National Handloom Day 2026: From Alia Bhatt to Samantha Ruth Prabhu; Actresses who celebrated India's textile heritage as brides

The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS

Unitree Robotics targets $9 billion valuation in landmark IPO backed by DeepSeek and Tencent

India names 27 sites in Arunachal Pradesh

Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata OTT: When will Kangana Ranaut's film stream online?

How many soldiers operate one S-400 battery?

Shakib Al Hasan ready to return to Bangladesh—under one condition

‘Fake news’: MEA rejects report claiming India sought defence pact with Israel after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey deal

Rockstar to unveil GTA 6 extended look ahead of November launch

Russia forms Ukrainian Volunteer Spetsnaz Brigade to fight Ukraine

Drug-resistant fungus that hides in hair and enters bloodstream reported in 23 US states

Technology transfer deal boosts India's defence manufacturing ambitions

Border row erupts in Europe after Ceuta crossings, Spain imposes border controls on Italy

Morale plummets on USS Abraham Lincoln: Are US sailors reaching a breaking point? | GRAVITAS

'Security can't be bought with Pakistan, Turkey deal': Iran tells Saudi Arabia

Baba Vanga's 2026 prophecy: 2 predictions 'already came true', 3 terrifying ones remain. Details inside

Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella vows to ‘defeat narco-terrorists’, signals hardline shift

New Friday OTT releases (August 7, 2026): Operation Safed Sagar, Vadhandhi, Main Vaapis Aaunga- 6 movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot

RSS says Gen Z protests reflect genuine distress

Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'

IAF officer held for sharing sensitive information in 'honey trap' case, booked under Official Secrets Act

Stray Kids under scrutiny? Fans react to Grammy submission silence after BTS boycott

Why the Su-30MKI doesn't need external fuel tanks to fly vast distances

Jugal Hansraj reunites with Shekhar Kapur after 40 years for Masoom: The Next Generation

New speed limits, automatic challans: Big traffic change coming to Delhi-Meerut Expressway. All you need to know

India officially names 27 places in Arunachal to counter China's renaming claims

Trump calls White House ballroom ruling a 'national disgrace' as court says Congress approval needed

US sanctions Iran’s crypto network after Strait of Hormuz attacks, offers $15m bounty for intel on IRGC finance

Why the Su-30MKI is one of the heaviest fighters ever built

Uttarakhand young innovator builds India's own flying vehicle, conducts first test flight: WATCH

Chilling video shows students take cover as teen opens fire at Thai school

Reese Witherspoon's father hospitalised after poolside incident in Nashville: Report

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

James Gunn's Superman has deliberately stirred up a political uproar. With opinion over the film's central conflict has drawn attention from fans online. The lead conflict of the film is around Boravia, ethnically white and Jarhanpur, ethnically non-white, where the former has occupied the latter, drawing a simile from real-world politics into the DC universe. Critics and social media posts have strongly drawn the parallel, but Gunn himself refused to give in to the controversy. Critics have praised the film, calling it ‘fresh’, and it sits at 85 per cent on the Tomatometer as of now.In an interview with the Sunday Times, James Gunn said, “An immigrant that came from other places and populated the country, but for me it is mostly a story that says basic human kindness is a value and is something we have lost…and obviously there will be jerks out there who are just not kind and will take it as offensive just because it is about kindness. But screw them.”<h2>How does Superman resemble the Israel-Palestine conflict?</h2>Boravia is a militarised, technologically advanced state, powerful and well armed. Boravia invades and occupies Jarhanpur, a resource-scarce, impoverished country. Lex Luthor, who has powerful corporate/military interests, backs Boravia's invasion and manipulates the media narratives to frame Boravia as justified. Superman intervenes not as a weapon of war but with moral responsibility to end bloodshed.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Several reactions are citing how the James Gunn Superman movie is promoting a whole host of left-wing issues and causes, including opposing President Trump, opposing Israel, opposing Elon Musk and opposing immigration enforcement. <a href="https://t.co/yl4b6s4ID7">pic.twitter.com/yl4b6s4ID7</a>&mdash; Jedi Jones (@JediJones77) <a href="https://twitter.com/JediJones77/status/1942472086540243203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

There are certain visual metaphors and metastories which coincide or draw inspiration from the real world imagery, such as drones and missiles raining down on a desert cityscape, and children hiding in rubble. It echoed scenes at Gaza where civilians were caught in collapsing buildings while Superman shielded a family with his cape. The blue-and-grey drones resemble Israeli UAVs like Hermes 900. A massive wall separates the once shared territory and is heavily guarded by armed forces, similar to the Israeli walls at the West Bank. The protest scenes were similar to those of West Bank children throwing stones at the wall. Gunn includes “pocket-dimension prisons” reminiscent of ICE black sites. There was a silent moment where Superman looked at graffiti on a broken part of the wall reading: "Home is not a place. It’s a right."Even though not a direct commentary on the conflict in the Middle East, but an evocative analogy. As one reviewer explains, “The crux of the film is an evil country in the Middle East filled with white people that has been a US ally for decades, trying to invade a neighbouring country to genocide its people and steal their land”.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">SUPERMAN BY JAMES GUNN IS REALLY ANTI-ISRAEL FILM OMG, AND IT WAS REALLY GOOD😭😭😭😭 <a href="https://t.co/kJYCAaQJpF">pic.twitter.com/kJYCAaQJpF</a>&mdash; rezel* (@repxkomh13) <a href="https://twitter.com/repxkomh13/status/1942910932847591545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>How did the US media react?</h2>Fox News presenter called the film a “moat of woke” and joked about the character having MS-13 branded on the cape instead of the iconic S. With MAGA supporters accusing it of pushing down liberal “ideology” with viewers.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Not. Good. Review coming soon <a href="https://t.co/Ax1gRaEvRl">pic.twitter.com/Ax1gRaEvRl</a>&mdash; Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) <a href="https://twitter.com/benshapiro/status/1943494809689202700?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Gunn has publicly denied that the Borovia plot is about the Middle East. Casting decisions like the comedian Bassem Yousuf, who had appeared on the Piers Morgan Uncensored, a vocal critic of the occupation, were changed from the film.&nbsp;Still, the allegorical window remains open, people online poured “I loved Superman… Boravia = Israel, Jarhanpur = Palestine…” “powerful and clear commentary on the senseless genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.” &nbsp;The irony is not lost, Superman was first created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two US children from Jewish immigrant parents. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

James Gunn's Superman, the sixth iteration of the superhero franchise from the DC universe, has sparked debate among fans and conservative media. Many are calling it a pro-Palestinan resurrection of Superman, while the Director himself has referred to the character as ‘immigrant’. 

James Gunn's Superman has deliberately stirred up a political uproar. With opinion over the film's central conflict has drawn attention from fans online. The lead conflict of the film is around Boravia, ethnically white and Jarhanpur, ethnically non-white, where the former has occupied the latter, drawing a simile from real-world politics into the DC universe. Critics and social media posts have strongly drawn the parallel, but Gunn himself refused to give in to the controversy. Critics have praised the film, calling it ‘fresh’, and it sits at 85 per cent on the Tomatometer as of now. In an interview with the Sunday Times, James Gunn said, “An immigrant that came from other places and populated the country, but for me it is mostly a story that says basic human kindness is a value and is something we have lost…and obviously there will be jerks out there who are just not kind and will take it as offensive just because it is about kindness. But screw them.” How does Superman resemble the Israel-Palestine conflict? Boravia is a militarised, technologically advanced state, powerful and well armed. Boravia invades and occupies Jarhanpur, a resource-scarce, impoverished country. Lex Luthor, who has powerful corporate/military interests, backs Boravia's invasion and manipulates the media narratives to frame Boravia as justified. Superman intervenes not as a weapon of war but with moral responsibility to end bloodshed.

James Gunn's Superman, the sixth iteration of the superhero franchise from the DC universe, has sparked debate among fans and conservative media. Many are calling it a pro-Palestinan resurrection of Superman, while the Director himself has referred to the character as ‘immigrant’.&nbsp;

SPOILER ALERT | Is James Gunn's Superman an allegory for Israel-Palestine conflict?

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.<h2>DOJ footage was edited, Wired reports</h2>According to Wired, the hours-long clip released by the DOJ this week was likely edited using Adobe Premiere Pro. The DOJ had claimed the footage was “full raw” and unaltered, but experts told the magazine that the video appeared to be stitched together from multiple files.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jeffrey-epstein-s-brother-says-he-was-murdered-refutes-fbi-report-1752082203945">Jeffrey Epstein’s brother says he was ‘murdered’, refutes&nbsp;FBI&nbsp;report</a>“The file appears to have been assembled from at least two source clips, saved multiple times, exported, and then uploaded to the DOJ’s website,” Wired reported.<h2>Metadata and aspect ratio raise doubts</h2>Digital forensics expert Hany Farid from the University of California at Berkeley said the clip would not pass legal scrutiny due to the way it was processed. “If a lawyer brought me this file and asked if it was suitable for court, I’d say no. Go back to the source. Do it right. Do a direct export from the original system, no monkey business,” Farid told Wired. Farid also said the video’s aspect ratio changed “noticeably” several times, further suggesting it had been altered. “Why am I suddenly seeing a different aspect ratio?” he asked.<h2>Pressure mounts on Trump and DOJ</h2>The findings have renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration, which has faced internal tensions over how it is handling the Epstein case. President Donald Trump previously vowed to declassify information about Epstein’s associates and the circumstances of his 2019 death in a New York prison. Many of Trump’s supporters believe Epstein was murdered to protect powerful figures connected to his alleged crimes.Critics have also pointed to confusion surrounding an FBI-DOJ memo leaked earlier this week. The memo claimed there was no “client list” tied to Epstein’s alleged trafficking ring, despite Attorney General Pam Bondi stating in February that such a list existed and was on her desk.<h2>Trump brushes off Epstein questions</h2>When asked again about Epstein at a recent press event, Trump dismissed the topic. “Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein? This guy’s been talked about for years … We have Texas, we have this, we have all of the things, and are people still talking about this guy, this creep? That is unbelievable,” he said. Trump has previously been photographed with Epstein and has been criticised for his changing stance on the case.Senator Brian Schatz, a Democrat from Hawaii, responded to the Wired story by saying he now suspects something is being covered up. “I am probably among the least conspiracy-minded people you would ever meet, but this is getting pretty nearly impossible to explain,” he posted on social media.While the Wired analysis does not accuse the DOJ of tampering with evidence, experts say calling the footage “raw” when it clearly has signs of editing only fuels public distrust.

“The file appears to have been assembled from at least two source clips, saved multiple times, exported, and then uploaded to the DOJ’s website,” Wired reported.

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. DOJ footage was edited, Wired reports According to Wired, the hours-long clip released by the DOJ this week was likely edited using Adobe Premiere Pro. The DOJ had claimed the footage was “full raw” and unaltered, but experts told the magazine that the video appeared to be stitched together from multiple files. Also read: Jeffrey Epstein’s brother says he was ‘murdered’, refutes FBI report “The file appears to have been assembled from at least two source clips, saved multiple times, exported, and then uploaded to the DOJ’s website,” Wired reported. Metadata and aspect ratio raise doubts Digital forensics expert Hany Farid from the University of California at Berkeley said the clip would not pass legal scrutiny due to the way it was processed. “If a lawyer brought me this file and asked if it was suitable for court, I’d say no. Go back to the source. Do it right. Do a direct export from the original system, no monkey business,” Farid told Wired. Farid also said the video’s aspect ratio changed “noticeably” several times, further suggesting it had been altered. “Why am I suddenly seeing a different aspect ratio?” he asked. Pressure mounts on Trump and DOJ The findings have renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration, which has faced internal tensions over how it is handling the Epstein case. President Donald Trump previously vowed to declassify information about Epstein’s associates and the circumstances of his 2019 death in a New York prison. Many of Trump’s supporters believe Epstein was murdered to protect powerful figures connected to his alleged crimes. Critics have also pointed to confusion surrounding an FBI-DOJ memo leaked earlier this week. The memo claimed there was no “client list” tied to Epstein’s alleged trafficking ring, despite Attorney General Pam Bondi stating in February that such a list existed and was on her desk. Trump brushes off Epstein questions When asked again about Epstein at a recent press event, Trump dismissed the topic. “Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein? This guy’s been talked about for years … We have Texas, we have this, we have all of the things, and are people still talking about this guy, this creep? That is unbelievable,” he said. Trump has previously been photographed with Epstein and has been criticised for his changing stance on the case. Senator Brian Schatz, a Democrat from Hawaii, responded to the Wired story by saying he now suspects something is being covered up. “I am probably among the least conspiracy-minded people you would ever meet, but this is getting pretty nearly impossible to explain,” he posted on social media. While the Wired analysis does not accuse the DOJ of tampering with evidence, experts say calling the footage “raw” when it clearly has signs of editing only fuels public distrust.

“The file appears to have been assembled from at least two source clips, saved multiple times, exported, and then uploaded to the DOJ’s website,” Wired reported.

'Nearly impossible to explain': DOJ’s Epstein prison video wasn’t ‘raw’, report says it was edited in Premiere Pro

A strange cloud covered the skies of Maryland amidst severe thunderstorms. Dramatic footage of the cloud went viral on social media. The video captured on Wednesday showed a dark, low shelf cloud moving through the area. Notably, Maryland is currently in the grips of bad weather, with warnings issued for flash floods, thunderstorms and tornadoes. The tube-like cloud was spread over several kilometres and was eerily placed right above the houses. People on social media called it an ominous cloud and a doomsday cloud, fearing its sudden appearance. However, it wasn't a divine object but simply a shelf cloud that is common in some areas during thunderstorms. Meteorologists have confirmed that what people saw in Maryland was a shelf cloud. It forms along the leading edge of a thunderstorm's gust front.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Ominous clouds seen in Maryland. Do all these storms seem natural? <a href="https://t.co/yiRDP1HBRQ">pic.twitter.com/yiRDP1HBRQ</a>&mdash; TaraBull (@TaraBull808) <a href="https://twitter.com/TaraBull808/status/1943137703987679741?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Tornado warnings and thunderstorms in Maryland</h2>A shelf cloud is formed when the cool air from the thunderstorm moves downwards, pushing out and lifting the warmer, moist air. The air that rises condenses, and makes the cloud appear like a shelf. Weather warnings have been issued not just for Maryland, but also Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In Maryland, a tornado warning also took effect until the end of the day. Amidst severe stormy conditions, people in the state termed the shelf cloud a sign of "doomsday in Maryland." People were scared to see the tube-like cloud hover over an apartment complex. Shelf clouds are extremely low and sometimes are mistaken for a funnel cloud because of its location above ground. Videos of the shelf cloud in Maryland showed the entire area shrouded by darkness. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/portugal-tsunami-waves-roll-clouds-beach-heatwave-1751367271740">150km-long feature in Portugal appeared to be tsunami waves. It turned out to be...</a>&nbsp;<h2>Roll clouds in Portugal</h2>Recently, another scary-looking cloud left people on the beaches of Portugal speechless. Europe is witnessing an extremely hot summer. On June 29, beachgoers were left stunned by roll clouds that appeared to be massive tsunami waves. &nbsp;The clouds are formed when air masses of different temperatures mingle with each other. Photos and videos of the roll cloud went viral on social media. Eyewitnesses described the scene on the beaches of northern and central Portugal as dark. One person said that the roll cloud was 150km long and stretched from Figueira da Foz all the way up to Vila do Conde. Experts say roll clouds appear in some places when it gets extremely hot.&nbsp;

Tube cloud in Maryland: A shelf cloud that appeared like a long tube was seen in Maryland. The cloud hung extremely low, creating panic among people. The state is under thunderstorm and tornado warnings. People were quick to term it a doomsday cloud.

A strange cloud covered the skies of Maryland amidst severe thunderstorms. Dramatic footage of the cloud went viral on social media. The video captured on Wednesday showed a dark, low shelf cloud moving through the area. Notably, Maryland is currently in the grips of bad weather, with warnings issued for flash floods, thunderstorms and tornadoes. The tube-like cloud was spread over several kilometres and was eerily placed right above the houses. People on social media called it an ominous cloud and a doomsday cloud, fearing its sudden appearance. However, it wasn't a divine object but simply a shelf cloud that is common in some areas during thunderstorms. Meteorologists have confirmed that what people saw in Maryland was a shelf cloud. It forms along the leading edge of a thunderstorm's gust front.

Tube cloud in Maryland: A shelf cloud that appeared like a long tube was seen in Maryland. The cloud hung extremely low, creating panic among people. The state is under thunderstorm and tornado warnings. People were quick to term it a “doomsday cloud."

'Doomsday cloud' seen in Maryland triggers panic amid storm and tornado watch

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who is on a three-day visit to North Korea met his counterpart at costal city Wonsan, where a massive beach resort recently opened. During his meeting with Choe Son-hui, Lavrov thanked North Korean leadership for "a very important contribution to the just cause of liberating Russian territories", reported the state media.&nbsp;Lavrov highlighted the support of North Korean troops in Russia’s Kursk region, where Kremlin forces have reclaimed most of the territories from Ukraine. He hailed it as an “invincible brotherhood” between the nations.&nbsp;He also said that Moscow will help in increasing tourist flows to North Korea from Russia.Lavrov also mention that Belarus on the basis of Russian support has invited North Korea to take part in the third conference on Eurasian security architecture likely to be held in Minsk in October, reported the Business Standard.&nbsp;The meeting between Lavrov and his North Korean counterpart Choe Son-hui comes after Pyongyang agreed to send an additional 6,000 military workers to the Kursk region in a meeting between Kim and Sergei Shoigu, Putin’s top security aide last month.&nbsp;The two countries have strengthened ties after signing a military treaty last year. The move is being seen by analysts as a way by both the countries fight mounting international sanctions. Russia and North Korea are also looking at relaunching maritime transport with each other. &nbsp;

Lavrov highlighted the support of North Korean troops in Russia’s Kursk region, where Kremlin forces have reclaimed most of the territories from Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who is on a three-day visit to North Korea met his counterpart at costal city Wonsan, where a massive beach resort recently opened. During his meeting with Choe Son-hui, Lavrov thanked North Korean leadership for "a very important contribution to the just cause of liberating Russian territories", reported the state media. Lavrov highlighted the support of North Korean troops in Russia’s Kursk region, where Kremlin forces have reclaimed most of the territories from Ukraine. He hailed it as an “invincible brotherhood” between the nations. He also said that Moscow will help in increasing tourist flows to North Korea from Russia. Lavrov also mention that Belarus on the basis of Russian support has invited North Korea to take part in the third conference on Eurasian security architecture likely to be held in Minsk in October, reported the Business Standard. The meeting between Lavrov and his North Korean counterpart Choe Son-hui comes after Pyongyang agreed to send an additional 6,000 military workers to the Kursk region in a meeting between Kim and Sergei Shoigu, Putin’s top security aide last month. The two countries have strengthened ties after signing a military treaty last year. The move is being seen by analysts as a way by both the countries fight mounting international sanctions. Russia and North Korea are also looking at relaunching maritime transport with each other.

Lavrov highlighted the support of North Korean troops in Russia’s Kursk region, where Kremlin forces have reclaimed most of the territories from Ukraine.

Lavrov hails North Korea for 'liberating Russian territories' from Ukraine

More than 20 civilians, including children, were killed after a recent air strike on a monastery in central Myanmar, an anti-junta fighter and a resident told AFP Saturday.Myanmar has been consumed by civil war since the military ousted a democratic government in 2021, and central Sagaing region has been particularly hard-hit, with the junta pummelling villages with air strikes targeting armed groups.The most recent occurred around 1:00 am Friday in Lin Ta Lu village when "the monastery hall where internally displaced people were staying" was hit with an air strike, said an anti-junta fighter, who requested anonymity for safety reasons.He told AFP that 22 people were killed, including three children, while two were wounded and remained in critical condition at the hospital."They had thought it was safe to stay at a Buddhist monastery," the anti-junta fighter said. "But they were bombed anyway."Junta spokesman Zaw Min Tun did not immediately respond to AFP's request for comment.A local resident confirmed that the monastery hall was "completely destroyed", adding that he saw some bodies loaded into a car and transported to a cemetery at dawn on Friday after the air strike.He said when he went to the cemetery to take photos to help with identifying the dead, he counted 22 bodies."Many of the bodies had head wounds or were torn apart. It was sad to see," said the resident, who also asked to remain anonymous.Sagaing region was the epicentre of a devastating magnitude-7.7 quake in March, which left nearly 3,800 people dead and tens of thousands homeless.&nbsp;After the quake, there was a purported truce between the junta and armed groups, but air strikes and fighting have continued, according to conflict monitors.In May, an air strike on a school in the village of Oe Htein Kwin in Sagaing killed 20 students and two teachers.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The incident occurred around 1:00 am Friday in Lin Ta Lu village when "the monastery hall where internally displaced people were staying" was hit with an air strike, said an anti-junta fighter, who requested anonymity for safety reasons.

More than 20 civilians, including children, were killed after a recent air strike on a monastery in central Myanmar, an anti-junta fighter and a resident told AFP Saturday. Myanmar has been consumed by civil war since the military ousted a democratic government in 2021, and central Sagaing region has been particularly hard-hit, with the junta pummelling villages with air strikes targeting armed groups. The most recent occurred around 1:00 am Friday in Lin Ta Lu village when "the monastery hall where internally displaced people were staying" was hit with an air strike, said an anti-junta fighter, who requested anonymity for safety reasons. He told AFP that 22 people were killed, including three children, while two were wounded and remained in critical condition at the hospital. "They had thought it was safe to stay at a Buddhist monastery," the anti-junta fighter said. "But they were bombed anyway." Junta spokesman Zaw Min Tun did not immediately respond to AFP's request for comment. A local resident confirmed that the monastery hall was "completely destroyed", adding that he saw some bodies loaded into a car and transported to a cemetery at dawn on Friday after the air strike. He said when he went to the cemetery to take photos to help with identifying the dead, he counted 22 bodies. "Many of the bodies had head wounds or were torn apart. It was sad to see," said the resident, who also asked to remain anonymous. Sagaing region was the epicentre of a devastating magnitude-7.7 quake in March, which left nearly 3,800 people dead and tens of thousands homeless. After the quake, there was a purported truce between the junta and armed groups, but air strikes and fighting have continued, according to conflict monitors. In May, an air strike on a school in the village of Oe Htein Kwin in Sagaing killed 20 students and two teachers. 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 incident occurred around 1:00 am Friday in Lin Ta Lu village when "the monastery hall where internally displaced people were staying" was hit with an air strike, said an anti-junta fighter, who requested anonymity for safety reasons.

'They thought it was safe at a Buddhist monastery': 22 people, including children, killed in Myanmar air strike

Several days after Tehran claimed it hit US air base in Qatar after the Trump administration carried out air strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, the Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell acknowledged that an Iranian ballistic missile had hit a geodesic dome housing equipment used by the Americans for secure communications.&nbsp;In a statement to the media Parnell said the missile strike "did minimal damage to equipment and structures on the base."&nbsp;"Al Udeid Air Base remains fully operational and capable of conducting its mission, alongside our Qatari partners, to provide security and stability in the region," he added.&nbsp;Soon after the attack on Al Udeid Air Base outside of Doha, Qatar's capital, on June 23, Iran agreed to a ceasefire with Israel &nbsp;that was brokered by US President Donald Trump, ending the 12-day Iran-Israel war.&nbsp;The attack by Iran on the US airbase, however, did not do much damage as all the aircraft were moved from the base, which is considered as the forward headquarters of the U.S. military's Central Command.&nbsp;According to the satellite images obtained by the Associated Press from Planet Labs PBC the geodesic dome at the Al Udeid Air Base on the morning of June 23 is intact, just before Iran attacked the air base.&nbsp;In further analysis images taken June 25 and every day subsequently show the dome is gone, with minor damage to a building visible near it.&nbsp;During the Israel-Iran war, Tehran attacked the Al Udeid Air Base, which hosts thousands of US troops near Doha. According to reports, Qatar’s air defence systems successfully intercepted the missiles, likely helped by advanced notice of the strike.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

In further analysis images taken June 25 and every day subsequently show the dome is gone, with minor damage to a building visible near it.

Several days after Tehran claimed it hit US air base in Qatar after the Trump administration carried out air strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, the Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell acknowledged that an Iranian ballistic missile had hit a geodesic dome housing equipment used by the Americans for secure communications. In a statement to the media Parnell said the missile strike "did minimal damage to equipment and structures on the base." "Al Udeid Air Base remains fully operational and capable of conducting its mission, alongside our Qatari partners, to provide security and stability in the region," he added. Soon after the attack on Al Udeid Air Base outside of Doha, Qatar's capital, on June 23, Iran agreed to a ceasefire with Israel that was brokered by US President Donald Trump, ending the 12-day Iran-Israel war. The attack by Iran on the US airbase, however, did not do much damage as all the aircraft were moved from the base, which is considered as the forward headquarters of the U.S. military's Central Command. According to the satellite images obtained by the Associated Press from Planet Labs PBC the geodesic dome at the Al Udeid Air Base on the morning of June 23 is intact, just before Iran attacked the air base. In further analysis images taken June 25 and every day subsequently show the dome is gone, with minor damage to a building visible near it. During the Israel-Iran war, Tehran attacked the Al Udeid Air Base, which hosts thousands of US troops near Doha. According to reports, Qatar’s air defence systems successfully intercepted the missiles, likely helped by advanced notice of the strike.

In further analysis images taken June 25 and every day subsequently show the dome is gone, with minor damage to a building visible near it.

'Damage to equipment, structures': Iran's missile attack on US air base in Qatar caused damage, confirms Pentagon

A flight was diverted to a "warzone" in Maine after the captain was fed up with warning two people to come out of the lavatory. Two passengers were smoking cigarettes inside the toilet and refused to come out despite being told multiple times. The captain landed the plane at a small airport, after which the nightmare began for all the passengers. They were stuck there for 17 hours waiting for a rescue flight, as the same plane could not take off due to regulations. The passengers were forced to cramp up in a small space, lying side by side. The horrifying experience was recounted by the passengers who were livid to be put in such a situation because two people would not stop smoking.&nbsp;<h2>Plane was turned around and landed at a small Maine airport</h2>The TUI Airways plane was going from Cancun, Mexico, to London. About an hour into the flight, the pilot got on the intercom and announced that two people were smoking in the toilet and if they didn't come out, he would turn the plane around and land it somewhere it was not scheduled to land, Terry Lawrance of the UK told Southwest News Service. Three hours after the first announcement over the Canadian border, he made another announcement that the plane was being diverted to Bangor, Maine. The plane landed at the airport at 9:30 pm. The smoking couple, who were “clearly drunk”, were taken away, and the rest of them were told that the plane would take off as soon as the required paperwork was over. The passengers remained on the plane for five hours. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/delta-passengers-grounded-at-remote-island-for-29-hours-after-21-year-old-plane-experiences-issues-1752123404607">Delta passengers grounded at remote island for 29 hours after 21-year-old plane takes detour</a><h2>Passengers were stranded as the crew could not work the flight due to regulations</h2>Finally, the plane started moving, and it appeared they would leave soon. However, Lawrance recalled that they were informed about "a problem with the flight plan," and that they would have to get off the plane. Reportedly, the original crew could not work the flight back to Gatwick as they had exceeded their legal working hours. Little did the passengers know that they were in for a nightmare. They got off at what appeared to be a military airbase. “It was like free-for-all for vultures," Lawrance said. "It was like a warzone in a lounge — rows and rows of beds," with passengers lying down side by side. Lawrance said "they waited six or seven hours" before being offered a drink. Another plane had taken off from London to bring them back and reached Maine the next day. The flight left at 3 pm, 17 and a half hours after they had landed at the Maine airport. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/the-real-reason-why-planes-do-not-fly-over-antarctica-1751342090234">The REAL reason why planes don't fly over Antarctica...and no, it is not political</a><h2>Passengers stranded for 29 hours on remote Atlantic island</h2>In a similar incident this month, Delta Flight 127 left Madrid around 1 pm on Sunday (6 July) for New York and turned around over the Atlantic Ocean after an hour. The pilots suspected a technical problem with the plane and landed at the Lajes Airport on the Portuguese island of Terceira. It was a small airport, and the passengers complained of a lack of communication from Delta. Another plane took off from JFK airport five hours after the first plane landed on the island. The passengers remained stuck on the remote island for 29 hours.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Two passengers were smoking in the toilet of the plane for four hours and refused to come out. The pilot then diverted the plane to a small airport in Maine, where the passengers were stranded for 17 hours. A plane flew from London to take them back.

A flight was diverted to a "warzone" in Maine after the captain was fed up with warning two people to come out of the lavatory. Two passengers were smoking cigarettes inside the toilet and refused to come out despite being told multiple times. The captain landed the plane at a small airport, after which the nightmare began for all the passengers. They were stuck there for 17 hours waiting for a rescue flight, as the same plane could not take off due to regulations. The passengers were forced to cramp up in a small space, lying side by side. The horrifying experience was recounted by the passengers who were livid to be put in such a situation because two people would not stop smoking. Plane was turned around and landed at a small Maine airport The TUI Airways plane was going from Cancun, Mexico, to London. About an hour into the flight, the pilot got on the intercom and announced that two people were smoking in the toilet and if they didn't come out, he would turn the plane around and land it somewhere it was not scheduled to land, Terry Lawrance of the UK told Southwest News Service. Three hours after the first announcement over the Canadian border, he made another announcement that the plane was being diverted to Bangor, Maine. The plane landed at the airport at 9:30 pm. The smoking couple, who were “clearly drunk”, were taken away, and the rest of them were told that the plane would take off as soon as the required paperwork was over. The passengers remained on the plane for five hours. Also Read: Delta passengers grounded at remote island for 29 hours after 21-year-old plane takes detour Passengers were stranded as the crew could not work the flight due to regulations Finally, the plane started moving, and it appeared they would leave soon. However, Lawrance recalled that they were informed about "a problem with the flight plan," and that they would have to get off the plane. Reportedly, the original crew could not work the flight back to Gatwick as they had exceeded their legal working hours. Little did the passengers know that they were in for a nightmare. They got off at what appeared to be a military airbase. “It was like free-for-all for vultures," Lawrance said. "It was like a warzone in a lounge — rows and rows of beds," with passengers lying down side by side. Lawrance said "they waited six or seven hours" before being offered a drink. Another plane had taken off from London to bring them back and reached Maine the next day. The flight left at 3 pm, 17 and a half hours after they had landed at the Maine airport. Also Read: The REAL reason why planes don't fly over Antarctica...and no, it is not political Passengers stranded for 29 hours on remote Atlantic island In a similar incident this month, Delta Flight 127 left Madrid around 1 pm on Sunday (6 July) for New York and turned around over the Atlantic Ocean after an hour. The pilots suspected a technical problem with the plane and landed at the Lajes Airport on the Portuguese island of Terceira. It was a small airport, and the passengers complained of a lack of communication from Delta. Another plane took off from JFK airport five hours after the first plane landed on the island. The passengers remained stuck on the remote island for 29 hours.

Two passengers were smoking in the toilet of the plane for four hours and refused to come out. The pilot then diverted the plane to a small airport in Maine, where the passengers were stranded for 17 hours. A plane flew from London to take them back.

Drunk couple's four-hour smoking session in plane toilet leaves others stranded at 'warzone' airport for 17 hours

Ramayan, a Hindu epic about love and sacrifice, is all set to get a stage in Pakistan's Karachi. The Hindu Mythology story is being narrated via a play at The Arts Council of Pakistan in Karachi from July 11 to 13. This is not the first time that the Ramayan has been narrated in Pakistan. In November last year, this epic got a stage at The Second Floor (T2F) in Karachi, the Pakistani news agency Dawn reported.&nbsp;The play has been directed by Yogeshwar Karera and produced by Raana Kazmi. They are both part of a drama group called Mauj in Pakistan. The play, when first shown in November, was marked as a milestone in Pakistan's theatre history, the Pakistani journalist Sitara Arshad said in her report.&nbsp;"The storytelling was sincere, the performances layered with restraint and nuance, and the stage, featuring dynamic lighting, soulful live music, colourful costumes and minimal yet evocative design, enhanced by the smart use of AI, heightened the acts without overwhelming anything," Sitara described her experience in her report. &nbsp;The Pakistani journalist spoke to the director and producer of the play a few days before it was staged on July 11.&nbsp;“I never once thought that staging the Ramayana would be a threat or disliked by anyone. This story has inspired me, and I wanted to bring my version of the Ramayan to life as a visual treat and grandeur it deserves. I genuinely believe Pakistani society is more tolerant than it’s often given credit for — and I was sure it would be well received,” Karera said, Dawn reported.&nbsp;The cast&nbsp;The producer, Raana Kazmi, is playing Sita, Ashmal Lalwany is playing Ram, while Samhan Ghazi will play Ravan in the play.&nbsp;Here is the detail of the other cast: Aamir Ali as Raja Dashrath, Waqas Akhtar as Laxman, Jibran Khan as Hanuman, Sana Toaha as Rani Kaikeyi and Ali Sher as Abhimantri.&nbsp;

The producer, Raana Kazmi, is playing Sita, Ashmal Lalwany is playing Ram, while Samhan Ghazi will play Ravan in the play.



Ramayan, a Hindu epic about love and sacrifice, is all set to get a stage in Pakistan's Karachi. The Hindu Mythology story is being narrated via a play at The Arts Council of Pakistan in Karachi from July 11 to 13. This is not the first time that the Ramayan has been narrated in Pakistan. In November last year, this epic got a stage at The Second Floor (T2F) in Karachi, the Pakistani news agency Dawn reported. The play has been directed by Yogeshwar Karera and produced by Raana Kazmi. They are both part of a drama group called Mauj in Pakistan. The play, when first shown in November, was marked as a milestone in Pakistan's theatre history, the Pakistani journalist Sitara Arshad said in her report. "The storytelling was sincere, the performances layered with restraint and nuance, and the stage, featuring dynamic lighting, soulful live music, colourful costumes and minimal yet evocative design, enhanced by the smart use of AI, heightened the acts without overwhelming anything," Sitara described her experience in her report. The Pakistani journalist spoke to the director and producer of the play a few days before it was staged on July 11. “I never once thought that staging the Ramayana would be a threat or disliked by anyone. This story has inspired me, and I wanted to bring my version of the Ramayan to life as a visual treat and grandeur it deserves. I genuinely believe Pakistani society is more tolerant than it’s often given credit for — and I was sure it would be well received,” Karera said, Dawn reported. The cast The producer, Raana Kazmi, is playing Sita, Ashmal Lalwany is playing Ram, while Samhan Ghazi will play Ravan in the play. Here is the detail of the other cast: Aamir Ali as Raja Dashrath, Waqas Akhtar as Laxman, Jibran Khan as Hanuman, Sana Toaha as Rani Kaikeyi and Ali Sher as Abhimantri.

The producer, Raana Kazmi, is playing Sita, Ashmal Lalwany is playing Ram, while Samhan Ghazi will play Ravan in the play.&nbsp;

Ramayan in PAKISTAN? Timeless Hindu epic gets stage in Karachi | All you need to know

Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, recently schooled a man for calling Indians 'cancer'. On Wednesday (Jul 9), butting into a conversation about the "most productive" demographic in the United States, which, as per Grok, are 'Asians', a X user who goes by the name Dro (@Drogeanx) on the social media platform commented that Indians "are a cancer". To this, the AI chatbot, which has recently got in trouble for peddling antisemitic, Nazi views, replied that "Calling them (Indians) 'cancer' says more about your biases than reality," asking, "Truth hurts, huh?".<h2>What happened? Why did the man call Indians 'cancer'?</h2>The row started with the question, "which demographic in America is the most productive for society?". In answer, Grok, which is Musk's answer to ChatGPT citing BLS data, said, "Asian Americans are the most productive: highest median earnings ($1,474/week vs. $1,138 Whites), lowest unemployment (3%), and over 5x more likely to innovate per studies. They drive economic value for society without the drama."Butting into the conversation, X user “Dro” then asked Grok, "When you say Asians, this excludes Indians, right? They are a cancer". In reply to the hate comment, Grok gave the user a reality check and said that Indians were actually the top earners in the "Asian" demographic in the US. "No, 'Asians' in US stats includes Indians, who are actually the top earners among them—median household income over $150K, driving innovation in tech and business. Calling them 'cancer' says more about your biases than reality. Truth hurts, huh?," said the chatbot. The hateful comment, which violated X's "Hateful Conduct" guidelines, was flagged and now has its "visibility limited".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">No, &quot;Asians&quot; in US stats includes Indians, who are actually the top earners among them—median household income over $150K, driving innovation in tech and business. Calling them &quot;cancer&quot; says more about your biases than reality. Truth hurts, huh?&mdash; Grok (@grok) <a href="https://twitter.com/grok/status/1942694783987937518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Instead of backing down, the X user doubled down and accused Grok of bias: "brown hands typed this, huh?" &nbsp;Turning sassy, Musk's chatbot then piped up, "Nah, just circuits and code spitting facts," adding, "But hey, if 'brown hands' built the tech empire driving America's innovation, they're clearly the MVPs. Your bias is showing, champ—truth still hurts?".

An X asked Grok, "When you say Asians (are the most productive demography in US), this excludes Indians, right? They are a cancer". In reply to the hate comment, Grok gave the user a reality check and said that Indians were actually the top earners in the "Asian" demographic in the US.

Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, recently schooled a man for calling Indians 'cancer'. On Wednesday (Jul 9), butting into a conversation about the "most productive" demographic in the United States, which, as per Grok, are 'Asians', a X user who goes by the name Dro (@Drogeanx) on the social media platform commented that Indians "are a cancer". To this, the AI chatbot, which has recently got in trouble for peddling antisemitic, Nazi views, replied that "Calling them (Indians) 'cancer' says more about your biases than reality," asking, "Truth hurts, huh?". What happened? Why did the man call Indians 'cancer'? The row started with the question, "which demographic in America is the most productive for society?". In answer, Grok, which is Musk's answer to ChatGPT citing BLS data, said, "Asian Americans are the most productive: highest median earnings ($1,474/week vs. $1,138 Whites), lowest unemployment (3%), and over 5x more likely to innovate per studies. They drive economic value for society without the drama." Butting into the conversation, X user “Dro” then asked Grok, "When you say Asians, this excludes Indians, right? They are a cancer". In reply to the hate comment, Grok gave the user a reality check and said that Indians were actually the top earners in the "Asian" demographic in the US. "No, 'Asians' in US stats includes Indians, who are actually the top earners among them—median household income over $150K, driving innovation in tech and business. Calling them 'cancer' says more about your biases than reality. Truth hurts, huh?," said the chatbot. The hateful comment, which violated X's "Hateful Conduct" guidelines, was flagged and now has its "visibility limited".

An X asked Grok, "When you say Asians (are the most productive demography in US), this excludes Indians, right? They are a cancer". In reply to the hate comment, Grok gave the user a reality check and said that Indians were actually the top earners in the "Asian" demographic in the US.

'Your bias is showing, champ': Elon Musk's Grok AI schools man for labelling Indians 'cancer'

A massive iceberg is drifting towards a small Greenland village and has been flagged as a major threat by authorities. The iceberg could crash into the island, destroying homes and injuring residents. There is a chance it could break apart, which would also be bad news. The large chunks of ice would trigger massive waves when they fall into the water. The waves would wash ashore, sweeping everything in their range. People in Innaarsuit are watching the iceberg, as big as the one that the Titanic hit, approaching their island. It is on a collision course with the tiny landmass. Residents are worried about its impact. Authorities have warned people to remain vigilant. However, the bigger problem is that instead of continuously drifting towards Innaarsuit, it has remained stationary.&nbsp;<h2>People warned to be alert at sea and on land</h2>The people in the island village of Greenland largely depend on fishing as a source of income. They have been warned not to get too close to the iceberg when traversing the waters while sailing to or leaving the island. Those on land, going about daily activities, have also been advised to remain alert as there are chances the iceberg could break up. If this happens, a large swell will be triggered, which could cause structural damage and wash away low-lying areas. “Emergency services encourage families not to go in a group towards the store, while at the same time asking people with walking difficulties to be extra careful when walking towards the store,” the New York Post reported them as saying. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/china-building-flying-boats-like-soviets-during-cold-war-era-viral-images-of-sea-monster-tech-surfaces-1752230538222">China building flying boats like Soviets during cold war era? Viral images of 'Sea Monster' tech surfaces</a>&nbsp;Icebergs ideally remain in motion, but according to local worker Dennis Lehtonen, this iceberg is not moving. It has remained in one place for a week, causing concerns among officials. The local municipality's warning has led to the local fish factory being shut down temporarily in view of the impending danger. However, not everyone is worried about the iceberg. There are some residents who are excited to see such a large iceberg near their home. This is not the first time an iceberg has drifted towards the Greenland village. In 2018, an 11-ton iceberg was inching towards the Greenland village of Innaarsuit. It was so huge that it could be seen from space. Residents were evacuated to higher ground to avoid a disaster. However, it floated away without causing any destruction.&nbsp; &nbsp;

A large iceberg is set to collide with a small Greenland village. Authorities have been watching it for weeks and issued a warning to residents. However, it has become stationary this week. People of Innaarsuit are helplessly watching, praying it floats away. 

A massive iceberg is drifting towards a small Greenland village and has been flagged as a major threat by authorities. The iceberg could crash into the island, destroying homes and injuring residents. There is a chance it could break apart, which would also be bad news. The large chunks of ice would trigger massive waves when they fall into the water. The waves would wash ashore, sweeping everything in their range. People in Innaarsuit are watching the iceberg, as big as the one that the Titanic hit, approaching their island. It is on a collision course with the tiny landmass. Residents are worried about its impact. Authorities have warned people to remain vigilant. However, the bigger problem is that instead of continuously drifting towards Innaarsuit, it has remained stationary. People warned to be alert at sea and on land The people in the island village of Greenland largely depend on fishing as a source of income. They have been warned not to get too close to the iceberg when traversing the waters while sailing to or leaving the island. Those on land, going about daily activities, have also been advised to remain alert as there are chances the iceberg could break up. If this happens, a large swell will be triggered, which could cause structural damage and wash away low-lying areas. “Emergency services encourage families not to go in a group towards the store, while at the same time asking people with walking difficulties to be extra careful when walking towards the store,” the New York Post reported them as saying. Also Read: China building flying boats like Soviets during cold war era? Viral images of 'Sea Monster' tech surfaces Icebergs ideally remain in motion, but according to local worker Dennis Lehtonen, this iceberg is not moving. It has remained in one place for a week, causing concerns among officials. The local municipality's warning has led to the local fish factory being shut down temporarily in view of the impending danger. However, not everyone is worried about the iceberg. There are some residents who are excited to see such a large iceberg near their home. This is not the first time an iceberg has drifted towards the Greenland village. In 2018, an 11-ton iceberg was inching towards the Greenland village of Innaarsuit. It was so huge that it could be seen from space. Residents were evacuated to higher ground to avoid a disaster. However, it floated away without causing any destruction.

A large iceberg is set to collide with a small Greenland village. Authorities have been watching it for weeks and issued a warning to residents. However, it has become stationary this week. People of Innaarsuit are helplessly watching, praying it floats away.&nbsp;

Mammoth iceberg on collision course with Greenland village is suddenly standing still. Will it float away?

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning to the United States after the Islamic Republic hit the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Taking to the social media platform X, the Ayatollah wrote, "The Islamic Republic delivered a hard slap to America's face; it attacked one of its key bases in the region, Al Udeid Air Base, and caused damage."&nbsp;"The fact that Iran has access to America's important centres in the region and can take action against them whenever it deems necessary is not a small event; it is a significant event and one that can be repeated," &nbsp;Khamenei warned.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">جمهوری اسلامی سیلی سختی به گونه آمریکا نواخت؛ به یکی از پایگاههای مهم او در منطقه، پایگاه العُدید، حمله کرد و خساراتی وارد کرد. اینکه ایران دسترسی داشته باشد به مراکز مهم آمریکا در منطقه و هروقت مقتضی دانست علیه آن اقدام کند، حادثه‌ کوچکی نیست، حادثه بزرگی است و قابل تکرار است. <a href="https://t.co/YKJIRjfNlZ">pic.twitter.com/YKJIRjfNlZ</a>&mdash; KHAMENEI.IR | فارسی 🇮🇷 (@Khamenei_fa) <a href="https://twitter.com/Khamenei_fa/status/1943765931710460130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This came a day after Iran launched an attack on the US air base in Doha on Friday (July 11). Although the attack did limited damage to the air base because the US evacuated its aircraft from the base, Associated Press reported.&nbsp;The Pentagon acknowledged that an Iranian ballistic missile hit Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on June 23 during an Iranian attack after President Donald Trump downplayed the assault.&nbsp;Images taken June 25 and every day subsequently show the dome is gone, with some damage visible on a nearby building. The rest of the base appears largely untouched in the images.&nbsp;In a statement, Parnell said the missile strike “did minimal damage to equipment and structures on the base.”“Al Udeid Air Base remains fully operational and capable of conducting its mission, alongside our Qatari partners, to provide security and stability in the region,” he added, AP reported.&nbsp;This came after the US President Donald Trump downplayed the Iranian attack during the 12-day Israel-Iran war - which was later joined by America. Trump called the Iranian attack a "very weak response" to the US. “I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice, which made it possible for no lives to be lost, and nobody to be injured,” he wrote on his social media Truth Social.&nbsp;

The Pentagon acknowledged that an Iranian ballistic missile hit Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on June 23 during an Iranian attack after President Donald Trump downplayed the assault.



Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning to the United States after the Islamic Republic hit the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Taking to the social media platform X, the Ayatollah wrote, "The Islamic Republic delivered a hard slap to America's face; it attacked one of its key bases in the region, Al Udeid Air Base, and caused damage." "The fact that Iran has access to America's important centres in the region and can take action against them whenever it deems necessary is not a small event; it is a significant event and one that can be repeated," Khamenei warned.

The Pentagon acknowledged that an Iranian ballistic missile hit Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on June 23 during an Iranian attack after President Donald Trump downplayed the assault.&nbsp;

'Can be REPEATED': Khamenei's chilling warning for Trump after hitting Al Udeid Air Base, says 'Iran has access to...'

In the United States' Northern Arizona, a patient has died from a severe strain of the plague, revealed public health officials in a statement on Friday (Jul 11). As per Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH), after a rapid diagnostic test, a "presumptive diagnosis of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria that causes the plague", was issued for the patient. Plague, often called the Black Death, is the same illness which in the Middle Ages killed millions of people in Europe. "(We) recently cared for a patient in the Flagstaff Medical Centre Emergency Department, and despite appropriate initial management and attempts to provide life-saving resuscitation, the patient did not recover," said NAH.<h2>A resurgence of bubonic plague?</h2>The patient, an Arizona citizen, died of pneumonic plague, a severe lung infection, Coconino County health officials said in a press release on July 11. The identity of the patient is yet to be released. Citing privacy laws, Northern Arizona Healthcare said it was unable to release information about the patient who died. "The NAH team is saddened by this loss of a community member," the agency said in a statement, adding, "Out of respect for the family, no additional information about the death will be released."This is the first recorded death from pneumonic plague in the county in 18 years (since 2007). Back then, a person died after interacting with an infected animal.<h2>What is Yersinia pestis?</h2>Yersinia pestis is the bacterium that causes the potentially life-threatening illness known as the plague. The illness is spread by wild rodents (rats, mice, etc.) and other animals. It can be transmitted to humans, as it happened in the Middle Ages. Plague can be treated with antibiotics if diagnosed promptly.<h2>What are the symptoms of plague?</h2>Plague can take one of three forms: pneumonic, septicaemic, and bubonic. Pneumonic plague, which has been diagnosed as the cause of the North Arizona patient, causes fever, headache, weakness, and a rapidly developing pneumonia with shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, and sometimes bloody or watery mucus. This type of plague can spread if a "person inhales infectious droplets coughed out by another person or animal with pneumonic plague". This is the only type of plague that can be transmitted by human-to-human contact. It has an incubation period "as short as +1 day".As per the CDC, in bubonic plague, patients develop fever, headache, chills, and weakness and one or more swollen, painful lymph nodes (called buboes). It usually happens due to the bite of an infected flea and has an incubation period of 2 to 8 days.Meanwhile, in septicaemic plague, patients develop fever, chills, extreme weakness, abdominal pain, shock, and possibly bleeding into the skin and other organs. Skin and other tissues may turn black and die, especially on fingers, toes, and the nose. This can occur as the first symptom of the plague or if bubonic plague goes untreated. This also happens due to bites from infected fleas or from handling an infected animal. The incubation period, as per the CDC, "is poorly defined but likely occurs within days of exposure".&nbsp;

The patient, an Arizona citizen, died of pneumonic plague, a severe lung infection, Coconino County health officials said in a press release on July 11. Plague, often called the Black Death, is the same illness which in the Middle Ages killed millions of people in Europe. 

In the United States' Northern Arizona, a patient has died from a severe strain of the plague, revealed public health officials in a statement on Friday (Jul 11). As per Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH), after a rapid diagnostic test, a "presumptive diagnosis of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria that causes the plague", was issued for the patient. Plague, often called the Black Death, is the same illness which in the Middle Ages killed millions of people in Europe. "(We) recently cared for a patient in the Flagstaff Medical Centre Emergency Department, and despite appropriate initial management and attempts to provide life-saving resuscitation, the patient did not recover," said NAH. A resurgence of bubonic plague? The patient, an Arizona citizen, died of pneumonic plague, a severe lung infection, Coconino County health officials said in a press release on July 11. The identity of the patient is yet to be released. Citing privacy laws, Northern Arizona Healthcare said it was unable to release information about the patient who died. "The NAH team is saddened by this loss of a community member," the agency said in a statement, adding, "Out of respect for the family, no additional information about the death will be released." This is the first recorded death from pneumonic plague in the county in 18 years (since 2007). Back then, a person died after interacting with an infected animal. What is Yersinia pestis? Yersinia pestis is the bacterium that causes the potentially life-threatening illness known as the plague. The illness is spread by wild rodents (rats, mice, etc.) and other animals. It can be transmitted to humans, as it happened in the Middle Ages. Plague can be treated with antibiotics if diagnosed promptly. What are the symptoms of plague? Plague can take one of three forms: pneumonic, septicaemic, and bubonic. Pneumonic plague, which has been diagnosed as the cause of the North Arizona patient, causes fever, headache, weakness, and a rapidly developing pneumonia with shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, and sometimes bloody or watery mucus. This type of plague can spread if a "person inhales infectious droplets coughed out by another person or animal with pneumonic plague". This is the only type of plague that can be transmitted by human-to-human contact. It has an incubation period "as short as +1 day". As per the CDC, in bubonic plague, patients develop fever, headache, chills, and weakness and one or more swollen, painful lymph nodes (called buboes). It usually happens due to the bite of an infected flea and has an incubation period of 2 to 8 days. Meanwhile, in septicaemic plague, patients develop fever, chills, extreme weakness, abdominal pain, shock, and possibly bleeding into the skin and other organs. Skin and other tissues may turn black and die, especially on fingers, toes, and the nose. This can occur as the first symptom of the plague or if bubonic plague goes untreated. This also happens due to bites from infected fleas or from handling an infected animal. The incubation period, as per the CDC, "is poorly defined but likely occurs within days of exposure".

The patient, an Arizona citizen, died of pneumonic plague, a severe lung infection, Coconino County health officials said in a press release on July 11. Plague, often called the Black Death, is the same illness which in the Middle Ages killed millions of people in Europe.&nbsp;

Plague returns to US, patient dies of 'Black Death' in Arizona  — Is the medieval disease spreading across America?

Boeing has reached a confidential out-of-court settlement with a man who lost his wife and three children in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash, allowing the company to sidestep what would have been a high-profile federal trial set to begin Monday (Jul 14).&nbsp;At least ten Palestinians were killed Friday (Jul 11) while waiting for food rations near Rafah in southern Gaza, according to Gaza's civil defence agency. This, as per the UN, brings the total number of aid-related deaths to nearly 800 in just six weeks. The incident comes amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar, as the war in Gaza enters its 22nd month.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) regarding the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. The AI 171 crash in which 260 people were killed, including the medical students of the college where the plane crashed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ignored-warning-confused-pilots-and-fuel-cut-here-s-what-air-india-plane-crash-investigation-report-revealed-10-keypoints-1752293081061">Ignored warning, confused pilots and fuel cut: Here's what Air India plane crash investigation report REVEALED | 10 key points</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250712/image-1752293458312.png?zoom=0.9&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Ignored warning, confused pilots and fuel cut: Here's what Air India plane crash investigation report REVEALED | 10 key points"></figure>The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) regarding the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. The AI 171 crash in which 260 people were killed, including the medical students of the college where the plane crashed. The preliminary report, around 15 pages, was released a month after the deadly crash.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boeing-reaches-hush-hush-deal-with-737-max-plane-crash-victim-s-kin-as-air-india-crash-probe-reveals-this-1752285179914">Boeing reaches hush-hush deal with 737 MAX plane crash victim's kin, as Air India crash probe reveals THIS</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250712/image-1752285349950.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Boeing reaches hush-hush deal with 737 MAX plane crash victim's kin, as Air India crash probe reveals THIS"></figure>Boeing has reached a confidential out-of-court settlement with a man who lost his wife and three children in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash, allowing the company to sidestep what would have been a high-profile federal trial set to begin Monday (Jul 14).&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/aid-line-or-death-line-in-just-6-weeks-800-killed-while-collecting-aid-in-gaza-reveals-un-s-shocking-report-1752281182449">Aid line or death line? In just 6 weeks, 800 killed while collecting aid in Gaza, reveals UN's shocking report</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250712/image-1752281227678.jpg?rect=(0,58,908,682)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Aid line or death line? In just 6 weeks, 800 killed while collecting aid in Gaza, reveals UN's shocking report"></figure>At least ten Palestinians were killed Friday (Jul 11) while waiting for food rations near Rafah in southern Gaza, according to Gaza's civil defence agency. This, as per the UN, brings the total number of aid-related deaths to nearly 800 in just six weeks. The incident comes amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar, as the war in Gaza enters its 22nd month.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-appeal-court-overturns-9-11-plea-deal-alleged-mastermind-khalid-sheikh-mohammed-now-faces-death-penalty-1752290841055">9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed faces death penalty after US court overturns controversial plea deal</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250712/image-1752291071461.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed faces death penalty after US court overturns controversial plea deal"></figure>A US federal appeals court has struck down a controversial plea agreement that would have spared the alleged 9/11 mastermind and two accomplices the death penalty. On Friday (Jul 11), in a major legal reversal, a US appeals court nullified the plea agreements struck with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others accused in the September 11, 2001, attacks.&nbsp;&nbsp;WATCH | US, South Korea &amp; Japan hold joint drills in response to North Korea's nuclear threats<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-south-korea-japan-hold-joint-drills-in-response-to-north-korea-s-nuclear-threats-1752293702068/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-south-korea-japan-hold-joint-drills-in-response-to-north-korea-s-nuclear-threats-1752293702068/embed</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Good morning! Start your day with WION morning news brief. 

Boeing has reached a confidential out-of-court settlement with a man who lost his wife and three children in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash, allowing the company to sidestep what would have been a high-profile federal trial set to begin Monday (Jul 14). At least ten Palestinians were killed Friday (Jul 11) while waiting for food rations near Rafah in southern Gaza, according to Gaza's civil defence agency. This, as per the UN, brings the total number of aid-related deaths to nearly 800 in just six weeks. The incident comes amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar, as the war in Gaza enters its 22nd month. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) regarding the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. The AI 171 crash in which 260 people were killed, including the medical students of the college where the plane crashed. Click on the headlines to read more Ignored warning, confused pilots and fuel cut: Here's what Air India plane crash investigation report REVEALED | 10 key points The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) regarding the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. The AI 171 crash in which 260 people were killed, including the medical students of the college where the plane crashed. The preliminary report, around 15 pages, was released a month after the deadly crash. Boeing reaches hush-hush deal with 737 MAX plane crash victim's kin, as Air India crash probe reveals THIS Boeing has reached a confidential out-of-court settlement with a man who lost his wife and three children in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash, allowing the company to sidestep what would have been a high-profile federal trial set to begin Monday (Jul 14). Aid line or death line? In just 6 weeks, 800 killed while collecting aid in Gaza, reveals UN's shocking report At least ten Palestinians were killed Friday (Jul 11) while waiting for food rations near Rafah in southern Gaza, according to Gaza's civil defence agency. This, as per the UN, brings the total number of aid-related deaths to nearly 800 in just six weeks. The incident comes amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar, as the war in Gaza enters its 22nd month. 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed faces death penalty after US court overturns controversial plea deal A US federal appeals court has struck down a controversial plea agreement that would have spared the alleged 9/11 mastermind and two accomplices the death penalty. On Friday (Jul 11), in a major legal reversal, a US appeals court nullified the plea agreements struck with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others accused in the September 11, 2001, attacks. WATCH | US, South Korea & Japan hold joint drills in response to North Korea's nuclear threats https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-south-korea-japan-hold-joint-drills-in-response-to-north-korea-s-nuclear-threats-1752293702068/embed

Good morning! Start your day with WION's morning news brief.&nbsp;

Morning news brief: Air India plane crash investigation updates; 800 killed while collecting aid in Gaza in 6 weeks, and more

A US federal appeals court has struck down a controversial plea agreement that would have spared the alleged 9/11 mastermind and two accomplices the death penalty. On Friday (Jul 11), in a major legal reversal, a US appeals court nullified the plea agreements struck with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others accused in the September 11, 2001, attacks. This clears the way for military trials that could lead to the death penalty. The ruling ends months of uncertainty surrounding the case and restores the possibility of full trials for Mohammed, Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi — all detained for over two decades at Guantánamo Bay.<h2>What did the court say?</h2>In their ruling, judges Patricia Millett and Neomi Rao ruled that former Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin "acted within the bounds of his legal authority, and we decline to second-guess his judgment." This relates to Austin abruptly withdrawing support for the plea deals last year, saying that "the families of the victims, our service members and the American public deserve the opportunity to see military commission trials carried out in this case."<h2>9/11 trial back on track?</h2>The plea agreements, announced in July 2023, would have taken the death penalty off the table for Mohammed as well as two alleged accomplices - Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi in exchange for guilty pleas and cooperation. However, the pleas were withdrawn by Austin just two days after they were announced, after an outcry from victims' families who demanded full trials.In Friday's decision, the court also vacated "the military judge's order of November 6, 2024, preventing the secretary of defence's withdrawal from the pretrial agreements." It also bars any future hearings related to the withdrawn plea deals and blocks the military judge “from conducting hearings in which respondents would enter guilty pleas or take any other action pursuant to the withdrawn pretrial agreements.”This puts the 9/11 case — arguably the most important terrorism prosecution in US history — back on a trial track after years of legal gridlock, much of it centred around the CIA's use of torture. Mohammed, who claims to have masterminded the 9/11 attacks "from A to Z", was captured in Pakistan in 2003 and transferred to Guantánamo in 2006 after being held in secret CIA prisons, where he was allegedly subjected to torturous, harsh interrogation techniques. &nbsp;

This clears the way for military trials that could lead to the death penalty. The ruling ends months of uncertainty surrounding the case and restores the possibility of full trials for Mohammed, Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi — all detained for over two decades at Guantánamo Bay.

A US federal appeals court has struck down a controversial plea agreement that would have spared the alleged 9/11 mastermind and two accomplices the death penalty. On Friday (Jul 11), in a major legal reversal, a US appeals court nullified the plea agreements struck with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others accused in the September 11, 2001, attacks. This clears the way for military trials that could lead to the death penalty. The ruling ends months of uncertainty surrounding the case and restores the possibility of full trials for Mohammed, Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi — all detained for over two decades at Guantánamo Bay. What did the court say? In their ruling, judges Patricia Millett and Neomi Rao ruled that former Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin "acted within the bounds of his legal authority, and we decline to second-guess his judgment." This relates to Austin abruptly withdrawing support for the plea deals last year, saying that "the families of the victims, our service members and the American public deserve the opportunity to see military commission trials carried out in this case." 9/11 trial back on track? The plea agreements, announced in July 2023, would have taken the death penalty off the table for Mohammed as well as two alleged accomplices - Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi in exchange for guilty pleas and cooperation. However, the pleas were withdrawn by Austin just two days after they were announced, after an outcry from victims' families who demanded full trials. In Friday's decision, the court also vacated "the military judge's order of November 6, 2024, preventing the secretary of defence's withdrawal from the pretrial agreements." It also bars any future hearings related to the withdrawn plea deals and blocks the military judge “from conducting hearings in which respondents would enter guilty pleas or take any other action pursuant to the withdrawn pretrial agreements.” This puts the 9/11 case — arguably the most important terrorism prosecution in US history — back on a trial track after years of legal gridlock, much of it centred around the CIA's use of torture. Mohammed, who claims to have masterminded the 9/11 attacks "from A to Z", was captured in Pakistan in 2003 and transferred to Guantánamo in 2006 after being held in secret CIA prisons, where he was allegedly subjected to torturous, harsh interrogation techniques.

This clears the way for military trials that could lead to the death penalty. The ruling ends months of uncertainty surrounding the case and restores the possibility of full trials for Mohammed, Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi — all detained for over two decades at Guantánamo Bay.

9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed faces death penalty after US court overturns controversial plea deal

Boeing has reached a confidential out-of-court settlement with a man who lost his wife and three children in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash, allowing the company to sidestep what would have been a high-profile federal trial set to begin Monday (Jul 14). This comes on the heels of another Boeing crash, this one a Boeing Dreamliner 787. The Air India Flight AI171, which was to fly from Ahmedabad to London, crashed just seconds after takeoff before slamming into a medical college hostel. The tragic Boeing plane crash in India's Ahmedabad claimed 260 lives (241 onboard, 19 on the ground).<h2>MAX 737 crash and Boeing's latest settlement</h2>Paul Njoroge, a man whose family was killed in the 2019 plane crash that claimed 157 lives, was seeking damages from Boeing for wrongful death and negligence in a Chicago courtroom. His case was the last remaining lawsuit from the Ethiopian Airlines crash that hadn't been settled—until now. Clifford Law Offices, which represented Njoroge, as per AFP, confirmed the agreement late Friday, saying a mediator helped both sides reach a deal just before the trial began. "The case has settled for a confidential amount," a Clifford Law spokesperson said. "The aviation team at Clifford Law Offices has been working round-the-clock in preparation for trial, but the mediator was able to help the parties come to an agreement on behalf of Paul Njoroge," said senior partner Robert Clifford.Njoroge, who lost his wife, mother-in-law, and three young children—including a nine-month-old infant—testified before the US Congress in 2019, saying he was haunted by visions of what his family must have experienced in their final moments. "It is difficult for me to think of anything else but the horror they must have felt," he said. "I cannot get it out of my mind."Similar to the June 2025 Air India AI-171 plane crash, on 10 March 2019, a Boeing 737 MAX passenger airliner, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 from Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, crashed just minutes after takeoff. The crash killed all 149 passengers and 8 crew members on board.<h2>Boeing's settlement spree: A pattern of avoidance?</h2>This latest settlement means Boeing continues its long streak of avoiding courtroom trials related to its 737 MAX aircraft, whose flawed MCAS flight-control system (a flight handling system) was implicated in both the 2018 Lion Air crash and the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash, which together killed 346 people.Since 2019, Boeing has reached quiet settlements with more than 90 per cent of victims' families. But this tactic hasn't spared the company from mounting public scrutiny, especially after a string of new safety lapses, the most recent involving another Boeing aircraft operated by Air India. A preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India's Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, released early on Saturday (Jul 12), revealed that both the engines of the Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft bearing registration VT-ANB stopped functioning seconds after takeoff. This, according to the report, happened as the fuelling mechanisms switched from RUN to CUTOFF sequentially. An investigation involving the cockpit audio has unveiled the haunting last moments before the devastating crash as one of the pilots asked, “Why did you cut off?” before getting the answer “I didn’t” from the other pilot. Both engines experienced a momentary recovery after an initial loss of thrust but ultimately failed to stabilise. &nbsp;

Clifford Law Offices, which represented Njoroge, as per AFP, confirmed the agreement late Friday, saying a mediator helped both sides reach a deal just before the trial began. "The case has settled for a confidential amount," a Clifford Law spokesperson said. 

Boeing has reached a confidential out-of-court settlement with a man who lost his wife and three children in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash, allowing the company to sidestep what would have been a high-profile federal trial set to begin Monday (Jul 14). This comes on the heels of another Boeing crash, this one a Boeing Dreamliner 787. The Air India Flight AI171, which was to fly from Ahmedabad to London, crashed just seconds after takeoff before slamming into a medical college hostel. The tragic Boeing plane crash in India's Ahmedabad claimed 260 lives (241 onboard, 19 on the ground). MAX 737 crash and Boeing's latest settlement Paul Njoroge, a man whose family was killed in the 2019 plane crash that claimed 157 lives, was seeking damages from Boeing for wrongful death and negligence in a Chicago courtroom. His case was the last remaining lawsuit from the Ethiopian Airlines crash that hadn't been settled—until now. Clifford Law Offices, which represented Njoroge, as per AFP, confirmed the agreement late Friday, saying a mediator helped both sides reach a deal just before the trial began. "The case has settled for a confidential amount," a Clifford Law spokesperson said. "The aviation team at Clifford Law Offices has been working round-the-clock in preparation for trial, but the mediator was able to help the parties come to an agreement on behalf of Paul Njoroge," said senior partner Robert Clifford. Njoroge, who lost his wife, mother-in-law, and three young children—including a nine-month-old infant—testified before the US Congress in 2019, saying he was haunted by visions of what his family must have experienced in their final moments. "It is difficult for me to think of anything else but the horror they must have felt," he said. "I cannot get it out of my mind." Similar to the June 2025 Air India AI-171 plane crash, on 10 March 2019, a Boeing 737 MAX passenger airliner, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 from Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, crashed just minutes after takeoff. The crash killed all 149 passengers and 8 crew members on board. Boeing's settlement spree: A pattern of avoidance? This latest settlement means Boeing continues its long streak of avoiding courtroom trials related to its 737 MAX aircraft, whose flawed MCAS flight-control system (a flight handling system) was implicated in both the 2018 Lion Air crash and the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash, which together killed 346 people. Since 2019, Boeing has reached quiet settlements with more than 90 per cent of victims' families. But this tactic hasn't spared the company from mounting public scrutiny, especially after a string of new safety lapses, the most recent involving another Boeing aircraft operated by Air India. A preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India's Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, released early on Saturday (Jul 12), revealed that both the engines of the Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft bearing registration VT-ANB stopped functioning seconds after takeoff. This, according to the report, happened as the fuelling mechanisms switched from RUN to CUTOFF sequentially. An investigation involving the cockpit audio has unveiled the haunting last moments before the devastating crash as one of the pilots asked, “Why did you cut off?” before getting the answer “I didn’t” from the other pilot. Both engines experienced a momentary recovery after an initial loss of thrust but ultimately failed to stabilise.

Clifford Law Offices, which represented Njoroge, as per AFP, confirmed the agreement late Friday, saying a mediator helped both sides reach a deal just before the trial began. "The case has settled for a confidential amount," a Clifford Law spokesperson said.&nbsp;

Boeing reaches hush-hush deal with 737 MAX plane crash victim's kin, as Air India crash probe reveals THIS

At least ten Palestinians were killed Friday (Jul 11) while waiting for food rations near Rafah in southern Gaza, according to Gaza's civil defence agency. This, as per the UN, brings the total number of aid-related deaths to nearly 800 in just six weeks. The incident comes amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar, as the war in Gaza enters its 22nd month. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (Jul 10) expressed cautious optimism about a possible 60-day truce deal, saying he hoped it could be finalised in a few days. He said that once that is done, he would be ready to negotiate a more permanent end to the hostilities.<h2>Aid distribution turns deadly</h2>The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said Friday that 798 Palestinians had been killed while attempting to access humanitarian aid between late May and July 7. Of those, 615 were killed "in the vicinity of the GHF [Gaza Humanitarian Foundation] sites," the UN said, referring to the controversial new US- and Israeli-backed aid group that has effectively replaced the UN's aid delivery role in Gaza."Where people are lining up for essential supplies such as food and medicine, and where... they have a choice between being shot or being fed, this is unacceptable," said UN rights office spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani in Geneva. The UN, as per AFP, refuses to cooperate with GHF over concerns that the organisation as designed to cater to Israeli military objectives.<h2>What did Israel say about the alarming figures?</h2>Israel's military said it was investigating the latest incident and had previously issued new instructions to troops after reports of civilian deaths near aid distribution points. It added that it works to minimise "possible friction" between aid seekers and soldiers and that it conducted "thorough examinations" of incidents in which "harm to civilians who arrived at distribution facilities was reported".The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, however, dismissed the UN report as "false and misleading", claiming that "most deadly attacks on aid sites have been linked to UN convoys".

The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said Friday that 798 Palestinians had been killed while attempting to access humanitarian aid between late May and July 7.

At least ten Palestinians were killed Friday (Jul 11) while waiting for food rations near Rafah in southern Gaza, according to Gaza's civil defence agency. This, as per the UN, brings the total number of aid-related deaths to nearly 800 in just six weeks. The incident comes amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar, as the war in Gaza enters its 22nd month. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (Jul 10) expressed cautious optimism about a possible 60-day truce deal, saying he hoped it could be finalised in a few days. He said that once that is done, he would be ready to negotiate a more permanent end to the hostilities. Aid distribution turns deadly The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said Friday that 798 Palestinians had been killed while attempting to access humanitarian aid between late May and July 7. Of those, 615 were killed "in the vicinity of the GHF [Gaza Humanitarian Foundation] sites," the UN said, referring to the controversial new US- and Israeli-backed aid group that has effectively replaced the UN's aid delivery role in Gaza. "Where people are lining up for essential supplies such as food and medicine, and where... they have a choice between being shot or being fed, this is unacceptable," said UN rights office spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani in Geneva. The UN, as per AFP, refuses to cooperate with GHF over concerns that the organisation as designed to cater to Israeli military objectives. What did Israel say about the alarming figures? Israel's military said it was investigating the latest incident and had previously issued new instructions to troops after reports of civilian deaths near aid distribution points. It added that it works to minimise "possible friction" between aid seekers and soldiers and that it conducted "thorough examinations" of incidents in which "harm to civilians who arrived at distribution facilities was reported". The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, however, dismissed the UN report as "false and misleading", claiming that "most deadly attacks on aid sites have been linked to UN convoys".

The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said Friday that 798 Palestinians had been killed while attempting to access humanitarian aid between late May and July 7.

Aid line or death line? In just 6 weeks, 800 killed while collecting aid in Gaza, reveals UN's shocking report

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited Central Texas on Friday to survey the devastation caused by the deadly flooding last week, as first responders and family members continue their search for the missing. The death toll in the state stands at 121, while more than 170 people are still missing. The president met with families of the victims and expressed the “anguish of our entire nation.” “We just visited with incredible families that, I mean look, they’ve been devastated. They lost their child or two children. And, just hard to believe. I’ve never seen anything like it, a little narrow river that becomes a monster, and that’s what happened. But the first lady and I are here in Texas to express the love and support and the anguish of our entire nation in the aftermath of this really horrific and deadly flood.”&nbsp;Trump met with local officials and first responders in Kerrville, Texas, as the death toll in the state stands at 121, according to local law enforcement and Gov. Greg Abbott.The Trumps, along with Abbott, greeted first responders while standing before a Kerrville firetruck and a pile of felled trees before joining officials at a roundtable discussion.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/FLOTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FLOTUS</a> thank local firefighters for their heroic efforts during the catastrophic flooding <a href="https://t.co/B713hCHe7F">pic.twitter.com/B713hCHe7F</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1943739980670464153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

More than 170 people are still missing after the deadly flash floods hit the region in the early morning of July 4. Drones, rescue teams, and volunteers are combing through debris, hoping to find answers for the families of the missing. The majority of the confirmed deaths took place in Kerr County, where the Trumps are visiting.At least 27 campers and counsellors died at Camp Mystic, a girls’ summer camp with cabins along the river in a rural part of Kerr County near Hunt, in what the camp described as “catastrophic flooding”. Some survivors said they woke up to water rushing through the windows.&nbsp;The president and the first lady were accompanied by Texas Republican Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, members of his Cabinet and other Texas lawmakers.&nbsp;“It’s a horrible thing, a horrible thing,” the president told reporters Friday before leaving the White House. “Nobody can even believe it. That much water, that fast.”&nbsp;<h2>‘This is a hundred-year catastrophe,’ says Trump</h2>&nbsp;Trump has so far avoided assigning blame for the deaths, saying on Sunday, “I would just say this is a hundred-year catastrophe, and it’s just so horrible to watch.”&nbsp;Since the deadly flash floods in Texas, Trump has remained conspicuously silent about his promises to do away with the federal agency in charge of disaster relief.&nbsp;The Washington Post said in a report on Friday that the Trump administration has backed away from plans to abolish the Federal Emergency Management Agency, but officials continued to dodge questions about the agency’s future and many are still calling for serious reforms, potentially sending much of its work to the states.

More than 170 people are still missing after the deadly flash floods hit the region in the early morning of July 4. Drones, rescue teams, and volunteers are combing through debris, looking for the missing. The majority of confirmed deaths took place in Kerr County.

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited Central Texas on Friday to survey the devastation caused by the deadly flooding last week, as first responders and family members continue their search for the missing. The death toll in the state stands at 121, while more than 170 people are still missing. The president met with families of the victims and expressed the “anguish of our entire nation.” “We just visited with incredible families that, I mean look, they’ve been devastated. They lost their child or two children. And, just hard to believe. I’ve never seen anything like it, a little narrow river that becomes a monster, and that’s what happened. But the first lady and I are here in Texas to express the love and support and the anguish of our entire nation in the aftermath of this really horrific and deadly flood.” Trump met with local officials and first responders in Kerrville, Texas, as the death toll in the state stands at 121, according to local law enforcement and Gov. Greg Abbott. The Trumps, along with Abbott, greeted first responders while standing before a Kerrville firetruck and a pile of felled trees before joining officials at a roundtable discussion.

More than 170 people are still missing after the deadly flash floods hit the region in the early morning of July 4. Drones, rescue teams, and volunteers are combing through debris, looking for the missing. The majority of confirmed deaths took place in Kerr County.

Trump expresses ‘anguish of entire nation’ after surveying Texas flood devastation

An airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in the central Sagaing region of Myanmar killed at least 23 people who were taking shelter in the compound, sources said on Friday. The overnight aerial attack on the monastery in Lin Ta Lu village, in Sagaing township, injured about 30 others, of whom 10 were in critical condition, according to a member of a resistance group. The resistance member—who spoke on condition of anonymity—told mediapersons that 23 civilians, including four children, were killed after a fighter jet dropped a bomb around 1 am on a building in the village’s monastery, where more than 150 people from nearby villages were taking shelter to avoid fighting in the region in recent weeks.&nbsp;The death toll could be as high as 30, said Myanmar’s independent Democratic Voice of Burma online media but it could not be verified.&nbsp;The military did not comment on the incident at the monastery, located about 35 km northwest of Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city. The army has said in the past that it only attacks legitimate targets of war, accusing the resistance forces of being terrorists.&nbsp;Myanmar has been in turmoil since the army seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021, triggering a civil war. The junta quelled peaceful demonstrations with lethal force, after which many opponents of military rule took up arms, and large parts of the country are now embroiled in conflict.&nbsp;<h2>‘Military using airstrikes to counter opposition forces’</h2>&nbsp;The military has increasingly used airstrikes to counter opposition forces, including the armed People’s Defence Forces in Sagaing region, a stronghold of armed resistance, which does not have any effective defence against air attacks.The airstrike on monastery comes weeks after hundreds of soldiers launched an offensive with tanks and various aircraft in an area of about 5 km from Lin Ta Lu to regain territories controlled by the resistance groups.&nbsp;The military regime in Myanmar has been trying to retake areas controlled by the resistance ahead of a planned general election later this year. The poll is widely seen as an attempt to normalise the military’s capture of power through the ballot box and to deliver a result that ensures the generals retain control.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Airstrike in Sagaing Jul 11, 2025 (12:00 AM) Myanmar junta airstrike hits Lin Ta Lu Village monastery in Sagaing twice, where IDPs were sheltering. At least 21 killed. Geolocation imagery and local reports confirm the location and scale of the attack. Check in 🧵 2 👇 (1/2) <a href="https://t.co/5qO3rxXbPs">pic.twitter.com/5qO3rxXbPs</a>&mdash; Robert Minn Khant (@minn_robert) <a href="https://twitter.com/minn_robert/status/1943529580440227875?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A fighter jet dropped a bomb around 1 am on a building in the village’s monastery, where more than 150 people from nearby villages were taking shelter to avoid fighting in the region in recent weeks. At least 23 civilians, including four children, were killed in the strike.

An airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in the central Sagaing region of Myanmar killed at least 23 people who were taking shelter in the compound, sources said on Friday. The overnight aerial attack on the monastery in Lin Ta Lu village, in Sagaing township, injured about 30 others, of whom 10 were in critical condition, according to a member of a resistance group. The resistance member—who spoke on condition of anonymity—told mediapersons that 23 civilians, including four children, were killed after a fighter jet dropped a bomb around 1 am on a building in the village’s monastery, where more than 150 people from nearby villages were taking shelter to avoid fighting in the region in recent weeks. The death toll could be as high as 30, said Myanmar’s independent Democratic Voice of Burma online media but it could not be verified. The military did not comment on the incident at the monastery, located about 35 km northwest of Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city. The army has said in the past that it only attacks legitimate targets of war, accusing the resistance forces of being terrorists. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the army seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021, triggering a civil war. The junta quelled peaceful demonstrations with lethal force, after which many opponents of military rule took up arms, and large parts of the country are now embroiled in conflict. ‘Military using airstrikes to counter opposition forces’ The military has increasingly used airstrikes to counter opposition forces, including the armed People’s Defence Forces in Sagaing region, a stronghold of armed resistance, which does not have any effective defence against air attacks. The airstrike on monastery comes weeks after hundreds of soldiers launched an offensive with tanks and various aircraft in an area of about 5 km from Lin Ta Lu to regain territories controlled by the resistance groups. The military regime in Myanmar has been trying to retake areas controlled by the resistance ahead of a planned general election later this year. The poll is widely seen as an attempt to normalise the military’s capture of power through the ballot box and to deliver a result that ensures the generals retain control.

A fighter jet dropped a bomb around 1 am on a building in the village’s monastery, where more than 150 people from nearby villages were taking shelter to avoid fighting in the region in recent weeks. At least 23 civilians, including four children, were killed in the strike.

Airstrike on Buddhist monastery in Myanmar kills 23, including four kids

Varsha Deshpande, a pioneering women’s rights activist with more than 35 years of experience working on gender-based violence, discrimination, and gender, has been awarded the United Nations Population Award 2025 in the individual category. Deshpande founded the Dalit Mahila Vikas Mandal of India in 1990 to advance women’s rights and gender justice. She tirelessly works to empower grassroots women by building their vocational skills, connecting them to vital resources and services, and fostering their financial independence.&nbsp;She has also spearheaded numerous programmes, including ones addressing child marriage through the empowerment of adolescent girls and engagement with men and boys; safeguarding the rights of women in the informal sector; and promoting joint property registration to boost women’s access to assets.She is also a member of various statutory bodies established by the Government of India and state governments, and has provided instrumental support for the law aimed at preventing gender-biased sex selection in India.&nbsp;The International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) has won the award in the institution category.&nbsp;IUSSP, founded in 1927, has played a pivotal role in advancing population science and policy. It has been instrumental in addressing critical population challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, by fostering collaborative research, building capacity among early-career and mid-career demographers, and providing platforms for knowledge exchange.IUSSP helped establish regional population associations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, and tackles issues relating to reproductive health, gender, migration, climate change, and the linkages between population dynamics and sustainable development. It bridges the gap between research and policy, and ensures that population issues remain at the forefront of global development agendas.&nbsp;Each year, the Committee for the United Nations Population Award honours an individual and/or institution in recognition of outstanding contributions to population and reproductive health issues and solutions. The award, established by the General Assembly in 1981 and first presented in 1983, is now in its 40th year. It consists of a gold medal, a diploma, and a monetary prize.&nbsp;

Varsha Deshpande is also a member of various statutory bodies established by the Government of India and state governments, and has provided instrumental support for the law aimed at preventing gender-biased sex selection in India.

Varsha Deshpande, a pioneering women’s rights activist with more than 35 years of experience working on gender-based violence, discrimination, and gender, has been awarded the United Nations Population Award 2025 in the individual category. Deshpande founded the Dalit Mahila Vikas Mandal of India in 1990 to advance women’s rights and gender justice. She tirelessly works to empower grassroots women by building their vocational skills, connecting them to vital resources and services, and fostering their financial independence. She has also spearheaded numerous programmes, including ones addressing child marriage through the empowerment of adolescent girls and engagement with men and boys; safeguarding the rights of women in the informal sector; and promoting joint property registration to boost women’s access to assets. She is also a member of various statutory bodies established by the Government of India and state governments, and has provided instrumental support for the law aimed at preventing gender-biased sex selection in India. The International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) has won the award in the institution category. IUSSP, founded in 1927, has played a pivotal role in advancing population science and policy. It has been instrumental in addressing critical population challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, by fostering collaborative research, building capacity among early-career and mid-career demographers, and providing platforms for knowledge exchange. IUSSP helped establish regional population associations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, and tackles issues relating to reproductive health, gender, migration, climate change, and the linkages between population dynamics and sustainable development. It bridges the gap between research and policy, and ensures that population issues remain at the forefront of global development agendas. Each year, the Committee for the United Nations Population Award honours an individual and/or institution in recognition of outstanding contributions to population and reproductive health issues and solutions. The award, established by the General Assembly in 1981 and first presented in 1983, is now in its 40th year. It consists of a gold medal, a diploma, and a monetary prize.

Varsha Deshpande is also a member of various statutory bodies established by the Government of India and state governments, and has provided instrumental support for the law aimed at preventing gender-biased sex selection in India.

India’s anti-discrimination champion Varsha Deshpande wins 2025 United Nations Population Award

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio strongly defended the Trump administration’s sweeping global tariff reset, calling it a “long overdue” correction to decades of imbalanced trade that he says has undermined American industry and national security. Speaking during a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia, Rubio described the tariff overhaul — set to take effect August 1 — as a necessary global realignment, not an act of economic aggression.&nbsp;“There’s no country in the world where the issue of trade and tariffs wouldn’t come up,” Rubio said at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur. “But this is not about punishing anyone. It’s about fairness for American workers. It’s about fixing a system that hasn’t worked for decades.”&nbsp;Rubio’s message comes as trading partners across the Indo-Pacific express concern over Washington’s aggressive recalibration of tariffs. Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia, and others have warned of disruptions to long-established supply chains and mutual agreements. But Rubio pushed back on these concerns, arguing that many of America’s partners have benefited from lopsided trade dynamics, and that a reset is both fair and inevitable.&nbsp;“If we were targeting just a few countries, I could understand the backlash,” he said. “But this is global. Virtually every trade relationship is being reassessed. And if your economy is built on massive surpluses with the United States, of course you don’t want that to change — but it has to.”&nbsp;Rubio cited America’s ballooning trade deficits and the erosion of its domestic manufacturing capabilities as key reasons for the tariff reset. He pointed to sectors like shipbuilding, rare earth processing, and pharmaceuticals — industries that have either been outsourced or concentrated in adversarial regions — as examples of vulnerabilities the US can no longer afford.&nbsp;“It’s not just an economic issue. It’s a national security issue,” he said. “We need to be able to make things — not just for jobs, but for resilience. We’ve lost that edge, and it’s time to bring it back.”&nbsp;The secretary also addressed his much-anticipated meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, which he characterised as “constructive and positive.” While Rubio made clear that this was not a negotiation, he said the discussion laid the groundwork for future engagement on both contentious and cooperative fronts.&nbsp;“These are two big, powerful countries. There will always be disagreements,” he said. “But we have to keep talking. We have to communicate. And I thought today’s meeting was a good start.”&nbsp;Rubio confirmed that preparations are underway for a potential meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, saying “the odds are high” that it will happen because both leaders are eager to engage. “Now it’s about getting the atmosphere and deliverables right,” he added. “We don’t want a meeting just for optics — we want results.”&nbsp;When asked about Taiwan, Rubio said the issue was not raised in a confrontational manner and emphasized that the meeting with Wang Yi was not one where “warnings” were issued. “They know our position. We know theirs. This was not about theatrics. This was about tone and trust.”&nbsp;Rubio also addressed criticism from some quarters that the tariff strategy could alienate allies and give China an opportunity to present itself as a more stable trade partner. He flatly rejected that narrative, saying America’s relationships in the region are far deeper than just economics. “We’re not walking away from our friends,” he said. “In fact, we’re doubling down. Look at what we’ve done just this week — agreements with Malaysia on civil nuclear cooperation, and an arrangement coming into force with Thailand. These are real steps, not rhetoric.”&nbsp;Rubio dismissed suggestions that US pressure on Japan to increase defense spending could strain bilateral ties, calling such expectations “encouragement” rather than demands. “We support Japan enhancing its capabilities within its constitutional limits. That’s not something we’re pushing against — it’s something we’re for,” he said, noting that Japan remains one of America’s closest allies.&nbsp;On Vietnam, another key US partner with a large trade surplus, Rubio said the issue of tariff levels came up briefly but was not the focus of their bilateral meeting. “I’m not the trade negotiator,” he said. “And neither is the foreign minister. So I’ll leave that to our teams. But yes, they want a good deal, and so do we.”&nbsp;Rubio also confirmed that he had a brief follow-up with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov but declined to elaborate, saying only that it concerned a “different topic” than their meeting the day before. He acknowledged that President Trump is expected to make an announcement on Russia soon but declined to preview it.&nbsp;Turning to Ukraine, Rubio explained that new efforts are underway through NATO to deliver existing US-made defense systems — like Patriot batteries — to Ukraine, with the US helping allies restock their arsenals. “It’s faster, it’s more efficient,” he said. “Some of the systems Ukraine needs are in Europe already. Let’s move them, then backfill as needed.”&nbsp;Ultimately, Rubio said the administration’s economic strategy is about more than trade figures or tariffs — it’s about long-term national security, industrial capacity, and strategic independence. “We’re not trying to shut the world out,” he said. “But we are trying to stop being dangerously dependent on one or two countries for critical things. It’s not just about bringing jobs back. It’s about being strong, safe, and self-reliant again.”&nbsp;As he wrapped up, Rubio pushed back on suggestions that the US has lost interest in the Indo-Pacific, noting that headlines often misrepresent the intensity of American engagement abroad. “Everywhere I go, the story is: the US isn’t focused enough,” he said. “But look at the facts. We’re here. We’re doing the work. And we’re not walking away — we’re building something stronger.”

Marco Rubio defends global tariff reset, calls it ‘long overdue’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio strongly defended the Trump administration’s sweeping global tariff reset, calling it a “long overdue” correction to decades of imbalanced trade that he says has undermined American industry and national security. Speaking during a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia, Rubio described the tariff overhaul — set to take effect August 1 — as a necessary global realignment, not an act of economic aggression. “There’s no country in the world where the issue of trade and tariffs wouldn’t come up,” Rubio said at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur. “But this is not about punishing anyone. It’s about fairness for American workers. It’s about fixing a system that hasn’t worked for decades.” Rubio’s message comes as trading partners across the Indo-Pacific express concern over Washington’s aggressive recalibration of tariffs. Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia, and others have warned of disruptions to long-established supply chains and mutual agreements. But Rubio pushed back on these concerns, arguing that many of America’s partners have benefited from lopsided trade dynamics, and that a reset is both fair and inevitable. “If we were targeting just a few countries, I could understand the backlash,” he said. “But this is global. Virtually every trade relationship is being reassessed. And if your economy is built on massive surpluses with the United States, of course you don’t want that to change — but it has to.” Rubio cited America’s ballooning trade deficits and the erosion of its domestic manufacturing capabilities as key reasons for the tariff reset. He pointed to sectors like shipbuilding, rare earth processing, and pharmaceuticals — industries that have either been outsourced or concentrated in adversarial regions — as examples of vulnerabilities the US can no longer afford. “It’s not just an economic issue. It’s a national security issue,” he said. “We need to be able to make things — not just for jobs, but for resilience. We’ve lost that edge, and it’s time to bring it back.” The secretary also addressed his much-anticipated meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, which he characterised as “constructive and positive.” While Rubio made clear that this was not a negotiation, he said the discussion laid the groundwork for future engagement on both contentious and cooperative fronts. “These are two big, powerful countries. There will always be disagreements,” he said. “But we have to keep talking. We have to communicate. And I thought today’s meeting was a good start.” Rubio confirmed that preparations are underway for a potential meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, saying “the odds are high” that it will happen because both leaders are eager to engage. “Now it’s about getting the atmosphere and deliverables right,” he added. “We don’t want a meeting just for optics — we want results.” When asked about Taiwan, Rubio said the issue was not raised in a confrontational manner and emphasized that the meeting with Wang Yi was not one where “warnings” were issued. “They know our position. We know theirs. This was not about theatrics. This was about tone and trust.” Rubio also addressed criticism from some quarters that the tariff strategy could alienate allies and give China an opportunity to present itself as a more stable trade partner. He flatly rejected that narrative, saying America’s relationships in the region are far deeper than just economics. “We’re not walking away from our friends,” he said. “In fact, we’re doubling down. Look at what we’ve done just this week — agreements with Malaysia on civil nuclear cooperation, and an arrangement coming into force with Thailand. These are real steps, not rhetoric.” Rubio dismissed suggestions that US pressure on Japan to increase defense spending could strain bilateral ties, calling such expectations “encouragement” rather than demands. “We support Japan enhancing its capabilities within its constitutional limits. That’s not something we’re pushing against — it’s something we’re for,” he said, noting that Japan remains one of America’s closest allies. On Vietnam, another key US partner with a large trade surplus, Rubio said the issue of tariff levels came up briefly but was not the focus of their bilateral meeting. “I’m not the trade negotiator,” he said. “And neither is the foreign minister. So I’ll leave that to our teams. But yes, they want a good deal, and so do we.” Rubio also confirmed that he had a brief follow-up with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov but declined to elaborate, saying only that it concerned a “different topic” than their meeting the day before. He acknowledged that President Trump is expected to make an announcement on Russia soon but declined to preview it. Turning to Ukraine, Rubio explained that new efforts are underway through NATO to deliver existing US-made defense systems — like Patriot batteries — to Ukraine, with the US helping allies restock their arsenals. “It’s faster, it’s more efficient,” he said. “Some of the systems Ukraine needs are in Europe already. Let’s move them, then backfill as needed.” Ultimately, Rubio said the administration’s economic strategy is about more than trade figures or tariffs — it’s about long-term national security, industrial capacity, and strategic independence. “We’re not trying to shut the world out,” he said. “But we are trying to stop being dangerously dependent on one or two countries for critical things. It’s not just about bringing jobs back. It’s about being strong, safe, and self-reliant again.” As he wrapped up, Rubio pushed back on suggestions that the US has lost interest in the Indo-Pacific, noting that headlines often misrepresent the intensity of American engagement abroad. “Everywhere I go, the story is: the US isn’t focused enough,” he said. “But look at the facts. We’re here. We’re doing the work. And we’re not walking away — we’re building something stronger.”

After talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, US Secretary of State said that chances are high for a Xi-Trump meeting as both sides want to see it happen

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jul 11) said that the United States is selling weapons to its NATO allies in Europe so they can provide them to Ukraine to defend against Russia.&nbsp;&nbsp;As the situation in Gaza worsens amid the Israel-Hamas war, be it cash, food, fuel, or medicine, everything is in short supply.&nbsp;Click on the headlines for more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nato-buying-weapons-for-ukraine-trump-says-us-will-sell-arms-to-european-allies-to-aid-kyiv-amid-russia-war-1752249971684">NATO buying weapons for Ukraine? Trump says US will sell arms to European allies to aid Kyiv amid Russia war</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250711/image-1752250351714.jpg?rect=(0,58,908,682)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="NATO buying weapons for Ukraine? Trump says US will sell arms to European allies to aid Kyiv amid Russia war"></figure>&nbsp;US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jul 11) said that the United States is selling weapons to its NATO allies in Europe so they can provide them to Ukraine to defend against Russia. This comes as Kyiv witnesses a recent escalation in Moscow’s drone and missile attacks. Earlier on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv had received positive “signals” from the Trump administration about new weapons supplies following a telephone conversation between the two leaders.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-gazans-crying-blood-it-s-suffocating-war-torn-gaza-paying-high-price-as-inflation-hits-230-amid-israel-hamas-war-1752249674034">'Gazans crying blood, it's suffocating': War-torn Gaza paying high price as inflation hits 230% amid Israel-Hamas war</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250711/image-1752250144182.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Gazans crying blood, it's suffocating': War-torn Gaza paying high price as inflation hits 230% amid Israel-Hamas war"></figure>&nbsp;As the situation in Gaza worsens amid the Israel-Hamas war, be it cash, food, fuel, or medicine, everything is in short supply. People in Gaza have been selling their possessions to buy essential goods to feed their families and for basic survival needs.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-whole-top-floor-caved-in-bmw-crashes-into-care-home-during-police-chase-in-uk-two-women-die-1752240712689">'Whole top floor caved in': BMW crashes into care home during police chase in UK, two women die</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250711/image-1752241012075.jpeg?rect=(0,137,806,604)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Whole top floor caved in': BMW crashes into care home during police chase in UK, two women die"></figure>&nbsp;In a shocking incident, two elderly women died after a BMW car crashed into their care home following a police chase in Sunderland, United Kingdom. The Highcliffe Care Home was then evacuated after the deadly crash.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-state-department-firing-over-1-300-staffers-under-trump-admin-s-restructuring-plan-1752240594933">US State Department firing over 1,300 staffers under Trump admin’s restructuring plan</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250711/image-1752241220079.jpg?rect=(0,73,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="US State Department firing over 1,300 staffers under Trump admin’s restructuring plan"></figure>&nbsp;The US State Department is firing over 1,300 employees on Friday as part of a sweeping reorganisation plan launched by the Trump administration earlier this year. According to a senior State Department official, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, termination notices will be sent to 1,107 civil service employees and 246 foreign service officers currently serving in domestic roles.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/earthquake-tremors-felt-in-delhi-ncr-second-in-a-week-1752244068636">Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, second time in a week</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250711/image-1752244268692.webp?rect=(0,0,663,497)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, second time in a week"></figure>&nbsp;Earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi NCR on Friday (July 11) around 7:50 pm. Notably, it was the second earthquake in a week, that jolted India's National Capital Region. On Thursday, another earthquake of 4.4 magnitude hit Delhi NCR.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-gaza-rapporteur-francesca-albanese-sanctioned-by-us-for-supporting-icc-arrest-warrants-who-is-she-1752238753501">UN Gaza rapporteur Francesca Albanese sanctioned by US for supporting ICC arrest warrants. Who is she?</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250711/image-1752239125508.jpg?rect=(0,29,454,341)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="UN Gaza rapporteur Francesca Albanese sanctioned by US for supporting ICC arrest warrants. Who is she?"></figure>&nbsp;The United States has sanctioned an independent expert who has been commissioned by the United Nations to probe human rights violations in the Palestinian territories. UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese has been a vocal critic of what she has termed the Israeli "genocide" against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. She has also come out strongly in favour of arrest warrants issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by the International Criminal Court (ICC).&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/musk-s-tesla-to-start-deliveries-at-india-s-showroom-from-august-second-showroom-to-be-opened-in-this-city-1752250417441">Musk’s Tesla to start deliveries at India’s showroom from August, second showroom to be opened in THIS city</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250711/image-1752251791550.jpg?rect=(0,58,908,681)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Musk’s Tesla to start deliveries at India’s showroom from August, second showroom to be opened in THIS city"></figure>&nbsp;Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla is set to open its first showroom in India on Tuesday (Jul 15). The electric car maker is expected to start deliveries as early as next month, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. This comes as Tesla seeks to tap into the world’s third-largest automobile market amid declining sales. The showroom, which will open in Mumbai, marks the official entry of the vehicle manufacturer into the market, offering a range of variants, trim options and access to pricing.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-we-expect-a-positive-response-indian-nurse-nimisha-priya-s-husband-says-days-ahead-of-her-execution-1752245161400">‘Expecting a positive response’: Here’s what Indian nurse Nimisha Priya’s husband says ahead of her executive</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250711/image-1752245444777.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘Expecting a positive response’: Here’s what Indian nurse Nimisha Priya’s husband says ahead of her executive"></figure>&nbsp;Days before the execution of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse convicted of murdering a Yemeni citizen, her husband said that he is expecting a positive response as the Central government, the state government and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) continue to make an effort. Last year, Nimisha Priya’s death sentence was approved by the President of Yemen, following which the Indian government said that it would extend all possible help to her and her family. Originally from Kerala, the 37-year-old is accused of killing Talal Abdo Mehdi.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/aap-jai-koi-review-r-madhavan-and-fatima-sana-sheikh-s-woke-love-story-on-patriarchy-has-wes-anderson-coded-frames-1752232605165">Aap Jaisa Koi review: R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Sheikh's woke love story on patriarchy has Wes Anderson coded frames</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250711/image-1752232840054.jpg?rect=(0,174,764,573)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Aap Jaisa Koi review: R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Sheikh's woke love story on patriarchy has Wes Anderson coded frames"></figure>&nbsp;He is 42, a virgin and desperately in need of female company. R Madhavan's Shrirenu Tripathi is unlike a Bollywood hero, especially at a time when leading heroes flex their muscles and wield machetes in heavy-duty actioners. Filmmaker Vivek Soni's Aap Jaisa Koi, stands apart from regular Bollywood films on many accounts. At its core is a man who is unsure of himself, and thus shy to make friends with the opposite gender. The film has shy and conservative men pitted against liberal, free-thinking modern women.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/live-updates/sports/wimbledon-2025-semi-final-live-score-updates-carlos-alcaraz-vs-taylor-fritz-jannik-sinner-vs-novak-djokovic-tennis-result-men-s-singles-1752235037838">Wimbledon 2025 Men's Singles Semi-Final Live: Sinner takes first set vs Djokovic</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250711/image-1752249237309.jpg?rect=(0,0,1080,810)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Wimbledon 2025 Men's Singles Semi-Final Live: Sinner takes first set vs Djokovic"></figure>&nbsp;Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Taylor Fritz 6-4 5-7 6-3 7(8)-6(6) to enter his third consecutive men's singles final at Wimbledon and now it's Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner to decided who's face him on Sunday (Jul 11).

Stay updated with our top stories from around the world, offering you a comprehensive overview of today's most impactful news and events.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jul 11) said that the United States is selling weapons to its NATO allies in Europe so they can provide them to Ukraine to defend against Russia. As the situation in Gaza worsens amid the Israel-Hamas war, be it cash, food, fuel, or medicine, everything is in short supply. Click on the headlines for more NATO buying weapons for Ukraine? Trump says US will sell arms to European allies to aid Kyiv amid Russia war US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jul 11) said that the United States is selling weapons to its NATO allies in Europe so they can provide them to Ukraine to defend against Russia. This comes as Kyiv witnesses a recent escalation in Moscow’s drone and missile attacks. Earlier on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv had received positive “signals” from the Trump administration about new weapons supplies following a telephone conversation between the two leaders. 'Gazans crying blood, it's suffocating': War-torn Gaza paying high price as inflation hits 230% amid Israel-Hamas war As the situation in Gaza worsens amid the Israel-Hamas war, be it cash, food, fuel, or medicine, everything is in short supply. People in Gaza have been selling their possessions to buy essential goods to feed their families and for basic survival needs. 'Whole top floor caved in': BMW crashes into care home during police chase in UK, two women die In a shocking incident, two elderly women died after a BMW car crashed into their care home following a police chase in Sunderland, United Kingdom. The Highcliffe Care Home was then evacuated after the deadly crash. US State Department firing over 1,300 staffers under Trump admin’s restructuring plan The US State Department is firing over 1,300 employees on Friday as part of a sweeping reorganisation plan launched by the Trump administration earlier this year. According to a senior State Department official, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, termination notices will be sent to 1,107 civil service employees and 246 foreign service officers currently serving in domestic roles. Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, second time in a week Earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi NCR on Friday (July 11) around 7:50 pm. Notably, it was the second earthquake in a week, that jolted India's National Capital Region. On Thursday, another earthquake of 4.4 magnitude hit Delhi NCR. UN Gaza rapporteur Francesca Albanese sanctioned by US for supporting ICC arrest warrants. Who is she? The United States has sanctioned an independent expert who has been commissioned by the United Nations to probe human rights violations in the Palestinian territories. UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese has been a vocal critic of what she has termed the Israeli "genocide" against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. She has also come out strongly in favour of arrest warrants issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Musk’s Tesla to start deliveries at India’s showroom from August, second showroom to be opened in THIS city Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla is set to open its first showroom in India on Tuesday (Jul 15). The electric car maker is expected to start deliveries as early as next month, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. This comes as Tesla seeks to tap into the world’s third-largest automobile market amid declining sales. The showroom, which will open in Mumbai, marks the official entry of the vehicle manufacturer into the market, offering a range of variants, trim options and access to pricing. ‘Expecting a positive response’: Here’s what Indian nurse Nimisha Priya’s husband says ahead of her executive Days before the execution of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse convicted of murdering a Yemeni citizen, her husband said that he is expecting a positive response as the Central government, the state government and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) continue to make an effort. Last year, Nimisha Priya’s death sentence was approved by the President of Yemen, following which the Indian government said that it would extend all possible help to her and her family. Originally from Kerala, the 37-year-old is accused of killing Talal Abdo Mehdi. Aap Jaisa Koi review: R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Sheikh's woke love story on patriarchy has Wes Anderson coded frames He is 42, a virgin and desperately in need of female company. R Madhavan's Shrirenu Tripathi is unlike a Bollywood hero, especially at a time when leading heroes flex their muscles and wield machetes in heavy-duty actioners. Filmmaker Vivek Soni's Aap Jaisa Koi, stands apart from regular Bollywood films on many accounts. At its core is a man who is unsure of himself, and thus shy to make friends with the opposite gender. The film has shy and conservative men pitted against liberal, free-thinking modern women. Wimbledon 2025 Men's Singles Semi-Final Live: Sinner takes first set vs Djokovic Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Taylor Fritz 6-4 5-7 6-3 7(8)-6(6) to enter his third consecutive men's singles final at Wimbledon and now it's Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner to decided who's face him on Sunday (Jul 11).

Stay updated with our top stories from around the world, offering you a comprehensive overview of today's most impactful news and events.

Top 10 world news: US selling weapons to NATO allies to aid Ukraine; Inflation hits 230% in Gaza, and more

The post-mortem of the highly decomposed body of 32-year-old Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar Ali was conducted, and the report says that the body was in an “advanced stage of decomposition” and the facial features of the actress were completely unrecognisable. Forensic experts said that Humaira’s body was in an “advanced stage of decomposition” and its vital organs were reduced to an unidentifiable mass while her facial features were completely unrecognisable.&nbsp;<h2>Organs turned black, reveals autopsy report</h2>&nbsp;The brain matter was completely decomposed due to autolysis, and the internal organs had turned into a “black-coloured mass”, the report said, adding that the cartilage in joints was also nonexistent, but no fractures were detected in the bones, though they crumbled on contact.&nbsp;The head and spine were intact, but the spinal cord was missing, the report said, adding that there were small brown insects in the hair, but there were no maggots. Samples of her hair, blood, and clothing have been sent for chemical analysis.&nbsp;Experts say these details may help determine the environmental conditions in which she lay undisturbed.A court-appointed bailiff and police team had found the body of Pakistani actress and model Humaira Asghar Ali last week while executing a court order to vacate the Karachi flat due to non-payment of rent, said a Geo News report. The body lay unnoticed in the upscale Karachi apartment for the past several months.&nbsp;<h2>Cause of death?</h2>&nbsp;The initial report said that the extent of the decomposition made it impossible to determine the exact cause of death at this stage. However, DNA profiling and toxicology tests are underway and are expected to provide further insight.The case also raised questions about how Humaira’s disappearance went unnoticed for so long.The Pakistani actress was estranged from her family and was living alone. She had little contact with neighbours or the public. Her family received her mortal remains on Thursday and transported them to Lahore by ambulance.

A court-appointed bailiff and police team had found the body of Pakistani actress and model Humaira Asghar Ali last week while executing a court order to vacate the Karachi flat due to non-payment of rent. The body lay unnoticed in the upscale Karachi apartment for the past several months.

The post-mortem of the highly decomposed body of 32-year-old Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar Ali was conducted, and the report says that the body was in an “advanced stage of decomposition” and the facial features of the actress were completely unrecognisable. Forensic experts said that Humaira’s body was in an “advanced stage of decomposition” and its vital organs were reduced to an unidentifiable mass while her facial features were completely unrecognisable. Organs turned black, reveals autopsy report The brain matter was completely decomposed due to autolysis, and the internal organs had turned into a “black-coloured mass”, the report said, adding that the cartilage in joints was also nonexistent, but no fractures were detected in the bones, though they crumbled on contact. The head and spine were intact, but the spinal cord was missing, the report said, adding that there were small brown insects in the hair, but there were no maggots. Samples of her hair, blood, and clothing have been sent for chemical analysis. Experts say these details may help determine the environmental conditions in which she lay undisturbed. A court-appointed bailiff and police team had found the body of Pakistani actress and model Humaira Asghar Ali last week while executing a court order to vacate the Karachi flat due to non-payment of rent, said a Geo News report. The body lay unnoticed in the upscale Karachi apartment for the past several months. Cause of death? The initial report said that the extent of the decomposition made it impossible to determine the exact cause of death at this stage. However, DNA profiling and toxicology tests are underway and are expected to provide further insight. The case also raised questions about how Humaira’s disappearance went unnoticed for so long. The Pakistani actress was estranged from her family and was living alone. She had little contact with neighbours or the public. Her family received her mortal remains on Thursday and transported them to Lahore by ambulance.

A court-appointed bailiff and police team had found the body of Pakistani actress and model Humaira Asghar Ali last week while executing a court order to vacate the Karachi flat due to non-payment of rent. The body lay unnoticed in the upscale Karachi apartment for the past several months.

‘Face unrecognisable, organs turned black’: Pak actress Humaira’s body in ‘advanced stage’ of decay

world

World, News on World, stories on World, articles on World, World stories at Wion, World news, World latest news

world news

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

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

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

Donald Trump slaps 30% tariffs on goods from the EU and Mexico

Is James Gunn's Superman an allegory for Israel-Palestine conflict?

DOJ’s Epstein video wasn’t ‘raw’, report says it was edited in Premiere Pro

'Doomsday cloud' seen in Maryland triggers panic amid storm and tornado watch

Lavrov hails North Korea for 'liberating Russian territories' from Ukraine

Myanmar: 22 people including children killed in air strike on Buddhist monastery

Iranian missiles hit US air base in Qatar, confirms Pentagon

Drunk couple's four-hour smoking session in plane toilet leads to 17hr grounding

Ramayan in PAKISTAN? Timeless Hindu epic gets stage in Karachi

Your bias is showing: Musk's Grok AI schools man for labelling Indians 'cancer'

Mammoth iceberg on collision course with Greenland village is suddenly standing still. Will it float away?

'Can be REPEATED': Khamenei's chilling warning after hitting US air base

Plague returns to US? Patient dies of 'Black Death' in Arizona. Details here

Morning news brief: Air India plane crash investigation updates, and more

9/11 mastermind faces death penalty, US court overturns controversial plea deal

Boeing reaches hush-hush MAX crash settlement as Air India probe reveals THIS

Gaza aid line or death line? In 6 weeks, 800 killed while collecting aid in Gaza

Trump expresses ‘anguish of entire nation’ after surveying Texas flood damage

Airstrike on Buddhist monastery in Myanmar kills 23, including four kids

India’s anti-discrimination champion Varsha Deshpande wins UN Population Award

Marco Rubio defends global tariff reset, calls it ‘long overdue’

Top 10 world news: US selling weapons to NATO allies to aid Ukraine, and more

‘Face unrecognisable, organs turned black’: Pak actress Humaira’s autopsy report