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Scientists have warned of a 100-foot tsunami that will wash off several feet of the shore in the United States. The doomsday tsunami will be triggered by an earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ). This catastrophic event is almost certain to happen by 2100, and there is a 37 per cent chance that it could strike anytime in the next 50 years. The findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The scary scenario has been revealed by an international team led by researchers at Virginia Tech. The Cascadia zone is a 1,126-kilometre-long fault line and stretches from Northern California to southern British Columbia in Canada. Scientists have warned that if an earthquake of magnitude 9 hits the region, a 100-foot mega tsunami would be generated, which would instantly wipe off almost eight feet of the coastline. The devastation would continue to spread, and major areas of both the US and Canada would go underwater. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/cascadia-fault-can-spawn-rare-magnitude-9-megathrust-earthquakes-a-new-technology-can-help-prepare-for-it-1751524344625">Can a magnitude 9 earthquake hit Earth? This fault has a history of terror tremors</a>&nbsp;<h2>Experts warn of catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in US</h2>Professor Tina Dura, the lead author of the study, said, "This is going to be a very catastrophic event for the US, for sure. The tsunami is going to come in, and it's going to be devastating." It would only become more ominous as the years pass by because of the changing climate. The researchers have warned that as the sea levels rise, the scenario will become even more bleak, as more land area will be under threat as the years pass by. By 2100, sea levels are predicted to rise by two feet. The areas affected by the mega tsunami would include northern Vancouver Island in Canada, the southern half of the US West Coast, and the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nankai-trough-megaquake-could-kill-300000-people-japan-govt-acknowledges-risk-ramps-up-measures-1751684163613">Nankai Trough 'megaquake' could kill 300,000 people: Japan acknowledges risk, ramps up measures</a>&nbsp;<h2>Deaths and damage from Cascadia earthquake and tsunami</h2>The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has estimated that the next major earthquake in Cascadia would kill 5,800 people and injure 100,000. Nearly 618,000 buildings will be damaged or destroyed by the CSZ earthquake. The resulting tsunami would lead to the death of another 8,000 people. Thousands of schools and 100 critical care facilities would also crumble to the ground or get submerged in water, leading to an economic loss of $134 billion. The West Coast will be reshaped for hundreds of years. The regions that fall under the floodplains in Washington, Oregon, and California would expand by as much as 115 square miles. Floodplains are areas that witness historic floods at least once every 100 years. This would put more houses, roads and other infrastructure in the danger zone. Also Read: Japan can now detect earthquakes 20 seconds before they hit land. Thanks to an undersea 'nervous system'&nbsp;The added scare is of subsidence. In places where the ground is sinking at a faster rate, the areas that fall under the floodplains could be double the predictions. Experts are concerned about the Cascadia zone because it has been over 300 years since it shook. The last major earthquake is reported to have occurred on January 26, 1700, and is believed to have been of magnitude 9. The tsunami devastated the village of Pachena Bay in British Columbia. &nbsp;

Large parts of the US are under threat of being submerged under water by a megatsunami that will alter the countrys coastline for hundreds of years. The Cascadia subduction witnessed its last major earthquake over 300 years ago. So the next one is due anytime.

Scientists have warned of a 100-foot tsunami that will wash off several feet of the shore in the United States. The doomsday tsunami will be triggered by an earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ). This catastrophic event is almost certain to happen by 2100, and there is a 37 per cent chance that it could strike anytime in the next 50 years. The findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The scary scenario has been revealed by an international team led by researchers at Virginia Tech. The Cascadia zone is a 1,126-kilometre-long fault line and stretches from Northern California to southern British Columbia in Canada. Scientists have warned that if an earthquake of magnitude 9 hits the region, a 100-foot mega tsunami would be generated, which would instantly wipe off almost eight feet of the coastline. The devastation would continue to spread, and major areas of both the US and Canada would go underwater. Also Read: Can a magnitude 9 earthquake hit Earth? This fault has a history of terror tremors Experts warn of catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in US Professor Tina Dura, the lead author of the study, said, "This is going to be a very catastrophic event for the US, for sure. The tsunami is going to come in, and it's going to be devastating." It would only become more ominous as the years pass by because of the changing climate. The researchers have warned that as the sea levels rise, the scenario will become even more bleak, as more land area will be under threat as the years pass by. By 2100, sea levels are predicted to rise by two feet. The areas affected by the mega tsunami would include northern Vancouver Island in Canada, the southern half of the US West Coast, and the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. Also Read: Nankai Trough 'megaquake' could kill 300,000 people: Japan acknowledges risk, ramps up measures Deaths and damage from Cascadia earthquake and tsunami The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has estimated that the next major earthquake in Cascadia would kill 5,800 people and injure 100,000. Nearly 618,000 buildings will be damaged or destroyed by the CSZ earthquake. The resulting tsunami would lead to the death of another 8,000 people. Thousands of schools and 100 critical care facilities would also crumble to the ground or get submerged in water, leading to an economic loss of $134 billion. The West Coast will be reshaped for hundreds of years. The regions that fall under the floodplains in Washington, Oregon, and California would expand by as much as 115 square miles. Floodplains are areas that witness historic floods at least once every 100 years. This would put more houses, roads and other infrastructure in the danger zone. Also Read: Japan can now detect earthquakes 20 seconds before they hit land. Thanks to an undersea 'nervous system' The added scare is of subsidence. In places where the ground is sinking at a faster rate, the areas that fall under the floodplains could be double the predictions. Experts are concerned about the Cascadia zone because it has been over 300 years since it shook. The last major earthquake is reported to have occurred on January 26, 1700, and is believed to have been of magnitude 9. The tsunami devastated the village of Pachena Bay in British Columbia.

Large parts of the US are under threat of being submerged under water by a megatsunami that will alter the country's coastline for hundreds of years. The Cascadia subduction witnessed its last major earthquake over 300 years ago. So the next one is due anytime.

Scientists raise alarm for US and Canada, warn of 100-foot tsunami that will alter geography for centuries

Days after former Pakistani PM Imran Khan's sons spoke about his incarceration and demanded his release, Jemima Goldsmith, Khan's ex-wife slammed the government for threatening them with arrest if they attempt to visit the country. In a strongly worded post on X, Goldsmith said her sons, Sulaiman and Qasim Khan, have not been allowed to speak to Imran, who has been held in solitary confinement in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail for nearly two years. “Pakistan’s govt has now said if they go there to try to see him, they too will be arrested and put behind bars. This isn’t politics. It’s a personal vendetta,” she wrote.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her reaction came after adviser to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Rana Sanaullah, said in &nbsp;atelevision interview that his sons would be arrested if they try to join the nationwide protest by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI). “Why won’t they be arrested? If they come to lead a violent movement, the consequences will follow,” he said. Law minister Aqeel Malik also warned that entry could be denied if their intent is to “spread discord.”&nbsp;<h2>How did demands for Imran Khan's release begin again?</h2>It all started when reports claimed that Imran Khan directed PTI to begin its anti-government movement after Moharram. His sister Aleema Khan said that the former PM will lead the protest from jail and wants his party's movement against the government to "hit its peak" on August 5 — the day he completes two years in prison. "Our family knows about the protest plan," she added. However, she did not reveal the details regarding the upcoming demonstration. She announced that Imran Khan's entire family would be part of the upcoming protest.<h2>Imran Khan's sons break silence</h2>Imran Khan's sons Qasim and Sulaiman Khan made an appeal to US President Donald Trump and “people of influence” around to world to step in and support their father’s release. Khan's sons, who have stayed away from politics, urged the international community to step up efforts and put pressure on the Pakistani administration to release his father. In a television interview, they said that “they couldn’t stay quiet any longer.” "They are not giving him [Imran Khan] basic human rights. It is basically for human rights of not only our father but also other political prisoners and the restoration of proper democracy in Pakistan,” Qasim said.&nbsp; When asked about speculation that Khan might strike a deal with the government to secure his release, Qasim dismissed the idea outright. “I just don’t see him taking a deal like that to save his skin. He’s a very principled person … I don’t think he’ll just take a deal while other people are sitting in cells on his behalf, his supporters,” he said. Both brothers admitted they deeply miss their father, but what hurts more, they said, is “seeing a nation lose the man who gave everything for it”. “He always told us: if you stand for truth, you’ll pay a price. We’re seeing that now,” Qasim said.<h2>Cases against Imran khan&nbsp;</h2>Imran Khan is currently imprisoned due to his conviction in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case, where he and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were sentenced to 14 years in jail in 2024. The case alleges that Khan facilitated the illegal transfer of £190 million (received from the UK’s National Crime Agency) in exchange for land given to a trust linked to him and Bushra Bibi. In addition, Khan was previously convicted in the Toshakhana case—for selling state gifts without proper disclosure—and sentenced to 3 years, which led to his disqualification from politics. Though this conviction was later suspended, it set the stage for further legal action. He was also sentenced to 10 years in the Cipher case, but that conviction was quashed by the Islamabad High Court in June 2024. Beyond convictions, Khan is facing over 180 legal cases, including terrorism charges related to the 2023 protests.

Jemima Goldsmith slammed Pakistan’s government for allegedly threatening to arrest her sons if they visit Imran Khan, who’s been in solitary confinement in Adiala Jail for nearly two years. She called the move a “personal vendetta,” saying her sons haven’t even been allowed to speak to him

Days after former Pakistani PM Imran Khan's sons spoke about his incarceration and demanded his release, Jemima Goldsmith, Khan's ex-wife slammed the government for threatening them with arrest if they attempt to visit the country. In a strongly worded post on X, Goldsmith said her sons, Sulaiman and Qasim Khan, have not been allowed to speak to Imran, who has been held in solitary confinement in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail for nearly two years. “Pakistan’s govt has now said if they go there to try to see him, they too will be arrested and put behind bars. This isn’t politics. It’s a personal vendetta,” she wrote. Her reaction came after adviser to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Rana Sanaullah, said in atelevision interview that his sons would be arrested if they try to join the nationwide protest by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI). “Why won’t they be arrested? If they come to lead a violent movement, the consequences will follow,” he said. Law minister Aqeel Malik also warned that entry could be denied if their intent is to “spread discord.” How did demands for Imran Khan's release begin again? It all started when reports claimed that Imran Khan directed PTI to begin its anti-government movement after Moharram. His sister Aleema Khan said that the former PM will lead the protest from jail and wants his party's movement against the government to "hit its peak" on August 5 — the day he completes two years in prison. "Our family knows about the protest plan," she added. However, she did not reveal the details regarding the upcoming demonstration. She announced that Imran Khan's entire family would be part of the upcoming protest. Imran Khan's sons break silence Imran Khan's sons Qasim and Sulaiman Khan made an appeal to US President Donald Trump and “people of influence” around to world to step in and support their father’s release. Khan's sons, who have stayed away from politics, urged the international community to step up efforts and put pressure on the Pakistani administration to release his father. In a television interview, they said that “they couldn’t stay quiet any longer.” "They are not giving him [Imran Khan] basic human rights. It is basically for human rights of not only our father but also other political prisoners and the restoration of proper democracy in Pakistan,” Qasim said. When asked about speculation that Khan might strike a deal with the government to secure his release, Qasim dismissed the idea outright. “I just don’t see him taking a deal like that to save his skin. He’s a very principled person … I don’t think he’ll just take a deal while other people are sitting in cells on his behalf, his supporters,” he said. Both brothers admitted they deeply miss their father, but what hurts more, they said, is “seeing a nation lose the man who gave everything for it”. “He always told us: if you stand for truth, you’ll pay a price. We’re seeing that now,” Qasim said. Cases against Imran khan Imran Khan is currently imprisoned due to his conviction in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case, where he and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were sentenced to 14 years in jail in 2024. The case alleges that Khan facilitated the illegal transfer of £190 million (received from the UK’s National Crime Agency) in exchange for land given to a trust linked to him and Bushra Bibi. In addition, Khan was previously convicted in the Toshakhana case—for selling state gifts without proper disclosure—and sentenced to 3 years, which led to his disqualification from politics. Though this conviction was later suspended, it set the stage for further legal action. He was also sentenced to 10 years in the Cipher case, but that conviction was quashed by the Islamabad High Court in June 2024. Beyond convictions, Khan is facing over 180 legal cases, including terrorism charges related to the 2023 protests.

Jemima Goldsmith slammed Pakistan’s government for allegedly threatening to arrest her sons if they visit Imran Khan, who’s been in solitary confinement in Adiala Jail for nearly two years. She called the move a “personal vendetta,” saying her sons haven’t even been allowed to speak to him

Will Pakistani govt arrest Imran Khan's sons? Ex-PM's first wife calls his incarceration 'personal vendetta'

Buzz around the Superman movie has reached the White House, and now, the US President Donald Trump has been reimagined as the DC character. The White House got creative and edited an image of Trump as Superman, and the internet certainly can’t keep calm. This also comes days after director James Gunn said the character is ‘an immigrant’, he also said it is ‘the story of America’.&nbsp;The White House's image caption read: THE SYMBOL OF HOPE. TRUTH. JUSTICE. THE AMERICAN WAY. SUPERMAN TRUMP.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-he-better-behave-trump-issues-yet-another-warning-to-zohran-mamdani-here-s-why-1751953699175">'Better behave, otherwise': Trump issues yet another warning to Zohran Mamdani. Here's why</a><img src="https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f1fa-1f1f8.svg" alt="🇺🇸"> Now, does this just translate to the fact that Trump is rewriting the story of America? In an interview with news outlet The Times, Gunn had said, “Superman is the story of America.”He continued, “An immigrant who 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.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">THE SYMBOL OF HOPE. TRUTH. JUSTICE. THE AMERICAN WAY. SUPERMAN TRUMP. 🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/fwFWeYonAq">pic.twitter.com/fwFWeYonAq</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1943493150644777199?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“It’s about human kindness, 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 sc**w them,” he added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/where-did-you-learn-english-trump-marvelled-at-liberian-president-s-fluency-in-his-country-s-official-language-1752140383224">Where did you learn English? Trump marvelled at Liberia President Boakai's fluency in his country's official language</a>&nbsp;Ever since Trump assumed office for his second term earlier in January, he has had a clear stance on immigration. His administration has been working relentlessly to deport many from America. Apart from immigration, wasteful government spending has been a key focus for his regime. With that, it is about bringing peace to the world. Vice President JD Vance has even testified for the president, saying he spends a substantial amount of his day working on peace and trying to end wars.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Buzz around the Superman movie has reached the White House, and now, the US President Donald Trump has been reimagined as the DC character. 

Buzz around the Superman movie has reached the White House, and now, the US President Donald Trump has been reimagined as the DC character. The White House got creative and edited an image of Trump as Superman, and the internet certainly can’t keep calm. This also comes days after director James Gunn said the character is ‘an immigrant’, he also said it is ‘the story of America’. The White House's image caption read: THE SYMBOL OF HOPE. TRUTH. JUSTICE. THE AMERICAN WAY. SUPERMAN TRUMP. Also read: 'Better behave, otherwise': Trump issues yet another warning to Zohran Mamdani. Here's why Now, does this just translate to the fact that Trump is rewriting the story of America? In an interview with news outlet The Times, Gunn had said, “Superman is the story of America.” He continued, “An immigrant who 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.

Buzz around the Superman movie has reached the White House, and now, the US President Donald Trump has been reimagined as the DC character.&nbsp;

White House imagines Trump as Superman, this after director James Gunn called the character 'an immigrant'

Iran wants a guarantee that the US will not launch any more military strikes when nuclear talks are going on, its foreign minister has said. In an interview with the French newspaper Le Monde, Abbas Aragachi categorically refused to negotiate on Iran's ballistic missile programme, calling it purely 'defensive'. He also spoke about why Iran enriched uranium to near-weapons grade, while giving a religious reason for why it would not develop a nuclear weapon. Abbas was also asked about whether Iran will leave the Non-Proliferation Treaty or NPT.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Iran ready for nuclear dialogue with the US, but on this condition</h2>Aragachi said Iran is open to nuclear dialogue with Washington, but only if the US offers talks. He wanted guarantees against military attacks by the US, insisting on mutual respect and 'acknowledgement of past mistakes'. He said the US attacks on its nuclear sites in June could have caused environmental damage and hazards to human health.&nbsp; "It is...essential that responsibility for these mistakes is acknowledged and that a clear sign of a change in behaviour is observed. It must be guaranteed that in the future, during negotiations, the US does not launch a military attack," Aragachi told Le Monde. He revealed that backchannel diplomacy is currently active via mediators. He demanded that the US must acknowledge responsibility for violating the JCPoA, the Iranian nuclear deal.<h2>Nuclear site attacks: Iran to seek compensation for damages</h2>Aragachi said Iran may seek compensation for damages caused by US-Israel strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, even as he played down the effectiveness of the strikes by US B2 bombers.Aragachi said that while US President Donald Trump claimed Iran’s nuclear programme was 'destroyed' in the June strikes, UN nuclear agency IAEA's chief, Rafael Grossi, said it was only 'delayed by months'. He called the attacks on IAEA-supervised sites a violation of international law, and an irreversible blow to the non-proliferation system.<h2>Iran has fatwa against nuclear weapons: Aragachi</h2>Aragachi repeated the Iranian line that its nuclear development is 'peaceful' and for energy, medicine and agriculture.He denied any military ambitions for the programme, citing a fatwa or religious decree against nuclear weapons.<h2>‘No compromise on Iranian ballistic missile programme’</h2>Aragachi insisted that Iran's ballistic missile programme is 'non-negotiable'. It's defensive in nature and 'limited in range', he added while slamming 'Western hypocrisy' for tolerating missile development in other countries.<h2>What Iranian foreign minister said on leaving NPT</h2>Aragachi told the paper that Iran has no intention of leaving the Non-Proliferation Treaty in spite of the recent ‘provocations’ by the US and Israel.He reaffirmed commitment to international nuclear norms, but said Iran reserves the right to enrich uranium under the NPT.&nbsp; He said the past enrichment of Uranium to 20 per cent and 60 per cent was 'a response to breaches of agreements', and not for military purposes.Iran is willing to negotiate enrichment levels within a balanced and reciprocal deal, he added.&nbsp;

Abbas Aragachi categorically refused to negotiate on Iran's ballistic missile programme, calling it purely 'defensive'. He also spoke about why Iran enriched uranium to near-weapons grade, while giving a religious reason for why it would not develop a nuclear weapon.

Iran wants a guarantee that the US will not launch any more military strikes when nuclear talks are going on, its foreign minister has said. In an interview with the French newspaper Le Monde, Abbas Aragachi categorically refused to negotiate on Iran's ballistic missile programme, calling it purely 'defensive'. He also spoke about why Iran enriched uranium to near-weapons grade, while giving a religious reason for why it would not develop a nuclear weapon. Abbas was also asked about whether Iran will leave the Non-Proliferation Treaty or NPT. Iran ready for nuclear dialogue with the US, but on this condition Aragachi said Iran is open to nuclear dialogue with Washington, but only if the US offers talks. He wanted guarantees against military attacks by the US, insisting on mutual respect and 'acknowledgement of past mistakes'. He said the US attacks on its nuclear sites in June could have caused environmental damage and hazards to human health. "It is...essential that responsibility for these mistakes is acknowledged and that a clear sign of a change in behaviour is observed. It must be guaranteed that in the future, during negotiations, the US does not launch a military attack," Aragachi told Le Monde. He revealed that backchannel diplomacy is currently active via mediators. He demanded that the US must acknowledge responsibility for violating the JCPoA, the Iranian nuclear deal. Nuclear site attacks: Iran to seek compensation for damages Aragachi said Iran may seek compensation for damages caused by US-Israel strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, even as he played down the effectiveness of the strikes by US B2 bombers. Aragachi said that while US President Donald Trump claimed Iran’s nuclear programme was 'destroyed' in the June strikes, UN nuclear agency IAEA's chief, Rafael Grossi, said it was only 'delayed by months'. He called the attacks on IAEA-supervised sites a violation of international law, and an irreversible blow to the non-proliferation system. Iran has fatwa against nuclear weapons: Aragachi Aragachi repeated the Iranian line that its nuclear development is 'peaceful' and for energy, medicine and agriculture. He denied any military ambitions for the programme, citing a fatwa or religious decree against nuclear weapons. ‘No compromise on Iranian ballistic missile programme’ Aragachi insisted that Iran's ballistic missile programme is 'non-negotiable'. It's defensive in nature and 'limited in range', he added while slamming 'Western hypocrisy' for tolerating missile development in other countries. What Iranian foreign minister said on leaving NPT Aragachi told the paper that Iran has no intention of leaving the Non-Proliferation Treaty in spite of the recent ‘provocations’ by the US and Israel. He reaffirmed commitment to international nuclear norms, but said Iran reserves the right to enrich uranium under the NPT. He said the past enrichment of Uranium to 20 per cent and 60 per cent was 'a response to breaches of agreements', and not for military purposes. Iran is willing to negotiate enrichment levels within a balanced and reciprocal deal, he added.

Abbas Aragachi categorically refused to negotiate on Iran's ballistic missile programme, calling it purely 'defensive'. He also spoke about why Iran enriched uranium to near-weapons grade, while giving a religious reason for why it would not develop a nuclear weapon.

'No US military strike during'...Iran wants a guarantee, and said this about leaving Non-Proliferation Treaty

After a month of memes, the F-35B fighter jet may finally be heading home as early as next week, as reported by ABC News, quoting an unnamed Indian official. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity as they are not authorised to speak to the media. They claim that engineers hope to repair the plane in the next few days before it can fly back to the UK sometime next week.The $115 million advanced stealth fighter jet was stranded in Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in the southern state of Kerala due to technical impediments and was being repaired by engineers from the UK.&nbsp;The jet was on its regular sortie in the Arabian Sea in June, and it encountered bad weather and failed to return to the Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier, the HMS Prince of Wales. The aircraft had to be diverted to Thiruvananthapuram, where it landed safely on June 14.&nbsp;The Lockheed Martin-manufactured F-35 fighter jet has triggered a meme fest across social media platforms. Specifically, the tourism department of Kerala posted an AI-generated picture of the F-35 aircraft on a tarmac surrounded by coconut trees, accompanied by a 5-star review. “Kerala is such an amazing place, I don’t want to leave. Recommend," read the post.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Kerala, the destination you&#39;ll never want to leave. Thank you, The Fauxy.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F35?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F35</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Trivandrum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Trivandrum</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KeralaTourism?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KeralaTourism</a> <a href="https://t.co/3lei66a5T2">pic.twitter.com/3lei66a5T2</a>&mdash; Kerala Tourism (@KeralaTourism) <a href="https://twitter.com/KeralaTourism/status/1940308521746407856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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A user commented on a cartoon, no wonder bro wanted to stay because he was enjoying local snacks with the natives.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">No wonder it refuses to leave now- bro found peace, toddy, and banana chips. 🥴 <a href="https://t.co/wAv2i9a75z">pic.twitter.com/wAv2i9a75z</a>&mdash; The ChagalaToka (@Pratyush0511) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pratyush0511/status/1940337883451433365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Kerala's top official at the Tourism department said it was just good humour and marketing techniques. “It was our way to appreciate and thank the Brits who are the biggest inbound visitors to Kerala for tourism, said K Biju.The British High Commission confirmed to The Associated Press that a U.K. engineering team has been deployed to “assess and repair” the aircraft.&nbsp;A few days after the F-35 fighter jet was stuck in Thiruvananthapuram airport, there were troll posts on social media with the jet up for sale on OLX.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The F-35 is in India for just five days, and Indians have already listed it for sale on OLX! Classic! <a href="https://t.co/9EymVxlcvH">pic.twitter.com/9EymVxlcvH</a>&mdash; IndiaWarMonitor (@IndiaWarMonitor) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaWarMonitor/status/1935944422270927054?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another cartoon was being circulated with the F-35 being covered by a rubber coating, “Stealthy still need protection” for a public service advertisement campaign against HIV and Sexually Transmitted Disease.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We Indians don’t care whether it’s the world’s most advanced fighter jet or anything else. If a meme is to be made, it will be made.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F35?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F35</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LockheedMartin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LockheedMartin</a> F-35 Lightning II <a href="https://t.co/btfEeIy4B0">pic.twitter.com/btfEeIy4B0</a>&mdash; रविन्द्र رویندرا Ravindra Bisht 🇮🇳 (@rsbisht__) <a href="https://twitter.com/rsbisht__/status/1942150941764964522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The F-35B fighter jet stranded at the Thiruvananthapuram airport, which inspired memes and cartoons, may return to its home in the UK next week, as engineers are hoping to repair it in the next few days.

After a month of memes, the F-35B fighter jet may finally be heading home as early as next week, as reported by ABC News, quoting an unnamed Indian official. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity as they are not authorised to speak to the media. They claim that engineers hope to repair the plane in the next few days before it can fly back to the UK sometime next week. The $115 million advanced stealth fighter jet was stranded in Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in the southern state of Kerala due to technical impediments and was being repaired by engineers from the UK. The jet was on its regular sortie in the Arabian Sea in June, and it encountered bad weather and failed to return to the Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier, the HMS Prince of Wales. The aircraft had to be diverted to Thiruvananthapuram, where it landed safely on June 14. The Lockheed Martin-manufactured F-35 fighter jet has triggered a meme fest across social media platforms. Specifically, the tourism department of Kerala posted an AI-generated picture of the F-35 aircraft on a tarmac surrounded by coconut trees, accompanied by a 5-star review. “Kerala is such an amazing place, I don’t want to leave. Recommend," read the post.

The F-35B fighter jet stranded at the Thiruvananthapuram airport, which inspired memes and cartoons, may return to its home in the UK next week, as engineers are hoping to repair it in the next few days.

F35 fighter jet stranded in India may return home after inspiring memes

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States has been subjecting several of its employees to polygraph tests to find out if they are betraying their nation or can't be trusted with secrets. The increased reliance on lie-detector tests started in the investigation agency after Kash Patel took office as FBI director. Some employees were even&nbsp;asked if they had made remarks disparaging Kash Patel.&nbsp;Two people with knowledge of the matter told the NYT that senior employees were asked in interviews and polygraph tests whether they had said anything negative about Kash Patel. One employee was forced to take the polygraph test to find out who leaked the report about Patel demanding a service weapon to the media.&nbsp;Dozens of employees were asked to take these tests. They&nbsp;are part of the FBI's crackdown on news leaks. There is a sense among employees that disparaging Kash Patel or his deputy, Dan Bongino, can cost them their jobs.&nbsp;Commenting on the row, James Davidson, a former agent, said the employees' loyalty must be towards the US Constitution, not Kash Patel or his deputy.&nbsp;Michael Feinberg, a top agent in the field office in Norfolk, was threatened with a polygraph over his friendship with Peter Strzok, a counterintelligence official who was fired for sending text messages deriding US President Donald Trump, reported the paper.&nbsp;He wrote in a blog that a top agent asked him to submit to a polygraph test to probe the nature of his friendship.&nbsp;He also claimed that he was expected to "grovel, beg forgiveness, and pledge loyalty". He, however, resigned.<h2>Who is Kash Patel?</h2>Kash Patel is the ninth director of the FBI. The Indian-origin official was appointed by Donald Trump earlier this year, after he became the US President for the second time.&nbsp;He is the first Asian-American to hold the position. Before this, he&nbsp;served as a senior aide to Congressman Devin Nunes and worked in various roles within the Trump administration, including as chief of staff to the acting US Secretary of Defense.&nbsp;Kash Patel was born to Gujarati parents in New York on February 25, 1980, in Garden City. He graduated from the University of Richmond and later earned a Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States has been subjecting several of its employees to polygraph tests to find out if they are betraying their nation or can't be trusted with secrets.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States has been subjecting several of its employees to polygraph tests to find out if they are betraying their nation or can't be trusted with secrets. The increased reliance on lie-detector tests started in the investigation agency after Kash Patel took office as FBI director. Some employees were even asked if they had made remarks disparaging Kash Patel. Two people with knowledge of the matter told the NYT that senior employees were asked in interviews and polygraph tests whether they had said anything negative about Kash Patel. One employee was forced to take the polygraph test to find out who leaked the report about Patel demanding a service weapon to the media. Dozens of employees were asked to take these tests. They are part of the FBI's crackdown on news leaks. There is a sense among employees that disparaging Kash Patel or his deputy, Dan Bongino, can cost them their jobs. Commenting on the row, James Davidson, a former agent, said the employees' loyalty must be towards the US Constitution, not Kash Patel or his deputy. Michael Feinberg, a top agent in the field office in Norfolk, was threatened with a polygraph over his friendship with Peter Strzok, a counterintelligence official who was fired for sending text messages deriding US President Donald Trump, reported the paper. He wrote in a blog that a top agent asked him to submit to a polygraph test to probe the nature of his friendship. He also claimed that he was expected to "grovel, beg forgiveness, and pledge loyalty". He, however, resigned. Who is Kash Patel? Kash Patel is the ninth director of the FBI. The Indian-origin official was appointed by Donald Trump earlier this year, after he became the US President for the second time. He is the first Asian-American to hold the position. Before this, he served as a senior aide to Congressman Devin Nunes and worked in various roles within the Trump administration, including as chief of staff to the acting US Secretary of Defense. Kash Patel was born to Gujarati parents in New York on February 25, 1980, in Garden City. He graduated from the University of Richmond and later earned a Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law.

The increased reliance on lie-detector tests started in the investigation agency after Kash Patel took office as FBI director, said a report.

FBI subjecting agents to polygraph test to prove loyalty for Kash Patel: Report

Social media is abuzz with photos and videos of some unidentified vehicles on China's roads that some say could be new tanks. People were shocked to see the manner in which the mystery vehicles were being moved around, covered by a large box. The War Zone reported that it could be directly related to the military or have a military-related purpose. Speculations are rife that they could be a new type of tank or other armoured vehicle. This belief has been fuelled by rumours that the vehicles were seen near Tiananmen Square in Beijing. However, there is no confirmation of what they were or the place they were spotted. The date of the footage is also not known. Videos of the vehicles first started circulating on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu and spread to other media. They have since been removed from Xiaohongshu, reports suggest. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-asks-public-servant-to-resist-seductive-beaty-of-spies-in-massive-honeytrap-warning-1752132691486">China asks public servants to resist 'seductive beauty&nbsp;of spies' in massive honeytrap warning</a>&nbsp;<h2>Mystery vehicles on China roads</h2>Some say that the vehicles were likely being taken for a military parade. The video shows at least four mystery vehicles covered with a strange blue box. They can be seen moving along a portion of a road that seems to be closed off. Each of them was accompanied by a white truck. This could be a way to conceal the mystery vehicles, illuminate the road ahead of them and instruct the driver on other things. The publication stated that it had no clarity or confirmation on what these blue box-covered vehicles were.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">China is set to unveil a mystery tank during the September 3 military parade commemorating victory over militarist Japan—spotted with a distinctive camouflage pattern.🇨🇳 <a href="https://t.co/AvoYu9dAhz">pic.twitter.com/AvoYu9dAhz</a>&mdash; Mr. Cool Boy (@Mr_CoolBoy1) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mr_CoolBoy1/status/1943358636975071620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Mystery vehicles appear to have tank traits</h2>TWZ analysed other features to understand the vehicles. Looking towards the bottom of the vehicle could tell whether it was a tank or something else. But the presence of rubber skirts prevents any kind of identification about whether they had tyres or tracks. The sound made by them indicates that they are likely some kind of heavy-armoured vehicle, most likely tanks. It also pointed out the size and dimensions of the vehicles hint that it could be a tank. The front portion of the vehicles appears completely dark. But the locations of various apertures, like a small aperture at the rear of the structure, hint that some internal area is illuminated.China has a military parade on September 3 at Tiananmen Square to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China’s victory in World War II. It is highly likely that the mystery vehicles, if they are tanks, will participate in the parade. China has previously revealed unseen weapons, stealth combat air vehicles and other items at such events.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Mystery vehicles speculated to be tanks were seen on the roads of Beijing near Tiananmen Square recently. Videos of the vehicle quickly spread on social media. They could be some sort of armoured vehicle set to be unveiled at the September 4 parade.

Social media is abuzz with photos and videos of some unidentified vehicles on China's roads that some say could be new tanks. People were shocked to see the manner in which the mystery vehicles were being moved around, covered by a large box. The War Zone reported that it could be directly related to the military or have a military-related purpose. Speculations are rife that they could be a new type of tank or other armoured vehicle. This belief has been fuelled by rumours that the vehicles were seen near Tiananmen Square in Beijing. However, there is no confirmation of what they were or the place they were spotted. The date of the footage is also not known. Videos of the vehicles first started circulating on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu and spread to other media. They have since been removed from Xiaohongshu, reports suggest. Also Read: China asks public servants to resist 'seductive beauty of spies' in massive honeytrap warning Mystery vehicles on China roads Some say that the vehicles were likely being taken for a military parade. The video shows at least four mystery vehicles covered with a strange blue box. They can be seen moving along a portion of a road that seems to be closed off. Each of them was accompanied by a white truck. This could be a way to conceal the mystery vehicles, illuminate the road ahead of them and instruct the driver on other things. The publication stated that it had no clarity or confirmation on what these blue box-covered vehicles were.

Mystery vehicles speculated to be tanks were seen on the roads of Beijing near Tiananmen Square recently. Videos of the vehicle quickly spread on social media. They could be some sort of armoured vehicle set to be unveiled at the September 4 parade.

Four mystery vehicles under blue boxes seen in China. They could be secret military...

Escalating his tariff war, United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 11) sent a letter to Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney stating that his country will face a 35 percent tariff on exports to the United States starting August 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-imposes-35-tariff-on-canada-in-escalation-of-us-trade-war-mentions-how-he-can-consider-an-adjustment-1752194977238">Trump imposes 35% tariff on Canada in escalation of US trade war</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250711/image-1752195697223.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Trump imposes 35% tariff on Canada in escalation of US trade war, mentions how he can 'consider an adjustment'"></figure>Donald Trump declared that a 35% tariff on all imports from Canada will take effect August 1, 2025—escalating an already contentious trade conflict between the two nations &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-uses-iskander-missile-to-hit-ukraine-destroys-ukrainian-temporary-deployment-point-watch-1752204050637">Russia uses Iskander missile to hit Ukraine, DESTROYS Ukrainian temporary deployment point</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250711/image-1752205638257.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Russia uses Iskander missile to hit Ukraine, DESTROYS Ukrainian temporary deployment point - WATCH"></figure>The Russia’s Ministry of Defence has released a video on Thursday (July 11) capturing the moment a ballistic missile from the Iskander system destroyed a Ukrainian temporary deployment point in the Nikolaev region, located in southern Ukraine.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-israel-attacks-moving-car-kills-hezbollah-commander-jamal-murad-1752201312744">Israel kills Hezbollah artillery commander after ‘blatant violation’ of ceasefire</a> <img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250711/image-1752201513287.jpg?rect=(0,80,399,299)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Watch: Israel attacks moving car, kills Hezbollah commander Jamal Murad"> The Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday that they had killed the commander of Hezbollah's artillery in the coastal sector, Jamal Murad.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-taunts-over-here-s-why-father-killed-gurugram-tennis-player-radhika-yadav-1752204142299">'Taunts over...': Why father killed Gurugram tennis player Radhika Yadav</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250711/image-1752204420763.jpg?rect=(0,82,490,367)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Taunts over...': Why father killed Gurugram tennis player Radhika Yadav"></figure>The Gurugram police on Friday morning revealed why Gurugram tennis player Radhika Yadav was allegedly killed by her father, saying he wanted her to shut down her sports academy.&nbsp;Imran Khan to lead protests from jail on August 5, Khan's sons set to return to Pakistan&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/imran-khan-to-lead-protests-from-jail-on-august-5-khan-s-sons-set-to-return-to-pakistan-1752204630621/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/imran-khan-to-lead-protests-from-jail-on-august-5-khan-s-sons-set-to-return-to-pakistan-1752204630621/embed</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Escalating his tariff war, United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 11) sent a letter to Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney stating that his country will face a 35 percent tariff on exports to the United States starting August 1. Click on the headlines to read more Trump imposes 35% tariff on Canada in escalation of US trade war Donald Trump declared that a 35% tariff on all imports from Canada will take effect August 1, 2025—escalating an already contentious trade conflict between the two nations Russia uses Iskander missile to hit Ukraine, DESTROYS Ukrainian temporary deployment point The Russia’s Ministry of Defence has released a video on Thursday (July 11) capturing the moment a ballistic missile from the Iskander system destroyed a Ukrainian temporary deployment point in the Nikolaev region, located in southern Ukraine. Israel kills Hezbollah artillery commander after ‘blatant violation’ of ceasefire The Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday that they had killed the commander of Hezbollah's artillery in the coastal sector, Jamal Murad. 'Taunts over...': Why father killed Gurugram tennis player Radhika Yadav The Gurugram police on Friday morning revealed why Gurugram tennis player Radhika Yadav was allegedly killed by her father, saying he wanted her to shut down her sports academy. Imran Khan to lead protests from jail on August 5, Khan's sons set to return to Pakistan https://www.wionews.com/videos/imran-khan-to-lead-protests-from-jail-on-august-5-khan-s-sons-set-to-return-to-pakistan-1752204630621/embed

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The US State Department has issued a fresh advisory against travelling to Iran. Americans and Iranian-Americans in particular have been adviced not to travel to the country as it doesn’t recognise dual citizenship. The notice informs, ‘Americans, including Iranian-Americans and other dual-nationals, have been wrongfully detained—taken hostage—by the Iranian government for months, and years. &nbsp;The threat of detention is even greater today. Do not travel to Iran under any circumstances.’ In a briefing, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said, “The department is announcing a new awareness campaign warning Americans, especially Iranian Americans, about the continuing severe risks of travel to Iran. The Iranian regime does not recognise dual nationality and routinely denies consular services to detained US citizens. And while the bombing has stopped, that does not mean that it is safe to travel to Iran; it is not. We are also launching a new website dedicated to warning Americans against travel to Iran.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">The Department is announcing a new awareness campaign warning Americans, especially Iranian Americans, about the continuing severe risks of travel to Iran. More at: <a href="https://t.co/WPMtf9HNWb">https://t.co/WPMtf9HNWb</a> <a href="https://t.co/ddpuoXdM2D">pic.twitter.com/ddpuoXdM2D</a>&mdash; Department of State (@StateDept) <a href="https://twitter.com/StateDept/status/1943416186646974918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The US had also issued a similar warning earlier in March, which highlighted kidnapping in Iran. The advisory mentioned, “Do not travel to Iran due to the risk of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, arbitrary arrest of U.S. citizens, and wrongful detention.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-60-000-to-kill-a-scientist-150-000-for-netanyahu-inside-iran-s-failed-spy-network-in-israel-how-did-it-operate-1751886463920">'$60,000 to kill a scientist, $150,000 for Netanyahu': Inside Iran’s failed spy network in Israel — How did it operate?</a> “Do not travel to Iran for any reason. US citizens in Iran face serious dangers. They have been kidnapped and wrongfully arrested. Some have been held for years on false charges, subjected to psychological torture, and even sentenced to death. The US government does not have diplomatic or consular relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Swiss government, acting through its Embassy in Tehran, serves as the protecting power for United States interests in Iran,” it added. This comes less than a month after US President Donald Trump had first attacked Iran and then brokered peace in its conflict with Israel.

The US State Department has issued a fresh advisory against travelling to Iran. Americans and Iranian-Americans in particular have been adviced not to travel to the country as it doesn’t recognise dual citizenship.

The US State Department has issued a fresh advisory against travelling to Iran. Americans and Iranian-Americans in particular have been adviced not to travel to the country as it doesn’t recognise dual citizenship. The notice informs, ‘Americans, including Iranian-Americans and other dual-nationals, have been wrongfully detained—taken hostage—by the Iranian government for months, and years. The threat of detention is even greater today. Do not travel to Iran under any circumstances.’ In a briefing, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said, “The department is announcing a new awareness campaign warning Americans, especially Iranian Americans, about the continuing severe risks of travel to Iran. The Iranian regime does not recognise dual nationality and routinely denies consular services to detained US citizens. And while the bombing has stopped, that does not mean that it is safe to travel to Iran; it is not. We are also launching a new website dedicated to warning Americans against travel to Iran.”

The US State Department has issued a fresh advisory against travelling to Iran. Americans and Iranian-Americans in particular have been adviced not to travel to the country as it doesn’t recognise dual citizenship.

'Do not travel to Iran': State Dept warns Iranian-Americans the regime does not recognise dual nationality

Japan has become the first country to cover every inch of the faultlines that trigger earthquakes in the country with sensors and cables connecting to hundreds of observatories to ring the alarm long before the first tremors hit. This ocean-floor "Nervous System" will detect the minutest signs of an earthquake and a tsunami. Scientists say that it will send out a warning about an earthquake 20 seconds before it occurs, and 20 minutes before a tsunami. This warning system will leave emergency teams with more time to send alerts and evacuate people before disaster strikes. Steps could be taken to prepare the infrastructure to brace for the impact. Japan is now the first country that can directly monitor entire subduction zones in real-time. Seismologist Harold Tobin, director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, says the network is more than just an advanced warning system, Scientific American reported.&nbsp;Japan started expanding its earthquake-detection system to cover the ocean floor after the 2011 earthquake that killed nearly 20,000 people. The magnitude 9.0 “megathrust” earthquake was the worst temblor in the history of Japan. It rattled the region for six minutes and triggered a 130-foot tsunami travelling at speeds of 700km/hr. The alerts were delayed, and the tsunami warning failed to gauge the real havoc it could cause. People had as little as 10 minutes to evacuate. The Great East Japan Earthquake started in the ocean 72 kilometres off the shore. Land sensors picked up the seismic waves but had no idea how huge it was and how massive the tsunami waves could be. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nankai-trough-megaquake-could-kill-300000-people-japan-govt-acknowledges-risk-ramps-up-measures-1751684163613">Nankai Trough 'megaquake' could kill 300,000 people: Japan acknowledges risk, ramps up measures</a>&nbsp;<h2>Japan has wired offshore fault zone</h2>Japan realised it had a blind spot - the ocean. So it decided to expand its earthquake detection system to the ocean. Tobin says, "By wiring up the offshore fault zone, we’re constantly able to listen to it. That means we can detect all sorts of subtle signals that tell us how faults work, such as the storage of stress and how it starts to be released at the beginning of an earthquake." The system has been completed in parts, with the first one finishing in 2017. The S-net (Seafloor Observation Network for Earthquakes and Tsunamis) wired the nation’s earthquake-detection network to the Japan Trench, the point where the 2011 quake began. It comprises 5,700 kilometres of cables covering 116,000 square miles of ocean, connecting to 150 observatories on the ocean floor. Seismometers, accelerometers, and pressure gauges measure the waves. In 2018, a magnitude 6 quake struck Japan, and alerts reached the city 20 seconds before the seismometers on land detected it. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/is-an-underwater-volcano-getting-ready-to-erupt-in-andaman-warning-issued-as-earthquakes-rock-thailand-myanmar-and-nicobar-1751628746437">Is an underwater volcano getting ready to erupt in Andaman? Warning issued as dozens of earthquakes rock Thailand, Myanmar and Nicobar</a>&nbsp;<h2>Nankai Trough earthquake warning</h2>In 2019, Japan started N-net (Nankai Trough Seafloor Observation Network for Earthquakes and Tsunamis), which is now complete. It covers a crucial subduction zone where the last major quake happened in 1946. A report has warned that a megaquake could hit the region in the next 30 years and kill up to 300,000 people, and result in damages worth $2 trillion. The Nankai Trough is a roughly &nbsp;800 km undersea trench and a subduction zone where the Philippine Sea Plate is being pushed beneath Japan. The Nankai Trough was recently in the news because of a 1999 manga comic that predicted a devastating earthquake and tsunami even worse than the 2011 event on July 5.&nbsp;

Japan is highly prone to devastating earthquakes, and the country has readily taken steps to avert the threat posed to its people. It has now covered a project to cover all the faultlines in the ocean with a warning system that will send alerts long before the first tremors jolt the land.

Japan has become the first country to cover every inch of the faultlines that trigger earthquakes in the country with sensors and cables connecting to hundreds of observatories to ring the alarm long before the first tremors hit. This ocean-floor "Nervous System" will detect the minutest signs of an earthquake and a tsunami. Scientists say that it will send out a warning about an earthquake 20 seconds before it occurs, and 20 minutes before a tsunami. This warning system will leave emergency teams with more time to send alerts and evacuate people before disaster strikes. Steps could be taken to prepare the infrastructure to brace for the impact. Japan is now the first country that can directly monitor entire subduction zones in real-time. Seismologist Harold Tobin, director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, says the network is more than just an advanced warning system, Scientific American reported. Japan started expanding its earthquake-detection system to cover the ocean floor after the 2011 earthquake that killed nearly 20,000 people. The magnitude 9.0 “megathrust” earthquake was the worst temblor in the history of Japan. It rattled the region for six minutes and triggered a 130-foot tsunami travelling at speeds of 700km/hr. The alerts were delayed, and the tsunami warning failed to gauge the real havoc it could cause. People had as little as 10 minutes to evacuate. The Great East Japan Earthquake started in the ocean 72 kilometres off the shore. Land sensors picked up the seismic waves but had no idea how huge it was and how massive the tsunami waves could be. Also Read: Nankai Trough 'megaquake' could kill 300,000 people: Japan acknowledges risk, ramps up measures Japan has wired offshore fault zone Japan realised it had a blind spot - the ocean. So it decided to expand its earthquake detection system to the ocean. Tobin says, "By wiring up the offshore fault zone, we’re constantly able to listen to it. That means we can detect all sorts of subtle signals that tell us how faults work, such as the storage of stress and how it starts to be released at the beginning of an earthquake." The system has been completed in parts, with the first one finishing in 2017. The S-net (Seafloor Observation Network for Earthquakes and Tsunamis) wired the nation’s earthquake-detection network to the Japan Trench, the point where the 2011 quake began. It comprises 5,700 kilometres of cables covering 116,000 square miles of ocean, connecting to 150 observatories on the ocean floor. Seismometers, accelerometers, and pressure gauges measure the waves. In 2018, a magnitude 6 quake struck Japan, and alerts reached the city 20 seconds before the seismometers on land detected it. Also Read: Is an underwater volcano getting ready to erupt in Andaman? Warning issued as dozens of earthquakes rock Thailand, Myanmar and Nicobar Nankai Trough earthquake warning In 2019, Japan started N-net (Nankai Trough Seafloor Observation Network for Earthquakes and Tsunamis), which is now complete. It covers a crucial subduction zone where the last major quake happened in 1946. A report has warned that a megaquake could hit the region in the next 30 years and kill up to 300,000 people, and result in damages worth $2 trillion. The Nankai Trough is a roughly 800 km undersea trench and a subduction zone where the Philippine Sea Plate is being pushed beneath Japan. The Nankai Trough was recently in the news because of a 1999 manga comic that predicted a devastating earthquake and tsunami even worse than the 2011 event on July 5.

Japan is highly prone to devastating earthquakes, and the country has readily taken steps to avert the threat posed to its people. It has now covered a project to cover all the faultlines in the ocean with a warning system that will send alerts long before the first tremors jolt the land.

Japan can now detect earthquakes 20 seconds before they hit land. Thanks to an undersea 'nervous system'

The Russia’s Ministry of Defence has released a video on Thursday (July 11) capturing the moment a ballistic missile from the Iskander system destroyed a Ukrainian temporary deployment point in the Nikolaev region, located in southern Ukraine. According to the official statement, the strike targeted a temporary base of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the settlement of Baratovka. The footage shows the precision-guided missile hitting the target with devastating accuracy. “All identified targets were destroyed,” the Russian defense ministry claimed.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Russian Iskander strike turns Ukrainian deployment site to dust A devastating Iskander missile strike erased a Ukrainian temporary deployment point in the Nikolaev region Sends shockwaves through the area <a href="https://t.co/IjskYZnAz1">pic.twitter.com/IjskYZnAz1</a>&mdash; RT (@RT_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/RT_com/status/1943245307157868855?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Russia escalates offensive on Ukraine</h2>Russian air strikes on Kyiv has intensified in recent weeks with some of the deadliest assaults of the war on the city of three million people. Russia fired its largest missile and drone attack on Ukraine in more than three years of war on Wednesday (July 9). The Ukrainian air force said that Russia had attacked with 728 drones and 13 missiles, adding that its air defense systems intercepted 711 drones and that at least seven missiles were destroyed. Earlier on July 4, Russia struck Kyiv with drones in an all-night attack, injuring at least 23 people, damaging railway infrastructure and setting buildings and cars on fire throughout the city, authorities in the Ukrainian capital said. Air raid alerts lasted more than eight hours as Russia launched a total of 539 drones and 11 missiles targeting the Ukrainian territory, Ukraine's Air Force said.<h2>Trump and Russia-Ukraine war</h2>The latest attack comes just after US President Donald Trump said he would increase weapons deliveries to Ukraine – reversing an earlier US policy announcement – and accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of talking "bullshit" on Ukraine. &nbsp;Trump, who returned to power this year promising a swift end to the war that began in 2022, has taken a more conciliatory tone toward Moscow in a departure from predecessor Joe Biden's administration's staunch support for Kyiv. But initial rounds of talks between Russia and Ukraine have so far borne little fruit, with Moscow yet to accept an unconditional ceasefire proposed by Trump and accepted by Kyiv. However, Trump seems to be displeased by Putin and his attitude towards the war. After the recent phone call between the two leaders, Trump said that there was “no progress.” Days later, &nbsp;the US president promised to supply more defensive weapons to Ukraine - in what appeared to reverse a Pentagon decision earlier to stall some critical munitions supplies. When asked by a reporter what action he would take against Putin, Trump said: "I wouldn't tell you. We want to have a little surprise." Separately, Europe is working on a new sanctions package against Moscow." "We get a lot of bullshit thrown at us by Putin ... He's very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless," Trump said at a cabinet meeting. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Russia's Defence Ministry released a video showing an Iskander missile strike on a Ukrainian Navy base near Baratovka in southern Ukraine's Nikolaev region. The precision-guided attack reportedly destroyed all identified targets, according to an official statement

The Russia’s Ministry of Defence has released a video on Thursday (July 11) capturing the moment a ballistic missile from the Iskander system destroyed a Ukrainian temporary deployment point in the Nikolaev region, located in southern Ukraine. According to the official statement, the strike targeted a temporary base of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the settlement of Baratovka. The footage shows the precision-guided missile hitting the target with devastating accuracy. “All identified targets were destroyed,” the Russian defense ministry claimed.

Russia's Defence Ministry released a video showing an Iskander missile strike on a Ukrainian temporary deployment point near Baratovka in southern Ukraine's Nikolaev region. The precision-guided attack reportedly destroyed all identified targets, according to an official statement

Russia uses Iskander missile to hit Ukraine, DESTROYS Ukrainian temporary deployment point - WATCH

Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos are becoming dangerously real, so much so that they can deceive you into believing anything. An old couple in Malaysia was in for a rude shock when they travelled hours to a destination, dreaming of riding a scenic cable car. They had seen it in a video and were excited about the idea. They undertook a three-hour ride from Kuala Lumpur to visit the resort in Perak state, shown in the video. Upon reaching their hotel, they enquired about the cable car. To their surprise, a staff member informed them that no such attraction existed in the town, which is usually quiet with no attractions. The female staff member shared the story of the elderly couple on social media last month.&nbsp;<h2>AI host interviewed people in fake video</h2>The staff person shared that when they asked her about the cable car, she thought they were joking. They refused to believe her when she told them about the non-existence of such an attraction in the area. The couple told her it was impossible since they saw the place in a video, which showed a female reporter showing off the attraction. The video even had her interviewing other people at the site, asking them about their experience. The staff member told them that it was an AI-generated video. “Why did they do this to people?” the shocked woman asked. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/chinese-man-secretly-films-sex-sessions-with-over-1-000-men-posts-videos-online-and-charges-people-to-watch-1752139527241">Chinese man dresses as woman, films sex sessions with over 1,000 men, posts videos online</a>&nbsp;The video in question has since been taken down. It showed a female host enjoying the fun tram ride, Kuak Skyride, located in the town of Kuak Hulu in Perak. The channel name “TV Rakyat” is also visible. The woman can be seen taking a ride in the cable car, walking through the forests and enjoying the beautiful mountains. She talks to other people in the video about the Kuak attraction, who share what an exciting time they had there. The host also enjoys a meal at a restaurant in the same place. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/511-billion-barrels-of-oil-discovered-in-antarctica-can-trigger-world-war-1752036274384">511 billion barrels of oil discovered in Antarctica can trigger World War. Here's how</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/grok-chatbot-x-nazi-terms-adolf-hitler-nazi-holocaust-concentration-camps-1752032095983">'Eliminate the threat through camps and worse': Grok invokes Hitler, seemingly calls for another Holocaust</a><h2>Woman wanted to sue the AI host</h2>After learning the truth, the elderly woman got angry and vowed to sue the woman in the video. The hotel staff member explained to her that nothing in the video was real, not even the female host. The couple was left utterly confused and disheartened after falling prey to the scam. After the incident came to light, a similar case was revealed. A man told Malaysian news outlet Says that his parents also saw the AI-generated video and spent 9,000 ringgit (US$2,120) to rent a van.The case has left people on social media shocked to their core. They have raised concerns about the havoc AI is already causing and the need to control it before it is too late. A user expressed shock at what the old couple had to endure, spending all that money to visit an attraction that does not exist. Another pointed out that even young people could fall victim to such videos, especially since she did not realise it was AI until she read the comments.&nbsp; &nbsp;

AI tourism video: A couple in Malaysia reached a state in the country to visit a tourist attraction they had seen in a video. However, they were not prepared for what they were told when they reached the hotel. 

Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos are becoming dangerously real, so much so that they can deceive you into believing anything. An old couple in Malaysia was in for a rude shock when they travelled hours to a destination, dreaming of riding a scenic cable car. They had seen it in a video and were excited about the idea. They undertook a three-hour ride from Kuala Lumpur to visit the resort in Perak state, shown in the video. Upon reaching their hotel, they enquired about the cable car. To their surprise, a staff member informed them that no such attraction existed in the town, which is usually quiet with no attractions. The female staff member shared the story of the elderly couple on social media last month. AI host interviewed people in fake video The staff person shared that when they asked her about the cable car, she thought they were joking. They refused to believe her when she told them about the non-existence of such an attraction in the area. The couple told her it was impossible since they saw the place in a video, which showed a female reporter showing off the attraction. The video even had her interviewing other people at the site, asking them about their experience. The staff member told them that it was an AI-generated video. “Why did they do this to people?” the shocked woman asked. Also Read: Chinese man dresses as woman, films sex sessions with over 1,000 men, posts videos online The video in question has since been taken down. It showed a female host enjoying the fun tram ride, Kuak Skyride, located in the town of Kuak Hulu in Perak. The channel name “TV Rakyat” is also visible. The woman can be seen taking a ride in the cable car, walking through the forests and enjoying the beautiful mountains. She talks to other people in the video about the Kuak attraction, who share what an exciting time they had there. The host also enjoys a meal at a restaurant in the same place. Also Read: 511 billion barrels of oil discovered in Antarctica can trigger World War. Here's how Also Read: 'Eliminate the threat through camps and worse': Grok invokes Hitler, seemingly calls for another Holocaust Woman wanted to sue the AI host After learning the truth, the elderly woman got angry and vowed to sue the woman in the video. The hotel staff member explained to her that nothing in the video was real, not even the female host. The couple was left utterly confused and disheartened after falling prey to the scam. After the incident came to light, a similar case was revealed. A man told Malaysian news outlet Says that his parents also saw the AI-generated video and spent 9,000 ringgit (US$2,120) to rent a van. The case has left people on social media shocked to their core. They have raised concerns about the havoc AI is already causing and the need to control it before it is too late. A user expressed shock at what the old couple had to endure, spending all that money to visit an attraction that does not exist. Another pointed out that even young people could fall victim to such videos, especially since she did not realise it was AI until she read the comments.

AI tourism video: A couple in Malaysia reached a state in the country to visit a tourist attraction they had seen in a video. However, they were not prepared for what they were told when they reached the hotel.&nbsp;

AI video fools elderly couple into taking a trip to a place that does not exist

The Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday that they had killed the commander of Hezbollah's artillery in the coastal sector, Jamal Murad. The forces also released a video of the precision strikes that eliminated the operative. The visuals show a vehicle moving on a deserted road being destroyed by an explosion. It isn't clear what kind of weapon the IDF used to attack the Hezbollah commander. "IDF eliminated the artillery commander in the coastal sector of the Hezbollah terrorist organization," the&nbsp;IDF said in a post on X.&nbsp;IDF said that Muhammad Jamal Murad used to serve as the artillery commander of the Iran-backed group in southern Lebanon's Al-Mansouri area.&nbsp;"Earlier today, the IDF attacked and eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Jamal Murad, who served as the artillery commander in the coastal sector of the Hezbollah terrorist organization, in the Al-Mansouri area in southern Lebanon," it wrote on X.<h2>Israeli War in the Middle East</h2>Israel has been fighting a protracted war in the Middle East following the 2023 attack by Hamas on Israeli cities. It has killed several top commanders of Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon using precision strikes and ground assaults.&nbsp;Over 1200 people, mostly civilians, were killed in Israel during Hamas' attack in October 2023. In response, Israel has killed thousands in Gaza, mostly civilians. Israel has also flattened residential buildings, hospitals, and critical infrastructure, and has been blocking aid, triggering a humanitarian crisis in Hamas-controlled Gaza.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">צה&quot;ל חיסל את מפקד הארטילריה בגזרת חוף של ארגון הטרור חיזבאללה מוקדם יותר היום, צה&quot;ל תקף וחיסל את המחבל מחמד ג׳מאל מראד ששימש כמפקד הארטילריה בגזרת חוף של ארגון הטרור חיזבאללה, במרחב אל-מנצורי שבדרום לבנון. מראד היה אחראי על שיגורים רבים לעבר מדינת ישראל במהלך המלחמה, ובחודשים… <a href="https://t.co/NL8D1L3oeh">pic.twitter.com/NL8D1L3oeh</a>&mdash; צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) <a href="https://twitter.com/idfonline/status/1943337054210838959?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Who was Jamal Murad?</h2>The forces said Jamal Murad was responsible for strikes targeting Israel and was attempting to restore the artillery sector in the coastal region.&nbsp;"Murad was responsible for numerous launches toward the State of Israel during the war, and in recent months, he made attempts to restore the artillery sector in the coastal region," it added.&nbsp;Murad's activities posed a threat to the State of Israel and its citizens and constituted a blatant violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon, the IDF said.&nbsp;"The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to the State of Israel," it added.

The Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday that they had killed the commander of Hezbollah's artillery, Jamal Murad, in the coastal sector. The force also released a video of the precision strikes that eliminated the Hamas operative.

The Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday that they had killed the commander of Hezbollah's artillery in the coastal sector, Jamal Murad. The forces also released a video of the precision strikes that eliminated the operative. The visuals show a vehicle moving on a deserted road being destroyed by an explosion. It isn't clear what kind of weapon the IDF used to attack the Hezbollah commander. "IDF eliminated the artillery commander in the coastal sector of the Hezbollah terrorist organization," the IDF said in a post on X. IDF said that Muhammad Jamal Murad used to serve as the artillery commander of the Iran-backed group in southern Lebanon's Al-Mansouri area. "Earlier today, the IDF attacked and eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Jamal Murad, who served as the artillery commander in the coastal sector of the Hezbollah terrorist organization, in the Al-Mansouri area in southern Lebanon," it wrote on X. Israeli War in the Middle East Israel has been fighting a protracted war in the Middle East following the 2023 attack by Hamas on Israeli cities. It has killed several top commanders of Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon using precision strikes and ground assaults. Over 1200 people, mostly civilians, were killed in Israel during Hamas' attack in October 2023. In response, Israel has killed thousands in Gaza, mostly civilians. Israel has also flattened residential buildings, hospitals, and critical infrastructure, and has been blocking aid, triggering a humanitarian crisis in Hamas-controlled Gaza.

IDF said that Muhammad Jamal Murad used to serve as the artillery commander of the Iran-backed group in southern Lebanon's Al-Mansouri area.

Watch: Israel attacks moving car, kills Hezbollah commander Jamal Murad

In an alarming and provocative remark, Mohammad-Javad Larijani, a former top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has hinted at a potential Iranian strike on former US President Donald Trump, alluding to a possible drone attack while he relaxes at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. "Trump has done something… so that he can no longer sunbathe in Mar-a-Lago…because while he's lying down, a micro-drone might target and strike him right in the navel.” The comments aired on July 9 and were first reported by Iran International, a London-based Persian-language news outlet.&nbsp;When questioned about the threat during a Fox News interview, US President Trump responded with characteristic dismissiveness. "It's been a long time. I don't know, maybe I was around seven or so. I'm not too big into it," he joked when asked about his last sunbathing session. On the veiled warning, Trump added, “I guess it's a threat. I'm sure it's not a threat, actually, but perhaps it is.” The United States Secret Service (USSS) issued a statement saying it does not discuss specific protective intelligence matters. “We operate in a heightened and very dynamic threat environment and the safety and security of the President and all of our protectees remains our highest priority,” the USSS spokesperson added. The remarks come just weeks after the United States bombed three Iranian nuclear sites - Fordow, Nantz, Esfahan - as part of the Iran–Israel war, under the code name Operation Midnight Hammer. Washington’s involvement in the conflict has reignited hostility in Tehran, with senior Iranian figures vowing retribution.&nbsp;Though Larijani laughed while making the remark during a discussion on Iran’s advanced military capabilities, it has renewed doubts about Tehran's intention despite truce with Israel and Washington after the 12-day war. The Iran International also linked Larijani’s comments to a rising online campaign named "Blood Pact," which is reportedly fundraising for revenge against individuals perceived as insulting or threatening Iran’s Supreme Leader.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2020, the United States under Trump's authorisation, killed Iranian IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani in a drone strike. Post that, Trump has been the target of multiple alleged Iranian assassination plots. In November 2023, the US Department of Justice charged Farhad Shakeri, believed to be working with the Iranian regime, for attempting to coordinate an attack on Trump. Two American men, Carlisle Rivera and Jonathan Loadholt, were also arrested as alleged co-conspirators. Moreover, Iran had released a controversial animated video in 2022 depicting Trump being assassinated on a golf course.

Ex-Iranian official Mohammad-Javad Larijani hinted at a drone strike on Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, saying a "micro-drone might strike him in the navel." The remarks were made on July 9  during a discussion on Iran’s advanced military capabilities

In an alarming and provocative remark, Mohammad-Javad Larijani, a former top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has hinted at a potential Iranian strike on former US President Donald Trump, alluding to a possible drone attack while he relaxes at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. "Trump has done something… so that he can no longer sunbathe in Mar-a-Lago…because while he's lying down, a micro-drone might target and strike him right in the navel.” The comments aired on July 9 and were first reported by Iran International, a London-based Persian-language news outlet. When questioned about the threat during a Fox News interview, US President Trump responded with characteristic dismissiveness. "It's been a long time. I don't know, maybe I was around seven or so. I'm not too big into it," he joked when asked about his last sunbathing session. On the veiled warning, Trump added, “I guess it's a threat. I'm sure it's not a threat, actually, but perhaps it is.” The United States Secret Service (USSS) issued a statement saying it does not discuss specific protective intelligence matters. “We operate in a heightened and very dynamic threat environment and the safety and security of the President and all of our protectees remains our highest priority,” the USSS spokesperson added. The remarks come just weeks after the United States bombed three Iranian nuclear sites - Fordow, Nantz, Esfahan - as part of the Iran–Israel war, under the code name Operation Midnight Hammer. Washington’s involvement in the conflict has reignited hostility in Tehran, with senior Iranian figures vowing retribution. Though Larijani laughed while making the remark during a discussion on Iran’s advanced military capabilities, it has renewed doubts about Tehran's intention despite truce with Israel and Washington after the 12-day war. The Iran International also linked Larijani’s comments to a rising online campaign named "Blood Pact," which is reportedly fundraising for revenge against individuals perceived as insulting or threatening Iran’s Supreme Leader. In 2020, the United States under Trump's authorisation, killed Iranian IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani in a drone strike. Post that, Trump has been the target of multiple alleged Iranian assassination plots. In November 2023, the US Department of Justice charged Farhad Shakeri, believed to be working with the Iranian regime, for attempting to coordinate an attack on Trump. Two American men, Carlisle Rivera and Jonathan Loadholt, were also arrested as alleged co-conspirators. Moreover, Iran had released a controversial animated video in 2022 depicting Trump being assassinated on a golf course.

Ex-Iranian official Mohammad-Javad Larijani hinted at a drone strike on Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, saying a "micro-drone might strike him in the navel." The remarks were made on July 9 &nbsp;during a discussion on Iran’s advanced military capabilities

Iran planning to kill Trump? 'Drone might hit Mar-a-Lago' remark raises doubt | US president issues 3-word reaction

Jemima Goldsmith, ex-wife of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, accused the govt of denying their sons the right to speak with their father and threatening them with arrest if they attempt to visit the country. In a strongly worded post on X, Goldsmith said her sons, Sulaiman and Qasim Khan, have not been allowed to speak to Imran, who has been held in solitary confinement in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail for nearly two years. “Pakistan’s govt has now said if they go there to try to see him, they too will be arrested and put behind bars,” she wrote. “This isn’t politics. It’s a personal vendetta.”&nbsp;Amid widespread calls for the release of imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, his sons Qasim and Sulaiman Khan have made an appeal to US President Donald Trump and “people of influence” around to world to step in and support their father’s release. Khan's sons, who have stayed away from politics, urged the international community to step up efforts and put pressure on the Pakistani administration to release his father. In a television interview, they said that “they couldn’t stay quiet any longer.” Moreover, Aleema Khan, Imran Khan’s sister, also joined the nationwide protest in Pakistan against Imran Khan's incarceration. August 5 marks two years of Khan’s incarceration.<h2>Who are Imran Khan's sons - Qasim and Sulaiman&nbsp;</h2>Imran Khan has two sons from his first marriage to Jemima Goldsmith: Sulaiman Isa Khan and Kasim. Sulaiman, born on November 18, 1996, in London, has maintained a low public profile but is known for his interest in cricket and for occasionally appearing with his father at public events or family gatherings. As per reports, he stands at around 6'2" and is believed to be involved in business pursuits, though specific details about his career remain private.&nbsp;&nbsp;His younger brother, Kasim Khan, was born on April 10, 1999, and has shown a more public presence in recent years. He studied Islamic History at the University of Bristol and has ventured into entrepreneurship by launching a digital platform called Mifu Marketing, which helps freelancers monetise their content regardless of follower count. Kasim has also been more active politically, voicing support for his father's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and urging people to vote during the 2024 general elections in Pakistan. While both sons were largely raised in the UK, they have kept a respectful distance from Pakistani politics for most of their lives. The Khan brothers stayed with their mother after Imran and Jemima divorced in 2004.&nbsp;Imran Khan has no children from his second marriage to Reham Khan, which lasted less than a year in 2015. His current wife, Bushra Bibi, whom he married in 2018, has five children from her previous marriage, including two sons, making Imran their stepfather. Imran's father Ikramullah Khan Niazi was a civil engineer, while his mother Shaukat Khanum was a housewife and daughter of a prominent civil servant.&nbsp;&nbsp;Imran Khan, once hailed as a national hero for leading Pakistan to a cricket World Cup victory, is currently serving a 14-year sentence in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi in a corruption case. Detained since August 2023, the 72-year-old faces over 100 charges, including accusations of corruption and mishandling state secrets — all of which he denies, calling them “politically motivated.” &nbsp;&nbsp;

Amid widespread calls for the release of imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, his sons Qasim and Sulaiman Khan have made an appeal to US President Donald Trump and “people of influence” around to world to step in and support their father’s release.

Jemima Goldsmith, ex-wife of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, accused the govt of denying their sons the right to speak with their father and threatening them with arrest if they attempt to visit the country. In a strongly worded post on X, Goldsmith said her sons, Sulaiman and Qasim Khan, have not been allowed to speak to Imran, who has been held in solitary confinement in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail for nearly two years. “Pakistan’s govt has now said if they go there to try to see him, they too will be arrested and put behind bars,” she wrote. “This isn’t politics. It’s a personal vendetta.” Amid widespread calls for the release of imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, his sons Qasim and Sulaiman Khan have made an appeal to US President Donald Trump and “people of influence” around to world to step in and support their father’s release. Khan's sons, who have stayed away from politics, urged the international community to step up efforts and put pressure on the Pakistani administration to release his father. In a television interview, they said that “they couldn’t stay quiet any longer.” Moreover, Aleema Khan, Imran Khan’s sister, also joined the nationwide protest in Pakistan against Imran Khan's incarceration. August 5 marks two years of Khan’s incarceration. Who are Imran Khan's sons - Qasim and Sulaiman Imran Khan has two sons from his first marriage to Jemima Goldsmith: Sulaiman Isa Khan and Kasim. Sulaiman, born on November 18, 1996, in London, has maintained a low public profile but is known for his interest in cricket and for occasionally appearing with his father at public events or family gatherings. As per reports, he stands at around 6'2" and is believed to be involved in business pursuits, though specific details about his career remain private. His younger brother, Kasim Khan, was born on April 10, 1999, and has shown a more public presence in recent years. He studied Islamic History at the University of Bristol and has ventured into entrepreneurship by launching a digital platform called Mifu Marketing, which helps freelancers monetise their content regardless of follower count. Kasim has also been more active politically, voicing support for his father's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and urging people to vote during the 2024 general elections in Pakistan. While both sons were largely raised in the UK, they have kept a respectful distance from Pakistani politics for most of their lives. The Khan brothers stayed with their mother after Imran and Jemima divorced in 2004. Imran Khan has no children from his second marriage to Reham Khan, which lasted less than a year in 2015. His current wife, Bushra Bibi, whom he married in 2018, has five children from her previous marriage, including two sons, making Imran their stepfather. Imran's father Ikramullah Khan Niazi was a civil engineer, while his mother Shaukat Khanum was a housewife and daughter of a prominent civil servant. Imran Khan, once hailed as a national hero for leading Pakistan to a cricket World Cup victory, is currently serving a 14-year sentence in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi in a corruption case. Detained since August 2023, the 72-year-old faces over 100 charges, including accusations of corruption and mishandling state secrets — all of which he denies, calling them “politically motivated.”

Amid widespread calls for the release of imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, his sons Qasim and Sulaiman Khan have made an appeal to US President Donald Trump and “people of influence” around to world to step in and support their father’s release.

Imran Khan's sons, who were never in politics, now demand their father's release from Pakistan jail - Who are they?

Escalating his tariff war, United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 11) sent a letter to Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney stating that his country will face a 35 percent tariff on exports to the United States starting August 1. Trump has sent more than 20 such letters since Monday, &nbsp;including to countries like South Korea, Japan and Brazil. The POTUS had on April 2 announced reciprocal tariffs on all trading partners of the United States in what he called ‘Liberation Day.’ He then paused these tariff rates for a period of 90 days, giving an opportunity to countries to negotiate and seal a deal. In this tenure, Trump has announced a trade deal with China and has said that India is very close to striking a deal.&nbsp;&nbsp;In his letter to Canada, Trump wrote, "Instead of working with the United States, Canada retaliated with its own Tariffs. Starting August 1, 2025, we will charge Canada a Tariff of 35% on Canadian products sent into the United States, separate from all Sectoral Tariffs." Trump posted the letter on his Truth Social platform. Earlier in March 2025, Trump had imposed tiered tariffs on Canada—including 25% on cars/auto parts, 50% on steel and aluminum—as part of his expanding protectionist agenda. Trump justified these tariffs in part by referencing Canada’s alleged failure to combat fentanyl trafficking.

Earlier on July 7, Trump announced fresh tariffs on 14 countries, with the highest rate of 40 per cent being imposed on Myanmar and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Japan and South Korea were the first countries named in the list with 25 per cent tariff each. In each of these letters, Trump warned of retaliatory measures if the concerned country increases its tariff against the US. These tariffs would come into effect from August 1 this year.<h2>Trump is keeping the door open for potential reductions or negotiations</h2>&nbsp;In his letter, Trump majorly stated the Fentanyl influx for the reason of steep tariff rates. However, he also said, “I must mention that the flow of Fentanyl is hardly the only challenge we have with Canada, which has many Tariff, and Non-Tariff, Policies and Trade Barriers, which cause unsustainable Trade Deficits against the United States. Canada charges extraordinary Tariffs to our Dairy Farmers up to 400%-and that is even assuming our Dairy Farmers even have access to sell their products to the people of Canada. The Trade Deficit is a major threat to our Economy and, indeed, our National Security!” Later, in providing a window of negotiation of sorts, he said, “If Canada works with me to stop the flow of Fentanyl, we will, perhaps, consider an adjustment to this letter. These Tariffs may be modified, upward or downward, depending on our relationship with your Country. You will never be disappointed with The United States of America.”

Donald Trump declared that a 35% tariff on all imports from Canada will take effect August 1, 2025—escalating an already contentious trade conflict between the two nations

Escalating his tariff war, United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 11) sent a letter to Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney stating that his country will face a 35 percent tariff on exports to the United States starting August 1. Trump has sent more than 20 such letters since Monday, including to countries like South Korea, Japan and Brazil. The POTUS had on April 2 announced reciprocal tariffs on all trading partners of the United States in what he called ‘Liberation Day.’ He then paused these tariff rates for a period of 90 days, giving an opportunity to countries to negotiate and seal a deal. In this tenure, Trump has announced a trade deal with China and has said that India is very close to striking a deal. In his letter to Canada, Trump wrote, "Instead of working with the United States, Canada retaliated with its own Tariffs. Starting August 1, 2025, we will charge Canada a Tariff of 35% on Canadian products sent into the United States, separate from all Sectoral Tariffs." Trump posted the letter on his Truth Social platform. Earlier in March 2025, Trump had imposed tiered tariffs on Canada—including 25% on cars/auto parts, 50% on steel and aluminum—as part of his expanding protectionist agenda. Trump justified these tariffs in part by referencing Canada’s alleged failure to combat fentanyl trafficking.

Donald Trump declared that a 35% tariff on all imports from Canada will take effect August 1, 2025—escalating an already contentious trade conflict between the two nations

Trump imposes 35% tariff on Canada in escalation of US trade war, mentions how he can 'consider an adjustment'

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided several marijuana farms including the famous Glass House Farms, &nbsp; in California's Camarillo on Thursday (July 11). Dozens of farmworkers were also detained during an immigration raid at a Ventura County agricultural businesses. The officers faced massive protests by almost 500 people, as per multiple reports. Dramatic visuals from the raids were shared on social media in which officers are seen pointing guns, throwing smoke grenades and rubber bullets at protestors. At least one video shows a protestor appearing to fire at the federal agents. ICE officers arrived for the raids military vehicles, helicopters, and weapons. The ICE is yet to issue a statement about the situation in Camarillo.

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The raids come after Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said that there would be "no amnesty" for agricultural workers as President Donald Trump's administration moves to deport all immigrants in the country illegally. "Ultimately, the answer on this is automation, also some reform within the current governing structure. And then also, when you think about, there are 34 million able-bodied adults in our Medicaid program. There are plenty of workers in America," she said at a press conference outside the Department of Agriculture headquarters. The farm sector in US has warned that mass deportation of farm workers would disrupt the food supply, however, the Trump administration seems to have reversed course after its signal of pausing raids on some farm work sites in June. Angel Marie, who is with the volunteer organization 805 Immigration Coalition, told the LA Times that at least one person was being held at gunpoint after they tried to take out their phone and record the raid. Meanwhile, Glass Farms Brands issued a statement saying, "The company fully complied with agent search warrants and will provide further updates if necessary."

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), alongside Border Patrol and US Customs and Border Protection, executed a large-scale immigration enforcement operation on several farms along Laguna Road near Camarillo, Ventura County, California

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided several marijuana farms including the famous Glass House Farms, in California's Camarillo on Thursday (July 11). Dozens of farmworkers were also detained during an immigration raid at a Ventura County agricultural businesses. The officers faced massive protests by almost 500 people, as per multiple reports. Dramatic visuals from the raids were shared on social media in which officers are seen pointing guns, throwing smoke grenades and rubber bullets at protestors. At least one video shows a protestor appearing to fire at the federal agents. ICE officers arrived for the raids military vehicles, helicopters, and weapons. The ICE is yet to issue a statement about the situation in Camarillo.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), alongside Border Patrol and US Customs and Border Protection, executed a large-scale immigration enforcement operation on several farms along Laguna Road near Camarillo, Ventura County, California

Trump administration's immigration crackdown continues: ICE raids marijuana farms in California's Camarillo - Here's what happened

Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate, Mahmoud Khalil, whose role in college campus protests against Israel over the Gaza War led to his detention for over three months in immigration jail, is now seeking $20 million in damages from the Trump administration. Khalil’s lawyers filed a claim on Thursday, alleging false imprisonment and malicious prosecution after his March arrest by federal agents. Khalil, a legal US resident, said he suffered severe anguish in jail, and continues to fear for his safety. The government has accused him of leading protests aligned with Hamas, but has not provided any evidence of a link to the terror group&nbsp;The lawyers allege that Khalil was falsely imprisoned, maliciously prosecuted, and smeared as an anti-semite as the government sought to deport him due to his active role in campus protests.&nbsp;The filing, a precursor to a lawsuit under the Federal Tort Claims Act, names the Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the state department.&nbsp;Khalil, 30, was released from US immigration detention last month after having been held for more than three months due to his activism against Israel and Gaza War. He became one of the high-profile students arrested by the Trump administration for their pro-Palestinian activism on campus.&nbsp;After his release, Khalil told reporters, “Although justice prevailed, it’s very long overdue and this shouldn’t have taken three months. I leave some incredible men behind me, over 1,000 people behind me, in a place where they shouldn’t have been.”&nbsp;“Trump and his administration, they chose the wrong person for this. That doesn’t mean there is a right person for this. There is no right person who should be detained for actually protesting a genocide,” Khalil told the Guardian.&nbsp;Khalil told reporters he was looking forward to returning home to spend time with his infant son, who was born while he was detained.

The lawyers allege that Khalil was falsely imprisoned, maliciously prosecuted, and smeared as an anti-semite as the government sought to deport him due to his role in protests. The filing names Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the state department.

Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate, Mahmoud Khalil, whose role in college campus protests against Israel over the Gaza War led to his detention for over three months in immigration jail, is now seeking $20 million in damages from the Trump administration. Khalil’s lawyers filed a claim on Thursday, alleging false imprisonment and malicious prosecution after his March arrest by federal agents. Khalil, a legal US resident, said he suffered severe anguish in jail, and continues to fear for his safety. The government has accused him of leading protests aligned with Hamas, but has not provided any evidence of a link to the terror group The lawyers allege that Khalil was falsely imprisoned, maliciously prosecuted, and smeared as an anti-semite as the government sought to deport him due to his active role in campus protests. The filing, a precursor to a lawsuit under the Federal Tort Claims Act, names the Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the state department. Khalil, 30, was released from US immigration detention last month after having been held for more than three months due to his activism against Israel and Gaza War. He became one of the high-profile students arrested by the Trump administration for their pro-Palestinian activism on campus. After his release, Khalil told reporters, “Although justice prevailed, it’s very long overdue and this shouldn’t have taken three months. I leave some incredible men behind me, over 1,000 people behind me, in a place where they shouldn’t have been.” “Trump and his administration, they chose the wrong person for this. That doesn’t mean there is a right person for this. There is no right person who should be detained for actually protesting a genocide,” Khalil told the Guardian. Khalil told reporters he was looking forward to returning home to spend time with his infant son, who was born while he was detained.

The lawyers allege that Khalil was falsely imprisoned, maliciously prosecuted, and smeared as an anti-semite as the government sought to deport him due to his role in protests. The filing names Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the state department.

Anti-Israel protester Mahmoud Khalil seeks $20mn in damages from Trump admin for false imprisonment

NASA announced on Thursday that the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission crew, including Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members, is likely to return on July 14 after staying in the International Space Station (ISS) for over two weeks.“We are working with the station program, watching the Axiom-4 progress carefully. I think we need to undock that mission and the current target to undock is July 14,” Steve Stitch, Manager, NASA Commercial Crew Program, said at a press conference.&nbsp; The Axiom-4 mission blasted off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on June 25, and the Dragon spacecraft docked at the space station the next day after a 28-hour journey. The Axiom-4 crew, comprising Shukla, Peggy Whitson, Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski, and Tibor Kapu, witnessed 230 sunrises onboard the International Space Station (ISS) and travelled nearly 100 lakh kilometres in space.&nbsp;“From about 250 miles above the Earth, the crew spent their downtime capturing images and video, taking in the view of our home planet below, and reconnecting with loved ones,” an Axiom Space statement said on Thursday. These moments offer a rare pause in an otherwise rigorous daily schedule, it said.Since the start of their work on ISS, Axiom Space has said the crew members have advanced scientific studies, tested new technologies, and engaged in global outreach efforts.&nbsp;Group Captain Shukla became the first Indian to visit the ISS and the second Indian astronaut after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, who went to space in 1984.Shukla did seven India-specific experiments, and the Axiom-4 or Mission ‘Akash Ganga’ is the first firm step for India’s Gaganyaan human space flight mission.A splashdown is expected several hours after the undocking, near the coast of California in the Pacific Ocean.Group Captain Shukla’s parents have said that they are very proud that he is set to return after completing his mission.

The Axiom-4 crew, comprising Shukla, Peggy Whitson, Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski, and Tibor Kapu, witnessed 230 sunrises onboard the ISS and travelled nearly 100 lakh kilometres. A splashdown is expected in the Pacific Ocean several hours after the undocking, near the coast of California.

NASA announced on Thursday that the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission crew, including Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members, is likely to return on July 14 after staying in the International Space Station (ISS) for over two weeks. “We are working with the station program, watching the Axiom-4 progress carefully. I think we need to undock that mission and the current target to undock is July 14,” Steve Stitch, Manager, NASA Commercial Crew Program, said at a press conference. The Axiom-4 mission blasted off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on June 25, and the Dragon spacecraft docked at the space station the next day after a 28-hour journey. The Axiom-4 crew, comprising Shukla, Peggy Whitson, Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski, and Tibor Kapu, witnessed 230 sunrises onboard the International Space Station (ISS) and travelled nearly 100 lakh kilometres in space. “From about 250 miles above the Earth, the crew spent their downtime capturing images and video, taking in the view of our home planet below, and reconnecting with loved ones,” an Axiom Space statement said on Thursday. These moments offer a rare pause in an otherwise rigorous daily schedule, it said. Since the start of their work on ISS, Axiom Space has said the crew members have advanced scientific studies, tested new technologies, and engaged in global outreach efforts. Group Captain Shukla became the first Indian to visit the ISS and the second Indian astronaut after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, who went to space in 1984. Shukla did seven India-specific experiments, and the Axiom-4 or Mission ‘Akash Ganga’ is the first firm step for India’s Gaganyaan human space flight mission. A splashdown is expected several hours after the undocking, near the coast of California in the Pacific Ocean. Group Captain Shukla’s parents have said that they are very proud that he is set to return after completing his mission.

The Axiom-4 crew, comprising Shukla, Peggy Whitson, Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski, and Tibor Kapu, witnessed 230 sunrises onboard the ISS and travelled nearly 100 lakh kilometres. A splashdown is expected in the Pacific Ocean several hours after the undocking, near the coast of California.

Axiom-4 mission: Shubhanshu Shukla and crew likely to return to earth on July 14

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel is determined to bring back all the hostages and is willing to end the war if Hamas agrees to Israel’s terms and that he had told the same to the hostage families the previous night. In a video statement from Washington, Netanyahu said, “I told them that we are currently trying to achieve the release of half of the hostages, both alive and dead, in exchange for a temporary ceasefire of 60 days.” “At the beginning of this ceasefire, negotiations will be entered into to end the war permanently. That is, a permanent ceasefire. In order for us to achieve this, this must be done under the minimum conditions that we have set: Hamas lays down its weapons, Gaza is demilitarised, and Hamas no longer has any governmental or military capabilities. These are our basic conditions.”Israel has made those demands throughout the war that began with the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023.&nbsp;“If this can be achieved through negotiations—that’s great. If it is not achieved through negotiations in 60 days, we will achieve it in other ways; by using force, the force of our heroic army,” he said after speaking at a memorial service for two embassy employees who were murdered in May.“We said the same thing about Iran, removing the nuclear threat,” he continued. “If this is achieved in 60 days of negotiations between the United States and Iran, that’s great. But if it is not achieved, it will be achieved in another way.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">זהו יומו האחרון של ביקור היסטורי – אחרי ניצחון היסטורי על איראן. אני שולח תנחומים מעומק הלב, בשמי ובשם רעייתי שרה, למשפחתו של הנרצח בגוש עציון. המאבק בטרור נמשך בכל החזיתות: בעזה, ביהודה ושומרון, ומעבר להם. נפגשתי עם משפחות החטופים, חיים וחללים. אני מבהיר להם: אנחנו מחויבים… <a href="https://t.co/ZBOEDx7G7L">pic.twitter.com/ZBOEDx7G7L</a>&mdash; Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) <a href="https://twitter.com/netanyahu/status/1943354710364426655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>‘This is a war zone that no army in the world has faced’</h2>&nbsp;Netanyahu said he often hears questions about why the war in Gaza is taking so long. “First of all, this is a war zone that no army in the world has faced,” he explains. “And thanks to the heroism of the fighters, thanks to the sacrifice of the fallen, thanks to the creativity, we dismantled most of Hamas’s military capabilities. But not all of them. There are still thousands of fighters there with weapons. And we want to act, again, with a combination of diplomacy and military force, and military force if diplomacy doesn’t work, to complete the mission.”He also said that the US, under Joe Biden’s administration, delayed Israel’s entry into Rafah.“And I remind you—[all this has happened] during the very months, the last few months, in which we were preparing and finally carrying out the military operation that is perhaps the most brilliant in our history, among the most brilliant certainly, which the whole world is in awe of.”“Meanwhile, we continue to advance in the Gaza Strip and rescue the hostages who have died. Ee did not let up for a moment, and even now we are not letting up on this for a moment.”He emphasised that Israel will return to war after a ceasefire if Hamas doesn’t give in, as happened after the two previous ceasefires.If Israel’s goals are achieved diplomatically, that’s good, says Netanyahu. “But one way or another, they will be achieved.”&nbsp;<h2>‘Hamas will pick which captives go free in deal’</h2>&nbsp;Regarding which hostages will be released in case of truce , Netanyahu said he would prefer to get everyone out at once, but Hamas will decide which captives go free. “We are dealing with a cruel terrorist organisation. Of course, we would like to rescue everyone. I want to rescue everyone in one swoop.”

Regarding which hostages will be released in case of truce, Netanyahu said he would prefer to get everyone out at once, but Hamas will decide which captives go free. “We are dealing with a cruel terrorist organisation. Of course, we would like to rescue everyone.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel is determined to bring back all the hostages and is willing to end the war if Hamas agrees to Israel’s terms and that he had told the same to the hostage families the previous night. In a video statement from Washington, Netanyahu said, “I told them that we are currently trying to achieve the release of half of the hostages, both alive and dead, in exchange for a temporary ceasefire of 60 days.” “At the beginning of this ceasefire, negotiations will be entered into to end the war permanently. That is, a permanent ceasefire. In order for us to achieve this, this must be done under the minimum conditions that we have set: Hamas lays down its weapons, Gaza is demilitarised, and Hamas no longer has any governmental or military capabilities. These are our basic conditions.” Israel has made those demands throughout the war that began with the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023. “If this can be achieved through negotiations—that’s great. If it is not achieved through negotiations in 60 days, we will achieve it in other ways; by using force, the force of our heroic army,” he said after speaking at a memorial service for two embassy employees who were murdered in May. “We said the same thing about Iran, removing the nuclear threat,” he continued. “If this is achieved in 60 days of negotiations between the United States and Iran, that’s great. But if it is not achieved, it will be achieved in another way.”

Regarding which hostages will be released in case of truce, Netanyahu said he would prefer to get everyone out at once, but Hamas will decide which captives go free. “We are dealing with a cruel terrorist organisation. Of course, we would like to rescue everyone.”

Israel will return to fighting if 60-day truce doesn’t bring deal to end Gaza war: Netanyahu

A Brooklyn woman alleged that she was raped on Coney Island while celebrating the Fourth of July, adding that the witnesses recorded videos of the incident instead of helping her. The 25-year-old told CBS News that the incident took place around 3 am, as she was trying to escape from a man who gave her “bad vibes” marching menacingly towards her. She added that she tripped while trying to get away from the man.&nbsp;“He saw that I was on the floor and that’s when he put his face between my legs, and I started screaming and everyone started laughing and recording me,” she said. “Nobody helped. Nobody stopped.”&nbsp;She alleged that at one point, while she was being attacked, a light from a golf cart shone on her and the attacker. However, the driver just drove past them without helping her or intervening. The woman has reported the incident to the police, according to the New York Post.&nbsp;When the woman managed to free herself and leave the beach, the attacker followed her to Stillwell Avenue and raped her there. “I couldn’t do anything … I was just really scared and then I was screaming for help,” she said as quoted by CBS News. “I was just terrified, and I couldn’t fight back.”&nbsp;She said that the suspect needs to be arrested, and she has shared the incident on social media. She hopes that sharing her story will help bring more clues to catch the suspect.&nbsp;The woman said that she had come to the boardwalk around 11 pm by bus after the fireworks were over. According to News12 Brooklyn, she was hanging out with a few people she had just met, one of them being her alleged attacker. She said that the group ran off following the assault.

She alleged that at one point, while she was being attacked, a light from a golf cart shone on her and the attacker. However, the driver just drove past them without helping her or intervening. 

A Brooklyn woman alleged that she was raped on Coney Island while celebrating the Fourth of July, adding that the witnesses recorded videos of the incident instead of helping her. The 25-year-old told CBS News that the incident took place around 3 am, as she was trying to escape from a man who gave her “bad vibes” marching menacingly towards her. She added that she tripped while trying to get away from the man. “He saw that I was on the floor and that’s when he put his face between my legs, and I started screaming and everyone started laughing and recording me,” she said. “Nobody helped. Nobody stopped.” She alleged that at one point, while she was being attacked, a light from a golf cart shone on her and the attacker. However, the driver just drove past them without helping her or intervening. The woman has reported the incident to the police, according to the New York Post. When the woman managed to free herself and leave the beach, the attacker followed her to Stillwell Avenue and raped her there. “I couldn’t do anything … I was just really scared and then I was screaming for help,” she said as quoted by CBS News. “I was just terrified, and I couldn’t fight back.” She said that the suspect needs to be arrested, and she has shared the incident on social media. She hopes that sharing her story will help bring more clues to catch the suspect. The woman said that she had come to the boardwalk around 11 pm by bus after the fireworks were over. According to News12 Brooklyn, she was hanging out with a few people she had just met, one of them being her alleged attacker. She said that the group ran off following the assault.

She alleged that at one point, while she was being attacked, a light from a golf cart shone on her and the attacker. However, the driver just drove past them without helping her or intervening.&nbsp;

‘Nobody helped’: US woman describes shocking ordeal when man raped her during July 4 celebrations

Some good news as the UNESCO World Heritage Committee (WHC) has decided to remove three properties located in Madagascar, Egypt and Libya from the List of World Heritage in Danger. The removal comes after efforts have shown improvement and have significantly reduced the threats to these sites. The decision was taken on Wednesday (July 9) during the 47th session of the WHC in Paris.&nbsp;Sites removed from the list are Rainforests of the Atsinanana in Madagascar, which were facing threats due to illegal logging, trafficking of precious woods and deforestation.&nbsp;Also on the list was Abu Mena in Egypt - a pilgrimage site which was deteriorating because of alarming rises in the water table caused by the irrigation methods of surrounding farms.&nbsp;And the Old Town of Ghadames in Libya, which was added to the list due to conflict in the country at that time, wildfires and torrential rain.&nbsp;There are 53 properties across the globe that the committee has decided to include on the List of World Heritage in Danger. It includes places in conflict-ridden Ukraine, Palestine, Yemen, Syria, Libya, Afghanistan, and Iraq.&nbsp;“When sites are removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger, it is a great victory for all. For the countries and communities directly concerned, for UNESCO and, more broadly, for the shared heritage of humanity. We are pursuing a special effort for Africa, both to train experts and facilitate new inscriptions, and to support strategies to bring some sites out of danger. These efforts are paying off today,” said Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO Director-General, in her statement.<h2>What puts heritage sites on the danger list?</h2>&nbsp;Dangers that threaten sites are armed conflict and war, as they inflict damage to property and its health. Natural calamities like earthquakes are also a reason that endangers it. Other actors include pollution, poaching, uncontrolled urbanisation and unchecked tourist development. These major factors pose problems to World Heritage sites.&nbsp;

Some good news as the UNESCO World Heritage Committee (WHC) has decided to remove three properties located in Madagascar, Egypt and Libya from the List of World Heritage in Danger.

Some good news as the UNESCO World Heritage Committee (WHC) has decided to remove three properties located in Madagascar, Egypt and Libya from the List of World Heritage in Danger. The removal comes after efforts have shown improvement and have significantly reduced the threats to these sites. The decision was taken on Wednesday (July 9) during the 47th session of the WHC in Paris. Sites removed from the list are Rainforests of the Atsinanana in Madagascar, which were facing threats due to illegal logging, trafficking of precious woods and deforestation. Also on the list was Abu Mena in Egypt - a pilgrimage site which was deteriorating because of alarming rises in the water table caused by the irrigation methods of surrounding farms. And the Old Town of Ghadames in Libya, which was added to the list due to conflict in the country at that time, wildfires and torrential rain. There are 53 properties across the globe that the committee has decided to include on the List of World Heritage in Danger. It includes places in conflict-ridden Ukraine, Palestine, Yemen, Syria, Libya, Afghanistan, and Iraq. “When sites are removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger, it is a great victory for all. For the countries and communities directly concerned, for UNESCO and, more broadly, for the shared heritage of humanity. We are pursuing a special effort for Africa, both to train experts and facilitate new inscriptions, and to support strategies to bring some sites out of danger. These efforts are paying off today,” said Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO Director-General, in her statement. What puts heritage sites on the danger list? Dangers that threaten sites are armed conflict and war, as they inflict damage to property and its health. Natural calamities like earthquakes are also a reason that endangers it. Other actors include pollution, poaching, uncontrolled urbanisation and unchecked tourist development. These major factors pose problems to World Heritage sites.

Some good news as the UNESCO World Heritage Committee (WHC) has decided to remove three properties located in Madagascar, Egypt and Libya from the List of World Heritage in Danger.

'Great victory': Three African sites removed from UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Thursday (July 10) that Kiev had received positive "signals" from the United States administration about new weapons supplies after his telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump. He said Ukraine received “a timetable and details of weapons supplies,” as reported by news agency Reuters. According to Zelensky, Germany and Norway have committed to finance three more Patriot defense systems for Ukraine, with Berlin covering two and Oslo one. Speaking to the press in Rome at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, Zelensky assured that he will swap out his country's ambassador in Washington and reiterated Ukraine's willingness for peace negotiations "in any format."&nbsp;Zelensky said he was considering Ukraine’s defence minister, Rustem Umerov, for the job. The Ukrainian president said the new ambassador’s top job will be to boost Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s aggression. When asked about sanctions, Zelensky said that he counts on the US leadership to implement “tough” measures to disrupt Russia’s ability to continue attacks.<h2>Starmer, Macron set out latest plans to help Ukraine</h2>Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron called for more pressure in the shape of new sanctions against Moscow to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine. The two leaders, chairing from the UK a video-conference meeting of the self-styled "coalition of the willing", also reported preparations for a post-ceasefire peacekeeping mission for Ukraine were in place.&nbsp;"We should shift our work for preparing for peace, making it happen by forcing Putin to the table... this coordinated pressure will make a difference," said Starmer. Macron, urging allies to "up the pressure on Russia", added "we quite obviously need something new to up the pressure on Russia".&nbsp;Something that would "alter the pressure on the Russian economy" was what was needed, he added. The two leaders were addressing a British army base in Northwood, northwest London, which is used by NATO as a command center.

US has sent positive signals on military aid says Zelensky after call with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Thursday (July 10) that Kiev had received positive "signals" from the United States administration about new weapons supplies after his telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump. He said Ukraine received “a timetable and details of weapons supplies,” as reported by news agency Reuters. According to Zelensky, Germany and Norway have committed to finance three more Patriot defense systems for Ukraine, with Berlin covering two and Oslo one. Speaking to the press in Rome at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, Zelensky assured that he will swap out his country's ambassador in Washington and reiterated Ukraine's willingness for peace negotiations "in any format." Zelensky said he was considering Ukraine’s defence minister, Rustem Umerov, for the job. The Ukrainian president said the new ambassador’s top job will be to boost Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s aggression. When asked about sanctions, Zelensky said that he counts on the US leadership to implement “tough” measures to disrupt Russia’s ability to continue attacks. Starmer, Macron set out latest plans to help Ukraine Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron called for more pressure in the shape of new sanctions against Moscow to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine. The two leaders, chairing from the UK a video-conference meeting of the self-styled "coalition of the willing", also reported preparations for a post-ceasefire peacekeeping mission for Ukraine were in place. "We should shift our work for preparing for peace, making it happen by forcing Putin to the table... this coordinated pressure will make a difference," said Starmer. Macron, urging allies to "up the pressure on Russia", added "we quite obviously need something new to up the pressure on Russia". Something that would "alter the pressure on the Russian economy" was what was needed, he added. The two leaders were addressing a British army base in Northwood, northwest London, which is used by NATO as a command center.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was speaking at the Ukraine Recovery Conference

'US has sent positive 'signals' on military aid', says Zelensky after call with Trump

In a surprising and daring incident, two men were arrested by French law enforcement for parachuting off the iconic Eiffel Tower on Thursday (Jul 10), AFP reported, citing a police source. The pair was spotted by security staff when they were scaling the 330-metre Paris monument before dawn. The source added that they were wearing balaclavas and carrying parachutes.&nbsp;The security staff called the police and the civil defence to the scene. The authorities arrived on the scene and tried to make contact with the climbers, who signalled that they wanted to jump from the monument.&nbsp;Around 6 am local time, the two men leapt off the tower in a daring stunt. They were arrested by the police upon landing. A third person was also detained by the police near the monument, although he did not take part in the act.&nbsp;This is not the first time someone has tried parachuting off the Eiffel Tower. In August 2023, a man was arrested for jumping off France’s tallest skyscraper. The man, an experienced climber, managed to sneak into the tower’s premises shortly after 5 am, before its opening, and climbed to the top carrying a parachute in a backpack. He jumped from the monument and landed in a nearby stadium, where he was arrested by the authorities for endangering the lives of others.&nbsp;The Eiffel Tower is the most popular tourist spot in the French capital. Completed in 1889 for the Paris Universal Exhibition, it is owned by the city of Paris. Attracting about seven million people every year, it is one of the most visited monuments in the world, with three-quarters of the visitors coming from abroad.&nbsp;Earlier this month, the authorities of Paris closed the top of the Eiffel Tower due to extreme heat conditions in the city as parts of Europe were gripped by a heatwave. On July 14th, the monument will be prepared for the fireworks for the Bastille Day celebrations.

This is not the first time someone has tried parachuting off the Eiffel Tower. In August 2023, a man was arrested for jumping off France’s tallest skyscraper.

In a surprising and daring incident, two men were arrested by French law enforcement for parachuting off the iconic Eiffel Tower on Thursday (Jul 10), AFP reported, citing a police source. The pair was spotted by security staff when they were scaling the 330-metre Paris monument before dawn. The source added that they were wearing balaclavas and carrying parachutes. The security staff called the police and the civil defence to the scene. The authorities arrived on the scene and tried to make contact with the climbers, who signalled that they wanted to jump from the monument. Around 6 am local time, the two men leapt off the tower in a daring stunt. They were arrested by the police upon landing. A third person was also detained by the police near the monument, although he did not take part in the act. This is not the first time someone has tried parachuting off the Eiffel Tower. In August 2023, a man was arrested for jumping off France’s tallest skyscraper. The man, an experienced climber, managed to sneak into the tower’s premises shortly after 5 am, before its opening, and climbed to the top carrying a parachute in a backpack. He jumped from the monument and landed in a nearby stadium, where he was arrested by the authorities for endangering the lives of others. The Eiffel Tower is the most popular tourist spot in the French capital. Completed in 1889 for the Paris Universal Exhibition, it is owned by the city of Paris. Attracting about seven million people every year, it is one of the most visited monuments in the world, with three-quarters of the visitors coming from abroad. Earlier this month, the authorities of Paris closed the top of the Eiffel Tower due to extreme heat conditions in the city as parts of Europe were gripped by a heatwave. On July 14th, the monument will be prepared for the fireworks for the Bastille Day celebrations.

This is not the first time someone has tried parachuting off the Eiffel Tower. In August 2023, a man was arrested for jumping off France’s tallest skyscraper.

Parachuting off Eiffel Tower? Two men arrested for performing stunt at French monument

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that he is willing to meet any US tariffs imposed on Brazil. Lula was reacting to Wednesday's warning by his US counterpart Donald Trump to slap a 50% import duty on Brazilian imports from August 1. Trump, in a letter, used the reason of Brazil's handling of former President Jair Bolsonaro as a pretext for tariff-increase.&nbsp;Bolsonaro stands on trial for purportedly trying to orchestrate a coup against Lula following his loss to the latter in the 2022 election. Trump termed Bolsonaro "a highly respected leader all over the globe". "This Trial should not be occurring," he said, urging Brazil to put an end to the "witch hunt" of the previous president immediately.&nbsp;Trump's endorsement of Bolsonaro is not surprising since the two have been allies for a long time.The US leader had already criticised Brazil for its handling of Bolsonaro on Monday (July 7), likening it to the lawsuits that he himself had been subjected to in US courts. The 50% tariff threat was countered by a strong and lengthy statement from president Lula.&nbsp;On an X post, he emphasised that Brazil was "a sovereign nation with autonomous institutions and will not accept tutelage" of any sort. The Brazilian president also declared that "any unilateral tariffs increases" would have reciprocal tariffs imposed on American products.&nbsp;The US is Brazil's second-biggest trade partner only after China, so the increase from a 10% tariff to an eye-watering 50% - if implemented - would severely impact the South American country. However, Lula also took pains to counter Trump's claim that the US suffered a trade deficit with Brazil and described it as "inaccurate".&nbsp;Lula's response is supported by US government statistics, which indicate the US enjoyed a goods trade surplus with Brazil worth $7.4bn (£5.4bn) in 2024. Brazil ranks as the US's 15th biggest trading partner and one of its major US imports is mineral fuels, aircraft and machinery. In return, the US imports gas and petroleum, iron, and coffee from Brazil.&nbsp;Brazil was not the sole nation targeted by Trump on Wednesday (July 9). Japan, South Korea and Sri Lanka were among 22 countries that were sent letters threatening higher tariffs. However, it was the only letter sent by Trump to his Brazilian counterpart which addressed issues other than reported trade deficits.&nbsp;Besides condemning the way ex-president Bolsonaro was treated, Trump also criticised what he described as "secret and illegal censorship orders to US social media companies" which he claimed Brazil had levied. Trump Media, owner of US president Truth Social platform and majority-owned by Trump, is one of the US tech firms battling Brazilian court decisions regarding suspension order social media account suspensions.&nbsp;Lula pushed back on that front as well, defending the judgments by claiming that "Brazilian society repudiates hateful speech, racism, child pornography, frauds, swindles, and speeches against human rights and democratic liberty".

Brazil president Lula vows retaliation as Trump threatens 50% tariff on Brazilian goods

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that he is willing to meet any US tariffs imposed on Brazil. Lula was reacting to Wednesday's warning by his US counterpart Donald Trump to slap a 50% import duty on Brazilian imports from August 1. Trump, in a letter, used the reason of Brazil's handling of former President Jair Bolsonaro as a pretext for tariff-increase. Bolsonaro stands on trial for purportedly trying to orchestrate a coup against Lula following his loss to the latter in the 2022 election. Trump termed Bolsonaro "a highly respected leader all over the globe". "This Trial should not be occurring," he said, urging Brazil to put an end to the "witch hunt" of the previous president immediately. Trump's endorsement of Bolsonaro is not surprising since the two have been allies for a long time. The US leader had already criticised Brazil for its handling of Bolsonaro on Monday (July 7), likening it to the lawsuits that he himself had been subjected to in US courts. The 50% tariff threat was countered by a strong and lengthy statement from president Lula. On an X post, he emphasised that Brazil was "a sovereign nation with autonomous institutions and will not accept tutelage" of any sort. The Brazilian president also declared that "any unilateral tariffs increases" would have reciprocal tariffs imposed on American products. The US is Brazil's second-biggest trade partner only after China, so the increase from a 10% tariff to an eye-watering 50% - if implemented - would severely impact the South American country. However, Lula also took pains to counter Trump's claim that the US suffered a trade deficit with Brazil and described it as "inaccurate". Lula's response is supported by US government statistics, which indicate the US enjoyed a goods trade surplus with Brazil worth $7.4bn (£5.4bn) in 2024. Brazil ranks as the US's 15th biggest trading partner and one of its major US imports is mineral fuels, aircraft and machinery. In return, the US imports gas and petroleum, iron, and coffee from Brazil. Brazil was not the sole nation targeted by Trump on Wednesday (July 9). Japan, South Korea and Sri Lanka were among 22 countries that were sent letters threatening higher tariffs. However, it was the only letter sent by Trump to his Brazilian counterpart which addressed issues other than reported trade deficits. Besides condemning the way ex-president Bolsonaro was treated, Trump also criticised what he described as "secret and illegal censorship orders to US social media companies" which he claimed Brazil had levied. Trump Media, owner of US president Truth Social platform and majority-owned by Trump, is one of the US tech firms battling Brazilian court decisions regarding suspension order social media account suspensions. Lula pushed back on that front as well, defending the judgments by claiming that "Brazilian society repudiates hateful speech, racism, child pornography, frauds, swindles, and speeches against human rights and democratic liberty".

The Brazilian president was responding to Wednesday's threat by his US counterpart, Donald Trump, to impose a 50% import tax on Brazilian goods from August 1

US President Donald Trump's administration has been using shadow pro-Israel blacklisting websites to target international student activists for investigation and deportation, a senior Immigration and Customs Enforcement official testified in a federal court. This is the first time that a Trump official has acknowledged taking help from the opaque groups behind the sites.Peter Hatch, the assistant director of the Homeland Security Investigations department within ICE accepted that the Trump administration was using these websites.This comes as Trump has increased efforts to deport student activists involved in pro-Palestinian protests. While the group of university professors said that it has harmed their protected political speech.Hatch, while he was questioned by a lawyer, said that in March, he was provided with a list of names of students for his agency to investigate and that most” of those names came from the website Canary Mission, but also from other places.The list produced by the Department of Homeland Security was created in March to gather reports on such students.“Because of the workload,” Hatch said, analysts were moved from working on counterterrorism, global trade, and cybercrimes to join the group, known as the “Tiger Team,” focused on writing reports about people involved in student protests.According to the Canary Mission website, it documents individuals and organisations that "promote hatred of the USA, Israel and Jews on North American campuses and beyond."It added that it will profile people who support efforts to boycott, divest from, or sanction Israel or companies associated with Israel.Hatch also informed that "more than 75%” of the names of student protesters his agency was asked to probe came from the website. The list had over 5,000 people that analysts from his Office of Intelligence and Analysis had to review.“The Canary Mission wasn’t the only group of students. It was most of it, yes,” Hatch said, adding that some were duplicated in multiple sources. “But Canary Mission was the most inclusive.”&nbsp;

Hatch, while he was questioned by a lawyer, said that in March, he was provided with a list of names of students for his agency to investigate and that most” of those names came from the website Canary Mission, but also from other places.

US President Donald Trump's administration has been using shadow pro-Israel blacklisting websites to target international student activists for investigation and deportation, a senior Immigration and Customs Enforcement official testified in a federal court. This is the first time that a Trump official has acknowledged taking help from the opaque groups behind the sites. Peter Hatch, the assistant director of the Homeland Security Investigations department within ICE accepted that the Trump administration was using these websites. This comes as Trump has increased efforts to deport student activists involved in pro-Palestinian protests. While the group of university professors said that it has harmed their protected political speech. Hatch, while he was questioned by a lawyer, said that in March, he was provided with a list of names of students for his agency to investigate and that most” of those names came from the website Canary Mission, but also from other places. The list produced by the Department of Homeland Security was created in March to gather reports on such students. “Because of the workload,” Hatch said, analysts were moved from working on counterterrorism, global trade, and cybercrimes to join the group, known as the “Tiger Team,” focused on writing reports about people involved in student protests. According to the Canary Mission website, it documents individuals and organisations that "promote hatred of the USA, Israel and Jews on North American campuses and beyond." It added that it will profile people who support efforts to boycott, divest from, or sanction Israel or companies associated with Israel. Hatch also informed that "more than 75%” of the names of student protesters his agency was asked to probe came from the website. The list had over 5,000 people that analysts from his Office of Intelligence and Analysis had to review. “The Canary Mission wasn’t the only group of students. It was most of it, yes,” Hatch said, adding that some were duplicated in multiple sources. “But Canary Mission was the most inclusive.”

Hatch, while he was questioned by a lawyer, said that in March, he was provided with a list of names of students for his agency to investigate and that most” of those names came from the website Canary Mission, but also from other places.

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