslan Ozdemir's arrest follows the earlier detention of four LeMan staffers in early July over an illustration that the nation's president was a "despicable provocation" and a "hate crime". Erdogan has also vowed that the cartoonists would have to answer for "disrespecting the Prophet."The illustration — published weeks ago — depicts two bearded and winged figures shaking hands in the clouds as missiles rained down below. One is named Muhammed, the other Musa (the Arabic name for Moses). The cartoon has been widely seen as a commentary on religious harmony in contrast to ongoing violence on Earth. However, it drew strong condemnation from government officials and religious conservatives. as per Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç, an investigation had been launched under Article 216 of the Turkish penal code, which criminalises incitement to hatred or enmity. The law has been widely criticised by human rights advocates as a tool often used to silence dissent.While Turkish authorities interpreted the cartoon as a reference to Prophet Mohammed, whose visual depiction is considered blasphemous in Islam, LeMan insists otherwise. This "has nothing to do with the Prophet Mohammed, LeMan's editorial director Tuncay Akgun told AFP, adding, "We would never take such a risk".Meanwhile, cartoonist Dogan Pehlevan said he created the artwork "to talk about peace," not to offend believers. Condemning "provocateurs" he told the police, "I have been drawing in Turkey for many years. The first rule you learn is not to address religious issues and not to mock religion". He added that he has "always adhered to this principle. I reject the accusations levelled against me."<h2>Mohammed: A common name&nbsp;</h2>The magazine insists that it was being misrepresented and that the cartoon's inclusion of a man named Mohammed — one of the most common Muslim names in the world — has been taken out of context.&nbsp;Previously, LeMan, on X, issued a statement defending the cartoon and its intent. The magazine said it regretted that some readers found the illustration offensive but insisted the outrage stemmed from misinterpretation. It said that the drawing aimed to depict "the suffering of a Muslim man killed in Israeli attacks" and "to highlight the righteousness of the oppressed Muslim people, with no intention whatsoever of belittling religious values". The magazine also said that it rejects "the stigma imposed on us, as there is no depiction of our Prophet." In another post, the magazine noted that "The most commonly given and populous name in the world is Muhammad, Mehmet, Mamadu (all of which are used by Muslims to honour the name of our Prophet). Currently, there are 200 million people bearing the name Muhammad."&nbsp;

Aslan Ozdemir, LeMan's top editor, was detained at Istanbul Airport on Saturday upon returning from France, according to media reports and the MSLA human rights group. 

Turkey on Saturday (Jul 12) arrested the editor-in-chief of a leading satirical magazine LeMan, escalating a crackdown on the publication over a cartoon that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan claims disrespects Islam's Prophet Mohammed — a charge the magazine firmly denies. Aslan Ozdemir, LeMan's top editor, was detained at Istanbul Airport on Saturday upon returning from France, according to media reports and the MSLA human rights group. Images from DHA and T24 showed Ozdemir being escorted off a plane in handcuffs. Satire or blasphemy? What is the cartoon at the heart of the controversy? Aslan Ozdemir's arrest follows the earlier detention of four LeMan staffers in early July over an illustration that the nation's president was a "despicable provocation" and a "hate crime". Erdogan has also vowed that the cartoonists would have to answer for "disrespecting the Prophet." The illustration — published weeks ago — depicts two bearded and winged figures shaking hands in the clouds as missiles rained down below. One is named Muhammed, the other Musa (the Arabic name for Moses). The cartoon has been widely seen as a commentary on religious harmony in contrast to ongoing violence on Earth. However, it drew strong condemnation from government officials and religious conservatives. as per Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç, an investigation had been launched under Article 216 of the Turkish penal code, which criminalises incitement to hatred or enmity. The law has been widely criticised by human rights advocates as a tool often used to silence dissent. While Turkish authorities interpreted the cartoon as a reference to Prophet Mohammed, whose visual depiction is considered blasphemous in Islam, LeMan insists otherwise. This "has nothing to do with the Prophet Mohammed, LeMan's editorial director Tuncay Akgun told AFP, adding, "We would never take such a risk". Meanwhile, cartoonist Dogan Pehlevan said he created the artwork "to talk about peace," not to offend believers. Condemning "provocateurs" he told the police, "I have been drawing in Turkey for many years. The first rule you learn is not to address religious issues and not to mock religion". He added that he has "always adhered to this principle. I reject the accusations levelled against me." Mohammed: A common name The magazine insists that it was being misrepresented and that the cartoon's inclusion of a man named Mohammed — one of the most common Muslim names in the world — has been taken out of context. Previously, LeMan, on X, issued a statement defending the cartoon and its intent. The magazine said it regretted that some readers found the illustration offensive but insisted the outrage stemmed from misinterpretation. It said that the drawing aimed to depict "the suffering of a Muslim man killed in Israeli attacks" and "to highlight the righteousness of the oppressed Muslim people, with no intention whatsoever of belittling religious values". The magazine also said that it rejects "the stigma imposed on us, as there is no depiction of our Prophet." In another post, the magazine noted that "The most commonly given and populous name in the world is Muhammad, Mehmet, Mamadu (all of which are used by Muslims to honour the name of our Prophet). Currently, there are 200 million people bearing the name Muhammad."

Aslan Ozdemir, LeMan's top editor, was detained at Istanbul Airport on Saturday upon returning from France, according to media reports and the MSLA human rights group.&nbsp;

Satire or blasphemy? Turkey arrests LeMan magazine editor over cartoon Erdogan claims 'disrespects' Prophet Mohammed

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Jul 12) publicly scolded his most loyal supporters for attacking his administration over its handling of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — a case that has long fuelled conspiracy theories across the American far-right. In a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform, Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, amid fierce backlash from MAGA influencers over the Justice Department's announcement last week that it had found no 'client list' or evidence of blackmail in its Epstein probe. The report also concluded, once again, that Epstein died by suicide in a New York prison in 2019.<h2>What's going on with my 'boys' and 'gals'</h2>Taking to Truth Social, Trump questioned, "What's going on with my 'boys' and, in some cases, 'gals?'." Defending Bondi, he added, "They're all going after Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is doing a FANTASTIC JOB!""We're on one Team, MAGA, and I don't like what's happening," Trump wrote using the acronym his 'Make America Great Again' movement. "We have a PERFECT Administration, THE TALK OF THE WORLD, and 'selfish people' are trying to hurt it, all over a guy who never dies, Jeffrey Epstein," he added.<h2>Far-right erupts after DOJ closes Epstein probe</h2>The statement came after prominent right-wing influencers, including Alex Jones and Laura Loomer, tore into the Trump administration's top legal officials for what they described as a cover-up. Loomer called for Bondi to be fired, labelling her "an embarrassment". Meanwhile, Jones fumed: "Next the DOJ will say ‘Actually, Jeffrey Epstein never even existed’," adding, "This is over the top sickening."Dan Bongino, a powerful pro-Trump media figure and former Secret Service agent, was reportedly so enraged by the DOJ's statement that he threatened to resign from his role as FBI deputy director — a post to which Trump appointed him earlier this year.But Trump pushed back against his own base, and said, "For years, it's Epstein, over and over again...Let's...not waste Time and Energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about." Urging his MAGA movement to focus on "the Rigged and Stolen Election of 2020," he said "instead of spending month after month looking at nothing but the same old, Radical Left inspired Documents on Jeffrey Epstein. LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB — SHE'S GREAT!"Trump also claimed the renewed focus on Epstein — who was previously photographed with him at parties in the 1990s — was a hoax pushed by Democrats for political gain. While Trump has denied any wrongdoing or links to Epstein’s alleged network of elite abusers, conspiracy theorists have long accused the government of covering up Epstein’s ties to powerful figures, including politicians, royalty, and CEOs.

In a lengthy post on Truth Social Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, amid fierce backlash from MAGA influencers over the Justice Department's announcement last week that it had found no 'client list' or evidence of blackmail in its Epstein probe

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Jul 12) publicly scolded his most loyal supporters for attacking his administration over its handling of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — a case that has long fuelled conspiracy theories across the American far-right. In a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform, Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, amid fierce backlash from MAGA influencers over the Justice Department's announcement last week that it had found no 'client list' or evidence of blackmail in its Epstein probe. The report also concluded, once again, that Epstein died by suicide in a New York prison in 2019. What's going on with my 'boys' and 'gals' Taking to Truth Social, Trump questioned, "What's going on with my 'boys' and, in some cases, 'gals?'." Defending Bondi, he added, "They're all going after Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is doing a FANTASTIC JOB!" "We're on one Team, MAGA, and I don't like what's happening," Trump wrote using the acronym his 'Make America Great Again' movement. "We have a PERFECT Administration, THE TALK OF THE WORLD, and 'selfish people' are trying to hurt it, all over a guy who never dies, Jeffrey Epstein," he added. Far-right erupts after DOJ closes Epstein probe The statement came after prominent right-wing influencers, including Alex Jones and Laura Loomer, tore into the Trump administration's top legal officials for what they described as a cover-up. Loomer called for Bondi to be fired, labelling her "an embarrassment". Meanwhile, Jones fumed: "Next the DOJ will say ‘Actually, Jeffrey Epstein never even existed’," adding, "This is over the top sickening." Dan Bongino, a powerful pro-Trump media figure and former Secret Service agent, was reportedly so enraged by the DOJ's statement that he threatened to resign from his role as FBI deputy director — a post to which Trump appointed him earlier this year. But Trump pushed back against his own base, and said, "For years, it's Epstein, over and over again...Let's...not waste Time and Energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about." Urging his MAGA movement to focus on "the Rigged and Stolen Election of 2020," he said "instead of spending month after month looking at nothing but the same old, Radical Left inspired Documents on Jeffrey Epstein. LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB — SHE'S GREAT!" Trump also claimed the renewed focus on Epstein — who was previously photographed with him at parties in the 1990s — was a hoax pushed by Democrats for political gain. While Trump has denied any wrongdoing or links to Epstein’s alleged network of elite abusers, conspiracy theorists have long accused the government of covering up Epstein’s ties to powerful figures, including politicians, royalty, and CEOs.

In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, amid fierce backlash from MAGA influencers over the Justice Department's announcement last week that it had found no 'client list' or evidence of blackmail in its Epstein probe

Trump scolds MAGA base over Epstein files outrage: 'LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB — SHE'S GREAT!'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for a second time in two days on Friday, with the war in Ukraine dominating the talks. The meetings, held on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, come amid rising tensions and renewed Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.Donald Trump, who pledged to end the war within 24 hours of taking office, is now more than four months into his term without any breakthrough. Rubio admitted that Trump is “disappointed and frustrated that there’s not been more flexibility on the Russian side” to end the war.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-russia-turning-on-iran-putin-secretly-backs-zero-enrichment-nuclear-deal-1752345199129">Is Russia turning on Iran? Putin secretly backs ‘zero enrichment’&nbsp;nuclear&nbsp;deal</a><h2>So, where does Trump go from here?</h2>In recent weeks, Trump has been more openly critical of Vladimir Putin. “We get a lot of b**t thrown at us by Putin. He’s very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless,” Trump told reporters earlier this week. The US has hosted separate talks with Ukraine and Russia and even brought both sides together in Istanbul in May. However, while Ukraine has agreed to a proposed 30-day ceasefire, Russia has rejected it, claiming Kyiv could use it to regroup and rearm. When asked if he planned to act on his frustration with Putin, Trump said, “I wouldn’t be telling you. Don’t we want to have a little surprise?”<h2>After pausing weapons, Trump now sends arms again</h2>Trump’s approach to military aid has also shifted. After pausing weapons to Ukraine in early July, he reversed the decision a week later. “We’re going to send some more weapons. We have to. They have to be able to defend themselves,” Trump said on 8 July. He added that NATO would pay for the weapons, which the alliance would then pass on to Ukraine, “We’re sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons, a hundred per cent.” This deal, he said, was reached during the June NATO summit in The Hague.Trump had also frozen aid to Ukraine in February following a falling-out with President Zelensky, accusing him of pushing the US into a “war that couldn’t be won.” Still, military supplies resumed weeks later. The US has now sent around $134 billion in aid to Ukraine since 2022.<h2>Trump considers new sanctions, but will he follow through?</h2>Trump has also hinted at supporting new sanctions on Russia. “I’m looking at it very strongly,” he said on 8 July when asked about a new sanctions bill. Since 2022, the US and allies have hit Russia with over 21,000 sanctions. But while the economy has taken a hit, it has not collapsed. Ukraine continues to push for more pressure. “Sanctions must be strengthened,” Zelensky said after a Russian drone strike in Kharkiv.A bill sponsored by Senator Lindsey Graham proposes tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, gas, or uranium, key exports for Moscow. But with countries like China, India and Türkiye still major buyers, and even Europe still purchasing Russian uranium, the impact may be limited unless more action is taken.Trump previously threatened “secondary tariffs” on nations buying Russian oil but has yet to follow through. Keir Giles noted, “If this actually happens, it would be a radical departure from Trump’s consistent policy.”<h2>Will Trump walk away from the conflict?</h2>In April, Rubio suggested the US might “move on” if no ceasefire deal is reached. “It’s not our war. We have other priorities to focus on,” he said. Trump repeated those comments but stopped short of saying he would walk away entirely. “Well, I don’t want to say that, but we want to see it end,” he said. Despite frustration, Washington hasn’t abandoned diplomacy. Rubio said the US and Russia had exchanged new ideas. “It’s a new and a different approach… I’ll take back to the president,” he said.

Donald Trump, who pledged to end the war within 24 hours of taking office, is now more than four months into his term without any breakthrough. Rubio admitted that Trump is “disappointed and frustrated that there’s not been more flexibility on the Russian side” to end the war.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for a second time in two days on Friday, with the war in Ukraine dominating the talks. The meetings, held on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, come amid rising tensions and renewed Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. Donald Trump, who pledged to end the war within 24 hours of taking office, is now more than four months into his term without any breakthrough. Rubio admitted that Trump is “disappointed and frustrated that there’s not been more flexibility on the Russian side” to end the war. Also read: Is Russia turning on Iran? Putin secretly backs ‘zero enrichment’ nuclear deal So, where does Trump go from here? In recent weeks, Trump has been more openly critical of Vladimir Putin. “We get a lot of b**t thrown at us by Putin. He’s very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless,” Trump told reporters earlier this week. The US has hosted separate talks with Ukraine and Russia and even brought both sides together in Istanbul in May. However, while Ukraine has agreed to a proposed 30-day ceasefire, Russia has rejected it, claiming Kyiv could use it to regroup and rearm. When asked if he planned to act on his frustration with Putin, Trump said, “I wouldn’t be telling you. Don’t we want to have a little surprise?” After pausing weapons, Trump now sends arms again Trump’s approach to military aid has also shifted. After pausing weapons to Ukraine in early July, he reversed the decision a week later. “We’re going to send some more weapons. We have to. They have to be able to defend themselves,” Trump said on 8 July. He added that NATO would pay for the weapons, which the alliance would then pass on to Ukraine, “We’re sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons, a hundred per cent.” This deal, he said, was reached during the June NATO summit in The Hague. Trump had also frozen aid to Ukraine in February following a falling-out with President Zelensky, accusing him of pushing the US into a “war that couldn’t be won.” Still, military supplies resumed weeks later. The US has now sent around $134 billion in aid to Ukraine since 2022. Trump considers new sanctions, but will he follow through? Trump has also hinted at supporting new sanctions on Russia. “I’m looking at it very strongly,” he said on 8 July when asked about a new sanctions bill. Since 2022, the US and allies have hit Russia with over 21,000 sanctions. But while the economy has taken a hit, it has not collapsed. Ukraine continues to push for more pressure. “Sanctions must be strengthened,” Zelensky said after a Russian drone strike in Kharkiv. A bill sponsored by Senator Lindsey Graham proposes tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, gas, or uranium, key exports for Moscow. But with countries like China, India and Türkiye still major buyers, and even Europe still purchasing Russian uranium, the impact may be limited unless more action is taken. Trump previously threatened “secondary tariffs” on nations buying Russian oil but has yet to follow through. Keir Giles noted, “If this actually happens, it would be a radical departure from Trump’s consistent policy.” Will Trump walk away from the conflict? In April, Rubio suggested the US might “move on” if no ceasefire deal is reached. “It’s not our war. We have other priorities to focus on,” he said. Trump repeated those comments but stopped short of saying he would walk away entirely. “Well, I don’t want to say that, but we want to see it end,” he said. Despite frustration, Washington hasn’t abandoned diplomacy. Rubio said the US and Russia had exchanged new ideas. “It’s a new and a different approach… I’ll take back to the president,” he said.

Donald Trump, who pledged to end the war within 24 hours of taking office, is now more than four months into his term without any breakthrough. Rubio admitted that Trump is “disappointed and frustrated that there’s not been more flexibility on the Russian side” to end the war.

Trump frustrated with Putin as Ukraine war drags on - Will he send weapons, tighten sanctions, or walk away? | Explained

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly told both US and Iranian officials that he supports a nuclear deal that would stop Iran from enriching uranium altogether, according to sources familiar with recent discussions. This marks a major change in Russia’s long-held public position, which has backed Iran’s right to enrich uranium under international law. The shift is said to have come after the recent 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-imagine-if-it-was-biden-trump-ridiculed-for-imagining-he-saw-hegseth-live-on-tv-1752332200465">'Imagine. If. It. Was. Biden': Trump ridiculed for 'imagining' he saw Hegseth live on TV</a><h2>What is Russia telling the US and Iran?</h2>Sources told Axios that Putin shared his view directly with US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron during recent phone calls. Russia has also delivered the same message to Iranian leaders on several occasions over the past few weeks.“Putin would support zero enrichment. He encouraged the Iranians to work towards that in order to make negotiations with the Americans more favourable. The Iranians said they won’t consider it,” a European official said.Two sources also claimed that the Kremlin briefed the Israeli government on Putin’s stance. A senior Israeli official confirmed, “We know that this is what Putin told the Iranians.”<h2>Trump eyes nuclear talks, but Iran still says no</h2>The US is reportedly preparing to push for a “zero enrichment” demand if formal nuclear talks resume soon. President Trump has said publicly that he wants a new deal with Tehran, but Iran has always insisted on keeping its right to enrich uranium, even under international supervision. Despite the opposition, Russian officials have continued encouraging Iran to give ground on this issue to make talks with the US easier.<h2>Tensions between Iran and Russia rise quietly</h2>Putin’s position is seen as especially surprising given how closely Iran has worked with Russia during the Ukraine war. Tehran has supplied Moscow with drones and missiles, but Iranian officials were said to be frustrated by Russia’s limited support during the recent Israel conflict.Even so, Russia is believed to have offered to help if a deal is reached. Moscow is willing to remove Iran’s stock of highly enriched uranium and instead supply Iran with lower-grade fuel, 3.67% enriched uranium for power plants, and small amounts of 20% enriched uranium for research purposes.<h2>US and Iran look for new venue to restart talks</h2>Meanwhile, US envoy Steve Witkoff has been speaking with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about restarting nuclear negotiations. A possible meeting in Oslo had been under consideration, but both sides now seem hesitant and are looking for a different location to resume talks.

The US is reportedly preparing to push for a “zero enrichment” demand if formal nuclear talks resume soon. President Trump has said publicly that he wants a new deal with Tehran, but Iran has always insisted on keeping its right to enrich uranium.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly told both US and Iranian officials that he supports a nuclear deal that would stop Iran from enriching uranium altogether, according to sources familiar with recent discussions. This marks a major change in Russia’s long-held public position, which has backed Iran’s right to enrich uranium under international law. The shift is said to have come after the recent 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel. Also read: 'Imagine. If. It. Was. Biden': Trump ridiculed for 'imagining' he saw Hegseth live on TV What is Russia telling the US and Iran? Sources told Axios that Putin shared his view directly with US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron during recent phone calls. Russia has also delivered the same message to Iranian leaders on several occasions over the past few weeks. “Putin would support zero enrichment. He encouraged the Iranians to work towards that in order to make negotiations with the Americans more favourable. The Iranians said they won’t consider it,” a European official said. Two sources also claimed that the Kremlin briefed the Israeli government on Putin’s stance. A senior Israeli official confirmed, “We know that this is what Putin told the Iranians.” Trump eyes nuclear talks, but Iran still says no The US is reportedly preparing to push for a “zero enrichment” demand if formal nuclear talks resume soon. President Trump has said publicly that he wants a new deal with Tehran, but Iran has always insisted on keeping its right to enrich uranium, even under international supervision. Despite the opposition, Russian officials have continued encouraging Iran to give ground on this issue to make talks with the US easier. Tensions between Iran and Russia rise quietly Putin’s position is seen as especially surprising given how closely Iran has worked with Russia during the Ukraine war. Tehran has supplied Moscow with drones and missiles, but Iranian officials were said to be frustrated by Russia’s limited support during the recent Israel conflict. Even so, Russia is believed to have offered to help if a deal is reached. Moscow is willing to remove Iran’s stock of highly enriched uranium and instead supply Iran with lower-grade fuel, 3.67% enriched uranium for power plants, and small amounts of 20% enriched uranium for research purposes. US and Iran look for new venue to restart talks Meanwhile, US envoy Steve Witkoff has been speaking with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about restarting nuclear negotiations. A possible meeting in Oslo had been under consideration, but both sides now seem hesitant and are looking for a different location to resume talks.

The US is reportedly preparing to push for a “zero enrichment” demand if formal nuclear talks resume soon. President Trump has said publicly that he wants a new deal with Tehran, but Iran has always insisted on keeping its right to enrich uranium.

Is Russia turning on Iran? Putin secretly backs ‘zero enrichment’ nuclear deal

European leaders are rallying once again after Trump threatened to impose 30% tariffs on all EU and Mexican imports starting August 1. This had been the recurring theme in the US-EU relationship since the beginning of the second term of the Trump administration. French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday condemned US President Donald Trump's threat and called on the EU to "resolutely defend European interests".“France fully supports the European Commission in negotiations,” Macron stated on social media. “The deal must reflect the mutual respect that trade partners such as the EU and US owe one another.” He also urged to prepare for credible countermeasures if no feasible deal is reached before the deadline.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, in Berlin, German officials struck a more measured tone but joined in Macron’s call for swift diplomacy. "The EU now must, in the time that remains, negotiate in a pragmatic manner a solution with the United States," said Germany's Economy Minister Katherina Reiche in a statement. The Federation of German Industries (BDI) echoed the same voice, calling the threat “a wake-up call” for industry and diplomacy alike.""A trade conflict between two economic areas as closely linked as the EU and the United States harms economic recovery, innovation strength, and ultimately confidence in international cooperation," warned a senior BDI official.<h2>A fractured west</h2>The joint chorus of concern from Paris and Berlin shows a rare alignment when the European Union is suffering from internal divisions over enlargement, energy policy, and defence. However, Berlin seemed more docile and pragmatic compared to Macron's aggressive postures. It remains to be seen whether this can unite the EU's economic heavyweights into urgent action. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen reiterated EU will not be “intimidated into accepting unfair terms.”&nbsp;

European leaders are calling for urgent action after the US President Donald Trump issued a dramatic threat to impose 30% tariffs on all EU and Mexican imports starting August 1, escalating the trade tension between Washington and two of its largest trade partners.

European leaders are rallying once again after Trump threatened to impose 30% tariffs on all EU and Mexican imports starting August 1. This had been the recurring theme in the US-EU relationship since the beginning of the second term of the Trump administration. French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday condemned US President Donald Trump's threat and called on the EU to "resolutely defend European interests". “France fully supports the European Commission in negotiations,” Macron stated on social media. “The deal must reflect the mutual respect that trade partners such as the EU and US owe one another.” He also urged to prepare for credible countermeasures if no feasible deal is reached before the deadline.

European leaders are calling for urgent action after the US President Donald Trump issued a dramatic threat to impose 30% tariffs on all EU and Mexican imports starting August 1, escalating the trade tension between Washington and two of its largest trade partners.

A fractured west: Macron, German leaders rally to 'defend European interests' against Trump’s 30% tariff threat

Iran on Saturday (Jul 12) said that it would resume nuclear talks with the United States if there was a guarantee of no more attacks on the Islamic Republic. In a speech to Tehran-based foreign diplomats, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran was ready for the talks, but added that “assurance should be provided that in case of a resumption of talks, the trend will not lead to war.” He added that the deal must also respect Tehran’s right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes. Araghchi further said that cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, which was suspended following the US strikes, “will take on a new form”.&nbsp;Speaking of Israel’s 12-day military operations that targeted Iran’s key nuclear and military sites, and the US strikes on June 22, Tehran’s foreign minister said that is the US and other nations wish to resume talks with Iran, “there should be a firm guarantee that such actions will not be repeated.” He added, “The attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities has made it more difficult and complicated to achieve a solution based on negotiations.”&nbsp;<h2>Iran ‘ready’ for talks</h2>&nbsp;Araghchi further said, “The Islamic Republic of Iran remains ready to build this confidence through diplomacy but, before that, our counterparts must convince us that they want diplomacy and not that diplomacy is a cover for other goals and objectives they have.”&nbsp;He added that details of a possible resumption of talks with the US were being reviewed. This included time, location, form, ingredients, and assurances required for negotiations.&nbsp;“If negotiations are held... the subject of the negotiations will be only nuclear and creating confidence in Iran’s nuclear programme in return for the lifting of sanctions,” Araghchi told diplomats in Tehran. “No other issues will be subject to negotiation.”&nbsp;He warned that a so-called snapback of UN sanctions could end Europe’s involvement in the issue of Tehran’s nuclear programme. As per a clause in the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and global powers, the UN can reimpose sanctions in case Tehran breaches the deal.&nbsp;<h2>Cooperation with IAEA will take ‘new form’</h2>&nbsp;Following the US strikes on Iran, Tehran suspended its ties with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Araghchi said that Iran’s cooperation with the agency has not stopped, “but will take on a new form.” He added that requests to monitor nuclear sites “will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis... taking into account safety and security issues.”&nbsp;<h2>Nuclear deal must respect ‘right’ to enrichment</h2>&nbsp;The foreign minister insisted that any new nuclear deal must respect its right under the Non-Proliferation Treaty to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes. “I would like to emphasise that in any negotiated solution, the rights of the Iranian people on the nuclear issue, including the right to enrichment, must be respected,” he said. “We will not have any agreement in which enrichment is not included.”

The foreign minister insisted that any new nuclear deal must respect its right under the Non-Proliferation Treaty to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes.

Iran on Saturday (Jul 12) said that it would resume nuclear talks with the United States if there was a guarantee of no more attacks on the Islamic Republic. In a speech to Tehran-based foreign diplomats, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran was ready for the talks, but added that “assurance should be provided that in case of a resumption of talks, the trend will not lead to war.” He added that the deal must also respect Tehran’s right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes. Araghchi further said that cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, which was suspended following the US strikes, “will take on a new form”. Speaking of Israel’s 12-day military operations that targeted Iran’s key nuclear and military sites, and the US strikes on June 22, Tehran’s foreign minister said that is the US and other nations wish to resume talks with Iran, “there should be a firm guarantee that such actions will not be repeated.” He added, “The attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities has made it more difficult and complicated to achieve a solution based on negotiations.” Iran ‘ready’ for talks Araghchi further said, “The Islamic Republic of Iran remains ready to build this confidence through diplomacy but, before that, our counterparts must convince us that they want diplomacy and not that diplomacy is a cover for other goals and objectives they have.” He added that details of a possible resumption of talks with the US were being reviewed. This included time, location, form, ingredients, and assurances required for negotiations. “If negotiations are held... the subject of the negotiations will be only nuclear and creating confidence in Iran’s nuclear programme in return for the lifting of sanctions,” Araghchi told diplomats in Tehran. “No other issues will be subject to negotiation.” He warned that a so-called snapback of UN sanctions could end Europe’s involvement in the issue of Tehran’s nuclear programme. As per a clause in the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and global powers, the UN can reimpose sanctions in case Tehran breaches the deal. Cooperation with IAEA will take ‘new form’ Following the US strikes on Iran, Tehran suspended its ties with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Araghchi said that Iran’s cooperation with the agency has not stopped, “but will take on a new form.” He added that requests to monitor nuclear sites “will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis... taking into account safety and security issues.” Nuclear deal must respect ‘right’ to enrichment The foreign minister insisted that any new nuclear deal must respect its right under the Non-Proliferation Treaty to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes. “I would like to emphasise that in any negotiated solution, the rights of the Iranian people on the nuclear issue, including the right to enrichment, must be respected,” he said. “We will not have any agreement in which enrichment is not included.”

The foreign minister insisted that any new nuclear deal must respect its right under the Non-Proliferation Treaty to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes.

‘Assurance should be provided’: Iran ‘ready’ to resume nuclear talks with US on THIS condition

Britain's much-valued F-35 fighter jet fleet, once the backbone of the UK's firepower, is now suffering from a chronic lack of people and under-delivery of the infrastructure, weapons, and support needed to realise its full potential. A harsh reality is that it can now use only one-third of its intended missions, and the remaining two-thirds are grounded.A report from the National Audit Office reveals the details of the Royal Air Force’s F-35 Lightning II program. It states that the fleet completed only 37 per cent of planned flying missions in 2023-24, a number far below the intended target of 50 per cent. As the geopolitical tension continues to rise, this has raised serious questions about the UK's air combat capabilities.<h2>&nbsp;£11billion machines, rarely airborne</h2>The UK has so far acquired 38 F-35 aircraft costing around &nbsp;£11billion. Despite the massive investment, most of them are struggling to get off the runway due to a lack of engineers, particularly at supervisory levels. Only 58 per cent of the required strength is filled. Two-thirds of the time, aircraft were not “full mission capable,” primarily due to personnel shortages and a slow supply of spare parts. The report also said that there was a significant gap in cybersecurity personnel, essential for a platform with complex software and mission data requirements, and these requirements are unlikely to be met before 2028. &nbsp;The monthly flying hours for most pilots were reduced from 10 to just 7.5 hours.“The F-35 programme brings significant new capability to the UK armed forces, but the Ministry of Defence is not yet getting the expected flying hours from the aircraft,” said Gareth Davies, head of the NAO.There is even more delay in integrating the British-made missile system. Despite several promises, the F-35 lacks Meteor air-to-air missiles and SPEAR 3 precision strike weapons, leaving it reliant on basic bombs. &nbsp;There is a huge discrepancy in the quoted figure by the MoD as a possible cost for the whole program. MoD publicly pegs the program’s cost at £18.8 billion, but NAO estimates that it could balloon to £71 billion over the F-35’s lifetime&nbsp;“We are addressing supply chain challenges, boosting engineer recruitment, and remain confident of achieving full operational capability by 2025,” said the MoD spokesperson.Britain has committed to purchasing 138 F-35s in total from US defence contractor Lockheed Martin. The full planned fleet of 138 aircraft is expected to remain in service until 2069. But it remains to be seen if F-35 fighter jets will fly off the ground with their full might when the situation arises.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The superior F-35s form a critical part of the air wing on the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, but according to a report by the National Audit Office, the F-35 jet fleet remains immobile and heavily understaffed.

Britain's much-valued F-35 fighter jet fleet, once the backbone of the UK's firepower, is now suffering from a chronic lack of people and under-delivery of the infrastructure, weapons, and support needed to realise its full potential. A harsh reality is that it can now use only one-third of its intended missions, and the remaining two-thirds are grounded. A report from the National Audit Office reveals the details of the Royal Air Force’s F-35 Lightning II program. It states that the fleet completed only 37 per cent of planned flying missions in 2023-24, a number far below the intended target of 50 per cent. As the geopolitical tension continues to rise, this has raised serious questions about the UK's air combat capabilities. £11billion machines, rarely airborne The UK has so far acquired 38 F-35 aircraft costing around £11billion. Despite the massive investment, most of them are struggling to get off the runway due to a lack of engineers, particularly at supervisory levels. Only 58 per cent of the required strength is filled. Two-thirds of the time, aircraft were not “full mission capable,” primarily due to personnel shortages and a slow supply of spare parts. The report also said that there was a significant gap in cybersecurity personnel, essential for a platform with complex software and mission data requirements, and these requirements are unlikely to be met before 2028. The monthly flying hours for most pilots were reduced from 10 to just 7.5 hours. “The F-35 programme brings significant new capability to the UK armed forces, but the Ministry of Defence is not yet getting the expected flying hours from the aircraft,” said Gareth Davies, head of the NAO. There is even more delay in integrating the British-made missile system. Despite several promises, the F-35 lacks Meteor air-to-air missiles and SPEAR 3 precision strike weapons, leaving it reliant on basic bombs. There is a huge discrepancy in the quoted figure by the MoD as a possible cost for the whole program. MoD publicly pegs the program’s cost at £18.8 billion, but NAO estimates that it could balloon to £71 billion over the F-35’s lifetime “We are addressing supply chain challenges, boosting engineer recruitment, and remain confident of achieving full operational capability by 2025,” said the MoD spokesperson. Britain has committed to purchasing 138 F-35s in total from US defence contractor Lockheed Martin. The full planned fleet of 138 aircraft is expected to remain in service until 2069. But it remains to be seen if F-35 fighter jets will fly off the ground with their full might when the situation arises.

The superior F-35s form a critical part of the air wing on the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, but according to a report by the National Audit Office, the F-35 jet fleet remains immobile and heavily understaffed.

High price, low flight: UK's 11 billion F-35 jets are mostly sitting ducks

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (July 12) announced steep new tariffs on goods coming from the European Union and Mexico, increasing tensions over global trade.&nbsp;The preliminary report on the Ahmedabad plane crash has highlighted a key issue, which was flagged by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2018 on Boeing 737 jets.&nbsp;&nbsp;Click on the headlines for more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-unfortunately-far-from-reciprocal-donald-trump-slaps-30-tariffs-on-goods-from-the-eu-and-mexico-1752328444362">'Unfortunately, far from Reciprocal': Donald Trump slaps 30% tariffs on goods from the EU and Mexico</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250712/image-1752328523078.jpeg?rect=(0,619,4881,3661)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Unfortunately, far from Reciprocal': Donald Trump slaps 30% tariffs on goods from the EU and Mexico"></figure>&nbsp;US President Donald Trump on Saturday (July 12) announced steep new tariffs on goods coming from the European Union and Mexico, increasing tensions over global trade.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahmedabad-plane-crash-fuel-switch-issues-overlooked-us-had-flagged-technical-snag-in-2018-1752321396429">Ahmedabad plane crash: Fuel switch issues overlooked? US had flagged technical snag in 2018</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250712/image-1752321708767.jpg?rect=(0,0,742,557)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Ahmedabad plane crash: Fuel switch issues overlooked? US had flagged technical snag in 2018"></figure>&nbsp;The preliminary report on the Ahmedabad plane crash has highlighted a key issue, which was flagged by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2018 on Boeing 737 jets. The report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau on Saturday (Jul 12) revealed that the fuel had been cut off to both engines during the takeoff of Air India flight AI-171. The flight carrying 242 people onboard crashed shortly after lifting off on June 12, killing 260, including students in the hostel it crashed into near the airport in Ahmedabad, leaving only one survivor onboard.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-tariffs-would-disrupt-supply-chains-eu-mexico-slam-trump-s-30-duties-threat-1752330881763">‘Tariffs would disrupt supply chains’: EU, Mexico slam Trump’s 30% duties threat</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250712/image-1752331579890.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘Tariffs would disrupt supply chains’: EU, Mexico slam Trump’s 30% duties threat"></figure>&nbsp;European Union and Mexico on Saturday (Jul 12) slammed US President Donald Trump over the fresh 30 per cent tariff threats on EU exports. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU is ready to continue talks for a trade agreement, stressing that the group has consistently prioritised a negotiated solution with the US. Meanwhile, Mexico called the US president's tariff threat an “unfair deal”. This comes after Trump announced that he will be imposing a 30 per cent tariff on goods imported from both the European Union and Mexico starting 1 August.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/doj-s-epstein-files-prison-video-wasn-t-raw-report-says-it-was-edited-in-premiere-pro-1752320677841">'Nearly impossible to explain': DOJ’s Epstein prison video wasn’t ‘raw’, report says it was edited in Premiere Pro</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250712/image-1752320876457.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Nearly impossible to explain': DOJ’s Epstein prison video wasn’t ‘raw’, report says it was edited in Premiere Pro"></figure>&nbsp;A new report has raised questions over a video shared by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), which claimed to show unedited footage of Jeffrey Epstein’s final hours in prison.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-badly-in-need-of-fixing-cji-gavai-highlights-decades-long-delays-in-india-s-legal-system-1752326446641">‘Badly in need of fixing’: CJI Gavai highlights decades-long delays in India’s legal system</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250712/image-1752326776975.jpg?rect=(1,0,600,449)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘Badly in need of fixing’: CJI Gavai highlights decades-long delays in India’s legal system"></figure>&nbsp;Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Saturday (Jul 12) called for urgent reforms in the country’s legal systems, highlighting the chronic judicial delays. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of NALSAR University of Law at Justice City near Hyderabad, the CJI said that India’s judiciary is grappled with “unique challenges” and is “badly in need of fixing.” He also stressed that the prolonged trials and the suffering of undertrial prisoners remain a grave concern. Despite acknowledging the deep-rooted issues, Justice Gavai said that he remains “cautiously optimistic” about the future of India’s judiciary.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-visa-is-a-privilege-not-a-right-us-embassy-in-india-warns-screening-continues-after-approval-1752334233359">US visa is ‘a privilege, not a right’: US Embassy in India warns screening continues after approval</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250712/image-1752334509785.jpg?rect=(0,553,4359,3270)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="US visa is ‘a privilege, not a right’: US Embassy in India warns screening continues&nbsp;after&nbsp;approval"></figure>&nbsp;The United States embassy in India has issued a fresh warning to all American visa holders, making it clear that immigration checks continue even after a visa is granted, and that violations could lead to deportation.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beaten-to-death-20-year-old-us-national-killed-in-west-bank-by-israeli-settlers-1752329957692https://www.wionews.com/world/beaten-to-death-20-year-old-us-national-killed-in-west-bank-by-israeli-settlers-1752329957692">Beaten to death: 20-year-old US national killed in West Bank by Israeli settlers</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250712/image-1752333520376.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Beaten to death: 20-year-old US national killed in West Bank by Israeli settlers"></figure>&nbsp;Israeli settlers killed a 20-year-old Safayollah “Saif” Musallet a Palestinian-American from Florida in the West Bank on Friday. Muslat had travelled from his home in Florida to visit family in Palestine. According to the family member of the victim, he was “beaten to death” by Israeli settlers in the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah. A second Palestinian, 23-year-old Hussein Al-Shalabi, was also fatally shot during the attack.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chaos-at-iran-s-evin-prison-prisoner-escaped-during-deadly-blast-of-israel-attack-1752325378157">Chaos at Iran's Evin prison: Prisoners escaped during deadly blast of Israel attack</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250712/image-1752328735269.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Chaos at Iran's Evin prison: Prisoners escaped during deadly blast of Israel attack"></figure>&nbsp;Iranian authorities on Saturday said that a political prisoner held at the Evin prison escaped, following the attack on June 23. Earlier reports suggested that at least 71 people were killed, including staff, soldiers, visiting members and people nearby. Iranian authorities confirm that at least five of them were prisoners.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhadak-2-was-siddhant-chaturvedi-triptii-dimri-starrer-delayed-due-to-cbfc-karan-johar-reveals-1752308200240">Dhadak 2: Was Siddhant Chaturvedi-Triptii Dimri starrer delayed due to CBFC? Karan Johar reveals</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250712/image-1752308554618.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Dhadak 2: Was Siddhant Chaturvedi-Triptii Dimri starrer delayed due to CBFC? Karan Johar reveals"></figure>&nbsp;Ever since the makers unveiled the trailer of Dhadak 2, it has been creating quite a buzz on social media. The film starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri has become the talk of the town with their intense and sizzling chemistry, which they have showcased in a clip of a few minutes, and fans are eagerly waiting to see them on the silver screen. During the trailer launch of the film, one of the producers, Karan Johar, broke the silence on the delayed release of the sequel to Dhadak.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/iga-swiatek-claims-maiden-wimbledon-title-in-historic-win-over-american-amanda-anisimova-1752337536218">Iga Swiatek claims maiden Wimbledon title in historic win over American Anisimova</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250712/image-1752337683398.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Iga Swiatek claims maiden Wimbledon title in historic win over American Anisimova"></figure>&nbsp;It took just 57 minutes for Polish Iga Swiatek to win her maiden Wimbledon women’s singles title against American Amanda Anisimova on Saturday (Jul 12) in London. Her demolition of Amanda 6-0, 6-0 was the first in a hundred years of a major’s final and the Open Era, creating bizarre history.

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US President Donald Trump on Saturday (July 12) announced steep new tariffs on goods coming from the European Union and Mexico, increasing tensions over global trade. The preliminary report on the Ahmedabad plane crash has highlighted a key issue, which was flagged by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2018 on Boeing 737 jets. Click on the headlines for more 'Unfortunately, far from Reciprocal': Donald Trump slaps 30% tariffs on goods from the EU and Mexico US President Donald Trump on Saturday (July 12) announced steep new tariffs on goods coming from the European Union and Mexico, increasing tensions over global trade. Ahmedabad plane crash: Fuel switch issues overlooked? US had flagged technical snag in 2018 The preliminary report on the Ahmedabad plane crash has highlighted a key issue, which was flagged by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2018 on Boeing 737 jets. The report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau on Saturday (Jul 12) revealed that the fuel had been cut off to both engines during the takeoff of Air India flight AI-171. The flight carrying 242 people onboard crashed shortly after lifting off on June 12, killing 260, including students in the hostel it crashed into near the airport in Ahmedabad, leaving only one survivor onboard. ‘Tariffs would disrupt supply chains’: EU, Mexico slam Trump’s 30% duties threat European Union and Mexico on Saturday (Jul 12) slammed US President Donald Trump over the fresh 30 per cent tariff threats on EU exports. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU is ready to continue talks for a trade agreement, stressing that the group has consistently prioritised a negotiated solution with the US. Meanwhile, Mexico called the US president's tariff threat an “unfair deal”. This comes after Trump announced that he will be imposing a 30 per cent tariff on goods imported from both the European Union and Mexico starting 1 August. 'Nearly impossible to explain': DOJ’s Epstein prison video wasn’t ‘raw’, report says it was edited in Premiere Pro A new report has raised questions over a video shared by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), which claimed to show unedited footage of Jeffrey Epstein’s final hours in prison. ‘Badly in need of fixing’: CJI Gavai highlights decades-long delays in India’s legal system Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Saturday (Jul 12) called for urgent reforms in the country’s legal systems, highlighting the chronic judicial delays. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of NALSAR University of Law at Justice City near Hyderabad, the CJI said that India’s judiciary is grappled with “unique challenges” and is “badly in need of fixing.” He also stressed that the prolonged trials and the suffering of undertrial prisoners remain a grave concern. Despite acknowledging the deep-rooted issues, Justice Gavai said that he remains “cautiously optimistic” about the future of India’s judiciary. US visa is ‘a privilege, not a right’: US Embassy in India warns screening continues after approval The United States embassy in India has issued a fresh warning to all American visa holders, making it clear that immigration checks continue even after a visa is granted, and that violations could lead to deportation. Beaten to death: 20-year-old US national killed in West Bank by Israeli settlers Israeli settlers killed a 20-year-old Safayollah “Saif” Musallet a Palestinian-American from Florida in the West Bank on Friday. Muslat had travelled from his home in Florida to visit family in Palestine. According to the family member of the victim, he was “beaten to death” by Israeli settlers in the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah. A second Palestinian, 23-year-old Hussein Al-Shalabi, was also fatally shot during the attack. Chaos at Iran's Evin prison: Prisoners escaped during deadly blast of Israel attack Iranian authorities on Saturday said that a political prisoner held at the Evin prison escaped, following the attack on June 23. Earlier reports suggested that at least 71 people were killed, including staff, soldiers, visiting members and people nearby. Iranian authorities confirm that at least five of them were prisoners. Dhadak 2: Was Siddhant Chaturvedi-Triptii Dimri starrer delayed due to CBFC? Karan Johar reveals Ever since the makers unveiled the trailer of Dhadak 2, it has been creating quite a buzz on social media. The film starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri has become the talk of the town with their intense and sizzling chemistry, which they have showcased in a clip of a few minutes, and fans are eagerly waiting to see them on the silver screen. During the trailer launch of the film, one of the producers, Karan Johar, broke the silence on the delayed release of the sequel to Dhadak. Iga Swiatek claims maiden Wimbledon title in historic win over American Anisimova It took just 57 minutes for Polish Iga Swiatek to win her maiden Wimbledon women’s singles title against American Amanda Anisimova on Saturday (Jul 12) in London. Her demolition of Amanda 6-0, 6-0 was the first in a hundred years of a major’s final and the Open Era, creating bizarre history.

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The United States embassy in India has issued a fresh warning to all American visa holders, making it clear that immigration checks continue even after a visa is granted, and that violations could lead to deportation.<h2>Visa screening continues after approval, says US embassy</h2>In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the embassy said, “U.S. visa screening does not stop after a visa is issued. We continuously check visa holders to ensure they follow all U.S. laws and immigration rules, and we will revoke their visas and deport them if they don’t.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-imagine-if-it-was-biden-trump-ridiculed-for-imagining-he-saw-hegseth-live-on-tv-1752332200465">'Imagine. If. It. Was. Biden': Trump ridiculed for 'imagining' he saw Hegseth live on TV</a>The advisory comes as part of the Trump administration’s broader crackdown on illegal immigration and visa fraud. Officials have said repeatedly that even minor violations can result in harsh consequences.<h2>Social media now part of the visa check process</h2>The embassy also reminded applicants that they must now provide a list of all social media usernames they’ve used over the past five years. “Visa applicants are required to list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they have used from the last 5 years on the DS-160 visa application form,” it said. The embassy warned that omitting any of this information may result in a visa denial and could make the applicant ineligible for future visas.<h2>US cracking down on illegal stay and visa fraud</h2>In a post dated 28 June, the embassy said anyone living in the US illegally or committing visa fraud would face serious consequences. “Those who are in the United States illegally or commit visa fraud will be held responsible. If you break U.S. law, you will be punished with significant criminal penalties,” the post said. This follows a string of enforcement actions, including a recent immigration raid in Los Angeles, which targeted undocumented migrants.<h2>‘A privilege, not a right’</h2>The embassy has also stressed that holding a US visa is “a privilege, not a right”, and that authorities retain the power to cancel a visa even after it has been issued, especially if the visa holder breaks US laws.The series of warnings issued in June and July appear aimed at Indian nationals, who make up one of the largest groups of US visa holders worldwide. The embassy has been increasingly active on social media, issuing alerts and reminders to help visa applicants and holders stay informed, and compliant.

The embassy has also stressed that holding a US visa is “a privilege, not a right”, and that authorities retain the power to cancel a visa even after it has been issued, especially if the visa holder breaks US laws.

The United States embassy in India has issued a fresh warning to all American visa holders, making it clear that immigration checks continue even after a visa is granted, and that violations could lead to deportation. Visa screening continues after approval, says US embassy In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the embassy said, “U.S. visa screening does not stop after a visa is issued. We continuously check visa holders to ensure they follow all U.S. laws and immigration rules, and we will revoke their visas and deport them if they don’t.” Also read: 'Imagine. If. It. Was. Biden': Trump ridiculed for 'imagining' he saw Hegseth live on TV The advisory comes as part of the Trump administration’s broader crackdown on illegal immigration and visa fraud. Officials have said repeatedly that even minor violations can result in harsh consequences. Social media now part of the visa check process The embassy also reminded applicants that they must now provide a list of all social media usernames they’ve used over the past five years. “Visa applicants are required to list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they have used from the last 5 years on the DS-160 visa application form,” it said. The embassy warned that omitting any of this information may result in a visa denial and could make the applicant ineligible for future visas. US cracking down on illegal stay and visa fraud In a post dated 28 June, the embassy said anyone living in the US illegally or committing visa fraud would face serious consequences. “Those who are in the United States illegally or commit visa fraud will be held responsible. If you break U.S. law, you will be punished with significant criminal penalties,” the post said. This follows a string of enforcement actions, including a recent immigration raid in Los Angeles, which targeted undocumented migrants. ‘A privilege, not a right’ The embassy has also stressed that holding a US visa is “a privilege, not a right”, and that authorities retain the power to cancel a visa even after it has been issued, especially if the visa holder breaks US laws. The series of warnings issued in June and July appear aimed at Indian nationals, who make up one of the largest groups of US visa holders worldwide. The embassy has been increasingly active on social media, issuing alerts and reminders to help visa applicants and holders stay informed, and compliant.

The embassy has also stressed that holding a US visa is “a privilege, not a right”, and that authorities retain the power to cancel a visa even after it has been issued, especially if the visa holder breaks US laws.

US visa is ‘a privilege, not a right’: US Embassy in India warns screening continues after approval

Israeli settlers killed a 20-year-old Safayollah “Saif” Musallet a Palestinian-American from Florida in the West Bank on Friday. Muslat had travelled from his home in Florida to visit family in Palestine. According to the family member of the victim, he was “beaten to death” by Israeli settlers in the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah. A second Palestinian, 23-year-old Hussein Al-Shalabi, was also fatally shot during the attack.The US state department spokesperson said that, “We are aware of reports of the death of a US citizen in the West Bank,”. But refrained from making any further comments. The victim's family is demanding an immediate US investigation into the settler's crime.“We are devastated that our beloved Sayfollah Musallet (nicknamed Saif) was brutally beaten to death by Israeli settlers while he was protecting his family’s land from settlers who were attempting to steal it,” said the family in a statement.&nbsp;The IDF have responded that the violence was initiated by the Palestinians, who allegedly threw rocks, injuring the settlers. The Israeli forces have reportedly used non-lethal force to disperse the crowd and claim that they are investigating the incident.The UN has previously deemed Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law. These recent incidents mark a spike in the violence since the 2023 Hamas-Israel war. US citizens have been killed by settlers before also. Earlier in April a a 14-year-old boy was shot dead by the Israeli military. Israel is rapidly expanding its settler footprint, mostly violently. Settler violence includes ransacking Palestinian neighbourhoods and towns, burning homes and vehicles. The Israeli military allegedly protects the settlers during the rampage.

Israeli settlers have reportedly killed a US citizen, Safayollah “Saif” Musallet, in Ramallah, West Bank. The US authority has said they are aware of the matter, and ISA (Israeli Security Agency) and the Israel Police will investigate further about it.

Israeli settlers killed a 20-year-old Safayollah “Saif” Musallet a Palestinian-American from Florida in the West Bank on Friday. Muslat had travelled from his home in Florida to visit family in Palestine. According to the family member of the victim, he was “beaten to death” by Israeli settlers in the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah. A second Palestinian, 23-year-old Hussein Al-Shalabi, was also fatally shot during the attack. The US state department spokesperson said that, “We are aware of reports of the death of a US citizen in the West Bank,”. But refrained from making any further comments. The victim's family is demanding an immediate US investigation into the settler's crime. “We are devastated that our beloved Sayfollah Musallet (nicknamed Saif) was brutally beaten to death by Israeli settlers while he was protecting his family’s land from settlers who were attempting to steal it,” said the family in a statement. The IDF have responded that the violence was initiated by the Palestinians, who allegedly threw rocks, injuring the settlers. The Israeli forces have reportedly used non-lethal force to disperse the crowd and claim that they are investigating the incident. The UN has previously deemed Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law. These recent incidents mark a spike in the violence since the 2023 Hamas-Israel war. US citizens have been killed by settlers before also. Earlier in April a a 14-year-old boy was shot dead by the Israeli military. Israel is rapidly expanding its settler footprint, mostly violently. Settler violence includes ransacking Palestinian neighbourhoods and towns, burning homes and vehicles. The Israeli military allegedly protects the settlers during the rampage.

Israeli settlers have reportedly killed a US citizen, Safayollah “Saif” Musallet, in Ramallah, West Bank. The US authority has said they are aware of the matter, and ISA (Israeli Security Agency) and the Israel Police will investigate further about it.

Beaten to death: 20-year-old US national killed in West Bank by Israeli settlers

US President Donald Trump was ridiculed on Friday morning after he appeared to mistake an old Fox News clip for a live broadcast while praising one of his close allies online.<h2>Trump praises Hegseth for ‘live’ TV appearance that wasn’t live</h2>Posting on his Truth Social platform at 9:36 am, Trump wrote, “Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was great on Fox News this morning. Talking about modern weapons and warfare. Thank you also to Brett Velicovich, who really knows his ‘stuff.’ We are really on our way. MAGA!”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-unfortunately-far-from-reciprocal-donald-trump-slaps-30-tariffs-on-goods-from-the-eu-and-mexico-1752328444362">'Unfortunately, far from Reciprocal': Donald Trump slaps 30% tariffs on goods from the EU and Mexico</a>However, the video of Hegseth, a former Fox News host and current Secretary of Defence under Trump, was actually recorded a day earlier and had aired in pre-recorded segments on Friday morning.<h2>What was in the Hegseth video?</h2>In the video, which had originally been posted to Hegseth’s official X account on Thursday, he stands on the Pentagon’s lawn while drones hover around him. At one point, a drone delivers a memo, which he theatrically signs, saying he has ordered fast-track production and deployment of military drones.Fox News aired the same clip four times between 5 am and 9:15 am on Friday:• Once on Fox &amp; Friends First• Twice on Fox &amp; Friends• Once more on America’s Newsroom at 9:15 a.m.Each time, the network clearly labelled it as Thursday’s footage.<h2>Social media mocks Trump’s apparent mix-up</h2>Online users were quick to poke fun at Trump’s post, suggesting he may have been confused. One user on X commented, “Imagine. If. It. Was. Biden.” Another wrote, “Perhaps a confused Trump thought it was live.” The X account Republicans Against Trump added, “Trump’s cognitive decline is getting hard to ignore.”<h2>Hegseth was travelling on Friday</h2>Despite Trump calling the segment a live appearance, Hegseth was not on live TV on Friday. According to his official schedule, the Defence Secretary was travelling that day. Although the video had been temporarily removed and re-uploaded, Fox News had not suggested at any point that it was being aired live.

Despite Trump calling the segment a live appearance, Hegseth was not on live TV on Friday. According to his official schedule, the Defence Secretary was travelling that day. 

US President Donald Trump was ridiculed on Friday morning after he appeared to mistake an old Fox News clip for a live broadcast while praising one of his close allies online. Trump praises Hegseth for ‘live’ TV appearance that wasn’t live Posting on his Truth Social platform at 9:36 am, Trump wrote, “Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was great on Fox News this morning. Talking about modern weapons and warfare. Thank you also to Brett Velicovich, who really knows his ‘stuff.’ We are really on our way. MAGA!” Also read: 'Unfortunately, far from Reciprocal': Donald Trump slaps 30% tariffs on goods from the EU and Mexico However, the video of Hegseth, a former Fox News host and current Secretary of Defence under Trump, was actually recorded a day earlier and had aired in pre-recorded segments on Friday morning. What was in the Hegseth video? In the video, which had originally been posted to Hegseth’s official X account on Thursday, he stands on the Pentagon’s lawn while drones hover around him. At one point, a drone delivers a memo, which he theatrically signs, saying he has ordered fast-track production and deployment of military drones. Fox News aired the same clip four times between 5 am and 9:15 am on Friday: • Once on Fox & Friends First • Twice on Fox & Friends • Once more on America’s Newsroom at 9:15 a.m. Each time, the network clearly labelled it as Thursday’s footage. Social media mocks Trump’s apparent mix-up Online users were quick to poke fun at Trump’s post, suggesting he may have been confused. One user on X commented, “Imagine. If. It. Was. Biden.” Another wrote, “Perhaps a confused Trump thought it was live.” The X account Republicans Against Trump added, “Trump’s cognitive decline is getting hard to ignore.” Hegseth was travelling on Friday Despite Trump calling the segment a live appearance, Hegseth was not on live TV on Friday. According to his official schedule, the Defence Secretary was travelling that day. Although the video had been temporarily removed and re-uploaded, Fox News had not suggested at any point that it was being aired live.

Despite Trump calling the segment a live appearance, Hegseth was not on live TV on Friday. According to his official schedule, the Defence Secretary was travelling that day.&nbsp;

'Imagine. If. It. Was. Biden': Trump ridiculed for 'imagining' he saw Hegseth live on TV

European Union and Mexico on Saturday (Jul 12) slammed US President Donald Trump over the fresh 30 per cent tariff threats on EU exports. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU is ready to continue talks for a trade agreement, stressing that the group has consistently prioritised a negotiated solution with the US. Meanwhile, Mexico called the US president's tariff threat an “unfair deal”. This comes after Trump announced that he will be imposing a 30 per cent tariff on goods imported from both the European Union and Mexico starting 1 August.&nbsp;<h2>‘Tariffs would disrupt essential transatlantic supply chains’</h2>&nbsp;“Imposing 30 percent tariffs on EU exports would disrupt essential transatlantic supply chains, to the detriment of businesses, consumers and patients on both sides of the Atlantic,” von der Leyen said in a statement. “The EU has consistently prioritized a negotiated solution with the US, reflecting our commitment to dialogue, stability, and a constructive transatlantic partnership.”&nbsp;She further added, “We remain ready to continue working towards an agreement by August 1. At the same time, we will take all necessary steps to safeguard EU interests, including the adoption of proportionate countermeasures if required.”&nbsp;<h2>‘Unfair deal’</h2>&nbsp;The Mexican economy and foreign ministries said in a joint statement called Trump’s tariffs were an “unfair deal”. “We mentioned at the table that it was an unfair deal and that we did not agree,” the government statement said.&nbsp;<h2>‘No sense to trigger a trade clash’</h2>&nbsp;Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has also emphasised that it is crucial to remain focused on the negotiations and avoid polarisation. “We trust in the goodwill of all players in the field in order to reach a fair agreement that can strengthen the West as a whole, given that - particularly in the current scenario - it would make no sense to trigger a trade clash between the two sides of the Atlantic.”&nbsp;“It is now crucial to remain focused on the negotiations, avoiding polarisations that would make reaching an agreement more complex,” she added.&nbsp;Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has also expressed concerns regarding Trump’s latest threats, urging that it is “not the way forward.”&nbsp;<h2>What did Trump say?</h2>&nbsp;Criticising the bloc, the US president accused the EU of maintaining long-term and one-sided tariffs. In a letter addressed to the European Commission chief, Trump wrote, “Our relationship has been, unfortunately, far from Reciprocal.” He added, “We must move away from these long-term, large, and persistent Trade Deficits, engendered by your Tariff, and Non-Tariff, Policies, and Trade Barriers.”

This comes after Trump announced that he will be imposing a 30 per cent tariff on goods imported from both the European Union and Mexico starting 1 August.

European Union and Mexico on Saturday (Jul 12) slammed US President Donald Trump over the fresh 30 per cent tariff threats on EU exports. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU is ready to continue talks for a trade agreement, stressing that the group has consistently prioritised a negotiated solution with the US. Meanwhile, Mexico called the US president's tariff threat an “unfair deal”. This comes after Trump announced that he will be imposing a 30 per cent tariff on goods imported from both the European Union and Mexico starting 1 August. ‘Tariffs would disrupt essential transatlantic supply chains’ “Imposing 30 percent tariffs on EU exports would disrupt essential transatlantic supply chains, to the detriment of businesses, consumers and patients on both sides of the Atlantic,” von der Leyen said in a statement. “The EU has consistently prioritized a negotiated solution with the US, reflecting our commitment to dialogue, stability, and a constructive transatlantic partnership.” She further added, “We remain ready to continue working towards an agreement by August 1. At the same time, we will take all necessary steps to safeguard EU interests, including the adoption of proportionate countermeasures if required.” ‘Unfair deal’ The Mexican economy and foreign ministries said in a joint statement called Trump’s tariffs were an “unfair deal”. “We mentioned at the table that it was an unfair deal and that we did not agree,” the government statement said. ‘No sense to trigger a trade clash’ Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has also emphasised that it is crucial to remain focused on the negotiations and avoid polarisation. “We trust in the goodwill of all players in the field in order to reach a fair agreement that can strengthen the West as a whole, given that - particularly in the current scenario - it would make no sense to trigger a trade clash between the two sides of the Atlantic.” “It is now crucial to remain focused on the negotiations, avoiding polarisations that would make reaching an agreement more complex,” she added. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has also expressed concerns regarding Trump’s latest threats, urging that it is “not the way forward.” What did Trump say? Criticising the bloc, the US president accused the EU of maintaining long-term and one-sided tariffs. In a letter addressed to the European Commission chief, Trump wrote, “Our relationship has been, unfortunately, far from Reciprocal.” He added, “We must move away from these long-term, large, and persistent Trade Deficits, engendered by your Tariff, and Non-Tariff, Policies, and Trade Barriers.”

This comes after Trump announced that he will be imposing a 30 per cent tariff on goods imported from both the European Union and Mexico starting 1 August.

‘Tariffs would disrupt supply chains’: EU, Mexico slam Trump’s 30% duties threat

Iranian authorities on Saturday said that a political prisoner held at the Evin prison escaped, following the attack on June 23. Earlier reports suggested that at least 71 people were killed, including staff, soldiers, visiting members and people nearby. &nbsp;Iranian authorities confirm that at least five of them were prisoners.Iran's Pro Democracy and rights activists have claimed that it has left “repressive authorities” spread panic among families of the political prisoners, who were scrambling for their lives.&nbsp;A small number of prisoners managed to escape after the bombing almost three weeks ago, said judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir. He did not give an exact number. According to European diplomats, Iran is believed to hold &nbsp;20 European nationals in Evin Prison, which is believed to be their hostage taking strategy aimed at gaining concessions from Western countries.The Evin prison is widely regarded as the most notorious prison in Iran. It has long been used as a tool of political repression; opposition figures, pro-democracy activists, and human rights defenders are detained and subjected to psychological and physical torture, extended solitary confinement, forced confessions, and denied legal representation. It has been the site of riots, fire, and cyber attacks. Hackers in 2021 released footage of guards beating inmates.&nbsp;While the Iranian judiciary has launched an investigation, the truth may never emerge clearly. The explosion has severed any chances of those political prisoners of freedom. No proper identity of the deceased or escaping prisoner was disclosed, leaving the families of the political prisoner oblivious.&nbsp;

Iranian authorities confirm that at least five prisoners died and a small number of prisoners escaped from the Evin prison during the chaos that ensued in the June 23 attack by Israel. Israel described the attack as a symbolic blow against Iran's government.

Iranian authorities on Saturday said that a political prisoner held at the Evin prison escaped, following the attack on June 23. Earlier reports suggested that at least 71 people were killed, including staff, soldiers, visiting members and people nearby. Iranian authorities confirm that at least five of them were prisoners. Iran's Pro Democracy and rights activists have claimed that it has left “repressive authorities” spread panic among families of the political prisoners, who were scrambling for their lives. A small number of prisoners managed to escape after the bombing almost three weeks ago, said judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir. He did not give an exact number. According to European diplomats, Iran is believed to hold 20 European nationals in Evin Prison, which is believed to be their hostage taking strategy aimed at gaining concessions from Western countries. The Evin prison is widely regarded as the most notorious prison in Iran. It has long been used as a tool of political repression; opposition figures, pro-democracy activists, and human rights defenders are detained and subjected to psychological and physical torture, extended solitary confinement, forced confessions, and denied legal representation. It has been the site of riots, fire, and cyber attacks. Hackers in 2021 released footage of guards beating inmates. While the Iranian judiciary has launched an investigation, the truth may never emerge clearly. The explosion has severed any chances of those political prisoners of freedom. No proper identity of the deceased or escaping prisoner was disclosed, leaving the families of the political prisoner oblivious.

Iranian authorities confirm that at least five prisoners died and a small number of prisoners escaped from the Evin prison during the chaos that ensued in the June 23 attack by Israel. Israel described the attack as a symbolic blow against Iran's government.

Chaos at Iran's Evin prison: Prisoners escaped during deadly blast of Israel attack

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (July 12) announced steep new tariffs on goods coming from the European Union and Mexico, increasing tensions over global trade.<h2>New 30% tariff on imports from EU and Mexico</h2>In letters posted to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump revealed that a 30% tariff will apply to goods imported from both the European Union and Mexico starting 1 August. The decision surprised many, as earlier reports had suggested the rate could be closer to 10%.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/doj-s-epstein-files-prison-video-wasn-t-raw-report-says-it-was-edited-in-premiere-pro-1752320677841">'Nearly impossible to explain': DOJ’s Epstein prison video wasn’t ‘raw’, report says it was edited in Premiere Pro</a><h2>Mexico praised but warned</h2>In his message to Mexico’s leadership, Trump said the country had helped reduce the flow of undocumented migrants and fentanyl into the United States. But he added that Mexico hadn’t done enough to prevent the region from becoming a “Narco-Trafficking Playground.”<h2>EU accused of unfair trade</h2>Trump criticised the EU’s trade practices, accusing the bloc of maintaining long-term and one-sided tariffs. “Our relationship has been, unfortunately, far from Reciprocal,” he said. “We must move away from these long-term, large, and persistent Trade Deficits, engendered by your Tariff, and Non-Tariff, Policies, and Trade Barriers,” Trump added.<h2>Fears of trade war grow in Europe</h2>European officials were hoping to ease trade tensions and finalise a deal, but Trump’s new tariff announcement has thrown those hopes into doubt. The 30% rate is much higher than what the European trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič was believed to have negotiated. European products such as Belgian chocolate, Irish butter, and Italian olive oil could be hit hardest, sparking fears of a trade war.<h2>EU expected to demand fresh talks</h2>While the EU had reached a deal in principle, sources told The Guardian it was only three pages long and not legally binding. Now, Brussels is expected to call for new negotiations, believing Trump is using the tariff threat to pressure the bloc for better terms. Trump has previously called the EU “nastier” than China in trade matters.The UK’s recent trade agreement with the US took seven weeks to be formally registered. That deal reduced car export tariffs but left out key pledges on British steel. Creating a formal, legal version of the EU deal could face similar delays and complications.The announcement ends a week of mixed signals from Trump. On Monday, he extended talks with the EU until 1 August. Then on Tuesday, he said the bloc would “probably” get a letter setting new tariffs within 48 hours.

In letters posted to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump revealed that a 30% tariff will apply to goods imported from both the European Union and Mexico starting 1 August. The decision surprised many, as earlier reports had suggested the rate could be closer to 10%.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (July 12) announced steep new tariffs on goods coming from the European Union and Mexico, increasing tensions over global trade. New 30% tariff on imports from EU and Mexico In letters posted to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump revealed that a 30% tariff will apply to goods imported from both the European Union and Mexico starting 1 August. The decision surprised many, as earlier reports had suggested the rate could be closer to 10%. Also read: 'Nearly impossible to explain': DOJ’s Epstein prison video wasn’t ‘raw’, report says it was edited in Premiere Pro Mexico praised but warned In his message to Mexico’s leadership, Trump said the country had helped reduce the flow of undocumented migrants and fentanyl into the United States. But he added that Mexico hadn’t done enough to prevent the region from becoming a “Narco-Trafficking Playground.” EU accused of unfair trade Trump criticised the EU’s trade practices, accusing the bloc of maintaining long-term and one-sided tariffs. “Our relationship has been, unfortunately, far from Reciprocal,” he said. “We must move away from these long-term, large, and persistent Trade Deficits, engendered by your Tariff, and Non-Tariff, Policies, and Trade Barriers,” Trump added. Fears of trade war grow in Europe European officials were hoping to ease trade tensions and finalise a deal, but Trump’s new tariff announcement has thrown those hopes into doubt. The 30% rate is much higher than what the European trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič was believed to have negotiated. European products such as Belgian chocolate, Irish butter, and Italian olive oil could be hit hardest, sparking fears of a trade war. EU expected to demand fresh talks While the EU had reached a deal in principle, sources told The Guardian it was only three pages long and not legally binding. Now, Brussels is expected to call for new negotiations, believing Trump is using the tariff threat to pressure the bloc for better terms. Trump has previously called the EU “nastier” than China in trade matters. The UK’s recent trade agreement with the US took seven weeks to be formally registered. That deal reduced car export tariffs but left out key pledges on British steel. Creating a formal, legal version of the EU deal could face similar delays and complications. The announcement ends a week of mixed signals from Trump. On Monday, he extended talks with the EU until 1 August. Then on Tuesday, he said the bloc would “probably” get a letter setting new tariffs within 48 hours.

In letters posted to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump revealed that a 30% tariff will apply to goods imported from both the European Union and Mexico starting 1 August. The decision surprised many, as earlier reports had suggested the rate could be closer to 10%.

'Unfortunately, far from Reciprocal': Donald Trump slaps 30% tariffs on goods from the EU and Mexico

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